We have to keep in mind this church is patriarchal. In most situations this new law favors the church. It would prevent wives escaping with their children. This time it got Dimitri out.
Dimitri is giving Mickey a chance. I hope he doesn't blow it.
There is a local story which is both funny and true.
The black janitor is sitting on the marble steps of the church when a car stops and he's asked, "Where is the Church of Christ?"
"Let's see, this here is the ______ Church and it belongs to Mr _____. The brick one over there is the ____ Church and it belongs to Dr ____. The one on the hill is the ___ Church and it belongs to Mr ____. I don't believe Christ has a church here."
From the snapshots, we know Ashot becomes part of our little coterie.
Stephen has transitioned from monk to warrior, perhaps to leave his nightmares behind.