[grim music]
[insects chirping]
[music continues]
[cellphone beeps]
[insects chirping]
[music continues]
[distant thud]
[tense music]
[grim music]
[groaning]
No! No!
[whimpering]
[muffled screaming]
[music continues]
No!
[woman screaming]
[upbeat music]
You got this.
I'll make you proud.
[sighs]
[music continues]
You see, Lori. I-I told you.
I told you
something was happening.
Why else would
Sherlock Holmes be back here.
You didn't tell me sh*t.
I told you to leave us alone.
Your last paycheck
is in the mail.
Can you please just have
Dr. Peterson
give me a call
when he gets a chance.
Why are you being so polite?
He's your guy.
- Hey, this doesn't concern you.
- You know he is.
Call him out here right now.
Can you please
just get him out of here?
- Brad, let's go. C'mon.
- Yeah, sure.
I'm so sorry, ma'am.
This disruptive jerk
was just leaving.
If you take a seat, I'll...
Actually, I'm Katelyn...
Katelyn Harken.
Is this the new res?
Is this my replacement?
- Get out of here. Run.
- Come on.
All right. Tell the good doctor
I'll be in touch.
Well, that was the worst time
for you to come in.
Welcome, new resident!
I promise you P&N is a classy
Beverly Hills establishment.
That was way more
Philadelphia free clinic.
That is not
the usual scene here.
Um, why don't I take your purse
and we'll get some coffee,
and I'll show you around.
Okay.
And don't worry about Brad,
he's a former resident,
[Lori] who's got
a personal vendetta.
[chuckles]
Um, how do you take your coffee?
Two sugars.
So I guess I have him
to thank then.
[laughs] We have you to thank,
I mean, really. God,
someone with your pedigree.
[sighs] We'd be stuck with
another idiot like Brad
- if it weren't for you.
- [Katelyn chuckles]
We are so lucky to have you.
- So what was with the cop?
- Oh, Detective Elliot?
Um... I'm not totally sure.
I think he was asking about
a former patient.
Um, of course, the two of them
show up at the same time
and create the perfect
shitstorm.
And what did Brad mean
"He's your guy?"
You must be into
true crime podcasts.
[laughs] Aren't we all?
Yeah. [laughs]
- Why don't we keep going?
- Yeah.
All right. Let me take
you down to the east wing.
Oh, here. Let me get that.
Thanks.
Uh, supply room.
All the medical things
you'll need,
everything you'd expect,
including scrubs.
We don't bring our own?
Dr. Nichols finds it easier
if we just get them
laundered here,
it's a more unified look.
- Got it, no silly scrubs here.
- Exactly.
And this is the records room.
Oh, and around the corner
on the other side
is the procedural room.
[instrumental music]
And this is
Dr. Nichols' office.
You should probably go
kiss the ring.
[sighs] Mm.
Morning, Dr. Nichols.
Our new resident
Dr. Katelyn Harken.
Dr. Nichols, it is an honor
to finally meet you in person.
Your work on
non-invasive surgery is...
I forgot
you were starting today.
Our Zoom interview was ages ago.
It took you long enough
to get here.
I apologize.
I had to move across country
after my father suddenly...
Oh, that's right.
You're Dr. Harken's daughter...
That's why I interviewed you
Dr. Peterson wanted to hire you
based on your last name alone.
- So how's your dad?
- Dead.
- Oh.
- You interviewed me
because Dr. Epstein
at East Lexington
gave me a glowing
recommendation.
And the 290 I got on my USMLE
didn't hurt either.
Well, Ms. Harken.
Welcome to P&N.
Thank you, Dr. Nichols.
I look forward to working
with such a titan in the field.
Mm-hmm.
[sighs]
[laughs]
I can't believe
you just said that.
Oh, I can't either.
I think I just blacked out.
I mean, who says that
on their first table?
- What was I thinking?
- [laughs]
I wouldn't blow up with her.
I mean, Dr. Nichols
is a pioneer.
She's the reason I'm here.
Dr. Nichols is a tough broad.
I'm sure she's heard a lot worse
than that. You're fine.
- Oh. good morning, ladies.
- Oh, Dr. Peterson.
- You must be Katelyn.
- [exhales]
Yes, sir. Katelyn Harken.
So nice to meet you.
We're so glad to have you.
I was very sorry
to hear about your dad.
He was one of
my favorite professors.
Thank you, sir.
I really appreciate that.
Please, it's Jacob.
I hope Lori is
getting you settled in.
Take it easy today,
and tomorrow,
we'll get you into
some post-ops and consults,
if that sounds good.
- Absolutely.
- Great.
Baptism by fire. Love it.
Lori, Take good care
of our new girl.
Always do.
Oh, and Dr. P,
Detective Elliot came
by today and so did Brad.
[sighs] When is Brad
going to get the hint
that he no longer works here?
And what brought in
Detective Elliot?
Uh, he wants to ask
about Tracy Bingham.
Tracey Bingham? What about her?
Not sure, but I can drop
his card on your desk.
No need. I've got his number.
[Jacob] Duty calls.
I've got to get back to it.
[chuckles] I know.
He's... something else.
To say the least.
[chuckles]
Does Dr. Peterson know
that detective?
[smacks lips] It's a long story.
I'll have to tell you
over drinks one day.
I'm prying again.
Come on. I'll show you where
I hide the good coffee.
Great.
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
[grim music]
[keys jingling]
[sighs]
[car engine starts]
[tires screeching]
[sighs]
[breathes deeply]
[insects chirping]
[birds chirping]
Okay.
Katelyn, you don't need
to wait in here.
We make the patients wait.
Makes us look cooler. Come on.
[instrumental music]
[Lori] Right this way,
Ms. Gladwell,
uh, you'll be in
exam room one today.
Come on.
Shh.
[door closes]
[clears throat]
After you, doctor.
Follow me, doctor.
[door opens]
[Jacob] Sarah, good to
see you again.
This is Dr. Harken.
She'll be joining us today.
