Under immense pressure from the cartel, Lucia and Gustavo seek a way to survive after killing rival Monarcas members:

Lucia and Gustavo approach Franklin, offering the identity of the man who killed his crew members in exchange for the crack recipe. Franklin refuses, valuing his business secret over revenge.

Teddy, his brother Matt, and Avi travel to Panama to secure a new supply line with a man named Loba. They successfully negotiate a 25% discount on product and insurance for their shipments.

Rebuffed by Franklin, Lucia and Gustavo pivot to Kevin , Franklin's close friend. They offer him the chance for revenge and a supply of pure cocaine if he gives up the recipe, planting seeds of betrayal within Franklin's inner circle. Teddy McDonald: International Arms and Domestic Tails