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"There are people out there who are lost, people who show promise."
Carol Danvers arrives at the Rambeau Residence and meets her best friend, Maria Rambeau. Rambeau tells Danvers that her cancer is back and she needs Danvers to take care of Goose. Danvers refuses, saying that Rambeau beat the cancer once and will beat it again. Her voice breaking, Danvers says that Rambeau should have been the one riding with Wendy Lawson, but Rambeau tells her she never wanted to be Captain Marvel. She also explains that she just has to take care of Goose until Monica Rambeau gets back. Danvers tells her she Blipped and is not coming back. Rambeau tells Danvers to remember why she is out there and to remember to come home.[4][6]
At the speakeasy in New York City, "Phil Coulson" arrives via hologram for an agreed meeting with his old team. Daisy Johnson also arrives, then Yo-Yo Rodriguez, Melinda May, and Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons. Alphonso Mackenzie arrives late, saying there was a situation in Moscow that needed his attention, which is unfortunately classified. He says he is enjoying his new offices, having a view finally. Rodriguez tells them she is not stationed there currently, in fact on assignment chasing an 0-8-4 with her team, joking that Piper might be regretting her choice of reward for protecting the Containment Module.[1][22]
Simmons asks May about her new job, which May says she finds exhausting. Leo Fitz and Simmons joke about their exhaustion being parents, and Johnson mocks them, pointing out they retired, but they talk about how tiring being parents are. "Coulson" says that Alya is great, as Simmons updates them about Alya now learning to swim and wishing she could design a fish. Mackenzie checks she got his present, and Fitz thanks them all, asking they refrain from presents beyond one a year. Simmons tells them they got a nice letter from Daniel Sousa, and Johnson says she got him a typewriter, which had excited him. She updates them that things are going well with them as they are enjoying their journey together, and he is made for their line of work and says "hi".[1][22]
Johnson turns to "Coulson" to ask how he feels now, after saying he would take the year to reassess, and he explains he is not in a rush to turn himself off, wishing to see more of the world first. May, Mackenzie, and Johnson each offer him a chance to join them after he finishes his sabbatical. Johnson's hologram flickers, and Rodriguez tells them she is approaching the drop zone and will have to go. May admits she has a group waiting, and Johnson says they are losing signal approaching a nebula, so they agree to call the end of the meeting. Simmons suggests meeting every year, and they agree, refusing to lose touch after all they have been through together, recalling the times they have died or been taken over like zombies. They reminisce about Deke Shaw, assuring each other he is probably doing fine.[1][22]
Rodriguez disconnects from the call, as she is driven by the Life-Model DecoyJames Davis made by Fitz and Simmons, who Piper, also in the car, is becoming increasingly frustrated with, to Rodriguez's amusement. Rodriguez opens her car door and speeds out to her target compound.[1][22]
May tells Mackenzie she will be sending him some name recommendations, and asks "Coulson" to come by during his travels to tell some stories to S.H.I.E.L.D. newcomers. She disconnects from the call, and Flint finds her, telling her she is late to class. May jokes that since she is giving the lecture, she is not late, but "dramatic", as they make their way through the Coulson Academy.[1][22]
Simmons watches as Fitz plays with their daughter and smiles
Leo Fitz tells the team Alya is bothering him for attention, so they should go and get back to their picnic with her, as she has been patient. He disconnects. Simmons tells Johnson she will email her the anatomy analysis she's waiting for after Fitz is asleep, calling it interesting. She disconnects too, and watches her husband playing with her daughter in the garden, the three of them happy.[1][22]
Mackenzie checks with "Coulson" that he has received the package from him. He gives him the code 1-3-6, saying there is an additional present inside. "Coulson" asks if it is what he thinks it is, and Mackenzie admits he could not help himself, still a mechanic at heart. He disconnects from the call and returns to work aboard his Helicarrier.[1][22]
With only Johnson and "Coulson" left on the call, Johnson says she is glad he is seeing the world, but that he has a talent for finding lost people with promise, as is shown by what he put together with their team. He asks how things are with Kora, and Johnson says Kora is doing well because of someone believing in her, the way "Coulson" once did for her. "Coulson" asks her to call him when they get back. He disconnects, and Johnson does too.[1][22]
Quake's new team in outerspace
Aboard Zephyr Three, Johnson assures Sousa the team are doing well. Kora calls her from the cockpit to come and look, and the couple join Kora to witness the beauty of the nebula they are approaching as a group.[1][22]
"Coulson" retrieves the package from Mackenzie and opens it, finding his deactivation button for when he is ready, and car keys. "Coulson" presses the keys and hears the vehicle unlock nearby, finding it to be a familiar red Corvette. He gets in the new L.O.L.A., dons his shades as he had done so often, starts it up, and activates its jets, as it transforms into a sleeker, black, more upgraded version of the flying car. He notes the upgrade as "cool", then starts moving, flying off to his next adventure.[1][22]
14th[]
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At the Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health in Portland, Dr. Louise Hastings types up a patient's psychiatric evaluation. Her desk candle goes out and the door opens by itself, then her keyboard starts typing on its own, writing "NO MERCY" repeatedly, and glass shatters. She finds a guard murdered and has the center locked down, but nurse Keith Spivey has escaped with patients Hock and Liddle.[39][3]
In Salem, Gabriella Rosetti assures Mr. Cavallo that her associate, Daimon Helstrom, is coming. Helstrom arrives and Mr. Cavallo takes him and Rosetti into his home to help with his son, Archer's possible possession. Helstrom rejects the offer of a Bible and visits the restroom before ascending the stairs to Archer's room.[39][3]
Helstrom finds Archer Cavallo exclaiming threats, and tells the boy that he has water from the Vatican, sprinkling him with it. Cavallo claims to be cured and not remember anything, but Helstrom reveals it was just water from the restroom, having exposed Cavallo for having lied and put on an act. Cavallo is angry and goes to punch Helstrom, but Helstrom uses his abilities to immobilize the boy and briefly create a ring of fire, scaring him, before leaving.[39][3]
As Helstrom leaves the house with Rosetti, he tells the Cavallos that their son was lying and that they have been incompetent parents. Rosetti tells him he is too insensitive, but he explains he cannot help that type of family and leaves to return to Portland.[39][3]
In San Francisco, Ana Helstrom holds an auction with her friend and colleague Chris Yen, where they spot their target, Edward Tate, in attendance to bid on a sword of Napoleon's. Helstrom reminds Yen to kill the security feeds for their plan.[39][3]
Assassination of Edward Tate: Ana Helstrom talks to Tate after the auction, pretending to flirt with him. She then reveals she procured Napoleon's sword just to lure him there, revealing she knows he has killed seven women. She uses her powers to make him choke, before shoving him off the balcony to his death.[39][3]
Liberation of Basar: In Colma, Keith Spivey, with the help of Hock and Liddle, breaks into hidden catacombs under a temple. He finds a sarcophagus bearing the symbol he has a photograph of on his phone, and tries to open it. However, Hock then presses Spivey's head to the sarcophagus, drawing blood. Spokes on the sarcophagus unwrap before clawing Spivey in, as Liddle announces that this is why he and Hock were chosen.[39][3]
Ana Helstrom uses a dating app to have a one-night stand with a woman whose name begins with B to help relieve her stress.[39][3]
At Gateway University, Daimon Helstrom delivers a lecture on pain, fear, and Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development. He notices Louise Hastings at the door, coming to visit.[39][3]
After his lecture, Helstrom walks with Hastings, complaining that Rosetti is not good enough at determining real possessions and saying that he wished Hastings were still on the job. Hastings explains that she has come to tell him that his mother's demon helped a nurse and two patients escape Saint Teresa's the night before and that a guard was killed. She requests his help, since he is the only one who can talk to the demon, and Helstrom offers to pay the guard's funeral costs.[39][3]
Ana Helstrom arrives at work, where Yen tells her that he has successfully kept the auction out of the news, but complains she is being reckless. She finds she has a missed call from Caretaker, and Yen explains he also visited, having mentioned a crib in Colma.[39][3]
At Saint Teresa's, Daimon Helstrom and Hastings are joined by Gabriella Rosetti. Hastings shows them the security footage of Spivey's escape. Helstrom decides to visit his "mother", and Rosetti insists on joining so she can report to the Vatican, but he refuses her company.[39][3]
Helstrom enters his "mother's" cell, where he notices the symbol she has drawn on the wall and tries to talk to her. He attempts to jolt his mother's memory with a story of her kindness from his childhood. She appears to respond, but it is the demon taunting him. The demon claims Helstrom's memories are tainted by sentiment, and that his mother had tried to abort him by drinking. He inquires about the events of the night before and she eventually says she sent Keith Spivey and the patients to see "an old friend", before declaring the conversation to be finished.[39][3]
Information about "Tate's suicide note" are leaked, saying that the note contains a confession to several murders. The lead police detective on the murders refuses to comment beyond saying that the murders could have been related.[39][40]
Ana Helstrom visits Caretaker in the Colma cemetery on his request, where he explains he did not know about the hidden cave until the night before. She asks where he has been, and he explains he has been in Texas, tracking something,[41][42] then takes her to the catacombs.[39][3]
As Helstrom and Caretaker investigate, they see the remains of the people who came the night before. Caretaker shows her the sarcophagus, which is broken open with a skeleton inside with only one eye - ancient and demonic. Caretaker identifies it as a Keeper, and they wonder whether it could have been keeping Helstrom's father at bay. She nonetheless refuses to reach out to her brother. Caretaker warns Helstrom not to touch anything, but she decides to take the Keeper's Skull.[39][3]
At the Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health, Daimon Helstrom tells Gabriella Rosetti and Louise Hastings that he knows the symbol in Victoria's room was demonic in nature, and tells them about the mention of an "old friend". Rosetti wants to go in alone to verify her behavior is real, Helstrom snaps about her poor judgement with cases like Archer Cavallo. She says she has a report to write to the archbishop, and tells Helstrom she does not care for his disrespect. After she leaves, Helstrom admits to Hastings that he knows he is being rude, and Hastings reminds him they need Rosetti's help. Helstrom admits his frustration at being unable to help his mother and ponders asking for his sister's help, though considers reaching out likely pointless.[39][3]
Rosetti contacts the bishop of the archdiocese with an update about Saint Teresa's and Helstrom.[39][3]
15th[]
At 22:57 on the 14th local time, Daimon Helstrom reaches out to Ana by text asking to talk. She reads the message, but puts her phone aside and decides to get back to work.[39][3]
During the night, Daimon Helstrom goes to a tattoo parlor to get a tattoo over his chest scar, but the artist struggles with the scar, commenting on how the ink just disappears on it. He asks her to just keep trying.[39][3]
Ana Helstrom decides to cut her finger and smear blood on the Keeper's skull. She holds her hand to it to see how it will respond, then is scared when she sees an eyeball jump up from its empty socket. She notices her blood gravitating to the demonic symbol on the forehead, the same one from the catacomb.[39][3]
In the morning, Caretaker digs a grave to bury the remains found in the catacomb. He discovers a torn shred of clothing reading "ST. TERESA DFMH".[39][3]
Caretaker calls Ana Helstrom and tells her of his discovery, worried that her mother may be involved in the men's deaths.[39][40]
Daimon Helstrom leaves a message on Gabriella Rosetti's phone, apologizing for potentially offending her the day before. He sits in his car, parked outside the Cavallo Residence, and watches as Mr. Cavallo takes Archer out with him.[39][3]
Louise Hastings asks Rosetti to forgive Daimon Helstrom. Rosetti explains that the Vatican is concerned about Daimon performing exorcisms as well as having abilities potentially inherited from evil. Hastings tries to dismiss this concern, but Rosetti insists on seeing Victoria Helstrom. Hastings, however, gives her her pass, telling Rosetti to look at what is on her desk first.[39][3]
Rosetti visits Hastings' office, where she finds a binder. Opening it, Rosetti sees Daimon Helstrom's children's home admissions placement form.[39][3]
While his class works silently, Daimon Helstrom draws the symbol from his mother's cell repeatedly.[39][3]
Rosetti looks through the form, and onto Ana Helstrom's, followed by a The Oregon Examiner article about Ana's kidnapping. Meanwhile, "Victoria" lies in her cell, still possessed. At her auction house, Ana walks carrying the Keeper Skull. At Gateway University, Daimon continues to draw.[39][3]
Rosetti finds more articles, from The Dallas Record and other papers, detailing murders linked to the Helstrom father. She then finds a journal, which she opens. Meanwhile, "Victoria Helstrom" smiles emptily in her cell, Ana places the skull on a shelf in her auction house, and Daimon finds himself scrawling non-stop.[39][3]
Rosetti discovers that the journal is Victoria Helstrom's from the days when her demon was taking her over, including Victoria's written exclamations at her demon in her anger and desperation. Meanwhile, Ana looks back at the shelf contemplatively, and Daimon continues to draw even after his class has left, when his page suddenly briefly combusts.[39][3]
Hastings gets back to her office and explains to Rosetti that Victoria Helstrom was cursed, and that Ana is in San Francisco and does not get along with Daimon. She says the Helstroms have to live with the evil done to their family.[39][3]
Ana Helstrom sits down with a small chest from her youth, ruminating on her kidnapping. She tentatively opens the chest, which contains trinkets her father gave her during her time kidnapped by him, but she cannot face it for long, closing it again and pushing it away.[39][3]
16th[]
Rosetti asks Hastings why Daimon Helstrom cannot help his mother. Hastings explains they do not know, but that they are losing Victoria to her demon due to the strain on her body. Hastings starts coughing and finds she coughs up blood, so leaves the room, merely telling Rosetti she needs a moment. Rosetti takes the opportunity to grab Hastings' ID, left on the desk, and go to visit Victoria's cell.[39][3]
At 23:30 on the 15th local time, Rosetti goes to the cell and lets herself in. She is attacked by "Victoria Helstrom", though tries to question her nonetheless.[39][3]
Hastings checks the surveillance footage and sees where Rosetti has gone. She rushes to get her out.[39][3]
"Victoria Helstrom" taunts Rosetti and uses her abilities to telekinetically slam her against the wall. Rosetti punches her, so "Victoria" then slams her into the ceiling and chokes her. Daimon and Hastings run in and Rosetti falls, but Daimon uses his ability to stop her hitting the ground hard. Hastings rushes to Rosetti's aid and Daimon comes face-to-face with "his mother". "Victoria" grabs him by the neck, but he starts trying - but struggling - to exorcise her. He demands she let Victoria go, but the demon refuses. They send each other flying back, and Victoria emerges for a moment, telling the trio to run. They get out and close the door.[39][3]
In the early hours, Hastings pours O'Harren's Scotch Whisky. She and Helstrom explain to Rosetti that demons feed on suffering. Hastings asks Helstrom how he knew to come, but he explains he had in fact come to show her his burned paper - that it had burned because the symbol drawn was an ideogram, which he translates as "consumption". Rosetti expresses how unsettled she is, but Helstrom reminds her she decided herself to go looking.[39][3]
Daimon Helstrom leaves Saint Teresa's, only to find his sister waiting for him outside, having come after all. Ana says she is hoping to hear that their mother is dead.[39][3]
Alex Tilden leaves a Roxxon Gas Station after a brief stop, only to find a man has broken into his truck. The man, the bloodied and possessed Keith Spivey, suddenly turns and attacks him.[3] "Spivey" marks Tilden for possession by the demon Magoth.[39][40]
The Helstrom siblings visit The Blue Heron Restaurant to talk. Daimon asks why she has come now, and Ana claims she just figured things must be serious. He asks for her help trying to pull the demon out of their mother and to reconnect as siblings, but Ana is uninterested. He demands to know why she really came, and she says that if their mother is going to die, she wants permission to see her alone and get things off her chest. Daimon eventually accepts. He tells her about his ethics lecturing job and invites her to stay with him, but she leaves for her suite at The Nines Hotel[39][40]
In the morning, Alex Tilden lies dying on the road. A man, Kevin, stops to help him, and Tilden asks for a hospital.[39][40]
Chris Yen has to give a client appraisal without Ana Helstrom. When he is asked if a battle axe they own belonged to Attila, he does not know, without her around to help.[39][40]
Chris Yen calls Ana Helstrom, letting her know that their fake suicide note for Edward Tate has worked and that she has missed a client appraisal. She tells him she is dealing with something personal and will not be back for a day or two, then hangs up as she arrives at the Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health.[39][40]
Hastings meets with Ana Helstrom, telling her that she disapproves of her visiting her mother. She insists on at least accompanying Helstrom. Helstrom threatens her, but Hastings is unfazed.[39][40]
As Kevin drives Tilden to hospital, Tilden starts to moan and writhe in the backseat. "Tilden", in fact possessed by Magoth, suddenly attacks Kevin, causing the car to swerve as a truck comes at them.[39][40]
"Tilden" is the only survivor of the accident, and is dying. Father Sean Okamoto is called to give last rites, but upon arrival, "Tilden" bites him. The demon inside Tilden telekinetically detaches a car side mirror and flings it at Okamoto.[39][40]
Ana Helstrom and Hastings enter Victoria's cell and Ana inspects her expressionless mother. Hastings explains how Daimon uses happy childhood memories to briefly coax Victoria out, suggesting this to Ana, but instead Ana slaps her mother. The demon reacts by telekinetically throwing the women back and into the wall.[39][40]
Gabriella Rosetti arrives at Saint Teresa's, where she receives a call about a strange phenomenon from Father Okamoto. She sees Daimon Helstrom arriving and calls to him, but he ignores her.[39][40]
Daimon Helstrom confronts his sister about what she did. He accuses her of no empathy and goes to say that she reminds him of their father, but stops. However, she works out what he was saying and an argument begins. As they lose control of their abilities, items start shaking, and "Victoria" senses their argument in her cell. Hastings intervenes and reminds them she is in charge at the facility, and Rosetti tells Daimon about the situation they are needed for. Ana is introduced to Rosetti and tries to flirt with her. Rosetti ignores this and explains that there is a possessed man dying and in need of help, and he reluctantly agrees to go.[39][40]
On the drive to the dying man, Daimon Helstrom explains to Rosetti that Ana did not have a career like Hastings growing up. When Rosetti asks about the Helstroms' abilities, he explains they come from their father, who was far worse than the demon inhabiting Victoria.[39][40]
At the auction house, Chris Yen places the unsold axe on a shelf. Behind him, the cloth falls from the Keeper's Skull, and he turns and sees it. Fascinated, he walks to it and hears voices in his head. He reaches to touch it, but is interrupted by Caretaker and replaces the cloth. Caretaker asks where Ana Helstrom is, and he eventually explains what she said about dealing with personal matters. Caretaker surmises she went to Portland, to Yen's frustration. He tells Yen the axe is fake and asks whether Helstrom took "the skull", but Yen claims not to know what he is referring to.[39][40]
Continuing to drive, Daimon Helstrom tells Rosetti that Bible quotes will not protect her from a demon and is dismissive in her belief in the power of faith, before apologizing for being too rude. Rosetti tells him she worked with the Talitha Kum to combat child trafficking, pointing out that she is not naive, having already seen the worst of humanity.[39][40]
In San Francisco, Caretaker meets with Esther Smith. He tells her a demon protected by a Keeper has escaped and that Ana Helstrom is in Portland. When she worries about the Helstrom siblings being together, he says he is going after her immediately. She notes that he cannot protect Ana forever, and that if she steps out of line, she has to be put down.[39][40]
A CEO dies, leaving his partner the sole person in charge of the company.[39][13]
Gabriella Rosetti and Daimon Helstrom arrive and greet Father Okamoto, who explains his encounter with "Alex Tilden", and that Tilden will die the moment he is freed. Helstrom approaches, as Okamoto explains to Rosetti that Tilden's family are coming and that Helstrom needs to free Tilden's soul before he dies.[39][40]
Chris Yen sits with the Keeper's Skull, captivated by it. Compelled, he opens the jaw and sinks the skull's fangs into his arm, causing heavy bleeding.[39][40]
