All language subtitles for The Dating App Killer The Monica White Story 2026 1080p WEB-DL AAC2.0 x264

Careful.

Stassy,

did I ever tell you the story
about the oyster?

One day, this oyster was living
at the bottom of the ocean,

just watching the world go by,

and then

this giant wave
washed it up to shore,

and this tiny speck of sand
got in,

and guess what?

What?

It turned into a shiny pearl!

So see?

If you stay on the sidelines,

you're never gonna get
your pearl,

so why don't you
come on out and play?

You might even have some fun!

Okay, Miss Monica.

Okay, good girl.

You working
your magic again.

I'm tryin'.

There's so many broken homes
around here.

Hey, that better not be you
beating yourself up

over your own divorce?

Oh, no, girl, I served my time
in that marriage.

Amen to that.

We still on for tonight?

'Cause I'm thinking Happy Hour
down on Marketplace.

Sorry, Isaiah's coming home.

I wanted to cook him
something special tonight.

You know that military school
is not the end of the world.

He'll be back for holidays.

I know.

So, is Isaiah still
have practice Tuesdays?

Yes, he does.

Well, great, Happy Hour it is!

Because I will not
make it through this week

without a cocktail,

or three.

Or four.

Girl...
Let's do it.

Right?

Cocktails it is.

Mom!

Pop got me a smartwatch!

Said I deserved it

for getting into the Academy
and all.

That's great, honey,

but you gotta still
keep working hard.

Oh, yes, I will.

Hey, hey, hey,
do you not have manners?

We have clean glasses.

Put that back.

Yes, ma'am.

Am I supposed to let you
fly the coop like this?

Really?

Well, I'll get by on my charm.

Hey, your suitcase arrived,

and you have
a doctor's appointment.

I can take care of myself, Mom.

You do know that, don't you?

Okay, well then,
how are you gonna get there?

You know the way?

Okay, well, you get on the 7,

then you transfer onto the 12,

-and then you transfer onto--
-Okay, all right, fine.

Mom, I'm 18,

I can get around the city
on my own.

I'll be fine.

I promise.

Okay, good.

Then get your butt upstairs,
and get cleaned up for dinner.

I need some help.

Aye, aye, Captain!

Whoo!

I'm gonna miss him.

Girl, come on,

you've been divorced
for three years!

What is this,
conscious uncoupling?

Well, I think
it's better for everybody

if we all get along well,

don't you?

You two were never right
for each other,

and I believe I called it.

Well, that's exactly what
you wanna hear your BFF say,

"This is never gonna work,"

on your wedding day.

Hey, I just call 'em
like I see 'em, okay?

Please.

Well, guess what,
I have no regrets.

I learned a lot,

I have Isaiah.

and he's the only man
I need in my life.

Him and Jesus.

Well, even Jesus
had a girlfriend.

You are so bad.

Monica,

you deserve to be
in a relationship.

All of this?
You have so much love.

You need to be to giving that
to somebody.

The only sin here

is you keeping those assets
locked up.

Oh, you just do not let up.

Them's are the rules.

Never give up
on your best friend's happiness.

I am happy.

I am really trying to be happy.

I think I am.

Nope, not true, uh-uh.

What do you mean?

I look for men. I look.

At church. I'm lookin'.

And I bet you see

a lot of happily married men,
then, don't you?

Look, my faith,
that's important to me.

Okay, so then you find the man,

and then you take him to church.

'Cause it doesn't work
the other way around.

I don't know
if I'm ready for this.

I have a lot of scars.

Where?

I don't see them.

All I see is an extremely
gorgeous woman.

You know what I mean.

Okay, yes, I do,

but you can't keep
letting the past define you.

You deserve to be
in a relationship.

You really think
someone's out there for me?

Yes, I do.

Nothing changes
unless you make it change.

Oh, girl, please do not
quote me back to me.

What am I supposed to do,

take out a personal ad?

Personal ad?

Girl, why are
talking about dating

like it's the '90s?

Uh, because
that's the last time I dated.

You need to get
on the internet.

Oh, no, ma'am, absolutely not,

I'm not getting on the internet.

I'm not doing that.

You need to be online.

You know, I think you've got
enough T-shirts,

but you're going to need
to buy more underwear

when you get there.

Yeah, I think
I can handle that.

Well, you did manage

to get to your doctor's
appointment on time,

so I have high hopes.

Look,

I know this seems like
a big move,

but you're gonna be so busy

you're gonna forget
all about home--

It's not me
that I'm not worried about, Mom.

For the first time
in a long time,

you're gonna be
all on your own in here.

I know,

but we can always call...

or I can text you.

Mom, it's not the same.

I know you find this
hard to believe,

but I did have a life
before I had you,

and before your father.

I know, Mom, I know,

but I really do think
you should consider dating.

I think that you need
to focus on you.

and your future,

and those 99 hoodies
that you're trying to bring.

Mom...

I know it's my first time

leaving the house,

but even so, I...

I want you to know

that I'm always
gonna be here for you.

I know.

I know that.

It's just that, um...

I'm gonna miss you, baby.

I'm gonna miss you, too, Mom.

I'm gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you so much.

I love you.

I love you so much.

I love you, too, Mom.

Well, thank you
for coming with me.

Girl, you definitely owe me,

and what exactly is this
I'm drinking?

Cranberry juice I think?

Well, you will be
paying the tab

for the many Negronis
I'll be needing after this.

This reminds me of the dances
at our pre-school.

Boys on one side,

girls on the other side.

Next thing you know,
you're gonna invite me outside

to climb the swing set.

Oh, come on,
you've got to be positive.

I need this to work.

Uh-oh, here comes
an ineligible bachelor.

Oh, shoot,

I remember him.

His name is, um...

Barry.

I don't know if you remember me.

-Barry! Right.
-Yeah!

We were on the church
accounts committee together

for a few months.

Mm, how could you forget?

I just thought
I'd come over and say hi.

-Hi!
-Hi!

Um...

It's great to see you again,
Barry.

Thank you.

