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JUSTIN [on phone]: Hell-o. ELLI [on phone]: You remember

the meeting at Maddie's school, right?

Of course. 10:00 AM, talk about

college options. I got it in the calendar.

Well, we both know your calendar has a way

of changing and we don't want to schedule this one again.

I got it. Trust me. Uh-huh...

I've heard that one before.

Elli, I got plenty of time to spare.

Fine. You know what?

Maybe give yourself a 15 minute window

just to be safe.

9:45 it is.

'Kay. Cya then.

9:37.

Got plenty of time.

Car trouble?

No, just a flat.

I got it.

I'm sure you can change a flat.

That's not why I stopped.

Who's your friend in the van?

What's it to you?

Oh.

She's my lady.

Mind if I ask her some questions?

No. No problem.

Morning, ma'am.

How you doin'?

Are you okay?

Freeze.

Don't move.

Don't you think about it!

Ma'am, I have a deputy coming.

Right away.

Hey. - Look, I need you and Maxx

out Fraser Road by the Shreve property ASAP.

There's a female in a van.

My car is parked right behind it.

I'm in pursuit of a white male

about 6'5". Copy.

Hey, don't you have a meeting at the school?

Yes!

Oh.

You've got to be kidding me.

You okay, boss? I'm fine.

What are we booking him with?

Let's start with assaulting an officer,

resisting arrest...

She's most likely a domestic.

She say anything?

Just that he's her boyfriend.

And the eye?

Claims she fell.

I'll sort this out when I get back to the station.

Him, jail.

Her, coffee, conversation.

Don't you have a meeting?

Yes!

...and with Maddie's grades,

she's going to have a lot of options

post high school.

And I realize that she's just a sophomore, but

it's never too early to be thinking about college.

How'?

Choppy... but we made it.

I mean... wow, Justin Wise.

Even by your standards, that was something else.

I meant to get there.

I'm sorry I didn't get there.

I know.

It was out of your control.

I'm so sorry.

So, uh,

Ryan- Ryan was nice, huh?

Who? - The man that we just spent the last half hour

discussing your daughter's future with. - Oh yeah, right.

All right, now you know she's 16, right?

Yeah. I know it,

doesn't mean I have to like it.

It's like she grew up overnight.

Yeah. Doesn't help that you missed a few years

while you were in California and we were here.

I came as fast as I could.

I know you did.

And I'm glad, for her sake.

Not just for her sake.

Do you know what tomorrow is?

Uh, Friday?

It's our anniversary.

That's right, that's right.

Wait.

20. 20th.

20th.

Huh.

I don't know. I guess I stopped counting

when the anniversaries stop counting.

I didn't.

We got new computers.

Okay. Listen, I got to get back to the diner.

Why don't come by about 8 o'clock;

we should talk.

It's a date.

It's a talk.

Max 10 core chip, with 8

Terabyte SSD. Let's go.

You can only do so much police work

on a Commodore 64--

Feels like Christmas morning.

You've only had to deal with this old junk

for a few weeks.

I've had nearly a year.

Oh... We should have

requested a new coffeemaker.

Maxx, you got a name?

Anika Smith.

Claims she's from Atlanta.

Claims? She doesn't have ID

and it feels like she's being a bit evasive.

What about the big guy?

Won't talk.

Doesn't have an ID either.

But he's got fingers.

Already printed and popped.

I got a Marion "Tank" Mack.

He's got a laundry list of charges,

including multiple domestics.

Doesn't surprise me.

Yeah, it's more quantity over quality,

but he's on probation so he's looking at

doing a long stretch.

All right.

Maxx...

when she wakes up,

see if she has anything

to add to her story.

I'll sort out Marion when I get back.

You're going with me.

You need backup at a funeral?

McGrath funeral.

Absolutely.

This should be fun.

Mayor. Sheriff.

I wanted to thank you for the new office equipment.

I feel like we've finally moved into the 21st century.

Glad you're happy

because it took every last penny in your budget.

So, how's your new deputy working out?

Good.

Good?

But not great?

Well,

it's her first month, she's-

got a learning curve,

but she's bright, motivated...

Locals accepting her okay?

They haven't accepted me yet.

Heck, RP's from the area and

ever since he became a deputy,

they treat him like an outsider.

What in the world is Jeremiah Wade doing here?

Whatever it is, it can't be good.

When am I gonna get my phone call?

Once the sheriff's back.

Is it uh...

bring your kid to work day?

Or something?

