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And then the transcript changes.

The lines that follow are no longer labeled CALLER.

They’re labeled BACKGROUND VOICE 1 and BACKGROUND VOICE 2.

The phone didn't disconnect.

It just stopped being in Casey's hand.

BACKGROUND VOICE 1 [FEMALE, DISTANT]: Get away from me.

BACKGROUND VOICE 2: [INAUDIBLE]

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: I said get the fuck away from me.

DISPATCH: Casey? Casey, can you hear me?

BACKGROUND VOICE 2: Where is it?

My eyes stop moving.

I read the line again.

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: Fuck you.

BACKGROUND VOICE 2: Give it back.

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: It doesn't matter if I give it back.

The next line is marked partially inaudible.

BACKGROUND VOICE 2: [INAUDIBLE] ...delete...

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: I already have it on video.

My pulse jumps.

I straighten slightly.

Baryn doesn't say anything.

BACKGROUND VOICE 2: [INAUDIBLE]

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: All of it.

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: And I'm recording you right now.

My hands have started shaking.

I force myself to continue.

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: Don't fucking touch me.

[LOUD IMPACT.]

DISPATCH: Casey? Casey, can you hear me?

BACKGROUND VOICE 1: Get off⁠—