The murder of a homeless man leads to the discovery of more corpses, a conspiracy headed by a rich and powerful developer, and a key witness whose violation of immigration laws could destroy the people's case.
- Accidental Suicide: The two bodies at the construction site turned out to have died when they took an elevator which was only intended for small weights. The elevator collapsed and killed both people.
- Bad Liar: Frank calls Randall this after the latter proclaims himself as the foreman. In reality, he's just a fixer for Mr. Wise.
- Bittersweet Ending: Wise is convicted, but Soraya is deported along with her daughter.
- The Fixer: Randall's role at Wise Construction grants him access to a slush fund. Mr. Wise's defense attorney uses this to discredit Randall's testimony.
- He Knows Too Much: Luis and Obie witnessed a cement burial at a construction site. Obie survived, but Luis died.
- Title Drop: According to the shelter manager, Luis did this in a phone call to his parents, describing the US nation as such.
- Waistcoat of Style: Shaw wears one as two-thirds of a three-piece suit, whereas Frank sticks to a two-piece suit.
