Episode 5 of Season 1 of "Untamed" kicks off with the rangers embarking on a daring operation to ensnare the drug traffickers holed up in a shadowy cave. Disaster narrowly averts Kyle as a bomb explodes, sending shards of danger his way. Despite the loss of several officers, the mission proves victorious, with the ringleader apprehended for interrogation. Among the discoveries: more grim findings of deceased women and Lucy's bag, adding a poignant twist to the tragedy.
Refusing to seek medical attention at a hospital, Kyle instead relies on Jill to patch up his wounds. Haunted by the silence surrounding Lucy's demise among the captives, Kyle is determined to delve deeper into the mystery. Jill, ever supportive, volunteers to watch over Gael while Kyle and Naya return to the station to grill the suspects anew. Yet, not a single soul confesses to Lucy's murder; some claim they've never even laid eyes on her.
Lawrence stages a press conference, reveling in the operational triumph, oblivious to Kyle's lingering doubts about Lucy's fate. Kyle confides in Souter and Naya about his uncertainties, later tasking another officer with analyzing the firearms seized in the cave.
Driven by the need to unravel Lucy's story, Kyle and Naya tread her final footsteps, leading them to the wooded eastern fringes, perilously close to Souter's abode. There, an unexpected encounter with the Chief ensues. Hurt by Kyle's apparent forgetfulness of his relocation, the Chief bristles until Kyle steers the conversation back to Lucy, leaving the Chief mystified as he believed the case had been conclusively shut.
Back at home, tensions escalate as Naya's estranged partner attempts to abduct Gael, catching Jill off guard. In a fierce battle, Jill fends him off until Kyle and Naya arrive to secure his arrest. Grateful, Naya praises Jill for saving her son, but Jill later confesses to Kyle her jealousy when Gael was taken from her arms, wondering if her grief over Caleb's loss had darkened her heart. Kyle remains silent, reassuring her as she departs that she is indeed a loving mother.
Shortly thereafter, Scott's urgent call pulls Kyle to the hospital where Jill, in a moment of despair, has attempted to take her own life. Jill apologizes, and Scott pleads with Kyle to help her heal. Instead, Kyle storms out, confronting Shane in a bar, drawing a gun and berating him for agreeing to Jill's dangerous request.
The next morning, Souter aids Kyle in nursing his hangover before heading to work. At the office, Lawrence's smile fades as he informs Kyle of his suspension, ordering him to hand over his cases to Agent Dixon. In Lawrence's eyes, Kyle's tenure at the park has concluded.
Upon returning home, Kyle engages in a poignant conversation with the Chief, who solemnly vows to keep Caleb's memory close, regardless of where his journey may lead. Soon after, Agent Dixon arrives, prompt to collect all pertinent case files. Kyle hands over the documents meticulously, withholding only Lucy's bag, unbeknownst to Dixon at the time.
To his astonishment, Kyle discovers Lucy's phone tucked away inside the bag. With a sense of urgency, he charges the device and makes his way to the morgue. Utilizing advanced face recognition technology, he gains access to Lucy's phone, uncovering a treasure trove of videos she recorded in her final days. One particular clip captures Shane in an incriminating light.
Mindful of the sensitivity, Kyle decides to leave Lucy's phone in the safety of his truck and summons Naya to retrieve it. He imparts a somber message to her, instructing her to consider the phone as a signal for distress should he not return within 24 hours, implying that Shane might be involved in some capacity.
With a heavy heart, Kyle places a call to his wife, offering heartfelt apologies and sharing his intent to confront Shane, suspecting that Shane holds crucial information about Sean. Jill, ever the supportive spouse, views this pursuit with a glimmer of optimism and urges him to exercise caution.
Venturing into the dense woods, Kyle's determined quest leads him to Shane's secluded tent, where he unearths a suspicious bag brimming with illicit drugs. Just as he reaches for his phone to report his findings, a sudden and violent shot rings out, striking Kyle in the abdomen. In this dire moment, Caleb's ethereal presence manifests, warning Kyle of Shane's impending advance, heightening the tension and peril of the unfolding scenario.
