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[phone ringing]

[operator] hampton county 911, what's your emergency?

[alex] this is alex murdaugh,

4147 moselle road.

I need police and an ambulance immediately!

My wife and my son have been shot!

God!

No, ma'am.

They're lying on the ground next to my kennels.

I'm up to it now.

It's bad.

Please hurry!

[judge newman] we are here for the case

Of the state

Vs. Richard alexander murdaugh...

[agent hume] did you kill maggie?

[alex murdaugh] no.

[dean] there's gonna be an internal investigation...

-[hume] did you kill paul? -[alex] no, I did not kill paul.

[dean] it's out of my hands.

[hume] do you know who did?

[alex] no, sir, I do not know who did it...

[isabelle] ...Family isn't interested in a settlement...

[dean] there's a $796,000 hole

In one of our accounts...

[door slams]

[voices overlapping]

[don hamilton] I can't pay my bills...

[agent carr] is there anything you want to tell us now?

[voices overlapping, increasing]

[tony] we're about to be evicted.

[voices overlapping]

[maggie] tell me your secrets and tell me now.

[voices stop abruptly]

[###]

[###]

-Hmm... Here we go. -Yes.

Congratulations, alex.

Donnie! Good to see you.

You are a vision.

Oh, I'll call you later.

Thank you.

Hello!

Alex!

Hello--

-Maggie? -Oh, yes?

You do remember judge reynolds?

Ah, of course.

You look lovely.

[chuckling]

The bass are biting, sir.

I'm looking forward to it.

Oh, good.

Oh...

Hello!

[laughing]

[randolph] ...It wasn't a fish at all.

Ten pounds of seaweed!

We still put it on the grill.

[laughing]

[chuckles]

Punctual as always.

Evening, daddy.

Say, uh, mamma doing all right today?

Yeah, she likes her new caretaker.

I think the lady watches too much tv.

Ahem.

Darling...?

[mayor] good evening!

Welcome to tonight's event.

The rehabilitation center

That we broke ground on this morning

Is something that will no doubt help thousands of people

Throughout the state of south carolina.

It would not have been possible

If not for the generosity of the murdaugh family,

Most notably that of mr. Alex murdaugh.

[crowd applauding]

Come on up and say a few words, sir.

[crowd applauding]

Well, thank you all very much for coming.

The murdaugh family law firm

Was founded by my great-grandfather.

He started the tradition

Of giving back to the community

When he paid for the clay to build the road

That went from hampton to nearby fairfax,

And this spirit of charity,

That was passed down to my grandfather,

And then passed to my father,

Who now allows me to write checks

Sometimes bigger than his own.

[laughing]

Daddy, I hope that makes you proud.

Now, I'd also like to recognize

A person who first brought this particular cause

To my attention,

And that is my dear wife, maggie.

[applauding]

I love you, dear.

I love you, too.

Drink up, y'all!

[cheering and laughing]

Yeah, let's drink, let's drink!

[laughing]

You look fantastic, by the way!

Oh, thank you, darlin',

But standing next to you, I feel rather anemic...

...And where did you get this?

-Oh... -It is gorgeous!

A little something from alex last week.

No reason...

A little something?

I'd say so!

That man adores you.

[laughing]

I-I-I'm not-- I'm not fooling ya.

This is 1,700 acres

In an absolute paradise.

We've got fishin', and we've got huntin',

And you name what you want to do,

We'll do it.

[chuckling]

Well, sure is nice to meet you all,

And if you're down there in hampton,

Please give us a shout, will ya?

Thank you.

Darlin', you were supposed to rescue me from that.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You looked just fine all on your own.

-Yes... -[chuckling]

[###]

Where's paul?

He's with his ducks.

[maggie] morning, gloria.

I wanted to see his reaction before I left for work.

You know how I feel about this.

Well, it's too late.

It's done.

Happy, happy...

Happy birthday, son!

Thanks.

Come on, come on...

I want you to open your present

Before you leave for school.

Come on.

[###]

Yes, I said present.

Come on, come on! [clapping]

-Come on, come on. -Dad, all right.

No...

No, no, come further...

-I'm gonna be late! -Come further...

And okay.

Are you ready?

Ha ha!

Are you serious?

It's the one you wanted, ain't it?

Yeah!

If you don't like the color, we can go exchange it.

I know bill owes me enough favors.

Of course, I like it!

As long as you take care of it.

-[laughing] -this is great, dad.

Hey, it's got all the extras.

[keys jingling]

Cool. It's cool.

There you go.

-[starting engine] -yeah! [laughing]

[tires squealing]

Oh, you're spoilin' that boy

Worse than you did buster, if you ask me.

[alex chuckling] you know what, gloria?

I didn't ask, okay?

Oh...

Leave it.

All right, I'll see you tonight.

Bye!

Practically raised both them boys.

I'd like to think I have a say.

Mm...

Me too. [chuckling]

Me too.

[###]

[pills rattling]

[quick knock on door]

Morning, alex.

Morning.

Settlement on the doug hurley case.

Oh, that was quick.

A friendly reminder,

You're having lunch with the attorney general,

And this afternoon,

There's a motion on the wicker case.

Oh, I'm all over it.

[amy] morning.

Morning, amy!

Morning, dean.

Morning, my friend!

Don hamilton,

67 years old,

Railroad crossing...

Lights were out, got clipped,

Now in a wheelchair.

I, uh, thought I'd give it to kelly.

Oh... Hang on.

Whoa, whoa. I'll take it.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Wheelchair?

[chuckling ruefully]

Ooh, let me have at it.

All right.

Oh, and your dad's here.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hi, daddy.

What's happening with the hennessy case?

It's good, yeah.

There's the settlement.

How are buster's grades?

They're good, they're real good.

And those accusations of plagiarizing his thesis?

Uh, that's behind us.

Paul?

Paul? Well, paul,

He's a bit of a challenge, as you know... [chuckling]

But we're on him.

Murdaugh has controlled this law firm

For 50 years, alex.

You don't have to remind me of the family history--

[glasses clattering to floor]

It's not about history.

