1 00:00:22,815 --> 00:00:25,526 Okay, this is insane. 2 00:00:25,526 --> 00:00:27,486 We need more Compound V! 3 00:00:27,528 --> 00:00:30,114 -Absolutely. -We need more Supes! 4 00:00:30,156 --> 00:00:31,741 CROWD (chanting): More Supes! More Supes! 5 00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:34,034 More Supes! More Supes! More Supes! 6 00:00:34,076 --> 00:00:35,286 More Supes! More Supes! 7 00:00:35,286 --> 00:00:36,370 Come with me. 8 00:00:36,412 --> 00:00:38,164 What are you doing here? 9 00:00:39,248 --> 00:00:40,249 BUTCHER: But on the bright side, 10 00:00:40,291 --> 00:00:41,667 I'm sleeping in a basement 11 00:00:41,709 --> 00:00:44,170 beneath a pawnshop in East Flatbush. 12 00:00:44,211 --> 00:00:45,713 We never wanted that for you. 13 00:00:45,755 --> 00:00:47,673 HOMELANDER: We all just have Ryan's best interests at heart. 14 00:00:47,715 --> 00:00:48,799 I want us to be a family. 15 00:00:48,841 --> 00:00:50,384 RYAN: They just flew me up and showed me. 16 00:00:50,426 --> 00:00:52,470 This house is fake, the neighbors are fake, you're fake. 17 00:00:52,511 --> 00:00:54,430 No, Ryan! 18 00:00:54,472 --> 00:00:55,890 You have five minutes to make your opening... 19 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:58,559 (screaming) 20 00:01:10,946 --> 00:01:12,990 SHERIFF FLANAGAN: There's a supervillain on your school campus. 21 00:01:13,032 --> 00:01:14,950 -(screaming) -You hear the calls of distress. 22 00:01:14,992 --> 00:01:17,119 -You witness a violent display of superpowers. -(electricity buzzing) 23 00:01:17,161 --> 00:01:18,245 What do you do? 24 00:01:18,287 --> 00:01:20,122 I'm Sheriff Ed Flanagan, 25 00:01:20,164 --> 00:01:22,792 and I'm here with Homelander to talk about school safety. 26 00:01:22,833 --> 00:01:25,336 On the first report of an active supervillain, 27 00:01:25,377 --> 00:01:27,880 a hero will immediately rush to your campus. 28 00:01:27,922 --> 00:01:30,257 But to stay alive in the moment, remember, 29 00:01:30,299 --> 00:01:33,469 stay calm and follow the law. 30 00:01:33,511 --> 00:01:36,138 Lock all doors and windows. 31 00:01:39,642 --> 00:01:40,851 Arm yourselves. 32 00:01:40,893 --> 00:01:43,521 Your teacher should have an authorized firearm. 33 00:01:47,191 --> 00:01:48,734 But use whatever you can. 34 00:01:51,237 --> 00:01:53,239 And wait for a hero. 35 00:01:56,075 --> 00:01:58,327 -(screaming in distance) -FLANAGAN: Unfortunately, 36 00:01:58,369 --> 00:02:00,079 the possibility that you will experience 37 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:02,873 a supervillain attack grows more likely every day. 38 00:02:02,915 --> 00:02:05,376 But by having an action plan, you can dramatically increase 39 00:02:05,417 --> 00:02:06,877 your chances of survival. 40 00:02:06,919 --> 00:02:10,130 And survival is all that matters. 41 00:02:11,590 --> 00:02:12,800 (TV playing indistinctly) 42 00:02:12,842 --> 00:02:15,970 -Jody, where's my flag pin? -How should I know? 43 00:02:16,011 --> 00:02:18,347 Well, I can't go to this thing without a flag pin. 44 00:02:18,389 --> 00:02:20,933 Bob, before he makes any decisions, 45 00:02:20,975 --> 00:02:22,434 -just let me talk to him. -One, 46 00:02:22,476 --> 00:02:24,186 the president doesn't like you. 47 00:02:24,228 --> 00:02:26,230 He used the word "standoffish." 48 00:02:26,272 --> 00:02:28,274 And, two, he's decided. 49 00:02:28,315 --> 00:02:30,317 He's declaring a national emergency, 50 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:31,694 bypassing the FDA, 51 00:02:31,735 --> 00:02:34,738 and authorizing Compound V for use by law enforcement 52 00:02:34,780 --> 00:02:36,490 -and first responders. -NEUMAN: Wait, Robert. 53 00:02:36,532 --> 00:02:38,617 -Are you fucking kidding me? -I wish I were. 54 00:02:38,659 --> 00:02:40,911 Doses are going for five million a pop. 55 00:02:40,953 --> 00:02:42,538 Pentagon's got a big order in, 56 00:02:42,580 --> 00:02:44,623 and ICE is next in line. 57 00:02:44,665 --> 00:02:46,000 You can't release V into the mainstream. 58 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:49,086 We're talking an avalanche of Supes; it's suicide. 59 00:02:49,128 --> 00:02:51,714 In one hour, I will be standing at the memorial service 60 00:02:51,755 --> 00:02:54,466 for the fallen heroes of the House attack, 61 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:55,968 with my flag pin, 62 00:02:56,010 --> 00:02:58,888 giving my thoughts and prayers, and pledging 63 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:00,806 to keep America safe. 64 00:03:00,848 --> 00:03:03,100 The best way to do that is with Compound V. 65 00:03:03,142 --> 00:03:04,894 NEUMAN: Yeah, we know. We were there. Remember? 66 00:03:04,935 --> 00:03:06,812 Covered in my chief of staff's brains. 67 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:08,939 Look, there was no terrorist. It was Vought. 68 00:03:08,981 --> 00:03:11,025 It's a fucking coup. 69 00:03:11,066 --> 00:03:14,236 -A bunch of their guys died, too. -To cover their own tracks. 70 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:18,157 For the record, I agree with you. 71 00:03:18,198 --> 00:03:19,700 And I hate this. 72 00:03:19,742 --> 00:03:22,036 But you've got no proof. 73 00:03:22,077 --> 00:03:23,704 Folks are scared. 74 00:03:23,746 --> 00:03:26,290 If Vought took a shit in the middle of Fifth Avenue, 75 00:03:26,332 --> 00:03:27,541 they'd throw a ticker-tape parade. 76 00:03:27,583 --> 00:03:31,045 -Here's what we do have, Bob. -Oh, let me guess. 77 00:03:31,086 --> 00:03:32,838 A tape of me fucking my kids' nanny 78 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:34,340 at her daughter's quinceañera? 79 00:03:34,381 --> 00:03:37,301 Release it. Please. I'm begging you. 80 00:03:37,343 --> 00:03:41,055 A plum gig at Fox, and this shithole in my rearview? 81 00:03:41,096 --> 00:03:44,141 -Sounds dreamy. -Okay, what if we got hard proof? A witness. 82 00:03:44,183 --> 00:03:45,267 Anything. 83 00:03:45,309 --> 00:03:47,603 SINGER: If you could get Jesus Christ himself, 84 00:03:47,645 --> 00:03:50,856 or maybe Homelander in front of a camera, sure. 85 00:03:50,898 --> 00:03:52,858 I really am sorry. 86 00:03:55,235 --> 00:03:57,279 -(dogs barking) -(helicopter blades whirring) 87 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:02,993 (indistinct radio chatter) 88 00:04:03,035 --> 00:04:05,037 ♪ ♪ 89 00:04:29,395 --> 00:04:31,522 DONNA: I'm nervous about driving in the city. 90 00:04:31,563 --> 00:04:32,523 STARLIGHT: You'll be okay. 91 00:04:32,564 --> 00:04:34,566 -The plan again? -Okay, 92 00:04:34,608 --> 00:04:36,151 drive straight to Gen's in Sedona, 93 00:04:36,193 --> 00:04:39,238 cash for gasoline, no hotels. 94 00:04:39,279 --> 00:04:41,240 I don't want to leave you here. 95 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:43,117 I'll be fine. 96 00:04:46,954 --> 00:04:49,748 The anxious boy? Really? With the moist handshake? 97 00:04:49,790 --> 00:04:52,209 -Mom, come on. -Okay. Okay. 98 00:04:52,251 --> 00:04:53,669 Um... 99 00:04:53,711 --> 00:04:55,129 you need a new one. 100 00:04:55,170 --> 00:04:57,423 STARLIGHT: I... 101 00:04:59,299 --> 00:05:00,718 I'm not gonna wear it. 102 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:04,596 I don't care if you wear it. I just want you to have it. 103 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:10,686 I love you. 104 00:05:10,728 --> 00:05:12,396 I love you, too. 105 00:05:14,857 --> 00:05:16,233 You be safe. 106 00:05:16,275 --> 00:05:17,693 Okay. 107 00:05:20,195 --> 00:05:22,406 -(TV playing indistinctly) -Hey. 108 00:05:22,448 --> 00:05:25,034 -What's going on? -They've lost their minds. 109 00:05:25,075 --> 00:05:29,121 The RPG releases an electromagnetic pulse on impact. 110 00:05:29,163 --> 00:05:31,957 -Should cut through Stormfront's plasma bolts. -How sure are you? 111 00:05:31,999 --> 00:05:33,292 It's a guesstimate. 112 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:35,461 So that's Stormfront. 113 00:05:35,502 --> 00:05:37,713 And thanks to Starlight, we know that Noir 114 00:05:37,755 --> 00:05:39,048 needs only a fuckin' tree nut. 115 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:40,132 How about A-Train? 116 00:05:40,174 --> 00:05:41,633 Got enough epinephrine here to blow up 117 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:42,676 that motherfucker's heart. 118 00:05:42,718 --> 00:05:44,386 Hey, we can't just kill everyone. 119 00:05:44,428 --> 00:05:47,139 That is exactly what we're gonna do. 120 00:05:47,181 --> 00:05:48,223 Listen, you heard Mallory. 121 00:05:48,265 --> 00:05:49,975 She said all we need is another witness. 122 00:05:50,017 --> 00:05:51,727 Wile E. Coyote. 123 00:05:52,686 --> 00:05:54,188 Always chases Roadrunner, 124 00:05:54,229 --> 00:05:56,857 always with an elaborate plan, always fails. 125 00:05:56,899 --> 00:05:59,318 You know, I always say, "Why do this, Coyote? 126 00:05:59,359 --> 00:06:02,905 All you need is an AR-15, and 'meep-meep' no more." 127 00:06:02,946 --> 00:06:04,364 BUTCHER: Exactly. See? 128 00:06:04,406 --> 00:06:06,867 We're just gonna shoot Roadrunner in the fucking head. 129 00:06:06,909 --> 00:06:09,870 That won't stop Vought. That-that won't stop Compound V. 130 00:06:09,912 --> 00:06:11,205 If you kill these Supes, 131 00:06:11,246 --> 00:06:12,956 then Vought's just gonna make a thousand more. 132 00:06:12,998 --> 00:06:15,542 -Yeah, and we're gonna top those cunts, too. -Great. 133 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:18,796 So that's settled. We're just supervillains now, huh? 134 00:06:18,837 --> 00:06:20,130 Vought attacked the country, Hughie. 