Any chance for a peaceful outcome seems impossible now as Management brings the Testers back into the city. Henry is doing all he can to protect those he loves especially his pregnant wife Della but even their most secure location, the Island, is under assault. Kirsten is equally concerned as she works to rally the ROD knowing full well if anyone one is caught it can only mean certain death. A crushing weight of fear and despair settles over all as the last hour approaches. Jim must make his final broadcast and wake the people up or his voice will be silenced forever. Kirsten and her small band of Resisters fight Management's destructive efforts but not without cost. But what about Parks? Can he defeat the energy within and solve the mystery of the Dark Matter? The mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past.