1First Comes Love
A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.
2Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage
The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.
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Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath—and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.
4The Wise Ones
Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.
5This Woman’s Work
The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.
6Aftermath
Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.
7Stormy Weather
Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.
8Battle of the Island
Kinder Garten’s fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo, and the others out into the darkness.