Spencer hits the sea for the States while the ranch shores up in preparation for Banner’s next play.
Now we’re back, let’s recap!
On the plus, both Jack and his attention-starved fiance seem to have fully recovered from their bullet injuries.
Helen Mirren in ‘1923’.Paramount+
Taking a legitimate ocean-liner will add months to the trip, so he seeks alternative travel options.
Spencer reluctantly strikes a deal with him, ensuring transport to the Suez Canal.
The priest takes his anger out on Teonna’s cousin, who confesses the escapee is headed home.
Aminah Nieves as Teonna and Michael Greyeyes as Hank of the Paramount+ series 1923.Christopher Saunders/Paramount+ © 2022 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Speaking of that coveted Dutton land, we get a brief update on Jacob back at the ranch.
He’s reluctantly soaking up some doctor-ordered sunlight and consuming a bland diet of chicken and rice.
Recognizing his long road to recovery, he’s pessimistic about his family surviving Banner’s next move.
Timothy Dalton in ‘1923’.Christopher Saunders/Paramount+ © 2022 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
He also correctly susses out the sheepherder must have big money probably a mining mogul backing his play.
But that’s okay, because Jack’s busy with another battle.
Fed up with being ignored, Elizabeth threatens to leave him.
Harrison Ford in ‘1923’.Paramount+
Back in Mombasa, Spencer receives a similar ultimatum.
Fearing for Alexandra’s safety, he decides it’s best for her to stay behind.
She, of course, wins this fight.
But it’s the captain he’s more worried about.
He puts out a “Mayday” call, grabs the wheel, and attempts to right the ship.
But it’s too late.
The tiny tugboat is no match for the massive freighter, and the two vessels collide.
Cut back to Montana, and Cara’s also on a collision course of sorts.
But her trip is interrupted when a fancy motorcar blocks her horse-drawn carriage’s path.
The vehicle belongs to Whitfield.
Cara offers a cold
response, refusing to facilitate a sit-down with her husband.
Whitfield arrogantly counters, suggesting he’ll just stop by at his convenience.
The note is brief and to-the-point “Aunt Cara…
I received your letter and I am coming home.
Spencer” but Cara’s thrilled nonetheless.
The tugboat is completely overturned, and Spencer and Alexander are no where in sight.