135 00:06:20,172 --> 00:06:21,381 Fuck 'em all. 136 00:06:24,051 --> 00:06:25,636 What if I testify? 137 00:06:25,677 --> 00:06:28,180 Escaped convicts don't have a ton of credibility. 138 00:06:30,140 --> 00:06:33,602 No, but maybe I know someone who does. 139 00:06:33,644 --> 00:06:35,813 Give us the day. 140 00:06:37,564 --> 00:06:39,399 Hughie? 141 00:06:39,441 --> 00:06:41,819 See you later. 142 00:06:41,860 --> 00:06:44,905 Officials are still trying to determine the perpetrator 143 00:06:44,947 --> 00:06:47,282 of the capital attack, the Department of Homeland Security 144 00:06:47,324 --> 00:06:50,494 has issued a crimson terror alert. 145 00:06:50,536 --> 00:06:52,955 In Washington, all government buildings... 146 00:06:52,996 --> 00:06:55,582 -How's Noir? -Unresponsive. 147 00:06:55,624 --> 00:06:57,126 They don't think there's brain damage, 148 00:06:57,167 --> 00:06:59,044 but apparently it's hard to tell. 149 00:06:59,086 --> 00:07:01,296 So, Noir's a vegetable, 150 00:07:01,338 --> 00:07:02,881 Lamplighter's a charcoal briquette, 151 00:07:02,923 --> 00:07:04,758 Starlight's in the breeze somewhere, and you're, 152 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:06,426 -what, fine with it? -Yes. 153 00:07:06,468 --> 00:07:08,637 Because none of that matters anymore because of this. 154 00:07:08,679 --> 00:07:11,807 So far, no terrorist group has claimed responsibility. 155 00:07:11,849 --> 00:07:13,934 (exhales sharply) All right, so, 156 00:07:13,976 --> 00:07:15,269 you didn't do this. 157 00:07:15,310 --> 00:07:17,813 I wish I'd killed Vogelbaum. 158 00:07:17,855 --> 00:07:19,982 -But no, it wasn't me. -Right. 159 00:07:20,023 --> 00:07:22,943 And there's no supervillains on American soil. 160 00:07:22,985 --> 00:07:25,362 -None that we know of. -And that means... 161 00:07:27,656 --> 00:07:28,907 ...it's Edgar. 162 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:31,535 Maybe. I mean, he is pretty smart, 163 00:07:31,577 --> 00:07:33,078 especially for his kind. 164 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:34,538 ...Compound V to members of the military 165 00:07:34,580 --> 00:07:35,747 and law enforcement. 166 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:38,709 Hey, smile. 167 00:07:38,750 --> 00:07:40,335 This is good news. 168 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:44,965 Yes, there have been sacrifices, but we are this close 169 00:07:45,007 --> 00:07:48,093 to no more premieres or paparazzi, 170 00:07:48,135 --> 00:07:52,723 or screaming fans, or any of that dancing monkey shit. 171 00:07:52,764 --> 00:07:54,808 We have to make sure that the right people get the doses, 172 00:07:54,850 --> 00:07:58,228 but it is a whole new world. 173 00:07:58,270 --> 00:08:00,397 What about the wrong people? 174 00:08:00,439 --> 00:08:01,815 Couple of billion of them. 175 00:08:01,857 --> 00:08:04,234 They're not just gonna sit there. 176 00:08:04,276 --> 00:08:06,486 Don't worry, silly. 177 00:08:06,528 --> 00:08:08,906 Frederick had a solution for everything. 178 00:08:08,947 --> 00:08:13,160 ("Only the Good Die Young" by Billy Joel playing) 179 00:08:13,202 --> 00:08:15,120 ♪ ♪ 180 00:08:15,162 --> 00:08:16,330 STARLIGHT: Okay, 181 00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:17,998 there's something really important 182 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:19,666 that I've been meaning to ask you. 183 00:08:20,709 --> 00:08:23,545 Last I checked, you are not 57 years old, 184 00:08:23,587 --> 00:08:28,258 so, come on, why is it always, always Billy Joel? 185 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:30,219 I'm 57 on the inside. 186 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:31,845 No, really. Please. 187 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:35,682 It was just the music in my house growing up. 188 00:08:35,724 --> 00:08:37,768 You know, I did some somersaults to "You May Be Right" 189 00:08:37,809 --> 00:08:41,396 that were pretty thrilling to watch. 190 00:08:41,438 --> 00:08:45,275 ♪ Only the good die young... ♪ 191 00:08:45,317 --> 00:08:48,195 Butcher is right, you know. 192 00:08:48,237 --> 00:08:51,531 We've already tried to take Vought down the right way. 193 00:08:51,573 --> 00:08:53,951 This isn't gonna work; this is not gonna stop Compound V 194 00:08:53,992 --> 00:08:56,870 -from getting out there. -So it's hopeless? 195 00:08:56,912 --> 00:08:59,998 Just kill 'em all, let God sort 'em out? 196 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:01,208 I mean... 197 00:09:03,252 --> 00:09:05,796 Then why are you even helping me? 198 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:09,466 Why did you save me at the Tower? 199 00:09:09,508 --> 00:09:11,426 They were-- they were gonna hurt you. 200 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:13,720 Yeah, but, Hughie, you could have gotten yourself killed. 201 00:09:13,762 --> 00:09:16,139 I mean, after the way that I treated you, 202 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:19,059 you had every reason to give up on me. 203 00:09:19,101 --> 00:09:21,395 So why didn't you? 204 00:09:21,436 --> 00:09:22,896 ♪ Only the good die young... ♪ 205 00:09:22,938 --> 00:09:27,484 I just... would never. 206 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,363 That's why I'm helping. 207 00:09:40,998 --> 00:09:43,041 (Maeve sighs heavily) 208 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:46,461 You were stupid to text. 209 00:09:46,503 --> 00:09:49,673 Everyone's looking for you. 210 00:09:49,715 --> 00:09:51,550 Where's Elena? 211 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:53,260 This is the guy? 212 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:57,306 Uh, I'm sorry... 213 00:09:57,347 --> 00:09:58,557 (bottles clinking) 214 00:09:58,598 --> 00:09:59,725 Hi. Hughie. 215 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:02,519 He's even more of a twink than in the photo. 216 00:10:04,354 --> 00:10:06,189 I could split that shit like dry firewood. 217 00:10:08,025 --> 00:10:09,526 Big fan. 218 00:10:09,568 --> 00:10:11,862 I need to ask you something. 219 00:10:13,363 --> 00:10:14,740 It's a lot. 220 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:19,494 -I need you to testify. -Testify? 221 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:21,496 On the record. 222 00:10:21,538 --> 00:10:24,458 Against Vought, against Homelander, 223 00:10:24,499 --> 00:10:26,251 Stormfront, everything. 224 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:28,128 Why would I do that? 225 00:10:28,170 --> 00:10:32,174 Because things are really bad, and... 226 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:35,385 ...you're our last chance. 227 00:10:35,427 --> 00:10:37,596 -Pass. -Look, I get 228 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:40,140 -that it's dangerous. -It's suicide. 229 00:10:40,182 --> 00:10:41,475 But that's not the reason. 230 00:10:41,516 --> 00:10:43,226 Well, then, what is? 231 00:10:44,227 --> 00:10:45,896 I'm tired. 232 00:10:46,938 --> 00:10:49,149 We're all tired. 233 00:10:49,191 --> 00:10:51,151 But they're hurting people. 234 00:10:51,193 --> 00:10:53,278 And sooner or later, they're gonna hurt someone you love. 235 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:54,738 Am I talking to you? 236 00:10:56,198 --> 00:10:57,741 STARLIGHT: Look. 237 00:11:00,869 --> 00:11:06,792 I get that it's easier to just disappear 238 00:11:06,833 --> 00:11:08,043 inside of yourself. 239 00:11:08,085 --> 00:11:10,295 Trust me, it's all I want to do. 240 00:11:10,337 --> 00:11:12,130 But we can't, Maeve. 241 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:14,591 We can't. 242 00:11:14,633 --> 00:11:16,468 This is a war now, 243 00:11:16,510 --> 00:11:18,887 -and we... -Shut the fuck up. 244 00:11:18,929 --> 00:11:20,931 Christ, you... 245 00:11:20,972 --> 00:11:23,392 Haven't I done enough for you? 246 00:11:26,686 --> 00:11:29,272 Didn't I save your fucking life? 247 00:11:32,067 --> 00:11:35,445 It doesn't matter what we do, nothing changes. 248 00:11:40,117 --> 00:11:44,871 Nothing ever changes or gets better. 249 00:11:49,084 --> 00:11:51,086 And I'm tired. 250 00:11:52,212 --> 00:11:54,798 Just leave. 251 00:11:56,633 --> 00:11:59,094 Go! Take your fucking twink 252 00:11:59,136 --> 00:12:01,680 and get the fuck out of here! 253 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:04,766 Okay. 254 00:12:04,808 --> 00:12:06,810 Come on. 255 00:12:19,197 --> 00:12:21,366 (rapid footsteps) 256 00:12:21,408 --> 00:12:23,201 MICHEL: Monsieur Charcuter, we need you. 257 00:12:23,243 --> 00:12:24,453 Now. 258 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:29,541 BECCA: He said he lives under a pawnshop in East Flatbush! 259 00:12:29,583 --> 00:12:31,585 -He has to be here. -Hey. Let her in. 260 00:12:31,626 --> 00:12:34,379 Fucking help me... Billy. 261 00:12:34,421 --> 00:12:37,632 (crying): They took him. 262 00:12:37,674 --> 00:12:38,884 They have Ryan. 263 00:12:38,925 --> 00:12:40,594 Who's got him? 264 00:12:44,306 --> 00:12:46,266 I appreciate you coming all this way, Stan. 265 00:12:46,308 --> 00:12:49,352 EDGAR: Well, I can't exactly be seen 266 00:12:49,394 --> 00:12:52,772 with you at the Tower now, can I? 267 00:12:52,814 --> 00:12:54,274 -Fresca? -No. 268 00:12:54,316 --> 00:12:55,984 Thank you. Awful stuff. 269 00:12:58,320 --> 00:13:01,281 So, you've had a chance to look over our proposal? 270 00:13:01,323 --> 00:13:04,534 He publicly confessed to a sexual assault, Alastair. 271 00:13:04,576 --> 00:13:05,952 And we've made a substantial investment 272 00:13:05,994 --> 00:13:07,787 in the Deep's rehabilitation. 