After narrowly avoiding capture by the imposturous water poloteam, the kids try to stay hidden, but are distracted by anunderground casino. At Curtain's compound, an acolyte is foundcompletely unresponsive, suggesting a frightening symptom ofhis methodology, while Number Two works on an intricate escapeplan. After negotiating with the Captain, the kids arrivesuccessfully in Lisbon, but are immediately on the run againwhen Curtain's Head of Security spots them at the port ofentry.