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What do you want, James?

You know exactly why I'm here.

Tell me.

Leave Claire alone.

That's not possible.

Sorry, my man. We belong together.

You just stay the hell away from my wife.

Wife?

[Victor] Look at you, playing loving husband.

Like anybody believes that.

How about that slutty nurse you were hooking up with, huh?

How does she play into all this?

Bastard.

[both grunting]

[tense music]

[Neighbor] Hey, there's a fight at 1122 Broad Street.

Son of a--

[Neighbor] Hey! Get the hell out of here!

She's mine!

Knock it off.

[James] Not if I have anything to do with it!

You don't get forget it.

Jerk!

Are you okay, Vic?

I'm fine.

I called the cops.

Good.

Who was that guy anyway?

You don't wanna know.

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[Ethan grunts]

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[Ethan groans]

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[birds chirping] [car rumbles]

[Iris and Simon indistinctly chattering]

[James sighs]

Oh, hey, Honey. Just in time!

Hey. What's all this?

Well, Iris brought her new boyfriend over.

[James] And?

[Claire] I think he's sweet.

So I don't have to tell him

I'm a black belt in karate, right?

Be nice!

Honey, I got some bad news. [ominous music]

Ethan had a severe accident this morning.

Oh no!

He was out jogging and he slipped and fell

and hit his head pretty bad.

Oh my gosh. Is he gonna be okay?

He's still drifting in and out of consciousness.

[Claire] Man!

I have to cover for him tonight,

so I'll be there pretty late.

[sighing] Okay.

[James] Now, unless you wanna go alone, it is your reunion.

No. I want you to come.

I'll just ride down with Gina. It's fine.

So, all right. Well, grab those and let's go.

[exhales] Here we go.

[Claire] All right. Who's hungry?

Me.

Hey, hey, hey. Welcome to our home.

Thank you.

So, Simon, are you in college?

No, that's not really something I can afford right now.

Okay. Do you work, or--?

Dad, don't grill him!

I'm not. I am just trying to get to know your new friend.

[Claire] Simon volunteers at the youth center with Iris.

[Simon] And I'm a bit of an artist.

Yaknow, I like to sketch.

I have a few paintings.

Mmm-hmm.

Wow.

Dad thinks that everybody should be a doctor.

No. I just think that would be a good choice for you.

Anyway, Mom, what time are you going to your reunion?

I'm gonna head down around six,

and, actually, your dad won't be coming until tomorrow.

Oh, you're gonna go by yourself?

Yeah. I'm just gonna ride down with Gina.

It's no big deal.

Okay.

What are you doing?

Drawing you something for your wall.

Oh. You're not drawing me, are you?

[Simon scoffs]

[Iris chuckles]

Hey, did you feel like

there was any weirdness at lunch between my parents?

I don't think so. Why?

My mom said that she was going to this college reunion

and her ex-boyfriend is gonna be there.

Like from college?

Yeah, and a little bit more recent.

It's a long story, but... [sighs]

my parents split up a few years back.

My dad had an affair with a nurse.

Damn!

Yeah.

When my parents separated,

my mom started dating this guy, Victor,

and he was nice and all, but just kind of intense.

So, she broke things off with him, got back with my dad,

and now they're all supposed to be together

for this whole weekend.

That does sound like it'd be pretty weird.

[Iris] Yeah, that's what I said,

but they swear that it's all water under the bridge .

Oh, I am so sorry.

I don't mean to lay all of my family drama on you.

No, it's cool. I'm no stranger to family drama.

I mean, that's why I got my own apartment.

Here. [gentle music]

It's not you, but it is an iris.

[Iris] Oh? Wow!

[laughs] This is the first time a guy's ever given me a flower.

No? That can't be true!

Sadly, it is.

I haven't had the best of luck with guys.

Well, we can change that.

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[Gina] So, you still okay with seeing Victor this weekend?

Why wouldn't I be?

Well, because you just split up a year ago.

It was a year and a half,

and James and I are in a really good place right now,

and we're all adults, and, besides,

Victor and I, we were just--

[Gina] Mm, honey, you don't have to explain it to me, okay?

Even back in college, you and Victor were like fire and ice.

I've dated plenty of men like that.

Amazing in bed. A disaster in real life.

Oh, ain't that the truth?

[Gina] Mmm-hmm.

So, if he gives you any crap, I've got your back.

I'm sure he won't, but thank you anyway, girl.

Mmm-hmm.

[foreboding music]

-Oh my gosh. -Hi.

Hi, guys. How are you?

-Oh my goodness! -Oh!

Claire, Gina! God, it's been forever!

Oh, Whitney.

Whitney. Mwah!

-Oh my goodness. -So good to see you guys.

You know, this place is incredible.

Beautiful.

Where's James? I thought you were gonna bring him.

He's on call at the hospital tonight,

but he'll be here later, and yours?

Oh, couldn't make it. Work stuff.

Gotcha.

Okay. Come on.

You've got to see the inside, because it is stunning.

-Let's see it! -Oh my goodness!

[Whitney] We are so lucky to get this place,

especially with the other event going on.

[lively music] [crowd chattering]

Oh, wow. Nice.

Okay, why don't you ladies go grab a drink

and I'll take your bags to your rooms?

Oh, thank you.

Beautiful!

Hey, there's Morgan.

Oh?

Thank you.

Morgan!

[nervous laughter] It's been so long!

Hi Claire! Gina!

How are you?

Oh. I'm okay.

Well, well, well, if it isn't The Biology Babes ?

Oh, Trevor!

Can I interest any of you ladies in a shot?

Oh, no, not me.

[Gina] I was wondering what it takes

for a girl to get a real drink around here.

So, whiskey? Tequila?

Oh, no. I'm gonna stick to wine.

Let's do it.

[Claire] Hey, Whit. Look, it's Morgan!

Morgan? Hi!

-How are you? -Hi, Whitney.

Wow. It's getting a little loud in here.

A little bit.

Let's find a little place to catch up?

Sure.

[Whitney] Great. Let's go.