It's about legacy,

Past and future.

And present.

And present.

[chuckling]

Don't worry,

We're making plenty of money.

Then why did you need me to loan you money last month?

That? That was a transfer error, you know?

Accounts got frozen.

That happens.

You don't believe me, do ya?

Just don't embarrass me.

Jeez, I know how hard it was for you

To give up the reins

To a "hayseed hillbilly".

Aren't those the words you used for me?

Yeah.

Why you didn't want me to run for office?

I got my own way, daddy.

It works.

It works quite well.

What about the wicker case?

Motion is this afternoon.

Judge reynolds?

Of course.

Turns out that he fancies a membership to turkey hill.

[chuckling]

[###]

The motion before us is to dismiss case b-1779,

Martin vs. Northwestern transportation.

Thank you very much, your honor.

We believe that the facts of this case,

As listed in our brief,

Show that the defendant's request for a dismissal,

It has no merit.

As cited in brickman vs. G.W.X.--

I've read your brief, mr. Murdaugh.

Your honor, I--

And I've read yours, as well, mr. Cooper.

After careful consideration,

This court disagrees with your assessment.

The motion is denied.

The case will proceed to court.

[bangs gavel]

[###]

Alex...

Alex!

My client would prefer not to go to trial.

Not down here.

We'll have a settlement offer for you

End of day tomorrow.

You're smart.

[###]

[sirens wailing]

Oh, man.

Damn!

It's fine, it's fine.

[knocking]

Say, where are you headed in such a hurry, son?

Uh, football game.

I-I didn't realize how fast I was going, officer.

Have you been drinking?

Um, no, sir.

Not at all.

License and registration.

Uh...

I, uh, don't have the registration.

My dad just got me this truck.

I think he has it.

Ahem.

Alex murdaugh.

Alex murdaugh your dad?

Yes, sir, he is, officer...

Jackson.

Step out of the car, please,

Mr. Murdaugh.

[cell phone buzzing]

This is alex.

Paul?

Where?

That gave me a mild heart attack.

[chuckling with officers]

Good to see you here tonight.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, yeah.

All right.

I wasn't even drunk.

I only had a few beers.

[alex] you think that's the point, huh?

You get behind the wheel,

Having even one drink,

And you speed?

You give the deputy a reason to pull you over,

And then you try to trade on my name?

How did you think you were gonna come off

With just a warning, hmm?

When you're stupid enough to leave open bottles in view?

Paul...

You carry my name.

You carry...

Our family's name.

Everything you do,

It reflects on me.

It reflects on your grandfather, right,

And, hell,

Even my great-granddaddy!

I know.

I'm sorry.

Hey, look...

I know what it is

To carry that burden.

Lord knows

That I have got into

My fair share of trouble.

It's the easiest thing to get into,

And the hardest thing to get out of,

Right?

[chuckling]

Hey...

Don't embarrass me.

You understand?

Yes, sir.

And no drinking.

I promise.

[###]

[raymond chore] now, I assume this is about paul?

Yes, it is.

I'm just letting you know.

We've talked to him.

Hmm...

Now, I understand

That you have season tickets to the gamecocks?

Oh, yes, I do.

Got him out of a few jams already.

Ah, well...

Speeding tickets, you know,

But he's a good kid,

And he's going to be doing fine.

[maggie] well, I wanna go to the market

And pick up some things for this week.

Sounds wonderful. How you doin'?

[maggie] you all right?

Me? Yeah, why?

You look awfully pale.

Yeah, well...

It's hot, darling. Jesus...

Uh, look, I'm...

I'm gonna go pick up something at the office,

And I'll meet you back at the car.

Okay.

# running on for a long time

# running on for a long time #

# running on for a long time

# sooner or later gotta cut you down #

# sooner or later gotta cut you down... #

You're behind.

Yeah, well...

I'll have your money next week.

# ...Tell the rambler gambler, backbiter #

# tell him that god is gonna cut him down #

# tell him that god is gonna cut him down... #

# tell him that god is gonna cut him down #

# tell him that god is gonna cut him down... #

[sighing]

[sighing]

Come on.

[exhaling]

[grunting]

[laughing]

Whoo!

That is ridiculous!

This might be your dumbest idea you've had yet, you know?

For real.

Bo, your dad's gonna kill us!

He ain't gonna know.

He's with my mom.

[connor] all right, then, if you say so.

I say, that's one wet dog.

[boys laughing]

How do you come up with these?

Ah-hah!

There she is.

Okay, yeah, make yourself at home.

Like he owns the place or something!

What are you...

Ooh...

What is it? Let me see.

Here it is!

You all go on home.

Yeah...

Sorry, mr. Murdaugh.

Sorry, sir.

We were just having a little fun.

I only took a couple sips.

You made a promise.

It's not like we were driving or nothin'.

This is my office.

These are my things.

[pills rattling]

Including this?

It's from my football days,

For my knee.

What is it?

Oxy?

Only once in a while.

So, you don't have a problem, then?

No.

Not at all.

Do you?

No.

Just don't tell mom.

All right.

You?

[rattling pills]

[gunshots blasting]

[laughing]

There you go.

Oh, man.

It's got a cute little kick.

-Yeah. -Just tuck it in your cheek.

All right.

[firing] whoo!

[laughing]

[gunshots blasting]

[laughing]

That's awesome!

Give it another go!

Oh, uh, hey, some friends are coming by.

Yeah, can we take the boat out?

The boat?

You think you earned it?

I'll be careful?

Fine by me.

[chuckling]

Don't tell your mother.

Thanks again, dad.

Yeah.

Son?

You're welcome.

[gunshots blasting rapidly]

[paul] what's up? What's up?

You all wanna hunt some boar later?

-Yeah, bo! -Yoo!

You boys have fun.

Oh, come on, it's a blast!

Hunting down an innocent animal just for fun?

It ain't gonna go to waste!

We're gonna eat it.

Gross.

Geez, mallory.

So, paul, you're telling me

That your daddy wasn't that mad at ya?

Nah.

Hell, I ain't got into half the trouble

My brother used to.

