Hey, Chelsea.
Okay.
Good morning everyone.
Okay, how we doing?
Oh, I hope everyone's
had a chance
to taste Danny's
delicious coffee.
This is really yummy.
Really.
Okay.
Well, today is Ally's
last day with us.
So if it's okay with you all,
I'd love to give
her an opportunity
to share first, if
you feel comfortable.
Ally, you wanna start?
Sure.
Uh,
I've been living here for a
long time now, as you all know.
And uh,
since being here,
I've gotten a job,
reconnected with my mom.
Yeah, this place...
is a lifeline for me,
so thank you.
All right.
Well, we are all very
proud of your progress,
and you need to remember
that this is the space
where you can share with
us anything you want.
We will always be here
if you need.
Okay?
What are you feeling right now?
Are you still
having the visions?
Uh, it's--
It's been quiet lately.
Okay.
That's good.
That's good.
I think if there's one thing
we can learn from your journey,
it's that healing is possible.
Yeah?
You've come such a long way.
Just remember that progress
can come in waves, right?
So if your visions do return,
I'm fully confident
that you're equipped
to manage things on your own.
So good for you.
Thank you for sharing.
-Thank you.
-Okay, who's next?
Nadia, what would
you like to share?
I'm sorry.
I did not mean to scare you.
I just wanted to give you this.
Thank you.
Hey, the owner said you can stay
however long you like,
rent-free, for the
first few months.
This is good, Ally.
You're good.
In the
African Savannah,
the cheetah begins its stalk,
closing in on the gazelle.
The pursuit intensifies
as the cheetah launches
into a full chase.
With both eyes open, the alert
gazelle senses the danger
and makes a desperate escape.
This survival snapshot reveals
the delicate ballet of nature
where instincts and awareness
dictate the outcome.
Okay, so when it
happened, what did you do?
I did, like, I've always
done: tried to block it out.
This, this was supposed to be
my fresh start, Dr. Murphy.
Like I just knew that, oh God,
this thing was behind me.
I know.
Well, it's important
to understand that
in many ways this will
always be with you.
Your past, as
traumatic as it was,
is now a part of who you are.
Then what have I become?
Well, trauma can have a lasting
impact on our lives, Ally.
So it ends up becoming
a part of our history,
our experiences, even
our sense of self.
So how about this,
instead of trying to
deny its existence,
what if you tried to
find healthy ways of,
of trying to coexist with it?
Now are you sure you
don't want to reconsider--?
No, no, no, no.
Okay.
Then what if you
took up new hobby?
You know, that might take
your mind off things.
Maybe help introduce you
to some, some new friends.
A hobby? Like what?
Oh, anything.
Whatever excites you.
Ally, this is your life.
It's time you take
control of it.
Okay?
Somebody has a new spot.
What's this?
New case.
Class action lawsuit, I think.
Ugh, great.
So how is it?
It's lovely.
The owners moved
out the country,
so they pretty much donated it.
-Wow.
-Yeah.
I mean, part of me feels
like a charity case,
but it's also nice to not be
treated like damaged goods.
I get it.
Hey Ally, I heard
about your move.
I just wanted to swing by
and say congrats
on this next step.
I mean, it must feel like
a huge weight off
your shoulders, huh?
Yeah.
Why, you, you wanna throw
me a victory parade?
I didn't mean to imply--
It's fine.
You wouldn't understand.
So did you hear about
the new paralegal spot?
Mm-hmm.
Girl.
Well, congrats again, Ally.
Jules knows she loves to
put her foot in her mouth.
Ah.
Oh, you have a scheduled meeting
with Mr. Davis in 10 minutes.
- Mm.
- Mr. Davis?
Isn't that the client you hate?
When I start to fill
out his divorce paperwork,
he accuses me of
inflating my bill.
Then when I tell
him to fill it out,
"that's what I hired you for."
Don't ever become a lawyer.
I don't plan on it.
Oh, before I forget,
I want to give you my resume.
I know I don't have
paralegal experience,
but I figured it's
still worth a shot.
Of course.
Randall is on
vacation right now,
but as soon as he's back I
will place it on his desk.
Thanks, Char.
What is that?
This?
Some flyer that I saw
in the break room.
There was a whole
bunch of them.
- Can I see it?
- Yeah, sure.
Well, I will leave you to it.
Mm-hmm.
Yoga.
Well, you're here early.
Oh uh, yeah, I am.
I thought there would
be a class before mine
so I could sit in and watch.
First time?
I can't even say
I am an athletic person.
I tried to work out, uh--
It is been a while.
Well, luckily this is
the beginner's class,
so you're in good hands.
I'm Cara, by the way.
I'm your instructor.
Ally.
Nice to meet you, Ally.
I'm happy you're here.
It's fun, right?
Yeah. There's usually a
good mix of regulars
and newcomers, so
you'll be fine.
Now, if you're talking about
yoga, yoga is a lot of fun.
Whew.
Okay, I'm not anxious anymore.
That's a gift.
Oh, here my regular early birds.
Why don't you grab a mat,
and get a spot and get
comfortable, okay?
You don't have to be anxious.
You're exactly where
you're supposed to be.
