All language subtitles for Blackmail.Lis.and.Murder.2024.720p.WEB.h264-BAE

[candace] let's go,
everybody, gear up!

We're climbing.

Let's go.

Push, push, push, fast.

Let's go.

Come on, guys.

I can see it, let's
work, let's go!

Three, two, one, let's
climb forward, here we go.

Really great job with the class.

Thanks.

Just getting my rhythm,
so I appreciate it.

Mmhm.

Sorry, one sec. I
have to take this.

Hi, iris.

Yeah, I'm just
walking out of class.

Yes, the class I'm teaching.

Can I help you or did you
just call to berate me?

No, you cannot buy her a car.

I have it handled.

I'm not gonna argue
with you about this.

Take it back.

Just take it back
to the lot, okay?

Bye.

Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude.

Oh, no problem.

See you next time?

Yeah. Um, sorry, I
don't mean to pry,

But I just noticed your eye.

Oh, looks like I got
punched in the face.

Yeah.

A candle fell off the shelf,

Gave me a scented shiner.

It's been a couple days.

It should go away soon.

Good.

I'm sorry, my daughter's
waiting for me,

But it was really
nice to meet you.

Okay, yeah, no problem.

You're doing a great
job with the class.

[candace] oh, thanks.

I'll see you next week.

Thank you.

[faint rock music]

Avery.

Avery.

Hello. Hello.

Ten and two does not
refer to your feet.

Sorry. I'm bored.

How am I supposed to learn how

To drive if I only ever take you

Back and forth to spin class?

Okay then. I'm in
a hurry anyway.

You could take the freeway.

What do you say?

Mom...

Seatbelt.
- Oh, okay.

[engine sputtering]

Ugh. Not again.

It's the starter.

Just a sec.

Can you pop the hood for me?

[tense music]

[hood thunking]

Need a jump?

No, thanks. I need a mechanic.

I know a good one.

Yeah?

He's cheap.

Mom, my test is on Monday.

- He's open Saturday.
- He is?

[kristen] mike's auto, off
the road, right on fairfield.

Okay. Yeah. Thanks.

Yeah, happy to help.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Okay, let's give it a shot.

[engine starting]

Yay.

Were are you talking to someone?

Just a gal from class.

Come on, we can practice
in the parking lot.

Okay, whoa, whoa,

Okay, easy, easy, stop, stop,
stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.

Okay, just put it
in park for a sec.

When you yell at
me, I get flustered.

No, you're right.

I'm sorry. I won't yell.

Just driving, there will be all
kinds of distractions, okay?

So it's really important
that you remember

To always put--

One car length for
every 10 miles per hour.

I know, mom.

You've been nuts about this
stuff ever since dad died.

It's...

I'm sorry.

It's okay. You're right.

I just...I just need
you need you to be safe.

You know it's not
your fault, right?

Of course.

It's no one's fault.

I'll be careful, mom.

You promise?

Yes, I promise.

What do you say we
try to parallel park?

[avery] okay.

Candace] okay.

[tense music]

[knocking on door]

[candace] coming.

[door clicking open]

Hi, iris.

Is my granddaughter here?

Hi, gran.

[iris laughing]

I have a surprise for you.

[avery] this is for me?

Happy birthday!

Who has the best
grandma in the world?

I do.

[iris laughing]

Can you believe this?

No, I can't.

How much did this cost?

It's taken care of.

But the insurance,
the maintenance.

Do you have to ruin
everything, candace?

You know, I will pay
for it if you can't.

This is crazy.

We discussed this.

Avery's been learning for months

On a perfectly good starter car.

That eating disorder on wheels?

Iris!

You know how this generation is.

You are what you drive,
and that is a wreck.

I'm sorry, candace,
this is best.

It's a very lovely
gesture, but--

It's state of the art.

It parks itself, candace.

Oh, does it?

Can I take it for a drive?

- No.
- Yes.

We decided you would
host the party.

Which I still am, at my house.

You know I couldn't possibly
set foot in your house.

It was luke's house, too.

To be perfectly literal,
it's always been my house.

Avery, go inside for a minute.

Mom.

Now.

It wasn't enough that you filed

For custody after luke died.

Now you wanna take
the house, iris?

Really?

You'd throw your own
granddaughter out on the street.

You were distraught.

You were not being a
good mother to her.

I was better equipped.

I was destroyed when luke died.

But I have always been
able to take care of her

Because she's my daughter.

And he was my son.

Your selfishness took
him away from me.

If you hadn't been too stubborn
to accept my generous offer,

He would still be alive.

Iris, get out of here and
take your car with you.

You caused my poor son
to work himself to death.

Oh, iris.

And look what it got you.

A mortgage you can't pay for,

And a daughter
who will leave you

At the first sign of freedom.

I will win in the end, candace.

Avery will always be fine.

You, on the other hand,

Should learn to live
on a tighter budget.

Goodbye, iris.

Mom.

That is not the car for you.

Please!

No, some things in life are
more important than fancy cars.

It's not about the car.

Why do you hate grandma so much?

I don't hate grandma.

She's just making
things very difficult.

How? She's only trying to help.

She's trying to sell our house.

Yeah, well, maybe she's right.

What is that supposed to mean?

It means move on, mom.

Dad's dead, but
grandma's still here.

Whoa, watch your tongue.

How am I supposed
to enjoy my birthday

If you two wanna kill
each other all the time?

Avery, don't you
slam your door--!

[door slamming shut]

Avery...

