Maelor/Vale has been held by his own grief and guilt. Christopher's forgiveness has given him peace and released him from his self imposed burden to fix it all.
Worst case scenario engagement. Brutal, visceral hand to hand combat for Andrew. He never thought he'd need his training in a real combat zone. This mission is taking all his skills to survive.
The problem here is Austin's wolf and its lust for Xavier showed too soon and scared Austin. He's keeping it locked up. The only thing to unlock it is a direct threat to Xavier.
The Carson estate owns all the show footage. There's a vast amount they've never released, like guest host footage. One of the best was Keith Moon, drummer for The Who.
Cecil and Angelo are performing a flawless, flanking feint.
Pip is back in all of his terrifying glory.
And Mr. Hartley is preparing his knees to grovel.
While West and Peter share an entirely too brief engagement moment, Andrew is plunged into an impromptu survive and evade struggle. One rifle against twelve hostile isn't good odds.
Augie's Gran is sharp. If she hasn't already on the track to knowing the nature of Augie and Fletcher's relationship, she'll suss it soon. I doubt it'll matter at all. I think she and Dorothea are much more than friends.