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Julian?

You home?

Hello?

Julian?

Sorry, babe.

Go back to sleep.

What time is it?

Late. Flight got delayed.

You should have called.

I waited up for you.

I know, I'm sorry.

Listen. I'm exhausted.

I just want to grab a shower and pass out.

Hold on.

I missed you.

Ava. I'm serious. I'm tired. I stink.

I just want to get cleaned up first. Okay?

We'll have plenty of time tomorrow.

You wouldn't believe the day I had.

Wall to wall meetings.

You know, they didn't even schedule time for lunch.

Oh, God.

A nightmare.

And then she decides to kill him.

Who? The, the husband?

No. The boyfriend.

Are you even listening to me?

Sorry.

Been a little distracted lately.

Things with Julian haven't gotten better?

He just works all the time.

And I know that it's for us, but

I don't know.

Just been

in a rut lately.

Dry spell.

Sounds like a drought to me.

- Ow! I am holding still. - Hold still. Okay, go.

Oh, God.

I don't know, he's just been so touchy lately.

I know our schedules are different,

but when we do try, it's not natural.

It's like we're always forcing it.

Okay, then you need to spice things up, right?

You can go on a little vacation.

You can go somewhere sexy or maybe romantic.

Oh, my God, you could try one of those, couples only resorts.

You need to try some role play.

Great. Now I'm getting relationship advice

from my kid sister.

Remind me, how many dating apps do you have on your phone?

I get bored easily. Okay?

I just don't know what's happening.

Things were so good in the beginning.

Now I just feel hopeless.

Hey, it'll be okay.

You guys are going to figure this out. You're good.

And if we don't, we'll just end up on one of those, podcasts

you can't stop talking about.

That's not funny.

Also, do not dismiss what I said about trying something new.

Okay? I'm a fountain of dating wisdom.

You just don't appreciate it. Ow!

Julian.

Don't do that.

Sorry.

I thought you were working late?

Well, I was supposed to.

Until, Carson called me this afternoon

and offered me

a promotion.

What?

Are you serious?

Congrats, babe!

What does this mean?

Well, for starters, it means a lot more money.

It also means we have to move.

Move?

Where?

When?

Pretty much

right away.

Which is why I haven't said yes yet.

But I think we should do it.

That is a really big change.

I know but RMD takes care of everything for us.

The move, the expenses, the house.

Wait. We can't pick our own house?

Private community owned by RMD.

It's where all the top analytics teams are based out of.

Here. Take a look.

You always wanted a bigger place.

You can have that office

you dreamed about. Community's gated.

So you know we'll be safe.

It's a beautiful neighborhood.

You sound very sure about this.

I know it's a big decision, but it's also a big opportunity too.

What about Olivia?

It's only a 45 minute flight or a five hour drive.

And when she comes to town, she can have her own room

rather than crashing on the sofa.

You seem to have really crunched the numbers.

It's what I do.

So well in fact, they promoted you for it.

I'm not going to force you.

We decide together.

I really think this is the right move.

Give us a fresh start.

Let's get out of this rut we've been in.

Okay.

Yes! Let's do it.

- Let's do it. - You're sure?

This is amazing.

How could we say no?

It sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you.

For us.

I got to take this, babe.

Hold that thought. Hello?

Yes, sir.

Very excited.

What'd I tell you?

Not bad, right?

Wow.

It's even nicer in person.

They weren't kidding about taking care of things.

They unpacked for us?

Babe.

I'm a valued company asset.

RMD's not going to waste my potential unpacking boxes.

Glad to see it hasn't

gone to your head.

This is sweet.

Let's toast.

Let's see the rest of the house first.

So. Did we make the right choice?

There's one way to find out.

Who even knows we're here?

Let's see.

Hi, neighbor.

Welcome to your new home.

Hi. I'm Ava.

- This is... - Julian.

The Chases, of course we know.

- Welcome. - Hope we're not intruding.

We saw the moving truck the other day,

so we asked RMD when you were moving in.

They told us.

That's one of the perks of living in a small community.

I'm Theo, and this is Mackenzie, and we live right next door.

So great to meet you both.

Uh, no. Bring it in.

- Okay. - We're going to be tight.

Okay.

Oh. And here's a little, "Welcome to the hood" gift.

Wow. Thank you. That's very thoughtful.

