The scene begins with Roman confidently preparing for the important day. Meanwhile, Kendall is having a difficult morning. He receives news from his ex-wife Rava that their children won't be present at the funeral and instead will be leaving the city. After the election and Mencken's uncertain victory, there is a tense atmosphere as Jiménez supporters protest nationwide, including in New York. Kendall's day goes from bad to worse when his assistant Jess informs him of her departure. He handles both situations poorly, but his performance at the funeral reveals his resilience and determination through increased isolation.
Shiv also takes the opportunity to inform her brothers about her pregnancy. Roman makes a crude joke about breastfeeding, while Kendall reacts in a more brotherly manner, simply wanting their family to be amicable, even if just for the day. His desire to have a close bond with his siblings, which is the only area he's truly invested in, highlights the unifying and distinctive experience of being raised by Logan.
Despite this, a significant number of people show up for the funeral. Caroline makes a welcome return (at least for the audience) accompanied by her husband Peter. She creates a memorable moment in this episode by ushering Kerry towards the second row, along with Sally-Anne. We discover that Kerry plays a role in Marcia's life similar to Sally-Anne's connection to Caroline. The four of them, mistresses and wives, sit together, surpassing an awkward moment as Gerri laughs in the background with Karolina. It is a bittersweet legacy left by Logan.
During the funeral, we hear from four family members. The first to speak is Logan's brother, Ewan, who manages to share a few words before anyone can intervene (Greg attempts to stop him, but fails). Ewan's speech is candid and fair, telling a story of how Logan blamed himself for the death of their baby sister Rose. Ewan expresses both love for his brother and the belief that Logan was cruel, someone who "closed men's hearts."
Next up is Roman, but he can only muster a few sentences. His grief finally hits him like a freight train as he breaks down in front of everyone. Roman asks, "Is he in there?" while pointing at the casket, and in that moment, his childish energy transforms into childlike innocence and his siblings surround him.
Kendall steps up and praises his father for being a "brute" who nevertheless achieved things, particularly in terms of wealth, which Kendall asserts is essential for civilization's survival. Fortunately, he is in a room filled with individuals who likely share that viewpoint, far removed from the dissenting voices on the streets. As Kendall asserts that Logan was at ease around impoverished individuals, it becomes apparent that this narrative echoes the same deceptive rhetoric he employed regarding Living+ a few weeks earlier. Kendall Roy is present to sell you the idea of the father who destroyed him.
Shiv is the only one who makes an earnest attempt to portray her father as a decent person, claiming that when he welcomed you in, she felt a sense of warmth and light. I suppose that is one way to describe how he manipulated his children against each other, and it was only enjoyable when you were on the winning side. “He couldn’t fit a whole woman in his head,” she says, and it's a stand out line from this episode.
As soon as the casket is carried out of the church, Roman realizes that he is in trouble. Despite mocking Kendall's attempt to win the funeral, Roman himself has ended up losing the funeral. Even Mencken, who was supposed to be "Roman's guy," shakes hands with Kendall, indicating that he now sees Kendall as the one in charge.
Upon reaching the actual gravesite, the siblings stumble upon a mausoleum that only Connor had ever seen or known about. Connor suggests that Logan got a great deal, prompting Shiv to humorously question if he was in a bidding war with Stalin and Liberace. Everyone except Roman enters the mausoleum - he prefers to linger near the entrance. Inside, the siblings discover that there are additional spots for them in the mausoleum. After the casket is placed inside, Shiv approaches Frank and Karl. Seeking some reassurance, she asks how bad their father was. Frank, unwilling to share a truth she doesn't truly want to hear, provides insincere descriptions such as "salty dog" and "good egg." She even reconciles with Marcia, who acknowledges that Logan broke her heart and also broke their hearts.
By the time the memorial dinner arrives, the mourning period has ended, and the maneuvering for power takes center stage. Kendall approaches the still-grieving Colin and proposes that he join his team. Kendall's oddly aggressive revelation about knowing Colin's visits to a therapist is difficult to interpret, but one thing is clear: Colin is among the few individuals, besides his siblings, who knows about the car crash. It's worth noting that Colin once ominously told Kendall, "I know you."
Next, Kendall attempts to solidify the presumed deal with Mencken by inquiring about when Mencken plans to initiate the process of terminating the agreement. Mencken responds with a shrug, saying he'll "try to help." It becomes evident that this guy cannot be trusted. Adding insult to injury, when Roman approaches, Mencken mocks him, referring to him as "the grim weeper."
Clearly, the relationship between the supposed president and the Roy brothers isn't what they had hoped for. Soon, Connor and Greg join the gathering, setting the stage for Shiv to enter the scene, dubbing herself Mencken's "extraction team." Shiv introduces Matsson, who suggests the idea of appointing a U.S. CEO, laying the groundwork for future developments.
Tom arrives just in time to engage in a heated argument with Shiv regarding her pregnancy. In a taunting gesture, she purposely drinks a glass of champagne in front of him, using it as a form of emotional manipulation. Tom becomes overwhelmed and reminds Shiv that he did have the opportunity to say goodbye to her father on the plane. To Shiv's apparent greater concern, she receives a call from Matsson, who delivers significant news: "it's a yes," indicating that the U.S. CEO plan is going to proceed.
The episode concludes with Kendall informing Roman that the deal with Mencken has fallen through, and they will have to confront Shiv in a battle for power. "You fucked it," Kendall states, treating Roman in a manner reminiscent of Logan, berating him for his failure while also assuring him that everything is fine. Roman storms out of the party, passing by the group consisting of Gerri, Frank, and Karl, where Karl shows them a viral video of Roman crying at the funeral. Gerri tells the men off, which shows she still feels for Roman despite being very angry with him.
In his usual response to feeling powerless, Roman embarks on a quest to find someone to hit him, make him hurt, make him feel something. He locates them amidst a sizable gathering of protestors, hurling expletives at them and vaulting over the fence to confront them. In the last scene he wanders, slightly injured, filled with overwhelming grief.