Hey, next weekend,

We'll take the boat down to beaufort.

I'm in.

Ladies?

Will we have the beach house to ourselves?

Oh, yeah, we'll have the beach house to ourselves.

Well, all right!

Must be nice to be rich.

[starts boat engine]

Sure is!

[cell phone ringing]

This is maggie.

Hi, maggie.

This is cynthia, at the foundation.

Cynthia. Hi.

I'm afraid to tell you your check bounced.

Bounced?

Yes, ma'am.

I-I'm so sorry.

Uh, I'll come by tomorrow, and we'll...

We'll straighten this all out.

Okay. See ya then.

Bye.

[alex] mr. Hamilton!

How much are we talking about, sir?

Maybe as much as $200,000.

That's a lot of money,

But maybe.

I ain't got but $100 in the bank, sir.

I can't work.

The state, oh, boy, they don't help much,

And you're damn right,

That is a lot of money...

And how much of that do you get?

Well, I don't get a dime until you get your money,

And then after that,

I-I cap the fee at 10%.

That don't seem like much

For a-a lawyer of your reputation.

Yeah, mr. Hamilton,

These companies, they--

They weigh the cost of settlement vs. Trial, right,

And that number that I gave you,

That's our sweet spot for a settlement.

It's in their interest just to write you a check,

Because they want no part of me

Scooting into their little courthouse.

[sighing]

How long's it gonna take?

It's hard to say, you know?

A couple of months, six at the most.

What?

How am I gonna pay my bills till then?

I'll tell you what I'm gonna do.

I'm going to loan you money

Against the settlement

Out of my own account.

You...

You would do that, sir?

Yeah, they've put you through

Enough of this monkey business.

My lord!

I...

I don't know how to thank you

For helping out an old coot like me.

That is my pleasure, sir.

My absolute pleasure.

[paul] this is so lame!

You guys frigging suck.

That's it.

I'm done with ya, I'm sick of you.

We're leaving!

Why?

Why? Because you're being an a-hole!

Whatever.

What is going on down here?

Timmy's out.

See you later, miss maggie.

All right, bye.

Timmy?

What's that all about?

Nothing, okay? It's nothing.

Have you been drinking?

God, mom, no!

I wasn't born yesterday.

That's for damn sure!

He's just a teenager, maggie.

Well, y'all drink around him all the time.

What do you expect?

Gloria, please.

Fine.

It's just a slippery slope,

Is all I'm sayin'.

Thank you.

He wasn't himself, alex.

What does that mean?

I'm trying to eat my dinner,

And you're talking in riddles.

What's that mean, he wasn't himself?

It means I did not recognize him.

You know, his friends have a nickname for him

When he's all drunk like that?

They call him timmy...

And what he said to me?

It was cruel.

It wasn't paul!

It was the alcohol.

I'll talk to him tomorrow.

I think he needs more than just a talking to, alex--

I am hungry!

We can deal with it tomorrow!

I'm sorry.

It wasn't a good day.

I shouldn't have raised my voice.

I haven't...

I know I'm not the first person who's ever lost his temper,

But I shouldn't have done it.

Wasn't a good day for me, either.

On top of all this,

I had the embarrassment of being told

That I bounced a check.

I moved some money,

It went into the wrong account.

It's fixed!

Now can I eat? Please?

Please.

Maggie?

There you go.

That makes two of you I don't recognize.

I'm sorry--

No.

Maggie...

No.

[loon calling]

[gloria screaming]

Ow! Ow!

[gloria gasping and groaning]

Oh, my god, gloria?

Gloria!

[gasping]

What happened?

I-I don't know. I was in my room.

Oh, my god...

Get my phone!

Call your dad, he just left.

Gloria? Gloria, can you hear me?

Stay-stay with me.

Paul! Quick!

[footsteps running]

[dialing]

[line ringing]

911, what's your emergency?

My housekeeper has just fallen.

Her head is bleeding.

I-I don't want to move her!

Can you tell me what happened, ma'am?

She must have fallen going up the steps,

I don't know.

She's on the ground--

On the ground, not moving.

Is she responsive to you?

Ma'am, no...

No, she's not, she's not responsive!

Please, send an ambulance!

Please keep her still and keep her airways clear.

Get me a towel or something.

-[gloria moaning] -it's okay.

I'm sending a dispatch right now.

It's going to be...

I don't know, I found her like this!

Let me take it. All right.

She can't talk now, ma'am, she's cracked her head.

There's blood.

Just send the damn ambulance, will ya?

Could you get a blanket, honey?

We're gonna take care of you now.

-[gloria moaning] -gloria? Gloria...

[gloria moaning] help... Help...

[police radio chatter]

[deputy] was she conscious?

No, no...

She was still conscious by the time I got there,

And she just said to me

That she tripped over one of the dogs.

Did she say anything else?

No, no... She wasn't coherent after that.

Did maggie or paul hear her say anything else?

No, I was the only one there at that time.

Well, where's the dog now?

I don't know where that dog went.

It's... It's just...

A terrible, terrible accident.

[maggie] I'm looking for gloria setterfield's room?

[pa announcement] dr. Carlsen to pediatrics.

Dr. Carlsen to pediatrics.

[maggie] ahem.

Maggie.

Oh, tony.

I'm so sorry.

Have there been any updates?

No, no, still the same,

But my mother's a strong woman.

Yes...

Yes, she is.

I'll come back out in a few minutes.

Okay.

The least either of you could do

Is take time out of your busy schedules

And go visit her!

[paul] I wouldn't know what to say.

Besides,

You said she was in a coma.

It's not like she's gonna know we're there.

[maggie] nobody knows that!

For all we know,

Gloria can hear everything that's being said around her.

Besides,

It's about respect.

Something this family seems to lack.

[cell phone buzzing and ringing]

[cell phone buzzing and ringing]

[sighing]

Hello?

This is maggie.

[whispering] oh, I'm so sorry.

Yes.

Yes, thank you for calling.

I will.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Gloria passed an hour ago.

Oh...

I'm sorry, darlin'.

