Chapters 17-19 and Epilogue Summary

In chapter 17, Moby is recovering in the hospital while a manhunt begins for Virgil Byrnes. Brittain comes to visit and tells Moby that he feels stupid for everything that has happened. Ms. Lemry visits, telling Moby that they found Sarah Byrnes' mother, but she is unwilling to help. Ms. Lemry is frightened that this will cause Sarah Byrnes to give up.

In chapter 18, Brittain visits again and asks Moby's advice on dealing with the fallout of his situation. Moby tells Brittain he should stand up for himself. Brittain agrees, telling Moby that Mr. Ellerby came by and offered to help as well. Sarah Byrnes comes later and tells Moby that she is leaving town to protect him and the Lemrys. Moby begs her not to go, but Sarah Byrnes insists it is for the best. When she...