The death of consequence was Benjamin, the young boy from the Kingdom whom Morgan took under his wing.
I didnt pick up on the foreshadowing, though, until Richards plan was made clear.
On the groups way to meet the Saviors, they encounter a line of shopping carts blocking the street.
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This was Richards plan all along.
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The group rushes to Carols cabin, fearing they wont make it to the Kingdom.
Its there he finds the missing melon hidden beneath a plastic tub and pieces together what Richard has done.
Its an unconvincing argument.
Richards vulnerability is quickly replaced with a cold determination to become the leader of Ezekiels army.
But all Morgan can think about is Ben.
I was caught off-guard when his death turned out to be Morgans breaking point.
However, Bens death has echoes of Duane.
Now Ben, with his last words, recites a passive philosophy Morgan taught him.
Perhaps he feels responsible for helping to lead him down this path, but this is mostly speculative.
Maybe this will be further fleshed out onscreen later in the season.
The second death comes the next day for Richard.
Instead of returning home, Morgan appears on Carols doorstep covered with the remains of his deed.
Morgan wasnt willing to tell her before, but he tells her now.
So,noware we ready to fight or is it, as Rosita says, just more excuses?
