We've come so far. Lost so much.
Saying you handcuffed my brother to a roof
and you left him there?
It's hard to trust when anyone could go at any time.
But the people who die and the people who go aren't lost forever.
I believe that. I have to.
- And remembering their voices... - These people need you.
...is how we keep them alive.
The future belongs to all of us now.
TROOPER 1: Drop your weapon! Hold it right there!
- TROOPER 2: Take this guy out! - TROOPER 1: Put the knife down!
- TROOPER 2: Do it, or we will shoot! - Let him go! Now!
Everyone, stand down!
You heard him. Lower your weapon.
This is not just about you. I need him alive.
Dixon. Not here.
- Not like this. - You choosing this piece of shit?
- If I was, you'd already be down. - Do what you fucking gotta do.
Daryl.
- What have you done? - I made a deal for us.
Don't worry. He'll live.
So, the slate's just wiped clean?
Debt, deaths on both sides.
We get supplies, water, weapons.
Pamela provides everything that we need to finish rebuilding.
- Free and clear. - Then we just go home?
That's up to everyone to decide.
- What does Pamela get out of this? - Hornsby.
We tell the people what he did out here,
back at that house where folks died.
- He takes the fall for it. - So this is about saving her son.
It's not our problem anymore.
We'll talk about it with our people when they get here.
There's a lot to think about on our end.
Right. Yeah. Like how they killed most of our people.
Anybody else?
I think the most important thing is that we're together.
I don't want to go it alone anymore.
I don't trust them. But if you say that this deal gets us back
in our homes with our own rules, then I think it's worth the risk.
All right.
You mind shifting me over a few feet?
I think I'm stuck on an anthill here.
Get used to it.
Wow.
I always thought we got along so well.
How many of my men have you gotten killed?
Oh, Mercer. I thought you realized by now.
They're not your men.
Better hop to it, soldier.
You'll be transported back to the Commonwealth and put on trial.
Look, Pamela, it's just the two of us. Drop the act.
No act, Lance. You've gone too far.
Seriously?
You never seemed to have a problem with how I got the job done before.
We're not talking about the past. Only now.
And you've made quite a mess of now.
Hold on.
You might survive this if you play things right.
But your life at the Commonwealth is over.
Over?
After all the years, after all that I've done in service of you...
Oh, please. You served yourself above everything and anyone else.
Always trying so hard to prove the world wrong.
You refuse to see it, but I've made something of myself.
You're an angry, delusional little boy, Lance.
Trying to win a game, but too foolish to realize
that you've never actually been a player in it.
You still need me.
If something happens to me,
certain alliances the Commonwealth has,
certain stabilizing factors, are likely to become a problem.
Whatever game you're playing, Pamela, I'm very much in it.
Lance Hornsby abused his position
and caused untold suffering for others.
But thanks in part to the assistance of friends and allies,
along with our dedicated armed forces,
he was unable to escape.
And I promise you all, justice will be served.
She played that perfectly.
Hornsby takes the fall, Sebastian skates.
Now, tomorrow is Founders' Day,
an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate
what truly makes the Commonwealth great, its people.
And we will celebrate.
We will not forget, but we will rise above this.
Because we are the Commonwealth.
There has to be something more we can do.
Your people are leaving. It's not your problem anymore.
Hey, I'm still standing here.
I know. Thank you.
Would you ever consider a change of scenery?
You showed me your home. I could show you mine.
Maybe someday.
But not yet.
Now we'll make sure Oceanside is okay.
I'll fill Cyndie and Rachel in on the plan, see what they need.
It'll take a bit to get everybody ready
and gather up all the supplies.
Head to Alexandria first. It's in better shape than Hilltop.
- We'll see you there. - Be safe.
- Sure you wanna go? - Yeah, it's fine.
Been on the road a few weeks, so what's a few more, right?
- Hey. - Hey.
Pack's all set. I'll grab us some water, okay?
All right. Thank you.
"What's a few more weeks," huh?
