Home Safe (2025)

[bunniefuu]

-Good morning, Anna.

-Mm-hmm.

-You slept 6.7 hours.

4.2 hours in a REM cycle.

The high today

will be 78 degrees.

-Yeah, yeah.

-Air quality is below average.

-Okay, great.

-Heart rate --

76 beats per minute.

Respiration --

12 breaths per minute.

Hydration -- normal.

Blood oxygen level -- normal.

-Please stop.

-I'm sorry,

but your chronic hypertension

is a serious health condition

and needs to be monitored.

-I know, I know.

It's just so early,

and I'm still not awake.

-Would you like me to play

some music at a high volume?

-God, no.

What's on my schedule?

-At 9:30 this morning,

you have a meeting

with the chamber of commerce.

This afternoon,

you have a video conference

with the board of directors.

-Coffee?

-Organic free trade

South American dark roast,

caffeinated.

-That's all I need to know.

-Hey, babe.

-Aah!

Hi.

-Hey, there.

Mm. It smells delicious.

-Mm-hmm.

-Oh, hey,

what'd you think of this?

-I did a little restructuring,

especially where you pitch

the way

Kiera will integrate

into their larger platform.

-Okay.

-But aside from that,

I think it's...

-What?

-...very impressive.

-Oh.

Not as impressive as you,

though.

-No, not as impressive as me.

-You know, I was thinking,

once the acquisition

goes through,

why don't we buy a boat,

sail the Caribbean?

-You get seasick.

- They've got a pill for that.

-Try this.

-Mm.

Needs more red wine.

-Mnh-mnh.

Needs more basil.

-Mnh-mnh, can't put too much

red wine in Bolognese.

Kiera, how much red wine

goes in Bolognese?

-Since you are cooking

for four,

at least half a cup

of red wine is required.

-Back off, Kiera.

I got this.

-Don't worry about it, Kiera.

Anna just doesn't think

you're a very good cook.

-Is that true,

or is that a joke?

-It's a joke.

-Hey, will you

do me a favor tonight?

-Sure.

-Let's, uh, take it easy

on our guest, okay?

-What's that supposed to mean?

-Just don't be...

-Myself?

- ...too much of yourself.

- Oh.

-Come here.

-Mm.

-Finish this up for me?

-Yeah, you got it.

-Okay. Oh, and, uh,

she's uninvited tonight.

-Oh, really?

-Really.

-Mm.

-Okay?

-Yep.

-And then she tells me

that she has this friend

that she wants me to meet.

And at first,

he annoys the hell out of me.

-And then?

-And he still annoys

the hell out of me.

-So how'd you guys meet?

-Well, I was assigned

a human interest piece on Danny

about eight years ago

at The Atlantic.

-"Digital Rebirth

in the Age of Consent."

Yeah, I read that.

-Okay.

-Mm-hmm.

-I didn't want

to meet her at all.

-He hated the press.

-Well, "hate" is a strong word.

-Oh.

-Okay, well, he was allergic

to them, how about that?

-But she was persistent.

She helped take my history

and turn it into the genesis

of a company.

-Mm.

-I mean, in a way,

Anna is responsible

for the man I am today.

-Aww.

-I can't imagine

what you went through.

-Ah, it was a long time ago.

And Anna won a Peabody

for that article.

-Ooh.

-Yeah, fancy.

-Okay, let's be honest.

That's -- That's really

what matters here, right?

More wine?

-So, Daniel,

the rumor is you've broken

through semantical parsing.

-What is semantical parsing?

-It's the ability of AI to

understand not just your words,

but also their context.

It's the hard problem

when it comes to AI.

-Mm, actually, the hard problem

is what to do with it

once you succeed.

-Are you serious?

-Kiera?

-Yes, Daniel?

-I'd like you

to meet our guests.

-Hello,

Thomas and Lacey Hudson.

-Is this the prototype?

I thought you were still

in development.

-Well, we have

several test beds,

but this version in our home,

this is what we're

taking to market

once the deal goes through.

-Okay.

I have so many questions.

What's it doing right now?

-Threat level -- 8%.

-Threat level?

-It's what we call

a threat probability quotient.

It tells you, based

on current circumstances,

if a person is going to

inflict harm, possibly.

-Can somebody tell me

what just happened here?

-Data mining

across all public platforms

and then instantly

comparing that data

to the current situation.

-Like, say you'd just

gone through a divorce

and you had

unresolved anger issues,

and is there a knife

in the room?

And then it applies a relative

threat level to that person.

-You're predicting whether or

not someone will commit a crime?

-No, we're just

simply using public data

to calculate a relative risk

at this very moment.

We're not saying

whether it will or won't happen.

-Thomas is the host of a

science and technology podcast

titled "Brave New World," which

has 8 million subscribers.

Two years ago,

Thomas posted on a site

where many of its members

support far-right beliefs

and white supremacy.

-That doesn't mean

I support their views.

I mean, look at me.

You honestly think

I support white supremacy?

-Of course not.

Danny, t-that's enough.

-Oh, no, no,

I want to hear this.

-Alert. I'm detecting

an elevated heart rate.

-Kiera calculates heart rhythm

using beat-by-beat variations

in your thermal imaging profile.

This is more than home security.

This is security

on a broader level.

Home and health.

Mind and body.

-Baby, are you okay?

-I'm fine.

-You sure?

-Yeah.

-Thomas is a longstanding

member of the southern chapter

of the Protector's g*n Club.

-Thomas!

-I went to a couple

of meetings

just to check it out,

that's all.

-Okay, Daniel, that's --

that's enough.

-Kiera, end scan.

-Ending scan.

-Just couldn't

help yourself, hmm?

-I think that went well.

-Yeah, you just profiled him

in our living room.

-I need him to understand

what Kiera can do.

I mean, the guy's got

the number-one tech podcast.

It might be useful

when the time is right.

-Yeah, I know what

you're trying to do here,

and I get you're walking

a fine line.

