The episode opens amidst the solemn ambiance of a courtroom, where Honey Chandler (portrayed by Mimi Rogers) lays formal charges against Diego Perra (Essayed by Esteban Carmona), accusing him of a staggering six counts of armed robbery. However, the police's handling of the situation leaves much to be desired. Meanwhile, Reina Vasquez (brought to life by Denise G. Sanchez) takes a drastic step, removing crucial evidence from the Melrose Bandits case, driven by a desperate need to shield her loved ones from harm.
Elsewhere, Harry Bosch (masterfully enacted by Titus Welliver) delivers a stark warning to Maurice 'Mo' Bassi (vividly played by Stephen A. Chang), advising him to abandon his quest for access to Finbar McShane's (excellently depicted by Michael Reilly Burke) tightly guarded federal records. Mo, sensing the underlying challenge in Bosch's words, glares back, only to notice that Bosch's desk is cluttered with the open case files of the Jimmy Robertson (skillfully portrayed by Paul Calderon) murder. Bosch, unfazed, asserts that they must meticulously backtrack Robertson's final movements.
As tensions mount, Honey receives a call from Chief Hughes (competently enacted by Sophina Brown), whose dissatisfaction with Honey's filing is palpable through the receiver. Honey stands her ground, explaining that she is meticulously crafting an irrefutable case. Hughes, seemingly unconvinced, inquiries if Honey has had any communication from the Mayor before abruptly ending the call. Later, amidst animated discussions with her colleagues, Honey concludes that they must revisit Perra's girlfriend once more, seeking answers that might elude them thus far.
Maddie Bosch, alias Madison Lintz, steps into her workplace only to discover that Vasquez has opted for a day of respite. Alongside another colleague, she embarks on the task of tailing Nestor Gomez, portrayed by Jesse Gallegos. Bosch engages in conversation with the bartender who had last seen Robertson before his departure towards the taco truck. The bartender reveals little more than the fact that Robertson's belongings remain entrenched in her closet, a paradox of sentimental attachment and the inability to part with them. Assisting her through the pile of clothing, Bosch uncovers a parking garage ticket marked "Las Palmas, 1 pm, 11/14."
Vasquez confronts her nephew concerning the recent robberies, and despite his attempts to distance himself from Nestor and Victoria 'Fortune' Hernandez, played by Andrea Cortes, his aunt remains unconvinced. Meanwhile, Janice discovers a Uno card perched on her windshield, bearing a time and a meeting locale, piquing her curiosity.
Patrick Currey, portrayed by Jeremy Glazer, receives word that Mo has been inquisitively seeking information about him. The address indicated on Robertson's parking garage ticket leads Bosch to a DEA parking garage. Upon arrival, she inquires about a case that Robertson was investigating with a DEA agent, who, though unfamiliar with the specifics, vows to delve into the matter. Departing from the agent, Bosch dials Perry Lopez, played by Miles Gaston Villanueva, seeking clarity on Robertson's case. Perry, visibly reluctant, nonetheless agrees to accord Bosch a brief five minutes of his time.
When Honey's team revisits Perra's girlfriend for questioning, she discloses hearing disturbances with the sliding glass door on the night the policeman met his demise. She claims to have reported this incident, but the authorities took no action due to the absence of stolen items, leaving the mystery unsolved.
Maddie, accompanied by a fellow officer, shadows Gomez, while Perry hands Bosch the case files pertaining to Robertson. Among the myriad of cases, only one stands out, involving narcotics. Bosch inquiries Perry if he could possibly procure the murder book, to which Perry responds that he'll delve into the matter further.
Honey's team is engrossed in discussing the insights garnered from Perra's girlfriend. This intellectual discourse is abruptly halted as a coworker enters, conveying that Currey desires a five-minute audience with Honey the following day. Honey, after a moment of contemplation, agrees to the meeting.
Vasquez ventures to her sister's abode to engage in a heartfelt conversation about Albert Torres, alias Tommy Martinez. She reassures her sister that Albert is far from being a troublesome youth, revealing that he has been diligently working with a roofing crew and frequently spending quality time with their grandfather.
Mo schedules a meeting with Janice and presents his request, which initially elicits extreme reluctance from her. However, upon reminding her of a past debt owed to him, her hesitation begins to waver.
Maddie, accompanied by a colleague, trails Nestor to a Dollar Store where he convenes with Albert. It's a fortuitous moment for Maddie as she captures a snapshot of Albert.
Bosch persists in his examination of Robertson's final Juan Doe case. He unearths intriguing details—Robertson had ordered a fingernail analysis for a presumed shooting death, and remarkably, a white chalk-like residue was discovered beneath the nails. Furthermore, the victim harbored a blank key card tucked in his sock, adding another layer of mystery to the case.
When Currey crosses paths with Honey, he confides in her, revealing that Emmett Archer (Jim Holmes) had become an enigma, a barrier that ultimately caused him the deepest sorrow. He further extends an olive branch, assuring her that he could be a steadfast friend in her life. Meanwhile, Vazquez pays a visit to her grandfather and discovers to her surprise that Albert and Victoria have been frequent visitors. As the nurse whisks her grandfather away, Vazquez takes the opportunity to search the room, uncovering a treasure trove of stolen jewels concealed in a box.
Perry fulfills his promise to Bosch by handing over Juan Doe's key card. Mo traces it to a hotel in Lancaster, revealing that it was used for a check-in late in October. In another twist, Honey receives news that Perra's DNA was absent from the bullets; instead, an unidentified male's genetic material was found. They promptly initiate a search through CODIS even as they converse.
Elsewhere, Albert orchestrates a meeting with Slippery Sam, tasking him with inspecting a batch of merchandise. Back at the station, Maddie delves into the Melrose Robbery file, only to notice that crucial pages are conspicuously missing. She and a sergeant decide to delve deeper using LexisNexis, hoping to unearth something significant. It is during this investigation that Maddie makes a startling revelation: Albert is somehow connected to Vasquez.
Later in the night, Maddie catches Bosch off guard while he's enjoying his dinner. Over a shared drink, she reveals that she might know an officer who is shielding someone potentially perilous. He responds by urging her to contemplate how much ambiguity she's prepared to embrace in her life. He further adds that this individual might still choose the path of righteousness when the crunch comes.
Victoria inquiries Albert about his plans to vacate his mother's residence. To her astonishment, he confesses his thought of fleeing the town with her. She insists that she can't abruptly abandon her life and emphasizes that they lack the funds for such an escapade. He reassuringly tells her to let him handle the logistics for once. Later, as Victoria rises to fetch them a beer from the fridge, her eyes fall upon a picture of Vasquez.
At Mo's residence, Janice arrives unexpectedly with the file on Finbar that Mo had been searching for. She reveals that the file was sealed due to Finbar's collaboration with a former intelligence operative.
Maddie arrives at Vasquez's place bearing a pot of soup. She recounts tailing Nestor into a Dollar Store and segues into a discussion about her nephew.
The agent Bosch had encountered earlier informs him that Robertson's contact was a DEA agent named Nemeth. Apparently, Robertson inquired about black ice and fentanyl in connection with a Juan Doe case he was investigating. Bosch later relays this information to Honey, adding that the agent didn't disclose anything to Robertson since there was no relevant information to share. However, their conversation is abruptly halted when Honey receives a call from Corvus Pike (Tim DeKay). After concluding the call, Honey informs Bosch that the DNA found on the bullets is linked to the Juan Doe case Robertson was working on.
The episode concludes with Bosch asserting that Jimmy was a target, and it was orchestrated by the sicarios.
