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(dramatic music)

(suspenseful music)

(dramatic music)

- [Man] You do this every time!

(woman shouting)

- Stop! Stop you're gonna hurt her!

- I told no more kids!

(baby crying)

- Stop! Mom!

- She's our baby girl.

- So what? We can't afford another kid!

Don't you understand that?

- Dad, what are you doing? - We'll figure it out.

I'll go back to work.

- [Man] Oh my God. What do you think?

What do you think you're gonna do?

- I'll get a job at Joseph's market.

Anything, anything.

- Who's gonna take care of the house?

Who's gonna take care of?

You gonna take care of the house?

- We'll figure it out together.

- Shut up, I told you.

Don't get pregnant.

I told you to not get pregnant and you still did!

You still did!

Don't you dare accuse me- - Don't touch her!

- Of getting you pregnant!

I told you not to get pregnant, didn't I?

You, you could've stopped at any time.

- What kind of monster are you?

- Hmm?

Is that what you think? I'm a monster.

Is that what you think?

Is that what you think?

Say it, say it.

Say, I'm a monster, right?

I'm a monster. Right?

Say it! Say it! Say it!

(dramatic music)

(baby crying)

- Stop, think about what you're doing!

- I am, get off of me. - Stop!

(baby crying)

- She's gonna go to a better home.

She's gonna go to a home.

Somebody can take care of her.

You can't take care of that kid!

- We have to at least try.

She's our, she's our baby.

You can't break our family like that!

- Shut up! Shut up!

(woman sobbing)

Just, you don't think.

You don't think.

Every single day.

(baby crying)

(mother pounding on car)

- No, stop! Please no!

No, no. Get out of the car!

Get out!

(car engine revs)

No, stop! Don't turn it on!

No! No! (sobbing)

No, my baby.

- Mom?

- Baby, come here. (sobbing)

Oh, my baby!

(dramatic music)

(bright classical music)

- So, Jonathan, honey?

I've been thinking.

- Oh no. (chuckles)

It worries me when you start a conversation like that.

- Because I'm so scary?

- No, because last time you said,

"I've been thinking your mother lived with us for a month."

- And what was so bad about that?

- Everything.

- (laughs) Okay, all right.

Let me start again.

So since you and I are both so busy with house showings

and your architecture firm

is really starting to ramp up development,

I have an idea of something that I think might give you

and I just a little more free time.

- Free time?

Maybe a little bit of this? - Maybe, maybe.

- (chuckles) I like the way

this conversation's going so far.

- Okay.

So my idea is for the spare room over the garage.

- Okay, I'm listening.

- Why don't we find a renter for the room

who could also be a nanny for the kids?

What do you think?

- Well, so we rent the room out, make a little extra money,

and there's someone close by that can watch the kids, hmm.

- While we go island hopping

or take a long weekend here or there.

You know, the kids are a little bit older now.

- Well, it's not a terrible idea.

- Right?

I mean, ever since your sister moved back to Texas,

we really haven't had anybody we could rely on.

- So we'd have to rely on our renter?

- Yeah, we would vet them really well.

- Okay, let's go look at the room

and see if it's even rentable.

- Okay. - Okay.

I haven't stepped foot in there in months.

- Well, neither have I.

Come on, hun.

Let's take a look before I have to go to work.

(bright music)

Ooh.

- I mean, we'll have some cleaning to do.

- You will have some cleaning to do.

- Ha!

- This is all, all your stuff.

- Ah ha, it definitely needs a fresh coat of paint.

- Yeah, for sure.

And, you know, we should call a plumber.

I mean, just let him come in and double check.

Make sure everything's working okay.

- Change the lock on the door.

- Yeah, sounds good.

- So what do we do? Do we advertise?

- No, no, I don't think so.

I think if we advertise,

it just might bring a lot of unknown people.

Why don't we just post on social media, you know?

See who maybe our friends could recommend.

- You are so smart.

- All right, babe, let's get outta here.

This dust is getting to me, and I gotta get to work.

- [Jonathan] I'll need coffee.

- [Wendy] You start now

and we'll knock this out together when I get home.

(Lisa knocking on door)

- [Jonathan] Honey, she's here.

- Hi. - You must be Lisa.

- Yes, I'm here to interview for the guest room.

- Right, I'm Jonathan.

Come on in. This is my wife, Wendy.

- [Lisa] Hi, Wendy. Nice to meet you.

- Hi, nice to meet you, Lisa.

You're our first interview. - Oh.

- Why don't you have a seat here in our dining room?

- The house is beautiful, wow.

- Ah, thank you.

Right there in the middle.

- Okay, thanks.

- All right.

- So Lisa, I wanna be honest and up front with you.

- Of course.

- My husband and I are interviewing a lot of people

because whoever we select is gonna live in our guest room.

You know, basically become a part of our family.

So we wanna take our time, you know?

And really get to know everyone before we make our decision.

- I totally get it and I wouldn't expect anything less.

- Okay, well, now that we cleared the air.

(Wendy laughs)

Why don't we, why don't you tell us about yourself?

Where'd you go to school? Where'd you grow up?

- Well, I'm from Atlanta.

Not too far from here, actually.

And currently I'm studying at UGA to become a vet.

I've always loved animals

and where I see myself permanently,

I would love to study to become-

- A financial analyst,

but that just didn't work out for me.

On top of that disappointment,

my husband of 36 years has decided

that he would like a younger version of me.

So I'm here trying to start a new life.

And living in your guest room

would give me that opportunity-

- To have some time to myself.

I do not mind sharing with both of you

that I have been going through a difficult time lately.

It would mean so much to me

if I could be a part of your family.

You seem like kind and caring people.

(playful music)

Have you ever just wanted to switch out your husband

and your kids for someone else's?

I think I could definitely use

that kind of stability in my life right now because-

- Because I'm a widow and I'm not getting any younger.

I will be turning 70 next year.

So I need to find a family

who will take care of me when I can't take care of myself.

Now, I lived on my own

since my husband passed away 30 years ago.

