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Don't ever touch the Sacred Mother!

Previously on Ruthless...

Your bloodlust is such a turn on.

The money that I took... It's in the trunk of the car.

Get to the car and drive away.

The water just shut off.

-Water's off, power's next. -Beautiful.

-[tense music] -Kill me.

-[screaming] -[electricity warbling]

Yo... What the fuck is in there?

That's death, River.

[tense music]

-[River] It's George. -Damn.

[tense music continues]

I think I know who did that.

Oh, you know who killed Brother George?

No, sir, Headmaster. I said, "I think I know..."

-The Theresa lady? -Yeah.

If I had to suspect somebody,

the FBI sent her to infiltrate us,

kill our brethren.

[tense music continues]

She's a traitor.

Headmaster, um...

I don't think that the FBI will order that, sir.

What? After what happened last night?

Yes, sir... Um, Headmaster, last night was unfortunate,

but the FBI aims to make arrests.

They want to make a spectacle of the Rakudushi

to the rest of the world.

They believe that even when they have collateral damage,

that they can still save lives, not kill.

-Save lives? -Yeah.

Hmm... And, uh...

what lives do they think need saving?

Sir, I'm just speaking in general, sir,

about the organization.

You know a lot about how they operate.

I was in the military in my former life, sir,

but I don't know the inner workings of the FBI.

-I don't... Hey! Whoa! -[dramatic music]

-The hell are you doing? -Shut up.

-Did you do this? -Did I do what?

Did I kill him? No!

Just answer the question.

I've been with you the whole time, brother.

-Look, I'm a Agronyte. -By default.

Just answer the question.

Sir, please get the gun out of my face.

You have to see that my former skills are an asset to you.

What I see before me is a rat...

and a weasel. Now...

answer the question.

No, sir.

I did not kill him.

But whoever did is a damn hero.

-A hero? -[Andrew] Yeah.

And I wish I would have done it.

-Oh, you do? -[Andrew] Yeah...

'cause this piece of shit kidnapped The Highest.

So, yeah, I would have killed him.

So if that Theresa chick did kill him, then she's a hero?

No, sir. She ain't no damn hero.

But she did us a favor.

But no, sir. She's not a hero.

[tense music continues]

Headmaster, we can't use this water.

Hell, no.

Not unless you're trying to get the whole damn camp sick.

We need to tell The Highest about this.

Come on... And bring the body.

[tense music]

Oh, I'm gonna have fun torturing you!

Sacred Mother, if you could be so kind as to step outside

and get the hand grenades?

We must send this lost soul to the Raku.

-Your Highest, I don't think-- -[Obadiah] Your Highest!

What is it now?

It sounds like an emergency, Your Highest.

-[dramatic music] -[Theresa groans]

[The Highest] What's this?

This is why we have no water.

[dramatic music intensifies]

* When the sun go down, we run the city *

* I feel the angels, but the demons with me *

* When the sun go down, you best believe me *

* It's nothing new, the streets is undefeated *

* When the sun go down, ooh *

* It get wild, baby, wild, baby, wild, baby, wild *

* Don't you ever, ever, ever try to move me *

* You best salute me It's in the bloodstream *

* We're feeling Rakudushi The compound, the lessons *

* The lies, the deception, the FBI's weapons *

* The punishment, detention *

* And I just wanna free you from this slave shit *

* So murder is the case that we're faced with *

* When the sun go down *

[door slamming, banging]

He was in the well, Your Highest.

-In the well? -His dead body...

[tense music]

Who would do such a sick thing?

[tense music continues]

What the hell is going on?

That's what we're trying to figure out, Your Highest.

Andrew seems to think that Theresa chick did it.

-Andrew? -Yes, sir.

Those are my suspicions.

-But that is a good thing. -That's it?

Yes, sir.

One less traitor scum that you have to deal with, Your Highest.

Oh, I like getting rid of traitor scum.

I know that you do, sir.

I think what Andrew is getting at, Your Highest,

is that your power is needed in other areas, my love.

Do you think that the traitor did this?