[traffic whooshing]

[food sizzling]

[tense music]

[tense music]

Hi, kristen.

Hi, celise.

What are you doing here?

Nathan called me in, you know,
to help with the investors.

Uh-huh.

You can find him in the kitchen.

[tense music]

Hi.

You're early.

I thought we might wanna
discuss the meal prep

Before our potential investors--

You don't think I got it?

Of course I do.

It's just, I had lunch
with greg and nancy.

Do you want to cook
the food now, too?

I'll handle the meal plan.

If you wanna be more involved,

You could ask celise to go home.

You could be the head
waitress tonight.

Is that what you want?

This dress you wanted me
to wear looks perfect.

What would be perfect, kristen,

Is if you found
someplace else to wait.

I could take your
car in for you.

Why?

Just thought it'd be nice not
to make you ask this time.

So now you don't wanna be
here for the meal too, huh?

Of course, of course I do.

Saturday's fine.

[door creaking open]

[food sizzling and
dishes clinking]

[ambient chatter]

[nathan] and now I lost
$50,000 in five seconds.

- [nancy] no.
- [greg] wow.

[nancy] awful, wow.

Well, I love this place.

It's very quaint.

The decor is very
rustic for fine dining.

Yeah, we just thought
the french quarter vibe

Paired really nicely
with nathan's cooking,

And for our investors'
sake, it's--

Well, we just
thought our investors

Would appreciate
something fresh, so.

But no more business talk.

I prepared for you
tonight my favorite dish.

It's our bestseller by far.

It is a slow-cooked pork belly

With a chimichurri reduction
and a blackberry coulis.

Enjoy.

[tense music]

Is something wrong?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Greg's a vegetarian.

But I'm not, and
it looks delicious.

[greg] it has a
beautiful presentation.

I'm sorry. I had no idea.

I swear kristen said you
had some vegetarian options?

We do.

Go see about a salad.

Oh, no, it's really okay.

No, no, it's not.

Kristen should have told me.

I tried.

I'll be back in just one
second with something.

You'll have to take
my word for it.

It's delicious.

Thank you so much for coming,

And once again, so
sorry about that mix-up.

[greg] don't worry.

We'll let you know
about the investment.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you, we hope to
hear from you soon.

That went well.

I tried to tell you.

Do you want me to
go out of business?

Of course not.

I was your first
investor, remember?

You scraped together some
tips to get me started.

Now you think you
can run a restaurant?

You were a waitress
when I married you.

Do you get to control me
for the rest of my life?

I'm not trying to control you.

I'm warning you to
control yourself.

[breathing hard]

[objects clattering]

Clean this up.

What do you think?

Is she gonna make it?

I'm gonna need a little
more time to assess,

But I'm not gonna lie,
it'll be touch and go.

How old did you say it was?

It's older than my daughter.

I'll see what I can do
on parts to keep it safe,

Keep cost down.

But these older cars, it can
be tough to find what you need.

And expensive.

I'd hate to see you
pour money into it

When a little more can
buy you something used.

[candace] right, a little more.

Listen, mike, you've
been so amazing,

And I'm sorry for the headache,

But is there any way
you could make a list,

Maybe from most to
least necessary?

Of course. No problem.

First car?

[candace] yeah.

We'll make it safe.

Why don't you have a seat?

It's gonna be a while.

Oh, hi.

You took my advice.

Thanks for the recommendation.

Although I think she's
on her last legs.

What are you doing here?

Oh, my husband is
getting his car serviced.

We're currently sharing
one just to save money,

And he likes to know
where I am at all times.

And yeah, the restaurant's
slow on saturdays,

So today was the best option.

You own a restaurant?

We do.

It was always my
dream to be a chef.

My husband's sort of
taking over that role.

I just do what I can to help.

We're still looking
for investors,

But it's okay.

He gets stressed.

I understand that.

My husband started
his own business

And I gave up my
career to support him

And to raise our
daughter, who I love.

And it was great for a while.

And then there was an
accident and he passed away.

So sorry to hear that.

Thank you.

It's been hard, honestly.

We poured all of our
money into that business

And then the house and it
all just went away like that.

So I do whatever I
can to make ends meet,

Hence, the spin classes.

You know, I've been watching
you the last few weeks.

You're really good at it.

Don't you have any family
that could help you out?

His mother is in the picture,

But I take it you
don't get along.

That's an understatement.

Got so bad at one point
that she threatened

To take my daughter.

That's horrible.

She didn't succeed.

But at every turn, she's
just trying to cut me down.

I don't know what
I'd do without avery.

Sorry, I'm just telling
you my whole life story

And I haven't even
asked your name.

I'm kristen.

Candace.

Nice to officially meet you.

[mike] ladies.

It's gonna be a little
longer than I thought.

For like an hour or two.

Okay, thanks mike.

All right.

You know what?

Why don't we go to lunch?

Our place is just
around the corner.

Oh, no, that's okay.

Please, it's no big deal,

Plus you don't want to sit
around here for an hour.

Okay, thanks.

Around the corner?

It's just right--yeah.

That's convenient.

Exactly.

I could probably
use some fresh air.

[kristen] mmhm.

[ambient chatter]

[kristen] yes, this was not
the original plan but it...

Yes, it is no small feat.

Oh, you know, actually, can
we get two shots of tequila?

What? No.

We have nothing to do.

Tequila, kristen?

You earned it. You earned it.

That's so...

I can't remember the last
time I took one of these.

Cheers.

[sighing]

To fast friends.

