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- Which one should we start with?

- RUTH: Previously on "Ruthless."

- You were supposed to come. - I'll come in the morning.

There's this cult I found.

- Mm-hmm, the Rakudushis.

- I was invited for the weekend.

- Why don't you take me there?

- I have ordered pregnancy tests.

I want all the women to take them every month.

- I'm supposed to be pregnant.

- Are you? - No.

- Thank you for letting us in.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Uh, this is my friend Malcolm.

- Malcolm? - Yes.

- Thought you were coming alone.

- Uh, well, he wanted to drive me, so...

- I see.

- Yeah, she was talking about this place.

She said it's paradise.

I had to come see for myself.

- Yes, I see.

But we don't allow visitors without them being invited.

- Yeah, so perhaps you should leave.

- [chuckles softly]

Okay, we can go.

- No, no. Just you.

- See, we're, um...

kind of a package deal, you know?

- [laughs]

Is that so?

- Yeah.

- You never told me that.

- It's fine. He's being an asshole.

Let's just...

- Are you high?

- [scoffs] High? - DIKAHN: Yeah.

- No.

- You seem a bit out of it.

- Mm-mm, no, just...

Just being me.

- Is that right?

- Yeah, so, it's okay if I stay, right?

- You can stay.

- Okay, 'cause, I mean--

I mean, we drove all this way, so...

please, can we stay?

Plus, I really gotta pee.

- [sighs]

Okay. Sure.

- Thank you! Come on, Malcolm.

- Is it all right?

- Yes. Perfectly fine.

- Thank you. Um, I left my car up front.

Where should I park?

- Oh, we'll take care of your car.

- You sure? - Yeah.

- I don't mind, I can-- I can take it.

- Don't be silly.

Any friend of Lynn's is a friend of mine.

- [clapping]

- All right, that's what I'm talking about.

- Make yourselves at home.

- Okay, thank you.

- Thank you.

Thank you.

- [groans]

- It's so nice of you. And, um...

- [snapping] - And...Andrew.

Thank you!

- ♪ When the sun go down, we run the city ♪

♪ I feel the angels, but the demons with me ♪

♪ When the sun go down, you best believe me ♪

♪ It's nothing new, the streets is undefeated ♪

♪ When the sun go down, ooh

♪ It get wild, baby, wild, baby, wild, baby, wild ♪

- ♪ Don't you ever, ever, ever try to move me ♪

♪ You best salute me

♪ It's in the bloodstream

♪ We're feeling Rakudushi

♪ The compound, the lessons

♪ The lies, the deception

♪ The FBI's weapons

♪ The punishment, the tension

♪ And I just wanna free you from this slave shit ♪

♪ So murder is the case that we're faced with ♪

- ♪ When the sun go down

- [thud]

- [creaking, clanging]

- See? I told you they were nice.

- Yeah, you did.

You got a nice place here.

- Yeah. We like it.

- I can see why.

- Yeah.

- How many people are here?

- About 200 now.

- Whoa! 200? - DIKAHN: Mm-hmm.

- All living here together? - Yeah.

- I'm sorry to stop--uh, I need to use the bathroom.

I need to pee really bad.

- Yes, sure.

Girl!

- Yes, Dikahn?

- Take her to the outhouse.

- Outhouse?

- Yes.

- [chuckles]

You don't have, like, a "inhouse"?

- [chuckles] No, I'm sorry.

We live off the land. I told you that.

- You're right. Sorry, you like--like camping.

- Yes, if that's what you wanna call it.

- Uh, one more question. Is The Highest here?

- Yes, he is.

- And will I see him today?

- You most certainly will.

- Perfect. So which way?

- This way.

- Okay. Ooh! Oh my God.

Girl, this is nice.

Oh my God, what material is this?

[chuckles]

You know, you guys are really bringing

the purple fashion back. I love it.

Honey, ooh.

So which way is it? - Over here.

- I like this, I like this a lot.

[giggles]

- Is there a problem?

- Yeah. - What?

- Who the fuck are you? And what are you doing here?

- Andrew... - I'm sorry, Dikahn.

- That is no way to treat our guest.

- Yeah, you're right, sir.

My apologies, Dikahn.