But I'm finally starting to feel

like I can move forward and-

- So after I got my master's in psychology,

I felt really empowered,

but I still didn't feel like I was ready

to start giving people advice.

I felt like I wanted to see the world, you know?

Gain more life experience, understand myself better.

So I started traveling.

I went to Europe, Asia, even Africa.

- Hi Mom. - Mom, Dad.

- Hey. - Mommy!

Ashley said I can't play with her.

- I didn't say couldn't.

I said he has to wait. - Oh, okay.

- Okay, take that off. - Okay, okay.

Both of you, hold on.

Come sit down, hun.

I want you to meet someone.

This is Maddy.

Maddy, these are our kids, Ashley and Jake.

- Hi, nice to meet you. - Hello.

- Hi, it's so nice to meet you guys.

Oh my gosh. They're adorable.

- Thank you!

- Okay, let me guess.

Gymnast and baseball player.

- How'd you know?

- Hmm, I may have cheated when I walked in

and saw your pictures in the hallway.

- (laughs) Okay, you know what?

You are perceptive

because those pictures are really small.

- Well, I like to take in everyone and everything

when I walk into a room.

It's just a habit that I have. (laughs)

- Well, Maddy, we have a couple more interviews tomorrow,

but I think you go right to the top of the list.

- Really? You do.

- Absolutely, you're amazing.

I mean, honestly,

I didn't think we would meet anyone like you.

- Yeah.

- Well, listen, I completely understand.

It wouldn't be fair to the others

and to yourselves if you didn't meet everyone first

but I really do hope that it's me.

I mean, not only would I love to live in your guest room,

but I'd really love to get to know you guys better,

especially these two cuties. (laughs)

- Well, listen, you are the last one today,

so I'd love to make you some coffee before you go

and chat for a minute more.

- Sure, I'd love to. - Wonderful

- [Jonathan] Coffee, it is.

(Wendy laughs)

- Wow, I can't believe I've been here for over an hour.

- I know, right? Me too.

Time flies when you're enjoying the conversation.

- Yeah.

- You two are talking like you were sisters.

- Oh gosh, I wish.

I'm at least 10 years older than Maddy.

- My brother is nine years older than me.

- Oh.

- Oh, and just so we're clear,

I am more than happy to babysit, house sit, dog sit,

whatever works for you guys.

Anyway, I really should get going.

I, I don't wanna keep you guys any longer.

So good to meet you guys.

- Great to meet you too

and thanks for staying a little bit longer, so you know?

- Yeah.

- We'd get to know you a little better.

- Like we said, we have a few more people to see,

but we'll make a decision and let you know, okay?

- Well, no stress, you know?

Whatever happens,

I just hope that we can get to know each other better

and, you know, maybe spend some time together.

- That'd be really nice.

- Well, okay, thanks.

- [Jonathan] Alright. We'll be in touch.

- Bye!

- Bye.

I liked her.

- I liked her too.

(light music)

(telephone ringing)

- Hey, babe. - Why aren't you here?

I told you to be here waiting for me.

- [Lance] You didn't gimme the address.

- Are you kidding me? - I'm sorry.

- Damn it, Lance.

- Maddy?

- Oh, hi, Mr. Thompson.

- You waiting for a rideshare?

- Oh yeah.

My app's just saying that it's gonna be 20 minutes.

- You want me to give you a ride?

- Oh, no, no.

That's, that's not necessary.

I'll just wait.

- No, it's okay. I have time.

- No, I wouldn't burden you like that.

- It's not a problem.

I have an errand to run anyway.

Where are you going?

- Well, I'm meeting a friend on State Street.

- Come on, I'll give you a ride.

- (laughs) Okay.

You know, these apps, technology and all.

It never seems to work for me.

(Jonathan chuckles)

- You should ask my kids.

(birds chirping)

(dramatic music)

Turned out to be a nice day for the convertible.

- So nice.

I've never been in a sports car like this before.

- Really?

- Yeah, it's really hot.

Hey, watch out!

(horn honking) (tires screeching)

- You okay?

- Yeah, that was close.

- I'm so sorry! - No, that's okay.

Your reflexes are amazing.

- Yeah, I almost killed us.

- No, you totally saved our lives.

What?

- The guy that I ran off the road, he's turning around.

He's coming up on my tail.

- [Maddy] He's probably got a bit of road rage.

- A bit? It looks like he's about to blow a gasket.

(car engine revving)

(dramatic music)

(tires screech) (horn honking)

- Hey, what the hell's wrong with you?

You could've killed me!

- I'm sorry. It was an accident.

- People like you shouldn't even be driving.

Get outta the car.

- Back off. - Get out of the car now!

(dramatic music)

- I advise you to stay down.

- Jonathan!

(Maddy gasps)

(driver shouts)

Watch out!

(both grunting)

(punch thuds)

(Jonathan groans)

Stay down.

- Jerk!

(car engine revs)

(somber music)

- I'm, I'm so sorry about that.

- Sorry? You don't have to apologize.

It wasn't your fault.

That guy has severe mental issues.

- Well, I did almost run him off the road,

- So that doesn't give him a reason

to start a fight with you.

(mysterious music)

(telephone ringing)

Babe!

Where were you? I tried calling you.

- I don't know.

I guess the reception's not too good around here.

So how'd it go?

- So good! - Yeah?

- I'm so in, that father wants to have it.

He has a crush on me.

- Ooh, already, huh?

- What can I say? I'm good.

- I know and hot.

- No, babe. Not here.

Not in public.

- Why?

- Because I don't want him to know about you.

- Why not?

- Because I can't seduce him if he knows I have a boyfriend.

- Well, he'll probably like you even more

if he knows that you both have secrets.

- Yeah, you might actually be right about that.

You may not be so dumb after all.

- Gee, thanks.

- Oh, I'm just kidding, baby.

I love you, I do.

I'm just kidding.

- Hey, so when do you find out?

- Well, he's got an interview with some loser tomorrow.

Some girl named Jenna Brody.

I think she's my only competition.

- You got this.

- I know I do.

Let's go get a drink.

- Where'd you get this?

- I stole it from Jonathan.

- Jonathan?

- I stole it out of his wallet.

