Ep 6. Norma Louise

In this episode of Bates Motel, titled "Norma Louise," tensions continue to rise between Norma and Romero as their secretive relationship becomes increasingly complicated. Meanwhile, Norman begins to unravel further as he grapples with the aftermath of his recent actions.

As the episode begins, Norma is plagued by nightmares and continues to struggle with the aftermath of Romero's violent outburst at her house. Despite their contentious relationship, Romero offers to stay with her for the night to keep her safe, and the two share a tender moment which hints at the depth of their feelings for each other.

Meanwhile, Norman begins to have hallucinations of his dead mother, who tempts him to return to the familiar routine of running the Bates Motel. As he becomes more and more erratic, Norma begins to suspect that he may not be taking his medication as prescribed. She enlists the help of his therapist to get him back on track, but her efforts are met with resistance from both Norman and his new friend, Emma.

Throughout the episode, there are several hints that suggest that Norma and Romero's relationship may not be as secret as they thought. The town's new sheriff begins to take an interest in their activities, and a nosy neighbor catches them in a compromising position. As their relationship becomes increasingly complicated, they must decide whether to continue to keep it a secret or risk the consequences of going public.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions between Norman and his mother reach a breaking point. Norma is forced to make a difficult decision about his future, and Norman is left to deal with the consequences of his actions. Despite the chaos surrounding them, however, Norma and Romero find solace in each other, and the episode ends with a poignant moment between the unlikely couple.

Overall, "Norma Louise" is a gripping episode of Bates Motel that offers insight into some of the show's most complex characters. As the series continues to explore the relationship between mother and son, and the dark history of the Bates family, viewers are left on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next.