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[ clattering ]

[ door opens ]

- Beth.

Beth, wake up.

Wake up. - What?

- I need you to get up, and I need you to get dressed. Okay?

- Where are you going?

- We can't stay here anymore. - What?

- Okay? Mom doesn't even let us see our friends.

She doesn't let us go to school.

She says we'll go back when we're ready.

- I'm not ready. - I am.

It's been months. We've gotta go.

Gotta go now. - No, I'm not going.

- It's not that bad out there. - Tell that to Dad.

- You think Dad would want us cooped up like this?

Or do you think he'd want us to get out, and see the world?

Come on. - Stop.

- Shh. - I'm not leaving.

- Then I'm going without you.

- No, please, don't go. - Shh.

- Riley. - Beth.

- Please, you're my only friend besides Mom.

- Shh, shh, be quiet. Be quiet, Beth.

- No, no. - It's okay. Shh.

Shh, stop.

- Riley, come back here!

Riley!

- Beth, your oatmeal's getting cold.

- All right, almost done.

- Hurry up. You have your test on Ancient Greece

to study for today. - Okay.

- Good morning, sweetie.

You look like you're in pain.

Did you do your tapping?

- Not yet.

- Let's do it together.

- Do I have to?

- You know it makes you feel better.

- Okay.

I acknowledge I have pain.

I hate it, but I welcome it.

It lets me know that I'm alive.

But the pain does not define me.

I am strong.

I am beautiful.

I am more than this pain.

And I will heal.

- How do you feel?

- Better.

[ door bell ringing ]

- Being impatient.

Must have a lot of deliveries.

Jean?

- Uh, no, no, it's me.

- Excuse me, how can I help you?

- Mom, it's... it's Riley.

- Riley, what are you doing here?

- Look, can I just come inside?

I have a lot to say, and I don't want to do it over an intercom.

- All right.

Shower, put these on, and shoes off.

- No, "Hi, nice to see you?"

- You do remember how sick your sister was, right?

I can't have her immune system compromised.

Now, switch out of your clothes and into these.

- Cupcakes.

From my own bakery.

Don't worry, Beth can have them. Everything in my shop's organic.

- Fine.

- You really want me to change?

- I have no idea what germs you've brought with you.

So just shower and change and then we can talk.

- This is ridiculous.

- No one's stopping you from leaving

if this is all too much for you.

- No.

Just... let me get settled first?

- Okay, uh, wash your hands thoroughly and shoes off.

Knock three times when you're ready and I'll let you in.

[ knocks ]

I really am glad you came to your senses

and visited us in person.

- Mom, I--I just--

- We'll get to that later.

- Riley?

- Hey, Beth.

I missed you.

- We're finally a family again.

I never thought this day would come.

I'll make some tea, and we can all catch up.

- Mom, I have homework to do.

- You can save that for later, Beth.

- No, no, I need to study.

- Riley, come help me.

- And I really am sorry I never visited you guys.

I know one phone call a year is not enough.

- I'm just glad you're back.

- There's something else I want to show you.

[ gasps ] - You're engaged?

Wait, you're not pregnant, are you?

Being a young mom is tough. - No.

- Take it from me. - No.

We're just... in love.

- I'm so happy for you.

It's beautiful.

Just like you.

- Well, I realized I want Aiden to know my family.

- We would love to meet him.

- He's actually going to be here in a couple of days.

He's a nurse so we couldn't get a ton of time off,

and I didn't want to overwhelm you guys

with somebody new right away.

- A nurse? That's a solid profession.

Wait, did you just say that you're staying a few days?

- Don't worry, I booked a hotel in town.

- Nonsense, you must stay with us.

- I've already got a place. - Don't even think about it.

I'm putting my foot down on this one.

- Okay.

I'll--I'll cancel the room.

- Both my babies under one roof.

Oh.

Okay, I'll take care of all of this.

You go and grab your things.

- Okay.

- Hello.

- Oh. Hi.

- You're not Monica.

- No. Riley, her eldest daughter.

Just in town visiting for a few days.

Nice to meet you. - Oh, nice to meet you.

Finally get to meet another member of the family.

You know, Monica and Beth have been on their own

for a long time.

- That's why I'm here. - Okay.

[ grunts ] - Can I help you?

- Oh, aren't you sweet. I'm good, though.

Monica likes to go through the box to make sure

I have everything there. Don't want to upset the system.

- Sure.

[ laughing ]

- Oh, how nice. You two have already met.

Thank you.

Riley's arrived unannounced, so we'll need the food.

Looks great. Thanks, Jean.

- Thank you. Nice to meet you, Riley.

- You, too, Jean.

- Bye. - Bye-bye.

- She seems nice. - Oh, Jean's lovely.

A little nosey, perhaps, but she means well.

That'll need to be washed. - Everything's clean.

- And you need to shower.

- I just want to say, to both of you,

that I'm really sorry I left.

