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[ ambient music playing ]

[ trolley bell rings ]

WOMAN: New floors. New paint.

Safe neighborhood.

Kenner is one of the safest cities in Louisiana.

You would be zoned in an excellent school for your girl.

The special ed program is very good.

There is just so much light.

All right, what's the catch? Hmm?

Faulty plumbing or a leaky roof?

I'm telling you, nothing.

It is completely move-in ready.

What? Look at this kitchen!

Mm-hmm.

Oh.

Ethan. [ chuckles ]

What do you think?

Oh, it's--it's okay. It's got A.C.

Not real happy about them stairs.

Honey, you're not gonna be on crutches forever.

My husband, he fell off a ladder at his job.

Enough with the pity party. Damn.

His, um, meds make him kind of cranky, you know.

But he's in P.T.,

but with the back and the legs,

it's just real bad.

But you know what we got a great settlement,

and it's just enough for me to get my dream home.

[ laughs ]

GIRL: Mama!

Hey.

Oh, this yard.

AGENT: Definitely a selling point.

[ gasps ]

Imagine throwing parties back here.

Ah, I don't know about parties,

but I could definitely imagine myself sitting here

and just watching the sunset.

GIRL: Mama, look!

Look!

Oh, my--

I see, my love. Oh, my word.

This is beautiful.

Mom, I can feel it coming.

Oh. Oh, all right, dear.

All right. Okay. All right.

[ insects chirping ]

You're okay. You're all right.

You're okay. It's, um--

It's a petit mal seizure.

She suffers from them regularly.

Oh. Um...

Look at the tree. Look at the tree.

Look at the tree.

Here you go.

You're okay.

You're okay. There you go.

See, she needs a safe place,

a place full of magic.

I'm ready to make an offer. [ chuckles ]

Destiny, where's your other hair clip?

Well, the owners couldn't ask for a better offer.

We have one more showing today, but--

But you'll tell them about us, right?

I mean, you'll tell them about my--my daughter,

my husband's struggles?

You'll tell them that we deserve it?

Well, I will call you this weekend,

and I'll let you know.

It's a strong offer.

Okay.

[ mouths ] Hi.

[ chuckles ] Well, you're too late.

The house is already mine.

[ agent laughs ] No, no, no.

Come on in, Mr. and Mrs. Wade.

[ clears throat ] Come on in.

[ insects chirping ]

[ thunder rumbling ]

[ water dripping ]

[ television ] Okay. Well, there's the creek.

[ laughs ]

[ coughs ] Holy crap. My goodness.

They had these for months.

Turn it off. I want to see what I found.

Destiny. [ scoffs ] Is that candy?

Oh, God.

Destiny, baby, you can't do this at the new house.

You gotta do better, baby.

The--The new house, it's big and it's beautiful and it's perfect.

Finally, our chance to get out of this dump and start fresh.

Madison!

Oh, jeez, it's--it's full of spit!

How long you been spitting candy in here?

Will you help me up the stairs?

I need help!

Will you just give me a minute? Oh, jeez.

[ grunts ]

No, I'm throwing it away, Destiny.

It's filthy!

But it's mine,

and I want it!

ETHAN: I need help!

Stop it!

It's mine!

I want it!

Destiny, stop!

Can you help me up the stairs?

[ cell phone rings ]

Hello.

Yes?

ETHAN: Madison?

Yeah, could you just hold on a minute? Just--Stop it!

Madison, you better not be on that phone!

Give it back! Give--

Give that to me.

Can you hold on just a minute?

ETHAN: Madison, get off the phone!

Give me this!

[ wailing ]

Madison, get off the phone!

[ slams door ]

Hi. Yes, I'm still here.

Um, please tell me we got the house.

Please tell me we got the house.

[ wailing ]

Yes, I'm--I'm sorry, too.

Mom! Mom! I want my bear!

Mom, I want it!

Mom!

Madison!

[ Destiny pounding ] I want my bear!

Mom!

Mom! Mom! [ pounding, screaming ]

[ music playing ]

You're working too hard, and it's too hot out here.

Go inside and sit in the air conditioning.

In our new home?

We did it.

We did.

WOMAN: Uh-oh! We caught you!

PDA! PDA!

Hi.

Hi, I'm Pam. This is my husband, Eddie.

[ chuckles ]

We just live right over there down the street.

We're the neighborhood welcome committee.

I'm Thom.

And I'm Theresa.

So, where y'all from?

L.A. Just transferred

from Cedars-Sinai to Ocshner Kenner.

Oh, you're a doctor. I got this mole on my back.

Think you might want to look at it for me?

Oh, stop! And who is this?

Either August or Isla. We don't know yet.

You didn't find out the sex of your baby?

As long as it's healthy.

Oh, honey, but how you gonna know what clothes to buy

or what color to paint the room?

Sweetie, that's so impractical.

This must be your first.

No. Um...

Oh, well, I hope you like

my world-famous harvest gumbo.

It's got plenty of pumpkin spice.

[ giggles ] I'm just one of those girls

who loves her pumpkin spice lattes and her Uggs in the fall,

even though it is 80 degrees out.

What do they say? A basic bitch.

Oh, sorry. I hate that word.

You don't like the word "basic"?

[ Theresa stammers ]

Oh, I'm sorry.

No, thank you.

Well, we're gonna let y'all get back to unpacking.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

Thanks again.