- Sorry. - You don't have to be sorry.
No, I just...
Henry.
You know, I haven't forgotten about him.
It's just... I don't know.
You take happiness wherever you can get it.
And don't ever be sorry for it.
Yeah?
Yeah.
- You okay? - Yeah. Yeah, I think I am.
- I never thanked you for saving her. - I never thanked you for saving me.
- We don't have to. We just do it. - Yeah.
All right. Come on. Be safe out there, all right?
You too.
We'll be back before you know it.
It's okay.
Here. It's yours.
I don't want it.
All right.
My mom talked about the day she'd hang up her sword for good.
Not that we'd be completely safe,
but enough to feel like she didn't need it anymore.
If I keep that, things go back to how they were.
- But they should be better. - They will be once we get home.
How? It's still broken.
And what about everyone else here? Shouldn't we stay and help them?
Isn't that what you and Mom and Dad did at Alexandria and Hilltop?
- That was different. - It wasn't.
The only difference now
is that you'd rather run away than stay and fight.
God damn it. Stop.
Stop.
Just stop.
Lottery tickets here! Get your lottery tickets here!
A new life for the price of a buck. Lottery!
You know, you don't have to lug that thing around anymore.
Yeah, well, I hate to disappoint the kids.
- I'm sure somebody else could do it. - Enh.
Maybe I just enjoy the exercise.
You're not coming, are you?
If it's about the treatment, we'll have plenty of medicine.
I made sure of it. Maybe Tomi can come.
It's not that.
My place is here.
When I set out with Eugene and Yumiko,
we were all desperate for help. Remember?
And I was desperate to make a difference, one last time.
But this place, these people,
you,
gave me a second chance to do a whole lot more.
So that's what I'm gonna do.
Helping the people of another Kingdom before it falls apart.
Hey, come on down.
Sure. Let's try it. Okay.
We could all do that.
Today is a day of remembrance,
of those whose lives were lost
in the founding of this Commonwealth.
Their courage and grit fortify our walls,
protecting our families, the future, and America itself.
If they'll hear this, why do I have to give a speech?
There are certain things you need to do
if you're ever going to lead this place.
Max, could you...
"It is an absolute privilege to be with you here today
"as we honor the founding of our great home."
Wow.
That is crap. I don't need this. I will lead because I'm a Milton.
You have jeopardized enough with your stupidity.
They need to see that you have nothing to hide,
and be reminded that you are his grandson.
- I am. - Then show them. Show me.
- I will. - I know you will.
Politics was not my first choice either.
You were born to lead this place.
Hmm.
It looks like your amniotic fluid is a little high.
- What does that mean? - That you're in the right place.
It might have been an issue if we didn't catch it earlier,
but now we'll keep a close eye and you'll be fine.
- This all getting too real for you? - No.
No.
- But it is real. - It's all gonna be fine.
- Staying here isn't an option. - Yeah.
It's not.
There are people looking to us.
I can't risk them. I won't.
You know, I keep hearing my dad's voice inside my head,
saying, "Your life is not your own once you have kids.
"It's never the same."
I always just wanted to know what that meant. And I finally get to.
And I keep hearing Ian and Jessie.
And all the people they killed.
We don't need this place.
Because it's us now.
Yeah.
All right. Where's Judith?
- R.J., where's Judith? - I'm not supposed to say.
She's supposed to be packing.
I said we had to pack, but she said she wasn't coming.
Where'd she go?
I don't know.
We'll find her.
This parenting thing, I ain't very good at it.
Well, it's who you are to her now.
- What would he do? - Don't. Rick is not here. You are.
It's weird, suddenly being a parent.
When Sophia was born, I had no idea what I was doing.
All I really knew was that I loved her.
So tiny. Looking to me for everything.
The weight of making a decision that would make all the difference.
We just hope that the choice we make is the right one at the time.
You'll figure it out. I know you will.
Yeah.
- I'm not sure this is the best idea. - We don't have much of a choice.
