Chapter 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45

Emby's Disappearance

• Admiral Dunfee feels satisfied about a plan in place after Emby's abduction.

• Emby's absence goes unnoticed for nearly two days; theories about his disappearance arise.

• Search parties find nothing; people are divided in their opinions about Emby's fate.

Roland's Agenda

• Roland exploits Emby's disappearance to gain power and influence.

• He spreads fear by suggesting that the Admiral may harm others next.

• Connor suspects Roland is responsible for Emby's disappearance, believing he's linked to previous murders.

Admiral's Strategy

• Admiral Dunfee chooses silence over denial to avoid inciting panic.

• He tells Connor to focus on gathering evidence against Roland.

• The Admiral is in physical discomfort but seeks to maintain control of the situation.

Connor's Confrontation

• Connor receives a blackmail note from Roland, urging a meeting.

• Connor maneuvers Roland into a vulnerable position during their encounter.

• He threatens Roland with a gun to extract a confession about his wrongdoings.

Mob Response

• A search party uncovers the Goldens' graves, leading to mob anger against the Admiral.

• Children rally against the Admiral's jet, blaming him for wrongdoing and wanting revenge.

Risa's Role

• Risa assists the Admiral with his health but is caught in the developing chaos outside.

• She defends the jet against the mob, employing force to keep them at bay.

Chaos Escalates

• The mob's anger extends beyond the Admiral, leading to widespread destruction of other jets.

• Cleaver observes the mayhem, possibly feeling some responsibility for the events.