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Previously on the testaments...

You're listening to radio free Boston

with an urgent warning for...

- what's going on? - The aunts decide our contenders today.

Two to three suitors each, usually.

Then house visits. Then weddings.

Jehosheba wants power. Hulda, security.

Agnes, I'm not sure what she wants.

Not yet.

After what happened at the ball,

you should be throwing yourself at the mercy of aunt Lydia.

Well maybe I'll get lucky, and I won't get any offers.

What is wrong with you? This is our whole lives!

Some people would give anything for the right match.

May I have this dance?

In his grace.

If commander MacKenzie is meeting with the Japanese,

I don't think Agnes will know anything about that.

- I'm in love. - Who?

Garth.

He's soon to be made a commander.

I thought perhaps you might make him eligible.

I shall think the matter over.

Only a few open slots left.

I have another one to add to the mix. Garth chap in.

- He's not eligible. - He will be. Soon enough.

Time to tell the girls' families.

- Let me help you. - Why?

Because I know how you're feeling.

Stay here. Someone's gonna come get you.

You're leaving me alone?

You are never alone.

This is radio free Boston with an update.

Gilead forces' recent attempt to invade Boston

was unsuccessful, and loss of life for gilead was high.

The violence at the border has prompted dignitaries from Canada

and the American government to convene with the UN...

Of course, that's not what people here were told.

Not me. That's for sure.

If I was discovered as mayday,

I would be tortured and killed.

More coffee?

No. Thanks.

June had told me to wait.

That someone would come get me.

I waited.

But no one came.

Sorry to kick you out.

Where do you have to be?

Here. I need to be here.

Well, on the bright side,

tomorrow's supposed to be a beautiful may day.

It's fucking march!

I didn't think you'd last.

June was right.

Come on. My car's parked around the corner.

I'm taking you to your next stop.

Daisy?

Talia? It's time for your treatment.

Praise be, Agnes.

Your matches are a success.

Is this it?

He has smiled upon you.

These are men chosen by god.

Leaders of gilead.

This is commander Weston.

All three men are powerful, but this is the commander to impress.

How 'bout a little excitement?

By some miracle, you've done well.

And if you keep it up, you'll live a very comfortable life.

Steady now.

Remember, the sting is there to remind you of your sin.

A name. "Claudia."

My mom.

What's yours?

I was drunk.

How basic.

Commander Olson has a beachfront property with over 50 acres,

but commander Pierce has a 10 handicap in golf.

My dad says that it's really good.

Commander pritzger, commander Riley,

Well, why isn't he married already?

Well, if you marry Weston,

Paula will probably give her to you as a wedding present.

Have you gotten any matches?

That's awesome!

Praise be his mercy, seriously.

Who?

Commander Maddox.

Yuck, I'm sorry.

Commander from the colonies.

And... commander chap in.

I've never heard of him.

Who is he?

My guardian.

Him?

No, your parents are not going to take him seriously.

He's certainly blessed in a lot of respects.

Praise be.

I have to use the bathroom before class.

Please, I'm not mad at you! We don't choose our matches.

I told you! I never wanted any of this!

Just please don't marry him.

I don't get to choose any of this!

My parents are going to choose my husband.

Nobody cares what I want!

I don't want to marry anyone!

I want to jump off a cliff!

Don't be so dramatic!

You don't even care.

But... maybe we're not.

It's like you want to be little forever.

I actually want a husband and babies,

but you're the one that gets him as a match.

Yeah. That's him.

Commander... what can I do for you?

I need to speak with aunt Lydia.

No, of course not, commander.

Thank you.

Let's go!

They're investigating the mayday attack.

I overheard my father this morning.

Do you think they're gonna cancel class?

Probably not.

Hey.

You were asleep for 14 hours.

I was starting to worry about you.

She dropped you off.

This is my place. I'm Rita.

First things first.

So we can get you out of Canada.

Out where?

Colombia?

You'll learn.

Yes, it is.

They're the ones that should have to hide!

- Loaded up like freight on a plane... - do you like cats?

No one's ever said that, like... ever.

Nice to have your own life.

I didn't for a very long time.

Listen, Melanie and Neil knew this was a possibility.

They set aside some money for you.

It's not much, but it was a lot for them.

They should've told me.

Just that they got you out of gilead.

You're like their Moses.

Fuck gilead.

I'm trying my best.

Thank you for picking it up.

Yeah.

Okay, so let me know when you want me to pick her up on Saturday.

I wanna join you.

Mayday.

You are hurt and confused. And angry.

What's wrong with being brave?

I said, "feel brave."

There's a difference.

I wanna talk to June.

Okay, I'll, I'll call you later.

I'm serious.

I'm not getting on that plane.

They killed my parents. And I can't let them get away with that.

