Original subtitles

You really should look at this.

He is with us now.

Woman: Previously on "Ruthless"...

PCP? So you're using again.

He's seeing somebody. I don't have proof.

I can feel it.

I can't stop thinking about him

and that feeling.

The Highest: Who do you trust?

- Ruth. - She has to prove a lot.

We should test her tomorrow.

Dikahn, you're out pretty late.

I had to go into the city.

Andrew: I don't trust Dikahn. He's not seeing clearly.

Let me come to you.

Tally: Is his light off in the trailer?

Ruth: No.

What do you think he's doing in there?

You have to ask?

You think he's thinking about you?

Yes.

[Chuckles]

- Really? - What?

I wouldn't be surprised if he came back over here.

I doubt it.

You think you know them?

I was an elder longer than you.

They trusted me. They prepared me.

Why did they trust you so much?

Don't worry.

They'll test you.

What did you have to do?

A lot of crime.

Really?

They're testing you. They'll test you.

Good, because the sooner they trust me,

the sooner we can get out of here.

I'm with you.

What the hell is wrong with us?

Tally: What do you mean?

That we would fall for this?

- We were in a bad way. - Yeah, but not that bad.

No, we were bad enough.

I'm gonna make this right.

I know you will.

I will.

Man: ♪ When the sun go down, we run the city ♪

♪ I fear 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 ♪

Second man: ♪ 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 want to free you from the slave shit ♪

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

Man: ♪ When the sun go down ♪

I just want to see my daughter.

You will.

Barry's gonna be mad at you.

I know.

He's probably got the whole police force

looking for you.

I know.

What are you gonna tell him when you take her back?

I'm not taking her back.

You're not?

Ruth: No. I'm just getting her out of here.

OK.

Maybe we can move to California.

That would take a lot of money.

Well, they have it here.

Ruth.

All we have to do is get to the--

Tally: Finance trailer?

Yeah.

Ruth: Yeah.

Ruth, that takes a lot of trust.

I'll get there.

Tally: You can't be too eager. They'll notice.

I know.

OK, then.

When did you become so scary?

I'm just making sure.

What happened with Andrew?

He's with them.

Ruth: Really?

Yeah.

Oh, no.

He wants to tell The Highest that I'm pregnant.

What?

Yeah.

He can't do that.

I don't know what to do.

You have to talk to him.

I tried.

You have to try harder.

Ruth, I'm telling you, he's not listening to me.

I'm telling you, you have to try harder.

I know.

We just have to make sure that he doesn't.

But how?

[Sighs] It'll be OK.

How does The Highest brainwash these men?

Well, he did it to us.

Ruth, we gotta get out of here.

Ruth: I know.

I will get Dikahn, and I will get the key

and we will get out of here.

I can't go back to that punishment trailer again.

- I can't. - I know. I know. You won't.

I would die first.

You're all right, OK?

It's fine. You're gonna be fine.

We have to be strong for each other.

Woman: Everyone should be sleeping!

[Mouthing "I love you."]

[Mouthing "I love you."]

[Birds chirping]

[Cello playing low notes]

[Footsteps approaching]

Do you need anything?

They're coming.

Your Highest?

They're coming.

Who's coming?

The evil government.

Yes, Your Highest.

[Cello playing resumes]

They're coming.

They're all coming.

Andrew.

Dikahn.

- Come. - Yes, sir.

Were those the boots you were wearing last night?

Of course they are.

Good morning.

Good morning.

May I speak with you, brother Dikahn?

No, not right now.

Go back inside and do your chores.

Andrew.

Yes, brother.

Come.

Put your foot there.

Here?

Make a footprint right next to the other one.

Andrew: Is something wrong, brother?

No. Ahem.

Are you sure?

No, it's fine.

[Telephone ringing]

Fresh Foods. This is Dale.

Hi, son.

[Awkwardly] Hi.

How are you?

Dale: I'm good.

Just busy, yeah, very busy.

Um, what can I do for you?

Well, I need a few things from there.

OK. Are you gonna come and get them?

No, I'm not. You know my driving.

Well, send Dad.

Oh, he's not up to it.

OK, um, what can I get you?

Well, I mean, I need quite a lot.

OK, Mama, just tell me.

O-OK.

Diane? OK, hold on.

Here's Diane. Tell her.

Mom: OK. Will you be bringing it?

Yes, I will.

OK, thank you.

Yep, mm-hmm.

Diane, take this, please.

Mom: Are you sure? You will bring it?

What does it matter? You don't want to see me.

Y-yes, we do.

Mama...

I--I miss you.

Um, yeah. Listen, just give me the list.

But you will bring it.

Yes, I'll bring it.

Diane, take this, please.

