Original Commentary

Yes, a flashback. Because a lot happened that night, apparently. Alternating between these two and Brisbane & Kimberly would've been confusing and lessened the dramatic tension.

This is, mind you, the effect Dan had been hoping for. Not Mr. Taylor hanging over his ex-wife like a cat ready to pounce, but Ms. Taylor working on being sharper and more perceptive - Terrence

Modern Commentary
Everybody involved knows he wants more than to just talk...

The stage directions in the second panel are "(He's trying to hold her hand, she tries to take it away)" - Terrence