I don't know.

What does my son feel?

I could really use his voice right now.

That.... It's good George is dead,

but it feels like his death is a punishment to us.

-A punishment? -Yes.

Why would his body be in the well...

out of all places?

Our last source of water is tainted by a traitor's death.

Your Highest, we need to question the traitor.

Even if it was her doing, Your Highest,

this is all happening because...

Because I can't connect with Raku?

Yes... Yes... Not just you, Your Highest.

We all need to reconnect.

If you feel disconnected, then they all feel it.

-Yes. -Yes.

How do your sheep reconnect, Your Highest?

[Obadiah] Your Highest?

Well, it is hard to reconnect when I keep getting interrupted.

-But, Your Highest-- -No more.

I want everyone locked in their trailers.

They cannot come out until we have reconnected with the Raku.

-This camp is on total lockdown! -Yes, Your Highest.

You heard The Highest. Get everybody inside.

Total lockdown.

-River? -Yes, Headmaster.

Get rid of this body. Get back to your trailer.

Yes, Headmaster.

I need you to stay with me.

Yes, Your Highest.

Get provisions from Elder Mother and join me.

-Yes, Your Highest. -Your Highest...

What are you going to do with the traitor?

That is none of your business.

Well, I think, Your Highest, it's just--

What?

-Nothing, Your Highest. -Good.

Because I don't need you questioning me right now.

Neither one of you. I need your support.

-Yes, Your Highest. -Yes, Your Highest.

Now get the provisions you need. Hurry back.

Yes, Your Highest.

[tense music]

Your Highness, we got the Agronyte on alert.

They don't need to be on alert.

They need to be reconnecting with Raku.

-Did you not just hear me? -Well, yeah, I heard you.

-Well, then that is the order. -Yeah, but about the FB--

[intense music]

-[panting] -[growling]

You just remember...

I'm not one of your little followers... Tyrone.

Not now, Obadiah.

And when you float away to the Raku...

I'll be here to protect this camp.

You do that.

Make yourself useful.

[chuckles] Yeah.

When the whore gets back,

I want you to do the same.

[tense music]

Ring the bell!

-[tense music continues] -[door slams]

[suspenseful music]

All right. The crew's all set up.

How much is getting done today?

Not much.

I told them to mark the dimensions

and send me the space.

-That's it? -For day one? Yes.

-[scoffs] -This is a tough job, Kal.

Yeah, you're definitely going to get a week or so out of this.

-That's the plan, maybe two. -Don't push it.

[scoffs, sighs]

Theresa still isn't answering.

She's inside.

I don't know.

Something's telling me she's not in by force.

-What do you mean? -I don't know why, but...

I think she did it on purpose, get caught.

If she got caught...

Exactly. So you think she's just...

She could be halfway to Georgia by now.

[sighs] Shit.

You were the one who wanted to trust her.

I didn't trust her.

What do you call sending her to do a task?

-Foresight. -I don't follow.

Theresa's predictable.

She's a wild card, but a predictable one.

She couldn't wait to get out of our sight.

And now that she's gone, that's Duncan's problem.

But, George...

he had a lot to lose.

And I think he did what he was asked before he died.

-If he died. -[tense music]

How will you know if it worked?

Ruth.

She doesn't want anything to do with us.

Then I'll reel her back in if I need to.

-[phone rings] -[sighing]

-Special Agent Duncan. -[phone rings]

Probably checking on his tunnel.

Yeah.

Special Agent Duncan.

Agent Walton, how we lookin'?

Well, I have the crew on site. They're ready to break ground.

Good.

Are you going to be supervising, sir?

[Special Agent Duncan] No... I have an appointment

with the Attorney General.

This media circus has everything upside down.

-They're threatening my job. -I'm sorry, sir.

But I'm doing everything I can to protect yours and Kal's.

What happened was not because of you.

But I spearheaded the operation. I gotta pay the piper.

Well, sir, do you think you should keep moving forward

with this operation?

[Special Agent Duncan] I see what you're saying.

