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Previously on Dominion...

Gabriel is massing for another war.

And, like Gabriel, some of them have always hated man.

Your quarrel is with a father who left you,

not with mankind.

My quarrel is with humans

and anyone foolish enough to stand with them.

I had no idea there were higher angels hiding within the city walls.

Before you burn the remains, I want time with them in the lab.

Find out everything you can about them.

Evelyn is queen.

She has the power in Helena.

And unfortunately, she doesn't share my concerns about Gabriel.

There will be no Evelyn.

It's time for a leadership change in Helena.

And as you know, Arika has many loyalists in her homeland.

I want you to treat them like people, not numbers.

If you want to change the way things are done,

marry William.

I am not marrying William Whele.

Because you're in love with Alex.

Gonna marry William?

I need to look out for the city.

As soon as this wedding is over,

you are gonna tell the city that you have done

everything that you possibly can,

and then you're going to step down.

It's time for a family meeting.

How could you keep the child a secret from us?

Does the child know about your colorful past?

I'm taking the high road, waiting for the child

to find his true nature then come to me on his own.

How well do we really know Michael? What do you mean?

It reads, "Beware those closest to you."

You told me you'd never lie to me.

You just neglected to tell me that one of my closest friends is a higher angel.

Your brother told me things about you.

Things about your past.

Is it true?

We're not done here!

We have to engage this threat of higher angels

in any and all ways available to us.

How can we spend the treasury funds on detection methods

that may never exist?

I mean, we have no way of knowing if there is a way to detect these archangels.

Whoa, hold up there, man.

I need to speak with the Senate.

What the hell is he doing? Guards!

It's important. It's important. Guards!

It's about Michael. It can wait.

I'm not sure it can, sir. Let him go.

I'd like to hear what he has to say.

He can say it somewhere else.

I have two minutes of time left.

I cede my time to the soldier.

I want to hear this information he has

about the Archangel.

My name is Alex Lannon,

Sergeant first class, Archangel Corps.

I've served under Michael's command

for the last seven and a half years.

What Earth-shattering event gave you the feeling

that you could barge into this chamber?

Michael has lied to the Senate.

To all of us.

He has knowingly been keeping higher angels hidden in Vega.

I knew it.

Ever since the walls were built.

That's absurd.

Where is his evidence?

Let him speak.

The maid in House Riesen... That's preposterous!

The angel that killed a 10-year-old girl.

Michael personally supplied her

with a citizen ID seven years ago.

Are you suggesting that Michael was complicit in the attack?

Sir, I don't know.

There must be an explanation for all of this.

Michael's dedicated his life to humans.

Then why has he killed so many of them?

Michael didn't always protect us.

There was a time he massacred us.

Sergeant, do you have any proof?

Yes, his words.

He opened up to me.

He confessed to all of it.

And there's more.

For the last seven years,

Michael has hidden a higher angel in the Archangel Corps,

someone who is supposed to protect all of us.

Give us a name. Who?

Her name is Noma Banks.

Alex Lannon just testified before the Senate.

What did he say?

He told us things.

Things even I never knew about you.

I should never have trusted him.

The Senate's voted to begin hearings to remove you.

There's talk of forced exile.

I'll save them the trouble.

Is it true?

What do you think?

I need you to continue to protect Louis.

He's a good soul.

He's done nothing wrong.

If they expose him, he'll only be executed by the Senate.

Please, Becca, keep him safe.

You have my word.

You wondered if I was capable of love.

I hope you know the answer to that now.

After all I've done for you. Guards!

Get off me.

Archangel! Stand down!

When we join with Gabriel...

He will have joined with us.

When we offer him solemn loyalty...

He will save us.

When we are broken...

We are made stronger in our broken places.

When we are stronger...

We are worthy.

When we are worthy...

We are safe.

It's too much. Thank you.

Could you leave us for a minute?

Thank you.

You wanted to see me?

Yes, I heard about Michael. I can't believe it.

Going up in front of the Senate can't have been easy for you.

You did the right thing, Alex.

I got to say, I...

I never thought I'd see you in a wedding dress.

You look really nice.

I gotta go.

I should have gone with you that night after the jubilee.

You, me, and Bix, we should have gone to New Delphi,

but I screwed it up... We're past this.

...and it's because my father instilled

this stupid sense of responsibility inside of me.

What do you want me to do, huh?

Throw you over my shoulder

and just sneak you out of the city?

No, of course not.

You're the one who convinced me not to run away

from who I am, from what I have to do.

What are you doing, Alex?

Trying to end this war.

How? By evicting eight-balls?

How's that working out for you?

It wasn't so great for my mother, was it?

