The episode kicks off with Harry Bosch (played by Titus Welliver), attired in solemn garb, attending the funeral of a former comrade-in-arms. His daughter, Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz), also graces the occasion. Amidst their poignant conversation, Ken Gurbizs (portrayed by Gonzalo Mendez) interrupts politely, extending an invitation to join the reception. In the blink of an eye, the trio finds themselves in a cozy bar, where Ken and Bosch reminisce about their shared military experiences, weaving tales of valor and camaraderie. When Bosch steps away to fetch another round of drinks, Maddie confides in Ken that her father seldom opens up about his wartime experiences. Prompted by her curiosity, Ken unveils a harrowing anecdote about a time they encountered an IED, leading to a grueling pursuit and eventual confrontation with the bomber. Bosch, with unyielding resolve, extracted a confession from the perpetrator before taking his final breath.
Upon returning to his office, Bosch is met by an anxiously awaiting Siobhan Murphy (Orla Brady). Her voice quivering, she relates the mysterious disappearance of her entire family, hinting at a sighting near Mexico. Though hesitant, Bosch assures her he'll reach out to the detective in charge of the missing persons case and revert back to her.
Elsewhere, Jimmy Robertson (Paul Calderon) and Perry Lopez (Miles Gaston Villanueva) engage in a tense discussion with James Rafferty (Bruce Davison), revisiting the incident where Kurt Dockweiler (Will Chase) was viciously attacked at the precinct by none other than Bosch.
Meanwhile, at a glitzy function, Honey Chandler (Mimi Rogers) and Jen Kowski (Daya Vaidya) network tirelessly, seeking financial contributions for their campaign. As Maddie Bosch ascends the stairs leading to Honey's residence, her father's calls ring out persistently, which she chooses to ignore. Later, sharing snippets of what she overheard about her father's Afghanistan tour with Honey, the latter gently advises her not to pass judgement too hastily, reminding her that war exacts a heavy toll on the soul.
In a cozy corner of the restaurant, a woman casts covetous glances at another diner's sparkling jewelry. Her interest wanes abruptly when she catches sight of two police officers pulling up outside. Summoning the waiter for the bill, she hastily prepares to depart. Once in the car, her male companions express a desire to tail one of the patrons home, but she insists on leaving immediately, citing the police presence as her reason.
Meanwhile, Robertson and Perry make their way to Bosch's former precinct, seeking an audience with the Watch Commander to discuss the incident where Bosch allegedly assaulted Dockweiler within the station's walls. The Watch Commander, however, flatly denies any such event ever took place.
Elsewhere, Bosch is immersed in reviewing footage related to the missing Gallagher family when Honey's call interrupts him. She urges him to investigate claims of bias, asserting that the LAPD dismissed her concerns regarding Frank Sheehan with insufficient seriousness. Bosch promises to look into it when his schedule permits.
Back at the precinct, Robertson and Perry watch the interrogation tape featuring Bosch and Dockweiler. Bosch, on the other hand, inspects the Gallagher family's vehicle at the police impound lot. Although he doesn't uncover anything particularly noteworthy, he does find it odd that the keys were carelessly left in the glove compartment. Further investigation reveals that Stephen Gallagher was financially overextended and may have been embezzling funds from his own company. With the detective's blessing, Bosch dives deeper into the case.
At campaign headquarters, Jen Kowski informs Honey that she has a lunch meeting lined up with Lisa Broad for the following day.
Elsewhere, Maddie inquiries Janet Vasquez (portrayed by Sonia Iris Lozada) about her romantic history with lawyers, to which she responds with a decisive no. Their conversation hardly progresses beyond this point as a vehicle matching the description of the one used in the robbery Carelessly disregards a stop sign. Upon pulling the car over, the driver insists that the car belongs to her acquaintance, Nestor Gomez (played by Jesse Gallegos). While Vasquez engages the driver in conversation, Maddie runs the license plate and prepares a citation. Queries about Nestor elicit a sudden silence from the driver. Consequently, Maddie and Vasquez decide to delve deeper into the matter regarding the car and its true owner once they return to the station.
At the bar, Robertson advises Perry that investigating Bosch should mirror Bosch's investigative tactics. He then probes Perry to ascertain how far he is prepared to go. In a heartbeat, they find themselves breaking into Bosch's office. Inside, Robertson uncovers a heartfelt thank-you letter from the Dignan family, hinting that Bosch had penned a recommendation for their son, Curtis Dignan (Eddie Steeples), at Wasco Prison.
Bosch updates Siobhan on the progress of the case, emphasizing that a family of four cannot just vanish into thin air. He then accompanies her to the Gallagher residence, where they encounter Maurice 'Mo' Bassi (portrayed by Stephen A. Chang). While Bosch searches the premises, Mo goes door-to-door, seeking cooperation from neighbors to review their security footage. Shortly thereafter, they scrutinize surveillance footage capturing the Gallagher family embarking on their vacation.
Maddie and Vasquez summon Jon (played by Ricco Ross) and his wife (Candice Coke) once again to identify the vehicle, driver, and passengers, but their efforts yield no useful information. Meanwhile, the robbery gang discusses the citation and their subsequent course of action.
Honey meets Lisa for lunch, where Lisa expresses her unwavering belief in the principles Emmett Archer (played by Jim Holmes) champions. This exchange doesn't go smoothly, leading to a brief exchange of insults regarding each other's convictions. The atmosphere shifts when Michelle Carter (Aisha Kabia) joins them. Following lunch, Honey engages in a brief spat with Michelle for inserting herself into the situation and using it as a political pawn.
Bosch arranges a meeting with the Watch Commander to discuss the oversight of additional security for Honey's event. The Commander reveals that some within the precinct suspected Chandler of attempting to manipulate them. Furthermore, he mentions that Hollenbeck was tasked with providing backup yet fails to utter a word about Robertson and Perry's involvement.
Just as Rita Tedesco (Juliet Landau) receives a call from her husband, incarcerated somewhere, Robertson and Perry arrive to interrogate her. They inquire whether Preston Borders (Chris Browning) ever mentioned Bosch's name. She remains silent, telling them to address any future inquiries to her attorney.
Bosch confronts Lieutenant Don Thorne (Mark Rolston), lambasting him for failing to secure backup for Honey. Thorne responds by suggesting that he might have attempted to coordinate with Hollenbeck, who ultimately chose not to provide the requested support.
Robertson and Perry brief Captain Rivera (David Grant Wright) on their findings regarding Curtis and the case's intricacies. Rivera urges them to delve deeper into the matter.
Honey confronts Chief Hughes (Sophia Brown) about the absence of security at her fundraising rally, threatening to expose the issue unless Hughes throws her weight behind her campaign. Hughes counters by suggesting that going public would be advantageous since she has nothing to conceal.
Meanwhile, Robertson and Perry pay Maddie a visit to question her about Borders' phone call. Maddie explains that Bosch assured her Borders was merely trying to bait him. She conveys her trust in Bosch and admits she has no answer for why she didn't report the call herself.
Bosch and Siobhan meet Sheriff Beto Orestes (Julio Cesar Cedillo) at the Gallagher vacation home. Inside, Bosch discovers the blanket Siobhan crafted for Kerry Gallagher (Sophia Kopera), which was also visible in footage of the family preparing for their trip. This reveal marks the cliffhanger end of the episode.
