6. July 23, 2021

Summary

• Holly cleans her desk and the chair where her visitor, Penny, sat, out of an abundance of caution thinking of her late mother's susceptibility to illness.
• Reviewing her notes, Holly is particularly interested in the missing bike helmet and the bike of Bonnie Rae's, envisioning possible scenarios related to the missing girl.
• After calling Izzy Jaynes, they discuss the likelihood of abduction and the current issues with police staffing and the contentious shooting of Maleek Dutton.
• Izzy informs Holly that Covid concerns and other problems are straining the city's resources, mentioning that the FBI is aware of the Dahl woman's case but not actively investigating.
• Holly makes detailed preparations, donning gloves and galoshes, to conduct a thorough search for evidence around the auto repair shop where Bonnie Rae's bike was found.
• Discovering a gold clip-on earring, Holly suspects it might belong to Bonnie Rae and it could indicate a struggle took place.
• Holly prays for guidance in her investigation, asking for help to quit smoking but admits it's not the day to stop.
• Continuing her search to the Dairy Whip where kids are skateboarding, she plots her next steps, feeling out of place but determined.
• After outfitting herself, Holly checks various locations near the repair shop, keeping an eye out for anything that might indicate where Bonnie Rae could have been taken.
• Still tender from the loss of her mother and her mentor Bill, Holly grapples with emotions as she continues her solo investigation.
• Journeying into Deerfield Park, Holly discovers a vantage point at Drive-In Rock and considers its potential relevance to Bonnie Rae's disappearance.
• Juxtaposed against her deep personal sorrows, Holly's tenacity as an investigator is showcased as she collects evidence and strategizes her investigation.
• Meeting Jerome Robinson, a colleague, Holly debates whether to have him lead an inquiry with local boys who may know something about Bonnie Rae.
• Dealing with internal challenges and childhood traumas, Holly confronts her anxiety and interviews the boys with Jerome, but they provide little new information.
• The boys at the Dairy Whip confirm seeing the girl a while back and offer the perspective of local teenagers on the case of the missing woman.
• One boy, pointing out that another girl named Stinky is missing and needs attention, leaves Holly intrigued about this new lead in the community.