Is Fitz Happy?

Fitz goes to the Skill tower to pick up the trinkets and treats that Dutiful has gathered for Thick. In Chade's tower room, Fitz slowly coaxes Thick into a bath and into a sense of security. Fitz mends clothes and cuts hair while questioning Thick about who he spies for, when, and where. Unable to do anything about the information or vent to a friend, he spars for a bit and decides to head to Buckkeep Town to "run errands." 
We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

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.