Following media coverage of the massacre at the silo, Joe suggests the family moves away but Laura refuses. Laura is visited by Hester, who takes her hostage in order to trap Leo, whom she believes has betrayed her. A rescue party comprising Mia, Niska and Leo rush to save her and Hester is overcome but at a cost. Consequently the synths reign triumphant with Karen realizing she has a future with Sam though Athena doubts the wisdom of her continuing experiment to revive her daughter and leaves Qualia.
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