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You have to understand, I was... There was a lot of abuse when I was growing up.

My mother, the perfect Mrs. Linda Beaumont...

My father was gone before I remember.

There was nobody to protect me from her.

This is your own fault! You've got to misbehave! Now stop crying!

Stop it!

By the time I was ten, I was... losing it.

I started cutting myself. This went on for years.

My mother said I was crazy.

She actually had me committed.

And after a few months, they let me out.

A month later, I got pregnant.

An accident.

A miracle.

Your deal was about your son?

Jared was two months old. I hardly knew his father.

I was doing drugs.

It was a horrible time.

And I was unfit to be a mother.

Shut up!

I was afraid that I'd hurt him.

Like I'd been hurt.

Like I'd hurt myself.

And I couldn't let that happen.

You sold your soul to be a good mother?

To be a perfect mother.

And I am.

I can do anything he wants me to do, be anyone he needs me to be. I mean,

I don't even speak French, but when he practices on me, I can understand everything.

Now I'll never see him again.

We have a chance to find your redemption.

No, I... I knew this was coming, of course.

I'm engaged. Our wedding's tomorrow.

He'll take custody of Jared.

William's a good man. He'll be a good father.

Miss Beaumont, I don't think you're understanding.

I am.

But you don't know what I was.

You don't know what a miracle this deal has been.

I don't think there's going to be any redemption.

For me.

Mr. Pym, Jerry Slate.

Hello.

I'm on my way to Tommy's diner to have a talk with your

friend Maya about that murder-suicide last week.

How maybe you'd like to join us?

I have to go. We'll talk tonight.

Miss Kandinsky.

Sorry, I'm working.

So am I. I'm doing a story on Terry Hansworth, the candidate who got shot last week.

I understand you two are friendly.

Screw you.

The woman who shot him, Rita Carlton, his campaign manager.

What would you say if I told you that Martin Pin

was on the roof when she fired that rifle?

I'd say you were hallucinating. Look, I'm not judging anyone.

The reason why I know he was in that tower was, well,

because I gave him some information about Rita Carlton,

and I think maybe he used it against her.

Yeah, well, you trust him at your own risk.

That doesn't make him a murderer.

Miss Slate, what do you want?

I want somebody to tell me the truth about you.

Maybe you already know it.

Maybe you're leaving a string of dead bodies spread across Vancouver.

Oh, really?

Oh, at the Grand Canyon.

No?

Niagara Falls.

Front page, Mr. Pym.

I'd like an extra napkin for the seat. The vinyl sticks to my thighs.

Does your son know that William left you?

It's just the kind of thing that happens in the last 48 hours.

But William wasn't part of my deal.

We met at work.

What brought you two together?

I brought Jared in with me one day, you know, take your child to work day,

and William and Jared, they just, they fell in love with each other.

I could see right away that he'd be perfect.

Did you love him?

He was a part of your deal, don't you see?

The perfect father for Jared appears right in front of you,

and you didn't even love him.

That's what he said. He said, face it, Carolyn, you've never loved me.

God, it didn't even sound like him.

Whoever William really was, whatever he felt, didn't matter.

The devil formed him into the person you wanted him to be.

But what am I going to do now?

William would have taken custody automatically.

After I was... That's why you've got to work with me.

I'm all done with my homework. Can we watch a movie?

Oh.

Hey, Jared.

This is a friend of William's.

He's brought us some bad news.

William's having some trouble, and we're going to have to postpone the wedding.

But it's tomorrow.

I know.

Is it something I did?

Oh, no.

No, honey, of course not.

This is just a grown-up thing.

Did he move out?

Will he still come and see me? We'll have to see.

He's going to be affected.

You've got to focus on finding your redemption.

I don't deserve redemption.

I wasn't just afraid of hurting Jeff.

I killed him.

I shook my baby to death.

I was going to cut myself, and I was sending...

That's when the devil came.

He brought Jared back to life.

Yeah, I promised I'd never hurt Jared again. I promised I'd make up for it,

that I'd be everything he needed.

Now I'm... Now I'm gonna let him down.

He's going to be all alone.

Miss Beaumont, Carolyn, you can't give up.

If you can't forgive yourself, at least try to save

yourself for his sake. Don't you owe him that?

What could I do? We've got to think about who could have

gotten the bad luck that balanced your good luck.

Is there anyone who's close to you whose life

has gone downhill in the last ten years?

I haven't been close to anyone other than Jared.

What about his natural father?

Lucas?

He left after I made my deal. You're not thinking he could be the one?

After you made your deal, did you wish him to go away?

I'll see what I can find out about him tonight.