[Claire] Lead the way. [laughter]

[Whitney] I need to know how James is doing.

Morgan, what's been going on?

Thank you.

None for me. Thanks.

Morgan, turning down a drink?

You've changed since college.

Things haven't been great these last 10, 20 years.

Huh. I guess I'm starting to lose track of time.

So, Morgan, are you seeing anyone special?

No.

Oh, okay.

[Claire clears throat]

So, Whitney, North Carolina?

Charlotte, although I am barely ever home.

With my daughter's competitive cheerleading,

my life basically consists of

shuttling her around until she wins nationals,

[laughs]

but, you know, anything for the kids, right? [laughs]

And that is why I don't have any kids.

[group laughs]

And, Morgan, what about you?

Are you still living in Savannah?

Oh, she's back in Atlanta.

Seriously?

For a few years now.

Well, why didn't you tell us?

Yeah. We could've totally grabbed lunch.

I've just been so busy with life.

I just moved into a new house and there's a lot going on.

Mm.

So, you and Victor, business partners for all these years,

and you never once hooked up?

[Gina chuckles]

Victor? Oh, God, no, Whit.

[Gina] No. [group chuckles]

[Victor] Hey.

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[Whitney] Look who's here.

[Morgan clears throat]

[lively music]

Ladies.

Victor.

Claire. It's really good to see you.

You too.

[phone ringing]

Oh, this is James. I should probably get this.

Excuse me.

[eerie music]

[Whitney] So?

Whitney's already pretty toasted.

How's work going?

Oh, it's been patient after patient.

You know how crazy it gets.

Hey, I'm not sure what time I can get out of here,

but I'll be there as soon as I can.

Is Victor there yet?

He is, but it's fine.

Honey, I'm not worried at all.

I just was asking.

Hey, I gotta get to a patient.

I'll see you soon, okay? Love you.

Love you too. Bye.

[ominous music]

[Claire gasps]

Did you follow me up here?

Yeah. Uh, no.

Which is it?

I wanted to make sure you were okay.

You seemed nervous when I arrived.

I don't want things to get weird between us.

Me either.

So, how are you doing?

Fine. You?

Yeah. Yeah, same.

We should probably get back to the party.

[Victor] You look really beautiful.

Thank you.

You know, this is my favorite color on you.

That's not why I wore it.

Just tell me this.

Do you still think about us?

No. I don't.

Yeah, you do.

Look, Victor, I'm back with my husband.

Whatever we had was just a fling.

[Victor] No, no, it was more than that, and you know it.

[Claire gasps]

Uh, hey, you two.

Everyone is getting ready for dinner.

We're gonna meet downstairs in an hour.

Great.

[somber music]

[glass clinking]

Time for a toast?

To old friends!

[Group] To old friends.

[group chuckles] [glasses clink]

[ominous music]

[Claire] So, Morgan, what made you move back to Atlanta?

Oh, um, work.

[Claire] Oh, and how's that going?

I got laid off recently.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.

[Whitney] So, Claire and Victor,

tell me something.

Is it weird being here together?

I don't know what you mean, Whit.

[Whitney chuckles]

[Whitney] I know you two dated.

Yeah, in college, but everybody was hooking up in college.

This was a bit more recent.

[Trevor] More recent?

Claire, aren't you married to Jeff? Jim?

James.

James.

And we were separated. Victor and I dated briefly.

But you're back together with your husband now?

Yes.

[Gina] You know, this really isn't anyone's business.

Hmm.

[tense music]

[Whitney] Just chatting amongst friends.

Why is everyone so delicate?

Well?

[guests chuckle]

[Guest] Yeah.

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[Claire sighs]

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[eerie music continues] [crickets chirping]

[Claire sighs] [somber music]

[Claire sighs]

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[stove clicks] [burner ignites]

[Claire sighs]

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[eerie music continues] [Claire sighs]

[eerie music continues]

[Claire grunts]

Damn it.

[tense music]

[Claire shrieks]

[Claire gasping]

[Responder] We have a car in the area.

Okay.

[Responder] Are you alone?

Yes.

[Responder] Where are you?

In the garage.

[Responder] Okay. Stay there and remain calm.

Okay.

[Responder] We'll be there soon.

I'll be here.

[James] Honey?

Thank you.

Honey? What's wrong?

Hey, what's wrong?

[Claire whimpers]

[James] Oh my God.

Hey, hey, it's okay.

[somber music]

[Detective] And did you hear anything

before the murder, ma'am?

No?

All right, and you were not here

until they found the body, correct?

[James] Yes, sir. That's right.

[eerie music] [responders chattering]

And what time did you leave the hospital again, Mr. Hart?

Uh, about 1:00 a.m.

[Claire] He came right after I called 911. Oh, God.

[Detective] Okay. I'll be in touch.

[somber music]

I can't believe this.

Gina, I'm so sorry.

I know how close you were with Victor.

[ominous music]

You have any idea who could have done this?

Victor was a private person.

He never really let anyone in.

[Claire] This is all so overwhelming.

[Trevor] You want some more?

Yes, please. Thank you.

Oh my God! Victor!

I can't believe it.

They're treating us like killers,

and with no murder weapon?

There are security cameras.

They must have picked up something, right?

The detective said there are no cameras in the garage

and the other cameras didn't pick up anything suspicious.

How do you think it happened?

I don't know.

Why would I know?

[ominous music]

Excuse me for a second.

Claire, can I talk to you for a minute?

Sure.

I saw that thing with you and Victor last night.

That was just a misunderstanding.

Oh, really?

So now you're here at a reunion, alone in a bedroom.

What are you getting at, Whitney?

Victor was hoping you'd start things up again here, right?

No. No, it was nothing.

[Whitney] Just admit it.

You killed him 'cause he wouldn't let you go.

Excuse me?

Do the right thing. Turn yourself in.

I did not do this! How dare you accuse me?

[Whitney] We'll see.

[somber music]

What is her problem?

Let's get the hell out of here.

Yeah.

That's horrible.