I'm so sorry.

Me too, momma.

I need to be alone.

Thank you.

That was a very good... Very good message.

-Came from the lord. -Thank you.

Ahem.

Tony?

Alex...

Thank you for being here.

Of course, of course.

Say, uh, can I have a word?

Yeah.

So, I'm gonna give you the name of a lawyer,

And you can use whomever you want, but...

He's very good at this sort of thing.

What sort of thing?

Ahem.

Well, the gist of it is,

That I'm gonna suggest that you file a lawsuit

Against my insurance company.

I've already spoken with mr. Fleming here,

And he'll know how to handle it.

I have no intention of suing you, alex.

You're gonna be suing my insurance company,

Not me, all right?

I'm protected from personal litigation here.

It's gonna be a settlement.

A generous one.

Why are you doing this?

Your mother, she had no life insurance,

And I understand that you've been left

With a lot of unpaid bills.

Yes, sir, that is true.

All right.

Well, I want to take care of you,

And I want to take care of your brother.

I-I don't know what to say.

Well, this process takes some time,

So please be patient.

Thank you, alex.

I know how much y'all meant to her.

Yeah, your mother, she meant the world to me.

I'm going to take care of you.

[alex] can I make you a drink?

[maggie] yes, please.

How are you doing?

Still in shock, I think.

Thank you for helping gloria's family.

Are you sure we're protected?

It's all been worked out.

There's limited liability on the policy,

So it's gonna be fine.

It's not illegal, though?

Suing your own insurance company?

They'll be none too pleased,

But it's all legal,

And not to be discussed outside these walls.

Of course not.

I just don't understand how it happened.

She's been in and out of that house

A thousand times.

It's only a few steps.

It's a reminder of how quickly life can turn.

Right.

Alex?

Yes?

Tony said something to me

That was very odd.

He said the death certificate stated

That gloria died from natural causes.

I have no idea.

I guess it falls under the category

Of an accident.

Well, he said there wasn't even a coroner's report,

Much less an autopsy.

It's like they swept the whole thing under the rug.

Why was there no investigation?

It was an accident.

What's there to investigate?

I think it bothered tony, is all.

Oh, hell, I see it all the time, maggie.

When people are grieving,

They want answers

When sometimes there aren't any,

And hell, I've made a living

From people who accidentally fall

When there's no reason why they should.

It just happens.

To gloria?

If she didn't trip over that dog

Like she said she did--

She told me that, right?

--Then what do you think happened?

She's gone.

She's gone.

[woman on tv] the way that it catches the light,

It is one of the most highly polished.

It's actually a flat link...

Oh, hello, mr. Alex.

How's she doing?

Oh, you know, about the same.

Your father just left.

He know you were comin'?

Yes, he did.

Hmm.

Now, there she is.

Hello, mama.

She's comfortable.

[###]

You ever shot one of these?

Uh, no, it's been a while.

I got this for paul.

It cost me over six grand.

It is salaciously accurate, I can promise you that.

Yeah, I bet.

Take a look, take a feel.

Oh, that's... It's heavy.

Yeah, tuck it in there tight.

Well, like... Oh, yeah!

You do understand how this works, then?

Well, I-I'm a little concerned

About using the name of another company.

Uh, that's a legitimate money management company

Out of charleston.

Won't that be a conflict?

No, sir, it will not.

It'll do the opposite.

It'll give our little company some borrowed credibility.

I'm a little confused

As to why we're doing it this way?

You're a lawyer, of course.

Just make sure it's in an llc company,

And any settlement money

Gets transferred into that account,

But it is important

That the satterfields never be informed of the details

And the developments of the settlement

Without my approval.

That's all you need to know.

But it's their money.

Ah, I've had one too many clients

Spend money they did not yet have.

Let's see...

[firing gun]

Okay.

Alex, we've been friends a long time.

Will you be straight with me?

How much can they get from a settlement like this?

Seven figures, at least.

[gunshots blasting]

There we go!

Well, that's life-changing.

Yes, we can't get gloria back,

But we can ease some of their pain.

Isn't that right?

Yeah, I'll make the call this afternoon.

[shot blasting]

Your father and I go back a long ways, alex.

He never took out a loan of credit

As long as I've known him.

I'm surprised he's approved this.

He's enjoying his retirement.

Mm-hmm.

I've gotta run the show now,

And it's a different world, you know?

You gotta modernize computers,

And websites,

Keep up with the boys in charleston,

Even down here in beaufort.

Well, I guess you've got it under control.

Yes, I do.

I need signatures

From the other managing partners.

Yes, uh, I'll get these to ya this afternoon.

-All right. -Yup.

Uh...

Uh-huh?

If you happen to see my daddy,

I'd like to keep this a private matter.

Of course.

Thank you, bill.

[intercom buzzing]

[amy] alex, corey fleming is here to see you.

[knocking on door]

Come in!

Oh.

[door closing]

$4.3. Million.

Four?

--Point three.

Ooh-hoo! Whoo!

[laughing in triumph]

When I told them

Gloria's family was gonna hire you as their attorney,

They nearly broke the pen signing it!

Oh, that's nothing. That's--

[knocking on door]

Mr. Hamilton is here to see you.

Oh, uh...

Send him in, send him in.

Okay, well, I'll handle this,

But I'm gonna wire the instructions

In the morning, all right?

-Excuse me. -Mr. Hamilton!

You have not returned any of my calls, mr. Murdaugh.

I know,

And I sincerely apologize for that,

And, oh, my goodness,

I wish I had news for ya,

But I don't.

You said that I would have that money

Within six months at the latest.

It's been over a year.

I can't work.

I can't pay my bills!

I know, I know,

And I have spent hours on the phone

With these people.

It...

But as I said,

I have nothing to report,

And it's no less frustrating for me,

Knowing they are taking advantage of you,

But I guarantee you

I am fighting for our money.

[scoffing] our money?

Well, I seem to remember

That I did write you a check, sir.

Well, perhaps if you were taking 30%,

You'd fight harder?

Make it 50%,

I don't care anymore.

I just need something!

