A Nanny to Die For (2024)

[bunniefuu]

[pensive music]

[birds chirping]

[dramatic music]

[groans]

Jas?

Jasmine, are you here?

[water gushing]

[ominous music]

[Jasmine] Tommy,

sorry to leave you like this.

Knowing you,

you probably want answers,

but please believe me,

it's for the best.

There are things

you just don't know.

I'll always remember you fondly.

J.

[suspenseful music]

[ominous music]

[ominous music continues]

[Sarah] Ashley, let's go!

You're gonna be late.

For the millionth time,

not on the floor.

I'm gonna break my neck.

Thank you. You want pancakes?

Are they gluten-free?

They are not.

Mom, you know I'm not eating

gluten anymore.

- Since when?

- Since Cami started.

And she says

she's never felt better.

You feel fine.

I didn't even know

what gluten was

when I was your age.

Let alone how to avoid it.

[Mark] I need a consensus.

[Sarah] The red.

Red.

And why do you even need

a tie anyway?

Presentation.

You know the new development

down by the river?

I have to go through

all the LEED features

today with the board.

Will you be late?

Possibly.

But we were supposed to start

meeting nannies today.

Tomorrow, I promise.

- I hate that name.

- What name?

- Nanny.

- [Mark] What would you prefer?

Babysitter?

[Ashley] I would prefer neither.

I don't need

anyone to take care of me.

- I'm going to be 14 soon.

- [Sarah] Okay.

And at 14, will you be

making your own meals,

cleaning your own room?

Driving yourself around

all your activities?

You can do all that.

Ashley, we talked about this.

Not after I go back to work.

I...

You have no idea

how busy I'm gonna be.

[phone rings]

Speak of the devil.

Sarah Daniels.

Hey, we're gonna grab

something on the way.

I'm gonna drop you off to school

on my way to work.

No, no. No, that's fine.

Why don't you just email me

the files?

I appreciate that,

but I just really wanna be sure

I'm up to speed

before I come back.

[Mark] Hello?

Hey.

Hi, baby.

- How was work?

- Hmm. It was good.

- Presentation went well?

- Very.

[Sarah] Good. Are they gonna

listen to you this time?

[laughs] Yeah. If they can

find it in the budget.

Feel like I've been

strangled all day.

- Where's our daughter?

- Doing homework.

Sweetheart, you don't start

until next week.

I know, but...

I just really wanna be ready.

You don't have to do this,

you know.

Things are going very well

at work

and personally, we've made

some very smart investments.

- What are you doing?

- I'm just saying

I want you to be happy.

No. What you're saying is that

you don't want me

to go back to work.

I want you to be happy.

Mark.

We discussed this.

It's been almost 15 years.

I'm ready.

Okay.

I mean, you don't know

how hard it is

for a woman to go back

after having children.

And especially

a woman of my age.

I know.

So what I really need right now

is your support.

And you have it.

Always.

Thank you.

[dramatic music]

Will there be a set schedule?

'Cause on Mondays

and Wednesdays, I have class.

Tuesdays and Thursdays,

I work at the coffee shop.

And Friday...

well, Friday is practically

the weekend.

And I like to keep

my weekends free.

I practically raised

the Nelson children myself.

The boy was eight

and the two girls were infants

when I started.

Then I worked

with the Boyle family.

Two sets of twins.

Well, it certainly seems

like you have plenty

of experience.

Along with glowing references,

is there anything else

we should know about you?

I do not tolerate noise

and clutter.

I detest clutter.

I have a master's

in child psychology

with a minor

in adolescent development.

I'm well-versed in helicopter,

tiger mom,

and free-range parenting styles.

Which philosophy

do you subscribe to?

You know, I've been giving it

a lot of thought.

Uh-hmm.

I think we're free range

parents.

[both laughing]

[groans] How many more?

Uh, just one.

[doorbell dings]

[Sarah] So you graduated

from Harper State?

Yes, ma'am. With a degree

in child psychology.

And You've been

a nanny since then?

[Jasmine] Yes. Well,

technically as a babysitter.

I don't wanna

misrepresent myself.

But you looked

after children, yes?

Oh, goodness. Yes.

And cooked and cleaned.

I just mean...

well, technically,

I think a nanny is someone

who takes care of babies

and toddlers.

And I did for years.

I watched them grow up

until they're about

your daughter's age.

Well, luckily,

her days of dirty diapers

and naps are behind us.

[Mark] When Ashley was born,

Sarah left her job

to take care of her.

It's one of the best decisions

we've ever made.

Yeah. But now it's time for me

to go back to work,

which is why

we're looking for someone.

So where do you live, Jasmine?

Oh, I'm just renting

an apartment in the city

on a month to month basis.

This is for a live-in

nanny position.

That's not gonna be a problem,

is it?

No, no.

I've never done it before,

but I'm looking forward to it.

I mean, that's something

that I would

look forward to doing.

Oh, sorry.

No, no. It's okay, honey.

What's up?

I need help.

Okay. Well, Ashley,

meet Jasmine Walker.

Are you gonna be the new nanny?

That's what your parents and I

are discussing.

You don't look like

you scare easily.

- I haven't yet. [laughs]

- [Mark laughs]

[Jasmine]

What are you working on?

Algebra. It's impossible.

Doesn't have to be.

If you like, I'm happy to help.

Math is always

my favorite subject.

Go ahead.

Once I got past addition

and subtraction,

I was useless.

- Come on.

- [Jasmine chuckles]

Well, that answers that.

- I'll say.

- Whoo. [laughs]

This is it?

- I like to travel light.

- I'll say.

The truth is, most of my money

went to college.

I'm still

paying off student loans.

And to my car,

which I guess is pretty sad.

Yeah.

Don't you worry about things.

As long as you're here with us,

I'll take care of it.

Can I decorate your room?

Please!

[Jasmine] Let's see what

your mom has to say about that.

[laughs]

[suspenseful music]

And then Taylor told her

watch what she said,

because her father was

a police officer in the city.

And then I told Maggie

she can say whatever she wanted,

because my mother is a lawyer

and that's even higher.

Well, I wouldn't say higher,

honey.

The lawyers,

the police officers, the judges,

we all work together

for the justice system.

But Taylor was being

a bully to Maggie

- by trying to scare her.

- [Jasmine] Who wants rolls?

- Me.

- [laughs]

I thought

you were a gluten-free?

Rolls have gluten in them?

Have one to hold you over.

[Sarah laughs]

- Thank you.

- Dinner will be ready soon.

Jasmine, I told you,

you don't have to serve us.

I don't mind.

I've always loved

family dinners.

Do you come from a big family?