Negronis soon, please,
or kill me now?

Never mind her,
she's a troubled soul.

That's why
I brought her to church.

Well...

Well!

Well, hey, uh,
it's almost tax season.

Uh, maybe we could grab a coffee

and see if you're missing
any deductibles?

Yeah!

Yeah?

Yeah, I'd like that.

Okay, great!

I'll give you a call.

All right.

-Okay.
-Bye.

She said yes!

Oh, sweet Lord.

What?

Girl.

You don't think he's cute?

Girl!

I think he's nice.

He's nice!

You need to get out more.

Thank you.

Mm, that's
a very attractive bracelet.

Didn't I see you trying
to sell some at the church fair?

Oh, yeah, thank you.

I make them.

Um... yeah, I sell them.

Sometimes,
I just give them away.

And where do you make
these lovely pieces?

My dining room table?

Oh!

Well, then we should be able
to reduce your taxable income

by a percentage
of your work space.

Right. Wow. Great.

It's really great.

Maybe even by $300.

Amazing.

They call me
the IRS whisperer.

I'll get on it.

Wow.

You must be Tonita.

That's me.

You know,
I had to buy my own drink

because you're kind of late.

Well, if you weren't
so beautiful,

I wouldn't have to take so long
getting dressed up for you.

Oh, you think I'm beautiful,
Tony87?

Or is it just Tony?

You know, we almost have
the same name.

Tony, Tonita.

Why don't you just
call me Anthony?

That is, until you...

find the perfect nickname
for me.

Okay.

You are so damn pretty.

You make me look good
just sitting next to you.

My old boyfriend didn't
think I was beautiful.

Yeah, well, he was a fool.

If you look so good
sitting next to me,

shouldn't that cost you
at least another drink?

It would be my pleasure.

Okay.

My man, could we get a refill,

and a Black Russian for me.

Thank you.

You are so beautiful.

I just wanna find someone
who loves me for me, you know?

I feel you, that's exactly
what you deserve.

You're a princess--

No, no, you're a queen.

You're so sweet to say that.

I'm just saying the truth.

Mm, all gone.

I guess it's time to go home.

Wow, okay.

Shall we?

Let's get you home.

Sorry.

That's okay.

Oh, I got you.

I got you.

So, that was fun.

It was fun.

My place is getting renovated
right now,

but I was thinking
maybe we could, uh....

go to yours?

I don't know...

You don't know?

No...

Let's be spontaneous.

I'll get us a motel.

Okay,

but you better not
be married.

All yours.

So how far is this motel?

It's two blocks.

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

Oh!

What's so funny?

You laughing at me?

You're being a--

Ooh, such a man.

Yeah?

Uh-huh.

Don't laugh at me.

Hey, tiger, take it easy.

Stop laughing.

I'm not.

Don't laugh at me!

I didn't.

Wait.

Wait, stop.

Stop!

Get-- Stop!

"Hey, your smile drew me in.

You must have a big heart.

I'd love to chat and get
to know you a little."

I can't believe
I'm doing this.

Wow.

Too young for me.

DC, that is so far away.

Well, we could be friends.

Gotcha.

No!

Because then I told him,

I said "Jaden,

I am done waiting,

either we are
moving in together,

or I am back on the market,"

and right away,
he grabs his phone,

starts looking up rentals
real quick.

He's like--

Girl, what is with you?

Oh,

I did it.

I made a profile.

What?

A dating profile?

Yes.

Wait, an online dating profile?

Yes, Lai!

I got with the 21st Century.

I didn't want to, but I did.

Ooh, I am so proud!

Wait, what happened
to Mr. Spreadsheet?

Mm, he was boring,

even for me.

Mm-hmm.

So, did you browse the goods?

It does take a little effort,

but sometimes,
you do find a diamond.

Well...

Oh!

...this interesting guy,

he did hit me up right away,

but...

he doesn't live here though,

so I don't know,

and he's a lot younger,

but it was flattering.

Okay, nothing wrong
with a younger guy,

'cause you know he will have
a lot of stamina.

Oh, come on,
that's not what I'm after.

Girl, everybody is after that.

Shh! Come on, girl,
we in school!

Okay, okay, okay,

but you know, it is good
that he lives a ways away.

Why?

Well, because then
he won't be dropping by,

expecting whatever
he's gonna be expecting.

Well...

...we've been texting
all weekend.

It's been fun!

Oh, my God!

Oh, shoot.

Okay, well, even if
it doesn't work out,

what's good is that
you're getting back out there,

and soon enough,

you're gonna find
your own Jaden,

you will see.

Thank you.

I think?

Oh, girl.

Bye.

Whoo, you're slow up today!

Guess you had one of your usual
crazy weekends, huh?

I'd say I'd call it a success.

A little quality time
with my ladies.

Moving a little slower
than usual,

you know what I mean?

Yeah, yeah,
you love those ladies,

and those ladies
love you back, man.

I know how to treat a woman.

Yeah.

I can't get a girl to pay me
no attention whatsoever.

Well, first of all,

where are you meeting
these girls?

I dunno, around.

You know, bars mostly.

That's your first mistake.

What do you mean?

You gotta get in these apps!

These girls
are looking for a man, dude.

They're dying to meet you.

Bro, you can talk.

It ain't so easy for me, okay?

I do hear what
you're putting down, though.

Give it a shot.

Fish in a barrel.

Ah, that is a beautiful use
of color, Henrietta.

Your Mommy
is going to love that.

That's mine!

It's my turn!

- Ow!
- What happened?

He pushed me.

Rayleigh,

why did you push her?

Say you're sorry.

Okay then, come on.

Outside.

Why did you push her?

I wanted the pen!

Well, you could have
waited your turn, right?

You don't care how I feel!

I do care,

but pushing
is never okay, Rayleigh.

It's not fair!

Well, guess what, buddy,

the world is not fair,

but we don't
treat people like that,

especially our friends, okay?

So are you ready to apologize?

Good.

Come on.

Apologize to Stassy.

-Sorry, Stassy.
-That's okay.

