As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another; the FBI looks for ways to weaken the Rakudushis and have a special surprise for River that will put new pressure on him.

Ruth must convince The Highest of her pregnancy while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power, and a murder places Andrew and the guards on high alert.