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So, tell me again why I'm here?

Neighbors complained, said they heard crying and screaming.

Seems like it could be an ongoing thing.

What do you think, child abuse?

Could be.

That's why I'm here.

That's not a good sign.

Jordan of the Dyers Bay Police Department.

I'm here with child services.

Open up.

We're coming in.

After you.

I think I like the office better.

This is nothing.

Get out! Get out! All right, crazy.

Stay down.

Get out of my house! If you dare take my family away from you, get out!

Check out the rest of the house.

There could be a child in here.

This is Jordan.

I'm on a domestic. I have a situation. I need backup now!

Locked in this hate in my

mind.

Stop doing that.

We have to get up. Oh, come on.

First meeting's not until 10.

That's great.

That'll give us plenty of time to talk about options for sitters.

Well... We have to hire someone.

I hear someone.

Good morning.

Is someone going to make breakfast or are we all going to starve to death?

Oh, you are such a little drama queen.

That's me.

Max,

you're late.

Any chance you can take the kids to school?

I have to be at work at 8 .30. And besides, you don't have to be anywhere

10. All right, let's get a move on then.

Oh, don't forget that. I know, I know.

We're interviewing a sitter tonight.

Probably because you're lost in school and not Mommy.

Because Buddy Mommy's working, remember?

I know, but why?

Because Mommy wanted more money.

Casey.

We used to have more money. What happened?

Ah, Max.

I'm five years old. I have a lot to learn.

I know I've only been back a few days, but it doesn't seem like anything's

changed. Except maybe the ads, which have progressively gotten worse, if

possible.

Okay, Megan.

I've known you since rush week. What's wrong?

I think Carter's a little upset at me for coming back to work.

There. I said it. So, if you would have paid more attention to what was going on

around him at his old firm, you wouldn't have had to.

There. I said it.

Shawna, why is it so hard to be married?

Don't ask me.

I got divorced for a reason.

My husband took off with a 19 -year -old.

This is Megan.

Mrs. Eastman.

It's Mrs. Berry, Max's teacher.

Miss Berry, what can I do for you?

I think you should come down here, Mrs. Eastman.

Is Max all right?

Max is fine.

He's been disrupting class again, though. How disruptive can he be? He got

the glue again.

When can I expect you?

I'll be right there.

Alton residence.

Mel, it's Megan.

Would you mind watching Max for a little while until Carter gets home from work?

Of course. Bring him right over, sweetie.

Thanks. I'll be right over.

Bye.

Max.

Do you want to tell me why you put glue in Susan's hair?

Max.

Mommy has to work now during the day.

You understand that?

So, I can't keep running down here every time you feel like acting up.

But I miss you.

Give it some time.

Okay. Come on.

Come on.

So what do you think?

Well, it sounds like it'll be okay.

I think that's what you're looking for. Stan.

Sir. Really is good to see you. Likewise. So I understand you'll be

little business our way? As a matter of fact, I am.

Good.

Listen, Carter, I want you to see the accountant right away. Just tell me

How about tomorrow?

Your office?

Sounds great.

Yes, thank you.

Bye, Ted.

Bye, Stan.

Talk about the nick of time.

Abby's going to be here any minute. I know. I'm hurrying. Who's Abby? She's

sitter. She's coming for dinner.

Sitter as in babysitter?

I don't like the sound of that.

Just relax, buddy.

I hope she's nice.

Me too, huh?

I just don't want her to think we're crazy.

Don't worry, Mom.

I'm not that crazy. Don't worry. We'll be good.

Right, Max?

Right. Yeah.

I'll get it.

I'm Abby.

What's your name?

Casey Eastman.

My Casey.

You're so pretty.

I get it more from my mom than my dad.

You can come in if you want.

Dinner's almost ready.

Okay.

So, Abby, why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Well, let's see.

I graduated from Santa Cruz last spring.

And I moved down here soon after.

And I've been doing some babysitting jobs to pay the bills ever since.

I'm not a baby.

Of course you're not a baby. That's just a figure of speech.

I'll bet.

Max is our resident skeptic. You'll get used to it eventually.

He's a brat.

