The Girl I Used to Be

Olivia is numb in the aftermath of her hypnosis. When Duncan arrives, Olivia takes a break; they discuss what she saw at her appointment. At the time of the murders Olivia, said that her mother was dancing. From the memory, Olivia now knows that she was “pinwheeling her arms, trying to get away, but the killer was yanking her close” (134). She repeats that she didn’t see the killer’s face and that she doesn’t know if the killer was a man or a woman.

Duncan’s mother (Audrey) comes up to them in the store and is introduced to Olivia. She seems to think there’s something romantic going on between them. Audrey invites Olivia to their big summer barbeque. After his mother leaves, Duncan blushes and suggests they pretend to be dating as a cover for the investigation. He says that the party will be a great opportunity for her to check out the many guests. Duncan also tells her a story his father related, in which a young Samantha (Sam) stabbed her alcoholic father with a paring knife. Olivia asks if Sam and Jason will attend the party, which Duncan confirms.