Ep 8. It Happened In Boston

The episode "It Happened In Boston" of Hell on Wheels season 3 tells the story of Cullen Bohannon, the former Confederate soldier and railroad worker. After spending months chasing his wife's killer, Cullen is finally reunited with his family. However, his joy is short-lived when he learns that his wife's killer is still alive and has joined forces with the Swede to destroy him.

In the meantime, Durant is facing problems of his own. He is informed that the railroad is running out of money, and he must find a way to finance its completion. To make matters worse, a group of investors from Boston are coming to visit Hell on Wheels, and Durant hopes to convince them to invest in the railroad.

As the investors arrive in Hell on Wheels, Cullen is forced to confront his past in Boston. He meets an old friend who reminds him of the man he used to be, and the two reminisce about their days as soldiers. However, their reunion is cut short when the Swede launches a surprise attack on the camp.

In the chaos that ensues, Cullen must put his own feelings aside and work with his fellow railroad workers to defend the camp. The Swede's attack is brutal, and many lives are lost. In the end, Cullen is forced to make a difficult decision, one that will have far-reaching consequences for himself and those around him.

The episode ends with Cullen realizing that he cannot outrun his past forever. His efforts to avenge his wife's death have led him back to Boston, and he must now confront the demons that he thought he had left behind. As he sets out on a new journey, Cullen is poised to face his greatest challenges yet.