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Nicole, we're going to be late. Let's move it.

Are you sure you're going to be okay this weekend?

I don't want to come home to find the house burned down.

I like our house.

Michael?

Yeah, we have a good ball, honey.

This weekend, right?

Gone all weekend. Kids, I remember.

Clearly. Nicole, breakfast.

I can eat that. I'm juicing.

Since when?

It's all over my blog.

Michael? We're all going to be fine, all right?

I've got to run. I've got a meeting.

Looks wonderful. I'll see you tonight?

Looks amazing.

How's everything at school?

How's school?

Fine.

You know, if you ever want to talk to me about anything, you know, boys, your

inheritance, the car I'm going to buy you, I'm here.

As we deepen our understanding of ecology and how organisms relate to one

another, we can see a wide range of examples by examining symbiosis.

From the Greek sym meaning together and bios meaning life, symbiosis is

yet another example of how organisms do what.

Anyone?

It's literally in the word. Pretty much just said it.

Live together?

Sorry to interrupt.

I'm new.

Welcome. I'm Mrs. Archer.

James.

Take a seat.

So, as James just said, symbiosis means living together.

There's several examples of symbiosis, all of which you can see if you join me

and Mr. Berg on the field trip to the Florida Keys this weekend.

Can anyone tell me another mechanism?

by which species interact but does not involve symbiosis.

Here's a hint.

James? Predation.

That's when a predator kills its prey.

Well, I'm glad to see your previous school was thorough in its scientific

education. I had a good teacher.

Okay, everyone.

Don't forget, the bus leaves at 8 a .m. Don't be late.

James, do you have a minute?

Sure.

I'm pretty sure you're settling in, so don't worry about the field trip. Not

mandatory. Weekend full of gators and venomous snakes?

How could I miss it?

Oh, I'm so terribly sorry. It's okay.

It's okay. Today has been rather crazy preparing for the trip. Are they mine?

Or are they yours?

Okay. I just don't know how we're going to corral all these kids. It's going to

be fun, Richard.

Well, listen, can I pick you up? No, I have a very precise morning routine, and

rover age is a crucial step.

Sure. I'll meet you here, then.

I've got to get these copied.

Yes, I'll have to rush off, too.

I'll see you in the morning.

You guys are crazy, running around in the middle of the wild with all those

kids.

You're lucky that none of them has gotten bitten by a gator or something.

worry, we have liability waivers.

You're funny.

Actually, I've just had a student transfer in today who wants to go. Could

do me a favor and send a waiver to his next class?

Can do. What's his name?

James Dearden.

Ah.

He's a new kid. I gave him a schedule this morning. Nice kid, huh?

Yeah, he actually engaged in my class, which was a rare treat.

Yeah? Or does he have a crush on you and he was just trying to impress you?

Don't be ridiculous.

Oh, come on.

Now, I don't know what your workaholic husband has paid you, but, girl, you're

still hot.

Well, Michael's been so wrapped up in his work lately, sometimes it's like I'm

not even there, you know?

Well. have you tried spicing it up a little bit whenever my man gets all

and wrapped up in things i put my thongs on and then i do the dance i do the

dance you know the dance come on do the dance do the dance anyway you still hot

girl you just got to remind him that you're hot

Wait, wait, wait. I got a presentation.

I have to work on this presentation.

I really do. I can't wait.

I can't wait.

Honey,

I can't wait.

Honey, seriously.

I can't do this right now.

to tell him before morning.

I will make it up to you, all right?

Except tomorrow night.

Okay?

Tomorrow night.

I'll be gone tomorrow night.

Right, tomorrow night. Um, Sunday. Yeah. Sunday. Sunday.

It's just Sunday.

So in addition to complex animal relationships,

The Keys are home to a wide variety of plant life.

Each has their own methods for surviving in such a rich environment.

Take this flower, for example.

This is a digtura.

Pretty, isn't it?

Has a pleasant scent.

Even has some medicinal properties, such as an aphrodisiac.

But that's not how it's able to thrive here.

Any guesses as to how it survives?

Because it can kill us?

That's right.

