All language subtitles for The_Thirteenth_Wife_S01E01

I am a poor wayfaring stranger

While journeying through this world of woe

And there's no sickness, toil or danger

In that bright world to which I go

I'm going there to see my father

I'm going there, no more to roam

I'm just a-going over Jordan

I'm just a-going home

I feel my sins are all forgiven

My hopes are made, don't leave love

I'm going away in the old bright heaven

Irina? Irina, honey

Oh, can you, uh, yeah, uh, can you come inside for a minute?

Something you need to see

What is-

You're scaring me, what?

No, no, don't, well

What? John, tell me

You need to see this

Three women and six children have been killed in an ambush by a group of gunmen in Sonora, Mexico

All nine were extended members of the LeBaron family

Police say that gunmen opened fire on the three-car convoy

Firing over 200 rounds at the women and children

Eventually setting fire to the vehicles

The LeBaron's are part of a breakaway Mormon community that moved to Mexico decades ago to create a sanctuary for polygamy

This is a thousand miles away, it's got nothing to do with us

Are you expecting company?

No

Close, close, close the curtains

Just, just, Irina, just slow down

Relax, Irina

I, I've got it

Shh

Who are you?

Hi, my name is Josie Ortez, and I'm with the Houston Record

I was hoping for an interview

Well, you got the wrong house

I'm looking for Rina Chenoweth

The widow of Irville LeBaron

The Mormon Manson

Well, there's no Rina Chenoweth here

Miss Chenoweth, please, I'd just like to ask you a few questions

If you know who I am, then you know I don't talk to reporters

Considering what happened yesterday in Mexico, it's important, don't you think?

I've never given an interview and I, I don't plan on starting today, please leave

Maybe this will change your mind

It's the book of the new covenant

How, how do you have this?

I got it from the FBI

I had some connections that helped

My mother and I immigrated here from Chihuahua when I was young

The LeBaron's tried to recruit us many times

Oh, well, I'm sorry, I'm not the person that you should talk to

Out of all the names in this book, you were one of the only people who survived

You understand the LeBaron history of violence

Let me see some ID and let me check your bag

I think your story could help a lot of people

Why should I talk to you?

Why should I trust you?

Because I know a little bit about it

My father, he wasn't a good man

I was raised in a polygamous community too

My mother was one of three wives

Him

We managed to get away from him

But, but the pain, it never completely goes away

Does it?

Reena

She checks out

People think I'm a monster for the things I've done

If we're gonna do this, there have to be some ground rules

No photos

No mention of this house

Or its location

He doesn't exist in your article or in your notes

No recording

You write everything down

When I, when I, when I say the interview is over, it's over

Of course

Do you need anything?

No

I'm okay

Promise

Okay

Where do you want to start?

Um, what was your life like before your family met the LeBarons?

Uh...

Jesus loves me, of course, of course

Where are my collar stays?

In your front pocket

They are not

Oh, I'm sorry

Morning

Morning

Morning

Morning, Dad

Morning

Sorry

Rina

Rina

I'm gonna call my will on earth

May we be worthy of thy grace and love

In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Bud, I need some more money.

I just gave you $20.

What did you spend it on?

Lorna's field trip and I had to buy re-assistless.

I'm late.

But even I could tell my parents weren't exactly happy.

And why do you think that was?

Oh, my father had ambitions to be an important man in the church,

so he was always reaching for something.

And for my mother, just something seemed to be missing,

like there was a little hole in her heart that needed to be filled.

Good morning, ma'am.

I'm Joel.

These are my brothers Verlin and Ervil.

We were wondering if you might have a moment to learn about the church

of the firstborn of the fullness of times.

We're proud members of the LDS church.

We're happy with the way things are.

Thank you very much.

My goodness.

Joel, do you feel that?

Yes.

Yes, I do.

Heavenly Father is in this house.

He is here right now.

He's in these walls.

He's in these windows.

And he is in this magnificent woman right here.

Heavenly Father has spoken to you?

Yes, he has.

Our father, Deir LeBaron, conferred the priesthood mantle to me,

given to him by his grandfather,

who was ordained by the prophet Joseph Smith.

Well, hello there.

Joel LeBaron was the elder brother and leader of the church,

but Ervil was the one who really let up the room.

And what's your name?

That's Rina, and I'm Thelma, Chenoweth.

Well, hello, Rina.

I'm Ervil LeBaron.

Well, you know what that means.

My mom joined his church, secretly,

and she brought me and my sister along with her.

You know, it was exciting.

It was our little secret.

He will ask you to do difficult things.

Do you think you have the strength?

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Can you feel the importance of what we're doing?

Yes.

Yes.

We are going to change the world

and usher in his kingdom.