I'll wait in the kitchen

until the chicken is ready

so you guys can have

some family time.

Nonsense. You'll eat with us.

You're a part of the family now.

- Are you sure?

- Yes.

Can I get you

a bottle of wine first?

I think I saw a one

in the kitchen.

- None for me.

- No. Thank you.

Whenever you want help

with dinner, Sarah, just ask.

I may not be the cook

that you are,

but I do know my way

around the kitchen.

I'm sure

you're better than I am.

And I will be taking you

up on that.

I'm afraid once I get up

and running at work,

we'll have some late nights.

What kind of lawyer are you,

if you don't mind me asking?

I am a custody attorney

for Child Protective Services.

Oh, that's amazing.

- You must really love it.

- Yes.

On its good days.

Well, I think

you're doing God's work.

Thank you.

But sometimes, it feels like

the world is against me.

What kind of person

would be against

an advocate for children?

You'd be surprised.

[Mark] You're right, Jasmine.

I've always said

they never appreciated her

as much as they should have.

You know, she could have

had her pick of jobs

in the private sector,

but she chose to work there

because of the kids.

Ashley, are you gonna be

a lawyer one day like your mom?

No way!

I'm gonna build green buildings,

like Dad.

Green as in

environmentally friendly.

Oh.

We specialize

in sustainable designs.

You know, making sure buildings

are energy efficient

and LEED certified.

And where the tenants

can drink their own pee.

- Ashley!

- [laughter]

What? It's true!

I design systems

that recycle waste water.

Oh.

So, it's a little

more complicated,

but, um, in essence.

[laughter]

I shudder to think what you must

think of this family.

[chuckles]

[suspenseful music]

Ashley, you scared me.

What are you doing in here?

I'm just helping your mom

with something.

But this is Dad's computer.

Right.

Come on. Let's put you to bed.

[suspenseful music]

Mark, what are you doing?

What do you think I'm doing?

I can't. Not now.

- There's too much in my mind.

- Uh-hmm.

Well, a better way to clear it.

I'm serious.

So this is what I have

to look forward to?

It's one night.

The night before

I go back to work,

try to be

a little understanding.

I've been understanding, Sarah.

I've been understanding

for a long time.

[dramatic music]

Are you here to tuck me in?

[laughs]

I enjoy these small pleasures.

Are you gonna drive me

to school tomorrow?

- Do you want me to?

- [Ashley] I can walk,

but I can sleep later

if you drive me.

Then I will happily

play your chauffeur.

Ashley, what's wrong?

Come on. You can tell me.

That's what I'm here for,

remember?

I'm just... I'm just worried

about my mom.

Why?

Because she's going back

to work.

[chuckles]

Ashley, millions of women work.

Yeah.

But not all of them

had a drinking problem.

Oh?

You won't tell her

I said anything?

No. Ashley, listen to me,

whatever you tell me,

it stays between us, okay?

Always.

We've never talked about it.

I mean, as a family.

My parents

don't even think I know,

but I've heard them

argue about it.

About your mom's drinking?

She doesn't anymore.

But she did at one time.

Look, I wouldn't worry

about it, okay?

What's in the past

is in the past.

The only thing

you need to worry about

is getting some sleep, okay?

Sweet dreams, Ashley.

- Jasmine?

- Uh-hmm.

I'm glad you're here.

[chuckles] Me too, kiddo.

[Mark] Look, I'm glad

you're going back to work.

I have no problem with you

going back to work.

[Sarah] Mark, you can't have

it both ways.

You act like you're glad,

- but then you're not... you...

- [Mark] Oh, no, no, no.

No, you can't do that.

You can't do that, Sarah.

[Sarah] You can't do this to me.

No, you...

[dramatic music]

[birds chirping]

Hey. I thought you left

10 minutes ago.

What is it?

Do you really think

that Ashley is gonna be okay

with Jasmine

dropping her off at school?

Better than okay.

It's like she has a new friend.

Yeah. And what about Jasmine?

I only called that

one reference.

[Mark] And she only worked

for one family.

And you said it yourself,

they adored her.

And what if I get to the office

and everything has changed?

Fifteen years is a long time

to be away from any industry.

Honey,

everything is gonna be great.

You just have one thing

to worry about.

What?

Being late.

[laughter]

[exhales]

Sarah Daniels,

as I live and breathe.

Glenn. [laughs]

- Hi.

- Hi.

Hey, so nobody told me

the child rearing

made your age in reverse.

Oh, you know just

what to say to a girl.

Well, plenty of failed

relationships would disagree.

Stop.

And you,

you don't look so bad yourself.

Uh, you know, a little less

on top, but grays on the side.

[laughs]

[Glenn] Why didn't you tell me

you were coming back?

I had to find out through Dani.

Oh, where's the fun in that?

I want to surprise you.

You're right.

I'm sorry, I should've told you.

Well, I'm certainly glad

you're back,

you know,

because we need a united front

against all this new blood

in the office.

You know, you've gotta come by

and see what we've done

to the house.

It's been way too long.

Mark would love to see you

and Ashley,

you haven't seen her

since she was a baby.

Yo, you do not

have to twist my arm.

You tell me the time

and the place,

and I'll be there.

Today, after work.

You serious?

Sure. We're grilling.

It'll be perfect.

And to be totally honest,

after my first day back,

I could use a little buffer

on the home front.

That... well, in that case,

then you have yourself a date.

[eerie music]

I've forgotten

how tenacious you are.

It's your first day back

and already you wanna initiate

a custodial transfer?

Yes, I do.

Okay.

Remind me again, what happened?

Family's name is Cochran,

eight-year-old boy.

A teacher observed that

he was having trouble

putting on his backpack.

She took him to the nurse,

nurse then saw bruising

all up and down his back.

Asked him what happened,

he said his father hit him

with the belt.

Right.

Sarah, you've been gone

a long time.

I mean, more than a decade.

I am well aware of that, Dani.

Why is that relevant?

Well, in that time,

we've had a slight shift

in our philosophy.

I mean, in some cases,

it's been shown

it's best for everyone

for the child to remain

with their biological parents.

So we're now in the business

of protecting abusers?

I didn't know

it had changed that much.

Okay. I didn't say that.

I'm just saying that in a case

where a child

is hit with a belt,

it might not rise

to the level of removal.

With the buckle end of the belt.

Give me that file.

[sighs]

[eerie music]

[phone rings]

- Hi, Sarah.

- Hey, Jasmine.

- How are you?

- [Jasmine] I'm fine.

Just straightening up

around the house.

How's work?

Oh, actually,

that's why I'm calling.