Ana Helstrom listens to a voicemail left by Yen, frustrated at her for not telling him where she was going. She sees Louise Hastings and insists on talking to "Victoria" again. Hastings refuses. Ana explains that she is aware of Hastings' decision to split them up as children and threatens to tell Daimon, but Hastings says she does not know what she is talking about and that "Victoria" will overwhelm her if she is not careful.[39][40]
Daimon Helstrom and Rosetti approach "Tilden". Helstrom notes that it is a bad idea for Tilden's family to come, as they will only see Tilden possessed and once he is exorcised, he will die. He shows Rosetti the "mark" on Tilden's body, explaining that the oldest and most powerful demons mark hosts to allow other demons to possess them, then absorb the victims' energy at the point of death. He explains they should try to find whoever marked him. "Tilden" starts mocking them.[39][40]
Hastings reluctantly accompanies Ana Helstrom in another cell visit, and Ana tries to provoke her mother's demon. She whispers that it might be better if it were just the two of them, then "Victoria" uses her power to make Hastings cough.[39][40]
At the crash site, "Tilden" uses his power to telekinetically hurl a truck door at Rosetti, but Helstrom telekinetically deflects it. "Tilden" reveals all demons know Helstrom, calling him "traitor". He reveals his name is Magoth, and notes the arrival of Tilden's family, taunting that Tilden had been cheating on his wife. He adds that Helstrom should thank his sister for sending them "so many promising new recruits".[39][40]
At the Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health, Ana Helstrom decides to try discussing a shared childhood memory to prompt her mother. She recites how Father bought her a green pin when she was 8, but Victoria had slapped it out of her hand - and how she blames Victoria for staying with Father. Hastings' coughing worsens and she is forced to step out, then Victoria's demon starts to respond. Ana says she is here for her, not her actual mother.[39][40]
Gabriella Rosetti starts praying for Alex Tilden's soul. Helstrom grabs Magoth's arm and he writhes, telekinetically moving a flare to light the spilled gasoline.[39][40]
Cameron Tate visits Ana Helstrom's Auction House, insisting to Yen that his brother did not commit suicide. Yen asserts his belief that Tate helped his brother in his killings. He then listens to the sounds in his head of the Keeper's Skull, walks off to get the axe from the shelf, and returns.[39][40]
Yen hits Tate with the axe, causing him to fall. Tate tries to recover, but Yen uses the axe to pull him down by the neck, causing him to fall to the ground. Yen stabs Tate in the back. He leaves the auction house with the skull, tripping over Tate's body and leaving it behind. He closes the door to the vault, leaving behind a bit of blood and a knocked over file, and does not activate the alarm.[39][32]
Victoria Helstrom's demon tries to play with Ana's feelings, but Ana is defiant and demands to know what the demon set loose on the world, threatening to "make her" talk if need be. Ana grabs hold of her mother to torture her, but finds herself unable to do anything. "Victoria" stands, drains her of energy, and lets her drop to the floor.[39][40]
Daimon Helstrom faces Magoth's fire and uses his mind to part it. Meanwhile, Rosetti continues to pray for Tilden. Tilden is momentarily freed and requests she tell his family he loves them and is sorry. Magoth takes over again and warns of the one who marked him, who is coming.[39][40]
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Basar consumes his latest victim.[39][40]
Exorcism of Alex Tilden: Daimon Helstrom grabs Alex Tilden's body and uses his power to exorcise Magoth. He himself is drained by the process. Once the demon is gone, the fire dissipates, and Tilden dies. Rosetti prays for the deceased man.[39][40]
In her cell, "Victoria Helstrom" strokes the unconscious Ana's hair.[39][40]
Rosetti talks to Tilden's family, then gets in the car with Helstrom, saying she only told them what they needed to hear. Helstrom notes that not everybody gets closure.[39][40]
Ana Helstrom wakes and demands to know what was in the crypt. "Victoria" claims she sent the patients to kill what was there, not set it free, and implies the demon set loose was Ana's father, to Ana's dismay. Ana walks out in shock and fear.[39][40]
Chad tries to hide in several rooms, finding that all of them are locked, as Basar chases him. He comes to a locked door at the end of the hallway and pleads with Basar, saying that his parents have money and offering Basar whatever he wants. Basar kills Chad anyway.[39][10]
Basar sits on a throne in the frat house, where Magoth, now possessing the student Bryce, tells Basar that Daimon Helstrom was warned that they were coming. Basar tells Magoth that there is more to be done, asking Magoth to bring "the woman" to him.[39][10]
Basar and Magoth burn down the house, making it appear to be the cause of death for the fraternity's members. The authorities arrive and declare the situation to have been an electrical fire.[39][43]
Firefighters respond to calls about the house burning down, but find the building unsalvageable as it collapses in front of them.[39][13]
The President of the University declares the following day to be a day of remembrance and mourning, cancelling classes and scheduling a memorial on the school's football field.[39][13]
The United Nations concludes their week-long conference, which they believe will result in breakthroughs in anti-terrorism, migration movement, and economic security. The speaker announcing the conclusion stresses the importance of cooperation and following the Sokovia Accords.[39][13]
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The following section contains information from media marked as Dubious Canon.
The Oregon Examiner weekend edition front page reports on a fire at the Phi Gamma Epsilon house. Other articles include the increase in church attendance and the United Nations vowing a new era in global security following their cooperation on the Sokovia Accords.[39][13][10]
Ana Helstrom dreams that she is brushing her teeth when she starts choking and coughing up dirt, then collapses. She wakes up to her cell phone vibrating with a call from Daimon. She answers, and Daimon tells her about their mother's lucidity. Ana attempts to dismiss Daimon, but he explains that he needs her to help their mother. Ana says she does not think she could say anything else to her, but Daimon insists they could save Victoria. Ana reluctantly agrees to help.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom goes to the lobby of The Nines Hotel and finds Caretaker. She approaches him and tells him that the demon inside her mother confirmed that her father is back, saying that she plans to kill him. Caretaker says that it would be too dangerous, but Ana refuses to listen or accept help. She tells Caretaker that Daimon does not know, so Caretaker advises her not to let pride get in her way. Helstrom says that she is not motivated by pride, but rather by rage.[39][10]
Daimon and Ana Helstrom prepare to enter Victoria's room, and Daimon suggests that Ana follow his lead. When they enter, Victoria cries with joy upon seeing Ana, happy that her children are safe, though talks as though she were in the past, reminiscing on a day of snow. Daimon plays into it, suggesting they "build a snowman", but Victoria says that there is not enough time since their father will be home soon and will be angry if they are outside. She has a breakdown, and Ana tries to leave. The demon resumes control and warns Ana that "he" is back for the "only one to escape his trap". It says that it admires Victoria's stamina and reveals that Ana knows what the warning is about, causing her to tell Daimon that their father is back, despite Daimon's insistence that his body was cremated. The demon says that he has unfinished business.[39][10]
Gabriella Rosetti and Louise Hastings are told what happened with Victoria Helstrom and the demon, and Rosetti points out that Victoria is still fighting. Hastings mentions a victim might have gotten away, but Ana insists she was the only one. When Daimon says the demon could be lying to cause conflict, Ana insists that their father is still out there. Rosetti and Hastings tell the siblings about Zoe Richards, a girl who was tortured and nearly killed during the time of their father's killing spree, shortly before he died. Daimon and Hastings agree that it is worth looking into. Rosetti suggests warning Richards, but Ana instead suggests using her to lure their father out.[39][10]
Louise Hastings returns to her office from getting medicine. She puts it in her pocket and returns to her office, finding Caretaker inside. He asks why it feels like she is avoiding him, but Hastings dismisses him, saying that she needs to check in on Victoria Helstrom. Caretaker says that he would like to as well.[39][10]
Daimon and Ana Helstrom and Gabriella Rosetti drive to Richards' house, and Rosetti asks what their plan is. Ana dismisses the conversation and says that they will figure it out. She comments that she cannot believe Rosetti is a nun, flirting with her, making her uncomfortable. Daimon cuts her off and comments that Ana often does not respect boundaries. Rosetti explains that nuns are typically just looking for refuge from the world, and that she was not fulfilled from her parties. Ana continues her flirting.[39][10]
Caretaker says to Hastings that Victoria Helstrom is getting weaker while the demon gets stronger, suggesting that he take care of her. Hastings notes that Daimon has conservatorship over her and that it is not what is best for her, but Caretaker insists that they are simply putting off the inevitable.[39][10]
As they enter the secure ward, Hastings says that she shares Caretaker's concern and that she is handling Victoria Helstrom. Caretaker explains that people are scared of Daimon and Ana being together, which could cause problems. The demon opens the door panel from inside, letting Caretaker see her before suddenly slamming it again.[39][10]
Rosetti and the Helstrom siblings arrive at the Richards Residence. Pretending to be her sister Zoe, Aubree Richards answers the door. Rosetti says that they are researching survivors of violent crime, asking to interview her. "Zoe Richards" expresses anger and closes the door in Rosetti's face. The real Zoe Richards realizes that Ana was involved in her kidnapping, and as the trio leave, Aubree waits for her sister to be out of sight and calls the trio back, letting them in. Magoth, possessing Bryce, watches as they enter the house.[39][10]
Patient Tooms plays with the spinner on a board game in Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health. The demon inside of Victoria Helstrom uses Scrabble pieces and the spinner to communicate with Tooms, instructing him to kill Caretaker.[39][10]
"Zoe Richards" places her gun on her table, saying that she always has one for protection. Rosetti apologizes for bringing up past trauma, and Ana Helstrom says that she is still haunted by her own experience. Rosetti asks about what happened, and Richards "recounts" the kidnapping. Ana, suddenly uncomfortable and remembering her father's victims, asks to use the bathroom and exits the room.[39][10]
As "Zoe Richards" continues talking, Ana Helstrom goes upstairs and investigates a bedroom. Daimon follows her upstairs and asks what she is doing, prompting Ana to reply that she believes someone else is there. The two bicker, and Ana suggests that something is not right with "Zoe Richards".[39][10]
"Zoe Richards" continues to talk about "her" experience, and Rosetti comforts her. They are interrupted when Ana Helstrom comes downstairs and asks for specific details, demanding to know what she is hiding. Helstrom accuses Richards of lying and grabs her arm, trying to find the truth, prompting Richards to kick them out. Richards grabs her gun and the trio leave.[39][10]
Outside, Daimon Helstrom states they should have been honest with Richards, and Rosetti asks why Ana grabbed "her" arm. Daimon asks if she sensed anything, but Ana says she did not because she was not finished. Daimon explains to Rosetti that Ana can read people, and Ana insists that Richards could not have escaped, since she watched their father burn Zoe Richards alive. Ana walks off, upset at not being believed.[39][10]
Magoth approaches Zoe and Aubree Richards, offering them a chance to get revenge against Ana Helstrom. He asks Aubree to lead her into a trap, where someone strong enough will kill her.[39][10]
Tooms watches Caretaker as he asks Louise Hastings when the Helstrom siblings will return, and she says she does not know. When he asks if she is hiding the truth from him again, Hastings says that she is going to lunch. Caretaker asks to join, and Hastings invites him to go to a taco truck with him.[39][10]
The demon inside Victoria Helstrom telekinetically triggers the fire alarm, prompting an evacuation of the building. Hastings goes to check security and Caretaker goes to leave. Meanwhile, "Helstrom" levitates in her cell, muttering to herself.[39][10]
Attack on Caretaker: As the building is evacuated, Tooms shoves Caretaker against a window and attempts to choke him. Caretaker fights back and Hastings rushes to help him, but gets pushed to the ground. Caretaker punches Tooms repeatedly and pushes him to the ground, after which he is taken by security guards.[39][10]
Caretaker helps Hastings to her feet and asks if she is alright, and Hastings says that she is. He notices that she has dropped something, and, picking it up, sees that it is medicine. Hastings silently takes it back and walks away.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom lays in her hotel room bed, remembering holding her father's knife while he tortured a victim. She remembers the demon inside her mother saying that her father would leave "no stone unturned".[39][10]
Daimon Helstrom and Gabriella Rosetti sit at a restaurant, and Helstrom says that they should have kept an eye on the Richards Residence rather than leave. Rosetti asks if he knew that his sister watched their father kill people, and he replies he suspected but never knew for a fact. He explains that Ana never wanted to talk about it, and Rosetti comforts him, stating that it is not his fault. She advises Daimon to show his sister empathy, but he suddenly realizes that Ana will be going back to the Richards Residence.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom visits a dance club, looking for someone.[39][10]
Hastings and Caretaker sit in Hastings' office, and she says that the patient who attacked him is not normally violent. Caretaker realizes that it is the result of manipulations from the demon inside Victoria Helstrom. He insists that Hastings talk about her condition, having deduced that it is cancer. She shares that it is lung cancer, and that Rosetti is intended to replace her. Caretaker shares his concerns for Hastings, and she acknowledges that she should have told him. She explains that only Caretaker and her doctor know and that she is refusing chemotherapy. Hastings says she only wants to get a taco with her friend.[39][10]
At the club, Ana Helstrom walks around and looks for "Zoe Richards", touching people to sense for any bad individuals. She arrives at a table, where a man gropes her, and she senses that he is a killer. The man, Jake, introduces himself, and she pretends to flirt with him, preparing to take him outside. However, she spots "Zoe Richards" and walks away. Jake grabs her arm, prompting Helstrom to use her powers and stop his heart. She resumes following "Richards" as people check on Jake.[39][10]
Rosetti and Daimon Helstrom arrive at the Richards Residence, and no one answers. The two enter the house and split up, with Helstrom going upstairs and calling for his sister. Helstrom finds the bedroom his sister investigated earlier, now a mess. Discovering another door, he enters and finds that it leads to another stairwell.[39][10]
Rosetti finds a door herself and enters, finding that it leads down to the basement. She asks after Zoe Richards and finds a woman with a face covered with burn scars, who tells her, "I'm Zoe."[39][10]
Daimon Helstrom enters the room at the top of the stairs and finds pictures of Zoe and Aubree Richards, realizing that they are identical twins and that the woman they met was in fact Zoe's sister.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom continues to follow "Zoe Richards", in fact Aubree, calling after her.[39][10]
Zoe Richards asks Rosetti where her sister is, threatening to burn the house down if Rosetti gets closer. Zoe explains that Aubree did not think the world would accept her, and that she realized that Ana Helstrom was the young girl involved in her kidnapping.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom continues to follow Aubree Richards into an alley, then a parking lot.[39][10]
Rosetti realizes that Aubree Richards had been posing as Zoe, and Zoe tells her about Ana having tricked her into walking up to her father and getting kidnapped and tortured.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom wanders through the lot, looking for Aubree Richards.[39][10]
Rosetti offers to help Zoe Richards, but Zoe refuses, saying that Aubree said the same thing. She claims that she is helping herself now and sets the basement alight. Daimon Helstrom hears Rosetti calling, explaining they are in the cellar, where Helstrom joins her. Rosetti tries to get through to Richards, but she says that this is the only way to end her guilt and pain, and that she should have died when she was kidnapped. The stairs to the basement burn down, but Rosetti convinces Richards to leave. Helstrom uses his telekinesis to break open the external door to the basement, and they rush out.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom continues to look for Aubree Richards, but hears a low growl nearby.[39][10]
As the fire department arrives at the Richards Residence, Zoe Richards tells Daimon Helstrom and Rosetti about a college student who came after they left and offered the Richardses revenge on Ana. She tells them that Ana is being led into a trap and that someone will be there to kill her.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom finds Aubree Richards, who admits to her that she will finally be avenging her sister. The demon attacks Helstrom and calls her "Button", causing her to conclude it is her father. Helstrom throws a pole into her "father's" chest, but he simply pulls it out. They two begin to fight, and the demon throws her onto the ceiling repeatedly. He tosses her to the side and turns his attention to Richards.[39][10]
Richards is suddenly frightened, insisting that she should be safe since she did what the demon asked. However, the demon takes off his sweatshirt, revealing a mouth in his stomach. Helstrom watches as her "father" begins to consume Richards through his stomach. She gets back up and when she sees Richards killed, leaps over the railing onto a dumpster two stories down. Helstrom recovers and crawls away.[39][10]
The demon finishes eating Richards and turns toward where Helstrom had been, grinning.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom walks away and stumbles from her injuries. Daimon and Rosetti arrive, and Daimon goes to Ana. Ana says that she is certain it was their father and that he was very strong. Daimon comforts her and says that he believes her.[39][10]
Visiting the El Cartel Food Truck, Hastings insists that Caretaker give Rosetti a chance. Caretaker insists that Hastings is irreplaceable, and that the established history between them and the Helstroms is too important to walk away from. Hastings says that she is tired, but Caretaker offers to help her. He explains that their job is not done and people are going to get hurt. He says that there are other forces at play, and that the world cannot cope with a Helstrom family reunion.[39][10]
Ana Helstrom puts on a record and listens to it at Daimon Helstrom's house. She looks through the fridge and several cabinets. She finds bread and puts it in the toaster. She opens a jar of peanut butter and puts some on her finger, tasting it.[39][32]
Louise Hastings struggles to open her medicine bottle. She gets frustrated and throws the bottle against her window. The bottle falls to the floor, now open, and Hastings rests on the sink, upset at her worsening condition.[39][32]
Rosetti approaches a gardener and compliments her work. She receives a call, but ignores it.[39][32]
Ana walks through Daimon's house, exploring.[39][32]
Ana picks up a framed photograph of her and Daimon, when she hears a knock on the door. She turns off the music and answers it, seeing Rosetti, teasingly guessing that she is there for Daimon. Rosetti says that he called, and Ana expresses disappointment, flirtatiously saying that she could do better. Rosetti expresses condolences over Ana being attacked and says that she is there to help. Ana turns around as Hastings arrives and expresses disappointment. Her toast pops out of the toaster, burnt.[39][32]
Rosetti compliments Daimon's house, while Ana stares out the window. Ana comments that they took their mother's money, and Daimon explains that Ana means the family trust was split between the two of them. Caretaker arrives and greets the Helstrom family, offering them donuts. Hastings introduces him to Rosetti.[39][32]
Daimon starts a formal meeting, saying that he and Ana have reason to believe their father is back in a new form. Daimon explains that he is marking people for possession and targeting them. Ana asks how to kill him, and Caretaker says that they cannot without a Keeper demon. Daimon asks where to find one, but Caretaker explains that the skull they found could contain the demon.[39][32]
Caretaker attempts to continue explaining, but Ana gets up and begins to leave, explaining that the skull is in San Francisco. She leaves the house and attempts to call Chris Yen, who does not answer. Daimon rushes out and says that he can drive them to the airport, insisting on going with her despite Ana's protests. Ana scolds Daimon for involving the others and explains that "their father" would kill them easily. Daimon insists on helping her and says that he loves San Francisco, making Ana laugh.[39][32]
Rosetti expresses confusion at the Helstrom father being alive, since people do not come back from the dead. Caretaker mentions that Jesus did just that, and Rosetti says that a soul could not simply be contained, but Caretaker says that he and Hastings have done it. Rosetti argues that it is immoral, and Hastings agrees. Caretaker describes the Helstrom father as a monster and pure evil, and that his soul is dead. Rosetti asks what Caretaker's claims say about his children.
