The Space Between Worlds

Back on Earth Zero, a physician examines Cara’s injuries, noting that the stripe-like marks on her skin might be permanent and marveling at her survival of an encounter with a doppelgänger. Dell escorts a medicated Cara to her apartment and informs her that she must take two weeks of paid leave. Dell also agrees to arrange for a burial for Nelline. Cara also begins mandatory sessions with her psychologist, Sasha, who inevitably addresses her as “Caramenta” and therefore offers advice of limited utility to her, given that she does not know who Cara truly is.

Cara’s sister, Esther, meets her in a panic and reveals that explosives have been stolen from her church. She plays Cara a coded audio message from the runners, which Cara translates. The message states that a tribute to Nik Nik is due in 10 days. Worried for her sister’s safety, Cara warns a distraught Esther not to interfere with Nik Nik’s men. Later, Cara finds a threatening note under her door that reads, “I know what happened on 175.”

Later, just before her debriefing with Eldridge investigators, she tells Jean about the note. They agree to meet later so that Jean can advise Cara on the matter.