After weeks and weeks of absolute chaos, everyone onNashvilleis finally starting to find some steady ground.
Rayna and Markus in particular, despite working long hours, seem to be working toward something special.
While I dont find Markus song appealing in the slightest, Rayna clearly sees something in his vocal take.
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Theres an obvious strain in their relationship, even if Deacon doesnt really notice it.
That strain is only heightened when Maddie comes downstairs with newly dyed hair, now blond like Juliette Barnes.
There are worse things in the world as far as Im concerned, but Rayna flips.
Not exactly the right way to show how dedicated you are to the tour, dude.
If theres one person whos focused, though, its Colt.
Seriously Luke, nobody wants to meet with Kid Rock.
Meanwhile, Avery might not be on tour, but hes at least getting some steady work!
I can respect that.
She agrees rather quickly, her whole ethical conundrum suddenly thrown out the window.
Back in Nashville, theres a distance between Rayna and Deacon.
Hes shirking his at-home responsibilities and focusing all his attention on getting The Beverly up and running.
Thats when Markus steps in and the two bond.
Its a sweet talk, if a littletooimbued with romantic tension.
yo dont go down that road,Nashville.
Thankfully, Scarlett and Gunnar improvise and finish the set acoustically, and its truly stunning.
Sometimes the best art is created in moments of desperation.
Thats something that Will knows a thing or two about.
It turns out that he wasnt hidingsomeonein his bedroom, but rathersomething.
Hes been writing songs inspired by his breakup with Kevin, who he calls his first true love.
Avery goads him into playing the songs for him despite Wills reluctance, and hes blown away.
But Avery stays and blows everyone out of the water with his heartfelt performance.
As good as the performance is for Avery, Will gets something out of it, too.
Its time to move on, Will!
Will and Avery arent the only ones in a good place, though.
Even Scarlett is on good terms with Gunnar and appreciates the way he handled business before his relationship.
Her relationship with Caleb, though?
Its definitely on rockier ground, as shes having a tough time being apart from him.
Of course, it doesnt help that she can hear Gunnar and Erin having sex in the next room.
Nashvillecant end on a happy note, though.
While Daphne is pumped, Maddie just sees this as another way for her mother to control her.
And to be fair, shes not exactly wrong.
Still, Rayna and Deacon believe theyve done the right thing and celebrate with a little lovemaking.
Theyre finally close again, getting back to some sense of normalcy after a crazy couple of weeks.
Its from Markus and simply says, Good talk today.
I wouldnt put it past him.