I'm gonna be a little

later here than expected,

so I need you to pick up

Ashley at school.

Of course.

Is everything all right?

No. It's fine. It's just work.

Um, I'll email the school

so they'll let Ashley know

you'll be picking her up.

Okay.

[Sarah]

Oh, and there's a pickup line

that snakes around

in front of the school.

You can't miss it.

Do you want me

to have food ready for you?

No. Actually, we're grilling.

Uh, I'm bringing a friend by,

so just take care of Ashley.

Of course, Sarah.

Don't worry,

I have everything under control.

Thanks.

[birds chirping]

Okay. You promised if I got you

a decaf mocha, you'd talk.

Okay.

[sighs]

Oh, I see what you did.

You made the same mistake

in multiple places.

It's actually a good thing.

It means it's easily fixed.

I told you, I hate math

and I hate Mr. Sandor more.

It's only one class, Ashley.

Yeah. But I have to have my mom

and dad sign the test.

They're gonna be

really mad at me.

You know what, don't show

your parents the test.

I'm gonna handle this for you.

But Mr. Sandor will ask for it.

Don't worry about Mr. Sandor,

I'll handle him too.

[dramatic music]

Hello, hello.

I know this guy.

- How you been, buddy?

- Oh, man, surviving.

And you?

And look, things look good.

Yeah. I can't complain.

- I appreciate the invite.

- Yeah.

You can thank

your esteemed colleague.

She texted me

demanding we have you over.

Well, like this guy needs

any excuse to fire up the grill.

Oh, and I bet

you remember this one.

- No.

- Yeah.

I remember you

when you were like this big.

Come here.

What are you looking at?

How did you get so big?

[Sarah] Glenn,

this is our new nanny, Jasmine.

- Jasmine, this is...

- Hi.

...Glenn, my colleague

and old friend.

Pleased to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

All right, you guys,

who's hungry?

- Oh, I am.

- Oh, I can eat.

- Come on.

- Oh, I can eat.

So the date is going good

and so she says to me,

"You must love children."

You know, because of my job

and everything,

so I told her, "Sure.

I love kids."

And then I see her

writing something down.

So finally,

I ask her what she's doing

and she tells me

she has a checklist.

No.

What do you mean a checklist?

I mean, a checklist.

Like things that she is

looking for in a man.

- She told you this?

- Told me?

She showed me.

She wasn't even

embarrassed about it.

Like it was just the most

natural thing in the world.

- [laughs]

- Oh, my.

I mean, your generation,

y'all are out of your mind.

Like when I was in college,

we didn't have all these...

Oh, wait, wait, wait.

You went to Harper State, right?

- Yeah.

- That's where Jasmine went.

Yeah?

Oh, best four years of my life.

- Uh, four?

- Give or take.

Like there may have been

another semester or two

of some pesky requirements

that I may have forgot to take.

[chuckles]

So tell me, where is the, um...

where is the "it" bar on campus?

When I was there,

we had Yardhouse.

I don't know.

I spent most of my time

working or studying.

Some of us didn't squander

our youth, Glenn.

Some of us went to school

for the right reasons.

- [chuckles]

- Yeah.

So the Rectory must still

be there though, yeah?

Like on weekends,

that line would be wrapped

around the block.

Oh, yeah. Sure.

But like I said, I never went.

Oh, this is great, Sarah.

- Thank you, really.

- Oh, yeah.

Gosh, I'm sorry,

it took me so long.

You know, time really does fly.

Yeah. Yeah.

Ashley is a lovely

young lady, too.

Oh, thank you.

But she does have her moments.

[laughs]

And Jasmine, how is she?

Well, it's only been

a couple few days,

but so far she's fantastic.

Ashley's really taken to her

and, yeah, she's smart,

mature, educated.

And a liar.

What?

Look, um, the Rectory,

the bar I mentioned earlier.

What about it?

Doesn't exist.

Yeah. I made it up.

So unless a state school

known for its partying

has a sold-out mass on Sunday,

she lied about it.

Look, hey, she might be great.

I mean, there might be

a reason she made it up.

Just be careful.

- Okay. I will.

- [Glenn] Okay.

Thank you.

- All right. Oh.

- Thanks again.

[owl hooting]

[groans]

[eerie music]

- [gasps]

- Hello.

Hello.

You are staying

with the Daniels.

I am.

Jasmine Walker, the new nanny.

Edith Childress.

Nosy neighbor.

[chuckles] How do you do?

I see that Sarah

has gone back to work.

- Yes. Which is why I was hired.

- Oh, yes.

Things have been so tough

on them these last few years.

- It's been rough.

- Right.

Miss?

Childress.

Right. I don't mean to be rude,

but I am on my way

to pick up Ashley from school

and I don't wanna be late.

Well, it's a little early

to be picking her up.

Right.

I'm just dropping her off

something she left at home.

Hmm.

Well, don't let me keep you.

I'll certainly

be seeing you around.

Yes, you will.

[chuckles]

[eerie music]

Thank you for seeing me,

Principal Sutherland.

I know you're a very busy man.

Indeed, Ms. Walker.

But we're always available

to address the concerns

of our students' guardians.

And I appreciate that.

[Principal Sutherland]

Well, I will say it is odd

that Mrs. Daniels

didn't contact me herself.

She's usually

a pretty involved parent.

Well, she just returned to work

after many years.

It's been an adjustment

for all of us,

which is what I wanted

to talk to you about today.

Ashley was very upset

over her recent test.

She's trying her hardest,

but algebra just isn't

her stronger subject.

I'm helping her now, though.

You have a background

in math, Ms. Walker?

I have a background

in many things.

Because of

the situation at home,

Ashley felt that having

her parents sign the test

would make them

needlessly upset,

especially when she's on

her way to improving.

Okay. Well, I'm sorry,

but we have our school policy.

So failing grades

means parents' signatures.

In that way,

we can be sure that the parents

are aware of their child's

academic progress.

I know.

I'm just asking for a favor.

I don't think

I understand what you mean.

A favor.

Do you know what a favor is?

Yes. And I would,

uh... wish I could help you,

but like I said,

we have our policies.

Hmm.

Well, thank you,

Principal Sutherland,

at least you tried.

Did you touch my a*s?

What?

What are you,

some kind of pervert?

Okay. Look, I was doing nothing

but looking at you

while we were speaking, okay?

Just... I think

you got the wrong idea.

I believe you.

I do.

But the question is

will the school board?

[scoffs] Wow.

They'll never believe you.

Some will, some won't.

But we both know that doesn't

really matter, does it?

The accusation, the insinuation

will already be out there.