[Diane speaking indistinctly]

[Scanner beeping]

- Hi, Dale. - Hi.

How are you?

I'm good.

So where's that girl?

What girl?

The one that was, you know, flirting with Deputy Polk.

Oh, she's-- she's at the compound.

Um, she was so delightful.

Is she gonna be coming back anytime soon?

No.

Well, why not?

Well, she has been reassigned.

OK.

I see.

Yeah, you give any more thought to coming up there?

Um...well...

Well, what?

I, uh...

I hear they don't like white people.

That's not true.

We have white members.

- Do you? - Yeah.

Well, um, uh...

What?

I was raised Christian.

So was I.

And...

But I have found the way.

The Highest is God among us.

- The Highest? - Yeah.

Man: You should meet him.

I don't think I wanna...

He is such a healer.

Is that right?

Man: Yeah, of the soul and the body.

Um...well, I don't think that I'd--

You should come.

OK. I'll-- I'll think about it.

Don't think too long.

Ahem. Why not?

We never know when we'll be moving on.

Um, what does that mean?

Man: Just that.

We are all here for a short time.

Are you moving somewhere?

No, no.

O-OK.

Um...

Can I get you anything?

No, we're good.

Dale: OK. Well, um...

Yeah, well, we have all we need.

We grow.

Dale: Oh, OK. Even this time of year?

Yeah.

Dale: Well, um, it's always good seeing you.

Thank you.

He is so beautiful.

- But he's straight. - I know.

But he is.

A guy can dream, right?

Yeah, I guess.

What did my mom want?

Ha! A lot. Here's the list.

I really want to work back here.

You're too short. You can't even reach over the counter.

Well, that man is straight. Leave him alone?

Hi. May I help you?

[Yawns]

Hey.

Hi.

You cooking?

For me.

I see.

So you're still mad at me?

No.

Yeah, you are.

You do it, then you're mad at me.

I do it?

Yes. I didn't do anything.

Yeah, OK.

What the hell?

Lynn: You know, I'm not starting my morning like this.

[Scoffs]

Yeah, OK.

What did I do, Brian?

Are you kidding me?

Go on. Tell me.

You do know that you went to that cult, right?

I did. So what?

You were drugged.

Yeah. So what?

Lynn!

You know, you a sick son of a bitch!

What the hell?

And I should have never married you.

OK.

Lynn: I should have listened to my father.

OK, good.

That's all you have to say?

I get it.

What you get, huh, Brian?

What do you get?

It's a fight that you want.

[Lynn scoffs] What?

Yeah. There's something that you want to do

or somewhere that you want to go,

and you're gonna fight with me so that you can disappear.

You know, just shut up, all right?

You don't know what you're talking about,

and you don't know me. - Yeah, but I--

- You don't know me. - Yes, but I know this.

I've been here before, a few times.

[Lynn sighs] How about you go to work?

- Lynn. - Go to work.

- Lynn! - Fuck you!

Wow.

[Lynn stamps feet up the stairs]

[Cell phone ringing]

Yeah.

Mack: When are you coming in?

I'll be there in an hour.

Mack: Make it 30.

In this traffic?

Mack: We got a problem.

- Yeah, so do I. - Well, what's yours?

Nothing.

Mack: Well, get in gear. I need you here.

On my way.

[Door creaks]

Marva: Ah! Sister Tally.

How are you this fine Rakumas morning?

I'm great.

Oh, it's so good to see you free.

Thank you.

We need to prepare these meals.

Yes.

Marva: Uh, but not you today.

I'm ready, Elder Mother.

Marva: No, you're not. You will be in the garden.

Yes, Elder Mother.

Ruth, come with me.

Ruth: Yes, Elder Mother.

Elder Mother, you will take over.

[Goat bleats]

Ahh...

Hurry to school, children.

Ha ha ha!

They are wonderful, aren't they?

Yes, they are.

Is Callie with them?

She's in good hands.

Oh. Where?

Oh, darling, don't worry about that.

She's in the best place.

Yes, of course, Elder Mother.

I need to tell you something.

Yes?

It's going really well.

Thank you.

Marva: And The Highest really likes you.

That is wonderful to hear.

Do you remember childbirth?

Um, yes.

Do you remember the pain?

Yes.

Well, tonight, you'll be tested on that pain.

I'm sorry?

Patience.

Come. We must get the food ready.

Yes, of course.

[Boxes clattering to floor]

Do you have to make so much noise?

[Picks up alarm clock and sets it down loudly]

Would be the first time you noticed anything.

Yeah? I noticed a lot.

So do I, Malcolm.

Yeah? What do you notice, huh?

What do you notice?

I notice that. I notice all of that.

And I'mma find out who she is, too.

Yeah, you--you do that.

You think you so smart, Mr. FBI.

