The kids take refuge on the streets after their parents have the police come after them. After Chase's Fistigons and the group's money is stolen, Alex goes back to Darius for cash but has to repay him with a favor. While chasing the Fistigon thief, the Runaways find a new hideout.

Darius sets up Alex for betrayal, while Janet turns to James for help deciphering the Abstract. Meanwhile, the Runaways try to practice as a team but find themselves at odds without Alex there.