[tense music] [group indistinctly murmuring]

[Iris] That must have been horrible finding Victor

like that.

The police don't think that

any of you guys did it though, right?

[Gina] I'm his business partner.

Of course it looks suspicious.

Plus it states in the will, if anything happens to him,

the business is all mine.

Yeah, but, honey,

the detectives have to look at everyone as a suspect.

[Iris] But that's ridiculous.

It's not like any of you would actually kill someone.

[phone dings]

It's the hospital.

Was Victor acting weird before the reunion?

There was one thing.

Last week, I had to get something in his office

and Victor was on the phone with someone

and he got angry that I didn't knock.

It was pretty clear

that he didn't want me to hear that conversation.

Maybe he was in some kind of trouble.

I don't know. Victor had a very adventurous private life.

I just assumed it was yet another woman he'd screwed over.

They asked me to come into work tonight. We're swamped.

[Iris] Wait, you're not actually gonna go in though, right, Dad?

Not with everything that's going on.

[Claire] Well, honey, our lawyer said

we should let the police do their job

and try our best to keep our minds off of things.

You should go.

So you should just pretend like

nothing's going on then, right?

I'll be in my room.

[somber music]

[Claire sighs]

Huh, so everyone from the reunion is a suspect?

[Iris] Exactly,

and my parents are acting weirdly nonchalant about it.

Really?

It was the same when they separated.

Are you back in town tomorrow?

Yeah.

Yeah, I was planning to take you to dinner,

but with everything going on--

No, no. I'd like that, actually.

It's better than hanging around here,

pretending everything is normal.

I'll make the reservation.

Hang in there.

I miss you.

I miss you too.

[phone clicks]

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[ominous music continues] [Gina sighs]

[Gina sighs] [ominous music continues]

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[Gina] "We can sneak away from the reunion"?

[phone ringing]

Hey.

[Gina] So, I'm at the office

and I found something really interesting.

What is it?

Victor's old tablet had a messaging app on it.

It seems like he was talking to someone yesterday

and they were making plans

to sneak away from the reunion, and, you know.

Well, who was he talking to?

Looks like the username is AngelAllStarMom233.

Hmm. Do you think it was somebody at the reunion?

From the messages, I can't really tell, but,

on one hand,

it looks like there could have been someone who attended.

On the other,

maybe some random woman he was meeting up with.

I really don't know.

I'll see if I can find anything else.

[Claire] Well, call me if you do.

Okay.

[Claire] Bye.

[foreboding music]

[siren wails]

[knocking]

[James] How are you feeling?

Better than yesterday. That's for sure.

[James] Oh.

What happened?

I'm still having trouble remembering all the details,

but I could swear I was pushed.

Someone pushed me.

Pushed you?

[ominous music] [Ethan groans]

[James] It's been a long night and I'm exhausted,

so I'm gonna go get some sleep.

I gotta fly out for that conference tonight,

but I really think I should cancel.

Honey, you're the keynote speaker,

and you've been waiting on this opportunity for years.

You should just go.

[kiss]

-[James] Love you. -Love you.

[solemn music]

You're really okay with him leaving?

Yes.

Wait, you don't think he's been acting distant lately?

Well, honey, a lot has happened.

Exactly, and now he's about to leave?

I'm just getting a weird feeling about this.

Okay, sweetie.

Look, I know you're having a hard time

trusting your dad again,

but all of that is in the past.

Look, I'm gonna meet my friend Morgan for coffee.

Why don't you come along?

That bookstore you love is right there. You could hang out.

Okay. I'll come.

[traffic rumbling]

[Simon] Hey.

Hey!

I made us dinner reservations for tonight.

I think you're gonna love the place.

Well, I can't wait.

Things have been a little tense around the house lately.

Yeah, I can imagine. What are you up to now?

Oh, I'm with my mom.

Hi, Simon.

[Simon] Hi, Mrs. Hart.

He says "hi".

Um, she's about to meet up with her friend Morgan.

I'm gonna go to the bookstore.

Cool. Well, I'll call you when I'm back in the city.

Sounds good. Bye.

[Simon] Bye.

So you'll call me when you're done with Morgan,

and I'll meet you back here?

Sounds good.

-All right. -Have fun.

[traffic rumbling]

Whitney!

Claire! What are you doing here?

I'm meeting Morgan.

Really? I was just with her.

I already told her what I think happened with Victor

and who I think did it.

What is your problem, Whitney?

Disagreeing with Victor does not make me a killer.

Whatever you say.

[ominous music]

Nice jacket!

Excuse me?

AngelAllStarMom is an interesting name.

It's my daughter's cheerleading squad.

Which makes it even more strange

that you chose to use that name while messaging with Victor.

How do you know about that?

Nobody can know about this, Claire.

It would destroy my life!

I'd lose my husband, my kids.

Victor and I, we, nothing happened.

We never acted on anything.

Doesn't make it any better.

Don't pretend to be so perfect. You slept with him.

I was separated when we dated,

after my husband cheated on me!

I can tell you firsthand nothing stings quite as bad

as finding out your spouse wants someone else,

whether they act on it or not.

[somber music]

[Whitney sighs]

Please.

I know you're upset.

It's just coffee.

We can talk about this later.

Don't be mad.

Hey. Is this a bad time?

No, no. Please, sit.

[Server] Can I help you?

Hi. I'll take a latte.

[Server] And you?

I'm good. Thank you.

I was here earlier with Whitney.

Whitney? I know.

I ran into her on the way out.

I'm sure she's told you that she thinks I did it.

She did. I don't share that opinion.

I'm glad. [phone dings]

[Claire] And you? Is everything okay?

Uh, yeah.

I know we haven't been in touch for a long time,

but I'm here if you ever wanna talk about anything.

I appreciate that.

You were planning to get your MD back in college, right?

Life took some interesting turns.

Medical school wasn't really in the cards for me.

Well, what happened?

Uh, I got into a relationship with someone

and it wasn't really in our plans for me to continue school.

Sounds like things were pretty serious with this guy, huh?

