Episode 5 of "Running Point" kicks off with Isla amidst the bustling excitement of yet another fitting session for her impending engagement party. The media circus surrounding her recent setback in securing the Hoopli deal has reached a fever pitch, yet Isla remains eerily unaffected, her primary concerns centered around the flawlessness of her engagement bash and her decision to embrace Judaism. Haunted by the specter of a failed marriage, Isla ponders whether converting to Judaism could be the key to ensuring its success, and she is more than willing to take the plunge.
Meanwhile, Jackie is relentless in his pursuit to ascend the ranks and make a more significant impact within the family business. He tentatively pitches an innovative idea to Sandy, aiming to spice up their halftime show. However, Sandy brushes him off when a call from Charlie interrupts, inviting him out for an evening rendezvous. Unfortunately, Sandy is entangled in business matters and declines.
Undeterred, Jackie pivots and presents his idea to Ness, who proves to be a more receptive audience. Impressed by Jackie's ingenuity, Ness agrees to hire the proposed entertainer for the upcoming match, a decision that unfortunately sidelines the dancers. Ness entrusts Jackie with the unenviable task of breaking the news to them. In the end, Jackie's vision pays off as the audience warmly embraces the new entertainer.
Word of Isla's impending conversion spreads like wildfire among the Gordon siblings, prompting them to stage an intervention in the conference room. Cam, Ness, and Sandy strive to dissuade Isla from her decision, but she stands firm in her conviction. Her marriage is her priority, and conversion is the price she's willing to pay for its success.
When reason fails to sway her, Cam produces a bombshell clause from their father's will: any sibling who chooses to convert forfeits all participation in the Gordon family business, including shares, equity, real estate holdings, and investments. Though she retains her job, the will's stipulations carry weight. Yet, despite the gravity of the consequences, Isla remains steadfast in her decision to convert.
The Gordon family's dysfunctionality casts a dark shadow over Isla's engagement party. The celebration is in full swing until Charlie's arrival deals a devastating blow. He dumps Sandy, tired of maintaining their clandestine romance. Sandy learns from Isla that Ness had spilled the beans about the party to Charlie and confronts him at the hotel pool, the perfect denouement to a day marked by emotional turmoil and family drama.
Ness and Sandy find themselves embroiled in a fierce altercation, the tension escalating as Ness is accused of interfering in Sandy's life and disregarding his professional choices. The dispute rapidly devolves into a physical confrontation, with Isla desperately attempting to intervene but inadvertently ending up in the pool along with Ness. The brawl persists, now transformed into a harrowing struggle underwater between Ness and Isla, both grappled in an attempt to subdue the other, prompting Sandy to intervene decisively.
Later, Lev engages Isla in a heartfelt conversation about conversion. Having observed her evident overwhelm during his earlier address, Lev makes it clear that he is hesitant to encourage her conversion, fearing he might impose upon her autonomy. Despite Isla's willingness to conform, Lev steadfastly urges her not to, emphasizing that his reluctance stems from a desire not to dictate her path. Nonetheless, to placate his parents, their offspring are expected to adhere to Jewish traditions. Isla, feeling a wave of relief and joy, realizes she can still retain her inheritance without compromise.
In a poignant moment of solidarity, Isla, Ness, Sandy, and Jackie gather, sharing an intimate bond. Sandy opens up about his breakup with Charlie, prompting a tender exchange of comfort among the siblings, their connection deepening amidst shared vulnerability.
