The Handmaid's Tale

Previously on The Handmaid's Tale...

The Commander wants to reconcile,

but he doesn't know how to do it so,

I made a suggestion.

Could you maybe give her

a real voice? Behind the scenes.

If that would fix things.

It's worth discussing.

Wear the dress. Pull the strings.

Have you found her respectful?

We've had trouble with her in the past.

Yes.

I want to go now.

All right, my love.

A young girl of Hannah's age

would attend a school for domestic arts.

The one in her district is in Brookline,

by the reservoir.

Thank you, S...

You know that man?

Is it Lucas Bankole?

I love you.

Yes.

She's gotten so big.

She's out.

She's safe.

She's with Luke.

May He and His goodness

bless us with miracles,

for we are weary

and weak of faith.

Maybe it's not a miracle.

A miracle is beyond human powers.

I did this.

We.

It's a dream.

The only dream for a Handmaid

in Gilead.

My baby is free.

Praise be.

They could resent me.

I wouldn't blame them.

Praise be.

Instead of resentment, they offer grace.

A victory for one is a victory for all.

I want him here so badly.

I want to be held

and told my name.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Maybe.

What about the rest of me?

The night we made Hannah.

If I thought

I would never touch him again,

never have him,

I would die.

But nobody dies from lack of sex.

It's lack of love we die from.

I pray for your husband.

That is kind of you, Ofmatthew.

I pray he returns Baby Nichole

to her rightful home.

Her rightful home is with her parents.

Praise be.

I know he'll do the right thing.

You wouldn't have married a man

who is actually capable of kidnapping.

You have much better judgement than that.

Under His eye.

Bite me.

Sienna?

Sienna?

Never mind.

Did you do...

something different?

Your hair.

A little.

It looks nice.

Like it used to.

Thank you.

Good morning, dear.

Good morning, Mrs. Lawrence.

Blessed day, Commander.

The answer is "no."

You want something.

I can tell.

I just need to know

if my husband is safe.

I don't know. Does he use a seat belt?

Does he watch his blood pressure?

That's the silent killer, you know.

They know where he is now.

They know he has my daughter.

And isn't that what you wanted?

Do you think they would try to hurt him?

They?

Do you think he's in danger?

We're all in danger.

What a blessing.

To have seen her.

To know that she's all right.

She's with a stranger.

A stranger to you.

Yes.

To me.

You're finished already?

What did they say?

Oh, they've just gotten started.

I'd like you to join us.

You have a say in this.

We lodged

a preliminary complaint to Canada,

petitioning for Nichole's return.

And we will follow up.

A child of Gilead

has been kidnapped.

You're suggesting we send them

another stern note?

No, Commander. I'm saying

that our options are limited

without an extradition treaty.

Gentlemen.

Pray excuse me.

Serena?

I'd like to know about the man

who is raising her.

He worked in the...

Suffolk County Office of Urban Planning.

Before.

And now?

Part-time construction

and utility work.

He receives...

refugee aid.

Is he a man of faith?

Of course not.

He did baptize

his first child.

But, to our knowledge, that's the extent

of his religious activities.

We have been able to access

some medical records.

Nichole's up to date

on her vaccinations.

She's measuring 60th percentile for height

and 55th for weight.

And...

It says here she has a tooth.

And we will do whatever it takes

to bring her back home to you.

I thought this is what you wanted.

Our daughter's safe.

In Canada.

I'm grateful.

But?

Help me understand.

What is it that you want?

I want to be with her,

but that's impossible.

I just want this to be over.

They're here for you.

In the parlor.

Ofjoseph.

Blessed be the fruit.

May the Lord open.

They're just here to have a conversation.

Sit.

We'd like to arrange...

a visit with Nichole.

As you can imagine,

seeing our daughter has opened up

a terrible wound for Mrs. Waterford.

Just one visit to say goodbye.

Your husband will be protected.

My husband?

Everyone will be protected.

You have my word.

Mine as well.

Your word?

What do I have to do?

Call your husband.

No.

Will you please give us a moment?

Of course.

No.

I know that

I can't be with her.

I just want to be something to her.

That's not gonna help.

Okay?

It's not gonna be what you think.

Please.

Please. I am begging you.

June.

You don't think I wanna see her?

If I do this,

what do I get?

You get to see her.

So...

what do I get?