Julie Ariola

Deadwood ushers in some new arrivals on the stagecoach: Jack Langrishe, a flamboyant stage promoter and Aunt Lou Marchbanks, Hearst's longtime cook who settles in nicely as the Grand Central chef.

While Alma officially opens the bank of Deadwood, Langrishe asks Joanie whether she's willing to sell the Chez Ami, so he can make it into a theatre.

As Tolliver tries to find a respectable employee suitable to be his liaison with Hearst, Swearengen tries to understand the reasoning behind Hearst's actions.

Bullock's proposal carries the day during a meeting held at the Gem to discuss the Hearst conundrum; Aunt Lou fears for Odell's well-being after his latest gambit.

As Deadwood is overrun by Hearst's men, Bullock issues contingency plans to Martha. Wu is caught in a Pinkerton stampede and delivers a cryptic message, that is solved by the unlikeliest person, to Swearengen.

With the Sheriff out of camp, Alma is assailed by Hearst's men and as she never would have expected, shelter comes from Swearengen. Barrett is sent to the Gem, but Swearengen resorts to old fashion methods of inquiring to his employers plans.