Rosetti goes to a church and lights several candles, praying. She does the sign of the cross and walks away as the candles are blown out.[39][32]
Rosetti goes to confession with whom she believes to be Father Joshua Crow, unaware that Crow has been possessed by Raum. She says that she is meant to report to the archbishop if she finds any disturbing behavior from the Helstrom family, but that it is complicated. She talks about how the church tells its followers that faith is their strength, but that sometimes life tests faith through their experiences and feelings. She talks about how she is feeling doubts, wondering who she is to pass judgement.[39][32]
Raum breathes heavily and asks if there was a sin anywhere in what Rosetti said, asking if she has had any lustful thoughts. Rosetti says that she is not sure and that everyone has had such thoughts. Raum asks if she likes the way he makes her feel in a sexual manner, offering to make her feel the same. Rosetti realizes what is happening and tries to leave the booth, finding the door stuck. Raum calls her a fighter and says that it had been centuries since he attacked someone like her. He shoves his hand through the window of the booth, and Rosetti gasps.[39][32]
Rosetti begins chanting in Latin at the demon, who flies backward and out of the confessional. Caretaker fights Raum as Rosetti watches, and puts a Keeper Talisman on him. Rosetti asks if he followed her, and Caretaker explains that he needed to know he could trust her. Caretaker says that there is something Rosetti needs to see.[39][32]
Ana and Daimon Helstrom arrive at Ana's auction house, and Daimon comments that he never imagined she would be an art fan due to her own lack of ability, but Ana says that making art is not a prerequisite for selling it. Ana says that she deals in antiquities. Helstrom continues to be sarcastic, and the pair banter. Ana calls after Chris Yen and checks to see if he texted her back. Daimon asks how much a sword is worth, and expresses shock when Ana says it is worth over three million dollars.[39][32]
Ana and Daimon continue to look for Yen and find a file knocked over. Ana realizes that Yen is not there and the alarm was not set when they entered. Ana enters their vault, noticing blood on the handle. The siblings explore and find the corpse of Cameron Tate, and Ana realizes that the Keeper's Skull is gone, saying that they need to find Yen.[39][32]
Yen arrives at a playground, carrying the skull in a bag. He finds a door leading into the sewer system and uses a rock to break the door open. He rubs his hands as he enters the underground area.[39][32]
Rosetti and Caretaker arrive at the Blood Hotel, and Rosetti asks if the Keeper Talisman exorcised Raum. Caretaker explains that it is made from the remains of a Keeper demon, and explains that they rebelled against their own kind. Finn Miller greets them and tells him in code that they have a demon to hold and that Rosetti is with him. Rosetti figures out that it is not a regular hotel.[39][32]
Several members of the Blood go to Caretaker's truck and begin loosening Raum's restraints to bring him into the hotel.[39][32]
Ana Helstrom kneels over Tate's body and looks through his wallet for identification. Ana denies knowing him to Daimon Helstrom and uses her abilities to see the history of the axe sticking out of him. Daimon asks what she saw and Ana says that it was a robbery of some kind. Daimon suggests they check the security camera.[39][32]
Daimon and Ana watch the security footage of Yen brutally murdering Tate, and Ana attempts to defend him, upsetting Daimon. Ana watches as Yen leaves with the skull, wondering why he would take it. Daimon focuses on the murder and suggests calling the police, but Ana says that they need to focus on their father, who is growing more powerful. Ana suggests staying on track, and Daimon asks if she feels nothing for the murder victim. Ana says that he was disgusting, like his brother, causing Daimon to realize she did know him. Ana asks for help cleaning up, but no lecturing. Daimon tries to lecture anyway, and Ana tells him to leave. Hesitantly, Daimon agrees to help.[39][32]
Louise Hastings enters the secure ward of Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health, and Ellis tells her that it has been smooth, and even Kthara has been quiet. Hastings gets concerned about this and approaches her room, seeing her passed out. Hastings asks if she was sedated for blood work, confusing Ellis, who swears she was fine that morning. Hastings realizes that she is deteriorating, and decides to take her outside.[39][32]
Rosetti walks through the Blood Hotel and sees several patients being kept comatose. She asks who they are, and Caretaker explains that they are possessed. Raum is brought through, and Rosetti follows as he is brought into a room of his own. Caretaker explains that the Blood run it and have been fighting and containing demons for centuries, putting them in comas to prevent the people from suffering while stranding the monster inside its host. Caretaker explains that he is a member of the Blood, and that the patients are kept sedated forever.[39][32]
Ana Helstrom folds Tate's body using her telekinesis, and Daimon comments that she has gotten stronger. Daimon asks if she has ever talked to anyone about what happened after their fatherkidnapped her, and notices that she does not seem phased by Tate's death. Ana demands that he continues cleaning and stops talking, saying that the sooner they finish the sooner they can return to their mother.[39][32]
Hastings takes Kthara outside, and comments on her lack of ability to feel the sun and the air. She asks how this affects Kthara, who says that memory is a powerful thing, remembering the feelings. She says that the thought of it calms her. Hastings asks when she last felt that, causing Kthara to become sentimental and say it has been a long time.[39][32]
Kthara says that she was with someone and in love, eating strawberries with them and their children. Hastings asks if she is referring to the Helstrom children, which Kthara denies, saying that they are Victoria Helstrom's children, not hers. Kthara goes on to describe her children lovingly and talk about how they used to hug her and sleep on her breast, and how she loved them until they were taken from her. Hastings asks who took them, but Kthara says that some memories are too painful and that she prefers to think of the sun.[39][32]
Hastings notices that something is different about Kthara, and Kthara talks about how while death is a release, there is nothing like being alive. Hastings asks who she is, and Kthara gives Hastings her name, saying that she is just like Hastings, a woman betrayed by what she held dear. Kthara realizes in the sun.[39][32]
Ana suggests getting a cooler to dispose of Tate's body, when she hears a rattling from someone at the auction house. Daimon goes to see who it is, and finds Officer Derrick Jackson with the San Francisco Police Department, who asks who Daimon is. Daimon responds sarcastically and introduces himself, and Jackson asks where his boyfriend, Chris Yen, is and expresses his belief that Yen is cheating on Jackson with Daimon. Jackson asks where Yen is, and Helstrom faces Ana.[39][32]
Yen continues to wander through the sewers and finds his feet covered in spiders. He kicks them off and sits down underneath Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health, placing the Keeper's Skull in front of him as he comments on not liking the location.[39][32]
Jackson demands to know what kind of operation requires Yen's long hours, and says that she treats Yen poorly. Ana apologizes and says that she is taking responsibility, satisfying Jackson. Ana lies to Jackson, claiming that he was sent on a last minute appraisal overseas, saying that he will be home soon. Jackson notices blood on her shirt, and Ana claims it came from Daimon dropping an antique weapon. Jackson threatens to break up with Yen if Ana is not less demanding and leaves. Daimon compliments Ana's ability to lie, and Ana suggests that Yen needs a better boyfriend. Ana walks back to the vault, and Daimon looks at her.[39][32]
Ana mops the floor where Tate was killed, and Daimon asks what Yen does for her. Ana says they buy and sell artifacts, but Daimon does not believe her. Daimon says that she is defensive, and Ana says that what they do is not his business. Daimon asks what Ana would have done if Jackson did not believe her lies, and says that he knows she is lying. He says that he wants to hear her say it, and Ana confesses that Yen helps her kill people. Ana asks if Daimon is satisfied, causing a tense moment between them.[39][32]
Finn Miller asks if Esther Smith knows what Caretaker is doing, and Caretaker says that he does not answer to her. Miller says that how the hotel runs is his call, but Caretaker says that that could change. Rosetti reads the files of several patients to Caretaker, saying that they had families and Daimon Helstrom can save them. Caretaker explains that that results in the demon being set free, plotting to kill. Rosetti says that putting people in comas is not the answer, but Caretaker explains that exorcisms are not the answer either. Rosetti goes to check on Joshua Crow, and Miller and Caretaker glare at each other.[39][32]
Ana Helstrom explains that Tate helped his brother murder women and were rich enough to buy their way out of getting caught. She explains that she is careful and makes sure that every person she kills deserves it. Daimon says that she is not correcting anything, but gets cut off by Ana. Daimon continues to say that she does not want it to be true that she is capable of killing.[39][32]
Ana says that anyone is capable of killing, but Daimon says that their bloodline makes it different, saying that she kills for her own benefit, causing Ana to think that Daimon is comparing her to her father. Ana insists that it is different, since the people he kills are like him, but Daimon explains that her logic gives others the right to kill her. Ana simply expresses confidence that they would fail.[39][32]
Yen makes the Keeper's Skull bite down on his arm and chews the skeleton of a spider. He suddenly spits it out, saying that it is not okay for the skull to make him do that.[39][32]
Kthara is brought back to her room and senses a force hurting her. She stops the wheelchair and refuses to go back in there, demanding to know what was changed. Hastings insists that nothing has changed, and Kthara asks if it was Caretaker who changed it. Kthara continues to refuse to enter her room, and Hastings asks what is wrong. Kthara confesses to giving Hastings cancer and offers to take it away if Hastings removes what changed in her room. Two security guards pick up Kthara's wheelchair and carry her in her room as she screams.[39][32]
Ana Helstrom looks through a box of things given to her by her father from his killings. Daimon Helstrom asks her to talk to him, and she says that she does not take pleasure from her father's gifts, but pain. She says that she uses the pain to stop people who spread it, suggesting she would be a bad person if she did not.[39][32]
Ana explains that the box was a gift from her mother, and that she started using it to hold her father's gifts. She explains that she did not know where the gifts came from, she just thought it was his way of showing that he loved her. She explained that their mother hated the gifts, and that she thought it meant she hated Ana. Daimon assures her that she did not hate Ana, and Ana says that she knows.[39][32]
Ana explains that when she and her brother went to clean out their childhood home, she found the box in their basement, which she had never gotten rid of, suggesting it made her mother weak. Daimon asks if she ever thought of trying to return the items to the victims' families, but Ana points out that people do not want to learn that their loved one was killed by a serial killer, resolving to bury the box with their father after she kills him.[39][32]
Rosetti sees Raum burn through his Keeper Talisman and attack a nurse. Miller and other Blood members restrain him as Raum calls out to Rosetti for help. Caretaker pulls Rosetti out of the room and says that he is not happy with it either, but that they cannot stop it, saying that Rosetti can still leave the fight. Caretaker explains that he cannot run from the fight, despite having tried. Rosetti asks if Hastings knows, and Caretaker does not answer, causing Rosetti to leave.[39][32]
Ana and Daimon look at the box Tate is in, and Daimon asks how she normally disposes of bodies. Ana says she does not know, and suggests dumping it in the bay, which Daimon says is too risky. Daimon says that there is another way and uses his demonic abilities to light Tate's body on fire. He falls over, and Ana rushes to his aid. The two share a look with each other.[39][32]
Hastings works with a patient and struggles to write notes. She compliments the patient's progress, and Rosetti enters and asks to talk to Hastings. Rosetti asks what Hastings knows about the Blood, and Hastings says that it is out of their control. Rosetti asks why she is defending them, and Hastings says that she does not agree with their actions. Rosetti points out her obligation to report the incident, and Hastings says that the Church already knows about it. Rosetti becomes upset about Hastings' dismissal of the church, but Hastings says that they did.[39][32]
Hastings says that she still finds her strength from faith, but that her faith is in people. Rosetti says that they cannot simply allow the people in Blood hotels to die, and Hastings says that saving them results in the demon hurting someone else. She asks what Rosetti thinks the answer is, explaining that the situation is not simple. She says that demons are the only enemy, asking Rosetti to remember that.[39][32]
Ana and Daimon Helstrom return to Portland, and Ana declares her intention to return to her hotel. Daimon asks where she thinks Chris Yen went, and Helstrom replies that she does not know, and that it is not like him to disappear. Daimon again offers to let Ana stay at his house, saying that they would do alright for themselves together, and Ana turns him down. Ana gets in a car she called for and drives away.[39][32]
Daimon Helstrom returns home and senses someone there. He finds Magoth, eating donuts and teasing him. Magoth asks Helstrom if he spoke to his sister, and deduces that she told Helstrom the truth. Magoth offers to make a deal, trading his sister. Daimon asks what his father needs her for, and Magoth refuses, so Daimon tells him to tell his father to talk to Helstrom himself. Magoth offers Helstrom's sister in exchange for his mother, and Helstrom responds by attacking him.[39][32]
Magoth responds by telekinetically throwing a fire poker at Helstrom, which Helstrom blocks using a table, which he then throws at Magoth. Magoth pushes a bookshelf on top of Helstrom and jumps on top of it. Ana Helstrom shows up and pushes Magoth over, lifting the bookshelf off of Daimon.[39][32]
Ana punches Magoth several times and the two fight, as she begins to kill Magoth, holding him in place. Daimon rushes up behind him and exorcises the demon, freeing Bryce, who thanks Helstrom before passing out. Ana compliments Daimon's abilities and says that her hotel room was not available, so she thought she would stay with him to save money. Daimon points out that she could afford the room if she wanted and asks help cleaning up, but Ana refuses to clean and walks away.[39][32]
Kthara screams in pain and bangs against the wall of her room, writhing.[39][32]
Underneath Kthara's room, Yen drinks a bottle of alcohol as he stares at the Keeper's Skull, seeing an eye appear in its hole.[39][32]
Daimon Helstrom and Bryce agree that it is best if the pair does not talk to each other. Helstrom tells Bryce to lie to the police about his experiences.[39][43]
Bryce tries to go to sleep, but sees horrors when he closes his eyes.[39][43]
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Daimon Helstrom drives past the Phi Gamma Epsilonhouse near his university, seeing it after being burned down. He slows down as he passes it and notices students standing near a shrine set up outside of the house. He drives away.[39][43]
Helstrom arrives at his office and puts his bag down. He puts books on his bookshelf as Bryce enters and asks for him, startling him. Helstrom asks why he is there, and Bryce says that he has been struggling to process being possessed and the deaths of everyone else in his fraternity. Bryce asks if he killed his brothers, but Helstrom assures him that it was not his fault.[39][43]
Bryce suggests dropping out of school but Helstrom encourages him not to, stating that he will have someone call him. Bryce asks what good it would do since he would be locked away, pointing out that it is why Helstrom had Bryce lie to the police. Bryce comments on him being an ethics professor giving morally impermissible advice and starts to leave. Helstrom attempts to stop Bryce, and Bryce cuts him off, saying that he could not eat or sleep since the previous night. He talks about the horrors he has seen, and Helstrom says that he cannot imagine what he is experiencing. Bryce comments that that is obvious and walks out.[39][43]
Ana Helstrom wakes up from a dream in which she was buried alive, and finds herself having imagined dirt on the bed. She becomes startled and falls out of bed, swearing to herself.[39][43]
Daimon Helstrom calls Gabriella Rosetti, who goes to his university. Helstrom asks Rosetti to talk to Bryce, and Rosetti asks if Helstrom ever wonders how the other people Helstrom has saved feel similarly. Helstrom explains that Louise Hastings usually does that part, but that Rosetti needs experience and suggests that he should not be the one to handle it. Rosetti confesses that Helstrom is right, and Helstrom teases her. Helstrom notices that Rosetti is upset and asks if she is alright, but Rosetti says that she is and takes Bryce's information. She walks away, and Helstrom looks after her.[39][43]
Hastings looks into Kthara's room at Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health and tells her to wake up. She finds Kthara asleep on the floor, so she has a guard unlock the door. Hastings prepares a sedative and approaches Kthara, but finds her unconscious. Hastings tells the guard to get help. While he rushes out, Hastings notices Kthara scratching at the floor of her room.[39][43]
Victoria Helstrom continues reliving the memory of getting committed to Saint Teresa's. However, the memory gets cut off as she notices a peeled wallpaper. She hears a knock on the door and rushes to answer it, finding a young "Ana Helstrom." Victoria embraces her "daughter."[39][43]
Hastings calls Daimon Helstrom and tells him what is happening. Daimon arrives and approaches his mother's room, sensing a strange presence. He proceeds to call Ana, interrupting her having sex, and asks her to come to the hospital since it is an emergency.[39][43]
Ana arrives and asks what the emergency is, and Daimon tells her what happened with their mother. He tells her that she is in a coma for unknown reasons. Ana looks into Kthara's room and senses the Keeper's Skull. She recognizes the presence, and Daimon realizes that Chris Yen is somewhere at the hospital. Ana again looks into the room.[39][43]
Inside her false memory, Victoria offers food to "Ana" and asks her what happened, while Daimon looks on nervously. Victoria asks how "Ana" got away, and "Ana" says that she hit her father and ran. Lightning strikes, and "Ana" counts until the thunder comes. Daimon comments that "Ana's" story does not make sense, but Victoria asks him not. Daimon presses, and "Ana" again counts to the thunder. Daimon yells at "Ana," and Victoria scolds Daimon, and thunder strikes again. "Ana" sees a figure out the window, frightening her, and begs her mom to protect her. Victoria pulls back the curtain and promises "Ana" that she won't get hurt, when another lightning strike causes the power to go out, and "Ana" says that the figure is coming.[39][43]
Caretaker enters the security room after checking the perimeter of the hospital, saying that he could not find Yen. Hastings reports that security footage shows that he never entered the building. Daimon asks why he would come, and Ana says it was manipulating him. Hastings asks what the skull wants, and Caretaker suggests that it wants to contain evil. When Daimon says that it should only work on his father, Caretaker explains that since Victoria was marked by their father, the Keeper would contain Kthara as well. Caretaker explains that the closer the skull gets, the worse Victoria's condition will be.[39][43]
Daimon expresses urgency in finding Yen, and Hastings comes to a realization. She leads Daimon and Ana into Kthara's room and shows them that Kthara was digging, and they realize that Yen was underground. Daimon asks how to get there.[39][43]
Daimon, Ana, and Caretaker enter the sewer system, and Ana asks if Yen will be okay when the skull is done with him, and Caretaker says that it depends on what is left of him. Ana responds with sarcasm, and Daimon asks what they are dealing with. Ana says the effects are bad due to it convincing Yen to go through the dirty area. Daimon tries to ask Caretaker not to go with them, suggesting he has an ulterior motive. Caretaker suggests that Ana cares more about Yen than Daimon or Victoria, and insists on going.[39][43]