Yes.

He has elected you to do his bidding.

You were chosen before the foundation of time,

before the foundation of the world,

to be in this precise moment.

It is a great responsibility.

What do you want us to do?

Bring your husband and your son to me.

There can be no more secrets.

This family must be united.

What do we do if he says no?

And my dad was resistant at first,

but eventually he, you know, converted.

And once that happened, there was no turning back.

You know, he never did anything halfway.

That's just the kind of man he was.

Joel, the leader, was persuasive, but Ervil closed the deal.

Lorna.

Yes, Dad?

We had been talking and we think it would be best if you married Ervil.

I'm still in high school.

Lorna, I was as stunned as you are.

And if it wasn't a direct revelation, I would have never believed it.

It was preordained before the world began.

I'm 17.

Well, not much younger than your mother was.

But he's like 40.

Sorry.

No.

Believe me, it's fine.

Lorna, I've prayed on this.

I'm worried about your age gap, too.

This isn't about romance or earthly lust.

God's love and his wisdom are infinite.

Your marriage is about his love.

I don't know.

Well, Lorna, it makes you feel better.

I also had my doubts.

I took solace in my faith.

And my trust in Heavenly Father.

And I want you to know

that I would never lead you astray

or do anything to hurt you.

I would be an elected lady.

And that would make me pretty special, Ruth.

Yes, I would.

Brother Irvil,

do you take Sister Lorna by the right hand?

And receive her unto yourself

to be your wife

for time and all eternity

with the covenant and promise

of keeping and observing

all laws, rights, and ordinances

of the holy order of matrimony,

of the new and everlasting covenant.

And do you do so

before God,

angels,

and these witnesses

by your own free will and choice?

I do.

My sister, Lorna,

became Irvil's fifth wife

and she wouldn't be his last.

So your family just picked up,

left everything behind,

and went to Mexico?

The house, your dad's job?

Yeah.

How did they explain that to you?

How did they just do that?

Well, how could they not?

I mean,

we were told we were the chosen ones.

We were called up to Zion.

We were the ones that were going to

usher in God's kingdom,

giving up everything.

I mean, we gave up everything.

It made us closer to God.

He himself was leading us there.

It took us two years

to sell the house

and make the move,

and by that time,

Lorna had her first child

with Irvil,

and my parents couldn't wait

to meet the grandchild.

The family would be together again.

Mama!

I missed you.

Welcome to Colonial LeBaron.

Oh, thank you.

Hey, Lorna.

Oh, aren't you just a bishop?

Lorna, where is my grandson,

baby Aaron?

Well, son, welcome to Zion.

Aw.

Keep your heart open.

Many blessings will follow.

It's good to see you.

I missed you.

Oh, I missed you.

Hello, Sparky.

Oh, everyone,

this is Dan Jordan.

Dan is a big spirit

in God's eyes.

There would be no church

of the firstborn without him.

Dan, what do you say

we give him the tour?

Now, as prophet,

Joel is the highest-ranking

priestholder in the colony,

but as patriarch,

it is my duty to oversee

the day-to-day,

make sure everything

is exactly the way

he likes it.

Wait, wait,

this is our house?

Hold on, Mark.

So if we have a problem,

we come to you.

That's right.

Okay.

Sorry, this is it?

Just needs a little love,

I think.

I know that this place

is not what you expected.

You left a beautiful home behind.

We'll make it nice, huh?

There are some important people

I'd like to introduce you to

that might make you feel better

about being here.

This, this is brother Mark Chenoweth.

And he may not look like it right now,

but he's going to be

a great leader of our people,

a warrior for everything good

and decent.

And brother Leland,

who will be sought out

in our humble church

for his great capacity

of love and wisdom.

And my wife,

Lorna,

who stands by my side

and by the side of God,

the new world

will speak of her self-sacrifice

and of her generosity.

And then there is

the strongest of them all,

Sister Elna Chenoweth.

And she will be

a beacon in the dark

by her example

of grace

and beauty

and dignity

for all women.

And we need joy.

This humble place

will be a shrine.

Would you do me the honor

of praying with me

in your home?

Yes.

I am a poor

wayfaring

stranger.

I am a poor

wayfaring stranger.

I'm traveling through

this world of woe.

Yet there's no sickness,

toil, nor danger

To that bright land

To which I go

He had this way

of making you feel special,

like you were part

of the most important story

ever written.

You wanted his light

light to shine on you.

Hmm.

That must sound

sort of foolish to you.

No.

No, not at all.

We're all made of stories.

And when someone

builds you up like that,

it's powerful.

It can be blinding.

I've experienced it.

Over time,

Ervil convinced my dad

to consecrate

the family savings

to the church.