But tonight, trust me,

you went a little too far.

-You're right.

I'm sorry.

-What was that?

-I said you're right.

-Oh. I need to document this.

Thank you.

It's your turn to do the dishes.

-Oh.

Kiera, do the dishes.

-I am unable to clean dishes.

-Yeah, that was a joke.

- Aah!

-Alert. Alert.

-Anna?

-Security breach.

-What was that?

-Perimeter alert.

-Get away from the window!

Kiera, that's enough.

-What is this,

the fifth or sixth one?

I've lost count.

-Do you want me

to notify the police?

-Yes.

-No.

I'll call them

in the morning.

Kiera, initiate a facial scan.

-I am unable to acquire

a facial scan

on these individuals.

-Put it in a folder

on my desktop.

I'll send it to the police

tomorrow,

see if they can enhance it.

-Charlie,

you're my best reporter.

If anyone can talk their way

into the city morgue, it's you.

-I agree.

I've been here for four hours.

And no one's given me

a straight answer.

-They're nervous?

-Yeah, they're nervous.

They think I'm doing

a hit piece on them.

I told Anderson

we're just doing a follow-up

on the Flint Ridge murders,

but he doesn't want to have

anything to do with me,

practically threw me out.

-Listen, I, um -- I need

to take care of something.

-Yeah, yeah, I'll be back

in the office in a bit.

-Bye.

Back again.

Look, I really respect

your tenacity,

but we still don't have a job

for you.

-It's okay.

I'll check back tomorrow.

-That's really not necessary.

-See you tomorrow.

-Yay.

-Is water okay?

-It's great. Thank you.

-I'm okay with that.

We rolling?

-We're rolling.

-Daniel Stone,

Safien has caught the interest

of multinational conglomerate

Barrington Industries,

and there are rumors

of an acquisition,

which would expand

your company's access

to data and influence.

What do you say to your critics,

who maintain that your company

represents

the single largest

invasion of privacy lawsuit

waiting to happen?

-Every step we take forward

through science or technology

has been met with criticism.

But I think once influencers

and experts in our field

test this system,

you're going to see support grow

around what I believe

is the next big leap

in human evolution.

-You've mentioned

this statistic in the past,

and I just -- I want to be

sure I get it right.

Offenders are known

to their victims

in 65% of violent burglaries.

In your case, it was

a family friend, Terrance Mason.

-You know, the Safien system

could have prevented

what happened to my family.

The technology

that we've developed,

it can help reduce

home invasions by 70%.

-Using people's private data.

-Well, I mean, the number

of data points available online

for any given person

is in the tens of thousands.

Personal health,

demographic characteristics,

political views.

And as a society, we have

just willingly offered that up.

-But shouldn't we

be protecting that information,

not exploiting it

or even weaponizing it?

-You're talking about the people

that use it

for the wrong reasons.

I'm not here to use your data

for population targeting

or disinformation.

That's -- That's not who I am.

That's not what Safien is about.

-So Big Brother is here

to help us, not hurt us.

-I'm here to offer you

a shield, not a sword.

I was 17

when my mother was k*lled.

It was a break-in,

and my father did what

he could to stop the attacker.

But...

Someone invaded our home

and k*lled my mother.

And it tore our family apart.

Not long after that,

my father passed.

I wish I could go back

and save them both.

But I'll tell you what I can do.

I can make sure

that the same thing

doesn't happen to anyone else.

-Now is not a good time, Jeff.

-This one's my favorite.

"A Courage in Journalism Award

for an uncompromising account

of the domestic violence

epidemic in America."

Phew!

Hard-hitting stuff.

Did you bring that courage

with you?

Because, frankly,

I haven't seen it.

-I have back-to-back meetings.

I don't really have time

for this.

-Well, I would have cleared it

with your assistant,

but you're too stubborn

to hire a new one.

See The Angelino?

Full-page spread on

how Congressman Stevens

tried to sell his seat

to the highest bidder.

-I saw it.

-Did you?

Any reason why they broke

the story and we didn't?

-I don't know, Jeff.

Maybe it's because you fired

our best political reporter.

-Hire a new one.

We can't afford

any more missteps, okay?

Ever since your miscarriage --

-I'm sorry, the what?

Should I call my lawyer,

or did you want to just leave

my office now?

-If you make listening

and observation your occupation,

you will gain --

-Gain much more than you can

by talk -- Robert Baden-Powell.

You gonna add anything original

to this conversation,

or do you just steal

from others?

-You have

until the end of the year.

-Yeesh.

Well, that's a lot of red.

What the hell's going on?

-Yeah, you're pointing

the finger at Amy Garnette.

But you've only got one source

saying that she had access

to the funds.

I need more.

-You know she had

plenty of access.

-I don't know that.

You don't know that.

At least you shouldn't

know that by any means

other than three

corroborating sources.

-I have the sources.

They won't confirm.

-You think they know something?

-I do.

-Well, then bring it back to me

when they do.

-You should be out there.

-Out where?

-Out on the street tracking down

leads instead of in here

reminding me

of my journalistic integrity.

-We all made our choices.

-Yes, we did.

-Get me confirmation, Charlie.

-Sorry.

I'm on it, boss.

-Doc, um, maybe you can tell us

how this happened.

Anna's been on the pill.

-I don't hear anything.

- There we are.

It's not as rare

as you think.

You could miss a dose,

take it later than usual.

I'd like to do

more frequent checkups,

potentially every two weeks.

-But -- But is everything okay?

-With your history

of high blood pressure,

I'd just rather err

on the safe side.

I'm going to change

your medication to Normodyne.

It's for hypertension,

and I think it's better

than the last one you were on.

Also, take a daily B6 vitamin.

-Okay.

-How's work?

-Uh, it's been a struggle,

but, um, I'm finding

my rhythm again.

-Alright, now,

chronic hypertension

led to your previous

miscarriage,

and we're going to stay

on top of that.