Rosetti finds Bryce and introduces herself, and Bryce asks if she is a psychologist. Rosetti explains that she is a novitiate, and Bryce turns away. Rosetti insists that she can help and says that he was not the first person possessed by Magoth. Bryce realizes that Magoth is still out there, and Rosetti says that Bryce is not alone. Bryce insists that she does not understand, and Rosetti asks him to help her stop it from happening again.[39][43]
Hastings looks over Kthara, whose eyes flutter open.[39][43]
In her false memory, Victoria lights a candle as "Ana" sits on her lap. Victoria tells "Ana" about her experiences in storms as a young girl, and Daimon explains what thunder is after Victoria gives a more comforting explanation. Victoria tries to say that his version is less comforting, but Daimon insists that the truth is more important. Lightning strikes again and Victoria comforts "Ana," when the family hears a sound. Daimon goes to check the circuit breaker, prompting Victoria to again scold him.[39][43]
The glass shatters onto the family
Victoria hears a loud pounding on the door and shines a flashlight around the room. She sees a ghostly figure where "Ana" was standing and quickly moves the flashlight back, seeing "Ana" again, who says that she cannot see. The pounding continues from the door, and Victoria brings children in close. The pounding suddenly stops, and the windows shatter, frightening the family.[39][43]
In the real world, Victoria's body seizes momentarily before relaxing. Hastings wonders what is happening.[39][43]
In her false memory, Victoria notices that Daimon is missing and asks "Ana" where he is. She calls after her son and "Ana" takes her hand. Victoria rushes to the stairwell and looks up the stairs.[39][43]
Ana Helstrom looks through the sewers for Yen, followed by Daimon, who suggests that they destroy it. Ana says it is a bad idea to destroy their only weapon against their father, and Caretaker agrees. Daimon suggests that Caretaker only agrees because of a benefit to him, but Caretaker explains that they would all benefit. Ana finds stuff of Yen's, and Daimon looks through it while Ana sees Yen and goes after her. Caretaker notices that Yen has been biting into rats. Daimon turns around and sees Ana missing, calling after her.[39][43]
In her false memory, Victoria is led into Ana's room by her "daughter," thinking that Daimon was inside. "Ana" suggests playing a game, but Victoria insists on looking for Daimon. "Ana" says that Victoria needs to protect her, since she let her father kidnap her, and tries to guilt her. Victoria tells her to be quiet, and "Ana" comments on her journal, which Ana would not have known about, prompting Victoria to realize that she is not talking to Ana.[39][43]
Victoria hears another pounding, and "Ana" reveals herself to truly be Kthara.[39][43]
Bryce sits irritably with Rosetti and talks to her about how he never believed that demons were real. Rosetti asks if Bryce knew what was happening, but Bryce says that he did not. Bryce explains that while he might have seen the demon, he definitely felt the demon. Rosetti asks if they communicated, which Bryce says he did not. Rosetti prepares to ask another question, but Bryce declares that he does not know, clearly upset.[39][43]
Rosetti apologizes and says that she wants to understand. Bryce explains that the demon made him relive the moment where he was at his worst repeatedly, and that nothing he could do would change the result. Rosetti attempts to comfort him, but Bryce says that it was torture. Reflecting on the status of Joshua Crow, Rosetti expresses little doubt about his emotions. Rosetti empathizes with him and assures him that he will be alright, saying that she and Daimon Helstrom will not let anything happen to her again. Bryce asks if she is sure, and Rosetti hesitates.[39][43]
In her false memory, Victoria Helstrom realizes what Kthara was doing to her. Kthara introduces herself and explains that she thought that appearing as Ana Helstrom would encourage Victoria to help her. Kthara explains that the pair need to help each other, since Kthara needs protection from Victoria's husband putting them both in danger. Kthara says that she is also being punished by being in Victoria's mind and that time is running out.[39][43]
More damage is caused to the house in Victoria Helstrom's memory, which Kthara explains as her husband trying to break her. Helstrom asks what to do, and Kthara asks for help with her plan. Helstrom asks why she should help, and Kthara says that getting back to their children is what matters and that if they survive, they will no longer be prisoners. The door opens and Kthara runs, saying it is no longer safe where they are. Helstrom goes with her.[39][43]
Daimon Helstrom calls out for his sister, commenting about how she left after saying they should stick together. He asks if Caretaker tires of cleaning after, and Caretaker sympathizes with Helstrom having to deal with his mother. He asks how long Helstrom intends to care for her, and Helstrom simply replies that he will do it for as long as it takes. Caretaker asks how long his mother can, upsetting Helstrom.[39][43]
Helstrom insists that Caretaker speaks plainly, and Caretaker says that there are other ways to help his mother without her suffering. He explains that destroying the skull will not save her, but rather put more people at risk. He also explains that exorcising his mother would be akin to sacrificing a war to win a single battle. Helstrom asks whether the Blood would really help the family they had been trying to kill, but Caretaker reminds him that he and Hastings had been protecting them. However, Helstrom says that if Caretaker had been protecting them, they would not be in their present situation.[39][43]
In her false memory, Victoria Helstrom runs down the stairs of her house with Kthara.[39][43]
In the real world, Helstrom's eyes move under her eyelids.[39][43]
In her false memory, Helstrom sees a picture frame fall as the wallpaper beneath it is torn down and gets startled.[39][43]
Helstrom's vitals spike, and Louise Hastings reports this. her eyes continue to move under her eyelids.[39][43]
In her false memory, the door to her house flings open as Helstrom sees her "husband". Kthara grabs Helstrom's hands and pulls her along as Helstrom's "husband" enters the house.[39][43]
Ana Helstrom rushes through the sewers and wonders aloud how much longer she will be looking. She hears Yen gasp for air and finds him allowing the skull to bite down on his arm. Helstrom speaks gently to Yen and asks what he is doing, commenting on his state and the state of his shoes. Helstrom says that he is not himself, but Yen adds that she does not know who he is. Helstrom attempts to approach him, but Yen yells to stay away, startling her.[39][43]
Helstrom says that they can end the skull's influence and return to normal, but Yen suggests that "normal" simply means being Helstrom's errand boy. Helstrom is confused as Daimon Helstrom and joins.[39][43]
Ana tells Daimon to back off and attempts to get through to Yen, saying that she did not want to lie to him, apologizing. Ana says that her father is coming and that the skull is the only thing that can stop him, saying that the situation would end sooner if he handed the skull over, offering to take him out in exchange. Yen says that he cannot, since he now has a job and is needed by the skull and not by Ana. Ana assures him that he does need him, but threatens to hurt Yen to get the skull.[39][43]
Yen refuses and Daimon approaches Yen, but Ana throws him against a wall, prompting Daimon to retaliate. Daimon says that he will not let Yen hurt their mother, but Ana says that she will not let Daimon hurt Yen. She insists Yen will listen to her, but Daimon refuses to back off while rattling the pipes above them. Daimon says that their mom is dying, but Ana claims it is not their mother, as Caretaker arrives behind them.[39][43]
Ana asks why Daimon cannot let his mother go, and Daimon exclaims that it was his fault she was committed. The pipes fall, and Caretaker pushes the siblings out of the way in time to stop it. Ana notices that Yen is missing.[39][43]
In her mind, Victoria Helstrom rushes into the basement of her house with Kthara, who locks the door. Helstrom sees her son bleeding out, but Kthara asks her to ignore the false moment as she sees her daughter getting taken away. Kthara says that she cannot change what happened, but Helstrom cries, saying that she could have done something.[39][43]
Kthara tells Helstrom to hide while Helstrom continues to panic, declaring that she should have seen what her husband was. Kthara spins Helstrom around and begs for help, saying that they have to be strong. Helstrom asks why Kthara would need her help, since Kthara had controlled her head for so long. Helstrom realizes that Kthara is weak and only cares about herself. She explains that a real mother sacrifices for her children and that her husband is not chasing them, but rather something Kthara is frightened of and cannot control.[39][43]
Kthara demands that Helstrom do what she asks, but Helstrom pushes Kthara against a wall with her mind. She says that while she did not do anything for her daughter, she can do something now and free herself from her burden. She rushes to the door while Kthara begs her not to. Helstrom declares that if she dies, Kthara would also die, and opens the door.[39][43]
Hastings yells at Victoria to stay with her. Victoria hears the yell in her mind and follows the source of the noise. She sees a hospital bed and rushes to open the door to her house, seeing her hospital room, causing her to panic.[39][43]
Yen sneaks through the hospital and enters the secure ward by following doctors carrying a medical machine, with the skull in his hand under a cover. He sees Victoria struggling and uncovers the skull. Daimon and Ana arrive as Daimon telekinetically throws Yen against the wall, causing him to drop the skull.[39][43]
Daimon rushes to see Victoria convulsing while Ana checks on Yen. Staring from down the hallway, Daimon kneels over the skull and tries to use his demonic abilities to break it. The skull rumbles.[39][43]
Victoria's body continues convulsing as doctors struggle to treat her and she flatlines.[39][43]
In her mind, Victoria struggles to right herself. She rushes over to a wall and tears down the wallpaper.[39][43]
As her body shakes, Victoria lifts a finger in the real world.[39][43]
In her mind, Victoria tears down more wallpaper and sees the door to her hospital room.[39][43]
In the real world, Victoria's body convulses.[39][43]
In her mind, Victoria cries into the window on the door.[39][43]
In the real world, Victoria's body continues convulsing. The skull continues to shake as Daimon attempts to destroy it. Ana rushes over to Daimon as the skull fractures, but Victoria suddenly wakes up and screams for Daimon to stop.[39][43]
Daimon and Ana look up at their mother, who breathes heavily. Daimon asks after his mother as Ana expresses shock.[39][43]
Victoria sits in a wheelchair with the skull in her lap and Daimon and Ana next to her. Victoria tells her children that Kthara is terrified of the Keeper, which weakened her and took control. Victoria says that she does not know how or how long it will last, but Daimon says that the only thing that matters is that Victoria is back.[39][43]
Victoria turns to her daughter and reveals to her that Kthara used her against Victoria, and comments that both her children had grown, and that she never thought she would see them again. Ana walks away, and Daimon and Victoria look after her.[39][43]
Ana Helstrom watches as Yen paces in his room in the hospital and scratches at his now bandaged arms, saying that he and the skull need each other. Yen notices Helstrom and rushes to his door, asking for the skull. Hastings assures Helstrom that staying there is best for Yen, and Caretaker explains that it will take time for the skull's effects to wear off. Yen says that the skull needs him. Helstrom sarcastically expresses relief that her mother is saved yet Yen was scarred.[39][43]
Gabriella Rosetti looks at a missing poster for Joshua Crow and remembers the pain he appeared to be in at the Blood Hotel. Daimon Helstrom goes to her office and asks how her conversation with Bryce went, and Rosetti says that formerly possessed people need more help than they realized and to talk about their experiences. Rosetti says that there is more than Helstrom knows, and Helstrom reveals that his mother is back. Rosetti describes it as a miracle, and Helstrom says that it is a start.[39][43]
Rosetti feels guilty and says she needs to show Helstrom something. Helstrom asks for it to happen later, but Rosetti insists on its importance.[39][43]
Rosetti takes Helstrom to the Blood Hotel, and tells him about what the Blood does there. Helstrom asks how many patients they have, and Rosetti does not answer. Helstrom notices that the man at the desk is dead and shows Rosetti, who finds a trail of blood going down the stairs. Rosetti says that she should have told him sooner, and that it was now too late.[39][43]
Rosetti and Helstrom begin packing up the information the Blood kept at the hotel, putting boxes in Helstrom's car.[39][45]
23rd[]
Jolene Spivey leads her children into a secure room. As they ask why, Spivey asks them to stay in the room and be quiet. The children agree, and Spivey closes the door on them. Spivey balls her hand in a fist several times, working up courage. She approaches who she believes to be her husband, but is in fact a demon named Basar.[39][45]
She sees her "husband" scouring their house and asks what he is looking for, asking where he was. Basar responds simply that he had been away, and Spivey reveals that the police believe that he helped twopatientsescapeSaint Teresa Center for Mental Health. Basar resumes searching as Spivey begs to know what is happening. Basar finds his host's hospital ID badge and approaches Spivey. He grabs her and bites her lip, despite her screams. He puts Spivey in the trunk of the car he and Raum are using.[39][45]
Basar exits the house and gets in the car as Raum drives away. Spivey's children watch the car leave from inside the house.[39][45]
At Saint Teresa's, Ana Helstrom and Chris Yen eat potato chips. Yen asks if Helstrom brought napkins, and Helstrom comments that he is back to being high-maintenance. She tells Yen that she has covered for him with his boyfriend for twenty-four hours since she did not want him to send the police to their office. She asks Yen what the Keeper said to him, but Yen said that he could simply feel what it wanted.[39][45]
Yen apologizes for trying to kill Victoria Helstrom, although Ana Helstrom insists that he would have been doing them a favor, even if Daimon Helstrom would have been angry. Yen says that Ana Helstrom did not always hate her mother, confusing Helstrom. Yen reminds Helstrom that when she first got to their foster home, she would consistently cry for her mother and that they would hide in the basement together until it stopped. Yen tells Helstrom that it is okay to miss her mother, and Helstrom asks if he is done. Yen continues to lecture her, so Helstrom gets up to leave. Helstrom asks him not to lecture her, but Yen goes on to say that Helstrom should consider herself lucky her mother is alive. Helstrom says that she will talk to her and notices that Yen is still picking at his arm. Helstrom goes to leave and Yen tries to follow, but Helstrom makes him stay in the room.[39][45]
As the door closes behind Helstrom, Yen rushes up to it and shouts to Helstrom that the Keeper's Skull needs him. Helstrom asks the security guard, Ellis, to tell her and Louise Hastings if Yen continues to shout. Ellis says that patients usually calm down after they have had their medicine, but Helstrom insists that Yen is a different case.[39][45]
Daimon Helstrom covers a body at the Blood Hotel and tells Gabriella Rosetti that he put boxes in his car. Rosetti asks what Hastings told Helstrom, and Helstrom reports that Caretaker is not answering his phone, sharing that he does not know why he brought her to the hotel or why Hastings never told him about it. Rosetti says that Helstrom would have tried to shut it down, which the Blood would not have liked, although Helstrom replies that he does not care.[39][45]
Rosetti says that Helstrom should return to his mother, and Helstrom assures Rosetti that she did the right thing bringing him to the hotel. Rosetti says that she should have done so sooner, but Helstrom says that the massacre was not her fault. Rosetti suggests the victims get a proper burial, and Helstrom says that they will get one. Rosetti asks if Helstrom thinks his father is responsible, and Helstrom replies that they would have seen more chaos if it was not done by a powerful demon.[39][45]
Rosetti asks what Helstrom's father wants with the liberated patients, and Helstrom says that he does not know. Rosetti is hesitant to leave and see the bodies, and Helstrom assures her that he covered them. They leave the office together and see Yessenia Flores alive. They approach Flores wearily and realize she is dying.[39][45]
Helstrom goes to comfort her, and Rosetti gives last rights. Flores falls into Rosetti's arms as Helstrom asks her name. Flores tells them her name and dies as Rosetti finishes the rites.[39][45]
Ana Helstrom buys a sandwich from the cafeteria, and Louise Hastings asks why she hasn't seen each other, surprising Helstrom, who believed that her brother was with her. Hastings tells Helstrom about the Blood Hotel and the escape, and Helstrom guesses that her father is responsible. Helstrom tries to call Caretaker, but Hastings says that he has not been answering. Hastings asks Helstrom to stay with her mother, upsetting Helstrom. Hastings insists that Helstrom needs to make a connection with her mother. Helstrom responds sarcastically, but Hastings urges her not to take their time for granted, and Helstrom reluctantly agrees. Hastings asks Helstrom not to tell her mother about the missing patients or victims.[39][45]
Helstrom comments on the backpack that Victoria Helstrom is using to hold the Keeper's Skull at bay, and Victoria explains that she needs to keep the skull close. Ana comments that the bag should have stayed lost, and Victoria asks if she is talking about her. Victoria thanks Ana for getting her a sandwich, and Ana says that she was already getting stuff for Chris Yen. Victoria asks about Yen, and she shortly says that he is fine.[39][45]
Victoria asks where Ana is living, and she says that she is in San Francisco. Victoria attempts to bond by talking about her experience in San Francisco, but Ana cuts her off and asks to stop the small talk, which she despises. Ana asks if Victoria knew that her husband was a serial killer, and Victoria says that she did not. Ana refuses to believe her and presses her, and Victoria explains that Ana's father's charm overwhelmed and blinded her. Victoria asks if Ana has ever been in love, and explains that every time she thought she saw darkness, he turned back into the person she married until he started giving her gifts from his victims, which led her to figure out that he was not who he said. Ana asks why Victoria did not take her children and run. Victoria tells her that her husband only let her see him because he wanted her to. Ana comments that Victoria's hospital room is depressing and suggests changing things up.[39][45]
Rosetti speeds down the highway, wanting to get to the hospital before Daimon Helstrom's father. Helstrom suggests trying to find Flores' family, but Rosetti asks what they should tell them. She says that Helstrom must have a lot to ask his mother, but Helstrom says that he does not know where to start, wanting just to be happy to see his mother. Rosetti says that she read his files and that they have been through a lot. Helstrom blames himself for getting his mother committed, and Rosetti reassures him, suggesting he empathize with himself. They get a flat tire and begin going to a gas station.[39][45]
Rosetti and Helstrom get to Crescent Heights Service and assess the damage, realizing that they will need to call a tow truck. They are approached by a man who offers to fix it, and Helstrom hesitantly agrees. Helstrom calls Hastings, who tells him that Caretaker still has not answered. Helstrom promises to get to the hospital quickly, and Hastings says that his sister is with his mother, and that they have not hurt each other yet. She insists that they need the time together and hangs up on him. Frustrated, Helstrom goes inside to get coffee, and Rosetti follows.[39][45]
Ellis watches security footage and is approached by Basar, who repeatedly bangs his head against the table while Ellis struggles and fails to activate the alarm.[39][45]
Basar enters the secure ward and busts open the door to Victoria Helstrom's room, expecting to find Kthara, but is scared to find the room empty.[39][45]
