A reception at the Putnams' house takes a dark turn when Janine’s desperation to be near her daughter, Angela, triggers a violent outburst.
June continues her high-stakes game of manipulation, positioning herself as a bridge between the fractured Waterfords.
Handmaids who have given birth, including June and Janine, are given prominent seating to watch as their children are held by their "parents" (Commanders and Wives).
June encourages Serena to reclaim her influence, famously telling her to "Wear the dress. Pull the strings" .
Throughout the ceremony, June reflects on Hannah’s baptism in the time before, a ceremony filled with warmth, friends like Moira, and a loving, forgiving God—vastly different from the vengeful God of Gilead. Political Maneuvers and Fragile Truces
The episode centers on a communal baptism ceremony known as a "Dedication," where newborns are officially welcomed into the community.
June suggests to Fred that granting Serena more "behind the scenes" freedom could save their marriage. In exchange, Serena provides June with critical information about Hannah’s location. Brutality and Betrayal