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You know my mom was only
17 years older than me?

We'll get through this, River.

Together.

I don't know what I
would do without you, Amanda.

You'd figure it out.

Not even in death
did he show up.

Did you really expect him to?

I don't know.

What would you tell
your dad if he were here?

He's dead to me.

I wish we meant more to you.

Baby, do you know
how much I love you?

I love you too, Mom.

Don't worry, I'll be back soon.

You are special, River.

Should I be concerned?

My little baby's leaving is all.

And I know you have to, babe,

and I'm proud of you

for taking ownership
of your life.

Well, I know you're happy
I'm not taking Jamie with me.

Mm, a little of that too.

Hey,

I just want you
to live a full life.

Don't be like me.

What do you mean?

I love you.

I love you.

I'm gonna miss you.

Not more than
I'm gonna miss you.

And you're gonna be all right.

Yeah.

Hey, look at me.

Just be strong.

I will.

- For you.
- For you.

I know, I know.

Always.

My River.

I feel so empty.

It's okay to not be okay.

You can grieve.

I don't know how
to move past this.

You don't have to.

How can I move

all her stuff into boxes?

Just take it day by day, okay?

I think you should
live somewhere else, Riv.

Where would I move?

This is North Carolina.

Everywhere I go,

it gives me memories.

I saw that old tree house
we used to love is up for rent.

I don't know, I don't know.

Come on, Riv.

The packing will be here
when you're ready.

I'm not ready.

What am I even doing?

Ugh, how great
does this energy feel?

Come on, Riv, this is so you!

I do feel some pressure lifted.

But still, I don't know.

Oh, no, you are at least

looking at the place
before you say no.

Please?

- Okay.
- Come on!

How could you not
love this place?

It is magical.

But?

I just, I don't think I
need more change right now.

You definitely do, Riv.

Okay.

I'm only doing this
because you're my best friend.

You're doing
the right thing, Riv.

Then, why do I feel so weird?

Your mom just passed away.

Just give yourself some time.

Did you bite the picture?

Who knows.

That was definitely
your brother.

Oh, yikes!

You could use a new pair.

Have you thought about
going back to the store yet?

Not really thinking about it.

Just I need to save money,

and Michael,

that poor man needs my help.

It's about the only
job I can handle

at this point, honestly.

I get that.

My family has offered
to help, you know?

I know, and I love
you and your family,

but I have to do this on my own.

Mm, well, one day
you'll take our help.

When have I ever
asked you for help?

Hm, let's see,

uh, there was that one
time in second grade,

when you desperately
needed my Hello Kitty pencil.

Don't even think about that.

How is this real?

This isn't how I
imagined coming back here.

Well, I really miss
that sweet marmalade smell.

It feels like home.

I can do this.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Mm!

I'm surprised you wanted
to come back to work so soon,

but I'm glad you reached out.

How are you doin', dear?

I'm okay.

And you need my help.

I do, I do.

Now, my office is always
open to you as well.

I'm a therapist
first and foremost.

I just,

I don't think I'm ready
to talk about things yet.

Of course.

And you know how much
I appreciate you.

I mean, those dinners
are so amazing.

Your,

you and your mother
will always be family to me.

The day you came to this Earth

was your mother's
proudest moment.

We don't have to talk
about this right now, okay?

Where should I start first?

Well, all right,
let's take Mrs. McKenzie's jams

and put 'em on
that wall over there.

- Okay.
- All right.

We'll do what
we can for her, Mama.

I miss you too.

River.

Hey!

- Ditching your brother already?
- What?

I thought you were helping
him wedding plan today?

Oh, yeah, you know how he is.

Yeah, but,

you know how Vanessa is.

A lunatic.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

I'm off in about 20 minutes.

Okay.

You thought about hiking yet?

No, not yet.

I think it would
be good for you.

Yeah, me too,

but you saw my old ones,

and I just need to save up
money to buy new ones, so.

Hey!

That display looks great!

Thank you!

Do you need me to move anything?

No, no need.

Well, hey,

- how you doin', Amanda?
- Hey.

How's your brother's
wedding coming along?

Is he gettin' the jitters yet?

Uh, it's coming,
you know how he is.

Well, I know that Jamie had
all the ladies chasin' him,

that's for sure.