We'll start looking tomorrow after you take Jared to school.

Gabe's out. I just told him about my love life until I bored him to sleep.

What are you so busy with down here, anyway? Just looking for something.

Wow. I haven't seen those since Danny died.

They stay back forever.

You guys were a cute couple.

Actually, he was cuter than you.

Well, I'm heading home.

Can I take a fudge ripple?

Okay. Well, nice seeing you, sis. Don't forget to write.

Damn, damn, damn.

God, every time I temp in some fancy office,

I have to wear my wicked stepsister shoes. Thanks

for coming over. I can't stay. It's my first day.

I don't want to be more than a half hour late.

You recognize the guy in this photo?

The guy next to Danny?

No.

When was that taken? About ten years before Danny died.

Nineteen years ago? Uh, Jerry, hello. I was ten.

I wasn't hanging around you old married farts.

Don't you know who he is?

Danny never introduced us. Said he was from out of town.

The only reason I remember is because I was the one taking a photo at the party.

Memory lane attack?

Tell me what you remember about the day Danny died.

No.

It's too heavy for a pre-lunchtime conversation. I'm serious.

I want to hear it.

Come on, Jerry. Hey, there was a lot going on that day.

It's been a while longer. It's been wicked.

It's been wicked for that beautiful boy. For our son.

I want you to refresh my memory.

Where do you want me to start?

Just the last part.

The last part.

So you had been in labor for like two days already?

47 hours and 53 minutes.

And Danny said that he needed some air.

Did he say that he'd be coming back?

I don't remember. Don't you think he would have said that he'd be right back?

I don't remember. Okay, all right. Go ahead.

So... I was in the waiting room, because you were sedated, and I, um...

I heard people yelling about a hit-and-run.

So I went outside.

No.

No, I was... All I could think about was that

I was gonna be the one who'd have to tell you.

Thanks, Taylor. I gotta go.

I love you so much, but I'm so sorry that it took so long, so many years,

but it's gonna be worth it, because we're finally gonna have a son.

Okay, thanks, guys.

One of them said he remembers a guy named Lucas,

but it was years ago. Let's try Chinatown.

What?

If we find him, it'll remind him about Jared.

Carolyn, you can't be worried about custody.

You've got to worry about saving your soul.

Well, I do worry.

Lucas wasn't a nice guy. He used to beat me up all right.

Maybe he's changed. You did.

Yeah, I had help.

Look, if Lucas is the key to your redemption, you won't have to worry about custody.

Jared will be with you.

Let's go.

Look, let's face it. Lucas probably left town years ago.

No. If he's the key to your redemption, he'll still be here.

We can try another web search.

You sure about the spelling of his name?

Yes. M-I-L-F-O-R-D.

I wasn't that stoned. Milford?

Lucas Milford?

You know him?

I knew him a long time ago. Where do you know him from?

He's the father of my child.

Maya, do you know where we can find him?

Yeah, at the cemetery.

He OD'd about four years ago.

You know her?

Yeah, I do.

So it's just a coincidence?

Maybe.

If the devil changed William's personality for me,

Did that mean he killed Lucas for me too?

I don't know.

Well, if Lucas was the key, then it's over. There must be someone else.

I can't go on like this.

I can't keep hoping.

Before you came, I was ready.

I've got to tell Jerry who's coming. No.

I can't just die on him. I have to prepare him.

I have to explain.

The second you tell him about your deal, you'll both go straight to hell.

I've got to get Jared from school.

Carolyn, we have to keep going.

There's no one to watch in there. Then get a babysitter.

I only have a few hours left with him.

All right.

Take a few hours, then get a sitter.

I'll call you tonight.

Yeah, I was waiting outside my front door.

Tell you guys thanks for dropping it off. I really appreciate it, okay?

Yeah, I owe you one.

No, I'm not trying to second-guess you.

I know you tried to look for the driver.

It's just that I guess I have to see for myself, okay?

Thanks.

All right, bye, Greg.

Why do I have to stay with a babysitter? You're always at night!

It's only for one night, honey. I have some work to do.

Why can't William watch me?

He's not... I don't think he wants to right now.

Because you sent him away.

What?

Why is everything messed up? What's wrong with you?

Shut up!

I don't have anybody but you.

Carolyn Beaumont?

Yes?

Jerry's late Vancouver star.

I want to talk to you about Morgan Pym. I'm sorry. No, no, no, no. Please.

Don't tell me you don't know him.

I saw you two together. I followed you.

What?

You spent the whole afternoon looking for a Lucas Milford. Did you find him?

This is none of your business.

You know what? That's what everybody says to me. My own sister tells me that.

She says that I'm crazy. And you know what?