Hey, Dr. P. [chuckles]
Hi. W-where's the other guy?
Dr. Borden is no longer
working with us.
Okay. Looks like
we're at about four weeks.
How about we get rid
of this cast?
About time. [chuckles]
[exhales]
Okay, good, good, good.
[chuckles]
Oh...
This looks and feels great.
Dr. Harken, why don't you
give that a feel.
Sarah had
a nasal valve collapse.
Too much blow in 2013.
[chuckles]
Given how well the replacement
cartilage is adapting,
I'm assuming you used it from
her own body and not a cadaver.
- Very good.
- What is this, lecture hall?
I thought you said
she was a doctor?
She is. And a very
good one, apparently.
- Did you use her rib?
- That's it.
Well, Ms. Gladwell,
everything looks great.
You have any questions for us?
No, just glad I can finally
show my face again. [chuckles]
Great, why don't you see Lori
on your way out
and she'll schedule
your follow up.
Thanks, doc.
[door opens]
Shouldn't we have left first to
make us look even cooler?
Oh, you're probably right.
If I can call her back in,
we could do it again.
[chuckles] I think I can wait
to see her until I follow up.
[laughs]
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[chuckles]
Well...
- Yeah.
- Um, how about that drink?
Oh, dear God, yes, please.
- Just say where.
- What about Club La Bay?
[chuckles]
I don't think
I'm dressed for a club.
Ah, Club La Bay. Club lobby.
I'm back on board.
Yeah, it was a pretty lame joke.
[laughs]
Oh, well! Hello, old friend.
Hm. And it's been a while.
Yeah, I wish
I could say the same.
So how was your second day?
If I could sum it up
in one word,
it would be... boobs.
- So many t*ts here.
- So many.
I mean, I don't know
what I expected.
Seeing that many boobs
today makes sense
for a plastic surgery office
in Beverly Hills.
But most of these women
don't even need them.
I mean,
everyone here is so perfect.
I feel like
a little country mouse.
Oh, my God, please. These women
would pay to have your face.
We see all kinds of boobs.
Oh, the best ones are the ones
from previously
botched surgeries.
So many breasts done
over the muscle wall.
- Why would a surgeon do that?!
- Cheaper.
Oh, and wait until you see
a necrotic nipple.
- Can't wait.
- [laughs]
Um, I gotta know,
did they use rib or ear
cartilage for Gladwell's nose?
- Rib.
- Huh?
That's pretty invasive.
Definitely not what
I would have done.
I'm sorry. I-I don't mean
to be a total jerk,
but you know a lot
for an office manager.
I was a resident here.
- I thought Brad...
- Before shitty Brad.
Long story short, got into
a terrible car accident.
Had lots of rehab, long
recovery, and that pretty much
put my medical career
to a screeching halt.
But, Dr. P. and Alana took me
in, and got me through it and...
Well, gave me this face...
[chuckles]
It was... [inhales]
It was really rough
after the accident.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know what I would do
if I couldn't practice medicine.
[chuckles]
Well, you develop
a love of whiskey. [laughs]
And you learn medical coding
so you can still stay
in the fields.
And Dr. P gives me some perks.
You know, I am
technically still an MD,
so I prep the surgeries,
do the IVs, that sort of thing.
Go ahead.
I know you want to ask.
Ask? Ask what?
Ask who Alana is?
[laughs]
Peterson is single.
Widowed, actually.
- Alana is his late wife.
- Wow, I...
You know, you actually
kind of look like her.
[chuckling]
Telling tales outside of school?
Oh, you know,
only the usual hot gossip,
dead wives,
and tragic car accidents.
I have not gotten to Brad yet
if you want to fill her in.
Brad is better suited for
Boise than Beverly Hills.
- I'll leave it at that.
- [Katelyn chuckles]
[Lori chuckles]
I hope that's your only one.
You never know
when you'll be scrubbing in.
Not that I would let you,
[inhales]
But I have the misfortune
of sharing this practice.
I would have used ear cartilage
and not rib, by the way.
- Goodnight, ladies.
- Night.
Don't worry. She is all bark.
Well, I'd better get some rest.
- Thanks for the drink.
- Anytime.
[grim music]
[footsteps approaching]
[indistinct rattling]
Hello?
[footsteps approaching]
[engine starts]
[tires screeching]
[insects chirping]
[intense music]
[screaming]
Shh!
[screaming]
[music continues]
[music continues]
[instrumental music]
[thunder rumbling]
[Katelyn] What are you doing?
Say, never rains in L.A., huh?
Katelyn, right?
Katelyn Harken?
Yeah, that's me. Now can you
get out of my car, please?
I was wondering
if you could help me out.
Maybe give me some information
about former patients.
You want me to help you out
with a HIPPA violation?
Well, I'm not asking
for medical history.
Maybe you'd ask
around the office.
And blow my residency
to help some random cop?
I'm not a cop, I'm a detective.
Please, a woman was m*rder*d.
That is the fourth victim that
has been a patient there.
All m*rder*d in a similar
gruesome way.
What are you trying to say?
That someone there is a suspect?
I'm not sure yet,
but I'm trying to get
to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I wanna be
involved in all of this.
I just want to learn
from the best and move on.
Well, take these and I'll leave.
At the very least,
you give me your, uh,
professional medical opinion.
[tense music]
Just don't show anyone.
Part of our ongoing
investigation.
Why would you trust me?
You don't know me.
You're not like
these people. I can tell.
Detective intuition maybe.
My card is right there.
Call anytime.
Yeah. It's raining.
[thunder rumbling]
- Morning, sunshine.
- Morning.
Are you all right? Rough night?
Um, no more than usual.
The detective
showed up at my place.
- Oh.
- Also, is that garage safe?
I swear someone's been
following me.
I've never had any problems.
It's Beverly Hills,
you know, I'm sure it's safe.
[Lori] What did
Detective Elliot want?
I don't know. He just wanted
to ask me about...
Oh, Dr. Nichols.
I was hoping I could scrub in
on your rhinoplasty today.
