In episode 3, each ghost has unresolved business that the Librarians must help address to prevent chaos, indicating that the story involves helping spirits find closure before things spiral out of control.

Vikram, a man pushed 200 years into the future, struggles with the loss of everyone he loves. The episode ends with a cliffhanger showing him holding one of the hands of time, suggesting he is considering altering time to reunite with Anya and others.

Charlie reveals to Lysa that Anya, whose portrait Lysa questions, is actually Lysa's ancestor from Vikram's time, which shocks Lysa and adds depth to the characters' historical connections.

Charlie, the in-training guardian, is shown to be torn between following the rules strictly and her own regrets about past actions. She fears losing her job if she fails to report misuse of magic and is portrayed as a character growing into her role while harboring secrets about her past.

The episode highlights themes of loss, time manipulation, duty versus personal desire, and the complexity of relationships, such as the impact of Bella's reunion with Nikolaj on Vikram and the potential power struggle between Charlie and Vikram over the use of magic and time.