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Oh, hi there, little guy.

Oh, it's okay, it's okay.

Calm down, calm down.

I'll take you home

and we'll get you better, I promise, okay?

It's okay.

Where is it?

It's okay.

There you go, little fella.

I have something to show you, come here.

Oh, a little birdie.

Yep, I found him in the woods,

so we have to take care of him, okay?

What does he like to eat?

Worms, maybe?

I think he'll eat anything.

I hope he gets better.

Me too, bud, me too.

Oh, come in.

It looks like you've heard the news.

Yeah.

I'm sorry, we should have let you know sooner.

Oh, it's fine, hey.

It's just the last time that I saw the family,

they just seemed so-

Rebecca, this is not your fault.

There are some families, some cases

that we, we just can't help everyone.

Look, I had a thought.

I know this has been a lot, and with the divorce-

That has not affected my work.

I know, I know.

I was just thinking that it might be best

for everyone if we reassign you to Oakland County.

No, Mikaela, come on.

My caseload is full right now-

Janet and Deb will take over.

This is not a punishment, Rebecca.

You are the brightest social worker we have.

I'm just trying to avoid burnout.

Yeah.

There are kids in the boonies who need help, too.

Dumb kids, how is this even a show?

Well, if you hate it so much,

just change the channel.

There's nothing else on.

Hey, hon, in a couple of minutes I've gotta get going.

I've got some stuff I gotta do.

What stuff now?

It's not gonna take long, don't wait up.

You're kidding me, right?

I mean, we agreed not to-

Relax, it's not like I'm selling crystal.

Like I said, don't wait up.

Right.

All right, guys.

Aw, he's singing.

He does sound better, doesn't he?

Yeah, soon he could get back to his family.

I know, bud, his family.

All right, we have to put him away

for right now, okay, guys?

Breakfast!

Figures, I'm not telling you again!

Breakfast!

Stephen, Stephen, it's time to eat, come on.

You go on, I'll be right there.

Okay.

Shh, you're getting too loud.

I'll be back later, okay, just be quiet.

You look sick.

I just didn't get enough sleep, that's all.

Hmm.

Go ahead, dig in, but keep it down.

Your dad had a late night.

You should eat some meat.

The kids are watching and learning

and they need to grow up strong.

What the hell?

What?

Let it soak for a moment before scrubbing it.

What the hell is this, goddammit?

Someone mind explaining what's going on here?

Someone better start talking.

It's a bird.

Come here, let's go upstairs.

Not you.

You bring this into my house, this germ-infested animal?

He was sick.

I don't care about this bird, I care about this house.

If it was sick in the wild, it will die.

That's nature, that's life.

But if we can help-

I don't want to hear a goddamn word out of you.

You give me enough grief.

What are you doing?

What are you?

What are you doing?

No.

I'm putting it one of its misery.

No!

Sometimes that's the right thing to do.

I don't need you infecting these kids.

Be back before dinner, got it?

Ow.

So how long have you guys been fostering kids?

Well, it's, it's been almost 15 years now.

15 years this spring, but you already know that.

I'm not interrogating you, I'm just asking.

Well, the doctor said we couldn't on our own,

so we decided to open up our home to kids in need, you see.

We've had over 50 kids come through this home.

God knows what would have happened

to them if it wasn't for us.

I'm sure they're very grateful.

Now, with Julie.

Julie is a very emotional girl.

There was this incident with an injured bird

and she didn't handle that particularly well.

How long was she gone before you went looking for her?

For crying out loud.

Todd.

No, I'm just saying, she's old enough

to know not to run away from home.

Oh, an hour, maybe less.

I find she responds better

when she's given a little time alone.

But this time?

She didn't come back.

Look, I'm not here to pester you guys

and dig into your home.

I just want to make sure that Julie

and the other kids are being taken care of.

They are.

And I'm sure that's the case.

In any regard, I would love to speak with Julie.

Julie?

My name's Rebecca and I'm here to check up on you.

I just want to know why you were found

in the middle of the road, did you get lost?

I was just walking.

Hmm.

Why didn't you want to come home?

I'm sure everything's gonna be fine.

The state is gonna want to follow up soon,

but she seems like a bright, sensible young woman.

