Breakout

Day two of the manhunt is underway. Newspapers have reported that inmates have been beaten for not cooperating with the investigation into the escape, a claim that Bill Tucker calls “irresponsible.” In response, the community is rallying to show support for law enforcement, which includes students wearing blue ribbons, crafting posters to say thank you, and decorating brown paper bags for the free sandwiches the market provides. Elidee declines to participate, drawing the ire of Walker and Cole. When Cole asks the officer in their classroom whether she thinks everyone should participate, Trooper Elliott tells him everyone has the right to make their own decisions and he’s the one who’s out of line. As a thank you, Elidee decorates a lunch bag for Trooper Elliott.

Cole and Walker continue their harassment and make racist comments during gym class. When Nora tries to step in and Elidee says she can take care of herself, Nora suggests she hasn’t tried hard enough to give people a chance. Elidee raises her voice to dispute that, and Mrs. Roy the gym teacher scolds her for her “attitude” even though Nora tries to explain that it was her fault.