After setting out for a precise area, Sheridan and the crew encounter a Shadow vessel and Lyta freezes the ship so that the White Star can attack. In need of additional fire power, Lennier turns the jump engines off- line, leaving them unable to jump for 20 minutes. The White Star eventually destroys the enemy, but not before the ship sends out a distress signal for help. Four Shadow vessels answer the call, and a stranded Sheridan, still 10 minutes away from being able to jump, is left with no choice but to outrun the Shadows. The backup Minbari ship comes to the air of the White Star, armed with three telepaths who attempt to influence and slow down the four Shadow ships.

Being pursued by the one Shadow vessel, not affected by a telepath, the White Star loses ground and is on the verge of being overtaken. At the last minute, to the surprise of everyone, the Narn war cruiser emerges, flanked by G'Kar and several other fighters who successfully manage to chase away the Shadows.

Meanwhile, Garibaldi tracks down Dr. Franklin who hasn't been seen for several days. Franklin explains that he has no idea who he is anymore and in an effort to find himself, is embarking on a journey he refers to as ôwalkabout.ö A determined Franklin claims that he will walk every inch of the station until he finds himself once again.

On his journey, Franklin meets a singer named Cailyn and a mutual attraction develops. Going back to her apartment, they spend some intimate time together. When she learns he is a doctor, Cailyn asks him about getting the narcotic Metazine. He strongly refuses. As Franklin sleeps, Cailyn goes through his belonging and steals his identicard. When he awakens, Franklin finds her unconscious on the floor, clutching a vial of Metazine. Later at Medlab, Franklin discovers that Cailyn used his identicard to get Metazine from the local dispensary. It is then Franklin learns of Cailyn's true illness and vows to see she gets whatever medical attention she needs.