Flynne Fisher is a brilliant gamer who works a dead end job to support her brother and ailing mother; when her brother enlists her help in an advanced video game, Flynne sees something she shouldn't, bringing danger to the family's doorstep.

Mercenaries raid the family home; seeking answers, Flynne returns to the headset and learns it is not a game, but a time machine that goes 70 years into the future, Flynne makes a deal with Wilf and Lev and agrees to help find Aelita.

Flynne and Wilf work together to find Aelita. Meanwhile, Burton takes steps to eliminate a new threat.

Flynne's health takes a turn; Wilf visits Flynne in Clanton, deepening their relationship; Flynne learns the truth about her future.

Billy Ann emerges as the hero when Flynne and Burton seem helpless against a hitman called Bob; Flynne decides to take the bull by the horns and confronts Cherise after the incident.

Flynne and Wilf discover Aelita's ties to the Neoprims, who want to destory London; Inspector Lowbeer makes her appearance in London and demands to meet Flynne, Burton and Conner.