: The episode subtly establishes that Julia was always the potential fracture in Janine’s control over Pope, a dynamic that echoes through the series' entire timeline. Present-Day Power Struggles
: In the present, Pope attempts to maintain a sense of "home" by mimicking Smurf’s homemaker routines, like making sandwiches for J. However, the tension is palpable; J is focused on selling properties for profit, while Pope clings to the sentimental memories attached to them. [S6E1] 1992
The episode's namesake year serves as a haunting backdrop. The flashbacks introduce us to a younger, leaner version of the Cody operation, featuring pulling their first job together. : The episode subtly establishes that Julia was