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Okay, you find someplace to stay hidden. And I’ll get us tickets for the Smith Island ferry.
Deal. both: Bye.
Yeah, I’m headed back to the office. Just make sure the conference room is ready for the meeting, all right? All right. Thank you. Oh, sorry.
I’m sorry.
Tate?
Hey, Dad.
What in the hell are you doin’ in town?
[tense music]
You are so tense.
Hmm. Well, I thought my dad was traveling in Greece. Go to find out he was assaulted and kidnapped. He’s being held in Missouri, of all places.
I know. It’s crazy. And I know you’re anxious to hear from him, but at least we know he’s okay, right?
Yeah. I’ll just feel a lot better when he’s officially back in Salem, safe and sound.
[groans]
John, you’re home.
Oh, Doc.
Oh. Oh, I’m so glad to see you. Oh, my gosh. Why didn’t you call me? I was about to come pick you up at the airport.
No, the flight landed earlier. I just wanted to shoot right home and surprise you.
You did. You did. Uh, where’s Jack? Did you–
No, I mean, I took a cab. Uh, Jack stayed behind in Missouri with Chad. They’re still looking for answers regarding Abigail.
Are you sure this was Abigail’s?
I’m positive.
But how? I mean, how–how–how could that be?
Uh, she must have been wearing it the night that she died.
Was she–I mean– I mean, you were there with her.
Right. Like, I-I don’t– I don’t know. You know, so much of that night has stuck with me. And I can–I can still– I can still see flashes of it, you know? I can see her hands, and I can see her arms. But her–her wrists, you know, I just– I-I just draw a blank, you know, I was– I was so focused on trying to get her help, you know, just–just trying to get her so stay with me–
Yes, I–yes, of course. I’m–I’m sorry. Of course you were.
I don’t know. Is it po–you know– [sighs] No, listen, listen, listen. She was wearing this the night that she died, all right? There’s no other explanation for this thing to be here. Okay? This–this proves it. The woman in that video is Abigail, Jack. And I’m not leaving here until she comes back.
Chad. I know that you’re desperate to find her. So am I. But we just found John being held captive in this very room hours ago. When the people responsible for that come back here, we are sitting ducks.
So? They haven’t come back yet. And if it leads us to Abby, who cares? Let ’em come back.
[sighs] You know–you know, there’s… there’s another explanation behind this bracelet.
What?
Leo. Leo stole some jewelry from Abigail a while back. And he fenced it through Clyde. We know that. We know that Clyde took a piece of that jewelry, and he gave it to Nancy. And that’s why he was a suspect in Abigail’s murder, right?
Yeah, okay, great. Well, where are you going with it?
[intriguing music]
[sighs] He may have held on to this bracelet, as well as the piece of jewelry for Nancy and left it here for you to find as proof, to perpetuate a hoax, to make us both think that Abigail is still alive. I’m sorry. I am sorry. We have to be clear-headed about this. Just because you found a bracelet that belongs to Abigail doesn’t necessarily mean… [sniffles] That Abigail was ever really here.
[gasps] Oh, I still can’t believe it. You know, I have a million questions. But I’m sure the last thing you want is a third degree, right? Now–John, John, John! Are you all right? Easy, easy. Are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, I’m sorry. Just–I’m fine, yeah.
After all you’ve been through, I think we should get you checked out. In fact, I’m going to insist on that.
Well, you’re the doctor.
Yes, okay. Okay, good. Hang on. Hang on. Like that.
Dad’s about to land any minute now. Marlena’s gonna call you as soon as they get home. Paul, it’s all over now.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I know.
So where were we? Hello? Paul? Listen, your dad is gonna be fine. Marlena knows best, right? And she told you not to worry.
But it’s not just about my dad. It’s Brady too. I-I just wish to hell I knew what was going on with them.
What are you doing in Salem when you’re supposed to be in New York at lacrosse camp? What are you doing here?
It’s actually–it’s a long story, and I can tell–
It better be a good one, son.
I think maybe we should just get lunch or coffee–
No, no, no, no. We’re gonna–we’re gonna deal with this right here and right now. You’re here to see Holly, aren’t you?