And in exchange,

Ervil gave dad

his first plural wife.

Celestial marriage

was essential

to salvation,

so my dad

was completely on board.

I don't even know

this man.

Now, what did she say?

Oh, she just said

how handsome you are.

Sister, if you could

just kneel here, please.

Yes.

Brother Bud,

Sister Naomi,

if you could please

take each other

by the hand

in the patriarchal grip.

Brother Bud,

do you take

Sister Naomi

by the right hand

to receive unto yourself

as your wife

for time

and all eternity

in the new

and everlasting covenant?

I do.

Hmm.

Mama,

can I ask you something?

Hmm?

How do you feel

with your first sister-wife?

Ervil.

Very blessed.

You need to step outside.

All right.

All right, everyone.

Congratulations again

on this incredible blessing.

What do you think

you're doing?

The Lord's work, brother.

I forbade it.

You were not

to perform that ceremony.

That girl

is already married.

Heavenly Father

called on me

to release her

from her false marriage

and seal her

to Brother Bud.

This was very difficult

for me, Joel.

I prayed on this

all last night,

but my loyalty to you

was in conflict

with my loyalty to God.

So what was I to do?

What would you have done?

You cannot defy

my authority.

I won't tolerate it.

I am Heavenly Father's hand.

That girl

is already married.

I know.

Forgive me, brother,

and please don't be angry

with me.

It breaks my heart.

I'm warning you.

I'm warning you, Ervil.

I wish we could pray

on this together, brother.

We could all tell

there was bad blood

developing between

Joel and Ervil.

The cracks were

starting to show.

Yeah, but, you know,

Ervil crossed the line,

but we just didn't know

how bad it was going to get.

Dan woke us up one night.

There was a secret meeting

at the church

for women only,

and we didn't even have

time to get dressed.

Heavenly Father

has spoken to me,

and he said

he will soon

rid the world

of those who hold back

the kingdom of God.

But not all men

will have the courage

to do what is needed.

That is why

we must have

the strength

to walk with God

and enact

his mercy.

Now, as patriarch,

it is my duty

to uphold

the civil laws

and commandments here,

but as mothers,

you know how hard

it is

to enforce rules

without consequences,

right?

And you know

who else knew that?

Brigham Young

and Joseph Smith.

They knew that

the law of liberty

could never be achieved

without consequences,

and this is difficult,

as it was for them.

That meant

the shedding of blood

when God called for it.

Now, the Ten Commandments

are clear.

Thou shalt not kill.

But what about

those sinners

who cannot be saved

through baptism?

Their only path

to salvation

lay in blood atonement.

Through the blood

of the sinner,

the path to mercy

is revealed,

so why then

would we be afraid?

The body

must give way

in order for the spirit

to live.

We were used

to Ervil's talk

of what God

wanted us to do.

This was different.

He was asking us

to cross into

this new place

entirely.

And what about you?

When did Ervil

cross the line

with you?

What?

I think we should

stop right there.

My dad,

he had a name

for it.

Hide and seek.

He pretended

it was this fun game,

something we could

do together.

It wasn't a game.

We can stop

if you want.

No.

No.

It's just not easy.

You know about that.

You're here to talk

to God?

No.

To you.

To me?

I saw you

and Joel fighting.

And you came here

to see if I was

all right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

You know, Sparky,

there are a lot of

people I am

responsible for.

But you might just

be the best friend

I have here.

You're welcome.

I have a surprise

for you.

Come on.

Where?

Shopping.

This is all yours?

Well,

I'm in charge

of distributing it

how I see fit,

so,

yes.

So,

when you say

shopping,

I mean you can

pick out anything

you like.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Go ahead.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Hmm.

Oh,

now,

here,

I think these are

just a thing.

I don't know.

Really?

Come on,

why don't you

try them on?

Here.

Uh,

is there someone

I can change?

Nothing wrong

with right here?

I don't know.

Well,

there's no need

to be shy,

right?

We are friends.

we are in heavenly father's kingdom.

We are in heavenly father's kingdom.

He's here with us right now.

And we are surrounded by his love.

So nothing bad can happen here, you understand?

He wouldn't allow it.

You never told anyone what he did to you, your mom.

No, I didn't want to get in trouble.

You never told anyone what he did to you, your mom.

Because the Bible tells me so.

Little ones to him belong.

They are weak, but he is strong.

You never told anyone what he did to you, your mom.

No, I didn't want to get in trouble.

And I didn't want to upset anybody.

And it's weird,

but the thing that hurt more than anything

was that he was my friend.

Okay.

I trust him.

Of course.

And he

exploited that trust.

Sorry, you must have felt so alone.

Here for evening prayers.

Enough.

Stop playing games.

I made you my right hand.

