The episode unfolds with District Attorney Thornfield (Douglas Olsson) disclosing to Jorge Sanchez (Santiago Cabrera) that a prison convoy escorting Thony De La Rosa (Elodie Yung) to the courthouse will soon arrive. Jorge expresses gratitude for Thornfield's vigilance concerning her. However, Thornfield disavows any allegiance to their side and pledges to secure justice for Rex and his predecessor. Jorge counters that his predecessor was aligned with Sam Heller (John Pyper-Ferguson), whom he believes should be under scrutiny. Thornfield reassuress him that he has been diligently attempting to bring Heller down for years.
Suddenly, a woman interrupts them with news of a prominent inmate's escape from South Point Correctional Facility. At the prison, Ramona strides out of the security gate, spotting a flower delivery van covertly shrouded under a tarp. She peels off the tarp, retrieves the key from the tire well, and hops in. Meanwhile, Thony unlocks a locker, retrieves a bag of clothes, and begins to disrobe. In the flower van, Ramona swaps her attire. Thony, too, changes into another outfit and applies makeup, while Ramona adds a touch of lipstick and slips on a pair of sunglasses. Peeking into the glove compartment, Ramona discovers a handgun. As an alarm blares in the distance, Thony makes her way down the corridor, concealing her face as two guards stroll past. She glances through a door window, observing an employee exit and a guard at his post. Thony stealthily navigates to a waiting car and speeds off.
Fiona De La Rosa (Martha Millan) is engaged in cleaning when she hears a knock at the door. Her visitor introduces himself as Notary Norman. She invites him in, and he congratulates her on purchasing a home. Thrilled, Fiona signs the Grant Deed and insists that Chris De La Rosa (Sean Lew) sign as well. Norman clarifies that typically, the Grant Deed requires only one signature. Fiona argues that Chris contributed financially from his viral video success and should inherit the house if anything happens to her. Elsewhere, Jaz De La Rosa (Faith Bryant) confronts JD Harris (Ryan Sands), daring them to try to seize their house on American soil.
As Thony drives down the road, she inputs a passcode but to no avail. She exits the car and halts an approaching vehicle. Panicked, she requests to use the driver's phone, explaining that her son is in danger. The driver obliges and makes the call for her. In the St. Helena's School carpool lane, Fiona answers her ringing phone. Thony alerts her to Ramona's prison escape and warns that she is targeting Luca De La Rosa (Khalen Roman Sanchez). She urges Fiona to take Luca to Jorge's. Fiona spots Ramona picking up Luca and Violeta Sanchez (Olivia Frida Filomena) and pursues her in a panic. Ramona speeds away with the children. Distressed, Fiona apologizes profusely. Meanwhile, Thony returns to the stolen car and races down the road.
Ramona meticulously peeled off the vinyl film covering the flower pattern, and removed the license plate, which also had a spare plate hidden under it. She stuffed all these things into a black bag and then threw it to the ground without mercy. Back in the car, she carefully took out a pistol from the glove box and turned to ask Violeta and Luca with a hint of temptation in her tone: "Do you want to go with me to see real dinosaurs?" The two children responded in unison, full of excitement: "Me!"
At the Desert Coliseum, Thony burst in, her urgency palpable, informing Jorge that Ramona had abducted their children. He revealed to her that a GPS locator was cleverly concealed within Violeta's cherished stuffed dog. Tracking the dog's signal led them to St. Helena's. Her doubts crept in, wondering if Violeta might have left it behind at school. Jorge reassured her, emphasizing that Violeta knew to keep it by her side at all times. Feng, alias Alain Yu, seized the phone and explained the intricacies of crowdsourcing technology, powered by Bluetooth trackers facilitating the GPS function. He added that Violeta would need to come in proximity with another phone on the same network to update her location. An Amber Alert was promptly issued for Luca and Violeta, inciting a wave of panic in Thony. Jorge, steadfast, reassured her that they would locate the children. The GPS coordinates updated, pinpointing Violeta's location to the Museum of Natural History. Jorge swiftly instructed El Don, alias Danny Pardo, to alert the authorities. Feng further revealed that Jialong, alias Shu Q, had breached the city's surveillance system, allowing them to track Ramona's license plate. Jorge delegated Silva and Fuentes to stay with Feng and Jialong.
Inside the museum, Ramona dispatched Violeta and Luca to a realm of playful discovery. Alejandra approached, enveloping Ramona in an embrace, her voice tinged with concern over their risky rendezvous. Ramona acknowledged her gratitude for aiding her escape, while Alejandra expressed trepidation about meeting there. Ramona reassured her that no one would ever suspect the museum filled with childlike wonder as a hiding spot for Violeta and Luca. She emphasized the importance of seizing the moment of joy before the inevitable sorrow descended. Alejandra imparted the news of Thony's escape, prompting Ramona to warn that Thony would relentlessly pursue her for the fate she intended for Luca. With a nod, Ramona allowed Violeta and Luca to wander freely amidst the dinosaur exhibit, instructing Alejandra to escort the children to her house. If she failed to arrive by 4pm, Alejandra was tasked with driving them to the airfield and instructing the pilot to proceed as planned.
