We learn about the 1970's and the origins of the Janus virus, how it is created and the early connections between Philip Carver and Milner. The childhood lives of Jessica and Arby are heavily expanded upon as we learn about Arby's very early years and the way Jessica comes to essentially become Janus.

The group meet up with a hacker known by Arby after previously fleeing. Jessica tries to escape captivity. Lee and Wilson Wilson are suggested to work together. Dugdale is forced into even more comprimising scenarios as he is required to promote V-day.