The Perfect Marriage

Adam is still on the run, without any cash, cards, or a phone. He convinces an employee at a road-side convenience store to let him use his cellphone. Adam calls his literary agent for help. His agent does not want to be an accessory to Adam’s crimes and hangs up on him.

Adam calls his mom next and tells Eleanor that he will meet her at her hotel later that night—he needs cash. She agrees, assuring him, “You don’t belong in that prison anyway” (293). Adam continues his walk to Rebecca’s home. Rebecca is unhappy to see Adam at her front door. Rebecca cries. Adam kisses her. Rebecca pushes him away and tells him to leave. The police arrive—Rebecca secretly called them.

Sarah is at work when Bob enters her office. He tells her that the police cleared him of any wrongdoing in Kelly/Jenna’s murder case. Bob had an airtight alibi, as he was in Wisconsin on the night of the murder. The police even checked his bank accounts to make sure he did not pay someone to kill Kelly/Jenna.

Sarah asks Bob why he is telling her all of this. Bob responds, “I just want to make sure we’re on the same page.