Yeah, and you so drunk.

You need to sleep some more.

Yeah, OK. OK.

Why don't you get up and shower?

You smell like shit!

- I smell like you. - Yeah.

Cynthia: I smell like you when you come in

lying about where you been, so I must smell like her.

Go ahead with your same old story.

- I must smell like her. - Yeah.

Come on, Malcolm.

Why are we even doing this?

Let's just go ahead and get the damn divorce.

Please.

Nah, you won't do it.

You won't do it, and I know why.

Yeah? Why is that, babe?

'Cause you know I'm taking you for every fucking thing you got.

It'll be worth it to get the fuck away from you.

OK.

OK.

Look, I don't want to start my morning like this.

Then don't start with me!

Wasting my time with you. Fine!

All I was trying to do was trying to cook for you, Malcolm.

Malcolm: Here we go. Action.

Cue the tears.

- Malcolm. - What?

All right.

Can you just tell me what I did?

Can you just tell me what I did

to make you start behaving this way?

Are you serious?

Yes.

- Look, babe, I-- - No.

Malcolm, tell me.

Just tell me. Just say it.

Just tell me.

[Malcolm sighs]

Nothing.

Cynthia: Malcolm.

Malcolm, I really want to know.

It's too harsh.

Too worried about hurting my feelings?

Yeah.

Since when, Malcolm?

[Exhales]

OK.

You want to know?

Tell me.

I never wanted to be with a woman your size.

There it is.

Cynthia: OK, so...

so it's my weight.

It's a lot more than that.

[Exhales]

Tell me.

You just don't turn me on, OK?

OK.

Look, I'm sorry. You asked.

OK.

I did not want to start my morning like this.

[Malcolm exhales] That's what I was saying.

Malcolm...

you go straight to hell.

Yeah.

Malcolm: Thanks.

[Malcolm exhales through teeth]

[Slams door]

Enjoy.

Yeah.

- Hi. - Hey.

Ha! You look like hell.

That's what happens when you don't sleep much.

Why not?

Don't act like you don't know.

Our boy.

Tell me. I need to be briefed...

on everything.

OK.

So did you see him?

I did.

And?

Well...he's there.

[Scoffs] I know that.

What do you want to know?

Everything.

He seems normal.

Did he recognize you?

I thought so for a minute,

but I played it off.

OK. Go on.

He seems to be in full support of them.

Does that mean he's compromised?

That means it's highly likely.

Mack: I can't deal in "likely."

- I know. - So give me something!

[Sighs]

I think he may be.

I need you to tell me, not think!

That's hard, Mack.

I saw him for all of 30 minutes.

I can't tell if he's fully in.

Are you aware that Sarah went up to see him?

I saw it in a report.

And she also wanted me to see her last night.

She had a lot to say.

I think we're gonna have to pull him.

I--I don't know, Mack.

What do you mean?

What if he's still with us?

How could we know if he's not talking to anybody?

I know.

So what's it like?

I think they hid everything.

- Oh, yeah? - Yeah.

So?

[Inhales]

I think it's bad.

I walked around as much as I could,

but Andrew was on my every move.

I...did manage to speak with one of their members alone,

a girl named...Tally.

She seemed to be scared, but wanted to talk.

- Really? - Yeah.

How will you get to him?

They go to the markets on Thursdays.

I'm gonna try to get to her then.

OK.

Damn, I hope he's still with us.

I'm tellin' you, either he's in

or he's one hell of an actor.

OK.

Head back up there and see what else you can find.

Yes, sir.

Brian.

Thanks.

Sir.

Hey.

Hi, son.

I brought your groceries.

Thank you.

What--what happened to Dad's truck?

- You won't believe this. - What?

That damn cult.

They came here and stole our truck.

- What? - Yes.

One of them?

Yes.

Well, that's insane.

Tell me about it.

- Where's Dad? - He's in the house.

Oh, I know he was pissed.

They should not be here in this town.

"They" are people, too.

You have always been like that.

- Mama-- - No, no.

You have always been like that.

Like what? Say it. What?

Nothing.

You know what, do you want your groceries or not?

'Cause I didn't have to come all the way up here, Mom.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

You just go on and put 'em in the house.

No. You do it.

Dale.

Mama, I--Mama.

Mama: Go on!

Look, I don't want to talk to him.

Will you go on in there?

Hey, Dad.

Put those groceries on the counter right there.

That's what I intended to do.

Didn't see you in church on Sunday.

I was busy.

Store is closed on Sunday.

- Well, I didn't-- - You're lying.

Dad...

Dad: You know, you can't get better

until you come to church.

Get better?

You know what I mean.

No, I don't. Why don't you tell me?

Well...

There's nothing wrong with me.

So you say.