Take care.

Bye.

Bye.

We'll see you later.

Bye. Louisiana's gonna eat them alive.

[ sighs ]

Nosy old biddy.

Stop. She's just trying to be nice.

Who criticizes a pregnant woman for being impractical?

And she doesn't know us.

She doesn't know anything about us

and what we've been through.

Exactly. She doesn't know,

so let's just give her some grace.

[ sighs ]

They would have been three years old now,

running around in that backyard.

I wish work didn't start back so soon,

and I wish that I could spend every second here with you

until the baby comes.

No. [ chuckles ] We would kill each other.

Besides, usually this time of year,

I'm prepping students for their first round of testing,

staying late to deal with parents and IEPs,

and even when I was home, it was that horrible building,

so I could hear every conversation and every argument.

I'm really just looking forward to some peace and quiet...

by myself.

You won't be lonely?

I'm not alone.

You hear that, baby?

We're in our new house. And guess what.

We're building a big, new nursery just for you.

Yeah, when are they coming?

Tomorrow.

We wanted them here ASAP, right?

Yes, we did.

It's really too bad about that tree. It's beautiful.

Well, enjoy it now, 'cause come tomorrow,

it's the first thing to go.

[ sighs ]

[ cellphone rings ]

This is Dr. Wade.

[ chuckles ]

I'm sorry, honey. I gotta go.

I can't believe they couldn't give me the one day I asked for.

It's okay.

You okay here by yourself?

[ door closes ]

"I will pay you $30,000 to move.

It's our dream house."

Let's not tell your daddy about that.

Oh, you think my family's funny?

Well, you just keep laughing and see what happens.

Destiny!

Destiny!

Mom!

Get off that swing!

What are you doing? The water's too deep!

Come on, baby. The water is too deep right there.

Get off the swing.

Mama! Mom!

Oh, Destiny!

[ crying ]

Destiny. Oh, Destiny, baby, you're okay.

All right. All right.

You're all right, baby. You're okay, baby.

I'm okay?

You're okay.

You're okay, girl. You're okay.

You're okay, all right?

You're all right, baby. You're okay.

You got a little wet.

[ whimpering ]

Why weren't you watching Destiny?

[ slurring ] I thought she was inside.

You're high. How many pills have you taken?

I don't know. How many pills have you taken?

She could have drowned, Ethan!

And where were you?

Jesus, sound like your bitch mother.

Just go get you warm.

[ chuckles ] You look so grown up.

[ giggles ]

[ sighs ] No matter how old you get,

you're always gonna be my baby,

my forever baby.

I don't like that, Mama. Don't like it.

Mama?

Yeah, baby?

You're sad.

No, I'm fine.

Why are you sad?

We had a nice, safe place to live,

but then someone stole it from us.

Why?

I don't know, baby, but don't worry.

We're gonna get it back.

[ sighs ]

[ overlapping chatter ]

[ car horn honks ]

PAM: Hey, girls.

Trick or treat!

Hey, what are you guys tonight?

A voodoo doll.

And you? Aww.

A doll.

MADISON: Just go.

No! No!

This is it.

Stop. Stop it.

Let's go.

Come on!

Come on.

I don't want to!

It's just this one house. Let's go.

[ decoration laughs ]

[ yelping ] No! No!

You're gonna be fine. Here. Just take it.

Take it. Look, they have chocolate.

I don't want to!

All you have to say is "Trick or treat!"

Well, trick-or-treating is for babies!

[ laughs ]

[ screams ]

Just do it.

[ rings doorbell ]

You're fine.

[ ringing continues ]

[ Destiny groans ]

Come on, stand up.

Hi. Happy Halloween.

No, no. I'm not a baby.

I'm a grown-up. I'm a grown-up.

Do you need any help?

My daughter, she's--

she's autistic, and that noise...

[ laughs ]

I'm so sorry.

All right, do you--

You know what? Just wait one minute.

[ panting, groaning ]

Hey. Hey, stop it.

What's your daughter's name?

Eh, Destiny.

Destiny, hi. I'm Theresa. Do you--

No. No. Do not touch!

No, no, no. Watch, watch.

Don't touch.

Look. Look. See?

It keeps out all the noise,

makes it nice and quiet, keeps all the sound out.

Do you want to try?

Might keep out all these scary sounds.

I taught special ed for nine years.

It's just all the noises and the costumes.

It's just all too much.

Do you want to come in?

Um, you can sit right here.

This is my special comfy couch.

Just a minute.

[ murmuring ]

Wow, she's really trying to calm herself down,

even in the middle of a meltdown.

You've obviously done a lot of work with your daughter, Mrs...

Nice angels.

I'm sorry?

Oh, I love them. [ chuckles ]

I'm thirsty.

Is water okay?

Oh, now you just get off your feet there.

I will figure it out. [ chuckles ]

I can keep them?

Sure.

[ scoffs ] Tacky.

[ scoffs ]

How old are you?

That's okay. We don't have to talk.

I'm 17.

Hmm. I love your costume.

I'm not a baby. I'm a grown-up.

Oh, I know. I can tell.

Hey, I think I have something that's yours.

Does this belong to you?

Are you okay?

You're nice. [ laughs ]

Do you want me to put it on?

[ laughs ]

I've seen you in this house before, haven't I?

Come on. We're going home.

Mom. Mom.

Is everything okay?

I'm thirsty.