So, if you guys don't let me join you, I'll find some other way to fight.

Let me talk to June.

Wait, wait, wait. We've done it before.

Yeah, but not with a minor. It's probably illegal.

She's just been waiting for a girl the right age to come along...

well, of course, June has a plan.

I mean, it's not as if she doesn't have a horse in the race.

But this kid is emotional. She's just lost her parents.

Besides, she doesn't understand what this is.

Yes, I do.

I've got nothing left to lose.

Sure, you do.

Do you know if you're fruitful?

No. But no one does.

I only know one girl who got it.

Daisy. Sara.

Commander Weston would like to speak to you.

Yeah?

If you think that's spicy, wait until you get it removed.

Then why the hell did you make me get it?

Look, have you ever seen a panhandler on queen street without one?

We should've gotten you a Daisy.

My name's actually Marguerite. Daisy's just a nickname.

Well, gilead doesn't know it, and so we put it on your passport.

And now it's just your name.

And daisies can grow almost anywhere.

Are you gonna teach me how to kill someone with just my thumbs?

Okay.

And it's natural to want a friend.

Who?

And can't even do multiplication.

They have spent their lives being vigilant in a way that you never have.

So, if you go in there thinking that you are smarter than them,

you will die.

Okay. Yeah.

You may have a seat.

Daisy? Is that your name?

Yes, sir.

I just need to ask you some questions.

Whenever anyone says, "there's nothing to be nervous about,"

they're lying.

You were on the school bus that was attacked.

Did you notice anything strange that day?

Beforehand?

Anyone behaving differently?

No, sir.

You came here recently, yes?

I was born in winds or.

My dad worked for a cell phone company,

and my other dad worked in retail.

Okay, and what school did you go to?

Abbey canyon.

But I dropped out in grade six

to hitchhike with my boyfriend to Toronto.

Good.

All these dudes are so creepy.

Well, when I'm back, I guess.

You are there to gather information and then pass it on to your handler.

What did Linda mean when she said June had a horse in the race?

You don't need to know that.

June has a daughter.

In gilead.

Before gilead, this guy worked in crypto, and now he's a commander?

For domestic violence.

My boyfriend and I broke up, and I bounced around for a bit.

I wound up living on the streets.

Very dramatic.

The Pearl girls saved my life.

That's not true.

Breathe, you dumb bitch, breathe.

God saved your life.

Praise be his mercy.

Well, I wish you the best of luck here.

You may go.

Under his eye.

Pray, what's the matter?

Nothing.

I'm fine.

I was just questioned by the eyes.

Okay.

They talked to all of us.

The Pearl girls, I mean.

They're here to protect us.

To protect you.

They're going to find the people who hurt us.

I know.

But...

They have a way of making you feel like you've done something wrong.

That's what they do.

I'm supposed to be your shepherdess

like aunt Lydia said.

So, do you want to come to my house today?

After school?

I don't need you to feel sorry for me just because aunt Lydia made you.

I don't feel sorry for you.

I admire you.

You're really brave.

To come here, on your own.

I mean, if the roles were reversed,

and I was in a terrible situation.

I don't think I would.

Yeah, have a good one. You're safe here.

Fuck off, you creepy bitch.

You've been out here for a while.

We're staying at a hotel around the corner.

You're welcome to come and take a hot shower.

So, what's the catch?

Room service have a sundae on the menu.

I mean, do you feel like you're living up to your full potential?

It's not your fault. Society has discarded you.

It's forced you to fend for yourself.

In gilead, women are valued and cherished.

They're respected.

I heard...

And what about here? How are women treated?

Think about why you've been told that.

If women here knew that they'd be treated like gold in gilead,

they would all want to live there.

They don't want you to question the status quo.

Don't you think you deserve better than what you've received?

Shh! Give me a second. I want to see what happens.

The bird blows him up with dynamite.

Thought you weren't allowed to watch TV.

I don't miss it.

Wait. Hold on.

I knew it. I knew there'd be a catch.

Not just the love of others, but of herself.

You know those pictures

where, at first, you see either an old hag or a beautiful woman?

Then someone shows you the trick and you can see the other.

After that, you can flip back and forth.

But now you know they're both there.

You can't unsee the other picture.

No matter how hard you try.

This is a serious Dollhouse.

It'll be put in storage soon.

Once I'm engaged.

Saved for my daughter.

God willing.

This dress is for my home visits. With my matches.

I don't know anyone in real life who has a bedroom like this.

Why would you?

The dormitory.

They searched my house once.

When I was younger, in Colorado.

But nothing came of it.

What was your bedroom like?

A bed, a desk,

posters on the wall of my favorite bands.

Like who?

The replacements. The sun days.

You know.

