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- Previously on

- The Split River Police

a missing person investigation.

- It's only a matter of time

all: Hi, Maddie.

- Welcome to

- Afterlife Support Group.

- I don't know exactly.

- [bell rings]

- What do I know?

- No, no, no. Tell me

- Why do you have

- I've been hooking up

Maddie didn't know.

I stole Maddie's phone

- I don't know how I'm going to

[wistful music]

♪ ♪

Thank you, Simon.

♪ ♪

Maddie.

Simon?

What the fuck?

Simon, can you see me?

You can hear me, right?

What's going on?

Um, forgetting to breathe.

Who are you talking to?

- This has never

- I--

- I'm not sure what

It's me.

You're seeing me.

And I'm really happy you can.

- Wait. Me too.

Me too.

I have a million questions.

I don't think I have answers.

Not yet.

What happened?

I don't know.

Were you hurt?

Are you in pain?

Maybe.

I'm not sure. I can't remember.

But he had your phone.

Xavier had your phone.

- I know. He told his dad

a text he sent to

Why was he texting Claire?

- 'Cause they were

Hooking up when?

Simon?

Hey. The vigil's over.

People are, like, splitting up

I traded in our candles

because my phone is on 2%.

And I hate nature.

Mosquitoes think

Who were you talking to?

Myself.

OK.

Are you sure

Go with her.

There could be answers

I--I need to know

OK. OK.

OK, OK, OK!

- Let's go. You ready?

[suspenseful music]

♪ ♪

Come on.

Why did he stop seeing me?

- Why do you think

I'm still trying to figure out

why "Dances with Wolves" won

Charley!

- OK, this unofficial

doesn't come with, like,

He could see me and hear me.

- I--I know, and it was--

[stammers]

It could have been, like,

- Where are you going?

Simon!

Simon!

Wait up.

[sucking sound]

[groans]

[grunts]

[dark synth music]

[vocalizing]

♪ ♪

♪ Don't forget me

♪ ♪

♪ Don't forget me

♪ ♪

♪ Don't you forget ♪

♪ Don't forget me

♪ Don't you forget me

♪ Don't you forget ♪

♪ Don't forget me

[quirky music]

- Yeah, I could have

Can't jump the fence, remember?

You try to leave campus,

you just bounce right back to

♪ ♪

- Can Mr. Martin at least

why Simon can see me

- I wouldn't bring that up

Why?

- I just worry that

who might get confused,

They might turn you into

- But--

Just keep it to yourself, OK?

Until we figure this all out,

just you and me, OK?

What are you looking at?

- What are you reading?

- I suggest you probably

You should stay home from

Why?

I don't want to stay home.

- You can't go back

Dad, if I stay home,

I'm playing into this whole

They saw you take me away

They think

that needs to be caged.

You need to be here

until we find out what happened

She was more than a friend.

- Well, whatever she is,

that was her blood on the wall.

- You don't know that,

Yeah, we do.

The lab results came back.

That's definitely her blood.

You need to stay away

until I tell you

[muffled scream]

- There's an old cider mill

and my parents would toss us

We'd each get a bag of

That was my idea of nirvana.

What's that about?

Is there a problem?

- He always leaves me

- What do you mean?

Nobody wants a lemon donut.

Guys, the subject is nirvana.

- No, the subject

Oh, OK, I'm entitled

because I like

- Yeah, that makes sense.

I will rip off your arm and

- Rhonda, I'm the one that

the faculty lounge

- Guys--

Guys, we're talking nirvana.

- Technically,

- We don't bleed out.

Can I be excused, please?

I would like to eat

- And he gets excused for that.

- No, it's not entitlement,

It's about--

- Has anybody ever been

[clears throat]

That doesn't happen, hon.

- Has anyone here ever

- Oh, you know what?

is this a blueberry

- Dude, how many things could

You know you can't

- Too soon.

I think perhaps you're asking

Let's rephrase it.

