Chapter Twenty-Three Summary

Stephen looks for Jodie up and down the street. Panic is preventing him from thinking clearly as he runs from one street corner to another and back again, until a hand grabs him by the arm. He almost shakes it off but then turns and sees the policewoman attached to it. She asks him if something is wrong, and all he can say is 'my sister'. He manages to tell them he's lost her, and another police officer asks if she has red hair like his. When Stephen nods yes, he points across the street, amusement in his eyes. Instantly humiliated, and relieved at the same time, Stephen sees Jodie talking to yet another police officer across the street. The policewoman tells him the walk light is on, and gives him a gentle shove in her direction. The police next to...