A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

Susan isn’t in any of the taxis. She’s been snatched, presumably by human traffickers. Joel describes the man who offered her a seat in his taxi. Siddiqa’s son, Dean, drives Tareq and Alexia to the port, where traffickers usually take their victims to get them on a ferry. Meanwhile, Siddiqa contacts the police. Tareq is in tears:

He began negotiating with God, promising he would be fine with all he had lost and would start being grateful, as long as he could have his sister back. The only sibling he had left. Flashes of Salim, Farrah, Sameer and Ameer popped into his head (243).

They arrive at the port but can’t find Susan.

Meanwhile, Alexia spies the man who she had previously seen taking photos of refugees arriving on the beach. She watches as he goes to have a beer with a man who matches the description of the taxi driver. The men are on shore drinking beers nearby their boat, the Euphoria. Alexia takes the opportunity to sneak onto the boat and look for Susan. She messages