I was just trying to help you.

Yeah, well, I didn't ask for your help.

What did you invite me here for?

Don't you have somewhere to be?

A wedding? Yes.

To someone that you don't love?

This is bigger than me and William.

This is about the people. The people?

It's not about the power?

Are you serious?

Lady of the City.

No. Do you honestly think

I would want to sit in that Senate

if it wasn't to change things?

I don't know, Claire.

I can't believe you.

Welcome to Vega, ladies.

We come bearing solemn news.

Evelyn.

You did what had to be done.

You've earned Vega's trust.

You are a courageous woman, Arika.

Evelyn was courageous.

In a world dominated by men, she built a city of women.

When our faith was lost,

she taught us to honor the divine feminine.

I will miss her.

You're late.

Head winds.

You know, my shoulder still hurts.

You... Have claws.

It had to look convincing.

Gabriel's spies could be anywhere.

Well, it did. Good.

Everyone from the Lord of the City

to the V1s on the street,

they believe that I turned against you.

You think it's not gonna work?

My brother's not easily fooled, Alex.

He wants the Chosen One, that's what he's gonna get.

It won't be that simple.

I should do this myself.

No, he'll never let his guard down with you.

I'll get him to trust me.

I'll get close enough to gut him.

If you get close enough to stab him,

he'll take you down with him. You'll both be dead.

If it means ending this war, I'll take my chances.

My mother, Jeep...

They sacrificed their lives.

Maybe everything you've taught me,

all the training...

It's come to this.

Sometimes when it's quiet, I imagine the sound

of the waves crashing, spray against my face,

the smell of salt.

I miss home.

I missed you.

I missed you too, Uriel.

You do know how to make a woman wait.

Where have you been?

You know my brothers.

Such a drain on my time.

When do I get to meet Claire?

Soon. When she's alone.

If you're right about her...

It changes everything.

When has my intuition ever failed you?

Hmm?

You may not be the only intuitive one here.

Does anyone suspect who you really are?

The men in Vega are no different than anywhere else,

too arrogant to consider the notion

that they're being deceived.

Still, if they found out who you really are,

they'd string you up in the town square.

You'd be the most beautiful martyr

The Cradle has ever seen.

I'm not worried.

They think they have Evelyn's head on a pillow.

They have no idea that I'm alive and well

and living in their lord's mansion.

About to take the Chosen One.

And do you, Claire, take the hand of William

and promise to love, cherish, and nourish his every breath

until you breathe your last?

I do.

Then by the power vested in me by the city of Vega

and under the embrace of the Savior,

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Claire, I want you to know

that my expectations tonight

are no different than they were last night.

It's okay.

Thank you.

No, really, thank you.

Vincent, I'd like to apologize.

For what?

For never having known your name,

it's the least I could do.

I'm gonna have to go and check on my father.

I think he's making an ass of himself.

Father.

I got you a bourbon.

Thank you, son.

Excuse us, Vince.

Sure.

I trust you'll be at the gathering tonight?

In Gabriel's name. Of course.

You were right when you said there would be pain.

But you were also right

when you said there would be an awakening on the other side.

Oh, that's the first step. There is much suffering

on the road to salvation though.

Well, I wish you'd shown me sooner.

Well, you never would've listened. Probably true.

I put my money on the wrong horse.

Humanity's an ugly mob.

But...

...Gabriel's promised

that we would live in a world of peace with the angels,

where the acolytes would be spared until the Father returns.

That works for me.

I'm pleased.

What's he like?

It's humbling being in his presence.

Next time you're with him, could I be at your side?

Gabriel trusts no one.

Oh, he'd understand.

With all due respect, you're a Principate.

I'm a consul, I have access to...

To all sorts of things that he might be interested in that might help his cause.

I'll let you know if he needs your help.

Okay?

I wonder if his mother knew how special he was when she carried him in her womb.

Oh, I'm sure she did.

Congratulations, Lady Riesen.

On behalf of all of the women of Helena.

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

Helena has its own customs to be sure, but...

Why does Vega cling to this archaic institution of marriage?

Especially a women in your position.

Uh, I don't know what you mean.

I mean, Lady Riesen, that there is someone else in your life

more dear to you than your groom.

No, I... Sorry, I don't know what you're talking about.

Don't worry.

There's one thing we Helenans are good at. It's keeping a secret.

Why here?

Gabriel will suspect a trap if we're anywhere near Vega.

So I'm supposed to kill Gabriel

and end this war at a water park?

Just keep your focus on the blade.

Those things Gabriel said about you, the flood,

I don't believe any of it.

You should.

So many lives, I've lost count.

