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The bus is here, Zoey.

You better hurry.

- Okay.

- You have your math homework, right?

Yup.

- Made you your favorite.

- Thanks, Corey. - You're welcome.

- I will take that.

Okay.

- Have a good day, sweetie. - You too.

- Come on, sweetie. - Come on, hurry up.

I'm going.

Bye.

- Love you. - Love you too.

- You can play house all you want,

I haven't changed my mind.

- Hey, come...

Hey, you forget your, Nik.

Hey, Nik, Nik.

Hey, wait, hold on, hold on.

Just let me, you forgot this.

Hey, look, can we just talk about this please?

- There's no more talking.

I told you, I made up my mind.

What, would you just give me

a chance to apologize?

Don't touch me.

- Nik.

Come on.

I'm sorry.

- I know, Lyle, but he's just not taking no

for an answer, you know?

It's like...

Yeah, okay, but I've already made a clear decision.

Yeah.

I'll talk to you later.

Oh, it's beautiful, smile. - Good job.

- Smile.

Look at each other again.

Just like that.

Show me the ring?

Do you need to get that?

- No, it's fine.

This afternoon's all about you.

Okay, look at each other.

Back to the romance.

There we go, oh, beautiful.

That's perfect.

Hi, Tina.

- Well, it's about time.

Why have you been ignoring me?

- I'm not ignoring you.

I'm just busy working.

You know, that thing people do

to keep a roof over their head?

- [Tina] Okay, don't get it twisted, honey,

putting up with Steve is work.

- [Carly] I'm telling him you said that.

- Be my guest.

You can do it tonight at the dinner party.

I'm serious, I've been trying to set you up

with Steve's best friend Chris for, like, ever now.

- I know.

Get you to stop talking about him.

- [Tina] Okay, you say that now,

but you're gonna thank me later.

- Anything else I can do for you?

- Um, nope, I think that's it.

Love you.

- [Carly] I love you too, bossy.

- Excuse me.

Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.

I'm Lyle Peters.

I'm--

- Let me just stop you right there, Lyle.

Whatever you're selling, I'm not interested, okay?

- I'm not selling anything, Carly.

I'm afraid I have some very bad news

about your sister Nikki.

- Sister?

- I'm afraid she's dead.

(gun fires)

- Sister?

What sister?

No, Nikki has no biological family.

She grew up in foster care.

I would know.

I'm her husband for crying out loud.

- I'm afraid that's not entirely true.

Nikki does have an older sister named Carly.

Apparently, they were separated when they entered

the foster care system.

That tends to happen as it's much easier

to place one child as opposed to two.

Why she never told you, that I can't answer.

- Okay.

So what does this sister have to do with me?

Do I have to split everything with her now?

- Unfortunately, Nikki never updated her will

after you two married,

so everything has been left to her adoptive daughter Zoey,

with the instruction that Zoey's guardian

be in charge of all the finances until Zoey turns 21.

- Okay.

- And she appointed Carly as the legal guardian.

- She what?

No, no, no, no, this is absurd.

No, this is absurd.

This is...

Look, this will is outdated.

It doesn't take in account that Zoey has a stepfather now.

I mean, give me a break.

Come on, I must have rights.

- Well, not in the eyes of the law, I'm afraid.

Look, you never took the legal steps

to adopt Zoey after you married Nikki,

which means, by law, you're a legal stranger

to the child. - I'm a stranger?

I'm a stranger?

- [Adam] Yes.

- Zoey's never even met this Carly person.

- Regardless, the courts almost always honor

the deceased parent's wishes in appointing a guardian,

especially if it's a biological relative.

Corey, listen, Zoey will be well-taken care of

so long as Carly agrees to move back here

and become her guardian in the manner that Nikki requested.

- What if she doesn't?

I mean, what if she shows up and she's unfit?

- Look, if she doesn't,

then Zoey would become a ward of the state,

at which time, you would then have a case.

However, if Carly agrees to the guardianship,

you will be entitled to nothing

and you'll be forced to vacate the home immediately.

- No way.

- I'm sorry, Corey.

All right, I'll let you know what she says.

(picture frame thuds)

- Hey, what does she mean when she says,

"I still don't agree with your decision,

"but once I had Zoey, I finally understood

"that you did what you thought was best for me.

"I respected your decision, so I hope you'll respect mine"?

- Nikki tried to connect with me when she was in college,

but I just, I couldn't do it.

- Why not?

- She just kept asking all these questions,

wanting to know the truth.

I just, I didn't want her to remember, ever.

I don't want to remember.

So, I told her that I thought she should focus

on her new life with her new family,

but that if she ever really needed me,

I would be there for her.

She did not understand and it made her very angry,

which broke my heart.

I wanted to say yes more than anything,

but I just, I couldn't.

Do you know what the worst part is?

I always had this bit of hope that we would connect

when the timing was right.

Now, I'll never get that chance, and it's all my fault.

- Look, your sister knew that you loved her,

and I think she probably remembered

a lot more than you realize.

I mean, of all the people in her new life,

she still chose you to take care of Zoey in her absence.

You, her real family.

So now the question is, are you gonna honor her wishes?

- Zoey's almost the same age I was

when I went into foster care.

I don't want history to repeat itself.

Besides, I can do my photography anywhere, right?

- I tell you, you will do anything

to get out of meeting Chris.

(Carly chuckles)

- She is cute.

- [Lyle] So you've got support all around you, Carly.

- [Carly] I'm gonna need it.

- [Lyle] Yeah, you're gonna be great.

- Thanks. - Let me show you the house.

(gentle music)

(both chuckle)

- This is where she lived?

- Yeah. - Wow.

What did she do for a living?

- Nikki owned a flower shop.

- Must be some flower shop.

(Lyle chuckles)

- Nikki inherited a substantial amount of money

from her adoptive mother when she passed.

Nikki's mom was an older, single woman

who had always put her career first,

so when it was time to finally focus on family,

her only option was to adopt.

I was the lawyer who helped make that happen for her,

just like I helped Nikki adopt her own daughter.

- That's nice.

- [Lyle] Yeah.

- I'm a little nervous.

- [Lyle] Don't be.

Let me show you around.

You're gonna love it here.

