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

Rachel is taken to Vermont and interrogated extensively by the CIA. Émile becomes radioactive within the SSC. Rachel's loved ones are initially skeptical and then shocked by her betrayal.

Émile tries to reassure his daughters by hiding his dismay at Rachel's double life. He attempts to advance his investigation into the clandestine activities of Shammar's secret service in Montreal.