Dikahn and Marva share unpleasant banter about how far Melinda has been allowed to go with Deputy Poke. At Dikahn's behest River attempts to expose Andrew's deceit and prove he's not dedicated to the Raku.

Dikahn catches Lacey and Paula upon their second attempt to escape and punishes them along with Elder Agnes, who's responsible for them. The Highest becomes concerned that no one has seen Lilo, and he questions Joan.