Not Quite Dead Yet

Andrew Smith appears as a drunken clown, threatens Jet’s family, and is later escorted away by police. Referenced as the person involved in a scuffle where a wallet was dropped on The Green. Andrew Smith is identified as a possible wearer of the red wig; he was a clown at the Woodstock Halloween Fair. Andrew Smith appears in a photo with a red wig, a beer bottle, and makes anti‑Mason statements. Andrew provides alibi details, reveals family connections, and shares information about company sale and his daughter's death. Andrew is referenced again as a possible suspect linked to the red wig hair and motive involving the family business. Andrew is linked to the hammer set and red wig as a suspect. Jet cites Andrew Smith as the strongest lead for obtaining the employee list Andrew’s former house is seen through a window in the Zoom video, linking him to the cat‑filter’s narrative. Andrew's apartment is searched, revealing his lifestyle and Nina's belongings Andrew is slumped over a table, passed out, and has his keys returned by Billy. Andrew is presented as a prime suspect with motive tied to the family construction company.

Billy Finney, Jack’s son and a local musician, repeatedly invites Jet to his bar’s live‑music night and later confronts a drunk clown. Billy is mentioned as the person who found Jet, kicked in the door, and rescued Reggie. Finds Jet after the attack, brings dog Reggie, offers a pen and notebook, and provides emotional support. Billy attempts to rescue Jet, breaks the front door, shouts her name, and appears bloodied while calling for her throughout the video. Billy assists Jet around the house, brings a green candle, provides a spare key, helps locate a charger, and gives Jet a loan fraud letter. Billy hosts Jet at his apartment, provides fries, helps change her head dressing, and shares theories about the red wig suspect. Billy matches the red wig seen on both Andrew Smith and JJ Lim, comments on Jet's kidney comment, and emphasizes he does not traumatize teenage boys. Billy works at and lives above the Dive Bar, assists Jet, and shares observations about Andrew’s motives. Billy assists Jet in breaking through the concrete and retrieving evidence, displaying physical effort and loyalty. Billy performs live at the bar, reveals personal details and equipment. Billy assists Jet, drives her truck, and discusses Henry’s accident and possible return to work Billy supports Jet in the hospital, helps her dress, and offers his apartment as a safe place for her to stay. Assists Jet with Ring dashboard, identifies video history limit, observes Sophia's pill theft, helps locate timestamps. Billy assists Jet in examining the pills, identifies the salt substitution, and helps flush the tampered medication. Billy rescued Jet from the fire, helped her escape, and comforted her afterward. Billy witnesses Henry handing over a gun to Jet and learns details of the loan fraud. Billy comforts Jet in the waiting room and is confirmed as the person she is staying with. Billy assists Jet in navigating the Zoom recordings, zooms in on details, and helps identify the background house. Billy helps Jet retrieve the laptop and access online accounts Billy returns Andrew's keys, walks beside Jet, comments on the lucky leaf, and shows concern for Jet's well‑being during their night walk. Billy provides access to his mother’s boxes, shows a photo album with missing pages, and reads her work planner, revealing the 'Before' note about Luke and detailed May 30‑31 entries. Billy tries to intervene in the fight between Jet and Sophia, attempts to stop Sophia, and watches Jet’s police chase before leaving the scene. Billy receives Jet's voicemail; his number is used for the single phone call she is allowed to make. Billy meets Jet outside the jail, drives her to the site, gives her his phone to call Luke, and sees the gun in Jet's glove compartment. Billy updates Jet on Luke’s location via the app, helps search for duct tape, holds Jet as she collapses, and participates in the dramatic confrontation. Billy confronts his father about the murders and reveals he has a gun and a hammer from the tool kit.

Cameron is Luke and Sophia’s infant, dressed as an unhappy pumpkin at the fair. Cameron, a baby, is seen in Sophia’s arms during the cookie delivery trips. Baby with green goo, cries, reacts to breakfast. Cameron appears as a baby in a fair photo being held by Luke. Cameron, a teething infant, receives Tylenol Seen with Sophia during visits, varying ages, uses pacifier. Baby Cameron is seen eating broccoli and interacting with the cake scene.