Mm, no.
- Yeah.
- [Lori] Yeah.
- It'll happen.
- Yeah.
- Maybe tomorrow.
- Okay.
Hey, can I join you?
- That's not much of a lunch.
- [chuckles]
I forgot it at home, so office
snacks it is. [chuckles]
Well, we can do
better than that.
This is not gonna win
any food contests, but...
Oh, no, no, no.
Dr. Peterson, I-I can't.
Please, I insist,
and it's Jacob.
[chuckles]
Look, they gave me two forks.
They must have thought this was
for more than one person.
- Embarrassing.
- You really don't have to.
Please, spare me my salad shame.
So, how are things going?
How are you settling in?
So far so good,
Lori has been so welcoming.
She's the best.
This place wouldn't
run without her.
She lets us focus on surgery
while she takes care
of the rest.
[Jacob] She doesn't
miss a thing.
I can barely log into my bank
account without her help.
[inhales] She definitely has
a handle on all of it.
She told me what you
and Alana did for her.
That's above and beyond.
We try to take care of our own.
And the surgery you did
on her was flawless.
[Katelyn] I mean,
I didn't see the before
but I never would have known
she had any work done.
I'm anxious to get in
on a surgery.
Nichols and I have different
schools of thought on that.
Don't worry. We'll get you in.
Watch this.
[clattering]
[whirring]
[playful music]
[whispering]
Are you doing that?
[whispering] I control it
with an app.
[whirring]
[Nichols sighs]
[beeping]
Oh, for f*ck's sakes.
[both chuckling]
Wait. You're doing this,
aren't you?
I didn't know children
could practice medicine.
[Nichols sighs]
[both laughing]
- Is she gonna be pissed?
- No. She'll get over it.
She's used to my antics.
She doesn't like to
admit it, but...
and she likes
when I mess with her.
That's what makes us
great partners.
[chuckles]
[upbeat song]
Eight, huh?
This one.
- It's bad, so bad.
- I know.
Even when you want to do
[laughing]
You know that I can't
[indistinct speech]
Say the words
you wanna know
- This form?
- Yes, thank you.
- Got you a coffee.
- Thanks.
What are you doing this weekend?
Oh, shh...
[Dr. Nichols] This is my
practice too, Jacob.
We started this together.
[Jacob] What does that have
to do with anything?
We've got to get her ready
to be a surgeon.
The only way to do that
is by doing surgery.
I'll be there
every step of the way.
[Dr. Nichols] I wish for once
you would think with your brain.
The one in your head.
Dr. Harken,
prepare to scrub in today.
- We have a rhinoplasty at 1:00.
- Okay.
[tense music]
Patient is prepped. We're ready.
Okay, we're going to make
an incision on the rib
to get to the cartilage.
Nurse Carlson,
suction ready, please.
[Jacob] What is it?
How old did
the patient say she was?
- 37.
- She lied.
There's massive calcification,
far exceeding that
of a 37-year-old.
Don't panic.
Use your scalpel to
scrape away the calcification.
There is healthy cartilage
under there.
- [Jacob] Deep breaths.
- [exhales]
I know you can do this.
I believe in you, Katelyn.
[music continues]
[chuckles]
[beeping]
- [Katelyn sighs]
- Great work in there.
- Truly, I'm impressed.
- Thank you.
But I had a good guide.
I can't wait to get you in on
a craniofacial reconstruction.
I would love that.
I would love to work
on a cleft palate.
Oh, it's the best feeling.
Way more rewarding than fixing
rich women's noses.
- [chuckles]
- That's why I do this.
Uh, would you maybe
want to grab a drink?
I mean, I'd have to go home
and change first, but...
I don't know
if that's a good idea.
Oh, yeah, you're right. I'm
sorry. That was stupid of me.
Must be the adrenaline still
flowing from the surgery.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Wait, no, you're not stupid.
I was being rude.
You deserve to celebrate.
Meet me at Le Petite Nouveau
in about an hour?
- Sounds perfect!
- See you there.
[soft music]
[Lori] Hmm, yes, I was gonna
schedule everything
for about an hour earlier.
Oh, hey, don't forget
to return those scrubs!
Oh, crap, I totally
forgot to change.
I'll bring them back. I will.
Wear red tonight.
It's his favorite color.
[chuckles] It's just a drink.
- Uh-huh.
- Mm-hmm.
Do you guys want to come?
- I think we're good.
- Okay.
- Goodnight.
- [Lori] Goodnight.
[instrumental music]
[keys jingling]
- [gasps]
- Whoa, hey, hey, uh...
I'm not gonna hurt you.
It's just me, Brad. All right.
- [chuckles]
- Brad, what the f*ck?
Have you been the one
stalking me in this garage?
Stalking? I'm not
stalking. No, I-I just...
- Just what?
- I like to check in
- from time to time. Okay?
- Check in on what?
On what's going on around here.
You know, who's coming,
who's going,
who's dying.
Look, I need you
to leave me alone.
I'm having a great day
and I hope to have
an even better night.
Y-you don't get it, all right?
This place isn't what it seems.
Heis not who he seems.
I am sorry that your medical
career didn't work out for you.
I'm sorry that you were
such a shitty surgeon
that you got fired
because of it.
Is that what they told you?
That I'm bad at my job?
I am an excellent surgeon.
Peterson fired me because
I caught him with a patient.
He didn't let me dig into
his past either. Okay?
I'm onto him.
I've been piecing it together
ever since I got fired.
Yeah, the affairs,
the missing footage, his wife.
Enough with the bullshit, Brad.
I can see it now.
You do look like her.
They all do.
Cut the cryptic crap
and go back to Boise
or whatever hole
you crawled out of.
[keys jingling]
[Brad] Don't say
I didn't warn you, Katelyn.
[Jacob] Thank you.
[chill music]
You look stunning.
I hope this is all right?
Am I meant to be impressed
with this place?
You forget I'm new in town.
It has a certain cache.
But to be honest,
I come here for the wings.