I'm older than I look.

Yeah well,

for your sake, I hope you're tougher than you look.

Yeah...

I could see from your record,

and your girlfriend's face,

you enjoy hitting women.

Everyone needs a hobby.

Well, where you're headed I'd suggest

making license plates your new hobby.

What's she told you?

Enough.

Why? Is there something you want to tell me?

If there was,

what's in it for me?

Reduced sentence.

Maybe more.

Depends on what you have to trade.

Maxx? Hey.

I am actually gonna need you

here at the service.

Is something going on? TBD.

I need you to call someone in to guard Marion.

Start at the top of the auxiliary list!

What do I do with Anika?

Get her a room at the Five Star.

Maybe she'll have more to say

after a good night's sleep.

On it.

My brother Cliff...

my big brother...

he was my hero.

Forty years ago, he had a decision to make.

One of us had to stay here and

keep watch over our father,

our people

and our land.

Cliff said, "Little brother...

let this be my responsibility.

I will take on this burden.

You go...

follow your heart...

but don't you ever forget who you are."

And I stand here today because I have not

forgotten...

his words.

I am a McGrath...

and I have followed my heart--

right back here to Blue Ridge.

What do you know about this Connor fella?

He was apparently a superstar athlete

over at Blue Ridge High...

Made his money in tech.

Popped in from time-to-time, but he never

stuck around too long.

Until now.

Somebody was bound to step into

the role of McGrath patriarch.

Better him than anybody else in that family,

that's for sure.

What did I miss?

Nothing. Yet.

Who did you get to guard Marion?

Dwayne.

Dwayne?

I guess.

I started at the top of the list and made it

all the way down to the bottom.

He was the only one available on such short notice.

Dwayne.

Guard!

Guard!

Guard!

Help you with something?

Yeah.

My girlfriend still here?

Nope. Just the two of us.

You have my condolences.

Don't hesitate to call if you need anything. Okay?

Okay. Yes, thank you, very much.

- You're welcome. - We appreciate it.

Connor McGrath.

The prodigal son returns.

Surprised to see you here, Jeremiah.

But appreciative.

Well...

just because our family has issues,

doesn't mean we can't show a man his due respect.

Ah well, thank you.

All that said...

it was your family what stole the land from family.

Now that your brother's passed,

I'd like to return it to its rightful owners.

You just name your price.

Name my price, well...

I'm afraid...

you'll still be waiting for that...

over my dead body.

But...

again...

I thank you, neighbor...

Hmmm.

For coming.

Hmm.

That was surprisingly uneventful.

Tell me exactly what happened

in precise detail. Okay.

So, Maxx calls and says she needs me.

So, I book it down to the station. But...

thing is, I hadn't eatin' nothin' yet.

So, I get a text that my food's here,

but the food delivery guy parks behind the station.

So, I had to hustle back there to get the food- - Did you lock the door?

I couldn't. I don't have a key.

That's because you're not supposed to leave the station!

What happened next?

Poor fella forgot my eggs rolls. And I wasn't about

to pay for something that I didn't eat.

So I had to wait there for him to adjust the bill-

How long were you gone?

Just a few minutes.

By the time I got back there was-

there was fire everywhere.

And the prisoner?

I really tried to go in there, get to him,

but between the smoke and fire I...

I'm sorry.

The CSI team's en route.

So, you stay put and let us know when they arrive.

Can you do that?

Yes sir.

I'm sorry Sheriff.

Every decision we make matters.

Every. Decision.

I mean, if it wasn't Dwayne, then...

maybe the new computers took too much juice,

started an electrical fire?

Or it could have been that coffee maker with the bad cord?

Well, that's assuming it was an accident.

You don't think it was?

Both the Wades and McGraths

they saw all of us at the funeral.

They would have assumed maybe,

the police station was empty.

But what motive would they have?

Well if one family wanted to make a move on the other,

it's a great way to occupy us.

You really think they would do something like that?

I wouldn't put it past Jeremiah and I don't know Connor

but if he's anything like his brother...

If it was arson,

the cameras from the bank next door

may have caught something in the periphery.

Good.

Rouse out the bank manager.

Check it out.

Yes sir.

Justin!

Justin!

I heard about the fire and that somebody died...

It was our prisoner.

That's horrible...

I'm so relieved.

I mean, here I thought my

days of worrying about you were over after the divorce.

Silly you.

Silly me.

I should tell Maddie what happened before she hears.

You let me know if you need anything.

I'll do that.

