The protagonist finishes a phone call with Mr. Preston and mistakenly offers an empty Styrofoam cup to Detective Stark, thinking she wants to clean up.
Detective Stark clarifies she was asking for the protagonist’s phone, not cleaning up, and takes it with a comment implying it will be returned "someday."
The protagonist exercises their right to remain silent after apologizing for any unintended rudeness.
After a long wait, Mr. Preston arrives with Charlotte, a woman who resembles him, and the protagonist is relieved.
Mr. Preston is wearing casual clothes while Charlotte is in a formal suit and introduces herself as the protagonist’s lawyer.
Charlotte advises the protagonist to remain silent despite the protagonist’s eagerness to profess innocence.
Charlotte hands Detective Stark her business card, indicating she is an attorney from the firm Billings, Preston & García.
Charlotte confirms she will represent the protagonist after clarifying communication about when it is okay for the protagonist to speak.
Charlotte informs Detective Stark she has already posted the protagonist's $800,000 bail and makes a pointed comment about her financial capability.
Charlotte explains that she’s arranged a bail hearing for later that morning and has already filed character statements on behalf of the protagonist.
Detective Stark reminds them that even with bail, the protagonist will still face trial.
Charlotte ensures the detective does not enter the protagonist's phone into evidence and obtains the protagonist's personal possessions.
Mr. Preston and Charlotte leave after reassuring the protagonist, and Detective Stark prepares to return them to holding.
The protagonist thanks Detective Stark for earlier hospitality, referring to a muffin and coffee, and hopes for a better rest of the morning despite their circumstances.