- Apologize to him.

- I'm sorry, Brother Malcolm.

- It's all good, Brother Andrew.

- So, how long are you thinking of staying?

- The way she was talking, I'm thinking of joining.

- Is that so? - Yes.

- We are always looking for new members.

- Thank you.

- It's a nice, firm handshake.

You a military man?

- Yes, sir. I was.

- Oh, what branch?

- Marines. Oorah!

- [chuckles]

Andrew here was in the Army.

- [laughs hysterically]

We call them the girly men.

[coughs]

- Is that so?

- Yes.

- Heh.

- So can y'all, uh, show me around?

- I would love to show him around, sir.

- Really? - Andrew...

- No, sir. Please.

Please let me.

- Go for it.

- Thank you.

Thank you. - Go on.

- What shall we see first?

- There's so much shit to see here, brother.

- Oof, perfect.

- I don't know where we're gonna start.

- Perfect!

- Take it easy.

- [showers running]

- Wait. - What?

- Is this where you go to the bathroom?

No, no.

I can't do that.

- I'm-I'm sorry.

- Girl, I will take a bush before I take that.

- I can get you some towels and--and fresh water.

- No, it's fine.

Y'all shower all out in the open like this?

- Yes.

- Mm-hmm. With the men and the women this close?

- We are all one with the Raku.

- Ahh.

I see.

Well, that's too much oneness for me.

- Well, it's not for everyone.

- No, I guess not. Um--

- This is the best accommodations.

- Is this where The Highest goes?

- No.

- Okay, where does he go?

- Oh, he has plumbing in his trailer.

- Okay, take me there.

- Oh, that--that's only for him.

- Really?

And you guys are okay with that?

- Yes. We are.

- Well, I don't wanna use that. And since I'm the guest,

you should just take me to The Highest's trailer.

- Oh-- - Lynn.

- [gasps] Miss Marva!

- How are you?

- I'm good. How are you?

- I thought that was you.

- Yes. [giggles]

- Uh, run along, Zane.

- Yes, Elder Mother.

- [chuckles]

[sighs]

Did you come to join us?

- Uh, well, I was thinking about it

until I saw this toilet.

- Well, what's the matter with it?

- Seriously?

Look, I really need to pee.

- Well, go on, try it.

- No!

- Look.

Try it. It's fine.

Close your eyes.

Beauty is what you make it.

- [sighs]

That ain't beauty.

- Well, let's try this, then.

Let me make you something special.

- Oh, like the bread you made last time?

- Yes.

- What was in it? Because I was so happy.

- Ooh! [delighted laugh]

That is my little secret.

- Can you hold my purse?

- Ah, sure.

- [sighs]

- Go on.

- [giggles nervously]

Are you gonna just stand there?

- I'll be over here.

- Okay.

- You crazy?

What the fuck are you doing here, man?

- Trying to figure out what the hell's taking you so long

to close this case. - Nah, nah, fuck that.

You're trying to blow my cover.

- [chuckles] I wouldn't do that.

- Yeah, yes, you would.

And why the fuck are you here with her?

Why are you with his wife?

- I was using her as a reason to get over here, you know?

- No, you fucking her, just like I said you was.

- Yeah. - Yeah, yeah.

You need to get Lynn and you need to get the fuck outta here,

boy, right now, all right?

- [sighs] No.

I'ma stick around for the weekend.

- What the fuck is wrong-- Are you fucking crazy? Huh?

- [laughs] Yeah.

- Does Mack know that you're here?

- He sent me. - Bullshit, nah, bullshit.

You're bullshitting me.

Mack wouldn't do that.

- Nope?

- Why the fuck would Mack send you, huh?

You're the worst agent we got.

- 'Cause he thinks you're compromised

and you won't close this fucking case.

- And that's the only reason, huh?

- Yes. - Yeah? Okay.

What did he say about Brian?

- When he comes back from vacation,

he's going to take him out of the sheriff's office,

and he's gonna take you out of the compound.

- Really?

So when's the last time you talked to him, huh?

- Oh, you don't know?

Why are you asking me all these questions?

- 'Cause I know you're fucking lying.

- [chuckles]

No, sir, I'm not.

- Yeah, yes, you are.

