Chapter 14 Summary

The old lady next to Mrs. Haddington survives her operation. Molly leaves the visiting hour early to pick up her dad's dinner from the supermarket, and then strolls idly through the streets. Here she unintentionally meets Jennifer, who inquires on Mrs. Haddington's health. There exists a degree of awkwardness between the two women, and Jennifer explains that Trevor will not be able to take Molly to the hospital that evening as they have guests for dinner. The conversation turns from awkward to subtly confrontational.

Molly is disappointed to learn that she would not be seeing Trevor that night, but merely because she needs a confidante. She wishes to talk about the travel package she has received. She calls Monk, intending to discuss the package, but instead tells him of Sally Anne and Wallace. Monk informs her that Llewellyn is due to give a...