Renee has spent company money and time on a search and rescue team to discover what happened to Liam in the chamber. She is asked to cease or quit. She quits, convinced that Liam is alive. Juliet Street helps her put together a new search team.

Humans are brought aboard the mother ship for a joining with the Atavus to create hybrids. Renee tries to free Ra'jel. Hubble and Renee both become captives of Sandoval.