 Mexican-American gang member Manuel Antonio "Paco" Bolin is shot by a rival while trying to call for help after his car breaks down. David asks Rico to speak to his gang leader, sensing their tension around him, but manages to insult him by suggesting he ll understand more about the gang. Later, he and Nate meet Gilardi to inform him, again, they won t sell, and David is inspired to be more aggressive. Keith also encourages him to be more assertive and less self-loathing when it comes to his sexuality, but he doesn t succeed in pleasing him. Nate and Brenda are questioned about the fire, but at home suspicions mount that Claire is the arsonist, especially when she attempts to befriend gang leader "Powerful".