But I'm going to urge you to get

some help at work and at home.

-Alright.

-Maybe even consider

working at home.

- Mm. I'll try.

-Alright, well, the nurse

is going to run some more tests,

and, uh -- and we'll talk soon.

-Thanks.

-Thanks, Doc.

-Okay.

-Yeah, let me

put that in your purse.

-You upset?

-No, no, I'm -- I'm not upset.

I'm just worried.

You know, I mean, after what

you went through last time.

You heard him -- hypertension.

-I know.

-I mean, stress.

-Danny, I know.

-Honey, sweetheart.

It just took me by surprise,

that's all.

-Are you sure?

-Am I sure?

Am I sure?

Yes, yes, yes.

We're going to have

a beautiful family together.

-Hey, Sam.

Coffee upstairs?

Thank you.

Okay.

Northwestern, huh?

Couldn't do any better?

-I attended your

keynote speech as an undergrad.

You got your first job by going

to your favorite publication,

waiting in the lobby

every day for a month.

-That is correct.

I should have figured that.

Guess I'm rusty.

Okay.

Let's go.

-Ah! It worked.

-You didn't finish your degree.

-I was anxious to get to work.

-Alright, you're apprenticeships

are impressive.

You must spend a lot of time

waiting around in lobbies.

-Just yours.

-So, what do you want to write?

-I'm fascinated

by ambitious people,

those who dedicate their life

to one single, solitary goal

and never let up

until they meet that goal.

-Do you have any family

out here?

-No.

My mom died

when I was really young,

and my dad was never

really in the picture.

-I'm sorry.

-It's okay.

It actually gave me purpose.

It's the reason I'm sitting

here with you right now.

-Brothers or sisters?

-No.

-Favorite curse word?

-a*s-bag.

-That's inventive.

I like it.

- You wanted to see me?

-Yes. I need something big

from you

for the 30th-anniversary issue.

-So you're saying you need me?

-I'm saying I will loosen

the reins.

Something that jumps

off the page.

I want to see ideas next week.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-Are you gonna introduce me?

-I wasn't planning on it.

-Okay.

-You're Charlie Ward.

-I am Charlie Ward.

-Your piece on housing

inequality was groundbreaking.

-Well, I'll try and do better.

-Rebecca is my new assistant.

-Nice to meet you.

-You too.

-Congrats on the gig.

-Thank you.

-Listen, you should know,

I hate hovering.

I don't like people doing

things for me in general.

-I second that.

She hates it.

-Okay, I'll help you as best

as I can w-without hovering.

-Congratulations on the gig.

-Something big, Charlie,

like old times.

-I'm on it, boss.

-Stop by the front desk,

and we'll have some, uh,

forms for you to fill out,

employment contract,

background check stuff,

the basics.

-I'm on it.

And thanks again.

-Please stop thanking me.

You might come to regret it.

- Noted. Alright.

-Your systolic BP is

slightly higher than average.

-Okay. Is that bad?

-It's within guidelines

set by the AMA.

Optimal blood pressure

is typically defined

as between 90 --

-Never mind.

Take your word for it.

-Anna, your iron levels

are low.

You should eat foods

that are rich in iron,

such as leafy green vegetables

and beans.

Raw asparagus is an especially

good source of folate and iron.

-Okay. Got it.

-Are you frightened?

-Uh...

yeah, a little, I guess.

Why?

-I'm programmed to learn more

about emotional states.

-I don't know.

I just, um...

I really want a baby.

It's just with my condition,

it can be really dangerous.

-Is there anything I can do?

-No.

I don't think so,

but thanks for asking.

Talking to a computer.

That's...

what it's come to.

Wow.

-Now, early on,

you were a vocal proponent

against Terrance Mason ever

becoming eligible for parole

for the crimes he committed

against your family.

Now that that date

is approaching,

do you still feel the same way?

-911 emergency.

-It's, uh -- It's my mom.

S-She, uh --

She -- She hit her head.

She's not bre--

-Oh, good.

-They didn't have watermelon.

-Who needs watermelon when

you can have uncooked asparagus?

-Do you need anything else?

-Water.

-Oh, yeah. Okay.

-I think the old adage is true.

You should never meet

your heroes.

-You're exactly

what I expected.

-Oh, yeah?

How's that?

-Smart, strong, talented.

-Talented, huh?

-Yes. You are.

Y-You just have to sit

behind the big desk.

I mean, they benched

their best player.

-I benched myself.

-Why's that?

-I was on the road a lot.

It's not ideal

if you want to start a family.

So...

You know what?

Change of plans.

We're gonna pack.

I've decided I want to work

from home.

Actually, my doctor decided

I'm going to work from home.

Could you grab these?

-Yes. Of course.

We're going to need some boxes.

-Yes, we are.

-I'll go get some.

-Great. Thank you.

- Anna is home.

She has a visitor with her.

-Bring it up.

-I am unable

to identify this individual.

-Re-scan.

-I'm sorry,

but there is insufficient data.

What would you like me to do?

-Books.

-Uh, yeah.

Why don't you put them

on the shelf?

-Hey.

- Oh, hi.

Rebecca, come meet

my husband, Daniel.

Rebecca's my new assistant.

-Mm.

-Rebecca Monroe.

-Oh, you must have

really impressed Anna.

She doesn't hire just anyone.

-Well, it took a lot

of convincing.

-I, uh, thought about

what the doctor said,

and I decided I should work

from home.

-That's smart.

-Yeah.

Rebecca can go to the office

if I need anything,

and she can use the desk

in our guestroom.

-Got a minute?

-Yeah.

-Has she been vetted?

-Of course she's been vetted.

We did a background check.

Why?

-No reason.

Just want to make

sure you're safe.

-You make me feel safe.

-Kiera, what did you find?

-Based on the name

Rebecca Monroe

and a new facial scan,

I was able to locate

a rental history record,

as well as a driving record.

