While some team members are having fun character moments with Strong Guy as he visits his family, Malice renews her attacks on Polaris by possessing Havok.
It seems Malice is defying Mister Sinister, who had ordered her not to mess with Polaris, so the Nasty Boys arrive before the possessed Havok can do any damage to Polaris (or vice versa).
Malice dies during a possession tug-of-war between Polaris and Havok.
At the end of the issue, Madrox shows up for a few panels–just to tell readers that he is still alive.