I'll give you your pen back.

I'll wait my turn next time.

Okay.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Okay, that's fine, just...

Some kid sorting carts
found the body.

He's inside right now
being questioned.

Any idea
when the cart was dumped here?

Uh, body decomposition
indicates one night,

maybe... maybe two.

Autopsy will confirm.

Poor girl.

Looks like
possible strangulation.

So transported here,
and then left to rot.

Do we have any preliminary
identification?

We're combing through

missing persons reports
right now.

We should have a match
in the next hour or two.

What about that camera?

-Non-functioning.
-Are you kidding me?

That's all right,
we've got quite a few more

scattered around the stores.

Well, hopefully, some of them
are pointed in this direction.

And no eyewitnesses?

To someone
pushing a shopping cart

in the middle of the night?

Not likely.

Don't be so sure.
Keep looking.

The shopping cart?
Fingerprints?

Anything we can use
to trace this guy?

We don't have
any fingerprints yet,

but we're gonna keep looking.

Okay, keep me informed,

and no leaks to the press,
I wanna keep this tight.

We don't know
what we're dealing with yet.

...local authorities

have released the name
of the victim,

Tonita Smith, 29.

Efforts are now underway
by Fairfax County

and Metro police

to trace her last movements.

Anyone with information
can call police.

Is that true?
Are we in touch with Metro?

I've escalated my request.

Great.

I don't want any problems

because departments
weren't talking.

Where are we at
with Tonita's roommate?

She's on her way
back from Florida.

We have a meeting
set up for Monday.

That's three days from now.

We need to talk to her sooner.

Okay, all right.

Have you been home?

I am not clocking out

until I find something
in these, okay?

We just need a lead,
something tangible,

something to tell the parents.

Keep going.

Just don't screw up
because you're tired.

Hey!

Thank you so much

for coming to work on time.

We really appreciate it.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Yeah.

You've been out
twice this week.

I was sick.

Yeah?

You were sick
when you were on early shifts,

and then you were late
three out of four times

for the afternoon shifts.

Okay, yeah, if you count
a minute or two

here or there, sure.

You keep going this way, Tony,

you're gonna have to look
for a new job.

It's Anthony,

and that's all right,

there's plenty
of opportunity out here

for someone like me.

Are you sure about that?

Are ya?

Anthony?

All right.

Just let me know, okay?

I gotta get to work,

I don't wanna my angry boss
to mark me as late!

Yeah, you do that.

I'm a changed man, Ma,
I promise.

I am up at 5:00,
lights out by 9:00 p.m.,

no partying.

Is this the same Isaiah

who literally
couldn't make up his bed

two weeks ago?

Okay, okay.

What about you, though?

You been out lately?

No, not really,

I mean, I kinda
met somebody online, but--

Online?

Uh... o-okay. Okay.

Uh, just be careful, all right?

You never know
who you're going to meet

on these dating apps.

He could be a serial killer.

No, it's nothing like that
at all, Isaiah.

We haven't met in person
or anything.

Okay, all right, all right,

so... start with FaceTime.

You gotta be chill, though.

Suss out the vibes,

and go from there, yeah?

Okay.
Okay, that's a good idea..

Uh, gotta go, Mom.

I love you.

Love you!

Suss out the vibe...

Well, thank you for coming in.

I just have five minutes.

My shift starts at 4:00.

Well, I just wanted
to check in with you informally

and make sure
everything was okay at home.

You know, Rayleigh's been having
a few outbursts lately--

Outbursts?

Biting, pushing,

not wanting to apologize--

Okay, well, my kid doesn't
do all that for no reason.

What are the other kids
doing to him?

Well, you know,
it can be kind of normal

for this kind of behavior
at this age.

Then why am I here?

I just want to make sure
everything's okay,

because sometimes
this can insinuate

underlying issues.

Is everything okay at home?

Listen, lady,

I didn't come here
for a parenting lecture.

I'm not trying to lecture you.

Yes, you are.

I work three jobs

to put a roof
over that kid's head,

so why don't you focus on yours,

and I'll focus on mine--

which I'm late for.
Excuse me.

Ah, much needed.

Parents' night is no joke.

I had to listen
to Stassy's mom complain

about how her daughter's IQ
isn't growing fast enough.

She's five!

Exactly.

Well, I tried
to talk to Rayleigh's mom

about his behavior,

and she literally
stormed out of the room.

You know what,

enough about work.

How are things with Anthony?

Ooh, Anthony!

Well, we had
our first FaceTime.

What?

Girl, that is massive!

Is it?

Okay, well, how was it?

Did it stay PG?

Yes, of course, it did.

It was good.

It was great, actually.

It was very... comfortable.

Comfortable is not sexy.

Says who? Says you?

Girl, come on,
I want all the dirty details.

Is he hot or what?

Yes.

He's very attractive.

Okay.

Well, firstly,
I love this for you.

Secondly, there is nothing wrong

with getting a little
digital sample

before you go in and try...

You know, just saying.

My God, stop it.

That's enough advice
for one night.

So, what about you,
how's the house hunting going?

Well, no shock here,
but Jaden has terrible taste.

Tried to sell me
on a black kitchen.

-A black kitchen?
-Black!

I'm like, babe,
just because it's black

doesn't mean
we don't have to clean it.

Yeah.

Wow.

But you know, I think we did
find someplace really sweet.

-You did?
-Uh-huh,

and... it's close to you.

Congratulations to my bestie!

Here's to you
finding your new home.

And here's to queens
fulfilling their dreams.

Cheers.

"I just told
my son Isaiah about you.

It's a big deal

because
he's the center of my life.

Also my church.

I go to church every Sunday
religiously,

although
I think that's obvious."

"My faith
is important to me.

I've been going
since I was little.

My mama made sure of that.

Say hi to Isaiah.

Can't wait to meet him
sometime."

"Laila is the one

who urged me to get online.

I've been pretty skeptical,

but maybe
that's beginning to change."

"I just got on the app.

