With his family being held hostage, a stranger named Adam tires to kill Jeremiah. The brush with death brings Jeremiah and Libby face-to-face with their growing affection. The incident also convinces Jeremiah that they have to learn more about Daniel's organization before it is too late. Markus disagrees so Jeremiah sends for Kurdy. Faced with Jeremiah's plea for help, Kurdy finally overcomes his anger toward Jeremiah and he and Mister Smith agree to accompany Jeremiah on a reconnaissance mission. What they find once inside Daniel's city is chilling.

Rachel, a woman leading the resistance against Daniel, shows them the size and scope of Daniel's empire and ambition while introducing them to Karl Stevenson. Karl is a defector from Daniel's leadership team and knows a great deal about the organization, so Jeremiah and Kurdy agree to get him out of the city and bring him back to Thunder Mountain. They may succeed but Mister Smith foresees a horrific ending for them all.