Tim is devastated by the passing of Mad Dog, and Monica and Blair discuss it solemnly. Monica sternly warns Blair against going against her wishes, emphasizing that she is the sole link to Mad Dog and must stay focused on the path ahead. Tim is summoned for questioning regarding Mad Dog's untimely death, and Detective Pearson, who is investigating the case, is hell-bent on pinning the blame entirely on Tim, making him the primary suspect. This is due to Pearson's collaboration with Blair, who threatened to expose embarrassing details from his therapy sessions with her.
Lopez is steadfast in her quest to clear Bradford's name, as he is her closest friend. Nolan, too, senses something amiss. Bradford and Grey speculate that Blair might be harboring suspicions, while Nolan and Celina set their sights on determining Blair's guilt. They assign Smitty to keep a close watch on her throughout the day at her office.
Monica, relentless in her search for the culprit behind the attacks on her, hires Charlie as her bodyguard—the same woman who once watched over Lopez. She reaches out to various contacts to uncover the truth, and when Lopez and Harper manage to identify one of the hitmen, Monica has him abducted and interrogates him with the help of one of her criminal associates. She tortures him for answers and eventually learns who is truly orchestrating the attempts on her life.
However, she remains baffled by the motive behind this man's actions. Nolan eventually manages to break Blair's resolve, and she agrees to reveal her accomplice in exchange for a deal. Monica visits Oscar and engages in a candid conversation. He offers to aid her in her quest if she helps him escape the confines of prison.
