Yes, thats not a lot of time, but its definitely more than whatMadonna and Justin Timberlakehad.

There was no way tonights episode couldve reached those heights because that was beautiful standalone episode.

Erica instructs Richard to see to it Tommy stays focused before heading back to her office.

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Erica gives Matt the watches, and he lets Taylor go and runs off.

Naturally, Erica is disgusted to find out that Taylor is carrying Francis child.

In the flashbacks, we meet Erica as a teenager who is caring for her ailing father.

The doctor molests Erica, and in the process, impregnates her.

Erica decides to keep the child but doesnt tell the doctor.

This is the same rationale she applies to the H.E.L.E.

(Human Level Extinction Event).

You cant say that Erica is selfish.)

Back in the present, Taylor holds her mother at gunpoint and demands to be taken to see Francis.

Sadly, thats not possible because Francis is dead.

Erica tries to fix things with Taylor, but its too late.

(Maybe she shouldve tried the Sorry dance).

Taylor refuses to travel with her mother to the future if it means letting so many die.

Erica stands by her decision because she believes its worth it.

Otomo finally finishes rebuildingEvernow, but Tommy finds out that Erica isnt planning on saving everyone and peaces out.

Meanwhile, Luke, Malina, Quentin, and Phoebe arrive in Odessa.

Before that, though, they need to get rid of Quentin and Phoebe.

Luke takes them to the old Primatech location but partially bungles whatever plan he has.

From there, Luke, Malina, and Quentin head to Union Wells High School a.k.a.

Claire Bennetts old school, a.k.a.

where this whole story began because thats where many people are seeking refuge from the oncoming solar-radiation storm.

Tommy almost misses the message and almost does something stupid, but thankfully Micah stops that from happening.

Now, Farah and company start heading to the high school, too.

Joanne takes a shot at Malina, and it looks like her bullets hit their mark.

While all of this is going on, Ren arrives at Gateway and by absurd coincidence runs into Emily.

So, Ren and Emily start going around Gateway to find Tommy.