Lou Jankowski, the newish chief of police, directs officers during the fair incident with the drunk clown. Chief Lou Jankowski greets Jet during the police interview. Chief Lou speaks with Jet’s mother and asks Jet to check the scene for anything missing. Chief of police who authorises Jet’s request to examine her Apple Watch and joins the field investigation. Chief Lou smiles, assures Jet they will look into the loan and accompanies Ecker out of the room. Lou Jankowski appears in a fair photo beside Gerry Clay and Jack Finney. Lou’s wife is involved in the upcoming construction deal. Chief Jankowski joins the police at the site to secure the area following Jet’s findings. Lou’s residence history is revealed. Chief Lou Jankowski is present during the police briefing about JJ’s arrest. Chief Jankowski declares the fire a clear arson and promises to keep his word to Jet about catching the arsonist. Lou appears as the newly elected police chief in the January meeting and later as the former chief in the November meeting. Chief conducts the interrogation, presents photo evidence with metadata, and informs Jet of the maximum forty‑eight‑hour hold. Chief Jankowski watches Jet leave the jail but does not intervene. Lou is considered another suspect, possibly Luke’s biological father and a beneficiary of the company sale.

Dianne Mason, Jet’s mother, runs the fundraising booth, argues with Jet about chores, and is vice‑chair of the village trustees. Dianne supports Jet during awakening, offers water, and urges her to listen to the doctors. Dianne pressures Jet to choose surgery, revealing her emotional stakes as Jet's mother. Dianne arrives at the crime scene, shows emotional distress, and interacts with Jack and Jet. Pleads with Jet to not kill herself, flinches, covers her mouth and retreats toward the backyard. Dianne Mason is heard urging Jet to stay asleep and tells the father to let her sleep as she passes the bedroom. Offers casket/urn catalogs, pleads for Jet to live. Dianne Mason is referenced as Jet’s mother. Dianne is implicated in Nina’s firing and possible role in her suicide. Jet’s mother urges her to go home and offers a bath, highlighting family pressure. Dianne confronts Jet about her condition, pushes funeral catalogs, and reacts emotionally to the news of JJ’s arrest. Diane discusses insurance, the cat‑prank, and reports that Luke stayed at the fire site all night. Dianne appears in the trustee meeting and becomes the target of the cat‑filter’s accusations about Mason Construction. Dianne’s diary reveals a cryptic ‘Before’ note about Luke being wet before Emily’s death and records daily activities on May 30‑31. Diane blamed Mr Finney for Emily's death and had an affair with him.

Gerry Clay, chair of the village trustees, appears in a cat costume near the police chief during the fair. Gerry Clay sends Jet a get-well-soon card after her accident. Gerry Clay was the photographer at the Woodstock Halloween Fair; his son Owen has the photos. Gerry invites Jet and Billy into his home at 19 Pleasant Street and reveals his son Owen takes photos at the Halloween Fair. Gerry offers drone footage of the fire, though it shows no suspect, and indicates the drone arrived after the building collapsed. Gerry chairs the Zoom trustee meeting and reacts to the cat‑filter prank.

Henry is referenced in a brief question about who drew Jet’s scars. Henry, JJ’s younger brother, appears in a photo wearing a pirate hat and plastic hook. Details of Henry’s accident and current condition are revealed Henry reveals he recently bought a registered gun, shows multiple injuries, denies employment at Mason Construction, and needs unaffordable eye surgery. Henry reveals his construction accident details, off‑books payments from Luke, his debt, the $30k loan taken in his name, and hands Jet a gun. Henry’s gun is found in Jet’s glove compartment, indicating his involvement. Henry lent a gun to Billy for the confrontation.

Jack Finney, a long‑time resident and father of Billy, is a sergeant/police officer who intervenes in a clash with a drunk clown. Detective Jack Finney arrives to interview Jet and promises to find her attacker. Jack guides Jet through the scene, explains forensic findings and timeline, and provides emotional support. Assists Detective Ecker, takes notes, and provides Jet with a pen and notebook pages. Jack Finney appears as the chief of police, removes his hat, trips on the front step, and helps coordinate the paramedic response. Sergeant Jack presents hair evidence, identifies it as synthetic wig hair, and implicates a red‑wigged suspect, likely JJ. Jack Finney appears in a fair photo beside Gerry Clay and Lou Jankowski. Jack escorted Jet home from the Halloween Fair. Sergeant Jack Finney arrives at the construction site after Jet’s discovery and participates in the police response. Sergeant Jack Finney discusses the case, mentions the Patriots game, and notes the search of JJ’s residence yielded no tools. Jack updates Jet on the JJ Lim interrogation and assures her the case will move forward. Police Chief Jack Finney attempts to arrest Jet for arson, is shoved by her, and joins the foot chase. Jack assists Jet during interrogation, unlocks her cuffs for the phone call, and later provides paper and a red pen. Jack informs Jet she is free, mentions a witness, and assists her exit from the jail.

