On DS9, Dukat continues his manipulation of Kai Winn, and Kasidy finds it difficult being married to the Emissary. Now aboard a Dominion vessel, Worf and Ezri continue to plot their escape from captivity, and in the wake of the new Breen-Dominion Alliance, Damar makes a shocking decision.

Kira, Odo, and Garak travel behind enemy lines to aid Damar's rebellion against the Dominion. On DS9, Dr. Bashir discovers something disastrous during his research, and Chancellor Gowron arrives on the station with an agenda of his own.