Seriously this episode was one of the best I have seen on tv for a while, it has suspense, drama, action, sadness... I mean what more could you want! I have always been a huge fan of both shows and don't understand why the reviews on here are not better! I know it's not perfect but this show deserves more than it gets, not to mention the oustanding acting that this episode saw! I'm excited for what's to see after the storm!!!
42 Reviews
A better, more focused one...
jrarichards9 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Writ larger than ever before at the start here is the way the makers play with us as they present the FTWD opening credits. "Close Your Eyes" continues with the great storm motif, and so the start sequence has the letters of the series title blown away by the wind! Witty or what? Certainly not seeming to augur well for a serious, non-pastiche, worthwhile episode; yet paradoxically here we do have one, that rings just about true enough. Trapped by the storm in a shack surrounded by walkers, Alicia has to come to terms with her brother's (and in some respects the Stadium settlement's) nemesis, Charlie. The latter, finally emerging somewhat from her trauma (if behaving in and obsessive manner), and now willing to speak, reveals herself to have been sadly robbed of childhood as well as parents, in marked contrast to Alicia, who had at least some of the good things in the old life before everything changed. Thus, having piled the discomfiture on to Charlie, and stoked her guilt, and subjected her to aggression (up to the point of coming close to even killing her), Alicia has mercy, pity and understanding forced upon her by the fact of the pair being trapped in rising floodwaters in the basement. Charlie begs Alicia to kill her - so as not to become a zombie, but the latter will not do so. And not even (this time) because she wants the girl to go on suffering and paying for what she's done!
Paradoxical then, meaningful, and I think actually realistic. While Alexa Nisenson's performance cannot be seen as perfect, it IS entirely fit for purpose, and the interaction between the pair tells us much that we need to know, and to feel, about how things are in this dystopia.
It's good to have this after a couple of real dud episodes.
Paradoxical then, meaningful, and I think actually realistic. While Alexa Nisenson's performance cannot be seen as perfect, it IS entirely fit for purpose, and the interaction between the pair tells us much that we need to know, and to feel, about how things are in this dystopia.
It's good to have this after a couple of real dud episodes.
Decent little character drama
toxicpilgrim11 September 2018
I enjoyed the concept of this episode. The sort of forced-reconciliation during a storm we've seen before, but it's good drama. The acting of the young actors is compelling and believable. I wish the script was a little sharper (there are some obvious awkward moments), but with the stumbling pacing and overt moralizing of previous episode it was nice to see something raw and simple.
I think that's been my favorite thing about the FTWD series. We get these distinct little character dramas to play through.
I think that's been my favorite thing about the FTWD series. We get these distinct little character dramas to play through.
Outstanding ep!!
katheringkw21 August 2018
I'm still shook with how good this episode was in an overall bad season. Maybe it was the acting that literally blew me away or that fact that it was so heartbreaking, like a punch to the gut, but still, just WOW. They should definitely submit it for acting award consideration. This just landed on my top 5 best episodes of TWDverse.
Alicia should kill Charlie
pariisaap11 October 2021
It is really boring . What a stupid idea . Killing all the lead characters and now we should tolerate Charlie and Morgan instead!!!
Alicia and Charlie stay in a house together and Alicia forgives Charlie! I hate forgiveness . Why should Alicia forgive her brother's murderer and be her friend ? That's really rediculous.
Kids only just ruin these kind of series . I waiting to see her dead.
Alicia and Charlie stay in a house together and Alicia forgives Charlie! I hate forgiveness . Why should Alicia forgive her brother's murderer and be her friend ? That's really rediculous.
Kids only just ruin these kind of series . I waiting to see her dead.
Dark scenes, haunting storm, good acting
jimmyfalcon6918 August 2021
MASTERPIECE!
abdelrhmansamy-1522425 October 2020
Throw Away Episode
spiritcymbal20 August 2018
Please not another 2 people in the whole episode show !
andrewuna22 August 2018
It's a 2 person or 2 woman show in this one, It's not the first time it's been done in Walking Dead Universe, I truly hate it when just 2 characters take over a whole episode in a walking dead episode, it ends up being too long, not properly edited and sometimes doesn't add anything substantial to the show.