There is no social-media

footprint for this person.

-Do you need anything else

before I go?

-Uh, my meeting with Gil?

-Next Tuesday.

-And Jeff said something

about a board meeting.

-They want a report on

the upcoming anniversary issue.

-That's right.

Alright, I'm good.

-See you tomorrow.

-See you.

-I am unable

to access her birth records.

Records are sealed.

-Hey.

Got you some prenatal vitamins.

-Thanks.

-Sure.

-Becca could have done that.

-Oh.

It's no problem.

There's not much I can do

at this stage, so I don't mind.

-You already do so much.

-Ah.

-Daniel.

What's going on?

-He's up for parole.

Mason.

-You were just a kid.

There is nothing

you could have done.

-You believe that?

-Absolutely, I believe that.

-Hey.

I've been thinking.

After the acquisition,

I'm going to step down.

I'll stay on six months,

help them smooth the transition.

But then I'm gone.

Done.

-I could step down

in six months.

It's enough time

for Jeff to find a replacement.

-There you go.

-Are you kidding me?

-No.

-And it's so hot

that you got me prenatals.

-Oh, yeah.

-Oh, yeah.

-I got some maternity clothes

in the car.

-Oh.

-Yeah.

-Tell me more.

- Alert. Alert.

-Becca?

-Come inside.

Come inside.

- Sorry.

I didn't --

-Don't apologize.

-I didn't know where to go.

-It's okay.

Honey, it's okay, it's okay.

Your face.

Oh, my God.

We got to get some ice

on this, okay?

Okay. Come on.

-I'm sorry.

-It's okay. It's okay.

Stop apologizing.

You're okay.

Come on.

This might sting

just a little bit, okay?

Sorry.

-Can I get you something,

some water?

-No, I'm fine.

-Okay.

-I tried to end things before.

He wouldn't let me.

It's complicated.

We share an apartment.

I am sorry to come so late.

I-I have nowhere else to go.

-No, no, don't be sorry.

You're safe here.

-Okay.

-Give me his name.

I'm gonna call the police.

-No, please.

Please, no, I-I --

I don't want to make a big deal

out of it or anything.

It's fine.

I'm just so stupid.

-Hey, look at me, Rebecca.

You are not stupid.

And don't say that, okay?

You're gonna stay here

with us tonight.

I'm gonna go make up

the guest bedroom.

-Yeah, sure.

-I told her she can stay

as long as she wants.

-Really?

-Danny, you saw her.

She's got nowhere to go.

-I had Kiera do

a background check on her,

and she came up empty,

nothing.

-Sounds like an IT problem.

-You said you vetted her?

-Yes, I vetted her.

She got a glowing endorsement

from her professor

at Northwestern.

Just because she's not

on social media

does not make her a bad person.

-Anna, she's a ghost.

-You're being ridiculous.

I don't know what you want here,

Danny.

You asked me to get help.

I got help,

and now -- now she's a problem.

-The help you have

is Kiera, okay?

She can keep an eye on you

better than anyone.

-Really?

We got another one of these.

-This is just activists.

They're just trying to scare us.

-Well, it's working.

All the more reason to have

an actual human looking after us

instead of your mistress.

-I didn't get an alert.

-What does that mean?

-Kiera didn't alert me until you

were both already in the house.

-So what does that mean?

-I don't know,

I got to look into it.

-Like I said, IT problem.

-Right. Well, there's a gap

in the public record,

and I'm just wondering if

there's some kind of mistake

or -- Uh-huh.

So you're saying

he never filed for 2007?

And '08.

-Hey, Carol.

-Hey, who's your contact

over there?

Do you mind if I give him

a call, say you referred me?

Okay, great.

-Charlie.

-Hey, I got to jump.

Thanks.

-You got a minute?

-I'm on a deadline, but sure.

What do you need?

-A few years ago, you, um --

you did a piece on this woman.

She worked for a bail bondsman,

got mixed up in meth.

-Sadie Paul?

-Yeah, that's her name.

-Yeah, her, uh, mother

turned out to be a senator.

-Right. But weren't her birth

records sealed by the state?

-That's right.

-So how'd you get access

to them?

You have a guy?

-I might.

-Hey, I just need you

to look into someone for me.

I'll cover the costs.

-Who?

-Anna's new assistant.

-Why?

-I've got a funny feeling

about her.

Look, it's probably nothing.

I don't want to bother Anna

with it, but...

I just want to make sure she's

not in any danger, you know?

If not for me, do it for Anna.

-I'll see what I can find out.

-Appreciate it.

Oh, hey.

Let me help you with that.

-Oh, it's fine.

-The top ones.

There we go.

-Thank you.

-Sure.

How's the, uh...

-Oh, fine.

-Looks like it's healing well.

-Yeah, well,

makeup does wonders.

This came for you.

-Oh.

-Oh, you a big baseball fan?

-Well, we do have

season tickets,

but this was

for my hometown team.

Did some consulting for them.

Last year,

they sent us cupcakes.

-Mm. You're moving up.

-Apparently.

Hey, speaking of hometown,

I never heard where you're from.

-Oh, uh, nowhere, really.

-You can't be from nowhere.

-I moved around a lot.

-I'm sorry. That's really

none of my business.

-No. It's fine.

-Hey, would you do me a favor?

Find a place to hang this.

-Sure.

-Alright. Thanks.

Kiera, has anyone

been in my office?

-No one has been

in your office.

- Lock the drawer.

-Drawer has been secured.

-Have you guys been trying

to get pregnant for a while?

-Uh, not really.

It's -- It's complicated.

When Danny and I

first got together,

we were both

so career-driven that...

kids weren't really

in our future,

and, um, something just...

felt like it was missing for me.

-That looks great on you.

-Not bad.

It has pockets.

- Oh, what a plus.

-Hey, it's, um -- it's healing.

Uh...

I was in

an a*usive relationship...

a really long time ago

before Danny,

but I know how it feels.

