The Therapist

During their eighth session, the therapist notes that the client is noticeably more relaxed. Her clothes are less formal, she wears a “silver J” around her neck, and the therapist anticipates she will soon wear her hair loose. Sure enough, the client unties her hair during the session. However, the therapist becomes annoyed when she declares that her husband is not the source of her unhappiness and she no longer needs therapy. The therapist suggests a final relaxation session.

Alice searches online for Thomas Grainger, discovering he has a website advertising his investigative service and offices. Conducting more research on the murder, she learns that Nina died at 9:00 p.m., and Oliver called the police at 9:20 p.m.

Leo is due to return that evening, and Alice goes back to the house to confront him. As soon as he arrives, Alice asks who he really is. Shocked, Leo asks Alice how she found out. She lies, claiming a neighbor told her about the murder. Looking relieved, Leo explains that he kept the information from her because he loved the house and hoped they could make happy new memories there. He admits that he wanted to avoid socializing with the neighbors to prevent Alice from learning about the house’s history.