You know,
I always thought you two

would get back together, River.

Well, some things are better

- left in the past.
- Oh.

Perhaps.

Oh, God, he's getting married.

Why am I thinking
about him right now?

Should I reach out to him?

Maybe I'll send a text?

This is ridiculous.

Oh, my God.

Hey, baby,
I'm just leavin' practice.

Um, I know you wanna
check out that movie,

so I'm a come by and get you,

and then, uh, we'll
have dinner and a movie.

How could I walk away?

River, please don't
cut me out of your life.

I know how you
want to move to L.A.,

but I know we can make it work.

Riv, stop!

Loved you my entire life.

Jamie, please stop.

We haven't been with anyone else

to understand that
this is even real.

Tell me,

what's more real
than me and you?

I've never left this small town

and neither have you.

You're makin' a mistake.

Maybe,

but I need this.

My mom has never even left.

I want more,
I can't explain it.

Whatever, that's it.

I'm calling him.

Oh, God, but what if he answers?

Ugh.

Oh, no.

And, defeated.

Riv?

Why do I do this to myself?

I feel like such an idiot.

River.

Sorry!

Hey!

Hey.

So, you comin' over later
to help me unpack?

Um?

What?

Riv, we unpacked
all your stuff yesterday?

- We did?
- Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm just... ever...

I'm just off.

Then I'm glad I
stopped by to check on you.

Oh, my God,
is that the real ti...

Uh, yeah, 10:15.

Oh, my God.

Oh, I'm so late for work.

Let's hang out later, okay?

Okay.

I have to be at the store
to get a package,

- and I hope I've...
- Hey,

deep breaths, okay?

I'll just see you later.

Welcome to Ruffin's Roost!

Shit.

This is not happening.

Hey.

Hey.

Do you need something?

Not really.

How, how's wedding
planning going?

It's goin'.

You know, Vanessa's nice.

Yeah, okay.

I'm lucky to have Amanda,
you know how she is,

she's way more
organized than I am.

Yeah, your sister's the best.

So, Vanessa?

Here it comes,
I knew it was comin'.

What?

You know she's always
had a thing for you.

You haven't changed.

Did you expect me
to be that different?

Well, a year's a long time.

Yeah, well,

I know you didn't come here

to ask me to help you
plan your wedding.

So, what is it?

Just wanted to see you.

Your mom.

Well, you know how much your
family means to me and Amanda.

Yeah, I know.

For what it's worth,

I'm sorry I didn't
come to the funeral.

That was a dick move.

Listen, I get it, okay?

Riv, I had to let go
of a lot of friends.

You gotta understand.

Isn't that a red flag?

What do you mean?

To let go of all your friends

and miss my mom's funeral
just because your fiancé

doesn't want you around
his ex-girlfriend,

who happens to be best
friends with his sister?

And who grew up together?

I know.

Does she know you're here now?

Jamie, what do you want?

Amanda told me everything,

and I know you're sorry.

I got your letters.

You called.

Honestly,

I didn't expect to see
your name pop up.

River, you're my entire
childhood and 20s.

So when you called, of course
you know I'd pick up.

I can't talk about this
right now, Jamie.

I see some things
haven't changed.

Please stop.

I went to Los Angeles,
and you chose to stay.

That,

that's not how I
remember things at all.

You didn't want me to go.

Jamie?

What are you doing?

I told you this isn't the time

or place to talk to her.

She called me first.

Why did you call him?

Okay, even if she did
call you first,

did you really think now would
be a good time to hash this out?

It's not like I meant
for this to happen.

And what did you
think would happen

when you came here?

I shouldn't have called.

Then, why did you?

Everything is just off.

Hm, all right.

Well, I'm taking the rest
of the day off since you had me

all day yesterday,

and now I'm pissed.

Yesterday?

I texted you, you knew that.

I can vouch for Amanda,
she was with me.

Don't even speak, Jamie.

Okay, guys,

I have to get back to work,
as much fun as this is.

- Can I see you later?
- Ugh,

I taught you better
than that, brother.

Last time I checked,
you're my younger sister.

And still.

Both of you, Michael's
gonna be back any minute, so.

All right, let's go.

Hey, Riv, this
conversation isn't over.

