Despite the good advice of Smith and the Cat, Magenta is determined to board O'Hara's airplane. Where she runs into Bert, and breaks a Tradition.

Heading for New York on their own terms, Smith's shiny new RV is attacked and boarded by Werewolves during the day, while Smith, Piven and Magenta sleep helplessly in a hidden hold (made even more hidden thanks to the Cat's awesome obfuscation). Helplessly, they are driven to Pennsylvania.

In the stronghold of the Black Spiral Dancers, S,P&J meet drinks alone and nothing, who lectures them on the mysteries of the universe and offers his help.