Odell makes Hearst a proposition involving "the color", causing his mother to fret further for his safety. The camp elders hold another Gem meeting to map out a strategy to deal with Hearst. Their solution, proposed by Bullock via a letter to the family of a slain Cornishman, promises to make news in The Pioneer. Steve offers Fields a reason to stay in Deadwood, though the latter won't bite. Jane is convinced to bunk up with Joanie at Shaunessy's.
—WyattJones