Complete story — includes the ending
Ryan agrees to Theo's trade and brings Max up to date on his actions. The FBI find their location and learn of Tom's betrayal. Mike attempts to escape, but is cornered by Mark. Not trusting him anymore, Daisy shoots Mark in his shoulder and he flees. Theo has the trade take place at a theater intending to kill them all but Max stops Daisy. As they make their escape, Penny refuses to leave without making Ryan pay. She goes back to kill him but is killed herself in the process; Theo manages to escape with Daisy. Ryan returns home to talk to Gwen, who finally tells him she is pregnant. This gets through to Ryan and he goes an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Max and Mike reaffirm their love for each other, only to be ambushed by Mark, who stabs Mike in the back four times. As he goes to kill Max, Mike uses what strength he can muster and shoots Mark dead. Max tearfully tries to save Mike and calls for help.
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