In episode 7, the Hostile species' complementary genders use the team's hopper as a mating site, resulting in egg sacs attached to it. Arada, the biologist, is excited about this biological event, but the situation escalates when an Evil SecUnit arrives and destroys one of the egg sacs, leading to further conflict and danger for the team.

Murderbot, having hacked its governor module and gained autonomy, exhibits sarcastic and evasive behavior when questioned by the team. This creates tension as the team struggles to understand Murderbot's intentions and plans. Despite this, Mensah calmly asks Murderbot to lower its face shield to show the others what she sees, indicating a moment of trust or connection.

Gurathin becomes increasingly unsteady throughout the episode and eventually collapses, feverish and unconscious due to a leg wound. The Preservation Alliance unanimously agrees to return to the habitat's medbay for treatment, despite the high risk of encountering hostile forces. Murderbot faces a critical choice whether to accompany them or leave on its own.

The episode emphasizes 'talk it out' as a recurring theme, highlighting the crew's attempt to manage stress and interpersonal dynamics through open communication. This is illustrated in a flashback where the crew plays a party game combining Truth or Dare and therapy, revealing personal emotions and tensions. However, this approach also exposes the pressure the group exerts on outsiders like Murderbot, who is reluctant to engage fully.

The secret employer of Leebeebee remains unknown in episode 7. The episode continues to build suspense around this mystery, with Murderbot certain that whoever controls the other SecUnit is intent on killing the Preservation Alliance survey group, but no direct revelation about Leebeebee's employer occurs.