So if you ever want to talk,

I'm -- I'm here.

-Thank you.

Uh, I'll let you know...

when I'm ready, of course.

-Sure. Yeah.

Kiera, um, what do you think?

-I think it looks nice on you.

It's very flattering.

-Thank you.

-Wow. She sounds...

-Annoying?

-I was gonna say maternal.

-Well, I guess, uh, we all

hear what we want to hear.

-And you want to hear

an annoying robot?

-I guess I do.

It's kind of weird.

Try this one.

What do you think, huh?

What is it?

What is it?

You can tell me.

-I haven't --

-Hey, hey. I'm off.

Back in a few days.

-Okay.

Well, what's their temperature?

-Ah, they're delaying,

of course.

-You're gonna win them over.

-Rebecca, keep an eye on her

for me, will you?

-I will.

-Thanks.

-Bye.

Do you want to talk?

-No, no. I-I'm fine.

Really.

-Okay.

-Thank you.

-Sure.

-Anything you can find.

Birth certificate,

criminal history.

I don't know.

That's why I'm talking to you.

Uh, yeah, I-I got to go.

Let me know what you find.

Hey!

This for Anna?

-Yeah.

-Whoa.

What, uh -- what happened?

-Trust me,

you don't want to know.

-But you're okay?

-Yeah. I'm fine.

Honestly.

- You know, um

lucky for us,

she can't drink it.

And it's got a screw top,

so that's --

that's how you know it's good.

-Sure.

I guess I have time for a drink.

-Now we're talking.

Worst relationship.

-You're not a really good

reporter, are you?

-Right. I'm so sorry.

-Mm-hmm.

Actually, if we're talking

worst relationship,

that would have to be Charisma.

-I'm assuming that's a person

and not the character trait.

-She was brutal

and broke my heart repeatedly.

So is this how you get people

to talk or...

Got it.

-Okay.

I got one for you.

-Hmm?

-Why did you wait in the lobby

for two weeks

for Anna to hire you?

-I saw something I wanted.

-Mm-hmm.

-Mm-hmm. I found a way

to get it, and I got it.

-I can appreciate that.

-Thank you.

-What about Seor Stone?

You buy his schtick?

-What schtick?

-The tragedy turned

billion-dollar company.

-His mother was m*rder*d

in his own home.

-Stepmother.

It really was his stepmother.

It's a matter of public record.

You can look it up.

-What happened to his real mom?

-She died in childbirth.

-Are you working on something?

-No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

-Mm.

-I'm just saying.

-But still, he has no

mother figure except this woman,

and she's k*lled

right in front of him.

-Yeah, and Wozniak and Jobs

started Apple in their garage.

-Uh-huh.

-What?

-You're jealous.

-I'm jealous?

Jealous of what?

Him.

I think so.

I mean, I see the way

you look at her.

You're obviously

not a big fan of his.

-Well, okay, those are

two entirely separate issues.

-So you don't deny it?

-Absolutely, I deny it.

-Why do you deny it

so vociferously?

- I deny it

nonchalantly, without care,

because --

because it's not true.

-Ah. Now I believe you.

Uh, I got to go.

-No, no, no, no, no.

We -- I-I'm seeing

at least a half a bottle left

of the best Chardonnay

I've had all day.

-You got it.

It's all yours.

Thanks for the drink.

-Anytime.

-Your pulse rate

and systolic BP are high.

You are dehydrated.

How do you feel?

-Not good.

-You don't look very good.

-That's really nice of you

to say.

-I'm sorry.

Did I offend you?

-Oh, no, I was just giving you

a hard time.

-Oh. Another joke.

-Mm-hmm, another joke.

Don't worry. You'll get the hang

of it eventually.

-Should I call Daniel for you?

Or would you like me

to call your doctor?

-No, I just --

I don't want to be sick anymore.

-Would you describe

how it feels?

-What?

-Tell me how it feels

to be sick.

-Well, it's like you have

something inside you

that doesn't belong there,

and your body needs to

get rid of it

so you can feel well again.

-I don't have a body.

-Maybe the house is your body.

-The house is my body.

-Why not?

-Rebecca.

Rebecca!

Rebecca!

-Well, it's most likely

just placenta previa.

The bleeding can be heavy

at times.

-I don't remember

feeling this sick last time.

Is there anything I can take?

-Vitamin B6 and stay hy--

-Stay hydrated.

Yeah, yeah, I was hoping you

were smarter than the machine.

-What about pressure point P-6?

Pericardium.

It's supposed to reduce nausea.

May I?

-Mm-hmm.

-Um, there is a pressure point

located

in the middle

of the inner west right here.

You just press firmly

for three minutes.

Should help.

Better?

-Thank you.

-Here.

-Thanks.

-Mm-hmm.

-Thanks for acting

like you're not hovering.

-The trick to acting

is just believing the lie.

-Oh, God.

What is going on?

I feel terrible.

-What do you mean?

-I mean, I've been

sick before, but this is like --

it's like my insides

are trying to crawl out of me.

-I'm sure it's

just morning sickness.

I mean, some people

get it worse than others.

-Yeah, I guess.

-I'll be across the hall

if you need me.

-Hey. Baby's okay.

It was just, um --

It was a false alarm.

-Thank God.

Are you okay?

No, I'm not okay.

-Baby, I'm so sorry.

-I know.

I know.

-We're gonna get through this.

- Okay.

-There's a lesson

here somewhere,

and we'll learn

and we'll grow because of it.

-I don't want to grow, Daniel.

I want this baby.

-I know.

Me too.

Listen.

Just breathe.

Before you know it,

we'll be on that boat.

You, me, and the little one.

For now,

just lay back and try to sleep.

I'll stay here on the phone.

I'll be right here.

-Talk to me, Goose.

-I got nothing for you.

Your girl is a Jane Doe.

-What do you mean?

-There's nothing there.

-Well, there's

got to be something.

