: Lockwood is shot in the shoulder by the Golden Blade, who taunts him by claiming his parents' deaths were "insignificant". This injury and the encounter force Lockwood to finally promise no more secrets between himself, Lucy, and George.
: As Bickerstaff’s massive ghost attacks, Lockwood arrives just in time—despite being shot earlier by the Golden Blade —to help Lucy and George contain the spirit with a silver net. Key Character Developments
: Kipps admits to Lucy that he is losing his Talent due to age. Lucy and Lockwood agree to keep his secret, leading to a tentative peace between the rival agencies. The Final Cliffhanger
