But it does bring up a good question: Are Nick and June still allies?
Episode 9 is all about alliances, both breaking them and making them.
However, Joseph is working with everyone, including his erstwhile victim, Mrs. Putnam (Ever Carradine).
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Nick is, at least, still keeping up appearances that he is allied toward the good of Gilead.
The one alliance inThe Handmaid’s Talethat is still unclear is the one between estranged co-parents.
Theres progress under Lawrence.
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He crosses toward her, wanting to reach for her but stopping himself.
This is a fine mess, isnt it?
They exchange pleasantries and inside jokes, and he even ends the conversation with an I love you.
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She nods, making a face that is half happy, half sad, and reciprocates.
June reminds him that as a father, he is a childs primary example.
Does she mean Nicole, or his unborn child?
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Her face falls, and she takes a deep breath before smiling again.
A look of fear washes over Nicks face.
As well as June, Nick also has Joseph Lawrence to worry about.
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Nick is a Commander now, but in a junior position to Joseph.
This does leave him in a good position.
Nick may have assassinated Commander Putnam, but it was done at Lawrences order.
When we see Nick again, he is comforting his wife after an awkward meeting with the other wives.
He may be making a smart move in marrying Putnams widow, but maybe not.
Their union could easily sour and Joseph could be back to his degraded state.
If this goes badly for him, it can go badly for Nick.
His loyalty to June may be more tenuous in the future than it is now.
However, Nick also now has another child to consider.
Rose is pregnant, and her father is a top Commander.
June Is Also Torn Between Nick and Luke
Likewise, June is in conflict.
Even though their relationship is tense at times, they seem to be committed to each other.
She is also consumed with getting Hannah back.
The relationship between June and Nick has always been filled with obstacles.
So far, they have overcome them, at least to many extents.
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