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The Space in Between

A main-story mission in Cyberpunk 2077 in which V and Judy Alvarez search Fingers’ clinic for information about Evelyn Parker’s disappearance.

RoleMain-story investigation mission
StatusAvailable in Cyberpunk 2077
Importancemajor
RewardMission progression and information leading to Disasterpiece
TimeVaries by play style
  • Mission typeMain story
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Primary settingFingers’ clinic, Japantown
  • Primary activityInvestigation and dialogue
  • PrerequisiteAutomatic Love
  • Follow-upDisasterpiece

This mission does not require a dedicated boss fight; its central progression is determined through exploration and conversation.

Key takeaways

Use the following points to plan the investigation before entering the clinic.

  • Follow Judy’s lead Judy Alvarez is the key companion for this part of the search. Stay with the investigation at Fingers’ clinic rather than treating the mission as a general Japantown activity.
  • The clinic is a dialogue-focused location The critical progression comes from speaking with the receptionist and then reaching Fingers upstairs. Explore the conversation options carefully before choosing an aggressive response.
  • Attributes can open extra dialogue Some dialogue options depend on V’s available attribute checks. If a particular option is unavailable, continue through the standard conversation rather than assuming the mission has stalled.
  • The mission advances the Evelyn investigation The information obtained from Fingers points V and Judy toward the next stage of their search. The investigation continues in Disasterpiece.

The Space in Between

The Space in Between is a main-story investigation in Cyberpunk 2077. V and Judy Alvarez follow the trail of Evelyn Parker to Fingers’ clinic in Japantown, looking for information that can point them toward her next known location.

The mission begins after the events of Automatic Love, when V and Judy Alvarez continue searching for Evelyn Parker. Their next lead takes them to Fingers’ clinic in Japantown, where the conversation is as important as the route through the district. The objective is not simply to reach the clinic: V must get inside, speak with the people there, and persuade Fingers to explain what happened to Evelyn after she disappeared from Clouds.

Most of the mission is built around investigation and dialogue rather than a large combat encounter. V first has to deal with the clinic’s receptionist and the people waiting inside, then reach Fingers upstairs. The conversation can be approached in different ways, including intimidation and negotiation, but the available dialogue depends partly on V’s attributes and earlier choices. The mission’s main value is the information it provides for the next stage of the search.

The Space in Between is easy to read as a short transition mission, but it establishes the chain of exploitation surrounding Evelyn. Judy’s presence also gives the sequence a stronger emotional focus: she is not treating the search as an abstract case, and her reactions make the handling of Fingers significant. After the clinic conversation, V and Judy have a clearer lead and the main story moves toward Disasterpiece.

Where this sits

Previous missionAutomatic Love
Current missionThe Space in Between
Next missionDisasterpiece
  1. 1Automatic LovepreviousProvides the lead that sends V and Judy to the next stage of the investigation.
  2. ●The Space in BetweencurrentQuestion Fingers at his clinic in Japantown.
  3. 3DisasterpiecenextContinues the search for Evelyn Parker.

The mission bridges the investigation at Clouds and the search that follows Fingers’ information.

Requirements

Complete Automatic Love and follow the resulting main-story objective to meet Judy Alvarez in Japantown.

  • RequiredComplete Automatic LoveThe mission becomes available as part of the continuing search for Evelyn Parker.
  • RequiredReach JapantownThe active objective directs V to Fingers’ clinic in Japantown.
  • RecommendedPrepare for dialogue checksSome conversation routes can use V’s attributes. These checks are not required for basic mission progression.
  • OptionalSave before speaking with FingersA manual save is useful if you want to review the available dialogue approach or inspect the consequences of an aggressive response.

Objectives

  1. Meet Judy Alvarez in JapantownBegin the mission by joining Judy for the next step in the search for Evelyn Parker.
  2. Go to Fingers’ clinicTravel through Japantown to the clinic marked by the main-story objective.
  3. Talk to the receptionistSpeak with the person at the clinic entrance to gain access to the rest of the location.
  4. Find FingersProceed through the clinic and reach Fingers upstairs.
  5. Question Fingers about Evelyn ParkerUse the conversation to establish where Evelyn was taken and identify the next lead.
  6. Leave the clinicOnce the discussion is complete, depart and continue the investigation through the next main-story objective.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Meet Judy Alvarez

    Meet Judy Alvarez in Japantown

    Travel to the marked meeting point in Japantown and speak with Judy Alvarez. She explains the purpose of the visit and directs the investigation toward Fingers’ clinic, so do not leave the area before triggering the conversation.

    Location: Japantown

    TipFollow the main-story marker if the clinic is difficult to identify from street level; the mission’s route is concentrated in this district.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Go to Fingers’ clinic

    Enter Fingers’ clinic

    Approach the clinic entrance and go inside. The interior contains patients and staff, but the mission does not ask you to search every room; focus on the person at reception and the route toward Fingers.

    Location: Fingers’ clinic

  3. 03

    Talk to the receptionist

    Speak with the receptionist

    Talk to the receptionist near the entrance and ask about Fingers. The receptionist controls access to the clinic’s upper area, so exhaust the useful dialogue until the route upstairs is opened or indicated.

    Location: Fingers’ clinic reception

    Watch outStarting violence in the clinic can disrupt the intended investigation sequence. Use the conversation to gain access unless you deliberately want to test an aggressive route.

  4. 04

    Find Fingers

    Reach the upper floor

    Move through the clinic and follow the accessible route upstairs. The mission funnels V toward Fingers’ treatment area; if the objective appears to stop updating, check the nearby stairway and interact with the people in the clinic rather than returning to the street.