It'll only be a matter of time

until your every word,

your every glance,

your every move

will be scrutinized.

You're crazy.

[laughs]

Far from it,

Principal Sutherland.

Far from it.

And all this, this whole charade

is for a junior high

school algebra test?

All of this

because I have a responsibility

to protect Ashley.

So now that you and I

understand one another,

I'm gonna go ahead

and tell her that a signature

is no longer necessary.

[sighs]

Oh, and feel free to stare,

because I do have

a really great a*s.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

You look great.

[chuckling]

It's not too much,

uh, for a woman of my age?

Are you crazy?

No, sometimes I just feel like

the oldest mother on the block.

I had a hard time

getting pregnant.

We tried everything

and for a really long time.

It wasn't until

I finally stopped

doing the fertility injections

that I finally

got pregnant with Ashley.

Yeah, you hear stories

about that all the time now.

Yeah.

I do admit it's kinda fun

having someone to do this with,

someone who's not

a teenager anyway.

[sighs] I guess that's a perk

of having live-in help.

Like you don't have to scurry

and find a babysitter

at a moment's notice.

You know, we don't have

a lot of teenagers

that live on the block,

at least not ones

that are constantly available.

Yeah. Speaking of which,

I met your next-door

neighbor today.

- Edith?

- Uh-hmm.

Nosiest woman in the world.

Yeah.

I got the feeling she was...

- Yeah.

- ...a little different.

Her husband died a

few years ago,

and ever since then,

she spends all of her time

worrying about

what the neighborhood is up to

or tending her garden.

So just watch your back

around her.

Don't worry. I will.

Oh, you know,

I haven't been out in so long.

I mean, really gone out.

Well, you two deserve

a night on the town.

And if you have

too much to drink, don't worry,

Ashley and I can always jump

in the car and come get you.

Actually, I don't drink.

Oh.

Yeah, now that you mention it,

I've never seen you have

any wine at dinner or anything.

Well, Mark does sometimes,

but I don't.

Yeah, I'm not much

of a drinker either.

In college, I just had

too many responsibilities.

Here, let me zip you up.

[sighs]

[chuckling]

You look great.

Mark is a lucky man.

Thanks.

Jasmine, you did go

to Harper State, didn't you?

Of course.

You believe me, don't you?

Yeah, I... yes, I believe you.

I've showed you

my transcripts, haven't I?

Actually, I think you just

showed me your reference letter.

Oh. Well, I'll dig those up

for you while you're gone.

You know, don't worry about it.

I don't know

what I was thinking.

Just... you just have

a good time with Ashley.

Okay. We will. We always do.

Did you ever talk

to my teacher about the test?

I did you one better.

I spoke to your principal.

You spoke

to Principal Sutherland?

Uh-hmm.

And what did he say?

That you don't have to get

that test signed any more.

Really?

I told you

I was gonna handle it.

You trust me, don't you?

My mom wouldn't have done that.

Well, your mother

is a very busy woman.

She's got all those kids

to take care of.

The ones she helps every day.

I just have you.

Now, come on.

Let me show you how to do this.

[tablet beeps]

So I was out

at the new development

down on LaSalle,

where the old prison used to be.

You should see it.

The walls are all made

of this reclaimed wood.

It's extraordinary.

And... well, all the shades,

they're solar-activated.

So depending

on where the sun is,

they all adjust... Sarah,

are you listening to me?

Huh?

I said are you listening?

Of course, I am.

Uh, you...

you're talking about the wood.

I'm sorry.

I just have so much on my mind.

I thought you said

work was going well.

It is.

It's just a big adjustment.

Apparently,

the bad things in the world

don't stop just because

I took some time away.

Well, just make sure

you make some time

for yourself and for us.

Yeah.

[waiter] So would you folks

like some dessert?

Maybe some coffee?

Oh, no, thanks.

We need to head home.

Just the check please.

Okay. No problem.

I'll grab it for you.

[dramatic music]

[crickets chirping]

[birds chirping]

- Tommy.

- Hey.

What are you doing?

What do you think I'm doing?

I wanted to see you.

How did you find me?

I followed you.

Tommy, this is breaking

and entering.

Nothing has been broke.

The door was unlocked.

And besides,

you weren't returning my calls.

What else was I supposed to do?

I told you we just needed

some time apart.

What do you think that means?

[sighs] I just don't understand.

Everything was going so well.

We're just at different

places in our lives.

No, no, no, no.

Don't give me that line again.

It isn't a line.

It's the truth.

And besides,

what difference does it make

what I tell you if you're not

gonna respect my wishes anyways?

- Whose place is this?

- The family I'm working for.

Doing what?

I'm a nanny for their daughter.

[gasps] You?

- You don't even like kids.

- I never told you that.

No, no, no. Every time

I would bring up kids,

you would just

shut it down immediately.

There's a difference

between not wanting to have kids

and not wanting

to have kids with you.

You're lying.

It makes zero sense

that this family

would wanna hire you

as their nanny.

[clutter]

Someone's home now.

You need to get out of here.

Wait.

What?

I don't know what you're doing

but I'm gonna find out.

- Go.

- Okay. Fine.

Go.

[Mark]

That was delicious, Jasmine.

Thank you.

In fact, it's the best meal

I've had in a long time.

It really was great.

You sold yourself short

the other day.

You definitely know

your way around the kitchen.

Well, I grew up

cooking for my family.

Do you come from a large family?

No. Not really.

Are you close with them?

I guess as close as anyone

can be with their family.

I have homework.

Jasmine, help me?

- Of course.

- I can help you, sweetheart.

Mom, it's algebra.

And besides,

Jasmine does it better.

[crickets chirping]

Hey, I can tell

when something's wrong.

[sighs]

Don't you think it's strange

that she never talks

about her family?

When we ask her about them,

she changes the subject.

No.

I never talk about my family.

You know why.

They're either nuts or boring.

[laughs] I'm serious, Mark.

[laughs] So am I.

Maybe she's not

particularly close to them.

Well, she certainly got close

to Ashley pretty quickly.

Is that what this is all about?

What?

Your

guilt. Going back to work.

You know,

it would be perfectly normal.

[scoffs] All right.

Enough with the pop

psychology, Doctor.

Hey, I'm just saying.

You should be happy

they bonded so quickly.

I am. I am happy.

It's just that

Glenn said something.

Oh, boy. Here we go.

Just when I was about to say

it was good to see him again.

He said that she never

went to Harper State.

And how does he know?

Well, apparently,

one of the bars

that he mentioned

is not really a bar at all

and she pretended like it was.

Sweetheart.

I know. I... yeah, I know.

I told him.

I told him that

there is a million

innocent reasons for it.

