- Genesis continues to degrade as quickly and accurately as Earth in The Day After Tomorrow. Saavik and David traipse through a blizzard.
- They find the mysterious lifeform, and it turns out to be a Vulcan boy about nine years old.
- David confirms it's Spock, believing the Genesis effect could have resurrected him.
- Saavik calls Captain Esteban and tells him the news. She requests permission to beam aboard.
- Esteban says they'll do it by the book and ask Papa Starfleet what to do.