Owen wasn't home when Val returned; she searched the house to make sure. Sometimes he sends the cars out to be serviced. After she's sure that he wasn't home, she called the young pool boy. Val tried to explain that Owen has blocked her in every way she can get money, so he'll have to be patient.
That was the last thing Elielm wanted to hear and demands that she send him two thousand dollars tomorrow; if not, he's coming back to Los Angeles and to her home to see her. He doesn't care if Owen is there or not. He has lost a lot because of her, and the last thing he needs is for her to act crazy with him.
Val starts pacing, trying to think of a way to get the money. She looks at her engagement ring. "This will do it, and I'll have some money left. Tomorrow morning, first thing, I'll sell