[tense music]
What are you lurking back here for? Oh, wait, is that Tate over there? Hey, why don’t we go say hello?
How about we not?
Look, I already know what’s going on here. So just admit it, all right? You came back to see Holly, right?
Obviously not, since you forbid me from seeing her.
That never stopped you before. What other good reason would you have for just leaving lacrosse camp?
What other reason?
Yeah.
Oh, I don’t know. How about Mom? Yeah, you remember her? She called me at camp on Andrew’s phone from police custody. And she had to be the one to tell me that she’s going to prison.
[groans] Tate, I’m sorry.
You’re sorry?
Yeah.
You’re sorry. But you know what? I’m sorry too, and I think it’s great that we ran into each other, so now you can tell me why I didn’t hear from you.
Something going on with Brady?
I told you, he’s– he’s kind of been struggling with his sobriety.
Yeah, but you also said he’s going to meetings.
And that’s what I told Marlena. But what I didn’t tell her is that I caught him with a drink in his hand.
I see, and, uh, you– you think that you should have told her that too.
I don’t know. I mean, I don’t want her to worry unnecessarily. Do you think I’m making too much of this?
Well, you said you saw him with a drink in his hand, right? But you didn’t see him drink it?
No, because he didn’t.
Okay, then it’s all conjecture. And there’s really nothing to tell Marlena.
You’re right.
Wait, um, I’m sorry, I didn’t quite hear that.
Well, it’s too bad, because I’m never gonna say it again.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
I think you can say it again.
No. [laughs]
[soft music]
[sighs] Is this really necessary? I mean, I told ya. I got a clean bill of health in Poplar Bluff.
I’m sure they’re very competent there. But, you know, it wouldn’t hurt to get a second opinion.
And I promise you, it’ll be the same as the first. Hey. Rock-solid, perfectly fine.
I’m not. I’ve got a million questions. And if you’re feeling as well as you say you are, then maybe you could start to answer a few.
Are you calling my bluff, Doc? All right. Fire away.
I want to know who attacked you in Greece. And then I want to know why you were held so many miles away in Missouri.
[mysterious music]
[door clicks]
Jack.
Hey.
Abby. Abby!
[dramatic music]
Hey, why’d you drag me off like that?
You know damn well why. Tate and I can’t be seen together.
Oh, right.
Sophia, this has got to stop, okay? I feel really bad, and I apologized many times. Or I guess you could say I groveled, actually. So why do you have to continue? Once you caught Tate and me together, I agreed to take your shifts at the Bistro, which I’ve done. I’ve held up my end of the deal. So you don’t have to be such a bitch about it.
First of all, don’t call me a bitch. Second of all, you can’t seriously blame me for being upset when I haven’t even gotten paid. Or did you forget that part of the arrangement? You work my shifts, and I get the money.
Yeah, I didn’t forget. It’s just been a few weeks. I just got my first paycheck. I haven’t even deposited it yet.
[sighs] I guess that’s understandable.
Good, because I have to get back to Tate.
Ah-ah-ah, not so fast. What about tips?
[dark music]
You know, with my mom going to prison, I thought maybe, just maybe, I would hear from my father.
Look, I’m–Tate, I’m sorry. I haven’t really had the chance to–
Oh, my God. You haven’t had the chance? Gimme a break, Dad. Mom called me days ago about this. What have you been doing all this time?
I’ve–I’ve been busy here. But–
Busy? You’ve been–I’m sorry. You’ve been busy? That’s your excuse, busy? What could possibly be more important than telling your son something that completely changes my life? Do you understand how upset that makes me? My mother going to prison–
Yeah, I do. I do! How sad I am for me, for her–
Yes! Son! You’re right. You’re right. You’re right! I’m sorry. There’s no excuse. I shoulda called you. I shoulda called you. I just– You want to know the truth? The truth is, and this is not an excuse, this is more of a reason. Your father’s been a little messed up lately, okay?
Why? About Mom?
Partly. Tate, when she came back into town, I had hoped that she’d really committed to turning her life around, to becoming a stronger and a better person. So I’ve been really disappointed, terribly disappointed that she lost her way again.
You still love her, don’t you?