273 00:13:07,829 --> 00:13:11,333 Our internal research bureau shows an impressive Q rating. 274 00:13:11,374 --> 00:13:16,213 He's an asset to Vought in these troubled times. 275 00:13:16,254 --> 00:13:19,591 Oh. What sort of commission is the Church getting these days? 276 00:13:19,633 --> 00:13:21,801 40%? 50? 277 00:13:21,843 --> 00:13:23,595 Sounds like you're open to reinstatement. 278 00:13:23,637 --> 00:13:24,930 That's fantastic. 279 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:28,391 What about A-Train? 280 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:31,645 You do need a speedster, since Shockwave exploded. 281 00:13:31,686 --> 00:13:32,854 Harder sell. 282 00:13:32,896 --> 00:13:35,857 One has-been back is redemption. 283 00:13:35,899 --> 00:13:38,360 Two is weakness. 284 00:13:38,401 --> 00:13:40,195 Stormfront has problems with him. 285 00:13:40,237 --> 00:13:43,615 And at the moment, I have to indulge her. 286 00:13:43,657 --> 00:13:46,201 What's her problem with A-Train? 287 00:13:46,243 --> 00:13:49,412 I understand that she was among your grandfather's 288 00:13:49,454 --> 00:13:53,500 first followers back when the Collective was a start-up. 289 00:13:55,293 --> 00:13:57,546 I can neither confirm nor deny that. 290 00:13:57,587 --> 00:13:59,548 (laughs softly) 291 00:13:59,589 --> 00:14:04,010 Then your internal research bureau knows exactly 292 00:14:04,052 --> 00:14:06,680 what Stormfront's problem is with A-Train. 293 00:14:07,931 --> 00:14:09,975 Deep is still a win. 294 00:14:10,016 --> 00:14:12,018 Shall I have Business Affairs reach out? 295 00:14:12,060 --> 00:14:14,062 -Please do. -Let me walk you out. 296 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:29,411 (whispers): Sons of bitches. 297 00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:33,748 (quietly): Okay, yeah. 298 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:37,210 Voilà. Uh, jambon-beurre. 299 00:14:37,252 --> 00:14:39,170 Simple, but it's the ingredients, you know? 300 00:14:39,212 --> 00:14:40,589 -BECCA: Thank you. -MOTHER'S MILK: Diet Coke 301 00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:42,799 with Lime, right? 302 00:14:42,841 --> 00:14:45,427 Uh, yeah. Yeah. 303 00:14:45,468 --> 00:14:46,845 We've heard a lot about you. 304 00:14:48,722 --> 00:14:51,808 Uh, I'm sorry, I-I wish 305 00:14:51,850 --> 00:14:53,393 I could say the same. 306 00:14:53,435 --> 00:14:55,812 Uh, you all close with Billy? 307 00:14:55,854 --> 00:14:57,731 Yeah. 308 00:14:57,772 --> 00:15:00,358 I mean... sure. 309 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:03,153 -Why the hesitation? -Well... 310 00:15:03,194 --> 00:15:06,906 Let's just say he ain't really close to a lot of people. 311 00:15:06,948 --> 00:15:09,951 You know? Well, except you, of course. 312 00:15:09,993 --> 00:15:11,953 I'm close to him. 313 00:15:11,995 --> 00:15:14,789 -I am. -All right, all right, lads, let's give her some air, eh? 314 00:15:14,831 --> 00:15:16,458 Yeah. 315 00:15:17,667 --> 00:15:19,919 So, Ryan ain't on any of their social media, 316 00:15:19,961 --> 00:15:22,756 which is good on one hand, but it don't help us none. 317 00:15:22,797 --> 00:15:24,841 -So, you think he's in the Tower? -Not sure. 318 00:15:24,883 --> 00:15:27,010 You stay here. 319 00:15:27,052 --> 00:15:30,555 Rest up. I'm gonna go do a little digging. 320 00:15:30,597 --> 00:15:33,016 Hey, Billy. 321 00:15:34,809 --> 00:15:36,603 I'm sorry, okay? 322 00:15:36,645 --> 00:15:38,229 I have no right to ask you to help me 323 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:39,648 after what I said to you, but... 324 00:15:39,689 --> 00:15:42,984 Look, don't you worry, all right? 325 00:15:43,026 --> 00:15:45,236 I will find your son. 326 00:15:49,783 --> 00:15:51,618 Thank you. 327 00:15:57,540 --> 00:15:59,542 Fuck off, you lot. 328 00:16:03,046 --> 00:16:04,839 (phone ringing) 329 00:16:04,881 --> 00:16:06,383 EDGAR: What is it, Samantha? 330 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:08,677 SAMANTHA (over phone): Mr. Edgar, normally, 331 00:16:08,718 --> 00:16:10,303 I wouldn't put this through, but the man says 332 00:16:10,345 --> 00:16:12,222 it's life or death, and you'd know him. 333 00:16:12,263 --> 00:16:13,682 What's his name? 334 00:16:13,723 --> 00:16:15,225 William Butcher. 335 00:16:17,352 --> 00:16:18,895 Hi, hi. 336 00:16:18,937 --> 00:16:20,689 We've been having a super fun time in here. 337 00:16:20,730 --> 00:16:23,483 I've just been googling all the names of the cats in Cats. 338 00:16:23,525 --> 00:16:25,777 Can you believe Ryan has never seen Cats? 339 00:16:25,819 --> 00:16:27,612 What happened to your hair? 340 00:16:27,654 --> 00:16:29,280 -Oh, nothing. (mutters) -HOMELANDER: Hey, buddy. 341 00:16:29,322 --> 00:16:30,699 Sorry we had to leave you all alone. 342 00:16:30,740 --> 00:16:33,660 Dad's work can sometimes get pretty crazy. 343 00:16:33,702 --> 00:16:35,495 -(chuckles) -ASHLEY: He hasn't been alone. 344 00:16:35,537 --> 00:16:37,914 I've been here. I got him all these dipping sauces. 345 00:16:37,956 --> 00:16:40,291 You didn't want to play Vought Tournament of Heroes? 346 00:16:40,333 --> 00:16:41,543 (whispers): I'm the main guy. 347 00:16:41,584 --> 00:16:43,795 I was working on my states. 348 00:16:43,837 --> 00:16:47,090 -Uh, states? -Well, yeah, I write down all 50 states 349 00:16:47,132 --> 00:16:50,468 as fast as I can in either alphabetical order 350 00:16:50,510 --> 00:16:52,095 or geographical order. 351 00:16:52,137 --> 00:16:54,180 You're giving yourself homework? 352 00:16:54,222 --> 00:16:56,850 Well, Mom says that learning is a gift, so... 353 00:16:56,891 --> 00:16:59,853 Mm-hmm. That mom of yours, 354 00:16:59,894 --> 00:17:02,981 she sure does have some cute little sayings. 355 00:17:04,983 --> 00:17:07,610 Do you think maybe I could call her? 356 00:17:08,862 --> 00:17:09,946 Uh... (exhales) 357 00:17:13,950 --> 00:17:15,910 Hey, Ryan. 358 00:17:15,952 --> 00:17:17,162 Ugh. 359 00:17:19,080 --> 00:17:21,958 I get it. I would feel lonely, too, if I was cooped up 360 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:25,837 all day by myself in this West Elm Death Star. 361 00:17:27,213 --> 00:17:29,674 -Mm-hmm. -STORMFRONT: How about 362 00:17:29,716 --> 00:17:31,676 we take a field trip? 363 00:17:31,718 --> 00:17:33,511 What do you say, Dad? 364 00:17:35,305 --> 00:17:36,890 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to Planet Vought. 365 00:17:36,931 --> 00:17:39,017 Have a super day. 366 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:40,185 (children shouting) 367 00:17:40,226 --> 00:17:41,853 (upbeat music playing) 368 00:17:41,895 --> 00:17:44,022 ANNOUNCER: Let's give a warm hero's welcome 369 00:17:44,063 --> 00:17:45,440 to Kashden, who's turning five today. 370 00:17:45,482 --> 00:17:47,025 Welcome to Planet Vought. 371 00:17:47,066 --> 00:17:48,485 Would you like to try our new 372 00:17:48,526 --> 00:17:51,654 Brave Maeve Rainbow Veggie Burger? 373 00:17:51,696 --> 00:17:53,615 Holy shit. 374 00:17:58,620 --> 00:18:00,663 HOMELANDER: There you go, Maestro. 375 00:18:03,208 --> 00:18:05,210 -Pretty cool, huh? -Yeah. 376 00:18:05,251 --> 00:18:07,212 HOMELANDER: (chuckles) Hey. 377 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:09,631 Wait until you try the Big Homey with bacon. 378 00:18:09,672 --> 00:18:11,466 It's so good. 379 00:18:11,508 --> 00:18:14,302 And-and the, uh, and the Mocha Noir Shake? 380 00:18:14,344 --> 00:18:17,305 -It's amazing. And it won't be lumpy like your mom's. -(chuckles) 381 00:18:17,347 --> 00:18:18,681 FAN: Homelander? 382 00:18:18,723 --> 00:18:20,308 (chuckles): Hey. 383 00:18:20,350 --> 00:18:23,853 -Can I get a selfie? -Ask the boss. 384 00:18:23,895 --> 00:18:25,480 (chuckles) Kidding. Of course you can. 385 00:18:25,522 --> 00:18:28,233 -Of course you can. -Stormfront? I-I love you. 386 00:18:28,274 --> 00:18:29,984 -Can I get a self-- a selfie? -Oh, sure. 387 00:18:30,026 --> 00:18:31,402 STORMFRONT: One at a time. 388 00:18:31,444 --> 00:18:32,779 -Homelander. -STORMFRONT: Kids first. 389 00:18:32,821 --> 00:18:33,905 FAN 2: I'm a huge fan. 390 00:18:33,947 --> 00:18:35,365 -Can I get a picture? -FAN 3: It's Homelander! 391 00:18:35,406 --> 00:18:37,200 -HOMELANDER: All right. Hey! -FAN 4: I love you! Homelander! 392 00:18:37,242 --> 00:18:39,202 -Homelander! -HOMELANDER: Hey, guys... 393 00:18:39,244 --> 00:18:40,995 (crowd clamoring) 394 00:18:41,037 --> 00:18:42,831 (overlapping chatter echoing) 395 00:18:42,872 --> 00:18:45,333 RYAN: I want to go home. 396 00:18:45,375 --> 00:18:47,627 (clamoring continues) 397 00:18:47,669 --> 00:18:48,962 (whimpering) 398 00:18:49,003 --> 00:18:51,506 Hey. You okay? 399 00:18:51,548 --> 00:18:52,882 I want my mom. 400 00:18:52,924 --> 00:18:56,302 Okay, I got you. I got you. 401 00:18:56,344 --> 00:18:58,513 Thank you, everyone. Excuse me. 402 00:18:58,555 --> 00:19:01,641 Thank you. Excuse me. Excuse me. 403 00:19:01,683 --> 00:19:04,853 Stay back, please. Please, please, please. Just stay back. 404 00:19:04,894 --> 00:19:07,105 Stay back. Thank you. 405 00:19:11,818 --> 00:19:12,819 -HUGHIE: New bling? -STARLIGHT: Mm-hmm. 406 00:19:12,861 --> 00:19:15,238 Donna got it for me. 407 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:17,532 Pretty sure she got it at Duane Reade. 408 00:19:17,574 --> 00:19:20,368 (chuckles) 409 00:19:20,410 --> 00:19:22,579 Oh, gosh. Moms. 410 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:27,250 The gift that keeps on giving, forever. 411 00:19:30,003 --> 00:19:31,504 Oh, shit. I'm sorry. 