An emotional family reunion brings unexpected revelations for Hannah. Grady continues to gather evidence. The Michaels travel to Austin to confront their problem head on, unaware of what awaits them.
"Reunion" was written by Lisa Long and directed by Miguel Arteta
Things were always going to be awkward whenever Hannah and Bailey reunited with Owen. It couldn't just be a passing interaction either. They needed to sit down and talk about everything that has happened. He lied. He chose to endanger their lives by keeping his secret. He didn't prepare them for the worst. He had to leave Texas. He escaped to a new life. Bailey couldn't make sense of her memories until she was in Austin once more. Hannah pursued answers because she needed to know who her husband was. Everything he ever told her was a lie. He claims everything he's done has been to get back to them. Yet he operated with all the control. He got to decide which risks were worth taking. He was nervous about the deal Hannah struck with Nicholas. It allowed Bailey to have a relationship with her grandfather. It's not safe for any of them to return to Austin. That's where all this drama is centered. It's impossible to ignore. They have to accept the danger in the hopes they can pull off Owen's plan to reunite as a family for good. That's his plan. He expects Hannah and Bailey to listen. He hasn't given them a reason to. He trusts Grady. Hannah has her doubts. Grady's being tortured by Teddy. He doesn't provide the information Owen needs to take down the Campano crime family completely. At least the family is reunited even though things remain tense.
Things were always going to be awkward whenever Hannah and Bailey reunited with Owen. It couldn't just be a passing interaction either. They needed to sit down and talk about everything that has happened. He lied. He chose to endanger their lives by keeping his secret. He didn't prepare them for the worst. He had to leave Texas. He escaped to a new life. Bailey couldn't make sense of her memories until she was in Austin once more. Hannah pursued answers because she needed to know who her husband was. Everything he ever told her was a lie. He claims everything he's done has been to get back to them. Yet he operated with all the control. He got to decide which risks were worth taking. He was nervous about the deal Hannah struck with Nicholas. It allowed Bailey to have a relationship with her grandfather. It's not safe for any of them to return to Austin. That's where all this drama is centered. It's impossible to ignore. They have to accept the danger in the hopes they can pull off Owen's plan to reunite as a family for good. That's his plan. He expects Hannah and Bailey to listen. He hasn't given them a reason to. He trusts Grady. Hannah has her doubts. Grady's being tortured by Teddy. He doesn't provide the information Owen needs to take down the Campano crime family completely. At least the family is reunited even though things remain tense.
Generational trauma weighs on this family. Hannah has never been interested in hearing Carol's side of the story. She abandoned her daughter. It was about more than chasing after a man. Carol received professional success even though her name was never officially recognized. She made a sacrifice in pursuit of a dream. She still carries a lot of that attachment. She wants her daughter to understand her. Forgiveness is possible. She has regrets. Hannah can't make that decision right now. She turned to her mother out of necessity. Carol is more than capable of handling herself. She assesses that Bailey will be just fine. The young adult has the guts to say how she truly feels. Bailey makes mistakes. They were found in this remote location because she called Shep. The dysfunctional family is on the run again. They do so as a group. They each have a say in what to do next. They're still being monitored. Nothing is ever what it seems. It's a more profound setup when the family talks about the baggage they carry into every situation. They hope it will help explain their behavior. That may not be good enough to those they've hurt along the way. The similarities are striking even when they don't want to admit it. That's the nature of family. These connections are strong and the emotions are complicated.
Grade: B
"Ghosts" was written by Allegra Caldera and directed by Jude Weng
Bailey's family in Austin lied to her. Despite everything they know about her, they engaged in the same behavior of deception. Nicholas is still alive. Charlie told Hannah he died from another heart attack. That's why the Campanos were after her and Bailey again. He couldn't tell her the truth over the phone. He tried texting and emailing. Those messages didn't get through. Hannah and Bailey know how to get off the grid now. Nicholas and Charlie hired people to tail Hannah and Bailey. They were followed as soon as they left Los Angeles. So, they could have been brought in safely. Instead, Hannah and Bailey were made to suffer. They've been on the run for a few days once more. All of this trauma has been reignited. Circumstances are different now. Owen makes his presence known. He must work with his loved ones. Hannah learns Grady went rogue. He wasn't working with Owen in an official capacity. He couldn't trust his colleagues. And now, he's dead. All the evidence Owen uncovered has been stolen. Owen needs the federal agents to be suspicious of the events surrounding Grady's death. It's a mess. One that promises to reveal a mole at some point. The agency has been compromised. Nicholas has friends in law enforcement too. The family felt protected at their home and the bar. They could stage a confrontation with Frank on their terms. Hannah delivers the necessary push to make all of this happen. She's cunning in that way.
Bailey's family in Austin lied to her. Despite everything they know about her, they engaged in the same behavior of deception. Nicholas is still alive. Charlie told Hannah he died from another heart attack. That's why the Campanos were after her and Bailey again. He couldn't tell her the truth over the phone. He tried texting and emailing. Those messages didn't get through. Hannah and Bailey know how to get off the grid now. Nicholas and Charlie hired people to tail Hannah and Bailey. They were followed as soon as they left Los Angeles. So, they could have been brought in safely. Instead, Hannah and Bailey were made to suffer. They've been on the run for a few days once more. All of this trauma has been reignited. Circumstances are different now. Owen makes his presence known. He must work with his loved ones. Hannah learns Grady went rogue. He wasn't working with Owen in an official capacity. He couldn't trust his colleagues. And now, he's dead. All the evidence Owen uncovered has been stolen. Owen needs the federal agents to be suspicious of the events surrounding Grady's death. It's a mess. One that promises to reveal a mole at some point. The agency has been compromised. Nicholas has friends in law enforcement too. The family felt protected at their home and the bar. They could stage a confrontation with Frank on their terms. Hannah delivers the necessary push to make all of this happen. She's cunning in that way.
Frank was clueless about Nicholas being poisoned. He didn't order the hit on his friend. Nicholas hears about the response and immediately wants to let Frank in on the secret. He trusts him that much. Teddy has largely been seen as driving the actions of this criminal family. It's become obvious to Hannah as well. Frank insists he's still in control. However, Teddy made this decision to target Nicholas because Owen remains a threat. Nicholas agrees in that regard. He doesn't want Owen alive either. That makes it risky when Owen shows up at the bar. He believes he's trying to protect Hannah and Bailey. They don't need his protection here. They strike a new deal where Nicholas' family won't be harmed. Hannah is singled out. Bailey is concerned. Nicolas isn't. He believes the deal is sufficient. He still has to pretend to be dead. It's not confirmed that Teddy went rogue. Owen inserts himself into the drama. He doesn't make the best decisions. He believes he's right. That's what isolation has done to him. He couldn't trust anyone. He opened his heart to Hannah. She changed him. She sees the truth now. She wields her own power. She influences what happens next. That doesn't mean others are willing to forgive. Owen is still targeting the Campano family. Nothing will stop him from eliminating the threat that is keeping him from his loved ones. That's his sole focus even though they've expanded their lives in recent years.
Grade: B+