All cut short by my sword.

So it's true.

My father would send me out to exact his wrath.

I was carrying out his command.

Couldn't you have said no?

I could have, but I didn't.

I never hesitated, not once.

Why?

Well, I'm loathe to admit it, but the blood, the violence...

It was intoxicating.

You weren't always this way.

There was a boy, barely nine years old.

I slew his father, and I was about to slay him

when my brother and sister finally caught up with me.

Gabriel and Uriel had been trying to stop

my killing spree for decades.

They thought Father had gone too far,

that I had gone too far.

And they beat me within an inch of my life.

Wait.

Gabriel defended humans?

I was lying in that field for days,

too weak to move.

And suddenly water trickled into my mouth.

It was the same boy.

He stumbled upon me while he was herding his goats.

When I was well enough to speak, I asked him

if he recognized me,

and he nodded.

Then I asked him why he saved my life.

What did he say?

He said, "Because it was the right thing to do."

That's when I realized my father's commands

weren't always straightforward.

Sometimes they were a test.

In this instance, a test I had failed.

How do you live with yourself?

Your rise is my redemption, Alex.

Don't let me down.

No pressure.

Hi.

Please, don't look at me like that.

Like what?

Where's Furiad?

Pleasant View, 201.

How did you get him there?

You and Furiad?

It was eons ago, Alex.

I knew he'd agree to meet.

I just didn't tell him I'd be a little late.

Ever since I met you, it's all been lies.

No.

It wasn't all lies, Alex.

So, in basic training, when we first met,

and you switched bunks next to mine,

it wasn't because Ethan was a snorer.

You were keeping tabs on me.

Ethan snored, like a dying whale.

You heard him.

Look...

I'm sorry.

I wish I could have been straight with you.

I was just following Michael's orders.

He told me to take care of you.

Yeah, you took care of me all right.

He didn't tell me to sleep with you.

That was all me.

Come on, Alex.

It's me. Hey.

We have to work together? Fine.

But let's not pretend like everything's back to normal.

Noma?

Show mercy.

Let me ask you, what would Gabriel do to you

if he knew you were having a tryst with my lieutenant?

Hmmm?

I'm sure your death would neither be swift nor painless.

What do you want?

Sweetheart, what're you doing here?

I heard the news from Helena.

Yes. We had an agreement.

You're supposed to keep me informed on city affairs at all times.

Sweetheart, it's your wedding day. Oh, please.

And the last time I checked, you're not in office yet.

When you are, it's important that the transition goes smoothly.

I will advise you.

No, you won't advise me. I don't want your advice.

I don't trust your judgment.

Careful. Oh, please, don't tell me to be careful.

You're a liability. You're a liability to your legacy,

to this house, to the entire city, actually.

For God's sake, Claire!

This Clementine business is over. No one will ever find out.

I found out.

Honestly, Dad, ever since, I can't look at you in the same way.

You were always talking about how you want to spend more time in the woodshop.

Now you can.

I built this city brick by brick!

You built this city with no basic human rights for its people.

Claire, enough! Exactly, enough.

I need people to take me seriously.

I can't have them thinking that you're behind the scenes, running things.

You know, I always worried that you didn't have what it took

to survive the snake pit of politics.

Clearly, you're gonna do just fine.

You heard him?

His wings. Furiad's on board.

They're waiting for me at the peak.

Here. What's this?

Scotch, 18-year-old single malt.

You can make a toast at my funeral.

I love the confidence.

Gabriel's not gonna be throwing me a welcome-home party.

There's a chance I might never make it out of his aerie.

Noma.

Noma. Noma!

What?

If you don't want to go through with this, I totally understand.

I've come this far. You think I'm giving up now?

You have to promise me,

if things go sideways, don't try to protect me.

Whatever you need to do to take Gabriel down, you do it.

What's that supposed to mean? Just promise me.

I promise you.

Madame Arika, I am so sorry to hear about Evelyn.

Though it pains me, I know Helena will be better for it.

Our holy priestess Laurel has just arrived from Helena.

She would like to offer you a prayer of matrimony.

Well, I would be honored.

Lady Riesen,

everyone in Helena celebrates your ascension to power.

One day soon, we hope you will come and visit us.

Well, I would love to.

Oh, thank you.

May the loving tides carry you both in her arms.

Hmm.

Bless you.

You were right.

She's carrying the Chosen One's child.

Nuclear power seems almost trivial now.

We have plenty of time to get their energy.

For now, we just need to spirit Claire

and the unborn child to Helena.

And if Alex is like other men,

he'll follow them wherever we take them.

And when he's able to translate the markings,

I will learn how to defeat my brothers,

end the bloodshed once and for all.

