As the fallout from Zoe's involvement in the MAGLEV bombing grows, Daniel prepares to defend himself and his company on the hugely popular talk show Backtalk with Baxter Sarno. His plan to distance himself from Zoe finds him alienating Amanda, who is still reeling from her own public detractors.

Daniel Graystone faces his rival, Tauron industrialist Tomas Vergis, while Sister Clarice closes in on Zoe's avatar program.