Chapter 40 Summary

Mike Nance is at his horse ranch in Maryland. In order to meet the assassin's demands, he has to resign by noon the next day. Nance figures that until then he can do what he wants. He is still looking for a way out. At Nance's request, Garret arrives, and Nance slaps him for confessing. Nance reminds Garret that only he can cancel the contract that Arthur put out on his life. Nance wonders if O'Rourke knows more than he is saying. Feeling that he has nothing to lose, he tells Garret that he would like to have a little "chat" with O'Rourke to see what he knows and get some payback for his broken nose. Nance leaves the room and calls a mystery man named Jarod on a secure phone.

Back at Michael's house, he tells Liz everything that has happened. He...