Upon learning from the news that his son LJ was accused of double murder and had fled, Lincoln recalled the threat he had once received: "Only one of you—father or son—will survive." He desperately pleaded with Warden Pope to allow him to leave prison under supervision to search for his son, but even such a heartfelt request was beyond Pope's power to grant.
A new group of inmates arrived at Fox River Penitentiary. While Sucre watched the newcomers with interest, Michael witnessed Chet's suicide, powerless to intervene... Meanwhile, in another part of the prison, keen eyes observed every move made by Michael and the others.
Nick told Veronica that despite the dangers of their investigation, they could no longer afford to hide and waste time. He decided to first seek out the victim's widow, believing that Steadman's greatest enemy during his lifetime must be the mastermind behind everything.
Tuna, a newly arrived biracial inmate, faced rejection from both Black and White prison factions. Seizing the opportunity, "T-Bag" approached him with malicious intent.
For the first time, Abruzzi's long-held authority was challenged. Due to his prolonged failure to obtain the witness's whereabouts, the crime syndicate designated Gus, his cellmate, to take over his position. As a result, his monthly payments to Officer Bellick were cut off, and he lost control of the prison factory.
Lincoln finally received news from his son: LJ had escaped the pursuit of the secret agents and had reunited with Veronica.