412 00:19:31,546 --> 00:19:34,007 Wh-- No, it's-it's fine. 413 00:19:34,048 --> 00:19:36,426 No, no. I'm an asshole for bitching about my mom 414 00:19:36,467 --> 00:19:38,303 when yours is... 415 00:19:39,762 --> 00:19:42,098 My mom's not dead. 416 00:19:42,140 --> 00:19:43,933 She's not? 417 00:19:43,975 --> 00:19:46,102 Oh, it's just, you never mentioned her, so... 418 00:19:46,144 --> 00:19:48,271 She left when I was six. 419 00:19:48,313 --> 00:19:51,900 Oh, wow. Shit. 420 00:19:51,941 --> 00:19:53,568 I'm really sorry. 421 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:58,990 That's where Billy Joel comes from. 422 00:19:59,032 --> 00:20:01,659 She and I, we used to have these dance parties. 423 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:04,078 She was, she was fun. 424 00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:07,248 She made awesome Seven costumes for Halloween. 425 00:20:07,290 --> 00:20:13,212 And, uh, then one day, she just left and never called again. 426 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:15,924 Not even a card. 427 00:20:15,965 --> 00:20:17,926 You know, it was like some silent alarm went off 428 00:20:17,967 --> 00:20:20,595 and she was like, "Well... 429 00:20:20,637 --> 00:20:23,473 fuck them, time to go." 430 00:20:23,514 --> 00:20:25,808 No, I'm sure that that's not it. 431 00:20:25,850 --> 00:20:27,727 What would you call it? 432 00:20:31,439 --> 00:20:34,359 I guess that's why I always just kind of hang in there, 433 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:38,029 no matter how bad it gets. 434 00:20:38,071 --> 00:20:40,323 'Cause I... 435 00:20:40,365 --> 00:20:42,700 I-I don't want to be like her. 436 00:20:44,744 --> 00:20:48,665 That's kind of clingy and pathetic, isn't it? 437 00:20:48,706 --> 00:20:50,750 No. No. 438 00:20:50,792 --> 00:20:52,669 It isn't. 439 00:20:52,710 --> 00:20:54,295 At all. 440 00:20:56,673 --> 00:20:58,424 -What's up, shitbirds? -(both screaming) 441 00:20:58,466 --> 00:20:59,968 -STARLIGHT: Jesus Christ! -(horn blaring) 442 00:21:00,009 --> 00:21:01,094 (tires screech) 443 00:21:01,135 --> 00:21:05,431 (panting) What the fuck?! What the fuck?! 444 00:21:05,473 --> 00:21:07,266 -How did you find us?! -Please. 445 00:21:07,308 --> 00:21:08,977 I can cover the boroughs in, like, three hours. 446 00:21:09,018 --> 00:21:10,228 I went looking, that's all. 447 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:12,230 I'm surprised your heart can take it. 448 00:21:12,271 --> 00:21:14,482 My heart is just fine. Take a step closer and I'll show you. 449 00:21:14,524 --> 00:21:15,817 HUGHIE: Hey, I saved your life, 450 00:21:15,858 --> 00:21:18,027 asshole. And now you're coming after us? 451 00:21:23,574 --> 00:21:24,784 We're even now, bitch. 452 00:21:29,330 --> 00:21:31,708 Holy shit! 453 00:21:31,749 --> 00:21:33,626 Is this true? 454 00:21:33,668 --> 00:21:36,504 -Everything makes a little more sense now, doesn't it? -Where did you get this? 455 00:21:36,546 --> 00:21:38,715 I didn't get it. Okay? I was never here. 456 00:21:38,756 --> 00:21:40,967 You got that shit on your own. Yeah? 457 00:21:41,009 --> 00:21:42,802 But wh-- why-why are you doing this? 458 00:21:42,844 --> 00:21:44,137 'Cause I want back in. 459 00:21:44,178 --> 00:21:46,639 So, I need her gone. 460 00:21:46,681 --> 00:21:48,850 Fuck that Nazi bitch. 461 00:21:48,891 --> 00:21:50,435 (both shudder) 462 00:22:15,209 --> 00:22:17,462 Would you ask Mario if he could whip up 463 00:22:17,503 --> 00:22:20,256 some of those Gruyère puffs? 464 00:22:20,298 --> 00:22:22,675 Would you like an order? They're worth the cheat day. 465 00:22:22,717 --> 00:22:27,180 I assume you got a man out there, with a clean shot? 466 00:22:27,221 --> 00:22:28,848 More than one. 467 00:22:28,890 --> 00:22:30,308 Then I'll skip the fucking hors d'oeuvres, 468 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:33,186 if you don't mind, and we'll just cut straight to it, yeah? 469 00:22:33,227 --> 00:22:35,229 You mentioned on the phone that you could help 470 00:22:35,271 --> 00:22:37,148 with Homelander's son. 471 00:22:37,190 --> 00:22:40,318 I must say, I'm not sure what you mean. 472 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:43,362 That boy is your only possible contingency 473 00:22:43,404 --> 00:22:45,364 against Homelander. 474 00:22:45,406 --> 00:22:48,534 Now, that contingency don't work 475 00:22:48,576 --> 00:22:51,162 if they're off playing Ward and the Beav. 476 00:22:51,204 --> 00:22:52,288 (water pouring) 477 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:53,456 I can fix that. 478 00:22:57,251 --> 00:22:58,252 Thank you, Alvin. 479 00:23:00,004 --> 00:23:01,839 Homelander's a friend. 480 00:23:01,881 --> 00:23:03,925 Why would I betray him? 481 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:06,677 Because you're a ruthless bastard. 482 00:23:09,514 --> 00:23:10,556 That's hurtful. 483 00:23:10,598 --> 00:23:12,141 You turned a racist piece of shite 484 00:23:12,183 --> 00:23:14,143 into America's sweetheart. 485 00:23:14,185 --> 00:23:16,395 What word would you use? 486 00:23:17,522 --> 00:23:19,107 (clears throat) 487 00:23:24,570 --> 00:23:27,281 Stormfront's good at making people angry. 488 00:23:27,323 --> 00:23:29,992 Angry people want Compound V. 489 00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:32,578 Compound V raises our stock price. 490 00:23:32,620 --> 00:23:35,123 Look, I'd have preferred V remained a secret, 491 00:23:35,164 --> 00:23:38,084 but we play with the cards we're dealt. 492 00:23:38,126 --> 00:23:41,420 It's not ruthless, it's prices per share. 493 00:23:41,462 --> 00:23:43,047 That's all. 494 00:23:43,089 --> 00:23:46,050 Maybe you should take a look in the mirror, mate. 495 00:23:46,092 --> 00:23:48,177 'Cause that bitch should bother you. 496 00:23:48,219 --> 00:23:50,721 Of course she does. 497 00:23:50,763 --> 00:23:53,599 But it's not about me. 498 00:23:53,641 --> 00:23:55,518 I can't lash out 499 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:59,397 like some raging, entitled maniac. 500 00:23:59,438 --> 00:24:01,482 That's a white man's luxury. 501 00:24:03,526 --> 00:24:06,404 So, it's just business, then, eh? 502 00:24:06,445 --> 00:24:09,323 When, Mr. Butcher, in history, 503 00:24:09,365 --> 00:24:12,410 has it ever been about anything different? 504 00:24:13,536 --> 00:24:15,246 And what makes you think 505 00:24:15,288 --> 00:24:18,416 that you can control that racist bitch? 506 00:24:18,457 --> 00:24:21,836 (sighs) Look, I've got to get across town... 507 00:24:21,878 --> 00:24:24,213 Look, I can get the boy away from Homelander, all right? 508 00:24:24,255 --> 00:24:25,923 How? 509 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:28,968 That's my business. 510 00:24:30,344 --> 00:24:33,931 When I got him, I'll call your people, 511 00:24:33,973 --> 00:24:35,516 they zero in on this cell signal, 512 00:24:35,558 --> 00:24:37,685 and then come and scoop him up. 513 00:24:37,727 --> 00:24:39,854 And then you do a better fucking job 514 00:24:39,896 --> 00:24:41,480 of hiding him this time, yeah? 515 00:24:43,357 --> 00:24:44,984 You have my word. 516 00:24:45,026 --> 00:24:47,028 I will get Rebecca and Ryan somewhere safe. 517 00:24:47,069 --> 00:24:48,446 No. 518 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:50,907 Not Becca. Becca stays with me. 519 00:24:50,948 --> 00:24:52,992 But that's the whole point. 520 00:24:53,034 --> 00:24:55,286 That he's raised by his mother. 521 00:24:55,328 --> 00:24:56,621 Find him a new fucking mum. 522 00:24:56,662 --> 00:24:59,415 I'm taking my wife back. That's the deal. 523 00:24:59,457 --> 00:25:03,085 And what happens when Rebecca shows up on my doorstep, 524 00:25:03,127 --> 00:25:06,005 begging to be reunited with her boy? 525 00:25:09,634 --> 00:25:11,385 You say it's the only way 526 00:25:11,427 --> 00:25:14,430 you can guarantee Ryan's protection from Homelander. 527 00:25:14,472 --> 00:25:17,391 'Cause as you know, 528 00:25:17,433 --> 00:25:20,770 a mother will do anything 529 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:23,022 to protect her son. 530 00:25:24,065 --> 00:25:26,776 And you call me a ruthless bastard. 531 00:25:26,817 --> 00:25:29,403 You tell me where he is... 532 00:25:30,780 --> 00:25:32,323 ...and I'll do the rest. 533 00:25:39,997 --> 00:25:41,999 (birds chirping) 534 00:25:47,797 --> 00:25:48,965 Where's Ryan? 535 00:25:49,006 --> 00:25:51,342 He's, um, he's inside. 536 00:25:51,384 --> 00:25:52,885 He doesn't want to talk. 537 00:25:52,927 --> 00:25:55,012 -So, go in anyway. -No, no, no, no. I've tried. 538 00:25:55,054 --> 00:25:57,139 He... he wants to be left alone. 539 00:25:57,181 --> 00:25:59,183 You are the strongest man in the world, 540 00:25:59,225 --> 00:26:02,436 and you're scared of a little boy. 541 00:26:02,478 --> 00:26:03,896 He's your blood. 542 00:26:03,938 --> 00:26:06,565 Just talk to him. 543 00:26:06,607 --> 00:26:08,609 Be the man I know you are. 544 00:26:10,403 --> 00:26:13,447 RYAN: New York. North Carolina. 545 00:26:13,489 --> 00:26:17,076 North Dakota. Ohio. 546 00:26:17,118 --> 00:26:21,330 Oklahoma. Oregon. 547 00:26:21,372 --> 00:26:23,082 (sighs) 548 00:26:23,124 --> 00:26:25,543 I'm sorry. 549 00:26:25,584 --> 00:26:27,336 HOMELANDER: No, no, no, no. Buddy, 550 00:26:27,378 --> 00:26:28,754 don't you be sorry. 551 00:26:28,796 --> 00:26:30,506 I... I should've known better. 552 00:26:34,927 --> 00:26:38,931 There were just... so many people. 553 00:26:38,973 --> 00:26:40,975 Yeah, there was. 554 00:26:43,102 --> 00:26:45,604 (sighs) 555 00:26:50,318 --> 00:26:53,446 You know, I remember the first time I was in a crowd. 556 00:26:53,487 --> 00:26:55,489 Probably didn't bother you. 557 00:26:55,531 --> 00:26:57,283 I was terrified. 