Outside, Victoria Helstrom comments on how beautiful it is, and asks Ana Helstrom if she remembers the botanical gardens where they used to live, reminiscing on their time there. Ana talks about how Victoria hated the gifts her father would give her, and Victoria explains that she could not tell her daughter. Ana asks why he gave the gifts to her, and Victoria explains that her husband thought that she was like her father, but that Victoria sees as much of herself as him. They reminisce about going to the zoo together. Ana suggests going back inside, and Victoria says that Daimon Helstrom should have moved on.[39][45]
At the gas station, Daimon Helstrom and Rosetti try to pay, but find that the cashier is gone, becoming suspicious. They check on their car and find it lifted, hearing a clattering from the garage. Helstrom tells Rosetti to lock the door and enters the garage. Although Rosetti asks where he is going, she then goes in the car.[39][45]
Helstrom enters the garage and finds the mechanic dead. He is greeted by Naren, who says that he was never good at restraint. Naren says that the demon who sent him was hoping to keep Helstrom busy.[39][45]
Rosetti gets out of the car and walks toward the garage, only to get attacked by "Brian." Rosetti calls out for Helstrom.[39][45]
Naren says that he is not impressed by Helstrom, who throws him against a car.[39][45]
"Brian" drags Rosetti away from the gas station while she calls out for Helstrom.[39][45]
Naren rights himself as Helstrom drops a shelf full of tires on the demon.[39][45]
Rosetti bites "Brian's" arm, causing him to let go and drop her. Brian pulls out a knife and threatens to cut her open. However, he finds himself suddenly on fire as he is burnt alive by Helstrom using his demonic ability. Helstrom collapses as Rosetti rushes over to help her. Helstrom says that he could not stop himself from hurting "Brian," but Rosetti says that he would have killed her.[39][45]
Ana Helstrom brings Victoria Helstrom back into Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health and reflects on her kidnapping. She tells Victoria the truth about her father, and Victoria asks how to kill him. Ana says that she does not know, and asks her not to lose the Keeper's Skull.[39][45]
Hastings opens a safe in her office and retrieves a baton. She orders a guard to lock down the ward.[39][45]
The guard walks past Ana and Victoria, prompting Ana to ask if her father was there. Hastings tells her that someone is. Ana unties her mother's handcuffs and asks where her brother is. The security guard returns and says that somebody has locked them in the building. The power goes out.[39][45]
Lawrence pleads with Basar, Raum, and another demon not to kill him. Basar marks Lawrence for possession, and he becomes possessed by Magoth.[39][45]
Several patients begin banging against their doors, begging to be let out of their rooms.[39][45]
While driving back to the hospital, Daimon Helstrom warns Ana Helstrom that they had been set up by their father over the phone, telling her that he and Rosetti were attacked and that demons were going to the hospital. Ana realizes that they are already there.[39][45]
Ana, Victoria Helstrom, and Hastings enter Hastings' office and find Magoth, who greets them. Magoth steals the skull and runs away. Ana tells Hastings to stay with Victoria, but Hastings says that they should wait for Daimon. Ana says that the skull is the only way to stop her father, but Hastings reminds Ana that "her father" nearly killed her the last time they fought. They hear an alarm going off.[39][45]
All of the doors in the secure ward open, releasing the patients. The patients wander out and begin walking around. Yen exits his room and looks around, picking at his arm. He sees an axe hanging in case of emergency and takes it, continuing to walk.[39][45]
Daimon Helstrom and Rosetti pull up to the hospital, and Rosetti refuses to stay in the car. Helstrom breaks the door open and they go inside.[39][45]
Ana Helstrom and Hastings enter the common area, where they see several patients. Hastings asks Tanya to return to her room and put on socks, and she agrees. Hastings sees Jeff and Manny fighting. Hastings asks Helstrom to stop them, and she grabs Jeff while Hastings sedates him and tells Manny to return to his room. Hastings explains that these are nonviolent patients, and Helstrom continues looking. Helstrom attempts to convince Hastings to stay with her mother, but Hastings refuses.[39][45]
Hastings apologizes for not taking Helstrom in as a child, saying that she did not believe herself strong enough to care for Helstrom. Helstrom tells Hastings to try not to get killed and resumes searching.[39][45]
Helstrom searches for her father and goes into the basement of the hospital, when she gets attacked by a demon. She pushes the demon back, and Raum tells her that "her father" said that they were allowed to kill her, but Helstrom says that he came for her. The other demon again attacks her, but is stopped by Hastings, who fights the demon while Helstrom engages with Raum.[39][45]
Hastings' demon pushes her down while Helstrom pushes Raum down. The other demon rushes to Helstrom, who grabs her by the neck. Helstrom grabs Raum by the neck and lifts them both up, exerting her demonic power on them. Hastings watches, scared, as Helstrom drops both demons, unconscious.[39][45]
Hastings asks what Helstrom did, and Helstrom says that they are not dead, simply unconscious.[39][45]
Victoria Helstrom sits in Hastings' office and sees a demon stare into a security camera from the monitor. She watches the door as the demon breaks in and attacks her, but is suddenly thrown backward by Daimon Helstrom, who rushes in and hugs her mom, followed by Rosetti. Daimon introduces Rosetti and asks where the skull is.[39][45]
Magoth watches the skull and says to it that once his boss arrives, they will destroy it. He is suddenly attacked by Chris Yen, wielding an axe.[39][45]
Lawrence's body lays on the ground while Yen holds the skull. Ana Helstrom and Hastings find him, and Helstrom expresses annoyance with Yen's obsession. Helstrom asks Yen how he is feeling, and Yen says that Yen got the skull for Helstrom, since it could stop her father. Helstrom reaches out for it, but Yen defensively holds it back. Helstrom tells Yen that she remembers hiding in Mr. Fowler's workshop, admitting that she missed her mother. Yen hands the skull to Helstrom, who thanks him and places it in its backpack.[39][45]
Helstrom, Hastings, Yen keep running and find Daimon Helstrom, Victoria Helstrom, and Rosetti. Daimon says they need to get Victoria out, and Ana says they need to stop their father. Although Daimon says they cannot do that without the skull, Ana simply says that she knows. Ana suggests figuring out another way to get Kthara out of her. When Daimon says that there is not one, Ana says that they will at least know where their mother is, whereas if they do not stop their father now he will go on a killing spree.[39][45]
Victoria asks for a say in her own future, saying that she failed at keeping her children safe. Daimon attempts to comfort her, and Victoria expresses her wish that her husband had abducted him instead of Ana. She expresses pride in Daimon for calling the police on him, saying that Ana is right and they need to end their father's killing as a family.[39][45]
The elevator arrives on their floor and they prepare to use it, when "their father" bursts into the room and throws Yen, Ana, Hastings, and Rosetti back,[45] marking Rosetti for possession.[46] He grabs Victoria by the throat and pushes her into the elevator. He seals the elevator shut as Daimon tries to pull it open. Ana rights herself and suggests they take the stairs. Daimon rushes to check on Rosetti, who says that she is fine, and Ana yells at Daimon to move. The siblings leave as the others right themselves.[39][45]
Ana and Daimon make it to the service area as "their father" threatens to kill them. Ana realizes that the Keeper is destroying his host. Ana approaches and taunts "her father," driving him away from Victoria while Daimon rushes over to her. Ana and "her father" fight, and "her father" kicks her into a nearby car, causing the skull to fall onto the floor.[39][45]
Daimon gets angry, threatening "his father." He throws a wood pillar at "his father" which he avoids, followed by an air conditioner, which he also avoids. The two attempt to fight in hand-to-hand combat, but the "Helstrom father" throws Daimon to the side.[39][45]
Ana sees "her father" attack and fight Daimon, who holds back one of his punches and pushes Daimon to the ground. Victoria hides underneath a truck and Ana watches as "her father" grabs at and hits Daimon.[39][45]
Victoria reaches for the skull, which had rolled under the truck.[39][45]
Ana falls off the car she was thrown onto and rights herself.[39][45]
The "Helstrom father" hits Helstrom again.[39][45]
Victoria continues to reach for the skull.[39][45]
Daimon taunts "his father," saying that he could never break the familial bond between him, his family, and his sister. "His father" opens the stomach in his chest, preparing to consume Daimon.[39][45]
Victoria grabs the skull under the truck and backs out.[39][45]
The "Helstrom father" stands over Daimon, while Victoria shows Ana the skull. Ana gets the skull and shoves it into "her father's" stomach, causing him to fall over in pain. Ana helps Daimon up as "their father's" host body burns in front of them.[39][45]
Ana and Daimon see that the demon is still alive after the fire dies down, and Ana says that she is nothing like her father and never will be. "Her father" grabs her ankle, causing her to realize that he is not her father, rather the demon Basar. Basar laughs as Kthara regains control of Victoria's body and pulls him onto the truck.[39][45]
Daimon calls after his mother, who says that she hopes he said goodbye to Victoria before closing the truck. Raum drives the truck out of the hospital. Daimon says that they will find her and that their father will never recover, but Ana tells him that they were not fighting their father.[39][45]
Daimon Helstrom exorcises the demons left behind at the hospital.[39][26]
Rosetti struggles to sleep, only getting a few hours.[39][26]
24th[]
Raum finds someone on the street with enough drugs to keep Kthara's host body alive. The person does no cooperate, so Raum brutally beats them and gets the drugs.[39][26]
Daimon Helstrom watches Loman on the security camera as Ana Helstrom talks about mistaking Basar for her father. Daimon comments on their state, scolding her for believing it. Ana defends herself and says that their father is out there, saying that he will be back. Daimon asks for proof when he comes, and says that he is judging himself for going against his gut, and says that she seems not to care that their mother is missing, taunting her for being easily manipulated by Basar. Daimon attempts to walk away, but Ana follows and continues the argument.[39][26]
Outside the hospital, Louise Hastings asks Gabriella Rosetti if she got sleep. Rosetti says she only got a few hours and tells Hastings to worry about Daimon Helstrom, who is tired. Hastings says that she is glad that Rosetti has come to like Helstrom, resolving to go inside and check on him and his sister.[39][26]
Rosetti prepares to follow Hastings inside, but hears a thud coming from a nearby car. She opens the trunk of the car and finds Jolene Spivey inside, begging for help from her "husband." Rosetti helps Spivey out of the trunk and brings her inside.[39][26]
Ana Helstrom scolds Daimon Helstrom for keeping Kthara locked up and letting her grow, having gotten tricked into believing that he could save her. Ana insists that she would not have let her hope get that far, and Daimon says that she got what she wanted, sacrificing their mother to kill the demon. She says that their mom told her to do it, but Daimon asks why Ana insists on using her first name, but Ana says that she is no longer their mother.[39][26]
Hastings walks in as Daimon calls Ana coldhearted, and Hastings tells them to stop, saying that they were all tricked. Ana yells at her, telling her to stay out of the family business, but Daimon yells at Ana, saying that Hastings is family and does not need Ana's disrespect. Ana says that she does not need the situation and decides to leave. As Ana leaves the office, Daimon yells that he will find their mother without her so she can pretend they do not exist and to go back to business as usual.[39][26]
Chris Yen picks at his arm as Ana Helstrom enters his room and tells him that they are leaving. Yen is relieved and quickly gets up.[39][26]
Rosetti leads Spivey through the hospital and passes Helstrom and Yen. Helstrom angrily says goodbye to Rosetti, who calls after her regarding her mother. Helstrom keeps walking and says that she is not her problem while Yen rushes after Helstrom.[39][26]
Raum brings medicine to Portland Harbor and boards the Garibaldi II, where Kthara is keeping an injured Basar. Kthara says that her body is failing, and Raum reports that he found drugs. Kthara says that he should have brought the seller, and Raum says that Basar is too damaged, suggesting they move on. Kthara throws Raum back and says that they will not leave her son. Basar coughs up blood and Kthara comments on his state. Raum says that he cannot mark another person, and Kthara asks why he would need to.[39][26]
Hastings tends to Spivey's wounds and asks what Helstrom did, and Hastings explains that he healed her. Hastings reassures her that she will be okay, and Spivey insists that it was not her husband who attacked her. Hastings says that she believes her.[39][26]
Rosetti asks as to why Basar would mark Spivey but leave her behind, suggesting they forgot about her. Helstrom explains that they were saving her for someone, and Rosetti suggests that it was Kthara. Hastings leaves her office expresses sympathy for Spivey, saying that Helstrom saving her is the only good thing that has happened recently. Helstrom says that Kthara will need a new host. Rosetti asks how many more facilities like the Blood Hotel there are, and Hastings says that while Caretaker would know, he still will not answer. Helstrom states his intent to interrogate Loman, but Hastings and Rosetti encourage him to rest. Daimon tells Hastings not to bother with Caretaker, who he says can take care of himself.[39][26]
Caretaker is tied up in his van with a bag over his head. The bag is removed as Lee tells him that his allegiances are under question. He tells Caretaker about the massacre at the Blood Hotel, surprising Caretaker. The car arrives at Caretaker's house and Caretaker is taken out of the van. Esther Smith comes outside and welcomes him home.[39][26]
Daimon Helstrom dreams about Kthara asking him to let his demonic side out, and Gabriella Rosetti wakes him up. Helstrom gets up and denies Rosetti's suggestion to rest at his house, instead resolving to interrogate Loman.[39][26]
Rosetti asks Loman where Kthara is, and Loman simply says that she is where she needs to be. Helstrom reveals that they healed Kthara's vessel, and Loman explains that being stuck in his host at the Blood Hotel was worse than whatever the demons will do to them. He talks about his experience of being trapped in his host's mind. He calls Helstrom a traitor, but Helstrom insists that he is not one of them. Loman says that he will end up vilified and separated from those he loves.[39][26]
Loman suggests he join the demons, saying that the humans started the war and the demons only wanted freedom. Helstrom threatens to exorcise him as Loman explains that only Kthara can grant that freedom. Loman snaps his host's neck, shocking Rosetti.[39][26]
Louise Hastings meets with Archbishop Terrazi and asks for help tracking down Caretaker. Terrazi asks why him, and Hastings explains that Caretaker works with the Blood. Hastings asks Terrazi to contact the Blood, believing that he can do so directly. Hastings talks about their facilities, and Terrazzo denies knowledge. Hastings says that lives are on the line and that she needs him to contact the Blood.[39][26]
Terrazi reminds Hastings that he warned her about Daimon Helstrom long ago, but Hastings scolds him, again asking him to call. Hastings asks Terrazi to tell them that there is a monster looking for a new host. Terrazi says that he can make that call. Hastings prepares to leave, and Terrazi tells her that Rosetti may want to consider other jobs since the church cannot guarantee her safety on her current path.[39][26]
Ana Helstrom sits in her auction house and is approached by Yen, who asks about her. Helstrom suggests going to work, but Yen says that he is only there because he forgot his phone charger. Yen tells Helstrom to go home, but Helstrom insists that she is alright. Yen scolds Helstrom for having him lie to his boyfriend, who knows something is off. Helstrom yells at Yen, but he cuts her off and suggests that he should have stayed to fight her brother, or that she should calm down. Helstrom asks Yen to help her kill someone.[39][26]
Smith tells Caretaker that she heard about Hastings asking after her and that Kthara escaped. Caretaker asks to do his job, but Smith says that he failed to keep the Helstrom siblings at bay. He defends them, and Smith asks why he continues picking the wrong side. Caretaker explains that the Helstroms are on their side. Smith expresses surprise that he kept the house, taunting him about the death of his family.[39][26]
Smith approaches Caretaker's collection of knives and asks which he found with Ana Helstrom, but Caretaker says that he buried the knife she is referring to. Smith does not believe her and orders Lee to open Caretaker's shirt, which he does. Smith takes a knife and tests it against Caretaker's scar, explaining that they can no longer put demons in comas and that they need a weapon that kills demons.[39][26]
Ana Helstrom and Yen guide a buyer through their auction house. Helstrom asks for a moment and Yen says that they are not killing for a while, having decided since he is the only rational one at the moment. Helstrom threatens to search for a target, asking him to do it the right way. Yen explains that they should not kill to fill a void, and Helstrom asks if he will help. Yen talks about covering for Helstrom's first kill, saying that he wants no part of killing to scratch an itch. Helstrom knocks a crate over between them, not affecting Yen. Yen says that Jackson will be visiting later and returns to their client.[39][26]
Daimon Helstrom walks through Portland and stops outside an antique store. He goes to text his sister an apology, but chooses not to. Helstrom gets a call from Caretaker's phone and talks to Smith, who offers an alliance. Although Helstrom is hesitant, Smith says that Kthara's hunt could reunite them. Smith says that they need his help killing Kthara, but Helstrom refuses. Smith explains that they respected Caretaker and Hastings' decision to separate him from his sister, and Helstrom hangs up the phone.[39][26]
Yen and Jackson eat lunch, and Yen asks what is wrong. Jackson says that he felt as though Yen ghosted him and asks him to manage his work-life balance. He jokes that Ana Helstrom has blackmail on him, suggesting a video of him murderingsomeone. Yen simply explains that it is hard to leave because he has known Helstrom for a long time. Helstrom arrives and asks if they will take a long time. Jackson tells Helstrom her behavior is unacceptable, suggesting she find a way to relieve her stress. Helstrom thanks Jackson for sharing and glares at Yen before walking away.[39][26]
Lee picks up a knife, which Caretaker assures Lee is not the one he wants. Lee tests it against Caretaker's scar anyway, so Caretaker explains that it is a man-made fake. Smith enters as Caretaker talks about the innocent lives lost during the looting of Baghdad, asking if he believes Helstrom to be innocent. Caretaker insists that she should be judged by her own mistakes, not those of her father. However, Smith calls her a mistake, prompting Caretaker to get defensive.[39][26]
Smith comments that she will never understand why he is soft on Helstrom and picks up another knife. She touches it to Caretaker's scar and it sizzles, commenting that it is not buried. Caretaker pleads with Smith not to hunt the Helstroms, asking if they want to bring out the best or worst in the siblings and refusing to help bring out the worst. Smith orders Lee to untie Caretaker.[39][26]
Hastings attempts to explain that she wanted to tell Daimon Helstrom about her choice to separate him from his sister, but could not find the right time. She explains that they were separated to keep them alive. She accepts responsibility, claiming that his sister's presence would be problematic because of her experience. She says that his sister showed a predilection for violence, and that she did not want to jeopardize Helstrom's own healing. Helstrom suggests that Hastings is blaming him, so Hastings apologizes again. Helstrom asks if she thought about his feelings about being separated from his sister, and Hastings admits that his sister scares her.[39][26]
