Contains spoilers for this episode and earlier episodes.
Tommy finds a threatening display on his land surrounded by mines, bringing the methods of war into the grounds of his home. The message points towards the Billy Boys, whose campaign reaches beyond intimidation. His fear of betrayal also turns inward, shaped by dreams of a black cat and by the possibility that someone close to him wants to take control of the company.
Michael returns from America with Gina after being detained in Belfast. His account of the encounter raises questions about who is using him and whether his loyalty can be trusted. The financial losses have already damaged his standing with Tommy. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Linda challenge the Shelby men over their marriages and the danger attached to the family, refusing to let business silence their own complaints.
The Billy Boys attack Aberama's camp and kill Bonnie, leaving his father injured and desperate for revenge. Aberama blames Johnny Dogs for revealing their location and brings the accusation to Tommy's house. Tommy rejects the charge against Johnny and insists that Aberama needs treatment if he is to avenge his son. Lizzie orders the men away from her child as the confrontation spills across the property. Bonnie's death has turned the new gang's threat into a personal war for the Shelbys' ally.