I’ll always care about her. And we will always be in each other’s lives because of you.
Because of me? Is that the only reason?
Tate, I don’t–we don’t– I don’t want to talk about this…
Dad, come on.
With you.
You and Mom are my parents. And I think that I have a right to know how you feel about each other.
Hey… I’ve been upset that she has been so self-destructive. But mostly, I’m upset for you, that you have to deal with the fact that your mom is going to prison, that she is just always been generally unstable.
Yeah, well, I don’t think that you were really thinking of me when I needed your support when I learned what Mom had done or how she’d self-destructed yet again.
You’re right, and like I said before, I have no excuse, none. But you should also know that your father is also in a constant, constant state of anxiety about your sister, Rachel, as well.
Why? What’s going on with–
What’s going on with Rachel is that she– Kristen is her mother, all right? And that Kristen has full custody of her, okay? I’m not only deprived of seeing my daughter on a regular basis, but I have to live with the fact that she is with this woman that is just morally vacant and corrupt. And then I beat the crap out of myself, son, because I– I can’t understand why I would let myself just get involved with two women that are so screwed up, right, and how is that gonna affect my kids, you and Rachel? I should–I’m sorry, man. I shouldn’t–I shouldn’t be saying this stuff to you. I sound–no, I sound self-pitying. All I want you to know is if I’m not there for ya as much as you think I should be, it’s just because your dad’s overwhelmed. I’m just struggling with all this. And I’m sorry–
I get it. I get it. It’s all right. Hey, it’s all right. I get it. How could anyone not be struggling with that? It’s a lot. Hey, look, I think you’re being too hard on yourself, first of all. I think you’re a really great, great person, Dad.
Thank you. [sniffles]
And, look, a lot of people make bad decisions about who they marry or have kids with. Look, half the movies I watch are about people in miserable relationships.
[laughs] True. It’s kind of a trend.
Yeah.
I feel–I feel bad sometimes for my kids, because their parents aren’t together and that their moms are messed up.
Hey, Dad.
Yeah.
Why don’t I just come back from camp for good? So we can–we can hang out, we can get through this tough time together. I just–I think it would be best for both of us. I want to come home.
[soft tense music]
[both exhale]
So that take the edge off?
I’m definitely feeling less tense.
[laughs] Good. [sighs]
Andrew, have I told you how much it means to me that you’re always there for me, even when you’re struggling with all your own stuff? I know you’re worried as hell about everything that’s going on with your sister.
Ah, I think I will be until that deal comes through.
But EJ’s agreed to it, hasn’t he? He’s gonna give Theresa a reduced sentence in exchange for her pleading guilty to Victoria’s kidnapping?
Yeah, he’s agreed to it. But, I mean, we’ve hammered out all the details. And until it’s official, I’m just– I’m just nervous he’s gonna renege on it. [phone ringing] That’s him.
Was that EJ?
EJ, what’s going on? Have you signed off on my sister’s deal?
Wish I had answers for you, Doc, but I don’t. I have no idea who attacked me. I told ya, I was at the cemetery. I was at Catharina’s grave. Next thing I know, just got whacked from behind.
You didn’t hear anything? You didn’t see anybody approaching?
Nothing, and the only person who’s been after me from Greece, that would be Konstantin. And, hell, he’s dead.
Well, maybe it wasn’t somebody from Greece.
[stirring music]
You thinkin’ it might have been somebody from Poplar Bluff?
I mean, why would they bring you all the way back there?
Yeah, the thought crossed my mind too, especially when Jack and Chad showed up looking for Abigail. I started wondering. Maybe what happened to me is all tied into her somehow.
[grunts]
Who are you?
It’s none of your business. Who the hell are you?
Chad, she’s the woman in the video. Can’t you see that?
Video? What video? What are you talking about? You guys have been filming me? What are you two– and stealing from me? That’s my bracelet.
This?
Yes, that.
Where did you get this?
Where did I get it? Why do you care?
Because it’s my wife’s.
Your wife’s?
Where did you get this?
Did you steal it?
No, I didn’t steal it. And it’s mine.
Where did you get that from?
I don’t remember.
