The Handmaid's Tale

Previously on The Handmaid's Tale...

- What was that color? - Yeah.

- What does purple mean? - I don't know.

It's not pink, though.

She's not a little girl anymore.

The purple color

Hannah was wearing. What does it mean?

It means she's ready.

New school.

Training for future wives.

Wives?

How am I supposed to keep my baby girl safe from here?

I want to stay here.

You must realize it's not safe for women in this place.

Especially unmarried women.

I don't believe that will be my situation for much longer.

She's not as tough as we think.

She's scared.

Somebody... help!

No! Oh, God! Janine!

Dear God.

Please do not punish her to teach me a lesson.

I can turn things around! I will.

I promise you.

We want you in Toronto.

To best represent our sacred republic.

Never touch my daughter again.

How old is she?

Excuse me?

Around 14 months?

She's breathtaking.

Thank you.

It's Nichole, right?

I know who you are.

Wanna go home, sweetie?

- June Osborn? - Come on.

So that's Baby Nichole.

Whee!

Get your boots on there. Go home?

I always wanted a girl.

Both of my pregnancies were boys.

We're gonna go home.

Ready to go home?

You're so lucky you were in Gilead.

Now you have this beautiful, precious...

healthy little angel.

Hey, hey. Do not touch my daughter.

- But she's God's child! - Back up!

You get the fuck away from her!

You don't deserve her, slut!

Whore!

What did you say to me?

Huh?

Fuck you!

Infertility takes a tremendous physical

and psychological toll, especially in these times.

Extreme responses like this woman's aren't uncommon.

You were right to be on guard.

Thank you.

You were just protecting Nichole.

And so...

I went a little past protecting.

How past?

Just past.

It got...

physical.

Was she all... all right?

I didn't stop to find out.

We knew

that Serena's return would be incredibly challenging

- for June's whole-- - Her return

to people praying for her.

Right? Like she's a fucking saint.

Sorry, I'm sorry. Just, sorry.

Just, uh,

how do we know that, um,

that you... that she, uh,

won't...

get physical again?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's a good question.

That...

sounds like it will be really difficult.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Will the Canadian government be watching me,

like the ICC has?

They don't anticipate

any need for round-the-clock surveillance.

So, some measure of privacy.

That's a relief.

Yes.

I imagine it is.

Serena.

One last time...

I strongly urge you to accept Canada's offer of asylum.

To keep you safe.

As an American citizen.

I'm not an American citizen.

My allegiance is to God.

Then, Mrs. Waterford, you are officially released

from the custody of the American government.

You'll be restricted to Gilead-affiliated properties

in accordance with your lack of diplomatic status.

Blessed day, Mrs. Waterford.

I'm Ezra Shaw.

Blessed day, Mr. Shaw.

It's nice to meet you face-to-face.

Mr. Shaw will be my escort from here on in.

Gilead has made all the arrangements.

Well, then.

Excuse me.

Good luck.

With your...

future endeavors.

I don't need luck.

I have God on my side.

Hmm. Then,

may He guide your steps.

Please, though,

step carefully.

You aren't in Gilead.

This is a free country, Mrs. Waterford.

Mrs. Waterford is now secure

and en route to the Center.

Confirmed, Mr. Shaw. Blessed be.

Your home away from home.

Looks promising.

Shall we?

Yes.

Living quarters are upstairs.

Oh!

Look who finally fucking shows up.

My apologies. I was, uh,

tied up with internal debriefings.

Internal debriefings about my kid?

Hi.

How is she?

I, I saw her. I didn't speak to her.

She looked good.

Very healthy.

Healthy?

You were this close to her, and you didn't do anything.

What are you doing?

We are combing through the intel we have gathered.

That's all I'm able to disclose.

Well, that's just a bullshit answer.

I came to give you the official notice

from the State Department.

Mrs. Waterford is no longer under our supervision.

As of today, she has been released from ICC custody.

You let that happen.

Where is she?

Here.

Gilead owns pre-war property in Toronto.

Canada has decided to unfreeze this asset

in an effort to improve relations.

It will technically be considered Gilead territory.

So they're opening a damn embassy?

A Cultural Center.

Serena will be in residence to represent Gilead's lifeways,

advocate for their values.

The images of Serena at the funeral

were very successful for Gilead.

They want her to remain visible to the world.

Pregnant miracle.

Yes.

Get the fuck out of my house.

Get the fuck out of my house.

She has no standing here.

She has no status.

She doesn't have a passport.

There's no money in her name.

She can't even drive a car.

She's limited.

I warned you about her.

You won't listen.

God, you're such a fucking disappointment.

Well, perhaps your expectations are unrealistic.

Have a good evening.

I'll see you out.

I'm, I'm, I'm calling the city.

We're gonna find out where that place is.

I... I know a guy who works at the House of Commons.

He's gonna help us.

She always gets what she wants.

No, no, no. Not this time.

She's not gonna pull a fucking Gilead bullshit here!

No. By, by tomorrow morning,

by-- I'll... we're gonna have the whole fucking city on this.

Look, June.

Hmm?

June, don't worry.

All right? We're gonna stop this.

I'm not worried.

Fuck.

Fuck!

Fuck.

Are you all right, ma'am?

Isn't there something that you can do?