I've got no problem with 2 characters dominating an episode but other characters in the show should also have scenes interlaced with the said episode to spice it up and balanced out the pacing of show. In this case I believe that scenes of Alicia and Charlie should have been cut down or spread out in 2 episodes to allow scenes of other characters in the show to appear in this episode. I loved how the pacing of the now and before scenes are interlaced with each other from episode 1 to 8 but this episode is certainly one of the most boring ones in the whole Fear The Walking Dead series. There's a few jump scares and suspense towards the end especially when they were locked in the basement during the storm but that doesn't redeem the episode from poorly edited boring scenes.
The 9th and this 10th episode after the mid season has been below average. They better come up with something very interesting, smart and intriguing in the remaining episodes to make up for the early dross after the mid season break unless they wanna see this show canceled by the end of season because of poor ratings.
I've got no problem with 2 characters dominating an episode but other characters in the show should also have scenes interlaced with the said episode to spice it up and balanced out the pacing of show. In this case I believe that scenes of Alicia and Charlie should have been cut down or spread out in 2 episodes to allow scenes of other characters in the show to appear in this episode. I loved how the pacing of the now and before scenes are interlaced with each other from episode 1 to 8 but this episode is certainly one of the most boring ones in the whole Fear The Walking Dead series. There's a few jump scares and suspense towards the end especially when they were locked in the basement during the storm but that doesn't redeem the episode from poorly edited boring scenes.
The 9th and this 10th episode after the mid season has been below average. They better come up with something very interesting, smart and intriguing in the remaining episodes to make up for the early dross after the mid season break unless they wanna see this show canceled by the end of season because of poor ratings.
Amazing acting
kimstausholm-8283421 August 2018
A critical narrative success for the season, bringing much-needed depth to Alicia's character while also advancing the show's thematic exploration of trauma and redemption
fernandoschiavi19 April 2024
Alicia takes refuge in an abandoned house to escape the raging storm. However, Charlie has also taken refuge their too. Alicia has reservations with Charlie being there, calling her garbage deserves to suffer a long life with guilt. Eventually, Alicia forces Charlie to help her fix up the defenses and later holds her at gunpoint after finding in Charlie's bag. Charlie heads upstairs where she steps onto a balcony and walks right up to the impaled walker, which grabs her, but Alicia pulls her away just in time. She realizes Charlie is suicidal. As the winds intensify, the girls end up trapped in a flooding basement. Confident that they will die in the basement, she begs Alicia to shoot her so that she doesn't turn but Alicia can't bring herself to do it. The Walker on the balcony falls onto the doors, breaking the lock. Alicia and Charlie escape. After the storm is over, they each go to their respective shelters only to find everyone gone. They decide to set off on their own.
Season 4, Episode 10 of "Fear the Walking Dead," titled "Close Your Eyes," is an emotionally charged episode that acts as a powerful narrative focusing largely on Alicia Clark's character. This episode stands out as a reflective and intense exploration of guilt, redemption, and survival through an almost two-character drama involving Alicia and a young girl named Charlie, the person responsible for killing Alicia's brother.
The episode is set against a backdrop of a raging storm, trapping Alicia and Charlie in an abandoned house. This claustrophobic setting intensifies their interaction, which swings between hostility, tentative bonding, and deep psychological exploration. The use of the storm not only as a physical barrier but also as a metaphor for the turmoil within Alicia adds layers to the narrative. Each gust of wind and crash of thunder mirrors Alicia's inner chaos, providing a powerful external manifestation of the character's emotional state.
Throughout the episode, the dynamic between Alicia and Charlie evolves dramatically. Initially, Alicia's raw grief and anger lead her to almost kill Charlie. However, as the storm rages outside, a parallel tumult forces Alicia to confront her own feelings of loss, blame, and the need for forgiveness. The scenes are fraught with tension, particularly when Alicia discovers that Charlie keeps a gun for suicide, revealing the depth of the child's guilt and despair. This moment is a turning point, bringing both characters into a vulnerable, raw confrontation with their actions and their consequences.
"Close Your Eyes" serves as a standout episode, predominantly due to its minimalist cast and the powerhouse performance by Alycia Debnam-Carey. It strips down the external distractions and focuses sharply on character development and emotional depth. The episode adeptly handles themes of forgiveness and the impact of violence on young people, making it both a harrowing and a cathartic viewing experience.
