The scene unfolds at West Valley Community Hospital, where Thony De la Rosa (played by Elodie Yung) delivers the news to Wade Maxwell (portrayed by Beau Marie) with a mix of relief and caution. "Your liver transplant was a success, Wade, but your liver enzymes are elevated," she informs him, as he struggles to sit upright, eyes fixed on the prospect of witnessing the Jake Paul fight. Emphasizing the crucial need for him to adhere to his immunosuppressant regimen, she is met with a sardonic remark about living the dream – until her pager interrupts the moment.
The coordinates of a chaotic scene with multiple casualties flash across its screen. Arriving at the location, Jorge Sanchez (Santiago Cabrera), armed and determined, leads the way into a facility where lifeless bodies lie strewn across the floor. He lays the blame squarely on the Aryan Brotherhood. Pablo (Samuel J. Joseph), wounded and desperate, cries out for assistance. Thony swiftly applies a clean dressing to his wound, instructing Jorge to apply pressure while she checks his pulse, only to confirm his tragic fate. She rushes to another injured individual, her frustration evident as innocent lives are cut short.
Jorge, determined to rectify the situation, accuses Ramona Sanchez (Kate del Castillo) of being the catalyst, vowing to clean up the mess. Greta (Susan Louise O’Connor) offers clean clothes to Jorge and Thony, the latter pleading with her to keep Violeta Sanchez (Olivia Frida Filomena) and Luca De la Rosa (Khalen Roman Sanchez) indoors, away from the turmoil.
Jorge insists he has severed ties with the Aryan Brotherhood, blaming Ramona's release from prison for their challenge to his authority. Thony expresses her longing for the children to enjoy an upcoming birthday celebration unmarred by conflict. Enter Ramona, smiling serenely with a tray of food, suggesting they all share a meal after their ordeal.
Over dinner, Ramona reveals her intention to stay and assist Jorge. He warns her to stay out of it, blaming her ties to the Aryan Brotherhood for the destruction of their packaging center. Ramona counters that her actions were to keep people safe. Luca and Violeta join them in the kitchen, Ramona doting over Luca, urging him to savor his meal despite Thony's protestations about the potential health risks. With a hint of reluctance, Ramona agrees to prepare her smoked lamb for dinner the following day at Jorge's suggestion, despite the two-day preparation involved.
When they are alone, Thony reproaches Jorge for inviting Ramona to stay when she had plans to spend quality time with Luca. Jorge vows to deal with Ramona once he has addressed the threat posed by the Aryan Brotherhood.
JD Harris, portrayed by Ryan Sands, is manning the breakfast duties when Fiona, played by Martha Millan, arrives, bearing a carton brimming with t-shirts for their cleaning venture. Jaz, embodied by Faith Bryant, receives an exhilarating letter of admission from Browning University, prompting Fiona to envelop her in a joyous embrace and proudly recount Chris's (Sean Lew) achievement in obtaining his GED. With a hearty bear hug, Fiona bids Chris farewell as he heads off to meet Ted (Chase Del Rosario).
Elsewhere, Thony secures an excited Luca into his car seat, noticing the child's toy ankle monitor. A detective, portrayed by Larry S. White II, keeps a discreet watch as Thony pulls away from the driveway.
At The Cleaning Ladies Professional Cleaning Service, Fiona beams with pride upon seeing the t-shirts, purchased with her rideshare earnings. Her joy is interrupted by a call from Thony, who vents about Ramona. Soon thereafter, Thony, accompanied by Violeta and Luca, arrives at a birthday party armed with gifts. Bianca Gallo (Chasty Ballesteros) curtly informs them that only Violeta is invited. Luca, undeterred, presents his gift and asks Bianca to convey his birthday wishes to Jagger. Disheartened, Luca and Violeta make their way back to the car. Thony chides Bianca for her treatment of Luca, while Alejandra chimes in, her tone laden with insult, claiming her child isn't welcome. Thony, unfazed by Alejandra's remarks, shoots back that she knows nothing about her and prepares to leave. Bianca, probing, wonders aloud why Jorge married Thony when he adored Vanessa so deeply. Thony dismisses her as crazy.
