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Montgomery County 911.

What's the emergency?

This is James Ryan. 20298 Elsinore Drive.

My girlfriend, I think, overdosed.

Is she breathing?

She's not breathing.

Come on, baby, wake up.

Wake up. You're all right. Okay. Wake up.

If there's a defibrillator,

go get it now, okay?

No, there's no defibrillator.

This is a private residence.

I'm gonna go ahead

and count the compressions with you.

I already started compressions. I'm a doctor.

Yes, sir, but I'm gonna keep count with you. Okay?

-One, two, three, four. -Okay.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three, four.

They're turning down Ogden Street.

You're doing a great job, Dr. Ryan.

One, two, three, four...

One, two, three, four...

Is my daughter in there?

When I woke up

and I came in and I found her, I...

I'd caught her before, um

injecting herself with things.

I just... I didn't think that

she would do this.

Sarah!

Where is she? What's happened?

I need to see my daughter!

She's right over there.

My precious angel... Why?

Why?

Sarah Jane

you listen to Mama.

You can't do this.

You can't do this!

No.

Mom?

You! You did this!

Hey!

You did this!

Hey! Calm down! Calm down!

Calm down.

He did this, right?

He did this to Sarah.

He killed her.

Just get in the car and I'll be right there, okay?

Excuse me?

I need to talk to someone.

All right, talk to me. Detective Mangano.

That's my sister in there, okay?

And she didn't just do this to herself.

This didn't just happen.

All right, ma'am, I need you to calm down

and slow down.

Start from the beginning.

The man responsible is Dr. James Ryan.

Okay? I-I-I work for him.

That house is full of drugs that he got and gave to her.

I'm not saying I don't believe you.

Well, then arrest him!

Where's your proof?

I need proof.

Good morning!

Okay. We'll be right with you.

Thank you.

You'll be fine.

Yeah. Just want to hurry up and get it over with.

Hi. Who's next?

Uh, Sarah.

Mm-hmm.

Ahem.

Sarah Harris? Hi.

Hi.

I'm Dr. James Ryan.

-Hi. -Hi. Nice to meet you.

You must be Mom.

I am Mom.

-Dr. Ryan. -Hi.

How are you feeling?

She's nervous.

She doesn't need to be nervous.

She's right here.

If you're anything like your sister, Rebecca...?

Rachel.

Rachel. You're gonna do just great.

Is Mom gonna stick around?

Yeah. I'm driving,

and I have ice cream in the freezer.

Chocolate pistachio.

Ooh, I knew I liked you.

-We are very likable. -Mom...

Ah!

Well, Sarah, if you want to go with Eddie,

we can get you started.

-Sure. -Okay.

Okay, bye.

We're gonna take very good care of her.

I promise.

Montgomery College?

We have a couple receptionists that went there,

don't we, Naomi?

Have you decided on a major yet?

Um, I'm still undecided.

Mm.

Uh, I like helping people,

so I was thinking maybe social work or medicine,

or maybe nursing, I-I don't know.

I'm still trying to figure it out.

I just don't know yet.

Relax.

Right. Sorry, nerves.

It's okay, we're gonna take very good care of you.

You know one of my favorite parts of this job?

What?

Is meeting new patients.

-Really? -Really.

Especially

when they have such beautiful smiles.

When you wake up,

you are gonna be none the wiser.

I see what you did there.

Ah, Naomi hates that joke.

I hate it too.

Oh, look at that. They're ganging up on me.

Are you comfortable?

-Mm-hmm. -Okay, good.

Now, deep breaths in,

and out,

and in

good thoughts only.

And count backwards from ten...

Ten

nine

eight

seven

six

five...

You won't feel a thing.

This should be painless.

Hello?

Hey, Mama.

Hi!

Hey.

Look. What do you think?

-Oh, looks great. -Yeah?

Swelling's down. You can hardly tell.

Okay, good. Dr. Ryan was asking.

He called? Wow. That's nice of him.

Text.

Oh, wow... that's a lot of emojis.

He also said

that he's looking for a surgical assistant,

and asked me if I know anybody.

Oh. And do you?

Oh, hey, what about your sister?

I mean, I guess, but

what about me?

Well, honey,

you don't have any experience with surgery.

I mean, I work at a dental office.

Answering the phone.

Yeah, but don't you think

it's a good idea to move up in the world?

Okay, well, then, text him back.

Send him your résumé, see what he says.

Worst he can do is say no.

Hey.

I'm sorry.

You can absolutely learn to do that.

Don't overthink it.

What does that lady say?

"Lean in." Right?

Right.

There. I leaned in.

Thattagirl!

Hey, how's Sean?

Um...

Sean is Sean, Mama.

Oh, you know I like him.

I've always had a good feeling about you two.

I know. Yeah. I just...

That was fast.

He said I can come in for a working interview this week.

-Just like that? -I guess!

I hope he's not into you.

Mom, don't be ridiculous.

Come on.

Okay. Well, then, go for it.

Look at you! I'm proud of you.

Thank you.

Smiley-face emoji.

So, office supplies in here,

toilet paper, paper towel, hand sanitizer

uh, surgical supplies in here,

so syringes,

gauze.

Anesthetics in here,

Lidocaine, Propofol, Diazepam.

Uh, Dr. Ryan is the only one with access to that cupboard.

Okay.

Have we impressed you yet?

Are you blown away by our cupboards?

They are really great cupboards.

Mm-hmm.

I was gonna put her on phones for the day, see how she does.

Yeah... or we could put her in a surgical gown.

I mean, the job was for a surgical assistant,

not a secretary.

Also, I have an abscess and an extraction in ten, so

what do you think?

