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spheres. Rather than kill Reggie, the Tall Man releases him, telling Reggie their final "game" begins. Mike's brother Jody, still a black sphere that can occasionally resume his human form, contacts Reggie to search for Mike. On his way, Reggie survives a demon attack, rescues a woman named
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