In Episode 4 of Season 3 of "The White Lotus," Jacelyn finds herself leaving a voicemail for her husband, her call unanswered, while Belinda beams with excitement as she speaks to her son, thrilled about his impending arrival the following day. Meanwhile, Gaitok's flirtations with Mook escalate, culminating in an invitation for a date. In the professional realm, Fabian's expectations weigh heavily on Gaitok and Lek. Lek, as Gaitok's immediate supervisor, decides that firearms are necessary and secures them, presenting one to Gaitok and instructing him to familiarize himself with its use.
Back at the hotel, Timothy's descent into turmoil deepens as he abruptly demands that the family relinquish their electronic devices. Haunted by the fear that the office might reach out to Saxon, he yearns to shield his family from the truth. Saxon, naturally resistant to surrendering his phone, eventually complies due to his father's persuasive tactics. Separately, Victoria notices her prescribed medication going missing and interrogates the children, who all deny any involvement, prompting her to drop the matter.
Elsewhere, Chelsea and Rick's cat-and-mouse dynamic persists. Chelsea yearns for Rick to open up about his past or the urgency behind his sudden need to depart for Bangkok. He remains tight-lipped, and she pleads with him to join her on a boat excursion with their newfound friends. Later, Rick crosses paths with Amrita, who expresses her heartfelt wish for his healing and recovery from his trauma.
At the hotel restaurant, Jacelyn confides in her fellow ladies about her struggles in reaching her husband, using this moment as an impetus to propose skipping yoga in favor of some outdoor fun. Valentin is consulted for suggestions but directs them to a venue teeming with seniors enjoying their twilight years. Dissatisfied, they return to the hotel to confront Valentin and seek a more suitable recommendation.
As the day progresses, the Ratliff family joins Gary and Chloe aboard their yacht. Rick and Chelsea arrive shortly thereafter, with Rick's displeasure at being there palpable. Similarly, Timothy heads straight to the bar and later sneakily pilfers his wife's pills from her purse.
As Saxon endeavors to tutor Lochlan in the art of enjoyment, Victoria impatiently counts down the moments until their departure. Rick, equally devoid of mirth, finds himself under Chelsea's ultimatum—she threatens to depart unless he unburdens himself. Finally caving in, Rick confesses his dark pursuit: he is hellbent on revenge against Sritala's husband for murdering his father. Chelsea's heart races with concern for Rick's intentions.
Elsewhere on the yacht, Gary notices Saxon effortlessly charming Chloe with his flirtatious demeanor. Piper reveals to Lochlan her plan to immerse herself in a meditation center for a year, vowing to disclose it to their parents during dinner and恳请他作为精神支柱陪伴在侧. Meanwhile, Gary and Timothy exchange pleasantries about their motives for being in Thailand, hinting that Timothy seeks refuge from legal woes at home.
On the ladies' side, they coerce Valentin into their company and lead him into the throng of Songkran festivities. He assigns them a shopping spree while he attends to his friends, promising to rejoin them at a club. However, the streets, teeming with water gun-wielding revelers, turn into an unexpected obstacle course. A jubilant gang of children takes delight in chasing the women, their water weapons at the ready. Seeking shelter in a shop, the ladies narrowly escape the playful assault and eventually make their way to the club. There, they reconnect with Valentin and his friends, indulging in a night of revelry.
Back at the hotel, Belinda's fingers dance over the keyboard as she Googles Tanya and Greg, stumbling upon articles chronicling Tanya's tragic demise. Piecing together the puzzle, she delves deeper into the case, discovering that Italian authorities have been on Greg's trail, but he remains elusive. As for Gary/Greg, he declines joining Chloe and the others for their next venture, opting instead to return to the hotel with Piper, Victoria, and Timothy. The remaining party continues on the boat, celebrating their way to the next destination. Despite Chelsea's pleadings, Rick decides to depart for his Bangkok flight.
Before dinner, Timothy requests his phone back and dials his lawyer. The lawyer delivers grim news: Nguyen has struck a deal with federal authorities, spilling the beans. Timothy's only hope is to plead guilty, testify, and mitigate his sentence. The lawyer's revelation that Timothy's assets might be frozen, risking total loss, sends him into a fury. He hangs up, rage-fueled, and grabs Gaitok's unattended gun from the counter—a reckless oversight as Gaitok escorted Mook back inside.
Timothy returns the phone, attempting to mask his turmoil with a facade of normalcy, but his composure hangs by a fragile thread. In parallel, Rick safely navigates to the airport, while Gary turns his investigative gaze toward Belinda.