What do you mean, you don’t remember?
I mean, I don’t remember much of anything.
[tense music]
[laughs] Damn it, I’ve done it again.
What? What you–
No, no. Here you are feeling sorry for me because I’ve made this about myself.
No–
Again.
No, I’m not feeling sorry for you. I just–I’m understanding what you’re going through. And, Dad, I want to be there for you.
Tate, I’m the dad in this thing, right? Okay, I’m supposed to be responsible. You–you’ve– you’re supposed to be the heartbroken one right now, because I have been selfish. I didn’t come to talk to you. I haven’t been there to comfort you. That’s the truth.
Yeah. Yeah. But, Dad, it’s okay. You’re going through a lot too. I get it.
Still, I should–I should have been more sensitive to your needs. And I want to–look, I want to be a better dad. [laughs] I just do. I’ma start right now. I’m gonna let you know exactly how I feel about you. Ready?
[laughs]
Son, I love you. You mean everything to me. And all I want is for your life to be just good. That’s it.
I love you too, Dad. And I want the same for you. And–[sighs] Look. we’re both obviously dealing with a lot right now. So I just–I do– I think it would be better if we were together, so we can help each other get through this. We need each other right now. And after everything happening this summer, I just think it would be better for both of us if I come home.
[gentle guitar music]
Why aren’t you saying anything?
Because as much as I hear you, and I do hear you, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I don’t think you should come home.
Here.
You sure this is everything? You’re not holding out on me, are you?
Come on. That’s a lot. And like I said, it’s only been a few weeks.
Okay, okay. And I gotta say, you must really like Tate. I mean, if you’re willing to work this hard for free just so I don’t rat you out.
Yeah, Sophia. I do really like Tate. Which is why I didn’t appreciate you trying to pull that stunt back there.
Just having a little fun.
Well, fun’s over. Now if you don’t mind, I have to go.
Speaking of fun… have you two, you know, done it yet?
[scoffs] That’s none of your business.
That’s a no, I take it.
Yeah, so?
So what are you waiting for?
You–come on, Dad. I don’t get it. I mean, look, even having this conversation with you, I feel closer to you, and I feel, I don’t know, less upset about Mom and about everything that’s happening.
I know.
And I think this is good.
Son, I feel good about it too, and I’m glad we talked. And I feel closer to you too.
Okay.
But I think for right now, I think we should stick to video chat and text. And you should stay at camp.
Video chat, come on. I mean, you know that it’s not the same thing.
I know it’s not the same. I know it’s not the same thing. But I think it’s important right now, for you to be there.
[sighs]
It’s a good experience. You’ll be home before you know it, and hey, from your texts, it sounds like you’re having a good time, aren’t ya?
I don’t know. Yeah, sure. But it’s not the same as being–
Tate, what’s up, man?
I thought you were at camp.
Hey, Paul, Andrew.
Hey, he, uh–yeah, he– he was worried about his mom. So he needed to come home.
Right. Of course. Yeah, well, I just heard from EJ. And, good news, he agreed to the deal. So your mother, my sister, is only gonna have to serve six months.
That’s great. What? That’s awesome. That’s great.
It is. It is. But, um, I’m afraid that she’s being transferred to Statesville immediately.
Okay. How immediately? I mean, like, I can see her before she goes, right?
Yeah, well, I was just headed down to the station. You’re free to join me if you want.
Of course I want to. Yes.
Yeah.
Uh, we’ll have this conversation later. I’ll call you.
Yeah. And, hey, I love you. All right.
I love you too.
And I’m sorry about your mom.
Thanks.
Go.
Bye. [Brady sighs]
Uh, so, Brady, I didn’t wanna say anything in front of Tate. He’s dealing with enough right now.
What’s going on?
I just got a call from Marlena. Dad’s in the hospital.
It’s just too much of a strange coincidence that all of the evidence that Jack and Chad used to track down Abigail led straight to me. I don’t know, maybe my–my head is just spinning with the possibility that Abigail is still alive. But how can that be? I mean, the night that Chad found her, my God, the way he described it.
Such a horrible tragedy.
[intriguing music]
They showed me a video of that girl, the one that Clyde gave ’em.