Yes, it is!

Amanda!

Where was your car this morning?

What do you mean?

This morning when you stopped by
and scared the hell out of me.

I was with Jamie
all morning, Riv.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Isn't Michael a therapist?

What are you trying to say?

I don't need help, Amanda!

Just know we love you, Riv,

and we're here for you.

Why does everyone
keep telling me that?

Amanda!

Mom, why did you leave me?

Why?

You all right?

I'm so sorry!

You got nothing
to be sorry about.

We're humans, not machines.

It's good to let it out.

- Thank you.
- For what?

For allowing me to be human.

Hey!

Hey.

- Thanks for coming over.
- Of course.

Where should I start?

I don't know.

- I'm feeling like...
- Riv, I'm here.

Amanda, do you
remember when we,

when we went
white water rafting?

With Jamie?

And the raft guy kept
telling him to sit down.

And we all flipped out.

How could I forget?

Your mom took us.

Wish we still had
those pictures.

Yeah.

Wait, Amanda, we do.

- The time capsule!
- The time capsule!

Oh, my God, do you
think it's still there?

It better be!

Are you sure this was the spot?

Yeah, I'm positive.

We buried it by
this lonely wolf.

It's really weird how much
she loved that thing.

And this backyard.

She loved you way more.

How long ago did we
bury this thing anyway?

Oh, I don't know.

I think we were like
in fourth grade or something.

- But we...
- How could I even forget?

I never forgets these things.

We definitely put stuff
in here over time though.

I think this is it.

Oh, my God.

What?

I remember that.

- It was so long ago.
- It really was.

And this,

we definitely stole this.

We stole so much from her.

Mrs. McKenzie was crazy.

What's this?

Ugh, it looks like
Jamie's old bracelet.

- I definitely did...
- That's most definitely mine.

Don't remember inviting you.

You know me, I invited myself.

Figured you might need help.

Is this okay with you, Riv?

Yeah.

I need all the help
I can get with packing.

Said she wouldn't trip.

How did you even know
about our time capsule?

Read your diary.

Even described this, uh,

crusty-ass wolf.

You didn't make it
hard to find, baby sis.

Always having to put your

- two cents in.
- You know me.

You Banks are
notorious for that,

and that's why I love you.

Both of you.

That includes you too,
if you didn't know.

Whatever.

What's this?

Oh, um...

Oh, shit.

Nice try.

What are you doin', babe?

Are you gonna take him
to Los Angeles with you?

You already told Amanda,
he's bound to find out.

Better you tell him than her.

Mm.

My beautiful baby girl.

I'm jealous!

You, you have your
whole life ahead of you.

Mom,

what am I gonna do
when I get there?

And am I even making
the right choice?

Only you know
the answer to that.

What are you
gonna do without me?

Eh, you'll be back

when the time is right.

I just want you to live first.

Live first?

What does that even mean?

Not growing old in the same
town you grew up in.

- Mom, what's wrong?
- Hm?

Nothing, baby.

This is for you.

You'll know when the time
is right to open it.

"When the time is right?"

Yes.

Okay.

My mom gave me this.

It's, uh, just a letter.

Just save it for
when you get home, okay?

Just breathe.

Thank you guys so much.

I couldn't have done this
without you both.

We've got your back.

Although, Vanessa has been
blowing up your phone.

I'm surprised the police
haven't shown up yet.

I'm shocked, too, actually.

Not really sure what
you're doin', brother.

This is marriage
we're talkin' about.

To be honest,

sometimes I don't even
know what I'm doin'.

Jamie, you didn't
do anything wrong.

You just helped me out with
the toughest time of my life.

I agree, but I'm not sure
she'll see it that way.

Hey, Amanda, do me a favor
and change the subject.

You can't run away
from this forever.

I can't believe
we actually found it.

I know!

He actually showed up though.

Hey, can I talk to you?

- Oh, okay, I'm just gonna... Yeah.
- Just.

So, thought we could finish our
discussion from the other day.

No offense, but there's
nothing really to talk about.

Really?

So, why'd you call me?

I don't know.

All right.

How 'bout this?

What's this?

It's for you.

Figured you might
wanna get out more.

Why are you doing this?

Well, if you must know,

I didn't, if it
makes you feel better.