Elsewhere, Fiona flashed a photograph of Ramona to Officer Davino, alias Ash T, insisting he take immediate action. He reassured her that officers were already actively searching for Ramona. Her frustration boiled over, criticizing the police for their trivial pursuits like admiring women and celebrating with a cake. In her frustration, she dialed Benny, alias Chau Long.
Thony, Jorge, El Don, accompanied by several cartel members, infiltrate the museum, their mission to track down Violeta's cherished stuffed bear to the dinosaur exhibit. Thony locates it nestled by the massive dinosaur's leg, while El Don and his men fan out, scanning every corner of the museum. Jorge stands firm in his belief that Ramona wouldn't jeopardize the children's safety, to which she starkly reminds him of Vanessa Sanchez's (played by Sonya Balmores) fate. Haunted by the memory, she recalls Luca's fascination with butterflies, prompting Jorge to bolt towards the butterfly exhibit without delay.
Meanwhile, a woman hands Thony a phone, entrusted by an anonymous woman who had compensated her. Dialing the number logged in its history, Ramona's voice crackles through the line, instructing Thony to deliver Luca's medication to a specified address. When Thony inquiries about Ramona's intentions towards Luca, she cryptically warns that she'll remain in the dark if she doesn't comply solo.
Jorge returns to the dinosaur exhibit, bear in sight but Thony missing. His calls to her phone yield the truth; Ramona's demands. He warns her of a setup, demanding the address, but she resists, steadfast in her resolve. Jorge pleads, reminding her that Ramona has no intentions of a family reunion. Undeterred, Thony proposes leveraging the cartel's resources to locate the kids while she stalls Ramona as long as humanly possible.
Elsewhere, at the cleaning enterprise, Benny enlightens Fiona about criminals' clever use of vinyl wrapping to camouflage their vehicles. Her suspicions peak when she inquiries about a white van, to which Benny cautions that unless Ramona's swapped rides and deliberately disseminated false info, it's a dead end.
Alejandra arrives at her abode with Violeta and Luca. Amidst casual conversation, Violeta catches a glimpse of a photo featuring a younger Ramona amidst nuns. Alejandra recounts Ramona's benevolent deeds—assisting the underprivileged, constructing roads, churches, and schools in her hometown. To keep Luca occupied, she hands him "The 48 Laws of Power."
In a dramatic twist at the community hospital, Thony seizes a scalpel and packs a bag with various medications. Her sudden actions draw Dr. DuPont's (played by Daniel Bonjour) attention. His probing questions about her involvement in the kids' abduction lead her to reveal it was her sister-in-law, Ramona, who orchestrated it. When he accuses her of planning to harm Ramona with the scalpel, she denies any such intentions, though he warns her actions will forever haunt her. Reluctantly, he allows her to leave.
At the Desert Coliseum, Feng alerts Jorge to a private jet preparing for takeoff from the Reardon Road airstrip, destined for Culican, Mexico. El Don's recognition of the locale sparks a realization; Alejandra hailed from the very same place. Jorge vows to reward Feng handsomely if they rescue Violeta and Luca. Upon ending the call, Feng orders his men to dispose of Jorge's fallen comrades discreetly and ready the team for the incoming target.
At precisely 4 PM, Alejandra instructed Luca and Violeta to prepare for their departure. Noticing her knife, Luca inquired if it was authentic, to which she affirmed. Curiosity piqued, he requested to inspect it, but she declined, shaking her head. Together with Violeta, they grabbed their backpacks and shortly thereafter, Alejandra, accompanied by the children, stepped out of her house.
Upon arriving at the designated address, Thony fine-tuned the scalpel in her grasp and advanced towards a vast excavation in the earth. Meanwhile, at the airstrip, El Don and Jorge found themselves ensnared in an ambush. They scrambled out of their vehicle, adrenaline coursing through their veins.
At an undisclosed location, Thony displayed Luca's medication to Ramona and offered to demonstrate its administration. Ramona, gun in hand, commanded her to discard both the medicine and the knife. Obeying, Thony stood with hands raised. Ramona then ordered her into the hole, her voice hard as steel. Thony begged for information on Luca's whereabouts, but Ramona only responded by firing a shot near her feet. Thony leaped aside, her heart pounding, asking how long she could survive Ramona's wrath when Jorge ruled Sin Cara with an iron fist. Ramona sneered, dismissing Jorge as a king of illusions and blaming Thony for her own exile. With another shot fired, she threatened to end Thony's life if she didn't obey.
Back at the airstrip, El Don and Jorge were engaged in a fierce gun battle. El Don's ammunition ran dry, but Jorge quickly tossed him a fully loaded magazine. Covering El Don, Jorge allowed him to fire and dislodge the propane tank cap, triggering an explosion that sent the attackers flying. Together, they mopped up the remnants of the assailants. Jorge speculated that Feng had set them up, but El Don, furious, insisted on mobilizing their cartel loyalists and initiating a war. Jorge advised caution, urging him to wait until Violeta and Luca's safety was confirmed. He dispatched Chavez to ascertain the plane's destination, while they set about disposing of the bodies.