All right. Could that have been Abigail?
Couldn’t see her face.
Oh.
So the truth is, hell, it could have been anybody.
What do you mean? What, are you saying you lost your memory?
If you must know, I was in a really bad accident a couple years ago. When I woke up, I-I couldn’t remember what happened. I couldn’t remember much of anything. And I would have, like, images, you know, snapshots of what must be memories, I don’t know, but nothing concrete. And then worse than that, my entire face was completely messed up. I had to go through all these surgeries. I don’t even know if this is what I really look like.
Did you have any kind of ID, something that might lead you to an idea of who you could be?
No, no, none of that. And the doctors, they–I mean, they said they did their best to reconstruct my face, but ever since then, I-I feel like that I’ve been living someone else’s life. I look in the mirror, I don’t know who that woman is. I don’t know–know who she is.
[suspenseful music]
We might.
Okay, so–so you really think I could be this Abigail person?
As hard as it is to believe, you could be. You could be my daughter.
And my wife. We lost her two years ago, which lines up with when you lost your memory.
Okay, but–but–but I was in an accident. I wasn’t stabbed.
How do you know if you don’t remember?
Well, there was a man at the hospital. When I woke up, he told me everything that happened and I–
Was his name Clyde?
Yes. As a matter of fact, it was.
[gentle mysterious music]
So you’ve got this romantic hideaway, and you haven’t had sex yet? What’s wrong with you?
Nothing’s wrong with me or with Tate. And it’s not like we get to spend much time together anyways, since I’m covering all your shifts at the Bistro.
Oh, please. If you wanted to, you’d find the time. Trust me. Unless you guys don’t really want to. Or maybe Tate’s gay.
He’s not gay.
How do you know? He does have a gay uncle, doesn’t he? Maybe he’s got the gay gene.
Tate’s not gay.
[laughs] Whoa, pump the brakes there, Holly. I didn’t realize you had such a problem with gay people.
Stop. You know I don’t. It’s just, I know my boyfriend isn’t.
You’re probably right. I mean, he did get you guys that hotel room on prom night. Maybe he just changed his mind about you.
Tate hasn’t changed his mind about me. He’s just–he’s going through a lot right now.
Like how he doesn’t want to have sex with his girlfriend?
Like the fact that his mother is going to prison.
Oh, I guess that would be kind of a mood killer. And so unlike every other teenage boy in America, he’s probably not thinking about sex, which is why you’ll probably have to make the first move.
Would you just stop? Okay, why are you being like this? It’s none of your business what happens between me and Tate. Got it? None of your damn business. Now I need to get back to the square.
Oh.
Dad.
Oh, hey, Paul.
Dad.
Oh, kid.
You all right?
Hey. Hey How you doing, Dad?
[laughs]
Uh, Paul said that you got dizzy.
Oh–
And what happened?
Doc just thought I should get checked out again, you know, here at the hospital to be on the safe side. But you know what? I’m feeling a hell of a lot better right now, seeing your two handsome faces.
[laughs] We’re just glad to have you home safe and sound.
Yeah, man. We’ve been really worried about ya, as I’m sure you can imagine.
What’s important is that we are all together right here, right now. So–
Yeah.
I’m fine. No more worry. And catch up. What’s going on? How’s Andrew doing?
He’s been great.
And he’s gonna be a lot better knowing that you’re– you’re good now.
Good to hear. Good to hear. Nice.
Yeah.
And what’s going on with the grandkids? Let’s start with little Rach.
Rachel’s good. Rachel’s–she’s fine.
All right. Tate, let’s go.
Tate is, uh– Dad, there’s–there’s– there’s a lot to talk about.
Hey, Uncle Andrew, I just– I wanted to say thank you for everything you’ve done for my mom, if I haven’t already told you.
You have thanked me, Tate, multiple times. Hey, I know this has been really hard for you. It’s been hard for me too, knowing that my sister is going through such a rough time. And, hey, you know, she’s gotten into a lot of trouble. But deep down, she’s– she’s a really good person. And most importantly, she loves you.
I love her too.
I’ll go see if they’re ready.
