Hilltop gets a surprise visit that accelerates plans.
Before we dive in, can we talk about Jesus for a second?
The way its done is subtle.
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Its a small moment.
When I was first here [at Hilltop], I was never here, he says.
I always found it hard getting close to anyone: neighbors, friends, pausing before adding, boyfriends.
Maggie responds with a warm smile, and thats that.
Jesus and Enid walk in and catch her doing it but offer them freely.
Every solo act of aggression towards Negan has failed, leaving a trail of bodies as a reminder.
Why do they think their plan will now succeed?
So, if youre determined to go, dont let that be your excuse.
Maybe then shed face some deeper revelation.
But, instead, he gave the equivalent of, Well, I cant stop you.
Rosita mentions she made it for Abraham, who then pawned it off to his new flame.
This unfairly paints Abraham as the bad guy.
Daryls moment with Maggie hit me hard as that rugged crossbow avenger broke down over Glenns death.
But hes not leaving them high and dry: He drops off a massive crate filled with Aspirin.
However, he nearly slips the fact that he might be overthrown by his own people.
Simon offers to take care of that problem should it ever arise.
Richards and now Morgans rage have revealed themselves in ways that heighten the tension.
People across Hilltop and Alexandria are equally fed up with the regime.
Will someone slip and bring about a preemptive brawl?
That hasnt happened beyond The Kingdom since the coup was devised.
But when she met Abraham, she saw someone who considered her with the same regard.
But now we have an idea why.
When they hear cars driving up, they position for Negans arrival.
Sooner or later, someones going to have to kill this man.
Lets hope its sooner.
Before Jesus leaves the mansion, Daryl storms in asking about Sasha and Rosita.
After a few expletives at his betrayal, Rosita cuts away the fence.
But this move seemed cheap, and I didnt buy it.
By all accounts, she seemed like she wanted to live.
I also still dont see how she felt she wasnt needed by anyone.
Theres a glimmer of hope, though, that she may live at least a bit longer.
With only a few episodes left, were on the brink of another blowout.
