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Previously on Dominion.

Gabriel's massing for another war.

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

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 a 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, Eureka 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, William. Because you're in love with Alex.

I'm going to marry William.

I need to look out for the city. As soon as this wedding is over, you're going to

tell the city that you have done everything that you possibly can.

And then you're going to step down.

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 and 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 he'd never lie to me.

He 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...

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 Lennon.

Sergeant First Class Archangel Corp. 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 ever since the

walls were built. That's absurd.

Where is his evidence? The maid.

In House Ryzen.

The angel that killed a ten-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 Landon just testified before the Senate.

And 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 in hearings to remove you.

There's talk of forced exile.

Save them the trouble.

Is it true?

What do you think?

I need you to continue to protect Lewis.

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. Guard!

Get off me.

Archangel, stand down!

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 made stronger in our broken places.

When we are stronger, we are worthy.

When we are worthy, we are safe.

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

You look really nice.

I should have gone with you that night after the Jubilee. You, me, and Vix, we

should have gone to New Delphi, but I screwed it up 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 don't want to convince me not to run away from who I am, from what I have to

do. What are you doing, Hal? Trying to end this war.

How?

By evicting ape 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.

Welcome to Vega, ladies.

Become bearing solemn news.

Evelyn.

You did what had to be done.

You have earned Vega's trust.

You are a courageous woman, Harika.

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.

You're late.

Headwinds. You know, my shoulder still hurts.

Half-claws.

It had to look convincing.

Gabriel's spies could be anywhere.

Well, it did.

Everyone from the Lord of the City to the V1s on the street, they believed

that I turned against them.

You think it's not going to work?

My brother's not easily formed, Alex.

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

It won't be that simple.

I should do this myself.

No. Never let his guard down with you.

I'll get him to trust me.

I'll get close enough to gun him. If you're close enough to stab him, I'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.

Let'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 brother, 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?

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've been 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.

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.

Um... Vincent, I'd like to apologize.

For what? For never having known your name.

The least I could do.

I'm gonna have to go 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.

At your stupid 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, no? Well, I wish you'd show me sooner. Well, you never would have

listened. That's probably true.

I put my money on the wrong horse.

Humanity is an ugly mob.

But Gabriel's promise that we would live in a world at peace with the angels,

where the acolytes would be spared until his father returns, that works for me.

I'm pleased.

What's he like?

Humbling, being in his presence.

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

Gabriel trusts no one. I understand, but with all due respect, you're a

principate. I'm a consul. I have access to all sorts of things that he might be

interested in, might help his cause.

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

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 Rison, on behalf of all of the women of Helena.

Thank you. It'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 woman in your position?

I don't know what you mean.

I mean, Lady Rison, that there is someone else in your life more dear to

you than your groom.

No? I'm sorry, I don't know what you're talking about.

Don't worry.

There's one thing we Hellenians are good at, it's keeping a secret.

Why here?

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

So I'm supposed to kill Gabriel and end this war at Waterpark.

Just keep your focus on the blade.

Those things Gabriel said about you.

Flood. I don't believe any of it.

You should.

So many lives have lost count.

You were cut short by my sword.

That'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 have been trying to stop my killing spree for decades.

They thought father had gone too far, that I'd gone too far.

And they beat me within an inch of my life.

Wait.

Gabriel defended humans.

And I was lying in that field for days, too weak to move.

And suddenly water trickled into my mouth.

It was a famed boy.

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've failed.

How do you live with yourself?

Your rise is my redemption, Alex.

Don't let me down.

No pressure.

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 we'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, he

took care of me, all right.

He didn't tell me to sleep with you.

That was all me.

Come on, Alec.

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 trust with my

lieutenant?

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

What do you want?

Sweetheart, what are 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.

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're always talking about how you want to spend more time in the woodshop.

No, you can't.

I built this city brick by brick. You built this city with no basic human

rights for it. Fair enough.

Exactly enough.

I need people to take me seriously.

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 going to do just fine.

You heard him. His wing.

Zero is 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 going to be throwing me a welcome home party.

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

Noma.

Noma. Noma!

What?

You don't want to go through with this.

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

Yes, promise me.

Because these were sideways.

Don't try to protect me.

Whatever you need to do to get real down, you do it. Just promise me!

Madame Eureka, 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 Rison, everyone in Helena celebrates your ascension to power.

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

Well, I would love to.

So, thank you.

May the loving kite carry you both in her arms.

Bless you.

You are 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 our government, 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 angel's dorsal scapula, where the wings retract, contain tissue

that's penetrable.

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 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 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, Becky. You and Claire. You're ready.

Edward, we need you.

Not like this, you know.

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 going to go?

There's nowhere safe outside of these walls. It's suicide, Edward.

I can make it to New Delphi.

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 Alec.

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, Furia?

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, Rock Angel.

And I'll use you as a vessel.

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

A soldier like you is much stronger than a fruit badger.

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?

Or 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 think you're really worried about is your brother.

You can't do it, can you?

I can't kill him.

He's coming.

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.

And 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, that he'd come back to me.

