Chapter XII

The Cabaret is to leave Grand Star but Suki wants to stay behind with Cal. However Angelus, Suki's owner, forces her to take care of a pair of orphans he recently acquired and out of concern for the young girls Suki decides she has to remain with the Cabaret. Damien is aware of Suki's imminent departure, and asks Cal to convince her to stay. The Pointsmen are on Marcus's trail. Marcus's assistants beg Tara to help Marcus who is hiding in the underworld; Tara refuses. Kurt decides to help his father escape over the protests of his mother. After considering Damien's offer, Cal enlists Damien's help to find a home for the two orphans so Suki will stay, and help Marcus escape.