Episode 3 of "Fubar" kicks off with Emma making a daring decision: to warm the magnets using nuclear sludge. Luke, recognizing the need for swift action, opts to utilize their magnetic suits—the very ones from their previous therapy session. Positioned on opposite ends of the carriage, Luke and Emma finally open their ears to each other, pooling their efforts to maneuver the hose into place and warm the magnets. Their coordinated actions successfully slow the train, prompting a collective sigh of relief. Despite Boro's escape, thwarted by their newfound teamwork, Emma and Luke take a significant stride forward in their ability to collaborate. Emma, still grappling with the demands of her job and her deceit towards Carter, promises him an exhilarating evening to smooth things over.
Remember William? Tragically, he finds himself in Boro's clutches, forced to spill the beans on Luke and Emma under the specter of torture. Sobbing, he reveals all he knows—just two words: "violin" and "Emma." Despite this minimal information, Boro still orders his leg to be amputated. Armed with this intel, Boro initiates a cyber manhunt for Emma, offering a bounty of $1 million for her capture.
Meanwhile, aboard Luke's ship, the Tally-Ho, which he intends to use as a gesture to win back Tally, Tina, the NSA agent, is also present. Barry's crush on her is evident, but Tina remains focused on her work, having set up a bot alert on her phone to notify her of any mentions related to the radioactive material—and, by association, Boro. Sure enough, an alert pops up about a Moldovan scientist being kidnapped, hinting at their next course of action.
Back at their home base, Emma faces another tense moment with Carter when he broaches the subject of having children, sending shivers down her spine. Thankfully, Luke steps in to rescue her, steering her away from the conversation. As they head to the office, he reassures her that he's fully on board with her stance on not having kids.
Luke harbors doubts about Carter being the perfect match for her, considering her insatiable need for intellectual and emotional stimulation from her partner. His misgivings about Carter's capability to fulfill this role linger. Moreover, Luke's recent antics, where he practically pleaded with Tally to board his boat in Donnie's presence, suggest that he might not be the most discerning judge of character!
Back at the CIA, Dot orchestrates the briefing for their next mission. Enter Dr. Karl Novac, a Moldovan physicist visiting Ireland under the guise of a goodwill program. Intriguingly, he penned a groundbreaking paper detailing the extraction and enhancement of fissile nuclear material from nuclear waste—information that巧合地 aligns with Boro's objectives.
Concurrently, Aldon is tasked with the unenviable role of "pooh bear," serving as bait to ensnare Nika Stalinovich, a mid-level manager with diminished self-esteem and, crucially, Novac's files stored on her computer. Emma, not enthusiastic about the honeypot tactic, views it as a thinly veiled excuse for macho posturing. Surprisingly, Aldon shares her reservations, confiding in her later that he's unversed in genuine relationships and often grapples with the morality of his assignments.
Ironically, it transpires that the target isn't Nika but Nik A., rendering Aldon's involvement obsolete and necessitating Emma's deployment, especially since Aldon isn't gay. Emma steps into the breach, with Aldon observing from afar. In the truck, Luke and Roo stake out Nik's residence. When Emma is invited back to his place, the operation intensifies.
Tina and Barry strive to dismantle the faraday cage that restricts communications within the building. A tense moment arises when Emma accidentally drops her phone during a kiss with Nik. He retrieves it, noticing the mobile game used for decrypting data from his laptop. The tension mounts as Luke frantically repairs the connection, enabling the team to download crucial data.
Emma dives headfirst into her role, leading them into the bedroom where she terminates communication with the team and indulges Nik's fetish for spanking. She discovers the safe, breaks in, and secures the hard copies of the research papers. However, just as she thinks she's succeeded, the sound of a gun cocking makes her turn slowly. Nik, awakened, trains a gun on her.
