Back in his cell, Day hears the sounds of “guns and the vibrations of distant screams,” and he realizes that “the troops must be firing on the crowd in the square” (215). He is visited by Thomas, who states that Commander Jameson wants him to ask a few more questions. Day scoffs at the thought of helping the man who killed his mother. Thomas shows Day photos of suspected Patriot members, and photo after photo, Day declares that he doesn’t know any of the people.

Suddenly, Day recognizes one of the photos and realizes that “Kaede is a Patriot” (218). Still, he doesn’t admit to knowing anyone, and when Thomas states that Day’s mother was just another “slum con” (218), Day spits in his face, and Thomas hits Day. When Thomas mentions Day kissing June, Day taunts him, saying that he’s “seen the way [Thomas] look[s] at [June]” (219) and offers to tell Thomas what it was like to kiss her. Thomas attacks Day again and threatens to go after John and Eden before leaving the cell.