How do we say goodbye

That wasn't my question.

- How do we close

Well, I'll tell you how.

Before we wrap up today,

You mean like homework?

- It sounds like

Write your obituary.

Uh, no.

- Everybody here

- It helps us focus on

the sweet victories.

- I've gotten out of

because of cramps.

I'm pretty sure death counts

This isn't busywork, Maddie.

[slurps]

Oh, my god.

- So no one here

someone who's not dead?

- You here late today

- We just got back from

Oh, right.

Find anything?

Of course not.

Why do they want to look

when most of the important

Did you find something?

Me?

Hell, no.

I'm just saying

but there's plenty of crap

to give you chicken bumps,

There's scars everywhere.

[sighs]

[phone vibrating]

[clears throat]

May I interrupt?

- What's that?

Just to inspire,

I'm not writing that.

Sorry.

- Maddie,

but you're gonna have to

- Yeah, I'm sitting here

because I trusted

- Well, hell doesn't have

Wanna bet?

This assignment

might bring you some closure

You don't get it, do you?

I'm not looking for closure.

You know, I have to talk to

and I have to figure out

- But that won't change

- You know,

You know, I wasn't done with

I have things I want to do.

And I have people who need me.

- Do those people live near

Yeah.

As a matter of fact, she does.

And believe me,

This is gonna break my mother.

People can surprise you.

Not really.

It's kind of hard to top

my fifth grade concert tanked

Not much surprises you

- Maddie,

It gets easier.

Does it?

Who's gonna take away

Who's gonna make sure

Who's gonna make sure she falls

[somber music]

♪ ♪

Look, all I'm saying

is if you cling to

you'll prolong your pain.

And give a lot of people here

It's cruel to let anyone

when they have worked so hard

You don't want teasing the dead

♪ ♪

[door opens]

- Please tell me

It is.

Wake up, cherry pop.

It's the best time of the day.

What's going on?

- This is where these underpaid

and we figure out

Why do I want to know that?

These people are, like, 40.

Charley thinks I'm insane,

but there's no way

His forehead was three inches

You measured his forehead?

Please.

I've followed him

I've measured more than that.

[groans]

- We're having black coffee.

I meant to pick some up,

Sleep's overrated.

- I heard last night

and that is Maddie's blood

[sighs]

You know, I haven't had a nap

- since 1974.

- I was really hoping you

- Are you shushing me?

- These kids are gonna be

- Well, Herman got

His office hired

- Can this guy also grade

Because honestly,

but I--I can't.

Poor kid.

Lap it up while you can.

By next Thursday,

Two weeks after

my grieving teachers were

When the police questioned them

Who?

- The guidance counselor

Keep up.

The police asked the faculty

if they'd seen

of their colleague

And not one would say

My body wasn't even cold,

and they'd already moved on

- They're not going to move on.

You see anyone springing up

- No one's turning me

Simon wouldn't let them.

Who's Simon?

[Perfume Genius'

- Patrick,

I lost my nametag

- Patrick?

- You were supposed

- ♪ Pitted, deep-lined eyes ♪

♪ Rough as last night ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Sharp as a mirror

♪ ♪

♪ Run ♪

♪ Me ♪

♪ Through ♪

♪ ♪

Thanks.

Question.

What do you do when

pops up out of nowhere?

Is that freaky or what?

Hey, hear me out.

We're not gonna talk about

the stupid-ass police think

because A, I'm so positive

and B, I'll prove it to you

to Horror-Con

I'm gonna get us tickets.

Why would you do that?

- Because the director

was just added to a panel.

You know

Also, more importantly,

who's the soggy tea bag

New teacher?

Grief counselor.

Gross.

Simon?

Simon! Oh.

Come here. Come here.

Are you OK?

What?

OK, OK.

Simon, I need your help.

Why did you disappear?

- I didn't disappear.

- I stepped into the hall

Where do you go

- A little early for

- Take out your phone.