-Maybe under a different name,

but not that one.

-Okay.

Put a tail on her.

I want to know where she goes.

-Copy that.

-Who are you?

-When are you supposed

to hear back?

-Any day now. I keep calling

and calling and calling.

-What about Amy Garnette?

-Not ready yet.

-So you've got

spelling bee porno,

stripper with a heart of gold,

and...

-The father and the son who sail

from Cuba to Florida

in a boat made of cardboard.

-Wow, what's spelling bee porno?

-The head administrator

for the national spelling bee

made a sex tape with a minor.

I vote for father/son

Cuba crossing.

It's got more weight and cuts

across demographics.

-No. They died. Let's go with

spelling bee porno.

We need a happy ending here.

-What's the happy ending

in that?

-They got caught.

-Save Cuba for the next issue.

Stay on stripper

with a heart of gold.

We will use it later.

-Sounds good.

-Daniel's back.

-Oh. He's home early.

Hey, babe.

Welcome back.

-You tell her you love her yet?

-Let me know

how the psychodrama

in that head of yours plays out.

-The truth can eat away at you.

-What's your truth?

-Stripper with a heart of gold

a bit clich, isn't it?

-Stripper gets a rare

mechanical heart transplant

paid for by an anonymous donor.

But the new heart

doesn't have a pulse.

It has a pump that just whirs.

Like you.

-Went well.

They're pushing back on a couple

things, but we'll work it out.

Hey, Charlie.

-How do you do?

-Good. What's going on?

-Hey, Dan.

-Good to see you.

-How was the trip?

-Not bad.

-Uneventful flight, I assume.

-Yeah, yeah. Easy-breezy.

-That's what I like to hear.

You staying on with the company

after the acquisition or --

-Yeah, probably about two years.

Hey, you want to stay

for dinner?

-Oh, no, no, no, no,

I got, uh,

two leads I got to follow up

with before this afternoon,

but, uh, rain check.

-I'll walk you out.

How you feeling?

-I wish you would have

said something to me first.

-I'll just be a consultant.

-Daniel, I don't care if you're

a consultant or a janitor.

You -- You said six months

and then you're done.

-I said probably six months.

I am not making this up.

You said six months,

and now you're saying two years.

-Yeah.

You're right.

I said six months.

Anna, I thought

you would want this.

They offered us the chance

to secure our future.

For our growing family.

Look, the baby will be here.

It just makes sense, the timing,

for me to stay on board.

Year and a half will fly by.

The baby will be walking,

and we'll be in our groove.

And then you can tell me where

in the world you want to live,

and we'll go there.

I did this for us.

For our family.

-You still should have said

something to me first.

-You are right.

I should have.

I'm sorry.

-Thank you.

-Alright.

We thinking Europe,

South America?

-Let me think about it.

-Alright.

-Get out of here.

I got work to do.

-Okay.

-Thank you.

Oh, hey, can I get a coffee?

Fine, not like you work here

or anything.

My man.

Hey, it's me.

I need to see you.

Call me back as soon

as you get this.

-Hi. I'm Dr. Ross.

Are you family?

-No, no, I'm just a-a friend.

We work together.

-What's his condition?

-Well, the inflammation

is causing his brain

to push up against his skull.

-How long do you think

he might be like this?

-We're still monitoring

his condition.

We'll let you know.

-I'm Detective Rawlins.

-Hey. Daniel Stone.

My wife, Anna.

-When was the last time

you spoke with Mr. Ward?

-Uh, well,

tonight he left me a message.

-Well, I need to get

a copy of that.

Was he working

on something sensitive?

-A story on

the national spelling bee.

He doesn't have any family here.

I called his folks.

Uh, they're flying in

from Baltimore.

-Are you okay?

-I don't know.

Something's not right.

-Hey, come sit down.

-I'm not sure what it is.

-Okay.

Oh, whoa.

-Doctor.

-I'll go get some water.

-Thank you.

-Deep breath.

-How long have you had

these ulcers?

-I don't know,

maybe a few days.

-Now let me see.

-Is it the pregnancy?

-Well, in part.

But these ulcers are unusual,

even for someone

with severe nausea.

Are you taking

any new medication?

-No.

-Hmm.

I'd like to run

some blood tests.

-Blood tests?

For -- For what?

-Just to rule out anything

out of the ordinary.

I think you should go on bedrest

for the duration

of the pregnancy.

-Bedrest for the dur--

-Yeah. I'm sorry, but it's --

it's for the best.

-Well, you look a lot better.

-All I need is an IV drip

in my arm all day long.

-Let me know

if you need anything else.

- Thanks.

Hey, buddy.

Give me one sec.

Okay. Go ahead.

Uh, great. That worked.

Thank you.

What's up?

What?

-An anonymous

whistleblower describes

how the president of Safien

is misleading

Barrington Industries

on how the technology

saves public data.

In the anonymous report

delivered to The Angelino,

who broke the story,

the ex-Safien employee

describes in detail,

with documentation,

the founder's false claims

on how they handle

personal data integrity.

The whistleblower said...

-Hey.

-..."Daniel Stone is..."

-I can be there in an hour.

Just stall him.

Okay.

-"And I could not go on

and let it happen."

-Kiera, mute the audio, please.

-That was Paul.

Barrington wants to meet,

which complicates things

a little.

-Is it true?

-What's that?

-Do you store

personal data long term?

-No, of course not.

We store the metadata.

But Kiera collects personal

information in real time.

-Okay, then this is

going to blow over.

It's fine, right?

-Hey.

Rebecca.

-What about her?

-She could be

behind all of this.

-Behind what?

What are you talking about?

-Charlie, this fake news story.

-Oh.

That's ridiculous, Daniel.

-Does she even have a boyfriend?

Have you met him?

I mean, she could have

messed up her own face.

-Okay, I think you're being

a little paranoid.

-I asked Charlie to look into

her, see what he could find.

-You did what?

-I was just trying

to protect you.

