An innocent birthday cake becomes the chilling clue that exposes the imposter living inside the Peterson home. As a potential whistleblower threatens to reveal classified UAP secrets, NARB goes into lockdown, putting immense pressure on Ramirez and Dr. Stevens to contain the fallout. At home, “Larson’s’’ sudden surge in productivity and unexpected success at Taryn’s school begin to win over two of the children. But, Daniel suspicions continue to grow. A quiet birthday celebration turns pivotal when one small detail about the cake reveals something terrifyingly wrong. Daniel’s discovery shatters his perception of his mother and forces the family into a danger they never imagined. While NARB scrambles to prevent exposure, the alien threat embedded in the Peterson household deepens beyond anything they’re prepared for. Episode Themes: identity fracture, hidden threat, family suspicion, UAP cover-up, mimicry, emotional rupture, discovery moment Cast & Crew Richard Leacock, Jasmine Ashanti, Jessi Mechler, Todd Gajdusek, Cameron Elie, Malachi Josiah White, Sydney Thomas, Sam Gipson, Jake Farrago, Stephanie Maura Sanchez, Naomi Chan, Omari Williams, plus Jessica McKay, Gabe Brown, Stephanie Elie, Chris Power, John Comerford, Myla Elie, Joe Bratcher, Jaime Sutor, Wendy Pierce, Stuart Pankin, and Craig Elie. Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie, Alpha 8 is a Bizzie Media Group production. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, and story editing by Jake Farrago. Executive Produced by Haywood L. Brown, Craig Elie, and June Bayha. Music by Epidemic Sound. Recorded at Dave & Dave Recording Studio. Show Art by Tal Minear. Special thanks to Joe Bratcher and Twin Bridges. Follow Alpha 8 wherever you get your podcasts. If you’re hooked, a quick rating or review goes a long way in helping others find the series. Credits, transcripts & bonus content: https://alpha8audio.com | Contact: alpha8audio@gmail.com | Alpha 8 is part of the Fable and Folly network, learn more at: fableandfolly.com/partners See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.