Miles returns to Los Angeles in an attempt to pitch the script for The Admiral's Mistress to Rick Moreweather, a film producer; Amara takes an interest in investing in the film, triggering anxiety in Louis and anger in Yago.

As Miles' Hollywood producer facade becomes more legitimate, those associated with him become more disgruntled; Louis feels left out, April feels duped, and Rick feels uneasy as he confronts his past artistic endeavors and the business deal with Amara.