- Naughty girl, so naughty.

- I'll return it once I have a job.

I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunities

to put it back in his pants.

- I bet.

(bright music)

- What's for dinner, Mom?

- Chicken and broccoli.

- Yuck!

- [Jonathan] I'm back.

- Daddy's back!

- Mm, smells good.

- Broccoli does not smell good, Daddy.

- Oh!

- Wait a minute.

I thought you were just gonna run and grab the mail.

- Oh, yeah.

Construction on the highway.

It was closed for 20 minutes.

- Well, that's a good thing.

I mean, they're still trying to clear the roads up

from the storm last week.

- Yeah, hey, look,

I was thinking maybe we should cancel

the interviews tomorrow, right?

We have our girl, right?

- Yes, she's at the very top of our list.

I mean, I was very impressed.

But, hun, I wanna look at everybody else before we decide.

Okay?

- Okay.

I need something to drink.

- What happened to your back, Dad?

- What? - You have dirt.

- What? - All over yourself.

You're a mess!

- Well, I don't know.

Maybe it got caught in the washing machine.

- Not my washing machine.

It looks like you fell over.

- Well, I would've known if I had, right?

- I would think. (sighs)

Oh, no, no, no.

You just stop, go, go clean up.

- Okay, I'm going!

I'm going, I'm going.

- That was silly. - That was really silly.

Well, you guys are, you guys are doing amazing.

I think I have two artists on my hands.

That's what I think.

(suspenseful music)

(crickets chirping)

(object thumps)

- I heard something.

Lynn, did you hear that?

- [Lynn] No.

(suspenseful music)

(dog barks)

(woman sighs)

- Quiet.

What are you doing?

You're supposed to be sleeping.

You silly dog, you scared me.

You're lucky you're so cute.

You wanna sleep with Daddy and I tonight?

Just tonight. Would that be okay?

Oh, yes.

Okay, shh, you gotta be quiet.

We don't wanna wake Jenna up.

Okay, here we go.

(ominous music)

(dramatic music)

(Jenna muffled screaming)

(suspenseful music)

(dog barking)

(dog whines)

- So you think I can sneak at night

into the house and sleep over?

- No.

No, Lance, we talked about that.

No, you can't come there ever.

- Ever? - Never!

It'll ruin everything.

They can't know that I have a boyfriend.

I, I have to seem like I am indebted to them.

Do you understand?

And if they think that I have a boyfriend,

they're gonna think I'm not focused on them.

You got it?

Stop being so selfish.

Baby, this is about us.

This is about,

it's about our future together.

And in six months,

we're gonna have everything they have.

It's the perfect con.

- I hope so.

You know, he never told me how you met this family.

- Well, it was easy once I heard about the guest room.

- What if they don't even have a lot of money?

What if they don't even own that house?

Then what?

- You sound like you don't trust me.

- No, I trust you.

I, I just love you.

- No, you know what? Damn it, Lance!

Stop being such a wuss, okay?

Why don't you wear the pants for once?

I wonder about you sometimes.

- Wonder what?

- I wonder if you're good enough for me.

- Maddy, don't be like that!

- [Maddy] Get away from me!

- Maddy! - Leave me alone!

(suspenseful music)

(Maddy sobbing)

- [Father] So she is here?

She's going back to child services!

- No, we can't do that. - Where is she?

- She's not here, okay?

She's, she's at my sister's!

Please stop! I said she's not here!

- You're lying to me!

- No, I'm not! - You're lying to me.

- Please, hey!

Just, just leave her alone.

- She is here, I knew it!

She's going back to foster. You hear me?

- No, wait! Wait, please! - She's a menace!

- No, please, no! We can't do that to her!

Okay, she has been moving from house to house

since she was two years old!

- She's a problem! - No, she's not!

- I said she's going back!

I didn't sign up for this.

Six months is long enough, okay?

When I agreed to a foster child,

I did not agree to a problem child!

Get outta the way! - No, no!

- You're going back.

Get up. - No!

- Come on! - Stop!

- Come on! - Stop, no!

- Shut up! - You're hurting her!

You're hurting her!

Wait! Wait! - I said come on!

- Bring her back! - Get in the car!

Get in the car!

(Lance knocking on door)

- [Lance] Maddy, baby, please.

Get out of the bathroom.

(Maddy sobbing)

(Lance continues knocking)

Please I'm sorry.

Can you come out of the bathroom?

Please come out and talk to me.

(suspenseful music)

- It was so nice to meet you, Kimberly.

- Thank you, it was really nice to meet you.

- Thanks. - Thank you so much.

- Nice to meet you. - Hope to hear from you soon.

- Yeah. - Have a good day.

- Okay. - Bye!

Definitely no.

- Definitely.

- Can you believe that she actually said

that she didn't like children?

- [Jonathan] And apparently she snores.

- I thought I was gonna lose it.

(Jonathan chuckles)

Oh my gosh, it's Ms. Brody.

Yeah. Hi, Ms. Brody.

You know, Jenna didn't show up for her interview.

- Somebody broke in our house last night and poisoned her.

- Oh my God, is she okay?

- We don't know exactly.

We looked at the videos from the security cameras

and we saw a dark figure in all black

that crossed our driveway.

And the police seemed to think this intruder came in

with a rag that had some sort of chemical, like chloroform

and he put it over her mouth.

She almost died.

- Why in the world would anyone want to kill Jenna?

- I don't know.

She's such a good girl!

She doesn't have any enemies.

I, I just don't know.

- Ms. Brody, please let us know if there's anything at all

that we can do for you, please.

- Well, I guess we just need to keep praying.

- Of course, of course.

We'll start praying right now.

Please call us if you need anything.

- I appreciate that. Thank you.

- What's going on? - Oh my gosh.

(suspenseful music)

(dog barking)

- That's terrible.

Why would anyone want to do something like that?

- I don't know.

I mean, it's scary out there, Jonathan.

What? I mean, why would someone hurt another person?

Especially an 18 year old girl,

who I am sure would not even kill a fly.

Poor thing, I was so looking forward to meeting her.

- I know, I know, hon.