You need to get that girl

and you need to get the fuck outta here right now, okay?

- Mm, nah.

I'm sticking around for the weekend.

- What the fuck did you say?

- There's something here.

Bet you can't find it, but I can.

- Oh my God, Malcolm, are you crazy? Huh?

- [laughs]

- Yeah, yeah, you are crazy.

And you're the stupidest son of a bitch that I know.

- See? - Yeah.

- That's why you can't close this case, Andrew.

You're so emotional.

- Malcolm...

- I gotta see him.

- You gotta see who, huh?

- The man that's been fucking you so hard

that you can't close this case.

- Are you fucking crazy? - [laughs]

- No, look at me!

Look, do you see these fucking kids over there?

Huh? This is not a game! - It's cute.

- It's not a fucking game, Malcolm.

He will kill every single kid up in here.

Stop playing!

- He kills the kids? Nah, this is bullshit.

I'm shutting this shit the fuck down, Andrew.

- Nah, look, man, it's not a game.

Please, brother. Please listen to me, please.

- You gonna show me around?

- Malcolm, look at me. Malcolm.

- If you ain't gonna show me around,

I'ma show myself around. - Malcolm!

Malcolm.

- Good morning.

- Good morning, Sister Ruth.

- Good morning.

How are you feeling today?

- I am okay.

- Good. - Is anyone in there?

- No. All the ladies are out and about.

- Okay, good.

- Can you talk to River, please?

- About what?

- He had a very bad night with him last night.

- Really?

- He said he was very violent.

- It must've worn off.

- What must've worn off?

- The Elder Mother is putting things in his food

to make him happy.

- Wow. Do we know what it is?

- She won't tell me.

- Oh, Ruth, we have got to find out what that is.

- Well, first we have to stop that old bitch

from trying to get me killed with the pregnancy test.

- Yes, but-- - What?

- I can delay that.

- How is that?

- Well, we have to go into town for money.

- How long?

- A few days.

- Isn't it gonna take you two weeks to get this money?

- Yes. - So I don't have a few days.

- No, if we start calling today, it'll only be two weeks.

Don't--don't worry.

- If they find out that I am not pregnant, they will--

- It's okay.

I've got you.

- I'm trusting you.

- And I'll take care of it.

Only if you talk to River, please.

- Okay, I will talk to River.

- Okay, and I'll see about the pregnancy tests.

- You do that.

Shit.

- It's okay, don't worry. - I'm not worried.

But you better get whatever it is--

- Ruth, don't threaten me, come on.

- I'm not going down alone.

So you take that how you will.

- Yes, Elder.

- Now run along.

Go find a way to get that pregnancy test...negative.

Now get out of here.

- Yeah, we're both going somewhere.

- Bitch.

Walk away, Joan.

- Yes, Elder.

- Quickly. - Crude, Ruth.

- Well, I guess he was wrong.

- I knew nobody was coming.

- My arms hurt.

- I'm sorry I put them too tight.

- [soft chuckle]

You know what?

- What?

- I want a strawberry sundae.

- Mm, yeah. [laughs]

- With nuts.

- That sounds good. Mm!

[sighs]

- Wouldn't that be nice right now?

- It sure would.

- I bet Paula is having one right now.

- I sure hope so.

- You know she made it. She did.

- I hope you're right, Lacey.

- She did.

And she is sending help.

- We'll just hold on to that.

- He actually thought somebody was coming to get him.

- I knew he was wrong, dead-ass wrong.

- I can't believe we are back in this place again.

[sighs]

- It's okay.

- No, it's not okay.

Shit.

- I'm sorry.

- Can I tell you something?

- Yeah.

- I would've never made it in this place without you.

- Come on, Lacey-- - No.

I regretted it, the day that I signed up.

But you were always so kind and sweet.

- Lacey, don't do that. Don't do that.

- Why?

- Because I can't help you.

I can't help us.

I don't want to talk about that.

- Just saying.

- I'm just saying it don't make me feel like a man,

to not be able to help you.

- Hey. You did your best.

- I should've just left instead of believing all this bullshit.

- You didn't know.

I didn't know.

- But I had a gun.

- It's okay.

- I love you, Lacey.

