Harry and Leyla learn from Aïcha that weapons smuggling has been the goal all along. The trio must throw themselves at the mercy of a high-level Malian minister who is supposedly fighting corruption...but can they trust her?

True to her word, Aminata Sissoko reunites Aïcha with her family, but as she does, Harry and Leyla are faced with a crisis. Harry turns to Miller and makes a deal to ensure their safety.

With Aïcha close to danger, Harry must act quickly. He convinces Al Moctar to hold off on any action, and realizes that the deep state may be pulling away from him.