You were one of
the first women that I saw,

but with you, I feel like
we have something real,

so I'm deleting it now."

"You don't have to
do that for me,

but I'd be happy if you did.

What are you up to tonight?"

"I'm going out with a buddy

to watch the Georgetown game,

so I might be out of touch
for a couple of hours."

"I understand.

Have a great time,

and text me
whenever you have a chance."

Who was that?

Oh, that...
that was my brother.

Sure, it was.

-Thank you.
-Thank you.

So, do you spend a lot of time
on the apps?

God, no.

No, you're actually

the first woman
I've been out with.

Does that work for you?

What?

That line.

"Oh, you're actually the first
woman I've been out with."

I just feel like
we have something special.

We just met!

Okay.

All right, so what do you do
in your free time?

Do you go to church?

Does it look like I spend
a lot of time in church?

No, it doesn't, actually,

so what is it,
what do you do?

I like going out to bars,

and drinking
and partying with my friends,

and I'm not going to
apologize for that.

I'm not asking you to.

Wait.
Wait, what are you doing?

I'm going.

I'm just not feeling it.

Sorry.

Just like that?

Yeah, just like that.

Bitch.

"I would rather end this game

and see you.

Don't you think
the time has come

for us to finally meet?"

I think your mom
will be here soon.

Mommy's at work.

Daddy come pick me up.

Oh, well, maybe your dad
lost track of time.

Why?

I don't know, buddy,
sometimes, adults get busy.

Or Daddy left again.

What do you mean?

Daddy got mad,
and Mommy had an owie.

Oh, okay.

Well, why don't we go inside,

I'll call your mom,

and guess what,

we can get some hot chocolate,

with whipped cream on top.

Would you like that?

Yeah? Let's go.

I'm here!

I'm here...

Girl.

Finally!

Well, Rayleigh's dad was late,

and I had to stay
and make him hot chocolate.

If you ask me,
that family is trouble.

Rayleigh's mother is a hothead.

No, I don't know about that,

I think she might be
going through something.

Something's happening
at that house.

We might need to talk
to social services.

But if I do that,

Rayleigh's gonna get put
in the system,

and I don't want that.

I know it's sad,

but sometimes,
that's just the way it goes.

Okay, can we please focus
on the matter at hand?

Right! Right!

-My date! My date!
-Monica's first date!

-Okay!
-What am I wearing?

-All right.
-Please, baby...

So this one...
will bring out your eyes,

but this one says,
"Let's get down to business."

Oh, no, definitely not that.

No, let me see this.

But what if he's six foot
of incredible hunk?

Girl, do not be denying
your impulses.

It is not good for you,

and in case
you're about to argue,

just so you know, I will be
driving you to this date,

because you are going to need
a few drinks

to get through tonight, okay?

I'm gonna need
at least one.

Okay, that is gonna
look cute, though.

Yeah, I think so.

Yes!

Can I borrow this?

Okay...

- All right.
- I'm nervous.

Are you sure you don't want me
to come in with you?

No!

Girl, I'm a grown-ass woman.

I've got this.

All right,
that's the attitude!

But you know, girl,
I ain't 24 no more.

And I know I've lost weight,

and I look good, but, you know,

I've still got
a lot of butter back here, baby.

Girl, stop!

I keep telling you,
you are a queen, okay?

-You gotta believe it.
-Right.

You gotta believe it,
and you gotta repeat it.

-A queen.
-A queen...

-You gotta believe it.
-Wear that crown, girl.

That's right.

-I am a queen.
-You are a queen!

And what if the queen
doesn't like him?

Then just tell him that
he's the greatest man

that you ever met,
but not for you,

and then you just
send him on his way.

But I don't want him
to be disappointed.

I mean, you know, girl,
he came a long way.

Okay, see,
that is exactly how you ended up

staying with Daniel for so long!

No, Daniel was my husband.

-Mm-hmm.
-This is different.

You're supposed to stay
with your husband

through his struggles.

And this man
is not your husband,

thank goodness.

-Okay?
-Right.

So you're gonna go in there,

and you're gonna
have some fun, right?

-Right!
-Right!

-He might be fun!
-Okay?

I'm scared.

-You got this, girl.
-Okay, I got it, I got it.

-Yes!
-I got it.

Okay. You're a queen.

Okay. Queen.

Girl, go have fun!

What if he's fine?

Anthony!

Be cool.

Wow.

Monica, you... are even more
beautiful in person.

It's great to meet you.

Thank you for coming
all this way.

I just knew you'd be worth it.

I was right.

I gotta say,

you look a lot younger
in person.

I hope that's not a problem.

No, I like older women.

Ah...

They've got the wisdom.

Got the experience.

It's not a problem for you,
is it?

No, no.

At least you're old enough

where nobody's going to
confuse you for being my son.

That's true.

Um... you hungry?

I thought maybe
we could get something to eat?

Have you ever had pho?

No, no, I haven't had that yet.

Okay, good.

-Good.
-Okay.

I think you're gonna like it.

All right.

Show me.

We'll get a cab.

-Okay.
-Let's go.

Could we get a bottle
of white wine?

Thank you, sir.

-So...
-Yes.

...you like movies?

I love movies, yeah.

They kind of take you
out of yourself, you know?

Yeah, they can,

depends on the movie.

We could watch one later
if you wanted.

Anthony,

have you been on
these dating websites a lot?

I mean, I'm sorry,

I don't mean to ask you
a thousand questions,

it's just that...

I'm really nervous,

and, um, I've never been
on a date with a man

that I had never met before.

I understand,

and you can ask me
anything you want, Monica.

Okay, um...

tell me about...

the best moment
that ever happened to you.

Right now,
it's getting to meet you.

No...

I'm not looking for flattery.

I really want
to get to know you.

I'm just a simple man,
with simple pleasures,

trying to find
an amazing woman.

Okay, well then,

tell me about the biggest
moment in your life

that really changed you.

Like the saddest?

If that's the moment
that changed you.

Okay.

You know how you love Isaiah?

Yes.

Isaiah means
everything to me.