I mean, yeah. I... What do I do? I've never...

Just stand back, observe.

Try not to pass out.

If you can do that, you're hired.

Oh! Okay.

You'd be amazed how many people end up on the floor.

Okay. Hey, how are those stitches?

Any, uh, soreness and swelling or bleeding?

Mm-mm.

Good. Open up.

Open up.

Let's see.

Oh, yeah, that looks beautiful.

Beautiful.

See you in five.

Come on.

All right, if anything hurts, just put your hand up,

and we'll numb you up a little bit more, okay?

Okay.

Now, the first part is the worst,

but it's gonna go by really quickly.

Ready?

Okay.

All right.

So, what did you think?

About what?

Surgery?

Oh, I thought it was incredible.

Well, I thought you were incredible.

Because I didn't pass out?

No, because you didn't look away.

You know...

I recognized you the first time you came into the office.

From where?

"Welcome to Jolly's Pizza,

the jolliest pizza around."

-No way! -Mm-hmm.

I used to bring my kids there all the time,

and we always tried to sit in your section.

Oh, my gosh! I remember.

Yeah, you always left really great tips.

Well, good service, good tips.

Gosh, that reminds me, one time, my youngest,

she insists on having milk with her pizza,

and she's eating her pizza...

-Oh, she threw up everywhere. -Exactly!

Paul!

Hey, Dr. Ryan. It's good to see you.

Good to see you.

You know, I've been meaning to come in for a cleaning.

Okay, well, I'll have Naomi call you tomorrow

and set that up.

-Sounds good. -Nice to see you.

Likewise.

Ahh.

You are really popular.

Well, people hate going to the dentist.

The truth is, they get a toothache,

and they come running,

and they think the worst is gonna happen,

but I make them feel comfortable.

I... I fix them,

and then they're fans for life.

-Humblebrag. -No.

No, it's a statement of fact.

So

What do you say?

You want to join the team?

When do I start?

Tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

Welcome to Evolution Oral Surgery, Sarah Harris.

You're gonna be great.

Thank you.

Come on.

The guilt trip worked, I see?

Hi. I'd like to introduce you

to our newest surgical assistant.

-This is Sarah Harris. -Hi.

Uh... Naomi? Can you get the phones.

You're doing cleaning?

Mm-hmm, with the help of the lovely Sarah Harris.

You never do cleanings.

Well, it's always good to remember where I started.

Phones.

That's you.

Yeah, I'll get it.

-Okay. -Mm-hmm.

Okay, and we have suction...

Evolution Oral Surgery. This is Sarah speaking.

Oh, you knew exactly what to do, huh?

Look what I got for you...

I got you something from the toy box!

Oh!

Come on. Come on.

Say cheese.

It's you.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.

Here you go.

What's this?

Well, it's a little something from me to you,

and I guarantee that it is better

than anything that, uh

uh, what's his name...

Sean?

Sean! Better than anything that Sean got you.

Yeah, probably.

Oh? Trouble in paradise?

Mm, if you want to call it that.

His loss, my gain.

All is fair in love and war.

But, uh... ahem.

Maybe you should wait to open it

until you get home.

Okay.

Okay.

I will see you

in the new year.

Oh, wow. Is that from Sean?

It's from Dr. Ryan.

Oh. Well, he's definitely into you.

I mean, maybe he's just a really nice guy?

Uh, this is more than "nice."

What should I do?

Should I... should I give it back?

I mean, he's my boss. I don't want to hurt his feelings.

I mean, maybe we could just try it on.

Come on. Come on.

Come on.

-Pick up your hair. -Okay.

What do I do?

You say thank you.

But if he comes on to you,

you make it clear that you are not interested.

Be professional. You have a boyfriend.

Uh, actually, Sean and I are on a break.

Oh, since when?

Um, a while ago.

Yeah. I just... I didn't want to say anything

'cause I know you like him so much,

and I needed to work through it on my own, so...

Oh. I get it.

Sarah! Something's happened to your sister.

We need to get dressed,

and we're going to the hospital. Okay?

What?

Mom, what? Is she... is she okay?

Rach?

Rach...

Can I get you anything?

Maybe some water or something?

I'll be right back.

Hey, Dr. Ryan, it's me.

Um... I think I need to take the day off tomorrow.

My sister, um

her fiancé killed himself in front of her,

and she is not okay.

Um, we're at the hospital. Yeah.

No, no, no. You don't have to do that.

Okay. Okay. Thanks.

James, you didn't have to...

Hey. Hey, hey, hey.

Come here. Come here.

I'm so sorry.

Anything you need, anything,

don't hesitate.

Thank you.

Yeah, I got some food.

Come here.

-Thank you so much. -Yeah, of course, of course.

Rach?

Mama!

Rach!

Rach!

Rachel!

Rachel, honey.

Honey, what's happening?

Oh, it's okay. It's okay.

It's okay. Shh. It was just a dream.

It was just a dream.

It's okay. Shh.

It's okay. You're all right.

You're okay.

Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry. It's okay.

Oh, you're still here.

Yeah.

Well, good night, Sarah.

Good night.

Take a break.

Oh, no, it's okay. It's my job.

No, no, no, no. Take a break. Take a break.

Take a break. Take a break.

Naomi can take care of that.

I want you to sit down.

Ahem.

How is everything?

Rachel's been having, like, really bad dreams.

Yeah. Trauma response.

Understandable.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Sarah, how are you?

No one ever really asks me that.

I'm asking.

I'm tired.

My body hurts.

Can't really... make my brain shut off.

I don't know, I feel like crap.

Mm.

Yeah.

Well, do you want me to prescribe you something?

