Someone dismantled the fire alarms at the Queen Sugar mill and accelerant was found at multiple sources of origin. The fire marshall believes it to be arson. 

Nova shows up the morning after the mill fire to talk to Charley but neither Charley nor Ralph Angel will speak to her. Calvin calls Nova who is in tears because she fears she’s lost her family. Calvin comes to her house where he runs into Micah.

After a conversation with Micah, Nova asks Calvin if he ever witnessed other officers abusing black and brown people and did nothing. Calvin admits he did but says that loving Nova has made him want to be a better man. 

Violet summons Sam Landry to her diner. He swears he had nothing to do with the mill fire and that this is bigger than him. Violet tells him she’s calling in her favor and he needs to put the dogs he’s been lying with back on their leash. 

Charley confronts Francis Boudreaux who swears she isn’t responsible for the mill fire but she’s glad that someone did it because Charley needed to be put in her place. She calls Charley an, “upstart Mulato gal trying to be white.” Ralph Angel, who came with Charley, is outside the door and records the entire conversation. Unfortunately, Francis doesn’t admit to the arson.

Ralph Angel and Deesha face the board reviewing Ralph Angel’s re-entry program. They’re concerned about Benny’s arrest and how the mill fire will affect the farm’s ability to make payroll. Ralph Angel has to let several employees go until the review is completed.

Hollywood comes home. Violet has a dinner for the family, all but Nova. Charley is frustrated by the lack of progress in the arson investigation. Later, Violet prays for the family, even Nova.

Micah and Keke get back together. Keke talks about the possibility of taking their relationship to the next level on prom night. 

Romero learns that Charley was the farm owner responsible for the two migrant workers deaths during the hurricane and he’s furious. When Charley can’t offer an explanation for her actions, he storms out.