Carl Morck suffers a panic attack after being forced by his boss Moira Jacobson to deliver a statement about the Merritt Lingard case to a press conference, which causes him significant distress.

After watching the statement on TV, William escapes from the care facility where he is held and runs away into the forest, showing his distress and desire to avoid the situation.

Carl makes an embarrassing pass at Rachel during their therapy session, indicating a complicated and awkward dynamic between them.

Carl is assisted by Akram Salim, a civilian with a mysterious past and sharp investigative skills, and also receives expertise from his former partner DI James Hardy.

Carl and Akram visit William's care facility but are refused access by the director, Dr. Fiona Wallace, who insists on protecting William and denies that Merritt would have abandoned her brother willingly.