- Hot wings?
- Yes. They're delicious.
The best. They make
them just for me.
Wow. A secret menu
just for you.
I think that means
you've made it.
[chuckles]
Hmm.
But you forget,
I'm an east coast girl.
I don't know if LA can compete.
Even if they are made for
the famous Dr. Peterson.
I think they'll measure up.
- What can I get you to drink?
- Just a glass of red is fine.
Don't lie. You'd rather have
an aged scotch, wouldn't you?
I was trying to be lady like.
[laughing]
What part of town
do you live in?
- North Hollywood.
- [Jacob] Nice.
I used to be at
St. Joseph's for a bit
while I was still deciding
my specialty.
[music continues]
What made you get
into plastic surgery?
I'm surprised you didn't go
into cardiology like your dad.
I started in cardiac surgery
at East Lexington.
Did my internship there.
I thought it would be
my specialty.
But after dad passed,
I just wanted to get as far
away from it all as I could.
Sounds funny, but working on
hearts made me think about him.
It's not funny at all.
Grieving will do that to you.
You never know what's gonna
make you think of him.
Your wife. I can't imagine.
No, but you can.
You've lost too.
Not a spouse. It's different.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't
have brought it up.
[Jacob] No, no, don't be sorry.
We were lucky
to have known them...
and loved them.
[laughter]
I should get you home.
[sighs] Do you have to?
- Where'd you park?
- I took an Uber.
I'll drive you there.
Even if it is
all the way in the valley.
[chuckles]
I haven't had this great
of a night since...
- In a long time.
- Me too.
Thanks for celebrating with me.
Mmm.
[exhales]
[insects chirping]
I should get going. Goodnight.
Goodnight.
[gate creaks]
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
[knock on door]
Hey.
[music continues]
[Katelyn exhales]
Okay.
I should go for real this time.
Please don't.
We both know that there's
a million reasons why I should.
I know.
Goodnight.
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
[instrumental music]
[Elliot] Do you really buy
the whole suicide thing?
[Dr. Nichols] Buy it?
The medical examiner
ruled it that way,
what else is there to buy?
[Elliot] I mean,
does she seem suicidal?
[Dr. Nichols] No,
but you never know
what a person is like
in their private life.
For example, you might be living
in your mother's basement,
eating hot dogs and Cheetos
for dinner every night.
And I might never know.
Come on. You seem like you have
a good bullshit detector.
[Dr. Nichols] I've known
Dr. Peterson
for a very long time.
Good morning.
- You seem chipper.
- I was.
Morning, Dr. Nichols.
I was just telling
Detective Elliott
that Dr. Peterson isn't in yet
and that he will have
to try again later.
What do you want with Ja...
Dr. Peterson?
- Why do you keep bothering him?
- The name Sarah Gladwell.
- Ring a bell?
- No.
- Why?
- It should.
She was a patient of yours.
We see hundreds of patients.
Curly brown hair, pretty.
Nasal valve collapse. What?
She was found dead
in her apartment.
That's, that's horrible.
I can't believe that.
Did you contact her family?
Is there anything we can do?
We've got it covered.
So I guess it's coincidental,
yet another patient of
Dr. Peterson ends up dead.
A woman is dead and you
just have tunnel vision
for Dr. Peterson?
There's a k*ller out there.
Why don't you look
into that weirdo Brad?
Maybe the patient connection
is a little loose
but all of these women being
his girlfriends, isn't.
Well, I don't think we'll crack
this case this precise moment.
Besides, Sarah Gladwell was my
patient so Ms. Harken is right.
You're looking in
the wrong direction.
Detective Elliot,
I will personally
let Dr. Peterson know
you came by.
[sighs]
[grim music]
You ever take a look at that
envelope I gave you?
I told you, I'm not interested
in solving your case for you.
Especially when you're
barking up the wrong tree.
Why did you lie? Do you think
Dr. Peterson is involved?
- Are you covering for him?
- No.
I think that little sh*t Brad
is sending him our way
to annoy us.
While I appreciate
your tenacity,
we still treat people
in this office with respect.
You reflect the name
on that door.
- Whose name is on that door?
- Yours, Dr. Nichols.
If you ever have
your own practice,
you can treat people
however you like.
I would have expected
more from you, Ms. Harken.
Don't let your personal feelings
cloud your
professional judgment.
You're right, Dr. Nichols.
I'm sorry.
I was completely out of line.
It won't happen again.
I appreciate you taking
responsibility
for your actions.
I have a tummy tuck tomorrow.
- I think you should join.
- Yes!
Uh, I mean...
Yes, Dr. Nichols,
I would love to join you.
I have so much
to learn from you.
Oh, just take the win.
Nobody likes a kiss-a*s.
[instrumental music]
Yes.
Hey, so sorry I'm late.
Traffic was a nightmare.
I have so much to tell you.
I think this calls
for the good coffee.
- I love that lipstick on you.
- Thanks.
- Oh, my God.
- [Lori giggles]
[insects chirping]
[sighs]
[grim music]
[music continues]
[woman screaming]
I'm ready. Thank you
for the opportunity.
Remember, take your time.
It's not a race.
Clear head, steady hands.
[Lori] All right. All set.
[Lori] Good luck.
[Katelyn] Thank you.
[beeping]
All right, let's get started.
Would you like to do the honors?
Scalpel.
Good. Very good.
Now for the fun part,
let's get going
on cauterization.
Good, nicely done.
Now, we want to be careful
not to get too close
to the fascia.
Uh, looks like
we've got a mover.
We don't want her waking up.
Administer more morphine.
[beeping]
- There's no morphine here.
- Make it quick.
There's no morphine here.
There aren't any syringes
prepped at all.
Nurse, can you assist in
finding more morphine?
[tense music]
We're losing time here.
[Dr. Nichols] Are you sure
you can do this, Dr. Harken?
What are you doing?
Did you find the morphine?
Come on.
Come on.
[sighs]
5ccs of Ketamine.
Wait, ketamine?
