Patrichio is broken out of jail, tried, and killed by a vigilante group called the "Preservationists" protesting the government's stance on the Atavus. Their next target is Renee. She chooses Michaels as her lawyer for the vigilante trial.

Renee and Michaels take one of his men to the hospital to receive the hybrid vaccination, but Michaels suspects something strange is going on. Ra'jel visits Renee to prepare her for the final conflict.