But I Don't Even Have a Dress...

**But I Don't Even Have a Dress...** is the ninth episode in Season 3 of the Freeform series, *Motherland: Fort Salem*. It aired on August 16, 2022.

## Synopsis

Abigail, Raelle, Tally, and Scylla speak out against the Camarilla during a trial leveled against all witches – will it be enough to turn the tide? Even in the darkest moments, joy is found.

## Plot

Petra orders all U.S. Army personnel to stand down, stating that the occupation of the Chippewa Cession is over. She tells the Unit that they're proud of them for turning themselves in, that it was a brave decision that will save lives. She tells Abigail that knowing when to withdraw is the hardest decision a leader can make and something that she's struggled with herself. She states that President Silver's troops will take them into custody.

Elsewhere, President Kelly Wade is with M. They tell her that there's been an accident, that the Marshal was driving but lost control of the car. They think one of his other marshals must have died and he lost control because they're connected just like with Sarah Alder and the biddies. They explain that they're snowed in, with one day of food left.

Tally reveals what happened during her interrogation - that they wanted to know about Petra's plan was as well as the First Song. They agree that they're being careful not to leave visible marks because they want to possibly either put them on trial or have some kind of public execution. They are escorted to a court, where President Silver and Kara Brandt talk about how all spectators are banned and that they need to control the narrative. The trial begins, but it quickly becomes clear that it is a kangaroo court. Every time they try to talk, they get cut off by the prosecutor. Meanwhile, back in Germany, Sarah Alder is miraculously still alive, but trapped in the cave with the witch in stasis.

Finally tired of being cut off, Abigail speaks out, saying that what's happening is "bullshit." She states that President Silver is a member of the Camarilla and poisoned his own daughter, Penelope. She asks the Chief Justice if one of them could just speak without being cut off and he agrees that one may make a brief statement. Abigail then pleads with Tally to make the statement, saying that she has one foot in both worlds and it has to be her.

Though reluctant, Tally gets up and makes her statement. She says that Abigail is right, that Wade is alive. She says it won't matter because they'll be found guilty and the trial will be used to persecute all witches. She explains that her mother was military and her father civilian and that she didn't want to fight because she knew she would end up like her mother. Despite her expectations, her feelings changed. She says that witches are no different than anyone else, daughters and sons. She finishes by saying that so be it if they think their actions deserve punishment, but they can't be used as an excuse to go back to the burning times. The Chief Justice declares it enough and the prosecutor says that they have no proof for any of their claims. The Chief Justice says that he's ending the proceedings for the day and the defendants are to be taken back to their cells. Just then, however, President Kelly Wade walks through the door.

Silver shouts for the cameras to be cut, then tells Colonel Jarrett to arrest Wade and the others who have arrived with her, still unaware that the real Jarrett is dead. Wade walks up to him, slapping him in the face and saying that if he doesn't think she's real to check her fingerprints. She then addresses the nation, stating that it's been a difficult time and that though she has been reinstated as their president, she does not feel relief. She says that she wishes she could say that the worst is behind them, but they still need to deal with the rot and corruption that has spread throughout the country, including the Camarilla-led false flag operations against witches.

In the aftermath, Anacostia discusses how the Marshal had learned there was a traitor on the Council of the Great River and didn't know who to trust. He was on the way to a safehouse with Wade when the accident happened and M managed to find them. Meanwhile, Hearst and Kara Brandt have scattered to the wind. With everyone happy and free, Raelle and Scylla prepare for their wedding. Nicte Batan is asked to stay, but she pleads that she doesn't even have the right clothes for it before finally saying she'll think about it.

Everyone is then surprised by the unexpected arrival of Sarah Alder. She explains that it was Khalida who saved her, that she heard her singing and literally moved a mountain to find her. She says that Khalida may be the most powerful witch who has ever lived. Meanwhile, Raelle tells Abigail that everyone is already there, telling her to grasp the moment while they have it. Abigail protests that she doesn't even have a dress and the day is supposed to be about Raelle and Scylla, but Raelle tells her to talk to her grandmother. Thus, it becomes a double wedding, with Abigail to marry Adil.

Wade chats with Nicte. She tells her that she's thankful for the part she played in her rescue, but that it doesn't erase her crimes. She warns her that her day of reckoning is at hand, and Nicte tells her that she knows and she won't run. Wade asks if she's really meant to believe she's had a change of heart and Nicte tells her everything she did was to save witches. She asks that Wade just use her power and knowledge to fight the Camarilla. Wade tells her a pardon is off the table and she agrees.

Raelle and her father Edwin discuss Raelle's mother, Willa, and her involvement with the Spree. They decide they must figure out a way to forgive her, together. Meanwhile, Abigail and Minerva discuss their ancestor, Jem Bellweather. They talk about how their history has been stolen from them, saying that there must be a reason the Camarilla have targeted them. They agree that the one thing they could never take was their Work, that this is their true legacy. The time comes and the wedding ceremonies are held. Everyone sings and dances, but elsewhere, a group arrives at Blanton Silver's prison cell. He asks if they're there to finish the job and they tell him that's exactly where they're there. They free him from his cell, telling him "We have a lot to accomplish, Mr. President." Back at the wedding ceremonies, the terrible news comes: Fort Salem has been attacked and taken by the Camarilla.

## Cast

### Main

* Taylor Hickson as Raelle Collar
* Amalia Holm as Scylla Ramshorn
* Demetria McKinney as Anacostia Quartermain
* Jessica Sutton as Tally Craven
* Ashley Nicole Williams as Abigail Bellweather

with

* Lyne Renee as General Sarah Alder

### Recurring

* Catherine Lough Haggquist as Petra Bellweather
* Victor Webster as Blanton Silver
* Tony Giroux as Adil
* Kandyse McClure as Nicte Batan
* Kylee Brown as Khalida
* Ess Hödlmoser as M
* Luc Roderique as Sterling Woodlot
* Emilie Leclerc as Izadora
* Bob Frazer as Alban Hearst
* Mellany Barros as Penelope Silver

and

* Sheryl Lee Ralph as President Kelly Wade

### Guest

* Michael Horse as The Marshal
* Emilie Ullerup as Kara Brandt
* Praneet Akilla as Gregorio Shellbark
* Aaron Douglas as Sterling Woodlot impersonating Colonel Jarrett
* Hrothgar Matthews as Edwin Collar
* Olivia Lucas as Thelma Bearkiller
* Sandra Ferens as Quinn

**Co-starring**:

* Liza Huget as Minerva Bellweather
* Daniel Bacon as Anton
* Francisca Denni as Ice Witch
* Kwesi Ameyaw as Claude
* Stefania Indelicato as Prosecutor Van Zandt
* Joel Eskildsen as Federal Prison Guard
* Natalie Moon as Sentry #1
* Jess Smith as Sentry #2
* Michael Querin as Chief Justice

## Gallery

### Videos

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