As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage Shane and his wife Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya; Mark distracts himself from a health scare by spending time with their son.

A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya; Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane; Rachel approaches Nicole for advice; Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash; a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.

Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark; Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening for Rachel; Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother's ashes at sea; Paula keeps a secret from Olivia.

After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is blindsided by an unexpected arrival, Tanya's attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest, and Armond's renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test.

Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who's reeling from bad news of her own; as the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans; Armond goes on a bender and exacts revenge.