Tom agrees to take a hit from Russ, a job that seems, on the surface, straightforward. The target is a landlord, a small-time parasite with just enough money and just enough enemies to make him disposable. Tom approaches it like he always does... methodical, detached, already half elsewhere in his head. But when the moment comes, something goes wrong. Whether it's hesitation, bad timing, or simple human error, Tom fails to kill the landlord. The target bolts, wounded but alive, and suddenly the job fractures into chaos.

Tom and his crew discuss the film's progress. They hang out with Tom's girlfriend Bai at the boardwalk. Tension rises with Carl on set, leading to a big fight. Despite a brief respite at a dinner, Victor warns Tom about his dark-web jobs.

Tom confronts an actor for skipping set, revealing his hitman side. Chaos ensues when Bai Ling confronts him at Stacy's salon. Tom struggles with Carl's demands for money and borrows from Victor, resulting in a violent drug-related job. He eliminates witnesses, leading to a bloody confrontation.