1945: Daniel faces the maddening consequences of setting his house ablaze after an ill-conceived attempt to defy The Man. 1955: George finally has a first-hand brush with a patient suffering from The Sickness. However, past demons come to a head with wishes for the future, and he must decide which will guide his hands. 1965: Mary struggles to cope with the daily monotony of being a housewife, feeling like an outcast even in the comfort of her own home. Something is rotten in Redondo Beach...