In the preceding episode, we witnessed Wayne's gradual return to consciousness after the harrowing incident with the electrically charged windowsill. It seemed that with proper treatment, he might once again walk the path of normality. However, Episode 5 opens with a revelation that his recovery is far from straightforward, harboring a complex "neurological mishap" that will not easily be undone.
Meanwhile, Lorraine's resolve to eliminate Dorothy from her son's life grows stronger. She cannot bear the thought of Wayne returning to his wife in his present condition. Therefore, she conspires with Danish to devise a plan to have Dot committed to a mental institution. Two burly male nurses are assigned the task of escorting Dot to the Walter Mondale Care Center, and they manage to accomplish their mission, albeit with Dot's claws scratching their faces.
For now, Dot remains calm and composed, maintaining her cheerful demeanor. But beneath the surface, she is plotting her escape, biding her time. She manages to incapacitate one of the nurses and steals his uniform, readying herself for her bid at freedom.
Elsewhere, Lorraine has other matters to attend to. She meets with representatives from a small bank that her company, Redemption Services, has set its sights on. Lorraine expresses her desire to expand into the credit business, a move that would complement her company's pioneering position in the debt market. The representatives are prejudiced and resistant, but Lorraine is undeterred. She knows she holds the upper hand, as the bank is in violation of federal regulations regarding liquidity. It seems Lorraine will get what she wants...again.
As Dot prepares to make her escape, one of the nurses raises an alarm, forcing Dot to resort to another ruse. She pretends to be a woman in a wheelchair, using this disguise to navigate past the security forces. But Dot is unaware of what lies ahead.
Roy meets Lorraine at her residence and reveals the truth about Dot's past and their wedding. Lorraine is surprised by Roy's revelations, but even more so by his attitude. She expects him to be on her side, but instead, he demands her help. Lorraine, however, sends Roy away, refusing to assist him. Although she wants Dot out of the picture, her ties to Wayne and Scotty force her to keep Dot close. Roy is stunned and insulted by Lorraine's dismissive attitude and her offer of a cash deal.
Indira happened to drop by the house precisely when Roy was about to depart, urgently informing Danish that Dot had managed to evade them. Roy dispatched Bowman and his compatriots to apprehend Wayne, instructing Gator to remain in the vehicle outside. He complied, but upon spotting Agents Joaquin and Meyers, Gator impulsively dashed into the hospital.
Dot, too, spied Bowman and the others. She sprang into action, swiftly swapping the patient's name tag in Wayne's room with one belonging to Jordan Seymour. Dot then deftly rendered him unconscious by smothering his face. Her plan was a resounding success.
As Dot ran into the agents, they attempted to calm her, reassuring her that they intended to assist. Dot realized that the male nurse she had incapacitated was now searching for her and scurried into the washroom. She escaped through a window, stealthily rendezvousing with Scotty at Lorraine's house.
Lorraine's defiance and mockery of law enforcement knew no bounds as she scolded Indira for her lax search efforts. It was revealed that Indira owed a staggering sum of nearly two thousand grand to Redemption. Since she was the sole breadwinner, it seemed like a lifelong sentence to repay the debt. Her foolish husband, Lars, clung to the delusion that he could become a professional golfer if he simply swapped his equipment enough times. However, Indira anticipated that he would soon realize the folly of his dreams.
Upon returning home, Indira was startled to find Dot and Scotty in her kitchen. Dot implored her to keep Scotty for a few days while she "fixed things." The officer gently coaxed her to reveal the truth about her past, and Dot, albeit reluctantly, complied. She recounted being married off at the tender age of 15 into an abusive household, much like the one she had escaped with Roy.
As Lars stumbled into the house after his golf practice, Indira faced a crucial decision. She introduced Dot as a friend and grudgingly acquiesced to her request to keep Scotty.
