Gary Noesner contends with finger pointing and his own guilt. With tensions flying high surviving Branch Davidians arrive in court. A flashback moment reveals that young Vernon Howell arrives at Mount Carmel before he become David Koresh.

Cogdell tells his team about strange encounter and later has a meeting. Gary finds a clue that leads to a disturbing confrontation. Vernon invites Livingstone to join him in Texas and later make a declaration with huge repercussions.

Gary finds himself under a ticking clock, hoping to prevent another disaster. The Branch Davidian trial concludes. Vernon returns to Mount Carmel, now the self-appointed prophet, David Koresh. Series finale.