Ep 9. The Wages of Vengeance

Danny and Lexi find themselves caught in a dangerous situation in the ninth episode of Blood & Treasure season 1, titled "The Wages of Vengeance." As they continue their search for Cleopatra's sarcophagus, they cross paths with an old enemy who is seeking revenge.

The episode begins with Danny and Lexi visiting an antiquities dealer in Paris, hoping to gain some leads on the whereabouts of the sarcophagus. However, as they leave the dealer's shop, they are ambushed by a group of armed men. Danny and Lexi manage to escape but are separated during the chaos.

As Danny tries to locate Lexi, he discovers that their attacker is Farouk, a man from his past who has a vendetta against him. Farouk blames Danny for the deaths of his family and will stop at nothing to make him pay. Danny knows that he and Lexi must stay one step ahead of Farouk if they have any chance of finding the sarcophagus.

Meanwhile, Lexi is taken hostage by Farouk's men and brought to a remote location where she is confronted by Farouk himself. He demands that she reveal Danny's location, but Lexi refuses. Farouk warns her that her loyalty to Danny could cost her everything.

Danny must rely on his instincts and his knowledge of Farouk's tactics to rescue Lexi and obtain the information they need to locate the sarcophagus. He seeks out an old acquaintance, a former British intelligence agent named Simon Hardwick, who has experience dealing with Farouk. With Simon's help, Danny formulates a plan to outsmart Farouk and save Lexi.

As Danny and Simon put their plan into action, Lexi must use her resourcefulness to try and escape from Farouk's clutches. She realizes that Farouk has a weakness - his pride. Lexi challenges Farouk, trying to appeal to his ego and get him to reveal his true intentions.

The episode culminates in a thrilling showdown between Danny and Farouk, with Lexi caught in the middle. The stakes are high, and the outcome will determine whether Danny and Lexi will succeed in their quest for the sarcophagus.

"The Wages of Vengeance" is a tense and action-packed episode that showcases the skills and strengths of both Danny and Lexi. The chemistry between the two leads is palpable, and their determination to succeed against seemingly impossible odds is inspiring. As the season nears its end, the stakes are higher than ever, and viewers will be eager to see how the story unfolds in the final few episodes.