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I've been looking too hard for a home on the top, on the top of the surface,

searching. Looking for something deep, thought it's too hard to reach, never

thought I was someone deserving.

But it was all in my head, heavy weight on my chest, only ever left me hurting.

Now I'm calling it truce, I'm the war in my mind, cause I'm finally learning,

no, no.

Rolling over, under inside, I was turning myself all the way around.

What's the end? What?

Take a look, cause I know I'm a

for us and a charcuterie board? Is it too early for meat and cheese?

You know, that's what they have for breakfast in Europe.

Wow.

Um, you're just, this is... I, I, I'm just gonna say I think you might be

overqualified for this job with all this experience and a college degree.

No, I know.

I just realized I really enjoy being a housemaid.

You do?

For the right families, of course.

Okay, what brought you back to New York?

I miss it.

Well, I really love New England, but I miss being in the city. But you know

is a live -in position, right?

I mentioned that in the ad, didn't I? Oh, yeah, no, of course. Yes, yes. Oh,

God, okay.

I miss being near the city. No, actually, in the city. It's a little

Yes, I fully agree with you. Okay, so the job is mostly organizing, cleaning.

Light cooking, if you're up for that.

Oh, I love to cook. Amazing.

And then you would be helping me with my daughter. She's Cecilia, Cece. She's

seven years old. And, well, she's amazing.

Well, I can't wait to meet her.

Oh, good.

Okay. Would you like a grand tour so you can see what you're getting yourself

into?

Sure. And the kitchen.

My husband, Andrew, designed this entire house souped to nuts.

He's an architect?

No, he's in tech, but he pays incredible attention to every detail.

Now, these steps are kind of nuts, I know.

Andrew says I'm totally going to kill myself one day on these.

There's a clutch.

I just didn't draw my chalk at one on the bottom to get it over with.

So there's another set of stairs on the other side of the house that are less

googan -himey, if you're into that.

Wow. It's basically Andrew's man cave, but you are welcome to use it any time

you want, of course.

You'd be part of the family, which also means that you would definitely have to

listen to his TED Talk about how Barry Lyndon is a misunderstood masterpiece.

This is the upper living room, which we barely ever use, to be honest.

You sure you don't need a housekeeper?

Well, actually, I'm expecting.

So I'm not going to have quite so much time to keep everything so perfect. But

don't tell Andrew because it's very early and I want to be sure, you know,

before I tell him. Yeah, congrats.

Thank you.

This is Cece's room.

Andrew even made a little miniature version of our house for her. Isn't that

sweet? Yeah.

So the laundry room is in the basement.

And that would be your bathroom, and you would be upstairs.

You're going to think it's a little bit small, but it's got a lot of privacy,

and we figured that that was the most important thing.

Lots of light, though.

Ta -da!

You can make it your own, of course. You can hang posters and bring in potted

plants. You can blast your music as loud as you want, because we cannot hear you

downstairs. What do you think?

It's perfect.

Okay, good.

When? Well, I'm still interviewing, but I'm hoping to make a decision soon.

Here you go.

Oh, no, you don't have to do that. Oh, no, I insist. You spend your energy and

your time and your gas money to be here. Please.

I appreciate it.

I have a really good feeling about this, Millie.

I do.

Me too.

Okay, I'll be in touch.

She won't be in touch.

Not the last time I'll ever set foot in that house.

One background check and she'll see that everything on that resume is a total

lie.

I don't even wear glasses. I'm just trying to look legit. So stupid.

Can I get a job application? Sure.

I knew

she

wouldn't call.

Why did I even think I had a shot at that job?

Oh, well.

At least I got $20 out of it.

I don't know what I'm going to do.

Hold down.

Can't sleep here.

I'm so sorry. I was driving to my mom's house and I got really sleepy and I

pulled over to take a nap. I'm sorry.

This is her, actually. Do you mind if I take it? She's probably freaking out.

Don't text and drive.

I won't. I promise.

Hello?

Hi, may I speak to Millie?

Uh, this is her.

She... This is Nina Winchester.

I'm calling to offer you the job.

I mean, if you're still available, you've probably got a million. No, I

yes, yes, I would love to.

When would you like me to start?

Oh, my goodness.

As soon as possible.

Well, what about this afternoon?

You know what?

That would be great.

Great. Anyway, got to run. Bye, Millie.

Do you work for the Winchesters?

I'm trying to get in, but I don't know the code.

Nina? Nina, it's Millie.

Nina?

Millie? Millie, Millie, Millie!

Welcome. Sorry, I meant to leave the gate open. Do you need me to help you

in your stuff from your car?

Oh, no, this is it.

Great. Yeah.

Wow. Yeah, I put the rest of it in the storage unit. Okay, well, that's great.

I'm going to put these up in your room. Listen, I need to write a PTA speech

that has to be a barn burner.

So I'm going to be stuck in my office, but the cleaning supplies are in this

closet over there.

And, um, oh, you're not wearing your glasses.

Oh, I don't wear them all the time.

Contact.

Oh.

Yeah, you look better without them.

Yeah. Okay.

I'll be upstairs.

It's gonna be fine, Millie!

No

shoes

on the furniture.

You must be Cece.

I'm Millie.

Hello.

Okay. Hi. You met Millie.

Hi, baby.

Millie's going to be living with us, and she's going to be helping with the

cooking and the cleaning.

And you know what?

She might even play Candyland with you if you ask her with a pretty please.

She's going to live with us.

Yes. Andrew, I told you that.

I said she was going to be living in the guest room in the attic.

Isn't this place an incredible look? Look at it.

Thank you. Well, Millie, welcome.

Thank you.

Are you hungry? I'm sure we can turn this dinner for three into a dinner for

four. No, I'm probably just going to go upstairs and get all settled in.

You sure?

If you don't mind, I'll just come down afterwards and tidy up.

Yeah, get settled. Take your time.

We're so happy that you're here.

You just let us know if you change your mind.

Thanks.

Italian place again.

That window doesn't open, sadly.

But there's a lot of ventilation in this room, so you should never get stuffy in

here. I got you some dinner.

Andrew, always over orders.

I put some water in the mini fridge. Did you see that? I really don't want to be

a pain, but if it is possible to try and get the window open, it would be nice

to get some fresh air in here.

