Now that Battler has Gretel on his side, he feels a renewed sense of power. But Gretel – or Ange – is about to face some facts about her family that she'd just as soon not know, to say nothing of getting an offer that may make her reconsider her role in the game between Battler and Beatrice. Meanwhile the events of early October 1986 begin to play out again, but with some very significant differences that could finally give Battler the ammunition he needs.