A world at peace.

Just as my father wanted.

We're making progress, Edward.

We've set up a full-scale lab for the complete inspection of the angels' bodies.

We've run a sequential, microscopic examination

of tissues and a toxicology report.

It appears the angels' dorsal scapula, where the wings retract,

contain tissue that's penetrable.

That's the autopsy. What about Lab Two?

We just made an interesting discovery.

Turns out their muscles are vulnerable to electric shock, just like ours.

We can induce temporary paralysis.

Any word from Michael?

After all he's done for Vega,

all the lives he's saved,

this is the way they show their gratitude.

Run him out of the town he helped build.

I brought your medication.

No, no, I don't need that. I'm...

I'm leaving Vega.

What are you talking about?

I refuse to spend the remaining years of my life

cooped up in some attic making tables and goddamn chairs.

You don't have to.

You're an elder statesman, Edward.

We need your insight.

Any insight I had has been imparted long ago.

You're ready, Becca. You and Claire, you're ready.

Edward, we need you.

Not like this, you don't.

I've never stood still.

I'm not about to start now.

I take it you haven't told Claire.

She'd just try to talk me out of it.

Where are you gonna go?

There's nowhere safe outside of these walls.

It's suicide, Edward.

If I can make it to New Delphi,

I like my chances.

Help her, Becca.

Take care of her, for me.

Look who's here, Michael's loyal lieutenant.

Archangel Gabriel.

Bold move,

showing up within my blade's reach.

I have nowhere else to turn.

Michael attacked Alex.

He's reverted back to his old ways.

Only a matter of time.

The Child has lost complete faith in Michael.

And honestly, so have I.

So why come to me?

Alex wants to meet you.

I don't believe her.

She's speaking the truth.

Oh, really, Furiad?

He's found out about Michael's past, and he's furious.

He wants to hear your side of the story.

Very well.

I'll meet with the boy.

Thank you, Archangel.

And I'll use you as a vessel.

You'll have to let your guard down, of course.

A soldier like you, much stronger than a fruit peddler.

What?

You didn't expect I'd just walk into some trap.

Where's the blade?

Where you told me to put it for the 50th time.

Where are they?

Be patient!

It's been an hour.

Alex, if you're not entirely focused, we need to reconsider.

I'm focused.

Not if you're thinking about Noma.

You're letting your emotions cloud your mind.

I wouldn't have these emotions if you hadn't stuck her in my life.

You're not ready.

I'm not ready?

Well, you're not ready.

Perhaps I'm not.

I won't watch you get yourself killed.

Don't worry about me.

I'm ready to die.

What I really think you're worried about is your brother.

You can't do it, can you?

You can't kill him.

He's coming.

Dad?

Have you seen my father?

No, ma'am, I haven't. Okay.

Sir, you're not supposed to leave the walls

without a security detail.

Watch me.

A little easier on the eyes this time around, huh?

Gabriel.

Who else?

You were right.

Michael's lied to me my entire life.

He's lied to everyone.

I'm done.

Then I've tried to kill everyone,

and you're okay with that?

Of course not.

I know you aren't either.

Something changed in you.

You're damn right!

My father left me.

You know how that feels.

He was disgusted by his creation.

How they turned against each other.

And I hated them,

every one of them for driving him away. Why shouldn't I?

And I figured, if I got rid of them all,

then he'd come back to me.

And thank me for doing what he didn't have the heart to do himself.

How do I fit into your plan?

You'll restore peace on this planet and above.

By doing what? Killing people?

No. That's the beauty of it.

You unite the humans.

Pave the way for his return.

Why me? I have no idea.

Only that Michael hid you the moment you were born,

so that my siblings and I would have no way of finding you.

Rather unfair, don't you think?

He said you were trying to kill me.

Why would I ever do that?

You, your markings, it's all I have left of my father.

My brother is a liar, Alex.

You've experienced that firsthand.

All he wants is to control you

so he can control everyone.

And this big show

of being a friend of the humans, it's all trickery!

And you don't have to fall for it.

Come with me, Alex, and you'll realize I'm not your enemy.

Together...

...we will bring Father back.

Okay. Okay.

Come back here in the flesh.

Don't hide behind possession.

If you want me to trust you,

we have to make this deal face to face.

And then you can take me wherever you want me to go.

So this is a negotiation.

I need to protect myself.

Mmm.

And how do I know I can trust you?

I give you my word.

Your word. Ah!

Michael's given me his word, my father gave me his word.

I'm not too into words, no!

If you want to prove yourself to me,

take that Empyrean steel I know you're armed with,

and run it through this heart!

