Summary

The next chapter is titled “Day Minus Eight, 19:30.” Jen and Kelly go to parent-teacher conference at Todd's school. Jen is determined to pay more attention. She notes that one teacher smells of Olbas oil indicating he has a cold. She encounters Pauline who says Connor is not turning in any homework. They get glowing reports about Todd except one teacher who says he seems withdrawn. He then dismisses that there is a problem.

The next chapter is titled “Ryan.” Ryan is summoned into a meeting room led by a “crazy genius” officer named Leo and an officer named Jamie. Leo suggests Ryan might be ready for something other than the routine calls.

The next chapter is titled “Day Minus Nine, 15:00.” Jen has returned to the school the day before the teacher conference to find out more about Todd. One teacher had overheard Todd...