But if they take me off this case,

I need reigns to hand over.

We can't look like we backed off without the next strike.

-But, sir, I-- -It's happening, Agent Walton.

I know you think it's ridiculous.

I do, respectfully.

[Special Agent Duncan] But it's something.

You can't negotiate with a brick wall.

The force seems like you're grasping for straws, sir.

I'd like to think of it as putting more irons in the fire.

Sometimes that's what you have to do.

You have to add as many irons to the fire as possible.

What do you mean?

[Special Agent Duncan] I mean this tunnel.

It's not the only plan into getting into

the Rakudushi compound.

Okay, uh... Am I privy to that information, sir?

Not yet.

[sighs] Can I get something? Anything?

-I could use the hope. -Let's just say that I'm working

on getting a meeting at the White House.

Keep me posted on the tunnel.

[dramatic music]

What is it?

I think the president is getting involved.

[dramatic music continues]

What?

That's not very nice, Sheriff.

How long are we going to play this fucking game?

Game?

Yeah... Keep Sheriff locked up in a cage game.

You let that nutjob Rakudushi go and not me.

She wasn't locked up. She came with an agent.

That lady that you had under arrest?

She was in custody, not under arrest.

-What's the difference? -Sheriff?

[sighs] What do you want?

I came to extend an olive branch.

Okay.

How well do you know the Rakudushis' camp layout?

What?

-Sheriff... -You come to me

with that stupid bullshit?

Sheriff.

I...

You've been inside before, haven't you?

-[sighing] -Come on, Sheriff.

Yes, I've been inside.

I need you to tell me where the weak points are,

where the unguarded entryways may be.

-I don't know that. -People get out.

-Apparently. -That means people can get in.

Logically.

Think hard, Sheriff.

When you were there, was there any area that seemed weak?

Your people aren't coming back, are they?

Sheriff?

Well, let me see...

Knowing the Rakudushi,

sons of bitches either got caught or they went home

to the Raku.

Great job, Agent Walton.

You can put your little map away.

If you know anything, Sheriff,

you're legally obligated to dispose of that information.

Or else what?

Or else we'll ruin your reputation.

You see, this town doesn't know their beloved sheriff

is under FBI investigation... yet.

Agent Walton?

I have diabetes, cancer and a dick that barely works.

-I don't fucking care anymore. -No?

So you don't care that your reputation is going

to be tricking off underage girls?

-I didn't do that. -Your family would be.

Hey, you keep away from my fucking family with that shit.

Them point to the areas on the map

that you believe are penetrable.

Give me a pen.

[dramatic music]

You're gonna be stuck in here for a long time, Sheriff.

[dramatic music continues]

-Hey. -You gotta go.

What?

What happened? What'd the sheriff say?

He's not going to help.

I could have told you that.

Who are you calling?

-I don't know. -Hey. It's okay.

It's not. It's not.

I'm tired of feeling like I'm losing every fight, Kal.

I feel hopeless.

You're not.

You're the strongest woman I know.

-[gentle music] -[lips smack]

[chains rattle]

Manny...

What are you doing here?

Headmaster Obadiah told me to come here and punish you.

Please... don't.

P-Please what?

Don't punish me the way you want to.

-The way I... The way I want to? -Don't rape me.

[Manny] Look... Zane, that's not what I want to do.

Is that what you think?

I was just...

I was just following the Raku way.

I didn't... I didn't know how else to treat you.

Zane, Obadiah told me why you're in here.

You lied to him?

Yes.

[tense music]

That only proves how divine you are... You know?

-Knew what? -About the money?

-You knew about the money? -Hell yeah.

There was a shit ton of it in the make-out car.

The Raku led me to it, I found it.

What? How?

-I knew George and Lewis's plan. -You did?

Yeah. They wanted me to join them.

But you didn't.

I was conflicted, and I have to admit.

Really?

Yeah, I considered joining them, especially after I found out

what The Highest wanted to do to me.

Oh.

I'm so glad I didn't go along with their stupid plan.

I was sent to check out the cars

after the whole kidnapping thing, and... I don't know.

