In a tense meeting, Dr. Wallace is pressed by military and Cain corporation officials for information on Sam Rittenhouse, the individual behind a destructive rampage. Despite confidentiality concerns, Wallace reveals Sam's severe psychological issues, including a violent alter ego named Malice. Cain, revealing vested interests due to Sam's attack on his property and theft of crucial research, insists on understanding and stopping Sam. The military plans to investigate further, focusing on Sam's contacts and a surviving soldier from the incident, while Cain aims to manipulate the situation for his agenda.