Mike Ross tries to turn the prison case into a criminal investigation through Anita Gibbs, while Harvey Specter moves to protect Alex Williams by pulling Reform Corp under PSL. Flashbacks reveal how Harvey’s decision to stay at Pearson Hardman years earlier left Alex trapped by Bratton, Masterson Construction, and a prison labor cover-up.

The episode reframes the conflict as more than Mike versus Harvey: the pursuit of justice now threatens a partner whose past is both compromised and coerced. Harvey’s loyalty, Alex’s guilt, and Mike’s duty collide, making the prison case a test of family, ethics, and consequence.

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