Summary

Chapter 22 is set in 2004. Khassan catches up with Akhmed and says he tried to convince Ramzan to forget about Havaa. Akhmed knows that speaking to Ramzan at all is an important step for Khassan, and he's moved by the gesture. Akhmed knows this means that he'll be arrested because he won't tell Ramzan Havaa's location. He also knows that means there won't be any connection between the village and Havaa, which will make her safer. Khassan says he's considered killing Ramzan and asks Akhmed if he should. Akhmed promises to think about it and to tell Khassan his answer later.

Khassan gives Akhmed an envelope. He says there is a letter inside that contains information about Dokka. He believes Havaa might want to know these details about her father someday.

At home, Ula talks about another visit from Akhmed's father. Akhmed takes this...