Following Captain Lee and Shane's conversation, the deck team must deal with the fallout. Rachel struggles with her long-distance relationship while James and Elizabeth's attraction to each other becomes obvious. Tensions reach a new high after a critical mistake pushes Francesca to consider a stew replacement, and Rachel makes an impulsive decision, taking the whole crew by surprise.

As the fallout from her impulsive decision lingers, Rachel attempts to regain Captain Lee's trust, but her antics annoy Eddie. Meanwhile, a demotion within the interior department sparks controversy, and Francesca feels lonely. Bonds on board grow stronger than ever as a romance heats up between Elizabeth and James while Izzy opens up about her painful past.