    Location: Upper floor of Fingers’ clinic

    TipThe clinic’s crowded layout can make the entrance and stairs blend together. Keep the objective marker active and look for the interior route leading above reception.

  5. 05

    Question Fingers about Evelyn Parker

    Question Fingers about Evelyn Parker

    Speak with Fingers and ask what he knows about Evelyn Parker. The conversation contains several approaches, including threatening him, bargaining, and using attribute-based dialogue when available; continue asking about Evelyn until the next lead is revealed.

    Location: Fingers’ clinic, upper floor

    Watch outAn aggressive response can alter how Fingers treats V afterward. If you want to preserve access to his services, avoid escalating before reviewing the nonviolent dialogue options.

    Checkpoint
  6. 06

    Learn where Evelyn was taken

    Press for the next lead

    Keep the discussion focused on Evelyn’s movements after she left Clouds. Fingers’ testimony connects the missing-person investigation to the next location and mission, so choose the dialogue that continues the questioning rather than ending the conversation early.

    Location: Fingers’ clinic, upper floor

  7. 07

    Continue the investigation

    Leave the clinic and continue the search

    After the conversation concludes, exit Fingers’ clinic and follow the updated main-story objective. The mission’s investigation phase ends here; the information points V and Judy toward Disasterpiece rather than resolving Evelyn’s situation.

    Location: Japantown

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The Space in Between is primarily a social-investigation mission. Its obstacles are access, positioning, and dialogue rather than a combat arena. The receptionist establishes the route into the clinic, while Fingers is the person who converts the search from a general inquiry into a concrete lead.

Dialogue choices are the mission’s main mechanical variable. V can question Fingers directly, apply pressure, offer a more measured response, or use attribute-linked lines if they are available. The basic mission path remains readable even when a special dialogue option is unavailable, but the tone of the encounter changes according to how V handles the interview.

The clinic also functions as a service location, which makes the treatment of Fingers relevant beyond this single conversation. A player focused on role-playing or future access should consider the practical result of aggression before selecting a hostile response. The mission does not require a boss strategy, a gear check, or a long combat build-up.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Keeps the focus on the Evelyn Parker investigation instead of interrupting it with an unrelated activity.
  • Uses Fingers’ clinic as a compact location with a clear social objective and a memorable interview.
  • Allows different role-playing approaches during the conversation, including intimidation, negotiation, and attribute-based dialogue.
  • Gives Judy Alvarez a more active presence in the search and reinforces the personal stakes of the investigation.

Weaknesses

  • The clinic’s crowded interior can make the route from reception to the upper floor less obvious.
  • Players looking for a conventional combat mission may find the amount of progression carried by dialogue unexpected.
  • The consequences of treating Fingers aggressively are easy to overlook if the player does not consider his role as a ripperdoc.

Best uses

  • Approach the mission as an investigation and listen to the dialogue rather than rushing through the clinic.
  • Make a save before the interview if you want to compare role-playing approaches.
  • Use the mission to complete the Evelyn Parker thread in sequence before pursuing unrelated activities.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Question Fingers without escalating

    Preserves the intended investigative tone and lets the conversation continue through the available information about Evelyn Parker.

  • Threaten or assault Fingers

    Can change the immediate tone of the encounter and may affect V’s future relationship with Fingers as a ripperdoc. The main-story investigation can still continue.

    Spoiler
  • Use an attribute-based dialogue option when available

    Provides an alternative way to handle part of the conversation, but these options depend on V’s build and are not required for the mission’s basic progression.

Mission checklist

  • Complete Automatic LoveThis is the preceding main-story mission.
  • Meet Judy Alvarez in JapantownTrigger the mission’s investigation setup.
  • Enter Fingers’ clinicFollow the objective marker to the clinic entrance.
  • Speak with the receptionistUse the reception conversation to access the clinic route.
  • Reach Fingers upstairsThe target is inside the clinic, not outside in Japantown.
  • Ask about Evelyn ParkerContinue the conversation until the next lead is established.
  • Review nonviolent dialogue before escalatingRecommended if you want to preserve Fingers’ services.Optional
  • Leave the clinic and follow the next objectiveThe investigation continues after this mission.

Failure conditions

  • V dies during an unexpected hostile encounterReload the latest checkpoint or save and return to the clinic objective.
  • The player leaves the active mission sequence before completing the conversationReturn to the marked objective and resume the investigation. The mission’s progress depends on advancing the clinic dialogue.
  • The player escalates against FingersThis may create a negative service-related consequence even if the main-story objective remains recoverable.

On failure

The mission provides checkpoints around its major investigation stages, but a manual save before speaking with Fingers is the safest way to preserve dialogue flexibility.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

The search moves beyond the clinic

Fingers’ information gives V and Judy a new direction in the search for Evelyn Parker. The investigation does not end at the clinic; it continues into Disasterpiece, where the consequences of the lead become the focus of the next main-story mission.

Trivia

  • The mission’s title reflects its position between the earlier Clouds investigation and the next stage of the search for Evelyn Parker.
  • Fingers’ clinic is both an investigation site and a ripperdoc location, which makes the player’s conversational approach relevant to more than the immediate objective.
  • The mission is notable for using a cramped medical waiting area and a conversation upstairs in place of a conventional combat set piece.
  • Judy Alvarez remains central to the Evelyn investigation even though the mission’s direct questioning is handled with Fingers.

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