This flower has high levels of propane alkaloids, which means even a small

amount can cause fevers, convulsions, hallucinations. It can even put you in a

coma. So do not go getting any ideas about steeping a leaf to brew a magic

If you have too much, you'll be sleeping with a crocodile.

That's why the common name for this plant is a devil's trumpet.

Moving on.

Now, you may be wondering, why are they called the Everglades? Well, all this

grass that we see around us is called sawgrass. Now, I know that some of you

hoping for a close encounter with an alligator.

Native American Indians, they make a soup. Is there any way for you to teach

entire time we're here?

The bird just happens to be a very knowledgeable biologist.

It's the only example of this type of topography in the

world.

Okay, here's a bit more.

It's funny, I grew up in Florida and this is the first time I've been here.

Really? Where's home?

Redland.

That's a bit of a drive to school.

I've tried a few schools closer, but I haven't found my place yet.

What?

Hopefully you'll find it here.

Hi,

this is the Archer.

Please leave your message.

Hi guys, it's me.

Just checking in.

Miss you guys.

Love you.

Bye

I'm going to start rounding up the kids for dinner.

Great. I'll meet you downstairs.

Yes, yes. Thank you.

I wish they'd turn the music down.

I'm going deaf.

What sort of music do you like?

I don't know.

Everything? How about you?

Oh, classic.

Beatles? Stones?

No, no. Mozart.

Beethoven.

Oh, real classic.

Yes.

Um, it's getting a bit late.

Maybe we should head out. They're having fun.

You know, this is a teaching trip, you know.

They can have fun some other day.

No, no, no, I'm okay.

Okay. You want to come?

Oh, no.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. It's all good. Just saying hi.

How was the wilderness?

Hmm.

Everyone's in one piece so far. Good.

Look, Steph, about the other night... Michael, it's fine.

No, it's not.

I know that I've been distracted lately. I just... I wanted to say that I'm

sorry.

I know.

I'll be home tomorrow. You can make it up to me.

I love you too.

Hey, it's me.

Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

Let me help.

I saw you at home though.

It's fine.

I like you too.

Hello?

I'm home.

Hey, sweetie.

I'm home.

Just a second.

I'm home.

Wow. How was your trip?

Yeah, it was okay. I'm just tired.

Anything exciting happen?

You okay? What's going on?

Yeah. No, I'm fine.

I'm just, um... I'm tired.

I, um... You sure?

Yeah.

You okay?

Uh -huh.

James, is that you?

Hey.

You're home.

I'm starting to worry.

I told you.

You don't need to worry about me.

I know, but I do anyway.

How was your trip? Did you meet any friends?

How you doing?

I can't remember the last time I saw you awake before my run.

Yeah, a lot of prepper before we leave town.

Right. Yeah. Hey, hey, hey.

Come here.

Look,

I know the extra hours haven't exactly been helping us, but you know I'm

all that deal for like two months. I just, I really need to close it, honey.

I know. I know.

Everything will be fine. Sure.

You kissed him?

Can you keep it down?

I'm sorry, but come on. You kissed him? He's a student.

Technically, he kissed me.

He is not good.

He's a student. A minor. Linda, this is not helpful.

Well, then what happened after that? Nothing. I took a cab to avoid the bus,

I haven't seen him this morning.

Well, have you told Michael?

No. But I'm good.

I should.

You want my advice?

Don't.

Besides, you'll just be taking care of your own guilt.

It'll hurt Michael in the long run. And besides, you said James initiated it,

right? Yeah.

Well, then it was just a mistake.

Yeah. Well, obviously, we can't tell anybody.

If the school finds out, they're going to have your head.

Now, this is what we're going to do.

We're going to talk to James and tell him that there's nothing going on.

And then I'm going to transfer him into Richard's class before this gets worse.

So, make sure you read chapters three and five because they will both be

included in the exam.

Sorry I'm late.

Didn't Linda contact you?

No. You've been transferred to Mr. Berg's class.

Why? Talk with Linda or an administration. She'll explain.

So, as I was saying, three and five, chapters three and five, make sure you

them because they will be included in the exam.

Linda, we need to talk.

Oh, hey, Richard.

Can I wait? I'm kind of in the middle of something.

No, it can't.

What do you know about James Dearden?