558 00:26:57,325 --> 00:27:00,036 All these people staring at me 559 00:27:00,077 --> 00:27:02,079 and reaching out, trying to grab me, 560 00:27:02,121 --> 00:27:03,706 and egging me on to use my powers. 561 00:27:03,748 --> 00:27:07,835 I just-- I felt like I was... drowning. 562 00:27:07,877 --> 00:27:10,671 Well, what'd you do? 563 00:27:10,713 --> 00:27:12,965 Well, I took off. 564 00:27:15,593 --> 00:27:16,886 I flew away. 565 00:27:16,927 --> 00:27:19,805 They found me 80 miles down the I-9. 566 00:27:19,847 --> 00:27:21,724 Crying my little eyes out. 567 00:27:25,478 --> 00:27:28,314 You? Cry? 568 00:27:31,984 --> 00:27:33,527 Yes. 569 00:27:36,113 --> 00:27:41,535 But I'm a man, so, not in a long while. But... 570 00:27:41,577 --> 00:27:44,246 who knows, maybe, uh... 571 00:27:44,288 --> 00:27:46,916 maybe next time, you'll fly away. 572 00:27:46,957 --> 00:27:49,960 Maybe... with me. 573 00:27:53,339 --> 00:27:55,925 Look... 574 00:27:55,966 --> 00:27:58,386 I know you want me to be like you. 575 00:27:58,427 --> 00:28:00,179 But, Dad, I'm not. 576 00:28:04,558 --> 00:28:08,396 Son... (exhales) 577 00:28:08,437 --> 00:28:12,316 I didn't just wake up one day and fly out the door. 578 00:28:12,358 --> 00:28:15,111 That's not how it works. I had to learn. 579 00:28:15,152 --> 00:28:17,113 Only I didn't have anyone to teach me, 580 00:28:17,154 --> 00:28:20,366 'cause the doctors that-- um... 581 00:28:20,408 --> 00:28:23,452 (chuckles) The people that raised me, 582 00:28:23,494 --> 00:28:25,913 uh, were scared of me, 583 00:28:25,955 --> 00:28:27,915 so they kept their distance. 584 00:28:27,957 --> 00:28:31,210 And I had to figure it all out by myself, see? 585 00:28:31,252 --> 00:28:33,921 Well, you-you don't have to go through any of that. 586 00:28:33,963 --> 00:28:35,923 I'll teach you. 587 00:28:35,965 --> 00:28:37,716 Really? 588 00:28:39,635 --> 00:28:41,178 I love you. 589 00:29:02,408 --> 00:29:04,285 Hey, did you find anything? 590 00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:07,288 They got him in a cabin up in Rochester. 591 00:29:07,329 --> 00:29:10,416 -What? -I mean... Becca! 592 00:29:10,458 --> 00:29:13,002 She's great. We-we talked earlier. 593 00:29:13,043 --> 00:29:14,962 And, um, she's-she's really great. She's-- 594 00:29:15,004 --> 00:29:17,214 -You're really-- you're great. -All right, easy, tiger. 595 00:29:17,256 --> 00:29:19,133 How'd you get on? I guess you got fuck all? 596 00:29:19,175 --> 00:29:22,553 No witnesses. But we definitely found fuck all. 597 00:29:22,595 --> 00:29:25,097 I'm not sure I'm using that term properly, but, uh... 598 00:29:25,139 --> 00:29:27,141 here. 599 00:29:28,350 --> 00:29:31,187 Fuck me. 600 00:29:31,228 --> 00:29:33,063 This is a jackpot. 601 00:29:33,105 --> 00:29:35,774 Well done, you two. 602 00:29:35,816 --> 00:29:37,985 This'll do nicely. 603 00:29:38,027 --> 00:29:39,570 All right, listen up, you lot. 604 00:29:39,612 --> 00:29:41,197 Getting the kid back, it ain't your fight, 605 00:29:41,238 --> 00:29:42,781 and I ain't gonna ask you to come along. 606 00:29:42,823 --> 00:29:45,784 Lick my big black balls, Butcher. 607 00:29:45,826 --> 00:29:46,994 Sorry, Becca. 608 00:29:47,036 --> 00:29:48,579 You done asked us to lie, 609 00:29:48,621 --> 00:29:52,124 spy, do all kinds of fucked up shit for you. 610 00:29:52,166 --> 00:29:54,418 Now we finally get a chance to do something good, 611 00:29:54,460 --> 00:29:56,462 and you think we're gonna take a pass on that? 612 00:29:56,504 --> 00:29:58,047 We're in. 613 00:29:58,088 --> 00:29:59,715 Of course we're in. 614 00:30:01,550 --> 00:30:03,052 All right. 615 00:30:04,261 --> 00:30:05,638 Let's get a shift on. 616 00:30:05,679 --> 00:30:07,681 ♪ ♪ 617 00:30:12,478 --> 00:30:14,480 (camera clicking) 618 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:36,377 What? 619 00:30:36,418 --> 00:30:39,088 You remember the range at Fort Bragg? 620 00:30:39,129 --> 00:30:41,382 I was a better shot than you. 621 00:30:41,423 --> 00:30:45,010 Well, you had a bloody good teacher, didn't you? 622 00:30:45,052 --> 00:30:47,429 I like your friends. 623 00:30:47,471 --> 00:30:49,890 Especially Hughie. He's, uh... (chuckles) 624 00:30:49,932 --> 00:30:51,308 He's good for you. 625 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:55,896 Look, Becca... you ain't coming with us. 626 00:30:55,938 --> 00:30:57,356 Bullshit. 627 00:30:57,398 --> 00:30:59,066 Ryan doesn't know you, he'll never come to you. 628 00:30:59,108 --> 00:31:01,193 It's too dangerous, and I ain't gonna lose you again. 629 00:31:01,235 --> 00:31:03,362 He's my son, and I'm coming. 630 00:31:12,663 --> 00:31:15,541 I need you to promise me something. 631 00:31:15,583 --> 00:31:18,544 I need you to promise me that you will save him 632 00:31:18,586 --> 00:31:20,921 no matter what and you will get him back to me. 633 00:31:23,090 --> 00:31:25,050 Yeah. Of course. 634 00:31:25,092 --> 00:31:26,552 You realize this isn't just about me, right? 635 00:31:26,594 --> 00:31:28,512 Like, h-he can't grow up like Homelander. 636 00:31:28,554 --> 00:31:30,389 You have to think of all of the people 637 00:31:30,431 --> 00:31:33,267 out there that he would... 638 00:31:35,728 --> 00:31:38,981 Swear to me, then. 639 00:31:39,023 --> 00:31:41,025 You swear to me on your brother's soul. 640 00:31:46,322 --> 00:31:48,490 I swear to you. 641 00:31:48,532 --> 00:31:51,952 I swear to you on Lenny's soul. 642 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:57,916 -Okay. Okay. -All right. 643 00:32:22,441 --> 00:32:25,319 ♪ ♪ 644 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,450 I can use your help loading the car. 645 00:32:38,707 --> 00:32:41,418 What if it happens again? 646 00:32:41,460 --> 00:32:43,879 When I see Stormfront-- 647 00:32:43,921 --> 00:32:45,547 (whispering): Stormfront... 648 00:32:45,589 --> 00:32:48,217 --what if I freeze? 649 00:32:50,552 --> 00:32:52,721 "Freeze," yes? 650 00:32:52,763 --> 00:32:54,390 Sorry, I'm still learning. 651 00:32:56,433 --> 00:32:57,643 Look. 652 00:33:01,230 --> 00:33:03,774 If there's one thing I know, 653 00:33:03,816 --> 00:33:07,778 it's that you can take care of yourself. 654 00:33:07,820 --> 00:33:13,450 So when the time comes, you'll know what to do. 655 00:33:18,247 --> 00:33:19,456 Let's go. 656 00:33:25,170 --> 00:33:26,964 HOMELANDER: Keep going. You got it. 657 00:33:27,005 --> 00:33:28,924 That's it, don't give up. 658 00:33:28,966 --> 00:33:31,260 That's it, that's it. Keep going. 659 00:33:31,301 --> 00:33:35,097 Little more, little more, you got it. 660 00:33:36,473 --> 00:33:37,933 (exhales) 661 00:33:39,226 --> 00:33:40,602 Oh-- hey, that's okay. 662 00:33:40,644 --> 00:33:43,063 You'll get it, you'll get it. Um... 663 00:33:43,105 --> 00:33:45,357 (mouths) 664 00:33:45,399 --> 00:33:46,525 I know what. 665 00:33:46,567 --> 00:33:49,153 Um, imagine, um... 666 00:33:49,194 --> 00:33:53,073 Well, sometimes it helps to imagine someone you hate. Okay? 667 00:33:53,115 --> 00:33:55,534 So, try that. 668 00:33:55,576 --> 00:33:57,286 RYAN: But at home, 669 00:33:57,327 --> 00:33:59,872 when I say "hate," I have to put a quarter in the swear jar. 670 00:33:59,913 --> 00:34:01,290 Well, there's no swear jar here. 671 00:34:01,331 --> 00:34:05,002 So, you can hate away. (chuckles) 672 00:34:05,043 --> 00:34:06,712 But I don't really hate anyone. 673 00:34:06,754 --> 00:34:08,255 STORMFRONT: Aw, well, 674 00:34:08,297 --> 00:34:10,924 that is very sweet, Ryan. 675 00:34:10,966 --> 00:34:14,136 But it's not something we can afford. 676 00:34:14,178 --> 00:34:15,971 We're under attack. 677 00:34:16,013 --> 00:34:17,806 We are? 678 00:34:17,848 --> 00:34:21,894 Bad guys want to hurt us just 'cause of what we look like. 679 00:34:21,935 --> 00:34:23,896 They want to wipe us from this Earth, 680 00:34:23,937 --> 00:34:26,940 just because of the color of our skin. 681 00:34:28,984 --> 00:34:30,819 Really? 682 00:34:30,861 --> 00:34:34,072 It's called white genocide. 683 00:34:34,114 --> 00:34:38,410 And we're gonna need people like you to protect our kind. 684 00:34:38,452 --> 00:34:40,746 -Hmm. All right. -(phone chiming) 685 00:34:40,788 --> 00:34:42,456 So, let's try again. 686 00:34:42,498 --> 00:34:44,458 Go for it. Imagine, uh... 687 00:34:44,500 --> 00:34:46,168 You got to be fucking kidding me! 688 00:34:48,545 --> 00:34:50,005 What? 689 00:34:58,055 --> 00:35:02,100 Are you sure this'll work? 690 00:35:02,142 --> 00:35:03,519 Don't worry, it will work. 691 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:05,312 This is nothing compared to the raves 692 00:35:05,354 --> 00:35:07,064 I used to set up in Algiers. 693 00:35:07,105 --> 00:35:08,690 Do you dance? 694 00:35:08,732 --> 00:35:10,150 Of course I dance. 695 00:35:10,192 --> 00:35:12,027 What is the point of life without dancing? 696 00:35:12,069 --> 00:35:13,904 (distant rumbling) 697 00:35:15,364 --> 00:35:17,157 She's on the move. 698 00:35:21,537 --> 00:35:22,913 ♪ One, two, three, four... ♪ 699 00:35:22,955 --> 00:35:24,748 I see her, Frenchie. We got to go now. 700 00:35:24,790 --> 00:35:26,667 -You close? -FRENCHIE: Un moment, mon ami. 701 00:35:26,708 --> 00:35:28,460 -Holy shit. It just broke. -Stunning news coming out of Vought Tower 702 00:35:28,502 --> 00:35:30,921 in New York City, concerning Stormfront 703 00:35:30,963 --> 00:35:34,049 and alleged Nazi ties. 704 00:35:34,091 --> 00:35:35,843 Stormfront may be 100 years old. 705 00:35:35,884 --> 00:35:39,972 What's even more incredible, we have authenticated photos 706 00:35:40,013 --> 00:35:42,766 showing Stormfront with Nazi High Command, 707 00:35:42,808 --> 00:35:45,227 including Goebbels and Goring. 