[glasses clinking]

So tell me about
this evil stepmother.

Mother-in-law.

Well, she, she blames me

For her son's death,
my husband, luke.

That's awful.

I'm so sorry. Why?

So she's very wealthy
and she bought us a house

After our wedding,
which we let her do

Because we wanted
to get started.

Luke always wanted
to pay her back.

He didn't have to
work, but he wanted to.

And I agreed.

He got to working so hard

That one night he
picked up an extra shift

And he fell asleep at the wheel.

I am so sorry.

You know, you really
shouldn't blame yourself.

I don't, not anymore,
but iris does.

It's like ever since then,
she's just punishing me.

You know, I don't understand
how someone can go

From doing something so
nice to then just holding it

Over my head for the
rest of her life.

Who am I kidding?

She's gonna outlive me.

Woman's a thoroughbred.

I should have just
taken the car.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no,
you did the right thing.

I did?

You want her to
have more leverage?

I don't.

Then you did the right thing.

What are you gonna do now?

Do you really think she
would take your house?

Who knows?

Really, I would've said no
before, but she's changed.

You know what, I'm
gonna use the restroom.

Yeah. Thank you.

Woo...

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

Do you wanna move over here?

It's a little more comfortable.

Yeah, sure.

[candace] so you work
with your husband?

[kristen] I do.

The mixing of business and
pleasure seemed like a good idea

At the time.

Wouldn't recommend it.

[candace] what happened?

[kristen] he, uh...

Changed, too.

Ladies, are we doing
any food today?

Oh, kristen.

Hi.

Nathan isn't here.

I know.

No food, please.

Thank you.

Okay.

Actually, can we just
get two shots of tequila?

Of course. Ms. Robins.

Thanks.

Not your favorite employee?

She's sleeping with my husband.

What? What do you--
- they don't know I know.

If they do, they don't care.

At least he doesn't.

Of course.

[celise] here.

[candace] thank you.

Kristen, how bad
is it with nathan?

I thought we were building
something together.

I guess for him it was
more of a hostile takeover.

Have you considered leaving?
- He would never allow that.

It's not just his decision.

I gave him everything I
had to start our business.

He controls everything.

Without him, I have nothing.

Kristen, does he hurt you?

[laughing]

Have you ever wanted
somebody dead?

No.

I mean, no.

No. Of course not.

What if it were you or
them or your daughter?

Kristen, if you need
help, I'm more than--

What if it was an accident?

Be honest.

If iris were gone, your
life would be better, right?

Safer.

Well, that's, yes and no.

No, of course not.

Let's just say she
had an accident.

Poor old bat took a tumble.

Okay, that's not funny.

Then the house goes
to you, I assume.

I'd be rich.

Or your daughter?

Then a couple days until later,

My husband has a
tragic end as well.

Quick, painless, necessary.

They would catch us for sure.

Not if we're smart.

I'm...

I have to go.

Hey, I'm joking.

I'm sorry.

It was a joke.

I have a dark sense
of humor sometimes.

Come on, sit down.

Just have some water.

Kristen, what you're
suggesting is very serious.

I mean, I have to
look real good.

I mean, prison orange
is not my color.

So if we're gonna do this,

I need details.

As much as I'd like to,

I can't just cut the
brakes on her sports car.

No, no, you don't
have to do anything.

Iris is my problem.

But nathan, it'll
take some work.

[candace] you don't
think I could take him?

[kristen] it'll have to be soon.

After next Saturday,

Because iris is hosting
avery's sweet 16

And I don't have
time to make a cake.

How about that night?

Thank you for drinks.

I would ask for
your number, but--

It can't be connected.

I have to go check
in, lots to do.

Thank you.

[tense music]

Oof.

Okay, what would I have to do
right now to drive it home?

I'm sorry, mike.

I just, that's more
than I was expecting.

Well, the minimum for safety.

In good conscience.

That's just parts alone.

No. Yeah.

I might just have to come back.

- I got it.
- Kristen...

Do you take cash?
- [mike] mmhm.

No, no, no, no, no, you
don't have to do that.

Kristen.

I feel really bad about
that conversation.

It's the least I can do
after that awkward drink.

A birthday gift
for your daughter.

No, I can't accept that.

You just did.

Thank you.

What are friends for?

I'll show you what we did.

Okay.

[mike] changed the
radiator fluid.

Gave you a new timing belt,

[candace] okay.

[mike] and did a couple
of things, you'll see...

[tense music]

[door clicking]

Where were you?

Mechanic was busy.

Where's the receipt for the car?

I need it.

It's a business expense.

I don't think I've got one.

Okay.

Then you can bring it up in
the credit card statement.

I paid cash.

You can't be this stupid.

We have a business
card for a reason.

If you're in a mood,
I can leave you be.

Why do you have that
much cash on you anyways?

You gonna run?
- What? No.

What else are you hiding?

[dramatic music]

[banging on door]

Open the door.

Kristen, open this door.

[banging on door]

Hey.

Hi. Good morning.

Hi, mom.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

I need you to get
up and get dressed

Because I have a
surprise for you.

Come on.

Okay.

Hey.

Heads up.

[keys jingle]

This is mine?

Mmhm.

Officially?

All fixed up and all yours.

Thank you.

This is great.

I know it's no sports car.

But it's my car.

I love it, and I love you.

Figured maybe you'd drive
us to the party later.

What do you say?

I'd say, let's take the freeway.

Okay. [laughing]

Well, go get ready.

