This ain't Aruba, bitch.At a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Bubbles follows a speaker named Dee-Dee who discusses her struggle with her inner addict and personal code.
Walon tries to convince him to share the tragedy of Sherrod's death in order to move on, and persuades him to fill his time by volunteering at a soup kitchen.
Gus is concerned about the piece's lack of corroboration, but is forced to print it after executive editor James Whiting gives his approval.
Partlow, Snoop, and Michael watch the house of a target named June Bug, who has spread rumors that Marlo is homosexual.
Carcetti intends to run for governor despite the city's fiscal difficulties, which he accepts because he can't fix schooling and crime problems at the same time without asking for money from Annapolis.
McNulty tells Bunk that he plans to create the illusion of a serial killer with the intent of compelling City Hall to better fund the BPD in response to public pressure.