June encourages Serena to reclaim her influence, famously telling her to "Wear the dress. Pull the strings" .

After being allowed to hold Baby Angela, Janine asks to return to the Putnams as their Handmaid to provide Angela with a sibling.

June suggests to Fred that granting Serena more "behind the scenes" freedom could save their marriage. In exchange, Serena provides June with critical information about Hannah’s location. Brutality and Betrayal

A reception at the Putnams' house takes a dark turn when Janine’s desperation to be near her daughter, Angela, triggers a violent outburst.

June continues her high-stakes game of manipulation, positioning herself as a bridge between the fractured Waterfords.

Handmaids who have given birth, including June and Janine, are given prominent seating to watch as their children are held by their "parents" (Commanders and Wives).