Michael gave 'em
to me as a gift

to give to you.

On a serious note,

no one pities you.

Like I said before,
we just care about you.

You're my best friend,
too, you know?

You can't lose that.

Jamie, you're getting married.

Think I proved
I'll always be here,

even with Vanessa.

I'm not sure what
you want me to say.

Nothin'.

Just wish things were
different, you know?

- Yeah, me too.
- Really?

- Yeah?
- Can I come back now?

Yo, you got a really good talent
for ruining a perfect moment.

Would I even be
your little sister

- if I couldn't?
- Mm, I don't think so

because this is
what you always do.

You're lucky you're cute.

So, we done?

Nothing is
the same anymore, Mom.

I'm here walking
our favorite trail

alone,

something we enjoyed
so much together...

...now feels so empty.

Is there something
I could have done?

Could I have saved you?

I should have never left.

You gave me signs.

Why did I not see?

How do I move forward

when everything seems so dark?

You're not really gone, Mom.

You can't be.

I see the stars creeping
out right now, Mom.

Our favorite thing was
to stargaze right here

and point laser pens
at satellites,

hoping it was something else.

We never did get
that message back.

You were my best friend,

not just my mom.

Yo, Riv, hit me up.

I talked to Michael.

I'm with Amanda,
we're lookin' for you.

We haven't seen you in weeks.

Thought you went on a hike,

but we haven't heard from you.

Please, hit me up ASAP.

River, this isn't funny!

Call me back.

You missed your shift.

Just wanna make sure
you're okay, honey.

Give me a call.

River?

Amanda, I went on a hike, relax!

What?

It wasn't just a hike,

- you've been...
- I can assure you,

it was just that.

River?

How could you do this
to us, River?

I don't...

Where have you been?

I went on a hike,
and it was yesterday.

No!

Jamie and I have been
hanging those in town

for days.

Riv, we've all called you
at least 100 times.

We searched the woods,
your home, literally

- everywhere you could think of.
- Well, I'm fine.

I'm here, I'm fine, okay?

When did you get home?

I woke up in my bed
this morning.

Well, I'm just glad you're back.

Wait a minute,
what do you mean...

Michael,

come outside for a second?

- Now?
- Now.

- I'm stayin' here.
- No.

You come too.

We shouldn't push her right now.

She's dealing with something
bigger than we imagined.

We need to give her space.

I'll call the sheriff
and let him know she's back.

I'm driving you home.

- I drove.
- Then I'm coming with you.

Okay.

Take a few days off,
then come back next week.

- I'm comin' with y'all.
- No.

You stay here.

- Come on.
- Amanda.

Riv? River?

What the hell is that?

The attorney put the sign up.

Where is all of our stuff?

Jamie and I took
some of it to storage

before the banks moved in.

Hey, hey.

River, you listen to me.

This is not you.

You're my strong girl.

Be strong, baby.

- Mom?
- You can do this.

River?

River?

River!

Mom?

Maybe you should shower.

Do I smell?

You have been gone.

How can I help?

Stop looking at me like that.

What am I looking at you like?

Like I'm crazy.

Uh, I'm just.

I'm just tired.

Just,

I do feel like I'm
going crazy sometimes.

Amanda...

...I don't remember
how I got home.

You're not crazy.

How is this happening?

My whole body aches.

Amanda.

I'm going crazy.

You're not.

What's... what's happening to me?

You're evolving.

Try to bring
your heart rate down.

That's enough for today.

I'm so scared.

I'm so scared.

Hey. Dr. Glenn?

It's River.

I'm happy you're here.

And I'm happy
you asked for help.

Don't be nervous.

I'm just here to listen to you

and see what we can uncover
in your subconscious mind.

Okay.

You're gonna give me
medication, though,

to help me through this, right?

If you need it
to help you sleep,

we'll see
after we have the session.

You ready?

Please tell me about the days

leading up
to your mother's death.

The last time I talked to her...

Hey, look at me.

Just be strong.

I...

I was in California, and...

...that's... that's when
my mom called me.

It's the last time
I talked to her.

She... there was something
so wrong.

I couldn't understand
anything she was saying.

Mom.

Mom!

Wait, Mom, slow down!

I can barely hear you!

Mom!

