Stanley Kor, realizing he's been caught, blames his downfall on
Alex Schneider and admits to having taken Alex's money in exchange for
Jason Sanders' file. Stanley begs
Marius for mercy, which Marius refuses due to the number of other people Stanley's actions have affected. As the
main character implores Stanley to cooperate with police, he lashes out, cursing Marius for playing God with his money and influence. The next day,
Darius Morgan passes along the fact that Stanley thinks Alex might still be in Stellis.
Jason contacts Marius and asks him to come over to talk; despite moving, Jason's new address has been leaked and vandalized yet again. Jason chooses to quit the Rising Talent Initiative rather than let his reputation affect that of Pax and of Marius' gallery.