Jet is the narrator, attending the Halloween Fair in Woodstock, Vermont, wearing a zombie mask, dealing with family tension, and eventually gets attacked at home. Jet awakens from a coma, learns details of her injuries, discovers a bone fragment near a crucial artery, and receives a dire prognosis with a risky surgery option. Jet wakes in hospital facing a life‑or‑death surgery decision, exhibits anomic aphasia, and learns about severe brain injuries and polycystic kidney disease. Jet visits her own crime scene, observes blood spatter and forensic details, learns about the attacker and timing, and sees her dog Reggie is safe. Survives home attack, interrogates police, analyses Apple Watch data, deduces murderer, declares she has a week to live. Jet spends the chapter reviewing multiple security videos of her own murder, noting timestamps and details, while experiencing a headache and researching possible brain aneurysm symptoms. Refuses surgery, leaves home, packs belongings, plans to stay with Billy. Jet uses Google Street View to search River Street, receives a spare key from Billy, discovers a suspicious loan fraud letter, decides to go to the police with a lead, and leaves the house for Billy's apartment. Jet is interrogated about a mysterious loan letter, threatens LightFi, and suspects ex‑boyfriend JJ as the attacker. Jet continues her investigation, eating cold fries, leaving her truck on River Street, walking to the cemetery, crossing the Middle Covered Bridge, confronting Billy, discussing red‑wig evidence, and tending to a wound on her head. Jet notices her right pupil is dramatically dilated, mentions her own kidney problems, threatens to expose Owen's porn collection, and defiantly tears up a parking ticket. Jet interrogates Andrew at the bar, learns timeline, family motives, and new clues about the murder. Jet discovers the murder weapon and her iPhone hidden in the unfinished concrete foundations at Luke's construction site. Jet discovers family sale plans and gathers suspect information at the bar. Jet confronts Luke for an employee list, suspects Luke and Sophia of lying about alibis, and plans to investigate Henry and Andrew Smith Jet experiences sudden paralysis of her right arm, severe headache, and hands her car keys to Billy because she cannot drive. Jet learns she has a 23 mm leaking aneurysm with a sentinel bleed, giving her only a few days left, decides to delay surgery, and resolves to solve her own murder while dealing with family pressure. Analyzes Ring footage, discovers Sophia stole and returned her Lotrel pills, notes handwriting quirks, records timestamps of Sophia's visits. Jet discovers Sophia has been swapping her dad's Lotrel pills with salt, flushes the poisoned pills, restores correct medication, and decides to confront Sophia alone. Jet learns Sophia has been swapping her father's medication with salt, discovers her father's plan to sell Mason Construction to Nell, and experiences paralysis in her right arm. Jet discovers payroll and tax fraud at Mason Construction, learns Luke is hiding employees and committing invoice fraud. Jet survived the building fire, escaped via a broken window, sustained multiple burns and a paralyzed left arm, and was rescued by Billy. Jet coerces Henry to give her a gun, learns about Luke's off‑books payments and the $30k loan taken in Henry’s name. Jet witnesses the arson at Mason Construction, sustains a burn, lies about her alibi, and reflects on her limited time left. Jet watches the Zoom trustee meeting, uncovers her mom's secret vote, confronts a cat‑filter threat, and identifies Andrew Smith's former house and Nina's suicide. Jet retrieves Nina's MacBook and accesses her Facebook and Gmail accounts Jet walks with Billy, picks up a falling amber leaf, gives it to Billy as luck, reflects on wanting to walk without reason, and notes a throbbing bandage on her head. Jet discovers a cryptic note in her mother’s diary indicating Luke was already wet before Emily’s death, leading her to suspect Luke may have been in the pool earlier and revealing the exact May 31 schedule of that day. Jet is confronted by Sophia, arrested by Jack Finney for second-degree arson, shoves the chief, escapes and leads police on a frantic foot chase through Woodstock streets. Jet is interrogated, learns she has about thirty‑six hours left to live, is held in a cell, writes goodbye letters, makes a voicemail call to Billy, and is told she may be held up to forty‑eight hours before arraignment. Jet is released from jail, reunites with Billy, finds a gun in her glove compartment, calls Luke and learns he is at Mason Construction, and decides to confront him. Jet debates suspects, searches for duct tape, discovers Coleby tools, accuses Billy, and experiences a hallucinatory after‑life confrontation. Jet's murder is detailed, revealing her father as the killer and the weapon used.