The new kid?

Not much.

Actually, nothing.

Well, I know what's going on.

I don't know what you mean.

Please. You both gossip about everything.

Richard, let me make this very clear.

There's nothing going on.

I know you have your own crush on Stephanie.

What? Oh, come on. Everybody can see how you drool over her.

It's embarrassing.

No, it don't.

Richard, have you seen her husband?

Have you seen her house?

She's way out of your league. Get over it. She could get into trouble.

Oh, Richard, stop it.

Stop it.

There's nothing going on.

Leave it alone.

Stephanie, I mean, is Archer... James.

We need to talk.

We do.

Let's talk a little more quietly.

Either way.

Why did you transfer me to Mr. Berg's class?

That had nothing to do with me. That was a decision made by the administration.

Don't bullshit me.

This was about the other night. Yeah, I've been wanting to talk to you about

Me too.

I know what you're going to say, and I completely agree.

You do?

Of course.

You both know this is a sensitive subject.

I'm so relieved.

So that's it. We can keep this between us.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

James, what are you doing?

Fine, there's nobody back here. Why did you think I wanted to talk to you?

Keeping this a secret.

You don't want a secret.

What do you think?

That the other night was a mistake. Don't pretend like you don't feel this.

you kissed me... Wait, you kissed me.

It's okay.

Nobody has to know. James, I'm your teacher. This can't happen.

Hello, Rick.

It's Linda.

You got a quick effect?

Great. Listen, I'm in the system looking at this new student, James Dearden.

He was supposed to bring some transcripts in today.

You wouldn't happen to have a home phone number and an address, would you?

Good. Hold on a second. Let me get the file.

I honestly have no idea how it happened. I wasn't in the classroom.

But there's no way that snake could have gotten out by itself. It was... I don't

know. Was it a prank or something?

The door was locked?

Of course it was locked. I always lock it. So you're trying to tell me that

someone broke into your room to steal the snake.

She could have died.

I don't understand what you're getting at.

Linda was one of my closest friends. I would never do anything to hurt her.

Do you know anybody that might want to... I have no idea.

Okay.

So, until I wrap my head around this whole thing, here's how we're going to

proceed. The snake is going to be removed from your classroom immediately.

And, hopefully, we'll get to the bottom of this thing quickly.

But in the meantime, Stephanie, please, be careful.

How is everyone, Faye?

Fine.

But I have to leave town a little sooner than I thought.

I've got to close that deal.

Really? How soon?

A couple weeks.

It's okay, right?

Sure.

We'll hold down the fort.

Nicole, how was your day?

Not exciting.

We did read a lot of tweets about what happened at school.

A teacher got bit in the neck by a cobra?

What? No, it was Linda, and it wasn't a cobra. Is she okay?

She's fine. She's just scared.

This is exactly why you go to a private school.

Who in their right mind would bring a snake class?

I'll get it.

Nobody get up.

You expecting him?

Nicole, I think somebody left you flowers. No, don't touch that. That's

trumpet. What? That's poisonous.

Okay.

Nicole, what are you, are you dating a psychopath?

Those aren't for me.

Really? I, I, I don't know. I, I think it, it must be something to school.

Well, that's not bad.

You're home late again.

You're the one who wants me to make friends.

Is that where you were?

With friend?

None of your business, Mom.

Honey, you can talk to me. I won't get mad.

Go to sleep.

Hey, Mr. Burke.

I know what you're up to.

Excuse me? I know what's going on between you and Stephanie, and I wanted

stop. Man, I don't know what you're talking about. She could lose her job.

And if you... She could go to jail.

I'm warning you.

Stay away from her!

And Richard.

You never have.

Hello, Stephanie.

Sorry to surprise you, but I want to talk.

Well... I know things got a little confusing last time.

James, I'm setting up for class. We can talk another time. No, we're talking

now. You're going to listen.

I got you something.

I wanted to... James. ...move things over.

It was my great -grandmother's.

You can't give me that. No, it's okay.

I want you to have it. No, James, stop.

You don't want it? No, I don't want any of this. You don't want any of this?

What about back on the beach? You wanted it then.

No, I admit I should have made the boundaries clear.