- So it looks like

- I am talking to someone.

- Happy?

My DNA is on

and my piece of shit boyfriend

might have had something to do

Does it get much happier?

Oh, so now you come around?

How many times did I tell you

- This isn't about him

in his glove compartment,

Someone who I trusted

and we need to prove it.

- So what do you remember

- I left homeroom to look for

but after that, I don't

- Maddie--

- Your mom came to school.

She said she never found you.

You must have already been--

- Why can't I remember anything

- Well, what about

How did you get out of

[unsettling music]

♪ ♪

Xavier?

♪ ♪

Ms. Fields,

- So basically,

this happened between the time

and eighth period?

I guess.

- Well, if you were

after the last bell, you saw

Wait.

You think they both

Maybe or maybe just him.

- His way of proving his love.

To her, not you.

Xavier skipped Bio that day.

He wasn't in eighth period.

We need to find evidence.

Hey.

My dad let you in?

Uh, your grandma.

I told her

You shouldn't have come here.

- Yeah, well if

I'd be in European History

Why don't you pick up

I can't look at it.

I can't.

Last night, it was blowing up.

And look, it doesn't look good

- if anyone saw you come here.

I do.

I'm scared.

- Of what some douchebag

Of them finding her body.

- ♪ I can't believe

Hey.

Hey, we're gonna be fine.

- ♪ Exactly the way

♪ Now, the place that I was

- I should get back to school,

If you need to talk,

Xavier, talk to me.

No one else.

And don't give in

Too late.

[determined music]

♪ ♪

- Elroy,

- What? Oh, I thought--

- You thought what?

Get in your gym gear, and get

Let's go.

Uh, Maddie?

You'd give me a signal

[car door opens, shuts]

- Thought I asked you

I needed some air.

Open a window.

- Why am I being treated

I told you why

- Is it Maddie's phone?

What does that mean?

- Well, there was nothing on

when we found it

So was it swapped out?

Nothing.

I couldn't even figure out

so I could delete the text.

- I think there's a little more

Like what?

You think I caused

You think that

- I don't know

All I know is that

I'm working overtime

- [scoffs]

there's only so much

You just better hope

and makes you look even worse.

[determined music]

♪ ♪

[grunting]

You shouldn't watch this.

I want to.

- Have you had any further

- I thought you didn't want me

- Not with the group,

Really?

Nothing feels safe here.

One minute,

nothing ever happened.

And then the next minute,

and I'm gone, done,

a memory he can't see or hear.

Maybe it just comes in waves.

You know how when

their laugh, their touch, it--

maybe if that person

there's moments when they can

Any idea how long it lasts?

- I did just see two cops

Principal Hartman's office.

I'm betting the subject is you.

How do we think that felt,

to leave everything behind

Can anybody tell me what caused

the mass exodus from

Can anyone tell me why it

Nicole.

Yes?

- Why was it called

- I don't really

[chuckles]

- We're not talking about

We're talking about

- Oh.

severe conditions that led to

a mass migration from

crop destruction, relentless

the contents of the chapter

you were all supposed

- The cops are in

- OK, everybody open your books

Let's take the next 15 minutes

- They said there's nothing

That's--that's not even

I don't get it.

- OK, but you will

Take out your phone.

Why?

- So that we can

and this won't be a lecture.

Come on.

There's another place

What's left, toilets?

- Simon, do you need

Are you ordering

- No. I--

sweetheart, you can't call me

OK.

Give me the phone, please.

Give it to her.

Then meet me in

- Simon,

You can have it back

Yes.

Please take it.

It's probably not

taking it to the restroom,

which is where I'm going now.

Can I, please?

Yes.

Yes, please go.

Nicole, that book's not

- Right.

- This is where

Who?

Xavier.

He'd hole up in here and play

- Talk about a perfect place

He ever bring you here?

Oh, jeez.