A little... tramadol?

No, it's okay.

It's just anxiety getting the best of me, and...

Sean and I broke up.

It's just, there's a lot going on.

Ah.

And I just need a break from everything.

Okay. Okay.

Stand up.

What?

Come on. Stand up.

Stand up.

If you'll let me

can I take care of you just for a night?

No funny business.

I just think you deserve a little time to yourself.

Hmm?

Can I, uh...

Can I take care of you?

Okay.

Come on.

So, I think you should make a list

of the top 10 things you love about him

and the 10 things you hate,

and if the good outweighs the bad,

maybe it's meant to be,

and if it doesn't

maybe I have a chance.

No, that just makes me sad, though.

What does? What? Why?

Looking backward.

I feel like I should be focused on moving forward.

That's what's best for both of us.

I should go.

Oh...

Have you ever had that feeling

where your body is so tired,

but your brain just won't let you sleep?

-Mm-hmm. -Yeah?

All the way through my residency.

What did you do?

I mean, you suck it up. You get through it.

I mean, I c... I could not do it again,

and then I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Yeah.

You know what?

Wait here.

Wait here. Wait here.

What is this?

This

is how I got through my residency,

and this is a good night's sleep.

Um...

Are you... are you sure?

Yes! I promise you...

This is the guarantee of a good night's sleep.

So

Do you trust the doctor?

Yeah, I trust you.

Okay, well, then let me

may I

help you

make you comfortable.

There you go.

All right.

You've seen me do this a million times.

Yeah, I have.

Okay.

Make a fist.

I'm already doing it.

Perfect.

Little poke

there.

Good.

Just a one-time thing, right?

Just a one-time thing.

In less than three seconds,

you are gonna have no more anxiety,

and you are gonna have the best night of sleep

you have ever had,

and wake up refreshed.

I can't wait.

Okay.

Count backwards with me.

-Ten... -Ten... nine

eight... seven

six

five

four

three...

Mm! That smells good!

Soup for Rach.

How's she doing today?

Yeah, better. A lot better.

I think she's finally coming out of it.

Uh, James says

that if she ever needs help getting back on her feet,

she can always come work at Evolution.

James?

Uh, yeah. Dr. Ryan, Mama.

Oh, right.

Are you two, uh...?

What?

You know what, Sarah Jane Harris.

Yes?

Tsk. Oh.

He treats me so well, Mom.

He's handsome, he's smart, he's funny, he's established.

I mean, you should see

the way people react to him when we go out.

Oh, you go out?

Yeah. We're dating, Mama.

People are always thanking him for this and that,

and he's just...

Your boss.

People date their coworkers all the time.

Yeah, but he's your employer.

All right, honey? He pays you.

Well, he's professional, and no one even knows,

except, like, Naomi or whatever.

She's worked for him for a long time.

Oh, so everybody already knows about this?

You're focused on the wrong thing!

It's just nice to be with someone

who actually has his act together.

Sarah, but the age difference...

Mom,

I think it's better for me to be with someone who's more mature.

I mean, that was the whole issue with Sean, you know?

Like, he was still just trying to figure it out.

Yeah, but so are you!

Exactly.

It's the blind leading the blind.

Yeah, but Dr. Ryan is closer to me in age.

Maybe I should date him.

Mama.

Do you trust him?

More than anyone I've ever met.

Please just be happy for me.

Sarah, I just...

I don't want to fight about this! Okay?

I'm an adult,

and you can't tell me who to date.

Fine, then let's not fight.

I won't say another word.

I mean, it's not like

he's some kind of degenerate, is it?

No. He's the farthest thing from.

I mean, he wants to take me

to the beach for Valentine's Day.

He wants to take the whole family on vacation.

Oh, bribery?

Trying to get on our good side.

Being a gentleman

and trying to get to know everybody.

He treats me like a princess.

Oh. Yeah, but you're my princess.

You're gonna have to let me go sooner or later.

Can he sit with you guys at the pageant?

Yeah, I guess so.

Will you be nice?

I am always nice.

Ish. Nice?

Nice-ish.

Hey! There she is!

Hey, Mom. What are you making?

Soup.

Rachel, how are you?

Good to see you.

Oh, come here. Come here.

Come here. How are ya?

Good.

-You ready? -Yeah.

Okay.

Stop.

You're better... where are you going?

Look!

A lucky penny!

We're lucky.

We are lucky.

Whoo!

Chris, look who we have here!

Hi!

I knew it. Hey! Guys, guys, guys!

My little sis... she is Miss Petite Maryland.

Whoo!

And, no, you can't date her!

Oh...

Oh, my gosh.

Congrats, kid.

Thank you, Bear. It's so surreal right now.

Hey, I like the crown.

You getting paid for this?

Oh, Chris!

So, when you guys

coming out to Montana to see me?

-Never. Too cold. -Oh, soon.

Oh!

Come on! Okay, look.

I think the real party is about to get started,

so I'll call you tomorrow. Okay?

Bye.

-Okay, bye! -Love, love.

Peace!

Okay, well, it's getting kinda late,

so we should probably head home.

Actually, can I borrow her for a quick bit?

I promise I'll bring her and her crown home

safe and sound.

Okay. I'll meet you at the car. I need to get changed.

Perfect. I'll pull it around.

Oh...

-Congratulations. -Thank you!

You're so beautiful. So proud of you.

Love you guys.

Love you.

-Have fun. -Bye.

You bought it?

I did.

I mean, my ex-wife got my last one,

so what do you think?

Oh, my gosh.

I love it.

It's got three bedrooms,

three baths,

big basement,

plenty of room for,

for both of us.

For us?

