Pandora

Prevoiusly on Pandora...

The obstacle is the path. What does that mean?

The images we recovered from your mother's workstation.

Those are the images she was working on when she was killed.

We should go on a date.

- I like you, Xander. - What's the deal with you two?

- There is no deal. - Keep telling yourself that.

I understand you already know the girl.

She dated my sister for a while, but you knew that already.

There's something on the other side of that portal.

If Captain Jaworski's intel about Tiagra proves accurate,

then every government in the civilized worlds

will be beholden to us.

Have you gotten it to work?

We've made some progress.

So that's a no.

Tell them to work faster.

I'm not renowned for my patience.

My father, less so.

There is something else we need to show you.

We're not sure what it means.

What it means, Dr. Markham,

is that we're digging in the right place.

Do you know how long I've waited for Solstice Break?

Nothing but one week of fun in the sun.

Well, suns, actually.

The resort we're going to is in a binary star system.

I still can't believe you guys talked me into going.

Come on, Pilar, this trip will be good for you.

You need to unwind and unplug.

Why? I can go anywhere I want

without even leaving my dorm room.

Hey, guys.

What's going on?

Nothing.

We were just sharing notes from Shral's lecture today.

Yep.

You guys were talking about your trip again, weren't you?

Guys, it's okay to talk about it in front of me.

I really don't mind.

We just feel bad you're not coming.

After everything that's happened this year,

it just doesn't feel right celebrating.

But staying on campus for Winter Solstice Break?

Isn't there somewhere else you could go?

With my parents gone, the Academy is my home now.

But it won't be that bad.

It couldn't have anything to do with someone else

who's staying behind on Solstice Break, could it?

Guys, for the last time,

there is nothing going on with me and Xander.

Even if there was, he's with Kossara now, so...

Not anymore. Kossara told me they broke up,

so that put the kibosh on their plan to take a cruise

- to the rings of Persephone. - Mmm.

You can act like you don't care as much as you want,

but a clone knows better.

You wanted to see me, professor?

It appears Parallax is in possession

of a powerful new weapon, code name: Janus.

- What does it do? - Don't know.

All we have to go on is this one image.

Those are the same alien symbols

that we recovered from a colony in New Portland.

Precisely.

Whatever it is, it's too bloody dangerous

to leave in Harlan Fried's hands.

I need you to find out what it is.

And that's where Jacqueline comes in.

Jax?

According to intelligence reports,

Fried's youngest daughter, Cordelia,

is celebrating Solstice Break on Euphoria 7.

She and Jax had a relationship a few years ago.

We need Jax to reestablish contact with Cordelia.

Reestablish contact?

You mean get back in a relationship with her?

It's too dangerous.

- You'll be there with her. - She'll never agree to it.

You're underestimating

how persuasive you can be, Mr. Duvall.

Besides, we're only asking her

to resume a prior relationship,

not do anything she hasn't done before.

Sir, and what if I refuse?

Millions of people around the galaxy

are potentially in jeopardy

if this weapon falls into Harlan Fried's hands,

so you don't get a choice.

You and Jacqueline are going to Euphoria 7,

and you're going to get that intel.

Whatever it takes.

Thomas.

Aren't the clothes supposed to go inside?

I'm not going with you.

What? Why not?

Academic probation.

They said that my grades slipped last quarter,

so I have to stay here on duty assignment.

Can't you talk to someone?

I already tried. It's no use.

You know what the worst part is?

This was supposed to be our first trip together.

Now it's all ruined!

Not necessarily.

What if I stay here too?

Really?

You'd do that for me?

Of course.

We don't have to go to some fancy resort to have fun.

We can have a staycation.

- What? - It's when you go on vacation

but don't actually go anywhere.

Doesn't sound like much of a vacation.

It will be great.

It'll just be you and me...

alone on campus.

Totally romantic, you'll see.

It'll be good for me.

I won't have to fight all the thoughts in my head.

It'll just be you and me.

Hey.

- Can I sit down? - Mm.

Um...

So I was wondering if...

maybe you'd like to take a trip off-world.

With me.

A trip?

You and me?

Together?

Yeah. Together.

For Dr. Osborn.

The CIS needs intel.

And we think maybe you're the one to help us find it.

Intel, from who?

Cordelia Fried.

Of course.

I should have known.

Wait, Jax, can you just listen for a minute, please?

We have reason to believe

that Harlan Fried has his hands

on some seriously dangerous alien tech,

and you are the only one that can help us find it.

We need your help.

Don't tell me you're okay with this?

Well, if it means protecting the Confederacy,

then yes.

You don't know Cordelia like I do.

She's obsessive and controlling, and borderline psychotic,

and you just want me to get back in a relationship with her?

It's not a relationship.

It's... just information that only you can get.

Well, in that case...

Jax!

What if it means finding out what happened to your parents?

Just look, please.

These were recovered from Harlan Fried's dig site.

They're almost identical to the ones we found

in New Portland.

We leave tomorrow at 0600 hours sharp.

Make it nine.

I like to sleep in.

Where are they? The shuttle leaves in an hour.

Where's Atria?

Where are your bags?

She can't come.

And neither can I.

But this was her idea.

I'm sorry, but I have to be there for Atria.

Have fun, though.

Can you believe this?

First Atria, and then Thomas bails too?

Well, looks like it's just the two of us then, Ralen.

Actually, I'm not going either.

You mean I'm going alone?

I didn't even want to go in the first place.

To Euphoria 7.

You spot her?

Check your six.

Now what?

Now we wait to get her attention.

Don't worry, I know how to do that.

To Euphoria 7.

Welcome to Euphoria 7.

Did she see?

Oh, she saw, all right.

Good.

Now take this.

I already put sunscreen on.

It's not for you. It's for me.

Or should I say, Cordelia.

Pretend I said something very funny.

Jax?

Cordelia Fried?

How are you, darling?

You look amazing.

So do you.

Where are my manners? This is my boyfriend, Xander.

Hi.

How do you two know each other?