Sandstorm begins Phase 2, and the FBI is the target.
Blindspotis known for its unwieldy episode titles.
Before we get to that though, theres the business of last weeks cliffhanger to deal with.
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Back at the headquarters theres quite a bit going on.
FBI Director Pellington is in the house and, as always, he doesnt come with any good news.
When Jane mentions that Romans memories are coming back, that stops Pellington from making that happen.
Not exactly a more wholesome plan, as Jane knows from experience.
On the plus side, Weller believes they have a new plan to get Parker to talk.
When everyone but the shows main cast makes it out, you know something is up.
Sure enough, the evacuation was all part of the plan.
Then, once everyone evacuates except all the important agents, they make their move.
She wants Wellers override code to call off the lockdown, leaving avenues open for escape and attack.
When Pellington refuses, she starts to execute agents one by one.
Thats not how Shepherd operates though.
She takes the code, removes the lockdown, and shoots Pellington in the chest.
Not the first casualty, and certainly not the last.
Accessing those files is a threat, but not the immediate threat.
When Weller and Jane break back into the FBI headquarters, they find a bomb.
Thinking back to the FBI replica, she determines there must be one more bomb: in the gym.
One down, one to go.
Thats when things take a turn for the worse.
He shoots Zapata, seemingly in the neck, and she begins to bleed out instantly.
With the immediate threat over, Patterson brings the news.
One big emotional casualty is Janes loss of Roman.
Then, finally, they kiss, that drawn-out romantic tension finally resolved in a genuinely sweet moment.
As the episode moves on to its closing montage,everything is up in the air.
Zapata is recovering in a hospital, but we have no idea what her condition is.
Shepherd is recording a video taking responsibility for the attacks.
Patterson and the rest of the team look lost, as if they cant comprehend what just happened.
Some would say that the worst is over, but Weller isnt so sure.
He thinks this is all part of Shepherds plan.