Didn't I?

Hoping that we could forge a righteous path together.

So it's the prophet here to give me another lashing.

Don't start.

You gathered the faithful in this very room

and mocked my leadership.

Don't deny it.

Did you ever stop to think

that maybe you were the one that's off the path

and I am your trusty compass?

I'm removing you

from your office as patriarch.

The congregation will be told in the morning

Verlin is taking over your duties.

Verlin.

Hmm?

Verlin is a pussycat.

You need a lion.

I'm sorry it has to be this way.

You know I'm relieved.

Heavenly Father's been calling me to a different path

I just haven't had.

Strength to answer him.

As you know

we are starting a new church

and it is my hope

that you will be joining

the Church of the Lambs of God

on the Lord's path

to celestial glory.

But the core teachings?

Will remain the same

but we need to say goodbye

to a few people here.

Well we were sorry to hear

about you and the prophet's split.

We've been thinking a lot about it.

And we've also spoken to the prophet as well.

Well my brother did not have the authority

to remove me from a position

that Heavenly Father had appointed.

Jules says that the office of the prophet

is infallible.

I don't think any mortal man

is infallible to you.

And your family chose to take

Ervil's side in this war?

Yes.

How long did it take

for Ervil to start

really preaching violence?

Oh.

Right away.

Ervil told us

that the first step

in securing God's kingdom

was purifying it.

And that false prophets

had to be blood-atoned.

They had to be killed

in order to be saved.

Didn't matter who they were.

Even family.

Yeah, even family.

Good afternoon.

I spoke to Diego.

He said my truck

was just about ready.

Oh, he went into town.

But his man's over there

finishing it up.

Shouldn't be too long.

Oh.

Would you say you go give him a hand?

Okay.

I guess that'd be all right.

Can I offer you some water?

Yes, you know what?

That'd be lovely.

Do you want to join us?

No, I'll stay.

Better boy.

Take a seat.

Much appreciated.

Beautiful day, isn't it?

Oh, heavenly.

Just heavenly.

Heavenly.

Heavenly.

Heavenly.

I'll be right back.

Brother Ted.

Good to see you.

Let's go.

With no one to stop him, Herbal brought us all to a place he called the Lambs of God.

It was more like a boot camp than a church.

Seven years later and Mom was still working to make a home for us.

I don't know.

Rule number one, do not piss off my sister.

Too late for that.

Now, you may feel nervous, but you must remember this is not an act of vengeance.

This is an act of love and of God's mercy.

Your hand is God's hand.

We are Heavenly Father's foot soldiers and must stay ready.

At any moment, he may call on us.

Sir, yes, sir.

You're a good shot, Sparky, but your body betrays you.

You need to relax.

It's all nice and easy.

It's one thought, one motion.

I'm gonna guide you.

Nice and easy.

You're a natural.

After Joel's blood atonement, Herbal thought Joel's flock would come rushing to his side, but that's not what happened.

Only 20 of us followed.

The only thing that happened was that Verlin, his younger brother, took Joel's place as leader of the church.

Herbal was furious.

And everyone in your group, they just accepted Joel's death?

That's the thing.

If you think you are the chosen people, if you believe you are right and everyone else is wrong, then you can justify everything.

What about you?

I...

Well, I wasn't about to question God's will.

I was just a 16-year-old girl.

And I finally had a best friend.

It was one of Herbal's daughters.

Rebecca.

Can you believe that Herbal lets Anna Mae have a radio?

And that's what I heard.

Mark told me, he heard music, rock music, coming from her place.

Close your mouth.

Ed's looking at you.

What did I do?

Wave to him.

Come on.

Come on.

No.

Go talk to him.

No, don't make me.

Come on.

He's looking at you.

Hey.

I had my first crush.

Dean Vest.

He was a new convert to the church, and he'd done two tours in the army.

Hey, Dean.

Hey, Rina.

Well, if you're just going to stand there, come help.

What do you want me to do?

Well, those need to be cleaned.

You want to open it first.

You want to...

Oh, okay, then.

Huh.

I thought he was the most fascinating man I've ever met.

Oh, Jack.

Oh.

Make a wish.

What'd you wish for?

I think you already know.

He's going to say, yes, I know it.

Who's going to say yes to what?

Uh, they asked Serval for permission to marry.

Said he'd pray on it.

Well, I better get home.

Mama will worry.

I'll walk you.

Okay.

Uh, tell me about Vietnam.

What was it like?

It's not my favorite topic.

Why don't you still wear these?

Yeah.

Because they remind me I'm alive.

You know, living for months in the jungle, it did teach me some things.

How to survive.

How to be alone.

I'm not very good at being alone.

Haven't had much practice.

There's always so many people around.

