Episode 2 of The Night Agent kicks off with a harrowing flashback to three months ago, when Rose's company suffered a devastating collapse. She was midst an interview, only to be abruptly interrupted by a call from her most prized client, enraged over the hacking of his company's system. Rose scrambled to investigate, discovering that Adam had tampered with their codes.
In the current timeline, Rose provides her testimony to Hawkins and Farr, facing Hawkins' unwavering scrutiny. He scrutinized her suspiciously， convinced she's hiding something. Rose maintains her innocence, but Hawkins, with three decades of FBI experience, is certain he can sniff out a lie. Frustrated, Rose exits the room, and Hawkins mutters to Farr that Peter is unqualified to safeguard Rose. Farr counters that she's been observing Peter for a year and believes he's capable.
Rose reenters, inquiring about the next step. Farr informs her that she'll be under the protection of the Secret Service and taken to a hotel, where she'll remain until the threat is mitigated. Peter offers to escort her, but Rose insists on walking alone.
As they walk, Peter probes about why she withheld information, and Rose reminds him of the gravity of the situation - the White House itself has been compromised. Once at the hotel, Rose laments the lack of gadgets and books, feeling constrained. Peter assures her that she's safe under the Secret Service's watch, and she thanks him. After Peter departs, he even sends her books to her room as a thoughtful gesture.
Meanwhile, the killers, Dale and Hellen, race back to D.C., earning a speeding ticket. Hellen's curiosity gets the better of her as she ponders what lies within the mysterious bag, but Dale warns her against tampering with it, emphasizing its potential danger.
At the White House, Peter reports for his shift, and Farr inquiries if he's learned anything new from Rose. He shakes his head. A meeting commences, with Farr at the helm, and Hawkins briefs the attendees on the Campbells' past as FBI counterintelligence agents who have since retired. He suspects they've embarked on a covert operation, operating off the books. Ben challenges this assumption, suggesting that someone might have altered the rules in Spyland.
Up to this point, the FBI remains devoid of both suspects and clear motives. Hawkins sternly admonishes Peter to steer clear of the investigation, emphasizing his unauthorized presence in the room. However, Farr intervenes, emphasizing that Rose owes her life to Peter. She demands to know what Hawkins is concealing in his investigation, fearing the Campbells' secrets being exposed and urging for a swift resolution before such a catastrophe occurs.
After the tense meeting, Farr assigns Peter a delicate task - to scrutinize Hawkins' work and retrieve files pertaining to the Campbells' time at the FBI. Despite the sensitivity of the information, surpassing Peter's clearance level, Farr insists he uncover any secrets Hawkins may be harboring. She challenges Peter, asking if he is ready and determined to pursue the truth and safeguard Rose. She urges him to rise to the occasion.
Peter sets out to investigate the ring worn by the intruder. His colleague reveals its resemblance to a sigil from the Royal House of Yugoslavia, suggesting its original owner might hail from a royal lineage. Intrigued, Peter delves into the files and discovers that Hawkins was once the Campbells' handler during their tenure at the FBI. This revelation shocks Farr, who ponders over the extent of Hawkins' possible concealments. She instructs Peter to segregate the cases supervised by Hawkins and present a report to her the following morning, while emphasizing the importance of discretion.
Later, Peter's phone rings, and it is Rose on the line, having remembered the emergency number. Feeling lonely and anxious, she inquiries about the case's progress. Peter assures her of their diligent pursuit of new clues, and as they talk, Rose confesses her worries about the uncertain future.
As their conversation deepened, they unveiled layers of their personal lives. Rose confessed that a friend had betrayed her, while Peter reminisced about his youthful aspiration of becoming a professional basketballer. Rose then revealed her longing for her aunt and uncle, extending an invitation to Peter for breakfast the following morning. Peter readily agreed, suggesting they indulge in a leisurely late breakfast.
