In tonight’s episode of “Sullivan’s Crossing,” the narrative takes a softer tone, paving the way for important conversations and revelations between characters. After the storm, everything seems to become clearer, helping everyone move toward a brighter future.
This episode picks up where the last episode left off, with everyone sailing through a hurricane. In a dramatic rescue, Carl discovers an injured and unconscious Maggie under the rubble, with Pete’s dog beside her. He quickly takes her to the safety of the cabin and communicates with Rafe about finding Maggie. As they wait out the storm, the two share intimate stories—Maggie recounts Pete’s PTSD, Carl recounts his brother’s military experience—and become more intimate around a comforting campfire. More intimate. Their budding attraction is palpable, but they struggle with their budding feelings. A tender moment occurs as Carl tends to Maggie’s injuries, and she confides that she’s not used to having people look after her, to which Carl reacts enthusiastically, suggesting that this should change.
“Eye of the Storm” – Sullivan’s Crossing. Pictured: Morgan Cohan as Maggie Sullivan. Photo: Bell Media © 2024. all rights reserved.
Their night was extended because they needed to keep Maggie awake due to a possible concussion. They play a game of chess that leads to more personal revelations and philosophical reflections on life and opportunity. Their connection deepens with every shared story and culminates in a passionate kiss, interrupted only by the lights coming back on and the news on Rafe’s radio. Maggie really needs someone like Carl who knows how to savor life’s moments. She needs to stop overthinking and start listening to her heart more. Carl’s easy-going nature might be just what she needs to break away from her daily routine and embrace more joy.
Meanwhile, Frank is confused by Sully’s admission that he was responsible for Lola’s accident. Frank tells Sully that he must have made a mistake and they never identified the person responsible for Lola’s accident. Sully claims he remembers the events clearly. He spent years trying to make up for what happened, but he felt like he never really succeeded. Frank told him that he could have been there to support him, but Sally explained that he didn’t want Frank to be involved in the ordeal. Sully worries about how to confess his behavior to Laura and the impact it will have on her, especially since she deeply trusts him. Frank acknowledges the need to find a way to reveal the truth so they can all begin to heal. Sully admits he needs more time to process everything. Search and rescue teams arrived and helped start Frank’s truck so they could get home.
“Eye of the Storm” – Sullivan’s Crossing. Pictured: Scott Patterson as Sully Sullivan. Photo: Bell Media © 2024. all rights reserved.
The episode gets even more dangerous when Maggie must give birth to her baby at the outpost. Maggie returns to the outpost to wait for Sully when Laura unexpectedly arrives with the pregnant camper Ellis, who is about to give birth. Unable to reach the hospital in time, Maggie stepped in to deliver the baby. With the help of Carl and Edna, they gather the necessary supplies and tensions rise when Maggie discovers the umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck. Carl helped Maggie manage the complications safely, and with her exemplary calmness, Maggie successfully gave birth to her baby. This experience highlighted Maggie’s potential and her need to trust her own abilities more. As Carl and Maggie clean up the newborn, Maggie notices Carl’s gentle handling of the baby, making her realize that he will also be a good father to her own child.
Maggie and Sully share a heartwarming hug after Maggie assures him that he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s. They were both relieved when Maggie took Sully home to begin therapy and question his drinking. Their conversation reveals deep-seated emotions and regrets, culminates in a hopeful agreement to start over, and ends with a mutual confession and another tender embrace. Sally had waited too long for Maggie to say these words, she needed this moment as much as he did. Hopefully they can actually move forward, especially now that Sally’s revelations about Lola have come to a head.
“Eye of the Storm” – Sullivan’s Crossing. Pictured: Scott Patterson as Sully Sullivan and Morgan Cohan as Maggie Sullivan. Photo: Bell Media © 2024. all rights reserved.
The episode becomes tense when Sally invites Laura to a fateful dinner to reveal his long-held secret. However, Laura’s emotional breakdown over fear of losing him stops him from confessing, underscoring the huge risks this poses not only to their relationship, but to the entire community of Sullivan’s Crossing. This will shock everyone to their core and nothing will ever be the same again.
Elsewhere, tensions and passions boil over between Rafe and Sydney. After witnessing a new side of Love’s selflessness, Sidney can’t help but move beyond friendship. Despite Raph’s hesitation, their relationship takes a romantic turn. Sydney confided in Maggie that she was close to Rafe, even though she was signed to her previous agency in New York. Maggie suggests she should discuss it with Rafe. Additionally, Sidney believed Carl would accept Maggie being pregnant with Andrew’s child and insisted that Maggie talk to him.
Maggie jumps at the opportunity and invites Carl to dinner, and he’s glad it finally happened. During the meal, they shared a lobster dinner, with Maggie assisting the clearly inexperienced Carl in shucking the lobster. Later, Carl invites Maggie to dance, even though the restaurant is not set up for dancing, pushing her out of her comfort zone. Their dance leads to a passionate kiss, but the romantic moment is abruptly interrupted when Carl mentions that he won’t have children in his future. Maggie is distressed by his revelation and quickly leaves, visibly upset by the conversation. After learning about Maggie, she will accept the information and run away rather than have a deeper conversation with Carl about her situation. These two are great together, but they are clearly lacking in communication. Carl clearly loves her, and as a man, it’s almost certain that he’ll be there for Maggie and her kids. They need to have a conversation. Hopefully Maggie will allow this to happen.
“Eye of the Storm” – Sullivan’s Crossing. Pictured: Morgan Cohan as Maggie Sullivan and Chad MacMurray as Carl Jones. Photo: Bell Media © 2024. all rights reserved.
Finally, during the storm, Rob and Sydney recall Sydney’s childhood fear of storms to reassure Finn and emphasize Rob’s role as a protective big brother. However, Finn’s tone turns melancholy when he asks a pointed question about why Sidney had to care for Rob after his mother’s death. The story deepens as Rob and Finn take care of Pete. Pete’s story of estrangement resonates with Rob, prompting him to reflect on his relationship with Finn. Rob admits to Sydney that he did not support her when she returned from New York and acknowledges that she played a key role in his difficult time. Sidney revealed a heartbreaking moment Finn mistook her for his mother, which she believes strained her relationship with Rob and Finn. After the storm passes, Rob decides to mend his relationship with Finn and takes him home for some much-needed father-son time.