Yeah, I agree.

That's a great idea. I will talk to the handyman about that.

Okay, cool. Is that the guy that's down in the yard?

No, that's Enzo. He's the groundskeeper. Never mind him.

And then if I could just get a key for the deadbolt. Oh, my God. Yes.

The deadbolt.

That's so creepy.

This used to be Andrew's storage closet for his files.

Okay. But, oh, my God.

Closed window.

Deadbolt.

What kind of monsters are we?

I will sort that out. Oh, before I forget.

This is for you. Present.

Also, I saw that your phone was just really ancient.

And I wanted you to have that because I uploaded the credit card onto it so you

can use it at the grocery store and for gas.

I'll take good care of it. Thank you.

Honestly, I'm, like, so happy that you're here with us.

Can I give you a hug?

Thank you, Millie.

Thank you.

Okay. Let me know if you need anything else.

Nina.

Where are they?

Where what? My PTA notes from the meeting tonight. They were right here on

counter and now they're not here. Where are they? I didn't see any notes.

Bullshit!

What's going on? Billy!

Threw away my notes for the meeting tonight.

Where are they?

Tina, why don't we go check your office?

I have to get up and do a speech in front of everybody, and now I have

Tina! What?

Do you have a copy on your computer?

Here's the plan.

I am going to take Cece to school. And you, you are going to take a hot shower,

you're going to have a nice long breakfast, and then you have all day to

your speech, and you can still make it to the salon for a touch -up.

You'll have just enough time to get your roots done.

I love you so much. I love you. I love you.

You need to be more careful next time.

You ruined my entire day.

I'm sorry.

I am so sorry.

Don't worry about it. I don't know what's been going on with her lately.

She's... She's been on a real emotional rollercoaster.

It's probably the... Mercury and retrograde.

Didn't beg you for the star chart, type.

Goatee.

Let me help you clean up.

No, no, no. I got it. I got it. You go get ready.

I don't want you to be late for CC.

Thank you.

Tomorrow will be better.

It'll be better. I promise.

Okay.

Yeah.

CC! Let's hit the road!

What are you doing here?

I work here.

What are you doing here?

You.

Fit in very well with those other PTA moms.

I guess I didn't realize how stressed I'd been.

It's probably all the new hormones making you go crazy.

I wouldn't say anything to Andrew.

Get out.

That's sour.

And you're going to handle dinner later.

Yeah.

What's wrong with me?

Chicken piccata.

I picked this up for Susie.

Oh, these are fantastic.

She's going to love these.

Someone did not get her snack today, and she's a very hungry little ballerina.

Why don't you get her started, and I'll be right back down.

Hey, Cece.

How was class?

Would you like juice or water?

Juice, but this glass looks dirty.

Really? I just took it out of the dishwasher.

Juice is a privilege, not something you drink out of a dirty glass.

Quick.

This looks amazing.

Doesn't it, Fifi? Way better than dine -a -fro nuggets.

Hey, Millie.

Why don't you grab a place setting and join us?

No,

I already ate. Oh, we didn't sit.

Don't wait to eat.

I hope you guys like it.

Hey.

Hey. Sorry to bother you.

Got something for you.

She's so sweet.

Yeah.

I can't do this.

No,

no, no, no, no.

Absolutely fucking not.

I

want

you to feel safe here.

I do.

Through your door, as requested.

Thanks.

So how was last night with Andrew?

Good.

I made chicken piccata.

He's a dream, isn't he?

He pretends to like everything I make him, even if he hates it.

That's a lot of bacon, Millie.

You're trying to kill us.

Where are you going?

I have Saturday off.

Isn't that what we talked about?

No, I can't spare you today.

I missed my hair salon appointment because you threw away my notes.

Remember?

I have a meeting that I can't miss.

You have a meeting?

What's the meeting for?

If I could just have a couple hours off and I'll come back. Millie, absolutely

not. Baby?

I can't have you wet. Sweetheart, it's okay. She can go.

But, Andy, it's your day off.

I know, exactly, and that's why we're going to go to the park.

Fly the kite.

We don't wait to fly, right? We're doing donuts, we're doing kite, and then

we're doing ballet.

Go. Take your time.

Bye, Mama.

Bye, baby.

Thanks. Hey, how are you doing?

I'm good.

Still writing in your journal?

Yeah, do you want to read it? God, no. I have enough shit to read as it is.

So you left the job at Charlie's?

Well, this housekeeping job just sort of fell into my lap.

And it's living, so I'm saving a fortune on rent.

Okay, that's good.

I have my new address here and phone number.

The family is really amazing.

I feel lucky.

Must make meeting new people a little tough, though, having to live with a

family. I mean, you would think that, right? But I have already met a ton of

really cool nannies.

Any mannies in there?

Are you asking me about my love life, Pam?

If I know how Tinder works or if I'm horndogging all over Great Neck because

haven't gotten laid in 10 years? No.

I'm just saying human connections are important.

Definitely.

But hold on to this job, Millie.

And the living situation.

You'll need both or you'll be back at Bedford serving the five years left on

your sentence.

And I don't like that for you.

I don't like that for me either.

I need you to pick up Cece from ballet class, 145.

And don't be late.

Um, okay, where is it? Nina?

Ballet class.

Fuck.

Palms to your right.

And thirsty.

And open to the left.

Foot behind you.

Excellent. And close to first.

Fabulous class today. Thank you.

Let's go get our bags and do a great job.

Hi, who are you looking for?

Uh, Cece.

It's Cecilia Winchester.

Are you Nina's new girl?

Yes. Hi, I'm Millie.

Hi.

Hi.

Cece, hey.

I'm here to pick you up.

I'm spending the night at... Emma, we arranged it weeks ago. She has all her

things. Oh, no, no, no. Nina just called me and asked me to pick her up, so she

probably changed her mind.

Oh.

Okay, let me check.

Nina.

Hi, it's Patrice.

Your girl is here. She's insisting she needs to pick up Cece.

I know.

I know.

No, it's no problem at all. It's impossible to find reliable help.

Well, would you like to confirm?

Have fun.

We figured it out?

Okay. Take care. Bye.

Well, they really are beautiful.

So happy we'll be able to use them, Mother Winchester.

