Chapter 14-15 Summary

Vinnie Morris and another mobster named Ed arrive at Spenser's office, and Morris sends Ed out for coffee. Morris and Spenser discuss Browne and Alexander. Spenser admits that he went to Springfield to ask around about Broz's muscle there, and Morris admits that Robert Browne is on Broz's payroll. Next, Morris admits that they are the people blackmailing Alexander with the video of his wife. He threatens to make the video public, and Spenser counters with a promise to reveal Robert Browne's mafia ties if that happens. Morris departs, and Spenser thinks about the strange meeting. He knows that there is more to the story, and unhappily calls Meade Alexander to request to watch the movie of his wife.

Spenser travels to Washington DC, and arrives at Alexander's home in Georgetown. Meade Alexander instructs Spenser to lock the door before he...