Chapter 14

Summary

• The protagonist, Leah, is at home waiting for Kyle to arrive. Kyle is prompt for their scheduled meeting inspire, and Leah notes that, unlike normal, he seems nervous or anxious.
• Kyle and Leah are set to have a serious discussion. Leah notes that Kyle is acting much like a reporter, with the ability to compartmentalize aspects of situations and conversations.
• Kyle asks Leah if she recognizes a man from a photograph. She identifies him as Emmy's boyfriend, Jim. James (Jim) Finley has a criminal record of various, non-violent crimes.
• Leah recalls encounters with Jim, who had been in Leah's house several times when he was with Emmy. Leah is concerned that Jim might have a key to her house because Emmy had been in the habit of hiding one outside.
• Kyle places a call to ensure Jim is apprehended and advises Leah to change the locks on her house for safety.
• Leah resents Kyle's assumption that she wanted Kyle's attention rather than needed help finding Emmy. She persists in proving that Emmy really exists and has disappeared hence leading him to Emmy's room.
• Leah describes in intimate detail her knowledge of Emmy, implying a deep connection with her. Kyle suggests that Emmy has intentionally left minimal traces of her presence, including the lack of her name on leases and hesitance to go to a hospital, perhaps due to fear of a past issue.