James’s life spins out of control. His mother and brother are arrested, the charges against them more serious than he could stomach. Relief and dread hit him in equal measure.
Then Beast reminded everyone why he was the family guardian, taking down two men who came seeking revenge for the cult group that had attempted to kidnap James and were eliminated by James.
But there was light, too. Karen and Andi go into labor, turning the week into controlled chaos. James finds himself wrestling with hospital bureaucrats who judge first and asked questions never—pretty much business as usual for the Mercer family.