Something told me to break into the trunk

to see if they had more money stashed away.

-Boom. -Manny...

I know I was wrong,

but it was no mistake I found that money, Zane.

That's the money stolen from The Highest, right?

It has to be, Zane.

Zane, I... I wanna use the money as your dowry.

What?

The Highest will be so pleased when the money is returned,

he will bless the soul or souls that return it.

-No, Manny... No. -No, Zane, listen to me.

We're going to take this money

to The Highest and tell him we found it together, okay?

And that we want to be married.

He will surely give us his blessing.

And he won't have to seed me first.

I thought you were thinking about leaving here.

No, no... I'm an Agronyte now.

I'm one of the highest-ranking soldiers.

Oh my God.

You have no idea what I had to do to become an Agronyte.

[whimpering]

Manny... [sniffles]

George is dead.

He is?

Yeah. His body was found in the well.

Are you serious?

Yeah, The Highest is pissed. We don't have water.

We don't have a power source. He's...he's locking people away.

He needs good news, Zane. This is good news.

It's our destiny, Zane.

We can be like The Highest and Ruth!

Manny...

The Highest won't be happy that you found the money.

Why not?

He's going to think that you took it.

What?

Why would he think that?

Because he's already upset about what happened.

He thinks the money is stored away in a locker somewhere.

He does?

How do you know that?

I, um...

[sniffles] I overheard it.

Oh, you been listenin' to secret conversations?

I was watching out for you. I...

I saw this coming.

The Raku led you to the car to look out for the money?

The Raku led you to the car to look out for me?

Yeah.

So I have to figure out how

to keep The Highest from thinking that I stole the money.

How are you going to do that, Manny?

If George and Lewis didn't put the money in that car,

I have to... I have to figure out who the fuck did.

Here, wrap yourself up.

Obadiah's coming to check on your punishment.

Make it look like I did a good job.

[dramatic music]

[screaming]

Peter...

-[groaning] -Peter...

-Yes? -I brought you some food...

and water.

The camp is going into lockdown,

so I don't know the next time you're going to be able to eat.

They're locking everyone in their trailers.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah, something is going on and The Highest is paranoid as hell.

The Highest can't be paranoid.

What?

Why do you speak of The Highest in such a manner?

Excuse me?

You have this...

air about you.

River, is it?

Yes, I... I'm River. You... You... You... You know who I am.

I know you're a traitor.

Hold... Wait, I...

Headmaster Obadiah filled me in on what happened.

What's going on? I...

I thought you didn't even remember anything?

I thought you couldn't even remember The Highest.

[Obadiah] Ready to do some exercises, Peter?

What the hell are you doing here?

What the hell you doing here? Answer me!

I was bringing Brother Peter

some food and water since we're in lockdown.

You know, I didn't wanna forget our sick and weak soldier.

[scoffs, chuckles]

Sick? I'm not sick.

I'm injured... because of you.

What? Peter...

You shot me.

Peter, what are you talking about?

Headmaster Obadiah told me what happened.

-Peter-- -You shot me, River.

-You shot me. -No, I did not.

Why would Headmaster Obadiah lie?

Go on, River. Answer the man.

-Look, Peter, you have to...

-Don't touch me! -[Obadiah] Whoa, whoa.

Take it easy, Peter.

Your motor skills aren't what they used to be.

-I need your help, Headmaster. -I know... I know.

You're a clean slate.

That's why I want to make you into my most loyal soldier.

[River] Peter?

Did you bury your brother's body, River?

-No. -Why not?

Because I... I had...

Because you came to help Brother Peter.

But he doesn't need your help anymore.

I got it.

River.

Yes, [clears throat] Headmaster. I'm going to bury the body.

All right.

-[tense music] -[indistinct whispering]

[sniffling]

-[crying, gasping] -[gentle music]

[tense music]

[groans] You good?

Yeah, I guess I needed that.

You were a bit, um... aggressive.

Sorry.

Don't apologize. I like it.

