Under attack and running low on arrows, the group fights fiercely to protect Michonne. When their enemy demands they surrender Michonne in exchange for their lives, one member defies them with contempt. A sudden provocation by Smokey escalates the violence as their attackers become more aggressive. Forced to retreat, they rush to a testing room, hoping its door will hold long enough for them to regroup. The episode ends with the group finally catching their breath but noticing something unexpected that could change their situation.