The episode centers on psychological warfare as he reveals a "gigantic mess of secrets" to divide the Byrde and Langmore families:
: Confronted with the truth of Ruth's assassination attempt, Marty must decide whether to protect her or let the cartel execute her. He ultimately chooses to vouch for her. [S2E5] Game Day
: Petty informs Marty Byrde that Ruth Langmore attempted to kill him three months prior by wiring his dock to electrocute him—the same method she used on her uncles. The episode centers on psychological warfare as he
: Suspicious that Ruth may be a "rat," the cartel's attorney, Helen Pierce , subjects her to a brutal waterboarding session. Ruth refuses to crack, eventually earning Helen's respect for her willpower. " the cartel's attorney