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Call from Latoya.

Have you started packing yet?

Mm-hmm.

Enough socks
and underwear for the trip?

Yeah.

Lotion, toothpaste, soaps?

Shower shoes?

I know how to pack a bag, Auntie Kai.

Okay! I'm just asking.

Uh... kiddo, why don't you call me back

when you're less distracted?

Plus, I need to roll.

- No, I'm not.
- You are.

I'm just arguing with
these people in my comments.

You know better than
to feed the trolls, Toy.

Just... people are so dumb.

Like, how are you gonna
argue with me about my autism?

They're saying I don't look autistic,

and I don't even know what that means.

All right, I'm gonna broach
a sensitive subject with you.

Don't get upset,

but I want you to tell me the truth.

Okay.

I've noticed that
you have some new clothes,

some new shoes,
some jewelry on your socials.

I know you don't have a job,
so where you getting all this?

Huh?

Don't "huh" me, Latoya.

You heard what I said.

A friend.

Toy.

No, I don't ask. He just sends me things.

Friends don't spend that kind of money

and expect to stay "friends,"

so if that's all he is to you

you need to tell him to stop.

Do you understand?

Yeah.

Latoya!

Yes!

Can you at least
sound like you mean that?

I understand.

When are you getting back? I'm hungry.

Bring me something to eat.

Girl, bye.

Bye!

Oh...

Hey-hey! Kai!

Hey, Donna.

Wait. This it, ain't it?

Yes, ma'am!

Well, don't crack out cake or donuts

before I get back.

You got it.

Uncle Jimmy!

Ha! Welcome back!

- Thank you.
- You excited to be back?

I am excited to be retired!

Mm, what you got?

I'm about to put my keys down,

get some real food,
and pass out in a real bed.

Don't nobody ask me for nothing!

Okay!

Hey, T.

Yes, donuts.

Triflin'!

- Hey!
- Hey!

Girl!

Why you still wearing a bonnet?
What's up with that?

Hey! Don't be snatching my stuff!

I'm very busy.

Are you?

Oh, and you seem very excited.

Don't tell me...

Morris Chestnut has finally decided

that what he wants in life

is a divorcée

with a kid and inherited debt?

I've been waitin' to tell you.

You bagged Morris?

Every night in my dreams!

Ha.

For real, though

call came through late last night

from Minority Carriers,

paying $4 a mile to Dallas.

Four dollars?

That's great!

- Right?
- Yeah.

Pick-up's first thing Friday.

And you're telling me this, because...?

No. No. No, no.

Mads, I just put down my keys.

I am officially retired!

Emphasis on... "tired".

And I told Latoya that

I was gonna take her
to San Francisco Saturday.

I really need you on this one, Kai.

It's a family company,

and they really wanna partner
with family-operated carriers.

And you know how hard it is
for Black operators

to get the bigger contracts.

Look, I get a new contract,

that means I could hire more drivers,

and then maybe afford a new rig,

and then you can finally retire Daddy's.

I know how precious
you are about Daddy's rig.

It's Daddy's rig.

Big Country's name

still carries a lot of weight
in these streets,

and, right now, you're still my best driver.

Look, after we lock this up...

you can ride on out to the sunset

and not feel one iota of guilt
about abandoning me.

Again.

Wow.

- Are you ever gonna let me for...
- Nope.

So, you gonna tell your daughter

that her birthday trip is canceled?

Well, you're the cool aunt.

Find a cool way to tell her.

Thank you.

Hey, Toy.

Don't freak out,

but there's been a change of plans.

Your mom needs me to do
a haul to Dallas on Friday.

But we're leaving
for San Francisco on Saturday.

I know.

I mean, I'm already packed.

Do you know how hard that is for me?

I know, kiddo!

I promise... I will make it up to you.

Mm.

Can I just go with you?

To Dallas?

I thought you had your heart
set on San Francisco?

I don't care where we go.
I just wanna be with you.

You're such a cutie.

You know what?

We are not gonna let Mom ruin our fun.

Nope.

Do you think she'll let me go?

I'm her big sister.

If I say you're going, you're going.

We may have to bribe her, though.

Make it seem like it's her idea.

And what is this?

- That's a donut.
- I know it's a donut, Toy.

Why are you giving it to me?

Well, it's your favorite,

and it'll make you happy,

so you won't be mad when I tell you

that I'm going with Auntie Kai to Dallas.

Uh, no, you're not.

Well, Auntie already said I could go,

and she's your big sister,
so you do whatever she says.

Okay, no!
Did your auntie tell you that?

Yes.

Kai!

Toya, why did you have to tell her that?

Well, that's what happened.

Okay, but you don't have to tell her that.

What is this?

I told Toy she could
come with me to Dallas.

You don't have that authority.

Well, that's not fair.

You said I could go
on a road trip with Auntie Kai

for my 18th birthday,
and I'm 18 in a week,

and that makes me an adult.

That's the law.

Oh, is that the law?

Yeah, look it up.

Oh.

Toy. Baby...

- I'm not a baby.
- No one's calling you that.

You're treating me like one.

No, I don't.

Yes, you do!

You do.

Toy, I know you're upset,

but there's a lot that goes into

adding a passenger to the truck.

Mads

it's paperwork.

Come on, it's insurance liability.

I mean, she's gonna be 18 in a week.