In conclusion, this episode is a critical narrative success for the season, bringing much-needed depth to Alicia's character while also advancing the show's thematic exploration of trauma and redemption. It's a bold choice to limit the action and focus so intensely on character interaction, and this risk pays dividends in terms of emotional impact and character insight. "Close Your Eyes" will likely be remembered as one of the most emotionally resonant episodes of the series, demonstrating that in the world of "Fear the Walking Dead," the real battles are often internal.
Season 4, Episode 10 of "Fear the Walking Dead," titled "Close Your Eyes," is an emotionally charged episode that acts as a powerful narrative focusing largely on Alicia Clark's character. This episode stands out as a reflective and intense exploration of guilt, redemption, and survival through an almost two-character drama involving Alicia and a young girl named Charlie, the person responsible for killing Alicia's brother.
The episode is set against a backdrop of a raging storm, trapping Alicia and Charlie in an abandoned house. This claustrophobic setting intensifies their interaction, which swings between hostility, tentative bonding, and deep psychological exploration. The use of the storm not only as a physical barrier but also as a metaphor for the turmoil within Alicia adds layers to the narrative. Each gust of wind and crash of thunder mirrors Alicia's inner chaos, providing a powerful external manifestation of the character's emotional state.
Throughout the episode, the dynamic between Alicia and Charlie evolves dramatically. Initially, Alicia's raw grief and anger lead her to almost kill Charlie. However, as the storm rages outside, a parallel tumult forces Alicia to confront her own feelings of loss, blame, and the need for forgiveness. The scenes are fraught with tension, particularly when Alicia discovers that Charlie keeps a gun for suicide, revealing the depth of the child's guilt and despair. This moment is a turning point, bringing both characters into a vulnerable, raw confrontation with their actions and their consequences.
"Close Your Eyes" serves as a standout episode, predominantly due to its minimalist cast and the powerhouse performance by Alycia Debnam-Carey. It strips down the external distractions and focuses sharply on character development and emotional depth. The episode adeptly handles themes of forgiveness and the impact of violence on young people, making it both a harrowing and a cathartic viewing experience.
In conclusion, this episode is a critical narrative success for the season, bringing much-needed depth to Alicia's character while also advancing the show's thematic exploration of trauma and redemption. It's a bold choice to limit the action and focus so intensely on character interaction, and this risk pays dividends in terms of emotional impact and character insight. "Close Your Eyes" will likely be remembered as one of the most emotionally resonant episodes of the series, demonstrating that in the world of "Fear the Walking Dead," the real battles are often internal.
Worst episode of the series. CLICHE, CORNY, and CHEESY.
curiousbush20 August 2018
Simply awful. The episode is cliche, corny, cheesy -you name it- throughout the entire runtime. On top of that, the length was dragged out to meet the 45 minute TV slot through mind-numbing stretches of no dialogue, just pans around the stupid house where the episode took place or shots 5x too long of Alicia and Charlie doing pointless things, like mourning over pictures of random dead people. Or, we could also see invigorating shots of them doing things we didn't need to see at all, like Alicia walking around the house looking for walkers, aka the first 9 minutes of the damn episode.
The lines delivered, intended to be emotional and moving, felt so predictable, and, as mentioned earlier, in style of the 3 C's...
This episode just made me hate Charlie even more and made me respect Alicia a lot less. Who thought it was a good idea to center an entire episode around such uncharismatic characters?
Oh, of course, Scott Gimple did. The new show runner after David Erickson left. And, like the original Walking Dead, Gimple poisoned this show with his toxic boredom and cheesiness.
The lines delivered, intended to be emotional and moving, felt so predictable, and, as mentioned earlier, in style of the 3 C's...
This episode just made me hate Charlie even more and made me respect Alicia a lot less. Who thought it was a good idea to center an entire episode around such uncharismatic characters?
Oh, of course, Scott Gimple did. The new show runner after David Erickson left. And, like the original Walking Dead, Gimple poisoned this show with his toxic boredom and cheesiness.
What are you expecting?
gabriel-8021 August 2018
Beautifully written episode with gor(e)geous cinematography and great acting. Like the previous two-character-episodes of both FTWD and TWD, I really enjoyed this. Usually when you position plot devices early on, it is way to predictable what they will be used for later on. Not here. While the episode itself is evocative and often rather inventive, it is the small surprises in the writing that really put a smile on my face. Very well written. By far, one of the better episodes this season. Just don't expect full on action. This is a quiet episode, but not in any way a boring one.