They were, past tense.

20 years of my life off and on.

My ex could have anyone he wanted.

He never let me forget that.

Truthfully, I always wondered what he saw in me.

What do you mean?

My mom used to say it was a good thing I was smart,

'cause I got the short end of the stick

when it came to the looks department.

Are you kidding me?

You're beautiful, smart.

A total catch.

I sure hope this guy isn't in the picture anymore.

He ended things, many times.

When things were good, they were really good,

and when things were bad,

I was waiting around for him to come back.

Hmm.

And now here I am.

Alone.

You're not.

[Morgan gasps]

I'm sorry.

It's okay. I just injured my wrist recently.

What happened?

Oh, I slipped in the house. It's no big deal.

I need to use the restroom. Excuse me.

[ominous music]

[Claire sighs]

[birds chirping]

[Gina] How can $12,000 of company money

be unaccounted for?

[Caller] I'm really not sure, Dr. Moceri.

I was reconciling all the transactions for this month

and I noticed it.

Okay.

I'll check into it. Thank you.

[ominous music] [keyboard clacking]

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[Gina] $12,000?

Cash?

[car rumbles]

[eerie music]

[eerie music continues]

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[eerie music continues] [Morgan sniveling]

[water running]

[Claire] Are you kidding me?

You're beautiful and smart. A total catch.

[ominous music]

Seems like you've had an eventful morning with Morgan.

Ugh. I'm so worried about her.

I can't seem to shake this feeling that

she's caught in some toxic, maybe even abusive situation.

I just hope this guy doesn't try to come back into her life.

Oh, wow.

Thanks for coming over.

Of course.

You know, I just can't believe

Victor would steal money from our practice.

I know he's not a saint, but I would've never guessed

that he would try and screw me over!

What do you think Victor did with the money?

Who was the check written out to?

It was made out to cash.

[Gina sighs]

You know, there was this one other thing too.

What?

Our assistant,

she was going through some files in Victor's office,

and she found this gold pendant

shoved underneath some paperwork.

Definitely not Victor's style.

Here. She sent me a photo.

Let's see.

[Iris] Oh, that's the Barden University mascot.

My friend's sister used to go there.

And why would he have something from a university?

Maybe a patient gave it to him,

someone that was proud of their alma mater.

Maybe their kid got accepted.

[Gina chuckles]

Knowing Victor, if that was the case,

he'd probably toss it in the trash.

I don't know. This appears to be gold.

That's kind of nice for someone to just give away.

I feel like I'm going crazy.

I'm scrutinizing everything,

wondering if it's all a damn clue.

You know, I found the messages from Whitney,

I discovered he embezzled money from our practice,

and I cannot help but wonder, what else is he hiding?

If he did that at our office,

I can only imagine what I'll find at his house.

Well, you wanna go over there?

Wait, the investigation! Is that even allowed?

No, but his housekeeper will be back in town tomorrow.

She has a key.

[ominous music]

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[phone clicks]

[phone ringing]

Oh, it's Morgan.

Hello?

Hey, Claire.

I was wondering, by chance,

if you wanted to come over for dinner tonight?

Sure. I'd love to.

I realize since moving into this new house

that I haven't really used the kitchen and I love to cook.

Well, can I bring anything?

Just yourself. Is 7:30 okay?

[Claire] Perfect.

Great. I'll see you then.

Sounds good.

[phone clicks]

She just asked me over for dinner.

Random.

[floorboard creaks]

[Morgan gasps] [ominous music]

Oh. I didn't know you were here.

[crickets chirping]

[eerie music] [keys rattle]

So, what if this ex Morgan mentioned

shows up while you're there?

Then I'll call the police.

What about Whitney? She thinks you did it.

She's just upset because I know her secret,

and, besides, you're only gone for a couple days.

Nothing bad is gonna happen.

[somber music]

[crickets chirping]

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[somber music continues] [cars rumbling]

[eerie music]

[eerie music continues]

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[eerie music continues]

[tense music]

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[Claire gasping]

[tires screech]

[Claire yelps] [tires screeching]

[Claire shrieks]

What? Mom, oh my God, are you okay?

I'm fine. I'm just a little shaken up.

I'm waiting on the tow truck now.

Did you tell Dad?

No. He's already on his flight.

I'll let him know when he lands.

How did a snake even get into your car?

I don't know, honey.

This is Atlanta. Sometimes that happens.

Do you think someone could have put it there to scare you?

It probably just snuck in through the engine.

You ran into Whitney this morning, right?

Yes.

Maybe she thinks you're gonna tell her husband

that she was having an affair.

What if she's messing with you?

Look, honey, I don't want you worrying about that, okay?

Of course I'm worried, Mom.

[Claire] Iris!

Well, there's a killer on the loose!

He could be after you next!

Okay, okay, sweetie. Calm down.

Look, I'm gonna handle everything here,

I'll reschedule the dinner with Morgan,

and I'll be home soon,

okay? I love you.

I love you too, Mom.

[somber music]

[Iris sighs]

[doorbell rings]

What's wrong?

My mom got into a car accident.

Oh my God. Is she okay?

She's fine, but her car is really messed up.

Well, where is she? Should we go pick her up?

She says she doesn't need any help,

but I have a really bad feeling.

I just know that she's gotta be scared right now,

and the killer is still out there.

I think we should go help her.

Okay. Thank you.

Let's go.

[Iris] Okay.

[ominous music]

[pan sizzling]

[phone ringing]

Hey, Claire. Are you on your way?

Well, I was just calling to say I'm sorry.

I won't be able to come after all.

You're not gonna believe what happened.

I've had an accident.

An accident?

There was a snake in my car.

[Morgan] A snake?

Yes, and, unfortunately, my car isn't drivable.

My daughter and her boyfriend are on the way,

but I think it's best if we just take a rain check.

Maybe it's a sign.

What do you mean?

Uh, you coming over for dinner .

Maybe it wasn't a good idea after all.

Well, I'm not coming just because of the accident.

I was on my way!