Well, the pattern is vintage, of course.

Millie.

I told you Cece was having a sleepover tonight. There was no need to make a

scene.

This is how you allow the help to dress in your home?

Uh, this is Andrew's mother, Mrs. Winchester. She's downsizing, so she has

brought us her mother's china.

Yeah. Isn't it lovely?

Isn't it?

Yes. I know.

Andrew loves these dishes.

I want you to put them somewhere safe.

Because Nina's likely to trip over herself and smash them all to pieces.

Guilty as charged.

Andrew!

Mother! Oh, Andrew, where's your tie?

I know, I'm too casual. I'm sorry.

Here, it's fabulous.

Well, thank you, Doc. Not a rude insight.

Is that what I think it is? Yes, it is.

Can't wait to eat off of those plates. Family heirloom.

So happy it's back.

Me too.

Fucking window.

Fishes are still in the sink. Yeah, I know. I'm kind of letting them soak.

They've been soaking for three days.

Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug. Ding.

Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug.

Home with everybody going out.

I'm going to ask you one.

I'm not going to ask you one, Michelle. I'm going to go on here to Pat's. Are

you all right? I'm so sorry.

I... Couldn't get them... No, no, please. Get out of your way. No, sit.

Come on.

Please.

I love this show.

Me too.

I've only ever seen the Steve Harvey one.

Really? Yeah. Oh, this is classic.

This is Richard Dawson.

Fashion icon.

He's an OG.

Yeah?

He has some spectacular sideburns. Oh, he sure does.

Man, my family would have killed.

on this show. They are absolute vultures.

Especially my mother.

What about you? Your parents, are they game people?

We don't really keep in touch anymore.

I'm sorry.

That's gotta be hard.

Not really, no.

Even if we were, they probably wouldn't be into this.

Kind of like the opposite of fun.

I'll tell you what.

You can be on our team.

Me and you.

And Nina and my mom.

Nina's parents don't make the cut?

They died when she was a kid.

That's awful.

Yeah.

It's a crazy story, actually.

They died in a house fire.

No one knows how it was started.

Nina made it out. Her parents didn't.

For a long time, the police actually thought that she... Can

you imagine?

Living with that your entire life.

That'd be terrible.

What would be terrible?

There she is.

Hey. Name a cartoon bird.

What are you doing up?

What do you mean? I can say the same about you.

I'm watching Family Feud.

At 2 a .m.? Want to get on it? Some Dawson?

Want to get some Dawson on you?

No, I'm good. It's... Maybe it's 2 a .m.

Okay.

I'm gonna go to bed.

Let me know how it ends.

All right.

Good night.

I'll be right up. Okay.

Uh, cartoon bird, little Katie.

Three answers remaining.

Um... Lee, I should probably get some sleep.

This isn't working.

This isn't working.

So I'm going to need you to pack your stuff and leave first thing in the

before Cece wakes up so she doesn't get upset.

No, Nina.

I didn't think anyone was going to be down here.

You told me I could use the screening room. I'm going to need the phone back

well. Please, Nina.

I will do anything to make it up to you. I promise.

Can you just give me one more chance?

Fine. One week.

Okay?

But you're gonna have to dress appropriately around the house from now

Yeah, of course. Alright.

Oh, Millie!

Stay the fuck away from my husband.

And so my nanny is going on and on about her dead dog.

And I don't mean to be in the ITCH, but since when did I become a canine grief

counselor? Meanwhile, Emma is late for school.

I'm missing yoga.

You know yoga means to me everything.

That's so unfortunate.

Thank you.

Well, we are going to be looking for a nanny soon. Oh my god, Nina, you're

pregnant! I knew it!

No, not yet.

We are making a plan. We've been going to see this incredible fertility

specialist in the city. Cool. Andrew insists on sparing no expense.

Of course.

That's wonderful.

We will find you the most fantastic nanny, I promise. Absolutely.

Cece's pediatrician. I will be right back.

Fill her tea.

God, I'm so sorry. I really thought she was pregnant. No, we were all thinking

it. I mean, have you seen her skin?

And how about those roots? My God, do you think she would take better care of

herself for Andrew?

He's so fucking hot. He is, and especially because they have an airtight

Okay, you know she did not have a dime when they got married.

She'll be sleeping on the street if she doesn't get her shit together.

Cece, would he get custody considering? Of course.

After what she did.

How many months?

and that awful psych ward. Nine. Nine.

Nine months.

I mean, good lord, I do not know how he puts up with her. Because he is a saint.

He's a hot saint.

Hot saint Andrew.

Oh my god.

Oh,

we're just talking spring fundraiser.

Please, save us with a theme idea.

Stop lurking.

Those women were right about one thing.

Andrew is definitely a saint for standing by Nina.

I can't believe she lied about being pregnant.

Everything she's told me is a lie. It wasn't the hormones making her crazy.

actually is crazy.

Poor Andrew.

As soon as I save up enough money, I am out of here.

Today wasn't a total disaster.

Uh, thank you.

I'm going to need you to watch CC next Saturday. Andrew and I have an

appointment in the city.

And I know it's your day off, but I trust that it won't be a problem.

We'll have fun.

Good.

Hey, Lexi, it's Millie. Listen, I really need to make some extra money so I can

quit this job.

Do you think you could, um, ask your husband if I could get a job at the

warehouse?

I'll do anything. I'll clean, I'll flip boxes, I'll scrub toilets. I just really

need to get out of here.

You're leaving?

What?

No, no, no.

I'm gonna make you lunch.

What are you in the mood for?

A bologna sandwich.

Okay.

But... You said you needed to get out of this place on the phone just now. No.

You misheard me.

One bologna sandwich coming right up.

So how was, uh, how's school this week?

Learn anything fun or interesting?

It's school. It's not fun or interesting.

What about boys?

Got any crushes?

I don't know. Why would you ask me that?

I am just trying to make a small talk.

Forget it.

I'm not hungry anyway.

You don't have to be my friend, you know.

It's not part of your job.

Well, I'd like to be.

Why?

Because I like you.

No, you don't.

Do you want juice or water?

Juice, please.

Don't spill.

Juice is a privilege.

I won't. Did you go to the salon today?

Yes. You look very nice.

