The episode kicks off with Nina and Curtis leaning on each other during tough times. Both are burdened with secrets and desperately need a space to vent. Curtis brings up Drew’s rising popularity, suggesting that if Drew helps Kai return to football post-surgery, it could cement his reputation as a hero congressman. Nina, however, hints that Drew’s story isn’t as clean as it looks—but she holds her tongue, choosing not to spill the truth.
While Nina and Curtis bond, Portia is busy scrambling to contain a mess. She doesn’t trust Brad and keeps him out of the loop as she seeks out Willow to learn what Drew really remembers about being drugged. Portia is clearly playing defense, but not everyone’s buying her act.
Meanwhile, Brad is on his own chaotic arc. Determined to turn over a new leaf, he initially vows to ditch his troublemaking ways. But that resolve quickly crumbles—he ends up blackmailing his boss over the phone. To make matters worse, he catches a glimpse of Lucas moving on romantically with Marco, which only fuels Brad’s frustrations. By the end of the episode, he makes one thing clear: he’s done working with Portia.