Best episode of S4 and one of the best of the series
wutheringmona21 August 2018
This was by far the best episode of season 4 yet, and one of the most memorable of its entire run. The performances were spectacular from both actresses, making it some of the most intense, harrowing scenes the show has ever done. And even if I am NOT a fan of the awful grey filter of this season, it worked for this episode and the way it was directed. Some of the shots were gorgeous, like the silhouette of Alicia with the light of the window behind or the shot from above the upstairs door when she opens it. Brilliant brilliant stuff.
It is a great episode...
kingshrfd20 August 2018
Warning: Spoilers
.. until the 15th minute.
You finally get the payoff you've been waiting for, after 10 Episodes.
I mean, let's be honest: The story telling is just bad. They had 10 episodes to explain what really happened at the stadium, and I actually liked the back and forth story lines. Sure, you knew who would die, but it wasn't about that. It was about, what really happened. But then, the midseason finale just gave you a Madison, luring away zombies, that never needed to be lured away, because her daughter was stuck at a place she could have easily avoided by just driving for 10 more seconds. Anyways, the story about the stadium just ends there, without any explaination what happened afterwards and why the hell that piece of trash Naomi joins the group who destroyed and killed all those people. Honestly, I just wanted to see her get shot by Alicia, just give that to her... but no! They go on a crazy rampage (as three people), killing all those saviours (AS THREE PEOPLE) just for no real reason why Naomi did what she did but a Morgan, playing the moralizer again and again. I mean, Jesus Christ!! What is this story telling?!? Where is the payoff for the viewer, who mourns the death of two of the main characters? Where is the reason why all this had to happen? Why the "bad" people always get away with lousy explanations, not even beeing able to express the feeling, that they know what they had done and it was the wrong thing.
But now, this episode comes along. And the first 15 minutes are really well shot and framed. A minimum of (bad) CGI and more or less good lightning causing some atmosphere in that broken house, where Alicia seeks shelter from the worst CGI storm in The Walking Dead history. And then she finds Charlie. You alreay know by then, that she won't kill her, the episode just started. It is clear, where this is going.
And I must admit, the speech Alicia gives is bone shattering. It is filled with the payoff you wanted from the moment you knew that Charlie shot Nick. Alicia verbally rips Charlie apart and it is, to me, by far the best moment of the whole show, from season 1 to now.
I mean, would this be a real life situation, Charlie would be emotionally and mentally damaged for the rest of her life, just sobbing endlessly in a corner. But not on FTWD, no no no (BITCONNEEEECT, sorry, I had to do that). Instead of showing her breaking down on the other side of the door, the creators of this garbage train just show her NEARLY crying and then fade to black.."That's it guys, that's the payoff for 10 episodes, but we also have our bollocks story to continue with the horrible writing we have started, so yeah... We just take that payoff away now and fade to black, ok?"
And that's it. From that moment, the episode is just downhill. Alicia turning into Madison 2.0, forgiving Charlie for what she has done, seeing the best in people, no matter what. The whole speech Alicia gave just seems to have zero impact on Charlies behaviour. First she tries to get bit by a walker, just to tell Alicia afterwards that she doesn't want to end up like them and she doesn't want to die (boy oh boy...) and Alicia just motivates her and later even tells her about the beach like they are bffs now... Holy Cow!
It seems like the characters on FTWD are able to go through all the stages of mourn, loss, hate, revenge and forgiveness, practially nearly every human emotion, by just one night in a shabby cabin. Everything is forgiven now guys, Charlie is now part of the group, you don't even dare to ask about mental instability or her feeling of regret about what she has done.
But I've seen this on TWD aswell, when Carol went from badass superkiller to sobbing old I-don't-wanna-do-this-anymore-leave-me-alone-lady to badass turbokiller again without any real explanation. So I'm not surprised, about the poor quality of drama on this show, which is actually pretty sad for a show, that tries to center around human emotions, relationships and interactions in a post-apocalyptic world.
So, I'm rating this a 3 out of 10, because until minute 15 I was hyped and enjoyed the episode, but after that it just got washed down the drain (no phun intended).
