If he got arrested, Emily would most likely stay a baby doll. So without thinking before he got cuffed he ran for the camera.
Stop him! yelled Sgt. Bluto
Rick lifted up the camera and said "Im sorry I have to do this but unless I do. I might never see Emily again"
Is that a confession that you did something to her yelled the Sgt
Yes.....and no. You'll see in a minute said Rick aiming the camera at himself hoping whatever the camera does to him he'd be able to escape or explain to the cops what happened without looking crazy.
Rick then took the picture himself waited for the picture to develop but at the same time try and avoid the cops. When it was done, Rick looked at it and saw he was now a...