All the nuclear missiles land on their targets, but fail to detonate. The paranormal force returns to the South African base, but Colonel Oort's troops attack them. The Cubans send a naval fleet to South Africa to take out the American force and President Voigt orders the U.S. Air Force to take out the Cubans. The Soviets see this as an opportunity to start World War III. Keith Remsen terrorizes Harlan Mook in his dreams goading Mook to attack him. Remsen shoots and kills Mook before Mook can explode. In outer space, the Star Child feels the impending war and decides to return to earth.