The episode highlights the growing "Xers" movement—anti-828 extremists who view the passengers as a threat.
The episode picks up with the immediate fallout of the Season 2 premiere. Ben is recruited by a very-much-alive Vance to help track down the "Major" by following the money trail of the mysterious government group. Meanwhile, Michaela faces the internal conflict of her feelings for Zeke, who is currently a fugitive, while Jared continues to harbor deep resentment and suspicion toward him. [S2E2] Grounded
Olive begins spending time at the Church of the Believers (the 828 cult), finding a sense of community she feels she lacks at home, though she keeps this hidden from Ben and Grace. who is currently a fugitive