Palm Royale Episode 6 begins with a thrilling tour of NASA, where Maxine is thoroughly enjoying herself while Evelyn struggles with anxiety. The contrast between their emotions is stark, setting the tone for the episode's drama.
Suddenly, Maxine drops a bombshell, revealing that the Rolodex and gun have been destroyed. Evelyn's anger explodes, warning Maxine of the dire consequences - the Beach Ball event may be left deserted. Douglas intervenes with news of a lucrative condo development with the European Prince of Luxembourg, sparking Maxine's interest. She eagerly requests to accompany Douglas to the prince's event, hoping to invite him to the Beach Ball. However, Douglas firmly declines, citing the event's exclusive male attendance.
Despite Douglas' warning, Maxine boldly enters the event dressed in the colors of Luxembourg. Her surprise deepens when she spots Dinah and other women present, contradicting Douglas' claims. Dinah reveals a bombshell of her own - Perry knows about her infidelity and is determined to keep their marriage open. She confesses her hope that Perry will strike a deal with the prince, amassing wealth that will allow her to divorce him profitably. This revelation stirs Maxine's fears about her own marriage, given her past indiscretion with Robert under the influence of alcohol.
Maxine confronts Robert about his sexuality, but his explanation is vague and ambiguous, hinting at bisexuality. Offended by his refusal to sleep with her, she questions his attraction to her. Robert assures her that she's his friend, explaining his reluctance. Later, Maxine sternly warns Robert against sleeping with her husband.
Douglas and Perry clinch a deal with the prince, but Maxine senses their exploitation. She eagerly seeks an audience with the prince to invite him to the Beach Ball, but he rejects her invitation. It's clear that Douglas and Perry are being taken advantage of by the untrusted prince.
At the party, Evelyn's renewed confrontation with Maxine over the Rolodex leaves her devastated. Anne's probing into Maxine's pageant past prompts a breakdown, but Maxine finds comfort in Anne's promise to keep her secrets from the magazine.
Meanwhile, Skeet confesses to Linda his desire to escape their lives, but she assures him of her resilience. Their experimentation with LSD takes a tragic turn as Skeet succumbs to its effects and passes away.
Robert, seeing Maxine's distress, offers to escort her home. Upon arrival, he presents her with Norma's Beach Ball invitations, filled with threatening messages. He assures her that this tactic will ensure a well-attended event.
As the episode nears its climax, Robert urges Maxine to deliver the invitations, hinting at the presence of unexpected company. The revelation that this company is actually the prince adds another layer of drama to the story. As the episode draws to a close, Norma stirs, reaching for the revolver hidden on the other side of the bed, leaving the fate of the characters hanging in the balance.
