Struggling with "post-war" life, June is finding it impossible to move on as long as Serena is thriving nearby.
Luke attempts to handle the Serena situation legally and diplomatically to protect June from her own impulses. He meets with Serena to tell her he is working to get the center shut down due to building code violations, but Serena mocks his "soft" Canadian approach. The Handmaid’s Tale 5x4
After a chaotic confrontation at the center, June is nearly arrested. The episode ends with June receiving a letter from Serena—a formal invitation to the center's opening—which June realizes is a psychological tactic. Key Characters & Themes Struggling with "post-war" life, June is finding it