During Nick's surprise birthday party for Mel, Mel connects with Coop, and the party is interrupted when one of Nick's friends suffers an open fracture during a basketball game. Additionally, Coop robs an expensive bottle of wine from neighbors Dom and Kat Resnick and witnesses Kat having sex with her daughter's boyfriend.

Coop's criminal activity escalates as he robs his neighbors, steals an expensive bottle of wine, and later sneaks into Nick's house to steal Nick's NBA championship ring. However, he is caught and held at gunpoint by Nick's housekeeper Elena. Coop's remaining stolen cash is then taken by Elena to pay off another character's debt. Coop also faces personal consequences as his crimes strain his relationships and he refuses to take a plea bargain.

Coop's personal relationships become increasingly strained: his ex-wife Mel refuses to let him see their children, Mel inadvertently reveals her hookup with Coop during a confrontation with Sam, which becomes public online, leading to fallout including Mel being put on leave from her job, Nick leaving angrily, Tori breaking up with her boyfriend, and Bruce refusing to see Ali. Coop also apologizes to Hunter for their fractured relationship.

Elena catches Coop during his attempted theft at Nick's house and holds him at gunpoint. She later steals all of Coop's remaining cash from his thefts and uses it to pay off Chivo's debt to Félix. Elena's involvement complicates Coop's criminal activities and adds danger to the storyline.

Coop, Barney, and Nick drown their sorrows with a wild night out, during which Coop and Barney admit dissatisfaction with their materialistic lives. Coop attempts to confess his crimes to Barney, but Barney passes out before hearing it. This night highlights their personal struggles amid the chaos unfolding around them.