- Of course we do. - Eugene, I have to do something.
I have been in her office for years.
Even if I didn't know what was really going on,
I definitely knew Sebastian was bad news, and I just went along with it.
You don't know what it's like to feel that kind of guilt.
You'd be surprised. I'm fairly familiar with guilt's burden.
I was proud of what we did.
I got used to feeling like maybe everything would always be the same.
Like we were trapped in the old world.
After all this, why shouldn't we try for something better?
And thinking like that actually felt good.
Like maybe we could actually change things.
But it's all being erased.
So I have to try, no matter what happens.
But if you don't want to do this, if if this is too much...
I want us to be safe. We cannot trust this man.
But if you truly believe there's an outside chance he can help us,
then I'll suck it up.
And I'll do my best.
- I thought you'd be gone by now. - Not quite.
Sustenance for conversation.
This for all the times I got you out of a cell?
I'm a mite surprised you're not able to do the same for yourself.
Who says I'm not?
I try not to take these things personally.
- That's the game, right? - Any assistance I could offer?
That's a weak play, Eugene.
You want something, ask for it.
I'm looking for any information that might be damaging
to Pamela or her progeny.
Hmm.
That's a tough one.
I'd love to help.
But the irony is, Pamela's probably the only reason I'm alive.
Some friendly advice?
You go after the Miltons, they'll crush you.
Pamela is just better. People wanted her son's head.
Now they're dancing in the streets, celebrating the Milton legacy.
Founders of the Commonwealth.
So trust me when I say you're better off
making nice with Pamela and her sadistic shit of a son.
Eugene, make sure you tell your girlfriend too.
She's so great at hiding in plain sight, right next to Pamela.
She should keep it up.
The last thing I want is you two to end up in a cell like mine.
You both have to live with it.
Unless you're willing to burn the whole thing down.
"You shall do to them according to the whole commandment
"that I have commanded you.
"Be strong and courageous.
"Do not fear, or be in dread of them...
"...for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.
"He will not leave you or forsake you."
- My last sermon. - Not your last.
- Come on. - You all packed?
- Anything here you want me to grab? - My parishioners brought me food.
We can enjoy Mrs. Brennan's ambrosia on the road back home.
That's all you.
You know, I didn't think I'd get back to this.
To him.
But I did.
The people that sit in these pews, they gave that to me.
You gave them something too, you know.
And what you gave will be here long after you're gone.
Yeah.
I just wish they brought cotton candy instead.
Same thing every year.
We set it up, take it all down,
and we don't even get to see the main event.
Don't matter, as long as I can hear those lottery numbers being called.
I promise to forget all about you when I win.
Can we help you?
- I wasn't trying to worry you. - I know.
- I just... - You just wanted to be alone.
I get it.
I used to have a spot like this.
When I wanted to hide and not go home.
- Where'd you go? - There was a river behind my house.
I used to go down there, and wait for my dad to go to sleep.
You were alone a lot?
- Yeah. - I don't mind being alone.
- Sometimes I like it better. - Gives you time to think.
Figure things out, I guess.
- I'm sorry about earlier. - It's okay.
I don't know what I'm doing.
But I'm trying really hard.
I wish things were like how you want them to be.
That's the way they should be. But they aren't.
And I have to keep you safe.
I'm gonna hold on to the gun for a while, till you want it.
Or not.
But either way, you're stuck with me.
- We good? - We're good.
Will I get to say bye to my friends?
Yeah. Help me up.
"It's an absolute privilege to be with you here today,
"as we honor the founding of our great home."
- I sound like a douchebag! - You'll be great.
This is for later, and I'm heading home to change.
Okay. Sounds good.
This is bullshit!
"It is an absolute..."
Hey.
Thanks.
You gonna do it?
I don't think I have much of a choice.
- You do. We all do. - Not according to my mom.
It should be my brother.
That's the one she wanted. I'm just the one that's still here.
You could be more than that.
