The scene with Eden and Nick where he was practically begging her to give an excuse to save her life was so,so sad. And I was wondering, when the judge kept saying 'Ask for mercy' (or whatever it was) do you think he was offering them a real 'way out'? For Eden, perhaps the chance to become a Handmaid? I mean, as yet her fertility is unknown, why would Gilead 'throw away' a potential 'useable womb'? They could aways send her to the colonies should she prove 'unfruitful'.
And it looks to me as if Cmdr Lawrence does regret his role in Gilead and trying to make amends by taking in those he can who need saving. Emily, on her 'last chance' and his 'mouthy' Martha, who appears to be 'less than capable' of performing her duties. And although we haven't seen Gilead's attitude towards mental illness, I have a feeling he's also trying to protect his poor wife from being 'dealt with', Gilead style.
I don't know what's going on with Serena. I'm beginning to think she has some sort of multiple personality disorder the way she changes her attitude towards June. And I'm sure June knows better than to trust her!
Fred 'coming on' to June made me want to puke! But I do like the fact that he knows Holly/Nichole isn't his and that he doesn't dare say anything to anyone, including having to keep the charade going with Nick. Fred knows his entire position, and probably his life, depends on it. He's truly caught by the 'short hairs'!
I can't wait for the finale! I'm not ready for 'spoilers' yet so I'll be reading this thread with one eye closed for awhile. We'll see how long I can hold out!!!