I'm sure this was an isolated incident.

Thanks for coming out.

Sure thing.

We love Julie so much.

It makes us sick to wonder what could have happened to her.

I'm sure.

It's me.

You scared me.

I didn't mean to.

I know.

Come here.

What's going on?

It's hard to explain.

You never tell me anything

that the grownups are talking about.

I do it to protect you.

I'm getting older, it's okay to tell me things.

I'm your big sister.

You'll understand with the little ones.

Look, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry that I was gone.

Why didn't you come home?

I don't know, there was something in the woods.

There was this feeling,

like I was bringing something bad back with me.

It's hard to explain.

I don't want you to worry, okay?

I don't want you to leave.

Me neither, me neither, buddy.

You ready to go down the rabbit hole?

Oh.

You're late.

I know.

Go ahead.

I was starting to wonder where you'd gone.

Yeah, well, it's been hard getting away from the house.

Old lady giving you trouble at home?

Kids.

Ah, the wife and I,

we took a trip the day the youngest moved out of the house.

The party hasn't stopped since.

So surely you didn't arrive empty-handed, did you?

No, it's all there, you can count it.

That's not necessary, I'm sure you're good for it.

Besides, that table over there needs another.

Whoa, I can't believe it.

I'm sure you'll play well, you're a lucky man, Todd.

But you know what they say about luck,

eventually it runs out.

What the hell?

Hello, hello?

What are you?

It's okay, I won't hurt you.

It's okay.

It's okay, come here.

It's okay, I'll take you someplace safe.

Just follow me, come on.

Come on.

Sorry, I get it, you don't like light, it's okay.

Do you think you could stay here for tonight?

I'll come back tomorrow, I promise.

I just have to do some things.

Where are you, where are you?

I can see.

God.

Whoa, where is the fire?

I'm so sorry, I'm a head case this morning.

I have two home visits and another hearing this afternoon-

Well, you might need to push it back a bit.

Sarge is here.

Here, as in here, here?

As in, in your office.

Shit.

Oh, come on.

It's exhausting having to keep up with him.

Get it out of the way and go on with your day, trust me.

Ah, well, that's not bad.

Hey, Sarge.

Hey, Sarge, huh, people still call me that?

Check this out, that is the high score,

really, and my kid just downloaded the game for me last week

and I just beat his high score.

I can't wait to tell him.

So what can I do for you, Donovan?

I'm just stopping by, checking up.

I didn't see you at the funeral.

Yeah, I had a case, I couldn't really get away.

Hmm, I see.

You burning your candle

on both sides of the stick a little bit?

What's that?

You know what I mean.

It's important to know when to remove yourself,

especially when it comes to-

- Burnout? Yeah. - Burnout, yeah.

Yeah, I've been hearing about that a lot lately.

See, that's why I like you.

I don't even think you're the kind to burn out,

even if your boss tells you so.

That's not why I'm here, though.

I'm wrapping up my time as detective in Oakland

and I got myself a nice, cushy federal gig.

It's more crisis management, not so much investigative,

but I wanted to gauge your interests.

For a job?

Yeah, I mean, it would mean relocating down the coast

to DC and the pay would more than make up for it.

I really don't even know what to say.

Don't say anything at all just yet.

How about you, you spend some time thinking about it,

kick it around a little bit, and let me know.

The position isn't even mine

until the end of the month, deal?

Deal.

Well, it was good to see you.

It was good to see you.

Groceries.

Hey.

I need you to do a better job.

With what?

Cut the shit, you know what I mean.

You're out of here in a couple of months.

The rest, they're here to stay.

Why don't you just adopt them?

If you did, the checks would be stopped coming-

Goddammit, look what you made me do.

Get the rest in the house.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

Stephen, what are you doing?

I don't know, something,

something in the woods, I can feel it, I'm afraid.

Of what?

I don't know, something.

Well, I used to be afraid of dogs.

Dogs, why?

Well, when I was your age, I was bit by one.

She wanted the piece of candy in my pocket

and it made me afraid of dogs for a very long time.

I like puppies.

Me too, me too, bud.

But

one day,

I decided I was going to not be afraid anymore,

so I went to the neighbors' house

and I faced my fear, you understand?

