In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of murder, deceit, and blackmail as he investigates a case involving the son of a worried father, a dancer named Paula, and a violent gambler named Frank Safran. When Marlowe discovers Safran's body and meets Bernardo, the son of his client Mr. D'Angelo, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues. As Marlowe races against time to unravel the truth behind the murder, he must navigate the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles to bring justice to those involved. The episode is filled with tension, deceit, and high-stakes drama as Marlowe works to uncover the tangled web of lies and betrayal that has ensnared everyone involved.