Beth returns to Appalachia following two weeks of chasing leads, and immediately finds herself in the middle of several rapidly evolving situations, both mission-related and personal.
Beth seeks counsel from the people she trusts the most as she and Odessa continue to navigate the widening and deepening mystery while approaching an epiphany of their own.
The morning after a pivotal night in their relationship, Beth and Odessa are drawn into an unexpected confrontation, and a risky move seems to be the only option to finally make progress to stop the Morningstar's plan.
Beth and Odessa grow ever closer as Beth recovers from her experience at the MacAllans' club with the help of a new ally, and consult with Beth's parents and gather intel on their own as the Morningstar's plan begins to come into focus.