She'll be with me, and, you know,

give us both some credit, and lighten up.

I wanna go, Mom.

Well, I'm sorry, but...

Auntie Kai said I could go!

I gave you a donut.

And I thank you for that,

but your auntie can't make
those kind of decisions for you.

Oh, my God.
The stupid donut didn't work.

Auntie Kai, talk to your sister.

Really, Mads?

Kai!

You can't make that decision for my kid.

I've been making decisions
for her since she was two.

We're practically sister wives.

Firstly... ew!

Never say that again.

Okay.

And second

stop undermining me in front of my kid.

Would you rather I do it
when she's not around?

Okay, come on.

Bad joke. Okay? I'm sorry.

But... let's face it.

You treat her different.

She is different.

She's capable of more
than you give her credit for.

Come on.

Fine.

Ha.

You can be the cool aunt who comes in,

saves the day, again,

and I'll just be here, being.

Boring and overprotective,
but we love you,

and that's why it's, you know

teamwork!

Teamwork makes the dream work!

You forget something?

Hey!

I was looking for that.

She was in the kitchen.

I thought you'd wanna bring her
for the ride.

- Mm-hmm.
- Thanks, Mom.

You're welcome.

And thanks for letting me go.

Well, the donut helped.

I knew it would.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Now, have fun, and make good choices.

I will.

Mm.

Who's ready to hit the road?

- There you go.
- Okay.

Thank you.

Kai...

There's a lot riding on this,

so could you please remember to smile,

and be nice.

I'm always nice.

No. You're not.

I'll see you in a few days.

You take care of her.

- I will.
- I mean it.

I will!

Don't come back without my baby.

You wanna pull the horn?

All right!

What?

You're, like, a real trucker.

And you're just now realizing that?

Well, it's just, you don't
look like a real trucker.

What does a trucker look like?

Well, fat guys with beards.

Sometimes, fat ladies who...
also have beards.

Donna doesn't have a beard.

Not yet.

Disrespectful.

Is it time for a new one?

Nah. I like my old Auntie.

She's battle-tested.

Plus, someone needs to look out for me.

Ouch!

Breaker 1-9, this is Big Country.

Anybody got eyes and ears

on the weigh station by Mile 350? Over.

Evening, Big Country,
this is Clutch Doctor.

What's up, Clutch?

We've got to stop meeting like this.

It's always good to hear a friendly voice.

Is the Coop open?

It's in my rearview.

Are they letting people in,
or can I keep rollin'?

Big Country, it's dark,
you are free as a bird.

Copy.

Safe driving, Big Country.

The Clutch Doctor likes you.

He's just a friendly guy.

You should date him.

You've, like, never had a boyfriend.

Oh, I've had my share.

When?

A long time ago.

Didn't end well.

I prefer my trucks these days.

Did you use to ride a lot with Grandpa?

Grandpa used to have a joke

that I could drive a rig
before I could walk.

Do you miss him?

Every day.

Is that why you're retiring?

You know, I never
saw myself as a trucker.

I was raised in it, I'm good at it,

but I never felt the connection

that Big Country talked about
with the trucker community.

Plus, you're gonna be going
to college soon, and, uh...

I'm not getting any younger.

Driving around, days on days,
my ass is spreading,

so I figure, get out while I'm still cute.

And before you grow a beard.

And before I grow a beard!

See you in a minute.

Where you going?

Showers.

Uh, put on a jacket!

It's hot.

I don't want you going out like that.

Put a jacket on, Toy.

Thanks.

Hey!

Ew! No!

Why are you always
giving me a hard time?

Hey!

I pay cash!

Get your hands off her!

Bitch. You know what...

Back the hell up!

You've been following us.

The hell you talking about,
you crazy bitch?

Oh, I'll show you crazy!

- Whoa-whoa-whoa! Hey-hey-hey!
- Hey!

Hey, hey. Hey! I'm a friendly.
I'm a friendly.

Give me back my tire thumper.

Are you gonna
keep beating on that man?

That man has been
pushing up on my niece!

Well, the only things
he's pushing up on right now

are the cracked ribs you just gave him.

I think he got the point.

Out of your damn mind!

Oh, you wanna keep talking?

Just shut up.

Hey, hey, hey. Okay.

So-So you say he's been following you?

Yeah.

- Are you sure?
- Yeah, I'm sure.

There's a black car
that's been trailing us.

Okay...

What car?

Hey. You ladies okay?

We're fine.

Damn, girl, you're hot.

Excuse me?

Temper. You're... hot.

Some pervert
was pressing up on my niece,

and instead of you dealing with it,

you come for me?

Believe it or not,

I was looking out for you, Big Country.

Last thing Walker Trucking needs
is a lawsuit.

Sorry. Uh, Clutch.

I recognized the rig.

Clutch... the Texas boy from the CB?

Montana these days.

They make 'em like y'all in Montana?

A few of us, yeah.

Kai.

I know who you are.

You're cuter in person than on the radio.

I'll take that as a compliment.

Your co-pilot's a straight shooter.

She's nothing if not direct.

So you got
two Walker women on the road.

Big Country was always
bragging on his girls.

Good to see y'all carrying on the legacy.

You know, when I said

we should "stop meeting like this,"

I didn't mean for us to meet like this.

Well, thank you
for getting me out of a lawsuit.

