Picard and Soji's escape via the Borg Trajector sends them to the planet Nepenthe, leaving Elnor and Hugh behind to face the wrath of Narissa, who proves she will stop at nothing to discover Soji's whereabouts. Picard helps Soji understand her origins, and seeks out old allies to help with their quest.

Following an unconventional and dangerous transit, Picard and the crew finally arrive at Soji's home world, Coppelius. However, with Romulan warbirds on their tail, their arrival brings only greater danger as the crew discovers more than expected about the planet's inhabitants.