Episode 6 of "The Waterfront" opens with Bree being haunted by harrowing flashbacks of her past. She jolts awake to find Cane by her side, now sober but still grappling with the turbulent aftermath of detoxing from heroin. A profound sense of guilt weighs heavily on her concerning Marcus's fate. Cane tries to reassure her, reminding her that Marcus, a relapsed addict, succumbed to the irresistible allure of heroin, and her involvement is not to blame for his demise. They realize the urgency to cover their tracks, necessitating the eradication of any incriminating evidence Marcus might have amassed.
During this tense conversation, Bree unveils a harrowing tale from her childhood—a moment that has sculpted her entire existence. She reveals that her grandfather did not pass peacefully in his sleep but was brutally tortured, while she, hidden in a closet, bore silent witness to the horror unfolding before her eyes. This harrowing incident serves as the catalyst for her substance abuse issues and the path she has subsequently tread. Bound by a solemn promise to Belle, Bree has kept this dark secret buried within her.
Elsewhere, Harlan finds Grady awaiting him in his office, clutching a payroll—augmented with a sly extra incentive—celebrating their recent victory with the DEA. However, Grady also harbors an urgent request: to expedite the shipment of a clandestine cargo. Harlan, steadfast in his refusal, is reluctant to disrupt their well-established operations. But Grady is relentless, reminding Harlan of the hierarchy at play.
With Harlan steadfastly declining to cooperate, Grady takes matters into his own hands, seeking out Diller to reinforce his authority. They embark on a hunting expedition together, Grady facetiming Harlan to demonstrate their camaraderie and, subtly, to maintain his control over Harlan. This strategic maneuver underscores Grady's unwavering determination to keep his operations on track, come hell or high water.
As Harlan dashes off to retrieve Diller, he ultimately capitulates and consents to join the duo on their hunting expedition. Meanwhile, Belle signs for some bank documents, which unfortunately confirms that their predicament is far graver than she had initially anticipated. It transpires that Wes is attempting to coerce them, prompting Belle to meet with him for a further discussion. However, the die is cast, and they have a dwindling timeframe to settle their debts.
Elsewhere, the hunting trip takes a grim turn when, in his eagerness to bag some birds, Grady accidentally shoots Diller. Whether it was a mishap or a cautionary shot, news of Diller's shooting swiftly spreads throughout the family.
That night, despite initially resolving not to, Cane dials Jenna's number, seeking merely conversation. Their discourse rekindles old emotions, which are further intensified by his earlier heart-to-heart with Bree. Unable to resist, he makes his way over to see her. Gone is the "Mr. Good Guy" persona; the two ultimately succumb to their desires and share an intimate encounter.
Concurrently, Belle arrives to see Harlan, presenting the bank documents that spell doom for their venture. Matters worsen when Belle swiftly deduces that Bree has been indulging in questionable activities, leaving Cane caught in an agonizing dilemma. He apologizes for the unfolding chaos, and the pair share a poignant moment of empathy.
Just as tensions begin to ease, Grady's arrival at the hospital ignites the firestorm anew. He confronts Belle about the shooting, insisting that he hadn't intentionally pulled the trigger but isn't entirely certain about his subconscious intentions.
Belle slaps the man square in the face, prompting his henchmen to seize her. Just when all hope seems lost, Shawn—of all individuals—appears on the scene and rescues her just before the security personnel arrive. Afterward, Shawn seeks a private conversation with Belle, desperate to uncover her entanglements. Though she remains tight-lipped, it does little to quell his inquiries.
Elsewhere, Harlan pores over documents in his office that very night. Tragically, following the confrontation with Grady at the hospital, Grady returns with his men, forcing Harlan into submission through brute strength. To hammer home his point, Grady grabs a couple of buckets brimming with Portuguese man-o'-war jellyfish and places them on his bare torso. Harlan's piercing screams reverberate through the warehouse, painting a harrowing tableau of suffering and intimidation.