But you're the one who's pushed this.

Now, I've tried to be nice about it.

This has gone too far.

Let's not say something we're going to regret.

James, if you continue like this, I'm going to have to speak with Principal

Winters. No, I don't think any of that will be happening, because what will you

tell Principal Winters? That you're engaged in a relationship with a 17

-old student? We are not. We kissed.

That isn't a lie.

A secret that big won't stay buried long.

They won't believe it. Of course they would believe it. People love this kind

thing. And I have a chat history and pictures that are not appropriate for a

teacher -student relationship.

You don't have any of that because that... That doesn't exist.

You seem very sure about that.

Don't push me.

Stephanie, I want to make this work.

You're crazy.

Yes, I'm crazy about you.

Because we're perfect for each other.

See you after school.

I can't just give you a student's address.

There's a process.

Linda, you know I wouldn't be asking if it wasn't important.

Well, what are you planning on doing with it?

You aren't getting ready to.

I know you're not getting ready to.

No, of course not.

Are you in trouble?

I've tried talking to James, and he just isn't listening.

I'm getting worried.

But if anybody asks... We never talk.

know what's going on, Stephanie.

But I just need you to be careful.

Hello?

Is anyone home?

What do you want?

Are you James' mother?

I'm one of his teachers at Coconut Creek.

Mrs.

Dearden, I just, I have a few questions.

I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting any company.

I'm sorry for intruding.

No, it's fine.

I'm surprised you're here. Is it like one of them hashtags or something?

Should we expect Jane?

No, I just, I had some free time.

Everything okay?

Um, I'm not sure. Um, I was hoping you could help answer that.

I think Jane has gotten a little attached.

I see.

I'm sorry. He knows better than that.

Well, I can't say I'm surprised.

He's spoken very fondly of you.

Really? Well, about your teaching.

James has crossed the line, and I'm wondering if I should

be concerned.

Should I be?

You know, James has trouble making friends.

When you find someone he connects with, he just gets eager.

He's a sweet boy.

See, his dad died when he was little, and I've done my best to raise my best.

You can see he hasn't had the best role model, you know.

I'm sorry.

I've been very sensitive when it comes to women.

At last school, this girl broke his heart.

He stopped eating, stopped sleeping, stopped going to class.

He's been very hard on us.

I'm going to talk to James, okay? I will tell him not to.

you know, overstep his boundaries anymore. So, please, don't you worry.

concerned.

He's a good boy.

He's just so emotional.

Hi, Stephanie.

Hey, Richard.

You need something?

No, no.

We haven't talked in a while.

Well, I've been busy.

Yes.

I just wanted to talk to you about... About what?

Oh, nothing. Forget it.

Sorry, just one thing.

Did you get my present?

Present? The flowers.

The Torah.

That was you?

Why would you send flowers to my home?

Well, I...

I know that you've been going through some issues lately, and I thought that

gift might cheer you up. I can't even talk about this. What's the matter?

I thought you'd like it that someone was thinking about you.

My husband found those on my doorstep. I didn't know what to tell him.

I'm sorry. I just thought... We work together. You have to know that isn't

appropriate. I was just being a friend.

Were you?

Stephanie, we see things the same way. It's always been this way with us.

There is no us.

Yes, but... But nothing. Just stay away from me.

Stephanie!

Here you are.

I heard about what happened.

He left these behind.

Thank you.

Oh, school is probably hard by now.

Well, I'm not so sure that that's true.

At least for another hour.

Stephanie, I need to tell you something.

Richard, he knows about the kid.

He told me that he overheard you and James talking.

Why wouldn't you tell me? Because I didn't want you to worry.

Because I thought by now you would have smoothed things out and it wouldn't

matter.

I'm sorry.

Stephanie, I know you don't want to hear this, but maybe you ought to tell

somebody before Richard does.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Get off me. Just stay away. Stay away.

Stephanie!

Stephanie! Are you okay? Are you okay, Stephanie?

Stephanie, what happened? Can you hear me?

Are you okay?

What's the matter?

It's okay.

Oh, my God. Give me... Stephanie!

Stephanie!

Mom?

Mom, it's okay. I'm here.

Dad's on his way.