Overall, the ratings of the latest episodes speak for themself. The people are done with this show and it gets worse and worse every week. Season 5 will be the last for FTWD, I call it now. I will still watch it, because I want to know how bad the writing will get.
I mean, let's be honest: The story telling is just bad. They had 10 episodes to explain what really happened at the stadium, and I actually liked the back and forth story lines. Sure, you knew who would die, but it wasn't about that. It was about, what really happened. But then, the midseason finale just gave you a Madison, luring away zombies, that never needed to be lured away, because her daughter was stuck at a place she could have easily avoided by just driving for 10 more seconds. Anyways, the story about the stadium just ends there, without any explaination what happened afterwards and why the hell that piece of trash Naomi joins the group who destroyed and killed all those people. Honestly, I just wanted to see her get shot by Alicia, just give that to her... but no! They go on a crazy rampage (as three people), killing all those saviours (AS THREE PEOPLE) just for no real reason why Naomi did what she did but a Morgan, playing the moralizer again and again. I mean, Jesus Christ!! What is this story telling?!? Where is the payoff for the viewer, who mourns the death of two of the main characters? Where is the reason why all this had to happen? Why the "bad" people always get away with lousy explanations, not even beeing able to express the feeling, that they know what they had done and it was the wrong thing.
But now, this episode comes along. And the first 15 minutes are really well shot and framed. A minimum of (bad) CGI and more or less good lightning causing some atmosphere in that broken house, where Alicia seeks shelter from the worst CGI storm in The Walking Dead history. And then she finds Charlie. You alreay know by then, that she won't kill her, the episode just started. It is clear, where this is going.
And I must admit, the speech Alicia gives is bone shattering. It is filled with the payoff you wanted from the moment you knew that Charlie shot Nick. Alicia verbally rips Charlie apart and it is, to me, by far the best moment of the whole show, from season 1 to now.
I mean, would this be a real life situation, Charlie would be emotionally and mentally damaged for the rest of her life, just sobbing endlessly in a corner. But not on FTWD, no no no (BITCONNEEEECT, sorry, I had to do that). Instead of showing her breaking down on the other side of the door, the creators of this garbage train just show her NEARLY crying and then fade to black.."That's it guys, that's the payoff for 10 episodes, but we also have our bollocks story to continue with the horrible writing we have started, so yeah... We just take that payoff away now and fade to black, ok?"
And that's it. From that moment, the episode is just downhill. Alicia turning into Madison 2.0, forgiving Charlie for what she has done, seeing the best in people, no matter what. The whole speech Alicia gave just seems to have zero impact on Charlies behaviour. First she tries to get bit by a walker, just to tell Alicia afterwards that she doesn't want to end up like them and she doesn't want to die (boy oh boy...) and Alicia just motivates her and later even tells her about the beach like they are bffs now... Holy Cow!
It seems like the characters on FTWD are able to go through all the stages of mourn, loss, hate, revenge and forgiveness, practially nearly every human emotion, by just one night in a shabby cabin. Everything is forgiven now guys, Charlie is now part of the group, you don't even dare to ask about mental instability or her feeling of regret about what she has done.
But I've seen this on TWD aswell, when Carol went from badass superkiller to sobbing old I-don't-wanna-do-this-anymore-leave-me-alone-lady to badass turbokiller again without any real explanation. So I'm not surprised, about the poor quality of drama on this show, which is actually pretty sad for a show, that tries to center around human emotions, relationships and interactions in a post-apocalyptic world.
So, I'm rating this a 3 out of 10, because until minute 15 I was hyped and enjoyed the episode, but after that it just got washed down the drain (no phun intended).
Overall, the ratings of the latest episodes speak for themself. The people are done with this show and it gets worse and worse every week. Season 5 will be the last for FTWD, I call it now. I will still watch it, because I want to know how bad the writing will get.
Beyond boring!!
baby_nurse9121 August 2018
Brilliant acting!
lizzpared22 August 2018
The episodes that focus heavily on Alycia's acting are always brilliant. She's definitely the best actress on the show. The girl who portrays Charlie is definitely growing on me after this episode--finally allowed that kid to show her range.