That's why I like it here.

Have you ever been in love, Reena?

I don't, I don't know.

Uh, maybe a little.

I think you'd know.

You know, I was married once.

Really, are you still married?

No.

I had no idea.

But that was before I met Prophet.

Before I found this righteous path.

Everything's different, though.

Heavenly Father has another plan for me.

He does.

I'm glad you joined us.

You had me, too.

What?

I thought, uh, maybe you would...

kiss me or something.

Well, I'd like to.

Believe me, but...

I don't know if that's allowed.

Could be if you agreed.

I mean, if that's what you want.

Where were you?

I started walking with Dean.

Sister Rebecca was with us, too.

Reena, you know better.

The Prophet is in charge of all unions.

Maybe you could talk to him for me.

Absolutely not.

He is a very busy man and has a lot on his plate.

I won't bother him with such foolishness.

It's not foolishness, Mama.

You haven't even gotten to know him yet.

Dean is such a neat guy.

Neat.

You think he's neat?

Yes.

And I think I love him, too.

What do you know about love?

You are playing with fire, Reena.

You know all about that.

What does that mean?

I see the way you look at him.

Ever since the first day.

Get out of here!

Go!

Get out!

Get out now!

I just, I feel like myself, you know?

I'm in love, Vonda.

We want to get married.

It feels right.

Feelings aren't the most trustworthy things.

Ah, come on, Vonda.

I need you.

Please don't treat me like a child.

It's just that your desires can't come before Heavenly Father's.

He has the final say.

I know.

Could you talk to Erbil for me?

You are one of his wives.

He respects you, and I think he'd really consider it if he heard it from you.

Are you sure you want me to do that?

I'm sure I know it'll work out.

I think it's what Heavenly Father wants.

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

What's going on?

Sister Vonda's gonna talk to Erbil for us.

Why would Heavenly Father make us feel this way for one another if you didn't think it was right?

Then we can get married.

If that's what you want, too.

Rene Chenoweth, did you just propose to me?

I don't know.

I don't think I'd mind that one bit.

Mama?

I know you're worried, but it's gonna work.

It's gonna work.

Dean and I are in love.

Vonda's gonna help with...

Is that right?

I don't know.

So you think you're in love, Sparky?

Please don't call me that.

No, you're right.

Probably past that now.

I can't be calling my wife silly nicknames.

What?

My wife, Rene.

The Heavenly Father revealed it a long time ago that we are to enter into the sacred union as husband and wife.

Sealed together for eternity.

You knew about this?

He has twelve wives already.

No.

No.

Heavenly Father wants me to be with Dean.

We're in love.

Oh, there's nothing to get upset about, Rene.

This is a great blessing.

No, I'm not gonna marry you.

Rene.

No.

I'm not gonna marry him.

I'm not gonna do it.

Rene.

No.

Heavenly Father has chosen this union.

And he will not forsake his word.

Delfina, have you seen Becky?

I need to talk to her.

She's gone.

Herbal sent her to San Diego.

What?

Why?

Chuck wanted another wife and I tried to stop it.

This is my fault.

No, no, mi amor.

No, no, no, no, no.

He's punished.

It is not your fault.

He's punishing me.

That's why he sent her away.

Everything is going to be okay.

This is my fault.

It's my fault.

As we move closer to God, we become more like him.

Now, my brother Verlin cannot be allowed to poison the people of Zion any longer.

I love my brother.

And I want God's will for him.

Brother Dan, Brother Ed, Heavenly Father has chosen you for this sacred mission.

As he has you, Brother Mark.

Thank you, sir.

And Rina?

Where's my Rina?

Yes.

Rina, you will drive and serve as lookout and take young Isaac with you.

Go on over there, boy.

Brother Ervil, you can't send a child and a girl on this mission.

I can't?

I mean, just from a practical standpoint, if something goes wrong, the boy can't drive.

And Rina, she's...

Rina's what?

She's a teenage girl.

Well, Rina, are you a teenage girl?

Or are you a trained warrior in God's army, chosen by Heavenly Father?

Hmm?

Which is it?

A warrior?

A warrior.

And you serve him with honor.

Unless that is you know better for Rina than Heavenly Father himself.

No.

No.

Now let us pray for our warriors.

Sister Lorna, would you do the honors?

I'd be happy to know you.

Why did he choose you?

To claim me.

I think also to plant the seed that God had a specific plan for me, and that plan included violence.

He wanted to desensitize you.

Me and everyone else.

You know, it was how he kept us in line and marching in the same direction.

Ervil knew Verlin would be visiting one of his wives in Los Molinos.

So we knew if we drew him out, he'd be an easy target.

Okay, back there is the only road in.

If you see anything, lay on that horn.

