Fuelled by this suspicion, Jason and Thomas began to speculate more seriously about Susan’s intentions. Their casual conversations turned into strategizing sessions. They knew they needed real evidence; they couldn’t just guess or rely on rumors. They decided to come up with a plan to uncover the real story behind Susan’s actions.
Looking back, Jason realized those summer talks with Thomas were what started everything that led to this tough situation. Now, as he lay in bed, he felt the seriousness of what he had gotten into. To find out the truth about how his father died, he might have to deal with what he discovered that summer. It was a scary but necessary thing to do.