- But still now...

- So what do you wanna do now?

I don't know.

Nothing.

Nothing.

Look, everything

is gonna be okay, all right?

This is an adjustment

for all of us.

- Yeah.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- All right.

[sighs]

[birds chirping]

[phone rings]

When I said I didn't

wanna hear from you,

that meant phone calls as well.

You'll wanna hear this.

I know who you're working for.

That's not exactly

a state secret.

And I know why.

So unless you want me

to tell her,

you'll come meet me.

I don't have time.

Make time.

[phone beeps]

Oh.

You look terrible.

Just what I needed to hear.

What's the matter?

It's either a virus

or something I ate.

Not that it matters.

It's the same result.

You need to do me

a favor though.

Despite being a mom, I am not

good with stomach ailments.

No.

It's O'Byrne.

We told him

we're removing Hunter.

[sighs] Okay.

You gotta take

this case over for me.

I need to go home and lie down

before I pass out.

O'Byrne is crazy.

Please.

You know this case

better than anyone else.

Besides, O'Byrne is in jail

and Kathy and Hunter

are in a shelter.

Like all you gotta do

is write up a report

and file the paperwork.

I was hoping to be home

at a reasonable hour today.

You know, I would not ask you

if I was in any position

to do this myself.

I know.

You owe me one.

Why'd you wanna see me?

I always wanna see you.

You're the one

who walked out on me.

I'm serious, Tommy.

So?

What is it you think you know?

Sarah Daniels,

works for Child

Protective Services.

Just a coincidence?

I tell you something at a moment

of weakness, something private,

something about my past

and you use it against me?

I'm using it to help you.

Help me?

How?

By letting you know

that it's a bad idea.

- It's not for you to decide.

- Okay.

I'll put it

another way, Jasmine.

Quit.

[chuckles] I'm not gonna quit.

Okay. Tell her the truth.

Tell her the truth or I will.

You would do that to me?

To protect you, I would.

I need a drink.

You want one.

When have I ever said no?

[Jasmine]

Still like your martini.

Yup. Straight up, baby.

[Jasmine] I gotta hand it

to you, Tommy.

You're smarter than I thought.

Well, that's the story

of my life.

Everyone is always

underestimating me.

Well, I shouldn't have.

Mmm.

What kind of gin was that?

Whatever you had.

Aren't you gonna have one?

- I wanna make you one first.

- Hmm.

[Jasmine] I wish

I could talk you out of this.

I'm sorry.

Well, it's a little

too late now anyway.

[coughs]

Uh, I don't... um,

I don't feel so great.

[scoffs] Of course not.

But you won't be feeling

anything very soon.

[groaning]

Tommy, if you can hear me,

the police will think

it's an accidental overdose.

Given your history,

they won't look into it further.

[groans]

I'm sorry I had to do this,

Tommy, but don't ever,

ever come between a girl

and her family.

[suspenseful music]

See, you had to carry that one.

- Jasmine?

- Uh-hmm?

How old were you when you had

your first boyfriend?

Define boyfriend.

You know.

Is there a reason

why you're asking me?

What's his name?

- Blake.

- [Jasmine] Blake?

Is he cute?

He will be,

once he gets his braces off.

But, more importantly,

I like talking to him.

He's interesting.

You are well

beyond your years, Ashley.

What do you mean?

I mean,

that is a very mature way

on how to look

at a relationship.

Sometimes when we're young,

we focus

on the less important things.

Do you think my parents

still love each other?

Of course, they do.

Why would you ask me that?

I don't know.

Because sometimes they fight.

They think

I don't hear them but I do.

What kind of things

do they fight about?

I don't know.

I can tell by their tone

they're fighting

but I can't

always hear the words.

Ashley, look at me.

Sometimes grownups fight.

It's normal.

But I want you to know

that I'm always

gonna be here for you, okay?

You can tell me anything.

[clatter]

- [Ashley] Pizza!

- [chuckles]

Your mom called me from work.

Unfortunately, she's gonna have

to be a little bit late today.

Mark, you should have called me.

I would have been happy

to make something.

Eh, I felt like pizza.

Figured it was just

as easy for me to pick up

a pie on the way home.

- Can we eat in front of the TV?

- We can eat right here.

But I'll tell you what,

you can have a soda

and I won't say anything.

Mark, sit down and relax.

I'll get everything ready.

Hey.

I hope everything

is okay with Sarah.

Uh, it's just

the nature of her job.

Still, it must be

so stressful for her.

Yeah, it is, but she loves it.

It's one of those jobs

that really matter.

Oh, sure.

It's kind of ironic, I guess.

What's that?

I just mean

everyone talks about

keeping families together

but Sarah's job

is to break them apart.

I don't think

she'd put it that way.

Of course, she wouldn't.

Ashley, don't.

I'll serve you.

Sometimes, Jasmine,

staying together

isn't what's best for the child.

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

She doing her homework?

- She should be.

- Thank you, Jasmine.

I don't have to tell you

what a huge help you've been.

It's my job.

Yeah, but you've gone

above and beyond.

Well, I can tell it hasn't been

the easiest time

for everyone right now.

- Are we that transparent?

- No. It's just...

it wouldn't be easy

for anyone in your position.

- Oh. Of our age?

- I did not say that.

And, you know,

there's a lot of research

that shows that older parents

have better adjusted children.

Yeah. Well, it's not Ashley

that I'm worried about.

I supported Sarah

going back to work.

I really did.

- But sometimes...

- You wanted her to remember

that you have needs too?

Yeah. I guess so.

She's going through a lot, Mark.

It's only natural

she's a little distant.

Of course, I know

that's easier said than done.

- Your perfume...

- You like?

I think I need some wine.

Hi, honey.

- Did I interrupt a party?

- [Mark] No hardly.

- Jasmine just thought...

- I just thought

everyone could use

a break today.

I can see that.

Sarah, come join us.

I'll be upstairs.

Oh.

I better go on up.

Go ahead. I'll clean up.

[Mark] I don't even understand

what we're fighting about.

We're not fighting.

Well, you're obviously

giving me the cold shoulder.

Mark, do you have any idea

the kind of day I had?

No, of course not.

Well, I will spare you

the details since you obviously

don't care 'cause you're busy

getting drunk with the nanny.

That's not fair

and that's not what happened.

Oh, no?

Look, I had a long day too.

We were having

a glass of wine, relaxing.

Must be nice.

- Oh, well, I'm not...

- What?

- Nothing.

- No. Go on. Say it, Mark.

You're not the one

with the problem.

I didn't mean it like that.

Look, you know

how proud I am of you.

