From the Seattle/Tacoma, Washington area. A pursuit crosses several county lines and officers pursue a white minivan.

After Xena tells the tale of how Grendel was created, when the valkeryie Grunhilda put on the Rheingold ring, she, Gabrielle, and two Northern warriors kill the creature, only to learn it wasn't the one they thought but her child instead. It's mother, Grunhilda, has the power of the ring and is bent on destroying Xena and anyone who gets in her way.

Pete kisses Ramona, Jenny takes a chance on Robert, and Rachel is told she is unable to have children.