Casey. No, I'm not.

I heard you.

Well, she's certainly prettier than I thought.

Really, I hadn't noticed.

You know, for a lawyer, you're a terrible liar.

I mean it. I liked her.

And I'm hardly basing that on her looks at all.

The kids seem to like her.

I got my vote.

Move her in.

Great.

I will start cleaning out your so -called gym, and I will have her move in

week. And maybe you could fix the drain in our bathroom, because I am tired of

sharing with the kids.

Yes, dear.

It's going to be weird, you know, having a stranger live with us. Yeah, well,

it's a little late for that now, isn't it? Oh, I was just saying.

Big day, huh? Yeah.

She's cute, right?

You bet your ass.

I just can't believe how lucky you were to find a sitter so quickly. I know. You

talk about being in the right place at the right time. Oh, and don't forget, T

-minus three weeks and counting until the biggest barbecue to end all

Jeez, you'd think it was the second coming. It is a barbecue, Del. See,

just don't understand. Men need to grill meat. It's instinctive.

He's so full of it. And here she is.

This is so beautiful.

Thank you so much.

It's so nice of you to do that for me.

I want you to meet Mel and Del Olsen.

They live next door.

Hi. Welcome to the neighborhood.

Nice to meet you both.

Nice to meet you.

Well, let's get your stuff inside.

I'll get your bags.

Have it if you want.

I'll tell you what, sweetie.

Why don't you go finish it up for me, okay?

Okay.

Come on.

This is really nice up here. Thank you.

This is Max's room. This is mine and Carter's room.

And here's the bathroom.

Oh, this is my room. You can come see it whenever you like.

And this is going to be your room.

Everything's new.

Carter set this room up as a gym, but then he never set foot in it.

I'll let you get settled.

I'll get that.

You all settled in? Yes, thank you. Good.

Carter, I'm terribly sorry about displacing your gym.

Oh, that's all right. I really haven't been using it that much anyway.

You look like you use it a lot.

Hi. I made some brownies.

Kids are going to love those.

You must be Abby. I'm Shauna. Hi, Shauna. Hi.

You want some coffee?

Yes, please.

Megan sure is happy to have some help around here.

Amen to that.

Thank you.

So, Abby, where are you from?

Up north.

Your family still up there?

Just me.

I was an only child, and my parents died when I was seven.

Well, poor thing.

Alone at seven.

Facing seven.

Well, seems things have turned out all right for you, all things considered.

Yeah.

I spent some time with a really nice foster family, and I worked my way

college by babysitting, which kind of led me here.

That's great.

Well, I'd love to stay and chat with you ladies, but I have a date tonight and I

have to get a wax.

But Shauna, she doesn't pull any punches. Come on, I'll walk you to the

Nice to meet you. You too.

Call me after a date.

I want details.

She's great, isn't she?

And Casey loves her already.

Well, you made the right choice.

Oh, I am so glad to hear you say that.

Quite a little hot on her, too.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye. Bye.

I'll talk to you later.

This is such a pretty street.

Isn't it?

That's where my friend Jenny used to live.

But she doesn't live there anymore because her mom got tired of her dad

going to Las Vegas with his secretary.

Oh, that's too bad.

Oh, that's where I saw Mr.

Monroe kissing Mrs.

Sorenson. Wow.

And then that house way back there is where I saw Mr.

Miller kissing Mr. Brewer.

This is quite the neighborhood you got here, Casey.

I'll say.

Oh, Abby, this is Tom.

He lives next door.

Oh. Hi, Tom.

Nice to meet you, Abby.

What are you doing, Tom? Why are you being so nice?

No reason.

Just riding my bike.

Abby's too mature for you, Tom.

Bye, Tom.

You see, I think he might have hurt his feelings.

He'll get over it.

Hi, Mel.

Hello, Abby.

I'd like to have a word with you for a moment, if I could.

Sure. I have to go pick up Max and Casey from school in a minute, but... What's

up? Well, in case you hadn't noticed, our son Tom is only 15 years old.

And my husband and I would really appreciate it if you... If you didn't

in front of your open bedroom window.

Oh, my God.

I had no idea.

