Lets just get into it, yall.

An overall-clad Scarlett and Sean are moving around bales of hay and making conversation about music.

Sean has agoraphobia, you see, and being in a crowded club would be traumatizing for him.

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Sean walks out, and when Scarlett follows, he tells her to leave him alone.

He doesnt think he can do that, but she doesnt think he has a choice in the matter.

Um, didnt Deacon tell Scarlett the same thing recently and shes just chilling in some stables now?

Pot, kettle, say hello.

Daphne responds by accusing him of ageism.

Not content with controlling one kids life, Brad is also intent on ruining his sons.

Jake informs Jessie that his dad is enrolling him in boarding school against his will.

In response, Jessie tells him she despises him.

He tells her she looks lovely.

Deacon is annoyed and tries to reiterate that Daphne doesnt need that show to start her career.

Maddie tries to help too, but Daph just walks out.

Ever the doting father, Deacon comes to her later and apologizes.

Hes worried that Daphne will have no say and that Brad will exploit her because of who she is.

Deacon cant argue with that, so they hug it out, both crying, and Deacon relents.

I dont like it at all.

He later takes off his wedding ring, completely dejected.

He tells Deacon that he saw a completely different person in Bolivia and theres nothing to do about it.

Hes done, just done.

Ah, its sad.

Theyre such a perfect height for each other, but Avery deserves a break.

Anyway, he cant do as much exercise as normal and gets pretty lightheaded later too.

Ah, the joys of steroid abuse.

Anyway, no time to dwell because The Last Highways (Did I miss a memo?

When did they get that name?)

have been invited to perform onThe Chew.

Wills miffed that the two songs the shows producers want them to perform each have Alannah singing lead.

Oh, the rage.

Got to give it to Alannah: Shes trying to be everyones best friend.

She even tells Avery she thinks Jules is amazing and that relationships are hard.

Are they having a moment?

I dont like this at all.

She think Avery knows something about that feeling.

Does he ever, Alannah.

Then he passes out, and EMTs arrive to tend to him while Gunnar cries on Averys shoulder.

Brad responds by breaking down his bedroom door and grabbing at his son.

Deacon steps in, pushing Brad against the wall to stop him, AND THATS LITERALLY ALL HE DOES.

But Brad gets this super-evil look in his eye and almost smiles asking Deacon if he just assaulted him.

Remember earlier in the season when he was throwing rumors around that Deacon was a rageaholic?

He leaves looking extremely pleased with himself AND COMPLETELY UNHARMED.