Pockets of Toxic patrons shelter in place, waiting for the police. Hector and Velossa wait out the tragedy in Velossa's dressing room, where she begins to needle Hector on his toxic masculinity and internalized homophobia. Gogo boy Shawn analyzes closeted Larry as they wait in the dark room. Jess and Desiree tend to Cynthia's injuries in the third floor bathroom.