- [Carly] Oh, man.

It's an upgrade to say the least.

- [Lyle] It's big, but it's homely.

I'll go get the rest of your things.

- Took that after our wedding.

It was our first family picture.

- [Lyle] Corey, what are you doing here?

I was told you had already moved out.

- Relax, Lyle, I just came by to get a few final things,

and to meet the person who's stealing my life.

- Excuse me?

- This isn't your life, Corey.

This is Nikki's life.

It's Nikki's home, it's Nikki's daughter.

Most importantly, it's Nikki's decision.

If you truly loved Nikki, you'd respect that.

- Okay, look, I'm sorry.

Okay, it's just...

It's a lot to lose all at once.

- Of course.

I understand.

I'm sorry for your loss.

- Well, you've got your things,

perhaps it's best if you left now

and let Carly get all settled in before Zoey gets home.

Also, I'll be needing that key back from you.

- Okay, Lyle.

Look, I know that I'm not Zoey's legal father, okay?

But I'm the closest thing she has.

So, if I could come over every once in while or--

- Absolutely.

Zoey needs all the love around her she can get.

- Perhaps we can discuss that later.

You really should go now.

- Okay.

You discuss it.

- Sorry about that.

- I feel bad.

I feel like that I'm the one who's putting him out.

- Don't.

You're not.

Now before I forget, here is the address

to Nikki's flower shop.

Nikki wanted it to be kept running

and handed down to Zoey when she turns 21.

- I don't know anything about this.

- It's all right.

The shop has a great manager, April Stevens.

Nikki taught April everything she knows,

and April said that she'd be happy to do the same for you.

Now you can be involved as little or as much as you like.

Let me show you the rest of the house

so you can get settled in.

Zoey will be back soon.

- [Carly] Thanks.

- Come on.

(sighs)

(car engine whirring)

Carly, I would like you to meet Denise.

She's the social worker

who's been helping Zoey through this transition.

I've got some paperwork, so I'll leave you to it.

- Hi, Zoey.

- Zoey, remember we talked about your mom having a sister?

Well, this is your Aunt Carly.

She came a long way just to be with you.

- Are you really my mom's sister?

- Yep.

In fact, this your mom at your age,

and that's me.

- Mommy looks so different.

What was she like at my age?

- Well-- - I tell you what,

how about I leave you two to get better acquainted,

and Carly can tell you all about your mom, maybe over pizza.

Would you like that?

- How about that pizza?

- Yeah.

(ominous musicu should.

(ominous music)

(glass crashes)

Zoey?

Zoey?

(tense music)

(footsteps treading)

(screaming)

Zoey, what is it?

What is it?

What is it?

- There was a monster.

It was standing right there.

- Shh, it's okay.

Good morning, sleepyhead.

- Good morning. - Or should I say blanket hog?

(laughs)

You hungry?

- Yeah.

- [Carly] Well, let's see what kinda cereal we have here.

- Mom always made me pancakes on Saturday.

- She did, huh?

Well, unfortunately, Aunt Carly is not the best cook.

Tell you what, why don't you go get dressed,

and I'll take you out for pancakes.

We'll run a few errands

and then we'll go by your mom's flower shop

later on this afternoon.

Sound like a plan?

- Yeah.

- Oh.

Good morning.

My name is Cheryl Hanson.

I live just across the street there.

- Hi, I'm Carly.

- Oh. - It's nice to meet you.

- Oh.

- You have a very lovely yard.

- Oh, thank you.

It's my morning ritual,

getting my hands dirty in God's soil.

Oh, excuse me for staring,

but, my, how I see the resemblance.

We were all so surprised to hear that Nikki had a sister,

none more than Corey, I bet.

I saw him here yesterday.

He didn't cause you any trouble, did he?

- No.

I can't even imagine what he's going through,

to lose his wife and house and stepdaughter

all in the same month.

My heart really goes out to him.

- Carly, as a rule,

I try to stay out of other people's business, I really do,

but I was quite fond of your sister,

and, well, I think there's something

you really need to know--

- [Zoey] I'm ready!

(Cheryl laughs)

- I promised her pancakes.

Zoey, why don't you let Ms. Hanson and I finish talking,

and then we'll go.

- But I'm hungry now.

- Zoey. - No, it's okay, it can wait.

You can just come see me when you have a chance.

- Are you sure? - Positive.

Go feed this beautiful, growing girl.

- Okay.

Well, it's so nice to meet you.

I'll see you later.

- Yes. - Okay.

- [Cheryl] Mm.

(coughs softly)

(gasps)

(tense music)

(gasping)

- [Carly] Zoey.

- [Zoey] Sorry, excuse me, sorry.

April! - Hey!

There's my favorite girl.

Oh.

- [Carly] Zoey, you can't just race out like that.

- Oh, are you giving your aunt a hard time already?

- Mm, I think it's more just me

sucking at this parenting thing.

- No, no.

Every parent feels that way, so you're gonna fit right in.

I'm April. - I'm Carly.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

- That's Madison, one of our other employees.

- Hi, nice to meet you.

- Hi.

She certainly knows her way around here.

- Oh, yeah.

Yeah, she's got a green thumb just like her mama.

I can't say I was born with it,

but Nikki's passion was so contagious

that now there's nowhere I'd rather be.

- How long have you worked here?

- Like, a year.

I moved here from back east,

just kinda looking for a fresh start,

and Nikki welcomed me with open arms.

- Sounds like Nikki.

- Yeah.

Let me show you around. - Okay.

(bells jingle)

- Hi, Madison. - Hi.

- [Dave] Hey, ladies.

- Hi, Dave.

- I thought there were child labor laws

against this kinda thing.

- [April] Ha ha ha ha ha.

- [Dave] Oh.

(both laugh)

- Long time no see.

How you been? - Well, I've been on

a business trip the last two weeks.

I told my guys to help you in my absence, though,

if you needed anything.

- Oh, well, we've been good, you know, considering.

- Yeah.

- So what brings you in today?

You just checking in on us girls?

- Oh, that, and it's my mom's birthday dinner tonight.

- Ah. - So, I need a big

bouquet of tulips.

- Tulips.

Okay. - Yes.