I'm starting to think that I am because I'm seeing

things that are just utterly impossible.

Is this making any sense to you?

Miss Beaumont, I don't know if Morgan Pym is killing people himself,

but he's been on every grassy knoll in Vancouver for the past 20 years,

and it's impossible because he isn't that old.

And about an hour ago, I found out that he was there the day my husband Danny died.

Right there on the same spot nine years ago. I wish I could help you, but I can't.

You know, whether you talk to me or not, I am going to put you in my story.

Please, I am begging you, leave my name out of this.

For my son's sake.

I'm sorry I can't do that.

For my son's sake.

Morgan, do you think of having

Sometimes.

I'm not getting any younger. You know, I'm going to be 22 next month.

I'm not sure I'm meant to be a father.

You'd be a good one.

You're strong and wise.

Clever with your hands.

What if something were to happen to me?

Like what? Running off with another girl?

It's a harsh world.

You'd be all alone with a child.

If I ever were to lose you,

having your child to love would be the only thing that would make it bearable.

Then I'll give it some time.

Children, they do complicate life, don't they?

It's better to be free and unattached.

You know, we're both bachelors.

We should hang out more.

What are you up to?

Moi?

The odds of Maya knowing Lucas Milford are a million to one, unless you arranged it.

My web is large, said the spider to the fly.

Smile.

Oh, honestly, I was just trying to give you some help.

I mean, it's such a touching story.

Morgan saves mother from damnation.

Were you trying to help when you had Lucas Milford OD?

Collateral damage from Carolyn's deal.

Now, you don't need a father for a good story. Don't you watch Disney movies?

This isn't a story. This is her soul.

Oh, come now, dear boy.

Haven't you been listening to your client?

She killed her own child. That is not sympathetic stuff.

Oh, yeah, sure, now she wants to stick around because she's such a good mother,

but who made her that, huh? Me.

I don't see anyone making the poor old devil parent of the year.

I'll find a way to save her.

Then why not start by looking under your own nose?

What's that supposed to mean?

The kid.

You're scouring the city looking for someone who suffered for her deal,

and you're not paying any attention to her little orphan-to-be.

I mean, it's so tragic.

The poor boy's doomed to selling matches in the snow.

Or the rain, I guess.

No, it can't be her son. Why not? It's a circle.

If her death is a damage from her deal,

then the only way for her to redeem herself is not to die.

And the only way for her not to die is to redeem herself.

Wow, that's a poser. My brain hurts.

Sick.

Even for you.

Don't be so sanctimonious.

She is not going to be the first parent whose blood is on your hands.

What are you talking about? Does the name Hallström ring a bell?

No.

Seems like the least you could do is remember the names of the people you've killed.

I've collected thousands of souls. Why should I remember the name Hallstrom? Well,

you would recognize it right away.

Except that Jerry Slate uses her maiden name.

He's not yet.

You can't take me yet.

It's time, Mr. Hallstrom. But that was my deal.

I don't have a son.

He cheated me.

He made me wait for ten years.

My son hasn't been born yet.

This was all a setup from the beginning.

You put her on my trail on purpose. That's why you've been giving her hints.

You wanted her to find out about me.

When you asked me if you could try to save souls, I told you I'd been expecting it.

I just laid a little groundwork in advance to make things more interesting.

I do love a good game.

You rigged the game.

You cheated Jerry's husband like you cheated everyone else.

Like you cheated me.

Oh, be fair, dear boy.

Nobody's on my side.

But you, you've got God.

It's okay. Gabe, Gabe, okay, your mama's gonna be home soon, Gabe. Gabe, you gotta,

Gabe, you gotta calm down, okay? Gabe, your mama, Gabe,

your mama's gonna be home soon, okay?

You gotta calm down. Gabe, you gotta calm down, please.

There was a reporter here asking about you.

I don't want Jared involved in any of this after I'm gone.

Here?

Don't worry about that. It's just the devil trying

to distract us from finding your redemption.

Lucas is dead.

There isn't going to be any redemption.

Carolyn, the devil brought up another possibility.

Jared?

Yeah.

Well, isn't it obvious?

Everything I did for him is going to hurt him in the end.

Now, please, leave us alone. Wait.

I started to get angry again, like I used to. I had to keep it under control.

Your mother, is she still alive?

You're not thinking she was the one. Was it the same as Lucas?

Did you wish her out of your life?

My mother is a monster. She tortured me.

She nearly killed me trying to make me into the perfect little girl.

I understand.

But if she wanted to be a part of Jared's life, and you prevented that... No!

If my redemption is to make amends to her after everything she did to me...

Then the whole universe is evil.

