Ep 2. LIPSTICK

In Quantico season 2 episode 2, titled "LIPSTICK," the CIA recruits continue their training at The Farm. A new exercise involves working undercover with a partner, and Alex Parrish is paired with fellow trainee, Harry Doyle. Meanwhile, back in the present day, we see Alex using her talents as an FBI agent to investigate a new terrorist threat in the United States.

At The Farm, Alex and Harry are tasked with infiltrating a private party in Washington, D.C. to gather information on a wealthy businessman believed to have ties to several terrorist organizations. To complete their mission, they must pose as a wealthy couple attending the event. The exercise highlights the importance of blending in and maintaining a cover, and the consequences of not doing so.

While Alex is working undercover, she receives a call from Shelby Wyatt, one of the former trainees from Quantico. Shelby tells Alex that a friend of hers, Caleb Haas, has gone missing. Caleb was last seen investigating a group called The Citizens Liberation Front, who have been linked to previous terrorist attacks. The information piques Alex's interest, and she agrees to help Shelby locate Caleb.

As the episode progresses, we see more of Alex's investigation into the terrorist threat. She is one of the few people in the FBI who is able to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated incidents. Her investigation leads her and her team to a warehouse in Virginia, where they discover a large quantity of explosives. The discovery raises the stakes of the mission, and leaves Alex and her team with a sense of urgency to stop the attack.

Back at The Farm, the exercise takes a turn when Harry is approached by a woman who recognizes him from their time in Syria. He had saved her life, but in doing so, revealed his true identity as a CIA agent. The woman threatens to expose Harry unless he helps her gain access to classified information. Harry faces a difficult decision - risk his cover and ensure the operation's success, or maintain his cover and risk exposure.

As the episode comes to a close, we see Alex and her team racing against time to stop the impending terrorist attack. We also see the results of Harry's decision, as well as its impact on his relationship with Alex.

"LIPSTICK" is an action-packed episode that offers a glimpse into the complexities of undercover work and the challenges of stopping a terrorist threat. It showcases the talents of Alex Parrish as she uses her training and experience to piece together a puzzle, while also exploring the personal struggles and relationships of the trainees at The Farm.