The fifth episode of "Fubar" kicks off with Barry attempting to steady his jittery nerves, only to have his anxiety spike when Tina spills the beans about the Dane's escape. Not only do they have to retrieve the truck, but now they're also on a mission to locate the Dane, as Barry's fate hangs in the balance. Talk about pressure cooker conditions!
Aldon and Roo embark on a quest to track him down, only to discover that he's actually sneaked back to headquarters. This season has been plagued by such swift resolutions to major cliffhangers, rendering them somewhat underwhelming. But I'm straying from the narrative.
Turns out, the whole scenario was a clever ruse. Dane has come to the realization that returning to prison is in his children's best interest and doesn't fancy a life on the lam. With inspections looming, the timing is perilously tight before they can pull off the switch. Despite the odds, Barry manages to stand his ground against a guard, ultimately fatally wounding him before switching places with Dane. His bravery earns him not only a romantic evening with Tina but also the admiration of Luke.
Meanwhile, Luke and Emma team up to reclaim the stolen gear from the armed and dangerous thieves holed up in a warehouse. They come to the conclusion that they need irrefutable proof linking the Great Dane to the heist. Oblivious to Dane's return, they cook up a plan involving a wounded guard who bears an uncanny resemblance to him.
Enter Boro with the faux Dane in tow, but the deception is soon blown when Boro catches on to the setup, especially after noticing the guard's bleeding wounds. As they give chase, Boro, felled by a tranquilizer dart, collapses across the rugged terrain.
Upon returning home, triumphant in their successful plan, Luke is urgently summoned by Tally for an impromptu meeting. However, the agenda has nothing to do with her investigations into Merry Fitness' dubious sales logs; instead, it centers around Romi, who is gravely ill and battling through a harsh chemotherapy reaction. Desperately in need of a donor, and fast, the team's focus sharpens on finding Romi's estranged father, Kyle, who matches her genetic profile perfectly. Emma and Luke join forces to track him down and implore him to do the decent thing. Unfortunately, Kyle demands a staggering $150,000 for his cooperation, placing them in a precarious dilemma. Fortunately, the diamond from episode one emerges as the potential solution, sufficient to sway Kyle into complying.
Meanwhile, Dot convenes a meeting to deliberate on Boro's fate. They contemplate holding him indefinitely, recognizing his connections to numerous terrorist organizations worldwide and the invaluable intelligence he could provide. Emma and Roo advocate for the harsher route of torture, but the majority fiercely opposes this.
When Emma and Luke confront Boro for questioning, he unveils a cunning alternative plan. He seeks house arrest in the picturesque Bora Bora, complete with a stylish waterproof ankle monitor—a prison in disguise, yet a luxurious one nonetheless. Refusal of this proposition would mean losing the buyers as well. As they exit the room, Boro catches a glimpse of Emma's ring.
Dot halts the torturous proceedings at the eleventh hour, informing Emma of an extradition order issued by OFAC. They will lose custody of Boro within 48 hours. Dot also gives Emma a stern reminder that not everyone can afford to act impulsively and berate their superiors like she does, warning her that continued behavior like this will leave her with a choice between tech support and unemployment.
Prior to Boro's departure, Luke visits him, having just learned from Dot the true nature of her scar—not the result of an IED, but of torture.
In the confines of the meeting room, Boro reveals a startling detail: he communicates with his buyers through the shadowy realm of the dark web. Upon uploading an authentication video, serving as proof that he possesses a fully functional bomb, his buyers are instantaneously notified. The team has arranged for a state-of-the-art satellite, poised to track the bomb's distinctive signature. Once all pieces fall into place, a series of ice cube emojis will signal the unveiling of an expansive list detailing all potential buyers.
To execute this meticulously crafted plan, they must film the video in an isolated warehouse, far removed from their base. Thus, they venture out to capture the footage. Meanwhile, Kyle panics and dashes off, prompting Emma, Barry, and Tina to band together in search of him. Once they corner him and secure him in the back, Emma resolves to enlist the services of Norm, a seasoned interrogator, to sway Kyle's resolve. Following this decision, Luke extends an apology to Dot.
Unbeknownst to them, their operations are transpiring at Merry Fitness HQ, with rival fitness twins surreptitiously documenting every moment from afar. Emma observes Kyle's ordeal as chaos erupts at the warehouse, where a fierce gunfight ensues. In the midst of the turmoil, Boro manages to escape, prompting Luke to opt for returning to his family, realizing Romi's need for him.
It transpires that Boro's capture was a premeditated maneuver, and the nuclear IP addresses were cleverly spoofed by Cain. This elaborate scheme was devised to throw them off course once more and secure Boro's freedom. Amidst this chaos, Aldon and Luke share a tender kiss in the parking lot, a moment Luke notices.
Upon their arrival together, Carter is present and begins to harbor doubts about Emma's narrative. He confides in Luke, seeking guidance. Luke, ever supportive, advises him to fight for her.
At the hospital, the Fitness brothers forward Tally a video they recorded that fateful night, depicting Kyle being wheeled into Merry Fitness and subjected to torment. Upon viewing it, Tally confronts Luke, inquiring how he managed to sway Kyle. He confirms that he indeed changed his mind, causing Tally's expression to instantly darken.
