In this episode, the characters in House of the Dragon process their losses and plot their future moves. Corlys Felaryon mourns the loss of his wife and offers his granddaughter the chance to be his heir. Runeira must decide whether to take the position offered to her as Hand. The episode explores gender roles and the challenges faced by women in leadership positions. Damon's position becomes more precarious, and Jocerys suggests finding people with Targaryen blood to ride the dragons. The episode ends with a sense of forward momentum and anticipation for future events.