What happened?

You were at school.

There was some kind of incident.

You were hallucinating.

Hey.

Hey.

Sorry I'm late.

I just got off the phone with the doctor.

He said that you ingested some kind of toxin.

Is he going to be all right?

Yeah, honey, she's going to be fine.

It's already gone through her system. How is it?

How long was I out?

About 24 hours.

He said you were lucky.

He said you ingested him with a toxin, you could have died.

Run a test now to determine exactly what it was.

But how could that happen?

Mr. Archer? Yeah.

Detective Myers.

Is your wife at home? I was hoping to have a word with her.

Of course, of course you can. Wonderful.

The doctor filled me in on most of the details.

What I need to know is, is there somebody that you know that would want

you?

I know this is difficult.

But the fact is, You could have died.

So any information you have, it might be helpful.

I don't know. I don't want to point a finger.

If you know something, tell the detective.

Maybe somebody that knows of the toxins.

Devil's trumpet.

What about the flowers? Somebody left those things at our doorstep. Somebody

left the same plant that poisoned you here?

Who?

Richard Burke?

Richard Burke? Are you Richard Burke?

Yes, can I help you? I'm Detective Myers, and I'm going to need you to come

me. What's this about?

We found this in your office.

I don't know anything about that. Turn around, please.

Turn around. It's not mine. Turn around, please.

This is ridiculous. Put your hands down.

Turn around and put your hands down.

I haven't done anything.

You're making a very big mistake.

You're making a very big mistake. Sure, let's go.

If you do not have an attorney, one will be appointed. Thank you for

coming

in.

I'm really getting good at this.

Sorry.

I'm sorry for calling you so shortly after the incident, and I thank you for

coming in.

As you can imagine, things have been a little hectic around here lately. Yeah,

know. A lot has happened. But I'm glad you're having me back so soon because I

just want to get back to normal.

Well, actually, that's what I want to talk to you about.

I think it would be in the best interest of the school and in your best interest

if you took a little time off.

What? Well, before Richard was taken into custody, he said something to me.

It was an ugly rumor about you and the student, and it's starting to spread.

What is it?

I'd rather not say.

Actually, when he told me, I was hesitant to believe it, but given your

involvement and what's happened to him, I'm even less inclined to believe it

now.

What did he say?

Well, you know, things have really been difficult for you for the last little

while. I really suggest strongly that you take some time off.

I'll just make sure the classroom is in order before I leave.

Sure.

Oh, my God, James.

What happened to you?

What is it with people choosing to love what hurts them?

Can't anybody tell when they deserve something better?

James, who did this to you?

My mom's new boyfriend.

It's the latest in a long line of winners.

Do you want me to call someone, the police?

No. He won't be coming back. They never do.

It's always been like this with her, even with my dad.

They'll hit her.

They'll use her. They'll break her heart.

She doesn't do anything about it.

I'm sorry about what happened.

I'm glad that asshole Richard is out of your life. He deserves better.

Thank you.

So, now that he's gone, things are a little less complicated.

It's just us.

James, look at you.

You're just a child.

This is just a crush. It's not a crush.

and you need to find someone your age.

I'm so sorry for everything.

It won't happen again.

Please forgive me.

Hey, sweetie.

Thanks.

Did you have a good run?

Well, still recovering, but I'll get there.

You know, it's been nice having you home more this past week.

What's up?

Nothing, wait. I can't remember the last time we spoke where you didn't have a

phone in your hand.

Thought I'd try something new.

There are positives to being poisoned.

Maybe sympathy points.

Actually, there's something I want to talk to you about.

You know how you said I could ask advice about boys?

Yeah.

Well, you know I'm going camping next week, and there's a guy I really like.

And I think I'm ready to take the next step.

Who is he? Do I know him?

No, I've only been dating him a couple weeks, but I really like him.

Why don't you invite him over for dinner tonight and I can meet him?

Really? I don't know. Yeah, no, it'll be fun. We'll barbecue.

I'll think about it.

Hey, sweetie.

Thank you for talking to me about this.

Are you going to be late today?

Probably, yeah.

A friend coming over for dinner.

I really wanted you to meet him.

