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The story begins with Scotty, a seemingly innocent character, recording his thoughts in a diary, celebrating his 19th birthday with a secretive excitement. This initial glimpse hints at a life filled with intrigue, but the narrative swiftly transitions to a far more sinister world of police investigation and interviews.
Detective Brenan reaches out to a journalist named Jackie Saunders, warmly welcoming her to San Francisco while prepping her for an important interview with Patterson, who is awaiting execution. The atmosphere is fraught with intensity, as the emotions around the impending execution paint a grim backdrop for what follows.