Alana: Right. And replace it with what? Diana. He is covered with the rash. In Nina's office, referring to Nina's nameplate. Ryland chuckles. Scene change: 4400 Center. Shawn to Lily
Shawn: It's not that big of a deal. She leaves. Tom: And you? Tom: Dennis! Tom: You're saying that Burkhoff is the father of the 4400 technology.
Plan: A: Dennis Ryland; Q: Who oversees Tom and Diana's investigation? A: a deadly epidemic; Q: What is the epidemic affecting the 4400? A: Isabelle; Q: Who is examined without Lily's consent? A: Alana; Q: Who begins confusing reality with the fantasy she shared with Tom? A: an ailing Shawn; Q: Who abdicates control of the 4400 Center? Summary: In Nina's absence, Dennis Ryland oversees Tom and Diana's investigation of a deadly epidemic affecting the 4400. Meanwhile, Isabelle is examined without Lily's consent; Alana begins confusing reality with the fantasy she shared with Tom; and an ailing Shawn abdicates control of the 4400 Center.