[phone rings]

-Hold on. -[phone rings]

-Agent Walton. -It's Ruth.

[Desiree] I've been trying to call you.

My phone is on silent. Can you guess why?

Understood.

Either way, I'm happy you called.

[Ruth] Cut the pleasantries.

I'm cuttin' to the chase on this utility situation.

-[Ruth] Agent Walton. -Okay.

-We're not gonna last long. -Right?

[sighs] So I've decided to work with you on this.

-[Desiree] Great. My-- -No, no, no, no, no, honey.

You're not calling the shots.

Right now, I have The Highest off your scent.

We're gonna work on my terms.

Or I tell him the evil government is behind all this.

You're in his ear. I get it. What do you need?

[Ruth] I can't talk about all that right now.

I'm gonna be locked in a trailer

with him 24/7 because of this.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, whatever. Do not call or text this phone.

I'll text you my terms.

The next time I call you, you better pick up.

[Desiree] Always.

Well, she's reeled back in.

Your unorthodox plan is paying off already.

Now we just wait for her terms.

Let's just hope she doesn't back us into a corner.

She may be willing to work with us.

And she may be a victim of Tyrone.

But she's no ally.

I'm aware.

[Marva] Come on, everyone.

We must make enough provisions for everyone in the trailers.

Elder Mother, I don't think we have enough water

to go around right now.

Well, we'll just do what we can.

The Raku can be a miracle worker now... Here.

Don't put that much in the cup.

They'll just have to ration themselves.

Uh, how long do you think we'll be locked in our trailers?

Until the Raku sees fit for us to be let out.

I'm glad.

We all need to dedicate time to pray.

Stop stating the obvious

and start getting them trays together.

These are ready to go.

-[Sandre] Ladies, ladies... Mother Beatrice.

Elder Mother...

-You wanted to see me? -Oh, yes.

Me wanted to see if you figured it out.

-Figured what out? -What happened to me lock.

-Nothing happened. -This is serious.

We got to find out what happened.

Elder mother. Stop it! All right?

Nothing happened to your damn lock.

Now let it go. All right?

[slap cracks]

You don't yell at me.

You listen here, damn it. I'm an Agronyte, Marva.

You ever touch me like that again...

I will personally hang you up and whip you my damn self.

Do you understand me?

Oh, my Raku!

-How dare you? -Shut up! All right?

Now cut the shit about your lock.

Sounds like you're starting

to question your faith in the Raku.

[Marva] No.

-Me don't question me fate. -Yeah...

What happened was a miracle. Do you understand me?

Yes.

Now I don't want to hear nothing else about questioning me,

Ruth, or the Raku.

-Do you understand, elder?

Yes, Agronyte Andrew.

Yeah... I like that... Agronyte Andrew.

Now I have to go outside and lock these people up.

I need you to get

prepared for the long days and the long nights to come.

-Do you understand me? -Yes, Agronyte Andrew.

-Yeah. -[gun clicks]

-Thank you. -Mm...

Agronyte Andrew?

Yes, Elder Mother?

We might not have enough provisions to last us

and the other elder mothers are worried.

The Raku will provide.

They always do.

Yes. The Raku will provide.

See you, Elder Mother. Thank you.

Ooh... I may want him to tie me up and whip me.

[chuckling]

[laughing]

Elder Mother.

As you know,

we have been ordered to be locked in our trailers.

Yes, it's about time.

It's been too much lollygagging and freedom around here.

People just walking around aimlessly.

-They need to pray. -[Ruth] Yes.

And I can't wait to fully connect with the Raku.

Well, you can take the tray to your trailer

unless it's too much work for the Sacred Mother.

Actually it is.

-[chuckles] Of course it is. -Because I...

will be spending my time in the trailer of The Highest.

-What? You... You... -That's right.

We will be connecting to the Raku together.

Oh, get out of here.

-You need to tell him no, Ruth! -This is his request.

Ruth... You know how men are.

They overindulge,

and they cannot control certain parts of themselves.

And we as women have to tell them no.

I don't want to tell him no.

Ruth...