Anytime.

We look out for ours around here.

Yeah, well, in the last
15 years on the road,

I've taken care of myself.

Clearly, you can.

Looks like we're headed
in the same direction,

so, uh, why don't you take my info?

That way, if you need anything...

All right.

Well... I'll leave you to it.

Stay sharp.

Miss.

Why you giving me this?

You look thirsty.

Girl. Shut up.

Glad we were
able to work things out.

- Same here.
- Yeah.

We worked
with our last carrier

for, oh, over 30 years.

Sweet people.

Family operation out of Texas.

The son shut it down
once his father retired.

I'm glad to be able to work
with another family operation.

Well, my sister is looking forward

to a long working relationship
with you as well.

Well

we'll see ya next time!

Here.

Smile.

Thank you!

You got it.

Next time.

How'd I do?

I almost believed you.

So, we done?

Not even close.

We have a few stops
between here and home,

but... we're gonna take our time,

we're gonna make a real trip out of it.

Some of these truck stops

have movie theaters, hotels,

restaurants.

- Mm!
- We might hit a few of them.

'Kay.

Sounds like a road trip.

- I agree.
- Ahh!

Oh, wait, let's send a video to Mom.

Sure. What do you want me to do?

Uh, just be... you.

Okay, perfect. Wow.

Stunning.

Whoa, okay.

Was that too much?

Eh...

Whoo-hoo!

Oh, my God.

♪ When you're facin'
all kinds of trouble... ♪

- Stretch your back?
- Okay.

A lot of driving...

♪ ...It doesn't seem to be double ♪

No, like, didn't you want
to be a ballerina?

- Got it?
- Yeah.

All right. Now you try and do it.

All right.

- ♪ Don't let go...
- Hit it!

- Oh!
- ♪ Don't let go... ♪

We're half-way,

and we're at the shipping-
and-receiving center.

Yeah!

♪ We all come together as one... ♪

Here you go.

We got fusilli. Mwah!

Yeah.

This is so cute, Toy!

Hey, look.

Did you know Clutch has a live stream?

Nope, click on it.

All right, so, some of you been asking

how do I keep my energy up
on these long hauls,

and, you know, it gets
pretty late out here.

I like to add a little spirulina...

It's kinda crazy

that there's so many people watching.

Do you think they're all truckers?

Very doubtful.

All right, well, that's it for me, guys.

Now I'm supposed to tag a fellow trucker,

so let's see who's out there...

- He's gonna tag you.
- In the cyber-streets.

No. There's, like,
300 people watching this.

- He's not gonna do that.
- Mm-hmm.

"Big Country" Kai...

I see you lurkin', girl. You up!

Hashtag "Who Gives A Truck".

Clutch Doctor... out.

So what are you gonna do?

I don't have time

for Clutch's thirst-trap challenges.

Well, who gives a truck?

Exactly.

You know, I think you should do it.

That way, it's less awkward
when he asks you out,

and you'll keep trucking,

'cause you won't be lonely
and miserable anymore.

Toy, is that what you think of me?

Mm-mm.

Okay, who are you texting?

Huh?

What boy are you texting?

Oh, um...

Eric.

Eric, the boy that's
sending you all the gifts?

Yeah.

He keeps asking to meet.

You're accepting gifts
from a boy you haven't met?

Well, I'm not good in social situations.

You think I should?

When I was your age,

if a boy was sending me all those gifts,

oh, hell, yeah, I would've!

But you're smarter than I am.

All I can say is, Toy, make good choices,

but whatever choice you make,

just make sure that I'm around

just in case he turns out to be a...

Or a hot cowboy like Clutch?

Or that.

Hey, Mads.

You forgot to check in.

My bad.

It's fine.

I heard back from Minority Carriers,

and they said

that you were extremely
pleasant and professional.

I always am.

Thank you, Kai. I mean it.

Thank you for doing this for me,

and for Toy.

You can always count on Big Sis

- you know this.
- Mm. Hey.

Is Toy around?
Can you put her on the phone?

- Hey. Mom.
- Hmm?

Oh. Mom!

Hey, Toy-Toy.

You having a good time?

I'm having the best time.

Me and Auntie Kai
are watching thirst-traps

and beating people with tire thumpers.

Girl!

Why would you tell her that?

It happened.

Anyways, uh,
thanks for letting me come.

Now, you have a good time. Be safe.

Listen to your auntie. All right?

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

Or, you know, maybe not.

Who knows?

You're so dramatic.

I'm hungry.

I'm gonna get something to eat.
Do you want anything?

It's late.
Just... go back to sleep.

I'll be right back.

♪ Mary, call your flock will come ♪

♪ It's just a black spot
burning out the sun ♪

♪ All the while

♪ All this time ♪

♪ Not gonna run ♪

♪ Not gonna hide ♪

♪ Is this the way ♪

♪ I need to know? ♪

♪ Is this the day ♪

♪ How it will go?

♪ I really need it ♪

Toya?

♪ I really need... ♪

Eric?

♪ ...It's what I needed ♪

Wh-What are you doing here?

I-I thought that was you.

Uh, so you gonna ask me
to sit down, or what?

I mean, I-I don't know.

Wow, that's cold.

No, no. I-I didn't mean it like that.

I'm just... I'm just messing with you.

What are you doing here?

