Episode 6 of The Terminal List commences with James Reece venturing to visit his parents, two weeks prior to the tumultuous events of the preceding chapter. He warns them of the imminent onslaught of rumors and speculation surrounding his name. "Do what you must, James," they urge.
Flashing forward to the present, James is engaged in a frantic chase with the police, weaving through the narrow streets of Marin County. But as the officers deploy spikes, he expertly dodges them, fleeing into the dense woods. Tony, leading the pursuit, notices James' medication — those same pills that are vital to keeping his tumor symptoms at bay.
Despite the aid of sniffer dogs, the police lose James' scent amidst the damp foliage of the forest. The pouring rain, which begins to drench the area, only aids James in his escape, masking his trail. However, the medication he relies on to keep his condition in check is running low, leaving him in a precarious position.
With Steve Horn's demise, the kill list now holds only three names: Pillar, Cox, and Howard — all former Navy Seal comrades of James. As the rain relents, Tony deploys a team of soldiers, including Smitty, who initially doubts the need for such an elaborate search for James. But upon hearing of James' brain tumor, Smitty's skepticism fades.
The helicopters swoop low over Reece, dropping troops on the ground to conduct a thorough search of the vicinity. But this is no quick chase; it's a long, drawn-out struggle, with the day slowly giving way to night as James hides, wounded and desperate for his medication. Tony exploits this weakness, using the radio to taunt James.
But James remains steadfast, refusing to yield. He reminds them that he has a mission to complete, and until those who took his family from him are brought to justice, he will not surrender. Cornered by the soldiers, James has no choice but to detonate the explosives he's wired up on the hillside, triggering a landslide that engulfs his pursuers, allowing him a fleeting moment of respite.
James Reece, resilient as ever, continues to fight for life. With Herculean efforts, he disentangles his comrade from the viscous mud and brings her back to consciousness. Despite her ragged breaths, she remains resilient under Reece's care as he hurries downstream, evading the relentless pursuit of the soldiers.
Amidst the chaos, Reece eventually reunites with Riley at the airbase, a sanctuary from the impending danger. Not only has he escaped, but he has also retrieved his precious pills. As the aircraft soars over the drop zone, Reece descends with renewed determination, reuniting with Ben and poised for the culmination of this perilous operation.