Meanwhile, the detective alerts Assistant District Attorney Joel Herman (Robert Cicchini) to Thony's whereabouts. Ignoring Alejandra's insults, Thony strides towards her car. Elsewhere, Ted informs Chris that his music video has garnered an astonishing 400,000 views. Chris, anxious, begs Ted to take it down before his identity is revealed. Ted reassures him that his face is obscured, suggesting they create an even more mind-blowing video. Chris agrees to consider it.
Elsewhere still, Jorge warns Thony that Joel is constructing a marriage fraud case against them, handing her a photograph of Bianca, Vanessa's best friend, alongside the detective. Luca confides in Thony his sadness over missing his best friend Jagger's party. Ramona, chopping meat with a cleaver, offers a half-hearted apology. Luca reveals that he told Jagger about the armed men shooting coyotes, their nights in the guest house, and Ramona's ankle monitor. Ramona's chopping grows louder. Luca admits that when Jagger invited him and his father to play soccer, he lied, saying his father was deceased. Jorge kindly offers to play soccer with Luca whenever he wishes.
After Luca departs, Ramona warns that Bianca is trouble and urges Thony to address the situation. Later, Jorge presents Thony with the bed and she ponders what she will say to Bianca. He cautions that if her approach fails, they'll take more drastic measures to silence Bianca. Thony replies, noting that he's starting to sound just like Ramona.
Brian Norris, donning a Cowboy Hat, rings Bianca's doorbell, holding her dog Sailor aloft. Bianca demands to know how Sailor managed to escape the gate, to which he confesses, having opened it himself. With a swift motion, he silences her with his hand over her mouth and forces her inside.
Meanwhile, at the opulent Sanchez estate, Ramona insists that Thony tidy up the guest room for her meticulous standards. The following day, an alarming discovery awaits Thony: Bianca, trussed up in a chair, is imprisoned in the garage, while Luca plays innocently with a toy boat gifted by Ramona. Arriving on the scene, Thony sends Luca and Violeta off to continue their play and then escorts Ramona to the garage, where she confronts her. Ramona accuses Bianca of jeopardizing their chances of reconciliation, claiming she poses a threat because Luca had let slip to Jagger about their cartel ties. Thony stands her ground, defending Luca and inquiring about Ramona's intentions towards Bianca. Ramona dismisses it as her own concern. Thony, steadfast, declares that no one will ever exploit her again, reminding Ramona of her sacred duty as a physician to save lives, not take them. Ramona retaliates by reminding Thony of the dire consequences she inflicted upon Rex. Thony's patience snaps, demanding silence. Ramona unveils her plan, citing El Don's intel that Bianca is set to testify against her and Jorge. Bianca's muffled cries and pleas are suffocated by the adhesive tape. Ramona brandishes a syringe filled with opioids, suggesting an overdose as a solution.
Elsewhere, Ted encourages Chris to embrace the moment and dance atop the rooftop, basking in the city lights. Elsewhere still, El Don introduces Jorge to Alejandra Salvador Diaz, a seasoned expert in tactical combat. He outlines his strategy to retaliate against the Aryan Brotherhood, and she proposes a nocturnal strike for maximum effect.
Back at the Sanchez estate, Thony removes the tape from Bianca's mouth, unleashing a piercing scream that echoes through the garage. Reapplying the tape, Thony warns that Bianca's antics could lead to their undoing. Bianca's tears continue to flow, and through the tape, she mutters an apology. Thony's phone buzzes; it's Wade from the hospital, complaining about the medication's side effects. She reassures him his body will adapt, while he ponders if this is his punishment for neglecting his alcoholism. She vows to visit him soon and ends the call, turning her attention back to Bianca for answers. Bianca reveals Joel paid her a visit post her own. Thony shares her own harrowing tale of entanglement with the Feds after a fatal shooting incident. Bianca inquires how she escaped unscathed, prompting Thony to ask if she fancies herself cleaning up dead bodies for the cartel, much like her. With the tape back in place, Thony catches sight of two officers escorting Ramona into a patrol car outside.
Hunter Heller, portrayed by Rita Volk, scorns Ramona for her dedication to cooking meals rather than focusing on reclaiming her throne as the Sin Cara leader. Ramona, inquisitive, asks how Hunter could possibly know this, but Hunter dismisses her question, shifting the focus to an ultimatum: will Ramona or Hunter's group eliminate Jorge, with a deadline set at midnight?