Hi.

Sorry. I got freaked out down in my apartment. Every time I'm alone,

I just really want a fix.

Bad.

It's okay.

Did you kill Terry Hansworth?

No.

I'm glad we cleared that up.

I'm sorry about what happened.

Because he died or because he liked me?

It seems to be like my week for dead lovers.

What do you mean?

Lucas Milford.

He was one of the first people I met after I got out here, after I ran away.

He was the one who showed me how to shoot up, actually.

He also got me pregnant.

I had to lie about my age to get an abortion.

If I had had her, I probably would have given her to him.

She wouldn't have lasted long anyway.

Carolyn, you can't be worried about custody.

My mother is a monster.

I'm sorry I have to go.

Hello, Carolyn.

Hello, Mother.

Stand up straight, dear. You're slouching.

Chatty as ever.

Was there something you wanted?

Yes.

Carolyn.

Well, I'm certainly having a busy evening. Are you going to introduce me?

No.

It never occurred to me until you brought her

up that she could get custody after I'm dead.

I don't care if she was my redemption. I couldn't take that chance.

What a time to forgive.

I just want to spend the last hours I have with my son.

I guess he'll suffer for this, too.

I'll make it look like a break-in.

No one will ever know it was you.

I just need to feel something.

Shut up!

You said I'd lose everything from my deal.

That means I'm going to kill him again. That

means he's going to die. Come home, please.

Come home.

Stay away from Jared. I'll be right there.

Jerry, this is crazy. No, no, I just need a few more hours.

I need you to look after Gabe for just a few more hours.

No, I won't do this anymore.

I am just making it worse by giving you the time to pursue this sick fantasy.

This is not a sick fantasy. I have proof. Proof of what?

That he was there when Danny died.

Danny was running away from him, and that's why he got hit by a car.

Jerry, listen to yourself. Danny was not killed by Morgan Pym.

He was killed by a hit-and-run driver nine years ago.

No, no, and it was more than just that.

I think it has something to do with Gabe as well.

You're blaming Morgan Pym for Gabe? I mean, what,

did he sneak into the hospital and make him autistic? I don't know. No, you do know.

Gabe died, Jerry. It was a long labor. He was breached.

The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck.

He asphyxiated.

And as soon as they got him out, they revived him.

That's it.

Lack of oxygen to the brain, Jerry.

That's why he is the way he is. It's not your fault.

It's not anybody's fault. It's just real bad luck.

But it is not Morgan Freeman Pym.

After today, I'll find out the truth.

That's good.

Because after today, you're on your own.

I'm sorry that we were yelling. It's okay.

We'll make up later.

Tiger, are you sure there's nothing you want to tell me about Morgan Pym?

About why you tried to call him, about the pictures?

Don't you have anything you want to say to me?

Can't you just say something, please?

Goodbye.

Why won't you tell me? Why won't you tell me? Shut up!

I knew it. I knew you'd leave me. I always knew it!

Carolyn?

I was just trying to prepare him. Tell him I love him.

But he won't even touch me.

He just screams at me.

It's all right. I'm here. You're not going to hurt him.

I want to die.

I want to die. I'm a kid, although I want to die.

Can't you get the portal? Isn't that what you used to do?

God, can't you make it come early? Carolyn, I can't do that to you.

Then I'll end it myself.

You can't. You can't die until the portal comes.

Suicide will only make it worse. Miss Beaumont!

Miss Beaumont, wait! Wait! Wait! Leave me alone.

Miss Beaumont.

Please get out of the car.

This moment, I just need one witness, one.

I already can place Morgan Pym at the scene of the crime,

but I just need somebody to say that he's a murderer.

He's not the murderer.

I am.

I killed my son, his father, my own mother, my corner father. No, no, no.

If you testify against him, then they'll make a deal with you.

I made a deal!

I made a deal with the devil. I sold my soul with Morgan. Him as a collector.

Wow!

Wait till the folks back home get a load of this.

But now I guess they are the folks back home.

She told Jerry about our deal?

Well, honesty is the best policy, I always say.

But really, I suppose we're going to have to lay this one at your door.

If you just followed the rules and taken Carolyn early like she asked you to,

Jerry would still be alive.

Another woman goes to hell for your sins.

Well, maybe you'll get it right next millennium.

I didn't want to come here, but I've been thinking lately about a little girl.

I haven't thought about her in a really long time.

I was thinking about how lucky she was that she didn't

stick around because of me, because of how I was.

And it made me think, you know, that...

I need to change in case she ever comes back.

What's your name?

Oh, sorry.

My name's Maya, and I'm an addict.

Get him inside! Somebody! No!