Thank you. Cece, would you like some, uh, dinosaur chicken nuggets and

Ketchup makes them, uh, good.

Cece, where did you find this troll?

Were you in my room?

Cece, this troll is very special to me.

I don't want you going into my room. Do you understand?

You need to stay out of the attic.

So do you.

Hey.

Hey, Cece.

Can you go play in your bedroom for a little bit, please?

What happened?

Premature ovarian indivisibility.

We've been trying for years.

At least now we know.

All right.

Man, I've just always wanted a lot of kids.

Like a whole soccer team full.

Nina and I were only children like you.

At least you have Cece.

Of course, of course.

I know I sound selfish.

I love Cece.

I just always wanted a child of my own with Nina.

I didn't realize.

Oh, see, she's absolutely my daughter.

She's become my biological daughter.

You're an amazing dad.

Fuck, I just really don't know how she's gonna take this.

She's been so fragile lately.

I really don't think that she can handle the disappointment.

Choose you.

I don't think that I am enough.

Hello?

Andrew, are you okay?

What?

Andrew, are you okay?

What? You overheard those PTA cunts saying that I'm crazy?

That I don't deserve my husband?

That I belong in a nut house?

Andrew?

I go with this.

Wrap this around your head.

Alive and well.

I cleaned up the mess from last night.

Sorry I wasn't honest about the baby.

I guess I was... trying to manifest... something.

It's okay, I got it.

I don't know how I'm gonna face Andrew's mother.

Anyway...

I realize I need to stop holding on to things and start fresh, so these are

practically brand new, and I want you to have them.

I... I can't.

No, seriously, these are going to be thrown in the bin at Goodwill.

This would look amazing on you.

Millie, take it.

Thanks. Well, Andrew took Cece to pancakes, so you don't really have to

about breakfast this morning.

But I do need a favor.

I need you to look into tickets for a musical called Showdown.

Andrew's been dying to see it.

And I want to do something to make it up to him.

Sure.

This Saturday.

If you can manage.

And an overnight at a high -end hotel.

Splurge on a suite. Something romantic.

And Cece will be at a friend's house. I'll arrange for her to...

be out of the house, and you can just have the weekend to yourself.

That sounds great.

I'll see what I can do.

You're a lifesaver, Millie.

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

You're with the Winchesters, right?

Yeah. I'm with the Layton.

Suzanne.

Right.

She's not that good, is she?

Don't worry, no one gives her any shit.

Not after everything she's been through.

What do you mean?

Seriously? Like her mom shit?

I know she spent some time in a psych ward, but...

Nina Winchester tried to drown her kid in a bathtub.

What? Yeah, and then all the PTA bitches talk about. When Cece was a baby, Nina

threw her in a tub of running water, then tried to off herself by swallowing

shit ton of pills.

Luckily, her husband got freaked out when he couldn't get a hold of her, then

called the police for a wellness check.

It's, like, fucked up, right?

Great job, dude!

Thank you.

Hey.

What do you know about this family?

Sorry, no English. Oh, bullshit.

I know you shouldn't be here.

Why?

Leave him alone.

You've no business talking, Enzo.

What is this?

They're the Broadway tickets from the hotel reservation.

For Saturday?

Yeah. But why would I have you book tickets for the day that I'm driving

arts camp in D .C.? Why would I do that?

I don't know, but you did.

No, I didn't.

And I assume that these are non -refundable now, at this point?

Nina, I did what you asked me to do. Fine. They're going to come out of your

paycheck. And I'm so sorry about that, but it was your mistake, and you're

to have to cover the fee.

Nina, I can't afford that.

I don't care.

It was your mistake. You're going to cover it. Nina, that's more than I have

saved. Hey.

Hello. Hi.

Just about cleaned out the floor, so otherwise I would have got you more.

What's wrong?

Millie booked tickets for a non -refundable weekend for us that we can't

use.

And she's going to have to pay for it. Sorry.

No, she doesn't. That's okay. We'll just call the credit card company and have

it reversed.

I don't think that's a thing.

That is a thing.

That's a thing.

You don't have to pay for anything.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

All this stuff for a week?

I don't want to get old.

Okay. Sorry. Shit.

Okay.

Sorry.

I am so sorry. I usually get dressed before I come out. No, it's really my

fault. I was actually just... I was coming to confess something to you.

I wanted to let you know that I couldn't get the tickets refunded.

Shit.

So I think you should take them and go to the show with a friend and stay in

room, charge whatever you want, room service.

I want you to enjoy yourself.

That is really nice of you, but I can't. I don't have anyone I can bring.

You've got to have somebody.

I wish I did, but I don't.

Okay, well, um, how about you and I go?

We can come back tonight.

I can, um... I can sweeten the deal a little bit, throw in a slice of pizza,

maybe a hot apple cider.

I'll just tell Nina that I changed the ticket and I can take her next week.

No, I can't have you do that.

Come on, we could both use a night out. I know we could.

Why not?

I mean, it's supposed to be a great show.

We're going.

Great dress.

Thanks for coming.

I'm hungry.

Yeah, I'm hungry. I could eat. Yeah? Yeah.

Wasn't pizza a part of this too? Yeah, it was.

Yeah? You know what? I think I got a better idea.

Holy shit, that was amazing.

It was, wasn't it? Yeah. Yeah.

This place is really fancy.

Yeah. Charming.

In an old New York kind of way.

Yeah.

I don't really know what I should order.

Why don't we just get one of everything?

Everything? Everything. We can't do that. Yeah, we can.

You like martinis?

I guess. I don't know. Well, I guess we'll find out.

Yeah. It's a new adventure.

It's true.

I mean, you're funny, you're caring, you're great with kids. I just don't

understand why you're cleaning people's houses. You should be out there living

your best life.

I mean, have you ever thought about what you want to do with your time on this

earth?

I don't know. No, not really.

Why not?

What about you?

Are you living your best life during... I don't even know what you do. I run a

data processing company that my father left me.

Basically, I get paid a lot of money to do really boring shit.

Gotcha. I mean, all I've ever really wanted to do was to be a husband and a

father, honestly.

That's really sweet.

What about you? Do you want kids?

Yeah.

Someday.

The right person, of course.

I mean, I feel like I won the lottery with Nina, and I could feel like I'm

living my best life.

