 Marimow briefs his own men along with Daniels's DEU squad and flex squad and tries to convince them of the importance of the raids.After the briefing, Ellis Carver questions Thomas "Herc" Hauk about the logic of attempting street rips against Marlo Stanfield's people and advises Herc to take an interest in Royce's continued success because Royce will be unable to advance Herc's career unless he retains his position as mayor.Pearlman discusses her career with Daniels.