I was just in a really bad place after Dad's car accident, and

I couldn't stand to be cooped up here without him.

- I wish you'd talked to me, sweetie,

instead of scaring us and running off like that.

- But I'm fine now.

Nothing to worry about.

- If you'd taken your sister like you wanted...

she would be dead.

- I think that's a bit of an exaggeration.

- Riley, I didn't want to tell you

because I didn't want to worry you.

- Tell me what?

- Beth was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome

after you left.

The doctors didn't know what it was at first

and had to do test after test.

Beth was in a hospital for months.

- Mom, gosh, do we have to talk about this?

- Yes.

It's important your sister knows the truth.

- I don't want to make Beth uncomfortable.

- Her immune system may never recover.

She still gets weak.

And with so little known about how GBS affects the body,

Beth can't leave the house, even if she wants to.

- I'm sorry.

If I'd known how bad it was, I...

- We make do.

We get pretty much everything we need delivered.

We grow produce in the greenhouse.

Sometimes I ride my bike into town,

and Jean keeps us in the loop.

It may not be an exciting life,

but I'm proud that I get to care for my Beth.

- Mom, you make it sound like I can't do anything.

- Why don't you help me next time I'm in the mood

to bake something?

I brought you guys treats.

Where's you put them, Mom?

- I had to throw them out.

I know that you said you use all organic,

but I didn't know the exact ingredients

or how clean your equipment is.

- You should have just asked me.

M--my kitchen's as sterile as an OR.

- Beth, it's time for your quiz.

- I didn't mean to upset you. - You didn't.

It's getting late, and Beth needs to take it

or we'll get behind schedule.

Beth, can you grab the G encyclopedia?

- I got it. - I'm good.

- You guys still use these?

- What's wrong with them?

- But they're ancient. You couldn't buy a new set?

- Carrying for Beth is a 24-hour job.

There's not a lot of extra income.

Historical events don't change.

- What about new events? - What about them?

- Why don't you use the computer?

- Do you know how many predators are out there

just waiting for someone like Beth?

It's for supplies only.

- No, just for schoolwork.

You could sit with her the whole time.

- So pedophile can watch her over the camera?

I'm keeping her safe.

She can't leave like you did.

Why did you come back if you're just going to tell us

how to live our lives?

[ dishes rattling ]

- Mom, I'm sorry.

You're right, it's not my place to judge.

- Thank you.

I wish it were different.

Keeping Beth at home is the only way to keep her safe.

I'm happy to do that.

You will realize that soon enough.

- Beth?

Bed time already?

- Mom says it's better for my circadian rhythm

if it matches a natural cycle.

She just wants what's best for me.

- I know.

And, listen, I, um, I'm really sorry I left.

Not a day went by that I didn't think about you and Mom.

I wanted to come back so many times.

But I thought that you wouldn't forgive me.

I don't blame you.

- You're my only sister.

And you were just gone.

I was so mad when you left us.

Left Mom to take care of everything.

- I know. I'm sorry.

- Sorry doesn't begin to make up for it.

- I know.

I know.

Let's say we really make these next few days count.

- Okay.

- I want to show you something.

[ swallows ]

Sorry, it's just I got kind of dizzy there for a second.

That's my fiancé. Aiden.

He's the one that really pushed me to open the bakery.

He said if I don't follow my dreams now, when will I?

- Do you think he'll like me?

- He's gonna love you.

Let me show you the bakery.

- They look so good. - They are.

You can taste test for me.

[ doorbell chimes ]

- Hi, Jean. Did you forget something?

- Nope, I have something for you.

- Oh, how sweet. I'll be right out.

- Hi. So how's Riley settling in?

- Oh, fine. She's with Beth right now.

- It is so nice to see the family back together again.

That's why we put this care package together for you

so you can spend more time with your girls.

- Oh, how lovely. Thank you.

- Everything's organic and gluten free.

All the clothes were washed in a gentle detergent.

- I'm sorry, I can't take these.

- But we all chipped in.

- I know, and I really appreciate it.

But that wool sweater probably wasn't washed

in anti-allergen detergent, was it?

- I don't know.

- Look, they're magnets for pet dander.

Beth is so sensitive, I can't risk introducing

something like that into the wash.

- Yeah. Well, I guess I'll know for next time.

- I really do appreciate it. I just can't take any chances.

- I understand.

- Maybe you could give it to a shelter.

- Yeah, maybe I will. Maybe I will.

Uh, have a good one, Monica.

- Thanks, Jean.

- Plus coffee causes all kinds of health problems.

- A couple cups a day is fine.

It's never caused me any.

- Hmm, no.

- Come on, I could go right now.

Mom says you bike to town?

- No, that's what she does.

- Wait, so you haven't left this house since...

- Since my first diagnosis.

- That's crazy.

- I just want to know what it's like out there.

- Honestly, the world's pretty scary.

And stressful.

But it can also be beautiful.

