Episode 3 of Presumed Innocent commences with a jarring revelation for Rusty, as his phone beeps with a cryptic message: "Rusty was there that night." Barbara, observant as ever, senses his distress and prompts him to share. Rusty's confession that he indeed visited Carolyn's abode on the fateful evening of her murder shatters Barbara's composure, causing her to retreat into solitude.
Meanwhile, Raymond jolts awake from a haunting dream, where Rusty's hand is stained with Carolyn's blood. Lorraine, his concerned spouse, fears the case is consuming him.
As dawn breaks, Rusty's phone buzzes again, this time with a chilling directive: "Damen Silos. Three o'clock." He shares this ominous message with Raymond, who chastises him for keeping his presence at Carolyn's house a secret. Raymond discourages the meeting, but Rusty's curiosity overpowers caution, driven by a desperate need to uncover the sender's identity.
Barbara, an art gallery employee, finds herself sidelined from work amidst the media frenzy. Seeking solace, she retreats to a bar, where she unburdens her heart to an attentive bartender, later remarking on his charm to Lorraine, who gently encourages her to pursue her own desires.
At the prosecutor's office, Detective Rigo faces a roadblock as Tommy and Nico assign her to tasks unrelated to Rusty's case. Her insistence on delving into Liam Reynolds' involvement, linked to the Bunny Davis case, falls on deaf ears. Frustrated, she exits，requesting access to the Bunny Davis case files.
Unable to resist the pull of the unknown, Rusty surrenders to his instincts and makes his way to Damen Silos. The individual awaiting him is a surprise—Michael, Carolyn's son. Michael boasts of possessing photographs and footage that incriminate Rusty at Carolyn's house that night. Though he's already submitted the evidence to the DA, he claims he summoned Rusty merely to observe his reaction, a move that leaves Rusty deeply perplexed and uneasy.
The gathering of prosecutors, legal counselors, Rusty, and the presiding judge convened in a hushed atmosphere to delve into the available evidence, each piece meticulously scrutinized. Raymond's shock was palpable as he discovered he had been enlisted as a prosecution witness, sparking a flurry of commotion. Promptly, Raymond raised the issue of the photographs procured by Michael, prompting the judge to instruct Tommy and Nico to promptly relinquish those damning pieces of evidence.
As nightfall embraced the city, Jaden, with trepidation etched on his face, queried Rusty about the prosecution's arsenal of evidence against him. Rusty, his voice laced with caution, elucidated that it was largely circumstantial in nature. Kyle, unable to contain his anxiety, ventured a delicate question, inquiring if Rusty was contemplating a plea bargain, as it would mitigate his potential prison sentence. Rusty's demeanor faltered momentarily, mistaking Kyle's inquiry as a belief in his guilt. Barbara, her voice soothing, clarified that Kyle's concern stemmed solely from the fear of losing his father. Kyle, contrite, tendered an apology, and their bond was restored.
In a dimly lit bar, Nico and Tommy's conversation centered on prioritizing the murder charges, opting to drop the obstruction of justice allegations. Tommy's determination to bring Rusty down bordered on obsession, eliciting Nico's concern over his colleague's zealousness.
Meanwhile, Raymond, determined to strengthen his defense, engaged the services of another accomplished lawyer, Mya. As they delved into the intricacies of the case, Mya probed Rusty's feelings for Carolyn, querying whether it was love or mere infatuation. Rusty, his expression complex, replied that it was a blend of both. Her subsequent inquiry about the genesis of his emotional attachment led Rusty to recount a case of sexual assault they had collaborated on. It was during that harrowing experience, witnessing Carolyn's unwavering compassion towards the young victim, that he first felt a profound connection to her.
At Kyle's baseball game, Barbara found herself the unwelcome center of attention, sensing the prying eyes of the spectators. Later, Rusty, accompanied by Raymond, ventured to Carolyn's abode, where memories of their shared past haunted every step he took. Raymond, sensing Rusty's emotional turmoil, advised him to abandon the quest for a connection between Bunny Davis and another suspect, urging him to move on.
Upon returning home, Rusty was greeted with a trove of photographs and videos from Michael. They were a poignant reminder of the joy he and Carolyn had shared, save for a few eerie images depicting a hooded figure lurking outside their home—a haunting vision of his own son, Kyle, from the concluding moments of Presumed Innocent's third episode.
