Summary

Chapter 21

It is the fortieth day since the Doctor’s death, and also the same day that the Shah is celebrating his birthday. Zari wants to go to see him when his motorcade drives by. Pasha and the others go with her. Pasha suspects she is up to something, but doesn’t know what. When the Shah passes by, Zari runs into the street and lights herself on fire, saying that she’s become a candle for the Doctor. She throws a red rose at the Shah. Pasha and the crowd run out to try and put her out. Ahmed gets attacked by a guard and Pasha jumps to his defense. Both of them are knocked out by the guards. Ahmed is arrested and taken away.

Chapter 22

The story line cuts back to Pasha in the hospital, now fully aware of how he...