Ep 5. Soliders

Marty and the Pod are in Arizona this week to consult for a beverage company looking for a new marketing strategy. In a rare moment of tenderness between Marty and Jeannie, they share a joint before she quickly excuses herself to go work out. Back at work, Ernesto confesses to Marty that he has joined the National Guard, which Marty initially laughs off. The teams start brainstorming for their new client until Tessa shows up, wanting answers on what is going on with her trust.

Meanwhile, Jeannie gets some alone time with Wes Spencer, who is still playing coy after their hook-up last week. They flirt back and forth, with both of them trying to figure out what their next move will be. Back in the office, the team finalizes their pitch, but Doug is distracted by the idea of joining the National Guard with Ernesto, something Marty warns against.

At a local bar that night, Marty and Jeannie run into Wes and his boss, and the flirting continues until Marty calls it a night, leaving Jeannie confused and frustrated. As Marty walks back to his hotel room, he sees Doug and Ernesto talking to a recruiter for the National Guard, realizing too late that he should have listened to Ernesto's concerns.

The next day, the team pitches their idea to the beverage company, but the executives are more interested in their thoughts on Doug and Ernesto joining the National Guard than their marketing strategy. Marty tries to brush them off, but Tessa shows up again and is even more demanding than before.

At the hotel, Jeannie and Wes finally hook up, but their moment of passion is cut short when Wes gets a call from his boss. Back at the office, Marty and the team are still fighting to keep their focus on the new client, but when the executives bring up Doug and Ernesto again, Marty loses his temper and walks out.

In a moment of clarity, Marty realizes that he can use the soldiers' stories as part of the marketing strategy for the beverage company. He brings the idea back to the team, but they are hesitant, especially Jeannie, who is still dealing with her own personal issues.

In the end, the team pulls it together and delivers a successful pitch to the beverage company. But Marty realizes that he needs to do right by Doug and Ernesto, and convinces them not to join the National Guard.

Overall, the episode explores the themes of loyalty and sacrifice, both in personal relationships and in the larger context of serving one's country. The tension between Marty and Jeannie continues to bubble under the surface, while the other characters deal with their own conflicts and motivations.