Murder by Cheesecake

Dorothy and her friends watch the police as they speak to Patricia. They assure Nettie they have no idea what is happening, eager to protect her from any anxiety. Just as Rose tries to assure her relatives that it is safe to stay in Miami and attend the wedding, a police officer, Detective Silva, approaches. She asks to speak privately with Dorothy and her housemates. They walk through the hotel with Jason’s family, and Dorothy listens to Patricia’s parents berate her for the situation. Patricia is worried about the effects of a scandal on the business. Dorothy realizes Jason is very different from his family.

The interview in the hotel’s cigar room soon grows tense, as the detective is unhappy that Rose and the others served the cheesecakes. A junior officer named Pierno whispers something to the detective, who then announces she must speak to Dorothy alone. Detective Silva begins questioning in a more hostile way. She shows Dorothy a paper the man had in his pocket, describing the location of their lunch date and her upcoming plans to attend a wedding. Dorothy realizes the dead man resembled Henry. Dorothy does not mention that their date ended badly, remembering Sophia’s advice.