Rick Sanchez is still being held by the galactic federation and is continuously being put through the simulator as he creates simulates the ideas of Beth finally divorcing Jerry and turning himself into a pickle. He has been here all along. The Citadel of Ricks brings in an old friend of C-137's to free him from the federation and bring him in for questioning. The only problem is this certain person has a strong hold on Rick's life and is one of his true weaknesses.