Okay, thanks. [phone rings] Holly? – Tate. Thank God. Where are you?
I’m actually at the police station.
Your dad had you arrested?
[chuckles] No. No, he can be a little extreme. but I don’t think he’d have me thrown in the slammer, just lacrosse camp.
Well, did he figure out why you’re here? Are we busted?
No. No, I told him that I’m here to see my mother, which actually now is kind of true, because I found out that she’s getting transferred to Statesville today. So I’m at the police station to say goodbye to her before she goes.
[somber music]
Okay, Tate. They’re ready for you.
I gotta go. I’ll meet up with you when I’m gone, okay?
Yeah. Yeah, that’s him. He told me bad people caused my accident. And they might still be after me. He brought me here to hide out, said that I would be safe. And then he disappeared. And a friend of his took care of me for a long time after that, a woman.
Was her last name Goldman, by chance?
Yes, Goldman. Oh, my God. It’s like you know more about this than I do.
This could be her, Jack.
Mm-hmm.
Anyway, um, she told me that Clyde was going to come back. But then she disappeared. I got tired of sitting around waiting for something to happen. So I took off looking for them a couple of weeks ago.
That’s why she wasn’t here when we found John.
Who’s John?
It’s not important right now. What’s important is, you don’t believe a word that Clyde Weston says. Uh, he led me to a video of you pacing around this room. And he–he told me it was my wife and that she was still alive.
Well, how do you know he’s not lying to you?
We don’t. Now he’s back in prison in solitary confinement. And we can’t talk to him.
But there’s another way for us to find out who you really are.
Which is?
You come home with us.
Hey, bud. Did you make it to the airport?
Yeah, sure did. I’m actually standing at the gate now.
Okay. Well, safe travels. And you call me when you get there, all right?
Okay, Dad. I will. Um, I love you.
I love you too, and, Tate, um, I promise you, I’m gonna be much more sensitive to what you’re going through, okay? I promise you that.
Hey, you’re going through a lot too. It’s all right. I, uh, better go.
All right, I’ll see you. Text me when you land.
I sure will.
Hi.
Hi.
How are you doing?
Uh, it’s been a crazy day. But I’m all right. I’m just glad I got to say goodbye to my mom.
How was that?
Uh, it was hard. I didn’t really know what to say. I mean, how do you say goodbye to your mom before she goes to prison for six months?
Well, I’m sure you said all the right things. And she knows how you feel. She knows that you love her, Tate.
I’m all right. Thank you. And now my dad thinks I’m on my way back to camp.
Yeah, talk about close calls.
Yeah. Seriously, I thought he caught me.
Oh, by the way, I had a little run-in with Sophia.
Oh, no, she’s not gonna out us, is she?
No. Not yet, at least. She’s just being really mean. But I handled it. I’ll tell you all about it on the ferry.
All right.
Okay. Let’s go.
Where’s Tate?
Oh, he just left. But, hey, at least he got a chance to say goodbye to his mom.
That’s good. And I’m sure that was very tough for him. Did you want to spend more time with her?
Uh, no, actually, the prison transport just left too.
How are you feeling?
I’m okay. Uh, I’m sorry. How’s your dad?
Oh, he’s okay too.
Thank God. So now you can at least stop worrying about him?
Yeah, I guess. I’d just feel a whole lot better if I knew what actually happened to him. – It’s good to see the boys.
And I can tell you’re feeling a lot stronger.
Hmm. Then why do you look so worried, Doc?
I’m worried because I still don’t know exactly how you ended up in Poplar Bluff.
Well, we’ll figure that out at some point, unless Jack and Chad get to the bottom of it first.
[laughing] You expect me to just come with you to Salem?
We have a plane waiting. Yeah.
Well, and how do I know that this is not some trick, that you aren’t the ones that Clyde warned me about to begin with?
We’re not. We mean you no harm, I swear.
Oh, thanks, Scout’s honor?
This isn’t a joke to us. He lost his daughter. I lost my wife. Don’t you want to remember who you lost? I promise you, we’re not gonna hurt you, okay? We just want to help you figure out who you are. That’s it.
[tense music]
Well, okay. But if you lay one finger on me, you’re a dead man.
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