In daylight a scuffle draws police: Captain Lewis moves to arrest a man accused of attacking someone. The man's companion insists the son, Rory, only fought back after the victim was hurt, and points out Sophia is the father's second wife. The injured father shows wounds and onlookers demand cuffs, calling the son's actions resisting the law. The mother drops to her knees, begging Leon and Shelby not to send Rory back—he just got out of prison. Faced with a broken arm and competing statements, Captain Lewis hesitates, leaving Rory's fate—and a possible return to prison—unresolved.