Y-you administered ketamine?
Uh, there was no
morphine available.
Get the f*ck out of my surgery.
But there was no morphine.
This was the best...
I don't want to hear it. Leave.
And wait for me in the hall.
[sighs] Nurse. Scalpel.
[sighs]
You never, never administer
unapproved anesthesia.
I read what the anesthesiologist
administered on her chart...
I don't care
what you read or thought.
Where was the morphine?
Why wasn't it prepped and ready?
I don't know. It wasn't...
Don't give me some
"It wasn't me" excuse.
You should have done
your surgical pre check.
Everything in that room
is your responsibility,
from the scalpel down
to the gloves on your hands.
If you had given the patient
the wrong amount,
she could have died.
And this entire practice
could go under.
I'm sorry, Dr. Nichols, I'm...
I don't want sorry
I want perfection.
If you ever jeopardize
this practice again,
I will end your career
and yourlifeas you know it.
[grim music]
[exhales]
[somber music]
[sighs]
[exhales]
It's okay. I know
you wanted it to be perfect.
You'll get there.
[music continues]
I promise.
[panting]
[music continues]
[moaning]
[insects chirping]
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
[suspenseful music]
[glass thuds]
[indistinct thud]
[music continues]
[door slides open]
[door slides shut]
[music continues]
- No!
- [Katelyn screams]
[glass shatters]
[Elliot] I'm glad you called.
We'll take care of this.
I wasn't gonna hurt you!
I was trying to protecting you.
- From what?
- You're next.
Well, that doesn't
sound threatening.
- Now do you believe me?
- Come on.
Maybe the right guy
is already in handcuffs?
I am telling you,
Peterson is your guy.
His wife found out
he was sleeping with patients.
Find the footage,
it'll prove it.
- What footage?
- April 12th!
The security footage is gone.
The night his wife
went missing. April 12th!
Just get him
out of here, please.
I'm sorry. That's
enough Brad, let's go.
[door shuts]
[door opens]
[door shuts]
[phone ringing in distance]
- Oh... Oh, my, God.
- Oh!
[Lori] I'm so sorry.
Uh, my left side is my bad side.
[paper rustling]
- Bad side?
- From the accident.
I'm partially blind
in my left eye.
I-I didn't know, I'm sorry.
Well, I didn't want
to wear an eye patch.
I'm already
a pirate hooker as it is.
I didn't wanna
add to the stereotype.
Thanks.
You all right? You usually
laugh at my lame jokes.
You didn't laugh
at my lame joke.
Not really, no.
Was it the lashing
you took from Dr. Nichols?
I mean, I know she can be tough
but she just
wants you to be the best.
It wasn't that.
Was it the pounding
you took from Dr. P?
Well, that's embarrassing.
[chuckles]
- You really don't miss anything.
- [Lori chuckles]
No that was...
that was great.
Better than great, I...
[instrumental music]
Well, then what is it?
Brad broke into my place
last night.
- Former resident Brad?
- Yeah.
Are-are-are you okay? I mean,
can I, can I do anything?
I'm-I'm fine. I'm just
a little shaken.
Why don't you
just go home today?
I can't, not after yesterday.
I've got too much to prove.
[door opens]
Katelyn, I just heard.
- How are you?
- I'm all right.
Why didn't you
call me last night?
Let's gather
some of your things.
You can stay
at my house in the hills.
I-I couldn't. I mean,
that would be inappropriate.
I think we're beyond that
at this point.
I don't even have to stay
if you don't want.
I'm not gonna kick you
out of your own home.
I'll stay at
one of my other ones.
You're not kidding, are you?
Stay as long as you need,
until you feel safe.
[drawer slides open]
[drawer slides shut]
Sorry, my place is so tiny.
Ah, when I was a resident
my place was so small
I couldn't move.
I'm sure
it wasn't in the valley.
No, it was in Highland Park.
- [chuckles]
- How can I help?
I think I've got it all.
Toiletries.
[chuckles]
[grim music]
[sighs]
Are you sure about this?
I'm positive.
- Here.
- [keys jingling]
Since we're key swapping...
[keys jingling]
Here is my spare, just in case.
- I can't thank you enough.
- I just want you safe.
Come on, I'm gonna
get back to the office
and you can go rest.
[instrumental music]
[door opens]
[birds chirping]
[door shuts]
[music continues]
[doors slide open]
[birds chirping]
[music continues]
[music continues]
[water trickling]
No question we got a vibe
Can you make time
before tonight?
'Cause I'll the one
that you like
Long time
You know I get lost
in the moment
Playing in your bed
I hope you know that
You are moving
I hope you're loaded
'Cause baby I'm loaded
So tell me if you want it
What you waiting for?
[exhales]
[water splashes]
[instrumental music]
[rustling]
[phone chimes]
[music continues]
[insects chirping]
[door slides shut]
[sighs]
[insects chirping]
[footsteps approaching]
[instrumental music]
[gasps]
Sorry, it's just me.
I didn't mean to scare you.
Probably shouldn't be
doing that right now.
You just looked so...
beautiful lying there.
It's all right.
What time is it?
About 7:00.
Still time for dinner.
How did you get the dress?
And the bath drawn?
I'd be lost
without my housekeeper.
She does everything for me.
We should go out.
This dress is beautiful
I don't...
don't wanna waste it
on ordering in.
Nothing is a waste on you.
[insects chirping]
Then maybe
you should take it off.
And we go
Wanna get low, coming in
And I can't get enough
We all need love, baby
What you say now?
Oh, I can't get enough
I start running,
maybe you're the one
Can't get enough
That was...
perfect.
You...
are perfect.
Mmm.
Far from it.
[chuckling]
- What would you change?
- What?
You're a plastic surgeon,
I know you've thought about it.
Isn't that
how you view the world?
No, do you?
Come on, give me
your professional opinion.
[insects chirping]
[Jacob sighs]
I'd change...
the sadness in your eyes.
The furrow in your brow.
I'd lift any burden.