I was just passing by and visiting family.

Been driving all night,

so I thought I'd rest up a bit,

and then I saw you coming in here,

and I was, like, "No way.
That's-That's Toya."

You're here.

We're here.

Finally.

C-Crazy, right?

Yeah.

So how's, um

how-how's your trip going?

It's good.

Um.

Well, um, I'm still hungry,
so I'm gonna eat.

Yeah, no. Sorry. Don't let me stop you.

Mm.

Damn, girl, you eat like a dude.

Uh, r-relax.

It's a... It's a compliment.

You know, I was, uh...

I was starting to think
we'd-we'd never meet.

Are you expecting somebody?

No, it's just

in-person interactions are... awkward.

Talking on the phone is easier.

You mean easier to hide behind.

What?

Nothing. Um...

I, uh... I got you something.

Here. Like an early birthday gift.

Well, you said you'd like that one.

Um...

Why do you have a gift for me
if you're visiting family?

Uh...

Well...

Actually, I-I was gonna
surprise you in San Francisco,

but you changed your plans
at the last minute,

so... now I'm here.

You followed me?

No, I...

I wanted to surprise you.

I don't like surprises.

You've been leaving me unread.

I wasn't ready to meet you yet.

Yeah, but you're cool

taking all the... that I give you?

I never asked you to give me anything.

We-We've been talking
for, like, two years.

I talk to a lot of people.

A lot of people? Like who?

I don't know.

They give you stuff, too?

Sometimes.

And what do you give them, Toya?

What?

Yo!

What the hell are you looking for?

No one.

What are you... What are you...

Is everything all right over here?

- Yeah.
- Sorry. Um...

Wait, Latoya!

Can you just hold on
for a second, please?

Latoya.

Hey, I'm just trying to talk to you.

Latoya, I'm just trying to talk to you

for, like, one second!

No!

Ah!

I'm just trying to talk to you, please!

Get off of me!

Get off of me!

Eric!

No! Somebody help me!

Just shut up back there!

Just relax.

Hi.

Auntie Kai!

Toy?

What's wrong?

I made a bad choice!

I need help.

Where are you?

I'm in the trunk of a car.

A what?

Please. Please help me!

I'm in the trunk.

I've got your location! I'm on my way!

Toy, can you hear me?

Oh, my God, my phone's gonna die.

Where are you?

I'm coming! I'm coming!

But I have to hang up
so I can call the cops.

No, don't hang up. Just get to me.

It's dark and it's really loud.

Okay, okay, Toy!

Honey, is there anything
you can tell me about the car?

I-I don't know.

I don't know!

Auntie Kai, I need my mom.

Okay, I will. I will... I will call your mom.

Auntie, I can't die.
I can't die. My mom needs me.

Toy, you're not going...

I just need you to stay calm, okay?

Just stay calm.

Okay.

All right, you're in a trunk.

Do you feel or see a lever?

A what?

A trunk release.

Something that you can pull,
so that you can open the trunk.

I-I can see it.

All right. Toy, now, when the car stops,

pull it!

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

Toy!

God!

Latoya!
Why are you doing this to me?

Hey.

You all need some help?

I can call the police.

Excuse me?

Are you the one Latoya
was traveling with?

Yeah.

Agent Ortega... Colorado
Bureau of Investigation.

I was just hoping you could answer

a few questions for me.

I don't know anything.

I woke up and she was gone.

Now, I know there's a lot of cameras

in that truck stop.

Did they catch anything?

Unfortunately,
those cameras weren't working.

Typical in most of these truck stops.

But the Amber Alert is out
and we're moving fast.

I need to ask

anything I should know about Latoya?

Anyone you think might have done this?

No.

Oh, God... I gotta call Mads.

We'll resume in a while.

Here.

Whatever calls
you need to make, you make.

Hey. Everything okay?

Kai.

I'm sorry, Mads.

Latoya's autistic.

Day to day, she masks fairly well,

and can move through life, uh,
somewhat independently.

But, um

she struggles with, um, sudden changes

new people, environments,
uh, impulse control.

Does she have
any history of aggression?

No.

Running away? Wandering?

Getting lost?

I mean, when she was a kid.

Detective, my niece was kidnapped.

She didn't just "wander"
into a stranger's trunk,

so why don't you tell us about that?

Kai.

We're working on that, Ms. Walker.

It's been ten hours! Where's the FBI?

This happened off the interstate, right?

Which automatically falls
under federal jurisdiction.

The FBI has been looped in,

but until we confirm
they've crossed state lines,

the Colorado Bureau of Investigation

is running point.

I promise you,
we're doing everything we can.

We've got patrols out,

but without surveillance footage,

we are flying a little blind.

It might've have helped

if Latoya had called 9-1-1 directly.

Instead of who? Me?

- Kai!
- Well

to be honest, yes.

It's unusual.

From what you told me,
Latoya was put in a trunk,

seemingly unbound,
with access to a phone,

yet she didn't call the police for help.

She was panicked.

Okay, but because of that,
we can only go off

your account of events.

What are you implying here?

No. I-I don't mean to imply anything.

I'm just stating the facts.

We're working with limited information

with a vulnerable young woman,

so we need your help

rectifying any discrepancies
in the account.

What "discrepancies"?

Well, first,

that she was thrown
in a stranger's trunk.