That's how kids are.

You think that

they're gonna be
this big part of your life,

and then you realize

that you're just
a small part of theirs.

That is so true.

Yeah, I worked at a pre-school
for a little while.

Oh, you did?

You never mentioned that before.

Mm.

But I know how you feel,

I mean, my kids...
I love my kids.

Like a second family to them.

Right,

but sometimes, you know,

you could be their only family.

That is...

that is very true.

Oh, I'm sorry,

you were telling me
about the saddest moment.

Yeah, um...

My son...

he died when he was little.

He had an infection.

Oh, Anthony...

I'm so sorry.

No, no, it's okay.

Thank you, though.

But, um, I just don't wanna ruin
our first date

with that kind of stuff.

That's huge.

I'm so sorry,
I should not have pressed.

Don't apologize.

I want to be an open book
for you anyways, Monica.

Thank you.

Let's have some wine.

Thank you.

That was good.

It was real good.

I want to remember this.

Let's take a selfie.

All right.

Smile!

I'm gonna send that to Isaiah.

He's not gonna believe
that I went on a date.

Nice.

That was fun.

Baby, we've got all night
and tomorrow to have more fun.

Where are you staying?

You made a reservation, right?

Well, I thought
I'd maybe stay with you.

No, Anthony.

I'm old-fashioned.

I can't stay with a man
that I just met.

Yeah, no, that's fair.

I-I just didn't get the chance
to book the reservation.

I'll figure something out,
it's okay.

You didn't make
any arrangements at all?

Nah, I was too busy.

Okay.

You can stay on the couch.

On the couch?

Is that good?

Yeah.

Yeah, that works.

Okay.

Let's go.

Hey, hey...

let's take a breath, okay?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry,
I'm so excited by you.

I know, it's okay.

It's just, I was married
26 years, you know?

I need more of a connection.

I understand.

I really appreciate you
opening up, you know?

Thanks.

There's, uh,
something else that happened

that I want
to talk to you about.

Yeah?

I was engaged
to this great girl named Skye.

Man, she broke the mold.

She had these beautiful,
soulful eyes,

and... we had so much fun
together.

We would just go to bars
and listen to music.

Just anytime
we were together, really.

Skye is a beautiful name.

Yeah, it suited her, too.

She called me "Ant".

Short for Anthony.

We never argued.

Just... one time.

So, what happened to Skye?

She died.

She died?

Oh, Anthony.

Cardiac arrhythmia.

That's what they said at least,

but... no warning.

She was just gone.

Just like that.

You have certainly had
your share of tragedy.

I'm so sorry.

Yeah.

She was a special one.

I'm sorry, baby.

I am so, so sorry.

Anthony?

Hey!

-Hey.
-Miss me, beautiful?

Yeah.

Don't you look amazing.

No, I look terrible.

I need my coffee.

Coffee sounds like
a great idea.

We could celebrate
my good news.

Good news?

What good news?

I got a job.

You got a job here?

Yeah,
at the Pet Chews warehouse.

I found it online,

I went over there,
I start tomorrow.

What about your job in DC?

Tossing trash?

That ain't for me.

Well, don't they owe you money?

Last payday was Thursday.

I've been calling in sick
ever since then.

It doesn't matter.

I needed something nearby

now that I'm gonna be down here.

Anthony, what exactly
do you mean "down here"?

I want to be here with you.

Anthony,
we didn't talk about this.

Didn't you have fun last night?

Yes.

I had a wonderful time,

but that's a long way
between that

and you moving in here.

But then...

But you're everything
I've ever wanted, Monica.

Oh, that is so sweet,

and that is so lovely to hear.

We can still
keep seeing each other.

What about the distance?

DC is far.

No. No, nonsense!

I mean, look,
you got here so fast,

at the click of a button.

The back and forth
is expensive.

It's gonna get-- These buses,
they start to add up.

We can share the cost, okay?

Anthony, I told you,

baby, I'm old-fashioned.

I need a chance
for this relationship to grow.

You know?

I mean, besides,

if I give it all away,

what's gonna make you
come back, huh?

Are you messing with me?

Yes, I'm messing with you.

I'm teasing!

Of course, lighten up.

Come on, you hungry?

Let me make you some pancakes.

Mine are delicious.

Where are we at
with the dating sites?

Stonewalled.

They're claiming
consumer privacy.

What?.
It's a murder investigation.

Get a court order.

Yeah, I'm already on it.

I called Judge Halverston,

and he's gonna take care of it,

but it's gonna take some time,

due to budget cuts.

Anything else
on the CCTV footage?

We're widening the radius

with a particular emphasis

on cameras located
at bus stations.

That's gonna be
hundreds of hours of footage.

Yeah, well,
it could be worth it.

I mean,
we're looking for somebody

who's acting suspiciously.

I mean, obviously,

creepy guys at Metro stations
are a pretty big cohort,

but I don't know,
it could be worth it.

Look for couples.

Maybe we'll catch a break
and see them together.

Otherwise it's just
a fishing expedition.

All right, let's review.

Tonita's last financial activity
was at the bus station,

but no eyewitness identified
seeing her with anybody.

If she met him online,

then he would have traveled
to meet her.

Coroner confirms
the body was discarded

after strangulation,

so that suggests

the murder took place
somewhere nearby.

Yeah, listen,
also the lab called.

Parts of the remains

had varying levels
of decomposition.

There's... a second set of DNA.

So you're telling me--

There could be a second victim,

and, unfortunately,
we have no idea

who she might be,

or when she might've
been killed.

So we're possibly dealing with
a serial killer?

Possibly.

And do we know for certain
it's the same killer?

No.

Another happy day
at the office.

I could eat your cooking
every day.

Oh, good.
So you liked it.

I loved it.

Now, let me get my ticket here.

Oh, let me help you carry that.

No, my lady
does not carry bags.

Please, I've been carrying bags
my whole life for somebody.

My son, my husband, whomever.

Yeah, well, that's over with.

I plan on taking care of you.

I gotta tell you something.