Yeah. So you repay me

by getting drunk

with the babysitter?

[Mark] She is a grown woman.

[Sarah] She is our employee.

The one who is supposed to be

taking care of our daughter.

Ashley is fine.

- She's in her bedroom, asleep.

- [Sarah] Yeah.

And what if she came downstairs

and saw you sprawled out...

[Mark] That's not true.

That's not what happened.

[dramatic music]

Good morning, Sarah.

How'd you sleep?

Okay. Thanks.

Would you like me

to make some breakfast for you

before I take Ashley to school?

Actually, I think

I'm gonna drop her off today.

Don't you need

to be at the office?

Because of last night,

I'm gonna go in a little late.

Okay.

Just as long as you're sure.

[gasps]

Off the floor, Ashley!

[groans]

Sarah.

If you don't mind me saying so,

you seem tense.

I'm fine, Jasmine.

Because if you're worried

about Ashley, don't.

She knows you're a great mother.

Excuse me?

I just mean

after going back to work

after all of these years,

it's only natural

to feel guilty.

But kids, they understand.

Did your mother work, Jasmine?

My mother k*lled herself.

Oh, I am so sorry.

It was a long time ago.

Still,

to lose your mother at any age,

I can't even imagine.

Sure you can.

I mean, you see families

torn apart every day.

I guess that's why

I get so close to the families

I work for, 'cause I know

what it's like not to have one.

Oh.

- Well, you look better.

- [Glenn] I feel better.

I've managed

to keep down some soup

and crackers last night.

But seriously though, I cannot

thank you enough for yesterday.

Like if you hadn't taken over,

O'Byrne might have gotten

out of jail.

There is one relieved mother

out there, let me tell you.

You're welcome.

So, Glenn, you said

that you owed me one, right?

- Uh-hmm. You know it.

- [Sarah] Okay.

Well, I'm gonna have

to call in that favor.

Wow. You don't waste no time,

do you?

It's about Jasmine.

Something happened with Ashley?

No. Ashley loves her.

Mark does too.

- But you don't?

- [Sarah] I don't know.

You know,

she's been very helpful.

I never have

to ask her to do anything.

But?

But there's something about her.

Conniving. Strange.

Just this morning, she told me

that her mother k*lled herself.

That doesn't seem so sinister.

It was the way

in which she said it.

And the fact that she never

mentioned it before.

You know,

kind of like that feeling

that you got with Harper State?

Thought you were giving her

the benefit of the doubt

about that one?

You still have people

that work at Harper College?

Of course.

I wanna find out

if she actually went there

and if anything happened.

Okay. I will see what I can do,

but no promises.

- Okay.

- [Glenn] All right.

Only one.

[birds chirping]

Mmm.

[Mrs. Childress]

A little early to be drinking.

Ms. Childress,

can I help you with something?

You know, your employer

used to enjoy an adult beverage,

tried to keep it quiet,

but I could always hear

the rattle when the garbage men

came to pick up her trash.

That's very interesting.

But if you'll excuse me,

I have some work to do.

So you got a promotion?

Mark's computer

and his work bag?

- Recognize those anywhere.

- Right.

[Mrs. Childress]

Working for Mark's company.

Sure he'd be very impressed

to hear that you're putting in

the overtime.

I'm sure he would.

I wonder what he would say

if I let him know.

I don't think

there's any need for that.

Why not?

You have his permission,

don't you?

Ms. Childress, I'm hoping that

we can keep this between us.

Oh, of course.

I have no interest in minding

anybody's business but my own.

I really appreciate that.

Of course, a woman of my age,

sometimes she forgets.

Might need

a little help to remember.

- You're blackmailing me?

- Blackmail? No.

Oh, my gosh. What a dirty word.

No, no, no, no.

I'm thinking

of more of a donation.

[sighs] How much?

Well, I couldn't...

I couldn't say.

That would be impolite.

Stay here.

[suspenseful music]

Ms. Childress,

let's do this at your house.

I don't wanna do this here.

Of course, my dear.

- Okay.

- [chuckles]

[exhales] Come. Have a seat.

[Jasmine]

You know, Ms. Childress,

I had some time think

about your proposal

when I was getting my bag

and I have to say,

I think it's a little unfair.

After all, I'm just a nanny.

Unfair? [chuckles]

Well, my husband died

with a lapsed insurance policy.

So before you tell me

about being unfair...

- [grunting]

- What are you doing?

What are you doing?

[suspenseful music]

- [Mark] Hello?

- Mark. Is everything okay?

Yeah.

I just forgot my briefcase.

If I tell you something,

do you promise

to keep it a secret?

No, I can't promise you that

until I know what it is.

Then at least

where it came from?

[intense music]

I found this

when I was putting my groceries.

I don't want her

to get in trouble, Mark.

She's so immature for her age.

I just never would've guessed

that she's been drinking

with her friends.

You think this is Ashley's?

I wasn't a teenager

that long ago.

I remember what it was like.

I remember what I did.

I'm sure

this is nothing to worry about.

I just... I just want you to know.

You did the right thing.

I know you and Sarah

will handle it

however you see fit.

Just please,

keep my name out of it.

[dramatic music]

[Glenn] Yeah, last name Walker.

Like it sounds.

First name, Jasmine.

But just check

for any similar first names

in case

it's a nickname or somethin'.

Okay. Are you sure?

How far back did you look?

Yeah, no, that's good.

Um, she didn't go there

as a toddler.

All right. Well, uh,

thank you again, Natasha.

And, uh, we gotta catch up soon.

It's been way too long.

All right. All right.

[phone beeps]

[intense music]

[line rings]

[Sarah's voicemail]

You've reached Sarah Daniels.

I can't take

your call right now,

but if you leave your name,

number,

and a brief message, I'll get...

[grunts]

[car horn honks]

[phone rings]

- Who is it?

- It's Glenn.

I'll call him back later.

All right. All right.

What was so important that you

couldn't tell me at home?

I didn't want Ashley

hearing this or Jasmine.

Hearing what?

Mark?

What is it? You're scaring me.

It's not funny.

It's not supposed to be.

Well,

what are you doing with that?

I don't know. You tell me.

Jasmine found it

in the cupboard.

Well, it's not my...

Sarah, come on.

What do you mean,

come on, Sarah?

She's clearly

trying to set me up.

Set you up? How?

Sh-she's trying to make it look

like I'm drinking again.

She must have found out somehow.

Sarah,

Jasmine brought this to me

because she thought

it belonged to Ashley.

She has no idea

about your situation.

No. She is trying

to turn you against me.

- What are you talking about?

- What...

it would be too easy

to say that the bottle was mine.