Get outta here.

Thank you, mom.

I mean it.

[tense tones]

[tense tones]

[tense tones]

[light gentle music]

[iris] candace, up higher.

It still isn't even.

Oh, that's too low.

Do you wanna get up here,
iris, do it yourself?

Mom, stop.

That's perfect.

Okay.

I knew you could do it.

Was that so difficult?

Okay, I am going to freshen
up before your friends arrive

And set up the food.

Thanks, mom.

Just be nice to gran, okay?

I will, for your sake.

I want you to have
an amazing time.

It's not every day
my girl turns 16.

[iris] candace?

Yes?

[iris] if you have things
you want to set up,

Bring them in here.

[candace] okay.

Could you put this on the table?

Thank you.

Oh, you really didn't
have to bring anything.

I told you I would take
care of everything.

Could I actually grab
a bowl for these?

Oh, and what is that?

They're avery's favorite.

Oh, no, no, no.

It's a social event, candace,

Not a girl's movie
night sleepover.

Would you put these
on the table, please?

Oh, no, absolutely not.

This is her 16th birthday,

Not her 21st.

Well, it's just for the toast.

No.

You don't think
she drinks already?

She has a whole life
you know nothing about.

She's my daughter, iris.

I won't be bullied into thinking

I don't know what's
best for her.

Very well.

Bring the champagne
back, please.

Candace does not want anyone
to drink at this party.

There.

Are you happy?

Yes.

Now let's get you presentable.

[tense music]

[tense tones]

Hey, what's this?

Dinner.

Thought I'd cook
for you, mr. Chef.

You deserve it.

Play your cards right and
there's dessert after.

That's a first.

What'd you make me?

[tense music]

To us.

[tense music]

You can change in here
in luke's old room.

You know, avery sleeps in here
when she stays over with me.

It would be so easy to convert
this into a lovely bedroom

For her if she lived with me.

We're fine, iris.

But how can that be?

You don't have a job and
you spent all your savings

To make luke start
that business.

I do have a job.

Teaching little
classes at the gym

Won't pay a mortgage.

Avery's life could
be so much better

If she lived here with me.

No, I'm not doing this with you,

For avery's sake.

Thanks for the talk.

[iris] oh, of course.

Don't take too long.

The guests will
arrive any minute.

[tense music]

Nathan?

Nathan?

You deserve this.

♪ oh it feels so good

♪ don't bring me down

♪ it feels so good

♪ living here in happy town

Can I just get
everyone's attention?

I just wanted to thank
everyone for coming out

To my 16th birthday.

And a special thank you to
my beautiful grandma, iris,

For throwing this amazing party.

I love you all and
enjoy your night.

[group applauding]

[indistinct chatter]

[iris] what do I know?

I'm just a grandmother
who wants what's best

For her granddaughter.

And I don't?

Obviously not.

That's why she's still
in that public school.

And the car. [scoffing]

If you wanted
what's best for her,

You would let me give her
the best of everything.

She's fine.

We're fine.

And you would move her
out of that haunted house

My son died over.

You know what, iris,
take the house.

See what happens.

See if you ever come near me

Or your granddaughter
ever again.

Mom!

No, I'm so sick of you
blaming me for luke's death.

We never asked you
for the house, iris,

And we never should
have taken it.

So it's my fault?

It's nobody's fault.

Stop it.

No, you know what,
it's luke's fault.

Is that what you wanna hear?

You bought him a house
that he never wanted

And I wouldn't let
him take the handout.

I'll never forgive
myself for that.

Just like I'll never forgive him

For leaving me here with you.

Come on, we're leaving.

- [avery] no, I wanna stay!
- [candace] we're leaving.

[avery] some of my friends,

They wanna take me
out to go bowling.

Bowling. Really?

Yes.

Come on, please.

Okay, back by midnight.

Text me every hour.

Yes, every hour, I know.

Hey, I love you.

I'm sorry I lost my temper.

I love you, too.

You know, gran is
just trying to help.

Sure, she is.

It's fine.

I really want you to
have a good night.

I just need to, I need to go
home and do some job searching.

I need to figure out a way
to pay your grandmother back.

Mom.

Thank you.

Happy birthday.

I love you.

Be safe.

♪ it feels so good

♪ oh it feels so good

Aw, sweetie.

I love you.

Love you, too.

Alright everyone, let's
get this party started.

[tense music]

[car door shutting]

[footsteps crunching]

[tense music]

[candace] we never asked
you for the house, iris,

And we never should
have taken it.

[iris] so it's my fault?

[candace] it's nobody's fault.

[avery] stop it!

[candace] no, you know what?

It's luke's fault.

Is that what you wanna hear?

You bought him a house
that he never wanted

And I wouldn't let
him take the handout.

I'll never forgive
myself for that,

Just like I'll never forgive him

For leaving me here with you.

Come on, we're leaving.

- [avery] no, I want to stay!
- [candace] no, we're leaving.

This is terrible.

[tense music]

[tense notes]

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

[tense note]

[tense music continues]

[dramatic music]

[iris gasping and screaming]

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

[car door clicking]

[kristen breathing hard]

[engine starting]

[nathan] kristen.

Kristen.

Kristen, where are you?

Kristen, where are you?

Kristen?

What are you yelling about?

Where were you?

Oh, I couldn't sleep.

I just had to get some water.

You know, you snore
when you drink.

You know, I don't like it
when you're not next to me.

Let's go back to bed.

Just had to get some water.

