15. Please Say No One Else Is Dead

Complete story — includes the ending

After watching the prison tapes, Laurel is convinced her incarcerated father is behind all the recent developments. Frank continues his investigation into the death of Nate Sr. and if Miller was involved. Frank stalks the prison guard who was on duty on the night of Nate Sr.'s death; she confesses that Xavier Castillo, working with the governor, was the mastermind behind Nate Sr.'s death, which exonerates Miller. Annalise and Frank decide to tell the wrong version of the story to save Nate and Bonnie the guilt from having murdered an innocent man. Emmett is taken into custody by the FBI in connection with the murder of Nate Sr., but he is later released with Annalise's help, and he vows to run for DA. He is later seen on the floor of his office gasping for air. Annalise and Laurel storm out of Xavier's office after a heated, bitter exchange of words. Laurel and her son suddenly disappear from Annalise's side. Flashback: Xavier tries to convince Nate Sr. to let him take his case, making Sr. suspicious. Later, it is shown that Xavier and Miller were in touch, but they fell out when the latter backed out. Trying to save Nate Sr., Miller transfers him before Xavier can reach him, but Xavier learns of his plan and threatens him.