Eli’s day began with a jarring driving lesson from Slim, a session as unpredictable as the weather. Later, schoolyard bullies cornered him with a taunt, but their attempt at intimidation was thwarted when a teacher happened by and intervene…

Lyle gave Eli and Gus a tour of his office, pausing to introduce them to his boss, Tytus Broz. The afternoon took an unexpected turn with a visit to Eli's home, which ultimately led to complications.

Protecting her sons lands Frankie in a precarious situation. Meanwhile, Eli seeks a path back to where he belongs, driven by the need to find his stepfather—and the hidden collection he left behind.

Caitlyn persists in her inquiry into Lyle's vanishing. With officers in tow, the school's guidance counselor visits the boys to inquire about him.

Eli sought a considerable favor from one of Slim’s former associates, and in doing so, unearthed a significant clue regarding Lyle’s vanishing.

Eli and Gus laid out their aspirations for Frankie, detailing the life they envisioned together. Afterward, Eli pursued a path toward those dreams, seeking a position as a journalist with the town's newspaper.

Eli stumbled upon an unexpected wellspring of inspiration for his submission to *The Courier-Mail*. Meanwhile, fresh evidence propelled Caitlyn toward a startling revelation about the city's hidden criminal networks.