Opening my own bakery has been

the greatest accomplishment of my life.

And it's a lot of hard work,

but I wouldn't have it any other way.

- It sounds amazing.

- Where's one place you've always wanted to go?

- I can't leave, Riley.

- I know, but if you could.

- Um...

Paris.

- Great choice.

Do this with your finger.

There's a whole world out there, Beth,

and you don't need outdated encyclopedias to see it.

- It's so beautiful.

- You girls bonding?

Oh.

- Riley was just showing me her bakery and... and Paris.

We can go when I get better.

- These things are playgrounds for bacteria.

The whole house will have to be sanitized.

- Mom, my phone.

- Beth's GBS scare was a total nightmare,

so excuse me for doing everything within my power

to make sure it never comes back.

How dare you put ideas of leaving into her head.

- Mom. - No, Beth, Riley needs to learn

that you can never leave.

- Mom, just listen. I read up on it.

I know there's no cure for GBS, but Beth can do physical therapy

or plenty of other things to help handle the illness.

But she can't do any of that if you keep her

locked up in this room. - No.

Taking her out into the world, letting her near doctors,

is what made her so sick in the first place.

Please, Riley.

Oh. Oh, baby, baby, no.

Mommy's here. Mommy's here.

- So what'll--what-- what can I do?

- Water. Bottle of alkaline from the kitchen.

Just hurry.

Baby, baby.

Okay, just breathe.

Okay, just breathe.

Oh.

- Is she okay?

[ coughing ]

- All right, she's coming back.

I'll have to monitor her.

That's the worst one she's had in a while.

It's a big GBS indicator.

Here.

Try to have a sip of water.

[ coughs ] Okay. That a girl.

It could be an adverse reaction to the bacteria on your phone.

- Should we take her to the hospital?

- Just leave us for a bit.

Beth needs to recover in a quiet space.

- Okay.

I'm sorry.

- Me, too.

[ sirens blaring ]

[ phone rings ]

- Hey, babe, I was getting worried about you.

How'd the reunion go?

- My sister just had a seizure.

- Okay. Um, is she talking?

Does she seem disoriented?

What was she doing before it started and--

and how did it start?

- She's talking. She seems shaken up.

Not disoriented and I don't know how it started.

My mom and I were just arguing, and then it happened.

- Okay. How long did it last?

- A few seconds, maybe.

Do you think this is related to her GBS?

- Honestly, I've never had a patient with GBS before

so I'm not really sure, but I--

I can send you info on what to do next time she has a seizure.

- Okay.

Can you text it to me so I have it written down?

- Yeah, of course.

- I think I'm going to stay here longer to help out.

Apparently Beth's scare was bigger than we thought.

My mom's so worried something's going to trigger it again

that Beth's basically stuck in the house.

Maybe the seizure was part of it.

- Yeah, you stay as long as you need to, okay,

and I'll do some research here at the hospital

and talk to some specialists.

But... [sighs]

I don't know if Beth needs to be cooped up like that.

- According to my mom's research,

no one's sure how long GBS stays in the body.

She doesn't want to risk it.

- Wait, research your mom's done on her own?

- She doesn't trust doctors.

- Okay, well, let me talk to the specialists

and see what they recommend, but, you know,

it's really rare to have an illness

where the patient isn't allowed to go outside ever.

Okay? - Okay.

Let me know what you find out.

- All right.

- I miss you.

- Call me if you need anything, okay?

- Okay.

- How's it going?

- Thank you for asking. We're doing all right.

Beth had a seizure last night,

but I think she's doing a lot better today.

- Oh, honey, I'm so sorry to hear that.

Well, you let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

- I will. Thanks so much, Jean.

- Come here.

Bye. - Thanks. Bye.

Something wrong?

- There's no need to discuss our business with people

who aren't family, okay?

- Jean just wanted to help.

- I don't need help.

- I'm going to go see how Beth's doing.

- I acknowledge I have pain.

It lets me know that I'm alive.

[ door creaks open ]

Mom?

- No, just me.

- I'm strong. I'm beautiful.

I'm more than this pain.

And I will heal.

- And that really helps with the pain?

- It really does.

- Listen, I'm sorry about last night.

I'm still trying to figure out how Mom runs this place now.

- Well, at least now you know that she really does

take care of me.

Unlike you.

You couldn't even bother to call us.

- I called.

Every year on your birthday.

- Well, Mom never told me that.

Maybe she thought it would upset me.

- Look, Beth, I know it's going to take some time

before you forgive me, but, I promise,

I'm going to be a part of your lives from now on. Okay?

- Okay.

- Remember that thousand-piece puzzle we used to do?

- Yeah. I think that we got through, like, the edges

and one section before we decided it was impossible.

- We should try putting it together again.

- Like, now?

- Yeah. Why not?

[ knocks on door ]

- Come in.

- Hey, Beth and I were thinking about putting together

that old puzzle again.

