Logline:
When Zeus learns that the birth of Xena's baby will bring about the end of the gods, he orders Xena's death, but Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) is determined to protect her and her unborn child at all costs. Zeus: Charles Keating. Hera: Meg Foster. Ares: Kevin Smith.

Guest Cast:
Hercules ... Kevin Sorbo
Ares ... Kevin Smith
Hera ... Meg Foster
Zeus ... Charles Keating
Hades ... Stephan Lovatt
Solan ... Niko Vela

Production Information:
Story by: Chris Manheim
Teleplay by: Robert Orci & Alex Kurtzmann
Directed by: Phil Sgriccia
Edited by: Jim Prior

Ratings Information:
Nielson Rating: 4.0
My Rating: 5/5

My Comments:
To some, this episode sets up the "shipper" arc for the fifth season. Ares claims he wants to help Xena, but she spurns his attempts. Ares does say "I love you" to the walls in Tartarus.

Solan is back, with a different actor playing the part. He chose to spend eternity in Tartarus because she wanted to be reminded of his mom. How sweet. Xena sends him to the Elysian Fields.

Solan also names Eve.

Kevin Sorbo returns as Hercules.