After the incident involving Sara's murder, her friend Vanessa went to the police and provided her statement. She described the assailant as best as she could, but the darkness made it difficult to see his face clearly. Concerned for Vanessa's safety, Bruce decided to spend time with her at her place. Vanessa recounted the attack to Bruce, and based on her description, he suspected that David was the perpetrator.
Bruce asked Vanessa if she remembered the day at the bar when they saw a girl singing at the karaoke with her boyfriend. Vanessa recalled that day and realized that the man she saw with the girl could have been David. She remembered him telling her to laugh while whipping her, which matched the incident at the bar. Bruce shared his concerns with Vanessa, explaining that David had come to his place recently and threatened him, warning him to apologize to David's wife or else his family would be harmed. Vanessa agreed that they should report David to the police.
Bruce was afraid of what David might do to his family if he angered him. He saw Vanessa's situation as an opportunity to finally get rid of David. They went to the police together, and Bruce provided another statement naming David as the main suspect. The police immediately arrested David, although he denied any involvement in the case. Despite Vanessa's statement, the evidence was not enough to charge him with Sara's murder.
As the investigations continued, Tiana's husband was detained at the police station. Tiana, furious about Bruce's attempt to frame her husband for murder, confronted him. Bruce tried to explain his suspicions about David's dangerous nature, mentioning the incident where David attacked Vanessa for laughing at him. He apologized to Tiana and expressed his realization that some people would go to extreme lengths to protect what they consider theirs. He admitted that David had killed Sara simply because she laughed at Tiana.
Tiana initially doubted her husband's innocence but decided to protect her family and marriage. She went back to work after taking some time off due to depression and embarrassment. Her colleagues sympathized with her, and Jane asked how she was doing. Tiana replied that she would consider the incident a nightmare and try to forget everything.
Linda overheard their conversation and, feeling that she had been right about the suspicious activities at FOT, intervened in their conversation. Jane reprimanded Linda for being condescending to Tiana during her difficult time. Linda wanted to share the incident when David had threatened her at her house, but her pride prevented her from confessing.
Tiana expressed her desire to move on and forget everything. However, Jane was infuriated by what FOT had done to Tiana and proposed that they confront the company. She suggested going to FOT headquarters to give Eliot, the person in charge, a piece of their minds. Linda enthusiastically supported the idea, and they convinced Tiana to join them.
When they arrived at FOT, the security initially tried to remove them forcefully. However, they hesitated when they saw Tiana's pregnant state. Taking advantage of the situation, the three friends barged into Eliot's office. Jane confronted Eliot, blaming him for what happened and suggesting they call reporters or ransack the place.
To their surprise, Eliot calmly welcomed them and revealed that he had been fired after digging deeper into the company's activities. He explained that he had overheard a conversation between his bosses and someone from the statehouse. The discussion revealed that the president was unhappy and wanted to shut down the entire program. However, the chairman of FOT begged the president not to do so, claiming that they could refine and transform the criminals into loyal citizens by erasing their memories and providing them with new identities.
The girls were shocked to learn about the president's involvement, realizing that it would be challenging to bring.
The group was faced with a difficult decision regarding David's involvement in the criminal activities of FOT. Tiana, deeply in love with him and pregnant with his child, wanted to believe in his innocence and hoped to prove that his actions were a result of the manipulation by FOT. However, Linda and Jane remained skeptical, understanding that David had committed a heinous act by taking someone's life.
Jane tried to reason with Tiana, reminding her of the gravity of the situation and the evidence against David. She believed that supporting him blindly could lead to more harm. Tiana, overwhelmed with emotions, questioned whether Jane would act differently if it were her husband, Hughie, in a similar situation.
Jane admitted that the circumstances were different, but she also acknowledged the complexity of the situation. She understood Tiana's love for David and the need to believe in his goodness. However, Linda interjected, reminding them that David had indeed committed a crime, and his actions indicated a darker past.
Despite their differing opinions, Tiana's announcement of her pregnancy shifted the mood. Jane realized the joyous occasion and suggested they focus on celebrating the happy moments they had before embarking on their battle against FOT. They decided to have a small celebration at home, but their determination to take down the company remained strong.
The group understood that their quest would require sacrifices, both emotionally and potentially even their lives. They were aware of the dangers they would face, but their fury towards FOT fueled their determination. The road ahead would be challenging, but they were prepared to do whatever it took to expose the company's crimes and seek justice.
With their resolve strengthened, they began strategizing and planning their next steps. They knew that uncovering evidence from the place where FOT performed the mind wipes could be crucial in exposing the truth. However, they also recognized the power and influence of the president, making it difficult to trust the police to investigate fairly.
As they delved deeper into their mission, they braced themselves for the sacrifices they would have to make, the dangers they would encounter, and the uncertainties of the future. But they were united in their pursuit of justice and ready to face the consequences head-on.
Don't reach conclusions before reaching fact