Part 3, Chapter 3 Summary

Rudolph is at his apartment in New York, an apartment he keeps for when he has appointments in the city. Rudolph is waiting for Jean, the photographer, because they have a date that morning. Rudolph, concerned about Gretchen, puts in a call to her. Gretchen has been embroiled in a legal battle with Colin's ex-wife since his death. The ex-wife is trying to get control of Colin's assets and his house, the same house that Gretchen is currently still living in. Rudolph has been giving Gretchen money to survive since Colin's death, which is the only thing that keeps Gretchen financially afloat. When Rudolph connects with Gretchen, she tells him she got a letter from Billy that worries her and asks that he drive up to see the boy the following morning. Rudolph agrees.

Jean arrives a few minutes later and...