Callum tells Reina that he needs to deal with social media issues regarding his family and asks if she can continue working without him. She agrees, and he leaves. Once he’s gone, she attends a political event for Charlie Baek-Maeda’s reelection campaign in Maryland.

The event takes a turn when Charlie is suddenly assassinated on stage, sending the crowd into chaos. Amidst the panic and confusion, Reina is attacked by police officers. In a moment of desperation, Reina taps into her latent powers, manipulating the plants to defend herself, but she is ultimately incapacitated.

Callum’s sister, Selene, is on trial. Despite the accusations against her and the Nova Corporation, she appears so innocent and poised that it undermines the seriousness of the proceedings. Callum, who is watching from the audience, decides to leave, recognizing that his contributions are no longer needed or valued by his family.

Outside, Callum contemplates his next steps. He considers going back to help Reina before deciding to focus on Tristan instead. He returns to the Gallows Hill pub. However, when he arrives, it is strangely empty. He calls for Alys but quickly realizes that someone is now holding him at gunpoint.