Wow.
- That was pretty smooth.
- [Jacob chuckles]
Did Alana buy that kind of line?
[chuckles softly]
I'm so sorry.
I, I shouldn't have said that.
- It's probably too soon.
- No.
No need to be sorry.
I'm sure
you're curious about her.
And, no.
There's no way she would have
gone for a line like that.
[both chuckle]
You two are similar in that way.
How did you meet?
On an app.
I wish it'd been
more romantic but...
I tried to make up for it.
How is that?
I proposed in a hot air balloon
using my grandmother's
sapphire engagement ring.
That sounds incredible.
And the heirloom ring,
nice touch.
[insects chirping]
- What is it?
- I...
I never got the ring back.
[somber music]
She loved it so much.
I wish I could have
that piece of her.
How did she pass?
She...
committed suicide.
That's why
Detective Elliot knows you.
They always have to look into
the spouse. [sighs]
It was frustrating.
He was just doing his job.
What was she like?
She was brave, clever...
and wild.
[chuckles]
I wish I'd been
a better husband.
[music continues]
Helped her more. I...
[birds chirping]
[door opens]
Good morning, Jennifer,
I'm Dr. Harken.
Where's Dr. Peterson?
Dr. Peterson is with a patient,
so you're stuck with me.
Lucky me.
Let's see
how everything's looking.
Your incisions look great.
You got the drains out
two weeks ago?
Yes. I almost took them out
myself, but waited.
Learned my lesson
the hard way with my BBL.
[chuckles]
Well, I'm glad you didn't
or this handy work
would have been ruined.
You're still on the antibiotics?
Yes, I still have
about five left.
Good, make sure
you finish out the bottle.
Well, everything seems
to be shaping up nicely.
Do you have
any questions for me?
- No.
- Okay.
Make sure to see Lori
at the desk and she'll schedule
what will probably
be your last follow up.
You're the reason
he doesn't call anymore.
I'm sorry. Who doesn't call?
Jacob.
I'm not sure
what you're talking about.
But have a great day.
I just mean
you're totally his type.
I didn't think he went
for smart girls, but...
I guess you won.
[chuckles]
Make sure to see Lori
on your way out.
[door opens]
[door shuts]
Of course.
[door opens]
- [Lori] Hi.
- She was a piece of work.
Looks like she left
this pink nightmare.
- Oh.
- She'll probably figure it out
- and come back for it.
- Will she though?
True, she wasn't
the brightest bulb.
Uh, I'll leave it
up front for her.
How are you doing?
Any word from Brad
or Detective Elliot?
Nothing yet. But I'm sure
he's been released already.
[sighs] What are you gonna do?
Not much I can do.
I've been staying with...
Jacob.
[chuckles] Oh.
Silver lining to having
a creepy stalker I guess.
Um, which house? Please tell me
it's the beach house.
Actually, uh, the one
in the hills.
Beats the hell out
of the valley, huh?
Can I ask you something?
Uh, Yeah. sh**t.
Is it weird that he doesn't
have any pictures of her?
- Of who?
- His wife, Alana.
None. Zero.
Who knows.
Grief can be weird...
or...
Or what?
Maybe, um, he didn't wanna
make you to feel weird.
Or be creeped out
by how much you look alike.
[grim music]
Is it that much?
You're not dead ringers,
but if I was banging someone
that looked like my dead spouse
I'd hide pictures too.
Don't worry about that for now,
you've got a lot on your plate.
That was your last patient.
Why don't you go home,
get some rest.
Yeah, just got to get my things.
[door opens]
[door shuts]
[vehicles honking]
[insects chirping]
[car alarm blaring]
[car door opens]
[car door shuts]
Party in the house.
Yes, I'm definitely going.
[squelching]
[exhales]
[grim music]
[muffled screaming]
[muffled crying]
[muffled screaming]
[music continues]
[muffled screaming]
[music continues]
[grim music]
[Lori]You actually
kind of look like her.
[door opens]
[Jacob] Katie?
Katie?
[exhales]
[footsteps approaching]
[music continues]
[kisses]
[breathing shakily]
[grim music]
[police radio chatter]
[Elliot sighs]
[Katelyn] What in the world...
[officer]
Ma'am, this is a closed...
[Elliot]
Hey, she's okay.
Hey.
What's going on?
Is everything okay?
Who's in the car?
Jennifer Collins. Ring a bell?
I just saw her yesterday.
What happened?
The cleaning staff
found her body this morning.
When did you see her yesterday?
Oh, my God. Um...
For her follow-up appointment
in the afternoon.
We have her at
a red light camera around 4.
Did she come back
for some reason?
Did any of you call her?
Uh, she left her phone.
- Anyone else in the office?
- Um, I was, um...
[Lori] Dr. Nichols,
Dr. Peterson,
and some other staff.
I didn't see her
when she came back, though.
Um, she must've just
grabbed it off the front desk.
And you?
Um, I left a bit early.
Any reason?
Still a little rattled
from the home invasion I had.
What about you Dr. Nichols?
I was here, but I didn't
see Jennifer either.
And so, none of you
saw her SUV when leaving?
I don't park in here.
I use the valet service.
What about security footage?
I mean, there must
be something, right?
Dr. Nichols already
pulled that for me to review.
Everything past noon
has been erased.
[police radio chatter]
Who else has access
to security footage?
Dr. Peterson.
I'm gonna see if I can
get the footage recovered.
Nothing is ever gone digitally.
[grim music]
And where is Dr. Peterson?
I see.
He shouldn't be too much longer.
[Brad] Hey, don't tell me
you're sleeping with him too.
sh*t! Hey, Brad. Hey!
What are you doing?
This is harassment!
I-I told you,
I don't wanna hurt you.
I just wanted to make sure
you're okay.
Why are you obsessed with me?
You don't even know me.
You fit the trend. You're just
the type that Peterson goes for.
Oh, what are you
even doing here?
I'm here to gloat when they
bring Peterson in for m*rder.
