The city of Charlton is a city divided: Upper Charlton, where the rich and powerful work and play, and Charlton Terrace, where the poor are kept from crossing the ever-widening economic gap by corporate dynasties controlling the flow of capital, their security firms controlling the city police, and…
Criofan and Miranda arrive at Byrne Tower for one last demonstration of the cybernetic technology that has kept them together. Each must rely on the other's strengths to survive this final round.
Criofan and Miranda must deal with Rafe separately to maintain the illusion that he has driven them apart. Two separate conversations, with two useful outcomes.
Criofan and Miranda must deal with Rafe separately to maintain the illusion that he has driven them apart. Two separate conversations, with two useful outcomes.
Another fire destroys someone whom Miranda holds dear. Unwilling to be pawns in Rafe's game, she and Criofan make plans of their own.
With Miranda at the top of Byrne Tower, Criofan participates in a live and deadly demonstration of their fighting technology as well as Rafe's ruthlessness.
With the pit fights a lost source of revenue and intimidation, Rafe must put a second plan in place. Criofan and Miranda must play their parts if they want to survive in the Terrace.
After Criofan refuses to do Rafe's dirty work in the ring, the leader of the Cabezas de Muerte gives him an ultimatum, and Miranda learns the limit of Rafe's threats.
Two successful fights provide some respite for Criofan and Miranda. The quiet provides time for reflection and conversation.
There's little time to rest. Now that Miranda has a solution to help Criofan during the fights, they both need to prepare for another round.
With the first fight over and victory in survival, Miranda must put Criofan back together on her own.
Per Rafe's demands, Criofan must take on his first opponent. Before the fight, he makes a single request of Miranda.
Criofan must be ready for his first fight, so it's up to Miranda to put him through the necessary calibrations and physical therapy.
Criofan returns to Rafe, and Miranda is charged with his upkeep.
Criofan wakes up a new man, but he must fulfill Doc's promise and return to Rafe.
Doc and Mira go to County General to begin the next stage of the project. Unfortunately, Rafe has other plans.
Mira runs. From a place where she is no longer safe to one where she hopes there may be less danger. She knows that real safety in Charlton is an illusion.
In the Terrace, a bargain turns sour and the Cabezas de Muerte demand payment. The price is high.
One day after the presentation at Byrne Tower, Doc Larkin sees a success and an opportunity. Unfortunately, others don't view the presentation in the same light.
Now, it's time for Mira and Doc to take their project to Byrne Tower. The question isn't whether or not the investors are ready for them, but if Mira is ready for what she finds at the top of the tower.
Miranda Garren isn't just a pretty face. The intervention of a family friend makes it possible for her to consider opportunities beyond the Terrace.
In the Terrace, money pays for protection. A bargain brings Miranda face to face with a brutal reality.
Criofan's involvement with his family's business begins at the top of Byrne Tower, but taking care of things personally will require a trip to the Terrace.
Welcome to the Terrace. Pull up a chair at Maxine's, have some breakfast, and stay a while.