Episode 8 of Founds commences with Gabi gripping a bat, her heart pounding with fear that Sir might have escaped. Trent strides in, believing Gabi's demeanor lacks the gravity of the situation. He reveals that Sir has been shadowing her for two decades, displaying overlapping locations as proof of his relentless pursuit. Flashbacks reveal Gabi, captive, holding a wounded cat. Sir inquires about a name, but she steadfastly refuses, insisting they cannot keep it due to its home.
At the encampment, Dhan mingles with the homeless, unaware that Mack has just informed him of Sampson's mysterious disappearance. Meanwhile, Trent sternly instructs Gabi to remain vigilant until Sir is apprehended. His protectiveness borders on obsession. Suddenly, Gabi's phone rings, Dhan relaying news of Sampson's vanishing.
Alone with Sir, Gabi confronts him, demanding to know why he stalked her for so long. He claims they belong together, reminiscing fondly about their shared captivity. Gabi, who once saw her captivity as revenge, now realizes Sir seems content to relive those moments.
Mack reveals to the crisis team that Sampson struggled with depression, attempting suicide multiple times. Each November 9, he would become increasingly distraught. Joe, a local restaurant owner, was the last to see Sampson, but he has no knowledge of his whereabouts. Joe mentions Sampson's anger and Mack's ability to calm him.
Mack suddenly collapses, revealing a predator at the encampment had attacked her. Sampson intervened, saving her from further harm, but leaving her with a stomach wound. That was the last time she saw him. Trent, increasingly possessive, pleads with Gabi to stay away from the encampment.
The community provides vital information, leading Margaret to spot the predator. Trent gives chase, apprehending him. It transpires he was accused of sexual assault in college but escaped punishment.
Margaret refuses to leave Gabi unattended, citing a mother-daughter dinner invitation from her daughter, Taylor. Alone with Sir, Gabi seeks his help to rescue Sampson. Lacey arrives, claiming fear of sleeping alone. Down in the basement, Sir decodes Sampson's tattoos, revealing insights into his troubled past. One tattoo suggests a profound loss, possibly pushing him to despair.
During their discussion, Lacey calls, prompting Sir to inquire about the caller. He threatens to scream unless Gabi confesses her love for him. Reluctantly, she utters the words, only for Sir to slump unconscious. It dawns on Gabi that she had drugged his soup, her only means of escape.
Lacey perceived Gabi's distress and inquired about the mysterious presence in the basement. Gabi, her voice颤抖, confessed her fear but quickly pivoted to the case of Sampson. Sampson, a social media sensation, had once filmed a video beseeching Joe to care for Mack. As Zeke struggled to trace Sampson's whereabouts, Gabi urged the media to shed light on the story.
In the glare of the press, Dhan addressed the viewers, with Mack's pleading voice echoing, begging Sampson to return. Meanwhile, Trent claimed they had stumbled upon Sir in a strip club, a revelation that Lacey and Gabi dismissed with a laugh.
The crisis team delved deeper, uncovering that Sampson had entrusted Joe with money for Mack, but Joe had selfishly kept it. They also discovered that Sampson's true identity was Amid Jameel, a man whose life had been shattered by a fire that he had accidentally caused, taking the lives of his wife and child. Since that fateful day, Sampson had been unable to find solace.
Back at their headquarters, Trent confessed that Sir remained elusive. Gabi fretted that time was running out and they must devise a plan to locate Sampson. Each member of the crisis team carried their own scars, remembering a place that had been their refuge when life seemed overwhelming.
After a brainstorming session, Dhan stumbled upon a clue that might lead them to Sampson. Just as he was on the brink of ending his life with a gun, they found him. He eventually reunited with Mack, who was grateful to Gabi for rescuing Sampson.
Amidst this turmoil, Trent vowed to Gabi that they would uncover the whereabouts of Sir. In a fleeting memory, Gabi was convinced that all the misfortunes were her fault, stemming from the day she wished her mother dead. But Sir assured her that she was a kind and selfless soul. He confessed that he couldn't let her go because she was the only good thing he had ever known.
Now, Lacey confessed that she had visited Gabi's home, driven by fear for her safety. However, she sensed something amiss after spotting books that Sir had once cherished in Gabi's possession. She fled Gabi's abode and sought refuge at Zeke's house, where a romantic spark seemed to ignite between them.
On the contrary, Sir revealed that for years, he hadn't been trailing Gabi, but Bella. He claimed that Bella's arrival had shattered his bond with Gabi and stolen her away. He threatened Gabi, vowing that if she ever betrayed him or ended "them," he would make Lacey his first victim.
