Key clues and coordinates in hand, the rogue branches of the VMS reunite for a final mission that could unlock the secret to taking down The Beast. On their journey to find answers about a pact between America's Founding Fathers and an ancient counsel of monsters, the whole team-Skinner, Pearl, Book, Felicia, Travis, and Cal-realize they'll need to confront their own complicated personal pasts before they have a hope of correcting world history. Back at the White House, the Gray Trader's secret associate, Bixby, wrestles with his allegiance to evil and makes a final decision about the president's fate.