But you're not?

I love my wife.

I really do.

I just feel like she's angry all the time, and I don't know why.

I feel like every conversation we have has been a tirade.

It makes you feel any better, Sam.

I mean, she used to be so different. She was...

and she was kind and she was generous.

She was affectionate.

All I want to do is make her happy, and I genuinely don't know how.

Andrew, it's not you.

I should not have said that. I'm so sorry. No, it's okay.

I mean, I see the way that she treats you, and I hate it.

I hate it.

I feel like I'm letting you down.

You're not?

Pretty sure there's a dance floor in there.

You want to go dancing?

Should we hit it?

Yeah.

Let's dance.

I don't suppose you feel sober enough to drive us home.

Not really, no.

I think we got a problem.

And... you're all set.

They're not joining, but they're on the same floor.

Shut my phone, Dad.

Oh.

Here you go. Thank you. Of course. Have a great stay.

Thank you.

Do not blow up your life.

Hey.

What's wrong?

She doesn't mean it. I'll talk to her. She does, Andrew.

She does. Millie, come here.

She wants to destroy my life, and I don't know why.

No, she doesn't. I will talk to her.

Andrew, I know you think that I can do better, but I need this job.

I can't lose it. I do not want to go back.

Go back where?

You're not going to lose your job.

Everything is going to be okay.

I promise you.

Okay?

Tell me

It's all good

Nita's coming home early.

So we have to be her home.

You should get going.

Okay.

This is gonna sound really cheesy, but I didn't think anybody could look so

beautiful in the morning.

Nita can't ever know.

And this can't ever happen again.

I really wish things were different.

Nina!

Nina!

I'm gonna go get changed.

I'll start making lunch just in case she comes back.

Hello?

Thank you.

Lunch is almost ready.

Oh, boy.

Hi. Hey, sweetheart.

Hi. What are you doing?

I was just fixing the drain in the upstairs guest bathroom.

A bit clogged. I knew you would try to do that. I said the plumber's coming on

Tuesday. No, I know. I was just feeling extra manly today. Okay.

Yeah.

How's the trip?

How's Titi?

She's good.

Listen.

I'm very sorry about last night.

It was a very long drive.

Very tired.

I do not sleep well in hotels, turns out.

And I should not be left alone with my phone. So, lesson learned. It's a new

day. Please accept my apologies.

Yeah, it's okay. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. It's okay.

Let's get some food in here. Yeah.

Yeah.

Hi. Hi.

This looks fantastic.

Yes.

You know, you and Millie.

How was your night off?

My best friend Lexi took me to Peter Lever.

She had a gift for me. It was really nice. I had a lot of sides.

But I don't really eat meat.

This looks incredible.

Thank you.

I don't know why, but my quiches never turn out.

I've been meaning to ask you, did you learn how to cook while you were in

prison?

You know, she was in prison for ten years before she came to work with us.

Right?

I think it's brave, making a new start in a new town.

I'm glad that we could be a part of your journey.

Oh.

We need... a restock of all of Cece's favorites before she gets home. You

haven't really been keeping up with that.

And could you, all right, could you use my car for running errands from now on

until you can save up to get something nicer? I'm afraid yours is becoming an

unwelcome topic of conversation.

Here you go.

You know what I mean?

You okay?

I had it all wrong.

Nina was never one of those women just going with her gut. She knew.

The whole fucking time, she knew I needed this job and couldn't leave, no

how shitty she made my life.

What kind of bitch does something like that?

Hello, Millie.

Hi. Is that the newest phone?

What do you think of that camera?

Pretty great, right?

I wouldn't know. I only use this for work.

Well, still, you're very trusting.

What do you mean?

Pumpkin. Most of the nannies won't take the phone because they don't want every

text, every call, every place you go tracked. But, I mean, you have nothing

hide, so good for you.

And that's when I realized that Nina knew everything.

Millie Calloway.

Yeah? Hands against the car, please.

What? What? Said hands against the car. Ow! What did I do?

This car's been reported stolen.

What? No.

No, this is my boss's car.

Right. Sorry I didn't tell you the truth about prison.

I was in high school and it was a mistake and... You don't have to explain

anything.

The past is in the past.

Andrew, she knows.

Nina! Nina, come down here.

What the hell kind of stunt was that?

I know you took her to the city.

I know you used the hotel room.

And I know that you fucked her.

You're imagining things again.

Oh.

Of course I am. I imagine

your parole officer is going to be really interested to

know that you no longer have a job.

Or a place to live. And that you stole thousands of dollars worth of my clothes

out of my closet.

You told me that I could take them. You said you didn't want them anymore.

And I... Enough, dear prisoner. Don't go. Enough!

Nina, I don't know who you are.

And quite frankly, your cruelty, it makes me sick.

I'm sorry, Nina, but I would like you to leave.

What? I can't sit here and watch you destroy this poor girl's life.

I won't allow it.

Please leave my house.

Our house?

It's my house.

Our house?

My house.

You can't do that.

No!

Please leave now.

Would you like help packing your things?

What?

Would you like to hop back in your thing?

How we doing?

I need you to know that it's not your fault.

This was a long time ago.

Okay? What about Cece?

Don't worry. I'm talking to my lawyers tomorrow.

I'm gonna get her back here.

Make sure she's safe.

Start looking for a new job.

What are you talking about?

My parole comes with conditions.

I haven't felt this way about somebody in a very long time, possibly ever.

And I really, I want to help you out.

I want to help you out any way I can.

I want you to stay here with me.

I want that too.

It's power.

A smile is its sword.

That's my mom's favorite quote.

She is obsessed with this smile.

creepy groundskeeper guy just staring at me through the window.

I don't know if that ass is on.

Hey! Hey!

Come here.

Get you a shit and get out of here.

Okay? We don't need you anymore.

You're fired.

Fired.

Got that?

Right? Never understood why you didn't want him around so much.

I could never stand him.

I'm sorry. It's your mom's good China.

It's okay.

I don't want you to worry about cleaning or cooking or anything like

that.

Don't throw any of these out.

Okay?

Okay. I got a plate guy.

He's real good at putting them back together.

I'm sorry.

Welcome home.

Hey. Hi.

Plates are still dirty.