[gentle music]

[gentle music]

[knocking on door]

Iris?

Iris?

[tense music]

Iris?

Iris.

Iris, iris, iris. Oh, iris!

[hyperventilating]

Iris? Iris!

[indistinct police
radio chatter]

[dispatcher] 12879, clear.

[dispatcher]
correction, 12l79 clear.

What happened?

It was around one last night.

Neighbors thought
they heard a scream,

But didn't know which
house it came from.

Looks like she fell.

Where's she at?

Detective moreno.

You ms. Klein?

- Yes.
- You called it in?

- I did.
- I'm sorry for your loss.

You're the daughter
of the deceased?

In-law.

And what brought you
over this morning?

She hosted my daughter's
birthday yesterday,

And I came over
today to talk to her.

We live nearby.

Do you know what happened?

Well, it looks like
your mother-in-law

Fell down the stairs.

An unfortunate accident

Around 10:00 pm last
night, we think.

Neighbors heard a scream.

You know anyone that would want

To hurt your mother-in-law?

What?

No, of course not.

You don't think she was killed?

No, no, not yet.

Oh my god, I have
to figure out...

I have to tell my daughter.

Will you excuse me?

Sure.

We'll contact you
if we find anything.

[candace] okay.

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

[plastic rustling]

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

[tense music]

[kristen breathing hard]

[dialing phone]

Come on, come on,
come on, come on.

[candace's phone buzzes]

Candace, I did my part.

I need your help.

Nathan is out of control.

Come on, I need you to help me.

[tense music]

Celise? Were you
expecting nathan?

What?

Oh, no, no, no, I
forgot some things.

How much did you hear?

I promise I did
not hear anything.

Kristen, I--

Are you listening to me?

Kristen, please, please.

I promise, I just wanna go home.

Kristen, please, I
didn't do anything.

He took everything
from me! Did you know?

I didn't hear anything!

Did you know?

Did you know?

Did you know that he hurts me?

I'm sorry.

Please, kristen, it's me.

Look at me, kristen! Oh my god.

Sorry, I have to do this.

Sorry, I have to do this.

Please, kristen!
Please don't do this!

[screaming]

[hyperventilating]

Oh god. Oh my god.

[tense music]

[sobbing]

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sorry.

[tense note]

[knocking on door]

[door creaking open]

Hey, can I talk
to you for a sec?

Yeah.

I have to tell you that your
grandma had an accident today

And she passed away.

What are you talking about?

Grandma's dead?

No, but we just saw her.

I know, honey.

I didn't even get
to say goodbye.

I'm so sorry, avery.

No, you're not.

You're happy she's gone.

You said it yourself.

No, I did not.

Mom, just get out.

What? Avery.

Get out.

Avery...

Please, just get out.

[sobbing]

[tense music]

[gasping]

[water trickling]

What happened?

I told you to be
careful on the marble.

I know.

Don't tell me you're
gonna need stitches.

[gasping]

[tense music continues]

[upbeat music]

[candace] go, let's go!

Push, push, push.

Let's go, push, push, push.

Alright, add the pump.

Down.

[tense upbeat music]

[tense upbeat music increases]

Brian, takeover.

[brian] let's go
everybody, having fun?

[kristen] hey!
Where are you going?

I don't have time for this.

[kristen] class isn't over yet!

Candace, can I talk
to you for a second?

I know he did this.

Don't lie to me.

I know he hits you.

You have to get out.

Go to police.

It's my word against his.

If I go to the police, he
will find me and kill me

Before they do anything.

What do you want me to do?

What if it were avery and she
came home with a black eye,

You'd wanna kill the guy, right?

I'm not going to
kill your husband.

We had a deal.

[tense music]

Admit it, your life's
certainly improved

Since we met, hasn't
it, since iris died?

I did you a favor,
like we agreed.

I saved your house.

I saved your daughter.

We did not agree to that.

Oh my god, what are you saying?

I have something I
need to show you.

Okay, okay, over here.

[kristen] if iris were gone,

Your life would
be better, right?

Safer?

[candace] yes.

This incriminates
you too, kristen.

Do I look like I care?

No one ever has
to hear about it.

And avery can go on thinking
grandma fell down the steps.

You pushed her.

I don't have anything
to gain from that.

But you, you got the
house, didn't you?

I couldn't kill someone.

I don't have it in me.

Well, I didn't think I
could do it either, but.

It's you or them.

Don't contact me again or
I will call the police.

Really?

What do you even know about me?

Do you even know my real name?

I'm not even registered
for this class.

Please stay away from me.

[candace's phone buzzes]

It's the police.

What? Did you--what did you say?

What did you tell them?

No. Nothing.

Have you talked to them yet?

Just that morning.

Okay, answer, keep it simple.

They're just checking up.

Don't be suspicious,
less is more.

Okay, okay, okay.

Just tell them that you're busy.

Okay. Hello?

Is everything okay?

Yeah, I'm leaving the gym,
so I'm on my way home.

Yeah. Okay.

I'll see you there.

What do I do now?

Don't worry, I'll go with you.

[car door clicking shut]

[asphalt crunching]

[car door opening]

[car door clicking shut]

[door bell chiming]

[door clicking open]

- [detective moreno] mrs. Klein.
- [candace] hi.

May I come in?

[candace] yep, come on in.

Thank you.

I'm sure you have questions.

I have some questions for you.

Whatever you need.

Is your daughter home?

No, just me. Um.

Can I get you anything?

Coffee would be nice.