I think you might be my person, Sarah Harris.

I mean, you get me.

You did something to me

the first time you walked into Evolution,

and I just... I knew.

It's kind of fast, James.

I-I know, and I promise you,

this is no pressure.

I'm not asking you to marry me.

I want to take care of you.

You really do.

I do.

Yeah, I know. I just don't know, James.

Tina! Tina, you have to come.

People love Florida for a reason.

It's 80 degrees in October.

Yes, I get it, but I don't know if I can get time off work.

We're not all successful dentists...

-I'm a surgeon. -With our own practice.

You have to make it work.

Please. Please.

I will make a call and say that you're sick.

I've already booked a hotel!

Okay. I'll see what I can do.

That's what I want to hear. Is that the last one?

Uh, there's more in the trunk.

Okay.

Just say it.

I am happy for you.

But?

No buts.

Listen, the three of us

were on top of each other in that house.

This is a good thing.

Okay.

-But... -I knew there was a but!

If you ever need to come home for any reason...

I'll call?

Yes, and I'll just come and pick you up.

You're a 15-minute drive away, and I can be here in five.

Okay.

He is so, so good to me, Mama.

Please try to get some vacation time.

He just wants to do a really nice thing for all of us.

Okay, honey. Okay.

Oh, I love you.

I love you too.

Come here. Oh! You girls are growing up so fast.

Where does the time go? Honestly!

Over to you with the breaking news.

Hey, babe!

What's going on? Did you sleep on the couch?

I haven't slept.

Oh, was I snoring?

Um, no, it's not that.

I just, um, I don't know.

Maybe I'm coming down with something.

Anxiety? Hmm.

Yeah, always.

Oh, baby, baby, baby. What is it?

Is it the house? Is it...

Is it... the move?

Is it me?

I don't know.

I just... feel off sometimes. You know that.

I know.

What does Dr. Amin say?

Take the day off.

Are you sure?

Yes!

Take the day. Get some rest.

-Okay. -Okay.

I'll try to get a nap in later.

-Thanks. -Yeah.

You know, there's some benzos in the bathroom.

You need something stronger?

Okay.

I'll bring something home from work.

Okay.

Here. Can I get you a bowl of cereal?

Yeah.

Yeah. Okay.

D.C. office?

D.C. office.

Need anything else?

Uh, no, I'm good.

Thanks, Naomi. Appreciate you.

Mm-hmm.

Hey, Mom.

Hey!

Smells good.

Where's your sister?

She's not coming. She didn't text you?

Uh, no, not since yesterday, when she said that she was.

Well, she called in sick to work today.

Texted me, said she was dehydrated.

Oh. Like a flu?

Yeah, maybe.

Okay, well, I'll check in with her tomorrow.

Does she seem okay to you?

What do you mean?

Oh, I don't know.

Ever since she moved in with James, I just

well, I guess I just wish I saw her more.

Oh, just text her.

Oh, texting, texting, emojis!

Do people actually not talk to each other anymore?

Well, we're gonna be seeing plenty of each other next week.

I know.

I'm actually really looking forward to Florida.

Okay, I will text her right now.

You know that he calls me "Mom"?

Who?

Dr. Ryan.

Ew. That's weird.

Well, I guess he's just looking for a family.

Him and his emojis.

Oh-ho-ho!

Oh...

Oh, my goodness! It's so beautiful.

Hey! Hey, hey, hey!

I thought getting some sun

was the whole point of this trip.

I'm not feeling it.

Well, you could have not felt it in Maryland.

Yeah, you invited us, remember?

Shut up, Rach.

Excuse me?

Okay, okay, time out. It's hot.

Sarah, take off that shirt.

You guys get grouchy when you're hot.

Well, I'm not grouchy. It's her.

I'm cold, so...

How can you be cold? I'm sweating!

Mom, don't start. Just...

God, you don't start with her. You're the one being a brat.

I'm not being a brat.

Okay, I have an idea!

Why don't we get on our bathing suits

and go to the pool?

I'm good.

Sarah!

I'm just gonna go have a nap, okay?

They have free margaritas!

My stomach is not...

Oh, come on.

Just come outside for 10 minutes.

I mean, get some sun! You'll feel great.

You guys go, okay?

I'll meet you for dinner. James booked a table tonight.

Sarah. Are you all right?

I'm fine, Mama!

Oh, god...

Sarah.

Eat.

I'm not hungry.

You love food, honey.

Come on, try it. That looks delicious.

Mama, don't fuss.

So, James.

Sarah was telling us

that you used to visit Jolly's with your family

back in the day?

Yes, but...

I noticed her even before that.

Oh?

Remember when she used to work at the toy store

on, uh

-ooh, Main... Main Street? -Lamar.

I do remember that job. You loved working there!

-Yeah, it was fun. -Mm-hmm.

Well, every Halloween,

they used to dress the staff up like princesses,

and she was always outside.

She looked just like a beautiful snow princess.

She caught my eye even then.

She was 15.

I know! And I thought to myself

that this young lady is gonna grow up

to be a beautiful woman,

and I was right.

I'm a lucky man.

I'm feeling really tired,

so I'm just gonna go up.

Oh. Here, I'll... I'll come with.

No, no, no! I'm good. I'm good.

Thanks.

Sorry.

It's okay.

So, James, I do have a... have a question for you,

-a serious question. -Okay.

What is with all the emojis?

It's cool.

It's cool. All the kids are doing it,

and I am a cool guy.

Cheers to that.

To cool.

Hey.

Do you want to talk about it?

I just had to get away from him for a bit.

Okay.

I thought he was taking good care of you, though?

He is.

I mean, he's trying, anyway.

