Desna struggles with getting Dean away from the casino.
The episode begins with Roller keeping Desna from making a really bad decision. She really wants to do all she can to get Dean away from the casino and Mac’s grasp.
He hugs Desna, grabbing and taking her gun away from her.
A fantasy scene erupts with Desna singing.
Meanwhile, Ann, Jenn, and Virginia are working in the shop. Desna arrives at the shop telling the girls what’s going on with Dean. As a result, Virginia joins Desna to contrive a plan to get back Dean. However, Dean’s in deep conversation with Mac and Mac’s doing the best he can to convince Dean that Desna’s holding him back.
Roller learns Poly’s seeing Joe.
Roller runs into Poly at the Shrimp Shack. She tells Roller about Joe and his murderous ways and slips up, telling him Joe works for the casino. Roller advises her to leave Joe alone but she doesn’t listen.
At the motel, Desna and Virginia are packing up his things when Dean arrives.
Ann and Arlene are out driving and Ann’s in a good mood. Ann’s coming around to adopting but Arlene isn’t there anymore.
Back at the hotel, Dean’s still adamant about living on his own. During this conversation, Dean comes to the conclusion that Mac’s been right all along. Tired of being held back, he tells Desna he no longer wants Desna in his life.
After this encounter, Desna’s back at the salon crying to Jenn and Poly about Dean. They all are trying to figure out why Mac has his clutches on Dean.
Dean breaks up with Virginia.
Meanwhile, Virginia’s doing her best to persuade Dean to leave. This devolves into an argument and Virginia lets Dean have it. However, Dean one-ups her by breaking up with her and saying he’s moving into the casino. Virginia walks away in tears.
At the rehab, Uncle Daddy hears from Kevin that their business pivot is causing Kevin to lose money. Brenda’s there too and she ends up flirting with Uncle Daddy. Uncle Daddy asks her out “for a good time.”
Virginia returns to the salon, crying in Desna’s arms. She tells everyone Dean broke off the engagement and that Dean feels she holds him back. The girls console Virginia and get back to planning how to save Dean.
Next, Desna’s father Calvin stops by her condo. Unfortunately, Calvin lost his job over the drugging incident. They apparently don’t believe Calvin’s account of the incident.
Meanwhile, Eric calls Virginia while she’s crying over Dean. He tells her he’s available to talk.
Desna paid for a security person at the casino to bring Dean to her. She gets him but Dean’s still not budging, telling Desna she can’t control him anymore. Dean calls Mac family and gets security to carry her away as Mac and Melba watch from their office. Here, they decide to “set a line Desna won’t cross.”
An angry Desna’s back at the salon at her wit’s end. She plots with the girls about going to Governor Patel with her evidence against Mac and Melba. Jenn tells Desna Patel’s on the campaign trail and she plans to go out there with him.
As this goes on, Brenda and Uncle Daddy’s date goes well at the casino.
Jenn goes off on EJ and Virginia.
Virginia goes to see Eric and opens up to him about Dean and her past. It turns out Eric is EJ, Brienne’s father. Jenn goes off on Virginia and tells her she should’ve known who Eric was. She also has some “kind words” for Eric as she goes to grab their daughter.
“I hope you catch my h*rpes, b*tch.” – Jenn
Dean’s in Mac’s office and Mac shows Dean the plans for their school. They tell him why they “need” the money and Dean concludes Desna is wrong.
Desna and Roller stop by Patel’s campaign office and do their best to bribe the governor. However, Patel doesn’t take the bait and kicks them out of his office.
Back at the salon, Roller reveals Poly’s been sleeping with Joe and Desna confronts her. Everything devolves into an argument. Things change when Ann reveals her fling Etienne is also paying Patel bribes.
He’s being investigated for fraud and Desna decides to pay him a visit.
Mac and Melba hear about Desna approaching the governor and they decide to up the ante. Mac wants to make Desna disappear but Melba has other plans.
Desna learns Ann’s pregnant.
Ann and Desna visit Etienne and bribe him out of information. What helps is Ann telling Desna she’s pregnant. He gives them information and they leave. Afterward, Desna’s shocked to hear Ann’s really pregnant and surprised Arlene doesn’t know.
Bryce and Jenn talk about what’s being going on between them and Bryce tells Jenn to look at things from Virginia’s perspective.
Back at the condo, Calvin gives Desna an ultimatum to pack up and leave with him. Desna tells Calvin that she can’t live without Dean and stays.
Ken’s out a club in the casino where Mac and Melba are hosting. A highlight of the show is a performance art piece where Melba gives “birth” to Dean. This performance signifies Dean as Mac’s son.
As the performance ends, Melba falls to the stage. Dr. Ken gets medication to save Melba from an apparent overdose. This impresses his date.
Meanwhile, Desna and Roller decide to “follow the money” and hit up one of her clients at the salon to get information. A game of telephone ensues where she ends up getting the information she needs.
Back at the shop, Poly gets a package. It’s a gun from Joe. Poly hides the gift from the girls and ultimately returns it to Joe in the mail. Jenn walks in next and apologizes to Virginia for going off on her.
Virginia tells her she would never intentionally hurt anyone and Jenn gives Virginia her blessings to date EJ.
As this conversation goes on, Ann and Arlene are out on a date. Ann decides this is the time to tell Arlene she’s pregnant. Arlene ends the date and seemingly ends their relationship.
Desna ups the ante on Governor Patel.
The next day, Governor Patel’s hosting a campaign rally and Desna and Jenn are in attendance. After Patel’s speech, Jenn and Desna present further evidence to bribe him but Patel doesn’t bite. However, Patel revealed the casino isn’t a real Native American casino and isn’t on native land.
Desna ups the ante on Patel, promising to clean his money if he helps take down Mac and Melba.
That night, Ann’s at the salon cleaning for the night when Arlene stops by. Arlene surprisingly proposes to Ann and Ann accepts.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ken gets an after-date treat in the woods from his date as a reward for saving Melba. They have s*x.
Lastly, back at the rehab, Brenda’s still flirting with Uncle Daddy and they learn they are both into bonsai plants.
The episode ends with Desna and Governor Patel returning to the casino together to let Mac and Melba know the prison deal is done. Desna declares the casino is hers but they let Desna know they really work for Macau Triads mob. Their removal could lead to all of them getting hurt, including their “adopted son” Dean.
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