Do you think I'm distracting him?

-Eh... -Say it.

Yes.

-Me think he needs time alone. -And where are you going to be?

In me trailer, like he ordered.

Well, right now is a delicate time.

He needs me there.

I think he made the right choice.

Now, can you make us our provisions?

[gentle music]

There. There's everything.

Me still have to make him a lunch.

Ruth... we're going to be out pretty soon,

out of what we need to survive.

If you gwaan to be in his ear, Ruth,

at least make yourself useful to the rest of us.

Why, Elder Mother...

are you suggesting that I manipulate The Highest?

You're using that poom poom to get what you want.

Think about the rest of us for a change... here.

[dramatic music]

Pray hard, Elder Mother.

[dramatic music continues]

[wailing]

Bumbaclaat whore!

[tense music]

[children clamor indistinctly]

-[tense music continues] -[children clamoring]

You come in here to tell me off again?

Don't be so dramatic. I didn't tell you off.

Well... What do you want?

I came to throw you a bone.

Mm... I don't know if I want your bones, Ruth.

Well, I think you might want this one.

It'll keep The Highest from blaming you for the utilities.

You're the one who won't let

me use the phone to call the companies.

You don't need to call the companies.

What do you mean?

The water will be turned on in two days.

-Ruth... -Joan, do not question me.

This is what I'm gonna tell The Highest.

How do you know that the water will be turned back on?

That's all the detail you need to know.

Are you working with the FBI on this, Ruth?

No.

-Hell no. -Good.

'Cause I was about to say this is especially cruel.

It is.

Glad you think so.

You know, I am not a heartless bitch,

despite what you think.

I don't think that.

I don't think that, Ruth, at all.

I actually think you think that about me.

Well...

-Thank you for the out. -You're welcome.

They're going to be locking us away very soon.

I know.

Please don't let us suffer long, Ruth.

I'll do my best.

Hey, Ruth.

Before I came here, I was a Christian.

The Bible says if the thief

is found breaking in and he is struck so that he dies,

there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed.

The Highest breaks into our psyche

and steals a piece of us every single day.

Should you decide to kill him, Ruth...

just know...

that only God is the judge of our hearts.

And Tyrone Luckett is a thief.

[tense music]

[Andrew] I can't believe this shit.

-Come on, man. -Hold up.

River, I don't have time for this shit, bro.

You done buried, like, 12 damn bodies.

You got to be used to this shit by now.

I'm not some emotionless monster, Andrew, okay?

This shit never gets easy.

Well, what is it?

I need your help.

What are you talking about? I am helping you, bro.

Not with this... With Peter.

I need you to get him away from Obadiah.

Well, I can't do nothing about that, bro.

-I'm sorry. -Nah, he's corrupting him.

Peter was already loyal to the Raku, man.

Not behind closed doors.

Not when we were... intimate.

Well, [scoffs] I don't wanna hear about that shit.

No, look. I'm serious, okay? He wanted to leave here.

-Peter? -Yes.

You mean the most loyal Raku soldier, Peter?

The most loyal Raku soldier Peter, yes.

-But, River, you shot him. -I didn't shoot him.

That's not what Obadiah said.

I didn't shoot him. I don't know who shot him, okay?

So you weren't trying to leave,

and Peter stopped you and challenged you,

and you didn't shoot him in the damn head?

I'm telling you, I didn't.

You have to trust me, okay?

Please, Andrew, I need your help with this.

Keep Obadiah away from him.

I can't do nothing about Obadiah, all right?

That man is a fucking monster.

I thought I would never meet somebody just

as crazy as The Highest.

But guess what? It's him.

Andrew, please?

Whatever, man. I'll see what I can do.

[faint beeping]

-Yo, where you going? -Oh, you hear that?

-[tense music] -[faint beeping]

What? What is it?

Hey. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Chill.

-[beeping] -[tense music continues]

It's got to be a setup.

-[tense music continues] -[beeping continues]

Or blessings from the Raku.

[dramatic music]

[rousing music]

[gentle music]

[upbeat music]