The Missing Half

A few days later, Nic goes to the police station to meet with Detective Aimes. She goes into the conversation telling herself to remain civil. She expects to be disappointed but wants to make sure that Aimes is at least actively investigating the case.

Nic begins the conversation by asking if there is anything new in Kasey’s case. Instead of answering, Aimes asks what Nic thinks happened to Kasey. Nic admits that she thinks Kasey is dead. Then, without planning to, she starts telling Aimes about Kasey acting unusually, her connection to Jules, and Steve, and even the money that Kasey asked for from Sandy. She hesitates, then gives Aimes the names of Sandy and Brad—without telling her about the affair.

Aimes then tells Nic that they have a piece of evidence that they never shared with the public. When they checked Kasey’s car, they found one of Jules’s hairs in the driver’s seat. They believe that someone transferred the hair. Aimes also reassures Nic that she has not ruled out Steve as a suspect.

Nic is extremely relieved by the conversation. She expected to be let down but instead is happy with what Aimes is doing. Aimes promises to keep her in the loop and walks her out.