At E Corp, Price asks Colby for a favor to help in swaying the United States from voting against China's annexation of the Congo. Colby agrees but is bemused by Price's request, saying that such a thing is "out there" even for him. As he leaves, Colby asks Price how he has such reach around the globe and why he does what he does. Price states that he must be the most powerful individual in any room, and anything less is irrelevant.
Joanna meets with Elliot outside of his apartment and takes him back to her home. Joanna asks Elliot to trace the phone calls she has been receiving, as Sutherland's efforts turned up fruitless. She goes on to add that Tyrell is the one who is contacting her, which puzzles Elliot. Mr. Robot suggests that Elliot get out of there lest he risks his life by divulging the truth about Tyrell. Elliot refuses, only for Joanna to physically intimidate him into cooperating.
Cisco and Darlene stare at a critically injured Vincent, whom Cisco found in Susan Jacob's house. Realizing that Vincent is near death, Cisco opts to take him to a hospital, but Darlene refuses under the fear that Vincent will knowingly or unknowingly rat her out. Cisco brutally chides Darlene for her incompetency as a leader, saying that she cannot let Vincent die.
"These tropes are certifiable..."
- Five-Second Foreshadowing: A crosswalk timer counts down to the exact moment one of the Dark Army assassins opens fire on Lupe's Diner.
- The "PHASE - EXCELLENT AUDIO FOR DISCERNING LISTENERS" posters behind Elliot and Angela on the subway train.
- He Knows Too Much: Cisco becomes a target of the Dark Army after a BOLO for him is released.
- Left Hanging: It is not until the season finale that we finally learn who survived the diner shootout and the mystery caller's address.
- MacGyvering: Elliot making an antenna out of a Pringles can.
- Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: Cisco retrieves the dropped tape, only to be seen and tipped off to the FBI.
- Oh, Crap!: The FBI storming Cisco's apartment and Dom finding his library badge.
- "The Reason You Suck" Speech: Cisco delivers one to Darlene when she refuses to get Vincent to a hospital, and it leaves her in heart-broken silence.