708 00:35:45,269 --> 00:35:49,064 Based on the photos, it is now believed that she was the wife 709 00:35:49,106 --> 00:35:51,441 of Frederick Vought, who was of course the founder 710 00:35:51,483 --> 00:35:52,943 of Vought International. 711 00:35:52,985 --> 00:35:55,821 Already, an intense international outcry 712 00:35:55,863 --> 00:35:57,573 has emerged, under... 713 00:35:57,614 --> 00:35:59,157 MAN: I can't believe I actually have to say this, 714 00:35:59,199 --> 00:36:02,119 this day and age, but Nazis are bad. 715 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:06,081 ♪ Nazi Stormfront, Hitler's star ♪ 716 00:36:06,123 --> 00:36:09,543 ♪ Run her over with a car. ♪ 717 00:36:09,585 --> 00:36:10,794 It's catchy. 718 00:36:14,214 --> 00:36:16,049 -You ready? -Oui. 719 00:36:27,269 --> 00:36:29,021 (beeping) 720 00:36:29,062 --> 00:36:33,191 But the question now is how can we possibly let Vought release 721 00:36:33,233 --> 00:36:37,362 Compound V in light of this unprecedented malfeasance? 722 00:36:37,404 --> 00:36:39,156 -What's "malfeasance"? -A Nazi in Seven Tower? 723 00:36:39,197 --> 00:36:41,325 -Uh, it's a... -Was she part of the attack... 724 00:36:41,366 --> 00:36:42,659 -Never mind. (grunts) -(high-pitched whirring) 725 00:36:42,701 --> 00:36:44,786 Aah! 726 00:36:44,828 --> 00:36:46,622 -What's happening? -Don't know. 727 00:36:46,663 --> 00:36:48,415 Stay here. 728 00:36:48,457 --> 00:36:50,000 (whirring grows louder) 729 00:36:52,836 --> 00:36:54,129 Now! 730 00:37:06,767 --> 00:37:08,393 (high-pitched whirring) 731 00:37:10,145 --> 00:37:11,772 (whimpers) 732 00:37:11,813 --> 00:37:13,982 Ryan! Hey! Hey. 733 00:37:14,024 --> 00:37:16,985 Hey. Hey. Bud. Hey. 734 00:37:17,027 --> 00:37:19,279 -Mom? Mom... -It's me. 735 00:37:19,321 --> 00:37:20,864 -Come here. -Mom, Mom. I'm so sorry. 736 00:37:20,906 --> 00:37:22,532 I didn't mean anything I said. 737 00:37:22,574 --> 00:37:23,992 I'm sorry. I didn't mean any of it. 738 00:37:24,034 --> 00:37:26,161 (cries): It's okay. 739 00:37:26,203 --> 00:37:27,996 -We got to go. -BECCA: I love you so much. 740 00:37:28,038 --> 00:37:30,958 You're okay. We're gonna go, okay? Come on. 741 00:37:30,999 --> 00:37:32,417 Who's that? 742 00:37:34,252 --> 00:37:36,088 That's my husband. 743 00:37:36,129 --> 00:37:38,006 It's all right. 744 00:37:38,048 --> 00:37:39,925 Come on. 745 00:37:39,967 --> 00:37:40,968 I got you. 746 00:37:42,386 --> 00:37:44,805 Come on. To the car, this way. 747 00:37:45,806 --> 00:37:47,808 (high-pitched whirring) 748 00:37:54,314 --> 00:37:55,440 (whirring stops) 749 00:37:55,482 --> 00:37:56,775 (exhales) 750 00:38:03,407 --> 00:38:05,033 What the fuck? 751 00:38:06,034 --> 00:38:07,369 -(speaks French) -What the hell 752 00:38:07,411 --> 00:38:09,204 are they doing back here? 753 00:38:09,246 --> 00:38:12,457 Butcher, this wasn't the plan. 754 00:38:12,499 --> 00:38:14,084 What's going on? 755 00:38:14,126 --> 00:38:15,460 What's wrong? 756 00:38:15,502 --> 00:38:17,879 Take my car, get them both to Mallory. 757 00:38:17,921 --> 00:38:19,297 Get them both safe. 758 00:38:19,339 --> 00:38:20,674 No, no. That's not part of the plan. 759 00:38:20,716 --> 00:38:22,009 The plan just changed. 760 00:38:22,050 --> 00:38:23,719 M.M., you're the only one I trust with 'em. 761 00:38:23,760 --> 00:38:25,637 Hey. What's happening? No. 762 00:38:25,679 --> 00:38:28,598 M.M.'s gonna take you to a woman with the CIA. 763 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:30,434 What? No, you have to come with us. 764 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:32,894 I cut a deal with Stan Edgar. 765 00:38:35,772 --> 00:38:37,816 BECCA: What? 766 00:38:37,858 --> 00:38:40,360 I cut a deal that when I got Ryan, that I would call Vought. 767 00:38:40,402 --> 00:38:42,195 They were gonna come and take him away, 768 00:38:42,237 --> 00:38:44,948 and that you'd never fucking see him again. 769 00:38:45,991 --> 00:38:47,242 What? 770 00:38:48,493 --> 00:38:51,705 But fuck me, I-I couldn't do it. 771 00:38:56,668 --> 00:38:57,878 (indistinct radio chatter) 772 00:38:57,919 --> 00:38:59,713 -Bedroom's clear. -Kitchen's clear. 773 00:38:59,755 --> 00:39:02,299 -All rooms secure. -Mr. Butcher? 774 00:39:02,340 --> 00:39:04,301 You here? 775 00:39:12,976 --> 00:39:15,103 (whoosh, thud) 776 00:39:15,145 --> 00:39:17,981 Did I hear you say "Butcher"? 777 00:39:19,066 --> 00:39:20,692 What's going on? 778 00:39:20,734 --> 00:39:22,277 DISPATCHER (over comm): Do you have the boy? 779 00:39:38,543 --> 00:39:40,587 Where's my son? 780 00:39:45,342 --> 00:39:47,385 Where is my son?! 781 00:39:47,427 --> 00:39:50,847 I'm not... I'm not leaving here without you. I don't care. 782 00:39:50,889 --> 00:39:52,974 I was gonna sell you out. 783 00:39:53,016 --> 00:39:54,643 I fucking well might do it again. 784 00:39:54,684 --> 00:39:56,978 You didn't, though. You didn't and you won't. 785 00:39:57,020 --> 00:39:58,897 You can't have a cunt like me around that kid. 786 00:39:58,939 --> 00:40:01,358 I don't want to pass my shit on to him. 787 00:40:01,399 --> 00:40:03,443 Don't say that. You have to come with us. 788 00:40:03,485 --> 00:40:05,779 -You raise him right. You fucking raise him right. -No. Don't say that. 789 00:40:05,821 --> 00:40:07,072 And I'll make sure they never find you. 790 00:40:07,114 --> 00:40:09,449 Don't you say that! Stop it. Stop. 791 00:40:09,491 --> 00:40:12,244 -You have to come with us. -Becca, we are out of time. 792 00:40:12,285 --> 00:40:13,662 (crying) 793 00:40:13,703 --> 00:40:14,871 Please. 794 00:40:14,913 --> 00:40:17,666 You got to let me do this. 795 00:40:17,707 --> 00:40:20,210 You got to let me do this one fucking thing. 796 00:40:57,038 --> 00:40:59,040 ♪ ♪ 797 00:41:21,605 --> 00:41:24,232 Becca! 798 00:41:32,574 --> 00:41:35,535 There you are, you slippery little bitch! 799 00:41:35,577 --> 00:41:38,705 I'm assuming it's you who sent all those lies to the press. 800 00:41:38,747 --> 00:41:39,998 They're not lies. 801 00:41:40,040 --> 00:41:42,459 The pictures are clearly deepfakes, 802 00:41:42,500 --> 00:41:44,419 and you're a lying slut. 803 00:41:47,881 --> 00:41:50,091 (grunting) 804 00:41:50,133 --> 00:41:51,927 BUTCHER: Okay. 805 00:41:51,968 --> 00:41:54,971 -(panting) -Come here. 806 00:41:55,013 --> 00:41:57,557 STORMFRONT: People love what I have to say. 807 00:41:57,599 --> 00:41:59,643 They believe in it. 808 00:41:59,684 --> 00:42:03,813 They just don't like the word "Nazi," that's all. 809 00:42:03,855 --> 00:42:06,024 -Are you all right? -(Ryan coughs) 810 00:42:06,066 --> 00:42:07,859 -You all right? Yeah? -Ryan. Ryan, Ryan. 811 00:42:07,901 --> 00:42:11,529 -Ryan. Ryan! -Ryan. Come here. 812 00:42:14,950 --> 00:42:16,326 Are you okay? Are you okay? 813 00:42:16,368 --> 00:42:18,328 Go. We'll hold her off. 814 00:42:18,370 --> 00:42:19,871 You're okay. 815 00:42:23,833 --> 00:42:25,418 What about the truth? 816 00:42:25,460 --> 00:42:27,879 What truth? 817 00:42:27,921 --> 00:42:30,215 What is the truth? 818 00:42:38,223 --> 00:42:41,268 (Kimiko laughing) 819 00:42:46,523 --> 00:42:48,483 And what are you laughing at? 820 00:42:55,615 --> 00:42:58,326 She says the truth is, 821 00:42:58,368 --> 00:43:01,663 she's gonna stick her boot up your Nazi kitty. 822 00:43:16,219 --> 00:43:17,929 HUGHIE: Annie! 823 00:43:17,971 --> 00:43:19,597 Come on, the RPG! 824 00:43:19,639 --> 00:43:21,766 It's in the car! It's our only chance! 825 00:43:35,697 --> 00:43:36,781 (coughing) 826 00:43:49,961 --> 00:43:51,755 (loud snap) 827 00:44:06,061 --> 00:44:07,645 (grunts) 828 00:44:10,315 --> 00:44:12,567 (groaning) 829 00:44:15,445 --> 00:44:18,615 WOMAN: Hey, Kraut. 830 00:44:18,656 --> 00:44:20,033 ♪ ♪ 831 00:44:22,869 --> 00:44:24,329 (loud snap) 832 00:44:35,423 --> 00:44:37,509 ♪ ♪ 833 00:44:37,550 --> 00:44:39,219 ♪ You've got them all by the balls ♪ 834 00:44:39,260 --> 00:44:40,387 ♪ Causin' waterfalls ♪ 835 00:44:40,428 --> 00:44:41,596 ♪ Stone walls, bar brawls ♪ 836 00:44:41,638 --> 00:44:43,932 ♪ Common stalls that cause 'em all ♪ 837 00:44:43,973 --> 00:44:46,101 ♪ To you they crawl, body sprawl ♪ 838 00:44:46,142 --> 00:44:49,020 ♪ Smokin' Pall Malls, close call, stand tall ♪ 839 00:44:49,062 --> 00:44:50,605 ♪ Doll, you make them feel so small ♪ 840 00:44:50,647 --> 00:44:52,065 ♪ And they love it... ♪ 841 00:44:52,107 --> 00:44:54,150 STARLIGHT: Eat my shit, you Nazi bitch! 842 00:44:54,192 --> 00:44:56,027 -(blows landing) -Die, you bitch! 843 00:44:56,069 --> 00:44:57,654 Girls do get it done. 844 00:44:57,695 --> 00:44:59,406 -(grunting) -Yeah! 845 00:45:01,032 --> 00:45:03,243 Bitch! 846 00:45:15,171 --> 00:45:16,631 Are you okay? 847 00:45:16,673 --> 00:45:17,632 Yeah. 848 00:45:17,674 --> 00:45:21,219 (panting) 849 00:45:25,557 --> 00:45:27,559 (birds chirping) 850 00:45:48,913 --> 00:45:50,540 Come here, Ryan. 851 00:45:50,582 --> 00:45:52,417 Not on your life. 852 00:45:52,459 --> 00:45:55,962 (crying out) 853 00:45:56,004 --> 00:45:58,923 You're not like her, Ryan. You belong with us. 854 00:45:58,965 --> 00:46:00,925 Stay the fuck away from my son! 855 00:46:00,967 --> 00:46:02,218 We love you, Ryan. 856 00:46:02,260 --> 00:46:04,596 (screams) 857 00:46:04,637 --> 00:46:05,805 (groans) 858 00:46:08,141 --> 00:46:09,392 You fucking bitch. 