Chapter 34
Summary
- Sam is calling her daughter Cat to alert her of a burglary and not to come home.
- Feeling unsafe inside, Sam waits in her camper-van, feeling the enormity of the situation.
- The police inform Sam they are busy and suggest she secure her house without promising immediate investigation.
- Sam is comforted by a phone call with her friend Andrea, who arrives with Jasmine, Nisha, and Grace to help clean up.
- Despite the ransacked home, Sam finds valuables untouched, suggesting a targeted search for something specific.
- Nisha expresses her deep contempt for Carl, whom she suspects is involved in the break-in.
- Sam receives a call from Miriam Price about an interview opportunity she had previously disregarded due to personal turmoil.
- Encouraged by her friends, Sam prepares for the interview with their help, choosing an authoritative yet interesting outfit.
- Sam’s friends also help her with hair and makeup, boosting her confidence despite her discomfort with the changes.
- Andrea provides moral support, reminding Sam that the interview can be considered a practice run.
- Nisha pushes Sam to be strong and keeps her focused on the interview rather than emotion.
- Sam is driven to the interview by Andrea while her friends stay back to finish cleaning.
- A sense of camaraderie and appreciation permeates the interactions between Sam and her friends.
- Sam successfully secures the job after the interview, surprising even herself with the achievement.
- Miriam Price observes Sam and Andrea’s jubilant reaction to the news without their knowledge.