Nat starts his day seeing his successful rescue of Annie Clayton at Grand Central Station reported in the news., , A yellow cab stuck in heavy Manhattan traffic on a hot July day. Through the window, Nat (in a crisp jacket) and Stella (in a sharp new suit) look composed and professional as they approach the grand, limestone facade of the Century Apartments., , The heavy apartment door is open. A large, strict-faced woman (Martha) stares unpleasantly at Nat while checking his private investigator's license. Nat and Stella stand in the hallway, which is lined with dark wood and thick carpets., , Nat and Stella are seated in a grand living room that looks like a movie set from the 1940s. Mrs. Whittaker, an old lady, sits across from them. Martha stands in the background, looking annoyed as she holds a heavy tea tray with two teapots., , A split-screen image. On one side, Mrs. Whittaker is shown smiling brightly in Central Park, surrounded by laughing grandchildren. On the other side, the "real" Mrs. Whittaker is in her dim apartment, her eyes filling with tears as Stella comfortingly takes her hand., , After a moment of sadness regarding her distant family, Mrs. Whittaker gets confused and calls Nat by her husband's name before asking for a "lawyer" instead of an investigator..

Chapter 2

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