Alan and the other survivors are hiding in the underground rooms Hatake had created for Julia's childhood. They slowly realize that the others who were to join them are dead. Hatake tells of the Scythe, boyish in appearance but an immortal who is very effective at killing. He takes Julia prisoner leading Hatake to intervene. The Scythe tries to force him to make a terrible decision but Hatake's adopted son Daniel makes it for him. Alan gets the upper hand but it's not clear if that will continue.
—garykmcd