Daredevil goes underground to save an old friend. Karen follows a dangerous lead. The law firm of Nelson and Murdock may have reached its final chapter.
Matt stops Elektra from killing Stick as ninjas descend on them and they must fight together, but Matt and Elektra can't stop the Hand from taking Stick. Matt vows to find him, while Elektra vows to kill him. Police clean up the pier mess and Karen insists Castle isn't dead. She tracks down Castle's commander in Afghanistan, Ray Schoonover, then discovers Schoonover's involvement in the drug ring that led to the slaughter of Castle's family. Castle shows up to keep Schoonover from killing Karen. Daredevil and Elektra track the Hand and find Stick bound and tortured. Nobu is also present. The Hand's true motive is disclosed, as is the missing link in Elektra's haunted past. Elektra finally saves Stick. Daredevil escapes the Hand with Nobu determined to stop him.