Ms. Brooks answers a ransom call: kidnappers play her brother's voice and demand one million, threatening to sell his organs or brand his face. She refuses to be bullied, orders Arthur to wire the money and to trace the recipient's identity so she can find who took him. With a ten-second countdown and threats, she vows retaliation if he is harmed. As Arthur prepares the transfer, he reveals the destination account is registered in Ms. Brooks's name, leaving the payment and why the account is hers unresolved.