The third episode of Season 2 of "Found" kicks off with Trent addressing the press regarding Lacey's case, hinting at a breakthrough but leaving everyone on edge with the question: is she still alive? Trent's revelation that the search for Lacey didn't conclude with the joyful resolution they'd all hoped for hangs heavy in the air.
Flashing back 36 hours, we witness Gabi's intuition kicking into high gear. She senses a looming danger as Sir's behavior escalates. Upon visiting the pay phone, she discovers it blazing, fueling her deepest fears.
Meanwhile, Sir plays mischief with his brother Chris's car, setting a trap for him. He warns Chris against interfering or aiding Gabi, insisting that he and Gabi are family, bound by a bond that transcends blood. Chris tries in vain to sway Sir's mindset, but Sir clarifies that blood ties are merely superficial, while Gabi represents his true family and purpose. He threatens Chris with dire consequences if he doesn't vacate town promptly.
Chris, shaken but resolute, returns to Gabi's office to share his ordeal. His resolve to assist wavers when he learns of Sir's involvement in their mother's demise. The realization dawns on him that Sir would eliminate him if he dared to come between him and Gabi. Despite Dhan's urgent plea for Chris to stay and help, Gabi intervenes, requesting Dhan to let Chris depart.
Determined to redirect her focus, Gabi embarks on a new case, hoping it will draw Sir's attention. This case revolves around Betty, a widowed woman engaged to Ivan, a convicted DUI revenge murderer. Betty mysteriously vanished on the eve of their jailhouse wedding, with authorities believing she backed out at the last minute. However, Gabi is convinced that something sinister occurred.
Margaret objects vehemently when Gabi reveals her plan to use Betty's case as a bait to reconnect with Sir. Gabi harbors hope that Sir will see a reflection of Ivan in himself and reengage. Unyielding, Margaret refuses to aid in Betty's case and instead opts to join Zeke in their relentless search for Lacey. Gabi tasks Dhan with accompanying Margaret in this endeavor.
As Gabi ventures to Trent, she articulates her motives for pursuing Betty's case. Trent, still harboring resentment, refuses to engage with Gabi beyond professional matters. Together, Trent and Gabi confront Ivan, who expresses relief and apprehension about Betty's disappearance. He recounts how Betty embraced him without judgment and how their bond blossomed into love, amidst the shadows of his conviction.
Later on, Gabi hosts a press conference, addressing the public's concerns regarding Betty. Nonetheless, the media's curiosity veers sharply towards Lacey and the palpable tension between her and Gabi. Amidst the scrutinizing gazes, Gabi abruptly collapses, prompting Sir to watch the footage with mounting anxiety. It transpires that Gabi's fainting was a calculated maneuver to draw Sir's attention, a revelation that incenses Trent even further. Their divergent viewpoints on Ivan's case only exacerbate the situation.
Following the press briefing, Gabi and Trent converse with Betty's son, Eric, who raises far more alarms than Ivan ever did. Eric expresses his reluctance towards his mother's relationship with Ivan and her decision to disinherit him while favoring Ivan in her will. The family lawyer, Mark, makes a valiant attempt to intervene on Eric's behalf but ultimately retires in frustration due to Eric's ill-mannered demeanor.
In a poignant flashback, we witness Lacey's arduous journey after her rescue. She constantly conceals knives in her chamber, yet her assertions of Sir's surveillance fall on deaf ears. Gabi, however, stands steadfast by her side, offering invaluable support.
Meanwhile, Zeke, Dhan, and Margaret persist in their quest to locate Lacey. At Sir's last untraceable address, they uncover a partially charred credit card. Zeke deftly tracks the card's origins, while Dhan, adhering to Gabi's counsel, scours the local library near Sir's last sighting. Their efforts yield a trove of books purchased by Sir, including children's puzzle volumes.
As the Betty case intensifies, Gabi and Trent shift their focus onto Ivan. They uncover his contraband phone, suspecting it was used to orchestrate a hit. Ironically, Ivan's intentions were far from malicious; he was aiding fellow imprisoned individuals, using Betty's funds to procure basic necessities and protection for those struggling.
As the investigation deepens, Sir reaches out to Gabi, expressing disappointment over her evasiveness regarding Lacey. He harbors an unwavering belief that they are destined for each other and yearns for Gabi to acknowledge his unique role in her life. When Gabi persists in her demand to speak with Lacey, Sir terminates the call abruptly.
Gabi and Trent delved deeper into the case involving Patrick, the inmate who harbored a deep-seated hatred for Ivan during his prison term. Ivan suspected that Patrick might have been behind the attack on Betty, but their investigation into him yielded cold results. Sir's call interrupted them once again, and this time, Gabi deliberately refrained from inquiring about Lacey, sensing that Sir's demeanor was unusual.
Sir drew parallels between his and Ivan's relationships with their respective partners, urging Gabi to scrutinize those close to Ivan and Betty who might have sought to drive a wedge between them. Gabi countered, arguing that Sir's perception of love was misguided. As they pondered over his suggestion, they realized that Betty's lawyer, Mark, emerged as a plausible suspect.
Their investigation into Mark led them to Betty, who revealed that Mark had acted out of love, believing that Ivan had brainwashed her. He had even enlisted the help of his wife, a behavioral interventionist, to rescue Betty from herself. Betty expressed her gratitude to Gabi and was relieved that Eric was open to reconciliation.
With Betty's safety secured, Gabi redirected her focus to Lacey. She alerted the team to the peril Lacey faced, revealing that Sir had acquired the same books he had gifted Gabi during her abduction. Gabi theorized that Sir intended to replace her, hinting that he had shattered his fantasy with her due to some undisclosed action. She dispatched Zeke, Trent, and Dhan on a futile pursuit while she ventured to confront Sir.
The books served as a cryptic message, guiding Gabi to Sir's location. Sir welcomed her with open arms, urging her to join him voluntarily. His euphoria blinded him to Gabi's subtle maneuver as she threw a stack of books towards Lacey, who lay bleeding on the floor amidst them.
Hidden between the books was a knife, which Lacey seized to stab Sir in the back. Before she could strike again, Gabi intervened, causing Lacey to faint. Sir seized the moment to flee. Gabi swiftly summoned assistance, and Lacey was rushed to the hospital.
The narrative shifted to Trent's press conference, where he announced that Lacey, though alive, was in critical condition. The scene then cut back to Gabi and her team, who were keeping a vigilant watch over Lacey in her hospital room.
