During her journey, Officer Bloom finds a web of lies that reveals the dark secrets of those closest to the victim. A chaotic moment at a retreat where two people, Sarah and Officer Bloom, chase after a woman who flees from the group. The woman, initially mistaken for someone suspicious, is tackled by Sarah and revealed to be wearing a strange costume with a tail, possibly dressed as a troll. Amid confusion and accusations, another woman, Wanda, arrives breathlessly and insists that the detained woman is not the person they are looking for. Officer Bloom, unconvinced, decides to question the woman further and, with Sarah’s help, escorts her to Wanda's caravan for a private conversation, setting the stage for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the story shifts to the aftermath of Leah Holt's rescue; she remains hospitalized after a dangerous ordeal, and her statement is awaited. Officer Bloom expresses frustration over the slow progress of the investigation and the need to return briefly to Los Angeles. The case's complexities and the locals' unreliable testimonies cause further doubt. Personally, Officer Bloom reflects on a night spent with a man connected to the case, questioning her own decisions and the changes she sees in herself as a result of recent events.