Major revelation confirms that demons are real, marking a turning point for characters who may have doubted and solidifying their commitment to the fight.

Cleanup operations begin after violence, with a promise to change suggesting character development and commitment to fighting evil going forward.

Blood and bodies discovered in a hotel room, revealing the violent consequences of the demonic presence and providing crucial evidence about the scope of the threat.

Arthur lands in Sacramento pursuing Emily Glasser, who frequents the nightclub Afterlife. Operating alone without Council resources due to his unsanctioned investigation, Arthur struggles with his infamous reputation from a cult massacre (20+ killed, 9 months prior).

Flashback four days prior to Chapter 11. Arthur confronts Council member Jun Lee in Yokohama seeking the identity of the person who betrayed his family's location to the cult. Jun reveals: Emily Glasser (Council member, Bishop Leopold Glasser's sister) is the traitor.

Morning: Niccolo tells Jackson they must leave Everett immediately, claiming Church orders (a lie). While Jackson packs, Tim Spencer and son Brad arrive to repair a church pew. Niccolo senses possession spreading through Tim. Power fails; Brad goes to basement and vanishes.

Niccolo and Jackson attend a formal dinner at Bishop Leopold Glasser's estate. Despite initial tension, the bishop proves surprisingly gracious about Jackson's earlier investigation. Over wine, Leopold reveals personal tragedy—his family died in a fire years ago and he glimpsed something demonic.

Niccolo and Jackson attend a high school baseball game to pass time before their bishop meeting, using it as cover for normal behavior per Vatican instructions.

Niccolo calls Bishop Glasser to arrange a dinner meeting, then contacts Vatican superior Father Affretti. Affretti shows unusual fear upon learning of Arthur's presence and orders immediate evacuation, scheduling an emergency flight.