A harried Manny (Max Casella), burdened by stress, makes his way to Even Higher Plane in search of yet more gummies. As he indulges, a battered and bruised Bodhi (Martin Starr) stumbles through the door, prompting Manny's curiosity to overflow. Unable to contain his questions, Manny inquiries about Bodhi's condition. Bodhi replies, half-jokingly, that being assailed is merely one of the perks of collaborating with Dwight. He eventually confesses that the attack had ties to Cal Thresher (Neal McDonough), an admission that leaves Manny visibly perturbed.
Determined to seek clarification, Manny confronts Cal. Though grateful for the $50,000 Cal has bestowed upon him, Manny expresses his dismay at how Cal has exploited the information he's shared to harm Dwight and his crew, thereby endangering Manny's own life. Cal dismisses Manny as naive and childlike, scolding him for failing to foresee the repercussions of his actions. Manny declares his intention to cease assisting Cal, citing Dwight's overwhelming danger.
Cal, however, insists that he is even more formidable. He declares ownership over Manny, threatening to skin him alive if he dares to withdraw his cooperation. Further, he chills Manny to the bone by vowing to rip out his tongue and send it to his children as a grim reminder of disobedience.
Yet, Cal finds himself entangled in his own web of troubles. Observing the sorry state of his guards, who were soundly defeated by Dwight and his cronies, Jackie (Rich Ting) erupts in fury at Cal. He scorns the notion of weak, battered guards reflecting poorly on their operation and laments the financial burden of their medical expenses. Jackie reminds Cal that their primary concern is cultivating weed, not engaging in personal vendettas.
Later, Jackie urges Cal to conclusively resolve the Dwight issue, emphasizing that half-measures never vanquish an enemy.
At the bustling airport security checkpoint in New York, Chickie (portrayed by Domenick Lombardozzi) inadvertently forgot about the gun snugly holstered to his ankle. Promptly, airport security intervened, leading to Chickie's arrest and forcing Vince (Vincent Piazza) to proceed to Atlanta solo, abandoned in the midst of their travel plans.
In Atlanta, amidst the vibrant ambiance of a soul food restaurant, Dwight, Goodie (Chris Caldovino), Bill (Frank Grillo), and his trusted associate eagerly awaited the arrival of Chickie and Vince. Their anticipation turned to astonishment as Vince walked in alone, explaining Chickie's unforeseen detention at LaGuardia Airport. Despite this twist, the meeting commenced as scheduled.
Bill, with a tone of entitlement, declared that Tulsa had been under Kansas City's domain for decades. He lamented Dwight's refusal to entertain any reasonable offer, despite Dwight's apparent lack of support or entourage. Bill disparaged Dwight as an outsider, a label Dwight fiercely contested. Dwight recounted that he was unfamiliar with Tulsa until his unwanted relocation from New York, suggesting that if anyone owed a debt, it was New York who owed it to him. Bill insisted he was owed both money and a man's life following Dwight's lethal encounter with Carlo.
Vince suggested Dwight incorporate Bill into his weed business, to which Dwight offered a 15% stake at the top, contingent on Bill providing security and distribution services as required. Bill reluctantly accepted the terms. When Bill inquired about New York's contribution, Vince revealed their sole asset was fake Ozempic, prompting a sarcastic remark from Bill about New York's decline.
Dwight and Bill sealed the deal with a handshake, while Vince, left wondering about New York's return, received only silence and indifference from the duo. New York stood to gain absolutely nothing from this arrangement.
Returning to New York, Chickie presumed the meeting had been rescheduled, but Vince corrected him, detailing how the meeting transpired without Chickie. Chickie's fury escalated, accusing Vince of stupidity. Vince, defending himself, reminded Chickie that he hadn't been the one detained. The tension between them nearly boiled over into physical altercation before Vince stormed off.
Back in Kansas City, Bill was consumed by regret, believing he had been manipulated by Dwight into a lopsided deal. He felt he had been thoroughly screwed.
Following their confrontation with Cal and Jackie's crew, Dwight and his team are haunted by the specter of retribution. In response, Bodhi decides to shut down the store's operations prematurely. Dwight issues a stern warning to Tyson (Jay Will), instructing him to remain vigilant at all times, ever-watchful of any potential threats. Tyson's vigilance pays off when he notices a car tailing him suspiciously.
When Mark Mitchell's (Michael Beach) vehicle fails to ignite, Tyson promptly informs Dwight, who generously offers his own car for Mark's plumbing assignments. Tyson then chauffeurs Mark to his various job sites. At the first house, Tyson is astounded to discover that Mark's payment comes in the form of chili, rather than cash. After a long day's work, Mark departs from his final job utterly exhausted, prompting Tyson to call Dwight once more. Tyson expresses his desire to purchase Dwight's car and present it to his father as a gift. Dwight, touched by the gesture, readily agrees. Mark, overwhelmed with joy, shares an emotional embrace with his son.
However, the following morning, as Mark approaches the car to start it, it suddenly explodes in front of Tyson's startled eyes.
