Ms. Davidson, are you the author of this list?

BEN-DAVID

Rabbi Davidson is saying nothing without the advice of counsel.

Ben-David steps to Rachel’s side, confronting Manning. Manning holds the list up before them.

MANNING

(to Rachel)

You compiled this document. This is your name on the title page.

Manning points to the blow-up photo of Instancer.

MANNING

Who is this man? What is your connection to him?

Ben-David again protests. If indeed Manning’s words are being recorded, he says, they are going to look like bullying and intimidation when played back in a judicial hearing or a court of law.

Manning ignores this.

MANNING

(to Rachel)

Someone is murdering the Righteous Men, aren’t they? Who? You? You sent me that “lamed vav” text—and the follow-up saying that all the victims are Jews. Why?

RACHEL

(to Ben-David)

Where’s Ellie? You said she was on her way—

MANNING

We tracked down your burner phone, Ms. Davidson. And you’re talking to me. Answer my question!

BEN-DAVID

(to Manning)

No one’s talking to you without an attorney!

MANNING

(to Rachel)

Your list is a hit list. You compiled it for the purpose of murder. Nine so far, to be exact.

BEN-DAVID

Stop this, Detective! Can’t you see this young woman is in no state to answer you?

MANNING

(to Rachel)

You’re working with Instancer. He’s murdering people off the list you compiled.

Rachel tries to snatch the document back from Manning. He jerks it away from her.

MANNING

Why were you at the Georgetown murder scene? You came all the way from New York. How did you know to be there?

Rachel’s face shines purple and swollen beneath the lamps. I see tears welling in her blacked eyes.

MANNING

How did you know about the “LV” sign? Why did you shout it out at Georgetown? Why did you shout it at me?

RACHEL

Because you’re the big-shot Detective. You’re DivSix. You’re the All-Star.

Ben-David steps forward, thrusting himself physically between Rachel and Manning.

BEN-DAVID

Leave her alone! Can’t you see what you’re doing to her?

MANNING

(to Rachel)

Why were you at the Rebbe’s two nights ago? And don’t hand me the bullshit you gave Dewey about “following” me.

RACHEL

I did follow you.

MANNING

Why did you run when I ordered you to stop?

RACHEL

To get you to chase me.

A vein stands out on Manning’s temple.

MANNING

I can arrest you for murder right now, Ms. Davidson, based on nothing more than this list. And I can put you away for ten years for possession of that submachine gun.

At intervals in this exchange, I’ve been scanning the names on Rachel’s list. Two leap out at me. I catch Manning’s elbow. He won’t look. He’s too engaged in the moment.

BEN-DAVID

(to Manning)