After weeks of unrest, Laurie reaches out to stepbrother Sam for help with Doc. Gloria keeps the cast and crew on edge wile laying out some new demands.

Sam's new commercial airs on national television while his agent, Bryan, visits an old friend in hopes of getting something going. Laurie reaches out to Doc, in hopes of changing his mind.

Sam struggles to strike a balance between work and life now that he is filming his dream role as an action hero in addition to starring in Hearts on Fire. Doc, hiding his opiate addiction, argues with Sam in an attempt to push him away.

Sam faces the harsh reality of what it means to be an actor in Hollywood. An emotional Shelby confides in Sam about the ultimate sacrifice she's made for fame.

Gloria and Jacoby Y form an alliance to save Hearts on Fire, and themselves. While facing Doc's mortality, Sam and Doc find a peaceful co-existence. Seeking to right his past wrongs, Sam gets vulnerable with Delilah.