You're scaring me,
what's going on?

Mom!

I don't understand
what you're saying!

The phone... the phone hung up

and I got on the flight
the same day.

That's when... that's when
the police called me

and told me that
she was found dead

in her bathtub.

Can you describe the feelings
you were having?

I was so angry, I was so angry.

I... I know she didn't
kill herself.

The report stated that she did.

That's what the report stated.

My mom didn't kill herself.

I feel like someone's
controlling my body.

It's a form of trauma, River.

It's normal for people
to have feelings of guilt

and out of body experiences.

No.

Make it go away!

We're in the middle
of a session!

Go wait in the lobby.

Let's go fill this up.

Bye, Dr. Glenn.

How did you know where I was?

Why did you go to the doctor's
without calling me?

I asked you first.

You weren't at work,
you weren't at home,

so I assumed
you were at Dr. Glenn's.

I can take care of myself.

I know.

You don't believe my mother
killed herself, do you?

I don't know, Riv.

We weren't there
to know what happened.

Nothing makes any sense.

This or me appearing
in the forest.

The medication will help.

Whatever happened to you
in the woods,

this will help.

You're not concerned?

If Dr. Glenn said
you'll be okay,

then you'll be okay.

Yeah, but he didn't say
anything.

He did to me.

We're gonna fill this up
for you.

What kind of feather is that?

Looks like an owl's feather.

I feel like I'm losing my mind.

Hope is dwindling away
and things are happening to me

that I can't explain.

Maybe this will give me
some answers.

My beautiful River,

now you see I meant it
when I said you were special.

And if you're reading this
and something's happened to me,

I wish I could've
protected you from it.

I wish I could've told you
from the start

who you really are,

why I always told you
you were special.

Now you know.

Don't be afraid, River.

This is who you are,

this is who you were
meant to be.

Don't ever forget
how much I love you, baby.

Be strong.

I love you.

Love, Mom.

What does that even mean?

I know you didn't kill yourself.

I know it.

So you just show back up.

I didn't know I was missing.

River, you know
that's a load of bullshit.

You can't just do this
to everybody.

I know you're going
through a lot right now,

but if something would've
happened to you, I don't...

What did Amanda tell you?

Amanda didn't tell me anything.

None of this makes sense.

Tell me about it.

I can't process this
myself either.

Do you know
how much you mean to me?

I did.

I don't think you understand.

You're the love of my life.

When you moved to LA,
it was like a piece of me died.

Until I thought
you were dead somewhere.

You can't do this to me.

I called off the wedding.

No.

I love you.

I love you so much.

I can't marry Vanessa
if I can't move on from you.

We can do this together. Riv?

Please talk to me.

Riv?

You know what to do now, River.

I do?

Baby, Jamie can't go with you.

This is your journey.

I understand.

Good.

Is this real?

What did you do?

I didn't do anything,
I thought she'd wake up.

Does she look awake to you?

God, you have no idea
what she's going through.

And you do?

I've been with her every day.

And where were you
when her mom died?

Amanda, you know
that's not fair.

You really think she'll be
in a relationship with you now

just 'cause you're single?

Well, news flash,

she's gone through
a lot of shit,

and the last thing she needs
is you over here

pining for her.

Leaving her is not an option.

I know.

Why don't you keep me updated?

I'm not your watcher.

- No, just my sister.
- So?

Girl, you've been
really acting off

since River disappeared.

You think you were
the only one panicking?

Well, guess what, you weren't.

The world doesn't revolve
around you, Jamie.

You need to give her space
and leave now.

Who do you think you are?

I said leave.

Fine.

Be back later.

Tell her that, all right?

Maybe.

Wake up, River.

Amanda?

You've been asleep
for a while now.

I don't feel very good.

Did you take your meds?

Yeah.

But something strange
is happening.

I keep having these flashes,

and every time I wake up,
I don't remember.

The last time
I remember something,

I was talking to Jamie,

and then something hit me.

It was like I was with my mom
and she told me that...

What did Jamie have to say?

Did you not hear
what I just said?

Yes.

Are you not concerned?

I just think
you're experiencing

a lot of trauma.

I feel so lost.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

It's hard not to be.

So what did Jamie have to say?

What do you mean,
"What did Jamie have to say"?