Have you spoken to Tom about this? Oh, I can assure you he's well aware of our

disappointment. I'm sure he is.

Well, like they say, boys will be boys.

You know, I never really liked that saying.

Anything else I can do for you?

Guess not.

Great. I have to go pick up the kid.

How are you doing?

We're good. We're just going to have a little cooking lesson over here. Hello.

We're going to start with a little tomato.

There you go.

Check out my neighbor's new sitter.

Whoa.

She's hot.

Can you talk to her yet?

Sure.

Yeah, right.

Come on.

All right, Tabby. All right.

Oh, glad you could make it. Thank you, partner.

Mr. Walker. Mr. Olsen.

Good to see you.

These are for you.

Thank you. Well, that one's for me. All right. All right, enough chit -chat.

Where is she?

She is right over there.

Oh, hot tea.

How old?

She is too young for you, you lech.

There's no such thing.

No such thing.

Abby, come on over here. I'd like you to meet Tate Walker.

He's an old friend of mine from law school. Abby, I've heard so much about

I feel like I know you already.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Walker.

Pleasure is all mine.

And call me Tate.

Okay.

So I understand you went to Santa Cruz?

Well, I hate to admit it, but my baseball team used to beat the hell out

guys.

Yeah, we pretty much sucked, but I was more of an extreme frisbee kind of girl.

I believe that.

So, how do you like Carpenter Falls?

I like it just fine.

And how's the Eastman household treating you?

I love it.

She loves it.

Well, if you ever stop loving it, I'm just a phone call away. She is fine, you

big lech.

My best friend.

Thanks a lot.

What the hell?

Matt!

Who was that boy?

His name was Conroy Lucas. He does it for everybody.

I don't care.

Go look at him.

Nothing much.

Come on. Let's go home.

Hey.

Wait for me over there, James.

You threatened my kid?

I spoke to Conrad, yes.

Where do you get off talking to my kid like that?

Conrad pushed Max a number of times.

And apparently this happens often.

Kids play rough sometimes.

So do I.

Now listen.

No, you listen.

The next time your little bastard goes near Max, I'm going to skin him like a

rabbit right in front of you.

Got it?

And I mean it.

What's the matter, Casey?

Multiplication tables suck.

Casey said suck.

Thank you, Max, but so did you.

Okay, let me see.

Not so bad.

Hi, Mom.

Hi.

Hey, Mom. Hey, what are you doing?

Multiplication tables.

Let me get changed. I'll come back and help you.

Oh, that's all right, Mom.

Abby's helping me.

I was stuck on five times nine.

Excuse me.

Hi. Hey, it's me.

Good news, they settled.

Let's go out and celebrate.

Uh, that's nice.

Oh, it's better than nice. It's great.

Are you on your way home?

Let's go out.

Not yet. I'm having drinks with some clients.

It might be a while.

Carter?

It's fine.

You need to do it.

All right.

I'll see you tonight.

I guess I'll celebrate myself.

Celebrate what?

Oh, hey, Abby. Just a little victory.

Got everything we asked for and a nice settlement.

Where's the kid?

Upstairs.

So, is this case a big deal or something?

I guess you could say that.

More of a personal victory, really.

What do you mean?

See, I used to be a lawyer with a big firm.

A big firm what?

That's a good one. Sorry.

So, do you like being a lawyer?

I like it when it's good, but...

I guess you could say that about any job, right?

Are things good now?

Things are very good.

When did you know you wanted to be a lawyer?

Ever since I can remember.

I mean, law school was no picnic, but I managed to get a job in the public

defender's office right after I passed the bar.

Worked there for a couple years.

And then a buddy of mine from law school, he brought me into his firm, and

happened to be the biggest firm in town.

Works my ass off.

Made partner by the time I was 32.

Then the roof caved in.

What do you mean?

Well, some of my other partners, they weren't such good guys.

What'd they do?

They ripped off some very rich clients of ours.

And what happened?

A couple of them went to jail.

And I... found myself out of a job.

But I started over.

Tate and I started up our own firm, and today is sort of a turning point for us.

Well, congratulations.

I will have the contracts messaged over in the morning.