Ana Helstrom works on her laptop while Yen polishes an artifact. He sees Helstrom looking through the San Francisco Police Department's database, scolding her for planning another murder carelessly. Helstrom deflects when the buzzer sounds. Helstrom answers as Jackson storms in, demanding to know how he is logged into the database in the auction house. Yen denies knowledge of it, and Jackson says that he has to know why each file was accessed. He tells Yen that he will find out what is happening and leave. Helstrom glares at Jackson.[39][26]
At home, Daimon Helstrom looks at his drink and hears a knock on the door. He opens it to find Gabriella Rosetti and tries to turn her away. She enters the house and sits with him, asking if Hastings heard from Caretaker. Helstrom says that Caretaker was okay, and Helstrom gets upset with himself for allowing Loman to kill his host. Rosetti attempts to comfort him, telling him about a time her parents requested an exorcism to treat what was revealed to be epilepsy. She says that she has not had a seizure in years and explains that she forgave her parents when she realized they were faced with a difficult choice. She tells Helstrom to forgive himself.[39][26]
Helstrom expresses regret for the way he spoke to his sister, but Rosetti insists that she was the one who walked away. Helstrom says that she was right to, and suggests that Rosetti do the same. Rosetti says that she is not leaving, and lets go of Helstrom's hand as the moment becomes intimate. Rosetti suggests making a plan for Helstrom's mother, but Helstrom says that they need help from the Blood.[39][26]
Helstrom calls Smith, who smiles and answers.[39][26]
Ana Helstrom waits outside the San Francisco Police Station and watches as Jackson leaves for the day. She follows him to his car, but he notices her and turns around. He asks what she is doing there, and she confesses to having accessed the database without his knowledge. She explains that she wanted to screen her clients after Edward Tate ended up being a criminal. She says that Yen means a lot to her, asking to reconcile and promising she will not access the database again. The two hug and Helstrom starts to drain his life force, but remembers her escape from her father and decides against it. She asks if Jackson is okay and leaves in a hurry, overwhelmed as she remembers running from her father.[39][26]
On the Garibaldi II, Raum injects Basar with medicine while Kthara comforts him. Kthara tells Basar to save his energy as she tries to speak. He takes some of his host body's blood to draw a spiral on the wall, communicating to Kthara that he had marked a new host.[39][26]
Yen works in the auction house and notices his bite marks bleeding through his bandages. Ana Helstrom returns and confronts her box of gifts from her father as she reflects on her father burying her alive. She picks up the box and looks inside, remembering getting rescued by Caretaker. Helstrom throws the box to the ground and starts crying as she notices a necklace. Yen approaches Helstrom, who apologizes for almost doing something. Yen assures her that she did not do it and that she is not her father. Helstrom says that her family needs her, and Yen tells her that they do, including himself.[39][26]
Helstrom and Rosetti arrive at the place he agreed to meet with the Blood, and Helstrom says that while he is not sure about working with the Blood, they have an extensive network and Caretaker can broker peace. Helstrom asks Rosetti to stay in the car, but Rosetti opens the door.[39][26]
Helstrom and Rosetti enter the building and find Caretaker missing. Helstrom assures Rosetti that they will not attack, but has doubts as Lee and two other men approach them. Lee explains that Caretaker is in their van and Smith will explain what is happening after they check him.[39][26]
Helstrom hesitantly turns around for the search, when Lee tries to stab him with his father's dagger. Helstrom stops him telekinetically and throws the other two men to the side. Helstrom turns around to see his father's blade, demanding to know where they got it. He gets angry as a man shoots at him.[39][26]
Helstrom falls and gets angry as his scar burns. He sets two of the men on fire as he screams and Rosetti watches in horror. Smith backs away as Helstrom releases Lee. Lee falls to the ground and rushes to catch up to Smith as she drives away, dropping the knife. Helstrom picks it up as Rosetti approaches him, scared. Helstrom locks eyes with Rosetti and breathes deeply.[39][26]
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As Daimon Helstrom and Gabriella Rosetti arrive at Helstrom's house, Helstrom leaves a voicemail for Ana Helstrom, demanding that she answer her phone, since the Blood might attack her. Rosetti tells Helstrom to go to the hospital or call the police, but Helstrom explains that he would be turning himself in for attempted murder if he did that.[39][46]
Helstrom enters his house and starts changing his clothes angrily, when Rosetti gets him to stop. She realizes that his injury is already healing and assures Helstrom that the attack was not his fault. Helstrom continues to blame himself and realizes that Rosetti has his father's dagger. Rosetti reveals it as Helstrom explains that it gave him his scar. Rosetti realized that it belonged to his father.[39][46]
Helstrom walks out of his room and looks at the dagger, telling Rosetti that his scar is the only thing he never healed from. Rosetti asks if the Blood could have killed him, and Helstrom realizes that the dagger has an old and violent feeling, realizing that his sister must have felt it more strongly. Rosetti tells Helstrom they need to get rid of it, but Helstrom says they need to get rid of the other one as well, confusing Rosetti.[39][46]
On the Garibaldi II, Kthara sings to Basar. Raum arrives and approaches Kthara, who scolds him for arriving empty-handed. Kthara says that they will have help soon from someone who is loyal. Raum asks about Basar, so Kthara reminds him of the suffering Basar has endured, which she claims is important to remember. She tells Basar to rest and continues singing as she turns Basar on his side and rips his heart out of his host. She tells Raum to find the new hosts and take care of Basar.[39][46]
Louise Hastings enters her office and gets scared when she sees Gabriella Rosetti in there. Rosetti explains she left something for Hastings to hide, revealing that the Blood attacked. Hastings blames herself for the attack.[39][46]
While Helstrom drives, Rosetti explains that Archbishop Terrazi warned her about the attack. Rosetti confesses that she gave Terrazi information, believing him to be honest since he was a man of faith. Helstrom jokes that she should know better than to put her faith in men, but Rosetti insists that she has faith in him. Helstrom suggests that she should not and gets a call from Ana Helstrom, revealing that she is safe.[39][46]
Daimon expresses concern that Ana would not have returned, and Ana admits that she let her anger get the better of her. Daimon apologizes for judging her, but Ana says she was about to apologize. Daimon tells Ana that he was about to say she was right, so Ana suggests they talk in person. Daimon reveals that he is going to their childhood home, prompting her to ask why. Daimon says that they are getting the other piece of their father's knife, suggesting they could use it to kill Kthara. Ana says that it would kill their mother, but Daimon says that they will not get their mother back. Ana asks why he referred to "the other piece."[39][46]
As Hastings locks her safe, Ana Helstrom enters and demands to see the knife. Hastings hesitantly takes it out of the safe and shows it to her, allowing her to feel its energy. She tells Hastings that it is toxic, and Hastings coughs up blood.[39][46]
Esther Smith compliments Ahmad's work on a knife while Finn Miller asks to be let out of the cage. Smith explains that he is likely to be Kthara's new host so that they can put her in a coma until they get a weapon that will kill her. Smith reminds Miller of their oath to kill the Helstrom father, insisting that they owe it to their deceased relatives. Ahmad reports that they found Daimon Helstrom, and Smith tells Miller to remember what they are fighting for.[39][46]
Ana Helstrom pours a drink and insists they lock the knife away, suggesting it is threatening Hastings. However, Hastings says that it is not magic as she accepts the drink with a shaky hand. Hastings confesses that she has cancer, shocking Helstrom. Hastings explains that Caretaker is the only person who knows. She comments that he left after saying he would stick with her, and Helstrom explains that it is a pattern. Hastings tells Helstrom that he has been torn between the Blood and wanting what was best for Helstrom. Helstrom suggests that Caretaker would not have willingly revealed where the knife was, but Hastings suggests he would have if they planned to use it on Kthara.[39][46]
Rosetti and Daimon Helstrom arrive at Helstrom's childhood home, and Rosetti comments that the neighborhood is quiet. Helstrom explains that they would always live in a place away from people. Rosetti suggests she talks to the people who live there, but Helstrom is worried that demons are already present. The door opens while they debate what to do, and a real estate agent puts up an open house sign.[39][46]
Miller grunts in pain as he starts to get possessed. Ahmad threatens the demon with blood from a Keeper Demon, but the demon uses telekinesis to attack another man and break free of his chain. He introduces himself as Magoth and insists that Ahmad got Kthara's name wrong before killing him.[39][46]
Helstrom and Rosetti walk through the residence as the agent shows off the fireplace. The agent suggests that the house is perfect for children, and Helstrom goes along with the agent’s belief they are in a relationship, claiming they plan on having a lot of children. Helstrom asks if the agent heard anything weird about the house, and she says that it was on the market many times. The agent turns her attention to another couple, who Helstrom realizes are in the Blood. They ask to look around, but the realtor insists on showing them the kitchen.[39][46]
Magoth arrives at the Garibaldi II and greets Raum and Kthara, who compliments his efforts to manipulate the Helstrom siblings. Magoth asks about her vessel being stolen, but Kthara explains that they have newhosts. He tells Raum and Magoth to prepare for the hosts to be possessed, reminding them that the timing is essential. Magoth and Raum leave while Kthara lays down and says that they will have new hosts soon.[39][46]
Ana Helstrom lays down in her mother's hospital room, telling Helstrom about her mother's energy in the room. She expresses sympathy with her mother, and tells her that the priest has requested an exorcist, explaining it is a trap for her brother. Helstrom explains that they will not be expecting her, suggesting they use her father's dagger. Hastings insists that it is too dangerous and they should wait for her brother, but Helstrom insists that he would not be able to kill his mother. She asks Hastings for a favor.[39][46]
Rosetti notices two more members of the Blood, who Helstrom realizes do not know where the knife is. Helstrom asks the realtor if the abandoned barn near the house is part of the property. The realtor offers to see if the owner is willing to sell, and he thanks her. Helstrom returns to Rosetti, who insists that they need a plan. Helstrom claims to have a plan, so Rosetti asks to be filled in. Helstrom suggests that they wait for the Blood to run out of patience.[39][46]
Ana Helstrom tells Hastings that touching the dagger makes her feel the pain her father inflicted, asking Hastings to kill Kthara. Hastings refuses, but Helstrom asks what Hastings was planning to do. Hastings continues to refuse, but Helstrom scolds her about her mother's suffering. Hastings says that killing someone would haunt her forever, but comments that she does not have long anyway. Helstrom compliments Hastings' dark comment.[39][46]
Daimon Helstrom stands in the basement of his childhood home, remembering his sister's kidnapping. Rosetti tells him that the Blood are leaving, sympathizing with him about the bad memories associated with the house. However, Helstrom explains that they are in the house that felt most like home, saying that his father gave him a normal childhood before the kidnapping.[39][46]
Helstrom claims that being around him puts Rosetti in danger, but that he is not since he has his father's abilities. Rosetti insists that Helstrom is not his father, but Helstrom claims that part of him is, explaining that his father left the knife and the scar as a reminder of that fact. Rosetti insists that he is a good person, but Helstrom talks about the people he has killed. Rosetti plans to escape, but Helstrom says that he is not leaving without the dagger. He says that if the Blood try to stop him, he will show them who he is.[39][46]
Helstrom digs a hole in the abandoned barn, getting upset as he remembers his time accidentally using his abilities against a group of bullies. Helstrom picks up a box from the ground and becomes surrounded by the armed Blood, who attack him. Helstrom fights through the Blood, who taze him and put a Keeper Talisman on his forehead. A woman picks up the box and finds an action figure inside as Helstrom burns through the Talisman and throws the group back telekinetically, threatening to make an example out of them.[39][46]
Ana Helstrom and Hastings walk through the Garibaldi II, followed by Raum. They enter Kthara's room, who assumes that they are Helstrom's brother. Helstrom tells Kthara that she is there to kill her, prompting Hastings to reveal the dagger. Kthara asks where they got it and starts telekinetically throwing things at them.[39][46]
Helstrom and Hastings rush to Kthara and pin her down. Hastings tries to stab Kthara, but finds herself being stopped telepathically. Kthara forces Hastings to stab Helstrom with it, causing them both to fall over. Helstrom starts to get overwhelmed by the feelings she is getting from the dagger.[39][46]
Search for the Shard: Rosetti returns to the barn and tells Daimon Helstrom that all of the Blood had seemingly left, but finds Helstrom standing in front of several Blood members ready to be hanged. Helstrom tells Rosetti to wait outside as he approaches the Blood, making her nervous.[39][46]
Skirmish at Portland Harbor: Kthara gloats that Victoria Helstrom will feel the same pain as Ana Helstrom for eternity. Hastings removes the knife from her leg as Kthara asks what Ana believed to be the reason for the knife being her father's favorite weapon. Ana curses at Kthara.[39][46]
Daimon Helstrom insists to Rosetti that the Blood only understand extremes as he reomves one of the people's platforms, holding him up telekinetically. Helstrom starts to move to another platform while Rosetti pleads with him to stop. Helstrom tells Rosetti to go outside, but Rosetti refuses.[39][46]
Skirmish at Portland Harbor: Ana Helstrom and Hastings right themselves as Kthara encourages them to kill Helstrom's mother. Kthara lays down as the two women approach her. Kthara grants Victoria Helstrom control, and Victoria smiles at her daughter. Hastings insists it is a lie while Victoria cups Ana's cheek. Ana suggests there is another way to stop Kthara, but Hastings insists that the demon would escape. Ana sends the dagger flying out of Hastings' hands and resolves to save Victoria's life. She takes a pillow and smothers Victoria.[39][46]
Search for the Shard: Daimon Helstrom removes another platform and sees Rosetti look at him with horror, saying that he knew she would eventually. He explains that he is doing it for Esther Smith, asking her to come out. Smith enters the barn and greets Helstrom.[39][46]
Hastings reminds Ana Helstrom that Victoria Helstrom's death would allow Kthara to escape, but Ana asks whether Victoria would be free if they can revive her. Hastings insists that Daimon had already tried everything, but Ana points out that he did not try killing Victoria. Hastings tries to explain that Victoria has a low chance of surviving, but Ana says that there is still a chance.[39][46]
Hastings gets the knife, reminding Ana that she told her they had to use the knife or else she would return. Ana suggests that Kthara has no other body to possess, but Hastings points out that she could return to kill again. Ana says that that will be in the future, but they can save Victoria now. Victoria dies as Ana lifts the pillow. She senses that Victoria is gone and backs up while Hastings does CPR.[39][46]
Smith scolds Rosetti for standing by Daimon Helstrom's actions while Rosetti insists that Helstrom is not acting like himself. Helstrom asks Smith to beg for the lives of her men, but Smith tells him to kill them if he intends to, claiming it would prove her point that demons are all the same. Smith tells him that she will be Helstrom forever.[39][46]
Helstrom turns to the Blood members and explains that letting them die is her idea of mercy, lowering them. Rosetti picks up a shovel and threatens Helstrom, who simply says that she does not want to break his concentration. He explains that he is like his father, but that he is also human, giving him a power his father never had. He releases the Blood members and tells Smith that he forgives her for her prejudice and treachery, declaring the Blood's war to be over. He asks that they stay away from his family and tells her to consider himself lucky they went after him as opposed to his sister. Helstrom leaves with Rosetti.[39][46]
Skirmish at Portland Harbor: Hastings continues to perform CPR while Ana Helstrom frantically looks for something to save her mother. Ana yells at Victoria for letting her be the one to kill her, when she breathes and comes to. She tells Ana to use her inside voice, making Ana and Hastings laugh.[39][46]
Daimon Helstrom breaks into his childhood home and retrieves the second half of the dagger from the fireplace. He looks at it and reflects on Hastings assuring him that he is not a monster.[39][46]
Helstrom and Rosetti drive home in silence as they reflect on what happened. The two look at each other.[39][46]
Helstrom sits in his home, and Rosetti gives him a drink. Helstrom assures Rosetti that he would have released the Blood members regardless of whether she was there, and Rosetti says that she knew, asking to be filled in on his next plan. Helstrom says that he would like to forget the day, except for how ready she was to tell people they were living in sin. They laugh at Rosetti's lack of familiarity with terms regarding sex.[39][46]
Helstrom asks what the Vatican would say about a nun having a drink with a demon, but Rosetti says that she is not a nun yet. The two look at each other, when Helstrom's cell phone vibrates. He answers the call, and Ana Helstrom tells him that Victoria Helstrom is free. Daimon tells her that he will be there, but Ana offers to watch her. Daimon thanks Ana, who tells him that she expects him to do the talking in the morning.[39][46]
Hastings asks the doctor to talk to her about her treatment options.[39][46]
Daimon Helstrom hangs up the phone and tells Rosetti about his mother. Rosetti smiles and asks if he is okay, and he says that he always thought that he would be the one to free her. He claims that he gave up on her, but Rosetti assures him that he did not. She says that by bringing his sister back, he did save her. They joke about telling his sister that, and Rosetti points out that Helstrom is free as well.[39][46]
Rosetti hugs Helstrom, and the two kiss. Helstrom mentions her vows, but Rosetti says that she has not taken any and they resume kissing. Helstrom comments on how he smells, so he leaves to shower and give her a moment. Rosetti paces and looks at her reflection. She takes out her hair clip and pushes it back when she hears a noise.[39][46]
Rosetti goes to the door while Raum approaches it. Rosetti calls for Helstrom, but hears something get dropped through the mail slot. Rosetti walks toward the door and suddenly feels a sharp pain in her head. She looks in a mirror and sees a mark left by Basar. She starts praying, but falls over as Kthara possesses her. Kthara stands up and finds the item Raum left.[39][46]
Helstrom showers and senses a presence as Kthara walks into the bathroom. Helstrom covers himself and tells "Rosetti" that they have to leave, but Kthara flirts with him, prompting Helstrom to realize that she is possessed. Kthara pins Helstrom against the wall, which Helstrom returns. Helstrom attempts to exorcise Kthara, who reminds Helstrom that it never worked on her, prompting Helstrom to realize that it is Kthara.[39][46]
Kthara forces Helstorm against a wall and declares her desire to truly live again. She says that it is a process and takes Basar's heart. She puts it on Helstrom's back, allowing Basar to possess Helstrom. Basar faces Kthara, who says that one more sacrifice is required.[39][46]
Kthara and Basar have sex in Helstrom's bedroom.[39][46]
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Kidnapping of Caretaker: The Blood moves Caretaker in their truck. Caretaker asks to use the bathroom, but one of the guards says that they will not stop. Caretaker asks for a bottle, prompting the guards to laugh and ask how he would use a bottle in handcuffs. Caretaker reveals that he had escaped his handcuffs and attacks the guards.[39][47]