I didn't want to cut myself washing them. Oh.

Yeah.

I don't want that.

Dinner smells really good. It does, doesn't it? Yeah.

What do you say we put a pin in dinner for a little bit?

Sure. Yeah? Yeah.

How do you feel about champagne?

I mean, are we serious, Blair?

Yeah. I'll be acrobatic.

Bubbles. Bubbles.

Ready?

It's really bubbly

Andrew?

Andrew, I'm stuck.

Andrew, can you open the door?

Andrew, can you hear me? Can you let me out?

I will.

Just not yet.

What do you mean?

What are you talking about, Andrew? Let me out.

Andrew, come on. Is this a game?

I wish it was.

What?

What are you talking about? Andrew, open the door.

Andrew!

Open the door, Andrew!

Dear Cece, if you're reading this, I'm either dead or you just turned 18.

Either way, I needed you to know that your mother was a fucking idiot.

Full stop.

What do you expect from a girl whose parents died when she was eight and

the rest of her childhood in shitty foster homes? I did not, as Andrew likes

insinuate.

have anything to do with that fire that killed them.

I love my parents more than anything in the world, and for a long time, I wish

I'd gone right up with them.

But I didn't.

So I had to keep living.

Abandonment issues?

Trust issues?

Self -esteem issues? I filled the whole bingo card.

I'm not sure if it was a miracle or just dumb luck that I survived my childhood,

but I eventually scholarshiped my way into law school.

And I almost made it to the other side.

Almost.

But there was that Mary professor who knocked me up.

He didn't want anything to do with us.

Sometimes I think about that law degree I bailed on, whether it would have made

a difference in the end.

Nina, get in here with the Grady spreadsheets.

Coming.

Is there a way I can get some of her money?

Well, you ask yourself, will this arbitration ever end?

There they are.

Jesus Christ, Nina.

Go clean yourself up.

Sorry.

The fuck?

Right?

It's amazing what you'll trade away for the sweet relief of health insurance and

child care.

And it was that exact moment.

He came into my life.

Hi. I'm so sorry about Lynch. The guy can be real asshole.

That's why he's my lawyer.

Yeah. Are you okay?

No, I'm sorry. Yeah, I'm okay. I just feel really bad about what happened, and

I'd love to take you to lunch.

Well, you don't have to do that.

I want to.

At the time, I thought he was so goddamn charming, humble, handsome, a

million -dollar smile.

Hey,

I was thinking maybe we could go out sometime.

My mother loves children she could babysit. Of course, your daughter could

with us.

I would love that.

Yeah? Yeah.

It took him six days to get in my pants and six weeks to propose.

Honestly, I would have said yes halfway through that first fucking lunch.

How was I supposed to resist a knight in shining armor?

The house should have been a tip -off.

Storybook kingdom. He built some mysterious fiancée named Kathy who

I should have asked what happened to her, but I didn't.

Her loss, I thought.

Wow.

Something smells amazing. What is that? I think what you're smelling is the

vanilla cardamom coffee cake I just made, and you're going to be like

Uh -oh. I'd love to be.

I hate to break it to you, sweetheart, but your roots are making a break for

Well, good news. I just made a salon appointment with Mark, and he's going to

beat them back in today.

I love Mark for that.

Andy, hi. I'm so sorry I'm late. Oh, that's okay.

Is that by that Thai place you like?

Want me to make you a cocktail?

There she is. Hi.

Was someone a silly goose and forget to get their roots done? Mm -mm -mm.

I got caught in the park with CC before I dropped her off at Lena's. I'm sorry.

I'm going to reschedule and get this stuff on the table.

Hey, before you do that, you think you can give me a hand with something?

I have this last -minute meeting with the board, and there's these notes. I

cannot seem to find them. I think they're upstairs in the storage room.

Right now? Yeah. Can you give me a hand?

You got it.

Thank you.

I'll go turn the light on.

Be right up.

Okay.

Babe, there's no files in here. I know.

Babe.

Andy.

Andy?

I'm here.

Andy, it's a lot.

I am very disappointed, Nina.

What the fuck are you talking about?

Your hair is a privilege.

And it needs to be cared for.

Um... My hair?

Are you aware of how embarrassing it is to have your wife walking around town

with her roots showing?

I'm gonna make another appointment, I told ya.

I need you to be better.

For the both of us, I really do.

Andy, I'm gonna get my fucking roots fixed, okay?

So you can let me out of the room now, please.

I will.

Just not yet.

I need you to understand that there are consequences to your actions.

What are you fucking talking about?

I have an envelope, which I will be sliding under the door.

Now, listen very carefully, please. I need you to pluck 100

hairs from your scalp with the roots intact.

What? Nina, I need to see those follicles.

Okay, babe, you got...

That was good.

You got me.

Please let me out.

Once you've done that, please put them back in the envelope and slide it under

the door, and then we can discuss your freedom.

Andy!

This isn't funny!

Andy!

I'm not doing this anymore. Please let me out of the fucking room!

I'm so sorry. Andy!

I love you so much.

man I married.

What had I done to deserve this?

No food.

Three tiny bottles of water.

The only bathroom was a bucket in a closet.

I thought back to when it was just me and you, Cece. I had no idea how good we

had it.

Even if we were constantly on the brink of financial disaster.

Now what choice did I have but to obey this fucker if I ever

wanted to see you again?

Andrew, I did everything that you asked me to do.

Can you let me out, please?

One of the strands didn't have a follicle, so you have to start again.

What? Andrew, Andrew, please. Please be more careful this time.

This was for your own good.

If you'd let me, I could help you become a better person.

If I were the police, maybe I would have thought the same thing. That I had

drugged and tried to drown my baby.

That I had swallowed a bottle of pills and tried to offer myself to.

No one would believe my husband was a cruel, sadistic monster.

How could a man that handsome, that successful, that well -loved be anything

a saint?

There's nothing in that attic except boxes and papers, Nina.

When you're having delusions, they can feel very real, even when they're not.

While they pumped me full of antipsychotics, antidepressants, all I

about was you.

After nine months, I realized the only way to get back to you was to admit what

I'd done. So I fell on my knees, confessed everything.

And beg for my freedom.

We're gonna be so happy, Nina.

But by that time, I understood I'd never be free.

