The women of the Mikaelson family are a strong unit. They travel across seas and astral project themselves at the drop of a dime just to protect each other or have a quick drink. Freya and Rebekah value the bond they now have and make an effort to spend time with each other. And even though Hayley is on the outs with Klaus she will fight for the return of Rebekah’s body. Not because she owes her sister in law (that’s a loose definition of what they are) a debt for caring for her daughter Hope. She’s going to do it because ‘us girls have to look out for each other.’
Aurora’s word that Rebekah will be safe means absolutely nothing. It’s meant to lock Klaus in a bind. If he betrays her Aurora will hurt his sister and then lock them all away, ending the Mikaelson’s reign of power over their sire lines. So he has to be a good boy. Klaus will have to follow absolutely every whim and fancy she so desires. Even if he grows to loathe her, there’s nothing he can do but sit along for the ride. He’s given up his control to a woman who loves him, and after this episode, believes he returns her affections.
On the human side of things, Cammie isn’t having the best of days. After being arrested and kidnapped, she’s forced to help Tristan recover an object that can trap The Mikaelsons. As usual, Cammie holds her ground. She stays strong in the face of danger and goes as far as tricking her captor. (Don’t lie Lucien. You didn’t see it coming.)
He is stronger and faster than her and she doesn’t care. She’s faced danger enough times to realize that it doesn’t help to play nice with the supernatural community of New Orleans. She has to bite back and show them that humans are just as fierce as vampires.
The women of The Originals are a force to be reckoned with. Each one is determined to survive and thrive together and for each other. We need more episodes like this where the focus is on the daily struggles, achievements, and even failures of their lives.
It’s doubtful that women are going through the particular issues our ladies struggle with daily, but that doesn’t mean they can’t relate to them. We’re all sisters, mothers, and friends just working to make it through the day.