Ep 8. Not Even A Mouse

Jarod poses as a security specialist in order to investigate a company that produces dangerous chemical compounds. He wants to learn the truth about how the company is affecting the environment and the lives of those who live near their facilities. As he delves deeper into the operations of the company, Jarod's cover is compromised, and he's forced to flee from the facility.

Meanwhile, Sydney and Miss Parker continue their search for Jarod and are closing in on his latest location. They're hot on his trail but are slowed down by a holiday coinciding with the case. It's Christmas Eve and the Centre is hosting a holiday party, which they reluctantly attend.

Back at the company, Jarod continues to investigate and discovers a direct link between the company and the illness of a young boy who lives near one of their facilities. He's determined to bring the company down and expose their wrongdoing. Jarod devises a plan to sabotage the company's latest shipment of dangerous chemicals, but he only has a short amount of time to carry it out.

As the episode progresses, the tension builds as each character tries to outmaneuver the other. We see the classic cat-and-mouse game between Jarod and the Centre, as well as Jarod and the company he's investigating. Meanwhile, Sydney and Miss Parker are hot on Jarod's trail and uncertain what they'll find when they finally catch him.

Throughout the episode, we see flashbacks from Jarod's childhood. These flashbacks give us a glimpse into why he left the Centre and what drives him to continue his work as a Pretender. They help us to understand the character on a deeper level and give us insight into his motivation.

Overall, the episode is intense, with plenty of action and intrigue. We see the characters pushed to their limits as they try to reach their goals. The tension between Sydney and Miss Parker continues to simmer, and we get a glimpse of their complex personal and professional relationship. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving us eager to see what happens next.