His pleading was ignored. This was a new experience with the police for Ben Ward. He took the food when it was brought to him, but when he sat down on the wooden board that was to serve as his bed, he set it beside himself. He wasn't hungry. He got up began to pace while his heartrate increased. They needed to let him out.

He pulled the lever that corresponded with a lever on the other side of the door carrying his cell number. Assistance needed in cell five.