the day after, the newspapers are filled with what happened in the theater and phileine is requested for a number of tv shows. she goes to david letterman's show where she takes control over the show and wins the support of the audience. she is provided with money so she can stay the night in a hotel. the next day, max is at her door to take her to an aids gala of his friend leonard. she doesn’t want to go with him, so he lifts her up over his shoulder and takes her to a taxi.