The prettiest ones you have.

- [April] You still talking about flowers?

- What?

- What?

(both laugh)

Ha ha ha.

Hold one second. Hey, Carly.

I have someone I want to introduce you to.

Carly, this is Dave.

- Hey, nice to meet you Carly. - Hi.

Nice to meet you.

- He's a contractor.

He's been helping out a lot

with the renovations around here.

- [Dave] Yeah.

- Dave, this is Carly, Nikki's sister.

- Wow.

I had no idea.

- Yeah, I'm the big surprise to everyone around here.

Thanks for helping Nikki out.

- It was my pleasure.

I mean, she was amazing.

Sorry for your loss.

- Thank you.

- [Dave] How long are you in town for?

- Indefinitely.

I moved here to help take care of Zoey

and keep her life as unaffected as possible.

- That's great.

- [Carly] Yeah.

- Well, if there's ever anything I can do to help,

please don't hesitate to ask.

- Okay.

I will not hesitate.

(both chuckle)

- [April] And we've got tulips for Mom.

- Wow, look at these.

These are gorgeous.

- [April] Thank you.

- It was really nice meeting you.

- [Carly] You too, Dave.

- April.

- Dave.

He's not bad, is he?

- Stop it.

You sound like my friend Tina.

- Mm.

Think I like your friend Tina.

- Now there's two of you.

(April laughs)

(gentle guitar music)

- May I please go play soccer?

- Mm.

You can.

(both chuckle)

- I'm telling you, I know Zoey very well.

When she doesn't like somebody, she makes it known.

So, obviously, you made a good first impression.

- I hope so.

I mean, talk about getting thrown

into the deep end of the pool.

- Yeah, but that's not always a bad thing, you know?

Shows us what we're made of.

We are capable of a lot more

than we give ourselves credit for.

I mean, take me for example.

Do you know I was diagnosed with cancer

two and a half years ago?

- Oh, my god.

I'm so sorry.

- I'm in remission, thank God,

but, at the time, I thought, you know, "This is it.

"My life's gonna end without me ever having done anything."

And then realized how much time

I had just spent focused on all the wrong things.

So, when I got a second chance at life,

I made sure I wasn't gonna repeat those same mistakes.

Decided to start fresh, moved to a different city.

I've never been happier.

I'm sure the same will be the case for you.

- Do you really think so?

- I know so.

Mm-hm.

Trust me.

Anything is possible with a new beginning.

- To new beginnings.

- To new beginnings.

(mugs clink)

- [Carly] You know?

That's true, we probably could have split,

but I'm telling you, I'm surprised that you eat so much.

- Yup. - This is gonna be expensive.

(questioning music)

You want to watch a movie?

- Yeah.

- You pick one out.

I'll be back.

- Okay.

(mysterious music)

(doorbell chiming)

- [Carly] Ms. Hanson?

(knocking)

(knocking)

(ominous music)

(gate creaks)

That's breathtaking.

- Oh. - It's beautiful.

- Oh, thank you.

It better be.

It's gonna be in about a gazillion wedding

and there is nothing worse than an unhappy bride.

- Don't I know it.

That was the bulk of my clientele back home.

I'm a photographer.

- Oh, that's right.

I remember Zoey told me about it,

but she never mentioned what kind.

- I'm kinda hoping to start some freelance

when I settle in here.

You know, that upstairs would make

a perfect little photography studio.

- That's a great idea

'cause you'd already have a built-in clientele,

and weddings and flowers, they go hand-in-hand.

- Exactly, that's what I was thinking.

Like, one stop shop for brides.

- Totally.

- [Dave] Morning, ladies.

- Hey. - Hey.

I was getting myself some coffee,

thought you guys might like some as well.

- Yes, please.

- [Dave] April, I know your drink of choice.

- Gimme, gimme. - Madison, there you go.

But I had to guess on yours, Carly,

so played it safe with a basic coffee.

Hope that's okay.

- That's great.

Very sweet. - Awesome.

Also, I wanted to come see what you all were up to tonight.

It's James's birthday.

- Oh, is it?

- Yeah.

Oh, James is my coworker.

- Oh. - He's having a little shindig

at his place tonight,

so I wanted to see if you wanted to join us.

I mean, both of you.

- That sounds like fun, but I have Zoey.

- I can watch Zoey.

- No, no, no, no, both of you.

Come on, I mean, it would be fun,

and we could introduce you to a bunch of people.

- It'll be fun.

- And it would give us a chance

to get to know each other better as well.

Right? - Hm?

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

- Well, I guess Lyle did give me the number

for Zoey's babysitter.

- So you're in?

- I'm in.

(chuckles)

Two creams, two sugars, for the future.

- Okay.

(sirens wailing)

(ominous music)

(mysterious music)

(gentle music)

- [Cheryl Voiceover] Well, I try to stay out

of other people's business, I really do,

but I really think there's something you should know.

(cellphone chimes)

- Hi.

You must be Stacy.

I'm Carly.

- [Stacy] So nice to finally meet you.

- Likewise.

Thank you so much for coming over last minute.

- Of course, Zoey's my favorite kid to babysit.

I've really missed her.

How has she been doing with everything?

- She's okay.

Why don't I give you some money,

you guys can order some takeout and hang out.

- Sounds cool. - Come on in.

Zoey's upstairs.

Thank you, again.

(upbeat music)

- Ladies, got you one.

- [Carly] Thank you.

- We were just talking about Ms. Hanson.

That's so sad.

- [Both] Yeah.

- I only met her the one time

when I visiting Nikki, but still.

Who found her?

- Her daughter.

And she was supposed to go over there for dinner,

and when her mom didn't answer the phone,

she went over there and found her.

- [Dave] That's horrible.

- [Carly] Yeah. Yeah.

- Do they know what happened?

- She had heart and breathing issues.

She was on an oxygen tank, and fell just out of reach of it.

- [April] Oh.

- [Carly] Yeah.

- Did you ever get a chance to talk to her much?

- Just the one time she introduced herself to me.

She told me that she had to tell me something

that I needed to know, I was just,

I was so busy at the time, I didn't even--

- There's no way you could have known that she'd--

- No. - I know.

It's just, now I'll never know what it is.

