Later, when Wendy discovered the note that Jared had left informing their family of his sudden leaving, she didn't feel sad at first. That came later. He didn't give a reason in his letter, just "Don't try to look for me."

His family gave the letter to the police, under the mistaken assumption that they would do anything to help Jared. They would present the appearances of doing so, sure, but in fact they were in on it, in on the whole thing. For Jared was running from the mob.