So she made up that ridiculous

story about Ashley.

- Mark, can't you see that?

- No.

Can we please

not make this about her?

Jasmine has done

exactly what we hired her to do.

This is about you and a problem

that I thought we had overcome.

Mark, what can I say?

What can I say

to make you believe me?

That you'll get help.

[scoffs] This is unbelievable.

[birds chirping]

[doorbell dings-dongs]

Where's Sarah?

Sarah?

Sarah?

Look, you're good.

I'll give you that.

Where is Sarah?

I wanna talk to her right now.

She's out with Mark.

I don't really know

when they're gonna be back.

Is everything okay?

Where'd you go to school,

Jasmine?

- Harper. You know...

- No, you didn't.

I'm still very involved

with the university.

I got friends

that work in Admissions.

They have no record

of a "Jasmine Walker"

ever attending.

Well, I'm sure

there's some kind of mistake.

Oh, a mistake.

And is it a mistake

that all your college friends

happen to be stock photos

that are all over the web?

Hi!

Hey, Ashley.

- You remember me?

- Of course. From the barbecue?

Yes.

I'm your mom's friend from work.

Oh, she's not here right now.

Ashley, why don't you go back

in your room

and finish your art project.

I'm gonna talk to your

mom's friend for a few minutes.

- Okay.

- [Jasmine] Uh-hmm.

All right, Ash.

[intense music]

- Are you gonna tell Sarah?

- Of course.

Okay. The truth is,

I didn't go to Harper.

I didn't go to college.

I barely finished high school.

So why lie?

What, are you kidding me?

Would you hire me knowing that?

I wouldn't concoct

some crazy story.

But the truth is,

is I do love kids,

and I'm good at it.

I'm good at taking care of them.

And if the Danielses agree,

then why does it matter?

Because they hired you

under false pretenses.

They hired me to take care

of their daughter,

to clean their house,

to make things easier for them.

Isn't that what I've done?

Look, I'm sorry, Jasmine.

I gotta tell them.

Let me do it, please.

I'll come clean,

but it should come from me.

To be honest,

I don't know if I trust you.

You don't have to.

I'll tell Sarah

and Mark tonight.

You'll see Sarah

first thing tomorrow morning.

If she doesn't tell you

everything you already know,

then you can tell her.

You have my word.

Thank you.

[dramatic music]

[crickets chirping]

I know you're not asleep.

When you're asleep,

you make that little noise.

Oh. You think you're funny?

I'm just trying

to lighten the mood.

You wanna lighten the mood?

Try believing me.

I only wanna help you, Sarah.

That's all I want.

I'm gonna tell you

one more time.

The alcohol was not mine.

I have no idea

where it came from.

Well, you can choose

to believe me or not believe me,

but I am not gonna lay here

and let you gaslight me.

I promise you that.

[singer]

Welcome to the big league

Living in the eye

of the storm

[singer] Oh, oh, oh, oh

Living in the eye

of the storm

Welcome to the big league

Living in the eye

of the storm

Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah

[car alarm wailing]

[car alarm beeps]

[sighs]

[singer]

...come out of the blue

Bring it on, make it on,

make it on, me with you

[suspenseful music]

[thud]

[siren wailing]

[Dani] Oh, I'll call you

if I hear anything.

Thank you.

Oh, Sarah, I am so sorry.

Dani, what's going on?

You haven't heard?

Sarah, have a seat.

I don't know

how to tell you this.

Glenn is dead.

No.

No. I just spoke to him

yesterday.

It just happened

early this morning.

What... how?

They aren't quite sure.

A neighbor was jogging,

he saw his door open,

and... the wallet was missing,

the place was a mess,

so the police are treating it

like a robbery.

- O'Byrne!

- [Dani] No,

no. He's still in jail.

I'm really sorry, Sarah.

I know how close you two were.

We're all gonna miss him.

[knocks on door]

Excuse me?

I'm Jill. Jill McDonald,

Glenn's sister.

Yes, of course.

Please come and have a seat.

Hmm.

I am so sorry.

There are no words.

Thank you.

I don't know if you're aware,

but I spoke to my brother

every single day.

He was the best brother

and uncle.

I know that he adored

his nieces.

[Jill]

He thought so much of you.

He was so happy

when you came back.

I spoke to him

the day that he...

he said he was working

on something for you.

And I was just thinking

that maybe

that had something to do

with his death.

Actually, I was working

on a case for him

and it was a violent felon,

but my boss assured me

that he's been in jail

this whole time.

Well... if you hear anything,

can you please let

the police know?

I don't want my brother

to have died in vain.

I will of course.

Again, I am so sorry.

[intense music]

Sarah?

What's the matter, Sarah?

Glenn's been m*rder*d.

What?

In his house.

The police think

it was a robbery.

Do they know who k*lled him?

[Ashley] k*lled who?

Glenn. Sweetheart,

there's been

a terrible accident.

But... he was just here.

You mean at the barbecue?

No, no. When he...

Ashley, let's give your parents

some time to themselves.

[Sarah] No, no.

Finish what you were saying,

sweetheart.

When he came over yesterday.

Glenn was here?

He stopped by on his way

home from the office.

- He said he was gonna text you.

- Well, he didn't text me.

You didn't think to tell me?

It didn't seem important.

- Like he said, he was going to...

- I want you to leave.

Of course. I'll just take Ashley

and you guys can have

some time together. Come on.

No, no.

I want you gone, Jasmine.

Okay. We all need

to just calm down.

- I'm calm. I want her gone.

- Sarah, please.

I didn't mean to do

anything wrong.

I love working for you.

Jasmine, take Ashley

to her room, please.

Okay. Come on. Let's go.

So that's what this has come to?

You're gonna side with the nanny

rather than your own wife?

No, not at all.

I think we just need

some time to calm down.

No, I don't need to calm down.

I need her gone.

Sarah, listen to yourself.

Ashley loves her, okay?

We can't just do this.

Don't!

[intense music]

Sarah?

I have something to tell you.

Whatever you and Mark

ultimately decide,

I want you to know

that I am sorry.

Although I haven't been here

very long,

you've made me feel so welcomed.

Are you honestly telling me

that you did not know

why Glenn came here yesterday?

I'm sorry.

I kept playing it over

in my head, if only

I would've done something

differently, then maybe.

Well, that's all

I wanted to say.

I'm a good person, Sarah.

You're a good person.

Sometimes we make mistakes.

[dramatic music playing]

Where's my mom?

I didn't see her this morning.

She's still asleep.

She had a really

exhausting day yesterday.

Is she okay?

She will be.

She just needs some rest.

- Jasmine?

