But the episode doesnt live up to the expectations and instead spins its wheels until an explosive ending.
Last week concluded with Wayne and Roland reuniting in 1990, but we start here with them in 1980.
Roland is suspicious of the priest, questioning any man who is celibate.
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Everybodys fing something, he declares.
The priest also directs them towards Patty, an older lady who made those dolls for the church fair.
She reveals that a black man with a dead-eye bought 10 for his nieces and nephews.
She assumes that he lives over the tracks with the rest of them.
Will and Roland agree that this was all about Julie and that Will was protecting his sister.
As they all get riled up, Roland is hit with dirt and pulls his gun.
They make it out, but not before Rolands car window is smashed.
But it must be going pretty well since they end up getting married and all.
That ends up being a smart idea considering where the argument leads.
With that settled, its officially time for 1990 Wayne to get back to work.
He meets with Roland and the higher-ups to learn the expectations for him and the task force.
Kent, who is now the Arkansas AG, is very salty towards Wayne.
Were not going to do any of that s they just said, right?
Wayne asks once they leave the room, to which Roland responds, Wasnt planning on it.
The bad boys are back at it!
Fast forward to 2015 and Wayne is back pursuing the case.
This right now is my way of staying alive, he admits.
Wayne wants to know what she knows about the case and why she is doing this now.
He definitely does need Rolands memory.
Back in 1980, we get a little bit of the back story to Tom and Rolands 1990 friendship.
Venting in the car, Tom says the n-word in reference to Wayne and quickly apologizes.
Youve gotten your ass kicked enough for now, responds Roland, who didnt appreciate the comment.
Meanwhile, Amelia does make a stop at the Purcell house, where Lucy opens up to her.
The kids mom is taking the blame for what happened, admitting that this wasnt a happy home.
She even quotes the note that was sent: Children should laugh, right?
The interactions flip, though, when Amelia suggests talking to Wayne.
Wayne is off in his own feisty conversation with young Freddie, who has just turned 18.
The cops joke that they chipped in and got him life in prison for his bday.
He admits to taking Wills bike and seeing the boy come around looking for his sister.
That prison rape is a real go-to for you lately, huh?
cracks Roland when they step outside.
Something you want to tell me?
The interrogation becomes the least of their worries after they get word of whats going on at Woodards.
This weeks Truest Detective:1990 Wayne is back and already making progress.
What did you think?
Am I too down on this episode?
Any guesses on the case?
