Rachel works hard to determine the cause of the shooting. Émile is under pressure to confirm the identity of the CIA double agent. Two of the agents under Émile's supervision—Irène and Martin—are assigned to the Chadli case.

The CIA contacts Rachel. At the SSC, the head of the Quebec division, McKenna, must deal with the intrigues of Bartoli, the National Security Advisor.

Émile is torn between his professional oath and his love for Rachel. Shammar's secret service appears to be behind Yasser's intimidation.