While drinking at a bar, Dylan is confronted by his old friend Noah. Noah angrily punches him, blaming Dylan for a past incident where Dylan provoked thugs, leading to their mutual friend Vicky being cornered and suffering social stigma. Dylan admits his fault for the consequences Vicky faced but pleads he is the story's author. Ignoring this, Noah recounts how Dylan's actions resulted in a violent assault and Vicky's ongoing hardship. Dylan, accepting blame, invites Noah to keep hitting him to feel better. Noah hesitates, conflicted between his protective anger for Vicky and his loyalty to a friend just released from prison.