I just think it was premature of me to ask.

Morgan, if it's upsetting you that much,

I can still come over later.

Nevermind. Take care of yourself, Claire.

Hello?

[ominous music] [car hissing]

[Morgan sighs]

[Iris] You're really lucky

you didn't hit that telephone pole head on.

It could have been a lot worse,

and I still don't understand how a snake got in there.

I can't even remember the last time I've even seen a snake.

That's so weird.

Thanks for ordering a pizza, Mrs. Hart.

Oh, you're welcome, Simon. My pleasure.

Thanks again for coming to pick me up.

Well, it was no problem at all. I was happy to.

Yeah. Hmm.

You're not gonna eat anything, Mom?

In a minute.

I um, I need to run upstairs for a second.

[Claire] So I assumed the snake just got into my car

through the engine or something,

but what if somebody put it there?

Iris has this theory

that Whitney might be behind my accident.

Really? I mean, I guess that could be a possibility.

Any idea where Whitney might be staying?

Well, I know she bragged about

booking that vacation spot over on Blackland Street.

You know, the one that was featured on that design show.

Wait, Claire,

you're not thinking of confronting Whitney, are you?

Would that be such a bad idea? I can take James's car.

[Gina sighs]

[foreboding music] [crickets chirping]

[foreboding music continues]

[foreboding music continues]

[knocking on door]

Trevor?

Claire, what are you doing here?

Well, what are you doing here?

Isn't this where Whitney is staying?

[Whitney] Trev? Who is it?

Hey, who's at the- Claire!

You two are having an affair.

Hey, look, Claire. I know we've had our differences.

[Claire] "Differences"? "Differences"?

You accused me of murder!

You did?

So, you were having an affair with Victor and Trevor

this whole time?

You were?

Wait, no. I can explain.

Yes, Victor and I were flirting, but--

Oh, it was a lot more than that!

So what was I? Like, your back-up plan?

Okay, I am just having a hard time

dealing with all of this.

So is Trevor. We just needed an escape, right?

So you two were here together all night?

-Yeah. -Yes.

You didn't leave at all?

No. We were pretty busy.

Really?

Sorry.

Why?

I was in an accident tonight

and someone put a snake in my car.

Oh my God.

A snake?

Yes.

And, what, you think I had something to do with that?

Oh, well, you did accuse me of murder.

[Whitney] It's clear that Victor was bothering you at the reunion

and you wanted him to leave you alone.

You had a reason to want him gone.

Unbelievable!

[Whitney sighs]

[Claire] The last thing I need is

for somebody to see me back at Victor's house.

There's a lot of nosy neighbors around here.

[Gina] Let's hurry.

[lock clicks] [ominous music]

[ominous music continues]

[Claire sighs]

What are you hoping to find in here?

I'm not sure.

I overheard Victor mention something about

a private collection.

Collection?

He was always so damn cryptic,

but maybe it could be tied to

the money that he was stealing from the practice.

Someone at that reunion is responsible for his death,

and I'm sure they'll do anything to keep their secret safe,

even if it means pointing the fingers at us.

You're right.

We should hurry. We're not supposed to be here.

Okay. I'll take a look down here.

You start upstairs in the bedroom.

Okay.

[Gina sighs]

[ominous music]

[door creaks]

[somber music]

[screen whooshes]

[Victor] Let's stay like this forever.

[both gently moaning] [solemn music]

[solemn music continues]

[solemn music continues] [Claire sighs]

[Claire sighs]

[Victor] Hey.

I want to show you something.

Show me.

It's this book.

There's this one part that reminds me of you.

[solemn music continues]

[solemn music continues]

Oh! [ominous music]

Oh my God.

Gina!

Gina!

[Gina] What is it?

Look at this. Look.

Oh my God.

Look at this.

[Gina] Oh my God.

[Claire] Look at these.

He kept these photos of you?

I didn't even know he took them.

[foreboding music]

[traffic faintly rumbling]

[Detective] Well, I should remind you both

that you are interfering with a police investigation.

He took photos of me without my knowledge.

Did your search team uncover any hidden camera?

We are looking into every piece of evidence, Mrs. Hart.

[Claire] He was filming me without my consent.

Is it possible he was doing this to other women too?

I mean, could that have something to do with his murder?

And I did overhear Victor

alluding to a collection of sorts.

Maybe this is it.

What if there are other photos

hidden somewhere in this house?

We'll take this information into account.

That's it?

Would you give us a moment, Ms. Moceri?

I have a few questions for Mrs. Hart.

[Gina sighs] [somber music]

[detective sighs]

Your husband is currently away

at a medical conference, correct, Mrs. Hart?

[Claire] Yes, and he told you that.

You gave him permission to leave town.

[somber music continues]

[Gina sighs]

How could you do this?

[phone buzzing]

Hello?

Your husband has a history of violence, correct?

Excuse me?

Well, he attacked Mr. Fabrizi just outside his home

a little over a year ago.

That never happened.

It did. We have a police report.

A neighbor called in the altercation.

A police officer arrived at the scene,

but lucky for your husband,

Mr. Fabrizi didn't press any charges.

I take it from your reaction

that your husband never told you.

You might wanna think about

what else your husband is keeping from you, Mrs. Hart.

[foreboding music]

[Claire] So, Detective Murphy mentioned

there was stuff going on between James and Victor

I didn't know about.

Wait, what's the matter?

Everything okay?

I just got a weird call from my assistant.

I have her double-checking all of Victor's meetings

from the week before he died,

and, apparently, a client said that

he changed the location of their appointment

to the cafe by St. Percy's Hospital,

claiming he had a patient to see.

Wait. Where James works?

I never knew Victor was on call there.

He's not.

Our practice is affiliated with

Equi-Firm Health, not St. Percy's.

So why was he sniffing around

the hospital where James works?

I don't know, and after what the detective just told me?

[foreboding music] [phone ringing]

[Voicemail] This is Dr. James Hart.

Please leave a message.

He's not answering.

Well, is he giving his speech right now?

Not until noon.

