At a courthouse confrontation a defendant is forced to choose: sign a settlement or face assault charges. Under pressure from Ms. Gold they concede, say "I was wrong," and agree to settle. Afterwards Xavier resists the push for peace; Sarah urges him to reconcile with Jason so he won't lose his standing and offers to take punishment for her brother. The scene explodes when Xavier snaps and kills someone. Others shout "Xavier, are you insane? Killing has consequences!" He vows someone must pay for his sister's death, leaving everyone stunned and the outcome unresolved.