Episode 6 of Outer Range's second season kicks off with Ceci catching snippets of Autumn's whispered ramblings in her room. Intrigued, she steps inside to find Autumn scribbling frantically on the walls, her mind seemingly unraveling. She speaks of sharing profound secrets with Royal, addressing him as her grandfather, until she finally collapses on the floor.
As Autumn sleeps, Ceci remains vigilantly by her bedside. The neighing of a horse outside interrupts the silence, drawing Ceci outdoors where she finds Royal seated on the porch. They sit in contemplative silence, discussing fleeting visions, but Royal remains tight-lipped about the distorted future he glimpsed. Nevertheless, they reach out to Rhett, intent on revealing the truth about Autumn.
When Autumn awakens, she declares herself an open book, ready to take a stroll. Remarkably, the scars that once marred her skin are now gone. As she strides off, Rhett arrives at the ranch, his presence coinciding with Royal's revelation of the link between Amy and Autumn. Royal is determined to locate Amy and Rebecca before it's too late, ensuring their safety away from the ranch. And in this pursuit, Rhett is entrusted with the task of keeping a watchful eye on Autumn.
As Billy gradually emerged from slumber, his voice gradually returning to him, he softly crooned a tune from his bed. Meanwhile, our focus shifted to Amy and Rebecca, revealing that the former had endured a nightmarish dream, yet it seemed to have dissipated into the morning mist. Brief glimpses hinted at the terror, a chilling scream echoing through the air, but whether it was all tied to Autumn's acquisition of the mysterious mineral remained a mystery.
Joy, in the meantime, unburdened her heart to Martha in the familiar surroundings of home, delving into the past and reflecting on the tumultuous four years they had endured. Her fragility was palpable, a remnant of the relentless pursuit by Shelton Cape Realty—before their transformation into a realtor company—still haunting her.
Luke, on the other hand, boldly made his case to his father, Wayne, pleading to be included in the West Pasture venture. However, Wayne remained steadfast, admonishing Luke against overreaching and then proceeding to check on Billy. The two brothers' argument escalated over Autumn, and Billy was stunned to learn that she had been given the mineral.
Autumn, on her part, found herself struggling to maintain composure. As she walked along the road, she was haunted by visions of Amy, both as a child and a teenager. Muttering to herself, she stumbled into the bank, where she encountered Maria. The woman foretold Autumn that Rhett would abandon her and advised her to "leave before she's left," warning her against folly.
Amidst this turmoil, the Pastor appeared, visiting Royal and Ceci. He realized his shortcomings in supporting their family and had taken steps to rectify the situation. He had conferred with Ty Riggins, a member of the church, who had further approached the judge. The result was the payment of bail, and though the Abbotts awaited repayment, one thing was certain—the ranch was secure. It was a moment of respite in a tumultuous journey, though many challenges still lay ahead.
As the stars began to twinkle, Nia appeared at Rhett's doorstep, seeking clarity. She was well-versed in the secrets of the West Pasture and tried to coax him into a game of words, but he refused to budge. The encounter ended in a bitter stalemate.
Then, Wayne stormed in, fury etched on his face, to confront the Pastor. Discontented with the turn of events, he eventually sought solace at the bar, intent on drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
Meanwhile, Ceci and Royal descended upon Lewis, leaving him no choice but to spill the beans under their ruthless interrogation. With a gun pointed at his temple, Lewis revealed that Rebecca had fled to the sanctuary of Fourwings, a women's shelter.
As Joy ventured to the Abbott ranch, a strange phenomenon caused her to lose track of time. She collapsed on the porch, seemingly lost in a time dilation, only to regain consciousness half an hour later. Realizing the passage of time, she radioed HQ and decided to depart.
Concurrently, Luke met Autumn at the parlor in town, the same spot where she had once shared an ice cream with her father. Autumn revealed her connection to Amy and, holding Luke's hand, urged him to find Amy, seeing him as her guardian angel.
In a flashback, Perry mocked Wayne and Ceci when they appeared at the ranch, impressing young Royal who suggested a night of revelry. However, the next encounter between Perry and Wayne did not end well. As the older Wayne consumed the mineral and grasped the connection between the past and present, he witnessed Perry being overpowered by a younger version of himself and his men. This revelation dawned on Wayne, and he commented on Perry's apparent time-traveling abilities.
A youthful Royal unexpectedly appeared, determined to rescue Perry from imminent danger. After the rescue, Royal confessed that his ears had been ringing incessantly, a sign that he believed the ominous hole had reopened. Perry, sensing this as his moment, ventured towards the hole, realizing with a heavy heart that his wife did not desire to be found. He was resolute in his intention to return, yet hesitated over the precise moment to take the leap.
Back at the Tillerson ranch, a tragic turn of events unfolded. The fight between Billy and Luke escalated, resulting in a vicious blow from Luke that struck the side of Billy's head. Billy crumpled to the ground, his life slowly ebbing away amidst the spreading pool of blood. It seemed the show's signature musical montages would no longer grace the screen, a disappointing turn indeed.
As the episode reached its climax, Maria stormed into the Abbott house, demanding to know Autumn's whereabouts. Autumn was gone, as expected, but Maria was enraged by her suggestion to end her relationship with Rhett. Little did Maria know, Autumn was actually outside, still lingering in the parlor, brewing a sinister scheme. Eventually, she was picked up by Luke, his mind reeling after the killing of Billy.
Meanwhile, Wayne stumbled out of the bar, sensing an unseen disturbance surrounding Billy's fate.
