Michael and Diana meet in a coffee shop where the tension of Michael's criminal underworld life bleeds into their relationship. Michael reveals he is hunting a 'rat' who is also a friend, while Diana questions the moral weight of his actions and their future together.
MICHAEL: You smell nice.
DIANA: I decided you were worth it.
MICHAEL: Been thinking about you.
DIANA: Have you now?
MICHAEL: All the time.
DIANA: But you’d still rather sleep at the flat? ....What’s going on? ...Am I allowed to know?
MICHAEL: We’ve got a rat in the house and it’s gotten heavy. I’m sorting it.
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