You know,

sometimes

you have to face what is making you feel so afraid.

It'll make you feel better.

What happened?

With what?

The, the dog, was she nice?

Yeah, she was.

She was nice.

But after that day, I wasn't afraid anymore.

I want to be brave.

We'll do it together, come on.

I have something to show you.

Come on, let's go this way.

Goddammit.

I fold.

How goes it, Todd?

Maybe you have better luck on the next hand.

I just looked at the time, I gotta get home.

What's the rush?

Grab another drink, take your time.

I gotta go, I just-

Listen, Todd, we both know

you owe the house quite a bit now, okay?

And I know you don't have it.

If I let you walk out that door, when are you gonna pay up?

Is it gonna be another month before I see you?

No, Manny, I just-

I suggest you sit back down

and you play another round with the fellas, okay?

I don't want to go in there.

Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you.

Come on.

Hello?

You there?

Can we go?

Hold on, I think he's afraid.

Please?

I brought a friend and some food.

It's not much, but at least it's something.

You like it?

Does he have a name?

Do you have a name?

Like, my name is Julie.

This is Stephen.

Frey.

You can talk.

I don't like it.

Where did he come from?

I found him in the woods.

I don't like this thing.

I know, little man, I know, it's okay.

Should we call Mom and Dad?

No.

He's gonna stay here for a while.

He doesn't like the sun,

so we can only visit him at night.

And don't call them that.

Janelle and Todd are not Mom and Dad.

Should we go?

Go, we just got here.

Yeah.

We can go.

I'll be back, I promise.

Let's see, okay.

Oh my God.

Aged 17.

They want more kids?

This is

new.

I know this is unexpected,

but I just came here to check on Julie.

How is she?

Much better.

That's good, that's good.

So what do you say?

I don't really have a choice, do I?

I like to extend the courtesy.

Julie!

Hey, you almost got it.

That was good, I haven't had a milkshake in forever.

I feel like adults have

almost forgotten how good these are.

I'm not an adult, not yet, anyway.

That's true, but 17 is a fun age.

But it can be pretty tricky.

So have you thought much about what you're going to do next?

After your birthday, I mean.

I don't know.

I haven't really thought about it, to be honest.

What about college?

It's hard to figure all that stuff out by myself.

Yeah, I know, but that's why I want to help you.

With college, how?

Applying, student loans.

People work and go to school.

There's even a great community college right up the road.

It's just, it's all so much.

Yeah, you're right, but that's why I want to help you,

because I feel like nobody else is.

So what did you say?

Nothing, she just wants to help me when I turn 18.

Yeah, hmm, we'll see.

Good night, baby.

Take care of her, Lieutenant.

I can take care of myself.

She won't be late, good night, Marshal.

Good night, sir, uh, Sergeant.

Good night.

Frey?

Where'd you go?

Come on.

Goddamn, all right, motherfucker, come on, now.

Come on, fuck wad.

Ugh, quit your cussing.

The Lord is watching.

Woman, please, don't be telling me that.

He knows what I'm going through down here with this shit.

What?

I just fixed you.

Come on, come on, motherfucker.

What the fuck?

Everything's always going the fuck out on me.

Bud?

What's going on?

Are you having a heart attack, you old fool?

Criminy.

Bud?

Frey?

Frey?

I am awake.

I feel much, much better.

Don't be afraid.

That's it.

Did something happen?

The more I feed,

the stronger I get.

I, I could get you some food.

That is not what I desire.

I need fresher meat.

I could go to the store, I just need some time.

I'm gonna need some money.

I need to hunt.

I need to feed.

I'm almost there on my own,

but I need your help.

I have no one else.

Catalina.

Catalina, where are you, kitty?

That's weird.

Catalina?

Animal attack?

I don't see what else.

I'll set up a perimeter, call the DNR.

I'm not sure who's there since Somerset retired.

Yeah, I don't know either.

We good?

Yeah, it's just not what I expected

from a last call, you know?

Yeah, if we could all be so lucky.

Easy paperwork on this one.

I suppose so.

We need to talk after dinner.

Your trips to Wonderland are not paying off

and we need to figure this out.

It'll turn, I just need some more time.

I don't want these goons coming here like last time.

