The central conflict arises when Connell is accepted into a prestigious Creative Writing MFA program in New York. 🏆 Top Moments from Episode 12 1. The Christmas Dinner

As the episode progresses, we see Marianne and Connell both trying to move forward with their lives. Marianne starts to focus on her writing, while Connell tries to make amends with his past mistakes. However, it's clear that they're both still drawn to each other, and their conversations are laced with a deep emotional intimacy.