The crew finally gets eyes on the creek bottom as Paul dives to clear bedrock and check for gold. Expectations are high, but the results test morale. Convinced they’re close to the pay layer, Dustin and Danielle push downstream, tearing out boulders and chasing bottom. A last-minute dive reveals the truth — and a hint of gold that changes the plan. Repairs, long days, and unfinished business set the stage for the next dive. The gold hunt is far from over!