While taking menacing steps to secure Nellie's land, Strickland instills confidence in Leary's political abilities. Then, as the Hop Wei increase bill production, tensions rise between Young Jun and Ah Sahm.

Ah Sahm and Hong race against time to free a captured Young Jun before he's sent back to China. As Mai Ling hits rock bottom in prison, Li Yong struggles to gain support for a rescue mission. Buckley raises an ultimatum, and Lee follows his instincts.