Is Fitz Happy?

Content Warning: We briefly discuss rape and suicide in the later parts of this episode.
On his way to Buckkeep Town, Starling catches up with Fitz. She confronts him about their relationship, and they part friends again. He sees Civil Bresinga race toward town, as well, and eventually finds the young noble's horse outside a cottage. He overhears a scared Civil confront Laudwine about the treatment his mother is receiving. Prince Dutiful commands Fitz to save his friend, and Fitz rushes in to the rescue. 
We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.