Hi ladies.
- Hi.
- Good to see you.
Let's get to it.
So you thought you
could run away, Ally?
Oh, Ally.
Uh, silly girl.
You know, I'll always find you.
Is this a
law office or a telethon?
Sorry.
Sterling and Hawthorne.
Hello?
Hello?
What--?
Okay, what's going on?
I think someone is
trying to scare me.
Before you say it, it's
a Rhode Island area code.
There's no way he moved.
He barely leaves the city.
It's been three years.
He could have changed.
That son of a b*tch threatened
to douse me with acid.
He's incapable of change.
So you looked up the number?
No name came up?
No.
I'm gonna just block it.
You think he could have
been someone from work?
Jules?
As much as I can't stand, Jules,
the only person who
has anything to gain
from texting you that is--
Hey, if it is Owen,
maybe it's a good thing.
He may not live here
anymore and you can just--
It's not Owen!
Owen doesn't get to come back.
It's not him.
Okay, then it's not him.
Intentional Living is a phrase
we've all heard before,
but it isn't until
we're actively doing it
that we learn what it really is.
I found its true meaning
when I uncover the
power of mindfulness,
a tool you--
The hallucinations. They, uh,
they won't stop.
And I received a message
about a week ago.
I don't wanna
think it's him, but,
I can't shake the feeling.
Wait, what do--
What do you
mean you received a message?
A text.
It was cryptic. Like...
someone was
watching me or something.
"You can't escape your past."
That's what it said.
Okay, maybe your
receiving this text
intensified your visions.
What if it is him?
In the moments that you see him,
do you think that hallucinating?
Sometimes, but
sometimes I'm not sure.
Okay, well, I can
understand your fear,
but as we discussed,
relapses can and
often do happen.
What are you doing?
No, no more meds, please.
Okay, well, have you
taken up any hobbies
like I suggested?
Yes, actually. Yoga.
And I met someone
like you told me to.
Her name is Cara.
Okay, "Cara".
Well, tell me about
the yoga class first.
How is it?
I love it.
It, it completely takes
my mind off of everything.
I can finally escape
the intrusive thoughts
and just focus on
the present moment.
There's something about
the discipline of yoga
that's incredibly therapeutic.
As if I'm rebuilding my strength
both physically and mentally
one contained
movement at a time.
It gives me a sense of control
that I haven't felt
in a long time.
Thank you for coming, ladies.
I'll see you next week.
Okay.
Well, how are you?
Great.
Class was great as usual.
I'm happy to hear that.
Oh, I can go if you
have stuff to do.
No, no, it's fine.
I just wanted to say, uh--
I'm really happy I
started this class.
It's a bit pricey, but
it's been worth it.
What has it helped you with?
To be honest, this is the
only place I feel sane.
Is that crazy?
Oh, the irony of that question?
Um, no, no, that's
not crazy at all.
Okay, good.
'Cause I needed this.
Hmm.
Do you wanna grab coffee?
Thank you.
Ah.
I love this place.
The coffee's probably some
of the best I've ever had.
What you think?
It kind of reminds me
of coffee Danny makes.
I'm sorry?
It's this Ethiopian girl I--
Never mind.
Doesn't matter.
Oh, well this is
Ethiopian coffee,
so that might explain it.
You know, you keep
mentioning things
and then changing your mind.
I mean, I know we just met,
but whatever it is,
I won't judge you.
It's nothing.
Oh, come on, we all have a past.
Okay, then tell me
something from your past.
Okay, this might be surprising,
but I went to school
to be in the circus.
What?
Sorry.
It's okay, you can laugh.
I get it.
It's odd, right?
It's just my home life was so,
so anyways, when I moved out,
I just wanted to do something
totally out of the ordinary,
you know, push myself
out of my comfort zone.
I don't know, whatever
it was, it worked.
I even went on tour for a while.
Mm-hmm, it was my escape.
Do you miss it?
Oh, of course.
All the time.
But I can never go back.
Why not?
What the circus did for me,
I see yoga does for others.
Yeah.
I was in a,
a really tough situation.
It's complicated, but--
I think I'm
finally moving on.
Good.
It's just, it's hard to
trust people, you know?
Oh, I get it.
Yeah, you've been hurt before.
Huh, "hurt"?
"Hurt" seems a bit
trivial, but sure,
we'll go with "hurt", I guess.
No wonder you
don't trust anyone.
No, there's, there's
some people I trust like,
like my best friend
Charlotte.
Oh.
Oh, oh, um, and
there's my therapist
who I've known for years.
Hmm, what about your
parents? Your mom?
Uh, I--
I'm not so close
to my mom anymore.
Um, so.
Hey, don't worry, I won't pry.
It's in our nature to pry.
How can you feel good
about your own life
if you don't know
how horrible mine is?
Well, I choose to feel
good about my life.
I don't need a
frame of reference.
Ah, you're one of those people.
You believe in the
law of attraction.
Well, I did tell the universe
I wanted to make new friends.
And here you are.
You think we're friends already?
I mean, what do you think?
I think Danny would
really like this coffee.
Is she your friend?
Mm, no.
I gotta get to work.