Okay, just this way.

Thank you.

I spent some time at your
mother-in-law's after you left.

Do you recognize this?

No, what is it?

It's a piece of the vase from
the second floor landing.

So she broke it?

Not during the fall.

What does that mean?

Well, it's the
only piece I found.

So she cleaned it up?

I'm sorry, I'm not
understanding what we're...

Why this is relevant.

Thank you.

Yeah, have a seat.

Pretty weird if
she cleaned it up

That we didn't find
any other pieces.

It's almost like
someone broke it

And tried to hide the evidence.

So she broke it a long time ago.

- She has a cleaning staff.
- She does.

- And they dust?
- I imagine.

How often?

I have no idea.

Where were you that night?

I was here.

And your daughter can confirm?

No, she was out.

So you were here alone.

Should I be worried that
you're asking me that?

What, did you kill her?

No, of course not.

I didn't kill her.

So then you don't
need to be worried.

So you do think
she was murdered?

Just checking boxes.

How was your relationship
with the deceased?

Good, I guess.

She was my mother-in-law,

So we had our not-so-good
moments, but we
loved each other.

Well, we found
this on her phone.

It was texted to
her from a friend.

[candace] we never asked
you for the house, iris.

Not my finest moment.

[iris] so it's my fault?

[detective moreno] the house
you mentioned [the video's
audio continues playing]

It's yours now, right?

What are you
suggesting, detective?

[candace] you bought him a
house that he never wanted

And I wouldn't let
him take the handout.

[detective moreno] you know
anyone that would've wanted

To hurt your
mother-in-law, mrs. Klein?

[candace] come
on, we're leaving.

[rock music starts playing]

Just a minute.

[rock music]

♪ one, two, three,
please pour me another ♪

♪ four, five, six
things to discover ♪

♪ one more thing that I'm
feeling a little bit more ♪

♪ eight, nine, ten,
I'll never recover ♪

♪ 5 am we're phantom lovers

♪ I dream of her

[music stops]

[tense music]

Ms. Klein?

Uh, coming!

[tense music]

Everything okay?

Yes, just my daughter's alarm.

You know, that reminds me.

I actually have to get going.

Can I walk you out?

Did you have any
other questions or...?

No more questions for now.

Okay.

I'll be in touch.

Thank you for your time.

[tense music]

You were great.

What is this, a threat?

Insurance in case
you got cold feet.

In my daughter's room?

Come on, I gotta
show you something.

Where?

To get ready.

You have a big night.

You have a dinner at five.

What?

No, I have to pick
up avery from school.

Cancel.

No, just, okay, just
let me text her.

[candace breathing hard]

[phone clicking
gently repeatedly]

Kristen, I don't
think I can do this.

Of course you can.

You don't have a choice.

Come on, let's go.

No, where?

To the place this all started.

Where we became friends?

[tense music]

[keys jingling]

[door clicking open]

It's ironic, really.

This restaurant
used to be my dream.

Now it's just a rotten
place where he'll rot.

Okay, how? How am I
supposed to do it?

[kristen] with this.

I'll stash it in the bathroom.

You'll excuse yourself
from the table.

When you come out, ask
to see the freezer.

When he turns his
back, just point, aim.

[gun clicking]

Leave it in his hand.

It'll look like a suicide.

Suicide?

Then can't you just do it?

No, I need an alibi.

They'll look at me first.

I'll be at spin where
everyone will see me,

And when it's done,
I'll head home to wait

For the call no
wife wants to get.

This has been your plan
since the beginning?

To force someone to
kill your husband?

To force me?

Force you?

Candace, this was your idea.

I'm your friend and
you're mine, remember?

After all, what are friends for?

Did you get all that?

What?

Give me your phone.

[candace] why?

Give it to me.

I know you're recording.

I know you're scared.

I was, too.

But I did it for you,
for your daughter.

Do this for me and
it'll all be over soon.

You can do this.

And you'll be out
of my life, forever?

Years from now, our paths
will cross. As friends?

No, they won't.

If I'm never gonna see
you again, thank you.

You're doing a good thing.

[candace] okay. Okay.

[tense music]

[door clicking shut]

[avery] where were you?

I tried calling.

I'm sorry, I lost my phone.

Have you had dinner yet?

I'm not hungry.

No, you should eat.

Let me change and
then I'm gonna--

Mom.

What's the matter?

Grandma.

Oh, avery, I know we
haven't had a chance

To talk about it yet.

Yeah, because you've
been acting so weird.

It's like you don't even care.

Of course I care.

It's like you're
happy she's gone.

Avery.

Avery...

Oh my god.

[tense music]

Avery, I need to
step out for a bit.

[tense music]

Welcome. Mrs. Stone. Come on in.

Thank you.

[nathan] where's your car?

[candace] oh, my
driver dropped me off.

Call me sydney.

Sydney.

Sorry I'm late.

That's quite all right.

I know that you're quite busy,

So I appreciate you
coming by at all.

Well it's my pleasure.

[nathan] have a seat.

[candace] thank you.

Now I took the liberty of
opening you a bottle of wine.

Oh.

I apologize for
the casual nature,

But I'll be serving
you myself tonight.

[candace] I don't mind.

Thank you.

[nathan] well, wait right
here and I'll be back

To discuss our delicious meal.

[tense music]

I have for you here a sexy
beet and goat cheese salad

Topped with avocado.

Now I roasted the beets
with candied walnuts

And the tangy vinaigrette
is made from scratch.