All right. See you later, Megan.

Good night, everybody.

You should celebrate.

I should.

What about throwing a party?

Party? Sure. We can throw a cocktail party. It'd be fun.

Maybe. I'm going to have to talk to Megan about it.

She might be too busy to organize it.

Although, sounds like a great idea.

Well, you always have me.

You know?

You're getting old, Abby.

No, you're not.

Mm -hmm.

I mean, we all get old, but that doesn't mean we have to feel old.

Yeah.

How does that feel?

Well, that feels great.

See?

You're not old.

You're just carrying around a lot of stress on your shoulders. I can feel it.

That's exactly what I needed.

Did your mommy ever tuck you in?

Sometimes. But she's usually too tired.

That's okay.

I'll tuck you in every night if you want me to.

Yes, please.

Wait. Don't go yet.

Somebody has school tomorrow.

Are you going to stay with us?

I'll stay as long as you want me to.

Then I don't want you to ever leave us.

Then I never will.

Good night, sweetie.

Wait, Abby.

Thanks for sticking up for Max with that jerk Conrad.

Anytime.

How was the meeting?

Drunk marketing guys.

Just my idea for a fun evening.

Did you say goodnight to the kids?

Yes, I did.

Max was his usual ornery self, and Casey was out cold. What'd you do to her?

Nothing. She played all night long with Abby.

Hey, what do you think about throwing a little cocktail party?

I'm not going to have much time to organize it.

This campaign is kind of a big deal for the agency, not to mention me.

This isn't about who has time to organize the party. Yes, it is.

You're going to do it?

Maybe I will.

PC Max, breakfast is ready.

Morning, Megan.

Morning.

Can I get you some breakfast?

No, just, I'm going to have some coffee.

Carter, I made you some coffee.

Thanks.

I have to get to the office. Talk to you all tonight.

Carter and I were talking last night, you know, about his case.

And we were thinking, what if we threw a party to celebrate?

Party, huh?

Think so?

Definitely.

I just know how important this is to Carter.

I think it'd be really good for him.

Maybe you're right.

I'd be happy to organize it. After all, I have plenty of time when the kids are

at school.

You know, I'll think about it.

Casey, Max!

Come on, you guys. It's time to go.

Thank you.

Oh, yeah.

Hey, having a nice time? Sure, this is fun.

It's like everybody showed up. Everybody loves free booze.

How about you? Are you having a good time?

Yeah, sure. What's not to like?

It's a nice day, plenty of burgers and beer.

Not to mention a yard full of the prettiest girls in Carpenter Falls.

Press and company included, of course.

Carter.

Stan. So glad you could make it. I wouldn't miss it. Oh, by the way, this

Sean. Hey, sir. Nice to meet you.

And this is for you.

Oh.

An 82.

I don't know what to say.

At least I could do it. Well, thank you. You're welcome.

Where's Megan?

Oh, she's around here somewhere.

Well, we'll go say hi. Okay. Great.

All right. There are more drinks on the patio. Your dress is great.

Thank you.

Hey, buddy. Hey, counselor.

Hey. Oh, great. A verdict in one hell of a party.

But it's time for you to start enjoying it.

Look, I am going to play host, and you go easy on the beers, okay? Hey, you're

my partner, not my boss.

So I'm believing.

You wouldn't believe it.

Yeah, I would.

Hey, darling.

Hey.

What are we drinking? We are drinking mojitos.

Oh, nice. Hit me. There you go. Thank you. Cheers.

So tell me, how's it going with you and Megan since she's been back to work?

Great. Couldn't be better.

You know what? I'm going to get some food before it's all gone.

You better hurry. You be good. Okay.

Need a little coffee there? No, I'm allergic. Thanks, pal.

There, I'm getting along well.

Hey. Good. How are you doing? I'm good.

Organize, organize. After all, I have plenty of time.

I just know how important this is to Carter.

You know how important it is for one of yours to see me back in the game?

What, are you in high school?

Well, not quite.

Hi, Kate.

You all right?

I'm fine.

So?

Tell me about it.

How long have you been watching me?

Long enough.

Yeah we should.

guy will ever have.