Not now.

I remember you. You looked at the house the same time as us.

I don't know what the hell you're talking about.

Mom, but I'm thirsty. I need water.

Trick-or-treating is over. We're going home.

[ door closes ]

[ scoffs ]

Mom. Mom, you're bleeding.

What? It's fine.

Ow.

I'm fine.

Ow.

They cut it down.

They cut you?

No. The--The tree,

the big, beautiful tree that we loved,

she cut it down.

[ trolley bell rings ]

[ overlapping chatter ]

[ insects chirping ]

[ sighs ]

[ exhales ]

[ doorbell rings, knocking on door ]

Sorry, no more candy.

[ exhales ]

[ clatter ]

[ gasps ]

[ smashing ]

What?

[ scoffs ]

[ glass breaks ]

[ gasps ]

[ glass breaks ]

Oh, my God.

It's open.

[ gasping ]

Oh, my God.

[ keypad beeps ]

OPERATOR: 911.

Hi, yes, this is Theresa Wade.

I think someone's trying to get in my house.

I don't know if it's a prank,

but it's really scaring me.

We'll send someone right away.

Just hang tight and stay safe.

Okay. Thank you.

[ gasps ]

[ glass, pottery breaking ]

[ smashing continues ]

[ footsteps receding ]

[ car drives off ]

Oh, my God.

"Welcome from the Seer. I'm watching you.

Fresh blood to my home."

THOM: It said it was from the Seer.

And the police did come to your house, Mrs. Wade?

Yes, but they told us to file the report in the morning.

So, there was some property damage done,

but you weren't hurt?

No.

Okay. And you didn't see anything?

No.

You can't give us a physical description?

Male? Female?

I don't know. I didn't see anyone.

Well, we'll definitely file a report in the system,

but it was Halloween night.

I know.

We've gotten plenty reports of kids playing pranks.

I know.

This wasn't just a prank.

They frightened her on purpose,

and they left this.

Did they put it in this bag?

No, I did, for fingerprints.

[ chuckles ]

You see that on the TV show, did you?

You could get a DNA sample.

Sir, this is Louisiana.

We have kidnappings and murders here all the time.

You're supposed to keep us safe,

and my pregnant wife does not feel safe!

THERESA: Thom.

[ sighs ] The police came to your house.

Nobody was here.

And there's also a string of damage done on your block.

The folks across the street from you

had something drawn in their driveway.

It's a penis here.

Says penis.

And now you can find out who did it.

Sir, we're on it.

Yeah, thank you, officer.

Thank you.

You have my card.

If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call.

We appreciate it.

No problem. I'll see myself out.

I think we're being patronized.

Thom, it's a big city.

I'm sure there were thousands of teenagers last night

smashing pumpkins, leaving creepy notes.

I'm glad we called the police, but what can we do?

What about that woman, the one that was in the house?

Maybe, maybe not. I don't know.

But I can't just accuse someone of something.

Why not?

We do not need to make that woman's life

any harder than it already is.

Are you sure you don't want me to stay?

Yes, I'm fine.

Go finish your shift and come home to me tonight.

You must be so tired.

Well, I got my shift changed at work,

so no more leaving you alone at night.

I just have to get through today.

You're my hardworking man.

I'll see you soon.

Okay.

[ sighs ]

[ thunder rumbling ]

[ all screaming ]

Stay away from me!

Stay away! Don't touch me!

Ow!

RJ, you're scaring her. Back off.

What are you doing in my house?

We came for the open house.

I'm Francis. You must be the owner.

What open house?

The one you listed online?

Let me help you up.

I--I didn't list any house online.

Well, that's awkward, because your agent did.

What?

See?

"Open house today only.

Please enter through back door."

Can I see that?

It's a beautiful house, I mean, lots of light.

It's not for sale.

[ sighs ]

Did you guys take this key,

the key that was right here?

There was no key.

The door was open just like the ad said.

So, the house is off the market?

Yeah. I'm sorry.

We just moved in,

so it's not gonna be for sale anytime soon.

I think someone has played a trick on us both, again.

But why would your agent go along with that?

[ sighs ] Because it's not a real agent. See?

The ad said that the agency's name was Erin Marshall Homes.

And a quick search says that there's no such thing.

[ sighs ] It was a prank.

Oh, my God. We are so sorry.

We just walked into your home.

It's okay.

Do you need us to do something,

call the police or something?

No, thank you.

Just leave. You got it.

I'm sorry for hitting you with celery.

[ chuckles ] Honey, if I came home

and two guys came through my back door,

I'd hit them with the whole produce department.

[ all chuckling ]

Listen, whoever posted that ad

obviously has a key to your house.

You seem like a really nice person.

Be careful.

We'll see ourselves out.

Thank you.

[ sighs ]

THOM: It was that woman.

THERESA: Maybe.

Probably, but I called Officer Jones. I told her what happened.

She said it's just not a lot to go on.

At least the guys were nice.

But what if they hadn't been?

You should have run the second you saw them, Theresa.

You're too trusting.

And you're too cynical.

Most people are good.

Most people are amazing.

[ tapping, sighing ]

[ tapping ]

[ scoffs ] Took you long enough.

All right. Bye, baby.

Where are you going?

[ door slams ]

Where's mine?

[ chuckles ]

[ sighs ] Damn it.

Mmm, thank you.

Hey, that's mine.