I think I'm falling in love
with you, Monica.

That's so sweet.

Thank you, Anthony.

All right, see you soon.

Safe travels.

He what? He didn't.

Yes, girl, he did!

...kissed me at the bus station

in front of everybody!

Girl, you know
I'm not used to that.

Well, there goes your concern

about finding a man
willing to commit.

Well, honestly,

it kind of felt like
I was breaking his heart.

Okay, but most importantly,
do you like him?

You know, I gotta say,

other than the mix-up
about him thinking

he was gonna stay here,

it was a perfect date.

Hmm, all right, so maybe
a little sad that he left?

Well, it did feel good.

Mm, I bet he did.

Girl, stop!

You know what,

he could be romancing
other women

right now as we speak.

What would make you
think that?

Because he seems to be
way more comfortable

with those dating apps
than I am,

and besides, I don't have
any claims on him.

But would that bother you?

Yeah.

Maybe it does.

Okay, well, just
tell him how you feel.

Do I have to?

Yes, girl, you got this.

Girl, bye.

Okay, bye.

You have
one unheard message.

First unheard message.

Hi, Anthony,
it's me, Monica.

I've just
been thinking about you.

Give me a call
when you have a chance.

Whoo!

Oh, my God, these parents,

they are, like,
serious with this.

Yeah, well,
a sports scholarship

is a one-way ticket
out of here, so...

Poor Rayleigh,

he is really going through it.

Did you try
talking to his mom again?

She's ignoring me,

but I'm not giving up.

Good.

That kid is lucky to have you
looking out for him.

Hey, we still on for tomorrow?

Yes, girl, we still on.

I'm bringing the vino.

I'm gonna need it.

Moving has been so stressful,

and Jaden has been
worse than useless.

Also, I'm gonna need a full-on
love-life update, please.

Yes, ma'am.

What happened?

He pushed me!

Rayleigh, say you're sorry.

Sorry.

Okay. He's sorry.

Don't do that again, okay?

Okay.

All right, he's sorry.

Give him a hug.

"I dreamt
about you last night, baby.

My whole heart misses you."

What are you
doing here,?

What did you call me?

Man, get out of my face,
I got--

Nah, you're fired.

I don't need losers like you
working here.

Losers.
All you have is losers.

You're the biggest loser.

Get outta my yard.

Now.

Gladly,.

Don't think for a second

I don't know how to deal with
little like you.

deal with
little like you.

Don't ever come back!
You got me?

-Hi!
-Hey!

This is so cute!

-This is cute.
-Right?

Hey, so how's Stassy?

Oh, Stassy's going to be okay.

You know kids are resilient.

And what about Rayleigh?

Well, the supervisor
wants to have him kicked out,

but I am fighting for him.

Good.
Well, I'll have your back.

Good.

This is for you!

Oh!

Hope you like it.

Oh! I love it!

It's cute, right?

Yeah.

Oh, my goodness,
what is this?

Is this why Jaden
wanted you to move in?

Girl!

Girl, yes,
that's his housewarming gift,

and don't you be thinking
that Anthony won't be showing up

expecting something similar.

Oh, we have only been
on one date.

Mm-hmm, and if it was me,

I would've jumped him
on the first date,

but I'm not the one

with Jesus
looking over my shoulder.

It's not that.

I just want to get to know him

before I give myself to him.

You should invite him
to your birthday party!

No.

I'm not doing that.

Yes! Okay, girl,

hear me out.

We can all meet him
at the same time,

pretend not to be judging him,

but of course,
yes, we will be judging him...

Mm-mm, mm-mm, you will be
judging him so hard. No.

I'm just kidding,
I won't lay it on too thick,

but there's power in numbers.

No, Isaiah's going to come home
that weekend.

Exactly,

he's the one whose opinion
matters the most, right?

You might as well
just get it over with.

You think so?

Yes, come on.

You're never going to know
if you really like this guy

unless you start spending
some more time with him.

Just do it, just invite him.

Okay! I'll-I'll think about it.

Yeah, yeah, okay, okay--

Oh, my God.

What?

They found another one.

...the remains
of another female

have been found
in this empty lot.

Authorities are still
trying to identify the victim.

We're going live now
to the Fairfax County

Police Chief news conference.

Oh, my God, these poor women.

You know, it's terrible,

but I can't help
but be fascinated

by these stories--

--police chief
of Fairfax County.

Today,
as you already are aware,

a body was uncovered
around 6:00 a.m.

off 65th Avenue.

This marks two bodies

in the last three weeks.

We can't divulge
specific details,

and we do not know for certain

if this is the same
repeat perpetrator

the media has dubbed
"The Shopping Cart Killer".

It is just
so disturbing to me.

It is,

but I kind of love watching it.

I don't know,
women love their true crime.

-You're sick.
-I hear you.

...and we urge
any members of the public

who believe
they have information

pertinent to this investigation

to please contact
CrimeStoppers--

Thank you.

"Hey, my love,

have I got the perfect
birthday gift for you.

Can't wait
to give it to you."

Surprise!

Isaiah!

What are you doing here?

Well, other than
risking my life

to surprise my mom?

It's Mother's Day tomorrow,

you didn't think I'd forget,
did you?

I thought you were coming home
next weekend for my birthday.

Well, I wanted to make sure

we spent
as much time together, Mom.

How dare you scare me
like that.

Sit down.

I want to hear all about camp.

You want a Coke?

Yes, please.

That wasn't funny.

It was a little funny.

So tell me about this guy.

There's nothing to tell,
it's going.

Nothing you should concern
your little self about.

When am I meeting him?

I don't know,

I was thinking about

inviting him
to my birthday party.

Do it.

Really?

You're gonna be home.

Yeah, but
I won't be staying late.

I've gotta head back to the base
with the guys.

Okay.

Actually, I think I will.

Good.

I'm gonna go take a shower.

Good.

I smell you!

Hey!

Hey, beautiful.

Your ears
must have been buzzing.

Isaiah and I
were just talking about you.

He surprised me
for Mother's Day.

