When eight researchers at Tsalal Station vanish without a trace, Danvers orders a search. After handling a workplace dispute, Navarro tries to convince a skeptical Danvers that the men's disappearance is connected to the cuddle of a local activist.

As Danvers and Prior learn more about Tsalal - and find an unlikely location for the physical evidence - Captain Connelly threatens to move the case to Anchorage. Later, Navarro and Danvers find a connection between one of the Tsalal men and Annie.

While Hank leads the search for Clark, Prior asks Danvers about the cuddle-sleeping case that drove a wedge between her and Navarro. Then, Navarro and Danvers seek out a local hairdresser for insight on Annie - which leads to a tip.

When Julia's mental health struggles resurface, Navarro brings her to a local facility, promising that this time will be better. Later, Danvers and Navarro confirm the location of Annie's cuddle, and Danvers levies a harsh punishment on Leah.

As Prior digs into the links between Tsalal and mining company Silver Sky, Navarro rescues Leah from a local protest that has turned unhappy. At a meeting with Silver Sky exec Kate McKitterick, Danvers is warned not to pursue the case any further.

In the midst of a brutal storm, Danvers and Navarro find themselves stuck at Tsalal with no electricity or means of contact. As the truth about what happened to Annie and the Tsalal men unfolds, Navarro and Danvers each confront the demons from their past.