And I'm sorry.

- Hey, look at me.

I have a feeling that we are gonna be okay.

Paula is gonna help us.

And we are gonna be eating ice cream sundaes.

[laughs]

- I hope you're right.

- We can't give up on hope.

It's all we got.

- Yeah, it's all we got. - Yeah.

- Your Highest. - What?

- Good morning. - What is it?

- She came, sir.

- Did she? - Yes.

And she brought someone with her.

- Who? - A man.

- Is he an agent?

- I don't know, sir.

- Why are they here?

- I'm sorry, sir.

- We are a peaceful, loving people.

- Yes, we are.

- And they come here to bother us.

- I'm sorry, sir.

- I'll take every joint in his fingers until he talks to me.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- Are they alone?

- As far as I know, sir.

- What does that mean, Dikahn? You have to explain shit!

- We didn't see them being traced here, sir.

- And?

- The car had no bugs on it.

But she has a purse, and we haven't checked him yet.

- I see. - I'm sorry, sir.

- How's your hand? - I'll be fine, sir.

- I should've cut it off! - You should have.

- If you betray me, I will take your head.

- I will never betray you, sir.

- I've got a headache.

- I'll get the Elder Mother to come by and--

- No, no!

I just need food! I need food!

- I will make sure-- - It's on its way.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- Have Elder Mother make a lot so I can talk to them both.

- Yes, sir. - [sighs]

They keep making this worse.

- Yes, they do.

- Lilo, these people, the deputy.

That old couple.

- I'm sorry, Your Highest.

- Does the sheriff know about his deputy?

- I don't think so, sir.

- Another fucking thing for me to worry about.

[sighs] - I'm sorry, sir.

- Give me some aspirin.

And you call the sheriff and tell him to meet me at the spot.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- And get Joan in here. I need to know what the plan is.

- Of course, sir.

- [exasperated sigh]

Now.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

- I was bringing him his breakfast.

- Oh, I can take it.

- Oh, no, I-I-I can do it.

- Elder Mother?

- Fine.

- Thank you.

- You look lovely this morning.

- Thank you.

- You are all glowing with child.

- Yes, I am.

- Have you had any sickness?

- Yes.

- Well, can I make something for you?

- No.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am.

- Well, did The Highest tell you?

- Tell me what?

- About the pregnancy tests?

- Yes, he did.

- He did?

- Yes.

- Well, when they come, since you're soon to be his wife,

you can be the first one.

- [chuckles] Yes, of course.

- So that all the other girls can see you.

- Yes, you--you are so right.

- Well, good.

- Have a Raku day.

- You as well, Sister Ruth.

[growls]

- Your Highest.

- Put it there.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- Where were you last night?

- When, Your Highest?

- Don't question me.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- Where were you?

- I was in my trailer.

- I wanted to see you last night.

- We spoke about that.

You said you wanted to see River.

- You think I wanted him?

- You asked for him.

- I wanted to see you.

- Did you? - Yes.

- But you didn't say that.

- Oh woman, where is your third eye?

- I'm sorry, Your Highest.

- I'm disappointed in you, Ruth.

- I'm sorry. It will never happen again.

- You all are worthless.

- Yes, Your Highest. We women are.

- Well, if you are to be the wife of The Highest,

you damn well better learn.

- Yes, Your Highest. - Get out of my sight.

Ruth, get out of my sight.

If you think that this is one of those times

where you would challenge me, you are wrong.

- You think so? - Try it.

See if I won't behead you.

- Yes, Your Highest.

- Where are you going?

- To the women's trailer.

- To see Dikahn?

- No, Your Highest. - I will find out.

- There's nothing to find out.

- I will find out and I will boil you two alive.

- Yes, Your Highest. - Go.

- [door opens]

- Hello.

- The Highest wants to see you.

- Oh, yes.

- About the plan.

- Oh, yes.

- Are we ready?

- Yes, we are.

- Okay.

Tell me.

- Tell you what?

- The plan.

- Oh, I'm sorry. Did he not tell you?

- I'm not playing these games with you, Joan.

- I'm sorry, Dikahn, but you know I can't--

- Shit.

I know.

- I'm sorry.

- Go and see him.

- Yes.

