52 pages 1 hour read

Laura Dave

The Night We Lost Him

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Part 2, Chapter 15 Summary: “Not All Road Trips Lead You Home”

On the flight home, Sam and Nora brainstorm. Sam tries to access as many of Liam’s records as possible on the Noone Properties’ Servers. Nora asks if the company’s lawyer, Jonathan, might be of use, but Sam responds that Jonathan is good at his job because he is tight-lipped and careful. Nora also asks about Sam’s brother, Tommy. Sam’s response is curt, and Nora gleans that something is off between the two brothers. Sam will not provide any more details, and Nora gives up her line of questioning.

Part 2, Chapter 16 Summary: “Forty-Three Years Ago”

Back in Liam’s timeline, Liam and Cory are together. Liam has just accepted a position at Hayes, giving up the chance at a lucrative role at the company where he interned. Cory is about to head to California for a graduate degree in writing. Liam does not want her to go and suggests that they get married. She laughs off his proposal, says that they aren’t ready, and reassures him that they will remain a couple despite the distance.

Part 2, Chapter 17 Summary: “Eleventh Avenue Freak Out”

In the present, Meredith Cooper, one of the people who found Liam’s body, calls Nora. Nora asks about the mysterious jogger, and Meredith shares that he was white and wearing cargo pants; however, it was pretty dark, and she didn’t get the best look at him.