A Race to Las Vegas

This thread follows the crisis created when Edward rushes Wynona toward marriage just as the investigation produces incriminating evidence.

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The Evidence Arrives

A Case Changes Shape Green’s Allegation The investigators report that Green says Edward hired him to kill Mandy and Sandra. Kim reacts with anger and fear for Wynona. Waiting for Proof Duan explains that the team still needs corroboration. Authorities begin searching while preparing to question Edward, creating a dangerous gap between what the investigators suspect and what they can yet prove.

Wynona Cannot Be Reached

The Personal Emergency A Missing Mother Kim and Duan learn that Wynona is not at home and that she left with Edward. Her absence turns the investigation from a concern about a future marriage into an immediate safety problem. Coordinating a Search Duan contacts police and checks travel information. The fact that Wynona appeared to leave willingly cannot guarantee her safety once Edward’s accusations and the murder evidence converge.

Las Vegas Confirmed

A Narrowing Window Tracking the Trip Duan discovers that Wynona and Edward flew to Las Vegas. Local police receive an alert, and authorities check hotels and wedding chapels. No Direct Contact Wynona’s phone is unavailable, leaving Kim unable to learn what is happening. The wedding plan now carries a second danger: Edward may react unpredictably as the investigation closes in.

The Restroom Call

Wynona Reaches Her Daughter A Secret Phone Wynona calls Kim from a stranger’s phone after Edward refuses to lend her his. She explains that he has become accusatory and suspects her of an affair with Bennie. Police Are Summoned Kim tells her mother not to return to the car and passes the phone to a detective. Wynona initially minimizes the danger, then stays inside as authorities approach.

The Rescue and Arrest

A Crisis Contained Authorities Arrive Las Vegas police reach the restaurant and secure Wynona. She has escaped immediate contact with Edward without being physically forced to go with him. Charges Advance Edward is arrested and later confesses to his role in the wives’ deaths. Wynona returns to Shreveport alive, and Kim can finally turn from emergency action to helping her mother recover.

Thursday morning, when Duan’s team holds a conference call

Minutes after the remains are reported found

After police learn the couple’s flight has landed

At a Las Vegas fast-food restaurant

Minutes after the restroom call