Fred returns to the Lynch household claiming to be the family's lost son and vows to take Lynch Group. At the welcome, relatives whisper he's a delivery man, lazy, and even accused of nearly stabbing his foster father; a violent scene erupts when his foster parent demands repayment and charges him with murder. Guards remove the gossipers while the family divides—one member pledges support, but a sister warns Fred he'll always come second to Zane or be disowned. A rival then declares the Lynch family will be theirs, and Fred challenges, "Yours? Are you sure?"
Fred returns and grabs Zane in a tense family scene; Vivian forces him to let go after Zane is hurt. Mom rushes in and declares, "You are my biological son, Fred," shocking everyone. Fred claims his birth parents feel guilty and that Teresa cares, but says two sisters and the adopted son are unwelcoming. He apologizes, blames rough hands from heavy labor, and tries to excuse himself as an outsider. Zane is confused why Fred calls him "brother" as Fred withdraws, leaving the household split over whether to accept him.
At a tense family meeting, Fred confronts his father after being offered anything and demands Zane be removed, claiming he's the father's only true heir. The family objects—Teresa's sympathy has limits and they warn Zane couldn't return to a slum—so they compromise: Zane can stay. Fred insists he alone should inherit Lynch Group and labels Zane an outsider. The father rejects that and stresses both are family. In a sudden turn he tells Fred, "I promise you," leaving which son he'll support and the company's succession unresolved.
Fred returns and his father presents him a luxury car meant to secure his place in the family. Fred, who says he uses his painful past to win pity, tells them he doesn't like the gift. Family demands an apology and asks which car he wants; he points to another. Feeling displaced, Zane declares, "now that Fred's back...you guys have nothing to do with me," and walks out despite Teresa and their mother's pleas. Fred then says, "blue is not my color. Can I change it to red?" Dad freezes, leaving the family split and the decision unresolved.
At a family garage, a sports car meant as Zane’s eighteenth-birthday gift sparks a confrontation when Fred accuses his parents of favoring Zane, says he’s not blood-related and threatens to leave. The parents argue: Mom insists Zane is her son, a brother defends him, and Fred recounts his years of hardship. Dad tries to placate Fred, promises to make it right, then hands him the car key and declares that, from today, the car is his. The family is stunned; Fred must now choose whether to accept the car and stay or leave.
A family celebration turns sour when Zane refuses to give up a car and is then presented with the Lynch family jade pendant as proof of belonging. Relatives argue the heirloom should instead go to Fred, and the father suddenly orders his antiques moved into Fred's room to make amends. Zane storms out, feeling sidelined; Fred worries he isn't accepted but is reassured by an ally who says winning Joseph is key to their plan. The episode ends on a phone call: "I'm just taking back what's rightfully mine," signaling immediate trouble.
On his first day at Business College, Fred's father tells him to study and return to the family business. In class the teacher introduces transfer student Fred Lynch, but Zane presents him as a hired "lapdog" and classmates jeer. Fred shocks everyone by announcing he is Joseph Lynch's eldest son and the sole legal heir to Lynch Group. The revelation flips the insults onto Zane, who is accused of being the chauffeur's son whose parents swapped him. A teacher orders Fred to stop; when asked "You did this?" he replies, "Yes, so what?" leaving the classroom tense and Zane's position uncertain.
During class Fred is mocked for poor trash sorting, shoved and insulted until a peer exposes his true identity, taunts him to find his birth father, and offers the address. The exposure escalates into a challenge over inheritance and Fred vows retaliation. Later Fred is summoned to the roof by Queenie of the Carter family, introduced as the city's underground boss whose family is among the strongest. On the roof Fred tastes power and decides he will never back down. He vows to crush anyone in his way, leaving the looming rivalry unresolved.
At Business College a crowd confronts Fred, mocking him and ordering him to kneel before Boss. A woman interrupts, calling the campus not a bandit hideout and accusing Fred of taking her place and enjoying the high life for over twenty years. Tension spikes when it's revealed Boss is Tristan Carter's daughter, the city's underground king, raising stakes and threats of death. The woman warns that Zane, who is about to marry her, is kind but she is not, and vows consequences. The episode ends on her challenge, "Say that again", leaving an immediate, unresolved showdown.
At a crowded venue Fred openly insults Zane and Queenie, claiming he carries 'Lynch blood' while calling Zane a 'bastard' raised in a dump. The taunts trigger a physical response: Zane's side — whose boss is an 8th‑dan black belt — intervenes, slapping and humiliating Fred and ordering him to kneel and apologize for the Lynch family's sake. Fred laughs off the punishment, refusing to show contrition despite being warned he's lucky to be alive. The confrontation ends with his mockery met by the chilling threat, "You wanna die?", leaving his fate unresolved.