[Brad] Tracey Bingham,
Jennifer Collins,
Christine Johnson, Angel Grant,
Erica Musso, Alana Peterson.
I told you, April 12th.
April 12th!
You're next, Katelyn! Be ready.
You're next!
[police radio chatter]
Now do you want to help?
Did you look at those photos?
[instrumental music]
You have my number.
Why don't you both go home.
I-I'll make the calls
to cancel today,
and probably tomorrow.
No, I can do that.
I'll help. I want to stay busy.
[Dr. Nichols] Okay.
I'll get Dr. Peterson
on the phone.
Thank you, both of you.
[music continues]
Jacob, call me back.
We spoke to an IT specialist
who's gonna send me recovered
security footage.
[birds chirping]
Okay. Great. Thank you. Bye-bye.
[sighs] Thank you.
You know, I think
I'm gonna get out of here.
Uh, today's been weird.
You should too.
And I'm around
if you need anything.
Thank you.
You've been
such a good friend to me.
Don't mention it.
You know, we try and take care
of each other around here.
I appreciate it.
- [Lori chuckles]
- I'll let you know.
All right.
Have a good night.
[slurping]
[instrumental music]
[Brad]Tracey Bingham,
Jennifer Collins,
Christine Johnson,
Angel Grant,
Alana Peterson.
[rustling]
[music continues]
[cabinet shuts]
[cabinet opens]
Tracey Bingham,
Jennifer Collins,
Angela Grant, Sarah Gladwell,
Christine Johnson, Erica Musso.
[phone vibrating]
[music continues]
[cabinet shuts]
You really ought to go home.
You don't need to solve
the case for Detective Elliot.
It can't be him, right?
Jacob and I have been partners
for almost 12 years.
[inhales] I just don't see it.
What was Alana like?
- What were they like?
- They were very much in love.
Well, she struggled with him
being around
beautiful women all day.
I think any woman would.
Have you heard from him?
He's called a few times.
It's been a busy day.
[instrumental music]
Have you talked to him?
Last we spoke, he was
heading to the station
to give a statement
to Detective Elliot.
There's something
I'm missing here.
Brad keeps saying April 12,
[Katelyn] but there's nothing
in these files about April 12.
Was Alana a patient here?
How do you think they met?
[breathes deeply]
What about April 12?
I guess the security footage
was gone.
Or glitched or something.
I think it was the day
Alana went missing.
What was Alana's maiden name?
Lorek. Why?
Just curious I guess.
I've been unfairly hard on you.
You have worked incredibly hard
under enormous stress.
Your dad passing,
a massive move,
and you've still performed
with grace under pressure.
[instrumental music]
You're gonna make an excellent
surgeon, Dr. Harken.
I can't tell you how much
that means coming from you.
You should go home
and try and get some rest.
You don't have to wait
on me. I can lock up.
I'm waiting on something.
I'll lock up after you.
[footsteps receding]
[grim music]
[cabinet opens]
[cabinet shuts]
[music continues]
[Brad]April 12th.
The security footage is gone.
The night his wife went
missing. April 12th!
[paper rustling]
[line ringing]
- [car door opens]
- [Elliot]Detective Elliot.
It's him. It's Peterson.
It's got to be him.
He's k*lling women
who look like his dead wife.
Who he probably also k*lled.
Her follow up appointment
was the day she went missing
and the day the security
footage went missing.
Brad was right.
[Elliot]Was he
with you last night?
He told us you were his alibi.
I've been trying to get ahold
of you to corroborate.
When? I mean, what time?
He-he came home late.
Probably because he was
k*lling Jennifer in her car.
[Elliot]Look, we can't
jump to conclusions.
Did he have any defensive wounds
or seemed off in
any kind of way?
No, I don't know. I mean...
Not that I noticed.
[Elliot]The coroner still
hasn't given a time of death
for Jennifer Collins.
What time did he get home?
[grim music]
I'm not sure, eight maybe.
[Elliot]Where are you now?
I'm in my car.
[Elliot]Where are you going?
Home? I mean...
I don't know what to do.
I'm gonna be sick.
I mean, I can't believe
I've been sleeping
with a m*rder*r. [sobbing]
I mean, what would
my dad think of me?
Just throwing away my career for
some guy that I don't even...
[Elliot]Okay, don't
think of that right now.
Go home. I will personally
be watching your place.
It's gonna be okay, Katelyn.
Call me if you need anything.
Okay. [crying]
[grim music]
[typing]
[clicks]
[typing]
[clicks mouse]
[breathes shakily]
[whimpering]
[water trickling]
[clattering]
[insects chirping]
[water trickling]
Katelyn.
What the f*ck
are you doing here?
- How did you get in?
- You gave me a key.
[Jacob] Listen, I'm not
what you think I am.
- A murderous monster?
- Look...
Katelyn,
please put the knife down,
let me explain.
I am a monster, you're right.
I was neglectful.
I cheated and I lied.
I am the reason
she k*lled herself.
But I didn't k*ll my wife.
I loved her. I was just
poor at showing it.
[grim music]
- Then where did the footage go?
- I don't know.
I wish I had it.
Because it would prove
I didn't hurt Alana.
That was the worst
night of my life.
She had just caught me
with another woman.
And I never saw her again.
But what about
those other women?
Tracey and Jennifer and Sarah,
they're all still dead.
I don't know.
I was with you
the last two nights.
And I was at Petite Nouveau
when Tracey was k*lled.
Someone is trying to set me up.
But we all look alike,
we all look like Alana.
I have a type.
Look, I stopped seeing them
the minute I was with you.
[insects chirping]
Katelyn...
[insects chirping]
I'm a lot of things,
but I am not a m*rder*r.
And what I feel with
you is real,
And I know we can
get through this together.
We can solve this together.
[Elliot] I think Katelyn's
already has solved it.
[dramatic music]
Man, you again.
Come on. Come on.
[handcuffs rattling]
- Katelyn, please...
- It's time to move, Jacob.
Katelyn, please!
You okay?
- I'm fine.
