As the White Lotus welcomes their newest guests, tensions quickly arise between the hotel staff and the volatile vacationers.

A cautiously hopeful Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.

Quinn takes a scuba class with Mark, who's struggling to process revelations about his late father. Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening for Rachel. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother's ashes. Paula keeps a secret from Olivia.

After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya's attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Armond's renewed sobriety is put to the test.

As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya's focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry.

Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who's reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. Armond goes on a bender and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.