As pressure mounts, the Dáil and Michael Collins seek ways to secure funding; after a brush with the British, Jimmy's role in the rebellion changes.

The rebels start to feel the wrath of the British Empire. The tightening of the British Army’s ‘ring of steel’ around the rebels leads to increasing loss of life and destruction of property on all sides.

As Frances, May and Aunt Nellie are being terrorized by Detective Coleman, May tries to turn herself in to the authorities.

Jimmy Mahon is moved from active service on Michael Collins' squad to an intelligence role after he's identified during an IRA hit.