- Finally going to beat your old record of just edge pieces?

- We got one section of blue done once.

- Oh, my mistake.

- I was also thinking I could

maybe make some gluten free cookies?

- Riley.

- I do this for a living.

They're a specialty at the bakery.

- And I appreciate the offer.

There are other ways to help around here.

Food is delicate.

You'd be a much bigger help if you'd just got Beth

settled in the dining room.

- Okay.

- I like your hair in this picture.

Could you do mine like that?

- Braid? Yeah.

Let me know if I tug too hard

or sitting up gets to be too much.

- Okay.

Are you excited to get married?

- Yes.

I could not be happier.

And how would you like to be maid of honor?

- You know I won't be able to.

- You could.

We are having the wedding in this beautiful church

and the reception's in the bakery.

You'd hardly have to be... outside at all.

- I can't.

I can't compromise my immune system like that.

- Nonsense.

We are going to get you a rhinestone breathing mask,

and you are going to be the most stylish one

at the wedding party.

- Mm, maybe.

Thanks.

When is the first time you fell in love?

- Why? You thinking about boys?

- Mm.

- Your 17. It's perfectly normal.

- I don't wanna talk about it.

- Okay.

Well, if you change your mind, I'm here.

- Okay.

Ow!

- Sorry. Sorry.

Um, I'm all done.

Let me just take a photo to commemorate.

There.

- Wow.

It looks so good.

Thanks, Riley.

- Okay.

[ phone rings ]

- Hey, how's it going?

- Just trying to see if you had a chance

to talk to any specialists today.

Beth's getting worse.

She's growing more and more tired,

complaining of an upset stomach,

and she's definitely paler than when I got here.

- Yeah, those all sound like signs of GBS,

but without a test, it's hard to know.

- And I was just braiding her hair,

and it was falling out in clumps.

I mean, I'm-- I'm worried

something really is wrong with her.

- According to the specialist,

hair falling out isn't usually a symptom.

Um, maybe she's stressed.

- Could it be food related?

There's this weird residue on

some of the dishes and cupboards.

I'm worried maybe Beth's allergic

to the dish soap we're using.

- Maybe.

Have you noticed Beth's gums bleeding

or any unexplained lesions?

- Not that I've seen but look at this.

Hold on. I'm sending you a photo of her nails.

- No. No, no, no. This is not good.

- What's wrong?

- I don't know, but I think your mother is giving her something

that isn't settling well with her.

But that's also hard to know without a test.

You--you need to send me hair and nail samples

as soon as you can, okay?

- Okay. Um, hair will be easy.

- Okay. Overnight it to me if you can

and send me more pictures of the nails, as well.

[ knocks ]

- Good morning. - Oh, good morning.

- Who are those for? - These are for Jean.

They're apology cookies.

I feel bad that I couldn't take her care package.

- Need any help?

- Nope. It's all set.

- Can I take them to her at least?

- Well, sure. And give Jean my apologies.

- Will do.

Hey, Jean.

My mom wanted you to have these,

as a sorry for how she acted the other day.

- Oh.

Well, isn't that nice.

Tell her I said thank you.

Oh, I can't wait to eat these. Mm.

- And, um, would you do me a favor?

I have a package that I need to mail to my fiancé, and,

as you know, it's a bit hard to get into town,

so, um, would you mind mailing it for me?

- Yeah, no problem.

- Thank you. Wedding planning never ends.

- Oh. Let me give you this.

- Oh, thank you.

And, um, if anything specific comes for me,

would you just keep it separate from her other packages?

I just don't want to miss anything.

- Mm, will do.

Have a good one.

- Bye.

Jean says thank you.

I can tell that meant a lot to her.

- Oh, good.

I put a lot of love into them.

[ clears throat ]

[ gasping ]

[ coughing ]

[ gasping ]

- Hey, would you mind grabbing some fresh strawberries

from the greenhouse?

They'll be a perfect topping for the waffles I'm making.

- First cookies, now fancy breakfast.

You're spoiling us.

- Beth doesn't seem to want to get out of bed this morning

so I thought something other than oatmeal might help.

- Can't hurt. - Exactly.

- Those look great. - Mm.

- Do we have maple syrup? - Of course. All organic.

It might be in the back, though.

[ gasps ]

Are you okay?

- Yeah, I think I just got up too fast.

- You're burning up.

I want you to march right into bed.

- No, I can handle myself.

- No, my girl's sick. I'm going to take care of her.

Let's go.

You rest.

I'll be back to check on you in a little bit

with some peppermint tea.

- Okay.

- Uh, uh, uh, uh.

Still hot.

You should stay in bed the rest of the day.

- I'm okay. - I insist.

- Fine.

- That's my girl.

Your sister's having an off day too.

She's still sleeping.

I think all this excitement has gotten to both of you.

I need to take care of some things in the greenhouse.

You drink your tea.

It's really great having you back with us.

