En route to Azati Prime, Enterprise discovers a damaged Xindi-Insectoid vessel with no bio-signs onboard. They discover an eerie hatchery containing Xindi eggs, some of which are still viable. Archer orders Trip to assign a team to repair the hatchery and vows to protect the hatchlings no matter the cost.

Steven Culp (Major Hayes)
Daniel Dae Kim (Corporal Chang)
Sean McGowan (Corporal Hawkins)

Paul Eliopoulos (Crewman #1)
Porthos

• While in the hatchery, an egg sprays Archer. This imprints the eggs on him. Phlox is ultimately able to reverse the effect.
  
• Phlox learns the Insectoids are genderless and reproduce asexually. He estimates they have a life span of approximately 12 years.
  
• The crew retrieves a shuttle from the Insectoid ship.
  
• Archer relieves T'Pol and Reed of duty, and puts Major Hayes in charge.
  
• When the crew takes over the ship from Major Hayes, T'Pol wears a Starfleet jumpsuit. She initially sneaks out with an NX-01 cap, not seen since the first season.