Are you doing this?

What?

It's all right, sugar.

Your secret's sacred.

Oh, stop.

Come on, I just want a little of what Carter's getting.

That's not true.

Right.

Oh, I get it. You're just a little tease, aren't you?

I wonder what Megan's going to think about this video.

Pete!

Carter.

Gabby, have you seen Tate?

No. I can't seem to find him anywhere.

I did notice him making use of the bar.

Tell me about it.

Well,

no one's heard from Tate since the party. Should I be worried now?

I can't understand it.

Maybe he went to Vegas.

I don't know how he did.

Good point.

It's not like him to just bail. It's really weird.

Look at that.

They found a car in the lake.

Wow.

It's not far from here.

That looks like Tate's car.

Are you sure?

Yes, this is Carter Eastman.

Please.

Can you identify this as the body of Tate Walker?

Can a windshield really do that? I almost took his head clean off.

Was that Tate?

Yes, it was.

It's a shame, isn't it?

Abby, can I speak with you a minute?

It's about your online profile.

Can it wait?

I promised Casey I'd help her with her homework, and I just want to get her

going on it.

We'll talk after, okay?

All right.

I can't get over how good they've been for you.

Well... I guess I just know how to talk to kids.

So... What was your childhood like before your parents passed away?

We were a happy family.

Just like any other.

Mom, are we a happy family?

We sure are, sweetie.

Especially now that Abby's here.

Hi, Mel.

You just scared the tickets out of me.

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

So, what did you want to talk to me about?

Well, I was looking at some sitter sites for a friend of mine at church.

And I came across the site that Megan said that she found you on.

And, you know, just for the heck of it, I typed your name in.

And the computer came up and said, no profile found.

And I was just wondering, what does that mean?

Oh, I always take my profile offline when I accept a job.

Oh.

Is there anything else you wanted to know?

No, no, that'll do it. Okay, then.

Bye, Mel.

How do you like working for the Eastman?

I like it fine.

Boy, my mom would kill me if she knew I was talking to you.

Yeah, she doesn't seem to care much for me, does she?

She's a fruitcake when it comes to strangers.

She keeps looking you up on the internet as if she's trying to uncover some

great secret about you.

So my dad's taking me driving later on today.

Says if I do good, I can take my test next week.

Good for you, Tom.

Maybe you and I could go driving sometime?

Yeah, maybe.

Well, I gotta go check on the kids.

Bye.

Knock, knock. Hey.

Hi. You ready?

Oh, yeah.

Let's do some shopping.

You want to bring the kid?

Should I?

It's cool. I got him. You guys go have fun.

Thanks.

Martini's my dad's shoe.

Megan didn't want to take Max and Casey to the mall?

I guess not.

She looked like she could use a break, though.

How are you holding up?

I know you must miss your friend.

Definitely weird.

Don't boot that car.

I'll be your friend.

How come Mommy didn't come, too?

Because you went shopping with Sean, dummy.

Casey, that wasn't very nice.

You should apologize to Mac.

I know.

It's okay.

I just want to do about supper.

We'll pick something up along the way. After the game, he's driving. Nice

Well, how long are you going to be?

Could be a while.

Depends on how good a driver he is.

I know how to do it. Yeah. Hey, just come back in one piece.

I'll be back before you know it.

I hope that's not happening.

Megan, this is Mel. Listen, when you get home, I need to talk to you privately.

It's very important.

Who was it? Mel.

You sounded weird.

That woman is weird. I know. She sounded just a different kind of weird.

What's a comet anyway?

Comets are small bodies that orbit the sun.

Viewers on Earth recognize them by their scale.

I found out some disturbing information about Abby, and I need to talk to both

of you as soon as possible.

...to be seen with the naked eye.

What's inside?

Leftovers. Comments to the material.

Message deleted.

Rocks and dust.

It formed when the planets and the sun did more than 4 .5 billion years ago.

Many theorists think that comets delivered the water that led to life on

Comets are loaded with carbon and essential to life. In fact, comets are

most carbon -rich material in the solar system.

What does Wild 2 look like? Rather wild, really.

scientists had expected it to be round with a flat surface and covered in dark

stuff

Mind your own business, bitch.