Okay.

You deserve it.

[ scoffs ] Pamper the little princess.

EDDIE: I know, Pam!

Damn thing won't come off.

[ camera clicking ]

I can't believe what you went through today.

They were just as confused as I was.

I'm just glad you're safe.

Me, too.

[ marker scratching ]

ETHAN: Mad.

Mom, how do you spell "celebrate"?

MADISON: Hmm?

Madison.

Um, C-E-L...

Madison.

E-B...

Where are my pills?

R-A-T...

Where are my pills?

I don't know.

[ cellphone clatters ]

Don't play games with me.

Destiny, go to your room.

But what comes after the T?

E. Just go on now.

Pills! Now!

Ethan, no.

Now, you have taken far too many,

and the doctor said--

The doctor said?

You say!

Do you want to know what it feels like

to be in constant pain?

[ sobbing ]

Tell me where they are!

In the garbage outside!

Well, all right.

DESTINY: Mom, how do you spell parade?

P-A-R...

A...

D...

E.

Hey! Don't go falling off that ladder,

because we will not catch you.

Must have cookies! Oh, so...

[ chuckles ]

Looks nice.

Thank you.

Oh, no. No!

Another one?

What is it this time?

Rhymes with "shildo."

Lucky me.

You know, I called these guys twice already,

and all I get is voice mail.

And this one came with a bill.

$800?

And the magazines were $200.

How does anyone spend $1,000 on sex toys?

[ sighs ] What are you gonna do?

I've tried calling them. I've tried sending it back.

I'm not paying for this crap,

and it's not staying in my house.

Some poor soul's gonna miss their porno this Valentine's.

Not funny.

Hey, are we keeping this one?

Not funny.

Someone is sending these to us on purpose.

Of course. It's that woman.

You don't know that.

Oh, who else would it be?

You know, I looked up her daughter's name. Destiny, right?

You didn't.

Yeah.

Turns out there's about 5,000 girls

named Destiny in New Orleans.

You know, I was thinking.

We could contact that real estate agent, Diana?

She would give us her name.

I don't know.

We'd have to tell Diana the whole story,

but maybe she would take pity on us.

I don't think I'd feel comfortable--

Hey!

Oh, my God! Stop!

Stay away from my wife, you pervert.

No!

What are you talking about?

Stop!

PAM: Oh, my God!

Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah. I'm fine.

You son of a bitch!

Okay, enough!

You guys have proved yourself

by trying to be manly here.

That's enough! That's it!

Please, stop.

Are you okay?

Yeah. He only hit me by accident.

I know. I saw.

Do you know what this is about?

No.

I'm sorry you had to find out this way.

"Dear sexy neighbor.

I watch you through the window.

I can't wait to kiss you.

I want to be inside you."

[ neighbors chattering ]

[ laughs ]

"Your husband never has to know.

Come find me when

my fat pig wife isn't around.

Love, Thom"?

What? I didn't write this.

I don't believe you.

Well, I do.

I got one of those letters.

I knew it.

WOMAN: We got one, too.

You got a letter, too?

Signed from me?

WOMAN: Yeah.

[ chuckles ]

All the women in the neighborhood got one.

EDDIE: Don't try to play innocent now.

You been caught, plain and simple.

Both of you hardly ever come out of your house,

hardly ever talk to anybody.

We're always wondering what kind of secrets

y'all got going on down there,

and now we know.

I'm calling the police.

[ neighbors shouting ]

Yeah!

Okay, yeah, you call!

Call them!

[ chuckles ]

Call the police.

[ chatter continues ]

Stop!

None of you know what we've been going through.

Apparently you've been gossiping and judging us,

but no one has bothered to come and actually ask us to our faces.

Yes, my husband is gone a lot.

He's an E.R. doctor and he's busy saving lives.

He's a good man.

And it's true I keep to myself, but I'm shy.

It's just how I am.

But someone has been harassing us

and sending us horrible things,

trying to hurt us.

Someone sent men in the house to frighten her.

They smashed up our porch and left a threatening note.

And you, you've been watching our every move apparently.

It could be you.

You could be trying

to drive us out of the neighborhood.

Oh, we gave you gumbo!

We don't know who it is,

but it's someone that is willing to scare you

and hurt us to get us out.

This isn't our first baby,

but it's the only baby that we have alive,

and I'm just so scared that they're gonna hurt us.

Oh, honey, that's not gonna happen.

Someone been threatening y'all?

Well, they sent us all this crap

and stuck us with the bill,

and they've been scaring Theresa

and smashing up her plants.

They stole the back door key.

We had to change the locks.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what else to say.

Oh, honey, I guess we need to get to know y'all better.

We'd like to open our home to you for a party.

We want to invite you to a party at our house Saturday night.

[ all cheering ]

I, uh...

No, honey. I'll help you plan food.

Great. Thank you.

[ overlapping chatter ]

I'm so sorry.

This is Theresa. I'm Thom.

Nice to meet you.

WOMAN: Hi, guys.

[ overlapping chatter ]

Bye, guys.

See you at the party.

Yeah, have a good night. Good night.

[ sighs ]

Well, it looks like we're going to a party.

Are you okay?

Yeah. Just a little embarrassed.

And Eddie has a good right hook.

What if it's one of them?

Then this is a perfect way to find out.

You calling that real estate agent?

[ keypad beeping ]

Yeah.

