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As Seth becomes increasingly absorbed in his research, he concocts a new formula that successfully teleports a second baboon without harm. With this boost of confidence, Seth and Ronnie plan a celebratory vacation, hinting at a blossoming romance. However, tension escalates when Ronnie learns that Staus is poised to unveil Seth's invention prematurely, forcing her to confront the situation.
Despite their rocky past, Ronnie acts to protect Seth's work and feelings, but this leads to a crucial mistake. In a spur of anger and longing to prove himself, Seth enters the telepod for a test but does so without realizing that a fly has snuck in with him. This fateful decision triggers a horrific transformation, merging Seth's DNA with that of the fly.