Hope's mother wakes up but is diagnosed with a severe stress-induced neurological disorder and carries many old and recent wounds from abuse. Hope vows to protect her mother from further harm. Meanwhile, the Johnson family resents Hope and wants her gone, fearing that if their secrets are exposed, they will lose their inheritance tied to the Lynch estate. The family plots to stop Hope, who has surprisingly learned combat skills, by calling in Jessica's brother, a member of the Green Dragon Gang, hoping he can eliminate her threat. The episode ends with this dangerous plan set in motion.