Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of sexual content.

Back at Poppy’s house, Tyler performs oral sex on her and has an epiphany. He realizes that he can still serve God without being a priest. Poppy is a part of God’s plan for him, and he wants to marry her.

In his last sermon, he tells the worshippers that God accepts “messy, flawed” humanity, so God doesn’t turn away from people who make mistakes. He pushes the parishioners to emphasize forgiveness and love over guilt and sin.

Tyler wonders how his parishioners will handle his departure, and he compares his situation to the arrest of the former priest. Unable to reach Bishop Bove, he leaves Bove a voicemail about his resignation. Tyler doesn’t have a wedding ring, but he picks flowers from the rectory garden for Poppy. In Poppy’s house, he sees Poppy and Sterling kissing. He compares himself to Biblical figures punished by God, including Jonah and Job, yet he doesn’t feel anything.

Now comparing himself to Adam after God banished Adam and Even from the Garden of Eden, Tyler drives to Jordan’s place and details his relationship with Poppy. For penance, Jordan orders Tyler to stay overnight and spend the next morning praying and reflecting.