No matter how hard I tried to prove I was the happiest, most perfect wife in

entire world, Andrew had convinced all those adoring, shit -for -brain vipers

that I was crazy, dangerous, unfit to raise my own daughter. And he was

husband of the year for sticking by his unhinged wife.

Of course he wanted his own baby.

But there was no way I was going to let him plant his evil seed in me.

I snuck away to the city, got an IUD, the same doctor I eventually blackmailed

to lie and tell Andrew that I was fresh out of eggs.

Anything was an excuse to lock me up, leaving the lights on when you spilled

your juice at the breakfast table. And any time I fought back, he made sure to

remind me that he held all the cards.

Enzo was my only connection to the outside world.

The only one who believed me.

He tried to help us escape.

He got us fake passports, but Andrew found them in my drawer, and back to the

institution I went.

Every asset was in his name. I had no money, no credit, no family, no friends.

was a psych ward frequent flyer with zero chance of custody.

If I tried to run... Andrew would hunt me down and drag us back, and everyone

would call him a hero.

I was trapped.

There was no chance in hell he would ever let me lead the marriage alive.

And if I died, what would become of you?

What had I done bringing this man into your life?

And then it dawned on me.

Andrew did have a weakness.

His need to be adored.

I started making a plan.

You went away again.

I know.

And now I'm back.

Andrew found the passports.

Look, I know a guy who could help. I think that would only make things worse

me. I could help you.

You need to stay out of this, Enzo. Listen to me carefully.

All right? I lost a sister to a man like Andrew.

And I will not let this happen again.

So now you go, you pack your bag, you take this and you leave right now.

I will take care of Andrew.

No.

Andrew's gonna leave me.

How?

Millie was exactly Andrew's type. Pretty, smart, blonde, all alone in the

someone he'd want to save.

disowned by her parents, fired from her last job, broke, no friends, living in

her car, and the crown jewel, out on parole after serving 10 years of a 15

sentence, and not for drugs or drunk driving or some other teen bullshit.

She was in prison for murder.

My plan was to hire a pretty girl to replace me.

But once I met Millie, I came up with a better plan.

Enzo begged me to find another way to leave Millie out of all this, but I knew

it was the only way I could truly be free from Andrew.

I made him promise not to interfere.

It was her or it was Cece and me.

He reluctantly agreed, but said he would stay to keep an eye on her.

Part of me hopes you'll never read this, but if you do, I'm glad you know the

whole story now.

I just needed you to know I wasn't a bad person.

Hiring Millie was the only way I could keep you safe and set us both free.

If we get lucky enough to make it all the way to free.

And I figured if anyone could take care of this situation, it was her.

Millie.

Millie, please stop.

Please? Open the door.

I can't do that. Why not? Come on. I will.

Just not yet.

You know, what the fuck do you want?

It's irreplaceable, Millie.

What?

My grandmother, she brought this china all the way from London.

And my mother, she served every single holiday meal on it. With not so much as

single chip.

And then you drop it like a careless child.

You drop it.

And on top of that, you don't even clean it.

It was an accident, Andrew.

Family heirlooms are a privilege, Millie.

And now one of mine is in 21 pieces, and you didn't even clean it.

Let me out of your fucking psychopath!

I will let you out.

But first, you need to atone. So what you're going to do is you're going to

this piece right here in my hand and you're going to carve 21 lines into your

stomach, one for every piece that you fucking broke.

Once you've done that, we can discuss your freedom.

If you don't do it properly, you are just going to have to do it again, so I

suggest you do it right the first time.

It's your fucking dream.

And I need these to be long and deep cuts.

Oh and please slide the piece under the door when you're done.

I'll be watching.

It's pretty clear now that Nina knew everything about me from the moment I

walked through her door.

It's funny.

The boy I went to prison for was a lot like Andrew.

Stupid rich, good looking, adored by everyone, a saint.

I didn't mean to kill him. But I'm not sorry I did.

Ruby, what did you do?

Oh, my God.

I was trying to do a good thing.

But my roommate denied everything.

I don't know why.

Everyone believed the rich kid, not the scholarship charity case. Even my

parents.

The only option was to take a plea deal.

Manslaughter. 15 years.

I made parole after 10.

It wasn't a smooth transition into the real world.

I guess I don't handle creeps very well.

Keep your hands off us, Charlie, you fucking freak!

Nina was looking for an escape hatch.

I was it.

Good for her, I guess.

Now I'm the butterfly in the box.

All those years I persisted.

I survived.

I fought back.

But in the end, there's only one way out for girls like me.

Surrender and hope for the best.

I had two days off.

I know.

But we have to go.

Where? We are going to find somewhere new to live.

Just the two of us.

We're free.

What?

What?

What about Millie?

Millie's gonna stay with daddy.

I think we should take her with us.

Millie can take care of herself.

Good morning, sleepyhead.

How are you?

Okay.

I really do want a life with you.

I really do.

You just need to learn that there's consequences to your actions.

Just think about it.

You'll have everything you've ever wanted.

An education, financial stability, beautiful home.

I'm going to call the cops and you're going to

rot in fucking prison.

Open the fucking door!

Fuck!

Let me out!

I need a fucking sandwich.

Open the door!

I feel so bad, I got a worried mind.

I'm so lonesome all the time.

Since I left my baby behind on the bayou.

Baby, look who's fading down.

Working till the sun don't shine.

Looking forward to happier times on blue bodies.

Millie.

Millie, are you there?

I'm here.

I'm so sorry, Millie.

I really fucked up.

I did a really terrible thing.

I have such a bad temper sometimes.

But I want to be better.

I know I can be better.

I want you to help me be better. I need someone to help me.

Can you open this door, please?

I'm so thirsty. Can you please open the door so I can get some water?

I will.

You will?

Yeah.

Not yet.

I want you to do something for me first.

What do you need me to do?

I need you to pull out your front tooth.

What? I think it would be good for you to be without that smile that makes all

the bitches in the neighborhood just fall under your...

Fucking toxic spell.

To be without that smile that your mother loves so much.

Billy, I'm not doing that.

I thought you said you wanted my help and I was here offering it to you, but

you don't want it, I'll go.

You're out of your fucking mind.

I'm not pulling my tooth out.

