Mr. Preston and Molly arrive near the hotel by cab and separate to enact their plan under the time pressure of an impending police press conference. From a nearby alley, Molly watches Mr. Preston take his post at the podium. When Rodney arrives, Mr. Preston tells him that Giselle was seen speaking with police, deliberately increasing Rodney’s urgency.

Mr. Preston calls Molly, confirming the press conference is imminent and instructing her to proceed. Rodney texts Molly “BRT DGA,” which she confirms via Juan Manuel means “Be Right There. Don’t Go Anywhere,” reassuring her that Rodney is on the hook.

Molly crosses to the hotel and begins a public confrontation with Mr. Preston designed to attract attention. Mr. Snow emerges and formally fires her, which Molly amplifies theatrically to keep eyes on the steps and buy time. Meanwhile, Mr. Preston locates Cheryl and, wearing white gloves to avoid prints, deftly lifts Cheryl’s master keycard from her trolley.

Returning to the landing, Mr. Preston stages a loud farewell while covertly passing the keycard to Molly during a handshake. Rodney then pulls Molly aside, asks about the police presser, and presses for the key to the Black suite. Molly denies knowing details and discreetly gives him the master keycard.

Rodney rushes into the hotel, saying he must act before “Owl Eyes” lets police in. Mr. Preston guides Mr. Snow back inside as Molly withdraws down the steps. At 5:45 p.m., the sting is in motion, with Rodney heading toward 401 under heightened pressure.