She Didn't See It Coming

The detectives interview Lizzie, who suggests that Bryden might still be in the apartment building. She reminds the detectives of the Elisa Lam case in Los Angeles, a mystery in which a young woman who had disappeared was later found in a rooftop water tank. Lizzie suggests that the police “use dogs” to look for Bryden. The detectives tell her that they are waiting for the K-9 unit to arrive to assist with the search. Lizzie does not have an alibi for the day that Bryden disappeared, as she was at home alone all day. She tells the detectives that she thinks Sam and Bryden had a good relationship and that Sam “would never hurt Bryden” (64).

After Lizzie’s interview, Bryden’s best friend, Paige Mason, arrives at the apartment, and Sam sobs in her arms. Paige comforts Sam, telling him that they will find Bryden. Paige is anxious about talking with the detectives.

The detectives interview Paige, who tells them that she is a communications director and has been friends with Bryden since college. During the interview, Paige’s cell phone rings, and she declines the call. She reports that Sam and Bryden had a good relationship and that “neither one of them would ever cheat” (70), but Jayne feels that Paige is not being truthful.