On this episode of Hell on Wheels…

Ruth pleads guilty, despite John Campbell’s attempts to dissuade her.

John also tries to pardon her, Cullen tries to get her to escape and Mickey tries to threaten Campbell.

Ruth decides she wants to get the noose despite all the help.

She talks about Ezra, loving Cullen and getting to make the choice.

Louise wants to write an expose on Cheyenne despite John’s objections.

Ruth dies, but Cullen comes to see her.

Cullen quits.