859 00:46:11,603 --> 00:46:12,562 Stop! Stop it! 860 00:46:12,604 --> 00:46:14,856 Stop, please. Stop it! 861 00:46:14,898 --> 00:46:16,649 Stop, you're hurting her. Just let her-- 862 00:46:16,691 --> 00:46:19,068 Stop it! 863 00:46:19,110 --> 00:46:21,654 -Stop, you're hurting her. Just let her go. -(gasping) 864 00:46:22,739 --> 00:46:25,033 -Let her go! -(coughs) 865 00:46:25,074 --> 00:46:28,077 -Stop! -Look at me. 866 00:46:28,119 --> 00:46:29,787 (whispering): I like to see the light go out. 867 00:46:29,829 --> 00:46:31,206 Stop! 868 00:46:31,247 --> 00:46:32,248 (shouting) 869 00:46:39,214 --> 00:46:41,216 (whooshing) 870 00:46:43,718 --> 00:46:45,720 (sizzling) 871 00:47:01,569 --> 00:47:03,071 (groans) 872 00:47:04,113 --> 00:47:06,616 (Stormfront muttering in German) 873 00:47:06,658 --> 00:47:08,493 (Butcher groans) 874 00:47:15,583 --> 00:47:20,088 (speaking German) 875 00:47:20,129 --> 00:47:23,091 RYAN (crying): I'm sorry. 876 00:47:23,132 --> 00:47:24,676 I'm sorry, Mom. 877 00:47:24,717 --> 00:47:26,427 (Becca gasping) 878 00:47:28,721 --> 00:47:31,266 No. No... 879 00:47:31,307 --> 00:47:32,809 (Becca gasping) 880 00:47:32,850 --> 00:47:34,310 No. No, no, no. 881 00:47:34,352 --> 00:47:36,896 Hold on. 882 00:47:36,938 --> 00:47:38,898 (sniffles) I'm sorry. 883 00:47:38,940 --> 00:47:41,985 Help us! 884 00:47:42,026 --> 00:47:45,363 Somebody help us! 885 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:52,662 It's not his fault. It's not his fault. 886 00:47:52,704 --> 00:47:54,372 You make sure he knows that. 887 00:47:54,414 --> 00:47:56,833 He, uh... 888 00:47:56,874 --> 00:47:59,627 He's good. He's good. 889 00:48:02,046 --> 00:48:04,632 He's good. 890 00:48:06,801 --> 00:48:09,887 You promise me you'll keep him safe. 891 00:48:25,737 --> 00:48:27,739 (sniffles) 892 00:48:34,954 --> 00:48:36,956 (crying softly) 893 00:48:48,134 --> 00:48:52,180 (whimpering) I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. 894 00:48:52,221 --> 00:48:54,223 (Ryan crying) 895 00:48:58,269 --> 00:49:00,980 I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. 896 00:49:01,022 --> 00:49:02,065 Mommy. 897 00:49:02,106 --> 00:49:03,858 Mom. 898 00:49:03,900 --> 00:49:06,110 Mom, please. 899 00:49:21,334 --> 00:49:22,960 I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry... 900 00:49:23,002 --> 00:49:25,797 (whooshing) 901 00:49:37,058 --> 00:49:39,894 (speaking German) 902 00:49:49,987 --> 00:49:51,989 (continues speaking German) 903 00:49:53,991 --> 00:49:55,201 (sniffles) 904 00:49:57,829 --> 00:49:59,330 Ryan? 905 00:50:01,374 --> 00:50:03,084 Did you do this? 906 00:50:04,127 --> 00:50:06,087 RYAN: I didn't mean to. 907 00:50:09,799 --> 00:50:11,634 Let's go. 908 00:50:17,432 --> 00:50:19,767 Come here. 909 00:50:24,522 --> 00:50:25,732 Come. 910 00:50:28,693 --> 00:50:32,280 Ryan... Ryan. 911 00:50:32,321 --> 00:50:34,323 Come here. 912 00:50:43,833 --> 00:50:45,042 No. 913 00:50:47,128 --> 00:50:50,923 (laughing) 914 00:50:59,599 --> 00:51:01,601 He's mine. 915 00:51:03,895 --> 00:51:07,440 What, are you gonna blow yourself up... 916 00:51:07,482 --> 00:51:10,693 to save the little shit who fucking murdered your wife? 917 00:51:15,615 --> 00:51:17,450 I promised. 918 00:51:19,202 --> 00:51:21,621 -Have it your way. -MAEVE: Stop. 919 00:51:25,041 --> 00:51:28,878 What are you doing here? 920 00:51:31,631 --> 00:51:33,841 You're gonna let them go. 921 00:51:36,052 --> 00:51:37,678 And if I don't? 922 00:51:39,931 --> 00:51:41,599 -WOMAN (over video): Please! -Don't die with them. 923 00:51:42,725 --> 00:51:45,061 Let them go. 924 00:51:45,102 --> 00:51:47,897 -Maeve! -You're gonna stop hunting Starlight, 925 00:51:47,939 --> 00:51:50,775 you're gonna leave me and Elena alone... 926 00:51:50,817 --> 00:51:52,193 Take my daughter! 927 00:51:52,235 --> 00:51:53,986 ...or I release this. 928 00:51:55,613 --> 00:51:57,615 If you do that... 929 00:51:59,826 --> 00:52:02,245 ...I'll destroy everything 930 00:52:02,286 --> 00:52:04,455 -and everyone. -Great. 931 00:52:04,497 --> 00:52:06,624 As long as everyone sees 932 00:52:06,666 --> 00:52:09,293 what a fucking monster you are. 933 00:52:10,962 --> 00:52:12,505 As long as no one 934 00:52:12,547 --> 00:52:15,007 ever loves you again. 935 00:52:21,931 --> 00:52:25,059 CROWD (chanting): Homelander! Homelander! 936 00:52:25,101 --> 00:52:26,477 Homelander! 937 00:52:26,519 --> 00:52:29,689 Homelander! Homelander... 938 00:52:29,730 --> 00:52:31,732 ♪ ♪ 939 00:52:40,366 --> 00:52:42,368 (cries softly) 940 00:53:08,060 --> 00:53:10,229 (reporters clamoring) 941 00:53:10,271 --> 00:53:12,690 We believe that Stormfront 942 00:53:12,732 --> 00:53:16,402 was the sole perpetrator of the attack on Washington. 943 00:53:16,444 --> 00:53:19,822 In the light of Stormfront's atrocities, 944 00:53:19,864 --> 00:53:24,535 the release of Compound V has been placed on indefinite hold. 945 00:53:25,578 --> 00:53:26,996 Homelander? 946 00:53:27,038 --> 00:53:28,664 REPORTER: Mr. Edgar, we have a follow-up question. 947 00:53:28,706 --> 00:53:30,708 (reporters clamoring) 948 00:53:33,711 --> 00:53:36,505 Thanks to the heroism of Queen Maeve and Starlight, 949 00:53:36,547 --> 00:53:38,883 Stormfront has been neutralized, 950 00:53:38,925 --> 00:53:42,303 and is being held in an undisclosed location. 951 00:53:42,345 --> 00:53:45,890 I would personally like to apologize to Starlight, 952 00:53:45,932 --> 00:53:49,810 who was wrongfully accused of sabotage and conspiracy. 953 00:53:49,852 --> 00:53:52,021 Welcome back to the team. 954 00:53:52,063 --> 00:53:55,608 And I know that you and Maeve are two of the best, 955 00:53:55,650 --> 00:53:58,986 most loyal friends that I could ever have. 956 00:53:59,028 --> 00:54:01,822 We are your heroes. 957 00:54:01,864 --> 00:54:04,659 We are here to serve and protect you. 958 00:54:04,700 --> 00:54:08,412 (fading): Stormfront's violation of that special relationship, 959 00:54:08,454 --> 00:54:12,291 of that trust, is unacceptable 960 00:54:12,333 --> 00:54:14,877 and she will be punished. 961 00:54:14,919 --> 00:54:17,296 -Justice will be served. -(high-pitched ringing) 962 00:54:18,923 --> 00:54:21,300 ♪ ♪ 963 00:54:27,348 --> 00:54:30,685 Justice will be served. She will be punished. 964 00:54:30,726 --> 00:54:34,939 As the leader of The Seven, I give you my word, 965 00:54:34,981 --> 00:54:37,566 -no one will ever... -(exhales) 966 00:54:37,608 --> 00:54:39,402 (TV turns off) 967 00:54:39,443 --> 00:54:41,862 Gentlemen, thank you for coming. 968 00:54:41,904 --> 00:54:44,323 Always happy to see you, sir. 969 00:54:44,365 --> 00:54:45,533 ALASTAIR: I'm afraid we had 970 00:54:45,574 --> 00:54:48,202 an incident at the Archives. 971 00:54:48,244 --> 00:54:51,414 Someone broke in and stole PDR on Stormfront. 972 00:54:51,455 --> 00:54:54,125 Hmm. PDR? 973 00:54:54,166 --> 00:54:55,334 Private data reserve. 974 00:54:55,376 --> 00:54:58,963 No one saw the thief come or go. 975 00:54:59,005 --> 00:55:02,383 Isn't that right, A-Train? 976 00:55:04,427 --> 00:55:05,970 That was you? Dude. 977 00:55:06,012 --> 00:55:08,097 I didn't know, sir. Fuck him. 978 00:55:08,139 --> 00:55:10,099 -I would never go behind your back. -Please, 979 00:55:10,141 --> 00:55:13,519 -just let me explain. -I think it showed initiative. 980 00:55:13,561 --> 00:55:16,355 Stormfront's been critical of the Church for a long time, 981 00:55:16,397 --> 00:55:19,734 and Vought needs to take a firm anti-Nazi stance right now. 982 00:55:19,775 --> 00:55:21,360 A-TRAIN: Wait. 983 00:55:21,402 --> 00:55:24,363 -D-Does that mean... -I just spoke to Stan Edgar. 984 00:55:24,405 --> 00:55:25,865 You're back in. 985 00:55:25,906 --> 00:55:27,867 -Fuck yeah! -What? Yeah! 986 00:55:27,908 --> 00:55:29,910 -Yeah! A-Train is back, baby! -(whoops) 987 00:55:29,952 --> 00:55:31,662 -Yeah! -Yeah! 988 00:55:31,704 --> 00:55:33,456 -(laughs) All right! -Whew! 989 00:55:33,497 --> 00:55:36,125 -Finally! (laughs) -Yeah. 990 00:55:36,167 --> 00:55:39,378 I'm back too, right? Right? I'm anti-Nazi. 991 00:55:39,420 --> 00:55:43,215 I'm sorry, Deep, but they only had one slot. 992 00:55:43,257 --> 00:55:45,885 One hero is redemption, two is weakness. 993 00:55:45,926 --> 00:55:47,303 So they took him? 994 00:55:47,344 --> 00:55:49,305 Fuck yes, they did! 995 00:55:49,346 --> 00:55:52,141 Well, shit! Peace out, bitch! 996 00:55:52,183 --> 00:55:53,809 Ha ha! 997 00:55:55,853 --> 00:55:58,064 ALASTAIR: You have to be patient, Deep. 998 00:55:58,105 --> 00:56:00,566 We'll get you into a few more courses, up to Level Seven. 999 00:56:00,608 --> 00:56:02,193 No, I don't want to pay for any more fucking courses! 1000 00:56:02,234 --> 00:56:03,694 Deep, please calm down. 1001 00:56:03,736 --> 00:56:05,446 I signed over my bank account to you. 1002 00:56:05,488 --> 00:56:07,990 I filled out all those fucking children's workbooks! 1003 00:56:08,032 --> 00:56:11,243 I married some weirdo who gives terrible blowjobs! 1004 00:56:11,285 --> 00:56:14,622 I-I did everything you asked, and when I found out that 1005 00:56:14,663 --> 00:56:16,916 we're all just fucking space spores, I didn't laugh. 1006 00:56:16,957 --> 00:56:18,834 I did everything you asked. 1007 00:56:18,876 --> 00:56:20,878 Because you said you'd get me back in The Seven. 1008 00:56:20,920 --> 00:56:23,297 -You fucking promised. -I'm sorry, Deep, 1009 00:56:23,339 --> 00:56:25,758 but you are acting like a toxic personality. 1010 00:56:25,800 --> 00:56:27,426 I think you should leave. 1011 00:56:30,596 --> 00:56:31,597 (scoffs) 1012 00:56:33,557 --> 00:56:34,767 Fuck Fresca. 1013 00:56:42,233 --> 00:56:44,193 Look at you. 1014 00:56:44,235 --> 00:56:46,987 I know. I know... 1015 00:56:47,029 --> 00:56:50,908 But if Billy Butcher can do the right thing, 1016 00:56:50,950 --> 00:56:55,621 then there's got to be some kind of higher power. 1017 00:56:57,665 --> 00:56:59,500 You know? 1018 00:56:59,542 --> 00:57:03,254 Are you sure it's safe for you to go back into the Tower? 