After negotiating passage into the demilitarized zone of Manhattan, the clock begins on Alma Ortega's 24-hour search for her missing son, Christian; Parco Delgado and Wilson Lin each seek support from the major gangs in their race for governor.

As Parco and Wilson shore up last-minute support before their first debate at City Hall, Alma makes a desperate appeal to the holder of the DMZ's ultimate power source.

Alma makes it clear who she is fighting for and Wilson's thief is revealed. Odi's kindness is returned, but Skel finds himself torn between Tenny and Parco and war breaks out in the DMZ.

Just as she negotiates safe passage out of the DMZ, Alma wrestles with a compelling reason to stay. Skel is forced to choose between those he loves.