In the wake of shocking news, Gene encourages his students to channel their feelings into their work; resolved to quit his job and put the past behind him, Barry tries not to get pulled back in by Fuches and the Chechens.

Barry finds that distancing himself from Fuches and the Chechens might be harder than he thought; Sally is dismayed to learn that an audition arranged by a prospective agent has strings attached; Gene promises Moss a bombshell, but only over dinner.

Barry tries to fly solo at a remote airstrip, but Taylor still wants in; Vacha looks to exact revenge on the man who killed his brother, despite Pazar's orders; Moss tries to end her association with Gene; Sally lobbies for a major acting challenge.