- Well, we, uh. - I know.

- We interviewed everyone else.

- I guess it's time to make a decision.

- You know, we can do this later.

- I'm fine. Let's do it now.

- Okay, so who are our top choices?

- Okay.

- Mm-hmm, yeah. - Okay.

I think these are definitely our top three.

- Agreed. - Okay.

So who is your top choice?

I agree.

- She certainly checks all the boxes.

- She does, and we're sure she can afford the rent.

- Yeah, and if she can't,

she can make it up with her babysitting duties.

- And all of her references checked out.

- Yeah, they were all solid.

- Well, she seems really sweet and very smart.

- She reminds me of a younger version of you.

- (laughs) Thanks, I think.

- Are you sure you're okay with someone living in the house?

- You know, the more I think about it,

I think it's a perfect fit for right now.

- Okay, it's decided.

- Maddy's the one.

- Maddy's the one.

- I'm gonna call her and tell her the good news.

- [Jonathan] Okay.

(suspenseful music)

(Maddy moaning softly)

(cellphone buzzing)

- Babe, your phone.

- Baby, there's not anyone

I want to talk to right now, okay.

- What if it's the Thompsons?

(Maddy sighs)

(cellphone continues buzzing)

- Hello?

- Hi, is this Maddy?

- Yes, hi, Mrs. Thompson.

- Well, I have to tell you,

we interviewed a lot of people

and none of them had your personality,

your background, your interest in kids,

and oh gosh, so much more.

- Oh, thank you.

That's so kind of you.

- Well, to be honest, no one person had the total package,

but you, you were everything that we had hoped for

when we first came up with this idea.

So Jonathan and I would like to offer you the spare room.

- Oh, that's really,

you mean of all the people that you interviewed,

you chose me?

- Yes, we did. - Are you sure?

- Yes, Maddy, that's why we like you.

You were so humble.

- That's so kind of you.

- Maddy, you have all the qualities

that we wanted in a renter and a nanny for the kids.

- And our kids liked you best anyway.

- I loved them too.

- So the room can be ready

as early as Monday morning at 10:00 AM.

- Oh, that's perfect.

- Great, we'll have it ready for your arrival.

- Okay, I'm really excited.

Thank you so much. - Thank you.

Okay!

- Okay, it's gonna be interesting.

(both laughing)

- We've got 'em.

- You are amazing.

(bright music)

Thanks.

- Maddy! - Hi!

- Hi guys. (laughs)

How are you? Oh.

- We've been waiting for you.

- Thanks, guys.

It's really nice to see you both.

- It's nice to see you too.

- Are you moving in?

- I am! - Great.

- You guys both seem like you're really happy to have me.

- We are.

It's our first babysitter that doesn't have gray hair.

- Hi, Maddy, welcome.

- Oh, hi, Mrs. Thompson.

- Oh, call me Wendy, please.

- I'm so happy to be here.

- Hey, Maddy. How are you?

- Should I call you Mr. Thompson?

- Well, you're part of the family now,

so definitely Jonathan.

- Y'all are just the nicest.

The world needs more people like you guys.

- Huh. - Aw, she's so sweet.

- Let's show you to your room.

- Yes.

- We have it all cleaned up for you.

- Thanks.

(bright music)

It's great.

- Yeah, well, I should have seen it a week ago.

- Yeah, not a pretty sight.

- Wow, it's just perfect now.

- Yeah, they call it the Mother-in-Law suite.

- (laughs) Okay, well, I'm definitely not that.

- No. (laughs)

You wouldn't be here

if you were anything like Jonathan's mother.

- Really? - I was just kidding.

- Okay, now no fighting, you guys.

What about your parents, Wendy?

Where are they?

- Well, we don't see them too often.

They live in Charleston, but they do come around.

- Yeah, whenever Wendy's father wants something from us.

- Okay, hun. Too much information.

My dad's not the nicest guy.

He has the tendency to rub people the wrong way.

- And he's been rubbing me the wrong way

since we started dating.

- What about your mom, Wendy?

Where is she?

- Oh, her mother's a saint,

but she's been brainwashed by her father.

She can't even go out of the house

without him knowing exactly where she's going.

He even tracks her on his phone.

- Okay, Maddy doesn't wanna hear

about all of our family drama.

- I just wanna say thank you guys so much for,

for everything.

- Oh, listen, you'll be family now.

So we want you to be comfortable and want you to enjoy it.

- Thank you, Wendy. - Don't cry.

- No, it's okay. They're just happy tears.

- I'm glad.

So listen, why don't you get settled in a little bit

and when you feel like it,

come downstairs and I'll make us some breakfast?

- Okay, that sounds great.

- Okay.

(light piano music)

(upbeat music)

- Wendy, honey, come on.

We're gonna be late.

Wow, you look stunning.

- Thank you.

You don't look too bad yourself.

- Why, thank you.

- I'm ready. - Let's go.

Kids, Maddy?

Kids?

- Ashley, Jake, we're leaving.

What?

- You look beautiful.

- Oh gosh, thanks.

Are you okay?

- I just never thought that the American dream existed

and you two are living it right in front of me.

- I am. (laughs)

But you can too someday.

- No, I, I don't think so.

- Yes, you can.

I mean, it didn't happen overnight for Jonathan and I,

did it, Jonathan?

- No, definitely not.

We struggled for years trying to,

trying to fight our soulmate.

And once we found each other,

we kept missing the opportunities of being together.

But a little perseverance.

- Yeah, a lot of perseverance. - A lot of perseverance.

And we made it to what it is today.

- We started late.

But look, we have two beautiful children.

- What's wrong, Maddy?

- No, it's okay.

It's fine, I'm sorry.

I just, you guys are so perfect.

I just get jealous in a good way.

Well, (laughs) you guys should get going.

I have lots of exciting things planned for you guys.

- You do? - I do.

Now go give your mom and dad kisses.

- Give me a hug. - Behave, behave, behave.

- We're gonna be home by 11:00,

but you two can stay up to 10:00

as long as you don't fuss with Maddy.

She's the boss tonight, right?

- Yes. - Okay, good.

