In 1985, after his sister's death, grandpa Andreas Von Strucker had the music box altered hiding something and killed the shop owner by powered sword. With Reeva gathering new recruits to the Inner Circle, their sadistic past makes Lorna, who befriends cocky Max, realize she must be stopped from terrorizing humans into submission. Lauren studies the Von Struckers, dreaming of Andrea's death and mirroring her power to turn barriers into cutting disks. Caitlin hopes this enables to take down the Inner Circle, yet Reed is upset when Lauren risks exposure to distract cops that appear at their home. Lauren intimidates the landlord with her powers after finding hair samples from both Original Fenris in the music box. Benedict makes the Purifiers invade a youth shelter said to house mutants. Jace seems remorseful, but covers up ex-cop partner Wilson killing a mutant teen in cold blood. Jace is a hero in the media, but cannot face his ex-wife. Marcos and Clarice seek Erg for a tip. Marcos and Lorna reunite as a couple. Evangeline calls Johnny to gather the Mutant Underground. Investigating the tip, puzzled Marcos and Lorna see Reeva meet with Benedict.
—KGF Vissers