I forgot how much I missed having both my girls.

[ door locks ]

- How are you feeling?

- Not great.

- Yeah.

I don't think I'll be doing any homework today.

Although, I should probably read a couple chapters.

What do you do when you're stuck at home?

- Usually play around with new recipes.

If I'm feeling extra fancy, I'll experiment with makeup.

- Do you think that you could show me how to put on makeup?

I haven't ever done it before.

- Aren't you worried what Mom will say?

- I'm so sick of not being able to do anything.

Besides, I don't want to read today.

- Okay. I'll be right back.

Okay, I have to warn you, I'm not the best.

- That's okay.

I've never had it on before so...

I won't know if it's awful or not.

- See, you say that.

Okay, I know we need to start with moisturizer

because that is what they tell me

in all the tutorials that I watch.

- Hey, do you think that you could give me a smokey eye?

- You sure?

That's a lot for somebody that doesn't wear makeup.

- I'm sure.

That's all anyone ever talked about before Mom and me

stopped watching TV.

- Okay.

For that, you are going to need to come to my studio.

- Okay.

- And done.

- Oh my gosh.

I look so different.

- You hate it?

- No.

I love it.

I never get to change up my looks.

Or my clothes.

- I think I can help with that.

Come here.

Better?

- Yeah. Thank you.

- Now you're not swimming in it.

I am going to talk to Mom about getting you some new clothes.

- She won't let me.

She says we can't spend money on extra things.

- You're body's changing and you're not the same size as Mom.

- I wish I could look like this all the time.

- You can.

I have an idea.

Fashion show in my room.

I think you'd look great in my skinny jeans.

- Ow.

- You okay?

- Sometimes Mom's teas give me really bad cramps.

- Okay.

- Ooh.

I know that pain helps me know that I'm alive.

But the pain--

- Beth, I'm going to give you some medicine.

This tapping is ridiculous.

- No, it's not. It helps... me.

Oh, it helps me to... help the pain.

- Okay, Beth, there's no reason for you to suffer like this.

I'll take the blame. Okay?

- What? - Just take one to start.

It's acetaminophen so it's going to be pretty gentle.

- Riley. - It's fine. Okay?

All right, you should feel better in about a half an hour.

[ coughs ]

[ screams ]

Riley, it hurts. It hurts.

- Beth, are you okay?

[ crying ]

What are these? - Beth was in a lot of pain.

I just gave her something to help.

- She could relapse at any second,

and you give her medication that could damage her liver?

What is on her...face?

- It's makeup. Don't worry.

It's clean brushes, and I only buy cruelty free.

- Do you even care if your sister lives?

Let's go. - Mom!

- Ow, Mom, you're hurting me.

- Stop. It's not her fault. Do not punish her.

- You're hurting me. - Don't move.

- What are you doing?

- We have to make her throw up.

This isn't the first close call we've had.

- This is insane. It's medicine.

She's gonna be fine when it kicks in.

- Thank God this is one old wives' tale that actually works.

- Beth, listen to me, you're going to be okay.

All right? You're going to be fine.

Okay?

[ moans ]

- Shh, shh, shh.

- Gargle.

- Beth, you don't need to do this.

- You heard me.

- Stop! - Gargle.

Get out of this kitchen right now.

Go and flush those pills.

You're no longer allowed near Beth without me.

Good girl. Get it up.

[ phone rings ]

- Hey, what's up?

- My mom is making Beth throw up because I gave her Tylenol.

- What?

- She thinks I poisoned her.

- Do you want me to talk to her?

- No.

Listen, did you get the samples I sent?

- No, they haven't arrived yet.

I did get the pictures though.

- Weird. I know I overnighted it.

[ banging on door ]

- Open up, Riley.

- I gotta go. - Wait, Riley. Hey...

[ banging on door ]

- Give me your phone. - No.

- Your phone, Riley.

It's upsetting Beth so much it's making her sick.

- That doesn't make any sense.

- She never would have gotten so sick

if you hadn't shown her those photos.

- What?

- She's only been getting worse since you got there.

I want our family together,

I'm not kicking you out, but the phone has to go.

- I can't just not have my phone.

I need it for the bakery.

- Okay, you can leave it in the greenhouse.

That way she won't see it.

- Fine.

- You're finally putting your family first.

[ door closes ]

[ tea kettle whistles ]

I think we'll need some sugar.

I thought I told you, you're not allowed around Beth anymore.

- Relax, I'm just going to do some work in the greenhouse.

I'll wait for Jean.

You are expecting packages, aren't you?

- Yes, I am.

- Great.

Where is it?

[ car approaches ]

Oh, hi.

I'm sorry, I was looking for Jean.

She was supposed to deliver something for me.

- Oh, I guess you haven't heard, huh?

- Heard what?

- Jean, she passed away a couple days ago.

I think she had a heart attack while driving.

- Oh, that's awful. I'm sorry to hear that.

