Its a standoff between the citizens of Pearl and the mysterious violent creatures who kill anything and anyone that dares to make a sound! With the thunder from exploding fireworks covering the noise of their escape, Gloria, Mia, and Brody take cover from the creatures near the firehouse. Inside, Phair deliberates how to save the Fry family without endangering the surviving townspeople huddled beside her. Tension mounts on the bridge as Chief Fry and Mayor Phair reach an impasse. Will Lonnie be able to convince his sister to follow his plan in a last-ditch effort to protect the people of Pearl and save their family? Or has her previous ignorance already cost them more than their lives?