The walls close in; the Kinsellas are blacklisted by Eamon Cunningham, but necessity is the mother of invention; Amanda pitches an idea to force Cunningham back onto his heels.

Frank and Eamon deal with the stress in different ways, as Amanda continues to anger the rest of the family with her dynamism.

Frank visits his brother, Bren, in jail and remembers why his brother is not a man to be trifled with; danger lurks around every corner; Amanda and Michael come to a realization.

Eamon and Amanda meet to discuss a way to end the war; the proposal does not go over well with Frank; Jimmy and Michael meet at a crossroads; the family gathers for Jamie's memorial service.