Stuck in the middle of the ocean, Zale is desperate to return to solid, dry land. He's convinced the tidal waves will come again and sink the ship Steel left him to rot on. Zale's plan to escape his floating prison is discovered, and he finds himself in a worse situation.

Steel does take Zale to shore—a small island a short distance from his sunken hometown. With the water so close and images of the flood plaguing his mind, he'll go to extreme lengths to survive and return to Oasis.

Zale wants revenge for the years of emotional and physical abuse inflicted on him by Steel. He's reached his breaking point, and the floodgates are about to open.