At the start of the episode, Phil (Rob Collins) and the others sit around the fire. Phil tells everyone about dying, coming back to life, and having a purpose. He tries to convince them that he has changed and wants to be a family man now. James Hayes (Patrick Brammall) isn’t willing to give him a break. Kirstie (Hannah Monson) isn’t either. Phil tries to convince him that he can protect them from the others who will be coming to kill them. James decides to take Phil back home. James convinces some of the others to go back to the lake house. However, Tam Chi (Harry Tseng) and Belle (Jessica Faulkner) decide to stay with Chris Rennox (John Leary).

James tries to convince William (Rodger Corser) that he can convert Phil and get him to see the truth again. James attempts to do that but fails. Phil explains that he has changed and wants to be a family man now. Phil jumps out of the car when an unknown man exits his house. He grabs the man by the neck only to find out that he is a real estate agent. Kath (Lisa Flanagan) explains what is going on and Phil apologizes to everyone. Phil tells James that he meant what he said and wants to help. James leaves after telling Phil to stay away from the others.

Kate (Emma Booth), Charlie (Sean Keenan), and Kirstie arrive at the lake house. James grabs a bag full of drugs before heading for the lake house. Belle believes that Chris can make things right by speaking with her family. He shows her police reports that suggest otherwise. He shows her one in which her mother lies about her death. Pete Rennox (Robert Menzies) rolls outside and takes a tumble down the stairs. He dies and comes back to life while Chris calls an ambulance. Pete gets up and starts walking around. He tells Chris that he can cancel the ambulance.

Charlies helps William start the stove. Charlie leaves and William has a flashback of sorts while looking at the flames. James enters with the bag full of drugs. William tells him that he saw the world consumed by fire. He believes it is coming very soon. James tells him to crush the drugs and put them into the food. That way, they can kill everyone without causing any pain. Kate speaks with James about Phil. Kate admits that Phil did help them. James tell Kate that the baby is back home with his folks. Kate tells him that she wants to learn how to shoot a gun so she can protect herself.

Kirstie goes to the restaurant and meets up with Gard (Dalip Sondhi). She complains about the others believing she cannot make her own decisions. She wants to make up her own mind for a change. She wants Gard to convince her that the others are wrong about Sweden and Noregard. James and Kate go to the police station. She reads a letter from Sara before James returns. She tells him that she shouldn’t have read it. James tells her that they need to go somewhere private to fire the gun. They go out into the fields and things get a little awkward. We find out that Kate is pretty good with the firearm. Chris speaks with Pete who sticks a hammer in the back of his pants.

He intends to go see Kirstie to apologize. Chris agrees to arrange a meeting with her down at the creek. Kirstie’s dinner date with Gard ends. She tells him about the other two and agrees to speak with them about his offer. When it ends, we see that Mark (Dustin Clare) has been listening to the entire conversation. Gard joins him and tells him what to do if she cannot convince them to cooperate. Phil finds the broken cup at home. He notices that a dust storm is coming. Kath shows him pictures of their possible new house. Chris takes Pete to the field to play ball. Pete doesn’t cooperate. He is eager to go to the creek. They go to the creek and Pete confesses to the truth.

Chris gives him a shove sending him down the hill and into the water. It appears that Pete has died. Kate is taken back to the lake house. William is eager to get the others to the lake house so they can finish everything. Charlie tells James that William is acting strange. He remembers what Phil said about others coming. Then, they notice that Kirstie is gone. She goes to Chris’ place and tries to convince Belle to go to Sweden with her. Belle isn’t interested in leaving her family behind. Chris returns without Pete. Kristie learns about Pete’s fall. Chris tells Kirstie what Pete said and what he did. He said he did it to protect Kirstie.

Phil speaks with Beau (Aaron McGrath) about the cup and learns about James’ earlier visit. He becomes suspicious of James and grabs his knife. He tells Beau to take care of Kath. Kirstie makes it to the lake house and they begin preparing for the storm. Chris and the others do the same. During this time, Tam Chi has a flashback. He sees the Chinese being attacked but he does not die in the assault. Belle brings him back to reality and he wonders why he survived. William prepares to feed everyone. Kirstie isn’t hungry since she ate with Gard. Charlie tells James about Kirstie wanting to leave and Raf. James encourages him to call Raf because he might not get another chance.

William intends to get Belle and Chi as soon as the storm passes. They agree to finish it tonight by killing everyone and then themselves. James sits down with Kate and tells her he wishes there was another way out of this. She suggests that there might be. She says that they can go to Sweden together. She says everything spotting them from being together is in the past. Kate gives him a kiss but James tries to stop her. He can’t resist. Kirstie and Charlie take some of William’s food. Charlie nearly takes a bite before someone knocks on the door. It is Phil. He tells William he needs to talk with him and it is important. Phil it let in a few seconds later.

He wants to talk with William alone. He tells William that James might be the enemy and he is going to kill them all. Kate notices the blood on James’ finger. William catches them sleeping together. He tells James to get dressed. William, James, and Phil leave together. Kate looks at the food and finds the pills. She tells the others not to eat the stew. Phil leads the others into the woods. He pulls out the knife and threatens to cut James’ throat. James is cut on the arm. His wound heals back very quickly. Phil uses this to prove that James is one of them. James tries to convince Phil that his initial impulses were right all along. Phil gets insight a scuffle with them before making a run for it.

James grabs the knife and the chase Phil through the woods. James sneaks up on him and knocks him down. He puts the knife to Phil’s throat before putting his mouth on his. This seems to pass memories to Phil and his eyes change. It appears that he is a bad guy once again. Phil says he understands. William stabs him from behind. He says that was for the doctor. William walks away so James takes the knife back. Kate spots him and runs away. Phil tells James not to let him die alone. James stays with him.

 

Glitch Review

I am sure I am one of the few but I was hoping Pete Rennox would die and come back as a bad guy. The only bad thing is that his reign didn’t last too long. It sucks that Phil had to die so quickly. He was finally starting to be likable. Still, the episode was entertaining and I can see why they’re killing characters. With the two new ones, it was becoming overloaded. Now, Kate and the others will know the truth about William and James. There is only one episode left this season.

I am eager to check it out as soon as possible. I can’t wait to see how things are going to end. This season has been excellent and this episode was great too. It scores a solid 8 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Glitch before you leave!