Ow.

What the hell you been doing?

I was just, uh, making Mardi Gras decorations for Destiny's class.

What'd it look like I was doing?

Been looking through your phone.

Your search history ain't exactly kid friendly.

Look. Go on. Look.

Stop.

I'm not man enough for you. Is that it?

No.

Sex toys, lingerie, porno.

I know you ain't ordering that stuff for me.

You ain't touched me in months.

You been on your phone, disappearing for hours.

Who is he?

[ sighs ] It's not what you think.

Who is he?

[ crying ] His name is Thom Wade,

and he's a--he's a doctor.

He lives in the house that we wanted to buy.

And if you loved me, you'd beat him up.

[ screams ]

You cheating bitch.

[ crying ] Stop it!

[ blows landing ]

Don't hit Mama. Don't hit Mama.

[ crying ]

Don't hit Mama.

[ zydeco music playing, party chatter, laughter ]

[ cheering ]

Ooh, what you got?

Uh, crudités.

What?

Vegetables?

Oh.

We like our vegetables fried.

Oh.

So, you having a boy or a girl?

We don't know yet.

[ distorted chatter ]

[ normal ] Oh, I know.

Y'all are gonna have one of those gender reveal parties?

That's so fun.

I guess, um, the birth will be the gender reveal.

Oh.

How old-fashioned.

Would you excuse me a minute?

I'm not feeling so well.

[ guests laughing ]

[ glass breaks ]

[ laughter fades ]

[ panting ]

Must be the nicest house on the block.

Of course.

Leave it to a couple of transplants

to come and snatch it up.

[ chuckles ]

Hey, there. How are you holding up?

[ chuckles ] I'm fine.

Thanks for all your help.

I guess you really didn't enjoy

your very first Mardi Gras parade, did you?

I'm just jumpy lately.

We've been trying to figure out

who's behind all this craziness.

We called a couple of the local schools with special ed programs

for a student named Destiny,

but I knew they wouldn't tell us anyway.

You know, I've also been thinking what if it's not that woman.

It could be anyone... even someone here.

Oh, honey, people been living

in this neighborhood for years.

Some of these families have been here for generations.

They just take a few minutes for them to warm up to newcomers.

But let me tell you, there is not one person here that is vicious,

that would ever want to do anything

to hurt you, Thom, especially that baby.

Why don't we just stand here together

and not say anything for a while?

[ loud thump ]

Theresa?

Shh, shh, shh, shh!

Hey, everyone, be quiet, please?

Thom, there's someone on the roof.

[ loud thump ]

Quiet!

Be quiet!

What's the matter with you?

There's someone on the roof, Thom.

What?

[ rustling ]

Thom?

[ guests screaming ]

[ groans ]

PAM: Theresa, oh, my God, are you okay?

I think I'm having contractions.

Can you walk?

[ groans ]

Who's up there?

THOM: Okay. That's it.

Let's go.

Pam, stop!

Oh, I'll be damned if I let some hillbilly

terrorize my neighbor.

[ tires squeal ]

Oh, I see you.

Eddie, call the cops.

[ laughs ] Enjoy your party, bitch.

[ groans ]

She's at 37 weeks.

Her water broke in the car.

Alert neonatal and get an O.B. here, stat.

Dr. Rivera's on the way, Dr. Wade.

[ groans ]

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

What if it's too early?

What if the baby can't breathe?

You can do this.

[ chuckles ]

Hey.

[ whispering ] Oh, I promise I won't wake them.

EDDIE: You thought you didn't sleep before.

Now you're really in for it.

[ both chuckling ]

EDDIE: They both okay?

Yeah. Theresa did an amazing job.

The police questioned us.

We told them everything we knew,

including finding the note too.

Listen, I am so sorry about all this.

Nothing to be sorry about. We have your back.

The whole neighborhood does.

This is our security, and they're good.

You connect through your cell phone, all that.

Yeah.

Little angel.

Little Isla.

Hey.

Hey.

They tried to get her to sleep in her bassinet,

but she just wants to be with her mommy.

It's amazing.

This little baby doesn't know what anything is

other than the sound of your voice

and the beat of your heart.

She needs you.

How can I take her back there?

That horrible person is out there

trying to find some other way to hurt us.

What if I can't protect her?

The police are looking for them right now,

so don't you even fret about that.

Is your mama not coming down?

I was raised by my great aunt, and she's gone.

Thom doesn't have any more family either,

so it's just the three of us now.

Well, you've got me and Eddie.

Oh, please let me come over when Thom's at work.

I promise I'll be real quiet.

I can cook and do your laundry.

I can even hold little Isla

when you want to take a break.

Please say yes, because if you don't,

I'm just going to worry to death.

Okay.

Yeah?

Sounds amazing. Thank you.

But--

But what?

What if they come back?

Oh, please, God, let them come back.

I would love to kick their ass.

[ chuckles ]

Sorry.

Okay, baby?

EDDIE: Welcome home, guys.

PAM: Hey, guys!

Welcome home.

So glad you're home!

THOM: Wow. Look at all this.

THERESA: Yeah.

Ah, man.

Look what all we got for you.

Everyone pitched in.

Oh, so cute. We're gonna let y'all get settled.

Yeah.

Okay.

Bye.

Enjoy.

I have another surprise for you.

You do?

[ keypad beeps ]

[ laughs ]

You're in a good mood.

