The mentally ill "Haywire" persistently refused to take his medication and developed an intense fascination with Michael's tattoos. He not only followed Michael around everywhere but even tore his clothes to copy the patterns of the tattoos. Meanwhile, Sucre discovered that his girlfriend Maricruz was gradually being deceived by the lies of her suitor, Hector. He feared that by the time his 16-month sentence was completed, Maricruz might already have been taken away from him.
Michael obtained two chemical agents—one from the prison storage room and another from Abruzzi. During an insulin injection, he poured them into the hospital's drainage system. The two chemicals immediately reacted violently and began corroding the pipes. Back in his cell, Michael intentionally cut his forehead, successfully driving "Haywire" away and welcoming back Sucre, who was now equally desperate to escape.
Veronica sought help from the "Justice Project," an organization dedicated to investigating death penalty cases. Nick, from the project, assisted her in uncovering the interests and stakes involved in the murder case. Secret agents Hale and Kellerman took the opportunity to search Veronica's home, where a photo of her with Lincoln and Michael raised their alertness. Realizing the suspicious circumstances of Michael's deliberate crime and imprisonment, the agents decided to immediately transfer Michael to another prison.