JJ Lim shows up at the fair in a red wig and denim overalls, tries to speak with Jet, then leaves after his wig is retrieved. Jet's ex‑boyfriend is referenced as a possible suspect but remains missing. Ex‑boyfriend who sent a single‑word apology text at 10:58 pm after the attack. Police suspect JJ Lim as a possible attacker. JJ is referenced as a possible attacker who wore a red wig and sent an apologetic text after the attack. JJ is mentioned as a prime suspect who sent an apologetic text shortly after Jet’s phone was turned off. JJ appears in a fair photo wearing a red wig and distinctive scars. JJ Lim is identified as a suspect, arrested, and tied to the crime through wig and loan fraud evidence. JJ is shown arrested and held in handcuffs, did not commit the murder, but helped Henry financially and took the loan. JJ Lim is confirmed to be in custody and is being re‑interviewed by detectives. JJ is brought in handcuffed, apologizes for a loan, and attempts to speak with Jet.

Luke, Jet's thirty‑year‑old brother and a dad, confronts Jet at the fair, hands back JJ's wig, and later helps her at their parents' booth. Luke rushes into the room after Jet awakens, attempts to lighten the mood and assists the family. Luke is present during the family debate, urging Jet to make a decision. Luke drives the truck to the house, remains silent, and provides spare gym clothing for Jet. Provides Jet with a sandwich, jokes about her kidneys, and mentions the family forensic‑cleanup business. Luke is present near Jet’s room, hissing ‘Let her sleep’ as the parents move past her bedroom. Shows hand graze from construction site, provides alibi. Luke’s kidneys are failing and his knuckles show unexplained cuts he previously denied. Luke plans to sell the family company to Nell Jankowski and demolishes the family home. Luke, Jet’s brother, confronts her while she dismantles his foundation and attempts to call their father and the police. Luke provides Tylenol dosage for Cameron, reveals phone code, and shows Sophia’s messages that contradict her alibi Luke interacts with his son Jack about the Patriots game and participates in the family discussion about Jet’s situation. Supposed to be with Sophia at the house watching TV at 10:52 p.m. Luke reveals the true succession plan for Mason Construction and offers to donate a kidney to Jet. Luke is revealed to be responsible for payroll, tax, and workers' compensation filings and to be committing multiple frauds. Luke's office was part of the building that caught fire. Luke is identified as the source of off‑books payments to Henry, responsible for the injuries and for threatening Henry to stay silent. Luke is revealed to have remained at the fire scene throughout the night, receiving breakfast from his mother. New speculation suggests Luke may have been in the pool before Emily drowned, based on his mother’s note and Billy’s recollection of a chlorine smell. Luke is mentioned in the heated argument, with Jet questioning his role in the company and his moral standing. Luke is referenced as the possible photographer who took the picture of Jet's truck near Mason Construction. Luke is located at Mason Construction, confronts Jet about the fire and his motives, and reveals he was present at the site. Luke is discussed as the possible lead to the killer and as having a secret father who may be the murderer. Luke is implicated in Emily's death and received a fabricated alibi from his father.

Owen is Gerry Clay’s child taking photos at the fair and about to start a photography course. Owen, Gerry Clay’s son, has many photographs from the fair that may help the investigation. Owen, a teenager, operates a drone, shows Jet the photo files, and is implied to have a porn collection while working at a dual‑monitor setup. Owen operated the drone that captured footage of the fire after it had collapsed.

Reggie is Jet’s English Cocker Spaniel who greets her at the front door and reacts to her eating cookies. Jet’s dog is found alive at the scene, later taken to sister‑in‑law’s house. Dog that rushes to Jet, licks her face and stays by her side. Reggie reacts loudly during the violent footage and is noted as a dog not allowed upstairs but present in the murder videos. Dog greets Jet as she leaves. Reggie offers emotional support to Jet during the pill investigation. Reggie the dog survived the fire. Reggie appears sockless, digs a hole, and follows Jet and Billy through the house.

Scott Mason, Jet’s father, assists at the fundraiser, complains of chronic pain, and tries to persuade Jet to stay and help clean up. Scott (Mr. Mason) comforts Jet, cries openly, and blames himself for her condition. Scott supports the decision for surgery, adding his perspective as Jet's father. Scott is referenced as having completed a walk‑through of the house the previous day. Provides coffee, discusses company name, reacts to Jet’s decision. Scott decides not to leave the company to Luke and will sell it to Nell Jankowski. Jet’s father agrees to obtain a list of all Mason Construction employees for her investigation. Scott plans to sell his company to Nell. Scott agrees to meet detectives at the North Street construction site for further questions. Scott Mason's medication was being tampered with, causing his condition to worsen; Jet restores his proper medication. Scott is being poisoned by his daughter Sophia and is planning to sell the family business to Nell Jankowski.

