The episode follows four members of the alien-hunting team Torchwood having flashbacks to how they were recruited after getting trapped under debris.

Searching an abandoned building for alien life, Torchwood Cardiff (apart from Gwen, who is running late) are blown up by bombs and trapped under debris.

At a bar, a tarot card reader tells Jack he will meet the Doctor in 100 years.

Jack arrives and recruits Toshiko to release her, and also in recognition of her talents, as she created a sonic modulator from faulty plans.

After Katie receives scans relating to memory loss, she is admitted to an operation on a brain tumour, which Jack tries to prevent.

Ben Rawson-Jones of Digital Spy reacted highly positively saying 'this episode demonstrates the power of the ensemble cast', praising the narrative structure and acknowledging the 'gripping twist ending.'