After Briar’s death is announced, Mabel confesses to causing it and seeks acceptance, but she is rejected for betraying her own kind. Suddenly, a Merfolk shaman arrives, burning his lifespan to revive Briar, shocking everyone and reversing the declaration. Tensions rise as officials challenge Briar’s eligibility in a competition requiring two supporters, but a mysterious new supporter—Roger Whitlock—is revealed, reigniting the contest. The episode ends with Briar’s fate hanging in the balance, complicated by alliances and the unexpected intervention of the Merfolk savior.