You start the engine, and we'll be back in a second.

Hey, stay in the car.

You understand?

Yes.

Hey, understand?

Stay in the car.

Yeah, okay, good boy.

Mark?

What if something happens to you?

Heavenly Father will protect us.

Don't worry about your brother.

Heavenly Father takes his eye off the ball for one second, and I got his back.

You promise?

I do.

Will God be angry at me for being scared?

No.

It's okay.

Doing the right thing isn't always easy.

We have to defend the kingdom of God.

Right?

get out of here

he's not in here

Berlin's not even here

get in the car

we're going now

we're going now

after the raid

things were really

starting to fall apart

you guys are liars

Naomi

please

come back inside

no

I don't want to be here

no more

they shot that girl

like a dog

that's not God's work

it's the devil

sister Naomi

let's just go back

inside

no I don't care

who hears

Naomi

maybe I'll go to the police

huh

Naomi

Naomi stop

please

wait

when dad's new wife

Naomi went off the rails

Erbil's response

was swift

when does the bus come

what's going on

who's crying

it's Naomi's son

Saul

she wanted to go

and so she went

on a drive

Heavenly Father

had other things

for her

no

he wanted to save

her soul

no not Naomi

she

she wouldn't have

gone to the police

who did it

who atoned her

but you were friends

that's why I had to do it

we saved her soul

sister Rina

we saved her

and now we can meet again

in the eternal days

he saved her soul

sister Rina

she was one of us

she wasn't an outsider

and her atonement

wasn't a secret

he wanted us to know

and that scared you

yeah

and it was meant to

he was sending a message

if you step out of line

it doesn't matter who you are

you'll be next

you know

unless

unless you do exactly

what is asked of you

and what was that

it was like

it was like a cliff

it was like a cliff

and he just

Rina

Rina

I'm looking for a sister Rina

Rina

Rina

Brother Irvo wants to see you

now

get dressed

come in

finishing up a pamphlet for a group out of Utah

another

another false prophet

perverting the word of God

Rina

I received the most wonderful message

Heavenly Father has called on us to be married

today

no

he's grown

he's grown impatient

he's grown impatient Rina

and so have I

no

I'm not kidding

no no no no no

hey

Dan

she's a smart girl

she'll be back

I thought

if I could ignore this day

that it would somehow

go away

I was 16

when Irvo finally ran out of patients

he was 50

brother Irvo

sister Rina

please hold hands

in the sign of the patriarchal grip

brother Irvo

in the presence of God

angels

and this witness

do you take sister Rina

by the right hand

and receive her unto yourself

to be your lawful and wedded wife

for time and all eternity

in the new and everlasting covenant

I do

sister Rina

do you take brother Irvo

by the right hand

and give yourself to him

to be his wife

thy desire shall be

to thy husband

and he shall rule thee

in righteousness

for time and all eternity

in the new and everlasting covenant

yes

by virtue of the holy priesthood

and the authority bested in me

I pronounce you husband and wife

for all time

and all eternity

amen

amen

it is our

wedding night

you know

almost done

you're so beautiful

and you make God so happy

our bodies

are made for this

made to

give and

feel pleasure

in so many sweet ways

as life

a veil of pain

and trouble

and heavenly father

has seen to it

that we always have this

as a way of expressing

his love

for each other

for each other

for each other

for each other

what are you doing here

get up

we're moving

things were getting dangerous for us

so

Irville wanted to get out of Mexico

he told us that

God had given him a message

and that we should all move to Denver

and open an appliance shop

appliances

that you could fix them for cheap

and make a quick buck

and Irville knew that

and we needed a way to make money

so he told dad

and his new wife

they should stay back

and hold things down in Mexico

but most everybody else came out

my baby girl

married woman

now

I want you to tell me everything

oh there's not much to tell

do you have any

questions about it

no

okay

okay

okay

don't be shy

I'm not shy

don't be shy

really

I'm not

it's okay

to talk to your sister wives

about sex

okay

okay

it's important to keep

your priesthood holder happy

I know

and it could be a lot of fun too

just a barrel of monkeys

maybe

Rina doesn't need advice

she is an expert on love

isn't that right Rina

I'll always be his favorite

just remember that

what's going on

are you okay

Mark

you take care of him

he won't be spouting his abominations

no more

burn it

burn it

the other church leaders

didn't agree with Herbal's plans

so they were atoned too

oh heavenly father

will bestow you boys

with many blessings

for ridding his kingdom

of this false prophet

for the mark

you were a warrior

and that's no easy thing

but do you think it was easy

for the Israelites to slay the Canaanites

for them to kill their children

as God commanded

no

but they delivered their people

to the promised land

victory

has a price

rainer join me in the bedroom

right now

the spirit has moved me

Mark said you want to sing it first thing

I need you to drive down to San Diego

I'll be on standby

in case we need to bail

our sister Vonda

what are you calling?