I do feel like it had something to do with Corey.

- And why do you say that?

- I just got the impression she didn't like him.

I got the same impression from Nikki's lawyer.

What?

- It's nothing.

- You guys know something.

Spill it.

- It's-- - Let's just go somewhere

where it's a little more private.

- [Carly] Okay.

- It's just that Corey and Nikki were having problems

in their marriage before she died.

- What kind of problems?

- She didn't say.

She just told me that he wasn't the person

that she thought he was

and that she couldn't trust him anymore.

And Ms. Hanson lived across the street,

so maybe she saw what Nikki meant by that.

- I always thought she married him way too soon.

I get why he rushed into it.

I mean, he scored way out of his league,

but I just never knew what she saw in him.

- Well, she told me that he reminded her of her dad,

or what little she could remember of him.

- Let's hope not.

Our dad was a wife beater who murdered our mother.

(ominous music)

Are you sure you don't want me to drive you home?

- [Stacy] No, I'll be fine.

- Okay, well, will you at least text me when you get home?

- Yeah.

(ominous music)

(cellphone chimes)

(cellphone beeping)

(cellphone chimes)

(cellphone chimes)

(cellphone chimes)

(suspenseful music)

(soft clattering)

(floor creaks)

(tense music)

(floor creaking)

- Saw the monster again.

- [Carly] Oh.

Come on. - It wanted to take me

this time.

- And you know I'd never let that happen.

Come on.

(tense music)

(beads clattering)

(panting)

Zoey.

You need to be more careful

when you're playing with your beads.

I almost broke my neck.

How'd you unlock that?

You know your mom's code?

- It's my birth year.

- Of course.

It's your birth year.

- Fine.

- Thank you.

(ominous music)

"Don't do this or you'll regret it."

(upbeat music)

- [April] Oh, my god.

I cannot believe that Corey was cheating on Nikki.

- [Carly] I know.

- I mean, why wouldn't she tell me this?

- Well, she was probably embarrassed.

- He's the one who should be embarrassed.

He threw away that great life

that he had with Nikki over her?

Wait a minute.

That's what this is about.

- What do you mean? - Well, these pictures

are obviously why Nikki was gonna divorce him, right?

And then when she did,

he would have been financially cut off.

He would have lost that amazing life that she bankrolled.

- Yeah, I mean, he told me I was ruining his life.

- Exactly.

I mean, look, it says right here.

It says, "Don't do this or you'll regret it."

That was sent the day before her accident.

I got to be honest with you, that never sat well with me.

- Why? What do you mean?

- Carly, Nikki was not a novice hiker.

She had been up and down that trail for years.

I'm not saying that accidents can't happen, they can, but...

I don't know, maybe I'm just, I'm overthinking it

because of what you told me about your dad.

But, clearly, there is a side to Corey that none of us knew.

Oh. Excuse me.

♪ And I don't want to wake up ♪

♪ Goodbye ♪

(keyboard tapping) - Corey Evans.

(sighs)

Okay.

(uncertain music)

Let's try this site.

(computer beeps)

"No criminal records found."

(sighs)

- [April] You are really getting a hang of this.

- Thank you.

- Yeah, you're gonna have a green thumb in no time.

- Tell you what else I'm gonna have, sciatica.

- Yeah, our big shipment days, they can be a lot physically.

That's why I usually go home and take a hot bath,

have a glass of wine.

You have a hot tub.

I'd take advantage of that.

- That's what we'll do tonight.

It's a good idea.

(bells jingle)

- [Dave] Hey. Carly.

- Hey. - Hey.

Hey, my assistant told me you came by

looking for me earlier.

To what do I owe the honor?

- Do you remember when you said if I needed any help,

not to hesitate to ask?

- Ah.

At your service.

- Here you go.

- Oh, thanks.

- [Carly] What do you think?

- That's horrible.

- [Carly] Yeah.

- What can I do to help you?

- Well, I was hoping you know someone that can help me

figure out who sent these to Nikki's phone.

- Yeah, I have a friend named Tim, he's an IT guy.

He might need the phone for a few days, though.

- Oh, that's fine.

(ominous music)

- So, yeah.

(faintly speaking)

- Sounds good. - Okay.

All right.

- Thanks again. - All right.

I'll see you soon.

(mysterious music)

- [Stacy] No!

(upbeat rock music)

(screams) - Oh, my god.

- No! (loud thud)

(ominous music)

- Zoey, I'm home!

Stacy?

You guys.

Zoey.

Zoey?

Stacy?!

Zoey?!

(Zoey laughing) (grunting)

Hey!

Put her down!

Hey!

Put her down!

I asked you to put her down.

- All right, just calm down, okay?

We were just playing airplane.

It's her favorite game.

- Zoey, can you go play with your soccer ball?

I need to talk to Corey.

- Okay.

- What are you even doing here?

Where is Stacy?

- Stacy had an accident.

- What do you mean she had an accident?

What happened? - She got hit by a car,

riding her bike over here.

- Oh, my god.

- I know, right?

Luckily, it's nothing that can't heal.

She said she tried calling you, but you didn't answer.

- I must have put my phone on vibrate.

- Right, well, when she couldn't reach you,

she called me and I made sure that I was here

before Zoey got home from her friend's house.

- How did you get in?

You gave Lyle your key.

- Nikki always kept a spare key

in an empty sprinkler head in the front yard.

Lucky for us, right?

Don't worry, I'll put it back.

Anyway, Stacy's gonna be out of commission

for about a month.

- A month? - Yeah.

So, I tell you what, I'll fill in for her.

I'll babysit, whenever you need.

- That's really sweet,

Corey, but-- - No, it's not.

It's selfish.

I miss Zoey.

Besides, you said it yourself,

that she can use all the love that she can get, right?

I won't take no for an answer.

I got to go, kiddo.

Here.

You better hold onto that.

- You keep it.

- Nah, I'll see you soon.

- Promise?

- Nothing can keep me away.

- [Carly] Just gonna go let him out, okay?

- [Zoey] Okay.

- Oh, almost forgot.

Nikki's car, how's that running, by the way?

- It's fine.

Why?

- Well, it's just due for an oil change

and maintenance soon, so.

