Caesar's bloody corpse is lying in the Senate where Posca tends to it, while Antony is attacked outside of the curio by the conspirators, but he manages to escape and leave the square. Back at his home, Brutus is greeted by his mother who seems to be elated with the events, but he doesn't share her joy, shaken by his part in the murder.
Vorenus cradles the body of his dead wife, shedding tears. But as soon as little Lucius comes back home, his grief changes to fury as the boy is the product of his wife's infidelity. Grabbing the boy and lifting him off the ground, Vorenus shouts at him and asks whose child he is. His sisters come back home and try to stop him, but their father strikes them in blind rage and barely stops himself from beating them further. He curses his children and wanders off in a dazed state, his world is broken, and the news of Caesar's death reach him, so he loses his consciousness. As he comes to, he gets knocked out by an elderly ruffian and robbed.
Atia is devastated with the news reaching her and plans to leave Rome along with her children. Timon comes to her house to smuggle them out of the city, but Antony appears and tells them that they need to leave with Calpurnia. They come to Caesar's house where the funeral is being held, and his widow refuses to leave, instead urging Antony to read his will. In the will, Caesar proclaims Octavian to be his sole heir, which surprises him and sparks jealousy in Antony, but it has no legal power since Brutus and the other conspirators are now in power. Octavian insists that he has to stay in Rome and proposes a plan to his family that would strip Caesar's murderers of all their power, and it convinces Atia to put the escape attempt on hold.
Outside of Rome, Pullo and Eirene are enjoying pastoral tranquility, and the soldier finally proposes to his lover. She agrees, but the idilly is short-lived as a messenger shows up with the news of Caesar's death. Pullo knocks him off his horse and rushes back to the city along with Eirene.
Lyde and Vorenus' daughters prepares Niobe's body for burial while Erastes Fulmen and his men invite themselves to their house, while the centurion wakes up. Pullo finds him at the market and asks him about what happened. Vorenus regrets cursing his children, but Pullo reassures him that everything will be fine. Octavian reveals that he accidentally revealed the secret to Octavia, and she relayed it to Servilia, but the legionnaire bears no ill will, instead offering his help in the future revenge. The funeral is arranged, but the children are not around, making Vorenus agitated and angry at himself.
Cicero congratulates the conspirators with their victory, but after learning that Antony is alive changes his tone and tells that he is going away from Rome, but Antony appears at the party and stares him down. The consul questions their intentions and tells them that people are going to hate him, but they seem to be confident in their power. Antony brings them down by saying that since Caesar was a tyrant, his decisions bear no legal power, and Brutus and others have no official title, so he offers them an amnesty in return for not claiming that he was a tyrant, and offers to keep things civil. Brutus refuses to kill Antony, much to the chagrin of the others, and instead offers his friendship. After that the consul slits Quintus Pompey's throat and walks away.
On the day of Caesar's funeral, Servilia comes to his house, where Calpurnia shows her his mangled body. Antony and Brutus prepare themselves for the ceremony, while Vorenus and Pullo put Niobe on the funeral pyre. Caesar's body is cremated in front of the Senate, and both friends and enemies pay their respects. Brutus refuses to follow Antony's plan and leave Rome, and the consul refuses to guarantee their safety. Eventually the conspirators relent and exit the city.
Vorenus' children have not returned home, and instead they find Lyde, who tells that Fulmen has taken them. In his hideout, Fulmen is grieving for Caesar, telling his men not to take part in orgies and debauchery. He retreats to his baths, where Vorenus confronts him after having slaughtered his men along with Pullo. The criminal gives him one last taunt about having raped and killed his children, and the centurion decapitates him. He takes the head with him and walks away.
- Blinded by Rage: Vorenus strikes his daughters out of fury and curses them, but seems to regret it after he comes to.
- Cincinnatus: Antony compares himself to the Trope Namer, claiming that once his term as a consul would be over, he'll retire to countryside.
- Didn't Think This Through: Antony (after being reminded himself of the fact by Octavian) points out that if Brutus, Cassius and their co-conspirators declare Caesar's death a tyrannicide, then they lose the power and positions Caesar bestowed on them.
- Et Tu, Brute?: In an interesting subversion, Brutus himself uses a variation when everyone tells him to kill Mark Antony, including Servilia, to which he responds "You too, mother?".
- Even Evil Has Standards: Erastes Fulmen threatens to disjoint any of his men who take part in the anarchy after Caesar's death, as it's supposed to be a time of mourning for a consul of Rome.Erastes Fulmen: We observe the fucking decencies!
- Fan Disservice: A plump woman bares her breast to squirt milk into the dead Caesar's mouth.
- Get Out!: Antony bluntly gives Brutus, Cassius and their co-conspirators an ultimatum; leave the city or he will turn loose the plebian mob (of whom Caesar was beloved) against them. Brutus, Cassius and co choose exile, though Antony insists Servilia remains in Rome to ensure they don't cause trouble.Antony: I want you gone.Antony: And I have an angry mob that will roast and eat your "men of quality" IN THE ASHES OF THE SENATE HOUSE!
- I Shall Taunt You: Realising he's about to die, Erastes claims to have raped and murdered Vorenus' children. Vorenus cuts his head off on the spot, which was likely what he intended; better a quick execution than being tortured to death. It's also a final act of spite, as we later discover the children have been Made a Slave.
- Not Worth Killing: Brutus considers Mark Antony this, insisting Antony will self-destruct without Caesar to control him. This proves an error.Cassius: [Antony] is too dangerous to be allowed to live!Brutus: You exaggerate him, he's a vulgar beast. Without Caesar, he'll destroy himself soon enough.
- Oh, Crap!: Cicero, after praising Brutus and Cassius for their actions in killing Caesar, turns around and finds himself face to face with Caesar's vengeful right-hand man, Mark Anthony.
- Really Gets A Round: In Antony's own words, "I'm not rising from this bed until I've fucked someone".
- Slashed Throat: Antony kills Quintus Pompey this way.
- Spiteful Spit: Calpurnia spits twice on Servilia, not believing her sorrow at Caesar's death.
- We ARE Struggling Together: Brutus angrily remonstrates with Cassius and Quintus Pompey for trying to kill Mark Anthony, despite Brutus's specific orders Anthony was not to be harmed.Brutus: You tried to kill him despite my orders?Cassius: Your scruples do you credit, but without your knowledge, his death would not have dishonoured you.Brutus: On the contrary, I would be twice dishonoured. A killer and a fool!
