-Kono goes on the run after being framed for the murder of one of the victims discovered in the warehouse.

-The 5-0 help her dodge the police while working to clear her name, while also working to solve the mystery of five federal agents found dead on a private plane.

-The plane was transporting a Latin American terrorist, Rafael Salgado, whose son lives on the island--and has just gone missing.

-Kono takes refuge with Adam Noshimuri, who she learns is battling his brother Michael for control of the family.

-With some help from Wo-Fat, the 5-0 track down Salgado--but find that Rafael's son has actually been kidnapped by his former allies, who are planning a major terrorist event in San Francisco and are using the kidnapping to draw Salgado out.

-With the 5-0's help, Salgado's son is brought back to safety and the plot against San Francisco is foiled--though Salgado perishes in the process.

-Adam confronts Michael--they struggle, and Michael is accidentally shot and killed.

-Kono's name is cleared when the crime lab confirms that the gun had Michael Noshimuri's fingerprints on it.

-Adam must go on the run after Michael's death. Doris prepares to bring him to Shanghai, and at the last second, Kono decides she will join them and leave Hawaii.

-McGarrett comes close to unearthing the true nature of his mother's relationship with Wo Fat--but as he visits him in jail, he realizes that Wo Fat has tricked him, and will be using him as a human shield against the enemies who are breaking down his jail cell door...