You know, I'll tell you, why don't you bring it

by the shop and I will take care of it for you.

Free of charge.

Consider it an apology for snapping at you when we met.

- I don't think next week is a good time,

but I'll have to check my schedule.

- Okay.

Don't wait too long, yeah?

'Cause cars can be finicky.

Don't want them malfunctioning on you.

- [Carly] Can I get that key?

- [Corey] Hm?

- [Carly] The key that you mentioned, can I get it back?

- Oh. Yeah.

Yeah.

(sirens wailing)

(people chattering)

- [Stacy] Hey.

- Sorry, I guess I should have called first,

but someone wanted to surprise you.

- [Stacy] They're beautiful.

Thank you so much.

- [Zoey] You're welcome.

- Hey, I'm so sorry about missing your calls.

- Oh, it's okay, Corey said he'd take care of everything.

Oh, God, he did, right?

Please don't tell me he left you all alone.

- He came.

- Yeah, he was there when I got home.

- Good.

Good.

- Where are your parents?

- They went to get me some real food instead of that crap.

- Does it hurt?

- Did at first, but I'm on medication now, so I'm good.

- Ooh. Go easy.

- It's okay.

Hey, why don't you grab that marker and draw some pictures,

make it less ugly.

- [Carly] So what happened?

- [Stacy] Was the weirdest thing, my brakes just gave out.

- [Carly] Gave out?

- Yeah, I was going down a hill,

and they just stopped working.

Sent me flying right into an SUV.

Talk about being blindsided.

- [Carly] Yeah, I'd say.

- Aunt Carly, I have to pee.

- [Carly] Okay.

The bathroom's just down the hall.

- [Stacy] Hey, that looks pretty cool.

- [Carly] It does.

(mysterious music)

Hey.

- How's Zoey doing?

- You know, she seems to be doing all right, considering.

Yeah, think it was good for her.

She was able to see for herself

that Stacy's gonna be all right.

- Give her a big hug and kiss for me.

- I will.

(door creaks)

(thrilling music)

Zoey?

Zoey?

Zoey.

Zoey, you practically

gave me a heart attack. - Hey!

Oh, did you run away again?

I'm sorry.

I hate to keep on doing this to you.

- Corey, what are you doing?

- What does it look like?

I came to see if Stacy's okay.

- Well, visiting hours are almost over,

so you should be going.

- Okay.

- Zoey, say goodbye to Corey.

- Bye, Corey.

- Bye, kiddo.

I'll see you soon.

(lock clacks)

(gentle music)

(suspenseful music)

(coughs)

- Aunt Carly!

Aunt Carly!

- Hey.

I got your voicemail, rushed right over.

What is going on?

- It's a long story.

You want a cup of coffee?

- Yeah, I'd love one.

Look, you've been under so much stress lately.

Do you think that maybe the alcohol

just hit you a little harder than you expected?

- No.

It different feel like that.

I'm telling you, I was drugged.

And if Zoey wouldn't have been having those nightmares

and came looking for me--

- No, I don't even want to think about that.

You know, maybe you should take that bottle to the police.

See if they can run some tests on it.

- That's the thing, I came back down for the bottle,

and it was gone.

- Wait, what do you mean gone?

- I mean, it completely vanished out of thin air.

Corey must have come back inside

and taken it to cover up his tracks.

And that was after he gave me the spare key from the yard,

which means he has another copy.

- Right.

- Hence, the locksmith.

And I don't buy Stacy's accident as an accident.

That was too convenient.

- Wait, why would he want to hurt Stacy?

- To get back into the house, so I need a babysitter.

He already mentioned it to Zoey.

She's thrilled about it.

He trapped me.

- So Stacy was just another person

standing in the way of him having Zoey to himself.

- Exactly.

- You have to go to the police, Carly,

before he comes after you again.

I'm dead serious.

Look, Zoey can't lose another parent.

- Will you watch Zoey for a little while?

- Think you should call Corey, see if he can do it.

- Stop, stop it. - I'm kidding, stop it.

Of course I'm gonna watch Zoey.

- [Detective Addison] Ms. Willem, I want to help you,

but you aren't giving me much to work with here.

- What are you talking about?

I just told you everything.

- Yes, but, unfortunately, there's no concrete evidence

to back up anything you said.

- Well, that's because he's covering his tracks,

but I have evidence of motive.

He was cheating on my sister.

I have pictures, I can send them to you.

- Look, Ms. Willem, if cheating on your wife was a crime,

half the men in this city would be in jail.

Hell, make that the planet.

- Yeah, but my sister was gonna divorce him,

which means he would have been cut off financially.

I mean, how do you know her fall was an accident?

- How do you know it wasn't?

I mean, look, she fell, she hit her head.

She died.

Sometimes, these awful things happen.

- Yes, but Corey was gonna inherit everything,

or get it through Zoey,

and then I showed up and got in the way.

And now he's trying to get rid of me

and make it look like an accident too.

He even tried to trick me to bring my car in

for an oil change for free.

(laughs)

- He's a mechanic, right?

You're his sister-in-law.

Ever occur to you that, I don't know,

maybe he's trying to offer an olive branch?

- What about the babysitter?

- Yeah, pulled that accident report.

Clearly identifies the driver as Leonard Carter,

not Corey Evans.

- Corey rigged the bike so Stacy would fall.

- Do you have any evidence of that?

I mean, did you see him tampering with her bike perhaps?

- No, but you just said, he's a mechanic.

He would know how to do that type of thing.

- Ms. Willem, look, you've had a huge

life adjustment recently,

finding out your estranged sister died,

she made you guardian of her child.

I mean, you gave up everything to move here

and take care of her.

I can't even imagine.

It's beyond admirable what you've done,

but perhaps it's starting to take a toll on you mentally.

I know it would if it were me.

- I'm not delusional, Detective.

- Look, I'm not saying you are.

I'm just saying perhaps you're misreading things

due to your stressful situation.

Perhaps you did just fall asleep

in the hot tub after some wine.

I know it sure knocks me out.

- I had a half a glass.

I'm not misreading things.

I'm telling you, I was drugged.

- Well, look, I'm afraid without any real evidence,

there's really nothing I can do.