Thank you.

We wanted to stop by and see if you guys wanted

to join us for dinner tonight.

Theo's going to be firing up the grill.

Mackenzie will be on the blender.

She makes a mean margarita.

I mean, thank you.

- But we just got in. - Oh, that sounds great.

- Actually, we'd love to. - Terrific.

Okay, great.

We usually get things started around seven.

- Yep. - All right. Great.

We'll see you at seven.

Okay. Bye.

What?

So you guys will be working together at RMD?

No, honey, I'm on the analytics team.

Theo's in market research.

Are you on Patterson's team?

No, I work under Leah Timmons.

You two'll meet.

She's great.

She certainly is.

Well, I think the grill is ready,

so let me go inside and get those steaks.

- Okay. - Do you need any help?

Sure. I'm not one to turn down an extra set of hands.

Oh, these look good.

You're a meat eater, I hope.

I am, yes.

- Julian, too. - Good.

I had a feeling we shared similar tastes.

Oh. I'll,

get these on the grill.

And slow cooking in the back.

Babe, you want a drink?

I'm all right. We can get it.

- All right. - Got it.

All right.

- Oh, God! - Ava!

Oh, my God, I am so sorry.

Stop it, Ava.

Just stop!

I told you I could get it.

You didn't have to...

It's fine.

Not a big deal, right?

Yeah, no big deal. No big deal.

Here. Come inside the house.

We'll get you a shirt you can change into.

All right?

I'm sorry you had to see that.

No. Don't be.

I'm a big girl, I know

Mom and Dad fight sometimes.

Plus, you guys just moved.

I know it's super stressful.

Just cut yourself some slack.

Yeah. I wish that was it.

I get it.

I know what being married is like.

They don't tell you how hard it can be when you sign up.

It's constant work.

You two seem so great.

Now, sure.

But a year ago?

Theo and I were in the exact same place.

I mean,

worse even, like, headed for a divorce, worse.

- Really? - Yeah.

And now things are better than ever.

Can I ask what changed?

Um.

We found that thing

that's missing.

They're swingers?

That's what she said.

When did you two discuss all this?

When you went inside with Theo.

Wow. That's...

Wow. What did you say?

Nothing.

I was too stunned.

Mackenzie said that

it helped respark their marriage.

She said it saved them

from getting a divorce.

You know, now that I think about it,

it's starting to make sense.

- What does? - The way they were acting.

Some of the things Mackenzie said.

Seemed to me like they know how to have a good time.

That's one way to put it.

I wasn't going to mention anything, but

when I was in the kitchen with Theo,

he was definitely giving out vibes.

What vibe?

Julian, there's someone parked outside the house.

That's just RMD security.

Just patrolling the neighborhood.

24/7.

So, what exactly did he do about this vibe?

Nothing.

I ran as fast as I could.

What was that?

Julian.

Did you want me to do something about it?

It's late.

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

Oh my God, are you serious?

I couldn't believe it either.

But when I told Julian about it, he didn't even seem

that surprised.

Reluctant to be honest.

Don't tell me you're actually thinking about doing this.

What? No.

No.

I just.

I just see how happy they are together. And,

I don't know, it just makes me wonder.

I have no idea what I'm going to say to them next.

I'll probably just...

- Oh my God. - What? What?

What's wrong?

He's right outside my window.

Who? Hot neighbor?

I will call you back.

Ava. Good morning.

Theo.

Everything all right?

Of course. Sure.

I didn't mean to bother you, but there's a tree limb down

on your side of the property hanging into our yard.

- Jeez. I'm sorry. - Oh. Don't be.

I just wanted to make sure that it was okay

if I could, cut back the branch so I could do a little

mowing on my side.

No, I mean, I mean, yes, of course.

Good.

Can I get you a drink of water?

Why?

Do I look thirsty?

No, no.

It's just it's, like, really hot outside.

So I just figured maybe.

Ava, I'm just joking.

Yes. A glass of water would be great.

Thank you.

I wanted to thank you

again, the both of you, for the other night.

Don't mention it.

You two are welcome any time.

I'm sorry if I made things a little awkward.

We've just been really tired from the move and everything.

It's okay.

I've been there. Mackenzie told me

that you two had a little chat.

- She did? - Mh-hm.

Like I said,

you're welcome any time.

Okay.

