In the novella "Aftermath" (told from Murphy's point of view) she returns to meet with Harry (approximately 45 minutes after "Changes") on the "Water Beetle" but only finds a blood spattered boat and Harry nowhere to be found. She finds herself fired from the police force and is approached by the Alpha werewolf Will Borden to help find his wife Georgia, who is 7 months pregnant. Georgia, along with many other "low-level talents", has been taken by the Fomor. Marcone's supernatural bodyguard Gard reveals that this is not only happening in Chicago, but all over the world. This is most likely occurring as a result of the extinction of the Red Court, as the Fomor (and other supernatural organizations) try to fill the power void. Murphy, Will and the returning Marci find themselves face to face with a number of Fomor in the rescue attempt of Georgia and the others. Before the fight she considers going back for "Fidelacchius", but reasons it's not the sword, but the person behind the sword that matters most.