All right, have fun.

I love you. - Love you.

Goodbye honey, we gotta go.

(light music)

(guests chattering)

- Katie, hi. - Wendy!

So glad you could make it.

- Thank you so much for inviting us.

- Sure thing.

Oh, this must be your husband.

Very handsome.

- Thank you. This is Jonathan.

Jonathan, this is Katie.

- Hey, thanks for having us. - Great to meet you.

- You too. - I've heard so many things.

- Uh-oh. - They're good things.

(both laughing)

- Great things. (laughs)

I wanna introduce you to my husband.

I know you two that get along great.

Excuse me.

- Good, great.

- Isn't she the sweetest? - Yeah.

- They're just the nicest people.

You're gonna love them.

- Pretty house. - Yeah.

(suspenseful music)

- This is my very handsome husband, Richard.

Richard, this is my new bestie, Wendy,

and her husband Jonathan.

- Hi, Richard. It's so nice to finally meet you.

- Richard, aren't you gonna say hello?

Is this some kind of manly custom I don't know about?

Are you two about to stick out your chests,

circle each other and yell out tribal calls?

- Jonathan, what's going on?

- It's nothing, honey.

It's okay.

Nice to meet you, Richard.

You remind me of someone from my past.

Just took me by surprise.

- Hmm, what college did you go to?

- Auburn. - Alabama.

Must have crossed paths at a game or something.

- Maybe. - Hmm.

- Yeah, cool, cool, cool.

I'm so happy you two have found some common ground. (laughs)

Excuse me, I've gotta go greet some of the other guests,

but make yourselves comfortable.

Grab a drink some food, relax and enjoy the music.

- Thanks. - Absolutely.

Good to have you.

- Thank you. - Let me talk to you.

- Okay, what was that about?

- It was nothing.

- Oh yeah, it was something.

Tell me and if that worked, embarrassing.

- The other day after our meeting,

I gave Maddy a ride into town.

- You gave Maddy a ride, what?

- Well, yeah, she needed a ride.

I was going that way.

It was no big deal but I got distracted

and I veered to his lane and well, he took offense.

He chased me down and challenged me to a fight.

- Are you kidding me? - No.

- And you walked away, right?

- Uh...

- Jonathan?

- He attacked me, so I hit him.

- You hit him? You could go to jail for that.

- It was self-defense.

He instigated the whole thing.

- You could have driven away.

You were in the car.

- No, not this guy.

He would've chased me.

- Peachtree City is a small town.

Everybody knows everybody here.

- And does he not know that?

- When all this happened was Maddy in the car?

- It's over.

- How do you know that?

How do you know that he's not gonna decide

he wants to take revenge on us?

- He won't.

- You go smooth this out right now.

- No, no. Wendy, I will not do that.

- Yes, you will, - Wendy, I cannot do that.

- Suck it up and apologize.

We're in their house.

We're at their party.

She's my new friend.

He's not going away, so do this.

Jonathan, you fix this for me.

You go fix this.

- Hey, okay.

I will go to do this

but don't blame me when he doesn't respond.

- You'll see.

You'll be drinking buddies before you know it, I'm sure.

- Yeah, right.

- Would you like an hors d'oeuvre?

- I don't know.

Are they fattening?

- Slightly, but why not live a little?

- You're right.

I'm gonna have one, thanks.

- [Lance] Mm-hmm.

Would you like an hors d'oeuvre?

(suspenseful music)

- I'm so happy you were able to stay.

- It was so much fun.

Look, we're closing the party down.

- That's right, that's the way to do it.

We'll have to do it again next time just the four of us.

- Definitely.

- With this new defensive line,

we have a real shot against Alabama, I'm telling you that.

- Oh, you keep dreaming.

- Oh, man.

We had a good time.

- Me too. - All right, we'll talk again.

- All right. - Thank you!

- Come here. - Yeah.

(all laughing)

I had a great time, thanks for having us.

- Good. - Goodnight, Katie.

- [Both] Goodnight.

- Get home safe.

- We will, thank you. - Thank you.

- Roll tide. - Oh yeah!

(all laughing)

(light music)

- Oh yeah, I'm tired.

- Yeah, it was fun. I'm tired too.

Shh, she's sleeping.

- Why don't we wake her up?

- No, let her sleep.

I'm gonna go check on the kids.

- I'm gonna get some water.

- Be quiet!

(light music)

- [Ashley] Mom?

- Keep sleeping, honey.

Just checking on you.

- Come sit down with me.

- How was your night?

- It was fun, I really like Maddy.

- So do I.

- She talks a lot about her childhood though.

- She did, huh? - Yeah.

She said she, um,

she said she went from a new family to a new family,

and she didn't seem too happy when she was telling us.

She called herself a frosted?

I mean, a frosted?

- A foster child?

- Yeah, that's it.

She didn't seem too happy when she was telling us about it.

- I wonder why she was telling you all that stuff.

- Well, you were talking about you and Grandma and Grandpa.

- Well, it's probably good for us to know all about her

since she's living here with us, right?

- I guess so.

- Okay, why don't you get back to sleep?

'Cause you've got a big day tomorrow, okay?

- [Ashley] Okay.

- Okay, honey. I love you. - Love you.

(suspenseful music)

(Jonathan moans)

- What are you doing?

- Jonathan seemed tense.

I was just massaging him.

- You shouldn't even be touching him.

- I'm sorry, I used to be a masseuse.

I didn't mean anything by it.

- Wendy, it was nothing.

- I saw, Jonathan,

you looked like you were enjoying that

just a little too much.

- Look, I thought it was you.

It felt good, I, um, it wasn't sexual.

- Could have fooled me.

(dramatic music)

- Wendy!

Wendy!

(ominous music)

Wendy, will you stop?

- Do you have a problem with me?

I mean, is it Maddy that you want now?

- What? No.

Why are you saying that?

- You didn't tell me about the road rage incident

until tonight when you ran into Richard.

Why is that?

- I didn't think it was that important.

- Because you were showing off in front of Maddy,

because you didn't want me to know

that you drove Maddy down the hill.