- Uh-hmm.

[Ashley]

What happened to your mother?

Some very bad people

took her away.

Did she ever come back?

Pick that up.

We gotta get going.

We're gonna be late.

Ready for school?

[Ashley] Yeah.

[Jasmine] Whenever you come

home, I'll be right here for ya.

[chuckles]

[intense music]

[phone line trilling]

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

[gasps]

[scoffs]

[intense music]

Sarah, I didn't expect

to see you here today.

I need to talk to you.

Is your brother still a cop?

- He's a lieutenant now.

- [Sarah] I need a favor.

I need him to run

some fingerprints

off the handle of this brush.

Right away.

Is this about Glenn?

Sarah, I understand

how you feel. I really do.

But you have to let

the police handle this.

Listen. There is no time

to explain.

I just need your help.

You're not gonna let this go,

are you?

No.

If I do this for you,

you promise me

you'll take some time off?

I promise.

You owe me one.

[bird caws]

[laughter]

Sarah, Mark, what's the matter?

Go to your room, Ashley.

We'll be in in a minute.

It's okay.

Is everything okay?

Your key, Jasmine.

I... don't understand.

Your key. Now.

Okay.

[Sarah]

I called your references again.

The family you used to work for.

You'll never guess

where it rang.

We trusted you, Jasmine.

You betrayed us.

Sorry. I just...

I just knew you guys would never

hire me if you knew the truth

that I don't have

any experience.

Who did I speak to?

The woman who had such

wonderful things

to say about you?

Me.

They have these apps,

um, on your phone.

They could change your voice.

Pack your things and leave now.

You can tell us where

to mail your last check.

And Jasmine, we don't wanna

see or hear from you again.

Can I say goodbye

to Ashley first?

Are you out of your mind?

Please. She'll be devastated.

Well, you should have thought

of that before you lied to her.

Before you lied to all of us.

You're very lucky

we didn't call the police.

You won't hear from me again.

But I don't understand why

I couldn't at least say goodbye.

I know, sweetheart.

But like we explained,

Jasmine lied about some

very important things.

But she didn't do

anything wrong.

Ashley, when you're a grownup,

you have to tell the truth,

all the time.

She told me she'd always

be there for me.

Sweetheart,

I know it doesn't feel

like it right now but...

your dad and I

are doing this for you.

Mom...

do you think

Jasmine lied to me too?

I think that Jasmine

cared about you very, very much.

I really do.

Will I ever see her again?

No.

No, sweetheart.

I can promise you that.

[sobbing]

You think she's gonna be okay?

She will be.

Kids are resilient.

Besides, what choice do we have?

You think I should've

called the police anyway?

I don't know. But then

they would've questioned Ashley.

I think it's best

if we just move past this

as quickly as possible.

Sarah.

I'm sorry.

I know.

- [Dani] Here it is.

- What's this?

I had Mitch run the fingerprints

like you asked.

The girl is one of ours.

- I don't understand.

- I assumed you knew.

Knew what?

The fingerprints belong

to a girl name Felicia Watson.

She was one of your cases.

- I don't remember.

- [Dani] Well, I'm not surprised.

It was over 20 years ago.

And the fingerprints are hers?

That's her file.

I hope you find

what you're looking for, Sarah.

[suspenseful music]

And you're sure

her real name is Felicia Watson?

Positive. I have her file.

But I have no idea how long

she's been going

by Jasmine Walker.

She didn't say

if she had any friends nearby

- or somewhere she could go?

- [Sarah] No.

She never mentioned

any living family

or friends the whole time

she was with us.

Can you put an APB out on her?

[Det. Rayburn] Mr. Daniels,

using a false name

is not a crime.

Unless you're pretending

to be someone else

for ill*gal purposes.

Like getting a job?

It's a gray area.

Detective, do you think

she's dangerous?

Well, she had ample

opportunities to harm you

and your family, but she didn't.

In fact, according to you,

she was a model nanny.

- I think that says something.

- But Glenn.

[Det. Rayburn] That's just

speculation, Mrs. Daniels.

Until we can question her,

we don't know

if she's responsible

or involved in any way.

[Sarah] I know.

- What do we do now?

- [Det. Rayburn] Get some rest.

If you can think of anything

else, give me a call.

But otherwise, I'm confident

that you'll hear from us

very soon, okay?

Yeah.

[intense music]

[Mark]

How much do you wanna tell her?

[Sarah]

Just enough so she's careful.

I don't wanna scare her.

[sighs]

Mr. and Mrs. Daniels,

this seems to be

- some sort of mistake.

- What?

When you guys called,

I went to get Ashley

- right away and she's gone.

- What do you mean gone?

Her babysitter signed her out.

She said it was an emergency.

Her name was on the form

so we didn't question it.

[suspenseful music]

All right. Call the police.

[Mark] Yeah.

- Ashley!

- Mom!

Felicia, please. Don't hurt her.

So, you know.

I know who you are.

But what I don't understand

is why.

I tried to help you.

Help me? Help me?

Do you know what happened to me

when you took my parents away?

My mother k*lled herself.

That's right.

- You didn't know that, did you?

- No.

And you wanna know

what happens to a foster kid

- who gets lost in the system?

- So all these years...

[Jasmine]

I have been looking for you.

And it wasn't 'till

they digitized the records

and put it online

that I've able to find out

who you were, where you were.

Felicia... please.

Ashley has nothing to do

with this.

- She loves you.

- All I wanted, Sarah,

was to be a part of a family.

And I was on my way

of getting there.

You should have seen

the way Mark looked at me.

He always wanted me.

And Ashley, well,

let's just say,

in a matter of no time,

she became closer to me

than she ever was with you.

But then your nosey friend

had to start digging.

You k*lled Glenn.

[Jasmine] He gave me no choice.

Just like how you're

leaving me no choice right now.

Hah! Stay where you are!

[police siren wailing]

Please.

[intense music]

Ashley!

Oh, honey! Oh.

[police siren wailing]

No!

[indistinct radio chatter]

[Det. Rayburn]

You're a very brave young lady.

How is she, Detective?

She's under arrest.

What's gonna happen to her now?

It's okay.

She's dealt with worse.

She'll be charged with

kidnapping,

- among other crimes.

- Glenn?

[Det. Rayburn]

There's not enough evidence.

For right now, we wanna

talk to Edith Childress.

What about Edith?

[Det. Rayburn]

She hasn't been seen for days.

Right now,

our primary suspect is Jasmine.

She's not coming back, is she?

No, young lady.

She's not coming back

ever again.

I'll be in touch.

Okay.

[car engine revving]

[suspenseful music]