Nicholas Saenz

A risky infiltration and a ransom worth millions put everything on the line. A single misstep threatens to turn the game against Thony. With Benny’s fate hanging in the balance and Fiona racing against time, alliances are tested, and enemies close in. But when the dust settles, the real betrayal may not be what anyone expected.

Following the march in support of Carter that erupted in violence, Aliyah and her lawyer use the turn in public opinion to leave the court no choice but to move up Carter's preliminary examination date. Emotions felt by the families on both sides of the case come to a head when Aubry's mother, Ruth, sets up a meeting with Aliyah.

Russ and Barb's youngest son, Mark arrives in Modesto in support of his estranged parents. At the same time, the families of both victims begin to lose control of their emotions as they hear that Carter's defense team has been granted a bail hearing due to new information. Carter's sister, Aliyah, makes it clear to Carter that he must follow her conditions and stay away from Aubry, whose parents pressure her to attend an NA meeting.