Happy former anniversary

by the way.

Happy former anniversary.

You can let yourself out.

Sheriff!

Fire chief's ready for you.

Ah, just stage that stuff

in a safe place.

What are you thinking, Mike?

I don't know.

Haven't conducted a full investigation just yet.

So, what's your gut telling you?

All right.

What you keep in here?

That's the evidence locker.

Did you keep any type of hazmat material in there?

Or anything combustible?

Probably.

Why?

Well, you been in this job

as long as I have,

you develop a nose for accelerants.

I did smell gasoline in there.

But whether that's what caused it or started it, I can't say.

Is there any chance it was an electrical fire?

Like from a cord on a coffee maker or something?

Different burn pattern, man.

But I will say that the fire did originate

in the center of the room.

So, you're thinking arson?

So, if someone tossed a Molotov cocktail through the window,

it would have exploded near the evidence locker.

If that were the case and Dwayne was inside,

he barely would have had time to react.

Yeah. Probably be dead if he weren't so incompetent.

So if the Wades

and the McGraths really are responsible...

Then this is the first of many fires

that we're going to have to put out.

Bank manager's on her way, boss.

Great.

Let's go.

Can you play it from here?

Shoot.

We can't make out the plates from this angle.

That guy's holding a jerrycan.

Looks like it.

If the fire was started on the inside,

they would have known we had a prisoner...

And burnt him alive.

Can you push in?

That guy has a gun.

Dwayne would have heard a gunshot.

Maybe not. Can you push in? - Yeah.

It has a silencer.

Sir!

Shell casing.

Prisoner didn't burn to death;

he was executed.

The fire wasn't about us--

it was about him.

Mayor's finding us a place to set up.

When she does, we need to find everything we can

about the victim.

We've seen his record.

Nothing in his past suggests this.

Which means he's into something way worse.

And before I left for the funeral he was kind of

fishing around the idea of cutting a deal.

Well, if he's the type to set up his partners in crime,

it'd make sense they'd want him dead before he had the chance.

But why burn down the station?

Cover his tracks?

Get rid of some evidence.

What? I mean, neither one of them

had their ID's on them.

And you searched that van?

Yeah, every inch.

Contact the DMV. See if any Wade

or McGrath drives a white Chevy S10.

You and me? We got to go talk to the girlfriend.

Dead?

How?

Two men entered the station wearing masks

and shot him.

I know this is difficult, but

we were hoping you might have some idea

who would have-- - I don't.

Look, I know you're scared.

But we can protect you.

But in order for us to help you,

you have to help us.

What was he involved with?

I... I don't know.

Anika,

who would want him dead?

I'm sorry. Excuse me.

I'm going to need you to hang back and watch her.

Are we protecting her or investigating her?

A lot of one and a little of the other.

There's something she's not telling us.

I'm not sure if she's involved

or she's afraid of what'll happen if she talks.

I'm going to go talk to the office.

But listen, the men that came into the station,

they most likely want to kill Anika, too.

So, you stay vigilant.

Yes sir.

Let's check in, then head back out.

C'mon, man. We've been looking for her all night.

She probably just took Tank's van and split.

And went where?

She knows no one, has no money.

What if someone spotted the truck?

We need to pack up and get outta here before--

We're not leaving without her.

Period!

She don't even know that much.

She knows plenty!

Looks like you're giving this place a face lift.

Well, it needs one.

We haven't officially met.

Connor.

Justin Wise.

My brother spoke highly of you.

I find that surprising.

Yeah well, Cliff didn't much care for law enforcement,

but he said that you were

a good man.

Fair.

Just.

I'm sorry to hear about his passing.

I wanted to let you know that we're going to have

a deputy stationed outside

Room 103 for a bit.

Does it have something to do with that incident

at your station? It might.

You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?

Why would I?

Like you said at the funeral,

McGrath's roots run deep in Blue Ridge,

and your family's been part of a lot of

incidents...

both good and bad.

Yeah well...

I can't speak to the past.

But in this current instance

I can assure you that we aren't.

Well, if you hear of any rumblings...

You'll be the first to know.

I plan on improving my family's

relationship with law enforcement.

Room 103 is yours.

Free of charge for as long as you need it.

Thank you. - And if you need another one

to use as a war room while you sort out

your office just say the word.

Appreciate the offer but it looks like the

mayor found us a spot.

There we go.

Well...

this is it.

Ever been here before?

When I was a kid once.

Only thing I remember about it was how boring it was.

