Amid concerns raised by the FBI psychiatrist, Martin is required to take time off. Instead he continues his off-book operation to uncover his own identity. Under cover of a new legend he tracks down McComb's contacts in Texas.
Martin thoroughly resents mandatory 'trauma' therapy, even worse when his hostile attitude results in suspension. However he uses the time to start a solo investigation into the vagrant murder. It suggests they're both on a series of vets from on Iraq War combat unit being eliminated. Assuming a Texan cowboy identity, he follows a lead there by twisting an FBI informer's arm.—KGF Vissers