Summary

Annie has been in prison for three weeks but she has refused to see Jesse until today. Annie hasn't slept or eaten properly and she looks like a shell of her former self. Annie is despondent because no one besides Jesse believes that she is not guilty. Jesse is disturbed by Annie's despondence and he is adamant about trying to help her. They go over Annie's activities on the day she bought the painting and identify anyone who knew that Annie had it. Annie recalls that Trichcombe Abufel had called her but she never called him back. Since he is now dead, Annie has lost the hope that he might be able to help. Jesse vows to not stop in his pursuit of justice for her.

The painting is scheduled to be sold at auction and Annie has signed away her rights to...