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

How do I fit into your plan?

You restore peace on this planet and above.

By doing what? Killing people?

No.

That's the beauty of it.

You unite the human.

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.

Listen. 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.

Session, if you want me to trust you, you need 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.

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. Not too into words,

no. 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.

Nona was a spy for Michael.

All her feelings for you, they're as artificial as Michael's love for the

humans. She betrayed you, Alice.

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.

What did I do?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

What did I do?

That's good enough.

You're back.

Give me your lighter. What is it doing?

Repaying with paper.

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.

Patient. It's not working! Patient!

Norma, please.

Please, Norma.

It's not working!

He's beautiful.

We'll watch over him, protect him from others or 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.

His father named him Alex.

Nice to meet you, Alex.

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, just brought death and pain.

Get off me!

Get off me!

Thank you.

This town is a lonely town,

not the only town like

this town.

Even though I'm here.

Come on.

Made 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.

Your destiny to save humanity.

All of us. Not some of us. I don't understand.

Time to cut yourself free, son.

You have to be alone in this, Alec. The only way.

You'll never be the chosen one. I am the chosen one. No, you're not. Not yet.

What are you doing here?

He's coming.

Gabriel's not coming.

He should have been here by now. Something's off.

He's no more, right?

She's recovering.

Let's go back to Vega.

Got I.T.?

I do.

Shit.

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 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 Rison?

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, surround it with as much C4 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.

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 Vegas' future.

Yes.

Killing Gabriel now would be short-sighted, Consul.

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

You 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?

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.

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

Sure. May you 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, Emma. 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.

A woman who knows what she wants, I know.

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 visit 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 any more bloodshed. Shame you'll never find him.

What? You mean Alex?

You've seen the Martians 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?

Does it say?

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?

Pulling your bluff.

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 the 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.

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?

Make some impassioned argument to keep him alive when Claire Rison suspects I'm

a traitor?

You found the blindfold here in our house, remember?

I was protecting us.

What are 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.

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

Why not?

Whisper to the leader of your acolytes that you're going to 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 knows

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. Then you're shift sergeant. Whose shift is about to end.

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.

I'm 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.

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. You know me. Michael. Even Claire. You know who I am.

You have no idea. They will 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.

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.

The 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.

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.

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? Actually, it feels like Empyrean steel.

They're up to no good, Michael.

If it keeps you in line, it's good in my book. Lewis doesn't have to be kept in

line. He's done nothing wrong.

Except, of course, when I possessed him.

What does Lewis have to do with it?

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.

A 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.

Seems they return the favor.

Is it true?

What?

Baby.

Is it true?

Claire. I'm sorry, Alex, but 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 going to 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... There's acolytes everywhere.

I don't care.

He's not going to 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 going to 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.

Michael.

Michael, can you hear me?

I need you at House Rising right now.

Claire needs your protection.

Michael, where are you?

House Thorne.

Michael!

Michael!

Something's wrong with Michael.

I've got to go.

Stay here.

Don't take your eyes off of her.

Yes, Sergeant.

This is his place.

Lewis is here.

What?

Why?

They're dissecting us.

Be ready.

Gabriel can still possess him.

Louis.

It's time.

We're gonna get you out of here. Oh, Michael.

Now leave it.

Oh, Michael, let it be.

What's there left of me?

A sponge man.

When father returns.

When father returns.

You lied to me.

I need to keep Vegas safe.

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

It's complicated, Michael.

Michael!

That's all the time you've been using me, haven't you? Michael, no.

Hey! Gathering information on my crimes! Michael! That's not why I was with you.

I did care about you. Knock it in! Michael, calm down.

You don't have to believe me. My feelings for you are 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 Furia's blade the entire time.

What were you gonna do, kill me with it?

Michael, I... Michael!

Michael, let her go!

Hey, Michael, let her go.

Michael, put her down.

No!

Michael, what have you done?

There's Michael.

He's killed the senator.

Michael, please!

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.

Oh, 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.

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.

The choice is you.

I'm so sorry about Becca.

It's horrible.

The radar tracked Gabriel going east.

We 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 gonna stand here and pretend it doesn't hurt.

But I have a forgiving heart, Claire.

Especially for the ones I love.

proudly raise this child as if it was my own.

I'm protected with my life.

Probably silly to think flowers would chew 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 did.

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 what 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 prayed with you.

I trusted you.

Claire, this is a misunderstanding.

You're not making sense.

Don't touch me. You've got this wrong.

Listen to the servant quarters and do not breathe a word of this, James. No,

Claire. Hear me out.

Let me explain!

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.

We join together.

We join together.

We all get together.

Gabriel's escaped, and 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?

Dad? What are you doing?

Where are we? Claire wants you executed.

As a traitor.

Wait, 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.

Ha! Just make it quick.

You could have implicated me. You could have told Claire.

That I was involved, but you didn't because you were loyal.

You were strong.

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

Food, water, supplies for two, maybe three days out here.

Whatever you do, you can never come back to Vega.

Will I see you again?

My name is Alex Lennon.

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.

Say goodbye without ever meeting you.

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.