A Time For Mercy

On Wednesday morning, Jake locates a child psychologist willing to evaluate Drew. Her name is Dr. Christine Rooker, and she will only see Drew in her office in Tupelo, a short drive from Clanton. Jake goes to the Polk County Courthouse to speak with Judge Noose, who agrees to release Drew to Dr. Rooker. Jake returns to Clanton, where Ozzie and Tatum move Drew from his cell to a waiting patrol car. They drive him to Tupelo, and Jake follows in his car.

When the men arrive, Ozzie goes inside to sweep the building. Jake talks to Tatum, who describes Drew’s humming and groaning during the drive. Tatum also informs Jake that people are gossiping that he’s trying to get Drew off with an insanity plea. Ozzie returns, and they escort Drew into a small conference room. Dr. Rooker introduces herself and asks Drew some simple questions, but Drew eventually stops answering and begins humming.

Jake leaves Drew with Dr. Rooker and goes to a nearby hospital to visit Josie and Kiera. Josie’s surgery went well, so she’ll be released that afternoon. Jake tells Josie he doesn’t know how long he’ll be on the case, and she asks why he can’t be their lawyer.