hal lunges at qualen, but is held back by travers. the gang and hal watch the mountain top, with very different expectations and hopes -- their vantage point keeps them from seeing where the crack actually comes out. qualen's smirk is wiped off his face. the bomb didn't work? hal, shocked, stares at the enormity of the explosion. qualen looks serenely satisfied. frank's call is heard on the radio. travers takes it, and takes charge.