When her poem is finally published in Sam's newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.

Emily tries to connect with the pain of war by writing to a Union Army colonel and visiting a war hospital. Henry takes a new job teaching soldiers.

The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.

After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.