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Skitter grapples with the difficult task of writing a letter to Miss Militia, revealing her true intentions and the reasons behind her joining the Undersiders. She admits she isn’t a villain, despite her actions, and that her initial goal was to assist the Protectorate and the city. However, loneliness and an unexpected fondness for the Undersiders complicated matters. She’s torn between her desire to do good and her loyalty to her new friends.

Coil’s proposal to help the city adds another layer of complexity. Skitter questions his honesty, given his snake motif and Tattletale’s past deceptions. She’s unsure if her decision to betray the Undersiders is truly for the greater good or driven by other factors.

A memory of her mother surfaces, reminding Skitter of a lesson about gradual change and the importance of perspective. She wonders if she’s slowly slipped into a bad situation without realizing it. The realization that she needs to organize her thoughts before taking action prompts her to return home.

Upon arriving, Skitter finds her dad, looking older and tired, waiting for her. He’s discovered her truancy and lies, leading to a confrontation. Her dad locks the doors, insisting on a heart-to-heart talk. He reveals he’s contacted her grandmother, admitting he’s failed as a parent by prioritizing being her ally over being a parent.

Skitter’s anger and frustration surface as she feels trapped, reminiscent of her experiences with bullies at school. She lashes out, damaging objects in the kitchen, but her dad remains patient, allowing her to vent.

After calming down, Skitter attempts to write a letter to her dad, explaining her actions. She reveals she’s a supervillain and joined the Undersiders with the intention of betraying them. However, she realizes she genuinely likes her teammates and has been holding herself back from truly connecting with them.

The fear of making enemies of the Undersiders and the desire for genuine friendship with them leads Skitter to burn the letter. She realizes her reasons for betraying them are fading, and she’s unsure about Coil’s plan.

Unable to lie to her dad, Skitter hugs him, apologizing. She reveals she has a cell phone to stay in touch with her friends, which upsets her dad due to the negative association with her mother’s death.

Skitter admits she doesn’t like who she was before and is considering dropping out of school. She sees the bullying as an unavoidable force of nature and wants to focus on living her life and making up for lost time.

Lisa arrives, having found a hidden key, and offers Skitter a place to stay. Skitter decides to leave with Lisa, promising to stay in touch with her dad. She expresses her need for a breather to figure things out, feeling that her home is no longer a safe and secure place. Her dad pleads with her to stay, but she leaves, unable to look back.