Ava. Everything okay?

Yes. Take me out to dinner.

What?

I want you to take me out to dinner tonight.

Just the two of us.

You know, I'd like to,

but I'm still playing catch up here.

I haven't even had a chance to go...

Please.

This is important.

Okay.

How about 8:00 p.m.?

Great.

You were right.

We needed this.

I don't want to give up on us yet.

Whoa.

Give up?

Where did that come from? Ava.

Come on. We're not even close to that kind of talk.

I don't know what we're close to.

I know how far away you've been.

They have put me in charge of an entire team.

I'm sorry if I've been a little too busy...

Don't do that.

Please don't keep using work

as an excuse.

It's the truth.

No, it's not.

Julian.

It has been at least a year.

A year, since we...

Well, well, well.

We just can't seem to get

away from you two lovebirds.

Theo. Mackenzie.

- Hi. - Nope. Don't get up.

Our dance card's already full tonight.

Enjoy your evening.

Oh, my God.

It's Leah Timmons and her husband.

She's a project lead at RMD.

What is this?

Is everyone in this town a swinger?

Ava? Ava?

I'm sorry. What did you say?

I said I saw the way you were looking at him tonight.

Who?

Come on. Theo.

Is that what all this swinger talk is about?

You just looking for an excuse to hook up with him.

- That's crazy. - Is it?

Did you know they were going to be at dinner tonight?

Is that why you just had to go out?

- Julian! - I want to know what's going on.

Nothing is going on.

I'm just trying to fix things between us.

And you think if we were like them, like Mackenzie

and Theo, that would do it? That would make things better?

- I didn't say that. - But you've been thinking it.

No.

I just.

They seem happy.

I want that for us.

Is that so wrong?

Of course not.

If you really think this will make things better,

you need to tell me.

Oh, my God.

I cannot believe it.

Ava, you are amazing.

Nothing to it.

No, no, I've had this dress since I was a teenager.

Never thought I'd be able to wear it again.

Honestly, it's hard to believe it ever fit you

with your figure.

- Oh. - When were you a size 16?

Oh.

I am so sorry I did...

No, no, no, no. Totally fine.

Those days are long behind me.

I used to really hide behind my eating.

I went through this whole ugly duckling phase

in high school.

Well,

you have certainly turned into a swan.

Is that right?

I heard that swans are actually supposed to be pretty nasty.

Who cares?

I can afford to be.

These are nice.

Theo got those for me.

What's the occasion?

No occasion.

He just likes to surprise me sometimes.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I just envy what you have.

Most of the time, I can't even get my husband

to pay attention to me.

I'm thinking about what you said about high school.

Back then, I used to think about the future.

About my dream job.

Meeting the perfect guy and living this romantic life.

Julian and I, we have everything we need.

It's just...

But we're still not happy.

It's like we just don't click lately.

Hey.

I'm sorry.

Theo and I have been there, too.

I told you what works for us.

And neither one of you ever gets jealous?

No.

We have rules.

It's actually helped us communicate more.

If you ever want to try it...

Julian.

The place looks great.

Love what you've done with it.

Thank you.

It feels like we've, finally settled in.

Ava.

Who is this?

My God.

Julian puts that there to taunt me, and he puts it out,

when I'm not looking.

Thinks he's funny.

I don't know, Julian.

She looks like she was pretty wild.

- These are the rumors. - Yes.

I was.

Now, I'm boring and responsible.

I think we could do something about that.

So we're not

really sure exactly how all this works.

You mean, what are the rules?

- Yeah. I guess. - Yeah.

Well, we can tell you what works for us.

Rule number one,

you can only be with someone who has your partner's

approval.

Okay.

Rule number two.

You don't spend time with anyone else

without your partner's knowledge.

And rule number three.

The most important one.

Nobody gets hurt.

You can stop it any time you want.

You okay?

Are you?

What are you doing?

Reclaiming my wife.

Everything's different now.

It's like there was this whole world under my nose

that nobody ever told me about, like, a secret.

And I'm finally in on it.

Wow. Maybe I should try it.

Girl, you have dated enough men

at the same time that it basically counts.

Yeah, but they didn't know about each other.

Honestly, my mind is blown.

My big sister is a swinger.

Maybe I shouldn't have told you about it.

No, I didn't mean it like that. Just,

I'm not trying to kink shame you.