Look, I'm, uh... I'm sorry, I'm not going to be able to make it, all right?

How much longer is this going to be going on?

You're never here.

Look, Steph.

I lost $300 ,000 in business.

If I don't make this deal, we might actually lose the house.

Tell me. I don't want to worry you. I don't know.

I don't want you to look at me as some kind of failure.

Michael, you are not a failure.

You're going to be okay.

Thanks for pulling me out of my class.

I've been a lot less social since you've been gone. How about me? How's

everything at school?

Well, it's a lot quieter since they took Richard away.

I'm about to get a snake and drop it in the middle of the teacher's lounge just

to rile things up.

I don't want to ruin your mood.

But?

James hasn't turned in his transcripts, and so I've been calling around at all

the schools.

James has been kicked out of four schools, Stephanie.

Bad grades, fighting, insubordination.

He's trouble.

He's had a tough life.

Definitely. I haven't been able to get any information from the last food that

James attended.

It's strange.

Linda, I appreciate what you're doing, but I'm moving on.

And I think he is too.

Okay.

I can't believe this is actually happening.

Why are you so nervous?

Mom. I love you, and I mean this in the nicest way possible, but please don't

embarrass me.

We must be really something to have you this tightly wound.

Oh, God, that's him.

You look beautiful, Sue.

Mrs. Archer.

It's a pleasure.

Come in. Let me show you around.

Mom?

Mom?

I thought that was your question.

I was just wondering how you enjoy teaching.

I imagine it's very rewarding.

Hey, Camby.

Hands on the students.

Sure, not all bad.

This is the bathroom.

Sure, let me show you what it is.

I don't want you to see him.

Wait, what?

Nicole just listened to me. You're not allowed to see him.

And I don't want him in my house.

Mom!

Jane. What are you doing here?

Get out of here.

Did you miss me?

Oh,

really? Your daughter invited me in?

Stay away from her.

Oh, you're the one who told me to take girls my age.

Not my daughter.

Why not?

Why do you want that?

You know what I want from you.

Here. Mom?

Get out.

Get out of this house.

What's going on?

Your friend was just leaving.

She's right.

I should probably get going.

It's a lovely house.

Sweetie, I know him. His name is not Beth. It's James. He's a student at my

school. What? He has problems. I can't explain it, but... Sweetie, you have to

trust me.

Mom, I really like this guy. Sweetie, he is just using you.

Sweetie, promise me you'll stay away from him.

Detective Myers, this is Stephanie Archer.

I'm sorry to call you so late, but I was hoping we could talk.

You said that he was invited in?

By my daughter.

And when asked to leave, he left peacefully?

Look, Stephanie, from what you're telling me, there's not a lot to go on.

about the telephone call, the text?

From an unknown number, with nothing linking them to Jane.

In addition...

These have all stopped since Richard has been in custody.

Let's do this.

Compile a timeline of every instance that you ever felt threatened and give

any evidence that you have it.

Thank you.

Stephanie, it's Detective Myers.

I'm afraid I have some bad news. We had to let Richard go.

We didn't have enough evidence.

Anyways, I thought you should know.

So if you need me, call me.

Good morning.

Paul, are you still in the room?

I know this is difficult to understand, but you have to trust me.

This is for your own good.

Nicole?

Nicole?

Nicole.

Sweetie?

Don't wait up for me.

I just wanted you to know I'm leaving, but...

I didn't tell the police about you and James.

I didn't want to get you into trouble.

But Stephanie, you need to tell them.

I don't want anything to happen. Get out of my house.

Get out.

I am.

I'm sorry that things turned out like this.

It's a bird.

I heard you got out.

The hell are you doing here?

Jay?

What?

What?

Hey, Linda.

Stephanie. We need to talk.

Can you meet me for lunch?

Of course.

Is everything okay?

It's about James.

Hello? Nicole, it's me.

I'm sorry about last night.

No, I'm sorry. My mom completely freaked out.

No, it's okay.

Parents usually don't like me.

She told me that you go to her school, that your name is James.

I didn't want you to think I was some loser.

You go to that really nice school, and I thought I shouldn't have lied.

But I really, really like you.

I like you, too.

Is there any way I can see?