- Yeah, she'll be missed, that's for sure.

You know, her vehicle was recovered and,

um, everything was taken out,

so, um, your package should have gone out.

- Okay.

Well, I only met her a couple times, but she seemed

like a great person, and so-- - Yep.

- --let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

- Oh, I appreciate that.

Well, you have a good day.

- Thank you. You, too.

[ Monica humming ]

- Riley, what's wrong?

- Jean died.

She had a heart attack.

- No! That's awful.

Her poor husband and all her friends at the church.

She... she was so young. It doesn't seem possible.

Riley...

Don't tell Beth, okay?

She hasn't had to deal with anyone dying since your father.

I don't want to shock her system.

- I don't think you need to worry about that.

I'm not allowed near Beth. Remember?

But you can't hide bad things from her forever.

- It's just that she's been feeling so unwell lately,

and I don't wanna risk upsetting her.

What if she has another seizure? - Mom...

- It's--it's not the time. All right?

- Okay.

In exchange, I want my phone privileges back.

- Your phone?

That's what you're thinking about at a time like this?

- Yeah. I want to talk to my fiancé.

And I couldn't find it anywhere in the greenhouse.

I'm an adult. I'm allowed to speak to people.

- I don't know what to tell you. I put it on the shelf.

- I don't think so.

- I'll help you look for it.

Beth?

Stay at the table, honey.

I'm just gonna help your sister with something

in the greenhouse.

- Okay.

- It's so strange.

I could have sworn your phone was right here.

Riley, stop. It's not in here.

I didn't hide it.

- I know you're lying. Where is it?

- Stop yelling. You're upsetting Beth.

- It's always about Beth. Never about what I want.

- What you want?

Well, we've been dealing with the consequences

of what you wanted since you left.

- Stop trying to make me feel bad.

I'm here now, aren't I?

I don't think it's that much to ask that I be able to talk

to my fiancé and run my business.

- I didn't do anything with it.

- Still can't find it?

- I'll find it.

[ door slams ]

- What do you think you're doing?

- Well, you won't let me near Beth so it seems

like an excellent place for you to hide my phone.

- Those are some serious accusations, young lady.

- Young lady? You can't call me that anymore, Mom.

You shouldn't even be calling her that.

- Don't tell me what to do in my own house.

I thought I told you to wait downstairs.

- I knew you'd never change.

I'm so tired of dealing with your stupid rules.

I'm going to order a new phone on the computer.

- You're not allowed to.

- Mom, stop.

- Oh, hey...

I'm just doing it for your own well-being, Beth.

I don't want to have to do these things,

but you staying here is keeping you out of harm's way.

Okay?

- You cannot hide her away forever.

Beth wants to see the real world, right?

- Don't talk to her like that.

You have no idea what she's been through.

What we've both been through.

While you've been off leading your perfect life,

we've been here struggling every day.

- Stop fighting.

- Do you think I had it easy?

I had nothing when I got out of here.

I was lucky to get a job and work six days a week

to pay my rent.

And when that wasn't enough, to get another.

- Stop.

- And I couldn't ask you for any help, no,

because you always wanted me to fail

so I'd have to come crawling back to you.

- Stop fighting!

You guys can't stop fighting for two seconds.

- I'm sorry, honey. You're right.

We shouldn't talk like that in front of you.

- Not good enough.

- Well, I'll just let Riley use the computer like she wants to.

It's fine.

Right, Riley?

- So now that it's upsetting Beth, I can use technology?

- Yes.

We need to move past this as a family.

Beth, why don't you head up to your bedroom

so I can talk to your sister?

You can come down and join us when you feel better, okay?

- I don't wanna see you guys for a while.

- Okay, honey.

I'll come and check on you in a bit.

- That's okay.

I don't need you tonight.

- Beth?

Go ahead and use it.

You know, I'm not the monster you think I am.

Oh, baby girl.

Looks like there's been too much excitement for you, as well.

- I'm fine.

- No, you're not. Go and lay down.

- Hey, you've reached Riley.

I'm not available right now,

but leave a message and I'll get back to you.

Thank you. [ beeps ]

- Hey.

I wanted to let you know that we got the test results back and,

although we can't be 100 percent sure,

they did possibly find thallium in Beth's hair.

You need to her out of there as soon as you can

so we can take her to the hospital.

She still needs blood tests to confirm the results,

but this is a major red flag, Riley.

Call me back as soon as you get this, okay?

I'm gonna head over there as soon as I get off my shift.

Sooner if I can get someone to cover for me.

Also, I sent you an email.

Okay. Bye.

- Beth: Mom?

Mom, will you come here, please?

- Coming.

- Oh, would you get me some... some ginger tea?

I'm feeling really sick to my stomach.

- Wouldn't you rather have some nice soothing

peppermint tea this close to bedtime?

- Mm, no.

The ginger tea works better.

- Okay, dear.

[ humming ]

- Thank you.

