At a confrontation over a stolen watch, Yvonne accuses Ian of having his father steal her father's watch. The crowd condemns Ian; Yvonne snatches a knife and threatens self-harm to stop Mr. Williams from going in. Someone shouts, "put the knife down," and Ian apologizes, begging that Mr. Williams be allowed to check because "Mom and Dad are almost gone." Instead the group insists: "Get on your knees, and bow three times now." Ian must decide whether to humiliate himself to let help reach his parents, leaving the choice unresolved.