The mission designed to resolve questions about the origins of the solar

has now added new questions to the list.

How did hot minerals from the glittering core get to the frigid atmosphere?

Some from us, and maybe some of us are quite a lot.

The Stardust spacecraft returned to Earth.

Stay for dinner? I am going to stay for dinner, absolutely.

What are we having?

You don't know.

Hey, honey.

Hi. Okay, pay attention. Hey, guys.

I was shopping.

Not too shabby.

Pretty cozy in here.

I'm going to call Mel.

She sounded weird.

Weirder than usual.

That's odd.

She never goes anywhere.

Well, now who's the nosy neighbor?

I'm going to go see what she wanted.

Want me to come with you? No, it's okay.

Honey, you okay?

Yeah, yeah.

You need any milk?

It's okay.

I got it.

Mel? Mel?

Mel?

Mel?

Mel?

Mel? Abby,

please take the kids and go upstairs.

The dinner's almost ready. Just please do it, okay? Mommy, what's wrong? Come

with me. Go upstairs.

What happened?

Mel's had an accident, and she's dead.

It's going to be okay.

Hello?

There's been an accident.

The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no

evil, for you are with me.

Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

I know that the family would like to thank you all for coming today and for

love and for your support in this rough time.

It's always difficult to lose somebody, and her life meant so much to us all.

And thank you so much for coming and for honoring Nolson's life.

Oh, hey, don't run, you guys.

Did you see Del? I mean, I've really seen him like that.

I still can't believe she's gone.

And poor Tom.

How are you doing?

I'll be all right.

I'm a bit freaked out.

Aren't you guys?

I mean, nothing happens around here forever, and then two people die in many

weeks. And they say it happens in groups.

That's very comforting, Shawna.

You know what I mean.

It's just a little odd.

Yeah, it is, but it was an accident, all right?

Okay, I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it. Listen, I just want to take the

kids home, and I don't really want to talk about this right now.

Can we go?

You know, actually, can we talk a minute? I'll take you home.

Yeah, sure.

You guys take as long as you'd like. You sure?

I just want to get out of these clothes and take a shower.

Oh, the drain's clogged again.

Use the kit.

See you at home.

Bye, Shauna.

Bye.

So, what's up?

How much do you know about Abby?

I don't think I like where this is going, Shauna.

What do you really know about her?

Abby's been nothing but a godsend for this family. I know. I know.

How are Max and Casey taking everything?

I think they're doing all right.

Abby's been helping them deal.

Sounds like she's taken over.

Thank you, Shauna. I needed to hear that.

That's what I'm here for.

Sorry.

Thanks. Don't mention it.

Sorry. I didn't know anyone was in here.

My kids are finally asleep.

You all right?

Connor, are you attracted to Abby?

What kind of question is that?

Don't be defensive. I'm just curious.

I'm not being defensive. You're not?

Why are we arguing about this? Because you won't answer the question.

This is ridiculous.

Answer the question. I can't believe that we're having this conversation.

Trust me, you're the only girl for me. But she's... She's so young and pretty.

She is, but she's not you.

John asked me some strange questions today.

About what?

Abby.

She asked me how well I knew Abby and if I trusted her.

What'd you say?

I told her Abby's been great.

It did get me thinking.

No, come on. I mean it.

Before I found Mel, she left me this message on my voicemail, and she said

she had to talk to me right away about something important.

Honey, I wouldn't worry about it. Shauna's just paranoid. She's been

of people ever since her divorce. Is it possible that maybe you're jealous?

Jealous? Kids are really taking a shine to Abby.

Do you actually think that I'm jealous of Abby? Megan, you just asked me. if

attracted to her.

I know. I'm just... I'm going crazy.

I can think of this with everything that's happened around here.

That maybe I need to spend some more time at home. You know, for the kids'

Stan Gable's little case was nice.

We were set for a while.

Maybe... Maybe the truth is we don't need a full -time sitter anymore.

Tomorrow I will... I'll work from the house and... Maybe I'll get to know Abby

little better.

Tomorrow.

Don't bring her by any time.

Thanks, Shauna.