I get to babysit! I can't wait to get that little baby.

Next thing you'll be telling me you want one too.

[ chuckles ] Hey, Eddie.

What?

Eddie, look.

That's the same car.

I saw that car the night of the Mardi Gras party.

How do you know that car

had anything to do with it?

There's lots of cars.

Yeah.

No peeking.

I'm not.

Are you peeking?

No.

All right. Right here. Open.

You finished it.

The guys worked all night to get it done.

[ gasps ]

I know.

What if--

No, no. It--

It's just the three of us.

Come on.

[ sighs ] Look.

Look at your room, Isla.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

We did it.

You did it.

[ Isla crying ]

[ sighs ] Come on.

[ shushes ]

[ sighs ] Hey, Pam?

Yeah?

I'm sorry.

Can you help me? I don't know what to do.

What do you want to wear this thing for?

She's hungry, but she won't latch.

I'm just too much in pain to even walk to the back room.

And everything hurts, and you're leaking fluids,

and she won't do what you need her to do.

I'm so tired, and this is just--

I feel like I'm burning up.

You don't have to cover up for me. I won't faint.

Honey, I got a pair of my own,

just a little bit lower than yours.

You need to lie down. You need food and a nap.

She won't latch.

You need one of them thingies.

She won't take a bottle.

No, not a bottle. You need a nipple shield.

It teaches the baby how to shape her mouth.

No, the mommy bloggers say that--

Theresa, sweetie, they're idiots.

Now, I'm gonna leave you this sandwich,

and I'm gonna get up and go on down

to the Shop 'n Save and get you one,

and I'm telling you, it's going to change your life.

[ chuckles ] A nipple shield will change my life?

At least it's one less thing for you to worry about.

Thanks, Pam.

All right.

You're the best.

[ beeps ]

[ sighs ]

[ Isla babbling ]

Please?

[ water running ]

I know I been different.

And you're right. It's the drugs.

But I think I'm ready to get help now,

and I just wanted to say I was sorry.

[ cell phone rings ]

Mad... I don't want to lose you.

Don't touch me.

Madison, please. I'm sorry!

God damn it!

Madison, where are you?

Madison?

[ sighs ]

No. No, it's Mommy's secret pla--

Get out of here.

Go.

[ chuckles ]

[ Isla crying ]

Please, Isla.

Come on, Isla, please.

[ sighs ] Oh, thank God.

You did it.

[ keypad clicking ]

Good job, baby.

Good job, Isla. There you go.

Hi. I think I'm lost. Could you help me?

You know exactly where you are,

and I got your license plate.

And the cops are gonna know, too.

Hey! What are you doing? Wait! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Hey! Help!

Stop!

Pam?

Here I am, baby.

What?

What?

And you know what I want.

Stop! Stop!

Shut up!

Theresa!

What--What are you doing?

This is not what we agre-- [ screams ]

[ groans ]

Son of a--

[ keypad dialing ]

Theresa? Theresa, where are you?

Yes, he's disarmed, but please come quick.

Oh, my--What in the world?

I kicked his ass. You okay?

Yeah. I'm all right.

It's worth it, 'cause I got this.

[ no audible dialogue ]

Sir, you need to sign in.

Excuse me. Sir, you can't go back there!

Security!

[ crying ] Destiny.

She knows who I am.

She's gonna take you away from me.

Mama, what's wrong?

Mama's gonna go away for a very long time, baby.

No!

Shh.

Mad.

Madison.

Hey. Look at your beautiful face.

Look at those bruises I put on it.

That was me.

Whatever mess you've gotten yourself into, Madison,

it was just as much me as it was you.

I'm so ashamed for putting my hands on you.

I'm gonna kill him.

Destiny, go to your room.

Is that what you wanted the whole time?

His wife would have to move, right?

I mean, if her husband was dead, right?

Once he's gone, we can start over

like he never existed at all.

It's not about him. It's about the house!

[ scoffs ] The house that we put an offer on.

The Wades, they outbid us. Or his wife out smiled us.

I don't know what!

But that house was for our family!

That was for our--our home,

a-and we needed it more,

so I--I tried to move them out.

I made her an offer, but she laughed at me,

so I--I played a few pranks.

You know, I--I wrote a few scary notes.

You know? "Your blood is mine."

I mean, harmless stuff.

[ sighs ] Then the pranks,

they became less harmless, and...

You know what it's like when you go too far?

Well, I went too far, and I lost myself.

I know what you mean.

I know exactly what you mean.

If that house is what you want,

that house is what you are gonna get.

Ethan, it's too late.

I mean, the police are already coming for me,

and Destiny cannot lose us both.

So, I need to--I need to write down

what you need to know for Destiny, okay?

Um, what food she likes,

uh, her schedule for next year.

Wait, you're not going anywhere, not by yourself!

We're leaving, all three of us.

What are you talking about?

We'll run away!

Doesn't matter where, as long as we're together.

That's no kind of life for Destiny.

Well, it's no kind of life for Destiny without you.

Well, she's better off without me.

Everyone is.

Come on.

Come on. Get in the room.

Go pack your shit.

No.

Ethan, no! I can't!

It's--It's over.

I'm not gonna let you break up this family!

You never listen!

I'm gonna go pack. If you won't, I will.

Mama? I'm hungry.

[ car engine starts ]

Mama, I want to watch a movie.