- I brought you a little extra honey just in case.

- Thank you.

- And little snacks. Some flaxseed crackers.

- Mm.

Thanks, but I'm not feeling very hungry right now.

- You should try to eat something.

An empty tummy can make you feel worse.

- Maybe later.

Thank you.

Night. - Goodnight.

[ doorbell rings ]

- Hello? Riley?

- Is that you, Aiden?

It's Monica.

Riley told me you were coming. Just let me grab the door.

Aiden. - Hi.

- Oh, it's so nice to finally meet you.

Riley can't stop talking about you.

Well, come on in. - Sure.

- If you don't mind taking off your shoes

and slipping into these first.

I'm sure Riley told you all about Beth.

When we nearly lost her to GBS,

I vowed never to let that happen again.

I'll give you some privacy.

When you're ready, come on in

and I'll have some hot tea waiting for us.

- Wh--where's Riley? - Oh, she's napping.

She wasn't feeling very well, and then she insisted

on getting everything ready for you and tired herself out.

I'll go and get her. She'll be so happy to see you.

- Okay. And I--

Never mind.

- They fit perfectly.

- Oh.

- They were my husband's.

They look better on you.

- Thank you.

Did you say Riley was coming down soon?

- I ran in to wake her up.

She's just getting herself together.

I'll let you be the one to bug her next

if she doesn't come in soon.

- Okay.

- Honey? - Oh, sure. Thank you.

So Riley tells me that you and Beth don't ever leave the house?

- I do sometimes.

Only when necessary.

Beth never does. I just can't risk it.

Her GBS could be triggered by anything as far as we know.

- That must be difficult.

- You know what? It really is.

Ever since the girls' father died...

life's been really tough.

I just always thought I'd have him around, you know?

- God, I can't even imagine what I would do

if something happened to Riley.

- Did she tell you how it happened?

How he died?

- It was a car accident, right?

- It was my fault.

- I'm so sorry.

- I made him go to the store

for some last minute dinner thing.

I don't even remember what it was.

And then when the call came in...

- Hey, it's okay.

- That's why I can't lose Beth or Riley.

- Right.

- I'm sorry, I'm such a mess.

- No, no, no, don't be sorry.

It's okay. Really.

- Please have one of these. They're homemade.

- Sure.

Oh, wow, those are very good, Mrs. Howell.

I can definitely see where Riley gets it.

- Please, call me Mom. You're family now.

So tell me, how did you and Riley meet?

She never told me the full story.

- She hasn't?

- I think she's embarrassed to tell her mother.

- Well, Riley was still just a barista at the shop

and I had just started nursing school,

and I would go in every day.

And then, one day, she just handed me a coffee

with her number on it, and that was that.

- So she made the first move.

- Yeah. Yeah.

I mean, I always really liked her, you know,

but I kinda thought maybe she was out of my league, so...

- She was never afraid to go after what she wants,

that's for sure. - No, she was not--

[ coughs ] Sorry.

Oh, my--my throat is--

I'm so sorry.

My throat.

[ choking ]

- Oh, my baby girl.

Are you okay?

Hey.

- How's Beth?

- She's fine.

Riley, I want to tell you

I'm sorry for what I said yesterday.

You're right, it's your life,

and you should live it how you want to.

- Thank you.

- Okay, you get some rest.

Feel better. I've left you some tea.

- Aiden's coming.

- Don't you worry about a thing.

- Beth? Beth? Open up.

- Riley?

What's wrong?

- We have to leave. Right now.

- Riley, stop it.

I just want all this fighting between you and Mom to stop.

I just want it to go back to how it was before Dad died.

- Beth, you're not sick.

Mom's been poisoning you, and she's it doing it to me, too.

I can prove it. Just let me in.

- I don't believe you.

- Beth, just open the door. Please.

- I can't. Mom locked it.

- Since when are there locks?

- I think she installed it after you left.

- Fine.

Stand back.

- Stop it, Riley!

I'm not going with you.

Wh--what if my GBS comes back or...

I've only been feeling worse since you've been here.

- Beth, you don't have GBS.

My hair's been falling out just like yours.

She's just been poisoning us.

Aiden's even checking to see if you're really sick.

- I don't believe you. I don't believe you.

- Beth, you don't have to stay here.

I can get you the help you need.

- I can't leave Mom.

It's too dangerous.

- Fine. Stay here.

- Riley?

[ doorknob rattles ]

[ footsteps ]

[ door opens ]

- Beth, come on, we have to move.

- What?

No, I'm not coming with you. - Yes, you are.

- No. Mom, help!

- Beth! - Mom!

- Be quiet. - Mom!

- Beth! Beth! - Stop!

- God, Beth, are you okay? Are you hurt?

Are you trying to kill your sister?

- I know what you're doing to us.

- I really am so sorry.

- Beth, get out of here. - I didn't mean to.

- Get in the shower.

