Haatim undergoes intensive channeling training with Father Paladina in the basement of an abandoned building, learning to access the Gift through meditation and focus.

Dominick arrives at Mitchell's shop to learn earth-shattering historical revelations about the Council's origins. Mitchell discloses that Frieda performed forbidden rituals decades ago to help Abigail, binding her corrupted soul to Arthur's to protect her.

Haatim continues his genealogical research on the Otolan bloodline, narrowing down potential descendants through cross-referencing census data and settlement patterns.

Dominick wins a high-stakes combat challenge against Jill Reinfer's security team to earn Trent's respect and secure additional resources. After the fight, he discovers concerning security vulnerabilities and learns that the estate is being actively tested.

Father Paladina leads Haatim to Vatican exorcist training facility deep underground. Shows Haatim chained demon corpse - creature trapped in basement for years. Explains Haatim has Gift allowing him to command demons and send them back to hell without knowing names.

Dominick settles into lounge at Reinfer estate, bored and anxious. Contemplates calling husband Marvin but fears disclosure of dangerous truth. Spends days doing perimeter checks, frustrated by security team hostility.

Haatim meets Father Niccolo Paladina at St. Peters Basilica. Father reveals he has been investigating the Council descendant deaths independently for months - four bloodlines already dead. Takes Haatim to secure library to research Council history.

Dominick arrives at imposing Reinfer estate mansion and passes through security gate. Meets dismissive Jill Reinfer, wealthy former Council member who left years ago to escape underground life. Jill initially offers to simply hand over blood to demon. Dominick insists on protection.

Dominick arrives in Ohio to check on Mitchell Vangeest, Arthur's brother. Finds him tending secret marijuana plants. Learns Council destroyed by Nida demon. Mitchell shaken by news. Dominick must travel to Pennsylvania to guard Jill Reinfer, another descendant of original Council.