I can't do that.

Noma was a spy for Michael.

Mourn her feelings for you?

They're as artificial as Michael's love for the humans.

She betrayed you, Alex.

Betrayed all of us.

She needs to die.

No one needs to die.

If you're not willing to do it then I know none of this is real.

You have to promise me.

If things go sideways, don't try to protect me.

That's what I thought.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

What did I do?

Michael, I screwed up!

Get back!

Give me your lighter! What are you doing?

I'm repaying the favor.

Hold that.

This worked when she did it to me.

I'm sorry.

I had to prove myself to him and I shouldn't have.

It's not working. Patience.

It's not working! Patience!

Noma, Noma, please!

Please, Noma!

It's not working!

He's beautiful.

We'll watch over him.

Protect him from others and from himself.

I'll protect him with my life.

What do I call him? You won't call him anything.

Not for a long time. You'll watch him from a distance.

But his father named him Alex.

Nice to meet you, Alex.

Nice to meet you, Alex.

Noma!

The blade tore her heart. Even the oil can't repair it.

I didn't ask for this!

I didn't ask for any of this!

These markings, ever since they've been here,

they've just brought death and pain!

Get off me!

Get off me!

What happened?

Jeep?

Shh.

How did you get here? Quiet.

No one can know I'm here.

Come on.

Beat me pretty good before.

Any better now?

Take it.

What are you doing?

What would you give up to bring me back?

To bring Bixby back?

Anything. Everything.

You haven't learned a thing.

It's your destiny to save humanity,

all of us, not some of us.

I don't understand.

It's time to cut yourself free, son.

You have to be alone in this, Alex.

It's the only way.

You'll never be the Chosen One.

I am the Chosen One!

No, you're not. Not yet.

Oh, Dad... Dad.

Dad!

Dad!

Ah!

What are you doing here?

He's coming.

Gabriel's not coming.

He should have been here by now.

Something's off.

Is Noma all right? She's recovering.

Let's go back to Vega.

Warning. Perimeter Breach.

Warning. Perimeter Breach.

Got ID?

I do.

Oh, shit.

Open fire!

My name is Gabriel.

I surrender.

What does he think he is? Invincible?

You and I both know he can't survive outside the walls.

Your father's stronger than you think.

I'm going to send out a search party

and have the Angel Corps bring him back.

He wouldn't want that? I don't care what he wants, Becca.

It'll make him look weak. It'll make you look weak.

Claire, with everything you plan on doing,

the Bill of Rights putting a V1 in the Senate,

how are you going to get things done

if people think you're a panicked daughter?

You have to let him go.

Yeah. You're right. Thanks, Becca.

What is it, Senator?

We have a situation.

Where's Riesen?

- He's gone. - What?

We need to focus on the task at hand.

Every minute Gabriel is alive

is an opportunity for him to strike.

He needs to be executed immediately.

He's an archangel.

Do we even know how to kill him,

short of a nuclear bomb?

I can only infer,

based on the autopsies of higher angels,

but their bodies will shatter

with a large enough concussive blast.

I have no reason to believe

that an archangel would be any different.

You want to blow him up?

Yes.

I propose we seal him in a concrete vault

surrounded with as much C-4 as we possibly can,

and we detonate.

Claire, I think your first instinct is the right one.

Let's interrogate him.

Let's learn everything we can.

We have him in custody. Mmm-hmm.

It does seem like a wasted opportunity if we don't try,

after what happened with Felicia.

The risk is too high to wait.

But think of the reward.

We could uncover every higher angel in the city,

securing Vega's future.

Yes.

Killing Gabriel now would be shortsighted, Consul.

They won't just stop attacking because he's dead.

You've wanted to banish Michael

for as long as I've known you, David.

And now you want to keep Gabriel alive

inside our walls for intelligence?

William, Becca, could you leave us for a moment?

Of course.

David, Gabriel killed your wife,

your kids.

Why do you not want his head on a stick?

I detest him,

but I can't allow my emotion

to cloud my judgment.

He has information we need,

and we won't get another chance like this.

You know, after I went to your office

and I found that acolyte blindfold,

I didn't really believe that it was yours.

I just wanted to blackmail you.

Politics, sorry.

But now I have to wonder.

Wonder all you want.

I've investigated it myself.

I traced it back to one of my staff, a handyman...

Who? Paul Sanchez.

There was an altar to Gabriel in his quarters.

It's handled.

I'm surprised.

I could no more be an angel worshipper

than you or your dad, Claire.

Okay.

So...

We learn all we can today, and then we kill him tomorrow.

Sure.

May he rot in whatever there is left of hell.

