It may even usher in a whole new era of activism.
It’s all I ever wanted."
Marthas are senselessly being killed in broad daylight, murdered for even the slightest hint of resistance.
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Cushing is on a mission to get to the bottom of the terrorism by any means necessary.
June maintains the “kidnapping” charade, but barely, and he sees through it.
“you could trust me,” he says, most untrustingly.
“If your house has been infected with terrorists, I need to know.”
June visits the commander in the hospital later before reconvening with Nick outside the room.
But with the commander out cold and Gilead so heavily policed, their options are especially limited.
June has no choice but to catch up with Serena and jointly assess how they can move forward.
“Ray Cushing will be the death of us all,” she cracks, to June’s surprise.
June explains to Serena exactly what Cushing asked her when he stopped by unannounced.
“you oughta answer his questions very carefully,” Serena responds.
“check that that he understands the truth.”
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Serena takes matters into her own hands.
Anyone aware of her position wouldn’t question the necessity of the tactic.
But it’s undeniableand smart, on the show’s parthow important this is for Serena as a person.
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Even more intriguing is the way she brings June into the fold.
She and Luke learn of the bombing back in Gilead and fear that June may have been killed.
She’s mustered the courage to confront the sad reality.
“After” is practically calling out, “Say her name.”
Moira’s breakdown, upon finally discovering her girlfriend’s body, is just wrenching to watch.
Each woman’s real name is read in succession, the memorial they could never get in Gilead.
And then there’s Emily, too: also returned.
Janine explains that the terrorist attack created a handmaid shortage, so some needed to return.
June asks another handmaid’s name.
In an episode full of twists and turns, there’s still nothing more cathartic than that.
