The biggest problem with this episode is how Piedra knew the Bishop was the target. He didn't get the phone call or the briefcase.
There is no way he would have known. That part is not explained and a huge hole in the story. We are all just supposed to be swept along by the story and action that most of us will have missed that and never question it.
I must admit that I didn't notice it the first few times I saw the episode.
I can explain away not getting paid by thinking..."Well, he was doing it for his reputation as an assassin at that point." but I cant explain away how he would know who to kill....
I still like the episode. This is the precursor to Murdoc. Too bad they killed him off but I like the way they did it....kind of like an accident.
To answer the question at the end of the episode. No Mac....You couldn't take him... Sorry...