Surrender seems out of character for you.

What would you know about my character?

A great deal, actually.

I was raised by the man who defeated you in battle.

Shame he's not here to greet me.

I'm a big fan.

The irony being it'll be his daughter

who puts you to your death.

This is how you play war?

Your opposing general lays down his sword,

and in appreciation you have him executed.

A general who ruthlessly slaughtered my people.

I can't say it would be difficult.

But I'm not here to talk about your execution.

I want to know how many higher angels

you have hidden in Vega, and I want names.

Ooh.

A woman who knows what she wants.

I like that. Answer the question.

Whether or not I have more personnel inside these walls

is irrelevant, is it not?

I've surrendered, and I'd like to see my brother.

Why?

He's my family.

Are you going to refuse me a visitor on my last night?

Whatever you're planning,

it was a mistake to come inside these walls.

My plan is simple, Claire.

I've come to end the war.

All I've ever wanted is my father back.

At first, I thought the way to do that

was to cleanse the planet of all the humans

that have repeatedly let him down.

But now the Chosen One has arrived.

He holds my father's final writings on his body.

He can make things right again,

without anymore bloodshed.

Shame you'll never find him.

What, you mean Alex?

You've seen the markings up close, haven't you?

You say you know me.

Well, I know you too.

You don't know anything about me.

Let's see.

How about something small, personal,

like your favorite flower...

...Desert Sage?

My father gave his archangels many gifts, Claire,

one of them being heightened senses.

I can hear every breath, every movement,

every tiny heartbeat.

What the hell is he doing?

Calling our bluff.

Stand down. What the hell are you doing here?

I could say the same thing about him.

He's on our side, Claire. Always was.

Well, Gabriel wants to see him.

Me? Yes.

I don't trust him. Let me go in.

No, it's too dangerous.

Alex, he knows your name.

He's the one in a cage, not us.

I'm the one he wants to see.

I'll go inside.

Michael, we both know this is a trap.

Let me go in. Let me end this once and for all.

No, absolutely not.

This city is on lockdown,

and that cell has half a million volts

running through it.

Until we understand the dangers that we face,

you are not to go anywhere.

Alex...

I am the Lady of the City now, and that is an order.

Are we clear?

Yes, we're clear.

Good.

I'm going in.

This ends now.

What do you think you're doing?

Is there something wrong?

I saw you in that meeting.

You were wavering,

thinking about voting to have Gabriel executed immediately.

What should I have done,

made some impassioned argument to keep him alive

when Claire Riesen suspects I'm a traitor?

She found the blindfold here in our house, remember?

I was protecting us.

Or were you trying to protect yourself?

All the while, pushing Gabriel under the bus.

You can believe what you like.

It's not your doubts about my loyalty that worry me,

it's that you're blinded by your devotion to Gabriel.

I'm not blinded.

I trust him.

Because he values me in a way you'll never understand.

Then why didn't he tell you he was coming to Vega?

Why not whisper to the leader of your acolytes

that you're gonna walk through the gate and surrender?

Are there others that he trusts more?

He'll reveal his intentions when he feels the time is right.

William, believe me, it is my hope

that Gabriel has been honest,

but we have to allow for the possibility

that he could expose us.

My faith in Gabriel is as strong as it has ever been.

And it's not him that I am worried about.

I'll expect you to do everything in your power

to prevent his execution.

How could you not know?

He's your brother.

I can't predict Gabriel's behavior any more than I can predict the wind.

I've been living in this city for weeks now.

Forced to be civil to these idiotic men. It's degrading.

You've done extraordinary work. Yes!

And I refuse to let it go to waste

while your brother walks into Vega and lures away the Chosen One

right out from under us.

No one is taking Alex.

You want to go in his cell?

Are you out of your mind? Yeah, I am.

And you're shift sergeant.

Whose shift is about to end!

So please, terrorize the next guy.

Ethan, come on! Five minutes!

When have I ever asked you for anything?

I'm sorry, but I have orders not to allow anyone in.

Well, his orders are the only ones that matter.

All right, but it's on you.

And the big man.

Just, please, watch your ass.

Sending your friend to earn my trust?

And then mysteriously healing her with the markings.

I was impressed, Alex.

But now I'm disappointed.

To see you're still as close to my brother as always.

You're still not learning.

There's nothing you can teach me, Gabriel.

Oh, there is, if you'll only listen.

I am what I am.

I own all my mistakes.

But I'm the only one that's never lied to you.

All those closest to you. Jeep...

You think you know me? ...Michael, even Claire.

You think you know who I am?

You have no idea.

They all use you for their own ends.

You have no idea who I am!

Come with me, Alex.