I'll call the hotel. They can ring his room.

[phone rings]

[Receptionist] Armoza Hotels. How may I help you?

Hi. Can I have James Hart's room please?

[Receptionist] Let me check.

There's no Mr. Hart listed as a guest, ma'am.

Could the reservation be under another name?

No. Thank you.

[ominous music]

[Claire] I can't believe he lied to me again,

after everything we've been through,

after he promised he'd always tell the truth.

What?

Was there even a medical conference?

Yes. There's a website.

He's the keynote speaker. I saw the plane ticket.

I just don't understand.

Hey, we're gonna work all of this out, okay?

We'll figure it out, okay?

Okay?

Yeah.

Thank you.

[ominous music]

[lock clicks]

[solemn music]

[solemn music continues]

[footsteps thumping]

[Claire shrieks]

[James] Whoa! Hey, honey!

What the hell are you doing here?

You got into an accident. I flew right home.

Did you ever even leave for the conference

or was that a lie too?

What? Wait, Honey, why are you acting like this?

Don't. Don't.

Okay, Honey, I need you to help me out here, okay?

I don't understand what--

[Claire] The hotel said you never even checked in!

[James] I didn't!

I was on my way to the hotel

when you told me about the accident.

There wasn't another flight until the morning,

so I stayed at a hotel near the airport.

[Claire] Well, why didn't you call?

Because I knew you would say not to come.

I talked to the mechanic this morning.

Your car is undrivable. You didn't tell me that!

Don't you think I should know?

Well, what about Victor?

What? What does Victor have to do? "Victor"?

The detective said

you went to his house a year ago and attacked him!

Yeah.

I, um...

I was hoping you wouldn't have to know about that.

[Claire] I thought we agreed no more secrets!

We did, and you're right.

So why did you do it?

Look, it wasn't my proudest moment.

James, I am getting sick of the excuses.

Okay!

[James breathes nervously]

I'll tell you everything that happened that day.

You broke it off with him, we got back together,

and I saw his number pop up on your phone one day.

What do you want, James?

You just stay the hell away from my wife.

Look at you, playing loving husband.

How about that slutty nurse you were hooking up with, huh?

How does she play into all this?

Bastard! [both grunting and struggling]

So you didn't trust me.

I didn't trust him.

[Claire] Just because you were unfaithful

doesn't mean you can project that onto me!

I know.

I know!

He didn't press charges.

I was embarrassed at my behavior.

I didn't want you to know.

[Claire sighs]

I was uh--

I was hoping we'd moved on.

I'm sorry.

God, James.

[James] Claire. Hey.

I just--

I just need a minute.

[Claire sniffles]

Claire!

I never meant to break your trust again.

This is the only thing I hid from you. I swear.

[solemn music]

[solemn music continues]

[phone ringing]

Hey, can I call you back? It's not a great time.

[Gina] There's something important you need to know.

I called around

to a few of my contacts at St. Percy's Hospital,

trying to figure out what patient

Victor could have possibly been seeing.

[Claire] And what did you find out?

There's no record of him being with a patient,

but one person distinctly recalls

seeing him in the hospital hallway

a day before the reunion.

What?

Okay. This is really strange.

So if Victor's plan was for me and him

to get back together at the reunion,

then he wouldn't want you there,

and if he could make sure that

you were working Friday night, then injuring Ethan

might have been the best way to make that happen.

[Ethan groans]

You think Victor was the one who pushed Ethan?

Well, Gina said that he was at St. Percy's Hospital

the day before the reunion.

Could he have accessed the radiology schedule?

It's possible. Yeah.

I guess he wasn't lying when he said he'd never let you go.

He had photos of me at his house,

practically naked photos

that I didn't know he even took of me.

If he wasn't already dead, I swear.

Stop. Just stop.

What's going on?

[Claire] It's nothing, honey.

Seriously? Why can't you guys ever just be honest with me?

Honey, we're just all under a lot of pressure right now.

No. You treat me like a child.

Somebody was just killed,

and the person who killed them is still out there.

You got into a car accident. You lied again.

Yeah, I heard that too,

so, obviously, it's not just nothing.

Iris, there is nothing for you to--

To worry about?

Mm-hm, because I remember you telling me the same thing

when you cheated on Mom.

You guys can't control how I feel,

and I'm not about to just sit around

while you guys act like everything is fine.

Honey.

I'm going to Simon's.

[somber music]

[somber music continues]

[solemn music continues]

[solemn music continues]

Hey!

[Iris] Thanks a lot for letting me come over.

Hey!

[Iris giggles]

[Simon] After you.

[Iris] Okay.

[gentle music]

[Simon] Make yourself at home.

It's been pretty empty

ever since my roommates finally moved out.

You want one?

Hmm.

Rough day, huh?

Yeah. That is an understatement.

What's going on with your mom and dad?

Well, a million things,

but the latest is my mom found out my dad lied to her again.

About what?

Remember that guy Victor that I was telling you about?

My dad got into a physical fight with him

and he just never told my mom.

Really?

My mom forgave my dad for the affair,

but I never trusted him, and now I know that I was right.

Well, is there anything that I can do?

You could just be here with me.

Of course. [Iris giggles]

[solemn music] [Iris chuckles]

[Claire] We should definitely

let the detective know about this.

I'm on it.

If Victor was sniffing around the radiology department

to find out who was working, they'll have security footage.

Yeah.

[phone ringing]

Who is it?

I don't recognize this number.

Hello?

[Trevor] Hey, Claire. It's Trevor.

Trevor?

I just went on a jog and I ran into Morgan.

[Claire] Okay.

And, God, it was really weird.

She was sitting on a park bench and she was crying.

I went over to make sure she was okay

and she jumped like she thought I was going to attack her.

She started yelling at me and arguing with me,

and, um,

I'm worried about her.

Which park?

It's the one over by the vacation rental where I am--

[Claire] Staying with Whitney.

I know exactly which park you're talking about.

Thank you, Trevor, for calling and letting me know.

Yeah. You bet.

