Summary

The two men who question Mary about her view of the crucifixion attempt to manipulate her story. They do not want her to talk about confusion, the crosses falling over, the man with the birds, or Marcus’ attempt to have her arrested. She remembers that she and the others had stayed until nearly the end of Jesus life. She knew Jesus had tried to speak from the cross but she could not understand what it was he said. The man who was minding her told her that once Jesus was dead, they would have to leave and let others take care of claiming, washing and preparing Jesus’ body. She was surprised the man seemed neither grieved nor sorry.

As she looked around again she noticed Marcus, the strangler, and the man who had been following her were all standing together pointing toward Mary...