You told me you were taking the mail out.

You were showing off your Jaguar

and your masculinity to the babysitter.

- Okay, Wendy, I'm sorry.

Yes, I should have told you.

But I, I didn't think it was a big deal.

- And just now,

getting turned on while the babysitter

massages the back of your neck?

- I thought that was you.

- Do you actually think that I am that stupid?

- No!

The last time I saw her, she,

that we saw her, she was sleeping on the couch.

- [Jake] Mommy?

- You'll go check on him.

I'm gonna go talk to Maddy.

- Wendy.

This is not a big deal

and you're acting paranoid.

(suspenseful music)

- Maddy?

(Wendy knocks on door)

Can we talk?

- Yes, yes, of course. - Come on down.

- I am so sorry, Wendy.

I totally crossed a line.

I never should have put a hand on your husband,

let alone massage him.

It won't happen again.

- I'd appreciate that, Maddy.

But I know that my husband has a wandering eye.

I know that.

He cheated on me once.

It almost destroyed our marriage before the kids were born.

But the kids came soon after,

so I decided to work it out or I'd be a single mom.

- I'm really sorry.

- But I love him.

I love him.

But all men are like that.

So I figured I'd be better off

kicking the father of my children into shape

than starting over again with a new man, right?

It's just that my father loved me with all that he had.

So it's hard for me when Jonathan can't.

- I wish I had a father like your father.

You're a lucky girl.

- When Jonathan cheated on me,

I thought my father was gonna kill him.

- You really did?

Would he do that for you?

- He would walk in front of a train for me.

He used to tell me

that he only wanted one little girl

so he could give her all of the love that he had.

(somber piano music)

- It sounds like you had a perfect childhood.

- I did.

I mean, we had our issues just like everybody else,

but it was pretty perfect.

- I hope that I can have a family one day too.

A little boy and a little girl like Ashley and Jake.

That way I can correct the mistakes that my parents made.

You know, they say these things are generational,

but I wanna break the curse

so that my grandkids don't have to deal with this.

- Maddy, you're gonna find the right man someday.

When the time is right.

Don't rush it.

- I, I don't think there's any more time.

I think I'm too old.

- No, you're not.

Look, it's been a long night.

I'm gonna get outta your hair.

I know the kids have worn your batteries down.

- I don't mind taking care of them.

It's a pleasure.

Thank you for understanding, Wendy.

I really appreciate it.

- I'll see you in the morning.

(Maddy sighs)

(Maddy crying softly)

(telephone ringing)

(suspenseful music)

- [Maddy] Damn it, Lance.

- Maddy, come out front.

- How'd you know where to find me?

What the hell are you doing here?

- I saw the Thompsons.

They were at a party I was working tonight.

- There's a reason

I didn't give you the address of where I was at.

- But I can't stand to be without you.

You're torturing me.

I need you, Maddy.

- Do you trust me?

- Of course I trust you.

- Then listen to me.

Coming here can ruin everything.

- [Jonathan] Maddy? (knocks on door)

- Damn it, what's he doing here?

- Who? - Okay, you know what?

I, I gotta go.

Shut up and stay away until I'll call you.

- But Maddy.

- I'll call for you.

- Maddy! Damn it.

- What are you doing here?

- I just wanted to apologize.

- Come in.

- I knew that was you massaging me.

- Then why didn't you stop me?

- Because Wendy hasn't touched me like that in years.

- Too bad, Jonathan.

You have a family.

It's way more valuable than a fling with a babysitter.

- I want both.

- God, I'm gonna lose my job.

I'm gonna lose my home, everything.

- No, you won't.

I won't let that happen.

(Maddy laughs)

- You don't wear the pants in the family, Jonathan.

It's obvious Wendy has all the control.

- Huh.

Well, I would just like to have

a little affection once in awhile.

- No, what you need is sex.

- Same thing.

- No, it's not.

- I know you like me, Maddy.

I can feel it.

- I do like you, but you can't always get what you want.

- Oh, yes you can.

Yes you can.

Wendy won't know anything.

It'll be our secret.

I can be very good to you

if you let me have you sometimes.

(suspenseful music)

- Mom, why is Dad sleeping on the couch in the living room?

- What, honey?

- Dad is sleeping on the couch in the living room.

- Yeah, yeah.

You know what, baby?

He probably just couldn't sleep.

It's okay.

Let's go get you some breakfast

and we'll check on Dad, okay?

- Okay. - How'd you sleep?

- Good. - You hungry, hun?

- Yeah.

Wake up, Dad.

- Huh?

- You didn't make it to bed last night, did you?

Ashley, sweetie.

You go wake up your brother for me.

- Okay. - Thank you.

Okay, I don't know what happened last night,

but let's just put it behind us, okay?

Maybe I'm just a little too paranoid.

- Wendy, I am so sorry.

I did, I should have realized that it was Maddy.

I swear I thought it was you.

I don't mean to upset you.

Believe me, please believe me.

- I believe you, I do.

I do, I believe you.

- I love you, honey.

(dramatic music)

- Go take a shower.

I'll get some coffee.

- Okay.

- Morning, Wendy.

Why don't you put on your bikini and come lay out with me?

- No, no, I can't really.

I've gotta get the kids ready.

They're spending the day with their grandparents.

- With your parents?

- Yeah, yeah.

They're driving down from Charleston.

We're gonna go grab some lunch at the avenue.

- Oh, really?

- Yeah, why?

- Well, no, I just thought that you said

that you didn't talk to them very often.

- No, no, I didn't say that.

I just said that my father

can be difficult to deal with at times.

They love spending time with Ashley and Jake.

I tried to get 'em to move down here, actually.

But he's pretty set in his ways.

Doesn't do change very well.

- Not even for his grandkids?

- Yeah, unfortunately.

- Can I meet them?

- Sure, of course.

- Well, I, I should go change.

- Yeah, my father's a real traditionalist.

He might think it's odd if a strange woman

is walking around our backyard in a bikini.

(Maddy chuckles)

(suspenseful music)

(bright music)

(car horn honking)

- Grandpa! - Grandma!