He adds no value
to your life, Riv.

Value?

Why would you say that?

- Jamie has a lot of value.
- Of course, he has value,

I just mean you went missing
for over a week

and now you're back
like nothing's happened to you.

I need to make...
I need to make an appointment

with Dr. Glenn.

I made one for you
while you were sleeping.

I don't need you to mother me.

It won't happen again.

Where are my mom's letters?

How would I know?

They were right here,
I read them.

When I came in,
you were sleeping.

I'm sure I opened it.

Just leave me alone.

Your appointment's at 12.

Hi, dear, come on in.

So how are we doing today?

I don't know.

I'm not entirely sure.

I keep seeing these images
and these scenes

that play over and over
in my head.

Well, that's trauma.

Let's just give
the medication some time.

Everything heals in time.

Do you think
I'll ever be normal again?

Come on.

Honey, who knows
what normal is?

Well, I found out
a few years ago

that my blood type isn't normal.

I'm Rh O negative.

Oh, that is really
very rare indeed!

I... I know this sounds
ridiculous,

but I've been hearing owls
everywhere I go.

Oh?

That could have some meaning,

maybe it's your mom trying
to give you a sign.

Maybe.

I don't know,
owls have always been

some sort
of spirit animal to me.

Ever since I was a little girl,

I've seen owls everywhere I go.

I mean, just...
just the other day,

I was with Amanda,
and we found an owl feather

on her windshield.

Um...

So, last night...

...I... I opened a letter

that my mom gave me.

I put it in that time capsule
that Amanda and I...

Go on.

I don't know, it was...

it wasn't anything monumental.

Just really confusing.

You know, sometimes,
when you try to find closure,

it's not always
that easy to find.

We might not truly find that.

I'm gonna figure it out.

Someone has to know something.

Let's go back to these images.

Tell me what you're seeing.

I don't... I don't know.

I don't know.

I'm...

I'm running from something.

Nothing adds up.

I don't know.

I don't want to talk
about this anymore, okay?

Okay.

Let's see, well,
our time's up anyway.

I'm sorry, I just...

You know I don't talk, I just...

I hate talking about this.

I know.

I do, I know.

But you're doing it.

Help me, Dr. Glenn.

Do you think
I can come back to work yet?

Yeah, if you feel up to it.

Yeah, all right.

Tomorrow at five, then, A.M.,
sharp, okay?

Mopping floors
and scrubbing toilets.

River.

Riv?

What are you doing?

Why are you here?

I was driving by
and saw your car.

Then I saw you standing
in the damn street.

You know, whatever's going on
with you, let me help.

You sound like Amanda.

I'm not sure you can.

Amanda's acting off, too.

So what am I supposed
to do here?

Jamie, I think
we should just stop

while we're ahead.

Okay?

You always do this.

Listen, I'm not the same person
before my mom died,

and I'm not the same person
before I went missing.

You can't help me, Jamie!

This is what's best for you.

I'm so tired of you telling me
what's best for me

when you are what's best for me
and you know it.

Jamie, please.

So this is what you want?

This isn't what I want at all.

For me to truly move on,
never look back?

Yeah.

Did you hear me?

Yeah, I heard you.

One day, you'll look back
at this moment

and wish you had
a different answer.

- Jamie.
- I hope you find your answer.

It's all or nothing with you,
isn't it?

Huh?

We can't even be friends.

I think you and I both know
that's not gonna work.

You're cutting me
out of your life

because I say
you can't be with me.

You've been cutting me
out of your life for years.

I was just too blind to see.

Jamie.

- Happy?
- Why would I be happy?

You get her all to yourself,
that's what you wanted, right?

What are you talking about?

Don't play dumb, sis.

You never had a boyfriend,
follow River all around.

Yeah, I know
who you really are.

Actually, I don't.

I'm starting to think
you're a creeper.

So where will you be going?

Who said I was going anywhere?

You and River are done for good,

so where will you be moving now?

I'm not leaving.

Just as I thought.

You are leaving, Jamie.

You and Vanessa
are gonna work it out.

Vanessa and I are done.

That's what you think.

Why are you smiling like that?

Aren't you exhausted
from chasing someone

who will never be with you?

As far as I'm concerned,

me and you are done, too.