In the undisclosed location, Thony found herself in the hole, listening to Ramona's chilling plan to win Luca's love. Thony countered that he would never reciprocate her feelings. Ramona insisted otherwise, envisioning a future where the children would be raised as her own. Puzzled, Thony inquired why. Ramona revealed her twisted vision of a beautiful family, one they could have shared had Thony not meddled. Calling Ramona a monster, Thony was met with an angry boast about empowering the downtrodden and accusations ofdestroying Sin Cara. Ramona readied her gun, aiming it at Thony's head. But just as she pulled the trigger, Fiona struck her from behind with a shovel, rescuing Thony from the abyss.
Fiona quickly explained how the StripRide drivers and Benny had tracked Ramona's movements. Thony checked Ramona's pulse, finding a faint beat but severe intracranial swelling. Fiona rushed to find a drill, the urgency palpable in the air.
Alejandra arrives at the airstrip accompanied by Luca and Violeta, her young charges gripping their backpacks tightly as they grumble incessantly. She, with maternal determination, secures their belongings and shepherds the reluctant duo towards the awaiting plane. Just as they near their destination, El Don intercepts her, his gun trained unwaveringly on her. Despite her frantic attempts to evade his grasp, fate seems sealed until Jorge steps into view, blocking her escape route. He demands to know the whereabouts of his sister with urgency etched across his face.
Elsewhere, Fiona shares her discovery of a hammer and nail with Thony, a hint of resolve lurking beneath her words. Jorge, on the line, reassures Thony of their safety and urges her to cancel her meeting with Ramona, inviting her to join their ranks instead. Alejandra, quick-witted and resourceful, manages to free her bound hands and decisively eliminates a threatening figure. Fiona volunteers to stay behind and keep watch over Ramona until the authorities arrive, but Thony objects, her voice tinged with finality. Fiona hesitates, believing Ramona's life is worth saving, whereas Thony sees it as a mercy, a necessary evil for the greater good. Left alone, Thony grapples with her decision, ultimately deciding against a swift end and instead banishing Ramona to a hidden grave, methodically covering her final resting place with earth.
Thony's grim task completed, she makes her way to the airport to reunite with Luca and Jorge. The urgency of their situation is not lost on El Don, who reminds Jorge that swift decisions are paramount. Jorge confesses to Thony that they've lost the cartel's favor, having been betrayed by Sam Heller, who used their funds to secure loyalty from their associates. Now, they find themselves reporting to Feng, with dire consequences for those who refuse allegiance. Jorge has orchestrated a plan with the pilot, intending to utilize the plane as their escape route and devise strategies to crush Feng's reign. He is steadfast in his resolve to protect Sin Cara, acknowledging Thony's sacrifice for it but asserting that it's now his turn to act.
Thony, steadfast and resolute, affirms that she chose this path and embraces it as her destiny. She assures Jorge that Ramona poses no further threat. Jorge hands Thony the information needed to bring Sam Heller down, and she promises to stand by their side if they find their way back. Believing in the promise of a future together, Jorge departs with Violeta, leaving Fiona relieved and joyful as El Don returns Luca safely home.
Thony makes a daring approach to Joel Herman, intent on brokering a deal that could alter the balance of power. She also seeks out Feng, who warns her that her actions are bold indeed. To Herman, Thony reveals that she holds the key to pinning Sam Heller's fate against a wall—a ledger brimming with incriminating details. She presents the same incriminating tome to Feng, aware of his ruthless past: the slaying of an entire family to ignite chaos and seize dominance. Thony asserts that Feng, despite his unyielding pursuit of his goals, possesses weaknesses like anyone else.
She proposes to Herman that he can wield her as a potent weapon in prosecuting a monumental corruption case. Thony vows to infiltrate the cartel once more, performing her duties while relaying every detail to him. Feng, curious about the price she demands for the ledger, listens intently as Thony responds, "You've witnessed my capabilities firsthand." Her desire? A permanent seat at the cartel's high table, as a full-fledged associate. To Herman, she articulates her terms clearly: her freedom and the dismissal of all charges.
Elsewhere, El Don and his associates anxiously await Thony's return. When she finally reappears, she declares to Fiona that she is a free woman. Fiona's curiosity piqued, she inquires about the ledger, which Jorge entrusted to Thony for delivery to Joel, only for Thony to hand it over to Feng instead. Fiona wonders aloud who now wears the crown. Thony, with a newfound sense of self-assurance, declares herself the master of her own fate. She apologizes to Fiona for placing her in a precarious position but pleads for her friendship as a check against her own impulses, unsure if she can trust herself in the path she intends to tread.
Thony reveals her true aspirations: not to remain a mere associate or informer, but to seize control of Sin Cara itself. Meanwhile, Ramona clings to life beneath the surface, her phone as her only connection to the world above.
