Tension and toxicity stalk Avery as a rival has their sights on her–the newest one to join the S.I.R.–and Nico is far less than happy to receive the news. But after a nearly explosive exchange that turns heartfelt, is Nico still Avery's distant shooting star, or are their feelings mutual? Meanwhile, after Avery's debut match, she learns some troubling things about the S.I.R., and the great lengths she'll have to go to if she wants to save her love...