The opening scene of Episode 10 in Season 2 of "Tulsa King" unfolds with Dwight strolling alongside Thresher, casting a keen eye over Thresher's thriving enterprise. Cal harbors a desire for equitable compensation, but Dwight isn't in the mood for haggling. The mere fact that Ming has spared his life thus far serves as ample leverage, yet Dwight assures him that any refusal to accept the deal on offer will swiftly result in his premature burial. Thresher, yearning for a manly negotiation, finds Dwight already making moves to seize control of Ming's entire operation in his absence. Dwight cautions that pride often precedes a fatal fall, and with Thresher's limited underworld experience, he lacks the requisite toughness for this gangster's world. In the end, Thresher capitulates, reluctantly abandoning his 18 acres of marijuana.
Dwight senses that a transformation is in the wind and, with his list of adversaries seemingly dwindling (or so he believes), he insists that they must curb their penchant for leaving corpses scattered about. Amidst this, the ownership of Donnie's car dealership shifts hands, as Vince calls Dwight to inform him of the change in management. Vince also drops a bombshell, revealing Chickie's imminent arrival with the intent to negotiate. Dwight remains unyielding, but Vince warns that Chickie's fate will be grim if he fails to persuade Dwight to reconsider. Dwight washes his hands of the matter, yet he's acutely aware that the outcome will be grim.
Bevilaqua makes his presence known as he strides into Dwight's domain, seeking a slice of the thriving enterprise. He covets a portion of what Dwight has meticulously constructed and argues that his contribution to Ming's demise justifies his bargaining position. Dwight concedes to a quarter, yet Bevilaqua digs his heels in, demanding a fifty percent share, before ultimately departing. The encounter ends on a fragile edge, with the specter of future conflict hanging in the air.
Chickie soon storms into the weed shop, terrorizing the employees until Dwight steps in, fury etched across his face. In Dwight's office, the truth unfolds—Chickie's newfound "wisdom" is merely a mask. Dwight, wise to the scheme, refuses to be swayed. His time in prison, where the gang abandoned him, has left him skeptical of loyalty, especially considering Chickie's treacherous treatment of his own father.
Chickie, unwilling to return empty-handed, vows to Dwight that he won't leave without him. Shifting gears, Chickie visits Bevilaqua next, hoping to leverage him against Dwight. Bevilaqua concurs that Dwight is both avaricious and a competent businessman, relentless in his pursuits. Chickie, backed into a tight corner, seeks an alliance with Bevilaqua for one singular purpose—to eliminate Dwight.
With Dwight's demise, Bevilaqua would seize his share of the empire, while Chickie aims to redeem himself in New York. A mutually beneficial arrangement, indeed. Chickie and Bevilaqua then present themselves at the casino, hot on the heels of Dwight's deal with the locals. They propose an expansion of Dwight's enterprise, using Tulsa as a springboard to dominate neighboring states like Iowa and Arkansas. The stage is set for a high-stakes game of power and betrayal.
Essentially, the venture was conceived as a franchise, with the trio poised to embark on this entrepreneurial journey together. Yet, as Chickie's discourse unfolded, Bevilaqua abruptly interrupted with a gunshot to his head. Pivoting swiftly towards Dwight, Bevilaqua declared, "50 percent," a statement sufficient to secure Dwight a slice of the pie. Meanwhile, the FBI's shadows loomed closer, as headquarters in Washington D.C. demanded all available information on Dwight. This intricate web of intrigue simmered in the background, ultimately leading to Dwight's abduction in the dead of night. He was swiftly whisked away, stuffed into the rear of a van, and transported to an undisclosed location. There, Dwight was confronted by an individual who informed him that he was now in their employ.
