As the curtain draws to a close on the inaugural season of Tulsa King, Tylor Sheridan promises to neatly tie up all loose ends. Episode 9 commences with a captivating flashback to 1997, where the golden state of California serves as the backdrop. We witness Chickie, Vince, and Armand converging, with the first two engaging in a gruesome act of torture against Ripple, a loyal family employee. Armand, panic-stricken, calls out to Dwight, who rushes in and halts the brutal assault. Tragically, the scene ignites into a raging inferno, venomously spreading its flames. Ripple, chained to a radiator, is trapped, and as the key goes missing, Dwight, amidst the chaos, shows Ripple mercy by delivering a swift and final blow. This is the crime that sent him to prison.
Bodhi dispatches Elliot as Dwight's legal counsel, and despite the rigorous investigations by the police, ATF, and FBI, Dwight emerges unscathed. In the hospital, Dwight visits Stacy, assured of her recovery. He expresses his profound gratitude for her selfless act of saving him, acknowledging that no repayment could ever match her kindness. Meanwhile, Waltrip, the elusive biker leader, remains at large, his vast wealth and influence shielding him from capture, as Stacy warns Dwight.
When Waltrip orders his men to execute a devastating strike against Dwight and his team, one rebellious voice rises against the tyrannical command. As he pleads for restraint, Waltrip shoots him dead, leaving his subordinates with no choice but to comply. Armand then recalls the tumultuous aftermath of Dwight's arrest in 1997. Approached by Chickie, Armand reached a breaking point the following year, contemplating an end to his turmoil. Yet, when he confronted Chickie, his resolve faltered, and he fled westward, ultimately settling in Tulsa. Now, with a newfound determination, he declares to Dwight that he will no longer run and will stand by his side in the upcoming battle.
Chickie, Goodie, and Vince bask in the sultry weather, unaware of the impending storm. Dwight and his crew descend upon them like a thunderbolt, leaving them stunned. They threaten Chickie and Vince, ordering them to return to New York and never dare to trespass into "his town" without permission. Dwight extends a job offer to Goodie, who eagerly accepts. With Dwight as the undisputed boss, Chickie and Vince are escorted back to the airport, their Tulsa adventure abruptly cut short.
A triumphant leap through time brings us to a splendid future, three months ahead, for the Manfredi family. On the auspicious day of the casino's grand opening, we find Dwight tenderly watching over Tina's children as she rides gracefully astride Pilot. Margaret, now acquainted with Tina, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dwight, who is elated to have his family reunited. Even more, he joins in the ride on Pilot, a moment of pure joy when Tina calls him "dad."
Stacy, though destined to rejoin the force, faces a daunting condition for her reinstatement. Her superiors insist that she deliver Dwight to them. As the night deepens into a mesmerizing tapestry of pleasures, a mysterious summons draws Dwight away from the bustling bar. Stacy, having betrayed him, calls the authorities and uses a damning pen drive to accuse him of attempted bribery of a federal officer and obstruction of a federal investigation. Dwight and Tina, stunned and dismayed, watch helplessly as he is once again dragged into the clutches of justice.