Just

maybe it's me.

Remember that you can always come home.

I know.

He says I'm his person.

Well, that's a good thing, isn't it?

But what if he's not mine?

You know...

I think that's okay too.

Honey, you're young.

Relationships are gonna... they're gonna come and go.

And you're also really smart,

so you'll figure this out.

You always do.

Thanks, Mom.

And just so you know

you'll always be my person. My Sarah.

You're just a little skinny, though.

Hi, Mom.

Was your sister at work today?

No. She called in sick.

She's been out all week. Why?

I just called her, and she sounds awful.

"Awful" how? Coughing?

No, no. Awful like slurring and weird.

Not herself.

Well, did she just wake up?

No, not like she just woke up, Rach!

Like... like something is wrong.

Like maybe she took something.

Why don't we just go over there right now?

Okay. I'll get my jacket.

Okay, I'll... I'll see you in the car.

Sarah? It's me and Mom. Open up.

Maybe she's not home.

Why is she not answering the door?

Sarah!

We know you're home! We can hear your phone, Sarah.

Sarah! Where are you?

Ugh!

Look, if you don't open the door, I swear to God,

I'm coming through the window!

You're freaking Mom out.

Sarah!

I'm counting to three! One, two...

Mama? Rach?

Baby

what happened?

Sarah... honey, what's happening?

Nothing.

Are you sick?

What's going on?

Nothing. I'm fine.

Did you take something?

-No. -Honey! What did you take?

Nothing. Stop.

What is all this?

It's none of your business.

What are you talking about?

Of course it's our business.

I've just been sick, all right?

That's it.

Let me see your arms.

No, Mama.

Why not?

Because. It's not what it looks like.

Well, what does it look like?

Oh, my god!

Who did this to you?

Did James do this?

No. No, Mom, listen.

I have been really sick and dehydrated, okay?

And James has been taking care of me.

Taking care of you?

Yeah.

Sarah... this is

this is...

No.

No, no, no. No!

Where are your shoes?

I'm getting you a jacket, and we are leaving.

No.

We are leaving!

No, no, Mama!

-We are leaving. -No!

No, no, no. Please!

Please don't be mad, Mom!

Oh...

Oh, my god.

Hey, sweetheart.

You're up.

Yeah. Mom and Rach are here. They're really mad.

Did they find anything?

No.

I don't know.

Okay, I'm on my way.

Oh, Sarah.

Tina... listen to me.

What is wrong with you?

You were meant to be taking care of her!

-Listen to me. I can explain. -Mom, I don't need help!

We're done explaining! Get in the car.

In the car, now!

Hey, wait, wait. Mom, Mom. Mom...

Don't call me that!

Just listen to me, please. Please? One minute.

You know I love her more than anything in the world,

but when she gets sad and sick

you know how she gets.

Yeah, and she has a doctor! Dr. Amin.

She's dehydrated.

I was just giving her IVs.

-IVs? -Yes.

Well, what's in them?

Saline.

Saline?

Just saline, James? Come on!

I know what I saw! I saw vials of...

Of a mild sedative, to help her sleep.

That's it.

You have to trust me.

Well, wh-wh... what about the blood?

There's blood everywhere! And all the bruises on her arms!

I miss the veins sometimes.

She has these tiny, tiny veins,

and when she's dehydrated, anybody would miss.

James, she doesn't... look at her!

She doesn't even look like herself.

I know, I know.

She has good days and she has bad days,

and this... it's just a bad day.

Whatever you're doing isn't helpful,

so I'm taking her home,

because this clearly is not working out.

Rachel, let's go!

Sweetie? Sweetie...

Okay, honey. Okay.

Hey, baby?

Here we go.

I love you. I'm so sorry.

There you go, honey. It's ready.

Let me help you get in.

No, no, it's okay.

I can do it.

Don't look.

Yeah, okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Please don't be mad, Mama.

Oh, honey...

I'm just really worried.

Can you talk to me? Help me understand.

It's nothing. I'm just

just having a hard time.

But why, baby?

I don't know.

Okay. Well, is it like it was in high school?

Sort of.

And are you taking your anxiety meds?

Yeah. They don't always work.

Everything just feels really overwhelming.

Well, you're here with us now,

and so we just need to get you back

to your regular old self.

I mean, sometimes talking is really good

and-and, sometimes,

it just takes a while to find the right prescription.

Here.

I can wash myself.

Okay.

This isn't making any sense to me.

None of this is normal.

Look, Propofol, Diazepam, ketamine

these are Schedule III controlled substances.

Well, what does that mean?

It means they're highly regulated

due to abuse potential.

I mean, Dr. Ryan is not supposed to have them at home.

In... in the office, you have to sign them out

and dispose of them properly.

It's a big deal.

I don't have access to them.

Neither do any of the surgical staff.

These are dangerous.

Yeah, but he said he's just trying to help her sleep.

If the cops saw this, they'd arrest him.

It's illegal.

Well, he's not trying to hurt her.

Mom...

He's not.

She looks bad.

We should take her to the hospital.

-We can't! -Why not?

Because she looks like an addict, Rach.

And with her history of depression,

they could just commit her, and that would break her.

So what do you want to do?

We'll take care of her here.

She's with us. She's safe.

I'll take some time off work.

She's strong, she'll get through this,

and when she does,

maybe she'll leave that man for good.

Oh, sweetheart, it's okay.

It's okay.

Oh, good girl. It's okay. Get it out.

Oh... you okay?

There you go, honey.

You need to have something to eat.

I'm so tired, Mama. I don't want it.

Yeah, but if you don't eat, you're gonna get weaker, right?