Second best episode of the season
hnt_dnl3 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
It's not saying a whole lot, but Close Your Eyes was actually the second best episode of the season behind Good Out Here. In actuality, even despite Season 4 sucking beyond belief, this episode is just plain good. From someone who usually can't stand the character of Alicia Clark on this series and think she's woefully overrated (too many fans comment on her beauty and the fact the actress played a popular character on The 100), I was impressed with Alycia Debnam-Carey's acting in this one. She was also exceptional in the closing scene of Good Out Here. Most of the time, though, I feel like she either yells her dialogue half the time and murmurs the other half and she always looks like she's mad about something. There have been worse actors on this show, but a lot better than her. She brought it in this one.
But the actor that I was most impressed by was the phenomenal child actress Alexa Nisenson as Charlie. This girl acts better with almost no dialogue than many actors have with grand speeches. The bulk of the season up to this point, Nisenson was being asked to act without words and she was exceptional. I know fans hate Charlie because she killed Nick, but that was a writer's choice and Frank Dillane wanted out of the show. And, frankly, it's somewhat disheartening seeing so many people to want a child to get killed, especially when said child doesn't know any better and felt she was justified in killing the man who murdered her foster father. In terms of new characters in Season 4, Charlie was my favorite, even over everyone's golden boy John Dorie.
This episode was a 2-character play and what a brilliant one it was! Set in an isolated farmhouse during the storm that ravaged the group at the start of the mid-season premiere, Alicia is forced to confront Charlie and decide what to do. Does she avenge her brother's death? Does she let Charlie go? The writers pull no punches in this one as Alicia's pent up rage comes to a head and Charlie must also face what she's done. The 2 young actresses play beautifully off one another and the conclusion is a satisfying one. There's like 10 other episodes in Season 4 rated higher than this one and that's a travesty because this episode was easily the second best of the season.
But the actor that I was most impressed by was the phenomenal child actress Alexa Nisenson as Charlie. This girl acts better with almost no dialogue than many actors have with grand speeches. The bulk of the season up to this point, Nisenson was being asked to act without words and she was exceptional. I know fans hate Charlie because she killed Nick, but that was a writer's choice and Frank Dillane wanted out of the show. And, frankly, it's somewhat disheartening seeing so many people to want a child to get killed, especially when said child doesn't know any better and felt she was justified in killing the man who murdered her foster father. In terms of new characters in Season 4, Charlie was my favorite, even over everyone's golden boy John Dorie.
This episode was a 2-character play and what a brilliant one it was! Set in an isolated farmhouse during the storm that ravaged the group at the start of the mid-season premiere, Alicia is forced to confront Charlie and decide what to do. Does she avenge her brother's death? Does she let Charlie go? The writers pull no punches in this one as Alicia's pent up rage comes to a head and Charlie must also face what she's done. The 2 young actresses play beautifully off one another and the conclusion is a satisfying one. There's like 10 other episodes in Season 4 rated higher than this one and that's a travesty because this episode was easily the second best of the season.
Best ep of the series!
gemma4nashville22 August 2018
It's Just a Cheap Melodramatic Soap Opera Now
willscottjustice20 August 2018
Gone are the vibrant colors and realistic dialogue of the first 3 seasons. It's now TWD 2.0, and that's not a good thing.
Cheap special effects. Cheap sets. Using minimal characters per episode so they don't have to pay as much. For a second I thought the kid was never going to speak just so they can pay her even less. Shooting in color must be too expensive.
They cheapened it because they think the audience is a bunch of mindless zombies who will watch anything.
Cheap special effects. Cheap sets. Using minimal characters per episode so they don't have to pay as much. For a second I thought the kid was never going to speak just so they can pay her even less. Shooting in color must be too expensive.
They cheapened it because they think the audience is a bunch of mindless zombies who will watch anything.
amazing
rfgtdfgvdfg20 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
4x10 Rating:
9.0/10
amazing.
Storyline: Alicia takes refuge in an abandoned house to escape the raging storm. She kills a walker in the kitchen and drags the corpse through the living room.
More walkers emerge, and Alicia kills them each in turn.
Alicia lays the family of dead corpses on the lawn. Inside, she stares at a framed photo of the family in the living room, then destroys the frame. She removes all the other family photos from the wall, piles them into a laundry basket and leaves them next to the bodies outside.
Alicia tries to shut the front door but finds the lock broken.
In the basement, Alicia notices water flooding inside. She finds a hammer, nails and plywood.
