Erica (Kaila Estrada) visits Edong (Jake Cuenca) in prison after winning the case, but not before speaking with the assistant watch at the prison. The police officer reminds her about following procedures, particularly noting that she is not included in the list of Edong’s visitors.
Citing Edong’s unlawful phone call, she vehemently challenges the “procedures” and vows to inform the bureau director of the occurrence. In an effort to defuse the situation, the police officer tells her that the matter will be looked into and brings up Edong’s well-regarded reputation within the prison, which includes even assisting the guards in keeping the peace and establishing a “saint-like” image.
Soon after, Edong and Erica finally go face-to-face. She claims that the guilt she feels over Edong’s unfair incarceration has prevented her from getting a good night’s sleep for the past 14 years.
To no avail, Edong refuses to understand Erica’s reasoning for not helping him, comparing how the girls weren’t beaten nearly to death or called dehumanizing and degrading names that strip away one’s sense of dignity and worth.
Right before Edong completely walks away from her, she explains that he was one of the reasons she pursued a career in law—to help him gain his freedom. He brushes her off once more, making it clear that he will be the one to fix both his and their mistakes when they all meet again.
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