I think that scene was showing us that we won't get one, that was it…It's time for Don to sit down. I loved how they set it up like they'd pull off another rehabilitation and restructure of the firm, down to the inspiring and hopeful music that always plays in the those scenes…But, Jim Hobart laid down the law, and as a viewer you knew that coming the whole time. This scheme was so small and so desperate and pleading, but you will not take some peoples independence or sense of self from them. Pete, Joan, Roger and Don are fighters, and have proved themselves to be so.
Loved Roger and Kens interaction: 'I feel like a spy'….'You look like one'

, loved the scene with a drunk Don and Roger, Jon Hamm does the smug and self satisfied facial expressions so well….but Roger's 'You're ok' line was the most poignant and touching of the episode, and definitely stood out as far as Don and Roger's friendship….That may be an indicator of how the show well end, it seems to have subtly reversed things, and I am not anticipating a dark ending so much as a new beginning for Don….we will see.
The Peggy storyline at it's funny moments and I have always liked Stan and hers relationship, but the female plot lines of the show can sometimes be grating, but I respect their intent and purpose.
Also, loved Pete and the deans scene, that was classic 'Mad Men' humor…'The KING ORDERED IT' and Pete losing it after all those shots at the Campbell family name, that was hilarious. 'You can't hit everyone'
Have to add I loved the Lou Avery phone call, just an absolute fukkboy of a man. Sniveling and oozing condescension, going to Japan to sell a bullshyt comic.
The fade out was as the episode close was great foreshadowing and way to sum up the episode, a changing of the times, of the guard, and the way the guard are perceived. Also, the noise (representing the change) slowing drowning out everything else, including our beloved show….