When Tom found out that Kyle was missing, he decided that he was going to take some time off of work and look for him. Tom and Kyle don't have the greatest relationship, but after losing so much time with Kyle because of the coma, he really doesn't want to squander any more of their time together, even if it only involves a lot of arguing. Tom starts the questioning where Kyle spent most of his time, the community college, and the person Kyle spent the most time with (other than that teacher he is hot for), his cousin Danny.

Danny tells Tom everything, including the reoccurrence of Kyle's blackouts and the reason why he believes Kyle left. He knows that Kyle was worried about something, and told Tom that Shawn had offered him safe haven at the 4400 center so he could sort things out. Tom gets to the 4400 center, sees Shawn, and demands to see Kyle. Now, Shawn has no idea where Kyle is, because Kyle bailed on him as well, not that it makes Tom feel any better. Even as he is leaving, you can tell he wants to tear the place apart.

Shawn is growing to become an ever bigger presence within the 4400 center, and as a consequence, he is growing to become an ever bigger asshole as each minute passes. OK, it's not a cult, but people nearly worship him. Remember that druggy Liv that he cured and placed in the center? She cleans herself up fairly well, and even has moved up to "Second Key". When Danny comes by to visit, Shawn even asks her to take him on the tour. One thing leads to another, and the two of them hit it off pretty well, and Danny invites her to a party later that night. No problem. right? It's not a cult, people are free to come and go as they please, or so they say.