Chapters 51-58 Summary

A romantic relationship begins to bud between Molinari and Boxer. He sends her back to San Francisco on the private jet in chapter 51.

Chapter 52 occurs in Jill's home, where she works to prepare an unusually formal meal at home. After her husband mocks her efforts she throws him out. After he leaves, she changes the locks.

Boxer returns home late in the evening in chapter 53. She returns calls from Jill, congratulating her friend on ridding herself of her troublesome husband.

In the office the next morning, the other homicide detectives tease Boxer about her weekend trip in the private jet. She takes the teasing in stride. Then, Cindy interrupts the conversation with news of another email. August Spies confirms Boxer's estimation that the murder in Portland is unrelated.

Boxer then rushes to her boss's office. There, she finds Molinari and Tracchio...