Year 2259. For ten years, the race of earthlings was forced to live under the fear of complete destruction. They were slaves and helpless victims. But now everything has changed. When the people of Earth had a chance to use the help of the Shadows, they, without hesitation, grabbed it. Demoralized by their catastrophic defeat at the Battle of the Second Frontier, the Minbari retreat. The earthlings are preparing to strike back...

Sheridan realizes that he cannot escape his past. Thoughts about Anna, about Delenn and about humanity that expelled him lead him to despair, which he must overcome at all costs. At the same time, Commander Corwin discovers that life is not without its joys...