Stephen, sit.

I haven't seen her.

She'll eat when she's ready.

She's probably outside chasing a mouse.

Circle of life, girls, dig in.

You eating meat again?

Girls, you gotta grow up to be like your big sister.

If you do, you'll grow up big and strong.

I like meat.

I like pizza better.

You know what, I like pizza better, too,

but that's not what life's all about, is it?

We don't always get what we really want.

Sometimes you've gotta eat your vegetables.

It's better for you than pizza, more healthy.

Put it down.

It's just like raising you kids.

It's hard opening your home to a bunch of strangers.

Some kids come when they're little,

some kids come when they're bigger.

Everybody's different, you never know what you're gonna get.

But we have to do what we know is healthy,

even though it's not what we really want.

You, you don't want us?

Oh, Stephen, no, that's not what your dad meant.

We just want you to take these life lessons out

into the world with you when you're done here

because we won't always be there to protect you.

You know, like Julie.

She's been a great role model for you kids.

Pretty soon she won't be here anymore.

Where is she going?

I don't want her to leave.

Well, she's almost all grown up now.

She needs a new place to live.

Do we have to go, too?

Oh, heavens, no, not until you're much older,

but that's how it always is.

Someone leaves and someone else comes.

I want you all to remember Julie here.

She's been a great example for you kids

in more ways than one, thank you.

You're going to college, right?

At least someone is.

All right, enough talk, let's just eat.

Jesus.

You've gotta be more careful.

That could have cut someone.

You got butter on your fingers?

May I please be excused?

What have we just been talking about?

Just eat your food.

Where are you going?

I'm

just going out.

You're gonna see him, aren't you?

It's fine.

I don't think you should go, he scares me.

He's not bad, he just looks kind of scary.

He makes me feel bad, like, in my stomach.

You mean your gut.

It doesn't matter, he's trouble.

He's hurt and I need to help him, I'm all he has.

We need your help, you used to be there for us.

I'm sorry, Stephen, but I have to do this.

You can't hide from me.

Yes, I'm here.

Frey?

Thank you for returning.

Of course.

I brought something for you.

Ah, ah.

This is not gonna sustain me for very long.

But I, I-

I need, I need

better, fresher sustenance.

Otherwise, I'll die.

You can't die.

I stay here

in this place, then I surely will.

My, my, my.

You're hurt.

I cut myself.

Let me see.

Hey, what's up, everybody?

That's the newest track from the band Sick,

titled "The King Must Die."

Awesome stuff, hope you like it.

Hey, heads up everyone in Burton and Oakland counties,

a local couple was recently killed

by what authorities are calling an animal attack.

What kind of animal killed two grown adults?

Well, whatever it is, I know I don't want

to find myself face to face with it.

Bring your dogs inside and load those shotguns.

Anyway, here's the next track from the band Take Back.

If you dig it, let us know at BBZ's 554-2424.

So I take it you thought some about my offer?

I, I still have some things to take care of.

All right, just don't leave me hanging forever.

I heard about the animal attack in Oakland County.

Oh, yeah, I was on the scene.

That was a bloody mess.

Was it a black bear?

Well, what else?

Where did it happen at exactly?

It was Madison and 95, just outside of town.

Why, what's up?

Nothing, I have a family close by, the Gibbs.

They have small children.

Yeah, they, they should definitely stay inside.

Yeah, I'm actually heading there now,

so I'll make sure to relay the message.

All right, talk soon. - Hey, hey, Rebecca?

Yeah?

I really do need to know, you know, soon.

I'll let you know soon, I promise.

All right, well, you have a good day.

Mm-hmm.

What the hell, back again?

I just came to drop off some stuff for Julie,

college applications, pamphlets, you know?

Could have mailed them.

It's no trouble stopping by, I live pretty close.

She's upstairs.

Well, what do you think about this?

I don't know.

Have you given this much thought?

No, not really.

Okay.

I have a friend and she works in the Admissions Department

at the local community college.

She's ready to meet with you whenever you're ready.

They even take early submissions

and you could start in the winter.

Be together, you, you,

you and me.

What if I don't want to go?

That's okay, I mean, there's plenty of jobs.

There's plenty of jobs out there

that don't require a degree.

