Stardate: 50518.6 After Janeway and Chakotay's shuttlecraft is hit by a lightning strike while entering a planet's atmosphere and crash lands, they are attacked by Vidiians, who kill the Captain. However, moments later, Chakotay and Janeway find themselves back on the shuttle, still in space.

After several more bizarre occurrences and deaths and revivals, Janeway realizes it is up to her to piece together this mystery if she is to survive.

Donna's request for a permanent restraining order against Slan is denied. He shows up in a classroom and tries to tell her something, but she runs out. David and Tom confront Slan, who claims that he was trying to warn Donna about her stalker. Donna discovers that someone has left a dead rat in her bedroom. Slan finally picks a fight with David at the Peach Pit After Dark so that the restraining order will be granted. He leaves town, but Donna receives more threatening phone calls. Kelly sets her sights on Tom. Valerie believes that Kelly is dating Tom to hurt her. Tracy accidentally tells Brandon that she loves him; he does not reciprocate. Brandon and Tom participate in a charity hockey game with NHL players. Brandon takes a cheap shot at Tom after watching Kelly kiss him before the game. Steve and Clare consider living together as they spend a weekend house sitting. David takes an interest in a young singer. Music: 'Please Don't Go' by KC and the Sunshine Band, 'B-A-B-Y' by Carla Thomas.

As reports that the Shadows are destroying planets too start to come in, Sheridan prepares for one final showdown with the Shadows and the Vorlons. Meanwhile on Narn, Londo makes everything ready - G'Kar's chains have been weakened... an undetectable weapon has been acquired... Tonight Cartagia must die.