This is where you guys

I'm not answering that.

- [chuckles]

What, was the dumpster

- already taken?

You tried to make a move on

at the bowling shoe

That was eighth grade.

It was ninth.

You just looked like

Can I ask you something?

No, I wasn't looking.

I just was trying to

What'd you like about him?

Honest.

How'd you not tell that

a black hole of

No, he's not.

Wasn't, then.

- Maddie, people don't

- He wasn't evil.

And honestly,

- Don't ask me to explain that.

- He just didn't give a shit

and I liked that.

That's weird.

Why?

That's how I describe you.

This belong to him?

[thunder rumbles]

[faint squeaking]

You OK?

- Yeah.

No one ever comes in here.

How much time do we have?

How much time do we need?

What are you doing?

Do you not want to do this?

I thought you said

No, I am, but not now.

I came prepared.

No, not here.

I don't want the first time

- It's bleak.

It's not like it's gonna be

You won't even let me

Why is that, by the way?

Well, why do I have to?

- You're not the cable guy.

[squeaking]

OK, you had to hear that.

- Do you got a problem with

You saw a mouse?

- Well, no, but I wouldn't

I left, like,

in here the other day.

- What's the difference

- Is this your idea

- How do you know

- Uh, a rat can open

A mouse needs assistance.

- It's a big difference.

[squeaking]

Holy shit!

Did you see the size

- It went under the tarp.

Because it's a rat.

Do the words "bubonic plague"

- Actually, that was

- Yeah, which is carry-on

OK, fine. Got it.

Uh, sit tight.

What are you doing?

- Slaying your dragon,

[determined music]

♪ ♪

No, Xavier.

Wait.

Xavier, no. Don't.

Don't do that.

Xavier, don't--

- [block thuds]

[laughs]

What is this?

Were you not, like,

to buy this frosted green color

You think that's my phone?

- I think that's

[distant voices]

- OK, let's do this later,

Right.

Well, now that

[somber music]

♪ ♪

- We can prove the phone

because of the serial number,

And if you just go to the phone

Yeah, you should just call.

But talk to

has to be registered, right?

- Can I just get

I slept, like, 20 minutes

Hey.

How's it going?

Guessing it's a pretty

Yeah, me too.

Simon...

I'm not giving up hope

that Maddie's out there

And neither should you.

And if you need

the next "Frankenstein"

Thanks.

- By the way, and not that

Maddie's last essay,

I just read it and, uh...

[chuckles]

No surprise there, huh?

We both know she's an old soul,

but her thoughts on dangerous

they would have impressed

I think those two

- You should give him

No.

Simon, we could use him

I mean, Anderson's one of

OK, so we turn it into

and they send it to

as evidence, and then what?

Xavier's dad will probably just

Are you deep in it?

Yes.

No.

What are we talking about?

"Frankenstein."

What chapter?

Oh, yeah.

Uh, 11. Maybe 10.

That's not bad.

See you later.

Simon.

Mr. A!

Can I show you something?

I think this is a piece of

And I'm pretty sure the rest

Where'd you find this?

[whistle blasts]

- Easy with the Coppertone,

- Yeah, that bottle's gotta

Don't be a cube.

Ah, I love this smell.

Coconut, verbena.

I mean, you close your eyes,

- Miami, Aruba.

and there's a Band-Aid

I miss a good sunburn.

I Miss Debbie Gibson.

What? I thought we were talking

Hey, you.

Where you been?

Maddie?

Friend of yours?

- Hardly.

Almost didn't recognize her

- OK, so you think that she

- I'm guessing she came up with

Lady Macbeth used your plus one

Hey.

- [snickers]

Just because you smell like

- he knows you're here.

- That's Mr. Figueroa.

He was Charley's crush when

- He sponsors the LG...T--

- BTQ Club and

- I only go for

And you know what?

- You're one to talk.

- I mean, no, you hit the gym,

to impress some boneheads

a name on a scoreboard.

