Part I: Section 33 Summary

Behrani wraps one table leg in tape and then the other, thinking about his daughter shaming them by talking about them as though they were nothing without referring to his once powerful position: it is not his fault they are in California where only money counts. His words ring hollow inside his own head, though, since the bungalow is smaller than the garage where his former chauffeur had parked his car. He looks up and sees Kathy's car-then is quickly outside on the driveway, noticing first the gun. His arms stretch into the car to take it away from Kathy (who, passed out, offers no resistance). He notices there is not a bullet in the chamber and puts the loaded magazine clip in his pocket, the gun in the back waistband of his pants. He helps Kathy from her...