Tensions escalate on the interior when a stew reports a concern to Aesha. Before heading to a nearby island, the crew struggles with undocking amidst nearby wildfires. Aesha gives her interior team added responsibility with lunch service, but after overhearing a series of walkie calls, she begins to doubt if they can manage it on their own.

The stews face an ultimatum given by Capt. Sandy. Aesha implements a new laundry system. A deckhand's song about their romantic dilemma is overheard. During a day off, a deckhand apologizes as romance escalates.