The usual shoe-gazing, emo stuff.

Songs about falling in love, breaking up, being dumped,

feeling sad about it.

Or, like...

I like working out to those ones.

Or, I did.

Not the music. Living that way.

I mean, I guess it sounds kinda bad the way I said it.

But it can also be amazing

when you find the right person.

We don't need that here.

It's a lot less confusing.

It's because your worth has already been decided for you.

You don't even need a personality.

Pray, I'm sorry.

Obviously, there is much wisdom to how it is done here.

It's just... very foreign to me.

These are things I found in the garden.

Or at the beach.

You probably know what they all are.

Man.

They just put the flower in them,

explain.

Where do I even begin?

Why destroy her fantasy with an ugly reality?

Life was about to do that for her.

And without my help.

Yeah... I mean, you're close.

There are some messed-up things where I'm from,

and I guess I just sort of became used to seeing them.

I got used to seeing people in pain, suffering.

And I shouldn't have.

I guess maybe I should try that on.

Please.

We're honored to have you here.

Pious, meek, obedient. A product of gilead's teachings.

A daughter who, in the benevolence of god's grace...

has grown into the kind of young woman Mrs. MacKenzie and I

had always hoped she'd be.

And pleasing to the eye as well.

Praise be his gifts.

Such a godly girl, in spite of her conception.

Praise be.

Well, by god's grace, we have other suitors paying us a visit.

Not yet, sir. Not officially.

Well, the, gilead army has approved a house.

Unfortunately, it would not be to the level

which your daughter has become accustomed.

But it... it would be nearby.

You know, I... I thought you might like to be close to your family.

And your friends.

That's considerate.

Although I cannot offer much in the way of material comfort yet,

I promise I'll do everything I can

to ensure your daughter's continued service to god.

And her happiness.

Can I offer you a scotch, commander?

With what you've been dealing with, I can imagine

you might need something stronger than that tea.

Thank you. I'll take it neat.

Certainly. Commander MacKenzie, too, has been consumed with his work,

given all the fighting at the Boston b...

I... I... I don't want to, talk shop today.

Well, thank you.

I have to say, Agnes... Is very impressive.

Aunt Lydia has produced gilead's finest young women

through unyielding discipline.

As god intended it to be.

Such a wise mother.

I will always be grateful for the love and care my mother showed me.

Well, Agnes. Is there anything you'd like to ask me?

No.

I only hope I can measure up to your expectations of a wife.

Especially given you've been married before.

Could I offer you some more scotch?

Actually, I think it is time for me to head out.

Yes.

Thank you so much for your hospitality, Mrs. MacKenzie.

The honor was ours. Praise be.

My wife died in childbirth.

It was the worst day of my life, the day I lost my child.

Under his eye.

Get far, far away from me before I hit you.

- I'm sorry... - fuck your sorries.

You stupid, selfish girl.

What?

A personality. Do you see me for my...

- never mind. - Yes.

I do.

I see it.

What difference does it make? It doesn't matter here.

Did you have a nice visit with becka?

You should go back inside.

Girls, on your knees.

Pray for the soul of one of your sisters.

For she has been deceiving us.

But god sees all.

They have found her out,

No, no, no! No, no, no! No!

Please! Please!

Please! No! Aunt vidala!

Aunt vidala! No!

No! No!

Aunt vidala! Aunt vidala! Please! Please! Please!

Please! No! No!

No! No!

Now off to bed.

I've always found a brisk walk clears the head.

Blessed evening, Mrs. MacKenzie. I didn't hear you come in.

Where's Agnes?

I'm finally ready to confront her about her ingratitude.

I believe she's in her room.

I assume you know of her indiscretion with commander Weston?

You Marthas always seem to have time to gossip.

Perhaps...

Commander Weston isn't the right choice for Agnes.

It's not your place to have an opinion, is it?

That was quite the little rebellion you staged.

I suppose you thought that was brave?

I'm sorry, mother.

When I was a therapist, I dealt with a lot of girls like you.

All of them just as misguided.

But it seems commander Weston likes a challenge.

He still wants you.

Men like that enjoy a stubborn spirit.

It's no fun breaking in a horse that's already docile.

Lord our god,

please protect this precious child of yours

and let her know that she is loved by you.

Lord our god, please protect this precious child of yours

and let her know that she is loved by you.

Lord our god, please protect this precious child of yours

and let her know that she is loved by you.

It's weird, the things you miss.

Like billboards with ads for light beer,

personal injury lawyers, and outlet malls.

In gilead, they paint them black.

This is the border?

They have a friend in border patrol.

Under his eye.

Good luck.

- Hey! - It's contraband.

I mean... you won't need it.

There comes a time when you have to take action,

when you have to choose your own destiny.

We were teenage girls.