 As the race continues as the racers receive the first instructions over the text-message cell phones. Alex roughly interrogates conspirator Allen James for information about his missing wife, Kathryn s, whereabouts, while Corinna has some dark secret concerning her involvement in the race. Meanwhile, Wendy receives penalty instructions for coming in last from Mr. Bright: to kill Ivy. John Trimble keeps some serious health problems to himself as Violet learns about the race and wants in on the driving. Ellie continues to keep Rob from answering his pager calling him back for another tour in Iraq in order to finish the race. Also, Winston and Sean continues to squabble about who does the best driving and who can out maneuver the other cars on the road.