Aldarra and Sansa are staring at Jon Snow. He slowly sits up on the table, breathing heavily. He turns his head to look at Aldarra and Sansa. Ghost is standing in front of Jon, also staring at him. Jon looks down at his body and sees his stab wounds. He begins gasping and shaking. Aldarra takes off his cloak and rushes over to Jon. He attempts to stand but falters. Sansa and Aldarra catch him and wrap him in her cloak.

Aldarra said softly, "Easy, easy. Easy Jon." They put him back into a sitting position. Melisandre comes back into the room and stares at Jon.

Aldarra asks, "What do you remember?"

Jon said bewildered, "They stabbed me. Olly...he put a knife in my heart. I shouldn't be here."

Sansa said, "The red priestess brought you back." Melisandre approaches him and kneels in front of him.

Melisandre asks, "Afterwards, after they stabbed you, after you died, where did you go? What did you see?"

Jon thought for a second and said, "Nothing. There was nothing at all."

She said, "The Lord let you come back for a reason. Stannis was not the prince who was promised, but someone has to be."

Aldarra said to Melisandre, "Could you give us a moment alone?"

Melisandre rises and exits the room. Aldarra closes the door behind her, grabs a stool, and sits down in front of Jon with Sansa standing behind her.

Aldarra said, looking him seriously in the eyes, "You were dead, Jon. And now you're not. That's completely fucking mad, to me. I can only imagine how it seems to you."

Jon said, frowning and sounds defeated, "I did what I thought was right. And I got murdered for it. And now I'm back. Why?" He looked at her questionly.

Aldarra shrugged and said seriously to him, "I don't know. Maybe we'll never know why. What does matter now is that you go on. You fight for as long as you can. You clean up as much of the shit as you can."

Jon said sadly, "I don't know how to do that. I thought I did, but...I failed."

Aldarra said, shrugging and putting her hands on his shoulders and looking him in the eyes, "Ok. Now, I'll help you fail again, if we must, but you do what's right anyway like I will always do. All we have, both of us, is to do the right things that we can both live with in life." He studied her face thinking of what she said.

—--

In the courtyard of Castle Black, Dolorous Edd, Tormund, the faithful Night's Watch brothers, and the Wildlings are all gathered in the courtyard, staring up at the entrance to the room Jon Snow was in. Jon, now dressed, emerges on the balcony, supported by Aldarra and Sansa. He stares out at the crowd, then walks down the steps with the help of Davos, who steps in. He begins walking through the crowd. The men on either side part to let him pass. Tormund walks up the middle to confront Jon.

Tormund said, "They think you're some kind of god. The man who returned from the dead."

Jon shook his head and said, "I'm not a god."

Tormund said, "I know that." Tormund moves closer to Jon and whispers in his ear.

Tormund said smirking, "I saw your pecker. What kind of god would have a pecker that small?" Jon and Tormund both chuckle and embrace. Jon winces, then spies Dolorous Edd and begins walking towards him. They embrace, and Jon winces again.

Dolorous Edd said, "Your eyes are still brown. Is that still you in there?"

Jon said, "I think so. Hold off on burning my body for now." Dolorous Edd laughs.

Dolorous Edd said, "That's funny. You sure that's still you in there?" Both men laugh.

—--

In Winterfell's dining hall, Ramsay and Lord Karstark are seated at the dining table. A lady serves them drinks. Smalljon is standing in front of them.

Ramsay said, "The Umbers are a famously loyal house."

Lord Karstark said snarkily, "Famously loyal to the Starks."

Smalljon replied, "And you, Lord Karstark? Your people share blood with the Starks, don't they? But here we are. Times change."

Ramsay said, "When my father became Warden of the North, your house refused to pledge their banners."

Smalljon said, "Your father was a cunt and that's why you killed him. I might've done the same to my father, if he hadn't done me the favor of dying on his own."

Ramsay said, "My father was poisoned by our enemies."

Smalljon said, "Mmm."

Ramsay asked, "Why have you come to Winterfell, Lord Umber?"

Smalljon said, "The bastard Jon Snow led an army of wildlings past the Wall. We're farther north than any of you fuckers. Wildlings come down, we always have to fight them first. I like fighting wildlings, been doing it all my life. But there are too many of them for us to beat back alone."

