During a traditional tribal initiation, Kayce experiences dark visions of his late brother Lee. He later tells Monica, "I saw the end of us," hinting at the potential downfall of their marriage or the Dutton legacy.

After being fired from Market Equities for corporate espionage, Beth visits Riggins in prison and confirms that Garrett Randall (Jamie’s biological father) orchestrated the attacks on the Duttons.

Beth confronts Jamie with three options: face public disgrace and prison, let Rip kill him, or kill Garrett himself. Jamie chooses the third option and shoots Garrett in the back of the head , effectively putting himself under Beth’s permanent control.