Okay? If it works for you, I say do it.

How was Julian dealing with it?

He's good.

He's happy,

for a change.

Well, duh.

We both are.

I have to admit, our,

our marriage is really benefiting from this.

Our connection is stronger.

The sex is hotter than ever.

Just be careful, okay?

What's, that phrase about strange bedfellows?

Here we go again.

Who's the older sister?

I've just heard many a story where things can go wrong.

Everyone's for free love until they find out

what it really costs.

Hello?

Julian, are you home?

Is that you, babe?

- Hey. - Didn't you hear me calling?

No. Sorry, babe.

What are you doing home so early?

RMD's sending me to Chicago to quarterback these staff

meetings we're having.

Chicago?

Today?

I know, it's last minute,

and I'm sorry, but it's just a quick trip.

Two days.

Then I'll be back on Sunday.

Okay.

I can give you a ride.

Company's already taken care of it.

Besides, that would put you dead in rush hour.

I'll text you along the way.

When I get back,

you and I are going to pick up where we left off.

- Hey, Ava. - Hi, Theo.

How's it going?

All right.

Flying solo this evening.

Oh, Mackenzie's not home?

Visiting her mother.

Well, I don't want to bother you.

I made a little too much lasagne,

and I thought you might like some.

Oh, yes.

Thank you.

Ouch.

What happened?

Nothing. Just a little, you know...

Handy work.

You sure you're okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

Would you like to

come inside?

Sure.

Are you sure you're okay?

Let me see.

I don't know how you did that.

I can even amaze myself sometimes.

Let me get you a fresh bandage.

I'll get it. It's in the master bathroom.

I mean, it's a mess in there.

I'll go. The last thing we want

is you dripping blood all over the floor.

Careful in there.

I was in the middle of fixing the medicine cabinet.

Looked like that mirror didn't stand a chance.

Not my finest moment as a handyman.

What? Trying to beat up your reflection or something?

Something like that.

Is everything all right?

Everything's fine.

Just.

Just work stuff.

Now you sound like Julian.

Do you have anything to do with that

staff training in Chicago?

Is that where he went?

Chicago?

For a couple of days, yeah.

No, I'm not involved with any training sessions.

I'm not a part of Julian's team.

I work with Leah Timmons.

I think you saw her the other night at the restaurant.

Yeah, I actually saw her a few days back.

- Where? - Downtown.

I was going to say hi, but,

whoever she was with, they were arguing, so.

I hope I didn't get her into trouble.

What kind of trouble?

Hey, what about the rules?

To hell with the rules.

Theo.

Theo?

I just need to review your statement one more time.

You told the responding officer you spent the night

at the deceased's house?

Mrs. Chase?

Is he really dead?

Yes, ma'am.

Theo Davis died sometime around 4:30 a.m.

this morning.

And you were in his house at that time.

Is that correct?

What was your relationship to Mr. Davis?

We...

We were neighbors.

Is that typical for you to spend the night

in your neighbor's bed?

It wasn't like that.

My husband was out of town, and

I just didn't want to be in the house alone.

So it was just the two of you?

No signs of forced entry.

House wasn't burglarized.

No reports of anything suspicious in the neighborhood.

Oh. What about the security guard?

- Security guard? - For the company.

He was parked outside Theo's house last night.

He might have seen something.

We're in touch with RMD security.

Rest assured, if there's any footage

or anything in their logs, we'll review it.

But are you really sure

you're gonna like what we turn up?

If you think...

I didn't have anything to do with

what happened to Theo last night.

Would you even remember if you did?

Yes. Of course.

Did you or Mr. Davis have anything to drink last night?

- Yes. - Did you do any drugs?

It's going to of come out

in your toxicology report, either way.

So you may as well tell me.

No, I didn't take any drugs.

I went over there.

We had a few drinks.

I went to bed.

And you're telling me that that's all that happened

between the two of you last night?

Yes.

That's all.

Were you and Mr. Davis having an affair?

No.

Because I'll tell you what the evidence says happened.

I've got a wife whose husband was out of town,

house full of drugs and alcohol, blood all over the bedroom,

- Please, stop. - And a murder weapon.

I'm pretty sure is going to come back

with your fingerprints all over...

I said stop!

I don't want to answer

any more questions right now.

All right.