Gabriella Rosetti wakes up in a room next to "Daimon Helstrom." "Helstrom" asks what happened and where they are, and Rosetti realizes that there is no door. Rosetti finds that there is no way out, when a meal tray is slid through the fireplace. Rosetti starts demanding to be let out, and "Helstrom" asks to figure it out. Rosetti asks if the Blood are responsible, but realizes that they were possessed.[39][47]
Rosetti throws up in the toilet and suggests that they were drugged. Raum speaks through a speaker, telling them that everything will be clear soon. Raum apologizes for their first encounter, and Rosetti demands to know what they want. Raum tells Rosetti to eat and be healthy, so Rosetti scolds him for poisoning her. However, Raum reveals that Rosetti is feeling morning sickness, prompting Rosetti to realize she is pregnant.[39][47]
Caretaker finds Louise Hastings at a restaurant, and Hastings excitedly hugs him. Caretaker tells Hastings what happened with the Blood and claims they just let him go. Caretaker explains that the Helstroms being safe is important, acknowledging that the Blood can still hurt him and Hastings. He asks her to go for a fresh start at Rosarito Beach with him, but Hastings reveals that she is going to start chemotherapy and undergo surgery. Caretaker takes Hastings' hand and promises to support her.[39][47]
Ana Helstrom returns to her brother's house and looks for him. She calls out his name and finds blood on his bed. She enters the bathroom and sees a trail of blood leading to the shower. Helstrom's leg starts to hurt as she tries to leave, and she discovers a backpack with her father's dagger in it. She takes the dagger and leaves.[39][47]
Basar, possessing Daimon Helstrom's body, walks through Saint Teresa's. He sees a statue of an angel and looks for Victoria Helstrom. He enters Hastings' office and sees a picture of her with a group of children.[39][47]
Kidnapping of Gabriella Rosetti: "Daimon Helstrom" attempts to reassure Rosetti, who blames them for their weakness. "Helstrom" insists that the moment they shared was real, but Rosetti suggests the baby could be evil. "Helstrom" claims that their baby will not be evil, although Rosetti insists that it is not theirs. "Helstrom" declares his love for Rosetti, prompting her to realize that it is not him. She falls over and turns around, seeing Kthara in his place. The fireplace opens as Raum and Magoth sedate Rosetti and chain her to the bed. Rosetti assures herself that it is not real, but Kthara says that it is.[39][47]
Basar looks at Victoria Helstrom, recognizing her son. Basar smiles and greets Helstrom, closing the door. Helstrom expresses joy at seeing her son and asks after her daughter, but Basar says that Ana Helstrom's whereabouts do not matter. Victoria thanks her son for taking care of her and gets excited that she is free, but Basar says that she is not and that Victoria is simply his first stop. He starts choking Victoria.[39][47]
Ana Helstrom enters and pushes Basar away, realizing who he is. She backs up as Basar attacks her, and the two exchange blows. Helstrom kicks Basar to the ground and grabs his neck, but screams as she senses Basar's past. Helstorm falls over, and the two start to get up. Helstrom crashes a lamp onto Basar's head as Hastings and Caretaker return.[39][47]
Derrick Jackson paints the wall to his and Chris Yen's apartment red, suggesting that Yen hates the color. Jackson expresses his suspicion that Yen allowed Jackson to pick the color as an apology that he is regretting, which Yen agrees with. Yen says that it does not matter since it is a fresh start. Jackson goes to kiss Yen, who suddenly gets distracted as he hears a whispering. Yen dismisses it as the two kiss, but Yen suddenly drops the paint roller. Yen apologizes and looks to arm, leaving to go to the bathroom.[39][47]
Yen looks at his arm and makes sure Jackson is not watching. He takes off the bandage to find his arm marked with symbols.[39][47]
Helstrom and Caretaker tie Basar down while Caretaker explains that he was kidnapped. Hastings closes the door to the room and takes a sedative which worked on Kthara. Caretaker asks what happened to Daimon Helstorm, but Ana explains that it is Basar. Hastings asks if her Daimon is possessed, which Ana insists is not possible before asking Caretaker if it is. Daimon's body moves, prompting Hastings to agree that he is fighting something. Basar moves through Daimon's body, prompting Ana to restrain him.[39][47]
Basar greets Ana, who demands to know what he did to Daimon. Basar taunts Ana, who threatens to get rid of him. Basar tells them that they cannot stop him from becoming one with Daimon. Hastings demands to know where Rosetti is, so Basar claims that she is dead. Ana claims it is a lie, but Basar reminds them of what he can do.[39][47]
Magoth brings Rosetti food while Raum checks on her IV. Rosetti is fed pills while Raum injects a fluid into her IV.[39][47]
Rosetti wakes up to discover that her pregnancy progressed rapidly and tries to escape the chain. Kthara tells Rosetti to stay calm, telling her that she has come a long way. She tells Rosetti that she would ahve been nicer when they met had she known that Rosetti would carry her new form and apologizes. Rosetti refuses to give birth to Kthara, who explains that it is too late.[39][47]
Kthara asks why Rosetti would dedicate herself to a Church which denies herself the chance to create life, although Rosetti insists that demons are not life, but rather evil. Kthara tells Rosetti that she does not understand evil, telling her about the pleasure humans took from attacking and killing Basar. Rosetti asks what she did, and Kthara explains that she went to the village elders, who dismissed her as Basar killed the entire village. Kthara tells Rosetti to rest so that she can grow.[39][47]
Hastings wonders why they took Rosetti, and Ana Helstrom blames herself for freeing Kthara. She suggests they cut the demon out, and Caretaker decides to look for Rosetti while they deal with Basar. Helstrom says they cannot do it, but Caretaker cuts her off and tells them to use Helstrom's father's dagger. Helstrom is upset at the suggestion since the blade can kill him, so she resolves to find another way.[39][47]
Victoria Helstrom refuses to acknowledge Daimon Helstrom's presence, so Ana Helstrom reminds her that he is in there and never stopped fighting for Victoria. Ana asks Victoria to talk to Daimon, and Victoria talks about how the evil that was in her moved to Daimon. Ana shares that she was afraid of Victoria's suffering, saying that they have to take the chance that she can free Daimon. Victoria refuses to fail Daimon, and Ana assures Victoria that she will not.[39][47]
Rosetti struggles against her handcuffs, so Kthara scolds her. Kthara says that her children were consistently hunted and torture for being different. Rosetti expresses sympathy, insisting that she did not do nothing. Kthara explains that their willful ignorance led to this, prompting Rosetti to scold her for using Rosetti as an incubator. Kthara tells Rosetti that she can be more if she chooses and leans against Rosetti's stomach.[39][47]
Rosetti says that she will be Kthara as she continues to struggle. Kthara demands that Rosetti stop struggling, prompting Rosetti to realize that Kthara cannot make her since she is not possessed anymore. Rosetti declares that Kthara is at Rosetti's mercy, which Kthara says will not last long.[39][47]
Ana Helstrom, Victoria Helstrom, and Hastings approach Basar's room as Hastings explains the danger of her plan. Victoria asks to speak to her son alone and opens the window into the room. She sees the gurney empty as Basar approaches the door. Victoria demands to speak to her son, who Basar insists is gone. Victoria insists that Daimon is stronger than him, and Basar says that he would be better off serving Kthara.[39][47]
Victoria claims that Kthara abandoned Basar, prompting Basar to claim that Daimon abandoned her. Victoria says that Daimon saved her because he loves her, and Basar tells Victoria that she will not reach Daimon. Victoria tells Basar that Kthara does not care about her, frustrating him. Basar attacks the door and Hastings goes to help, but Ana stops her. Victoria tells Basar that he is not part of a family, but that Daimon is.[39][47]
Basar starts manipulating the lights in the hospital while Victoria demands for Daimon to be released. The window cracks as Hastings pulls Victoria away, insisting that she was not getting through to Daimon but rather angering Basar. Hastings scolds Ana, telling her that Victoria needs to rest somewhere else. The lights stop flickering as Ana and Basar stare at each other.[39][47]
Raum enters Rosetti's room and prepares another injection. He tells Kthara that they are eager for her return, asking her to reward his efforts with a body of his own. Raum sees the blood from Rosetti's struggling and starts to leave, when Rosetti asks for his help. Rosetti asks for a crow as she slides her hand out of her restraints. Rosetti whispers that she has a confession, prompting Raum to get closer so he can hear her. She takes the needles and injects Raum, pushing him to the side and running.[39][47]
Kthara appears to Rosetti and tells her that running is pointless, demanding that she turn around. Rosetti asks how she likes her mother and continues running, escaping into sunlight.[39][47]
Rosetti runs through a tunnel and ends up near a highway, where she approaches a driver who accidentally hits her. Rosetti cries and asks for help.[39][47]
Yen looks through his medical drawer for something to help as he feels another call, getting concerned. He starts choking on something and looks in the mirror. He coughs as an eye looks out of his mouth, frightening him and causing him to fall.[39][47]
Hastings makes tea as Victoria Helstrom looks at a picture of her children in Daimon Helstrom's House. Helstrom expresses sadness at not getting to be with her son, but Hastings assures her that she will. Helstrom thanks Hastings for raising her son and helping her throughout the years. Hastings says that she wishes she had helped Ana Helstrom as well. They suddenly hear a knocking at the door.[39][47]
Hastings opens the door to find Rosetti falling over and asking for Daimon Helstrom. Hastings asks where she was, and Rosetti says that the demons tied her down for months. Hastings reveals to Rosetti that she had only been missing for one day, confusing Rosetti. Victoria Helstrom approaches Rosetti, causing her to panic and explain that Kthara is using her body. Victoria and Hastings take Rosetti to the couch.[39][47]
Victoria asks how her pregnancy is possible, but Hastings replies that it is not. Rosetti tells them that they have to find Daimon.[39][47]
Ana Helstrom is approached by Caretaker and acknowledges that she does not have a choice but to cut the demon out. Caretaker offers to do it, acknowledging that killing her own brother with her father's blade is difficult, but Helstrom says that she can handle it. Caretaker asks to do it for the times that he was not there for her, but Helstrom acknowledges that he had no choice. Caretaker admits that he was afraid of getting close and losing her, which Helstrom says she did not. She tells him that he is not strong enough to take on Basar.[39][47]
Victoria Helstrom calls Ana Helstrom and asks her to go to Daimon's house and help with her pregnancy. Ana realizes that Kthara wants her own body and tells Victoria to lock Rosetti in a room and that Caretaker is going to meet them. Victoria asks what she is going to do, so Ana says that she is going to do what she has to and rushes to get the knife.[39][47]
Ana Helstrom pulls the blade out of Hastings' safe and tells Caretaker to protect Rosetti. She picks up the knife and feels the pain she caused. Caretaker asks if she can do it, but Helstrom wordlessly walks away.[39][47]
Victoria Helstrom asks Hastings what will happen if Daimon Helstrom cannot help, and Hastings tells her to calm down. She tells Hastings to imagine Kthara stronger than her children, suggesting that her birth is the end of everything. Hastings realizes that Helstrom is suggesting they kill the baby, but says that it is not their decision to make.[39][47]
Attack on Daimon Helstrom's House: Rosetti suddenly wakes up and sees Raum and Magoth approaching the house. She gets a knife to protect herself and tells them that the demons are there. The lights turn off.[39][47]
Ana Helstrom approaches Basar's room and opens the door, closing it behind her with the knife in her hand. Basar asks if she is there to say goodbye, and Helstrom says that she is there to say it to him. Basar says that her brother will die if she uses the knife and telekinetically makes Helstrom lift the knife toward him. He taunts Helstrom with a memory of her brother attempting to kill himself as he bends Helstrom's arm toward herself.[39][47]
Helstrom says that she is the only one keeping Rosetti's child alive, threatening that her death would mean killing the baby. Basar rushes toward Helstrom, but Daimon Helstrom fights back, forcing Basar to his knees. Basar collapses as Ana approaches him and prepares to cut Basar out. Daimon wakes up and asks after Rosetti.[39][47]
Ana tells Daimon that Rosetti is pregnant and asks him to free her, but Daimon says he cannot. Daimon asks Ana to cut Basar out, saying that he cannot hold him off much longer. Ana prepares to do it and stabs her brother, cutting into his back. Daimon's scar lights as Daimon tells her to stop. He says that it is different, causing them to realize they need both pieces of the dagger. Ana leaves to get it.[39][47]
Ana looks for the dagger, finding it missing.[39][47]
Caretaker drives to Daimon's house with half of the dagger in the passenger seat. Yen calls him and says that he has a problem, but Caretaker tries to dismiss him. Yen explains that something is happening to him.[39][47]
Attack on Basar: Daimon realizes that Caretaker took the knife to use on Rosetti, although Ana says that he does not know that. Daimon tells Ana to protect Rosetti, and promises to hold out long enough for her to get back. Ana leaves, and Daimon closes the door. He struggles against Basar.[39][47]
Gabriella Rosetti sees Raum moving and hides. She apologizes to God and prepares to stab herself, but is stopped by Raum taking the knife from her telekinetically.[39][47]
Daimon Helstrom struggles against Basar. He stands up and fights against him as Basar bends and controls his body. The fight results in Helstrom's body being thrown against several walls, as well as the ceiling and floor, killing Helstrom. His body lays on the ground.[39][47]
Helstrom's pulse is checked by Doctor Katherine Reynolds, who orders that he be taken to the morgue and prepared for autopsy. She asks for someone to contact Hastings.[39][48]
Attack on Daimon Helstrom's House: Raum approaches Rosetti, who threatens to harm herself. Hastings and Victoria Helstrom attack Raum and knock him down. Hastings gives Rosetti her keys so that she can run. While Hastings and Helstrom figure out what to do, Magoth recovers and demands to know where Rosetti is. Caretaker approaches and stabs Magoth with the Shard. Raum attempts to stab Caretaker with a fire poker, but Hastings jumps in the way, getting stabbed herself. Raum and Magoth escape while Caretaker holds Hastings.[39][48]
Ana Helstrom gets to Daimon Helstrom's House house and sees Hastings being put in an ambulance. Caretaker tells Ana what happened, and Ana hugs Victoria. Caretaker goes in the ambulance to ride with Hastings, and Ana asks for Caretaker's half of the Shard.[39][48]
Ana and Victoria go to Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health and are greeted by Reynolds, who tells them that Daimon was unresponsive when they found him. Ana asks what they did with him, and Reynolds says that he is in the morgue. Victoria is upset, but Ana does not believe Daimon to be dead.[39][48]
The hospital's mortician works in the morgue. He turns around to see Daimon's body missing. Basar kills the doctor.[39][48]
Rosetti prays and is approached by Archbishop Terrazi, offering help. He realizes that Rosetti is pregnant as she asks him to call someone.[39][48]
Ana Helstrom gets to the morgue and sees the mortician's body, barely alive. She comments that the doctor is lucky.[39][48]
Basar arrives at an amusement park and asks Raum and Magoth where Rosetti is, choking Raum when they say that they do not have her. He scolds them for failing to protect Kthara's new form, but Magoth reveals that his host is a member of the Blood who can help them find her. Basar drops Raum and walks away.[39][48]
Esther Smith and the Blood join Terrazi and Rosetti as Terrazi blames himself for Rosetti's predicament. Rosetti insists that he can help them, despite Smith's insistence otherwise. Rosetti asks for answers about whether the baby can be stopped and whether she can survive. Smith says that there is not.[39][48]
Ana and Victoria Helstrom talk about Basar's attack, and Ana gets frustrated about Caretaker refusing to leave Hastings, not believing that she could die. Victoria asks how Ana knew Daimon was not dead, so Ana explains that their father said that they were special when he kidnapped her before setting them on fire. Victoria insists that the kidnapping was the worst day of her life and asks how Ana escaped. Ana says that she did not, but that he buried her alive. Victoria hugs her daughter, and they are interrupted by Chris Yen telling them he has an eyeball in his throat.[39][48]
Rosetti suggests that Daimon Helstrom exorcise the baby, but Smith reminds her that Helstrom is gone. Smith suggests using her as bait so they can stop the demons. She suggests that they put the baby in a coma, upsetting Rosetti. Smith tells her that they cannot kill either, but Rosetti says that they cannot kill good. Smith asks what Rosetti is going to do, making her consider.[39][48]
Ana Helstrom and Yen approach Caretaker, who tells them that Hastings is in a bad state. Helstorm asks for help, and Caretaker looks at Yen's markings. Caretaker tells Yen that he has become a Keeper Demon, causing Yen to panic. He tries to get Caretaker to take it, but Caretaker tells Helstrom that it could help her brother.[39][48]
Rosetti prays in the church and gets approached by Basar. She tries to get through to Daimon Helstrom, refusing to believe that he is dead. Raum and Magoth join, and Basar tells them to be careful of the child. Terrazi begins an exorcism as the Blood surround them, but they are unaffected. Basar tells Raum and Magoth to take Rosetti while he kills the Blood, but Rosetti stops and agrees to go so long Terrazi and the Blood live, refusing to let anyone die because of her. Basar agrees, and they leave the church together. . The Blood tells Caretaker what happened.[39][48]
Caretaker tells Ana and Victoria Helstrom that the demons took Rosetti and that Ana is the only person who can defeat Basar. Caretaker explains that they have to fix the weapon, which Yen's new intuition tells them Helstrom's demonic fire is what is needed to fix it. Ana says that only her brother can do fire, but Victoria insists that she can, offering support while she experiences the pain from the dagger. Ana tells Victoria that the feelings are torture, but Victoria points out that she survived the pain before.[39][48]
Rosetti is taken out of the amusement park and placed in a wheelchair. She refuses to give birth to Kthara, but the demons say that they will raise her to start the war on their oppressors. Rosetti yells at Basar for violating her and tries to talk to Daimon again, upsetting Basar. Basar tells her that the demons intend to end the war against humans. Rosetti says that Helstorm will stop them, but Basar insists that he will fail.[39][48]
Rosetti is brought back into her room and swears.[39][48]
Yen tells Victoria and Ana Helstrom not to let go of the knife until it is fused. He leaves, not wanting to be inside the room in case it burns down. Ana takes the knife from Victoria and starts fusing it together. Victoria takes Ana's hands, and Yen watches as she and Victoria take the pain of Ana's father's actions together. Once the knife is forged, they drop it and collapse, crying. Ana says that they should never do it again.[39][48]
Victoria Helstrom asks Caretaker about Hastings, but Caretaker says that there is no news. Caretaker realizes that she and Ana Helstrom survived and gets up to offer help, but Victoria says it is simply up to Ana and Yen. Victoria comments on not wanting to know what happened to Yen, and Caretaker says that he felt the same until demons working for her husband killed his family. A doctor approaches and tells them that Hastings is out of surgery and is not stable, worrying Caretaker.[39][48]
Rosetti is placed in a bathtub as she continues to talk to Daimon Helstrom. Basar tells her that no one is going to save her. Rosetti asks what will happen when Kthara is born, saying that he does not appreciate what life and love mean. Basar tells her that she will experience a life without love or hope and will die. She experiences contractions and begs for Helstrom to wake up.