So, your attacker had a very interesting story.

He said that you asked him to come over.

No, he's lying.

Well, that's just the thing.

He's not.

Oh, great.

So, now you're trying to blame this on my wife?

This is a screen shot of texts between him

and someone who appears to be Theresa Wade on his phone.

This person sent texts detailing

exactly what she wanted him to do to her and also these.

What?

Now, we know the person who sent these

was not actually you.

Your attacker thought he was communicating with you

sending some rather colorful e-mails

about your alleged sexual fantasies,

and this is how he says he met you.

"Lonely housewife wants to be raped"?

Oh, my God.

"Looking for a big stud

to fulfill my sexual fantasy and rape me."

He wanted to take you up on the offer,

so he texted the number listed below.

It does match his cell phone records.

And on the day you were attacked,

the person he was communicating with

apparently knew you would be home alone

and that your alarm system was off.

How?

How'd they know

the system would be disabled?

There's an app for that.

So, this man thought that I wanted him to enter my house

and force himself on me

while I screamed and yelled no?

What if I hadn't been able to stop him?

Luckily, you did.

No thanks to anyone here.

Yeah. No thanks to anyone here.

How do we get the ads down?

Already done.

We've tracked the I.P. address

and the phone number to a one Madison Dupree.

THERESA: That's her.

And she's also the person registered

under the license plate number your friend Pam gave us.

They lost their home during Hurricane Katrina,

had to rebuild their lives from scratch.

She got an award for starting

a special ed program for her daughter at her school.

"The principal said she is hands down

the most loving and hardworking parent he's ever seen."

Madison Dupree.

I remember.

She sent us a letter offering us $30,000 to move out.

That poor woman.

She's a psychopath.

Oh, she's just a mom who loves her daughter

and wants a real home for her family, just like me.

She's nothing like you.

What now?

OFFICER JONES: Well, we have more than

enough evidence, and we actually have squad cars

on their way to arrest her as we speak.

MAN: Hands.

You're too late. She's already gone.

Hey, you go inside and rest.

I'll get the baby from Eddie and Pam.

You sure?

Yeah.

Okay.

Don't move. I will blow your pretty head off.

Thom!

Just put the gun down, Madison.

I'm not talking to you!

She wants me, not you.

Go get in the car, Thom.

No.

Eddie!

What do you want, Madison?

I want to know what you did

to trick them into selling you this house.

What did you do?

Did you promise them something, huh?

Did you sleep with them?

No. We put in a bid just like you did.

We're a lot more alike than you think.

I am a broken woman with a broken family.

And you? Heh. You're perfect.

No, no.

Put the bat down, you bitch!

THERESA: Madison, Madison.

You know I just had a baby, right,

a little girl? Her name's Isla.

But she's not my first. She's my third.

We had-- We had twins when we lived in Los Angeles,

and...

and they both died the day they were born.

They came too early,

and they just-- they couldn't take their first breaths.

The doctors tried,

but their lungs just--

their lungs weren't strong enough.

You remember when you had Destiny,

you were waiting to hear her first cry?

I kept waiting and waiting to hear them, and I never did.

So-- So I know what it's like

to have something that you love stolen from you.

I do. I know.

But nobody really stole my babies from me.

It just happened.

We-- We didn't try to take this house from you,

just like Katrina didn't try

to steal your home in New Orleans. It just happened, okay?

No, don't! [ gasps ]

[ crying ]

[ sirens approaching ]

I don't want to be a monster!

You're not.

I just want to go home.

You remember my girl?

Please promise me you'll help her.

Her daddy gets so angry.

Okay. That's enough. That's enough.

Please promise me!

Promise me you'll help her!

Please, promise--

promise me!

Her poor daughter.

Theresa, no.

You saw the bruises on her face.

God knows what that man's gonna do to Destiny.

Well, the authorities are involved now.

I'm sure everything will be fine.

It's over.

DIANA: Diana Vick Realty. This is Diana.

You're back! This is Theresa Wade.

Hi, Theresa. How's that beautiful house working out for you?

Um, I was wondering

if you could give me information

on a woman who came to see the house.

I know she put in an offer. Madison Dupree.

Theresa, yeah, I got your message before,

and I'm sorry. No, I can't do that.

[ sighs ] I have a long story to tell you,

but the first thing you need to know

is there is an innocent girl who needs help.

Destiny, hi.

Do you remember me?

Where's your dad?

I'm hungry.

Daddy's not here. The door's locked.

How long have you been out here?

I'm gonna come up there, okay?

Hey, are you okay?

I saw you at Halloween.

Yes. You remember.

I saw you other times, too,

but it was in my mommy's car.

We need to get you inside. You're cold.

Door's locked,

and Mommy and Daddy are gone,

and I'm hungry, and my tummy hurts.

Okay. Um, well, you know what?

I have a-- I have a protein bar in my car.

I'm gonna get that for you, okay?

It's coming.

Whoa.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

If you or another social worker could come

and see how she's living. She needs help.

She's locked outside of her house with no parents.

Yes, okay. Thank you.

Sure. You can call me anytime.

I'd be happy to advocate on her behalf.

Yeah. Keep me informed, if you don't mind.

Thanks.

Okay, I called some people that can help you.

Do you know anyone at Social Services, Destiny?

I'm gonna wait here till they get here, okay?

I want to go to your house.

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

Why?

I just...