Wow. Looks delicious.

Thank you.

So, how long have you been
investing in restaurants?

Oh, years.

I guess I just love great food.

Then you've come
to the right place.

It would seem so.

Your wife said
you were a master.

Did she?

It would seem she was right.

Is she here?

She isn't.

That's a shame.

She was very lovely
on the phone.

Kristen's incredible, but I
tend to handle things here.

She helps, obviously.

How is it working
with your wife?

Between you and
me, it's amazing.

She's the light of my life.

Everything I do is for her.

Really?

There aren't moments where
you're at each other's throats?

Is something wrong?

Why do you ask?

You're just not eating much.

Oh, I had a late lunch.

On your way to a tasting?

I never come with
an empty stomach.

You never know.

May I use your restroom?

Just down the hall.

[tense music]

[water trickling]

[tense music continues]

[tense music continues]

[calm music]

[door clicking open]

Your food's getting cold.

I'm sorry. I lost my appetite.

It was delicious though.

Okay. Is there anything else

You'd like to discuss
before you go?

Actually, I'd love
to see the kitchen,

To see where the magic happens.

- Sure.
- Okay.

Right this way.

[tense music]

[door creaking open]

Come on in.

Thank you.

Oh, careful.

These floors are
a little uneven.

My wife actually took
a tumble a few days ago

And ended up with
some nasty bruises.

So we've updated our
stove to the newest model.

Here we have some dry storage
and equipment overflow.

We're looking to
serve a headcount of
about 300 every night.

What's that?

The freezer?

- What's in there?
- That's a first.

It's in great condition.

Keep things quite cool.

We've got a little bit
of produce overflow

And fruits and
vegetables and poultry...

[tense music]

♪ I'm coming up wild

♪ coming up strong

♪ coming up behind you

[upbeat music]

♪ oh, yeah

[upbeat music continues]

[nathan] what are you doing?

[glass shattering]

Nathan, you scared me.

What did you do?

Was that the bottle of
mahnklees I was saving?

I just thought
you'd be so excited

After the new investors,
you'd wanna celebrate.

Yeah, well, now we can't.

Why? What happened?

Mrs. Stone hardly ate the
meal that I prepared for her.

Did she say why?

No.

And she seemed way more
interested in our relationship

Than she did in the restaurant.

Why would that be?

No idea.

I'm just gonna clean this.

Leave it.

I said leave it.

It's okay.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to scare you.

[tense music]

[gentle music]

[rotary phone clicking]

Hi, can I speak to
detective moreno, please?

Of course.

Yes, hi, I was hoping detective
moreno could stop by and...

Yeah, I can call back.

Thank you.

[tense music]

[tense music]

[sobbing quietly]

Mom?

Oh.

Hi.

Can I talk to you?

Oh, of course.

Anytime.

Is everything all right?

Yes, just a very stressful day.

What's going on?

I'm really sorry
I yelled at you.

Oh my god, please
don't apologize.

I understand.

Hey, I wanted to talk to you
a little bit about your dad.

Mom, you don't have to.

I do.

I want you to know what
an incredible man he was

And how much I loved him.

The only reason I
don't talk about him

Is because I feel
guilty for his death.

I mean, I wanted us
to be independent

And he just wanted
us to be happy.

Mom, it wasn't your fault.

I loved gran, but
she was in the wrong

For making you feel this way.

Hey, you know that if
anything ever happened to me,

You'd be okay, right?

What would happen?

What do you mean?

No, nothing, nothing.

I just mean no matter
what, you are so loved.

Okay, we should get to bed.

Big day tomorrow.

You're gonna get your
driver's license.

Finally.

Why are you crying?

I'm just, I can't believe my
little girl's all grown up.

Well, goodnight, mom.

I love you.

[candace] I love you.

[tense music]

Okay. What else do we
need to think about?

Mirrors?

Mom.

We've got blind
spots we're checking.

I know, I got this.

You're gonna go
easy on the brakes.

[avery] always.

We know you can parallel park.

We're good.

[avery] just trust me.

[tense music]

I got this.

Okay, wish me luck, I guess.

Look, you're gonna
do great, kid.

I love you.

[engine starting]

[car door thunking shut]

[tense music]

[door clicking shut]

[tense music]

[dial tone ringing]

Avery.

No, you're right, I'm sorry.

I found my phone.

You're gonna do great, avery.

I love you so much.

[tense music]

[tense music continues]

[kristen] avery klein?

[avery] yeah.

[kristen] ready for your test?

Sure am.

Don't be nervous.

Alright, let's just,
go straight forward.

[tense music]

[avery] am I doing okay so far?

You're not supposed
to ask me that.

[avery] I'm sorry.

[kristen] but
you're doing great.

Take a right at the next light.

Where are we going?

[kristen] you'll see.

You're almost done.

Are you sure we're right?

This is not where we started.
- Yup. Take a left here.

We're just gonna take
a different route back.

[avery] okay.

[tense music]

[tense music]

Excellent job, we'll
head back from here.

But first, this is
highly unorthodox,

But I really need
to use the restroom.

[avery] oh.

Do you care if I just run
inside before we head back?

Yeah, of course.

Great. Thank you.

Actually, you know what,
do you mind coming in?

It's just technically I'm not
supposed to leave you alone.

Okay, sure.

For liability reasons.

Great.

Hurry, hurry.

[tense music]

[tense music]

[cellphone buzzing]

Hi, hon.

[kristen] hello to
you too, friend.

What are you doing
with her phone?