Ana Helstrom and Yen arrive at the amusement park and split up, intending for Yen to look for Rosetti while Ana handles Basar.[39][48]
Rosetti pants as Basar senses Helstrom's presence. He leaves to fight as Rosetti cries out.[39][48]
Helstrom continues walking, when she hears someone move. She turns to see Basar and takes out the Shard, chasing him. She uses the flashlight on her phone to try to find him in an old haunted house ride as Basar explains that her brother failed to exorcise him.[39][48]
Rosetti pants, trying to hold the baby back.[39][48]
Basar tells Helstrom that Kthara is coming to make their family, offering her a chance to join them. Helstrom asks why he is hiding, suggesting that he is scared. The ride activates, frightening Helstrom.[39][48]
Rosetti screams in pain as Magoth tells her to breathe.[39][48]
Alarms start beeping on Hastings monitors, prompting Caretaker to call for a nurse.[39][48]
Helstrom enters another room, where Basar attacks her. The two begin fighting.[39][48]
The nurse pushes Caretaker and Victoria Helstrom away from Hastings.[39][48]
Helstrom and Basar glare at each other and both rush to the dagger, fighting for it.[39][48]
Rosetti says an amen as she finishes her prayer, determined not to give birth to Kthara.[39][48]
Helstrom and Basar's fight leads to them getting pushed through a wall. They both try to use their telekinesis to get the knife, but Basar distracts Helstrom by knocking over a shelf next to her. While Ana rights the shelf, Basar retrieves the dagger and walks toward her.[39][48]
Rosetti verbally refuses to give birth as a hand reaches out, misforming her stomach.[39][48]
Helstrom and Basar wrestle. Basar ends up on top and tries to stab Helstrom, who cries out for Daimon Helstrom. Daimon manages to gain control and drop the knife, accidentally stabbing Ana. Ana kicks Daimon off of her.[39][48]
Rosetti screams and cries as Magoth assists in Kthara's birth.[39][48]
Daimon asks Ana to kill him, but Ana refuses. Basar comes as he senses Yen arriving. Yen manages to contain Basar as Ana activates the knife. She stabs Basar, managing to carefully cut him out of Daimon's body without killing Daimon. Daimon groans in pain as Basar's heart dissipates. Ana kneels at Daimon and helps him, begging him not to die. Daimon asks for the dagger, but Yen realizes that they are too late to stop the baby.[39][48]
Magoth picks up Kthara's new form and declares that it is a girl. Rosetti remains silent, traumatized by her experience.[39][48]
Raum paints on the floor as Magoth places the baby in a cradle, confirming that it was born in blood. Magoth tells Rosetti that she will be like them as Raum prepares to slit her throat. However, Daimon appears and uses the knife to kill Raum. Magoth attempts to flee with the baby, but Ana and Yen take her. Daimon kills Magoth, freeing Finn Miller. Daimon rushes to Rosetti's aid, promising that she is okay. Rosetti says the Lord's Prayer again.[39][48]
29th[]
In Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health, Louise Hastings wakes up in a hospital bed next to Caretaker, who asks how she is feeling. Hastings says that she is hungry and asks to get a taco, impressing Caretaker. Caretaker tells her that they fixed her liver, took out a kidney, and cut out her cancerous lung tumor. Hastings asks about her friends, and Caretaker says taht they are alive, but not well.[39][48]
Chris Yen looks over baby Kthara and is joined by Ana Helstrom. Yen tells Helstrom that nothing weird has happened and says that it is now his responsibility as a Keeper Demon to prevent her from harming others and herself. He asks for help and her father's knife.[39][48]
Daimon Helstrom sits with Gabriella Rosetti in her hospital room and tells her that the baby is normal, suggesting they raise her in a nurturing environment. Rosetti says she needs to die, calling her a monster who will grow up to kill people. She says that she is being punished for questioning her faith, insisting that she will bear her cross alone. She says that she cannot trust Helstrom or his kind, upsetting Helstrom. She says that demons' existence is wrong, saying that Helstrom's belief otherwise is either ignorance or evil and that she regrets working at Saint Teresa's.[39][48]
Ana Helstrom performs a ritual to help Yen, using her knife.[39][48]
Daimon Helstrom stands on St. Johns Bridge and looks down, remembering his suicide attempt from the same bridge.[39][48]
Having gone to ground level, Helstrom is approached by Ana Helstrom, who says she felt like going for a walk. Daimon insists that he is fine, but confesses he is lying. He thanks Ana for saving him, and Ana thanks him for not giving up on her. Daimon comments that he owed her that, but Ana insists that he owes her nothing since they are family. They say they love each other.[39][48]
Ana and Caretaker look at Kthara. Ana hands Caretaker a diaper to change her.[39][48]
The Helstroms and company eat
Hastings tells Daimon that she tried to reach out to Gabriella Rosetti but received no response. Daimon asks why Hastings did not tell her that she was sick. Hastings tells Helstrom that it was not his business, and she felt like she was done fighting. Helstrom empathizes, and Victoria comes out saying that the food is almost ready and might not be good. Daimon goes to get beer.[39][48]
Ana comes out with bowls, and Hastings asks if Chris Yen is joining. Ana explains that Yen is flying back to San Francisco to attempt to salvage his relationship with Derrick Jackson.[39][48]
Daimon brings Caretaker a beer and thanks him for checking on her. Daimon sees that Caretaker was reading Socrates and quotes the philosopher. Caretaker quotes Søren Kierkegaard, saying that people trapped in memory or hope are unhappy. He sits down for dinner as Daimon watches his family eat together and smiles.[39][48]
Daimon joins as Victoria proposes a toast, commenting that bad things happen to good people. She says that what is important is not the suffering, but rather that people get through it together. She toasts to her children and the people who raised them. They all clink their glasses.[39][48]
The following section contains information from media marked as Dubious Canon.
Chris Yen and Kthara wait in line for a ferry, and Yen promises to buy her food when they get to their destination if she is good. He senses a strong presence, worrying Kthara. Marduk Kurios approaches them and greets Yen, who tells Kthara to run. Kurios notes the fake name and asks her to remember her real name. Kthara realizes that her real name is Lily and that he is her father, making Kurios happy.[39][48]
Yen tries to stop Kurios from taking her, announcing that since he was marked by Kurios' bloodline, Kurios cannot touch him. Kurios retaliates by killing the people behind him. Kurios takes Lily's hand and walks away with her, promising to find her siblings to catch up with them. He continues to kill people as they walk away and smile.[39][48]
This concludes information from media marked as Dubious Canon.
↑ 2.02.12.2In Viaticum, a news report on Edward Tate's fake suicide note says, “The note mentions the names of three women who were violently murdered in the Bay Area, all in the last eight months.” These three murders can be distributed evenly across the three month period leading up to Tate's death on October 13, 2020 (see 2020 references). In Mother's Little Helpers, Ana Helstrom says that Tate killed seven women in total. It can be taken that the remaining four women were killed at the same rate as the most recent three, allowing them to be distributed working back through his first murder, March 25, 2019.
↑ 4.04.14.2In We Interrupt This Program, Dr. Highland says that Maria Rambeau died “three years ago” shortly after Hulk snapped his fingers to resurrect those who died in the Snap on October 17, 2023 (see 2023 references). This could mean “exactly three years ago,” meaning she died on October 17, 2020, or a more general 2023 - 3 = 2020, meaning anytime during the year. A weighted average, putting more weight on the more specific, places Rambeau's death on September 11, 2020. Highland also says that her death was “two years after” Monica Rambeau died as a result of Thanos snapping his fingers, which happened on May 31, 2018 (see 2018 references). Applying the same process, this would place Maria's death on approximately June 10, 2020. Finding the average of these two dates, Maria Rambeau died on approximately July 26, 2020. The Marvels reveals a conversation between Maria and Carol Danvers after Maria's relapse but before her death. Cancers that are going to relapse tend to do so within the first two years. Rambeau is only now telling Danvers, suggesting the relapse was recent but also that she is likely to die soon. The relapse and conversation can be distributed between the start of 2020, placing the relapse on March 10 and the conversation on May 19, 2020.
↑ 7.07.17.27.37.4Sometimes the Marvel Cinematic Universe alludes to events that happened in our world, and it is assumed they happen on the same dates in the universe, for timeline purposes.
↑In The One Who Got Away, it is said on October 19, 2020 (see other references) that Louise Hastings has not contacted Caretaker in "months." This can refer to a minimum of two months and a maximum of eleven months before it becomes "in a year." Hastings contacting Caretaker can therefore be taken to have been at the midpoint of this time, April 4, 2020, which aligns with being before Hastings began isolating herself due to her cancer diagnosis.
↑In Leviathan, Edgar Lawrence says "My son is six months old" on October 23, 2020 (see other references). This means his son could have been born at any time between March 23, 2020 and April 23, 2020. It can therefore be approximated that Lawrence's son was born on April 7, 2020.
↑ 12.012.1In The Oregon Examiner newspaper, the study which found increased church attendance is described as "new." The newspaper was published on October 18, 2020 (see other references), so it can be taken that the study would have been published within October and before October 17, the day the stories would have been written by. The publication of the study can therefore be taken to have been published at the midpoint of this range, October 9, 2020. The article also says that the survey was taken "over the past six months." A weighted calculation places the start of the survey on April 11, 2020.
↑In Hell Storm, Daimon Helstrom says Louise Hastings had been hiding her cancer from him for "six months." Helstrom learned on October 29, 2020 (see other references), meaning Hastings would have learned in April 2020. This can refer to an exact six months, which would place it on April 29, 2020, or more broadly "in April 2020." A weighted calculations, placing more weight on the more specific, places Hastings' diagnosis on April 24, 2020.
↑ 15.015.115.2In What We're Fighting For, flashbacks are shown of Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons' life following their move to Theta Serpentis on July 4, 2019 (see 2019 references). They spent 4 years together, suggesting they jumped back in time around July 2023. It can be taken as a specific 4 years, so roughly July 4, 2023, or a more general "2023 - 2019 = 4", so any time in 2023 (approximating with mid-year). Putting more weight on the more specific, it can be approximated to July 3, 2023. This is suitable, given Leo and Simmons have been celebrating Alya's birthday, and if they have traveled a near exact number of years, this means Alya's birthday aligns closely with the date on which she becomes a year older, simplifying her birthday. Harlow Happy Hexum was 4 years and 10 months old during filming, suggesting Alya is around 4 in the 2023 and returned-to-2019 scenes, and 5 in the following 2020 epilogue scene. However, Alya was conceived no earlier than July 2019, meaning she was born no earlier than early 2020, thus maximum 3. So, for her to be as close as realistically possible to 4, she should indeed be born in early/mid-2020. On average, a pregnant woman finds out they are pregnant about 245 days before birth. In Brand New Day, a flashback is shown to just after Simmons has found out she is pregnant, and is implied to have been a while after they began their work. Assuming it is at least 3 months, but taking it as no more than 3 months due to wanting to maximize Alya's age, that scene may be approximated to October 4, 2019, and thus Simmons finding out her pregnancy around October 1, 2019, finally therefore meaning Alya was born around early June 2020 (roughly June 2nd). This is suitable, as in What We're Fighting For it is seemingly implied in July that her birthday has been in recent month. It can be assumed that Fitz starting to study the Time Stream is July 5, 2019, and then the scenes of the montage shown between then and the scene approximated to October 4, 2019 can be evenly distributed to July 23rd, August 10th, August 29th, and September 16th. At some point between July 5, 2019 and July 3, 2023 during the studying of the Time Stream, Fitz finds out about Kora's importance and the team being together for the final time in the speakeasy. This may be approximated to the midpoint, July 2021. Simmons appears to be about a month from birth when Leo makes her the tea, so roughly May 2, 2020. Alya appears to be about 4 months old as the family watch a film, suggesting it is around October 2-November 1, 2020, so October 17, 2020. She is about the same age when they look at the stars together as when they time travel back to 2019, so this can be taken to be shortly before in 2023 - around a week prior, so June 26, 2023.
↑ 17.017.1In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Xu Xialing says that she waited "six years" before running away and founding her club. Her brother was supposed to return on April 30, 2014, so Xialing could have been referring to an exact six years, so April 30, 2020, or more generally "during 2020." A weighted calculation, placing more weight on the more specific, places Xu leaving on May 20, 2020. Given travel time and time to recover, Xu can be taken to have founded her club approximately four days later.
↑In Generation Why, Kamala Khan is shown to have eanred the Junior Aide Award from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts are Juniors in fourth and fifth grade, so Khan can be approximated to have been presented this award in a ceremony at the end of the school year in fifth grade. With Khan's birth approximated to March 2009 (see 2000s references), she can be taken to have received the award in June 2020.
↑In Mother's Little Helpers, it is said that Archer Cavallo had been pretending to be possessed for "several months" as of November 3, 2020 (see other references). "Several" typically refers to between three and five, so the midpoint of three and five months prior to this point can be taken. This places the start of Cavallo's trick on July 3, 2020.
↑In Mother's Little Helpers, Louise Hastings writes "Despite the natural progressions Jane had taken toward recovery the past three months" on October 13, 2020 (see other references). This can refer to strictly "since July 13, 2020" or "since July 2020." A weighted calculation, placing more weight on the more specific, places the start of this progress on July 14, 2020.
↑In Mother's Little Helpers, Louise Hastings says that Gabriella Rosetti started working at Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health "a couple months ago." This generally refers to two months ago, so it can be placed in the midpoint of the second month prior to this line being said, July 29, 2020.
↑A newspaper in Viaticum says that a fake suicide note made by Chris Yen contained a confession to several women which Edward Tate killed. Tate's most recent murder before his death dated to July 24, 2020 (see other references). Yen says that it takes "weeks" to set up a murder, so the latest they can learn about Tate is two weeks prior to the murder, September 29, 2020. They can therefore be taken to have learned about Tate at the midpoint of these dates, .
↑In Ronin, Ana says on October 17, 2023, "I got married, we adopted three years ago, it's been amazing." This could refer to simply "during 2020" or an exact three years ago, October 17, 2023. A weighted calculation, putting more weight on the more specific, places the adoption on September 11, 2020.
↑In The One Who Got Away, Gabriella Rosetti says that it has been "one month" since her last confession on October 20, 2020 (see other references). A weighted calculation would place this on September 20, 2020.
↑In Spider-Man: Far From Home, the film Finding Wakanda is shown to exist by June 27, 2024 (see 2024 references). This would be made after the events of July 9, 2016 (see 2016 references). It would take at least half a year to have been released, meaning it was released between January 10, 2017, and June 27, 2024. So, its release may be approximated to the midpoint of October 4, 2020. With most films releasing on a Friday, it may be approximated to the nearest Friday: October 2, 2020.
↑ 35.035.1In Mother's Little Helpers, Steven is described as having "just" returned from his honeymoon. This can realistically be referring to between one and three days before his death on October 13, 2020 (see other references). His return can therefore be approximated to November 1, 2020. The average honeymoon is seven days, so the start of the trip can be approximated to October 25, 2020.
↑In The Oregon Examiner newspaper, the United Nations conference is referred to as having been one week long. It concluded on October 17, 2020 (see other references), and can therefore be taken to have began seven days prior, on October 10, 2020.
↑The opening credits of Never Meet Your Heroes shows a montage of events in Kate Bishop's life. These events are:
Eleanor Bishop giving Kate a bow and arrow
Eleanor watching as Kate fires and hits a target twice
Kate placing a picture of her and Derek on a shelf
Kate placing a trophy on a shelf
Kate firing three arrows at two targets
Kate eating dinner with Eleanor at a young age
Kate eating dinner with Eleanor while older
Kate firing an arrow
Kate achieving third place in a fencing tournament
Seventeen ribbons and trophies sitting on Kate's shelf
Eleanor placing her hand on Kate's shoulder as Kate fires an arrow
Kate achieving second place in a fencing tournament
Kate as a yellow belt fighting a black belt in karate
Kate losing a fencing match
Kate touching her opponent in a fencing tournament
Kate as a black belt
Kate doing a flip on a bar
Kate firing three arrows at three different targets
Kate making first place in a fencing tournament
Kate standing on a balance beam on one foot
Kate standing on the roof of a building on one foot and jumping onto another building
Kate is shown asking Eleanor for a bow and arrow is dated to May 9, 2012 (see other references), so her receiving the bow, which is shown to be soon after, can be taken to be the next day. Since the montage details Kate's training, it can also be understood that the first scene of Kate firing her bow and arrow is meant to be the first time she used it, placing that scene on May 10, 2012 as well. In Never Meet Your Heroes, Eleanor says to Kate, "I still remember when you got your black belt at 15." This event is dated to December 15, 2017 (see 2017 references). It takes approximately 54 months to earn a black belt. However, in Hide and Seek, Kate says, "I, uh, started martial arts training when I was five." It must therefore be taken that she started at five, but did not take it seriously until after she decided she would protect her family in 2012. Using 54 months prior to when she earned her black belt, June 2013, as a starting point, Kate would have earned her yellow belt at the 3 month mark, in September 2013. She would have earned her orange belt, therefore ending her time as a yellow belt, that December. This fight can therefore be approximated to the midpoint of these dates, October 15, 2013. The scenes preceding this scene can therefore be evenly distributed between May 10, 2012 and October 15, 2013. Similarly, the scenes that follow this scene can be evenly distributed between October 15, 2013, and the start of the present day events, December 19, 2024 (see 2024 references), while keeping events clear of events given more specific dates.
