Jack begins the defense’s case by calling Craig Baker to the stand. Baker informs the court that he specializes in divorces and that Mrs. Randolph was his client, but that her husband was not.

Jack calls Herman Till back to the stand. He asks him about the injuries that Anne Randolph had that were not sustained at the time of her death. He tells the court about her broken bones and knife gashes on her arms and legs.

DuBose takes over and calls Christine to the stand. She asks Christine about her parents’ marriage, and Christine admits that she had called the police twice because of her father’s abuse.

Battle asks for a recess until Monday and it is granted. DuBose is worried by the idea, thinking that Battle may have gotten news from his superiors who have something new for the case.

DuBose and Jack visit Jerome and Pearl in jail. Jerome is optimistic, and DuBose tells him that they have grounds for appeal if they lose. She is not clear about how long it could take, making Jack uncomfortable given that it could take years. They visit Pearl, who gives them a letter of drawn pictures for her children.

At Miss Jessup’s, they give Pearl’s children the letter.