From his vantage point, he watches the police response. He observes cruisers swarming English and Percy, while Fitz Street remains completely clear.
"Prison Break" English, Fitz or Percy (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb
"English, Fitz or Percy" marks the moment the escape plan moves from theoretical to practical. It demonstrates Michael’s surgical precision—risking immediate capture just to confirm a single detail about police response times. By the end of the hour, Michael has successfully navigated the Warden's blackmail, secured his escape route, and kept his team together, proving that in Fox River, knowledge is the only real currency.