Jess and Cisco arrive at Robert's home, but not before Jess has a chilling encounter in the desert. News of the hostage-taking in Iraq reaches the U.S. as Conrado and his unit experience the loss of one of their own. As Esteban's troubles with Shady worsen, Esteban remembers Shady's volatile nature as he recalls his involvement in a near-fatal shooting. History repeats itself in 2003 when, alone in the abandoned brewery, a desperate Shady puts Esteban's life in mortal danger. Meanwhile, Adela and her children, hungry and exhausted, continue to move north across the barren wasteland, only to be abducted by renegades who threaten their lives.