Following Tommy’s failed suicide attempt, he receives a call from Captain Swing who takes credit for foiling Mosley’s attempted assassination. She returns the bodies of Polly, Aberama and Barney, who were killed during the assassination attempt. The entire Shelby family gather for Polly’s funeral with Michael swearing revenge on Tommy for his role in Polly’s death. In 1933, four years later, Tommy, now sober, sets up a meeting with an estranged Michael and business associates of Jack Nelson, a south Boston gang leader. Meanwhile, back in Small Heath, Arthur's drug addiction continues to spiral following Polly’s death. Later, Tommy is phoned by Lizzie who announces she, Charles and their daughter Ruby cannot travel to Canada due to Ruby’s sudden illness. Believing her sickness is a message and gypsy related, Tommy decides to return to England.
This episode was dedicated to Helen McCrory, and rather than music, the end credits comprised the song of a male blackbird.
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