No, Andrew, I've been kind of locked up in a room and the idea of

consequences...

Has been on my mind.

Let me the fuck out!

Okay.

What if I... Sweeten the pot?

You know, the teapot.

What are you doing?

Mother Winchester's heirloom dishes are really, really fucking nice.

Billy, stop it!

Millie, stop.

These cups, they're like little doll cups, Andrew.

Millie, stop it right now. I can't stop it. Stop it right now.

Millie, stop it. You see what I love to drink juice out of these.

Millie, please stop it. Stop it, stop it, Millie. What, a gravy boat? I

love gravy.

I had no idea they made these.

Please, Millie, Millie, Millie, stop it right now.

Please, stop. Stop, Millie, please.

Little clay.

Stop it! Write the book down! Nelly, Nelly, what do you want? I'll give you

anything. You want fucking money? I'll give you money.

I hope your plate got clearly fucking good.

What the fuck? You, you what?

Okay, so we're bargaining now. That's a really good sign. But what I want you to

do, Andrew, is pull out your fucking tooth.

I'm gonna fucking kill you.

Not if I kill you first.

Fuck you.

Danita didn't tell you why I was in prison, huh?

I was in prison for murder.

What are you doing?

Billy.

What are you doing? Billy.

Billy.

Okay, okay, okay.

Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.

Okay, okay.

Hey, I'll do it. I'll do it.

Okay, wait. I want to watch.

Okay.

Okay.

Put some elbow grease into it.

Let me out.

Just slide it under the door.

Here.

Please let me out.

Come back in the morning.

What?

No, Millie, come back.

No, Millie.

No you let me out!

Or have the cook flavor my omelet with arsenic?

What are the old gentlemen that I bid to see Mr.

Barry?

James is chronicled.

Died at Spa in the King's House.

Seeing the look on the Frenchman's face is a twenty -three rampage in hedonism.

As there were cannonballs.

They were made for this device, our noble Christmas.

Who is the man who has done this?

Hey, Nina, you okay? I'm gonna get you out of here.

Nina, what the fuck are you doing?

I miss you so much.

You knew she'd do this to me, didn't you?

Fuck!

Run!

Come here, Molly.

What are you going to do, Molly?

Come on, baby. Come on, Millie.

What the fuck?

Millie!

Millie.

Come on, Millie.

Come on, baby.

Millie.

Will your eyes return to mine?

Will you come the fuck out?

I need you, Millie. Millie!

So I guess you... I guess you came back for nothing.

Guess I did.

Yeah. Sorry.

Good ass.

I fucked up.

Really bad.

Yeah.

I can admit when I'm wrong. You know that.

Just sweep this under the rug and wait.

This didn't happen.

Please.

I'm sorry.

I have to love you.

I mean, you're still just the cute, helpless secretary I saw sitting

there in that office.

Your leaky boobs.

You were so cute.

And I just try to help you. I just try to help you bring that baby into the

world. No hope of a future at all.

You can't. What are you going to do out there? You can't.

Nina, you can't find this.

I might.

At this age?

I don't think so, baby.

One call and Millie is back in prison rotting away.

One week on your own and you will be begging me to take you back.

So just stay.

Please.

Just stay.

Sweetheart.

Everything you have is a lie.

Your daddy just handed you your career.

Your child isn't even really yours. You have a wife who fucking hates you.

And all these years I've been watching you dance around like a fucking clown

just to get a little tiny semblance of affection from your cunt mother. And you

know what? I almost feel sorry for you.

But I'd rather be dead than spend another day with you, you fucking

monster.

Pleasure's all mine.

He fell trying to change a light bulb.

You know how he was.

Everything had to be perfect.

Run.

Don't come back.

You didn't kill him. I did.

No one's gonna believe that you fell changing a light bulb, Nina.

I guess we're gonna find out.

Go.

You don't deserve any of this.

It doesn't have consequences, Andrew.

Enzo, it's done.

I'm gonna need your help cleaning up.

This must be quite a shock.

You said you just returned home this evening after visiting your daughter at

camp?

And your housekeeper had the week off.

That's right, yeah.

Do you have any idea why your husband might have decided to change a light

in the middle of the night?

I... I guess, you know, he liked things to be a certain way.

Everything perfect.

He had quite a deep cut on his neck.

You don't normally see that from a fall.

I actually knew your husband a little bit.

He was engaged to my sister.

Kathleen?

Kathy.

Eight years ago, she showed up at my doorstep in the middle of the night, and

she was never the same after that.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Must have been quite a violent fall.

Lots of impact.

Skin breaks.

Bones break.

Neck break.

Seems to me this is just one of those freak household accidents.

bad things happen to good people.

We gather here today to mourn the tragic passing of Andrew Winchester.

Devoted son, dedicated husband and father, respected business leader,

and true pillar of the community.

His untimely death has left us all with a sense of shock that such a vital and

caring man could suddenly be taken from us.

We struggle in these times to understand God's plan, and it is natural

to question God's power in times of grief.

But we must never lose our faith In God's love.

Thank you for coming. Thank you.

Hi.

Nina. I'm so sorry.

Now, are you sure you're still going to sell the house?

What are you going to do with yourselves all the way out in California?

Oh, I think we'll manage.

I'm so sorry about your son.

What a terrible accident.

He had a beautiful smile, didn't he?

You know, they told me he was missing a tooth.

When they found him.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Yeah, did you know that?

No. Did you?

But a tooth was gone.

If you don't take care of your teeth, you lose the privilege of having them.

Because teeth are a privilege.

My condolences. Take good care.

This is how you allow her to dress for her father's funeral.

Hey.

Excuse me.

I told you to run.

I can't run.

I'm cruel, remember?

Make a life for yourself.

Wow. Well, tell me about yourself, really.

Well, I definitely didn't plan on being a housemaid.

Sort of just fell into my lap, and I realized I really enjoy it.

For the right families, of course.

Nina Winchester recommended you very highly.

She... She suggested you, actually.

Mrs. Winchester was a pleasure to work for.

I...

I have to warn you.

My husband is a hard man to please.

So do you think you can help?

When would you like me to start?

Bye. Bye.

Bye.

Good luck, good luck, good luck.

Take it all.

I need it.

I'm gone, I'm gone.