As the Voyagerfleet continues its exploration of the Delta Quadrant, investigating the current status of sectors formerly controlled by the Borg becomes the fleet's priority. Two of the fleet's special mission vessels, Galenand Demeterare left at New Talax to aid Neelix's people while Voyager, Quirinal, Esquiline, Hawking and Curie move out to do a systematic search for any remnants of the Borg or Caeliar. Achilleswill move to a location central enough to offer aid to the exploring vessels as needed.

As this mission begins, Fleet Commander Afsarah Eden, who has shared what little she knows of her mysterious past with Captain Chakotay, begins to experience several more "awakenings" as she encounters artefacts, people and places that make her feel connected to her long lost home. She is reluctant to allow these to overshadow her mission, but this becomes increasingly difficult as time passes...