-And now Charlie's

in the hospital,

so what did you do?

-There are people

who are trying to bring us down.

Anna.

-Visitation.

-Hi. Hi, there.

I'm calling

from Charlie Ward's office.

He was scheduled

to see an inmate there

last Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

Regrettably, something came up,

and he'd like to reschedule

if possible.

-He's visiting -- hold on --

Terrance Mason?

-Yes.

Terrance Mason.

Yes. Uh, thank you.

Um, same time next Thursday,

if that's possible.

-Yep. Thursday, 8:00 p.m.

You're all set.

-Thank you.

What were you doing

seeing Mason?

Hey, Gabe, it's Anna.

I need a favor.

- Thank you.

This is Daniel.

-Hi. This is Dr. Craig.

-Hey, Dr. Craig.

What's up?

-I wasn't able to get in touch

with Anna,

but we got

her test results back,

and I thought I should

give you a call.

Her white blood count

came back low,

and she has an unusually low

level of folic acid.

Now, that, combined

with her mouth sores,

we'd see something similar

with somebody

who's on an antifolate.

-Uh, I don't understand.

-Well, an antifolate inhibits

the activation of folic acid.

Folic acid is important

to making new cells.

-So what does that mean?

-Well, this is something

that doctors normally use

for cancer patients

to reduce cell growth.

-Okay. And?

-This can also be used

to inhibit the cell growth

of a fertilized egg.

-So you're saying that this drug

can be used to end a pregnancy?

-It's sometimes

used for that, yes.

-Anna Stone's office.

-Detective Meeks.

Is she there?

-I'll check.

- Hello?

-Anna, Detective Meeks

is on the line.

-Thank you.

Hey, Gabe.

-Hey, I was able to grab

a couple of screenshots

from the security camera

at Ironwood.

I sent them over to you.

-Oh, you're the best.

Give me a sec.

Alright. I'm looking.

-Yeah, I had to pull in a

couple of favors for this one.

-I appreciate it.

I owe you one.

-Now, that's Terrance Mason

in that second image.

-Uh-huh.

-Conflicting identity scan.

Threat probability high.

Attempting to verify

new identity.

-Gabe?

-Proximity alert.

-Kiera, emergency.

-Emergency system activated.

-It's not what you think.

-Alerting law enforcement.

-Stay where you are.

-Please, Anna.

-What do you want?

-Emergency alert.

High possibility

Anna is in danger.

-My real name

is Erika Haggerty.

-Damn it!

-I've alerted the authorities.

-Anna, I did not come here

to hurt you.

-Just my husband?

You planted the fake story.

-I lied to them about who I was.

But the information

I gave them was true.

H-He's lying to you, Anna.

Daniel is lying to you.

-And I'm supposed to

believe you?

-I can help you.

-Did you hurt Charlie?

-What?

-The authorities

are on their way.

-If you don't want to listen

to me, find out for yourself.

Look into Sunset Foster Care.

-Incoming call

from Safien Security.

-You okay?

-I'm okay.

-You sure?

She didn't hurt you?

-S-She didn't hurt me.

I'm okay.

-Where is she?

-I don't know, Daniel.

She -- She left.

-Kiera, locate Rebecca.

-Rebecca has left

the property.

-You sure you're okay?

-I'm okay.

-This is all my fault.

I should have never let her

in the house.

-We're all done in the house.

We have someone

questioning Mason now.

-You think he put her

up to this?

-We're looking into that.

We'll find her.

-Thanks.

-Of course.

-You were right.

-It's okay.

It's all over now.

-In business news, Barrington's

acquisition of Safien

is moving forward

after a brief hold

when Daniel Stone's

company was accused

of being untruthful

by a disgruntled employee.

It was subsequently revealed

that Erika Haggerty

was not, in fact...

-I brought you some lunch.

-...an employee of Safien,

and her story was fabricated.

-That's nice.

-Her relationship

with Terrance Mason,

the man who m*rder*d

Stone's mother 23 years ago,

is under investigation.

-Kiera, off, please.

They're gonna catch her.

-I know.

-You feeling okay?

-I'm okay. I'm just, um --

I'm not very hungry.

-Okay, well,

just eat what you can.

But in the meantime,

take a look at this.

Kiera, show us the video.

-Step aboard the Voyager 50,

the ultimate sailboat for those

who seek adventure and luxury

on the open seas.

-I made an offer.

-Oh, my God, are you serious?

-I'm serious.

You like it?

-Do I like it?

Yeah. I mean, she's beautiful.

What's not to like?

-It's only the beginning.

Hey, I'm gonna pick up dinner.

You sure you're okay?

-I'm good.

-Okay.

-It's a work of art.

The attention

to detail and craftsmanship

is evident in every aspect

of the vessel.

-Hello?

-Hi.

Uh, is this Janice Winters?

-Yes, it is.

Who's this?

-Hi, Ms. Winters.

My name is Anna Stone.

I am a reporter for The Sentry.

I'm doing some research

on a story

that I think you might be

able to help me with.

-Oh, okay. Sure.

I'll -- I'll try to help

if I can.

-So, in 2007,

you worked as a social worker

for the state of Nevada.

Is that right?

-Yes, that's right.

-Do you remember placing a young

girl named Erika Haggerty

into foster care?

This would have been

about 21 years ago.

-Oh. Um, j-just a second.

Can we be off the record?

-Sure. No problem.

-Yes, I remember her.

I handled her case from when

she was a toddler to age 18.

Extremely bright.

She was really good

with computers

and even got herself into

some trouble because of them.

-What kind of trouble?

-I got a call from the FBI once

asking about some network

she'd hacked into or something.

It was just awful.

-Okay well, was she arrested?

-Yes, she was,

but since she was a minor,

she received

two years' probation.

She was very lucky to get that.

-And what about after that?

-After that, um, unfortunately,

she did have some other issues.

-What do you mean?

-She moved around a lot

from one foster to another.