Now if you manage to find that wine bottle,

by all means, bring it by, I'll have it tested.

Until then, my hands are tied.

(both laugh)

- Aunt Carly!

- Hey, sweetie.

Did you girls have fun?

- Yeah, we got mani-pedis.

- [Carly] Ooh, cute.

- [April] How'd it go?

- Looks like I'm on my own.

It's okay.

I'm gonna go change.

I'll be back.

- [April] All right.

- Here.

Those are pretty.

- Yeah. - What made you pick 'em?

- They were my mom's favorite.

She said it was impossible to look at them and be sad.

- I think she was right.

(bells jingle)

- Hey.

- Hey. - Hey, is Carly here?

- [April] Oh.

No, no, she went to spend

the afternoon with Zoey. (Dave sighs)

Why?

- Well, I just met with my IT guy

and he gave me back Nikki's phone.

- Please tell me he found something that can help Carly.

- No, I'm afraid not.

I mean, he was able to trace where the texts came from,

but, unfortunately, it led to a burner phone.

(sighs)

Whoever it was wanted to warn Nikki,

but also wanted to make sure, in the process,

there was no way the texts could be leaked back to them.

- Well, it's probably because they knew

what Corey was capable of.

- Hey, can you help me with these arrangements

that just came in?

- [April] Oh. Yeah.

Sorry. - Yeah, I'll stay here.

It's fine. - Two seconds.

Yeah. - Thank you.

These right here.

(ominous music)

Just came in. - Oh, yeah.

No, that's a really popular order.

Yeah, and what was the other one?

(cellphone buzzing)

- [Carly Voiceover] You've reached Carly.

I can't come to the phone right now.

Leave me a message and I'll call you back.

- Carly, this is Dave.

You're not gonna believe this,

but the woman Corey was having an affair with was April.

The bracelet she's wearing right now

is the exact same one from the photo.

I think she may have been the one to kill Nikki,

or maybe she and Corey were in on it together.

I don't know.

I need you to call me back as soon as you get this.

(bolt cutters thud)

- [Electronic Voice] If you're satisfied

with your message, press one.

To start over, press two.

To delete, press seven.

Message deleted.

(tense music)

(service bell rings)

(bolt cutters clack) (service bell rings)

- Hey.

I'll be right with you, okay?

Just one second.

(cellphone buzzes) - Why don't you go wash up?

Then we'll decide what we want for dinner.

- Okay.

- You raised a really amazing little girl.

All I've ever wanted to do was keep you safe.

I thought I was doing that by staying away.

(cellphone buzzes)

Maybe if I would have fought harder to be in your life,

I could have stopped you from marrying Corey

and ending up here.

(cellphone buzzes)

You always were so trusting in people.

You always saw the good in everyone.

(crying softly)

But I promise you one thing,

I will protect Zoey no matter what.

- [April Voiceover] You need to come to the hospital.

You need to come to the hospital right away.

It's Dave.

It's Dave.

(cellphone buzzing)

- Hey, April. - You need to come

to the hospital right away.

It's Dave.

- What? - I'm gonna explain everything

when you get here, just get here.

- Okay.

Okay, no, which hospital?

I'm coming, I'll be there soon.

(sirens wailing)

I'm looking for a patient

named David McGarland. - Carly.

Hey.

Where's Zoey?

- Lydia and her mother came to stay with her.

How is he?

- He's in a coma.

Basically, they don't think he's gonna make it.

- Well, have you seen him?

- No, no, they're not letting any visitors back yet.

- What happened?

- I saw an ambulance across the street at Dave's,

so I rushed over.

And one of his employees found him behind the dumpster.

He's got a massive head wound

and they found an empty wallet next to him,

so the police are ruling it a mugging.

- Thank God someone found him.

- Yeah, thank God.

Carly, I don't think it was a mugging.

- What do you mean? - I mean, he was at the shop

just a few hours ago.

He was looking for you.

He talked to his IT guy about Nikki's phone.

He told me he had something important to tell you.

- Did he say what it was?

- No, but he said he would come back later,

and then this happened.

I don't that's a coincidence.

- He must have found out something that

- Carly, we have to go to the police.

- No, I tried that, remember?

Without concrete evidence, they won't intervene.

- Yeah, but you and Zoey aren't safe.

Look, why don't you just...

Why don't you stay at my house for a little while?

Corey can't hurt you if he can't find you.

- That's a great idea.

Are you sure?

- Of course.

- Thank you.

- Oh, Carly honey.

Believe me, it's my pleasure.

(somber piano music)

- [Carly] I'm really sorry I got you involved in this.

I promise I'm gonna figure out who did this to you.

- Hey. How is he?

- I just feel like this is all my fault.

- Oh, no, no.

You shouldn't feel that way.

It's been a really long day.

Why don't you go home and pack a bag for you and Zoey,

and I'll meet you back at my house?

- Sounds good.

- Okay.

(mysterious music)

(curtains rattle)

(curtains rattle)

- I'm sorry, ma'am, but visiting hours are over.

- Oh.

Oh, of course.

I'll be back first thing in the morning.

- Actually, the neurologist has him scheduled

for a series of tests in the morning,

so the afternoon would be best.

Otherwise, you might be waiting for hours.

- I see.

Thank you for that information.

(nervous music)

(loud thudding)

- Zoey!

We need to go!

- [April] Hey.

- [Zoey] April, we get to have a sleepover with each other!

- I know.

How fun.

- Thank you.

- [April] Yeah, of course.

- Can Madison close up the shop by herself tomorrow?

- Probably. Why?

- I just want to try to find that IT guy

that Dave told me about.

- Oh, right, yeah.

(Carly sighs)

- I have a favor to ask.

Zoey's gonna be at Lydia's house after school,

and her mom's gonna drop her off later, will you be home?

(both chuckle)

- Yeah.

Yeah, no problem.

- Thank you, I just, I don't know when I will get back--

- No, look, take all the time you need.

- Thank you. - I got it.

God, what did you pack?

- [Carly] Everything.

- [April] You want a glass of wine?

- [Carly] Yes.

(gentle music)

- Hey. - Hey.

- How are you settling in?

- Great.

You didn't have to give us your room.