Have you given much thought about what you'd like to do?

I'd rather stay here.

Stay?

Well, your 18th birthday is coming up,

and when that happens,

you're free to go wherever you'd like.

I want to be with the woods.

Well, we will have to see what we can do about that.

What has happened there?

I hurt myself.

How, I'm sorry, let me take a look-

No!

It's fine.

I'm sorry.

Would you pardon me for a moment?

Ms. Rebecca?

Hey, buddy.

There's something wrong with Julie.

What do you mean?

She met a man in the woods.

A man?

He's scary, I don't like him.

That's preposterous.

Mrs. Gibbs, the signs are all there.

No, no, no, no.

Stephen has a wild imagination.

He loves scary stories, I always see him reading them.

There is no man living in the woods.

It is simply not true.

I don't know what she said to him

to make him believe that, but kids.

You don't think that this could be a cry for help?

Oh, God, look, let me put this bluntly.

Julie has been with us for three years now

and she has always been difficult.

She's a smart kid and she uses that to her advantage.

Children often show signs of acting out

when they've been abused.

Are you saying that someone

in this house has been touching her?

Mrs. Gibbs-

Look, we may not be perfect,

but neither my husband nor I have ever touched that girl,

at least not in that way.

I am just saying that maybe-

I know what you are just saying

and I think I want you to leave now.

I have been patient with you, Mrs. Gibbs,

since the first day that I walked in here,

but if you think that you can force me out,

you are going to have a lot of people poking around here,

whether you like it or not.

Bye now.

You can't catch me!

Girls, be careful out here.

You're paying attention to that, right?

Hey, you want to grab a beer?

Going somewhere, let's go.

It's time, Todd, I need to collect.

I'm trying, I just need

to wait 'til the first of the month.

Patience, my patience has worn out.

Get off.

Shut the fuck up.

Consider that a down payment.

I never, ever want to see you in here again,

unless it's to pay off your debt with me.

If I do, I'll blow your fucking head off, you understand?

Good, get him out of here.

Fly, horsey, fly.

A few minutes, girls.

Okay.

Want to trade?

No.

I want to play with the toy truck.

No fair, I want to play with the toy truck.

Maybe it's Catalina.

Here, kitty, kitty.

I don't like this, I want to go home.

Girls!

Hey, sorry I'm late.

Pull up a chair, stay a while.

Great, well, hey, a Atwater IPA if you've got it, thanks.

So what's up?

Just dealing with a case.

You know that family, the Gibbs, the one I told you about?

Yeah, oh, thanks.

I can't do it.

You can't do what?

I can't take the job, I'm sorry.

I see.

I know the stats, I know one day I will wake up

and I won't be able to get myself to work, but geez,

after today, this girl,

she reminds me so much of myself.

I was lost in the system and I didn't have a shot.

Now she's showing signs of abuse, and her brother is saying

that she's spending some time with this man in the woods.

This family, they shouldn't have

even been granted foster status in the first place.

On top of all of that,

they have three other kids in the house.

I feel like I'd be abandoning them.

Yeah, but Rebecca, you can't save everyone.

I can try, I can do that.

I could try.

I respect that, I really do respect that.

Thanks.

You know what, you're probably right.

You belong in the field with the kids,

not in some stuffy office in, you know,

wherever, DC, or-

Well, they'd probably be chasing me out

with torches and pitchforks.

What's that?

Something happened at the Gibbs's place.

Erica?

Sarah?

Sarah?

Sarah?

Erica?

Sarah?

Erica?

Where are you, girls?

Sarah?

Oh, God.

Oh, God, our Father who art in Heaven,

hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,

thy will be done, on earth as-

Oh my God, oh my God.

Erica, Sarah?

Oh, oh, God, it's Sarah.

Oh, no, oh, no, darling girl.

Dispatch, we found them.

You're saying this isn't the first time?

There was a couple a few miles out

and it looked like it could be the same animal.

It would be a great idea for you guys

and the children to stay at a hotel tonight.

The state will provide, you just need to pack a bag.

I don't think so, the kids are comfortable here.

We don't want to leave our house.

Look, I understand, it's difficult-

You understand nothing.

This is all we have, this is our safe space.