Can you cut early? I want to talk.

I don't think that's a really good idea.

Oh, baby, why?

Come on.

Okay.

Meet me in front of school.

Great.

I'll see you soon.

I can't let you leave.

This has to stop.

Mom?

Hop in.

Um, I don't know how I feel about this. I mean, my mom doesn't even know I'm

here.

God,

it's good to see you. You too.

Remember when I told you about James being kicked out of his old school?

I've been digging.

Her name was Miranda King.

She taught at Andrew Jackson, James' old school.

What happened?

Well, she was accused of sleeping with a student.

She lost her job, went to jail, and got death threats from the community.

I didn't want to have to bring this up, but your mom, ever since I started

school with her, she's been weird to me.

I don't know how to... She follows me everywhere.

I've caught her taking pictures of me.

On the field trip to the Keys, she... She kissed me.

I know that sounds crazy, but...

If you don't believe me, why do you think she got fired?

Look, I swear, Nicole, if I would have known that she was your mom, I never

would have asked you out in the first place. But I'm happy I did because I

you.

I like you a lot.

And I can't make this decision for you. It's up to you.

I'm sick and tired of your mother controlling my life.

And I think you might be a little tired of her controlling yours, too.

Yeah.

Where do you want to go?

You want to come over?

To your house?

Yeah.

You can meet my mom.

Stephanie, I read her testimony.

She said it was blown out of proportion and that she was too afraid to tell

anybody about it.

And you think it's James? Well, it didn't mention his name. But all of it

matches, Stephanie. It's James.

He's had it again.

I've got to go.

Stephanie, it's dangerous.

Tell the police. Tell the police everything.

Hello, Nicole?

Nicole, say something.

Hello, Stephanie.

James, where's my father?

I miss you.

If you hurt her... You'll what? Go to the police?

Tell on me?

Let's see if that's a good idea.

Dave, leave her out of this.

He has nothing to do with it.

I will.

So long as you come see me so we can talk this through like adults.

Just you.

If Michael or the police or anybody else shows up, she dies.

Okay, I'll get there as soon as I can, but please don't hurt her.

See you soon.

Where are you?

Oh my god

Nicole What have you done

are you taking me seriously now? How could I do this?

What about you I?

Loved you, but every time I tried to get close to you you pushed me away

And you think hurting me and my family can happen?

Just like my mom. You can't tell the difference between those that love you

those that hurt you. What did you do to her?

Was that out of love? Don't pretend like you understand.

You have no idea what I've done to her.

What about Miranda King? Were you helping her when you destroyed her life?

I tried to save her.

I tried to show her how much she meant to me.

How long has this been going on, James?

How many women have you tried to save? You don't understand.

Nobody understands.

Even my own mother resented me for what I did.

What did you do?

Huh, James? What did you do? Tell me.

Tell me, James. What did you do? I didn't do anything.

All right? He beat her. He beat me. Both of us.

Every night he'd stumble his drunk ass home and for years she'd tell me about

how he didn't mean it.

How tough he'd had it.

But enough was enough.

I was 13 years old. I was a kid when I put a bullet in my dad's head.

James, listen to me.

What you did to her, what you're doing to me, you're the one who's hurting

people.

You've become just like him. Is that what you want?

Don't say that.

Don't you say that. Everything I do is out of love.

I'll do whatever it takes.

I'll bury your daughter in the ground or next to my father to prove how much you

mean to me. Can you even hear yourself? You sound insane.

Like everyone else, I thought you were different, but I was wrong.

James, please, we can end this. Just let me and Nicole go. No one needs to get

hurt.

What about me, Stephanie?

I'm already hurt.

I never meant to hurt you, James.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

I love you.

I don't think something so pretty could taste so good.

Two compliments in one.

I'll take it. Hey, if biology doesn't work out, you can always teach cooking.

Thanks, sweetie.

Seven years in grad school, just so I could cook you breakfast.

Hey, sweetie, if it's important, just take it.

No, it's not.

Good dad.

That's why I poisoned you.

Was it you?

How are we feeling today?

Hard to feel bad when I see you.

Well, we're certainly going to miss you around here.

Don't worry, Brandy.

I got your number.