- Oh, yeah, no, gives you guys some more space.

Are you okay?

- Not really.

I found this.

- Oh, my god.

- Yeah, in Nikki's stuff while I was packing.

I have no idea how long it's been there.

I just don't want Zoey stumble upon it.

- No.

No.

- Do you have a safe place that I can put this?

- Yeah, yeah, give it to me.

I'll--

- Thank you.

- I'll find a place to hide it.

Okay?

Zoey and I made dinner,

if you're hungry, if you want to come join us?

- Thank you. - Yeah.

- I'll be right down. - Okay.

(ominous music)

(Zoey gasping)

- [Zoey] Aunt Carly.

Aunt Carly.

- What is it?

- [Zoey] Did you see it?

Is it gone?

- Did you see the monster again?

It's okay.

There's nothing there.

Come here.

Nothing's gonna get you.

(printer whirring)

- Yes, I need the contact information

for Nikki Evans's husband, please.

Yes, yes, right away.

- [April] Well, you've been up for a while.

- Yeah.

I wish I would have asked Dave where his friend works.

All I have is a name.

It's like finding a needle in a hay stack.

- Yeah.

- Aunt Carly, I don't have very many clean clothes,

and these are my only clean pair of socks.

- It's okay, sweetie.

We packed in a hurry.

Go upstairs, find your shoes.

We'll leave soon.

- Okay.

- She's so cute.

(both chuckle)

You know, I can take her to school.

She won't mind, I've done it before.

- No, no, no, no.

I don't want to inconvenience you.

You're already letting us stay here--

- Oh, that is nonsense.

Look, honestly, I'm happy to do it.

Besides, you have enough on your plate.

- Okay.

- Yeah. - Thank you.

- Of course.

Do you want a little more coffee?

- [Carly] Yeah, I'd love some.

- You have a beautiful day at school.

- [Zoey] Okay.

- And I'll see you when you get home.

- [Zoey] Okay.

- Oh, Zoey!

You forgot your lunch.

- [Zoey] Oh, okay.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Hi, does a Timothy O'Neil work there?

Okay.

Yeah, no, actually, I was just there.

(tone rings) (cellphone ringing)

- Hello? - Is this Corey Evans,

Nikki Evans's husband?

- [Corey] Yeah. Who's this?

- This is Dr. Edwards.

I'm the medical examiner

who conducted the autopsy on your wife.

I have some results

that I think you should be made aware of.

- What do you mean?

The autopsy already confirmed that she died

due to the injuries from her fall.

- Well, yes, that's true.

However, your wife's toxicology showed

that she had high levels of aconite in her bloodstream.

That can cause dizziness, numbness, difficulty breathing,

and, ultimately, failure of the heart and lungs.

Now this is most probably what caused her to slip and fall.

Although, even if she hadn't fallen,

the fatal dose of aconite in her system

would have eventually killed her on its own.

- Aconite, what is that?

- [Dr. Edwards] It's a kind of poison.

- Poison? From what?

- A flower.

It's very likely your wife was murdered.

Mr. Evans?

Mr. Evans.

(thrilling music)

- [Lyle] Corey, what are you doing here?

- Who's stealing my life.

Nothing can keep me away.

Don't wait too long, yeah?

'Cause cars can be finicky.

Don't want them malfunctioning on you.

(kettle whistling)

(loud thudding)

(kettle whistling)

(loud thudding)

- Oh, this is a nice surprise.

- We need to talk.

Nikki's toxicology report came back.

Proves she was poisoned, with a flower.

- It's kind of a beautiful irony, isn't it?

To be killed by the very thing that you love?

I guess Nikki taught me a little too well, huh?

Now she's out of the way.

- What are you doing?

You and me were never anything but a drunken mistake

that I regret with every fiber of my being.

I don't even remember it.

I would give anything to take it back.

It cost me everything.

Nikki was the love of my life.

- I know.

- What, you killed out of jealously?

What did you think, you could get her out of the way,

step in, fill her shoes?

Let me tell you something, that could never happen.

Nikki is a million times the woman you could ever be.

- Well, not anymore she's not.

- I'm not gonna let you get away this.

- Yeah? What are you gonna do?

You're gonna call the police? - Yeah.

I'm gonna call the police.

- Oh, okay, yeah, and tell them what?

Because the only person that ever saw us together

was your nosy old neighbor, and I took care of that.

I made sure she kept her mouth shut forever.

- I'll show them the pictures that she sent Nikki, then.

- You mean the ones I sent Nikki.

You could, but my face isn't in any of them.

I made sure of that.

So, it would be your word against mine.

And who do you think they're gonna believe?

The grieving cancer survivor,

or the cheating husband who had everything

to financially gain from his wife's death?

- I was never with Nikki for the money.

- It's not gonna look like that to the police,

especially after Carly told them

that you've been making attempts on her life too.

- Attempts, what attempts?

Haven't done anything to hurt Carly.

- Of course you did.

She stood in the way of the inheritance, so you killed her.

You made it look like an accident, just

- What are you talking about?

Carly isn't dead!

- No, but she will be.

And when she is, I made sure everything links back to you.

- Shut up!

What is this?

You punish me for rejecting you?

Kill my wife to frame me for murder?

- You're such a typical man.

I never cared about you.

No, I just needed Nikki to divorce you.

That way, when she wound up dead, all eyes would be on you.

- Done with this.

This is crazy.

- [April] Come on, Corey.

It's all part of the plan.

- What?

(Corey groans)

(knee thuds) (April grunts)

(April groans)

(both grunting)

Stop.

Stop. - Get off me.

Get off me, get off of--

(fire iron thuds) (Corey groans)

- Are you okay? - Oh, my god!

Oh.

I think so.

- I came in and saw him attacking you.

- [April] Is he dead?

- [Carly] No.

He's still breathing.

- Why don't you tie him up while I call the police?

We don't want to take the chance of him waking up

before they get here, so there's some duct tape upstairs

in my nightstand drawer.

Go, before he wakes up!

Please!

Oh, God.

(ominous music)

(panting)

(mysterious music)

Uncanny, isn't it?

Well, let's go.

Prince Charming isn't gonna stay asleep forever.

