The episode begins with a flashback, revealing Simon as a child. His mother takes him to the hospital after the house they were in burns down. Relieved to find Simon unharmed, the doctors believe he accidentally burned the house down in a kitchen mishap.
The episode then shifts to the present, where the Department of Damage Control discusses how to fill their high-security prison facility with superheroes who pose a threat to the world. Cleary talks to Trevor about footage he retrieved from Simon's computer. Trevor questions whether Simon could truly be a danger to the country, as he seems harmless. Cleary ignores Trevor's comment and asks him to follow Simon closely, looking for more evidence of his superpowers. He gives Trevor a microphone and asks him to record his conversations with Simon.
The detective asks Trevor to visit Simon's hometown for his mother's birthday to gather more evidence against him. Meanwhile, Simon talks to Janelle and checks if Von Kovak's casting department has called back regarding the role. Trevor is also at his apartment, and the two start narrating their favorite poems, leading them to bond further. Simon mentions his mother's birthday, and Trevor invites himself to Pacoima, his hometown.
Simon asks Trevor to keep the news of his being fired from the TV show a secret from his mother. In Pacoima, Simon introduces Trevor to his mother, Mrs. Williams. Simon greets his older brother, Eric. Mrs. Williams brags about Eric's birthday present to her, a remodelled kitchen. Trevor praises the kitchen makeover, and the Williams family brings up the incident when Simon burned down the kitchen. The mention of this incident causes Simon to panic, and he texts Janelle about the role to distract himself.
At lunch, Eric talks about his professional achievements and suggests that Simon should join his company to pick up a regular job instead of wasting his life waiting for a big break. The conversation between the family members is filled with tension and intrigue, as each character tries to figure out Simon's true intentions and motives. Trevor, on the other hand, is determined to uncover more about Simon's superpowers and their potential dangers to society. The episode ends with more questions than answers, leaving viewers eager for the next episode to find out what happens next.
Simon confides to Eric that he's about to be shortlisted for the Von Kovak film, yet Eric remains unmoved. Mrs. Williams engages in a conversation about American Horror Story as Trevor excuses himself to use the restroom.
Trevor enters Simon's childhood bedroom upon receiving a call from Cleary, who is relentlessly pursuing him to find something that will aid the DODC in apprehending Simon. That evening, Trevor converses with Mrs. Williams and assists her with the dishes. Mrs. Williams expresses gratitude to Trevor for being Simon's friend. The woman reminisces about Simon's childhood and how he used to be a solitary child who has grown into a lonely man. This remark resonates with Trevor, who observes how isolated Simon is even within his own family.
To celebrate her birthday, Simon gifts his mother an ice cream maker, which brings a smile to Mrs. Williams' face. Eric, however, brings up the news of Simon being fired from American Horror Story and criticizes him for taking his future lightly. Infuriated, Simon smashes his hands against the kitchen counter, shattering it. He leaves his family home and returns with Trevor in the car.
In the vehicle, Simon reflects on his superpowers and how another superhero, DeMarr "Doorman" Davies, sabotaged his chance at becoming a superhero while pursuing a career in acting. Trevor attempts to reassure Simon and exits the car. He retrieves the microphone, destroys the memory card, and throws it away. The episode concludes with Simon informing Trevor that they have both been shortlisted for the roles of Wonder Man and Barnaby, respectively.
