They are unrelenting in the pursuit of greatness and in their need to see the other fall.
As the finale kicks off, Axe is blindsided by the news that he’s about to be arrested.
He then meets with Wags and breaks the bad news, discussing the next steps.
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As Axe breaks the news to his people, Chuck must do the same.
That keeps Chuck’s run for governor safe, even if it strains his relationship with his father.
Speaking of scrambling, Lara is doing some of her own.
She lets Axe know that she won’t run with the kidsthis is his proverbial sword to fall on.
That’s depth we haven’t seen with Lara before.
Dake is having none of it, saying he’ll take Axe when and where he pleases.
As always, Darkest Timeline Sheldon Cooper means business.
For Axe, the pain is allocated to Lara.
She’s stuck trying to make sense of her life with the kids without Axe around.
What might her life look like should she find a way forward?
At this point, he’s just killing time before the inevitable.
The question is how to track Axe and figure out where he’ll be.
When that prediction comes true, it’s hard to tell if Chuck is relieved or angered.
Could this be the start of Axe becoming a better person?
Maybe, but I won’t hold my breath.
Plus, his father has disowned him, and who knows what that means for his run for governor.
Was it worth it, for both men?
Only time, and season 3, will tell.