His parents donated a new one

after he checked out

- Five.

and I did not check out, OK?

Maddie, be careful who you get

Jeez.

[soft resonant music]

♪ ♪

[muffled barking]

[determined music]

♪ ♪

- Simon, you want to focus on

- I am. I just--

I heard dogs.

Dogs?

- Sheriff's got 'em sniffing

Like that's where

It's all a big show.

- Maybe you want to

Hmm?

So you're not tempted

[knock on door]

Uh, Mr. Anderson?

There's someone at the door.

Yes, no, I knew that.

[projector beeps]

- Hi, can I help ya?

I know you're in

- Uh, what's going on?

a full sweep of

- Right. You know, we're just

Can you come back

- No problem, sir.

Oh, he smells something.

Oh, you know what?

Uh, this is Maddie's paper,

Could that be

- Likely.

- We'll come back.

[sucks teeth]

[remote beeps]

♪ ♪

[thud]

Ava!

[tense music]

♪ ♪

- [indistinct]

Is she OK?

Ava?

Breathe.

[panting]

Come on, come on.

Come on.

♪ ♪

- You got this.

Come on.

Oh, my god, please!

[panting]

[gurgles]

Out of way, out of the way.

- It's OK, Ava.

- Just move back, OK?

- She's breathing.

She's gonna fine but I need

Give her some air.

[coughing]

♪ ♪

Should we call somebody?

[poignant music]

♪ ♪

[knocking]

What do you want?

- Look, I--I--

- but--

You want to come in?

You, uh, you want a drink? Or--

I'm good. Thank you.

Sorry about the mess.

Maddie usually helps me out

I don't know,

- Yeah, I'm pretty bad at it,

Pretty bad at what?

Knowing what to get rid of.

What happened to my daughter?

I don't know.

But I spent all of last period

trying to unlock her phone,

which I only took because

Did you hurt her?

Yes.

But not in the way that

and not in the way that

I lied to her, which was wrong

Do you know where her phone is?

The police have her phone.

- The police have a phone.

Did you hurt my daughter?

- If she had known what

Yeah.

Yeah, I hurt her.

Me too.

Many times.

But I never thought

[somber music]

♪ ♪

He's twisted, Maddie.

Like father, like son.

There's a reason he won't

There's not gonna be

Those dogs were outside

And they couldn't wait to

Baxter is gonna cover up

and the cheerleader.

- I don't think Claire had

- What?

I don't think

I mean, if Xavier did it,

- Why are we suddenly

- Well, because I saw her

- [scoffs]

I saw her pull someone

someone who hit her head,

and I--I don't think

- There are serial killers

They make balloon animals

and then they eat

We've seen that movie twice.

That's not Claire.

I don't think she attacked me.

- Then will you at least

your so-called boyfriend did?

- Why does she sound

Uh, what do you mean?

Well, she made it sound as if

she'd spoken to a friend

Recently.

Uh, yeah.

- Do you know anything

- No, no. I--I have no idea.

Probably just wishful thinking.

And what about her death?

Does she remember

- I--I don't think so.

You know,

Charley, you've become

You've come a long way.

I'm proud of you.

[chuckles softly]

[soft music]

♪ ♪

[foreboding music]

♪ ♪

[soft music]

♪ ♪

I miss you.

♪ ♪

- Hey.

Hey.

- Find anything else?

- Hey, did you check near

He may have used that

[thunder rumbles]

- Why do you think

Who?

Xavier?

What--what, do we need to

- I'm just asking 'cause--

You now think

because he decided to dump you

for your new superhero, Claire.

Stop giving people

You need to see people

[thunder rumbles]

You see that?

What is that?

Is that more of your phone?

[thunder cracks loudly]

[dark music]

- What are you doing here

- I came back to look for the--

Maybe you should

do their job.

They'll figure out

♪ ♪

[thunder booms]

♪ ♪