THE LAST SPECIAL

Rico faces one of his most dangerous opponents yet, drawing on an old memory of an absurd “training session” with Father Baptiste to pull off a last-ditch plan. The battle pushes him to the edge—physically and emotionally—but his trademark sarcasm and human stubbornness turn the tide. Between chaos, dark humor, and a glimpse of real loss, the chapter shows that even when everything’s falling apart, Rico’s spirit (and mouth) never quit.