As the plane travels through the night toward Dublin, Steve reflects on how much he hates flying and on the many ordinary human weaknesses that make air travel seem frightening to him. Yet he is surprised by how calm both the flight and his own mood feel. Watching Rosie asleep, he thinks about vulnerability and how different people hide it: Steve through fear and avoidance, Rosie through dazzling brilliance, and many others through anger.

Steve then contrasts this strange peace with the narrow safety of his life at home. He pictures his daily routine with Trouble, the shops, the crossword, the pub, and the comfort of repetition. From the plane, with the world spread out below him, Steve realizes how small his world has become and begins to see travel and possibility differently. He also wonders whether Trouble, who sleeps on his chest, is protecting him rather than the other way around.

Amy is awake, working through files sent by Susan Knox, and Steve asks whether she is scared. Amy admits that she is, and Steve says he is always scared, leading to a rare honest exchange between them. Steve offers to talk about Amy's childhood, and Amy offers the same openness about Steve's sadness, showing growing mutual trust even though neither fully opens up yet.

They turn back to the case. Amy says the files contain no sign of François Loubet or Joe Blow, while Steve falsely says he has found nothing either. In reality, Steve has seen a very interesting familiar name in the files and believes it may matter, but he wants to investigate further before speaking. Steve also raises concern about Felicity Woollaston because Courtney Lewis, now in prison in Dubai, was another Vivid Viral booking; Amy says Adam will question Courtney when he arrives in Dubai, while Steve, Amy, and Rosie will first tour the vineyard and gather what they can.

The conversation shifts to Adam. Amy warmly praises him, and Steve admits he still thinks of Adam as a boy. Their talk reveals distance in both Amy and Steve's relationships with him, and Steve worries about that distance. Amy says they have time, but Steve reminds her that no one has forever, prompting Amy to soften and agree that they should both spend more time with Adam.

Before resting, Amy thanks Steve for asking whether she was scared and confesses that, despite her toughness, she does not want to die. Steve hugs her, recognizing both her courage and his own habit of fear. Once Amy goes to sleep, Steve reopens the file and returns to his private line of inquiry, wondering whether he may have finally uncovered the true identity of Joe Blow.