The Manhattan Clan back in New York are getting worried about the sudden disappearance of Goliath, Bronx and Elisa. Because of the disappearance, Hudson believes it is time for Brooklyn, the recently chosen second-in-command, to take place as leader . . . but Brooklyn is unwilling to do so. He believes he's still unprepared for the heavy burden of leadership.

Meanwhile underneath New York City in the Labyrinth, Fang prepares to oust Talon as leader, a position Talon nominally denies.