We have reason to believe

that your daughter
might have known her abductor.

No.

Abductions are often perpetrated

by friends, relatives.

I mean, is it possible that she...

We don't have any friends
or relatives in the area.

Waitress said
she entered past midnight,

was later joined by an Asian
or Latino companion.

He presented her

with what appeared to be a bag or a gift.

At some point,

she seemed to become uncomfortable,

and left.

Kai?

Toy had been talking
to a boy named... Eric.

I think...

"Eric"?

Who the hell is Eric?

All I know, there's some boy named Eric

that had been sending her gifts, and...

And what, Kai?

And he wanted to meet her.

And you're only now telling me this?

- I...
- So it is possible

this is someone she met online?

I don't know. Maybe.

"Maybe"?

Mads, I was gonna...

Just

can you wait by the truck?

- Are you kidding?
- Please!

Is there anything else
you need from me?

The passwords to all
her social media accounts.

Hopefully, we can figure out
who this guy is that way.

Do you know them?

Yes, yes.

What did he say?

He said that they're looking into it,

and we should stay by our phones.

That's it?

That's it.

Say what's on your mind, Mads.

Did you encourage Toya
to meet with this man?

No, Madison. I wouldn't do that.

But maybe she misunderstood
what I did say.

And what did you say?

What we usually say.

"To make good choices."

But if she decided to meet with him,

then I should be there.

Kai!

I didn't know.

We don't even know if it's him for sure,

but if it turns out to be,

then you can chew my head off later.

I'll chew my own head off.

Walker Trucking.

You gotta be kidding me.

Yeah. Yeah, we got you covered.

No, it shouldn't be an issue.

Okay.

Bye-bye.

Are you really routing
your office calls to your phone?

Mads, how can you even
think about that right now?

Because, unlike you,
I still have a business to run,

and it would be nice to know

that I still have a means
to support my family

when Toy comes home.

Kai...

can you stop?

Are you gonna call them?

Say what, Kai?

I don't know.

Get an update?

Maybe you and I hit the back roads

the rest areas, ask around?

So, drive around aimlessly,

doing what the State Police
and FBI are already doing?

Well, it beats sitting around,
twiddling our damn thumbs.

The only one twiddling is you.

Hello?

A-Agent Ortega.

Hi.

Okay.

It is.

Okay.

Okay. Yes.

Thank you.

What'd he say?

"Eric James."

He's 29 years old, from San Diego.

This man is 30 years old?

Well, I guess she doesn't
tell you everything.

All right, so what do we do now?

I don't know, Kai! You tell me.

You seem to be pretty good at that.

Mads, I am just trying to help.

No, Ortega's trying to help.
You're trying to dictate.

You really think

these people wanna
waste their time and resources

trying to find an autistic Black girl

in the middle of
friggin' Colorado backwoods?

Mads, they're not trying to find her.

They were trying to blame her!

She should've called 9-1-1.

Maybe she was scared!

Maybe she dialed the first number

that was on her speed dial.

And that's you?

I'm her mother!

That's what this is about.

You're upset because she called me

and not you.

Well, why wouldn't she call on the police

or her overbearing mother

when she's got her bad-ass,
tire thumper-wielding auntie?

It's not a damn competition!

You're right, Kai.

It's not.

So...

I've printed...
two versions of these flyers.

Can you help me
put them up around here?

"Missing person" flyers?

Toy is not missing, she's kidnapped.

I know what the hell she is!

And please don't talk to me like
I don't know what I'm doing!

You don't know what you're doing,

and there's no binder for this.

Kiss my ass, Kai.

Just because I'm not going around,

trying to beat the crap out everybody

to make myself feel better
for losing my daughter

doesn't mean
I don't know what I'm doing.

I'm doing the best
that I can with what I have,

and what I have is those damn flyers!

So you can help, or not,

but please stop telling me what to do.

Where are you going, Kai?

Kai, I-I'm sorry.

I'm having a really hard time,

and I would... I really need
your help right now.

Will you call me back? Please?

I need a minute.

Mads, I need a minute!

Are you serious?

You scream, I shoot.

So you're Auntie?

The one Toya calls "Angel"?

Can you relax?

You're making me nervous.

You got a gun in my face!

Calm down. I just...
I just wanna talk to you.

Can you do it without the gun?

No. No.

I-I don't trust you.

What do you want?

I want the cops gone.

All of it. I want it gone!

I can't do that!

Yes, you can! Yes, you can.

- Okay.
- You... You're Auntie Angel.

I'm not asking f-for a miracle,

I'm just asking you

to pick up the phone and tell them

that this is all
just a big misunderstanding.

You kidnapped an innocent girl!

Little bitch ain't innocent!

All right?

She-She lied to me. She-She used me.

She-She attacked me.

You stalked her.

I didn't stalk nobody!

I-I just wanted to meet her.

That wasn't the way to do it.

Well, she ain't give me
a whole lot of options.

I-I just wanted to ask,
"What's-What's up?"

You know... you know,
and ask her straight-up

who she's been talking...

Get away from there! Stop. Stop, stop!

- Just stop!
- Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay.

And you know what she said?

You know what she said to me?

"I talk to a lot of people."

Like, how's that
supposed to make me feel?

Okay.

And after all the time
and m-money I put into her,

and I'm in the wrong?

