loyalty-and-conflict

In this chapter, Meyer Landsman wakes up after being shot, grappling with the physical pain and emotional trauma of his injury and the loss of his son. His colleague Berko supports him, bringing cigarettes and updating him on the investigation and the repercussions of his actions, including his suspension from duty. Landsman also has a tense phone conversation with his ex-wife Bina, who informs him of his suspension and insists he rest, highlighting the political and personal complexities surrounding his case.