Eagerly awaited, the JTF 16 unit in the Far North has seen its mission compromised. Allan Craig and Louis-Philippe Savard have been repatriated separately. Craig, who returns with a hostage, is convinced that the Russians had been warned by a double agent within the base. Savard secretly brings back a highly dangerous element, which he conceals. The two officers recount what happened to Chief of Staff Drouin. Holed up at home during the mission, Maria is urgently called to treat a wounded man. She fears more than ever that she will be the target of her father's murderers.

Louis-Philippe negotiates with U.S. Ambassador Kittle, but mistrust reigns. Craig is determined to get the mercenary brought back from the Far North to talk. He warmly congratulates Dallaire and briefs him on upcoming missions. Olivier Laroche questions Catherine Sergerie as part of his investigation. Ivan remains estranged from his parents since leaving home. Maria begs Louis-Philippe to convince him to accept an invitation for a family dinner.