Think about Claire.

I have acolytes everywhere, Alex.

If I die, she dies,

along with your unborn child inside her.

What did you say?

That's right, Alex.

You're going to be a father.

I can sense you hovering.

What did you say to stay Alex's hand?

He did leave quickly, didn't he?

You only delayed the inevitable, Gabriel.

I remember, yours was the first voice I ever heard.

That first moment, I was alone in darkness.

But I remember you,

your essence there with me.

I remember.

It comforted me, gave me hope.

The day we were made, my other,

my twin Archangel Gabriel.

Only Uriel and Raphael know what it is

to be joined as we are.

Even the son of morning was born alone.

Our bond always allowed me

to know what you were thinking.

And now you only baffle me.

My yin.

My better half.

You broke the bond first, Michael, when you stopped listening.

I felt I had no choice.

You know what I'm doing, Michael?

I'm illuminating you, just like I tried centuries ago.

Tell me, Brother,

have you ever doubted these humans?

I mean, they're intelligent. I'll give them that.

I mean, this... This impressive wing restraint.

I mean, this must have been in the works for quite some time.

What do you think it's made from?

It actually... It feels like Empyrean steel.

They're up to no good, Michael.

Whatever keeps you in line, it's good in my book.

Louis doesn't have to be kept in line.

He's done nothing wrong.

Except of course when I possessed him.

What does Louis have to do with this?

Well, I had another look at the world through his eyes,

and I was surprised by what I saw.

A large room, high ceilings,

white walls, sterile.

Skylight was a nice touch,

but what I remember the most

was what I saw around him,

the white symbol on red.

How do I know any of this is true?

You don't.

But one of our kind

is being mistreated by your humans, Michael.

The ones you love,

the ones who turned you into a traitor.

It seems they returned the favor.

Brother.

Is it true?

What?

The baby.

Is it true?

I'm... I'm sorry, Alex. Claire...

Look, the truth is, I wasn't actually going to tell you.

I thought it would be better if you didn't know.

How could that ever be better?

Because you can't be a father to this child.

That isn't your choice to make.

You have no idea what kind of father I'd be.

Yes, I do, Alex, and so do you.

Alex, both of us grew up missing a parent,

and neither of us wants that to happen again.

This child, our baby, is gonna grow up safe and cared for.

By William? Yes.

You said it yourself.

Anyone close to you has a target on their back,

especially your baby, the Chosen One's baby.

Gabriel knows you're pregnant.

Yeah, well, he's not gonna...

There's acolytes everywhere.

I don't care.

He's not gonna be a problem any longer.

Until he's dead, Claire, we need to move you to a bunker.

Surround yourself with as many guards as we can trust.

What are you talking about?

Alex, no, I'm not just gonna disappear underground,

not while the city is at risk.

I'm not taking any risk. Call in the Corps.

We need another dozen guards up here right now.

Copy that. Control, request guards at House Riesen.

Michael.

Michael, can you hear me?

Michael.

What?

I need you at House Riesen right now.

Claire needs your protection.

Michael, where are you?

House Thorn.

Michael.

Michael!

Something is wrong with Michael.

I got to go.

Stay here.

Don't take your eyes off of her.

Yes, Sergeant.

Michael, what is this place?

Louis is here.

What?

Why?

They're dissecting us.

Be ready.

Gabriel can still possess him.

Michael...

Michael.

Louis.

Michael.

It's time.

We're going to get you out of here.

Michael.

No, leave it.

Michael, look at me.

Look what's left of me.

As my friend, please.

Please.

Please.

When Father returns.

When Father returns.

You lied to me.

I need to keep Vega safe.

Look at the extreme measures you've taken to do so!

It's complicated, Michael.

Michael!

This whole time you've been using me.

Michael, hey! No.

Gathering information on... On my kind! Hey, Michael! Michael!

That's not why I was with you.

I did care about you.

Look at him!

Michael, calm down!

You don't have to believe me,

but my feelings for you were real.

Protecting the people of this city

is more important to me than anything,

and I'm sorry if you can't understand that.

You kept Furiad's blade the entire time.

What were you going to do, kill me with it?

Michael, I...

Michael!

Michael, let her go.

Hey! Michael!

Let her go.

Michael, put her down!

I was protecting us.

No!

Michael, what have you done?

There's Michael.

He's killed the Senator!

Michael, please!

No! Michael, stop!

Stop!

Michael!

Michael, that's enough.

You've gone too far.

Everything you've taught me.

Everything you've taught me.

Everything!

And this is how it ends.

To be fair, I did try to warn you.

My brother's rage knows no bounds.

You stay away from me.

