Summary

In Chapter 31, Irina went to Alma’s apartment to discover that the older lady had disappeared on one of her strange trips. This time Irina noticed that Alma had taken Ichimei’s photo with her. The next morning Larry Belasco called to tell Seth that Alma had flipped her car down an embankment. She was in intensive care with fatal injuries. While the family discussed what should be done Irina went to talk to Alma. Alma asked for Kirsten and requested the family not try to save her life with an operation. Irina sat with Alma the third night in the hospital. The ward grew quiet. Alma had earlier asked Irina to put some lipstick on her because Ichimei would be coming. Irina was awoken by Alma’s moan when Ichimei bent over her. Irina left them alone for their final goodbye. When the...