Dale: Listen, I just need the money for the groceries.

It's right there on the counter.

You can't even put it in my hand?

I just want you to take that money and leave.

Fine.

Did he give you the money?

Mama, you're gonna start having to come down to the store.

But that is such a long drive.

I'm not coming back here.

Why not?

You know why not.

Your daddy loves you.

That don't feel like love.

I know, but you know he's old-fashioned.

And how are you?

Well, I'm just...

With him.

I just want you to be happy.

Mama, I'm gay.

- I'm not-- - Don't say that.

I'm not sick or-- Say what?

- That you're-- - I'm gay!

Well, hush or your father will hear you.

I gotta go.

But I love you, son.

Yeah, OK.

Mama: It's not nice what you're doing.

Bye.

Brother, you wanted to see me?

Yes.

You look good.

Thank you.

Well. You look rested.

Andrew: Well, I want to look my best for The Highest.

Is it The Highest you want to look your best for?

Yes, I mean, of course the Rakumas.

Yes.

That's good.

Is something wrong?

I thought that was your foot...print.

You mean in the mud?

Yes.

And why would you think that about me, brother?

Is something the matter?

No.

What is the problem?

You don't trust me, Dikahn.

No.

Andrew: Wow.

Now that is heartbreaking.

Is it really?

Andrew: Yes.

Dikahn: Who are you?

I'm Andrew.

Why are you here?

Because I want to honor The Highest

and follow the way of the Rakumas.

I need to know more about you.

What do you need to know, brother?

Nothing you can tell me.

OK.

We did a lot of digging on you.

As you should.

And everything checked out.

Of course it did.

It checked out too well.

Brother, I do not understand what you mean.

There is something that you're hiding.

No, brother Dikahn.

There's not.

Yes, you are.

No, brother.

I love being here,

and I love being in the presence of The Highest.

You have to believe me.

I want to.

Is there anything that I can do

to make you believe me?

No. Nothing.

Now leave.

[Ringing]

Lynn, on recording: Hey, this is Lynn.

Please leave a message at the beep.

[Beep] Hey, look.

I know you don't want to talk to me, but...

just know that I love you,

and I'm sorry for not trying to see things your way.

Call me back, babe. You know I love you.

[Sighs]

[Ringing]

[Phone buzzing]

- Hello? - Yeah.

It's me.

I got Caller ID.

You are in a bad mood?

I'm sorry.

Uh, can you--

Want to check on Lynn?

Yes.

All right.

Sure.

Are you OK?

Yes.

Cynthia.

I'm fine.

OK. If you don't want to talk about it...

Why would I talk to you about it?

What do you mean?

You work with him.

This about Malcolm?

Cyn?

Is he having an affair?

Malcolm? What?

You know what, why am I even asking you?

You won't tell me the truth.

Cynthia.

Is he?

How would I know that?

You didn't deny it.

Look, Malcolm and I work together,

but we are not that close.

I know.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, yeah.

Brian: Really, I am.

Can you keep an eye out?

[Sighs] You're putting me in a really bad position.

Can you just do it, please?

[Drops pen on desk]

Yes.

OK. Thank you.

Can you check on Lynn?

I will in a little while.

OK.

[Malcolm clears throat loudly]

What about me?

Excuse me?

Heard my name.

You need to talk to your wife.

Is that who that was?

Yes.

What did she say?

She asked if you were having an affair.

Damn.

Well, I'm sorry.

What did you say?

Nothing.

What?

What was I supposed to say?

You're supposed to say no.

Well, how would I know that?

You're a real bitch, you know that?

Ha! Yeah, thanks.

Not cool, man.

Brian: Look, your wife asking me that question

is not cool.

Think you're so damn good, don't you?

No.

You think I am

because you just brought that up out of nowhere.

Go to hell, Brian.

I'm on my way there. Thank you.

[Sighs]

[Clicks pen]

Marva: Ruth.

Ruth: That's her daughter?

Marva: This is Niecy.

Ruth: Hello.

As an Elder,

we all must do things that we hate.

Yes, Elder Mother.

She must be punished.

What did she do?

She was talking to a man in town.

Wow.

Yes.

What should her punishment be?

Marva: Well, she wasn't just talking to any man.

She tried to slip the sheriff a note

to get her out of here.

She told all kinds of lies against the Rakudushi.

Niecy, crying: I am so sorry.

Marva: Shut up!

Well, Elder Ruth?

Yes, Elder Mother.

We gave her a tattoo like yours.

Why?

So you can disappear from your life.

How?

As a dead person.

It's a gift.

We are all dead here.

I don't understand.

Marva: I do.

What?

Here.

Take this...

and kill her.

Uh, Elder Mother--

Pour it on her face.

Do it!

Do it!