Chapter 12 Summary

Stephanie voices her strong desire for revenge in the opening of chapter 12 by quickly forgiving Morelli for keeping the truth about Andy Roche from her. The way to justice no longer matters to her, as long as Kenny is stopped.

Stephanie gathers up clothes and Rex and moves in with her parents. At first, Mrs. Plum assumes this means Stephanie has quit her job and hopes for a long stay. Stephanie sets the record straight as she settles into her old room. She is around only to keep an eye on Grandma.

After this conversation, Grandma Mazur enters after a nap, looking unusually ruffled. She complains of a throbbing hand and takes more, strong pain pills. Stephanie reflects that her room has remained unchanged since high school. Though her mom likes the new arrangement, Stephanie quickly goes a little crazy, exhibited by an...