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In a flashback, we see how Dale got himself into the predicament of jail. Despite the police not having anything on him to convict, he decided to plead guilty in court. His mother seemed proud of him and that was enough for Dale. In the present day, Lin is appreciative of his new life. He feels that he has got a second chance to make things right and Sagarwada is the perfect place to do so. Rujul's body is discovered and Abdullah, Khaderbhai's right-hand henchman, pays off the cops to make it look like a robbery. Rafiq, Walidbhai's right-hand henchman, is also following orders and reaches the chambers of Deputy Minister Pandey to give him money that he was about to give to Rujul and asks him to honor their deal. Sonam, an elderly woman in the slums, comes to Lin with a problem. Her wound has got worse but she does not allow Lin to have a look at it. Parvati and Prabhu are called to help and Lin makes the prognosis that if they do not get her to a hospital soon, she will die. Karla learns of Walidbhai's plans first-hand when she meets Pandey for lunch. He warns them to stay away. Lin decides to go to the hospital with Sonam, determined to get the medicine. The government doctor demands money to see her, which Lin refuses. When things get heated, they leave the hospital and Lin must figure out another way through the black market. The adventures of Dale Conti (or "Linbaba") keep getting more interesting to watch with every episode. The makers of Shantaram have decided to pace the story without haste and in a manner that allows all characters to be well-fleshed out and have a sense of purpose toward the story. Episode 4 touched upon all of them, bringing to the fore their changing dynamics with respect to the story and the sinister plot unfolding in the firm of impending gang wars. Dale's big heart is indeed a sight to see. We have here a morally upright hero who will always keep others above him. That is probably what prompts them to do the same to him as well. Karla and he are certainly getting closer and it might just be the right space for her to open up. Episode 4 also introduced the Kaala Topis in quite a raw fashion. Something tells us that they will have a big part to play in the upcoming episodes. Dale has unwittingly been made a part of the game, and it remains to see how he will fit in exactly.