You're free to leave.

But expect to come back here very soon, Mrs. Chase.

You may want to get yourself a good lawyer,

because the next time we meet, there's a good chance

I'm going to be putting you in handcuffs.

Ava. Thank God.

I got on the first flight I could.

It was awful.

I know, I'm sorry.

- Are you okay? - No.

Let me take you home.

Come on.

Come on.

Let's get you inside.

Ava.

What happened?

I don't know what happened, Julian.

What did the police say?

Did you tell them about our?

Our arrangement with Theo and Mackenzie?

No. I didn't.

Do you think maybe you should have?

I didn't know how, I thought that,

maybe that would make me sound guilty.

And you think lying to them makes you seem any less guilty?

Sorry. It's just.

I'm scared for you, Ava.

I am.

Have you talked to Mackenzie?

I called earlier,

left a message. I, um,

guess she was out of town.

It happened probably on her way back now.

I don't know what I'm going to say to her.

Ava.

What were you doing over there

last night?

I thought we had an agreement.

There were rules.

I know, I just...

We didn't plan it.

I just went over there and...

You just had sex.

Oops.

Julian.

Don't.

- Don't bother. - Please.

I need you to believe me.

Police already think I'm guilty.

I can't have my own husband thinking that, too.

Course, I know you're not guilty, Ava.

But that doesn't make you innocent.

You really think they're going to arrest you?

They seem pretty convinced I did it.

I don't blame them based on how it looks.

Well, we know you didn't, right?

Which just means there's somebody out there who did.

Now it's just a matter of putting together evidence.

This isn't one of your true crime podcasts.

- Olivia, this is my life. - Well. I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to help.

Okay, look, all I'm saying was that Theo was a swinger.

As in, sleeping with other men's wives.

That is a recipe for disaster.

Maybe there was a jilted lover out

there who had it out for him.

There was someone I saw him with at the restaurant.

Someone he worked with at RMD.

Theo said he was worried he may have gotten her

in trouble.

Okay, now we're getting somewhere.

Who was it?

Leah Timmons.

Leah?

Yeah. Do I know...

You're Ava Chase.

I need to talk to you.

- No, I don't think so. - Please, I need your help.

Theo was a friend.

I have no interest in helping you.

I didn't kill him.

Theo told me about you

the night he died.

He was worried he got you in trouble.

We all signed NDA's.

Me, Theo, your husband.

Everyone.

RMD is very strict about who has access to what.

You could be there ten years and never know what the person

next to you is doing.

But Theo, he came to me.

He was asking for help

to get into files that he couldn't access.

What kind of files?

Personnel records, expense accounts.

Company travel receipts.

What was he looking for?

He wouldn't tell me.

I tried to help the best I could, but I got scared.

Then once I found out what had happened to him?

Do you think whatever it is he found

is the reason why he was killed?

I think...

Michael's home.

We'll talk again later.

Leah, why are the recycling bins still out on the...

I didn't know we had company.

Michael, this is Ava.

She's neighbors with the Davises.

You know Mackenzie and Theo?

Of course.

Nice to meet you, Ava.

I've heard a lot about you.

A shame about Theo.

I know you two were close.

If you ever need anybody to talk to.

Don't be shy.

Thanks.

I'll remember that.

I should go.

Hey.

Why didn't you answer me?

What's wrong?

Where were you?

I told you

I went out.

Where?

Just trying to figure this out.

I'm just trying to get to the bottom of what's going on.

I think it's pretty clear what's going on.

What are you talking about?

You left your computer open.

Okay, so?

Julian, what are you talking about?

The messages, Ava!

The ones you sent to Theo.

What?

I have never seen those.

Is that the best you got, Ava?

You got to give me a little more credit than that.

No. I need you to believe me.

I need you to believe me.

Listen.

Before Theo died, he was looking into some files at RMD.

I think maybe they killed him.

- RMD. Are you serious? - Yes.

Everything that's happened since we moved here.

That van that is outside our house every day.

Are you kidding me?

What if RMD did have something to do with it?

Right? They could,

they could plant any type of messages they

- wanted on my computer. - For what? Huh?

Are you telling me this is part

of some vast corporate conspiracy?

For what?

To make me jealous?

To destroy our marriage?

What we had left of one.

To make it seem like I...

Like you what?

Go ahead.