Subsequently, Ramona convenes a meeting with her cartel associates, where she meticulously digs a hole in the backyard, potentially intended as a grave. Meanwhile, Thony alerts Jorge to Ramona's sinister plans, revealing that Ramona had previously subjected him to similar treatments and is now grooming her to embody the quintessence of a cartel wife. Jorge confides in Thony that the Aryans are pressuring him into a deal and might devise a strategy to counteract Ramona's machinations. As a token of trust, he provides her with the password to Vanessa's laptop. Logging in, Thony uncovers incriminating email exchanges between Vanessa and Bianca.
Elsewhere, Fiona enlists Benny's (played by Chau Long) expertise to create a rideshare app using Sonoma Spear's driver's license, determined to sever her ties with Elwood (Michael Vincent Berry) and reclaim her full earnings. Benny readily agrees to expedite the task. Shortly thereafter, Thony informs Fiona that she'll soon pick up Luca and Violeta. When Violeta ventures into the garage to retrieve her scooter, Thony halts the descending door and urges Fiona to fetch their scooters instead. Fiona peers inside, discovering Bianca fastened to her chair. With a tightening of the restraint, Fiona apologizes, snatches the scooters, labels Thony insane, and hastily departs in her van. Thony subsequently administers an opioid to Bianca and contacts Cowboy Hat.
Perched atop a table on the rooftop of a cleaning building, Chris requests Ted's pledge to shield his face from view. Ted reassures him, vowing to cast an unobtrusive silhouette as he begins recording. Apprehensive, Chris slips on his headphones and commences dancing. Benny, emerging stealthily from behind, causes Chris to lose his footing. Quickly steadying the table, Benny saves the day. Chris descends, inquisitive about Benny's unexpected arrival. Benny reveals he came from Fiona's office and complements Chris's dance moves. Chris pleads for Benny to keep his dancing a secret, which Benny promises to do.
Meanwhile, Cowboy Hat deposits Bianca on her bed and notifies Ramona of the mission's completion. Ramona suspects Thony of being a traitor and unveils a smoke pit concealed beneath a tin sheet in the hole she dug, further deepening the intrigue.
Alejandra presents El Don with a riveting video depicting the DEA's raid on the Aryan Brotherhood's warehouse, confessing that she was the one who phoned in the tip. El Don exclaims in admiration, calling it a masterpiece. Jorge predicts that the Aryans will implode in their desperate quest to uncover the snitch. El Don corrects Jorge, revealing that Alejandra is the sole survivor of the massacre in Culiacan. Jorge inquires about Ramona's vulnerabilities, to which she firmly responds that she has none, pledging unwavering loyalty to Ramona for rescuing her from the clutches of an orphanage. El Don reminds Alejandra that her ultimate allegiance lies with Jorge, the newly appointed leader of Sin Cara.
Elsewhere, Thony administers a potent stimulant to Bianca, rousing her from her slumber, and threatens to expose her numerous extramarital affairs to the public through a series of incriminating emails. He sternly warns Bianca to show respect towards any guest Jagger invites to his birthday parties in the future. Bianca acquiesces.
Ramona formally elevates Thony to the status of cartel wife. Thony confesses that though she didn't kill Bianca, the latter poses no threat anymore. Jorge proposes a tranquil dinner, but Ramona, after taking a sip of wine, complains of feeling unwell. Thony assists her to bed, revealing she laced her wine with opioids. Ramona denounces her as a typical cartel bitch. Thony assures her they will discuss the ground rules the following day if she intends to stay. She then administers medication to Luca, cautioning him to be discreet in his conversations with Jagger and emphasizing the importance of honesty between them. Jorge overhears their conversation from the doorway. Thony confesses to Jorge that she despises the person she is becoming and departs to fulfill a promise.
Later at the hospital, Wade is consumed by regret over some of his actions. Thony, echoing his sentiments, encourages him not to surrender. She hands him his medication. At 12:05 am, Ramona sleeps through Hunter's repeated calls. Frustrated, Hunter contacts his father and instructs him to deploy the strike team.