- Oh my goodness. - So good to see you.

- Hi Jake, how you doing? - You look great.

- You're getting so big. - Hey, Mom.

- Hi! - How was your drive?

- Non-eventful, which is exactly the way I like it.

- Nice to see you, Arthur.

- Well, you're looking better, John.

- Jonathan.

- Right.

- And what do you mean better?

- Well, last time I saw you, you weren't too healthy.

- Well, I'm glad I look better, Arthur.

- [Wendy] Dad. (laughs)

- Now you, you are looking good.

- Thanks, Dad. You look good too.

- [Jake] I'm hungry. When are we gonna go eat?

- Wait until you see my room.

Me and my mom decorated it.

It looks so good.

- Who's this?

- Oh, that's Maddy.

She lives in the guest room above the garage.

- Well, let's go meet the new member of our family.

- Mom, Dad, this is Maddy.

(suspenseful music)

- Hi. Sorry, I'm a hugger.

- Oh, Bev. Give it a break.

The girl doesn't know you.

It's like these people say

you're stepping into her personal space.

- Give me a break, Arthur.

There's nothing wrong with hugging.

You ought to try it sometimes.

- No, but it's a handshake.

Now that's a grip.

I had a girl working for me.

She had a grip like a lumberjack.

You're not far behind.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

- It's nice meet you too, sir.

- Old school, I like that.

She's a looker too.

- Really Art? She's the babysitter.

- She's an attractive woman.

There's nothing wrong with telling her that.

- The term looker's a bit derogatory.

It's not 1970 anymore.

- Will you stop with your politically correct nonsense?

- Okay, well, why don't we go inside

and have some hor d'oeuvres in the kitchen?

- I can't wait. - Hey, good idea! I'm starved.

Beverly here didn't stop at all on the way down.

She couldn't find the ladies' room.

- [Jonathan] Well, good news, there's one here.

- [Beverly] This is quite a spread you and your mom put on.

- Maddy?

Maddy, are you okay?

You seem bothered.

- Just the three generations.

It's making me think of my own broken family.

What happened to your family, Maddy?

- I never really knew my birth parents.

I was placed in foster care at a young age.

- That must have been so hard.

- It was.

It was a terrible thing to do to a little girl.

The absolute worst thing you could ever do to a child.

- That's awful.

- Imagine being placed in a home

where the only reason they want you

is because you're getting money from the state.

- Maddy, I am so, so sorry.

- [Jonathan] Hey, you guys coming?

- Yeah.

Yeah, we'll be there in just a moment.

Maddy, could you tell me again

how it was you first heard about the guest room for rent?

(ominous music)

- Just word of mouth.

- [Jonathan] Wendy, we're waiting.

- You should get going.

- [Wendy] Yeah.

(baby crying)

- I told you don't get pregnant.

You still did! (echoing)

- You're not gonna take any responsibility? (echoing)

No! No! (sobbing)

My baby!

- I am not sure what that is, but it's good.

You should try this, this cheese.

- Ashley, have you done something different with your hair?

Sorry.

- Oh yeah, she's growing up. - It's so pretty.

Oh my gosh.

Wendy, what is this cheese?

It's delicious.

- Yeah, honey, we've never had this before.

Wendy?

- Oh, Gouda, Mom.

It's Gouda cheese.

I bought it the other day

at the wine and cheese store in Newnan.

- Huh. - I like it.

- Look, slow down on it.

It's expensive, it's not candy.

- I hope he's not eating candy like this.

- Alright, well,

we're about 30 minutes out

from our reservation at Palmer's, so let's get going.

- Yeah, yeah. Let's not spoil our appetite.

I mean, honestly, Palmer's is the best restaurant in town.

- I hope so.

Last time we ate there, Bev got sick.

- No, Arthur. Different restaurant.

In fact, it was a different city.

- Well, we should get going.

Let's go, load up.

- Yeah, like I can remember every place we ate. (chuckles)

Like I'm supposed to know that.

- [Beverly] Now let's go.

- [Jake] Grandpa, you've gotta see this.

- Wendy?

Where are you going, honey?

- Just gonna check the washer.

Make sure it's set before we leave the house.

I'll meet you out front in two seconds.

- Okay.

(suspenseful music)

(Wendy knocks on door)

- Maddy?

(Wendy knocks on door)

(dramatic music)

- Come on, Dad. - Wow, it's nice out.

- Watch out.

- We'll see you there.

You do know where you're going, right?

- Of course I do.

- Honey, you sure you don't want us all to go together?

- No, no. There's six of us.

There's only five seat belts.

Let the kids go with you.

I'll go with Mom and Dad.

- Remember when there were no seat belts?

We had fun.

- Yeah, Dad.

It was incredibly unsafe.

- Hey kids, come on.

Get in the Jag. I'll put the top down.

(suspenseful music)

- Could you slow down, Arthur?

- If I went any slower I'd be backing up.

- Please, there's no reason to rush.

You don't have to hurry down these roads.

- I'm just trying to keep up with your husband.

- He's in a sports car, Dad.

(gun clicks)

What was that?

- Did you put something in the back?

- No, I didn't. Did you?

- No. Uh, Arthur?

- Maddy, what are you doing?

- New plan, folks.

Ya ain't going to lunch.

- What the hell's going on?

- Turn around, Wendy.

Don't look at me. Just do what I say.

We're gonna take a little family trip.

- Settle down.

Keep pointing that gun. It might be loaded.

- Oh yeah, old man.

It is loaded and I'll use it if I have to.

- Maddy, Maddy, I don't know what you're planning,

but please don't take this any further.

You don't have to do this.

- Yes I do.

Now shut the hell up!

- What do you want me to do?

- Give me your phones, now I said!

- Where am I going?

- Griffin. - That's an hour away.

- I know. - What's in Griffin?

- Something very familiar.

Now keep driving.

Follow my directions or I'm gonna shoot you all, got it?

- Yeah, got it.

- Good, now I don't wanna hear any talking.

Keep driving.

(suspenseful music)

- Where'd they go? They were right behind us.

I don't know.

- Maybe call Mom?

- Yeah.