Meanwhile, across the city, Dale and Ellen were ensconced in a motel. Ellen, still preoccupied with the mysterious contents of the bag, decided to investigate and discovered a nanny camera. She pondered if they could retrieve the recorded files, but Dale cautioned her to let it be. Suddenly, Dale received a call from two men, informing him of fresh intelligence on their target. They promptly sent the updated information to Dale.
The client and the second man discussed Dale and Ellen, praising their collaboration and remarkable results. They had been working together for eight years, and Dale had recently recruited Ellen.
The next morning, Peter delivered the files to Farr and shared his plans for breakfast with Rose. Farr applauded his efforts to build a bond with Rose and hoped she would confide in him. However, upon arriving at the hotel, Peter found the Secret Service agents absent. He hastened to Rose's room and discovered the door unlocked, with the power cut and the lock malfunctioning. They scrambled to escape, but Dale spotted them on the stairs and opened fire.
Peter and Rose, in a sudden burst of adrenaline, leaped through the shattered glass window and darted into the bustling streets. With Rose clad only in a flimsy robe, they hurriedly made their way to a nearby clothing store, eager to procure new attire. Ellen, however, had already arrived at the store, her eyes scanning the crowds in vain, unable to locate the fugitives. Her frustration mounted as she loathed the feeling of defeat. In a moment of desperation, she snatched a phone from a passerby and Peter, seizing the opportunity, quickly dialed Farr's number.
Farr, eager to uncover the mystery, demanded to know who had dispatched the Secret Service agents. He promptly dismissed all but Ben and Nathan Briggs, members of the elite service. Farr insisted Peter recount the details, but Ben, skeptical, ordered Nathan to investigate. After a thorough search, Nathan uncovered that a command had indeed been issued, just thirty minutes prior, withdrawing the agents. The list of suspects was short, confined to the President, Farr, Ben, Briggs, and Hawkins. Peter inquired about Hawkins' whereabouts, but the line remained dead, leaving Rose with a nagging suspicion.
Determined to protect Rose, Farr inquired about their location, planning to send reinforcements. He made it clear, however, that he would not be joining them and would do whatever necessary to ensure her safety. Rose, however, was not content with mere passivity. She argued that they must be proactive, delving into the mystery that had led to her aunt and uncle's death. With a faint clue in hand, they hastened back to the Campbell's residence.
There, Rose learned that her aunt had been shot six times, a brutal revelation that only fueled her desire for vengeance. She shared with Peter the snippets she had overheard that fateful night, about an engineer named Osprey, mysterious files, and the looming threat of impending doom in just seven days. Her uncle's cryptic mention of a driver in the woods suddenly made sense, and they quickly gathered clothes from the house, stealing her aunt's car and fleeing to a secluded cabin in the woods.
In parallel, Hawkins encountered the cunning mastermind orchestrating the string of murders. Simultaneously, Ellen and Dale retreated to the motel, where Dale endeavored to soothe her frayed nerves. However, their moment of tranquility was abruptly shattered by a client's call, assigning them a fresh mission.
As they drove, Peter attempted to persuade Rose that she needn't embark on this investigation and could entrust the FBI. He pledged to safeguard her and prevent a repetition of the traumatic hotel incident. Upon arriving at the secluded cabin, they commenced a thorough search of the premises. Peter stumbled upon a concealed hard drive nestled within the wall's recesses, and Rose eagerly set out to decipher its contents.
Yet, as she delved deeper, she discovered that the drive was fortified with intricate encryption, rendering its files inaccessible. Peter noticed that the files were tagged with the number 2781, identical to the train he had boarded when the bomb detonated. He pondered what Rose's aunt and uncle had been investigating about the Metro bombing.
Amidst his contemplation, he dialed Farr's number and inquired about the perpetrators behind the agents' abduction. She disclosed that the order had originated from Hawkins, but he was no longer available for questioning as he had been slain. His body was discovered on a farm, riddled with six bullet wounds. Peter relayed the discovery of the encrypted hard drive, and Farr instructed them to make their way to her immediately. She desired to ensure their safety and urged them to bring the enigmatic hard drive along.
