The sixth episode of Ripple begins with Walter's mind wandering back to his childhood, pondering the grand question of whether faith transcends the realm of salvation and damnation. Through this poignant flashback, we gain insight into why he remains unyielding in his disbelief towards the church. It emerges that Walter's father was a preacher, but he ruled the family with an iron hand, devoid of any compassion. This tragic dynamic led to the runaway and fatal hit-and-run accident of his young sister, Celia.
Meanwhile, Aria shares a story with John about Carrie, urging him to simply meet her and test the waters. At the hospital, Claire remains hopeful that Nate might be accepted into the free clinical trial, offering to accompany him on his next chemotherapy session. However, he politely declines her offer, prompting Claire to wonder if Kris will let him down again and if now is the right time for dating.
At Walter's residence, Tara endeavors to help him move forward by organizing Brenda's belongings. As Walter sifts through Brenda's planner, he notices that she was scheduled to assist in the church soup kitchen. Tara suggests that he honor Brenda's memory by showing up. However, as they delve deeper into Brenda's things, the overwhelming emotions become too much for Walter, and he gently sends Tara away.
At the restaurant, Ellis discovers that Rebecca is contemplating a job opportunity in Montana. The news weighs heavily on her as she accidentally breaks her camera in the process. Meanwhile, Kris takes a bold step and decides to rent a space for her new record business. Nate expresses concern over the financial risk she is taking but tries to be supportive nonetheless.
At a separate table, Walter dines with John and Aria, weaving tales of his past with Brenda. Kris interjects, pulling Aria aside to share the thrilling news about the upcoming studio. However, Aria's expression betrays a lack of enthusiasm that Kris had anticipated. Carrie attends Aria's performance, finding herself swept away by the singer's talent, her emotions stirred deeply.
The next day, Walter pays a visit to the soup kitchen, where he finds himself transported back to his childhood. As he peruses the tables, his gaze lands on a woman wrapped in an old coat. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Nate and Finn reconnect over old times, only to be confronted with the reality that there is only one spot available for the clinical trial and both of them are in the running.
Aria meets with Carrie and receives an invitation to sing for the other executives. The offer comes as a breath of fresh air, but when Ellis offers to watch Anna while Nate goes for therapy, the situation takes a different turn. Therapy reveals to Nate that Claire is hurting too, and he shares his feelings of betrayal after she meddled with their finances. He also contemplates the possibility of dating Kris and admits his liking for her.
Meanwhile, Walter's heart changes course, and he reaches out to Tara to help sort Brenda's closet. They stumble upon an old picture of Celia, triggering painful memories. He donates Brenda's clothes to the church and engages in an enlightening conversation with the pastor, realizing that faith is not about supreme beings but about trusting one another, compassion, community, and supporting each other.
Unfortunately, Nate does not get into the clinical trial. Claire offers to figure something out, but elsewhere, Kris brings Aria to the new unfinished studio. Guilt-ridden, Aria confesses her meeting with Carrie. She tries to explain, but Kris is hurt and sends her away. Disappointed, Kris heads to the restaurant only to run into Claire, who essentially asks her to keep her distance from Nate. Seeing Anna makes Kris feel guilty, and she leaves without telling Nate what happened.
Later, Ellis confronts Rebecca over the issue of Montana, and Rebecca implores her to consider joining her there. Meanwhile, Nate drops by Kris's new studio unannounced, seeking a space to sort his thoughts. The sudden turn of events catches him off guard, as he had believed they were on the right path.
In the midst of this, Claire delves into the idea of selling her engagement ring. Ellis is devastated when she learns that Nate didn't secure a spot in the clinical trial, realizing he will now need her more than ever.
As Kris grapples with Aria's betrayal, the latter sets her sights on the new record label. At home, Walter celebrates Celia's arrival by dancing to her favorite tunes. The episode concludes with a heartwarming scene where a homeless woman benefits from the clothing Walter has generously donated.
