In the second-to-last episode of 'Severance,' Ms. Huang leaves, Dylan files a request, and Burt and Irving take a drive

Disclaimer: Severance Season 2 Episode 9 spoilers ahead! The article also contains the writer's personal opinions.

In the first scene of season 2’s penultimate episode, “The After Hours,” we watch a literal ticking clock as Helena Eagan swims laps in her father’s pool. Cold Harbor, we may infer, is impending. (Again,

Following two episodes away from our main heroes, 'The After Hours' moves through a ton of plot—but it's all (seemingly) in service of a supersized finale.

A lot happens in Severance Season 2's penultimate episode, but as things heat up with Mark's (Adam Scott) attempted rescue of his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman), there's also a weird moment between Helly (Britt Lower) and her dear old dad.