As Carl and his team regroup at the hospital, a tense meeting brings survivors, law enforcement, and veterans together to confront the escalating threat of the “web-heads.” With Emily’s shaken testimony and the sheriff’s warnings, the group debates tranquilizers, rescue missions, and survival plans. But time is running out—and the teens are growing bolder.

In Elmwood’s abandoned police station, Carl, Sam, and Gerald gather weapons, volunteers, and resolve for the dangerous mission ahead. As veterans and officers join their ranks, the plan is clear—enter South Bend, assess the threat, and avoid bloodshed if possible. But with untested hands and unknown dangers waiting, even the best-laid plans may unravel.