Absolutely.

Absolutely, I tell you,

Things are going to happen.

Hey, bo!

Maybe slow down a little?

I'm fine.

I know,

It's just cops are swirling the river.

They're looking for any excuse to ticket boaters, right? So...

Like that would matter to him.

Y'all, I'm getting tired.

Maybe we should start back?

Hey! We're just getting started.

You're drunk.

[mocking] "you're drunk!"

[laughing]

Whatever.

Have fun with "timmy".

Hey, hey, hey! Whoa, hold up.

It's gonna be a lot faster if we take the boat.

He's actually right, okay?

Okay, so let's just go.

Fine.

We'll stop at the bar on our way.

I've got my brother's I.D.

All right,

And I'll drive.

I can drive my own damn boat.

I'm driving the boat, paul.

I ain't drunk!

[###]

That's timmy.

It's just timmy.

[cell phone buzzing]

[startles awake]

[groaning]

Yes?

Alex? This is sheriff connelly.

Yes?

What happened?

Now, listen, he's okay,

But paul's been in a boating accident.

Oh...

Where was that at?

Archers bridge,

And alex...

There's a girl missing.

[police radios squawking]

[boy shouting] mallory?

[girl shouting] mallory?

[sirens wailing]

Mallory!

[calling] mallory!

How much have you had to drink tonight, son?

[paul, slurring] I don't really...

I mean...

[girl calling] mallory!

...It was dark.

There was a lot of fog.

Where are the others?

Hey, look at me!

-[girl calling] mallory! -I haven't been drinking!

I can't find her!

Hey!

You gotta arrest him.

Arrest him right now!

My girlfriend's missing!

No! No! No, my girlfriend's missing, okay?

You need to--

Are you smiling, bo?

What's funny, huh?

What's so damn funny, bo?

What are you smiling at?

You all know who alex murdaugh is?

-Yes, I do. -Okay, that's his son.

So...

Good luck.

Yeah.

[calling frantically] mallory!

[officer] sit down.

[boy calling] mallory!

[officer] sit down.

[paul] what the hell are you doing?

Get-get the hell out of here!

Get these damn wires off of me!

[alex] now, now, son...

Ladies, could we have a little time, please?

A little family moment?

Oh, my baby.

Mom...

You're okay!

You're okay, that's all that matters!

Who was driving the boat?

Is that important right now?

It's the most important thing there is.

Who was driving the boat?

Well, I don't know.

I don't remember.

Mom, they can't find mallory.

I know, I know...

But they're gonna find her,

And she's gonna be okay, all right?

What did you tell the deputies?

Nothing!

Did you tell anyone that you were driving?

Well?

I wasn't driving.

It wasn't me.

Who was it?

I don't remember.

Was it...

Anthony?

Connor?

Was it connor?

[maggie] okay, alex...

Alex, I don't think we need to bother him

-With this right now-- -it's all right.

Mr. Murdaugh.

Ma'am.

Paul, how are you feeling, son?

Sore!

I'm sure.

Paul, the nurse here

Is going to administer a blood test.

What blood test?

Yeah, didn't you give him a sobriety test

On-on the scene, right?

No, sir, we didn't.

Well, then I don't think this is--

But we now have a warrant to make sure that we get it.

You have a warrant?

-Yes, sir, we do. -Okay.

Dad?

No, it's... It's okay.

It's okay.

[paul] you believe me, right, mom?

I didn't do anything wrong!

[pa announcement] dr. Garcia to pediatrics.

Dr. Garcia to pediatrics.

Ahem.

Good evening, gentlemen.

I'm just-- I'm his lawyer.

Thank you.

Connor?

Oh, my lord, son, how are you feeling?

I'm cut up pretty bad, mr. Murdaugh.

Yeah, well...

Look, son, I don't want you to worry.

I'm gonna look out for you now.

I've got your back, all right?

I'm taking care of you.

I got ya.

[pa announcement] dr. Peterson to the o.R.

Dr. Peterson to the o.R.

Ah, she's down here.

Your daughter's gonna be fine.

She's gonna be fine.

[man] oh, my god, morgan, are you okay?

[line ringing]

[shelley] hello?

Shelley?

Is connor all right?

Yes, yes.

Listen, now...

Connor was driving the boat.

Oh, no...

I-I don't want you to worry, okay?

'cause I'm gonna take good care of him.

Okay, what do we do?

I'm gonna look out for connor, you understand?

Were any of the other kids hurt?

-What happened? -We'll... We'll...

Yes, we'll talk about it when you come.

Thank you, alex.

-Alex... -Yeah?

We're gonna have to ask paul some more questions.

Oh, now, don't you think that's something that can wait?

I mean, after they've been

Going through all this tonight,

I don't think it's the time.

And where's anthony?

That boy hasn't left the water.

Says he's not going anywhere until we find the girl.

I understand that.

I think we're...

I think we're okay.

What does that mean?

Well, paul says...

He wasn't driving the boat,

And I'm gonna take him at his word,

And I'm gonna take care of this, you hear?

I am going to handle it,

But you are going to say exactly what I want you to say,

You understand?

[maggie] alex...

It's your dad.

For christ's sake, alex.

I know.

This is bad, daddy, this is real bad.

Was he drunk?

Yes, he was,

But I'm taking care of it.

I've got a plan,

-And I think it's-- -no...

I'll take care of this.

[police radios squawking]

Morning, alex. Mr. Murdaugh.

Yeah, I know you got a mess on your hands down here.

I've come to get the boat.

I spoke to sheriff connelly.

Yes, sir, he called.

Have at it.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you very much.

You have to understand

That from where we're sitting,

It's hard to conceive of a scenario

Where you're not driving that boat, son.

Uh... [clearing throat]

Connor was driving.

[connor] I tried to straighten the boat.

Paul kept walking away from it,

And the boat started to turn.

Then he'd shove me away,

Wouldn't let me near it.

[anthony] timmy was out.

Timmy?

It's what we call him when he's been drinking.

He just becomes a completely different person, you know?

He was driving the boat in circles,

Just going faster and faster.

