In the wake of the disastrous attempt to assassinate Dr. Kronish, Tiger and Wolf kick Josh off the mission. When they realize their Time Travel Device (TTD) is compromised, Josh makes a deal: if he can get them more fuel, they'll let him back on the team.

With just twenty-seven minutes before a bomb explodes in the head of their captured Biotic, Josh, Tiger, and Wolf hold a high-stakes interrogation in Josh's bedroom while Josh's unwitting parents host a holiday dinner party downstairs.