I'm just gonna throw it up again.

Okay, well, just... have a couple of spoonfuls.

For me?

Oh, no, no, we're not gonna do that.

Let's...

You don't need that negativity.

So, remember

when I said that if you ever needed to come home...

I don't want to talk about it.

I know you don't, kiddo,

I know,

but I don't think he's very good for you.

What did I just say, Mom?

I don't think he is either.

I'm gonna go and lie down.

He's so cute.

Who's cute?

Oh, my goodness, that's not cute.

Ugly cute, maybe.

Mom!

Well, there's something we haven't seen in a while.

You know, it's your birthday coming up.

Maybe a dog would be a good idea.

Oh?

Keep your mood up, keep you focused.

Get you out of the...

Who's that?

Oh, no one.

Is that James?

Oh

What does he want?

She's been doing so much better away from him.

I know.

She was even on the treadmill today.

They just need to end it.

Well, just... can't you just tell her, Mom?

I did!

I tried!

But she is a grown-up. What am I supposed to do?

I've gotta... I've gotta let her live her life.

What's this?

You're not going back to him?

Sarah! I thought that we talked about this?

We did, we did, but he's really sorry...

-Oh, Sarah Jane! -And it's the holidays,

and I just think we need to give it another shot.

Look, if it doesn't work out, I can always come home.

Well...

It will work out.

This has all just been a misunderstanding.

W-well...

I don't want her going back to that filthy house.

I had the house cleaned.

Full transparency.

I slipped up.

I made a mistake, but I'm... I'm gonna...

I'm gonna take good care of her, I promise.

And I want you to have, um... have this.

It's a... it's a key to my front door,

and you can come whenever you want.

If this is gonna happen,

then you need to call me every day.

Do you understand?

You need to check in once every single day,

or I'm sending your sister over there.

Deal?

Yeah. Deal.

It's okay, Mom.

Yeah.

Okay.

Here, sweetie.

Looks good, Mom.

Yeah? Are you sure you can't make it back this year?

I told you, work.

But I can definitely get in for a bit this summer.

Okay. Well, you can tell work that your mom is not happy.

I'll give you their number.

You call them and tell them.

Ah, I miss you, Bear.

See, now you're gonna make me feel bad.

Is that Rach?

-Oh. -Hey, sis.

Mom says that you got Sarah an ugly dog?

Hey! He's cute.

Winston has character.

You should just text your sister and she'll send you a pic.

I try, but she never texts back.

Oh.

All right, I got to go.

Love, love.

Peace!

Okay, bye.

-Love you. Bye. -Bye.

Aw...

It's like old times, Mom.

Yeah. Just wish I could have all my kids here this year.

I know.

How's your sister?

She hasn't checked in with me yet today.

Well, she wasn't at work.

She quit.

What? She loved that job.

I thought you knew.

No! No. I didn't.

Ugh.

Aah. Straight to voicemail.

Okay, we're going over there.

Mom. I'll go, okay? Let me.

Let me, and I'll call you when I get there, okay?

Yeah?

Okay. All right. All right.

Oh, God, Sarah.

Sarah!

If you don't open up, I'm coming in!

Hey, Mom.

Yeah, I just got here.

Sarah?

Oh, my god!

What am I seeing?

He said that he got it cleaned!

They trashed it again.

It stinks.

Smells so bad in here, Mom.

Oh, my god.

What?

What?

I don't even wanna walk in here.

There... there's used needles everywhere.

Oh, my god!

Well, where's Sarah?

Sarah!

Oh! Is that Winston?

Oh, is he okay?

They're not even cleaning up after him.

Hey, bud.

Hey.

He's got no water... no food.

Okay, well, get his leash, and we'll look after him.

Come on, buddy.

Sarah?

Sarah?

Ra... Rach, did you find her?

I can't see!

Hold on, Mom.

Sarah...

Sarah?

No.

Sarah!

Sar...!

Rach?

What are you doing?

Is that her?

Did you find her? Is she okay?

She's alive.

Oh, my god!

Okay. Okay.

Yeah. Okay, good.

Well, I look forward to it, for sure.

James?

Oh! Mom. Hi.

We need to talk.

Yeah. Uh...

We can get a coffee later.

Now, James, or I make a scene in front of everyone.

Okay. Okay.

I'll meet you in my car in 10 minutes.

You've been to the house?

Rachel dropped by.

I can explain.

Oh!

Don't you dare.

Oh...

So you're not just hydrating her,

or helping her to sleep?

No.

You lied to me!

She has a problem.

What kind of a problem?

Tina, I'm so sorry.

She's an addict.

What?

I know. I know.

She never, ever had a drug problem

-before she met you. -She smokes pot, and...

Pot? James!

You promised me that you would take care of her.

I know. I know!

I trusted you!

I tried! I didn't know what to do.

I was just getting her what she was asking for.

And how is that taking care of her?

If she didn't get it from me,

she was gonna get it somewhere else on the street.

She's my baby!

Now, you have a daughter.

If you were me, what would you do?

I'm so sorry!

Oh, stop saying that!

Sometimes I think I should

sell everything and start over,

move to Florida.

And is this something

that you have shared with Sarah?

She loves Florida

sunshine, warm weather...

It could be good for both of us.

For you.

I have tried really, really hard

to give you the benefit of the doubt here, but...

I could go to the cops.

No, you cannot.

Can't go to the cops. If you go to the cops...

Then end it with my daughter.

Break it off and walk away.

She doesn't need you.

Do that, or I go to the police,

and maybe that is something

that I should've done a month ago!

Fine.

I'll do it.

We're done here.

You can't go to the cops, Mom.

