Shane has restrained himself for a long time, but the pressure is building, and those around him worry about what will happen if he finally loses control. Meanwhile, His Grace remains on leave due to poor health, frustrated at being unable to contribute to the unstable border situation. A tense confrontation looms when Shane appears, possibly to settle a score. As someone vows to protect His Grace from harm, the episode ends with uncertainty about the coming clash and whether Shane will be able to hold back any longer.