Bones, and a plastic tiara, are found at the bottom of a well, which was part of an archaeological dig. The remains are soon identified as a member of the team working the site five years ago.
A young woman, a talented oboist, dies, perhaps by poison. Meanwhile the winner of the "Baltimore" project is announced. And Alicia's old boyfriend shows up at her door with his baby, who is ill.
Calligaris is shot and gravely wounded just outside the Institute, witnessed by Alicia. While his life hangs in the balance, and the director's successor has yet to be announced, Cordelia receives a medical scare. Alicia takes a dangerous step investigating the shooting, but makes an important discovery.
