Montana 1948

Marie’s funeral takes place out of state in North Dakota, and the family sends flowers rather than attend the service. However, Sheriff Hayden plunges with renewed energy into investigating Marie’s accusations against Frank.

Three days later, Sheriff Hayden arrests Frank and locks him in the basement of his home. He tells his wife that Frank didn’t want the public scandal of being put into the county jail, and his brother agreed to put him in the house quietly. Gail Hayden is not happy with the arrangement: “You’ve turned my laundry room into a jail!” (Chapter 3, p. 103). 

Sheriff Hayden leaves to inform Frank’s wife, Gloria, of his arrest.  When he returns, he takes David outside for a private talk. At first, he avoids the real subject at hand, but eventually he asks David to watch out for trouble and to get Len to help if anything happens.

That night Julian and Enid Hayden arrive at Sheriff Hayden’s house. Wesley’s father is furious at him for arresting his brother and accuses him of doing it out of jealousy. Sheriff Hayden is forced to tell his father that his brother has committed sexual assault. Julian Hayden dismisses this accusation because the victims were only Native Americans. Sheriff Hayden finally tells his father that Frank is suspected of murder.