Laura is suspicious of Anita, and feels threatened by herpresence. Hobb holds Fred prisoner in his facility, but whileHobb's superiors marvel at this unique specimen, Fred voiceshis fears about what this means to humanity. After a violentincident, Niska escapes her brothel prison, pursued by Karenand Pete. Leo's quest for information takes him to increasinglydangerous places. George's worst fears are realised when thehealth service give him a new Synth, Vera, who he immediatelydespises.