- Yeah, the prints were inconclusive,

so I'm waiting on toxicology to come through.

Just put it there.

Hold on a second.

Let me call you back.

- I don't understand.

(ominous music)

If you wanted Zoey, why did you give her up?

- I didn't give her up.

I just wasn't in a position to be anybody's mom.

So when Child Protective Services came and took her away,

I figured it was for the best.

I thought I would have all the time

in the world to have more kids.

And then I found out that I had cancer.

- So you can't have anymore kids.

The chemo made you sterile.

- Yes.

Zoey is my only chance at a biological child,

and after everything that I have been through,

I deserve a second chance with her.

- How did you find her?

- Finding her was the easy part.

It was coming up with the perfect plan to get her back,

that took some work.

I knew I had to establish a close bond first,

and I figured a year would be enough.

Then, all I needed was my scapegoat, and

It was almost too easy.

I mean, Nikki told me early on

that cheating was a deal breaker, so.

Once she saw the pictures, I knew divorce was on the table,

and all eyes would be on Corey when Nikki wound up dead

and the autopsy results showed foul play.

Nikki would be dead, Corey would be in jail,

and my path to Zoey would be clear.

I thought of everything, except you.

You were a surprise.

You could have ruined everything,

but then I thought about it, you know?

I thought if Corey would kill his wife for the inheritance,

only makes sense that he would kill

the long lost sister that got in his way.

I mean, if anything, that would help solidify his guilt

in the eyes of the police,

especially when they found out he did it

with the same exact poison.

(bells jingle)

- Hey, can I help you?

- Yeah, I'm Detective Addison.

I'm looking for Carly Willems.

- How is killing me gonna help you get custody of Zoey?

- Because with you and Corey out of the way,

Zoey becomes a ward of the state.

That puts me in the perfect position to either adopt her

or petition the court to reinstate my parental rights.

I mean, when the judge finds out

that Nikki knew exactly who I was

and was completely supportive of me

reestablishing my relationship with Zoey,

that'll just be the icing on the cake.

- Nikki knew who you were?

- Of course she did.

(chuckles)

Why do you think she let me work at the flower shop

and be a part of their lives?

She just wanted to wait until Zoey was a little older.

That way, she could explain it all to her.

Well, at least that's what I'll tell the judge.

It's pretty convincing, right?

Now drink.

Do I have to force it down your throat?

(Corey groaning)

(gun thuds)

(sighs)

That's it.

Almost there.

Bup, bup, bup, bup, bup, bup, bup, bup.

(April sighs)

Shouldn't be much longer now.

It's a real shame about Corey,

I was just gonna have him rot in prison, but now...

Well, now--

- No.

You don't have to kill him.

- Well, but of course I do.

When I came in and caught him poisoning you,

he tried to kill me.

But, luckily, you came prepared for such a thing.

Even in death, Carly saved my life, Officer.

I owe her everything,

Zoey and I both do.

My performance will be Oscar-worthy.

That's it.

Don't fight it.

Why fight it?

(coughs)

That was your sister's mistake.

It's better this way.

(Carly grunts) (cup thuds)

(April grunts)

- [April] No.

- You're not the only one who can give a good performance.

- Police! Drop the gun!

(panting)

- Ouch.

Damn it.

(sighs)

- [Detective Addison] We should really get you

to the hospital.

Get you checked out as well.

- No, it's okay.

I'm feeling better.

- You ingested poison, okay?

Even if it's not a lethal amount,

doesn't hurt to get checked out.

- Okay, I will.

I'm just, I'm waiting for--

- Aunt Carly.

Is Corey going to be okay?

- He's gonna be fine.

Everything's gonna be better now.

I promise.

(gentle music)

(siren wailing)

- Okay, serious question.

- [Zoey] What?

- Who do you think would win a fight?

- [Zoey] Mm-hm.

- Miles or me?

- Miles!

- Hey. (Dave sighs)

- [Dave] Hey!

- It's good to see you.

How are you feeling?

You look good.

- Shockingly good.

Yeah, the doctors say I just have a few more tests,

then I'm outta here.

- Mm. - How are you?

(Carly sighs)

- I'm tired.

- Well, you look beautiful.

I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you.

- What are you talking about?

You tried to warn me.

April just outsmarted all of us, including Nikki.

I'm the one who should be sorry.

You're only here because of me.

(chuckles)

- True.

I guess that means you owe me one, then.

- One?

Try like a million.

(Dave chuckles)

Whatever you want when we get outta here.

Just name it.

- How about

dinner?

- You mean like a date?

- I believe that is what the kids are still calling it.

(Carly chuckles)

Yes.

I would like to take you on an official date.

- Okay.

I officially say yes.

- Great.

- You want to go see the rest of the gang?

Are you allowed to roam?

- Yeah, I'd like to do some roaming.

- [Carly] Well, are you allowed to roam?

- Oh, affirmative, yeah.

- Okay. - Let's ditch this joint.

- Okay.

Careful.

Easy. (Dave groans)

(gentle music)

- Real question, though.

- Okay. - Can I keep Miles?

No, that's a no.

That's a solid no.

- We'll trade.

- We'll trade?

You'd do that? - Yeah.

Dave!

Aunt Carly!

- Hey. - Hey, kiddo.

How's it going? - Hey.

- Hey. - Good, how are you?

- [Dave] I'm good.

- [Zoey] Are you okay?

- I'm good. - How you feeling?

- Like I got hit in the head.

- Yeah, sorry about that.

- It's okay.

How are you doing?

- Better.

They gave me an IV for the poison, so you know.

Between all of us, we're keeping this hospital in business.

(Corey chuckles)

Listen, I just wanted you to know

that I really loved Nikki, and Zoey.

I was never with her for the money or...

- When am I gonna see you again?

- Kiddo, I don't really-- - Soon.

Corey can come over to the house whenever he wants.

- For you! - Oh!

- Yeah, you hear that?

(Zoey laughs)

- [Carly] What do you want for your birthday?

- Yes! - Oh, yeah.

Someone's little party is coming up.

- Yup. - What are we gonna do?

- Partay all night.

- Barbecue, karaoke. - We also have to figure out

what to do with the flower shop.

- [Zoey] Oh, yeah.