How about that?

I have a feeling we're not.

Michael!

Dr. Glenn!

Dr. Glenn!

Sorry, we're closed.

Are you okay?

Michael, it's me.

It's River.

River?

What's wrong?

Nothing, I'm just tired today.

I'll work the store
for you today,

you can go home and rest.

I... I was so hard
on you earlier, I'm...

No, I think
we could be closed for a day.

- Are you sure?
- Yes.

Owls and aliens,

I have officially lost my mind.

- Hey!
- Hey.

You left your keys.

River?

You okay?

Not really.

What are you looking up?

It's silly.

You want to explain this?

I know it sounds ridiculous,

but I keep hearing owl noises
everywhere I go,

and I just thought
it would have

some correlation to something.

I don't think you're off.

Why are you messing with me?

Trust me, I'm not.

Who's that?

Um, it's Michael.

Did I tell you
how weird he was today?

Weird how?

I showed up at the store,

and he acted like
he didn't even know me.

That is weird,
but he's really old.

He was probably just having
a moment, you know?

I don't know.

I'm gonna go check on him.

I can drive you.

No, I just want to be alone
right now, okay?

Okay.

I'll call you later.

Sure.

Riv, where you at right now?

Why? I'm heading
to Michael's store.

Is everything okay?

I don't know.

Look, I'll meet you
at the store, all right?

- Riv?
- Yeah.

I'll see you soon.

Fine.

It was just running.

I can just take you home.

River.

God, River, get it together.

I'm going to see Jamie.

Jamie, can you tell me
what the hell is going on?

- Amanda.
- Amanda what?

Can you honestly say
she's been acting normal?

Has she ever acted normal,
Jamie, really?

Something weird's going on.

She looks like Amanda,
but she's not my sister.

What makes you think that?

Everything, why is she always
around you?

She's my best friend
and I just lost my mom.

She randomly shows up
without a phone call.

I can tell by the look
on your face you get it.

Something strange
is happening to me.

- I'm just...
- Yeah, you went missing

for over a week.

No.

It's more than that.

- I keep seeing...
- Let me guess.

Amanda was with you
the whole time.

Yeah.

She told me
to go back to Vanessa,

to leave North Carolina.

The crazy thing is
it's like I had no control

over my body.

Look, I don't know
what happened,

but when you went missing,

she wasn't as concerned
as me and Michael were.

Listen, Jamie,
something's wrong with me,

and it's not PTSD.

Hey, we've gotta go.

Jamie? You're leaving.

- No. I'm not.
- Yes.

- I'm not leaving.
- She cannot...

You're not listening,
I'm not leaving you.

No, she cannot suspect
you're here helping me, no!

So what do you wanna do?

What do you wanna do?

If she wanted me harmed,
it would've happened already,

so please just leave.

I'm not crazy about this idea,

but if you wanna go, go,

but I'll be close.

Just leave, okay?

Why are you here?

I don't see Dr. Glenn's car.

Amanda, you've been acting
really strange.

It's my job to watch you.

It's my job
to make sure you're okay.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure
it's not your job.

River.

You were there.

I was where?

The flashes I keep having,
you were there, too.

I honestly have no idea
what you're talking about.

What are you not telling me?

This place,
I've been here before.

Can you tell me what you see?

I don't see anything.

Why are you lying to me?

You're the one to talk.

And here I thought
you wanted answers.

I do.

My purpose is to guide you,
so I will.

Where are you going?

Do you want to come with me?

There's no turning back now.

We've arrived.

Arrived?

Do you not remember this place?

- Is this...
- Yes.

This is where you began
your transition.

What does that make me?

The better species.

And that species is?

- Not of this world.
- "Species"?

Am I not even from this world?

Who are you really?

A watcher.

And my mother?

It's time for
your final transition.

What has she done with Amanda?

I don't understand.

Who you truly are,

who your mother
so desperately tried

to protect you from:

yourself.

You are special, River.

Riv?

- Amanda, what'd you do?
- Jamie.

I tried to keep you
out of this.

- I told him we'd be here.
- Why?

Because he would
never stop either.

Riv, I can't move.

Jamie can't go with you.

This is your journey.

Now I realize
everything my mom told me...

- River.
- ...led me here.

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