Summary

On page 245, as Mai and Robert drive back to the Coronado in Mai’s car, Robert thinks about how Happy was always closer to Suzy than Robert was. Robert and Mai talk about Robert and Suzy’s marriage. Robert admits to hitting Suzy one night towards the end of their marriage. He says he feels ashamed, and he says that he is nothing like Sonny. They arrive at the Coronado and go to the room with the money. The suitcase with the money is still there, but Mai says it feels like someone else has been there, although she cannot point out any specific evidence of this. They put the suitcase of money in Mai’s car, and Robert gives her the address of Tommy, Robert’s friend who is also part of the Oakland police department. Mai thanks Robert, says goodbye to him...