Chapter 22-24 Summary

Spenser meets Susan for a drink and they discuss Spenser's work that day. The two take a walk around Washington DC, and Susan muses that every action is truly selfish, and in that light, her relationship with Spenser is selfish for both of them. Spenser disagrees with her.

The next morning, Spenser meets Linda and the two drive to Gerry Broz's apartment, where they make plans for sneaking Spenser into the "granny party". Linda and her friend Margy help Spenser gain entry to Gerry's apartment, and, through the one-way glass, Spenser sees two older women engaged in sex acts with Gerry and his friend. He takes several photographs and leaves, returning Linda's learner's permit before he goes. A few moments later, the two older women leave the apartment and Spenser follows them in his car, planning to repeat the previous day's...