Is that what this is? You're just her lackey.
Getting me to do whatever she wants, right?
I don't just work for your mom. I'm a citizen.
Okay.
Leading isn't just telling people her words.
Some truth might be the way to go. People respect that sort of thing.
People don't want honesty.
They want to be told that everything's A-okay
so they can go about ignoring the goddamn mess this world really is.
That's not true.
Please. The Commonwealth is built on buying into bullshit.
The desperate need to believe
that the old American dream is still real.
You know, "Anything is possible." "We could rise above our station."
It's a frigging joke.
The reality is that the poor stay poor
so that the rich can do whatever the hell we want.
The game is rigged. There are no bootstraps to pull up.
Christ, my mom handpicks the lottery winners.
And none of it matters, and nothing will ever change.
But those people that you think want honesty...
Yeah, they're just too stupid to see it. It's pathetic.
Now that sounded like you believed it.
But maybe... Maybe you just choose to be a spoiled asshole.
I mean, if everyone else expects it, who's left to disappoint?
Yeah. Go have fun.
Nice work.
Lottery tickets here. Lottery tickets here.
Everyone needs a chance.
You doing all right?
- Ladies and gentlemen... - I'll be fine.
...please take your seats, as the main event is about to begin!
That's our president!
People of the Commonwealth, are you ready to witness
a battle for the ages?
Captain, watch out!
Yeah! All right!
Oh, my God.
Hup, hup!
One, two, three!
Ha! Ha!
Ah! Ha! Ha!
Commonwealth! Commonwealth!
Ha!
- Let me hear it! Come on! - Commonwealth! Commonwealth!
Commonwealth! Commonwealth!
Let's extend a hearty thank you to our combatants!
And now to continue with this wonderful day,
my son Sebastian has prepared a few words.
Thank you. It is an honor and a privilege
to be here with you today to celebrate the...
- MAN 1: What's he doing? - MAN 2: Come on.
I know that a lot of you don't think very well of me.
I know that I probably deserve that.
Now, it is gonna take a long, long road
for me to earn your trust and live up to my legacy.
I don't have the words to describe what this place means to me.
But my grandfather did.
So, humbly, if you would join me in listening to the wise words
of President Milton, founder of the Commonwealth.
Please.
The Commonwealth is built on buying into bullshit.
The desperate need to believe
that the old American dream is still real.
You know, "Anything is possible." "We could rise above our station."
It's a frigging joke.
The reality is that the poor stay poor
so that the rich can do whatever the hell we want.
The game is rigged. There are no bootstraps to pull up.
Christ, my mom handpicks the lottery winners.
- And none of it matters... - I knew it. I told you.
...and nothing will ever change.
Bitch!
Stop that tape.
- Hold on. - Go!
Yeah, they're just too stupid to see it.
Hey.
- Converge on the ring. - Please, everyone, remain calm.
No one fires their weapons.
Stand down! Stand down!
There are no bootstraps to pull up.
Christ, my mom handpicks the lottery winners...
Back it up! Back up now! Get back! Back!
WOMAN 2: Walkers! Run!
Rotters! We got rotters in the square!
Come back here. You are dead!
Tango. Tango. Tango. All units to the square.
The dead are inside the walls. You six, come with me.
Secure the governor until you hear directly from me.
Where are you going? You're supposed to protect me.
My job is to protect the Commonwealth, ma'am.
Judith!
- Come on. Let's go. - Give me the gun.
They need our help.
We'll do this together, all right? Come on.
Stupid bitch! You're nothing!
Help! Help me!
Help me!
- No! - We need to go.
Help!
No! Help! Help me!
Help me! Help me!
Help me! Help! Help me!
Yeah, they're just too stupid to see it.
Please. The Commonwealth is built on buying into bullshit.
The desperate need to believe
that the old American dream is still real.
You know, "Anything is possible." "We could rise above our station."
It's a frigging joke.
The reality is that the poor stay poor
so that the rich can do whatever the hell we want.