Hastings meets Athena back in her office, telling her, “I know how frustrating it is going over that file. Especially when there’s no crack.”
“You’re right.” Athena agrees, looking up from the folder. “Absolutely nothing has changed.”
Then she stands up and leaves, leaving Hastings to wonder what she means.
But then, Edmundo Diaz walks in, and Hastings greets him, “Hello, Mr. Diaz.”
Eddie quickly gets to the point, “There’s a guard on the door where they’re keeping Buck, and they won’t let me inside.”
Hastings shakes his head, “I know how worried you must be, but I’m sure he’s fine. He’s with his sister and a lawyer right now.”
Eddie nods, “I already know that. I’m just trying to find out if Buck’s going to let the lawyer we got defend him.”
Now Hastings has to be the bearer of bad news, “Well, a lawyer might be pointless if he signs the confession.” Seeing the agitated look, Hastings has to go on, “And last I saw, he was very adamant on doing exactly that.”
“Who cares about atoning for past mistakes?” Maddie exclaims.
Buck retorts, “Do you have any idea how it felt, walking around that damned firehouse convinced everyone, even the man I love, hated me?”
Maddie refuses to listen, “And now you’re making up for it by confessing to something I know damn well you--”
“You and Bobby are so wrapped up in this because you’re still so damned determined to act like you know what’s best for stupid, childish Buck.”
“Hey.” Maddie’s quick to say. “Nobody thinks that of you.”
“Not anymore, they won’t.” Buck replies.
Maddie shakes her head, “Buck, that’s insane!”
Buck refuses to listen, “I said every single word on that paper. The cops know it, and so does the DA. So it doesn’t matter what stall tactics you try, or whatever lawyer powers you try to give me, it doesn’t change a damn thing.”
Buck stops here, to make sure she hears him loud and clear, “It’s over.”
“Like hell.” Maddie snaps.
Bosko finally manages to make it to her apartment, when there’s a knock on the door.
She goes to open it, and upon finding Athena Grant, she stays where she is.
“May I come in?” Athena asks politely.
Bosko tries to excuse, “Um, I haven’t seen hide or hair of Diaz or Buckley, so I don’t think I can help you.”
“I’m not looking for them.” Comes the reply, looking Bosko right in the eyes. “I’m here to talk to you, on official police business.”
Eddie can’t stop pacing back and forth in Athena’s office, and then the door opens, to reveal Bobby, who’s immediately asking,
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