In a devastating climax, Nick's young wife, Eden , and her lover, Isaac , are caught after attempting to run away. They are publicly executed by drowning in a swimming pool after refusing to renounce their love or repent for their "sins". Eden's final act is reciting 1 Corinthians 13:4 ("Love is patient, love is kind") as she is pushed into the water.
After giving birth alone, June is initially kept at the Red Center. Due to her diminishing milk supply, Aunt Lydia convinces the Waterfords to let June return to their home to nurse the baby, whom Serena has named Nichole. Watch The handmaids tale s02e12 webrip x264-ion...
Traumatized by Eden’s death and unable to soothe the baby herself, Serena ultimately relents and allows June to nurse the baby directly, leading to a fleeting moment of peace between the two women. Summary Table Postpartum | The Handmaid's Tale Wiki | Fandom In a devastating climax, Nick's young wife, Eden