Episode 7 of Season 2 of "The Buccaneers" kicks off with Nan storming into the Patricia St. George Divorce trial, her patience worn thin and her resolve hardened. She's reached her breaking point and is determined to break free from the chains of her desolate marriage. After enduring Tracy's lies and infidelities, she yearns to send a resounding message to other women: they don't have to tolerate such treatment.
Additionally, we catch a fleeting mention that James Seadown has been incarcerated for his misdeeds, providing Jinny and Freddie with a temporary reprieve. This allows Nan the opportunity to visit Patricia at the courthouse, but the proceedings don't unfold as expected.
The saga involving Jinny's incarceration is twisted into a speculative query about Patricia's parenthood, alongside revelations of her initiating sexual relations with Tracy to keep him tethered to their home.
During the court's recess, Nan, despite the event's high profile, dashes through the streets with Guy. She subsequently confronts Nell, accusing her of cowardice and silence. Nell retaliates sharply, pointing out Nan's privilege and her lack of true hardship. While Nan has been shielded from the gravest horrors, Nell has endured unimaginable suffering, culminating in her own daughter rejecting her. Now, Nell has the chance at a peaceful life with Arthur, but testifying could shatter it all.
With no other recourse available, Nan resolves to take the witness stand, boldly asserting that she herself is a living testament to one of Tracy's extracurricular liaisons. Alas, her revelation, devoid of tangible proof, unexpectedly turns into a contentious probe into her own lineage. Meanwhile, Conchita drowns in her sorrow, steadfastly refusing to acknowledge Richard's passing, even in the depths of mourning. At the funeral rites, Theo lends Lizzy a shoulder to lean on, his comforting touch on her back evoking a silent observation from Hector, though he refrains from acting upon it for now.
The climax unfolds when Lady Brightlingsea confronts Conchita, berating her for her apparent lack of grief. In a fiery retort, Conchita scorns Brightlingsea, rejects the notion of a divine presence, and underscores how Dickie would have detested such a somber ceremony. Outside, as Jinny catches up with her, Conchita confesses her aversion to being treated as a widow, preferring honesty over tiptoeing around her emotions.
Upon returning home, Conchita discovers a letter from Richard, intended for Honoria, in which Dickie lavishly praises Conchita and their shared joyous moments. Elsewhere, Theo and the Dowager reconcile amidst the tumult, acknowledging their mutual longing for each other's company.
As the divorce proceedings resume, Patricia arrives, accompanied by Nell and Nan. Nell ascends the witness stand, courageously disclosing Nan as her daughter, supported by Tracy's signed letters detailing their actions and an array of corroborating evidence. This pivotal testimony swings the tide in Patricia's favor, freeing her from marital bonds, which prompts a jubilant celebration.
In parallel, Honoria confronts her mother and decides to depart for France. In a heartfelt gesture, she approaches Mabel and kisses her, much to Lady Brightlingsea's astonishment.
As the episode draws to a close, Nan finally pieces together that the earring she had discovered on the staircase of her home belongs to Lizzy. Yet, before she can delve deeper into her thoughts about this revelation, Guy introduces Paloma—his wife, into the scene.
