Summary

Part 2: Clues

Caitlin: December 1998 – Caitlin was thrilled with the photos and letter Martin sent. She realized she and Martin were growing up together though they lived apart. She also noted the suit he wore in the picture looked too big. She realized that Martin was trying to shield her from how hard his life was, but that she could pick up on little clues demonstrating it. She also realized he was a friend she could tell anything to who would never judge or tease her. Martin was becoming a better friend than Lauren, who began to distance herself from Caitlin to try to be cool and popular.

Martin: January 1999 – Things got worse for Martin at the end of 1998 and the beginning of 1999. Inflation got worse, money became tighter, and food became more expensive and scarcer. Martin’s father began to waste more money on...