Sophia arrives with baby Cameron, dressed as Catwoman, and engages in tense banter with Jet and Luke. Sophia’s Halloween cookies are left untouched on the kitchen counter. Sophia delivers Halloween cookies twice on the same day, driving a blue Range Rover, carrying baby Cameron, and leaves a handwritten note. Delivered cookies twice, left phone, involved in timeline. Sophia was Jet’s former best friend; Jet was maid of honor at Sophia’s wedding and they later fell out. Sophia’s texts reveal she was not at home during the attack despite claiming otherwise Jet briefly reflects on Sophia’s past help with minor injuries. Multiple house visits delivering baked goods, steals and returns Jet’s Lotrel pills, possibly unlocks back door, lies about phone. Sophia is revealed to be poisoning her father-in-law by swapping his medication with salt. Sophia admits to deliberately swapping her father's blood‑pressure medication with salt to accelerate his health decline and force his retirement. Sophia is mentioned as having a motive to poison Jet's father. Sophia confronts Jet at the Mason house, blocks Jet's truck with a blue Range Rover, threatens Jet about Luke, and leaves after Jet shoves her.

Colleague who performed the initial surgery and refused to attempt removal of the bone fragment.

Neurosurgeon who explains Jet's injuries, prognosis, and the high‑risk surgical option. Dr Lee explains Jet's brain injury, aphasia diagnosis, and the risks of the proposed surgery. Dr Lee diagnoses Jet with a large leaking aneurysm and explains the sentinel bleed and its imminent danger.

Detective George Ecker conducts the initial interview, asking for details about the assault and Jet's phone passcode. Detective Ecker offers to escort Jet around the scene but she declines in favor of Jack. Investigates the scene with Jet, retrieves her Apple Watch, uses its data to confirm attack time and locate the missing iPhone. Detective Ecker questions Jet, provides details on the loan, and reports a grid search of River Street with no leads. Detective Ecker questions Jet at the site, warning about evidence handling and chain of custody. Detective Ecker briefs Jet on JJ Lim’s arrest, presents forensic and financial evidence, and discusses the ongoing investigation. Ecker escorts JJ into the area and orders others not to speak to Jet.

Emily is referenced as the former owner of the living‑room couch. Emily is referenced as the deceased daughter who knew the secret the cat‑filter mentions. Emily appears in Nina's photo collection and as a password clue Emily’s drowning is recalled, including her hair caught in the drain and the possibility her mother knew something about it. Emily's death was made to look accidental, related to Luke and Mr Finney.

Jet asks to stay with him in his apartment. Jet mentions staying with Billy after the interrogation. Billy helps Jet after her arm paralysis, knows where a spare key is kept, and assists her to get to the hospital. Billy assists Jet in breaking into Mason Construction, disables cameras and alarms, and helps retrieve documents.

Billy's mother appears in a photo on the coffee table. Beth is mentioned as Billy’s mother who terrifies him.

Chief’s wife with a construction business who intends to buy Mason Construction. Nell reveals her interest in buying Mason Construction and shares family background. Nell is identified as the prospective buyer of Mason Construction. Nell is referenced as a potential future buyer of Mason Construction.

Foreman at Luke's construction site who interacts with Jet and Billy, provides hard hats, and shares site details.

Allison controls Billy’s live‑music schedule. Bar bartender who confronts Billy about his missed shifts, accuses him of lying about being sick, and mentions seeing him buying a beer earlier.

Cameron’s best‑friend who is turning one tomorrow.

Angie is a long‑time employee who does not appear on payroll or tax filings. Angie Rice's desk was destroyed in the fire.

Henry is a former Mason Construction employee missing from payroll records but signed a delivery receipt.

Milly is the Zoom waiting‑room manager who lets the anonymous citizen into the meeting.

Ms Duffy joins the Zoom trustee meeting to complain about parking tickets.

Nina is introduced as Andrew Smith’s daughter who committed suicide and was involved in a dispute over Mason Construction. Nina's personal items and online presence are uncovered

A digital cat‑filter avatar appears in the Zoom meeting, delivering cryptic threats about Mason Construction and revealing knowledge of a family secret.

Billy's father, referred to as Mr Finney, unlocks Jet's cuffs, provides paper and a pen, and escorts her to make her one phone call. Mr Finney unlocks the jail door and releases Jet, confirming her freedom. Mr Finney confesses to killing Jet and covering up Emily's death.