I'm gonna do whatever it takes

to save your life, Sarah.

They will shut down the practice.

I don't care about the practice.

Well, they could arrest James.

Good!

They might arrest me too, Mom!

If you don't leave him, I'm gonna go to the cops.

Don't think I won't!

Okay, so you want me to go to jail?

No, of course not!

Ever since you have been with him,

you haven't been yourself. Look at you!

He's not good for you, Sarah.

You've even said that yourself!

I'm not gonna just leave, Mom!

Why not?

Because my stuff is over there.

It's-it's-it's... my life is there!

-It's Christmas! -Sarah! Sarah...

Just let me figure it out, please!

I've been trying, but it is clearly not working!

If you go to the cops, I will never speak to you again.

Oh, seriously, Sarah? What the hell?

I mean it! It's my life!

I can handle it.

Just... I need some space. Okay?

Just

let's just get through the holidays!

I'll call you later, Mom.

Merry Christmas!

Hey, babe, wake up! Come on.

It's Christmas Eve, and I thought we could open

a few... presents.

Babe?

Babe.

Babe.

Babe...

Oh, my god.

Come on.

Oh! Come on, baby, come on, come on.

Oh, my god. Okay.

Oh... come on, baby.

Come on.

One, two, three, four.

One, two, three...

Mm.

Sarah?

No. I don't know who this is.

Hello, Happy New Year! This is Tina.

Okay.

Okay. Okay. We'll... we'll be there right away.

Did something happen to Sarah?

No. Something's happened to your brother.

Something's happened to Chris.

Call your sister.

-Thank you. -Yep.

So, is there hope?

Christopher had a massive cardiac infarction.

They got to him fairly quickly...

Oh.

But his brain...

there's too much damage.

Tina, I'm so sorry.

No, but-but he's my only boy.

So what do I do?

What am I supposed to do?

Oh, Bear.

Oh, Bear.

Hello.

Hi.

I don't want that anymore.

Since when?

Since today. Get it out of here.

Okay.

Here, let me help you with that.

No! I don't... I don't want your help, James.

All of this has been you helping me,

and it hasn't helped me at all!

If you say so.

Yeah, I say so!

Tsk. I helped your sister.

Gave her a job. Gave you a job.

A car.

This house.

Huh? A chance to better yourself.

And am I better?

Do I look better to you?

You know, all those things you told me about

about getting people to trust you

and taking care of people,

all of those things? You use people, James.

You used Rachel.

-No. -You're using me!

No, no, no, no! What am I supposed to do?

What am I supposed to do?

You text me and you say you have anxiety.

You need something to get through the day.

Am I just supposed to say no?

Yes! Yes, James!

That's exactly what you're supposed to say! "No!"

Not "Here, honey, have some Propofol," for God's sake!

You're leaving?

Mom said I can stay there for as long as I want,

and-and with Chris gone, she needs me.

No, no. I... I need you.

No, you don't. No, you do not.

Yes, I do. You can't leave me. Please.

Please don't leave me.

I...

I-I'll do better. I promise.

I'll do better. I'll do better.

I will do better.

If you leave me, there's no p-point

for me to even

even be here anymore.

What does that mean?

You know exactly what it means!

That is manipulative BS, James, and you know it.

That's not fair.

Don't leave me. Please.

Please?!

Don't leave me. Please don't leave me.

I think this is the one, Mom.

I do too.

He'd love it here.

I'll love it here one day too.

Me too.

Oh, God. I never thought I'd be

looking for a family plot like this so,

so soon.

Chris wouldn't want us to be sad, Mama.

No.

But he would want us to get matching tattoos in his honor.

He would.

He always said he would convince me

sooner or later.

"Love, love. Peace."

Yeah! That's it! Yes. That's what we should get.

We-we should all go together.

Let's do it. Next week?

Yeah, that sounds great.

Yeah.

I made a decision.

I'm going back to Montgomery in the fall.

Oh, Sarah, that's so good to hear.

I just want to get my life back on track.

So you're moving out?

Yeah.

Just need to pack up my things and do it while he's at work,

so he can't guilt-trip me out of it.

I love you guys.

I love you guys so much.

You know what, girls?

I think we're gonna be all right.

We might just be all right.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Rach?

Rachel?

Mom!

Rachel?

-Mom... she's... -Rachel, what's happening?

-She's gone. -Who's gone?

Sarah.

What?

I'm sorry, Mom. I'm so, so sorry.

We lost her.

We lost her. I'm so sorry.

Uh...

You! You did this!

Hey! Calm down.

He did this.

He did this to Sarah, right?

I need to talk to someone.

All right, talk to me. Detective Mangano.

The man responsible is Dr. James Ryan.

Where's your proof?

I need proof.

What?

Dammit.

What are we looking for?

Anything that proves he did it.

What are these?

These are her journals.

Yeah, that's perfect.

Tsk.

Oh, I really thought she was gonna make it

that this was just gonna be a bump in the road

that we would talk about

10 years from now.

I know, Mom.

Mothers shouldn't lose their children!

No, they shouldn't.

Just come sit down.

Come here, Winston.

Do you know her password?

How would I know that?

Uh... maybe it's her name?

Birthday?

Oh, hey, maybe it's...

Maybe it's my name or my birthday.

-No, Mom... -Try that, just try that.

-I can't keep entering stuff. -Why not?

Because it's gonna lock me out.

I only have, like, two more tries.

Okay, well, she wouldn't have chosen something

that she couldn't remember, right?

Come on, you knew her better than anybody!

Yeah. I j... I just need a minute.

Okay.

We'll go make you some tea.