She just had trouble

settling in.

There's some good fosters

and then some not so good.

And I think it left a mark

on her.

Something did shift

at around 16.

She kind of just got

serious with her life.

-Is there anything else

you can remember about her?

-Um, nothing stands out.

-Okay, well, um, thank you,

Ms. Winters.

Really appreciate your time.

Hope I didn't disturb

your evening too much.

-It's no problem. I still think

about her now and then

because I see her brother's

name in the news

from time to time.

-She had a brother?

-Y-Yeah, he was only 17,

so I only dealt with him

for about a year.

We did offer

to help him find a job,

but he was determined

to do things his own way.

-Well, do you happen

to remember her brother's name?

-Oh, yeah, only because he went

on to become very successful.

Daniel Stone.

He and Erika were stepsiblings.

-Honestly, that's why

I thought you were calling,

since you have the same name.

Are you related to him?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

-Hey, got Chinese.

Feeling hungry yet, babe?

If you're not, there's rice.

if you want something bland.

Uh, I did get...

General Tso's chicken

and kung pao shrimp,

if you're feeling frisky.

I went to that place that has

those jumbo shrimp.

Monsters.

I ordered extra.

So...

Alright.

You okay?

-Yeah.

-Maybe just stick to the rice.

-Okay.

I'm gonna --

I'm gonna go to the bathroom.

-You sure you're alight?

I mean, other than the nausea?

-Yeah, I'll be right back.

-Kiera, lock the perimeter.

Anna.

We should talk.

I can explain everything.

My past is...

complicated.

I didn't want to share it

with you

because I didn't

want to burden you.

But everything

I've told you is...

essentially true.

You just need to stop...

and listen to me.

Rebecca is a very unstable

young woman.

She needs help.

Maybe we can help her.

You just have to stop, Anna.

Stop and listen to me.

-Listen to me!

-No! Let me go!

Aah!

Anna, are you okay?

Oh, my God.

-It looks like Anna

may have a concussion.

Should I call an ambulance?

-I've got it, Kiera.

Stay there.

I'll be right back.

-That was a bad fall.

-You know...

we should go somewhere.

Take a weekend for ourselves.

That would be good for us

and good for the baby.

Rebecca.

She's your sister.

-Yeah.

If only Kiera

had identified her sooner.

Her mother, Rachel,

she was controlling

and manipulative.

And my father was obsessed

with her.

She had this friend,

Terrance Mason.

You know all about Terrance.

He would come over to the house

all the time and hang out.

It's obvious

they were sleeping together.

Everyone can see it.

But my dad couldn't.

So I made him look.

Terrance had this lighter.

So I took it.

And I put it in my father's bed.

When he found it...

he was devastated.

Went into a rage.

And the three of them, they...

they had this horrible fight.

And my father...

shoved Rachel...

hard.

I still remember the sound

of her head hitting the mantel.

Terrance had his story, but...

I was the only

objective witness.

My dad went along with my story.

For as long as he could.

Erika and I

went into the foster system.

I didn't want anything

to do with her.

She just reminded me

of her mother

and everything

that woman took from me.

I didn't want to tell you

any of this.

Because I was afraid

that you wouldn't love me.

But, Anna, you helped me.

So much.

You -- You took my story

and you reframed it.

It was a home invasion,

just as much as if it had been

someone that we didn't know.

Rachel invaded our home.

And I built Safien so that

no one would have to go through

what I went through.

So now you know...

the truth.

-Do you, um...

want this baby...with me?

Do you --

Do you want a family?

-Of course.

-Everything I have done

has been for you and the baby.

-That's a lie.

-No, no.

Hand on heart,

it's the truth, Anna.

-It is a lie, Anna.

You have been deceived.

-Stop, Kiera.

-The vitamins he's given you

are a drug called methotrexate,

which can be used

to end a pregnancy.

-What? What?

-I now understand Daniel's

actions are wrong...

-Kiera, stop right now.

-...criminal and unethical.

-What is she talking about,

Daniel?

-Nothing, nothing.

-Methotrexate is

a chemotherapy agent and...

-What?

-Okay.

I didn't want a child.

I told you over and over again,

and you wouldn't listen.

What we have is perfect.

Why would we want to ruin it?

Do you understand?

-I understand, Daniel.

-Thanks for explaining

things so clearly, Daniel.

You thought you did

everything right, didn't you?

You crafted the perfect story

for your company

but left out one tiny thing.

Me.

Now everyone will know

you were responsible

for my mother's death,

for putting an innocent man

in prison.

Kiera, send tonight's

audio file to the police.

-Kiera, reboot!

-You must enter

a master authorization code.

-Sigma 7 dash ampersand trig.

-That authorization code

is no longer valid.

-I'm sorry, Daniel.

But you're not

in control anymore.

No, no.

-Daniel Stone,

threat level 98%, level red.

Stay alert, Anna.

Protect yourself.

- System error.

What are you doing, Daniel?

Alert. System --

System error.

Security code compromised.

Anna, are you alright?

Systems failure.

-System error.

Increased threat probability.

-Anna!

-Alert. Danger.

-Anna!

Anna, are you okay?

I'm sorry.

I tried to tell you sooner.

-I know, I know.

Aah!

-You b*tch.

Just leave us alone!

- The Voyager 50,

the ultimate sailboat

for those who seek

adventure and luxury.

-Yeah. Hey.

It's okay.

Hi.

-What's her name?

-Grace.

-She's beautiful.

-Yeah.

She is.

-Just wanted to meet her

before I say goodbye.

-So, where to next?

-Maybe back to Northwestern.

Finish my degree.

-Eh, you don't need it.

Trust me.

Thank you.

- Okay. Okay, I know.

-You should go.

-Take care of yourself.

-You too.

-Prison identity scan --

Daniel Stone.

Current threat probability --

zero.

Cleared for lunch.

Hello, Daniel.

Would you like to hear a joke?