Bashir and Jake uncover more clues to solve the mystery pandemic sweeping Cardassia even as Garak's condition worsens, and a former foe surfaces with some unwelcome demands.
Garak's condition is worsening and Bashir's attempts to find a cure are progressing much too slowly for comfort. Hope dawns when an old friend shares some crucial intelligence with Jake Sisko, but will it be too late for Garak?