[paul] I wasn't drinking on the boat.

I went to check on a fuse,

And connor took over.

He was driving.

I remember it was real foggy,

And I was telling him to slow down,

And, well,

We hit the bridge right after that.

It ain't true.

[detective] I know you've been through a lot.

I'm scared.

What you scared of, son?

[connor] that family has a way with people.

Alex murdaugh,

He ain't gonna let nothin' happen to paul.

They're gonna pin it on me.

[anthony] I don't care

What alex murdaugh is tryin' to get people to say.

Paul was driving.

He sped up,

He turned around,

And he shouted something at mallory.

I saw the bridge coming,

And then next thing I know, I'm in the water...

And when I didn't hear mallory,

That's when I knew that...

Your blood alcohol was three times the legal limit.

Sir, I believe that test is under appeal.

Three times the legal limit,

And that was more than two hours after the accident.

God only knows what it was when you crashed the boat.

Now, I don't need to remind you

That mallory is presumed dead at this point,

And everybody on that boat says that you were driving.

So you're looking at a minimum of manslaughter.

It's better to cooperate now.

My client stands by his statement.

[detective] it's his word against three others.

His word and alex murdaugh's.

So how do we handle this?

[knocking]

[judge reynolds] come in!

[alex grumbles]

Well, this isn't just a dui, alex,

Or public disorder.

I understand that.

So what can I do for you?

[sighs]

Considering the defendant was not given

A field sobriety test,

Nor booked at the scene,

And pending the appeal

Of the blood sample taken at the hospital,

Mr. Murdaugh is released on his own recognizance.

[prosecutor] your honor!

Now, just because responding deputies

Didn't follow procedure

Doesn't mean this courtroom won't.

We then request mr. Murdaugh wear an alcohol monitor.

Denied! [banging gavel]

[###]

Hey, hey, whoa, whoa!

You get back down here!

Can it be contested?

Three times the legal limit?

-Paul! -No, I mean--

Come on, get down here, now!

I mean, the blood test itself.

There was a warrant, maggie.

Now, hey!

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

Where are you going?

Grandpa and grandma's.

Grandpa said so.

Grandpa said so?

Why didn't you tell me?

Grandpa told me not to.

That man doesn't even trust me with my own son.

[scoffing]

What about the appeal?

Ah, it was a defense tactic.

It was administered under supervision.

It's all legal.

His friends said that he was already drunk

When he showed up at the dock.

Was he drinking at moselle?

I don't know.

Damn it, maggie, come on?

Was he drunk or not when he left?

I do not know.

He was drunk when that boat hit the bridge!

My god, when they find mallory...

[sighing]

She may never be found in that swamp.

That doesn't change what happened.

It changes everything.

If there is no body, there's no crime.

How can you be so crass?

That poor family.

I am concerned about this family!

I will not let this ruin us.

[###]

Over there.

Dispatch, we see something in the marsh.

We're going to investigate.

We found mallory!

[rapid typing]

[###]

[typing rapidly]

[sniffing]

[pills rattling]

[phone buzzing]

[exhales]

Randy.

Oh, when?

No, no...

I'll go now.

[knocking on door] alex, got a minute?

I-I can't now.

My dad's in the hospital.

Oh, my goodness, is he all right?

It's his heart, you know, and that's bad.

It's just--

They're running tests and everything, but...

I gotta run out there.

Well, wish him well. We'll talk tomorrow.

I need your help tracing those fees

From the alderman case.

Yes...

And that is something we are going to do.

Alex, hi!

Whoa! How are you, sir?

Not great.

Oh...

I know your family's going through a lot right now--

Yes, we are.

We're about to be evicted.

Oh, I told you these things take time,

But now I've really gotta go.

A year?

Well, sometimes, even longer, you know?

We're talking about a lot, a lot of money, you know,

And they just don't hand those checks out, but...

Look, I'll tell ya what I'll do.

I'll talk to bill at first federal.

We go way back, and we'll get you a loan.

I tried that.

I'll co-sign if I have to.

You-you'd do that?

Of course I would.

You're family.

Damn...

Now, I do really have to go.

Doctor says you can come home in a few days.

These doctors don't know what they're talking about.

It's an old heart slowing down,

That's all this is.

I wanna go home today!

You're gonna do what they say,

And when you get there,

You're gonna let mama's nurse take care of you,

You understand?

Shelley's got enough to do.

[grumbles]

Your mother didn't even recognize me yesterday.

I know, I know...

It's hard,

But mama's sleeping most of the time,

Shelley can help you do things.

I don't need any damn help.

What about you?

You look worse than me.

What else is going on with you?

There-there's nothing going on.

This-this accident,

That has consumed us.

You assured me

Someone else was driving that boat.

They hired a forensics expert.

Analyzed data from the boat,

And from the phones,

And from the injuries.

Paul was driving.

There's gonna be lawsuits.

Do you have any idea

What that will do to the rest of us?

Don't get all fired up, man, I don't need a lecture.

[scoffs]

This is no railroad settlement.

You'll be on the opposite side of the table,

Staring into the eyes of a family

That lost their daughter.

What do you want me to do?

You want me to request

That it get moved to a different county?

Would that be good?

No... No.

Let's keep it here.

Now, clean this up...

Carefully.

You understand me?

I gotta run.

I got another appointment.

I'll come by tomorrow.

Go check on your mother!

I will,

Like I always do.

[###]

[breathing heavily]

[knocking on door]

Hey, baby.

Hey...

[###]

[breathing hard]

Yeah...

Let's go get comfy.

[###]

What do we got in here?

-[pills rattling] -no, don't touch that.

You can't have those.

Yeah, I can.

-No-- -it's my house.

It's not for me, it's for you.

Ah!

[panting]

[grunting]

Ah!

Whoops... Maybe you need a little blue pill.

Hey, it's okay, sweetie.

It happens to a lot of guys when they're high.

You think?

[slapping]

You son of a bitch!

[grunting and struggling]

Ah!

[grunting]

Get off me! Get off me!

I'm calling the cops.

[gasping for air]

I am the cops.