Get some clean clothes out of my dresser

and stay in my room until I tell you to come out.

- But what about Riley? - Just go!

- Beth, I'm taking you with me.

- I can't breathe the outside air, Riley.

I'll get sick.

- Go!

[ gasping ]

Why don't you love me?

Ah!

[ gasping ]

- You can't keep us here forever.

- I want you to leave.

If you don't, I'll call the cops

and tell them you tried to kill both of us.

Understood?

[ gasping ]

- Aiden?

Aiden? Are you here?

- Go and get in the shower.

I need to take care of your sister.

- Mom, you're not going to hurt her, are you?

- Come on.

Come on.

Come...

Aiden? Aiden?

Aiden, wake up.

Aiden, wake up.

Wake up, please, wake up.

Aiden.

[ crying ]

Aiden?

Aiden?

Aiden, wake up.

Wake up, please.

Aiden, please, wake up.

Aiden?

- Riley?

I'm sorry.

- You're sorry?

You killed him.

- I couldn't let you leave me again.

Aiden was gonna take you away from me.

And he was gonna take Beth away.

- Aiden was all I had.

He was the only one that ever loved me without controlling me.

He was my life.

We were going to start a family together

and make up for this one.

And you took that away from me.

[ shrieks ]

- I had to give you a little extra for breakfast.

I trust you to behave like your sister.

I'm glad you've come to your senses.

Don't worry, I didn't give you as much as Aiden.

[ crying ]

No, you're not strong enough for this.

- I'm not gonna let you keep her here.

- If you scream, I'll make sure you never leave again.

[ heavy breathing ]

Riley.

- Mom. Stop.

- Beth? Get inside this instant.

- No.

No, I am done listening to you.

- Beth, it's not safe for you here.

- I don't care.

You need to let Riley go.

- I won't let our family get torn apart again.

- You let Riley go or I'll do it.

- Beth, no.

- Beth, stop.

- Did you kill Dad, too?

- What? No.

- How could you do this to me?

To Riley?

And kill Aiden?

- Because I'd already lost your father,

and I couldn't stand the thought of losing my daughters, too.

Then Riley left.

And once you got sick, I thought I was gonna lose you forever.

I had to keep you safe.

I never once put you in any actual danger.

You needed that medicine so that you could stay here and heal.

- Don't come near me!

- Beth?

- Mom. Let Riley go.

- You have no idea how much it breaks my heart

to hear you say that.

- Let Riley go!

- Honey, stop it. - Don't come any closer!

- Okay, okay, okay.

- You let Riley go, and you let me go!

- Oh, please, don't go.

Please, don't, or you're gonna die out there.

- I am dying in here.

- How can you do this to your own mother?

Beth?

You know better than this.

Who took care of you all these years?

- You did.

- Please, don't go.

No, Beth?

- Goodbye, Mom. - Please!

No, Beth, don't leave me!

Don't leave me!

Please, Beth, don't leave me.

- Ugh.

- Are you okay?

- We need to get to the hospital right away.

I don't know how much she gave us.

No, you need to drive.

- Riley, what? I can't.

- You have to. I will talk you through it.

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

Put this one in and put your foot

on the closest pedal to the left.

- What if I kill us?

- I am not going to let that happen.

Gear to R and foot on the gas.

Go! Go!

- What if I kill us? - Beth, come on!

[ tires squeal ]

- Riley?

- That's Aiden's car. Go, go.

We just have to make it to town.

It's not that far, okay? - Okay.

[ tires squealing ]

- Watch out!

- Oh my God!

[ crashes ]

- Beth?

Beth, wake up.

Beth?

Beth.

Come on. - Okay.

- Wait.

[ grunting ]

- I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Never meant to hurt either of you.

I'll get some help. Okay?

I'll get help.

- ♪ Leaves are fading

♪ Tears are falling

♪ Far away

♪ Hear them sway

♪ They touch the ground again ♪

- Beth, we're late.

- I'm almost ready.

- Come on, you look great.

- I don't know. I think maybe I should change.

- No, I think this outfit's the one.

- Okay.

You can do this.

You know, I never thanked you.

- For what?

- For getting me out of that house.

- I'm sorry it took so long.

- ♪ Call my name

♪ I am changed

♪ You touched me

♪ And I'm not the same

♪ Velvet parts

♪ Shiny star

♪ I'm falling, hurling

♪ Calling my heart

♪ Heart

♪ Call my name

♪ I am changed

♪ You touched me

♪ And I'm not the same

♪ Leaves are fading

♪ Tears are falling

♪ Far away

♪ Hear them sway

♪ They touch the ground again ♪

♪ Call my name

♪ I am changed

♪ You touch me

♪ And I'm not the same

♪ Velvet parts

♪ Shiny star

♪ I'm falling, hurling

♪ Calling my heart

♪ Heart

♪ Call my name

♪ I am changed

♪ You touch me

♪ And I'm not the same