White Tulip
Season 2, Episode 17

White Tulip

SYNOPSIS

This episode follows a scientist in his quest to time travel back and save his fiancée, while the Fringe team investigates the consequences of his actions, and Walter struggles to tell his son Peter he was stolen from the parallel universe as a boy.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

S-E-C-R-E-T

Walter told Alistair Peck a secret that no one else knew, that he asked God for a white tulip as a sign of forgiveness after stealing Peter from another universe.

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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen watching the car accident that kills Peck and his fiancée after Peck successfully travels back in time.

Observer Timestamp: 39:13

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

Olivia's sleepless night in 'Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver.' ends at 5:18. May 18th (5/18) is the destination date of Alistair Peck's time travel attempts in 'White Tulip'.

Previous episode clue Timestamp: 04:05

Next Episode Clue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Walter called Astrid 'Astro.'

VIDEOS

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter ate a Red Vine, and then another one after a time reset.
Walter's Food: Red Vine Timestamp: 27:02 Red Vine
Walter's Food: Red Vine Timestamp: 36:12 Red Vine

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

Callbacks (2 earlier episodes)
  • Connection: Tulips S1E02 Timestamp: 33:04
    Olivia's pregnancy dream in "The Same Old Story" is in a waiting area with giant tulips.
  • Peter (in "White Tulip"):
    "I read that deja vu is fate's way of telling you that you are exactly where you're supposed to be. That's why you feel like you've been there before. You are right in-line with your own destiny."
    Olivia:
    "Well, do you believe that?"
    Peter:
    "No, it's a bit mystical for my tastes. I never get it, myself. Maybe that's because I'm not on track with my own destiny."

    Peter was right; he was stolen from his real parents in "Peter".

  • Walter (in "White Tulip"):
    "Grief can drive people to extraordinary lengths."

    Walter experienced that kind of grief in "Peter".

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