
This episode reveals a surprisingly complex side of Carol. Her feelings towards Zosia and the others aren’t simple; it’s a mix of both fondness and resentment. Zosia has proven to be a surprisingly effective companion, someone who can often defuse Carol’s defenses – a comforting presence that Carol finds hard to push away. At times, Carol seems to forget – or chooses to ignore – that Zosia is someone she deeply connects with, like a trusted friend. Zosia is kind, understanding, and naturally appealing, and she consistently shows Carol more patience than most of the other survivors, many of whom didn’t even want her included in their regular video calls. Carol clearly misses Zosia’s presence, even when she’s frustrated by it. It’s becoming clear that Carol enjoys a good debate, and, as shown in flashbacks, Helen used to be a patient listener for her cynical views.