- Hurry.

- Yes.

- You need to get that girl and get out of here, man, come on.

It's not a game.

- I'ma stick around for a while.

- [exasperated sigh]

- What's in here?

- Storage. - Storage of what?

- None of your fucking business.

- Come on, man, stop fucking around.

What's in there? - Listen,

you need to get that girl

and you need to get the fuck out of here.

Stop playing.

- Andrew?

- Yes, sir?

- I will take it from here.

- You sure? - Yes.

- All right, brother.

- What can I help you with?

- What's in here?

- Oh.

That's where we torture people.

- Really?

- Yeah.

- [laughs]

Okay. - DIKAHN: Come.

We'll have the Elder Mother prepare a meal for you.

You must be hungry.

- Yes, I've heard about her cooking.

- Well, come now.

Let's not keep you waiting.

- Thank you, Dikahn.

[sighs]

- Hello?

- Yes?

- You wanted to see me?

- Yes.

How is the plan going?

- Well, I just need access to the phone

to be able to make all the calls.

- Okay.

- And internet connection, please.

- I see.

Go on.

- Thank you, Your Highest.

- I'm, uh... I'm gonna get dressed.

- JOAN: Yes, Your Highest.

- Tell me what I need to do then.

- I will, Your Highest.

Thank you.

- Mm!

- You love it?

- Just like I remembered.

- [delighted chuckle] - Oh my God.

Miss Marva, you did it again.

- Good.

- Hi, Elder Mother. - Hello.

Oh, well, who is this handsome stranger?

- I'm her boyfriend.

- Oh! - Malcolm.

- Well, I didn't know that.

- I didn't tell you?

- No. Sorry.

- Yeah.

- Okay.

Well, Elder Mother. - Yes?

- We want to feed the both of them.

- Oh, is that right? - Yes.

The Highest wants to see them.

- He does? - Yes, he does.

- Me too? - Yes.

She brought you here.

- Good, yes, good.

- I will prepare the food,

because The Highest wants you to eat.

- Mm, what's that?

- Oh, those are my Jamaican spices.

The Highest wants you to feel welcome.

- Great, thank you.

- Thank you, thank you.

See, I told you they were nice. - Yeah, you did.

- Good, well, you two run along to the pavilion.

I will prepare it, and it won't take long.

- Okay, thank you, Marva. - MARVA: You're welcome.

- Come on. - Okay, great.

- Ah, to the left. - Okay, thank you.

Come on. - Thank you.

- MARVA: [chuckles]

- Hit them hard.

- I will.

- Mmmmm....

- [chuckles]

- River!

- What? - How are you?

- I'm fine.

- How was he?

- Fucking monster.

- Well, I'm sure you handled it.

- Do you think this is funny?

- No, it's not funny.

- He doesn't do to you what he does to me.

- It's not funny.

- No, it's not.

- But when you get this money, you'll be happy.

- Yes, and I can put all of this behind me.

- Yeah.

- What do you want?

- I was--I was just checking on you.

- [laughs] That's bullshit.

- What do you mean?

- Did Joan send you?

- Yes.

- Well, you can tell her I'm fine, okay?

I'm not gonna go too crazy until we get this money.

- Shh!

- Yes, that's good.

- It is.

What?

- I just--I think that that's good.

- [scoffs] No, what the hell?

- We're working on another problem.

- Another problem?

- He thinks I'm pregnant

and the Elder Mother has told him he should test me.

- That old bitch. - Shh!

Yes, she's terribly jealous.

- I know it.

- Do you know that he's on medication?

- Yeah.

- You know that?

- He's fucking psycho.

Yes, I knew he was taking medications.

- Did you know that Elder Mother was regulating it?

- Yeah.

- Why the hell didn't you tell me that?

- Well, it's not like I was certain.

- You just said that very matter of fact, River.

- Okay, look, I just noticed that when he ate her meals,

he was different,

and when he didn't eat her cooking,

he was crazy.

- Okay, well, we need to figure out what she puts in his food.

- Why? - Because!

- No, we don't need to know that.

- River, we are dealing with somebody who is mentally,

very mentally, unstable.

Today he was strange.

- How?

- I didn't recognize him.

