 Critics praised the interactions between Amy and Andrea . Serba asserted that Kirkman effectively set up Amy 's death at the beginning of the episode , and added that it established a sisterly bond . Serba also acclaimed Laurie Holden 's performance ; he stated that she " powerfully conveys her grief and despair . " Pierce avouched that the opening sequence was likable , while Michelle Kung of The Wall Street Journal summated that the concluding scene was " an emotional release after a tense build @-@ up . " 
