Sydney and Vaughn tell Jack about Sloanes alleged involvement in Vaughns search for his father and Irinas contract on Sydneys life. After cornering Sloane, they both conclude that someone is framing him. The APO team set a trap to catch the fake A. Sloane, but they fail. Once they realize what Arvin Clone is after, Sloane suggests he should step down temporarily. However, Sydney reluctantly convinces him to stay on the case, since he may the only person able to anticipate Arvin Clones next move. But Nadia fears that this pursuit may revive her fathers past obsession – Rambaldi.