Say it.

Like you were in love with Theo?

And maybe he didn't feel the same way.

And you killed him. Didn't you?

You don't believe that.

I know you don't.

Right now,

I'm not sure what I believe anymore.

Julian.

Julian,

please wait.

Hi, this is Julian Chase. Sorry I missed you.

Please leave a message.

Mackenzie?

Hello?

Mackenzie?

Mackenzie?

You home?

Who's here?

Mackenzie, is that you?

Ava?

Oh, my God.

It's okay.

Everything's gonna be all right.

She's going to be all right.

They're going to hold her for a few days for observation.

Do you believe me now, detective?

She said she didn't get a good look at her attacker.

That doesn't rule you out yet,

- Mrs. Chase. - Are you serious?

I saw him, too.

It was definitely a man.

You're not exactly a reliable witness.

And you haven't been honest with me.

About what?

Toxicology came back.

You tested positive for two types of painkillers

the night of the murder.

Painkillers?

Someone must have drugged me.

They must have come into the house.

RMD.

They run security on all of these houses, right?

They could have gotten inside without anybody knowing.

What the company?

What the hell are you talking about?

Theo was looking for something in their files before he died.

I think that's why he was killed.

Who gave you that idea?

Leah Timmons.

Theo's supervisor.

Leah Timmons?

Now you're saying she's mixed up in this?

Maybe.

That's convenient.

What do you mean?

Leah Timmons is dead, Mrs. Chase.

I just came from her house.

Her husband is missing.

We have an APB out for him now.

How are you feeling?

Been better. I have to admit.

I'm sorry that we didn't talk before this.

I was so worried what

you might think that you might...

Blame me for Theo.

Ava, no.

I knew right away that you couldn't have had anything

to do with it.

What were you doing in the house?

I needed clothes.

I was only going to be there for a minute.

He must have followed you.

Which means he was watching you.

Waited until you were alone.

Did they catch him?

But they think he was the one that...

God, um...

Hurt Theo?

And maybe Leah.

Leah Timmons?

She's dead.

They think maybe her husband.

Oh, my God.

Have you ever heard of something

called the Velvet Circle?

Where did you hear about that?

I just...

Somebody mentioned it, and I didn't know what it meant.

Ava. Listen to me.

You need to stay away from those people, okay?

Why? If they have something to do with it...

Ava, just promise me that you're going to stay away.

I don't want you getting hurt, too.

Okay.

I promise.

Good.

- Yes? - Hi, um.

I'm not sure how this works.

My name is Ava.

Invitation only.

- Yes? - I'm a friend of

Michael Timmons.

He suggested I call.

Would you like tonight's address?

Yes, I would.

Julian?

Where the hell have you been?

I've been calling and texting you all day.

Sorry, I've been busy.

Yeah, I can see that.

You have a hot date tonight or something?

What are you even doing here?

You really think I was going

to let you deal with this all on your own?

You shouldn't be here. It's not safe.

Ava. Slow down.

Just tell me what's going on.

I see you haven't been able to get in touch with Julian since.

No, I don't even know where he is.

What about the messages he found?

I didn't write those, Olivia.

This means that someone is out there

and they're trying to frame you.

Yeah but I don't know who or why.

Okay.

So you wake up.

Theo is dead.

The next night, Leah Timmons gets killed.

The police suspect that it's her husband, Michael,

who they still haven't found.

Do you think that this is just some lover's quarrel?

I mean, everyone is swinging.

They're having a good time.

Leah's husband then gets jealous.

He gets rid of Theo.

Figures that he can frame you for it,

and then tries to get rid of Mackenzie.

To tie off any loose ends.

That still doesn't explain the messages.

Somebody planted those.

Or whatever Theo was looking for an RMD.

What about the security

guard who's been creeping around the neighborhood?

Okay, he could have easily gotten into both of the houses.

Okay,

but why?

What was his motive?

Whoever was in Mackenzie's

house last night was looking for something.

Probably whatever Theo was looking into.

I mean, the big question is, how do we find out?

There's something else

I still haven't told you about.

So this is the place?

Maybe this was a bad idea.

Well, if we're going to find the answers.

Okay. Wait here.

What? No, I'm not letting you go in there without me.

Olivia.

You think I got dressed like this to sit in the car?

Look at me.

I look killer.

