Celeste Bright

Decisions are made. Lines are crossed.

Things move so quickly in this episode that Celeste doesn’t even have a chance to tell Agent Taylor about her fight with Gordon Tate and how he took her gun. However, Taylor’s actions show that he doesn’t believe she’s killed anyone, so it’s not necessary for Celeste to explain to him that she’s innocent.

It’s left up to the viewer to figure out that Agent Taylor obtained the false identification documents from Madam Lola as their only scene together ended with Madam Lola telling him to get out of her house. Taylor must have gained Lola’s trust and convinced her that he was sincere in his desire to help Celeste. Since these documents had to have been created days earlier, it’s now obvious that Taylor had been planning to help her since before they had their conversation in the park in episode eight. It’ll be interesting to learn Taylor’s back story and his own personal agenda because his actions are about more than being in love.

Celeste has lost control of her life and must adapt quickly to these new circumstances. To run away is contrary to everything she is and believes in, but as she realizes that Taylor has risked his career because he trusts in her innocence, she makes the decision to put her trust in him and risk becoming a fugitive. They are now emotionally bound to each other.

I’m looking forward to the next season where we will: follow Celeste on her travels as she meets and overcomes challenges with her new identity; watch Agent Taylor investigate and gather evidence to prove Celeste’s innocence while keeping his partner, Agent Stover, from finding out that he was the one who helped her escape; and see how Celeste and Taylor’s commitment to each other is tested while they are so far apart.