- You did great.
I'm don't know how long
we can keep him,
but I'll get him out of here.
- Katelyn.
- Come on.
[Elliot] You have
the right to remain silent.
[Jacob] I didn't
do this, Katelyn.
[Elliot] Anything you say can
and will be used against you...
[Jacob] This isn't my fault.
[crying]
[insects chirping]
[sighs]
[somber music]
[crying]
[insects chirping]
[phone vibrating]
[phone unlocks]
Lori, are you...
[Lori]How did you
get into the office?
You shouldn't be in here.
Lori? What's going on?
Where are you?
[Lori]Please stop! No!
I'm calling for help.
[grim music]
[door opens]
Lori.
[door shuts]
Lori.
[exhales]
[gasps]
Oh, my God.
[blood dripping]
[dramatic music]
[breathing heavily]
[Lori]Please stop! No!
[breathing heavily]
[door opens]
Lori. Lori. Lori, where is he?
- Where is he?
- Oh, thank God you came.
[breathing heavily]
I can't believe you came,
thank you. Thank you.
Lori, I know you're scared,
but we have to get out of here.
No, I can't go yet. No.
You're not making sense.
Just come with me.
- No.
- Come on, Lori, please...
- Brad, what're you doing?
- Katelyn, listen to me.
I was wrong, okay?
It's not Peterson!
- What are you talking about?
- Stop! Listen to me!
I'm trying to help you.
[Katelyn gasps]
[thuds]
Ugh, Brad. Shut up.
You know, k*lling him
was not part of the plan.
You know I'm a
go-with-the-flow kind of gal.
Lori, how could you just...
And his obsession with
Peterson was so useful...
What have I done?
Probably sent an innocent man
to jail for life.
Oh, I'm sorry
about the morphine,
uh, during the surgery,
by the way.
You know, I know it made
you look like an idiot.
But I needed it.
[grunts]
You're such a good friend
for not throwing me
under the bus.
Come on, Katelyn,
don't make this hard.
[dramatic music]
It was you? All of these women?
You mean, all of
Dr. Peterson's wh*res.
[both grunting]
Really made him look like
a serial k*ller, huh?
[both groaning]
Then what about Dr. Nichols?
What did she have
to do with this?
- What?
- Why, Lori?
- Why did you k*ll them?
- To do my passion, my art.
To do the one thing
I want to do, surgery.
I needed the practice.
There had to have
been another way.
It didn't need to be like this.
[grunts] I know it sucks.
Guess I'll have to do this
without anesthesia.
And you're the nail
in the coffin
that will totally
pin this all on Peterson.
It's like the stars aligned.
You walk in here looking
just like his dead wife.
Then you started screwing him.
It's so perfect.
- Why pin it on him?
- [Jacob] To get back at me.
Lori, I didn't
tell the medical board
you couldn't do surgery
to hurt you.
There are other
areas of medicine
for you to be able to practice.
I didn't want another areas!
I wanted this. The arena.
I wanted surgery.
You're blind
in your left eye, Lori.
- I'm sorry.
- Sorry?
[crying] You're not sorry.
You could have helped me!
You could have believed in me!
I do believe in you.
You just can't be a surgeon.
[Jacob groans]
But we can still
make this right, Lori.
We can get you
the help you need.
- [Lori grunts]
- [Jacob groans]
Katelyn, run!
Get out of here!
- [Peterson groans]
- [Lori panting]
[Katelyn groans]
Please! Lori!
Please don't!
Just let me get this over with.
[Lori screams]
[g*nsh*t fires]
[scalpel clatters]
[thuds]
Do me a favor next time
and check your voicemail.
You were right,
Peterson wasn't with you
when Jennifer was m*rder*d.
He was getting Chinese food.
Saved by being
too cheap for delivery.
[panting]
[instrumental music]
I've got to call this in.
I'm so sorry.
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
It's okay.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
[chuckles] I just,
I can't believe I thought...
How do you begin to forgive me?
I'm just glad you're safe.
It's all right.
[Jacob groaning]
[Jacob breathing heavily]
[water trickling]
[birds chirping]
Come on.
I was wearing it yesterday.
[instrumental music]
[rustling]
I should have let him
hire a professional organizer.
Jacob, have you seen
my black strappy heel?
No, but you'd better hurry up!
We're going to be late.
[music continues]
It has to be here.
[sighs]
[phone unlocks]
[jewel box clattering]
[music continues]
[phone unlocks]
[grim music]
[Jacob]I never
got the ring back.
It went with her.
- Alana.
- [Jacob] Katie.
[footsteps approaching]
[grim music]
Did you find it?
No.
But, I found this.
I...
Oh, wow. I didn't...
You thought
it was gone with Alana,
but here it is.
Yeah.
I-I can't believe you found it.
[music continues]
Now you can have a piece of her,
since you don't
keep any photos around.
I do that
out of respect for you.
Sure.
Are you okay?
There's something that
I've always thought was odd,
about the night
it all went down with Lori.
What's that?
Lori seemed surprised
when I said Nichols was dead.
Lori was crazy.
You saw the body. Same M.O.
- Not exactly.
- What do you mean?
Lori couldn't see
out of her left eye.
The right side of the victims
were the botched side.
Nichols was the opposite.
Almost as if someone had seen
photograph of the crime scene.
What-what do you think
someone else k*lled her?
Who else saw
the crime scene photos?
Why were you
at the office that night?
I came to saveyou.
I knew you were in trouble.
How did you know?
[music continues]
I always thought you were
my knight in shining armor.
But you came back for this,
didn't you?
Your trophy.
You k*lled Nichols.
Why?
I k*lled my wife.
[music continues]
I guess you've figured that out.
She caught me cheating.
She was
going to take everything.
My money, my practice.
Ruin me.
Nichols was on to me.
She recovered
the security footage
that proved I did it.
[music continues]
Too smart for her own good.
Just...
like...
you.
[muffled screaming]
[grim music]
[music continues]
[music continues]
[music continues]
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