Avram argues against the idea of Yod going to live outside the lab. After reviewing Avram’s logs, Shira knows that each cyborg has a self-destruct code—which can be as damaging as a bomb blast—built into its circuits. She worries about Avram’s insistence that Yod stay in the lab. However, Yod announces that he has already cleared out a room in the basement of Avram’s building. Later, Shira confesses her romantic involvement with Yod to Gadi and they are overheard by Yod. Avram arrives and cuts the conversation short. He reluctantly allows Yod to move out of the lab and, despite Shira’s protests, dismisses the idea of paying Yod wages. They discuss the upcoming meeting with Y-S.

The night before the meeting, Shira struggles to sleep. In the morning, she dresses in her Y-S outfit and hides her resin knife. Riva and Nili have already departed by the time Yod and Shira are ready. Malkah gives Shira a necklace containing an emergency anesthetic, enough to knock out everyone but Yod. Shira and Yod leave the town and travel to a neutral venue in a float car. They stop short of the town and announce that the meeting will be held in a temporary location.