1019 00:57:03,295 --> 00:57:05,256 No. 1020 00:57:05,297 --> 00:57:08,342 No, I'm not. But... 1021 00:57:08,384 --> 00:57:11,095 If you jump ship and you let the assholes steer, 1022 00:57:11,137 --> 00:57:15,099 then you're part of the problem. 1023 00:57:16,892 --> 00:57:18,686 -And... -Hmm. 1024 00:57:18,727 --> 00:57:22,481 ...someone taught me something about hanging in there. 1025 00:57:22,523 --> 00:57:25,109 (laughs softly) 1026 00:57:35,494 --> 00:57:38,414 I've been thinking about that lately... 1027 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:40,958 the hanging in there. 1028 00:57:41,000 --> 00:57:44,378 And I think maybe I am too clingy. 1029 00:57:44,420 --> 00:57:46,463 -No, you're not. -Sticking with people 1030 00:57:46,505 --> 00:57:49,341 just because I'm terrified of losing them? 1031 00:57:49,383 --> 00:57:50,759 I-I... 1032 00:57:50,801 --> 00:57:54,221 I can't do that anymore. 1033 00:57:55,472 --> 00:57:58,184 I think it's time I go off, 1034 00:57:58,225 --> 00:58:00,436 stand on my own two feet for once. 1035 00:58:04,273 --> 00:58:07,067 Right. Um... 1036 00:58:07,109 --> 00:58:08,527 (clears throat) 1037 00:58:10,571 --> 00:58:13,824 Yeah, no worries. We'll, um... 1038 00:58:15,826 --> 00:58:17,661 We'll just be friends, then. 1039 00:58:17,703 --> 00:58:19,288 Oh-- oh, God, no. No, no, no. 1040 00:58:19,330 --> 00:58:20,998 I'm still gonna cling onto you, I'm not fucking crazy. 1041 00:58:26,962 --> 00:58:28,964 ♪ ♪ 1042 00:58:41,477 --> 00:58:42,937 (chuckles) 1043 00:58:42,978 --> 00:58:46,106 So, if you weren't talking about me, 1044 00:58:46,148 --> 00:58:47,775 who were you talking about? 1045 00:58:53,697 --> 00:58:55,407 I'm scared. 1046 00:59:11,799 --> 00:59:14,051 This here... 1047 00:59:14,093 --> 00:59:16,220 belonged to your mum. 1048 00:59:16,262 --> 00:59:19,098 This is St. Christopher. 1049 00:59:19,139 --> 00:59:22,309 She gave it to me a long time ago, 1050 00:59:22,351 --> 00:59:25,354 and told me... 1051 00:59:25,396 --> 00:59:26,939 it would keep me safe. 1052 00:59:26,981 --> 00:59:29,400 And it has. 1053 00:59:30,901 --> 00:59:32,778 Mostly. 1054 00:59:40,911 --> 00:59:44,498 Now your mum... 1055 00:59:44,540 --> 00:59:46,250 is gonna help keep you safe. 1056 00:59:47,668 --> 00:59:50,921 (vehicle door opens, closes) 1057 00:59:54,550 --> 00:59:56,135 Come on. 1058 01:00:03,684 --> 01:00:05,561 Now... 1059 01:00:05,602 --> 01:00:07,938 remember what I told you. 1060 01:00:08,981 --> 01:00:10,274 Don't be a cunt. 1061 01:00:29,043 --> 01:00:31,545 William, I'm so sorry. 1062 01:00:34,173 --> 01:00:36,133 Vought's gonna want him back. 1063 01:00:36,175 --> 01:00:38,344 MALLORY: Let me handle Vought. 1064 01:00:38,385 --> 01:00:41,263 You think he'll turn into his father? 1065 01:00:46,143 --> 01:00:48,896 Becca didn't think so. 1066 01:00:49,938 --> 01:00:52,816 I pray she's right. 1067 01:00:52,858 --> 01:00:55,778 All the charges against you and the Boys have been dropped. 1068 01:00:55,819 --> 01:00:57,529 Even for the crimes you did commit. 1069 01:00:57,571 --> 01:00:59,281 You're a free man. 1070 01:00:59,323 --> 01:01:03,202 And the White House is opening an Office of Supe Affairs. 1071 01:01:03,243 --> 01:01:05,746 Victoria Neuman is the new czar. 1072 01:01:05,788 --> 01:01:08,499 She's sneaking me some off-the-books funding 1073 01:01:08,540 --> 01:01:10,876 for a team that can keep tabs on the Supes. 1074 01:01:12,211 --> 01:01:14,171 If you're interested. 1075 01:01:16,799 --> 01:01:18,967 ("God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys playing) 1076 01:01:19,009 --> 01:01:21,011 ♪ ♪ 1077 01:01:33,690 --> 01:01:37,694 ♪ I may not always love you ♪ 1078 01:01:37,736 --> 01:01:42,616 ♪ But long as there are stars above you ♪ 1079 01:01:42,658 --> 01:01:46,203 ♪ You never need to doubt it ♪ 1080 01:01:46,245 --> 01:01:50,624 ♪ I'll make you so sure about it ♪ 1081 01:01:50,666 --> 01:01:55,170 ♪ God only knows what I'd be without you ♪ 1082 01:01:58,298 --> 01:02:02,970 ♪ If you should ever leave me ♪ 1083 01:02:03,011 --> 01:02:06,974 -♪ Well, life would still go on, believe me ♪ -Where to? 1084 01:02:07,015 --> 01:02:11,061 -♪ The world could show nothing to me ♪ -Dancing. 1085 01:02:11,103 --> 01:02:15,357 ♪ So what good would living do me? ♪ 1086 01:02:15,399 --> 01:02:20,362 ♪ God only knows what I'd be without you ♪ 1087 01:02:23,615 --> 01:02:27,786 ♪ God only knows what I'd be without you ♪ 1088 01:02:27,828 --> 01:02:30,873 ♪ God only knows what I'd be without you... ♪ 1089 01:02:30,914 --> 01:02:35,127 I can do whatever I want. 1090 01:02:35,169 --> 01:02:37,087 (grunts) 1091 01:02:37,129 --> 01:02:39,590 I can do whatever... 1092 01:02:39,631 --> 01:02:42,968 I want. 1093 01:02:43,010 --> 01:02:45,012 (groans) 1094 01:02:45,053 --> 01:02:47,222 (straining): I can do... 1095 01:02:47,264 --> 01:02:49,141 whatever I want. 1096 01:02:49,183 --> 01:02:51,268 ♪ What I'd be without you... ♪ 1097 01:02:51,310 --> 01:02:54,980 (grunts) I can do whatever the fuck I want! 1098 01:02:55,022 --> 01:02:59,026 I can do whatever the fuck I... 1099 01:02:59,067 --> 01:03:01,069 want! (grunts) 1100 01:03:01,111 --> 01:03:04,114 Congratulations on the appointment, Congresswoman. 1101 01:03:04,156 --> 01:03:06,950 It's about time we had an Office of Supe Affairs. 1102 01:03:06,992 --> 01:03:09,077 Well, I know it was your intel that took Stormfront down. 1103 01:03:09,119 --> 01:03:10,412 So, thank you. 1104 01:03:10,454 --> 01:03:12,581 Yeah, and that's just the start. 1105 01:03:12,623 --> 01:03:16,376 We have enough dirt to ruin a dozen Supes. 1106 01:03:16,418 --> 01:03:18,921 Be a death blow for Stan Edgar. 1107 01:03:18,962 --> 01:03:20,672 That is, of course, 1108 01:03:20,714 --> 01:03:22,633 if you're open to, uh, expediting 1109 01:03:22,674 --> 01:03:25,219 the Church's tax-exempt status. 1110 01:03:25,260 --> 01:03:27,679 Small price to pay. 1111 01:03:27,721 --> 01:03:29,640 Call my office, set up a meeting? 1112 01:03:29,681 --> 01:03:32,226 You are one of the good ones, Vic. 1113 01:03:32,267 --> 01:03:35,354 -See you soon. -See you. 1114 01:03:40,108 --> 01:03:41,193 (sighs) 1115 01:04:16,353 --> 01:04:17,563 MAN: Hi. 1116 01:04:20,190 --> 01:04:22,401 -Here's the research you asked for. -Thank you. 1117 01:04:22,442 --> 01:04:24,611 -And your 2:00 is waiting. -Thank you. 1118 01:04:26,697 --> 01:04:27,906 Hugh Campbell. 1119 01:04:29,950 --> 01:04:33,203 I don't know how to repay you for what you did. 1120 01:04:33,245 --> 01:04:35,831 -You know, I can think of a way. -Oh? 1121 01:04:35,872 --> 01:04:39,668 You can... give me a job. 1122 01:04:40,711 --> 01:04:42,004 You serious? 1123 01:04:42,045 --> 01:04:44,256 Uh, what about your team? 1124 01:04:44,298 --> 01:04:47,175 Don't get me wrong, I-I-I still want to fight Vought, I just... 1125 01:04:47,217 --> 01:04:49,720 I want to do it the right way. 1126 01:04:49,761 --> 01:04:51,471 Not covered in quite as many guts. 1127 01:04:51,513 --> 01:04:54,433 -(chuckles) -Look, the truth is, 1128 01:04:54,474 --> 01:04:57,060 I never totally fit in with the guys. 1129 01:04:57,102 --> 01:05:02,065 And... I think it's time I stand on my own two feet. 1130 01:05:02,107 --> 01:05:04,067 ("Only the Good Die Young" by Billy Joel playing) 1131 01:05:04,109 --> 01:05:07,154 -They know you're here? -I haven't told them yet. 1132 01:05:08,614 --> 01:05:11,116 When can you start? 1133 01:05:11,158 --> 01:05:14,161 ♪ Come out, Virginia, don't let me wait ♪ 1134 01:05:14,202 --> 01:05:16,913 ♪ You Catholic girls start much too late ♪ 1135 01:05:16,955 --> 01:05:20,375 ♪ Aw, but sooner or later it comes down to fate ♪ 1136 01:05:20,417 --> 01:05:22,586 ♪ I might as well be the one ♪ 1137 01:05:23,629 --> 01:05:27,883 ♪ Only the good die young ♪ 1138 01:05:27,924 --> 01:05:30,761 ♪ That's what I said ♪ 1139 01:05:30,802 --> 01:05:34,139 ♪ Only the good die young ♪ 1140 01:05:34,181 --> 01:05:37,100 ♪ Only the good die young ♪ 1141 01:05:37,142 --> 01:05:41,271 ♪ You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd ♪ 1142 01:05:41,313 --> 01:05:44,274 ♪ We ain't too pretty, we ain't too proud ♪ 1143 01:05:44,316 --> 01:05:47,194 ♪ We might be laughing a bit too loud ♪ 1144 01:05:47,235 --> 01:05:50,197 ♪ Aw, but that never hurt no one ♪ 1145 01:05:50,238 --> 01:05:53,867 ♪ So come on, Virginia, show me a sign ♪ 1146 01:05:53,909 --> 01:05:56,953 ♪ Send up a signal, I'll throw you a line ♪ 1147 01:05:56,995 --> 01:06:00,332 ♪ The stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind ♪ 1148 01:06:00,374 --> 01:06:03,418 ♪ Never lets in the sun ♪ 1149 01:06:03,460 --> 01:06:06,922 ♪ Darling, only the good die young ♪ 1150 01:06:06,963 --> 01:06:10,258 ♪ Whoa, baby ♪ 1151 01:06:10,300 --> 01:06:14,137 ♪ I tell ya, only the good die young ♪ 1152 01:06:14,179 --> 01:06:17,224 ♪ Only the good die young ♪ 1153 01:06:17,265 --> 01:06:19,267 ♪ ♪ 1154 01:06:23,230 --> 01:06:25,899 ♪ Aw, she never cared for me ♪ 1155 01:06:25,941 --> 01:06:29,194 ♪ But did she ever say a prayer for me? ♪ 1156 01:06:29,236 --> 01:06:30,445 ♪ Oh, whoa, whoa ♪ 1157 01:06:30,487 --> 01:06:32,114 ♪ Come out, come out, come out ♪ 1158 01:06:32,155 --> 01:06:34,199 ♪ Virginia, don't let me wait ♪ 1159 01:06:34,241 --> 01:06:37,202 ♪ The Catholic girls start much too late ♪ 1160 01:06:37,244 --> 01:06:39,913 ♪ Sooner or later it comes down to fate ♪ 1161 01:06:39,955 --> 01:06:43,208 ♪ I might as well be the one ♪ 1162 01:06:43,250 --> 01:06:46,962 ♪ You know that only the good die young ♪ 1163 01:06:47,003 --> 01:06:49,673 ♪ Tell ya, baby ♪ 1164 01:06:49,715 --> 01:06:53,593 ♪ You know that only the good die young ♪ 1165 01:06:53,635 --> 01:06:56,680 ♪ Only the good die young ♪ 1166 01:06:56,722 --> 01:06:59,516 (vocalizing) 1167 01:07:03,270 --> 01:07:05,731 ♪ Only the good die young. ♪