Revolutionary Plans and Escalating Tensions

The chapter recounts a pivotal moment as the SLA members plan to start a revolution targeting cops but face unexpected challenges while buying combat gear, leading to a risky intervention by Patty Hearst. The individuals undergo training, revealing their shortcomings and reliance on instinctual responses during dangerous situations, all while navigating the fear of potential consequences and uncertainty. As tensions increase, the group's erratic behavior escalates, culminating in carjackings, hostage-taking, and a frantic attempt to evade authorities by blending in at Disneyland.