You forced me to do this.

If you have avery right now--

Skip the threats.

Do what you promised
and I'll let avery go,

And I need proof this time.

You have your phone.

You're welcome.

Video it.

I don't even know where
he is, where is he?

He's home all day.

Figure it out.

Deal with it.

Please, lemme out.

[hammering on freezer door]

Avery, avery, it's okay.

I'm coming, I'm coming, avery.

And no police or you'll never
see your daughter again.

[avery] please. Please.

That was your mom.

She'll be here soon.

All we need to do is wait.

Calmly.

Help!

[screaming]

Easy.

Detective.

Station said you called
last night asking for me.

I did.

Something urgent
came up with avery.

Can this wait?

Everything okay, ms. Klein?

Yeah, yeah, everything's okay.

I tried calling your cell.

I lost it.

Candace, are you gonna tell
me why you called last night?

It's embarrassing.

I don't know anything about you,

And the optics. I
mean, me being a widow,

You're investigating my
mother-in-law's murder.

Murder?

You know what I mean.

It wouldn't look good
for either of us.

I decided against it.

Probably for the best.

Sorry to make you drive out.

[tense music]

[engine starting]

[tense music]

[engine starting]

[tense music]

[knocking on door]

[tense music]

Hi.

Mrs. Stone.

I thought maybe we could
continue our discussion?

Sure.

Come on in.

Thank you.

Gotta admit, I didn't think
I'd be seeing you again.

Didn't seem all that
interested in the restaurant.

But what can I get you to drink?

[three gunshots ringing out]

[tense music]

[calm, tense music]

Avery, I'm here, I'm here.

[avery] mom!

[kristen] have a
seat. Come sit down.

Come sit down!
- [avery] mom!

[kristen] put the
gun on the bar.

Put the gun down.

Sit down.

It's down.

[kristen] sit down.

[candace] are you okay?

Okay.

Kristen, it's me.

She's a lovely young woman
and she's an excellent driver.

You could let her go
right now, kristen

Show me the video first.

- [candace] hi.
- [nathan] mrs. Stone.

[candace] thought maybe we
could continue our discussion?

[nathan] sure. Come on in.

I gotta admit, I didn't think
I'd be seeing you again.

Didn't seem all that
interested in the restaurant.

But what can I get you to drink?

[gunshots ringing out]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

You saved me.

You saved my life.

You got what you wanted.

You don't have to
hurt anybody anymore.

I only hurt people
who deserved it.

Iris was gonna ruin
your life and avery's.

Nathan was gonna end mine.

Celise.

Celise was going
to go to the police

And we would've
both been in jail.

I did this for us.

You don't! Iris
didn't have to die.

None of them did.

It was my life or his.

[candace] I know.

I just finished first.

I'm begging you to
please just let us go.

Just let us go, kristen.

Let them go, honey.

[gunshots ringing out]

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Don't move.

[nathan] okay.

Okay.

Or I'll do it for real.

Okay.

[door slamming shut]

This is between you and me.

No, you lied.

You lied.

[overlapping arguing]

[grunting]

Avery, avery!

I'm coming, I'm
coming, I'm coming!

I'm coming.

[tense music]

No, no, no! No!

[nathan] give me the knife!

I'll kill you.

Give me the knife.

[candace] don't do it!
That's my daughter!

Give it to me!

[gunshot ringing out]

- [avery] mom!
- [candace] avery!

[women sobbing]

- [avery] mom!
- [candace] I'm here, I'm here!

Mom!

[candace] I'm here! You're okay.

[laughing]

[calm music]

[officer] murder?

Yeah.

Don't mess with the evidence.

I'm sorry I couldn't
get here sooner.

It's okay.

I'm glad we're all safe now.

Well, I thought you were
acting a little under duress,

So I followed you to
the watson residence.

I figured it was
none of my business,

But just in case
I ran his plates.

Turns out nathan
wasn't just an abuser,

But a criminal as well.

He was stealing money
from his investors

And using the
restaurant as a front.

Bad guy all around.

Kind of makes you feel
sorry for the wife.

What's gonna happen to her?

She's gonna do some time.

But given the circumstances,
the judge might be lenient.

[calm music]

[door buzzer blaring]

Didn't think I'd see you again.

You saved my daughter's life.

I think, despite everything
else, I owe you thanks for that.

How are you doing?

It's actually okay.

I'm working as a
chef in the kitchen.

Listen, I know what
a monster nathan was.

I just want you to know,
I'm so sorry that you had

To live through that.

I should have acted sooner.

I should have called the
police or gotten involved.

Clearly, you needed help.

I know what I did was wrong.

I just, I was so tired of him
controlling and abusing me,

I ended up doing the
same thing to you.

Maybe when you get
out, we can start over.

In the meantime,
you can always write

Or call if you need
someone to talk to.

You'd do that for me?

Of course.

What are friends for?

Oh my gosh, isn't this exciting?

Thank you for coming out
to campus with me, mom.

Oh, I can't believe
I'm losing my baby.

You are not losing me.

I'm only a couple hours away

And you can text me
every day if you want to.

And I will.

And I know the rules.

Be safe.

Work hard. That's right.

Alright, I gotta get
back to the dorms.

Do you want me to take you?

No, I've got my own car.

Okay.

I love you.

Good.

See you this weekend.

Okay.

[birds chirping]

[gentle music]

[engine starting]

[gentle music]

[gentle music]

[gentle music]

[gentle music]

[gentle tense music]