The fight goes down, and Sarah and Noriko manage to rescue the kids. They're greeted by Callisto, after the fights, who issues some threats, but little else. Sarah finds herself momentarily without a home or family once more, but Noriko is quick to offer an invitation that Sarah reluctantly accepts.
On the way to the ransom meeting, Sarah explains a bit more about herself, and how the situation came to be. Noriko takes it all in, and tells Sarah how they're going to be doing the rescue, before they get down to business.
Noriko is greeted, rather abruptly, by one of Callisto's gang members. But instead of settling a score, she's looking for help, because some kids are in danger, and in need of rescuing. Noriko feels the situation out, but agrees to help.
Santo attempting to get into JVX, take two. Noriko is more agreeable this time around, and Santo does an admirable job of both containing his joy and not awkwardly flirting with her.