Episode 2 of "Presumed Innocent" seamlessly continues from the cliffhanger of the previous installment, as Tommy interrogates Rusty, delving into his intricate relationship with Carolyn. Abruptly, Rusty rises and storms out of the room, leaving Raymond trailing behind, accusing him of delivering the final blow to his already shattered career. Tommy inquires about a paternity test, prompting Rusty to tersely suggest obtaining a warrant.
Back at their abode, Rusty reluctantly breaks the news to Barbara that he's been cast as a suspect in her murder case, stunning her as he'd claimed the affair had ended a year prior. He confesses that it had briefly reignited, but only for a fleeting week. Meanwhile, Raymond's wife chastises him for his blindness to the turmoil unfolding beneath his very roof.
As Rusty pores over the autopsy report, a revelation strikes him like lightning. Enraged, he confronts Painless, lambasting him for withholding crucial information—the discovery of two sperm samples in the Bunny Davis case. Painless counters that Carolyn was privy to this detail, but Rusty's fury boils over at the concealment of evidence. Desperate, he tries to reach Detective Rigo, only to be met with silence.
Elsewhere, Tommy's suspicions of Rusty's mental instability deepen, while Nico urges him to remain focused on the facts. Back home, Barbara's gaze falls upon photographs of Carolyn's lifeless body, shaking her to the core. When Rusty fails to reach Rigo, he retreats to the comfort of his family's dinner table, only to have Barbara insist he disclose the truth to their children. The revelation leaves both kids distraught, prompting them to flee the table. Rusty watches helplessly as Barbara soothes their wounded hearts, while a flashback reveals Carolyn's heartfelt breakup speech, vowing to protect them all from harm.
Later, in the stillness of the night, Jaden's tearful question echoes through Rusty's mind—why did he do it? He's left speechless, unable to offer an answer. As dawn breaks, the sound of Kyle practicing baseball in the garden awakens Rusty to a new day, only to be interrupted by the police's arrival with a search warrant. The house is thoroughly ransacked, and Rusty is compelled to submit a DNA sample. Later, his confrontation with Nico and Tommy at the office only serves to exacerbate the already tense situation.
During their couple's therapy session, the therapist sternly reprimands Rusty for withholding the resurgence of his affair from Barbara. Rusty, defensive yet desperate to salvage their marriage, counters that incriminating evidence, abundant on his phone and computer, could easily land him behind bars. Yet, his heart remains steadfast in salvaging his union with Barbara.
As the news broadcasts Nico's vow to uncover Carolyn's killer, Rusty's path leads him to Raymond, pleading for his legal representation. Raymond, however, turns him down coldly, confessing he barely knew the real Rusty. Dejected but relentless, Rusty turns to Rigo, his angering her as well, yet his conviction in a breakthrough in the Liam Reynolds case wins her over. She reluctantly arranges another meeting.
Confronting Liam, Rusty offers a glimmer of hope: reveal any accomplices and he might secure a reduced sentence, granting him fleeting freedom. Liam, amused by Rusty's desperation, merely laughs it off. Defeated, Rusty returns to Rigo's car, where she agrees to aid him, but with a stern warning against further deceit.
Meanwhile, at Raymond's abode, tensions rise as the couple argues over whether to extend a helping hand to Rusty. Raymond, swayed by the prospect of outshining Nico and Tommy, ultimately concedes.
Rusty's return home is abruptly interrupted by Rigo's call, the lab results confirming a bombshell truth—he is the father of Carolyn's child. As police sirens echo through the streets, Rusty embraces his daughter, affirming his love before facing the authorities. Formally arrested, Rusty's name ignites media frenzy.
In court, Raymond stands by Rusty's side, swiftly bypassing the pretrial formalities and securing an expedited trial date from the judge. Granted bail, Rusty walks free, his spirits lifted by the swift progress of his case. He gratefully acknowledges his family's unwavering support. As Presumed Innocent's second episode draws to a close, Rusty receives a chilling text from an anonymous number, echoing a haunting accusation: "You were there. I saw you."
