The Deacon tells Colvin that the University of Maryland has been awarded a grant to study repeat violent offenders and seek a street-wise agent to act as liaison to potential subjects. Colvin is initially not interested. Later, Colvin leaves his job at the hotel when the manager refuses to let him turn in a guest for assaulting a prostitute.
The Deacon shares information with Colvin that the University of Maryland has been allocated resources to study repeat violent offenders and recruit an individual who is familiar with the streets to act as a liaison between potential subjects. Initially, Colvin lacks enthusiasm. Later, Colvin leaves his job at the hotel when the manager denies him permission to report a guest for assaulting a sex worker.