Everything cool? Yep. I gave Shauna the heads up, and I think they'll be able to

function without me for a day.

Where's Abby?

Sorry, this morning.

It's almost time for school.

Don't worry about it. I told her I'd drop the kids on the way.

Morning, Mom.

Morning.

Come on, you guys. We've got to go.

All right.

Bye -bye. I'll see you guys tonight.

See you later, Abby. Bye -bye.

Abby?

Abby?

Megan?

My boss just had an accident.

She fell down the stairs.

She's not moving.

Yes.

Yes.

Thank you.

Don't worry, Megan.

I'll take good care of you.

Knock, knock.

Hey, Megan. I found the Fitzgerald file.

Shauna? Thank God.

Megan fell.

Hey, Megan.

Can you hear me?

I don't know what happened. I was in the bathroom and then I came downstairs and

she was like this.

I didn't, sweetheart.

I already called 911. They're on their way. Good.

Shauna.

Abby, what happened?

I'm not sure.

She must have tripped coming down the stairs.

Is she all right? I think so.

But she's badly bruised and her ankles are broken.

Sean is in with her now.

Of course. I'll go pick up Casey and Max.

Morning.

Good thing you stayed home today.

Don't make me laugh.

Oh, so it's a couple of broken ankles and cuts and bruises.

I'm sorry.

Honey.

I'll give you guys a few minutes.

Oh, honey.

How are you doing?

It was an accident.

I know.

I can't believe it. I was... I was looking for Abby.

I couldn't find her and... And then I... I

guess I tripped and the next thing I knew she was at my side and calling 911.

And then Shauna came.

It really knocked the wind out of me.

Abby may have saved my life.

Why don't you get some sleep?

Don't you worry about a thing. Abby will help out at home.

Damn lucky we have her, huh?

Say.

You get some rest.

Pearson and wife.

Natalie, do me a favor.

I need you to check on someone for me.

Check on someone? What are we, a detective agency now?

Natalie, just do it.

All right. Who?

Find out what you can on an Abigail Reed.

Got it.

What'd she do?

Probably nothing.

Just let me know when you find out something, okay?

Will do.

When's Mommy gonna be home? Soon, Tiger.

Maybe even tomorrow.

Really? Really.

But only if you're good.

Now, Mommy's gonna need all our help so she can get better, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Come in.

Do you need anything else before I turn in, Carter?

No, thanks.

You know where to find me if you want me, right?

I sure do.

Good night, then.

Abby.

I don't know what we'd do without you.

Thank you for taking such good care of Megan today.

That's why I'm here.

Carter Eastman. Hey, Carter.

How's Megan doing?

Better. She hates being in the hospital.

Two days is too long for her.

How fat?

Do you know when she can come home? I'm going to pick her up after work.

Carter, please don't think I'm crazy for what I'm about to say.

No promises.

I don't think you should leave Megan alone with Abby again. Just have to

me.

You are crazy, Shauna.

It actually feels like Abby's the one who's keeping this family together right

now. Carter, please, just believe me.

Megan is my friend, and I don't want anything to happen to her. And she's my

wife, Shauna.

Listen, I have to get back to work.

I'm sure Megan would love it if you come by to see her sometime.

I will.

Bye, Carter.

When's Daddy coming home with Mom?

Soon, sweetie.

I hope so. I miss her.

I know you do, Max.

That's Daddy's car.

Mommy's home!

Mommy!

Look who is here.

Okay, all right, give her some air.

You guys go up and wash up, all right?

I'll go get dinner started.

We have missed you so much.

I am grateful that you

were able to call the ambulance so quickly.

Probably made all the difference in the world.

I did what I had to do.

I can work from home, but I am going to go crazy sitting in this chair all day.

To Mommy coming home in one piece.

Here, here.

And to Abby for being more than a sitter.

Cheers.

Cheers.

All right.

long time since you carried me to bed. Well, it would be a lot more romantic if

you didn't have broken ankles.

Lucky, for you, I'm not an ankle man.

Okay.

Abby, I'll drop the kids off today. That way you can stay with Megan. That would

be great. Is she up yet? No, not yet, but you might check on her later. Sure.