Alicia nails the front door shut then finds canned food in the kitchen. Suddenly, she hears a noise upstairs.
Alicia walks upstairs armed. She enters a bedroom and sees a walker impaled on a tree limb outside, reaching for the window. She hears another sound and threatens to kill any intruders. Charlie bolts out of a closet and locks herself in a room. Alicia reels from the shock of seeing Charlie and warns Charlie that she should not be in the house.
After filling a bag with food, Alicia grabs a set of car keys and leaves the house. The car door flies open in the wind and knocks her unconscious.
A while later, she awakens inside the house. Alicia storms upstairs and tells Charlie that she will probably end up killing her given everything Charlie has done. Alicia calls Charlie "garbage" and hopes she lives to an old age so that she can live with the guilt of killing Nick. Charlie removes a gun from her bag and cries.
In the living room, Alicia destroys a piece of furniture to use it as firewood. She notices a shutter banging against a window.
Alicia goes outside and tries to hammer the shutter closed, but it blows open. She notices that Charlie covered the dead family with sheets.
Upstairs, Charlie dries off the family photos that Alicia had dumped outside. Alicia asks Charlie why she covered the bodies. Charlie remains silent. Alicia orders her to come downstairs.
Alicia enlists Charlie's help in hammering the shutters closed. The hammering sound attracts some walkers to the house. Alicia and Charlie run inside and nail the front door shut.
Alicia orders Charlie to hand over her wet jacket so that she can dry it by the fire. Charlie reluctantly obliges. Alicia finds a gun in the pocket and aims it at Charlie's head, asking if Charlie intended to kill her. Charlie shakes her head but remains silent, then runs upstairs.
Alicia unblocks the chimney and cries when a dead bird falls out.
Upstairs, Charlie gazes at the family photos then looks at the walker impaled on the tree. She opens the window.
Alicia tries to start a fire in the fireplace. A gust blows through the house, alerting Alicia to the open window.
Charlie steps onto a balcony and walks right up to the impaled walker, which grabs her, but Alicia pulls her away just in time.
Alicia sits down with Charlie and realizes that Charlie intended to use the gun on herself. Charlie finally speaks up and asks Alicia why she saved her. Alicia insists that she's not forgiving Charlie.
Alicia cooks canned food over the fire. While eating dinner, Charlie asks Alicia to describe the beach because she was supposed to visit the beach in Galveston with her parents at the time of the fall. Alicia tells Charlie to get some sleep.
Alicia wakes up and finds Charlie missing.
Charlie sorts through the family photos upstairs. Alicia finds her and declares that everyone who cared about the family in the pictures is now dead. Charlie insists that someone might come back for the photos.
Alicia tries to start another fire in the fireplace. The winds intensify. A walker breaks through a window, then gets tossed around by the gusts. Alicia and Charlie flee to the basement, which they find flooded. Debris collapses on the basement door, trapping them in the basement.
Alicia tries to open the basement doors, but they're locked from the outside. Alicia and Charlie stand on boxes to keep their heads above the rising water. Charlie explains that she saw her parents turn and can no longer remember what they looked like before. Confident that they will die in the basement, she begs Alicia to shoot her so that she doesn't turn. Alicia holds the gun to Charlie's head but lowers it when she remembers Nick and Madison. Something falls onto the doors, breaking the lock. Alicia and Charlie escape.
Outside, the impaled walker walks toward Alicia and Charlie. Alicia kills it. They realize that it fell onto the doors and saved them.
After the storm is over, Alicia places stones on the family's graves. She leaves family photos by the graves in case someone returns for them.
Alicia drives with Charlie and describes a beach while Charlie closes her eyes. Charlie says she can see the beach and can finally remember her parents again. Alicia smiles.
Arriving at the mansion, Alicia and Charlie look for Strand and Luciana, but find it destroyed and empty, so they leave for the bridge.
There, they find John and June's bus overturned. Charlie insists on finding John and June, but Alicia declares that they're gone. She warns Charlie that things are only going to get worse.
Storyline: Alicia takes refuge in an abandoned house to escape the raging storm. She kills a walker in the kitchen and drags the corpse through the living room.
More walkers emerge, and Alicia kills them each in turn.