Ramsay asked, "So now you've come seeking help?"

Smalljon said, "We need to help each other. The colder it gets, the farther South those goat fuckers will roam. Won't take them long to get here."

Lord Karstark said, "You think a horde of wildlings can take Winterfell?"

Smalljon said, "If they get Jon Snow leading them, maybe. He knows this place better than we ever will."

Ramsay said, "Pledge your banners to House Bolton. Swear loyalty to me as Warden of the North and we will fight together to destroy the bastard and all his wildling friends. I hear Sansa Stark is with him now. I want her as my wife. She would be perfect to secure my hold. But back to you."

Smalljon said, "I'm not kissing your fucking hand."

Ramsay said flippantly, "Traditionally a bannerman kneels before his lord."

Smalljon said, "I'm not doing that either."

Ramsay said, "Why would I trust a man who won't honor tradition?"

Smalljonsaid, "Your father honored tradition. Knelt for Robb Stark. Called him King of the North. Was Robb Stark right to trust your father?"

Ramsay said, "Then it appears we're at a bit of an impasse."

Smalljon said, "Fuck kneeling and fuck oaths. I've got a gift for you."

Ramsay said, "A girl, I hope. I prefer redheads." Two hooded people are dragged into the hall.

Smalljon said, "A girl, aye. A wild one." He pulls the hood off one of the people, revealing Osha. Ramsay stands up.

Ramsay said, "I like them wild."

Smalljon said, "And the boy, nice and young. The way Karstark likes them." Lord Karstark stands up. Smalljon pulls the hood off the other person, revealing Rickon Stark.

Ramsay said, "Who's this?"

Smalljon grins evilly, "Rickon Stark."

Ramsay asked, "How do I know that's Rickon Stark?" Smalljon retrieves the severed head of Rickon's direwolf Shaggydog and places it on the table. Ramsay examines the head, looks at Smalljon, and then smiles at Rickon.

Ramsay said, "Welcome home, Lord Stark."

—--

Jon is sitting by the fireplace in his chambers. He is looking to the ground. Someone knocks on the door. Jon is sitting by the fireplace in his chambers. He is looking to the ground. Someone knocks on the door. Dolorous Edd walks in.

Dolorous Edd said, "It's time."

Jon gets up, drops his vest with the stab holes in it on the table, and grabs his sword Longclaw.

—--

Aldarra is standing on a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Tormund, Davos, the wildlings, and the Night's Watch are all in attendance. Jon walks past them, going up the stairs towards the gallows. Dolorous Edd accompanies him. Bowen Marsh, Othell Yarwick, Allister Thorne, and Olly are standing on a platform with their hands tied and ropes around their necks. Jon looks up at them.

Jon said stoically, "If you have any last words, now is the time."

Bowen said, "You shouldn't be alive. It's not right."

Jon said emotionlessly, "Neither was killing me."

Othell said, "My mother's still living at White Harbor. Could you write her? Tell her I died fighting the wildings."

Allister said arrogantly, "I had a choice, Lord Commander. Betray you or betray the Night's Watch. You brought an army of wildlings into our lands. An army of murderers and raiders. If I had to do it all over knowing where I'd end up, I pray I'd make the right choice again."

Jon said, "I'm sure you would, Ser Alliser."

Allister said, "I fought, I lost. Now I rest. But you, Lord Snow, you'll be fighting their battles forever." Jon looks at Olly. Olly stares back at him, unwavering. Jon turns his back and unsheathes Longclaw. He breathes heavily. Jon cuts the rope. The platform is pulled out from under the traitors' feet. They are hung. They choke and die. Jon looks at Olly again. Olly's face is blue and swollen. Jon sheaths his sword, then walks up to Dolorous Edd.

Dolorous Edd said, "We should burn the bodies."

Jon said, "You should." Jon takes off his cape and hands it to Dolorous Edd.

Dolorous Edd asked, "What do you want me to do with this?"

Jon said, "Wear it. Burn it. Whatever you want. You have Castle Black." Jon walks down the stairs.

Jon said, "My watch is ended." Everyone in attendance watches Jon walk away.