We were wondering if, um...

maybe you'd like to come
to my birthday party

this weekend?

I thought you'd never ask.

Good. Cool.

Okay, get ready for my family,
because they are a lot.

Hmm.

No, I told them,
don't judge you, just be nice.

I think it's gonna be cool...

So, what's waiting for you
down in Pennsylvania?

My...

I'm heading down
for my girlfriend's birthday.

Isn't that nice.

Do you live
up in the D.C. area?

For now.

It must be so hard,
living so far apart.

Yeah,

but it won't last much longer.

Oh, why's that, dear?

The thing is,

first time
you do something horrible

is the hardest,

but after that,
it just gets... easier.

It's like you forget
what you even did,

just like a... dream
you had once.

We got it.

What?

We got a positive sighting
of Tonita.

She was seen with
a tall African-American male

at Roxy's bar
on Friday the 23rd.

Excellent.

I bet there's CCTV cameras
outside that bar.

Pull the footage.

I'm all over it.

Yes!

Ah! Happy birthday!

Hey!

It's my birthday!

-Here you go.
-Oh, thank you!

Oh, you did not!

I did! You can thank me later.

Of course you did.

Come on, girl.

Let's see what we got here.

Okay, birthday girl.

Look at that.
It's my birthday!

- It's your birthday!
- It's my birthday!

Gonna party like
it's my birthday, hey!

Whoo!

Now, that is how you do it.

Hey!

You made it.

I wasn't gonna miss
my girl's birthday

for anything.

Besides, like I said,

I got you something special.

I think I already see
my something special.

-You're sweet.
-Come on,

let me introduce you
to everybody.

This is Mike and Jeff,
and this is Laila!

Oh, so you're
the famous Anthony!

Come on, now.

It's okay,
let her do her thing.

It's a pleasure
to meet you, Laila.

Monica talks a lot about you.

Yeah, well, she's been
talking about you a lot, too.

I hope so,
'cause she's all I think about.

Uh-huh, and you better
keep thinking about her,

you understand?

Yes, ma'am.

I fully intend to treat Monica
like the queen that she is.

Okay, okay,

I like that you used that word.

It's the only word
to describe Monica.

Mm-hmm. You off the apps?

Because you better not
be double-dipping.

We're gonna go get
something to drink.

What?

I'm watching you.

He thinks I'm playin'.
I am not playin'.

He's cute, though.

Look at this,

I got your fave.
I remembered.

I told them,
if anybody touches that,

they have to answer to me.

Well, I appreciate you.
Thank you.

Oh, this is my son.

This is Isaiah.
Isaiah, this is Anthony.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Call me Anthony, man.

He just got back
from military camp,

so he's very formal right now.

Oh, well, better late
than never, right?

- Right?
- True.

Hey, you know,
my mom was really excited

for you to come down here.

You're from D.C., right?

I'm from all around,

but, you know, I wanna move,

I really like it here.

But you've barely been
out of the house.

Well, I like what I see so far.

Well, it's just old PA,
but it's home.

Yeah, lots of work, too.

Oh, you work in pre-schools?

Nah.

I thought you said
you worked in pre-schools?

No, baby, I did,

but it's, like,
a long time ago, so...

All right, well,
maybe Mom can help you out.

She knows everybody here.

Maybe.

You know what, I am being
such a bad hostess.

Let me get you
something to eat.

-Mom, it's your birthday.
-Monica, it's your birthday

Wow, okay.

Two men fighting over me.

I think I like it.

Come on, babe,
let me get you something.

Come on...

Good girl, Tonita.

Got you, you bastard.

We are looking for
an African American male,

roughly six-foot, early 30s,
buzzed haircut.

That's him?

Send out an emergency bulletin

to every police station
nationwide.

Contact major news stations.

I want his picture
on every street corner.

-You understand?
-What if he's on the run,

and left the country?

No, I doubt it.

He's learning as he goes,

but the killings are getting
quicker and quicker.

We have no time to lose.

All right, on it.

Lock it.

Hey, Mom?

I'm leaving in a bit.

You good?

I'm good!

Are you sure?

I could stay in my room

and call the base
in the morning--

Absolutely not,

I'm gonna be just fine.

What?

What's the matter?

You don't like Anthony?

No...

You just don't know
that much about him.

We're dating,

we're getting to know
each other.

You told me to date,
we're dating.

Yeah, I know, I know.

Okay, good.

Then be on your way,

and call me tomorrow morning
when you get there,

let me know you got there safe,
okay, sweetie?

-Okay, Mom.
-Love you.

-All right, love you, too.
-Don't worry about me.

Jesus...

Hey!
What are y'all drinking?

Cheers! It's my birthday!

I can already tell
you're a special person,

and you are so beautiful.

Okay...

aren't you, you know,
dating my Aunt Monica?

No.

She's...
she's too old for me,

but I really love
our connection.

What are you doing later?

I got a nice motel.

Maybe you can come by after,
and we could...

get to know each other
a little better--

I have to go.

Ugh, such a creep!

Who does that?

Hey.
Hey!

Where's Isaiah?

Oh, he went back
to military camp.

He took off.

That's too bad,

I really wanted
to say goodbye to him.

He's such a great kid.

Thank you.

I'm tired.

Yeah, I'm tired, too.

-Yeah.
-Let's go.

Let's call it a night.

I'm glad you came.

Thank you.
Thanks for having me.

Hey, hey...

look at me,

connect with me.

I want you.

Babe, are you okay?

I could use a drink.

Anthony,

what did you say to Jasmine?

Who is Jasmine?

My 19-year-old niece.

Did you suggest

that you wanted to take her
to a motel?

I was drunk.

She's barely of age, Anthony!

Why would you say
something like that?

What the hell were you thinking?

I just told you,
I was trying to... make jokes,

trying to be the funny guy.

Well, there's
nothing funny about it.

I need you
to get out of my house.

It didn't mean anything,
Monica!

Well, it meant something to me!

Why would you
disrespect me like that?

Why would you do that?

