Directed by: Paris Barclay
Written by: Bryan Goluboff

Alex insists he's ready to return to active duty and Paul challenges him suggesting his guilt is still a problem. Alex tells about his son Roys party where he played chess with his son. When Roy suddenly said he didnt want to play anymore and retreated to his room, Alex went after him but his father intercepted him and said the reason Roy quit was because he didnt want to beat his father in front of everyone  and attacks Alex for becoming soft. The experience made Alex realize he needed to return to his marriage and to the military for the structure they offer. When Paul urges him to stay in therapy and deal with his issues before returning to duty, Alex challenges him: Are you telling me not to fly? But Paul wont tell him what to do.