—--

In Jon's room, Longclaw is lying on a table. Dolorous Edd lifts and admires it, then turns to Jon who is putting some items in a bag.

Dolorous Edd asked, "Where yqou gonna go?"

Jon said, "South."

Dolorous Edd asked, "What are you gonna do?"

Jon said, "Get warm." He smiles at Dolorous Edd who places Longclaw on the table.

Dolorous Edd said, "I was with you at Hardhome. We saw what's out there. We know it's coming here. How can you leave us now?"

Jon said, "I did everything I could. You know that."

Dolorous Edd said, "You swore a vow."

Jon said, "Aye, I pledged my life to the Night's Watch. I gave my life."

Dolorous Edd said, "For all nights to come."

Jon said, "They killed me, Edd! My own brothers. You want me to stay here after that?" A single horn sounds outside. Jon and Dolorous Edd look to the doorway.

A brother shouts, "Riders approaching!"

A second brother shouts, "Open the gate!"

The southern gates open and Brienne of Tarth and Podrick enter the courtyard on horseback. The Night's Watch and the Wildlings all watch them. Tormund stares intently at Brienne. The trio dismount from their horses. Aldarra is watching in a doorway. Jon and Dolorous Edd emerge onto a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Jon descends from the balcony and walks to them. He asks, "Who are you both?"

Brienne said, "Brienne of Tarth and Podrick. I have been in search of Lady Sansa Stark."

Jon asked, "What do you want with her?"

Brienne said, "I made a vow to her mother, Lady Catelyn Stark, to protect her and her sister Lady Arya. I have not been able to find Lady Arya, but lost track of Lady Sansa in King's Landing. It seems she ran away with Lord Tywin Lannister's wife and his youngest son a dwarf. I was hoping to find her, maybe here, since Winterfell is occupied by Bolton's."

Jon said, "I'll see if she is here or not." Brienne frowned and cocked her head to the side. Jon walked away.

He went to Sansa's room and found Aldarra on his heels. He asked her, "What do you think?"

Aldarra said, "I don't know. I've been doing pretty well watching over and taking care of her. It's up to Sansa." She hit his shoulder, they stopped and she said, "You better not be leaving without your family, Jon Snow. I'll thrash you one if you think you're alone in this world any longer. You have all of my people with you no matter what you do and our dragon friends too. You better heed my warning because you're part of another group now." He stopped and looked over at her intently.

Jon said smiling, "You're a very domineering woman, Aldarra. I hate to have myself crossing swords with you or your dragons."

She smiled, nudged him in the shoulder and said, "Our dragons, Jon. You, me and Tyrion. Yours has bonded by letting you ride him." They knocked on Sansa's door. Sansa opened the door.

Jon said, "There is a woman, Brienne of Tarth, that has come to the castle looking for you. She says she has sworn an oath to Catelyn Stark to protect you and Arya, but hasn't been able to find Arya."

Sansa looked at Aldarra and said, "Aldarra has been looking out for me for over a year now."

Aldarra said smiling, "Seems everyone wants the job. She wants to talk to you, that's all we know."

Sansa, Jon and Aldarra walk out onto the courtyard and see Brienne and Podrick standing there with Tyrion talking. They walk over to them. Brienne turns to face her and places her blade on the ground in front of Sansa and kneels before her.

Brienne says, "Lady Sansa, I offer my services. I will shield your back and keep your council and give my life for yours if need be. I swear by the old gods and the new."

Sansa turns and looks at Aldarra for confirmation. Aldarra nods her head. Sansa said, "And I vow...that you shall always have a place by my hearth and…"

Aldarra said, "Meat and mead at my table." Sansa smiled at her.

Sansa said, "Meat and mead at my table. And I pledge to ask no service of you that might bring you dishonor. I swear it by the old gods and the new. Arise." Brienne stands up. Sansa smiles at Brienne.

Brienne says bowing, "Lady Aldarra. I see you have taken good care of your charges you escaped with."

Aldarra said, "I have and took on two more knights sworn to me, had a son by Tywin and took on three dragons as my friends too. It's been an eventful year." Brienne's eyebrows went up in surprise.