1945: As Daniel's sickness mounts, he is conflicted by both his family's dark past as well as his newfound fear of atomic war. Having no agency over his life, the teenager tries to take control back, no matter the cost. All the while, The Man grows ever closer.

1955: George makes progress in his research, discovering more clues about The Sickness; however, his attempt to take matters into his own hands is halted by an untimely death. Paranoia and obsession begin to cloud George's thoughts as he's left to wonder if The Sickness continues to spread.