So, I'm having issues, which is what prompted me to post, but it seems kind of selfish to just ask for help when I haven't actually spoken about the game itself. So... I played the ever-merciful heck out of the original game, primarily just grinding stats so that when I actually started pursuing the story my stats wouldn't hold me back from any options. My favorite story-line from the original was actually Cassie, which is where I'm having trouble here.
I can't seem to figure out who to talk to in order to save Cassie from the Don. I got as far as being kicked out after refusing the credits (I used the character creation to essentially rebuild my character from the original, who in no way needed the money after all the grinding) but I can't seem to find who to speak to. I initially thought 'Arlene,' but her conversation didn't change and there's no new options. I tried sleeping, in case it was time-based, but no dice. I've spoken to literally everyone in the city and slums, and just can't seem to find any help.