In the sixth episode of "Fool Me Once," tensions escalate as Detective Kierce responds to a startling discovery involving Maya. The episode opens with Kierce and his confidante, Nicole, at a bridge, receiving a call from Marty about a significant development in Maya's case. They rush to a crime scene where Maya has found Tommy Dark's dead body in a freezer. Maya, seeking answers about her sister Claire's mysterious death, had followed an anonymous tip leading her to this gruesome discovery.
Maya confronts Kierce about allegedly being on the Burkett family's payroll, a claim that shocks him. In response, Kierce takes Maya to his modest home to demonstrate his financial situation, highlighting his upcoming wedding and impending fatherhood. He challenges Maya to report him if she suspects any foul play.
Later, Maya collects her daughter, Lily, from Eddie, and they discuss the possible connections between Tommy's and Claire's deaths. Eddie aids Maya in tracking down Christopher Swain, who they learn has a history of rehab stints due to alcohol addiction.
Meanwhile, at the police station, Marty uncovers a tragic aspect of Kierce's past – the murder of his first fiancée, which spiraled him into alcoholism. Elsewhere, Eddie has a heart-to-heart with his daughter Alexa about her quest to learn more about her half-brother, Louis. Eddie then reaches out to Louis, hoping to bridge the gap between him and his children.
At an AA meeting, Kierce opens up about his fears of dying and leaving his family behind. Heeding Nicole's advice, Kierce reveals his medical condition to Molly, who stands by him with unwavering support.
In a mysterious turn of events, Maya receives a call from Caroline, who claims to have seen Joe and has a message for Maya. However, the call ends abruptly, leaving Maya unsettled. That night, a sinister figure lurks outside Maya's window, watching her.
The following day brings a semblance of reconciliation as Eddie unites the siblings with Louis. However, the tranquility is short-lived as Maya is brought in for questioning by the police after they discover Tommy's blood in her car and learn she wasn't alone at Tommy's locker as she claimed. Despite her assertions of innocence, Maya directs the police to Corey, suspecting a link between Claire's death and a scandal involving the Burkett family's pharmaceutical company.
Simultaneously, Shane's trust in Maya begins to waver as she lies about her whereabouts. Unbeknownst to her, Shane is aware she's not at home. Maya's investigation leads her to a rehab center where she confronts Swain, only to be shocked by his claim that Joe killed Andrew.
The episode concludes with Kierce alone in the woods, potentially heading into a dangerous confrontation with Corey, while Marty races to his aid. The revelation about Joe's possible involvement in his brother's death adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding mystery. Maya's lie to the police, combined with Shane's diminishing trust and Kierce's precarious situation, sets the stage for further intrigue and suspense in the series.