I had no idea Blue Ridge had a museum.

You're not alone.

Because this is the least used

municipal building we have.

Now, I know it's not ideal

but I had your old computers delivered.

Should be up and running in no time, Sheriff.

She hasn't been here.

How much longer are we gonna be driving around? Huh?

Until we find her

and find out what she told that sheriff.

Then what are we going to do with her?

It depends on whether or not I like her answers.

Ah, come on, come on.

Finally.

How's it going?

For better or worse,

I can't find any connection between the victim and

either the Wades or McGraths. - Well, I'd say that's better.

You keep digging, I shouldn't be long.

Where ya going? Well...

if Jeremiah Wade isn't against us,

maybe he's with us for once.

Good luck.

Ah, I'm surprised to see you here

this fine morning, Sheriff.

I'm not here for your watered-down whiskey.

Hmm.

Well, I didn't burn down your office

if that's what you're wondering.

Well, the thought did cross my mind.

But you have an alibi.

Oh... yeah...

the funeral.

Exactly.

So if I'm not a suspect,

and you don't secretly desire

some of my very fine whiskey,

what do you want, Sheriff?

I need your help.

Now, I'm not one to tell a man how to conduct his business.

But if you come hat in hand...

you ought not bite the hand you're asking to feed you.

It's been a long day, Jeremiah.

All right, fair enough.

What do you need, Sheriff?

The men we're looking for are driving a

beat up white Chevy pickup.

Lotta folk round here drive that rig.

We saw them on camera.

They're not from around here.

Do you know any out of towners that are setting up shop?

Yeah, I just might...

You trust Jeremiah Wade?

Not as far as I could throw him.

So, what's the plan?

I'm gonna knock on the door.

You're gonna knock?

We don't have a warrant.

But if these are the guys who...

I know.

Making moonshine right on the porch.

Who is it?!

This is Gordy Mitchell from Hornsville.

We spoke on the phone.

Me and my wife are here to see that Airbnb.

This ain't no Airbnb!

Sheriff's department.

Cops!

Were you both at Charlotte Motor Speedway last night?

Yeah.

Can you prove it?

Got photos on my phone.

Why?

It couldn't be them.

That mean you're gonna let us go?

No. You're under arrest.

Well, boys...

looks like we're in the moonshine business!

What do you think?

You don't park a cop car outside a motel

unless you got something inside to protect.

She's in there.

Jeremiah's tip led us to a couple criminals,

just not ours.

RP's delivering them to a sheriff station

with an actual jail cell.

I'm thinking that you need to take a run at Anika.

By myself? Yeah.

I wouldn't blame her if she's

distrusting of men.

She'll probably feel more comfortable talking to you

without me around.

Can you do that?

Okay.

I'll give it a shot.

Well, well, well...

looks like they got a lady cop guarding her.

She's all alone.

We'll be back.

I don't know what you've dealt with in your past.

Or what you're going through now.

Whatever it is, I don't expect that I can't relate.

But I can see that you're frightened.

And I know what it feels like to be afraid.

But you're a deputy.

Brave.

Sure. That's what I want everyone to think.

I'm afraid.

I'm afraid that I won't turn out to be a good deputy.

Afraid of how I'll react in a dangerous situation.

Afraid that I'll mess up

and get myself or someone I work with, hurt. Or worse.

If you are that afraid,

why did you choose this life?

Because

what's greater than my fear

is my desire to help people.

To keep them safe.

To make Blue Ridge a better place

for everyone in it. To make the world a better place

for my friends and family...

Do you have a sister?

Three.

All younger.

And you would do anything to protect them?

Yes.

Anything.

They have my sister.

Who has her?

The men who killed Tank.

I'm afraid if I help you, they'll kill her too.

You have my word

that we will do absolutely everything we can

to help and protect both of you.

But if we're going to save your sister,

I need you to tell me what you know.

I need you to be brave.

Look in the van...

Okay, I'm in the van.

First, attach the small wires at the back.

Done.

Now on the radio

push the button that controls the volume.

It worked.

It's there?

Yes.

I've got to get this information to the FBI.

Anika, can you think of anything else?

Where was the van going when you got the flat tire?

To the store.

To buy food and water.

And where were you coming from?

A large warehouse.

I don't know where.

This warehouse...

Did it have any distinguishing characteristics?

A weather vane but it's broken.

It's always pointing north.

Is this warehouse where the other women are?

Yes.

Great work.

We're going to find them.