The world outside took those babies.

If they had stayed at home, they would have been safe.

I'm sorry.

The state will provide counseling for the children.

If you two would like,

we can schedule something for you, as well.

We can't make them leave.

No, I understand, though.

Well, again, I'm so sorry.

Ms. Rebecca?

You head to the car and get it started, okay?

I'll be right there.

Oh, Stephen, I'm so sorry.

I don't want to be here.

I know you don't, but your parents want you to stay.

I don't care!

How about this, how about I come back tomorrow

and you and I can see if we can talk to them

and maybe change their mind, how does that sound?

Take it easy, okay, bud?

We're never leaving, never.

Stephen?

No!

Hello, my friend.

Frey, Frey, did you?

I fed tonight.

I'm stronger than ever before.

But, but those girls.

We are fighting for eternity, Julie.

With Sarah, I'll grow.

Yes, we need one more night to feed.

One more,

then we'll have all the control we desire.

But I need your help.

I need several humans to make our transformation,

healthy adults.

Can you bring them together?

My house?

Yes.

Your house.

Tomorrow we feed.

Hi, Rebecca.

Hey.

Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt your lunch.

You didn't really interrupt anything.

I'm not that hungry anyway.

I want you to take a vacation.

What, now?

Yes, I talked with Donovan and he told me about the job.

So then he also told you that I turned it down.

Sure did, that doesn't mean

that I'm not worried about you.

If anything, this makes it worse.

Mikaela.

Rebecca, I'm serious.

Just take an extra long weekend, see your mom.

Go and get drunk at a bar.

Do whatever you need to do, but I just need to make sure

that you are taking some time for yourself.

Fine.

Good, I'll redistribute your caseload this afternoon.

Get out of here.

Oh, man.

That bag was full of potatoes.

Oh my God.

There you go.

Thanks, man.

I don't even, it was the craziest thing.

Oh my gosh.

Okay, hello?

Who is it?

Shh.

Hi.

Oh, oh, gosh, one second.

Hey, this is Rebecca, may I ask who's calling?

This is Julie.

Julie, I wasn't expecting to hear from you.

Is everything okay?

It's Janelle, something is wrong.

She's having a breakdown.

Please help.

Something just happened at the Gibbs's, I gotta go.

Well, hang on, hang on, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Hold on, I'll drive.

Come on.

You want one?

Yeah, I know you do, I'll bring you one.

Hey.

Come on, you can't wallow forever.

Yeah.

Okay.

There's something outside.

What are you talking about?

I think, I think it's what hurt the girls.

You go get him.

You stay inside, protect your mother.

Where's Julie?

I don't know.

Wherever you are, you better get out of here.

I have the right to blow

your goddamn head off.

Goddammit!

Stop it!

Goddammit.

I'm warning you.

God, crap.

I've been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Please, please.

That's it, child, feed.

Goddammit, look what you made me do.

What's happening?

Stay there.

I cannot just sit there while Todd is outside.

Oh my God!

Good day.

Get out of here!

Oh, I don't know,

I think we're gonna make ourselves comfortable right here.

Julie?

Who did this to you?

What do you mean, you did.

You're a monster.

You're the one that kept me from my calling,

so you must die.

Here.

Come on, here, get in.

I'm glad we got that lock.

Todd, no!

God, no.

Why, why?

Why?

Look, the police, they're here to save us.

Okay, don't freak out.

Oh my gosh.

It's just for protection.

Here they come.

Shit.

Oh my God.

Oh my God.

That was no animal attack.

Down!

Go in the house, get the boy!

What the hell was that?

Why, thank you for coming.

Julie, what's going on?

This is who I am, who I choose to be,

and I intend to stay here for eternity with my husband.

Husband?

Look, Julie.

I know you, okay?

You're a good person.

No, they stomped it out of me a long time ago.

What the hell was that?

What the hell, no blood.

Julie, Julie, please.

Oh my God, Julie, Stephen!

I thought you were my friend.

Donovan, oh my God, thank God.

No!

His pride proved to be toxic

for all of you.

And now, you.

Get away from my brother!

I'm sorry.

No!

Are you ready, Stephen?

Hey, you two okay?

Okay, come on, let's go.

Yes, sir.