In this compelling episode of Will Trent, we find ourselves following two intriguing storylines that showcase both the professional and personal challenges our characters face. The episode begins with the discovery of a dead swan at the Waldorf, where Angie Polaski, currently working as a security guard while awaiting reinstatement to the police force, encounters the peculiar situation. Meanwhile, Will Trent and Faith Mitchell are called to investigate a serious poisoning incident at Sovrano Industries, where multiple executives have been targeted.

The Sovrano case quickly becomes complex when we learn that Jacinta Banchoff, the company’s general counsel, has died, while siblings Sofia and Marcello Sovrano are hospitalized. The investigation reveals that the victims were poisoned through their morning juice drinks, with ethylene glycol being the deadly substance. The plot thickens when we discover that Marcello survived due to the alcohol in his system, which acted as an antidote to the poison.

As the investigation unfolds, the team learns of the arrival of Francesca Sovrano, the estranged sister who supposedly lives in Europe but has secretly been in Atlanta. The family dynamics become increasingly complicated as we learn about various motives, including potential inheritance disputes and long-buried secrets. The team employs an innovative approach to solve the case, using role-play to understand the relationships and possible motivations of all involved parties.

While this investigation continues, Angie becomes embroiled in her own case at the Waldorf. After discovering a severed finger, she begins investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding a nanny named Alma and her employer, Davis Fierro. Her instincts lead her to uncover a potential human trafficking operation connected to Davis’s poultry plant, where workers with H-2A visas are being exploited.

The episode takes a dramatic turn when the team discovers that Jacinta had planned to resign and expose multiple sexual assault cover-ups involving Rocco Sovrano. It’s revealed that Marcello, attempting to protect his brother and the company, orchestrated the poisonings. He poisoned himself knowing the alcohol in his system would save him, but tragically, his plan resulted in the unintended death of his sister Sofia.

Meanwhile, Angie’s investigation reaches a climax when she finds herself locked in a shed with John, the handyman, who turns out to have a dark past involving the murder of a teenage girl. Despite his criminal history, John provides crucial information about Davis’s attempts to silence Alma, who had gathered evidence of the forced labor operation at the poultry plant.

The episode concludes with several significant developments. Angie’s persistence leads to a successful raid on the poultry plant, resulting in multiple arrests and the rescue of exploited workers. Her efforts are recognized, and she receives the news that she’s being reinstated to the police force. The Sovrano case wraps up with Francesca creating a victims’ fund to compensate those harmed by the company, while the DA moves to overturn all NDAs associated with Rocco’s assaults.

The personal elements of the story are equally compelling, as we see Will attempting to repair his relationship with Nico over Betty the dog, and Faith looking for a new home, leading to an unusual opportunity involving a condo with a dark history. The episode ends with a poignant scene between Will and Nico, suggesting that while some wounds can heal, others, like Will’s relationship with Angie, might remain permanently changed.

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