And now I got a girl in my trunk
and the cops on my ass!

Okay, you gotta let her go.

- Eric, you gotta let her go.
- Shut up!

I didn't... I didn't mean for this.

Okay?

It's just got outta hand!

Oh, God.

Stop! Stop! Stop!

- Okay!
- Just stop it!

Hey, Unc.

I've been better.

I don't know.

We got into it and she ran off.

Mom?

Petty arguments are our love language.

Mom?

Mom, I'm in here!

Mom, I'm in here!

I'm tied up! I can't move!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom, I'm here!

Please!

You say this is a misunderstanding?

Yeah. It's not my fault.

I just think that
maybe you misunderstood.

Toy is autistic.

You don't think I know that?

I know that! Of course I...

Well, I think maybe you didn't consider it.

I think maybe you thought
the friendship was one thing,

and she thought it was something else.

You saying I made
all this up in my head?

- No!
- Like I'm crazy? I'm not crazy!

Toya? Toya!

Toya!

Mom, I'm in here!

Mom, please! I'm tied up!

Toy!

Please!

Toya liked you.

I just think she didn't understand

how you felt about her.

You think I'm stupid or something?

No!

Get down! Get down!

No.

- Ortega.
- Ortega, I found her!

She's... She's at the truck stop.

She's in the trunk of a car!

We're coming, baby!

It's a... It's a gray car.

License plate's 3-4-1-M-F-A.

Colorado. Please, hurry!

We're coming, baby.

I'm-I'm gonna get you
out of here, hold on!

I just think the way you came at her,

you scared her, she was disoriented.

I don't think
she understood the question.

Toy does talk to a lot of people.

You. Me.

Her mom.

The waitress.

- What am I, a kid?
- No.

I'm not a kid, so just stop.

Just stop.

Pick up the damn phone, Kai!

She takes things literally.

Now, I don't know
how the conversation went

she wasn't trying
to step on your feelings.

She was just being her.

Dammit, Kai!

I'm gonna get you out, baby!

Eric

if this is really a misunderstanding,

and if you care about Toy,

you gotta let her go.

No. No. No.

If you care about her,

you're gonna make this go away,

or I am gonna

make her go away.

Fly, Auntie.

We're counting on you, okay?

Don't you move!

No!

Don't you move! Lay on the ground!

Don't look at me!

Please don't shoot. Please!

Put your forehead on the ground!

Please! Okay, okay. Please!

Please don't hurt her!

Keep your forehead
on the pavement! Don't move.

- Don't you move!
- Please don't hurt her!

Please!

I'm not playin'!

Please don't hurt her!

Please! Don't hurt her. Please.

Mom!

No!

Toy!

Wait! No!

Wait!

Toy!

Toy!

Kai!

Kai! She's in the trunk of the car.

- What?
- She's in the trunk of the car.

You saw her?

Yes! She's in the car!

Mads, ease up.

Ease up!

We're gonna spin out!

Where the hell have you been?
I called you a dozen times!

I was held up.

Whoa, she's in the trunk.
Don't get too close!

I'm not gonna hit her, Kai,
but I can't let him get away.

But it's a truck, it's not a sports car.

You can't keep pushing it like that!

Mads! Look out!

No, no!

Try it again!

I am, I just... it won't...

It won't start. It won't move.

Kai, they're getting away!

I can see that, Mads! Move!

Transmission's shot.

There's no signal. I can't get a signal.

Dammit!

Breaker, breaker. Anyone out there?

Anyone?

Where you going?

I'm going to get my kid!

Now... God.

Mads!

Toy! Toy!

Madison!

Toy!

- Madison!
- Toy!

Toy! Toy...

Mads!

I told you to ease up!

I'm trying to get my child!

Oh, and how did that work out for you?

Now we're stranded!

No truck, no signal,
and no way to get to her!

Well, I'd have had her,

if you'd picked up the damn phone!

I had a gun in my face!

I got shot at!

Here I was I'm trying to get my child,

and you were nowhere to be found.

You wanna run after her, be my guest,

but this isn't exactly the safest place

for a Black woman to be walking around.

Mads! No!

No!

Look, I love you, Kai,

but I am sick
of you telling me what to do.

I know you're going through a lot,

but you're not the only one
going through this!

- My baby is gone!
- She's my baby, too.

She's my daughter, Kai. Mine!

You didn't carry her inside of you.

You didn't spend
countless hours researching,

or trying out diets, or-or supplements,

finding doctors, or therapists.

I've been in the trenches
with you for 15 years!

I was there when your husband wasn't!

As her aunt!

Not her mother.

You get to be the cool bad-ass

while I'm the boring bitch
with the binders.

You didn't experience
your friends moving on

because you're "so obsessed
with your kid"

that you can't do anything else.

Or your husband leaving you

because he wasn't "built for this."

Or your big sister undermining
every decision you make,

constantly making me question

if I even know this child that
I have poured everything into,

just... just to watch her
disappear into the distance

in some psychopath's car!

She was right here!

She was right here,

and she was calling out to me,
and I couldn't do anything.

I'm not you, Kai!

I needed you.

Not your thoughts

or your opinions,

just you!

I needed you.

I'm sorry.

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

I'm trying to think.

I can't do that with you screaming.

I'm sorry.

I wanna go home.

- I can't...
- Please.

I can't do that.