do you have an update?

yep

Vonda's in jail?

not yet

I'm just questioning her

for what?

what's going on?

why do you have this?

no

no why

you can't

that's wrong

that's wrong

you can't do that

that was my hand you felt

the hand of God

will not be so forgiving

here

for you knows it's bleeding

he was gonna defect

Rina

he was going back

to his ex-wife

I don't care

he would have betrayed us

you don't know

what you're talking about

no

you're the one

that doesn't know

you had a crush

on a guy

when you were a kid

and you think

that means you knew him

go ahead

waste your tears

Dean was a traitor

and you know what

I'm glad

he's dead

morning

morning

you want some?

no I couldn't

you all right?

something's wrong

with me lately

I can't seem to

keep anything down

I feel tired

all the time

honey

there is nothing

wrong with you

no

yeah

no

no I'm not pregnant

it is the most natural

thing in the world

no please

please no

what if it's a girl?

then she'll be beautiful

how will I protect her?

get in that car

and you go home

to your husband

you have no right

to ask that question

I don't care

I need to see my dad

I need to see my dad

please I don't care

I will get this one

I'm in control

let me deal with this

please

they won't let me see my dad

and I need to see him

she needs to talk

to her husband first

before she even thinks

about coming to her

to your dad

they took my baby

from me Rina

they took my baby

talking about

they won't let me see him

look Becca

Becca you need to

calm down

no you calm down

please

calm down right now

you need to

calm down

I just want to

take my baby to Mexico

I just want to

let him see my mom

in Mexico

please

no

no

no because if I stay

she's going to

take this new baby

from me too

you baby are you

and I will do

whatever it takes

to get him back

I don't care anymore

I'm in

my life

I need to go home

sister Rebecca

I'm sure Chuck

is worried about you

he's never given me

a second thought

I don't like to hear

that kind of talk

now you go home

and you behave

go home

promise me please

please promise me

you'll tell my dad

I need to talk to him

please

I will

if you leave

and go home

to your husband

right now

you should go

no

you should go

no

no

Rebecca's baby

was taken by one

of her sister wives

she thought if she

could just get her

father

Ervil involved

that he could

make it right

how did you feel

when you found out

you were pregnant

do you have kids

Miss Ortiz

no

no time

I'd felt so alone

for so long

but now there was

this little

person growing

inside of me

like suddenly

I'd found a part

of myself

but you were only

19

you were a teenager

yeah

but some of

Ervil's other wives

had three kids

by the time

they were my age

and even though

I was

I was confused

and young

and not ready

I knew I would

love this baby

oh I would

love this

baby

even he

couldn't ruin that

well it's expired

but

smells okay

if Ervil were

to give us money

we wouldn't have

to dig in garbage

well maybe

you should apologize

to him

for what

I've seen how

you two have been

carrying on

after talking back

to him and all

mama you know

how he can get

I know

he's a prophet

yes but he's also

just a man

and nobody is perfect

and you are

my spirited

little girl

you always

you always

have been

brilliant

and stubborn

but as a wife

it's your duty

to submit

to the authority

of my priesthood

holder

Becky you're here

dad agreed

to let me

take Charlie

down to Mexico

to stay with mom

until the baby

comes

that's great

what a blessing

I know

you'll never guess

you're pregnant too

oh my goodness

congratulations

Rina

Charlie is the

best thing

that's ever

happened to me

you give him

a squeeze

for me too

sweet girl

I will

isn't he so cute

I wish we had

a little time

together

I know

me too

thank you

I love you

so much

I love you

too Rina

God be with you

you can't

touch now

right this way

my lady

I should go

a true gentleman

you always

have been

Ed

that was

my daughter

my daughter's a mess

they miss

a sign

the windows

you know

this is the place

how could you

bring this here

look at

look at the tires

you got half the dirt

back from Wyoming

look at the backseat

we got blood

in the backseat

shh

hold on

the whole

people

this is your job

okay

your job

so they know

what to think

they know

what to do

so we're not

making mistakes

like this

okay

I didn't know

I didn't know

what he was gonna do

I swear Rina

I swear

I didn't

he just told me to

drive

but I just did

I know

I know

Becky's gone

she's gone

we loved her

I know

God will welcome her

with open eyes

you will

she's redeemed

her and her

unborn baby

that's how this works

right

you will

you will

why didn't you leave

you were pregnant

why didn't you run

do you really think

it was that simple

maybe

maybe an outsider

just can't understand

maybe

but I'm trying

people will judge us

but Ervil

and the church

it's all we've ever known

you can't just

walk away

it clouded

our vision

our thoughts

it was like

it was like

