The following morning, Eden is startled by the roar of an engine outside and rushes out, only to find a clearly dishevelled Remi straddling his motorbike. His clothes are rumpled, his eyes bloodshot, and the stench of alcohol clings to him, making it obvious he has been drinking through the night with no rest at all. Alarm bells immediately go off for Eden, who knows full well the state he’s in. Without hesitation, she hurries over and tries to snatch the keys from his hand, pleading with him not to do something so reckless and dangerous.

But Remi, stubborn and defensive, refuses to listen. He jerks the keys out of her reach and snaps back, determined to prove he’s fine, even though his slurred speech and shaky posture suggest otherwise. The tension between them mounts as Eden desperately tries to reason with him, pointing out the very real danger he poses not just to himself but to everyone else on the road.

Their heated exchange draws the attention of Cash, who arrives on the scene in full uniform. Taking one look at Remi, he immediately steps in, his tone authoritative and uncompromising. He orders Remi to hand over the keys, warning him that if he refuses, he’ll have no choice but to impound the bike right then and there. The standoff between Remi’s pride and Cash’s authority hangs in the air, with Eden anxiously caught in the middle, fearing how far Remi’s defiance might go this time.

With visible reluctance and a glare that speaks volumes, Remi finally drops the motorbike keys into Cash’s hand. The small act feels like a defeat to him, and he can’t stop himself from muttering bitterly that he’ll just take the van instead. Eden, however, is already anticipating his every move. With a calm but sharp response, she reminds him that even if he wanted to, he’d have to track down where the van is parked first — a pointed remark that leaves Remi frustrated and cornered, unable to argue back.

For a brief moment, it seems as if the situation is under control, but Eden and Cash’s relief proves short-lived. Later in the day, they notice that Remi has slipped away without a word. Concern quickly turns into panic as they realise his state of mind makes him unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Their worst fears are confirmed when, across the road at Cash’s place, Remi’s desperation reaches new heights.

In a frenzy, he ransacks the house, tearing through drawers and cupboards, determined to reclaim his motorbike keys. The mess he leaves behind is a physical reflection of his inner chaos — scattered belongings, overturned furniture, and a manic energy that shows how far he’s spiralling. At last, after ripping through the kitchen, he spots the keys hidden on top of the fridge. With a triumphant but unsettling smirk, he snatches them up, his obsession with escape and control overriding any rational thought.