I am the law.

[muffled screaming]

[screaming]

[maggie] how on earth?

What were you two doing besides fishing?

Oh! [wincing]

It was my fault.

I got a little too close to the water

And slipped on a rock.

Well, lucky it wasn't worse.

Yeah, made enough of a fool of myself.

The judge wasn't impressed.

It's the only damn reason I do it.

Hmm, wow, look at this.

Well, it's no worse than my day.

Can you believe

They wanna kick me out of my own foundation?

[sighing]

It's the way it's gonna be for a little while.

People are gonna judge what happened

Without knowing anything.

Then they're gonna talk,

And they're gonna gossip.

I thought they were my friends.

We're about to find out who is.

Here, look at this... This one.

[gasping]

You're telling me all this

Just from slipping on a couple rocks?

[cell phone buzzing] yes, maggie, just like I said.

Okay. Sorry.

[cell phone buzzing]

This is alex.

Thanks.

The indictment just came in.

[judge] paul murdaugh,

You've been indicted on three felony charges.

One count of driving a boat while intoxicated,

Causing the death of 19-year-old mallory beach,

And two counts of driving a boat while intoxicated,

Causing great bodily harm.

Do you understand these charges against you?

Yes, your honor.

[judge] would you like to enter a plea at this time?

Yes, your honor.

Not guilty.

[judge] bail will be set at $50,000.

[banging gavel]

This court is in recess until a trial date can be set.

I spoke to buster.

He's coming back this weekend.

Have you talked to him?

He's very supportive, you know?

Maybe you might wanna go stay with him for a little while,

Get away from all this?

Yeah, oh, that's--

I just want it to be over with.

We're getting an excellent team together.

It takes time, son.

I thought you said it wouldn't even go to trial?

Well, if you accept a plea bargain,

You're gonna spend time in jail.

A trial is our best chance.

How?

Everyone already thinks I'm guilty.

We just need one friendly juror, right?

Just one.

We know these people, they know us.

It's gonna be fine.

Can we please go home?

It's gonna be fine--

It's not fine, dad!

[maggie] paul?

Donnie, hello!

-Alex, maggie... -How are you?

Just fine.

-Good, good. -How are you holding up?

Well, you know,

It does feel like we've had two different lives.

One before the accident

And one after.

Hang in there.

Thank you.

Let us know if you ever need anything.

-Oh, that's so-- -lord knows

I owe you a favor or two.

No, you don't!

Just wonderful to see your family.

See you later, son.

[maggie] excuse us.

[man] hey!

[punch lands]

He had it comin'.

Paul, you can't do this--

Can we just go?

We haven't even eaten.

I don't wanna be here!

What on earth happened?

Nothing. I tripped.

Who did this to you?

It doesn't matter!

Open it!

All right, let's go.

[alex, on phone] yes, sir.

Thank you, sir.

They said to keep it in a ziploc.

They're sending someone out.

They're not gonna do anything, are they?

[sighing]

I just said they're sending someone out.

What part of "they're sending someone out"

Didn't you understand?

And then what?

Why haven't the charges been dropped?

You know every judge and lawyer in this state!

That's not how it works.

-Since when? -Now, I-- look...

Alex!

Look here...

What is that?

Tell me what that is, boy?

Alex, stop!

[breathing heavily]

Tell me what that is?

It's your great-granddaddy.

No!

What is that, huh?

I-I don't know then!

My great-granddaddy's been dead for 80 years, huh?

What lives on is his legacy, hmm?

Do you know what that word means?

Yes.

What does it mean, paul?

Tell me?

[paul] what someone leaves to their family.

What did he leave to us?

Huh?

What did he leave to us?

I don't know what you want me to say!

That's enough!

He left us...

Opportunity...

To create our own legacy, huh?

Yeah...

And my grandfather,

He built on that...

On that, huh,

And my father built on that,

And I built--

I built a mountain from what I was given,

And that is all going to you and buster, huh,

And what have you done with it, son?

Huh?

What is your legacy

Besides a dead girl and our financial ruin? Huh?

[maggie] alex, stop!

I am not finished!

Talk to me.

Talk to me...

[sobbing] she was my friend!

-Huh? -I didn't--

I didn't mean for it to happen...

I didn't mean to hurt anyone!

Oh?

The real hurt

That you caused that night

Hasn't even yet been felt!

[paul yelps]

I'm ashamed

And embarrassed of you.

Get out of my sight.

[maggie] my god...

Paul!

[###]

# you can run on for a long time #

# run on for a long time

# run on for a long time...

# sooner or later god'll cut you down... #

# sooner or later god'll cut you down #

[###]

Whoa!

[scoffing]

You scared the bejeezus out of me!

He's losing patience,

Understand?

I'll get your money.

# my goodness gracious let me tell you the news #

# my head's been wet with the midnight dew #

# I've been down on bended knee #

# talkin' to the man from galilee #

# he spoke to me in a voice so sweet #

# I thought I heard the shuffle of angel's feet #

# there's only one thing to me he said #

# do my bidding till the river's red #

[###]

# go tell that long-tongue liar #

# go tell that midnight rider

# tell the rambler the gambler, the back biter #

# tell 'em that god's gonna cut 'em down... #

# tell 'em that god's gonna cut 'em down #

# tell 'em that god's gonna cut 'em down... #

I'm here, I'm here...

What the heck is so urgent, hmm?

Morning, alex.

Mallory's family is moving forward

With the lawsuit.

Depositions will start next week.

Hmm.

How much?

50 million.

Whoo.

Well, they're ambitious.

The other families involved,

Their suits are still pending.

Oh.

I have also been informed

That south carolina law enforcement

Is looking into allegations

That you tried to manipulate witnesses

After the accident.

[scoffing] ha ha...

That is an exaggeration.

[chuckling]

I was getting information,

That was all I was trying to do.

Their statements claim they felt intimidated.

It was chaotic, I suppose, but please,

Please, no, it's nothing.

Alex, it's not good.

I'm feeling optimistic, hmm?

-[knocking on door] -yes?

Sorry, alex.