Bad choice of words.

There's no way I'm letting you in there by yourself.

Besides, one of us is far more familiar

with modern dating practices.

Fine.

But if anything goes wrong, you run.

In these heels? Unlikely.

Wow. Nice place.

Just stay close to me and

try to blend in.

Okay.

Ava, are all these people swingers?

I'm starting to get that feeling.

Oh, my God. I've seen that guy before.

- Who? - Over there.

Arguing with Leah,

a few days before she died.

Let's find out if he knows anything.

- What? How? - Yeah, just follow my lead.

Okay?

Hi, handsome.

Ladies.

Good evening.

Are you two enjoying the party?

It's a little slow for our tastes.

- Oh, really? - Mh-hm. Yeah.

We were hoping for something with a little more action.

I might just have to do something about that.

That is pretty big talk.

You sure you're up for it?

Think that I can, manage.

Keep him busy.

Yeah.

Maybe we should,

go someplace a little more private?

Wouldn't your wife mind?

Wife? No. She's not the jealous type.

In fact, I think she already has her hands full.

Oh, thanks.

Erik Gaines.

So, have you seen the rest of the house here?

No. Not yet. Why?

Is there something special about this one?

Oh, you could say that.

Why don't you let me show you?

Let's dance a little bit more.

Work up an appetite.

Whatever you say.

You know,

I think the mood might just be right,

right now, wouldn't you?

Let's get another drink first.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing's wrong.

Maybe you're just a little shy.

No, no, I'm not shy.

Show me.

Okay, then.

Oh. You do like to play.

Can't make it that easy.

What are the rules?

I've got one.

Clothing.

Is optional.

Man, I thought I turned this off.

Rule number two.

No phones allowed.

Okay.

What the hell?

Somebody likes to play rough.

That's okay.

I don't mind.

And neither do they.

Do we get to play, too?

No. It's okay.

Where do you think you're going?

Don't be shy.

I'm not feeling too well.

I'm going to be sick.

No fun.

Olivia?

Oh, hello?

Olivia.

Can you hear me?

Mrs. Chase?

Who is this?

This is Detective Taylor.

Detective?

Where's my sister?

Mrs. Chase, I think you better get down here.

Detective.

- Mrs. Chase. - Where's my sister?

All right, calm down.

- Where is my sister? - She's right here.

Now, just hold on a minute.

Oh, Olivia. Thank God.

I'm sorry, sis, I messed up.

Are you okay?

I didn't mean to get you into any trouble.

I'll take a little breaking and entering any day

if it means clearing you of murder.

Check your email.

Where are they taking her?

Down to the station.

She's spending the night with us.

You can pick her up in the morning.

By then we'll see how many

charges RMD has decided to press.

That guard.

He's the same creep who's been parked outside my house

every night since we moved in.

You know why, Mrs. Chase?

He wasn't watching you.

He was watching your neighbor.

It seems Mr. Davis had the sudden inclination

to access certain company files he shouldn't have.

And RMD felt a need to keep an eye on him.

Do you know which files those were, Mrs. Chase?

The same files that your sister just tried to access

inside that building.

Now, I don't know what you two are up to,

but I will remind you that you are a suspect

in a murder investigation.

If I were you, I would go home

and lock the door and stop messing around with

things that are just going to get you in more trouble.

Okay, Olivia,

what did you find for me?

Oh, my God.

Julian?

You home?

Hello?

Hello?

Are you okay?

Mackenzie!

Mackenzie! Open up!

Whoa! What's wrong?

He's dead.

Michael. Leah's husband.

- He's in my house. - What?

He's been planted there. I'm being set up.

He's setting me up.

- Who's setting you up? - Julian.

- What? - Theo.

He was looking into Julian's business trips.

Business trips? What? Why?

They date all the way back to last July.

All the places that Julian told me he was going.

They didn't match up.

Julian was lying this whole time.

Oh, my God.

We have to call the police.

I think she's onto us.

Us?

I was hoping that vast corporate conspiracy

you concocted would keep you distracted a little longer.

You killed Theo? Why?

He started digging into the nights I was away to

see if they coincided with the same nights

his wife was out of town.

Spoiler alert

they were.

But, but.

But those go all the way back.

We just moved here.

We met at the company Christmas party

two years ago.

You've been having an affair this whole time.

