Ep 11. Freedom from Fear

In American Gothic season 1 episode 11 titled "Freedom from Fear", the Hawthornes are still reeling from the revelation that their patriarch, Mitchell, is the infamous Silver Bells Killer. With Cam still in jail for Mitchell's crimes, tensions are high as the family struggles to come to terms with the truth.

As the episode opens, we see Madeline trying to keep her family together in the wake of the shocking reveal. She's determined to do whatever it takes to clear Cam's name and protect her family from the fallout. Meanwhile, Alison is struggling to come to terms with the fact that her own husband could have been responsible for such heinous crimes.

As the episode progresses, we see various members of the family dealing with the aftermath in their own ways. Cam is still behind bars, but he's not alone. Tess shows up at the jail to offer her support, and the two share a poignant moment as Cam expresses his regret for not living up to the family's expectations.

Garrett, still reeling from his own revelation about his true parentage, is struggling to find his place in the family. He seeks solace in a bottle, turning to alcohol to numb his pain. Meanwhile, Tessa is dealing with her own demons as she tries to process the fact that her husband was a killer.

As the family attempts to move forward, they're faced with new challenges. Someone is sending threatening messages to the Hawthornes, and the family begins to suspect that there may be more to the Silver Bells Killer case than they initially thought.

With tensions high, the family must come together to confront their fears and protect their own. As the episode comes to a close, we're left wondering what the future holds for the Hawthorne family. Will they be able to move past Mitchell's crimes and find a way to forgive each other? Only time will tell.