Cocky Mack turns up at Pollard's Barn and offers Pollard a quid pro quo – the return of Val's coat in exchange for Aaron's freedom. Pollard is dumbstruck at his audacity. The stand-off between Pollard and Mack escalates until Pollard has an angina attack. As he slumps to the ground, Mack has a decision to make: does he help him or not?