Sharon Preston, Anton’s mother, visits Queen Karlie to confront the sudden marriage, insisting Anton is in a sensitive phase and may regret his choice. She asks Karlie if she likes him; Karlie admits she might and Sharon pleads that both give the marriage a chance. Later Anton quietly reorganizes Karlie’s toolbox, admits he struggles to express himself and fears reverting to his old self if he sleeps, then asks to stay and to hold her; Karlie agrees. The episode closes with someone waking cold and a voice commanding, "Let go," leaving their safety uncertain.