The Vatican Children

While Arthur and Niccolo are trapped in tunnels, Bishop Glasser receives warning from his Vatican protector that an inquiry has been opened. He checks on the children, observes Jeremy and Elena's growing abilities, and orders emergency relocation to the shipyard within 24 hours.

Bishop Glasser receives word that Desiree has been taken by Arthur Vangeest. He tours the underground compound, checking on the sleeping children, and finds Jeremy practicing a disturbing new ability with marbles—moving matter without a living intermediary.

Arthur and Niccolo trapped in tunnels. Find children's drawings, sedatives, restraints. Arthur flashbacks to failed case (David, Theresa, Lucas). Discovery of tally mark chamber showing months of captivity. Walking in circles. Waiting for Frieda's rescue.

Garfield receives Frieda's call pulling him off Wendigo hunt to rescue Arthur. Internal conflict about priorities and his complicated feelings about Arthur. Drives to facility, scouts perimeter, prepares for infiltration.

Arthur drives to the water treatment facility while theorizing about the bishop's endgame: building operational assets from gifted children to manipulate world leaders. They infiltrate the facility, discover underground tunnels, and walk into a trap with armed guards.

Arthur and Niccolo visit the Afterlife nightclub to extract information from Elgin about Naomi Develon's location, leveraging Arthur's investigation into shell companies and property records. Niccolo reveals the secret of the Vatican Children after Arthur manipulates him into drinking.

Niccolo talks with Desiree about her abuse by Bishop Glasser, grappling with the Church's complicity. After target practice, Desiree reveals the bishop worked with someone called 'the collector,' whom Arthur identifies as Naomi Develon—a thief connected to the Church.

Arthur reviews his dossier on Bishop Glasser while reflecting on the Sacramento children case that drives him. Trains Niccolo and Desiree with tranquilizer guns. Over lunch, discusses Desiree's psychology and plans for Niccolo to build trust with her.

Niccolo Paladina arrives at Arthur's remote cabin after a frustrating drive. Arthur reveals he has kidnapped Desiree Portman, a woman who reported abuse by Bishop Glasser to the Church only to be ignored.