Ep 3. Across the River and into the Trees

Ash and his companions arrive in Cape Cod after crossing the river to find themselves in a seemingly unfamiliar territory. The group is greeted by Max's sister and her husband, Jennifer and Frederick, who run a small diner in the area. Ash and Max are surprised to see Jennifer's suspicious behavior towards Ash's presence, as she caught a glance at the tattoos on his back while he was changing his clothes.

Meanwhile, Dino sends his henchmen to investigate the whereabouts of Ash and retrieve the Banana Fish drug. Ash's first victim, Shorter, who survived his previous assassination attempt, teams up with Ibe and Eiji to track him down. The trio struggles as they search for Ash, faced with several life-threatening situations while navigating through unfamiliar territory.

As they converge in the diner, Ash successfully defends himself and his companions from Dino's henchmen. The group shares a meal, and Ash opens up about his past, revealing that he was once a victim of sex trafficking, which left him scarred, both physically and emotionally.

Later, Jennifer confesses her past associating with Ash's brother, Griffin, and the incident that ultimately led to his death. Her confession sparks a chain of events that unravels the darker side of Cape Cod and its connection to Banana Fish.

As the episode concludes, Ash and his companions find themselves deeper entangled in a web of corruption and violence, with the stakes higher than ever. The journey to uncover the truth behind Banana Fish is proving to be more challenging than expected, but Ash's determination to find answers remains unwavering.