8. July 23, 2021

Summary

• Jerome and Holly interview boys to learn about their friend's disappearance.
• Tommy, Richie, Andy, and Ronnie provide conflicting stories about Peter "Stinky" Steinman's disappearance.
• Rumors circulate that Peter ran away or was taken by the mythical Slender Man.
• Holly is investigating Peter's case due to its proximity to another disappearance, that of Bonnie Dahl.
• Jerome and Holly leave the boys, not entirely convinced by their accounts.
• Holly shares a clue—an earring believed to belong to Bonnie—with Jerome.
• Holly contemplates Tommy's and Richie's testimonies, leaning toward Tommy's version of events.
• Jerome offers to investigate Peter's story further while waiting for his book research.
• Holly and Jerome realize they forgot to wear masks during their interaction with the boys.
• Jerome proposes to interview the parents of the missing boy, Peter, to get more details.
• Holly plans to reflect on the case in the park.
• Holly ponders the clues surrounding Bonnie Dahl's disappearance and suspects abduction.
• She reasons on the improbability of Bonnie leaving town spontaneously without her belongings.
• Holly receives missed calls from David Emerson, regarding her mother's estate.
• Holly and Emerson discuss her mother's estate, revealing Holly's inheritance of a substantial sum.
• Emerson informs Holly that her mother Charlotte was quite wealthy upon her death.
• Holly recalls how Charlotte had previously claimed they were swindled by an investment counselor, which was untrue.
• Holly grapples with the fact that her mother lied to her about the family fortune.
• Emerson requests Holly to inspect the property, insisting despite her reluctance.
• Holly agrees to meet with Emerson after learning about her inheritance and probable deceit by her mother.