Nesbit steps away from the team to confront his burden of a dangerous secret—an item tied to an enemy of Royal Flush that he fears could jeopardize them all. Seeking answers, he turns to an unexpected source for help: a mage with ties to their current powerbroker, "The Mountain", and a surprising confidant. As Nesbit faces his own fears, the episode reveals layers of lore and a journey of self-doubt, responsibility, and personal growth. This is a moment of self-reflection and revelation for Nesbit, and a glimpse into the past of another team member. Content Warning: This episode contains threats, strong language, suggestive themes, sexual themes, adult situations, physical violence, mental health discussions, trauma, alcohol use, depression, and sensitive medical themes. Listener discretion is advised.

With time to regroup, Royal Flush sets their sights on personal tasks while hoping for Aapeli’s return. Felix reconnects with a fixer to repair his combat suit, Christian reevaluates his lab expenses, and Rio dreams big with plans for a Tankman mech. But in the midst of these quiet moments, the team must finally face an unavoidable truth and reach out to someone connected to their past loss from a mission that haunts them not because of what they can remember, but what they can't.

Content Warning: This episode contains intense themes, including threats, fear, strong language, sexual themes, drug references, violence, and adult situations. Listener discretion is advised.

Royal Flush faces a critical moment, grappling with their leader’s disappearance and the weight of uncertain choices. As phone calls are made and options laid on the table, they confront what lies ahead. In this moment of quiet strategy and reflection, each member must agree on how much they’re willing to wager to keep moving forward.

Content Warning: This episode contains intense themes, including threats, alcoholism, depression, fear, strong language, sexual themes, and adult situations. Listener discretion is advised.