Elliot manipulated Dennis by suggesting that Alex is forcing him to leave Texas. Later Dennis warned Iris that he'll leave Houston with Elliot, and she placated him by promising to keep Elliot in Houston. Clipper passed on to Justin the keys to Alex's office. Elliot said that Alex would take to the grave what he knew about Elliot's time in Cambodia. Iris persuaded Alex to let Elliot stay in town until after their wedding.
—Skip Eastport