A fragile truce between the city's two major criminal organizations in Kansas City is shattered by a sudden death. Simultaneously, the Smutny family finds itself in a precarious and dangerous position.

Unexpected visitors arrive at the Smutnys' doorstep; Josto and Gaetano find themselves together again; Loy disrupts established order, and Oraetta becomes entangled in the ensuing conflict.

Deafy and Odis aligned their efforts, while Josto plotted vengeance. Oraetta secured a new position, and Gaetano initiated a course of action. Meanwhile, Zelmare and Swanee offered assistance to the Smutnys in resolving their financial obli…

Loy strikes back, and Josto firmly establishes his authority. Ethelrida uncovers something deeply unsettling, as the circumstances around Odis grow increasingly constricted.

Josto retaliates, Ethelrida acts with integrity, Loy finds himself in a precarious position, and Deafy stirs up trouble.

Loy launched a fierce assault, while Gaetano bore the consequences. Oraetta descended into a state of unreason; Josto defied authority, and Rabbi risked everything for another.

Josto takes a daring step forward, while Loy confronts his inner turmoil, and Oraetta finds a way to quiet the voices of dissent.

Loy dances with danger, Josto reveals his emotions openly, Oraetta stumbles upon an unexpected truth, and Deafy tightens his grip on Zelmare and Swanee.

Rabbi and Satchel set off.

Loy forged a precarious alliance, while Odis discovered a measure of peace. Josto settled old debts, Ethelrida dared a gamble, and Oraetta found herself unnerved.

Revenge finds Josto. Oraetta confesses the truth. And Ebal imparts a harsh lesson in commerce to Loy.