Louise speaks with Detective Hal Slocumbe over a payphone. Hal attempts to build rapport and persuade her to surrender, revealing that the police are aware of their plan to flee to Mexico.
HAL: I just want you to know, neither one of you are charged with murder yet. You're still just wanted for questioning.
LOUISE: No kiddin'. Listen, we gotta go. I'll call you back, all right?
HAL: Miss Sawyer, I don't think y'all are gonna make it to Mexico. We should talk. Please. I wanna to help y
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