The latest episode in Season 2 of *Invasion* zeroes in on the characters of Trevante Cole and Jamila. While the season premiere zeroed in on Aneesha and Mitsuki, they are conspicuously absent from this installment.
Both Trev and Jamila are depicted as struggling to adapt to ordinary life in the aftermath of the previous season's harrowing events. Trev, in particular, is haunted by the unresolved war he walked away from and is consumed by curiosity about the aliens' true intentions. He still clutches Caspar’s book, often lost in contemplation of the boy's extraordinary abilities. An incident at his sister Shiona’s backyard party vividly illustrates his distracted state of mind.
During the festivities, Darien and Shiona’s son, Jordan, accidentally topples into the pool's deep end. Unable to resurface, Jordan begins to drown. Without hesitation, Trev plunges into the pool and rescues him. He frantically performs CPR, expelling the water from Jordan's lungs and saving his life. However, Trev's demeanor turns unexpectedly harsh and brusque as he scolds Jordan for "so readily surrendering to the aliens." Shiona, in a fit of anger, shouts at Trev to stop, prompting him to abruptly leave the house.
Trev has been spending considerable time at an internet café, frantically seeking updates on global developments. His desperation to reunite with Casper and unravel the lingering mysteries of the invasion is palpable. Trev also grapples with the emotional fallout from his wife, Learah, leaving him.
Upon returning home, Shiona opens up to Trev about how people like her now perceive life. Far from being blindsided by the invasion, they are determined to live life to the fullest. They understand that the end may be near due to the alien threat, and this realization only strengthens their resolve to cherish every moment with their loved ones.
Trev, however, struggles to grasp this mindset. He is driven by a desire to confront the enemy and save the world. Shiona urges Trev to trust his instincts and see through his unresolved business with the aliens. Eventually, he stumbles upon a clue in one of Casper’s drawings, pointing him toward McCurtain County.
Donning his military uniform, Trev gains entry into the base by falsely claiming that Camp Blending has dispatched a troop shipment. But he is the sole survivor of this fabricated mission. His ruse is later uncovered at the facility when soldiers verify his story and expose the lie.
Trev finds himself confined behind bars, his possessions—including Casper’s cherished book—locked away in a storage compartment just out of reach. Meanwhile, across the ocean in the UK, Jamila is haunted by recurring dreams where she hears Casper’s voice calling out to her. A striking vision of a red moon, ablaze as if consumed by flames, leaves an indelible mark on her mind. She is currently staying in the countryside with her mother and other children seeking refuge there. Yet, her eerie premonitions find no credence among her family members, especially her mother, who remains skeptical.
Days later, they receive news that more regions in the UK have succumbed to the infestation, rendering the air toxic. One fateful day, Jamila encounters an elderly man attempting to pilfer rations from their supplies. He pleads with her, explaining that he only seeks enough to sustain his family. What truly captivates Jamila, however, is his mention of the "red moon" and how the air turns poisonous when police and military forces attempt to break the alien spores. This revelation serves as a catalyst, prompting Jamila to flee the house and make her way to the hospital where Casper had previously received treatment. Her mother is overcome with emotion upon reading Jamila’s letter but finds solace in her daughter’s unwavering courage to pursue her convictions.
As Jamila ventures further into the city, two police officers caution her against proceeding alone. Ignoring their warnings, she continues her quest. Upon arrival at the hospital, she discovers that Casper is no longer there; records reveal he has been transferred to Paris, a detail hinted at in Episode 1. Determined, she visits a health camp in the city to rally Alfie and Darwin, Casper’s friends, to join her. They, too, recognize the significance of Casper’s role in this unfolding crisis and refuse to let Jamila undertake the journey to Paris alone.
Their path crosses with another familiar face from the previous season when the teenage trio stumbles upon Monty’s father’s opulent garage while searching for transportation. Monty and her younger sister, Penny, are home alone. Initially hesitant to accompany the trio, a heartfelt conversation with Jamila sways their decision. Monty reveals that her father also owns a flat in Paris, which could serve as their shelter. Seizing the opportunity, they commandeer his father’s Jaguar and set their sights on Paris, embarking on a perilous yet hopeful journey.