♪ It hit me once before you got to my heart ♪

♪ I saw you once before you ended in my bed ♪

♪ Now, I can be your girl

♪ Yeah, I can be your beauty queen ♪

♪ And something in my bones

♪ Will turn you like a tumbleweed ♪

♪ I'll get you right before you trip on your feet ♪

♪ Get you right into the bottom of the beat ♪

♪ But if you don't got fear in you ♪

♪ Don't got a real chance

♪ Go boo-hoo to your mama

♪ Or boo-hoo till your body can dance ♪

♪ Can dance, can dance ♪

Rachel. Rach...

Is someone at the door?

It's Dr. Ryan.

What?

Tina! Rachel!

James?

Hi.

You cannot be here!

I'm gonna call the cops.

No, don't do that.

I know you hate me.

Ugh.

I don't hate anyone.

You hate me, and you should,

but I wanted to show you something.

I found...

I found this... this penny.

I think it's a sign

from Sarah,

saying that she forgives me

and that she wants me to

she wants me to be okay.

Forgives you for what?

She came to me broken, and I tried...

But I-I couldn't... I couldn't...

I didn't know how to make her better.

But she wasn't broken, was she, James?

She was just young,

and she trusted you.

You take your penny,

and good night, James!

I'll see you at the funeral.

JRS...

Come here.

Come here, buddy.

Oh, go say good morning.

Hello.

Yeah, hey, buddy.

Any luck?

Not yet.

I have one try left.

Hi, bud.

Can you hold him?

Yeah.

Here we go.

We're in!

Oh, buddy...

Come in!

Detective? Rachel Harris.

We met outside the house my sister died in

about a month ago.

Right. Sarah Harris,

ketamine and Diazepam intoxication.

Correct.

I'm sorry about that.

Please, come in. Have a seat.

I told you then

that Dr. James Ryan was responsible,

and you didn't believe me.

No, I said I need proof.

Here it is.

What am I looking at here?

200 pages of texts and emails

that prove he murdered my sister.

200?

I've been gathering evidence

while we waited on the coroner's report.

I've been compiling for the last month.

It's all there.

Here's her laptop.

Password is Winston2020.

When do you think you can take a look?

Well, I could start right now.

Really?

Yeah. Today's my birthday.

Not that anyone gives a damn.

Happens when you get old.

Well, at least you had the chance to get old.

My sister was only 25.

Do I have your contact info?

It's at the top here.

Call me whenever. I'm around.

Okay.

Yeah.

Thanks for coming.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Oh!

Oh...

Oh...

Ahem.

Rachel, Detective Mangano. Can we meet?

Sorry.

I was in the middle of something.

That's all right. Who's this?

Winston. Sarah's dog.

He was her birthday present.

Oh, yeah? Hey...

So, did you get a chance to read it?

Yeah, I did.

I have a few questions.

Go ahead. I have nothing to hide.

Where'd you get her computer?

In the trash.

He threw out all her stuff.

And the pictures you took at the house,

how'd you get those?

Well, the first time, Sarah let me and Mom in.

Second time, I had a key.

Okay. How'd you get the key?

Why does it matter?

It matters because it needs to hold up in court.

James Ryan gave my mom a key.

He wanted full transparency, or at least he thought he did.

I guess.

So, what do you think?

How long ago did your sister start dating him?

About a year ago.

And they'd been living together for how long?

Six months, more or less.

The texts tell a story, a very clear story.

The pictures you took reinforce it.

And that is...?

James Ryan is guilty as hell.

There's drugs and there's medication,

and he was bringing them home like it was nothing.

I'm sorry, but your sister never had a chance.

No, she didn't.

We trusted him, and... and she did too.

Now what?

Now we get him.

You did your job. Now let me do mine.

Okay?

It's okay.

Ooh!

Mom?

Here, let me do it.

Are you holding up okay?

No.

Me neither.

Is James still coming?

He said he was.

Are you okay with that?

I'll be civil

as long as he doesn't call me "Mom."

Do you have any news from the detective?

No. No, not yet.

But you can't say anything, Mom.

-I know! -No, I mean it.

Mangano said he was a flight risk.

We have to act normal.

Just

you can't give anything away.

I won't.

He's going down, Mom.

It's just a matter of time.

Yeah.

Thank you so much for coming, both of you.

Oh, Sean.

It's good to see you. It's been too long.

I just... I thought we'd be together eventually, you know?

I did too.

She never stopped talking about you,

and I don't think she ever stopped loving you.

Thank you.

How you holding up?

I don't know.

He's here.

I can't do this.

Okay. Okay.

Mom...

I miss her so much.

I miss her every day.

I know.

I used to tell her...

I used to tell her how much she mattered,

and how much

how much she was loved.

I don't think she ever believed me.

Mm. No.

But she always saw the good in others.

Even me.

Even you.

Thank you.

You have perfect teeth...

and perfect skin too.

Dr. James Ryan?

What's this all about?

Oh, I think you know. You're under arrest

for the murder of Sarah Jane Harris.

Turn around. Hands behind your back.

Cuff him! Turn around.

Okay! Okay. Hey!

All right!

Let's go. Come on. Keep going. Open the door!

Okay. Okay.

This is Rachel.

It's Detective Mangano.

We got him.

D.A. decided to indict.

Picked him up this morning.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, it's over.

Dr. James Ryan was arrested and charged

with second-degree Depraved Heart murder

in the death of his girlfriend, Sarah Harris.

We did it, Mom.

You did this!

It's too late for Sarah.

Hey

maybe not for someone else.

Right?

You know, he thought he was smarter than us,

that we wouldn't fight back

that he could get away with it,

and now everybody knows who he is.

Oh, I love you.