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Ruth tries to bring Rachel to her side while Wendy scrambles with power players like Senator Schafer.
Really, Ruth tries tocontrolRachel while the Byrdes have a go at control Navarro.
After that, hes seen playing fetch with a giant dog.
The scrubbing sound gets louder, though maybe only in Martys guilty conscience.
After the credits roll, Marty is giving orders and Camila asks to see Omar.
Shes going to Miami to find Rachel and make her an offer that will make Rachel filthy fucking rich.
Does this mean she tried to have him killed?
Thats what Marty thinks, spiraling him even further into grief and guilt.
She suggests to Marty that its not his fault because he was only doing what Omar would have done.
The idea is that stepping into someones shoes is like taking on a role and makes someone less culpable.
Its an amazing sociopathology that can really excuse the worst behavior.
In other words, its how Wendy sleeps at night.
When she takes it off, she leaves all of its guilt.
Its a broken relationship that may not have time to mend.
Shortly thereafter, Marty and Wendy meet with Ruth and Rachel at the Belle.
The different reactions of the Byrdes are telling.
What is she doing here?
Wendy snarls when she sees Rachel.
Marty sees Rachel and goes in for a hug and a Good to see you.
Wendy, naturally, hates the idea, but its really not bad.
Naturally, Rachel isnt happy about not being kept in the loop.
Much of the midsection of this long episode feels like its spinning its wheels.
Marty and Wendy argue over what to do about Omar and Camila.
Do they reveal that his sister tried to kill him?
Can Marty keep running the Mexico operation while Omar heals up?
Who knows how long that will be?
And what to do about Camila wanting to see her brother?
Is that a good idea?
Another potential problem surfaces in the increased awareness of Nathan Davis, Wendys father.
He tells Ruth that Mel thinks she knows more than shes letting on.
Nathan is getting too nosy for everyone, which is really what got his son killed.
Tuck doesnt work at the Blue Cat anymore because new managers stopped scheduling him.
Rachel calls to give Marty a piece of her mind, and Martys neglect leads Garrison back to Ruth.
Marty is a character who is always considering risk but too rarely remembers human connections and needs.
Rachel has a lot of information that could derail Martys life.
Youd think hed take care of Tuck just so she didnt get angry enough to spill it.
Doesnt that give Ruth rights to Darlenes share of the casino?
Wendy isnt messing around: Sister of a cartel boss, show some respect … See you at one!
she says with a smile.
Clare comes with a fair enough offer for profit, but Camila wants the five-year distribution deal too.
And Wendy demands the rest of the foundation donation.
When should I tell my brother to send the next shipment?
Clare isnt getting out of this without lying down for Camilla and Wendy.
The Camila Problem could be the final one for Marty and Wendy Byrde.
If thats not bad enough, Nathan and Mel pop by the Byrdes.
They need to talk to Wendy.
After dropping the evidence that Wendy had seen Ben after he left town, she changes her story.
She claims they got into a fight, and she left him at a diner.
Hes on the run.
Hes wanted by the State Police.
Its a weak story, but Nathan seems to buy it.
Why did Nathan protect Ben but humiliate Wendy for so long?
Well, you were a lot less easy to love.
Wendy almost seems to admire the brutal honesty.
She suggests marriage counseling.
Its a little too late for that, and not just because their counselor retired.
Camila gets to see Omar.
Wendy blindsides Marty by offering to have Camila take control in Mexico.
Marty doesnt know about this and doesnt like it.
Its a dumb move.
Camila is too risky.
But Marty cant say that there, in front of Omar.
Doesnt this make the Byrdes very expendable to Camila?
She gets control, and she has the Shaw connection why does she still need Wendy?
Put her on the throne and she ices her brother and the Byrdes the next day.
Marty probably knows this, and hes seething while stuck in traffic.
Horns honk and tensions rise.
Its time for MartysFalling Downmoment.
Marty gets cut off and stops talking to Wendy, turning up the Todd Rundgren instead.
Wendy gives him a hard timeagain.
An asshole behind them keeps honking.
Marty gets out of his car and orders the guy to get out.
(A moment that must be GIF-ed immediately.)
And then a fight really breaks out.
Well, more of a beating than a fight.
Marty takes him down, switching hooks and even getting in a kick.
And he marches off, covered in blood.
Dirty Laundry
Is this Batemans best season?
Its this or season one.
Could this be the year he wins the Emmy?
And hes been phenomenal.
Its the first directorial credit for the Oscar-nominated actress.
Lets hope its not the last.
Wendy says to Marty, You cannot be that naive.
How many times has she said that to Marty?