At my birthday party,

in front of my family?

Anthony, come on...

I need you to go.

I knew you'd reject me.

Anthony...

I was willing
to give you everything.

Everything!

Don't you understand that?

And then you went...

and you said those things
to Jasmine.

Look, I don't know why
I do the things that I do!

I've done bad things!

Those women, they...

they didn't accept me for me.

They provoked me.

Provoked you...

Okay.

I'm sure
that it wasn't your fault,

but I'm gonna need you
to leave.

Please.

You need to go.

All right, then,

if that's how you wanna play it.

Hmm?

Fine!

Laila!

Monica?
What's going on?

Anthony and I
had a really big fight,

and I threw him out.

What? Are you okay?

I don't know, I don't know.

I'm scared, I'm scared!

He's outside my house,

and he's just standing there,
he's not leaving.

Okay, I am coming over,
I'm coming over right now.

No, no, no, don't come over,
don't come over.

I'm sorry I woke you up.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, god...

Well, did you at least
lock the door?

Oh, did I lock the door?

Yeah, yeah, I locked the door,
I locked the door.

Monica!

You know, I didn't
want to say anything,

but he did seem
kind of odd to me.

No, I know, I know.

I know he was really awkward,

but I thought it was because of

everything that
he had been through, you know.

He said he lost his child,

and he lost his girlfriend,

and I don't know.

He scared me, Lai.

He gave me chills.

Okay, if you want,
we can go report him tomorrow.

I will come with you.

No, no, no, no, no, no,
that's okay.

I just...

I just need to take a shower.

I need to wash him off of me.

Okay.

Okay, then I'm coming over.

I love you.

I love you, too.

You didn't think
I'd just leave, did you?

Anthony!

You're just like
the rest of them.

I wanted you
to be different, Monica.

Can I call you Ant?

The way Skye did?

You know that
you were my first, right?

My first in a very,

very, very long time,

I can't even remember
how long it's been...

Yeah.

...and you know

how you wanted me to do

all those freaky things
with you,

and I wasn't ready yet?

I do have my tastes.

I know you do, baby,

and maybe now
I'm discovering mine.

What do you mean?

Well, you wanted
to tie me up, right?

Yeah.

Maybe.

Maybe I don't like that.

Maybe I wanna do
something different.

Like what?

Well, I'm gonna show you,

better than I can tell you.

You wanna tie me up, right?

You like that?

Yeah.

Is that what you like?

You like to tie people up?

I'm gonna tie you up, baby,

and you're gonna love it.

You like that, right?

Mm...

Hey!

Don't even think about it.

I'd rather die first

than ever see your face again.

Careful
what you wish for, bitch.

Untie me, Monica!

Monica White!

This is the Fairfax
Police Department!

I need you
to come to the door, please!

You Monica White?

Yes.

I'm Detective Moreno
with Fairfax PD.

We need to speak to you
regarding Anthony Robinson.

Can I come in, please?

Yeah.

We raided
Robinson's apartment.

and we found your name
on his desktop,

along with numerous
other women.

How can I help?

I need you to tell me
everything you know about him.

Every detail that
you can possibly remember.

His name
is Anthony Eugene Robinson,

and, um...

I met him
on one of those dating apps,

called Connections.

Um...

he talked about doing
really dark things to women...

...and, um...

I'm sorry...

Hey, hey,

I have the entire force
out there looking for him.

I swear to you,
you are safe now.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I should have known.

-No, it's not your fault.
-I should have known...

I'm sorry
It's not your fault.

I'm so angry.

I know.

I'm so mad,
I'm so mad at myself!

First to have eyes on,

let us know.

You see him?
Where is he? Where is he?

Third seat.

Got it, got it, got it!

I need all passengers
to disembark!

Anthony Robinson,
you stay in your seat!

Everyone else,
off the bus now!

Driver, too, let's go!

Get 'em off quickly.

Go, go, go! Come on!
Move, move, move, move!

Let's go, everyone, off!

Anthony Robinson,

put your hands
on your head now!

On behalf of the joint county
task force,

you're under arrest

for the second-degree murder
of Beth Redmon and Tonita Smith.

Anthony Robinson,

dubbed
The Shopping Cart Killer

was arrested today.

He's been charged
with two counts

of First Degree murder,

but police say there may be
more victims out there--

and it appears
a police car has arrived.

Mr. Robinson!

Mr. Robinson!

How do you respond
to these charges?

Did you kill these women?

Is there anything
you want to say to the public?

Oh, my God, Mom.

I'm safe.

I'm safe, baby.

I'm always gonna be safe,

because my instincts are good.

God is good.

Is there anything
that I can do for you?

I want to pray.

I want to pray for those women
who lost their lives

way too soon.

Dear God,

thank you so much
for your peace,

your protection,
and your guidance.

Please fill our hearts with love

as we remember those women

that were far less fortunate
than ourselves.

Thank you.

In Jesus's name we pray.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Miss Monica?

Hi.

I owe you a big thank you.

Oh, nonsense.

No, I do.

You fought for my boy,
and I appreciate it.

There's just not a lot of people
in our corner like that,

you know?

You know what,

I can't tell you
what to do, Beverly,

but being with a man
that doesn't treat you right--

that is never the answer.

There's been a time in my life

where
I've ignored red flags, too,

and in turn,
I put myself in danger,

and my family.

Baby girl...

that is not love.

Look at that beautiful boy.

You did that,

so believe in yourself.

Sometimes, being alone
is not loneliness,

it is a source of strength.

I'm going to leave him.

I am.

You deserve better.

Rayleigh deserves better...

and if you need anything,

you just call me, okay?

I'll be right here.

Thank you.

Oh, honey,

it's gonna be okay.

Thank you.

Rayleigh, let's go!

Hey, how was your day?

Good.

Hey, you okay?

I will be.

Yes, you will be.

You know why?

Because you are a queen.

You know what, Lai,

I'm beginning to think

I'm a little bit more
of a warrior princess.

Ooh, see, I love that.

Yeah, it really suits you.