In a prison visiting room, Mark speaks with his parents about his estranged family and the psychological toll of his incarceration. The scene intercuts with other inmates and their families, highlighting the shared atmosphere of regret, hope, and the haunting presence of their victims.
MARK: Have you seen much of Tom?
JUNE COBDEN: She brought him round on Thursday. She’s been good. Said she doesn’t want what happened to come between us and our grandchild.
MARK: How was he?
JUNE COBDEN: Great.
JOHN COBDEN: We had photos but they’re in our phones and they took them off us.
MARK: D’y
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