Nora is struggling to cope, having not heard from Justin in three weeks. She spends time recording video messages for him, reflecting her deep anxiety over his safety.

Tommy and Julia are dealing with the aftermath of losing one of their newborn twins. Julia has become housebound by grief, and Tommy keeps her withdrawal a secret from the rest of the family.

Sarah and Joe remain separated. While they have a brief sexual encounter during the episode, both are left questioning what it means for their future.

The season 2 premiere picks up as the summer ends, focusing on the Walker family’s attempts to move forward while deeply affected by deployment to Iraq.