What was that about?

That was Trevor.

He said he ran into Morgan and she was really upset.

I think I should go check on her.

I'll come with you.

No, no, I actually think it's better

if I go talk to her alone, but I'll need to take your car.

Right. If you need me, call, okay?

I will.

And, Claire, I really am sorry.

[solemn music]

You have a messed up family too, right?

Please don't tell me I'm the only one.

I do. I have a lot of major trust issues because of it.

You don't talk much about your mom and dad.

There's a reason for that.

You know you can vent to me, right?

Maybe someday.

I try not to rewind the memories, you know?

I get that.

At least you have your grandpa. He seems really great.

Yeah. He is.

[somber music]

[Iris chuckles]

[fountain splashing]

[ominous music]

[somber music]

Claire, what are you doing here?

[Claire] I was worried about you.

Trevor called me after he ran into you.

Today is just challenging. That's all.

Look, I don't mean to intrude.

It's just, after everything you've told me so far,

I just wanted to make sure you're okay.

[tense music]

We used to come here together.

What do you mean?

My ex.

Every time we got back together, he brought me here.

Pick a flower for me.

I thought it was so romantic then,

but, clearly, I was just being naive.

Morgan, is he still in the picture?

Because I wanna help you.

[somber music continues]

Do you wanna go somewhere so we can talk?

Come on.

[somber music continues]

[crickets chirping] [eerie music]

[chewing]

[Iris] Don't go down there. Don't go there.

Why do they always go down there?

You know, 'cause it's a horror movie. That's what they do.

Oh my gosh. I knew that was gonna happen.

Why don't they listen to me?

I wonder why.

[Iris chuckles]

[Movie Character] Somebody help me, please!

I'll get us some more popcorn.

Okay.

Oh, hey, can I borrow one of your sweatshirts?

I'm getting a little cold.

Yeah. There's one in my bedroom closet.

Okay.

[movie character screams]

[gentle music]

[gentle music continues]

[light clicks] [gentle music continues]

Oh! [Iris sighs]

Are you in college?

No. Actually it's not something I can afford right now.

What are you doing?

You going through my stuff?

I thought you couldn't afford to go to college!

I figured things out.

Well, how are you gonna pay for your college tuition?

My grand-pops.

I thought you said that

all college art programs are devoid of any actual art.

Yeah, I changed my mind. I think this one's pretty good.

Okay. Well, congratulations, I guess.

Thanks.

Mm-hm.

[ominous music]

[crickets chirping]

[Morgan] My ex didn't like me having friends.

Why not?

He said you can't trust people, especially other women.

My ex was a very private person.

I couldn't even tell anyone we were in a relationship.

That sounds so lonely.

It sounds like your ex was trying to isolate you.

I'm so sorry you had to go through that.

No. You're right.

He was isolating me.

He took my voice away, my confidence and my dignity.

I just felt so stupid for sticking around for so long,

especially when he was quick to replace me

with someone he wanted more.

Is that the other woman you mentioned before?

The one he would keep going back to?

Yeah, but she didn't know I was in his life.

You finally got out. That's what matters.

It wasn't my decision.

What do you mean?

Did your ex move away with the other woman?

No, but he's gone, out of my life for good.

You sure about that?

[Morgan sighs]

I never told anyone about this.

It's okay. You can trust me.

He hid me away like a shameful secret,

[sniffles]

ever since college.

College?

All these years, I couldn't tell any of you.

Morgan, your--

your ex wasn't Victor, was it?

[tense music] [Morgan sniffles]

[microwave beeps] [ominous music]

[Simon] Popcorn's ready.

[ominous music continues]

[Iris] Smells delicious.

[Morgan shakily sighs] [phone dings]

This is my daughter.

[ominous music]

[Gina] Our assistant found this gold pendant

shoved underneath some paperwork.

[Morgan] Is everything okay?

Yeah, she's-- She's with her boyfriend.

Hey, do you know

if Victor had any connection to Barden University?

How did you know?

Gina found something from the university in his office.

Morgan, please, if there's something I should know.

I'm so sorry. [weeps]

Victor never wanted anyone to know that we were together

or that we have a son. [giggles]

You have a child with Victor?

Mm-hm.

Does your son live here with you?

No. He moved out a year ago,

once he was sure I wouldn't go back to his dad,

he felt confident enough to move out.

What do you mean by " confident enough"?

Victor lost his temper a lot.

My son would always try and protect me.

I just couldn't find the strength

to kick him out of our lives for good!

Right before the reunion,

Victor wanted to get back together.

My son thought, if I went back to him again,

he would kill me this time.

Oh my God!

My son, he's a good boy.

I failed him.

This is him.

He's so handsome. Got that from his father.

[ominous music]

[Claire] Simon is your son?

How did you know his name?

He's dating my daughter!

I don't understand.

[Claire] Morgan, is there any chance

that Simon could have killed Victor?

No. My son, he is not violent.

He is nothing like his father!

I understand that,

but if he thought you were going back to Victor

and he believed that, this time, he would kill you,

would he do it just to protect you?

Did Simon know

I was supposed to come over last night for dinner?

Yes. He was upset, very upset, that I had invited you over.

He was over at the house yesterday

and overheard us on the phone and he said

I shouldn't be talking to anyone from the reunion.

Where are you going?

My daughter is with your son right now.

What?

So, are you gonna sit any closer,

or act like we're strangers all night?

I'm just really tired. I think I'm gonna go home.

Is this because I didn't tell you about the college thing?

It's not that far.

I mean, we'll still see each other all the time.

[phone ringing]

It's my mom.

Hey, Mom.

Oh, thank God. You answered.

Are you still at Simon's house?

Yeah. Why?

Okay. Listen to me.

Stay calm. Act normal.

I'll be pulling up outside in about 10 minutes, okay?

Okay. I will.

What did your mom want?

She's coming to pick me up.

Why? Is something going on?

No. No, it's fine.

I'm fine. I'm just gonna wait for her outside.

Something happened

when you found that college acceptance letter.

