32. July 27, 2021

Summary

• Holly drives to a parking zone near the Harris residence, lights a cigarette, and calls to ask them about Cary Dressler in relation to auto thefts.
• Professor Harris, somewhat busy and impatient, agrees to let Holly come over, though he hasn't seen Dressler in years.
• Roddy, who is Professor Harris, tells his wife Emily about Holly's visit, which is supposedly related to car thefts and not their abducted girl, Bonnie Dahl.
• Emily, battling sciatica, doesn't fully trust Holly's motives and is concerned about Roddy's mental state deteriorating.
• Holly arrives at the Harris home, maintains mask-wearing due to Covid-19, and is invited into the living room.
• Roddy Harris, busy with his writing, asks Holly to speak softly due to his wife's migraine and prefers to stand.
• Emily watches Holly and Roddy's interaction from upstairs via laptop, concerned Roddy will say something incriminating.
• Holly presents a refined car-theft story and contemplates using it for future interviews with potential leads like Ernie Coggins.
• Barbara, Jerome's sister, browses her brother's manuscript and other items related to his book project.
• Curious, Barbara notices maps and notes that might be relevant to Holly's investigation and makes an additional mark for Jorge Castro.
• Roddy Harris tells Holly that Cary Dressler used drugs but he's unsure about Dressler's whereabouts or financial status.
• Emily, observing the conversation, urges Roddy to proceed with caution as not to reveal too much.
• Holly tries to avoid physical contact with Roddy when exchanging contact information due to Covid-19 concerns.
• Before leaving, Holly sanitizes her hands as Emily watches on, finding Holly's caution amusing.