Contains spoilers for this episode and earlier episodes.
Rue endures withdrawal at home while Leslie tries to secure a place in rehabilitation. Able to recognize some of the harm she has caused, Rue calls Ali and apologizes for attacking him. He accepts, brings groceries and cooks for the family. His conversation with Gia allows her to express anger and doubt rather than making her responsible for believing another promise of recovery.
Nate worries about Maddy's possession of the recording and the damage it could do to his family's business. He takes a gun to her bedroom and terrorizes her until she reveals where the disc is hidden. After leaving her distressed, he gives the recording to Jules and apologizes for his treatment of her. He then calls Cassie and invites her to move into his house, making their affair an open commitment after its exposure.
Kat tries to end her relationship with Ethan by inventing an illness, but he challenges the lie and they separate. Lexi questions whether her play will hurt the people it portrays and finds reassurance while spending time with Fezco. Faye learns that Custer is cooperating with police about Mouse's death, bringing a new threat into Fezco's home. The evening closes with Leslie pleading on the telephone after the treatment service refuses the help she believes Rue urgently needs.