The protagonist wakes up from a nightmare about endlessly cleaning hotel rooms and being late.
The protagonist feels disoriented and alone when she wakes up, reminded that she is without family.
There's early morning knocking at the door, and she thinks it's Mr. Rosso with her rent receipt.
Instead of Mr. Rosso, three police officers, including a young one and Detective Stark, are there to arrest her.
The officers inform her she is being arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of drugs, and first-degree murder.
She faints upon hearing the charges and later regains consciousness in a holding cell, still in her pajamas.
She's disgusted by the state of the cot and the cell, and is unsettled remembering her fingerprinting.
The protagonist is approached by the young officer who informs her that she was read her rights and is under multiple charges related to Mr. Black's death.
She is interrogated by Detective Stark, who provides food and drinks and mocks the protagonist's calm demeanor.
It is revealed that Mr. Black did not die of natural causes but was asphyxiated, leading to suspicion about the protagonist's involvement.
The protagonist mentally notes the discrepancies in Giselle's account but denies having any ill intentions or involvement with drugs.
Detective Stark presses the protagonist on their theory while revealing that her coworkers have a negative view of her and that some find her capable of murder.
As she defends herself, the protagonist admits to minor thefts and hears that she is thought to be oblivious to danger.
She learns from Detective Stark that Mr. Preston, the doorman, implied that there were other suspects, but this doesn't deter suspicion from her.
The protagonist is accused of stealing Mr. Black's wedding ring and pawning it by Detective Stark.
The protagonist admits to making a mistake by pawning the ring but insists it does not make her a thief or a murderer.
Detective Stark suggests that the protagonist was involved in the drug business with Mr. Black, but the protagonist dismisses this and requests a lawyer.
The protagonist is initially confused about giving consent for her phone to be taken but eventually accepts it to make a call to Mr. Preston for help.
She calls Mr. Preston, informs him of her situation, and asks for his assistance while being held at the station.