The revival of the affair forces Alison and Noah to ask what they really want, leading to both making strong decisions in pursuit of that goal, in a compelling episode that sets up an exciting season finale.
Picking up a period of time after the revelation of the affair, another strong episode shows that Noah’s home life is rocky even away from Montauk, while Alison wrestles with the loss of another family member, with Noah by her side.
As Alison and Noah spend a day together away from Montauk, the roots of their attraction become clearer, providing some answers while raising other questions.