- Yeah, that'll happen. - What?

- That's the motherfucker that shows up

in bed with me at night sometimes.

- What happened?

- He was fine.

He was fucking me.

And he bit me and...

slapped me and...

hog-tied me and called me "Massacre."

- What? - It's scary shit, okay?

We just need to get this fucking money

and get the hell out of here before it's too late.

- Okay.

I'm not leaving here without my daughter.

- Girl, fuck them kids!

- [sighs] I will slap the shit out of you.

- You really care?

- You are a lowlife.

- I'm sorry, we will get them out.

- No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Don't come back at me with that compassionate shit.

- I'm sorry. - Yeah.

You keep showing me who you are every day, River.

You keep showing me.

Keep on doing that.

- You know I will.

Mrs. Highest!

- So, what do you think?

- Mm! This is so good.

- Yes, it is. You go on and eat.

- I told you she can cook.

- [delighted chuckle]

Yes, I can.

- I love her cooking.

- And I'm enjoying being here.

- Well? How long are you staying?

- Dikahn invited us to stay for the weekend.

- Ooh. - LYNN: Well, me.

But he can ask, right?

- Oh, yes, I'm sure.

We would love to have you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- You go on and eat.

I will be in the kitchen.

- Thank you, Elder Mother.

- No, thank you.

[chuckles]

- How long?

- Well, it shouldn't be long at all.

- Great. - MALCOLM: This is so good!

This is so good!

- Mm-hmm.

Um...

We oughta talk about those outhouses.

- What about them?

- That outhouse?

I don't know if I can do that.

- Oh, come on. This is paradise.

You'll get used to it.

- Mm, what do y'all do when it rains?

- Right.

- Rain is just water from the Raku.

- Oh, okay.

Well, I need to think about all that.

- Yes, you certainly do.

- [coughs]

- What's wrong with you?

Malcolm, what is it?

What is it?

- Don't panic.

- [coughs, gags] - Malcolm!

- He's fine. - What is in the food?

- [coughs] - What?

Is this what happened last time?

- Calm down. - No, no, no, no, no, no!

Is this-- - Relax.

[chuckles]

- What are you doing back there?

- What are you putting in his food?

- What? - You heard me.

- I told you.

- I wanna know what it is.

- It's just something.

- Elder Mother, I'm only gonna tell you this once.

- What?

- I wanna know what you put in his food now.

- He is ill and he won't take his medicine,

so I put it in his food.

- What? - Lithium, Valium.

- How do you know how much to put in his food?

- I know him. - Elder Mother...

- And I know him like you never will.

- Hmph. He needs a doctor.

- I am a doctor.

- You don't know how much to put in his food.

- Oh, and you do? - I will tell him.

- And he will be angry that you know.

- Has he been diagnosed?

- I was a nurse, I know.

- Elder Mother...

- Ruth, I have been nice to you,

but you are beginning to make me blood boil!

- Is that why the pregnancy test?

- Yes.

- You think I'm lying?

- [sing-songy] We shall see!

- And when you see that I am pregnant?

- Then...I will be quiet.

- Okay.

- You may soon be his wife,

but I will always be his confidante!

- How was your night? - [pants]

Help, please...

- Okay.

It's all gonna be okay and over soon.

- No.

- I just need one more finger, okay?

- I'm gonna bleed to death.

- No, you're not gonna bleed to death.

- Yes, I am, please.

- Don't...beg.

I hate that!

- [screams]

- Whew!

- [grunts]

[sobs]

- Come here. Are you here, huh?

So, who is the other agent?

- I swear to you, there is no other agent.

- No? Is it your wife?

- No.

- Huh?

Are you sure? - No...

- Are you sure it's not your wife?

- No way, no, no.

- Okay.

Let's ask her.

- Wait, what?

- Yeah. Dikahn?

- [pants]

Lynn.

What did you do to her?

- Uh, she's about to have surgery.

- There is no other--

- No, she's an agent, isn't she?

- No, no.

- Okay, okay.

We'll kill her.

- What? - Yeah.

Dikahn, kill her.

- No!

Okay, okay, I'll talk, I'll talk.

I'll talk.

[pants, whimpers]

- I'm listening.

- [pants]

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