I don't think your dad would like it.

Well, he's not here.

[ cellphone chimes ]

Thom, I just got your message. Are you okay?

Thom?!

Oh, my God.

I'm scared!

I'm scared! I'm scared!

You want to go with me?

Okay, let's go.

Uh, Destiny, I-- I need you to stay in the car, okay?

No, no, no. No, please.

Just promise me you'll stay in the car, okay?

Don't get out for anyone but me or the police, okay?

Just get in the car, please.

OPERATOR: We can't send someone unless it's an emergency, ma'am.

But we've had a stalker that's been violent before,

and I have a feeling.

We can send a patrol car when one is available,

but unfortunately, ma'am, you may have to wait.

What?

Oh, God, you're okay.

Oh, no.

[ grunting ]

[ muffled yell ]

[ thumping ]

[ muffled yell ]

[ thump ]

Come on.

Come on, baby.

It's okay. It's okay.

It's okay.

[ Isla fussing ]

[ soft crying ] [ shushes ]

Come on.

Good work.

Go on.

[ grunts ]

[ door creaks ]

[ thumping ]

[ thump ]

[ Thom grunting ]

Oh, my God.

Who did this to you?

He told me he'd kill me if I didn't open the door.

I thought you were dead.

Wait. Where are the police?

Um...

Stop untying me.

Call the police now!

Okay. Okay.

Okay, okay.

[ cellphone clatters ]

Anybody home?

[ gasps ]

What's up, baby?

No!

Come on now.

This is the house my wife wanted,

and if she can't have it, nobody can.

Come here.

Now you,

your hubby, and your baby,

you're all gonna die.

[ gasps ]

Dial 911.

Dial 911, please! Please!

[ panting ]

No! No!

[ sobbing ] No!

[ grunts ]

Stay away from my family!

Lucky me.

You're as dumb as you look.

Enough now.

I'm stronger than you,

and we both know how this is gonna end.

My name's Theresa. What's yours?

Think this is a date, bitch?

No. I-- I know your wife is Madison

and your-- your daughter's Destiny.

They're your family. You love them, right?

That's my family in there,

and I love them, too, so, please...

don't hurt them for what I did. Please.

So you admit it!

Yeah, yes.

Yes. Yeah.

I-- I did everything Madison accused me of.

I made fun of her,

and I-- I took this house from her on purpose,

because I don't believe

white trash belongs in a place like this.

So she was right, and I was wrong.

Punish me.

Leave my husband and my daughter out of it.

Mother for a mother?

Hmm. Sounds fair to me.

[ gasps ]

Morning.

I know that I deserve this,

but there's a better way.

I don't have to press charges against your wife.

No charges, no jail time.

You already ruined her.

Well, I'm not the only one.

What's that mean?

I saw the bruises on her face.

Oh.

How long have you had a temper?

Just your whole marriage

or just since you got hurt?

I know what you're doing!

You can't stall any longer.

But what about-- what about Destiny?

It's not too late to help her.

[ laughs ]

I wouldn't worry about her.

Come out here.

Destiny.

I'm sorry.

I told you, you was dumb.

[ gasps ] Please stop! Please!

[ sobs ]

You don't have to do this! You don't have to!

If you do this, you're a murderer!

Please!

Destiny.

Please...

I promise...

Bye-bye, you thieving bitch.

[ bat clatters ]

Don't hit mamas!

No, don't.

Oh, Destiny.

I called the police.

Thank you.

[ whimpering ]

Thank you.

[ crying ]

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

[ sirens approaching ]

[ overlapping chatter ]

Oh, hi!

Hey, how are you?

Hey.

What you got there?

Good stuff.

MAN: Hey, there.

WOMAN: Oh, my gosh.

Got some good stuff here.

Mmm. Ohh.

Great party, Theresa.

I love these cookies!

Thanks.

I can't believe Isla's ready to walk,

and I'm gonna miss her first steps.

That's all right. Don't be sad.

I'll take a video, and I'll send it to you. I promise.

You know, it's kind of funny.

When I first met you, I thought to myself,

"Oh, Lord. This little thing

ain't gonna last a week in Louisiana."

And now I'm the one who's up and moving.

You're the strongest person I know, Theresa.

I have no idea how you got through it all.

I'm not all strong.

I still have nightmares the two of them are here,

especially him.

Well, he's not, and he's in jail,

and he's gonna stay there for a good long time.

Whatever happened to their girl?

Destiny? Um...

she loves living with her grandmother,

and she's riding horseback now.

I can't believe you write with her.

She saved our lives.

Well, you're a much nicer person than I am.

That's not true.

I'm gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you, too.

Everybody, raise your glasses!

That's our cue.

[ fusses ]

I'd like to propose a toast.

To Pam and Eddie.

He punched me in the face.

[ laughter ]

And they're our best friends.

Aww.

And we're blessed to have called them neighbors.

We are.

To Pam and Eddie.

ALL: Cheers!

[ laughs ]

I'm gonna miss you guys.

PAM: I'll miss you.

WOMAN: You're right.

PAM: I'm gonna miss you.

WOMAN: I'm gonna miss you.

THOM: Love you guys.

[ overlapping chatter ]

WOMAN: Thank you for coming.

As you can see, property's in good shape,

and you couldn't ask for a better neighborhood.

It's wonderful.

Let's take a look inside.

It's my dream home.

[ keys jangle ]