In the gripping fifth episode of "Hotel Cocaine," we witness Roman orchestrating a deft deception, ushering his family into the grandeur of Nestor's mansion under the guise of domestic plumbing woes, a lie he weaves with Marisol, who, despite her misgivings about their true predicament, is soothed by Roman's reassurance that it's merely a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, Valeria finds an instant sense of belonging in Nestor's abode, forging an instant bond with her aunt.
Parallel to this domestic facade, Roman and Nestor embark on a clandestine hunt for Yolanda, their bloody business looming large. Nestor extends an invitation for Roman to stay on even after Yolanda's fate is sealed, but Roman remains unconvinced. Before Nestor can further his plea, a sinister turn of events unfolds: one of their stash houses is breached, Nestor's men are slain, and their product vanishes. Roman springs into action, urging Nestor to relocate their hidden caches immediately and offering a substantial bounty for Yolanda's capture.
As the day progresses, Zulio's visit to Roman at the Mutiny hints at a renewed pursuit of Yolanda, but Roman's terse response suggests the cop's involvement is too little, too late. In a calculated move, Roman approaches Jeronimo, posing as a suitor offering Yolanda a Mutiny membership card and a night of passion. Jeronimo, his pride clouding his judgment, divulges Yolanda's alleged whereabouts.
Back at the Mutiny, Burton finds himself at the mercy of police interrogation over his sister's murder. The lead detective is steadfast in pinning the crime on Burton, convinced he had both motive and means. Burton's pleas, accusing Ray Dorado, fall on deaf ears, exacerbated by his lack of evidence. His confrontation with Ray ends in a painful punch to the gut and Ray's denial of Connie's murder, urging Burton to pull himself together.
Desperate for answers, Burton confides in Janice, who steps in with a plan. Leveraging her close ties to Ray, she probes for information, uncovering that Ray works for shadowy figures who silenced Connie's investigation into the bank. Janice pleads with Ray to provide an anonymous tip to the police, but he remains unmoved. Later, Janice urges Burton to tread carefully, bide his time.
In the midst of this turmoil, Valeria, now firmly entrenched in Nestor's mansion, succumbs to her boyfriend's persuasive charm, searching Nestor's office for cocaine and sneaking away with a stash. Their subsequent indulgence in Nestor's private supply, in the privacy of her boyfriend's room, adds a dangerous new dimension to Valeria's already complex situation.
Having procured Yolanda's supposed abode, Roman instructs Nestor to dispatch a team to authenticate the information, their curiosity piqued. They elect to accompany the men on their mission, and as Roman embraces Marisol in farewell, she inadvertently feels the outline of his concealed weapon. Unfortunately, the surveillance operation turns out to be a futile endeavor; Jeronimo had misled them with a random family's address.
Yolanda, upon discovering Jeronimo's hand in the attack on Nestor's stash house, is far from impressed. She vents her frustration to Don Henao, who, despite her grievances, urges her to hold her ground, citing Jeronimo's familial ties.
Returning to the Mutiny after the failed operation, Roman stumbles upon Zulio, who's on the verge of apprehending a patron. Zulio's mood is foul, but Roman manages to engage him in conversation, proposing that tailing Jeronimo might lead them to Yolanda. Zulio, seeing merit in the plan, agrees, and his team swiftly apprehends Jeronimo and his men post-club exit, uncovering cocaine in his abode.
The following morning, tensions flare between Roman and Marisol as they argue over his possession of a firearm. Roman takes offense at Marisol's disparaging remarks about Nestor's profession, reminding her that Nestor is still his brother, despite their differences. In a fit of anger, Roman abruptly silences Marisol with a harsh command.
Meanwhile, Yolanda contacts Don Henao, informing him of Jeronimo's arrest. He grants her carte blanche to deal with the situation as she sees fit. Empowered, Yolanda visits Jeronimo in prison, presenting him with an ultimatum: swallow poison or face a gruesome fate in the prison bathroom.
Don Henao convenes with his shareholders, reassuring them of his grip on the situation while accepting their mandate to travel to Miami and confront the Cuban threat.
As Zulio grapples with the impending press conference on Jeronimo's arrest, his anxiety mounts. The bust, though significant, fails to quell his belief that the drug problem in Miami is an endless battle. His wife offers solace and encouragement, while Zulio briefs the press on the takedown and the police's eagerness to extract information from Jeronimo that could lead to the mastermind. However, Jeronimo chooses the path of silence, consuming the poison, ensuring that no words will betray him—and the case against him, it seems, goes up in smoke.
On the distant side of the bustling town, Ray engages in a clandestine encounter with the congressman, discreetly slipping him funds to bolster his upcoming gubernatorial campaign. Little does the congressman know that Ray operates under the shadow of Don Henao, seeking to sway his allegiance to their cause. The politician's demeanor betrays his anxiety; he foresees a brewing confrontation between Nestor and Don Henao, a confrontation that could upend his own political aspirations. He urges both factions to tread with caution, lest their clashes engulf him in their tempest.
Meanwhile, at the exclusive Mutiny Club, Yolanda finally emerges from the shadows, her revelation stunning all ears: Jeronimo, the one who had dared to strike at Nestor, is now a non-issue. She implores Roman to arrange a meeting between her and Nestor, a rendezvous where each side will bring four trusted associates to hash out their business arrangements. Roman, with his silver tongue, persuades Nestor to attend, though with a secret agenda—he vows to lurk in the shadows, a skilled marksman ready to eliminate Yolanda from his vantage point. Nestor, convinced, prepares himself for the encounter.
Unbeknownst to all, Valeria, her curiosity piqued, inadvertently sneaks into the van, her exit thwarted as it speeds off into the night. Marisol, consumed with worry, paces the mansion's halls, her thoughts haunted by the image of the girl frantically searching for her.
At the designated meeting spot, tensions simmer beneath a veneer of calm, until Valeria's unexpected emergence from the van shatters the fragile peace. Instantly, the air is rent by gunfire, and Nestor, his instincts kicking into overdrive, shields the young girl with his body. Roman, a blur of motion, takes down most of Yolanda's men, but the battle leaves a trail of losses on both sides. Yolanda, however, eludes capture, slipping into the night as Nestor soothes Valeria's frayed nerves, the episode drawing to a close with a hint of uncertainty lingering in the air.
