Wedding Night Chaos On Htgawm

In Season 5 Episode 8 of How to Get Away with Murder, Connor and Oliver's wedding is the backdrop for a murder. The identity of the victim is not revealed until later in the season, but viewers know that they must be close to the grooms to have scored an invite. Bonnie is shown outside smothering an injured person, with Laurel's baby son Christopher nearby. She then returns to the wedding with blood on her leg, which she claims is from a shaving accident. Meanwhile, Oliver is missing from the wedding reception, and Nate's phone is in Bonnie's possession.

Ronald Miller is killed by Bonnie

Ronald Miller, the Interim District Attorney of Philadelphia, is killed by his girlfriend Bonnie Winterbottom at Connor and Oliver's wedding in season 5 of How to Get Away with Murder. Bonnie, a lawyer, suffocates Ronald to save him from the pain of a brutal beating by Nate Lahey and to protect Nate. Ronald had been suspected of ordering the death of Nate's father, Nathaniel Lahey Sr.

Bonnie and Ronald worked together at the District Attorney's Office. Ronald was tasked with making sure that Jasmine Bromelle remained in prison. He also opened a case against Isaac for the murder of his daughter. Ronald and Bonnie grew close, and she began to fall for him. However, Bonnie's colleagues, including Annalise Keating, suspected that Ronald was playing her and getting too close to discovering their misdeeds. Before the wedding, Ronald began to verbally attack Annalise, causing Bonnie to suspect that he may have been involved in Nate Sr.'s death.

At the wedding, Ronald intended to propose to Bonnie, but she turned on him, accusing him of having Nate's dad killed. Ronald got in his car but then decided to go and find Bonnie. Outside the wedding tent, he was confronted by Nate, who had seen a photo of Ronald at a payphone, calling the prison warden the night Nate Sr. was killed. Despite Ronald's pleas of innocence, Nate, in a blind rage, violently beat him. Bonnie exited the wedding with Laurel's baby son, Christopher, and found Nate with a dying Ronald. She suffocated him and told Nate to put the body in his car and leave.

It was later revealed that Ronald was innocent and had tried to prevent the shooting of Nate Sr. by begging the prison warden to move up his transfer. However, this failed, and Nate Sr. was killed. Ronald did not report the person who approached him with the plan to murder Nate Sr., as the previous D.A. had already been killed by the same people for working against them.

Annalise Keating is drinking again

Annalise has been struggling with the mysterious death of Nate's father, and she's been investigating his death with Nate. They've been getting close to identifying the person who made a call to the prison just before the police officers killed Nate Sr. It's all taking its toll, and Annalise is finding solace in alcohol once more.

At the wedding, Annalise is dancing with the other guests, but her mind is elsewhere. She notices Frank Delfino staring at her and beckons him over. She mentions that he looks like someone has just died, and he tells her something, but it's inaudible over the loud music. Annalise makes a worried face and slaps him.

Later, Annalise is on the floor, drunk and hysterical, and she's not alone. Gabriel, Sam Keating's son from his previous marriage, is there. He's been stalking Annalise, and his motives are unclear. But with his connection to Sam, Annalise's ex, it can't be good.

Annalise's drinking is also noticed by Bonnie, who is struggling to juggle her responsibilities and keep an eye on Annalise after her relapse. Bonnie is also keeping a secret from Annalise—the identity of Gabriel Maddox. This secret leads to an argument with her boyfriend Ronald, who feels like he's in a love triangle with Bonnie and Annalise.

Annalise's drinking is a symptom of her problems, and it's clear that she's in for a rough time, with Gabriel's true identity revealed and her ongoing struggles with alcohol.

Bonnie struggles to juggle her responsibilities

The wedding itself is a heart-warming and beautiful event, with Connor and Oliver exchanging heartfelt vows. However, the joyous occasion is marred by the revelation that someone close to the couple has been murdered. Bonnie's role in the murder and her ability to maintain her composure and return to the wedding celebrations showcase her complex character.

Bonnie's responsibilities extend beyond the wedding, as she is also implicated in the death of Nate Sr. and the ongoing mystery surrounding Gabriel Maddox's identity. Bonnie's suspicions about D.A. Miller lead to a confrontation at the wedding, where she accuses him of organizing Nate Sr.'s death. This accusation results in a brutal attack on Miller, with Bonnie and Nate Jr. taking part in the murder.

Bonnie's actions and her ability to juggle her personal life, romantic relationships, and involvement in multiple murders showcase her character's depth and her ability to maintain a facade of calm amidst the chaos. The fifth season of "How to Get Away with Murder" effectively portrays Bonnie's struggle to juggle her responsibilities, with deadly consequences.

Annalise and Nate investigate the death of Nate Sr

Nate receives a phone call revealing that security camera footage shows Ronald Miller, Bonnie's boyfriend and the interim District Attorney, making the call to the prison that ordered his father's death. Enraged, Nate confronts Ronald in the parking lot outside the reception and beats him up. Bonnie, who is outside with Laurel's baby, Christopher, discovers Ronald close to death and calls on Nate and Frank to help her dispose of the body. Nate feels guilty about upsetting Bonnie's life by searching for the child she gave birth to as a teenager, so he agrees to help.

Bonnie smothers Ronald, and when Michaela notices blood on her leg, she claims it's her own from shaving. This incident adds to the tension of Connor and Oliver's wedding, creating a stark contrast between the warmth and joy of the celebration and the gruesome events unfolding outside.

Bonnie and Ronald argue about Annalise

Bonnie and Ronald's argument about Annalise stems from Ronald's jealousy over Bonnie's close relationship with Annalise. Ronald feels like he is in a love triangle with the two women, and this tension comes to a head just before Connor and Oliver's wedding. Ronald crosses a line by bringing up Annalise's "issues" and her past, causing Bonnie to leave him behind at her house while she attends the wedding.

Bonnie's protectiveness over Annalise is understandable given their long and complicated history. They have a deep, unconditional love for each other, and Bonnie would even go as far as to kill for Annalise. Their relationship transcends traditional labels, and they are possessive and jealous of each other. They have both made sacrifices for one another and have a history of trauma and negative experiences that make it difficult for them to express their love.

Ronald's jealousy is not entirely unfounded, as Bonnie is tasked with keeping an eye on Annalise after her relapse into drinking. Bonnie also keeps a secret from Annalise with Frank and Laurel about the identity of Gabriel Maddox, further complicating her relationships with those closest to her.

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