Just tell me!

It's nothing!

[Iris] Hey, don't! Stop!

Don't! Stop!

No! [struggling]

[tense music]

Why did you write this?

I don't know what's going on. I just wanna go home.

[Simon grunts]

No, no, no, Simon!

[muffled screams]

[Iris shrieks]

[Iris] Oh! Simon! What are you doing?

Oh my God. Do you even have a grandfather?

What else have you been lying to me about? Who is Victor?

Who is he to you?

[knife clinks] [tense music]

[Iris gasps]

He's my father.

Oh my God!

[foreboding music]

[James on phone] I just heard from the detective.

The hospital has footage of Victor

in the radiology department on Thursday.

He was chatting it up with some nurse,

so he could have easily spotted the schedule.

So it really was him!

I'm pulling up to Simon's now.

Just dropped you a pin to the address.

[James] I'm ordering a ride-share. I'll be there soon.

Please be safe.

All I care about is

getting our daughter out of that house.

Me too.

[James sighs]

[crickets chirping] [foreboding music]

This way.

Okay.

[ominous music] [crickets chirping]

[Morgan] Simon?

[Claire] Iris, are you in there?

Mom! Mom!

-[Morgan] Honey it's me, Morgan! -[Simon] Sh, sh, sh, sh, sh.

[Iris whimpers]

Do you have a spare key?

I think there's one out here.

I got it!

[Morgan grunts]

Iris!

Do you think they left?

Mom! [tense music]

Mom. [both women gasp]

-Simon, oh my God! [Claire breathing deeply]

You should have listened to me, Mom.

-Everything would've been fine! -Help me, Mom!

[Morgan] Simon, put down the knife.

I told you not to talk to her.

I told you not to talk to anyone from the reunion.

Oh, Simon, please tell me you didn't hurt anyone.

[Iris panting] [tense music]

Please. Please don't do this!

I did this for you, Mom.

Dad would have killed you if you went back to him.

It was the only way,

taking him out in a reunion full of people

and letting one of them take the fall!

[traffic rumbling]

Hey, can you go faster? It's an emergency.

[Driver] Yes, sir.

Oh. Oh, this is my fault?

If only I'd been strong enough to leave your father,

you would have--

Oh, God. What have I done?

[Simon] No. Don't cry, Mom.

I'm protecting you, like I always do.

What?

You call this protecting your mother?

Simon, you murdered your own father!

You manipulated your way into my daughter's life for what?

To spy on us?

And the snake. Were you behind that too?

I did what I had to do.

So you wanted to make it seem like

someone else was after me so we'd all turn on each other.

Was that your plan?

I was saving my mother's life! [Iris screams]

While trying to destroy everyone else's!

[Morgan] Son, let Iris go now.

Claire has already called the police and I can get you help.

No, no, no, no, no. I don't need "help"!

I was just doing what needed to be done.

Simon, please!

Let her go now, Simon!

You have no idea what it's like

to have a father who wishes you weren't alive.

-Your daughter! -Oh, Simon, please!

Sitting here, whimpering about your separation.

Meanwhile, my dad almost killed my mom

the last time they were together!

Right here. This is good.

[car rumbles] [suspenseful music]

Get the hell away from her!

[Simon grunts]

[Morgan] Please, Simon! Ple--

[Morgan] No! [James groans]

[Morgan] Oh my God!

Oh my God.

[Claire] Get away from him!

Oh my God.

[Claire] Honey! James!

[James panting] [Claire] Oh my God, honey.

[Iris] Dad, no!

Guys, it's fine. I'm fine.

[Claire] Oh my God.

Simon, please!

Honey, put down the knife.

I can get you help. I promise.

No.

[Iris] No! Mom!

Simon, it's over!

[grim music]

You don't know the hell that my father put us through.

You never saw the monster that we had to live with!

You never felt the pain that we did.

Now you'll understand.

[Morgan shouts] [Simon groans]

[Claire] Oh my God.

[Morgan whimpers]

[Iris] Oh my God, Mom!

Honey, are you okay?

It'll be fine.

[Morgan] Oh, my boy. My precious boy!

This is all my fault!

Oh, no, honey. It's not.

Yes, it is.

I brought Simon into our lives,

and I was so busy not trusting Dad,

I didn't see what was right in front of me.

No, honey. You can't blame yourself.

None of us could have known this was gonna happen.

-I'm sorry. -It's okay, baby.

[somber music]

Claire!

[Morgan] I am so, so sorry!

It's okay.

[Morgan softly sobbing]

It's okay.

[Morgan sobbing]

[birds chirping]

[Iris] Hey, Dad, do you need a hand?

[James] I'm good. Can you set the silverware, Sweetie?

[Iris] Yeah.

[Iris] Hey. Mom's home.

[Claire] Hey.

[James] Perfect timing. Lunch is ready.

[gentle music]

Smells amazing!

You look amazing.

-Oh, thank you. -Hey, baby.

Mm. Hey, sweetie.

I love this outfit.

Oh, thank you.

Have a seat.

-All right. -Mm, this smells amazing.

I've been needing to do this for a while.

[Iris] You did your thing, Dad.

-[James] Thank you, thank you. -Yes, mm.

So, how was Morgan?

She's doing okay.

It's been a difficult few months,

but I invited her for dinner next week,

which I think it'll be really nice for her.

Yeah.

And um, how's Simon?

Well, it's a sad situation.

It sounds like he's doing okay, or the best he can.

His trial is coming up,

and they're weighting the results

for his psych evaluation.

Hmm.

Before we eat, I just wanna say that

I am so incredibly grateful for the both of you,

for this, for us.

We're a family,

and I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world.

You bet.

I love you guys.

-I love you guys. -[James] I love you baby.

Now, let's eat! [Iris giggles]

[James] Let's go!

-[James] Oh, I'm ready. -[Iris] Yes.

[James] Right, now, about this outfit.

[family indistinctly mutters]

[James] I'm just wondering where you went.

[Iris] I think it's cute. [Claire] Okay, stop it.

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