Sam continues her investigation of who the Magician is. With Richard's reluctant help, she learns of the two differing perspectives of this urban myth. As their chemistry class progresses, a sudden danger reveals strange properties of Sam's silver box.
Sam and Richard make their attempt at escape, forces converge to kill or capture them. Despite her best efforts, Sam sees that she is helpless to save her friends. In a last ditch effort, Richard sacrifices himself to save Sam.