I think this is the message of this episode, and it's a beautiful message.
What pearl did was truly disturbing and bad but ultimately it was a mistake and everyone makes mistakes. A bad mistake should not destroy a person but it should make them better.
I love the fact that they didn't just fix everything by the end of the episode, somethings can't get fix by a mushy speech and the power of friendship, they also need time for everyone to calm down and be ready to forgive.
Another beautifully layered episode. Other TV shows should learn from this show that their good guys don't have to always be so good, making messed up mistakes like pearl did in this episode doesn't tarnish who she is, it only makes her relatable and human.