An attorney who says he represents

Gloria satterfield's family is here.

Thank you.

Uh, I'm going to have to ask you to excuse me.

Oh, alex, this is mr. Dayton.

He has been waiting quite a while for you.

Good afternoon, sir.

I represent the satterfield family.

Ah, well... [chuckling]

What can I do for ya?

Well, I'll be quite frank with you.

I've finally been able to speak to someone

At allied insurance,

And they informed me

There was a settlement months ago.

Oh, that's a surprise.

I mean, I've not been informed of any settlement.

How is it possible?

Well, that's what I'm trying to get to the bottom of, sir.

Uh, mr. Dayton, I--

Please leave your card,

And I'll be getting to it in the morning.

-What? -I need your card.

Maggie, what are you doing?

I just need some time by myself, alex.

What does that mean?

Clear my head,

Away from here.

The way people look at me,

What people are saying?

[zipping suitcase]

It's too much.

I told you, you gotta ignore all that.

I can't anymore.

Where are you going?

The beach house.

Paul too.

Maggie...

No, don't-don't do this.

Don't.

Please...

All I've ever done

Is tried to protect this family.

I... [stammering]

You know what my greatest fear is?

That after all these years,

You'll see me as a failure.

How I can't--

I can't even get paul out of this mess.

It's got nothing to do with paul

Being in this mess, alex.

It's what got him into it.

We failed. We both failed.

Maggie...

Do not do this.

Do not do this...

27 years.

That's how long we've been married.

Do you realize that?

[pills rattling]

These are old.

They're for my knees.

Why were they in your desk drawer?

Tell me what you've been keeping from me.

Tell me your secrets, and tell me now,

Otherwise, this...

This can't continue.

I...

I have never kept anything from you.

[###]

[car engine starting]

[paul] am I going to prison, mom?

[maggie sighing]

I can't answer that.

It's still my word against theirs, right?

It is.

Mom?

Truth is...

I don't remember what happened.

I'm sorry.

Oh, baby...

[sighing]

I don't think it's really about truth or lies anymore...

...But I know, in my heart,

That you never intended to hurt anyone.

It was just a terrible mistake...

...And there will be consequences,

But we will get through this.

You will get through this.

I've been in jail.

I don't ever wanna be locked up

Like some dog in a kennel ever again.

No, no, no...

Oh, baby, you listen...

Your father is a murdaugh.

He will not let that happen.

[###]

[distant sirens wailing]

[cell phone buzzing]

Isabelle?

[isabelle] mallory's family

Isn't interested in a settlement.

[alex scoffing]

No jury's gonna award that family $50 million!

Either way,

You're still gonna have to sell one of your properties

To hire these lawyers for paul.

I'm not-- I'm not--

[dean] gotta chat, alex.

Not now.

I've been trying to talk to you for two weeks.

[shouting] what's so damn important, huh?

Alex...

All right, let's just...

Let's just breathe.

Let's...

Let's breathe, all right?

What is it, dean?

It's about the alderman case, alex.

There's a $796,000 hole in one of our accounts.

Have you talked to angie?

Yes.

[intercom buzzing]

[amy] alex, it's your brother.

Ex-excuse me, uh...

Randy?

Yes, I know.

I know.

I'm on my way over there first thing tomorrow morning.

Your father?

Yeah...

They're doing more tests on him.

Can you look at this?

Please?

I don't know, I'm not sure.

I told him

I needed some time apart.

I don't know what to do anymore.

[pills rattling]

[maggie, horrified] what is that?

I assume these are not yours?

I am gonna have to look at these accounts.

There's gonna be an internal investigation, alex.

It's outta my hands.

Yeah.

Yeah...

Alex, are you okay?

-[text notification chimes] -alex?

[sobs, gasping for breath]

Alex!

[gasping]

[dean] are you all right, alex?

We're good, we're good.

[cell phone buzzing and ringing]

[cell phone buzzing and ringing]

You should answer it.

Hello?

[alex] maggie...

Alex,

I need you to be honest with me.

No more lies.

[alex] I know you found some pills.

I can explain, but...

Maggie, my father's not doing well.

I'm sorry.

I'd like us to go see him tomorrow.

Of course.

Come on down to moselle,

You and paul, tonight.

We could drive to the hospital in the morning?

Tonight?

[alex] we'll have dinner together.

We need to talk.

Please?

I don't want to be alone tonight.

I'll-I'll...

I'll text you.

I'm just not sure.

All right.

[###]

[maggie's voice echoing] tell me your secrets,

And tell me now,

Otherwise this can't continue.

[paul] I wasn't drinking on the boat.

Connor took over.

He was driving.

[randolph] y'all will be

On the opposite side of the table,

Staring into the eyes

Of a family that lost their daughter!

[maggie] well, you didn't want to be alone,

But you're not even here.

I'm sorry.

I'm gonna go down to the dog kennels,

Check on cash.

I'll come with you.

Maggie, wait?

We can talk later.

Maybe you should get some rest?

It's a lovely night.

It is.

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[maggie] there you go!

Oh, yeah, bubba.

Can you believe the dew point was 77 today?

[paul] it's June.

What'd you expect?

It's only gonna get worse from here.

I know.

I was hoping for a cooler summer's all.

[paul] hey, cash!

Oh, get back.

Get back.

Oh, hey, cash, it's okay.

It's okay...

It's okay.

[maggie] come on, go get it!

That's it.

Hey!

He's got a bird in his mouth!

It's a guinea!

It's a chicken.

[dog barking]

[dog barking]

[dogs barking loudly]

[gunshot blasting]

Ah!

Oh, my god...

[shot blasting]

Oh, my god!

[screaming] oh, my god!

Oh, my god!

[gunshots blasting]

[groaning]

[gunshot blasting]

[barking]

[firing]

[dogs barking]

[dogs barking]

[operator] hampton county 911, what's your emergency?

This is alex murdaugh,

4147 moselle road.

I need the police and an ambulance immediately!

My wife and my son have been shot!

No, ma'am.

They're lying on the ground next to my kennels.

Please hurry.

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