Hank begins investigating the new high-quality methamphetamine appearing in Albuquerque, unaware Walt is the cook. At a family barbecue, Walt reveals his cancer diagnosis to Walt Jr., Marie, and Hank. Hank promises to always protect Walt's family, while Walt Jr. becomes upset that his father is acting like everything is normal. Jesse grows paranoid about law enforcement and visits his estranged parents' house, where they express disappointment at his deteriorated condition. Jesse discovers his younger brother Jake smoking marijuana to cope with parental pressure from his academic and athletic achievements. Jesse takes responsibility for the marijuana to protect Jake but is forced to leave when his parents blame him. Jesse visits Walt to convince him they should resume cooking, but Walt firmly tells him never to contact him again. Walt and Skyler meet with an oncologist who explains that Walt's cancer is treatable with chemotherapy and surgery. Skyler feels hopeful about the prognosis, but Walt expresses concern about the financial burden of treatment, questioning whether they can afford the costs.