The immunity deal was finalized in Jennifer's office, with Natalie sitting across from Emma for the first time since their confrontation at the Harrison mansion. The woman looked different----thinner, paler, the sharp edges of her ambition worn down by months of isolation and fear.

"I want you to know," Natalie said, her voice steady despite her obvious nervousness, "that I'm not doing this to hurt you. I'm doing it because it's the right thing. Because Daniel needs to face ...