trying to see

through the smoke

when your house

is on fire

and that scared you

I was

terrified

have you

have you even read that

but there was no

black and white

there was no door

there was no

exit route

I mean if he'd kill

his own pregnant daughter

then no one

no one was safe

Heavenly Father

has revealed

a great prophecy to us

in time

times

and of half a time

the one

true word of God

our church

will win the war

over evil

and he's given me

an exact date

April 3rd

1979

all apostate churches

will bow down

to our supreme authority

including the LDS church

our golden age

starts right now

and he has revealed

our first mission

there is

a dangerous

apostate

who must be

atoned

who many of you

know

Rulon Albrecht

leader of the apostolic

brethren

he denies

the legitimacy

of our church

of my priesthood

and his bread's

lies

about us

heavenly father

commands

that his oppression

end

and he has called

upon

two women

vessels

of creation

and strength

to carry out

this most

holy of missions

he has called

upon

sister Ramona

now brother Dan

has her husband

will she heed

this call

she'd be honored

prophet

and the other

elected lady

he has called

is my wife

sister Rina

I don't think

I'm

worthy

there

is no more

worthy

of a woman

here

than you

heavenly father

smiles on you

he always has

you are

his chosen

child

he shines

his light

on you

I see it

you all see

amen

we all see

you will bring

us great glory

oh what would

you do to

please god

what do you

mean

okay

what would you

do to save

your life

to save

the life

of your

unborn baby

it's nice

to think

that there's

this

clean line

that you

would never

cross

but the truth

is

you just

don't know

you don't

know unless

it's

happened to

you

would they

have killed

you

if you'd

refused

i know

they would

have

tell me

about that

day

there were

two missions

ramona and

i would go

to

rulon

all reds

medical

practice

and atone

him

then the

men would

stay behind

go to

rulon's

funeral

and shoot

verlin

when he

showed up

rulon was

just the

bait

the real

target

was

berlin

go on

pick the

one you

want

did you

come up

with names

patty

sanders

in a

black

yeah

we'll

practice

them

they're

important

um

this is

the best

that i

could

find

another

pair of

pants

why

that's

that's

the

point

at first

it just

seemed

like

this

game

you know

it was

guns

and

codenames

and

disguises

you

look

demented

suddenly

it got

very

real

very

fast

right

we set

out

pretty

quick

ladies

you'll be

in a

truck

that can't

be traced

ed and i

will be

in the

station wagon

nearby

if you

need

help

we

won't

you boys

wipe down

those weapons

yet

arturo

why don't

you drill

the serial

numbers

off those

guns

of course

father

girls

come

here

this

is

rulon

and

here

is his

medical

practice

you park

in the

back

and this

road

here

is a

stray

shutout

to the

highway

what if

he's not

there

are you

doubting

god's

wisdom

he will

be

we made

an appointment

take this

study this

memorize it

it could be

the difference

between the

damnation

and salvation

come on

new and

everlasting

covenant

let us

prove to be

worthy of

this most

holy mission

in the name

of the father

and of the son

and of the

holy ghost

amen

amen

god has

blessed this

day

but know

if you fail

in your duty

you will be

cursed

and you will

be struck

from the face

of this earth

and I will

grieve you

amen

rainer

you

are an angel

of mercy

and will live

in glory

forever

god made you

for this moment

this next part

it's hard to talk

about

I don't

I don't know

if I can

I

take your time

I just like

one day

one

one second

where he's not

in my head

and I

just

I hate

myself so much

and I

I hate

I hate him

for turning me

into

him

something

unspeakable

I allowed him

to do that

I understand

but

silence

that's what gives

abusers their power

this is your story

not his

that morning

I was so

frightened

I was

split in two

I couldn't think

I couldn't breathe

is that it

that's it

are you ready

Ramona

yeah

going first

you follow

God will be

with us

we are his

angels of mercy

so you just

need to know

well let me know

which time

is best for you

okay

no problem

hold the line

please

hi

can I help you

ma'am

I have an

appointment

name please

Hattie Sanders

okay

you are a little

bit early

so please

have a seat

okay

I'm sorry

oh ma'am

ma'am

you can't

go back

there

you

wait

oh ma'am

I'm sorry

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

hi

Tracy, I can't find the Stevenson file.

No, Tracy, the bathroom's right across the hall.

Yes.

Please, you don't need to do this.

I can give you money.

I can do whatever you want to do.

Please.

Did you do it?

Yeah.

Did you shoot him?

Yeah.

I can do it.

Yeah.

Do you know what?

It's in the air.

It's in the air.

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

And if you're in the air, you'll be in the air.

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!