Catering to the Criminal?

I think so. I finished Montana 1948. It was pretty good. The only part I couldn't fully wrap my head around was the imprisoning in the basement. Yes, I understand that Wes did not want to go through the humiliation of bringing his own beloved brother to the slammer, but come on! In his basement!!!! That is just plain weird. He even goes to say how Frank has food and a bed down there, as well as a shower, so there's no need to worry about his comfort. As the reader I am not really worried about Frank, I am more concerned over the fact that there is a criminal in the house. Poor David! This is just depressing for him, it must be. Plus, Wes was thinking about lying to Gloria about her husband's antics that got him locked in his brother's basement. I am glad Wes listened to Gail and didn't lie, but the fact that he thought of it. He wouldn't be protecting Gloria, just hurting her more, because she would have found out eventually. She does have a right to know her husband is not only a molester but a murderer.

Oh, and I have a small (and when I say small I am being sarcastic) bone to pick with Julian. UGH! Where to begin!!!!!!!???!?!?!?!?! Okay, well first off, when you are told that you wonderful son is beating up Indians you are mad at your other son for arresting him!? Why? Assaulting someone is still a crime! Anyway, then you get the correct story, how your son Frank has really been molesting his patients. NOT just ONE, MANY! and you still are mad at the good son, Wes, who locked him up! I just do not understand. That doesn't make sense. You son messed up and you accuse the other one of just being jealous of him. Yes, because I too would be jealous of a rapist! [sarcasm] (UGH! What is wrong with you, Julian???)

Anywoo, I am happy-ish for the ending. Granted Frank's death was a tad bit sad because the family lied to cover it up. I still feel it was proper for the plot, because really how would have wanted to go through all over the drama of the trial and junk like that. Thumbs up for Watson!