Chapters 37 through 39 Summary

Nick is taken to a safe house where he's grilled, first by Hap Fencl and other agents then by two who are less friendly. Then comes the psychiatrist and Nick takes a polygraph and gives statements while hypnotized and then drugged. One day Sally comes to visit and tells Nick that she wants to see him when this is over and he promises that he will. Next, Utey visits with Meachum in tow and offers Nick any assignment he wants. He says they are seeking the death penalty against Bob. Nick, remembering Meachum's name from the Annex B, can't bring himself to look at the man. Then Meachum tells Nick that the document is a fake that was peddled to several newspapers. Howard promises that if Nick cooperates he'll be touted as the hero who infiltrated Bob's operation. If he refuses...