Chapters 13 through 19 Summary

Spenser asks Hawk for a ride to Susan's house and Hawk seems to object, saying that Spenser owes him champagne and dinner in return for the ride to Smithfield, which Hawk says is "clear out in the woods. Hawk buys champagne for himself and beer for Spenser, saying there's no need in wasting champagne on Spenser. Hawk laughs at Susan's new vehicle, a four-wheel drive Bronco. Patty and Paul are already there, and Susan isn't excited at the unexpected visitors. Hawk is very reserved and it's noted that Susan is one of the few people Hawk seems to enjoy. They settle down to talk for awhile, agreeing that they'll make BLTs for the meal.

Patty is amazed by Hawk. She asks if he knows the details of the situation and he says he doesn't. She says that means that he just...