In the seventh episode of "Fool Me Once," the story picks up pace with Maya confronting Swain over his suspicion that Joe was responsible for his brother's demise. Swain recounts the events that began with Theo Mora's arrival at Franklin Biddle Academy. Theo, a charismatic and athletic student, quickly became a threat in Joe's eyes.
The narrative unfolds with a tragic incident where a group of boys, including Andrew, Swain, and Joe, lure Theo into a hazing prank. The prank turns deadly when Joe forcefully feeds Theo a large amount of vodka, leading to his untimely death. Despite the other boys' reluctance, Joe insists on maintaining their silence.
Weeks later, aboard a yacht, Andrew's overwhelming guilt prompts him to consider a confession. However, after a private conversation with Joe on the deck, Andrew mysteriously falls overboard and dies. Swain, now feeling safe after Joe's death, is finally able to confess the truth.
Meanwhile, detective Kierce locates Corey, who is hiding in the woods. Upon his arrest, Corey is accused of conspiracy in Tommy Dark's murder. He denies these charges and reveals to Kierce his investigation into Burkett’s Global and their faulty drugs. Kierce, who consumes these drugs, is struck by the realization that his symptoms are drug-induced hallucinations, including those of his deceased fiancée, Nicole.
Elsewhere, Maya is informed by Shane that the police are aware of his assistance in testing a bullet for her. Maya visits Shane and confesses her guilt over a military incident involving the unauthorized bombing of a van, leading to civilian casualties. She then hastily leaves Shane's house after receiving a tip about Luca, Izabella's brother.
Maya, attempting to remain undetected, switches to a burner phone and makes plans to ensure her daughter Lily's safety. She entrusts Eddie with Lily's care and convinces him to swap cars with her.
The episode also sees the detectives receiving a tip on PJ's location. In a dramatic rooftop chase, Kierce, battling his own health issues, confronts PJ. PJ admits to being at the park with a friend named Rambo on the night of Joe's murder but denies any involvement in the crime. During their conversation, PJ accidentally falls off the roof but survives. Kierce, realizing his compromised state, is suspended from duty.
Feeling responsible, Kierce's partner, Marty, sees him off but remains unaware of the full story. Kierce, determined to uncover the truth, confronts Rambo, threatening him with arrest to extract information about Joe's murder.
The episode reaches a climax as Maya confronts Izabella and Luca, discovering they were behind a deepfake video involving Joe. They confess to acting under Judith's orders, who believes Maya killed Joe. In a stunning revelation, Maya admits to Shane that she indeed killed Joe after uncovering a shocking truth about him, presumably related to Claire.
The episode leaves viewers grappling with the revelation of Maya's actions and Kierce's hallucinations of Nicole, adding layers of complexity to the unfolding drama. As the series nears its finale, the audience is left to ponder the motivations and secrets that drive these characters.
