The shipment labeled 'the stash for the East Coast' is a major drug shipment that arrived just before COVID border shutdowns, causing the drug networks to collapse due to lack of manpower. Ray and Manny steal this shipment, making them prime targets to have it recovered, which drives much of the episode's tension and plot development.

Mina is encouraged by Jack to infiltrate the drug trade by meeting key players at a house. Jack believes Mina's likability will help her slip in undercover. This involvement occurs about three weeks after the robbery, during which Mina is recovering from vocal cord damage and gives a statement to investigators about Jack's risky behavior.

Episode 4 introduces Cyrus, described as the most unhinged character so far. Cyrus adds an explosive and unpredictable element to the series, increasing the tension and fear experienced by Ray and Manny as they deal with the fallout from their robbery.

Ray continues to struggle with the biker gang pursuing him and Manny after their theft. The biker gang's pressure adds to Ray's spiraling troubles, contributing to a tense and dangerous atmosphere as the characters try to manage the consequences of their actions.

Michelle is put on the hot seat and faces pressure to turn on Ray. This situation adds to the episode's emotional and dramatic tension, highlighting the destructive nature of the characters' relationships and the consequences of the heist.