Please, Eric.

I need a new plan.

Breaker-breaker, this is Big Country.

Can anybody assist? Route 470.

Northeast of Pueblo. Over.

Just hold on, please.

Just hold on.

Hold on, Toy.

We're gonna come.

Everything's gonna be okay.

It's gonna be okay.

It's gonna be okay. Just hold on.

We're coming for you, Toy.
We're coming.

Breaker, breaker.

Please, somebody respond.

Breaker, breaker.

This is Big Country looking
for an assist on Route 470.

Over.

Big Country...

Over.

Can you assist? Over.

What's your 10-20? Over.

Route 470.

Northeast of Pueblo. Over.

Did you get that?

I'm stranded in the middle of nowhere,

so I don't know if
anybody's gonna see this...

So here it goes.

Most of you probably know me
as "Big Country".

I was invited to do

this "Who Gives A Truck?" challenge

by Clutch Doctor.

Honestly, I was going to ignore it,

but I'm desperate.

My dad always talked about
this community

like it was a family.

My family needs help.

My niece was taken

at a truck stop

by a guy named Eric James, 29,

from San Diego.

This is my niece...

Latoya.

She's on the autism spectrum.

She's a great kid.

She's funny.

She's smart as hell.

A smart-ass, sometimes.

She thinks of me as her protector

this bad-ass warrior
that I'm trying to live up to,

but I can't do it on my own.

This is my shot in the dark.

So if anyone out there "gives a truck,"

please help me find her.

Stop it.

Eric! No!

No! No!

No!

No!

Ahh! Ah!

You need to eat something.

And you need to talk to me.

I messed up, Mads,

and... not the way you think.

I inserted myself in your marriage.

I... I had all this smoke for your man

and none for my own

until he started beating up on me.

Beating on you?

When did this happen?

That's why I came back.

I was...

I was trapped in this toxic cycle

that I couldn't find my way out of,

until I was ten weeks pregnant,

hiding from him in a broom closet.

It wasn't until I actually thought

he might kill me

that I finally...

I finally called Daddy.

Pregnant?

Jesus, Kai,

and Daddy knew this?

Yeah.

Why would you never tell me?

Because I'm big, bad Kai!

I mean, how does it look
that I'm getting beat up on?

And, besides, you...
you had enough going on.

Kai

you could've told me.

I'm your big sister.

I'm supposed to protect you,

and how can I protect you
if I can't even protect myself?

Daddy saved me,

and I lost

any hope

of having a family of my own,

so I decided to pour everything I had

into you and Toy.

And now Dad's gone,

and Toy's

out there,

and the thing that
I thought I had put behind me

is still paralyzing me,

and I'm still scared.

I'm still scared.

I'm sorry.

The best part about having a big sister

is that you have someone
to help carry the load.

You carry a lot,

but you should've never
had to carry that alone.

Next to Daddy,

you're the bravest person I know.

I need you.

I need my big sister,

because I can't do this without you.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you. Okay.

So... last night, while we were stranded

at the ass-end
of the ass-end of nowhere...

Mm-hmm?

They put up road blocks and checkpoints

along the interstate and the back roads.

Ortega is pretty confident
that he hasn't left the state.

So, the next plan

is to either box him in
or squeeze him out.

Okay.

Mm-hmm.

It's had a good run.

We don't know that yet.

Yes, we do.

So?

Good news, bad news...
which you want first?

Good.

Good news is, that's the best-looking

30-year-old truck I've ever seen.

- Hmm.
- So the bad?

It's a 30-year-old truck.

The amount of work
that'd need to go into it,

you're better off just buying a new truck.

Now, when you-you say "work,"

like, what kind of work are you...

Kai.

It's got 3 million miles
and lots of wear-and-tear.

Needs a complete overhaul on it.

I get it. She's dead.

I'd definitely say
it's time to lay her to rest.

I'll give Uncle Jimmy a call.

Just got a text from Donna.

She said to meet her
at the Crossroads Truck Stop.

Doing okay?

It's just a truck.

Oh, come on.

There, there, there.

There, there.

It's okay.

We're gonna find her.

It's busy, huh?

Yeah. Oh, there's Donna.

They're here!

What is this, Kai?

I don't know. This isn't you?

Hey, Donna.

W-What is this?

Well, ask Kai.

I have no idea what this is.

You called, we answered.

Figured you ladies
could use some support.

I ain't seen nobody roll up here all night.

Should be safe for a few hours, at least.

You're lucky you messed
with a nice guy like me.

So your aunt was telling me

that you have trouble
understanding subtext

which makes sense,

'cause if you knew
how much I cared about you,

and that I don't wanna hurt you, Toya,

and, you know, you hurt me first, so

this is on you and

everything that comes after this
is on you.

Are you hungry?

Yeah? I got something.

Just a little pie.

Don't scream anymore, okay?

Please?

Here. Can you eat?

You can eat if you want.

Come on.

Are you too good for food?

Here. Eat.

Eat it. Eat it!

What the hell is wrong with you?

I wanna go home!

I treat you so well
and this is how you repay me?

Fine.

If you wanna stay here and rot,
that's fine.

I gotta go find a new car for us anyway.

If you're still alive when I get back

then I'll figure out what to do with you.

Figured you could use a drink.

You got anything stronger?

How you holding up?

