Episode 9 of Season 3 of "From" unfolds with Ellis and Boyd embarked on a relentless quest to locate Fatima, until Boyd's frail body reaches its limit, prompting Ellis to hastily escort him back to the sheriff’s station. There, amidst the dimly lit surroundings, Boyd confides in Ellis about his dire illness, casting a pall of gloom over their conversation.
Simultaneously, Sara's arrival stirs the air with fresh concern as she reveals she has once again heard the eerie voices—this time, they mocked the town's inhabitants, taunting her with the news that Fatima has been taken, beyond their rescue.
In the confines of a dark, forbidding root cellar, Elgin has imprisoned Fatima, nourishing her with his twisted notion of blood-based benevolence, utterly convinced that he is acting in her best interest.
Elsewhere, Kristi conducts a thorough examination of Julie, pronouncing her as perfectly healthy. As the family ventures out to the diner, now revived through Bakta's efforts, Ethan's conscience weighs heavily on him, haunted by the ordeal Julie endured.
Meanwhile, Boyd and Donna delve into Sara's chilling revelations. Donna, mindful of Fatima's significance to the town, resolves to shroud Tillie's murder in secrecy. A gathering is convened, alerting the townsfolk to Fatima's mysterious disappearance, and a collective search effort is mounted to locate her. In the root cellar, Fatima stumbles upon a hidden trapdoor but finds it impervious to her efforts.
In a secluded part of the town, Victor brandishes an axe, aiming to fell the Faraway Tree. The Boy in White reappears, a changed figure, who halts Victor's assault with an enigmatic warning. Victor, fueled by frustration and seeking clarity, confronts the boy who responds cryptically, asserting that the townsfolk must endure to grasp the underlying truth. With those haunting words, the boy vanishes into thin air.
Boyd unburdens himself to Kenny about his condition, who, in turn, generously agrees to resume his role as deputy. Elsewhere, Jade is plunged into a vivid vision of Christopher and Jasper, which later inspires him to caution Henry against attempting to "mend" Victor, insisting that he is not flawed in essence.
As Jim endeavors to soothe Ethan and reassure him that he bears no guilt for the fate that befell Julie, an unexpected twist unfolds: Julie and Tabitha stumble upon the enigmatic lighthouse child. This mystical figure leads them to a hidden root cellar, where they discover Victor, immersed in a peculiar ambiance.
Inside the dimly lit cellar, an eerie sensation grips everyone. The kimono-clad lady, with an air of mystery, silences Fatima's cries for assistance with an unspoken command. When Tabitha reaches out to touch Victor, she is transported into a vivid kaleidoscope of his mother's memories. She witnesses the harrowing moment when she was brutally slain by a monstrous creature as she ventured towards the Faraway Tree. The episode concludes with Tabitha utterly shattered, her mind reeling from the harrowing visions she has witnessed.