So the murder,

the fire, it was all because of indentured servitude?

In Anika's situation it's far worse;

it's just like full-fledged slavery.

It's big business.

They lure these people into the country

with the promise of The American Dream,

then force them to work in factories, farms, markets,

sometimes even worse,

for little to no money.

Probably burned down the station just in case we had this.

I think I found it!

Do you know the spot that they're talking about?

I'm sorry, I don't.

But...

I might know someone who does.

No.

The abandoned Pogue place.

You're sure?

Yeah.

Yeah.

It got hit whenever Hugo

come through in '89

and twisted the vane all up.

Knocked some stuff up.

That's your shed.

There a reason Maxx isn't with us?

She's guarding our witness.

From coldblooded killers we're hoping to find at the barn?

Something on your mind, deputy?

Look, I know she messed up with Dwayne but

it feels a bit like you're sheltering her.

She's getting her feet wet.

So am I.

You're ex-military.

Sure that's what this is?

As opposed to?

You have a daughter, Sheriff,

and it's your sole instinct to protect her.

I get that. But Maxx...

she's a deputy sheriff; same as me.

She's my partner out there.

And I just need to know that

if and when I find myself in a situation that goes sideways,

she's gonna be able to step up and have my back.

Can I be confident that she will?

Let's go.

Looks like they were here.

They're definitely gone now.

We're too late.

What are you doing?

Finishing this.

Hello, Whispering Pines,

five star experience.

Let me speak to room 103.

Please.

Hello?

Anika,

you have exactly five seconds

to meet us beside the motel.

What?

Come out now,

walk to your right.

If you don't,

I'm gonna kill that lady cop.

No. Please don't.

That depends entirely on you.

After that...

I'm coming for you.

Five...

Four...

Three...

Look out!!!!!

Look out!!!!!

Maxx. -Shots fired at the Whispering Pines.

Two armed suspects fleeing northeast in a white Chevy S10.

Are you all right? I've been shot.

Anika ran into the woods. I don't know whether or not

they've gone after her. - We'll be right there.

Hold tight. She's been hit.

There! Right there! Come on!

Sheriff!

Sheriff! They got a head start

but you can catch them. Use these.

Your deputy entered the woods right there.

You go left, I'll go right.

Stop!!!!

What did you tell the police?

Don't lie to me!

Talk!!!

I told them everything.

Everything.

For example?

The van.

That's right.

I saw Tank open it. I watched and I listened.

Ernie.

Salazar.

I told them your names.

And they'll catch and put you in prison

for the rest of your lives.

And I'll die in peace today

knowing that you are done hurting people...

because I was brave.

C'mon, man, we gotta go.

Let's kill her and get outta here

now!

Finish him.

Sorry.

It's either you or me.

Don't...

you...

move.

You're under arrest.

Thanks to the intel you gave us,

the FBI was able to intercept their van

before they left the state.

And my sister?

She's safe.

They all are.

Thanks to you.

You were brave.

Wow.

You look so beautiful.

Thank you.

I- I just-

never seen you so, you know,

gussied up at work.

Is it because of our anniversary?

Former anniversary.

Right.

Is that why?

Listen Justin, what I wanted to talk

to you about the other night...

Uh sorry, we're closed.

Uh, no, no, no. It's okay.

Justin, you remember Ryan.

Ryan. From Maddie's school?

Oh yeah. Hey. Hey.

Nice to meet ya. I- just-

I've had a really

rough couple-

Why do you have flowers?

Are those for me?

Yeah- yes, they are.

Thank you.

They're beautiful.

Are you two?--

Could you give us a second?

Of course.

Are you going on a date?

On our anniversary?

It's our former anniversary.

And yes. And I didn't think about the actual date

when he

asked me on the date.

When were you going to tell me?

The other night, when I asked you to come here and talk to me.

Look...

I don't need your permission.

Okay? We're not married anymore.

And we haven't been for a few years.

And I haven't been on a single date since. So-

I am giving you the courtesy, of telling you,

because you're my coparent. And also 'cause you're my friend.

But I don't need your approval.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

So, you're okay with it?

Absolutely not.

But like you said, we're not married.

That's my fault.

Actions have consequences.

Actions?

I was married to my job.

Well, I hate to break it to you, but your job

is still the other woman.

True.

But you're the main one.

You and Maddie.

So, you go out tonight

have fun.

Because you deserve it.

But just know this one thing...

you and I haven't gone on our last date together.

You have her home by 11:00.