Did you really think I would move to this town for you?

Or that I would try swinging just to spice up our marriage?

One that has long outlived its expiration date.

Julian.

This isn't you.

No, Ava.

That's where you're wrong.

The guy who's been faking his way

through a loveless marriage. That isn't me.

You couldn't have just told me that? Asked for a divorce?

See? Divorces are messy and expensive.

At the end of the day, you end up losing half of everything.

Now, when your spouse dies, on the other hand?

Cha-ching.

Especially when they have a more than adequate

life insurance policy.

Thanks to RMD.

But we needed someone to blame.

Like a woman

who was looking for a thrill.

Who decided to try

something new to save her withering marriage.

Who gotten a little too far over her head.

Got attached.

Got jealous.

And when Theo tried to break it off?

She snapped.

All this time

you were making it seem like I was the one pushing you away.

Like it was my idea to sleep with Theo.

You've been setting me up this whole time.

God, don't act like you didn't enjoy it, Ava.

None of this would've worked

if you hadn't wanted it.

You were so eager to take the bait.

So ready to follow any rules we gave you.

Poor Theo.

He knew something was wrong.

He was onto us.

He almost figured it out.

But you kept him distracted for us, Ava.

Would you like to come in?

You gave him a little hope.

And all we had to do

was spike the alcohol in the house.

And you were the one who had to drink it, which you did

willingly.

And we didn't force you into his bed.

That part. That was all on you.

Honestly, Ava.

In all our years of marriage,

I've never seen you sleep so soundly.

And we did it all right in front of you.

Oh, how can you really be mad at me, Ava?

You gave me permission to sleep

with your husband.

No! Stop!

Let go!

You think you can just kill me

and no one will suspect anything?

Ava, honey.

You've already checked the boxes for jealous,

paranoid and homicidal.

It won't be a big stretch to convince the police

that you lured Michael, to the house to kill him.

Came after Mackenzie next to finish her off.

I intervened.

I did what I had to do to defend myself.

I'll bang him up a little.

Make it look convincing.

Like he did for me the night you found me.

Julian, please.

You don't have to do this.

I know.

But I want to.

Wait!

Let me.

You got to do Theo.

Only fair.

Make it good.

I will.

Babe?

Don't move.

What did you do?

You're welcome.

You're insane.

If I am,

it's all thanks to you.

Ah!

What?

You know, there was this part of me that wondered,

"What if she recognizes me?"

Course, deep down, I know you never would.

Recognize you?

The first time I met you was the day I moved in.

Wrong.

It is amazing, though, that you're completely blind.

Even with my picture looking back at you

the whole time.

Mackenzie?

I didn't know, I...

Of course you didn't, Ava.

That's the point.

I wasn't worth remembering back then, was I?

The plain one.

The one who filled in the background while

everybody else got to live

these beautiful, fun lives.

Would it have been so hard then

to just give me the time of day?

All of this.

Everything that you've done.

It's because I wasn't nice to you?

We were kids.

If I hear that one, one more time.

You see, it means so little to you.

But back then,

it was everything.

You and your friends and your popular little clique.

You made me feel worthless.

You want to hear the crazy part?

I let it go.

I mean, I made a life for myself.

I had really moved beyond it.

No!

I want you to hear this.

You see, I thought I had.

Until I met Julian at the RMD Christmas party,

and he mentioned his wife.

I thought, "It couldn't be, could it?"

But it could. Same Ava I knew all those years ago.

And that is when I knew.

It was fate.

I wasn't supposed to let it go or move

beyond it.

I was supposed to deal with it.

And the best part about

the whole thing was that I hardly had to try.

Julian was more than willing.

So really,

thank you for ruining your marriage

all by yourself and making it so easy for me.

How's it feel?

Knowing that you meant nothing to him.

Now you know how I felt

for all those years.

God, you are pathetic.

I remember you now.

And you're even a bigger loser

than you ever were in high school.

Come out, Ava.

Time to face your past.

You two sure did stir up a hell of a lot of trouble for me.

But I guess I owe you an apology.

Hey, don't mention it, detective.

You're free to go. Both of you.

Okay,

so I know that that was a crazy experience.

But don't let it sour you.

Okay? There are a lot of apps

where you can meet someone really nice.

Thanks.

But I think I'll stay single for a bit.

Okay.