With the help of Skink's friend, State Trooper Jim Tile, Decker tracks down Lanie and forces her to confess her role in the conspiracy. Although her recorded statement is enough to clear Decker, Curl kidnaps his ex-wife Catherine and demands that Decker trade his life for hers. Decker tells Skink to go ahead with his plan to sabotage the tournament while he deals with Curl.
With Skink's buddy, State Trooper Jim Tile, Decker locates Lanie and compels her to admit her involvement in the conspiracy. Although her recorded testimony is sufficient to exonerate Decker, Curl abducts his former wife Catherine and insists that Decker exchange his life for hers. Decker instructs Skink to proceed with his scheme to sabotage the tournament while he handles Curl.