By a thread.

I can imagine.

You know, when I posted that video,

I expected some, you know,
well wishes maybe,

but nothing like this, so thank you.

It was nothing.

No, it was huge.

Daddy used to always go on
about the trucking community,

and, uh, I never felt it, I never seen it

until I met you.

Well, if I can be honest with you, Kai...?

Yeah, sure.

I don't think you were really looking for it.

Hey... and I don't blame you... I get it!

A woman on these streets,
especially a Black woman,

you best keep your head down
and go about your business.

But most of us out here are on the move

either to some place,
or away from some place.

And you

you been running.

That obvious?

All right, well, what about you?

Are you moving... or running?

I was on the move.

Past tense?

A life on the move

makes you appreciate
the importance of being still.

In that stillness,

you find solitude,

and solitude makes you
appreciate community,

or, in your case, family.

You got family out here, Kai.

I just wish you'd called on us sooner.

Son of a bitch.

Breaker, breaker.

This is Sugar Bear.

If anyone out there gives a truck,

please respond.

Mads! Hey.

Hey, Clutch.

- Oh.
- Mm.

Thank you.

Come on now. You know we got you.

I'll give y'all some space.

Glad to see my trauma

hasn't put a damper on your love life.

Stop.

So you finally met the Clutch Doctor.

You know Clutch?

Yeah! He's worked at the shop for years,

before you came back.

Daddy loved that boy.

So, um, Donna told me

about your truckers' video challenge.

Thank you.

I would do anything for you,
including staying at the shop,

if that's what you want.

I want to find Toy,

and then...

I want you to find happiness...
wherever that is.

Hey! A trucker a few towns over

thinks he might've seen your guy.

It's not far. Should we get eyes?

- Yeah!
- Come on.

Sugar Bear, this is Road Momma.

We are on the east side
of the parking lot.

Do you still have eyes on that guy?

He went into the building.

Haven't seen him come out yet.

What's he wearing?

He's wearing
green pants and a blue shirt,

ball hat, and sunglasses.

- All right. Copy.
- Okay.

No. He knows you.

She's right.

Box him in if he tries to leave.

All right.

All right. Got it?

All right, we're heading in now.

Come on.

Ahh. Argh!

Is he there?

Hold on. We're looking.

Donna, check around that corner.

See if you can spot him.

Nothing here.

Wait! Hold on.

I see him!

We've got him! It's him!

- Copy.
- Copy.

You stay put.

I'll be right back.

Let's go. He's going, he's going!

All right, he's on the move!

Get back! Get back!

Okay. All right.

- Stay back!
- Where is she?

I didn't mean for this!

Where's my daughter?

I see him.

Where's my niece?

Talk! Talk.

Hell no!

Kick his ass, Kai!

Where is she?

Where is my daughter?

I'm not telling you!

Did you hurt her?

I-I didn't hurt her! She hurt me!

Tell me where she is!

Ahh!

Tell me where she is!

Cops, cops, cops.

They should've been there by now.

Why haven't we heard anything?

All clear. No one on the premises.

Sorry.

Where is she?

We're gonna find her.
We're gonna find her!

Where is she?

Breaker, breaker.
This is Big Country. Over.

Breaker, breaker.
This is Big Country.

Can anyone hear me?

Breaker, breaker. This is Big Country.

I need help.

Please help me, please.

Toy? Toy, is that you?

Auntie Kai, is that you?

Are you with my mom?

Yes, baby.

I'm here.

Mom...

I wanna go home.

Can... Can you come
pick me up, please?

We're coming, baby!

17-year-old Latoya Walker

vanished by the Colorado truck stop

after she met a man online.

With no working surveillance cameras,

investigators took to her social media,

and those DMs helped
identify the suspect.

Tonight,

Latoya's home safe,

thanks to her own daring escape,

as well as the help
of some unexpected heroes.

After a two-day manhunt,

the trail had gone cold

that is, until Latoya's aunt, Kai Walker,

sought help online
from the trucker community.

Her post was massive,

as truckers across the state

called in with tips and sightings

that ultimately led to the culprit's arrest...

Oh, hey, T.

Ooh, donuts.

You're welcome!

Thank you.

- Hey!
- Hey! What are you up to?

Busy, busy.

Morris again?

Better.

Better?

You got it running?

Yeah, it cost a bit,
but I think it was worth it,

for your retirement.

You did this for me?

Yeah. Well

how's that retirement looking?

Damn good.

O-kay!

Clutch.

Big Country.

Kai. Just Kai.

Okay... Kai.

Robert.

So, you wanna check it out
or just stare at my pretty face?

I'm gonna check out the truck.

Go on then!

Okay.

You can keep her.

Seriously?

That's really sweet,

but who's gonna watch over you
while I'm gone?

Well, the cool thing
about guardian angels

is they're never too far away.

I love you so damn much.

Hi! Scooch-scooch!

You like?

I don't know what to say.

Well, I know how much
Daddy's rig means to you.

Are you trying to bribe me
out of retirement, Mads?

- Is it working?
- No.

Seriously, this is the least I could do

after everything you've done for me.

So.

Whatever you decide,

I got your back.

Oh, and the "Clutch" thing

really, Mads?

I thought it was a nice touch.

Nice touch, okay.

"A touch of Clutch."

That's so corny.

Stop. Stop!