Take care of my mom.

Oh, I will.

Let me help you. I got it.

Thanks. Is there anything I can do for you?

You know, a bath would feel great. Would you mind running it for me? I'd love

to.

Do

you

want any music?

Oh, no, I'm...

Kind of enjoying the quiet while the kids are in school. But thank you.

My pleasure.

You know, a bath would feel great.

Kirsten and wife, please have good news.

Well, that depends on how you look at it.

I found an Abigail Reed.

She's from a small suburb in L .A. County called Dyer's Bay, and she even

time in an orphanage there.

But? But she's been dead for almost ten years.

What?

Abigail Reed was an orphan who was found dead in the shower when she was 15

years old. Well, how is that possible?

Well, there may be something here.

The orphanage said that Abigail's best friend there disappeared shortly after

her death.

They assumed she freaked out and ran away.

Her name was Linda Reynolds, and she was also from Dyer's Bay.

Why does any of this matter?

Well, because, according to this, Linda wasn't really an orphan. She was a ward

of the state.

Her mother went nuts when she was like seven, and they locked her up.

Well, what about the father?

Disappeared. Never seen again.

They found little Linda locked up in her bedroom.

She's been there a while, too.

Pretty creepy, huh?

And let me guess.

You found no trace of Linda Reynolds after the death of Abby Reed, right?

Yeah. Is Linda Reynolds' mother still alive?

Yeah. She lives in a state mental hospital up north a little way. It's

there almost 20 years.

You're not thinking about going up there, are you?

Give me the address.

Abby?

Abby, can you get my prescription?

Abby?

Abby!

Time for your medicine.

You've reached the Eastman residence.

Please leave us a message.

Hi, guys. It's me. It's kind of slow at the office today, so I'm going to come

home early. Abby, if you get this, would you pick up Max and Casey?

Okay, see you soon. Bye.

Mrs. Reynolds?

Mrs. Reynolds?

You have a visitor.

Would you mind giving me a minute, please?

Do you remember your daughter, Linda, Mrs. Reynolds?

Why are you doing this?

Love makes you do strange things sometimes.

What?

Why don't we just wait for Carter to get home?

I don't want to have to repeat myself.

Carter won't be home for hours.

He called while you were napping. He'll be home any minute.

I can't wait.

Megan, where are you going?

Now what are you going to do?

Come on.

This is embarrassing. You want to go down? Then go.

Is that better?

car to pick up.

Hello?

Anybody home?

Hey, did you guys get my message?

Megan? Abby?

Megan?

Abby!

Abby!

I'm sorry for this.

Casey?

School's out soon.

Don't go anywhere, okay?

Hey,

you guys want to play a game when we get home? Yeah.

Great. Let's go.

you're awake.

Good.

Did you have a nice nap?

What's going on?

Where's Maiden? Don't worry.

She's fine.

Well, sort of.

Why is it doing this?

Can you honestly say you don't remember me at all? No.

Don't hurt the kids.

I wouldn't do that, Carter.

now, but when we first met... I felt it.

And I know you felt it, too.

I have no idea what you're talking about. Please, I don't know what you're

thinking, but please... You're hurting my feelings, Carter.

I would have thought by now you'd remember me and the time we spent

Dyer's Bay.

Dyer's Bay?

My mother was a psycho.

My father and I tried to leave, but she wouldn't let us.

Do you know what it's like to be tied up and left in a bedroom like an animal?

My father left us.

At least that's what she told me.

Maybe I was just an impression of a little seven -year -old.

Maybe I needed a father figure.

so convincing.

I think I fell in love with you that very day.

You're Elizabeth Reynolds' daughter.

Ding, ding.

We have a winner.

What do you want from me?

What do I want?

I want you.

I want what's mine.

And I'm going to have it. You're crazy.

But I love you.

I've always loved you.

Abby, what have you done with Megan?

Let me get her for you.

You know, Megan, none of this would have been necessary if you'd have been a

better mother.

Leave me, little Maxim Casey, all alone with a complete stranger.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I think that's clever, bitch.

You alright?

I'm alright.

But I fired the sitter.