01: Hand

In the last month before the Extermination, Angel takes on new risks to protect what he's gained over the previous five. A building relationship with Husk, an unexpected decline in his relationship with Val, a transforming friendship with Cherri Bomb, and somehow a deepening connection with Vaggie hold so much of his focus that with with Heaven's threat looming above them all, Alastor's obsession with his freedom barely distracts him.

Alastor does his best work behind the scenes; it might be too late by the time Angel wises up.