And you stay away from Claire.

Claire.

Is that all you're worried about?

My acolytes are everywhere in Vega.

The Agri-Towers,

the nuclear plants,

your military.

I mean, how do you think I walked out of my cell?

Come on, Alex!

Put your faith in me.

Give me a chance to guide you.

The only way we can end this war and bring Father back

is through your markings.

It's never gonna happen.

Yes, it will.

Otherwise I'll burn this city

and everyone in it to the ground.

All that blood,

all those lives,

will fall on you.

Choice is yours.

I'm so sorry about Becca.

It's horrible.

The radar tracked Gabriel going east.

We've lost him.

He's gone.

It's not your fault.

I was so stupid thinking we could hold him,

even if it was just for a few hours.

My father wouldn't have hesitated.

Hey.

It's my fault, too.

I supported the decision to have the execution delayed.

It's okay.

We'll get through this,

as a family.

You know?

I overheard you and Alex,

and I'm not going to stand here

and pretend it doesn't hurt.

But I have a forgiving heart, Claire,

especially for the ones I love.

And I will proudly raise this child as if it was my own.

I'll protect it with my life.

William...

Probably silly to think flowers would cheer you up in a moment like this,

but I thought I'd give it a go.

My favorite flowers.

Well, at least they used to be.

Desert Sage.

Why did you want to delay Gabriel's execution?

I didn't.

I don't... What do you mean?

For the same reason you did.

The blindfold I found in your house,

it was yours.

Claire, you're not making sense.

You know who made perfect sense today?

Gabriel, when he told me that you were an acolyte.

Claire, you can't listen to Gabriel.

He's a liar.

He's just trying to get under your skin.

How would you know that? You've never met him, right?

No, of course not.

I held your hand.

I... I prayed with you.

I trusted you.

Claire, this is a misunderstanding.

No, don't touch me.

You're not making sense. Guards!

Claire. Don't touch me.

You've got this wrong.

Take him to the servant quarters,

and do not breathe a word of this to anyone.

No, Claire, hear me out!

Just let me explain!

Go.

Goodbye, William.

It's a father's worst nightmare.

The public can't know the Principate was an acolyte.

Today, William was in the wrong place

at the wrong time.

He got in the way of Gabriel as he escaped.

I don't want him made a hero in death.

He was a coward.

I'll handle the announcement,

and the details.

And I'll mourn him appropriately.

You always knew how to push Brother's buttons.

Just as I had predicted,

he's fallen back into his old ways.

Is the Chosen One coming too?

I'm cautiously optimistic about his loyalty.

How about yours?

As promised.

My sword is yours.

In the absence of my son,

Gabriel has asked me to lead

this sacred congregation.

Let us pray, all of us together.

When we join with Gabriel...

He will join with us.

When we offer him solemn loyalty...

He will save us.

When we are broken...

We are stronger in our broken places.

When we are stronger...

We are worthy.

When we are worthy...

We are safe.

When we join with Gabriel...

He joins with us.

When we are stronger...

We are worthy.

When we are worthy...

We are safe.

When we join with Gabriel, he joins with us.

When we offer him solemn loyalty,

he will save us.

Alex.

Gabriel's escaped.

I'm hearing all kinds of crazy rumors about Michael.

What the hell happened?

Ethan, I need to ask you a favor.

I need you to give this to Claire.

Come on, man, tell me what's going on.

Someday I'll explain everything to you,

but right now,

I need you to promise me you'll look after her.

Thank you, brother.

Can you at least tell me where you're going?

You know I can't.

Dad?

What are you doing?

Where are we?

Claire wants you executed as a traitor.

Well, just give me a chance. I just need to explain to her.

She doesn't have any evidence.

She doesn't need evidence. She's Lady of the City.

And you indicted yourself.

Just make it quick.

You could have implicated me.

You could have told Claire that I was involved,

but you didn't because you are loyal.

You are strong.

I may be broken, but I'm not gonna shoot my own son.

Food, water, supplies

for two, maybe three days out here.

Whatever you do,

you can never come back to Vega.

Go.

Will I see you again?

My name is Alex Lannon.

I'm your father.

And these are the hardest words I've ever written.

When I was a boy, I was given a letter by my dad,

a note that took me years to understand.

My hope here is that the message is clear.

Your father loved you and never wanted to leave you.

It breaks my heart to say goodbye

without ever meeting you.

It's what I had to do,

not just for you, but for all of us.

I do this to give you what I never had,

a normal life, a family, happiness.

Things in short supply.

But if you're reading this,

then chances are everything I've done

will have been worth it.

I love you.

More than you'll ever know.

Your father, Alex.