Camila's operation goes underground when James finally sets out to kill "The Birdman" (Brent Smiga) in a strategic move to align with the Jimenez Cartel. Fed up, Brenda finds herself caught in the crossfire of an escalating drug cartel war. Meanwhile, Epifanio struggles to keep his campaign moving while dodging public rumors of his link to the drug trade violence.

Teresa, determined to escape and save Brenda, risks her life to protect the book by any means necessary. Meanwhile, in his campaign for Governor, Epifanio obtains new intel that changes everything.