Alicia lays the family of dead corpses on the lawn. Inside, she stares at a framed photo of the family in the living room, then destroys the frame. She removes all the other family photos from the wall, piles them into a laundry basket and leaves them next to the bodies outside.
Alicia tries to shut the front door but finds the lock broken.
In the basement, Alicia notices water flooding inside. She finds a hammer, nails and plywood.
Alicia nails the front door shut then finds canned food in the kitchen. Suddenly, she hears a noise upstairs.
Alicia walks upstairs armed. She enters a bedroom and sees a walker impaled on a tree limb outside, reaching for the window. She hears another sound and threatens to kill any intruders. Charlie bolts out of a closet and locks herself in a room. Alicia reels from the shock of seeing Charlie and warns Charlie that she should not be in the house.
After filling a bag with food, Alicia grabs a set of car keys and leaves the house. The car door flies open in the wind and knocks her unconscious.
A while later, she awakens inside the house. Alicia storms upstairs and tells Charlie that she will probably end up killing her given everything Charlie has done. Alicia calls Charlie "garbage" and hopes she lives to an old age so that she can live with the guilt of killing Nick. Charlie removes a gun from her bag and cries.
In the living room, Alicia destroys a piece of furniture to use it as firewood. She notices a shutter banging against a window.
Alicia goes outside and tries to hammer the shutter closed, but it blows open. She notices that Charlie covered the dead family with sheets.
Upstairs, Charlie dries off the family photos that Alicia had dumped outside. Alicia asks Charlie why she covered the bodies. Charlie remains silent. Alicia orders her to come downstairs.
Alicia enlists Charlie's help in hammering the shutters closed. The hammering sound attracts some walkers to the house. Alicia and Charlie run inside and nail the front door shut.
Alicia orders Charlie to hand over her wet jacket so that she can dry it by the fire. Charlie reluctantly obliges. Alicia finds a gun in the pocket and aims it at Charlie's head, asking if Charlie intended to kill her. Charlie shakes her head but remains silent, then runs upstairs.
Alicia unblocks the chimney and cries when a dead bird falls out.
Upstairs, Charlie gazes at the family photos then looks at the walker impaled on the tree. She opens the window.
Alicia tries to start a fire in the fireplace. A gust blows through the house, alerting Alicia to the open window.
Charlie steps onto a balcony and walks right up to the impaled walker, which grabs her, but Alicia pulls her away just in time.
Alicia sits down with Charlie and realizes that Charlie intended to use the gun on herself. Charlie finally speaks up and asks Alicia why she saved her. Alicia insists that she's not forgiving Charlie.
Alicia cooks canned food over the fire. While eating dinner, Charlie asks Alicia to describe the beach because she was supposed to visit the beach in Galveston with her parents at the time of the fall. Alicia tells Charlie to get some sleep.
Alicia wakes up and finds Charlie missing.
Charlie sorts through the family photos upstairs. Alicia finds her and declares that everyone who cared about the family in the pictures is now dead. Charlie insists that someone might come back for the photos.
Alicia tries to start another fire in the fireplace. The winds intensify. A walker breaks through a window, then gets tossed around by the gusts. Alicia and Charlie flee to the basement, which they find flooded. Debris collapses on the basement door, trapping them in the basement.
Alicia tries to open the basement doors, but they're locked from the outside. Alicia and Charlie stand on boxes to keep their heads above the rising water. Charlie explains that she saw her parents turn and can no longer remember what they looked like before. Confident that they will die in the basement, she begs Alicia to shoot her so that she doesn't turn. Alicia holds the gun to Charlie's head but lowers it when she remembers Nick and Madison. Something falls onto the doors, breaking the lock. Alicia and Charlie escape.
Outside, the impaled walker walks toward Alicia and Charlie. Alicia kills it. They realize that it fell onto the doors and saved them.
After the storm is over, Alicia places stones on the family's graves. She leaves family photos by the graves in case someone returns for them.
Alicia drives with Charlie and describes a beach while Charlie closes her eyes. Charlie says she can see the beach and can finally remember her parents again. Alicia smiles.
Arriving at the mansion, Alicia and Charlie look for Strand and Luciana, but find it destroyed and empty, so they leave for the bridge.
There, they find John and June's bus overturned. Charlie insists on finding John and June, but Alicia declares that they're gone. She warns Charlie that things are only going to get worse.
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