(telephone ringing)

- [Wendy] Hello, this is Wendy Thompson.

Please leave your name and number at the beep.

(voicemail beeps)

- That's strange.

- What are we doing here? And who is she?

- I don't know, but I think we're gonna find out soon.

- Is this really necessary, Maddy?

We know you have a gun.

You don't have to keep it pointed at me the entire time.

- I told you to shut up.

- I've only treated you nice, Maddy.

You don't have to do this.

- Make a right up there where that gas station is.

- Isn't that where we used to live?

- Yeah, right on Taylor.

- Just drive.

I'm sure you'll remember how to get to your house.

- You guys go watch TV or something.

- [Jake] Yay.

- [Ashley] I'm gonna go check my socials.

(telephone ringing)

- [Wendy] Hello, this is Wendy Thompson.

Please leave your name and number at the beep.

(voicemail beeps)

- Wendy, where are you guys?

You didn't show up at the restaurant.

Call me, I'm worried.

Damn it.

(suspenseful music)

- Get over there, now!

Get over there on the top of those stairs!

Move it, now!

- What's going on?

Are you finally gotta tell us?

- Look familiar?

- Yeah, we used to live here.

- There it is, you said it.

- Said what?

- We.

Yeah, Wendy and Beverly and I when she was a little girl.

- Just the three of you?

Looks like Mom over here is putting two and two together.

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

- Of course you don't, because you don't care.

- What's going on?

- Can't you figure it out, Dad?

- I'm an idiot.

- It's a little late for that, Mom.

- Why do you keep calling her Mom?

- Don't you see it, Arthur?

Don't you see the resemblance?

Look at them.

She's Kayla.

- Who's Kayla?

- I should just shoot you now.

- No, please don't.

- Why not?

He destroyed my life.

It's time I destroyed his.

- What would that solve, Maddy?

What would that solve?

- That's our Kayla?

- Bingo, you finally figured it out.

Good job, Arthur.

Smart thinking.

- Please, Kayla.

I tried to stop him, I tried.

- My name is not Kayla.

It's Maddy.

At least that's what

the foster care administrators called me.

They didn't know my name

'cause my father over here

didn't give them a real birth name.

- That's not true.

- Oh, yes it is.

- Please don't do this, Maddy.

What are you gonna get out of this?

- Revenge.

All this time you could have come back for me,

but you didn't.

I got shipped off from foster care home to foster care home.

And I had terrible things done to me

by men who were supposed to be my father.

My childhood was torture because of you three

and now it's time to pay.

- I'm sorry.

It was my fault.

I shouldn't have done what I did.

- But you did.

You can't take it back

just 'cause you got a barrel of a gun pointed at your face.

It means nothing now.

(gunshot blasts) (dramatic music)

- No!

No! No, Dad! Oh!

Dad, no!

Oh my God, Dad.

All right, Maddy, you shot him.

Do you feel better?

- No, I don't.

I think I'd like to watch him suffer.

- The phones are in the car.

Call an ambulance.

Please don't let him die.

- Why not? You're so weak.

You let your baby girl die.

- I didn't know!

They told me they placed you with a good family,

a wealthy family that would take good care of you.

- Well, they lied.

First family wasn't even a family,

it was a man who abused me.

And then when he was done with me,

he sent me back and they put me with another family.

Only that family treated me like garbage.

I could go on and on.

- Don't let him die, Maddy.

Don't let him die.

(Arthur groaning)

- No. You know what?

Actually, I think I'm gonna kill both of you.

- You can't do that.

Ashley and Jake need me.

- Well, they have me now and we're gonna be a happy family.

- What are you talking about?

- Jonathan and I, we're gonna raise the kids correctly

and we're gonna have a baby of our own.

- Oh my God.

You're insane.

- No, I'm not.

I'm not insane!

I'm damaged.

There's a difference.

- Why did you do this?

- Such a pity.

(Arthur groaning)

(distant siren wailing)

(both grunting)

(dramatic music)

- Wait.

(Maddy groans)

Maddy, stop it, Maddy.

I understand what you're going through.

- No, you don't.

No, you don't!

There's no way you could understand!

You're living your perfect little life.

- And I am so sorry about that.

But there is nothing we could do to change the past now.

- All we could do is live in the present

and try to make it better.

- I can't because I don't have a present!

- I'll help you.

- Why? Why are you gonna help me?

- Because you're my sister.

Because you're the sister I was deprived of.

You're the sister I always wanted.

You're the hope I have had in my heart my entire life.

- Then why didn't you come looking for me?

- Because they told me that you didn't want us to find you.

They told us that you were happy.

I didn't wanna cause you any more pain.

I love you, Kayla.

I know that you found those pictures in the closet.

I kept those pictures for all those years

because I hoped that one day

you would come find us again.

I love you.

I love you. (sobbing)

I love you.

Go call 911, it'll be okay.

(light piano music)

(suspenseful music)

(telephone ringing)

Hello, this is Wendy Thompson.

Please leave your name and number at the beep.

(voicemail beeps)

- Wendy, it's me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, please, I promise I will be faithful.

Please give me another chance. (sighs)

Please, for the kids.

(Jonathan grunts)

(suspenseful music)

- Wendy, it's so nice to see you.

I can always expect you on the first day every month.

- Well, this is a big one.

- Yeah, I know.

She's gonna be here real soon.

You know, you have no idea how much it means to me

that you're gonna be her mom.

- No, you're gonna always be her mom.

I'm just gonna be her stepmom until you get out of here.

- Yeah, I'm not getting outta here anytime soon.

I don't deserve to.

No matter what happens in life,

you gotta take responsibility.

You just, you can't do things like that. You know?

And I've done it for a long time and it's wrong.

I can't do it anymore.

- No matter what, I love you,

and I am always gonna be here for you

and now I'm gonna fight for other foster children.

I'm gonna make sure that they go to the best homes possible.

- Thank you, Wendy.

You don't know how much that means to me.

How are Jake and Ashley?

How are they doing in school?

- [Wendy] They're awesome.

They said to tell you, "Hey."

They're just knocking it out of the park.

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