But we should come
here again after class.
I really wanna try the beignets.
Oh yeah you have to.
It don't go so well
with your latte.
And this calmness you fee
feel with her?
Do you trust it?
Yeah.
Thank you so much for
watching Jayden tonight.
Of course.
And please say a
prayer that this meeting
goes well.
Their divorce
has been so messy,
and I'm just hoping my
client don't make no scene.
Is there anything I need to do?
No, he can pretty
much handle himself.
Plus Damien should be
home in a few hours so.
Damien lives here now?
Hell naw.
Maybe sometimes.
He's so great.
Yeah, he is.
Also, I think I might
have a new friend.
Hmm?
A friend?
Like a friend -friend
or just a friend?
No, just like a friend.
Let me find out about this.
Jayden, turn it down.
By the way, did you
give Randall my resume?
I saw him at the
office yesterday.
Yeah, girl, you know I got you.
But look, I gotta go. Um.
Jayden, I love you.
Be good.
I love you, girl.
So Jayden, what do you wanna do?
Okay.
I don't even think
Ethiopian people eat beignets,
but this place makes a
k*ller deep fried pastry.
I know.
What is there--?
No, no, no, no.
It's just, it's the first time
you ever dashed off to work.
I got time today.
All right, um, well,
I'll see you later.
-Yeah.
-Yeah.
Yeah.
Hey.
We are friends.
Have a great day, Ally.
Who are you?
Why are you--?
I'm sorry.
You have reached a number
that has been disconnected
or is no longer in service.
This was sent right after
I hung out with Cara.
My friend I told you about.
You think it's related?
Yeah.
I think someone was watching us.
Ally, this is getting serious.
Can I tell Damien?
No, no.
Look, okay, I'll admit there
is a strong possibility
that it is him.
But if that's the case,
going to the police means
once again, he has control.
I just need to seem
unfazed and he'll go away.
Is this what unfazed
looks like to you?
Because you're doing
a terrible job.
Look, Owen is batshit,
and as your lawyer,
I suggest that you start
documenting this stuff.
Don't tell any--
Don't tell anyone
your personal information.
And the moment he threatens you,
we're going to the police.
-But we can--
-I don't care.
Ally, he could be stalking you.
Matter of fact, change your
locks while you're at it.
- You don't think--
- Ally!
Change your locks.
And you're going to tell
Damien anyway, aren't you?
What's going on?
I'm fine.
Hey, you wanna do something fun?
Yeah, come on.
This is where I go when I'm sad.
Yeah, that's it.
That's good.
Hey.
Hey, hey!
Hey, Ally, Ally.
Ally, Ally, it's
okay, it's okay.
Hey, it's okay.
Okay, it's okay,
you're all right.
You feel that?
Just breathe.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
You're okay.
I'm sorry. I'm just--
I'm, I'm sorry.
It's beautiful.
You should hang it.
You don't-- You don't
think it's too dark?
So?
It's not me.
That's not me.
It's fortifying.
Own it.
I got it.
We could do a small
gathering at my place.
Ally, I could have been
on a call with a client.
We could do it this weekend.
Bring Damien.
If it really is Owen.
So you are still
stuck on this if, huh?
I'm sure he'll look
Damien up and see a cop.
He's a detective.
Maybe it'll scare
him off knowing
I have a police
officer on speed dial.
You definitely don't
have my boyfriend on speed dial.
You know what I mean?
So you do think Owen
knows where you live?
And what makes you think
I don't already have
plans this weekend?
Because I have
access to your calendar
and you barely
even have weekends.
All right, fine.
I will ask Damien
when I get home.
I think he might
be off on Saturday.
Who else are you inviting?
Hey!
Everybody's in here.
Oh wait, I bought you a gift.
Oh wow.
Thanks.
Yeah, it's a journal for
whenever you're not painting.
How do you know my last name?
What kind of person
doesn't know their
friend's last name?
Right. I just,
I only use it at work.
People can be nosy and--
Look you up.
You take my class.
Remember your last name's
on a sign in sheet.
I don't sign in
with my full name.
Look, I'm sure you know
my last name, right?
I think it's okay
that I know yours.
You're right,
you're right, you're right.
Um, I'm being ridiculous.
Thank you, Cara.
Really.
What are friends for?
We've all been
drinking so you better join us
before we're too far ahead.
Thank you.
You're Charlotte,
Ally's best friend?
-Yeah.
-Cara.
Well, duh.
Ally hasn't stopped
talking about you.
Ah, that is not true.
That is not true.
And this is Damien,
Charlotte's boyfriend.
-Cara, is it?
-Yeah.
Yes.
Um, I'm sorry.
I don't wanna be rude,
but I thought this was
just girls tonight.
Oh, oh, okay, sorry.
It's really not
that strange though.
Damien's like one of the
girls, right, Damien?
Mm-hmm.
I mean, if he's cool
with it, I guess.
I-- I'm here now, so I say
let's just have a good time.
Yes, yes, let's.
Come sit.
Okay.
Okay.
So Cara, how long have you
been living in the city?
Um, not long.
Thank you.
How long is "not long"?
A year, maybe two.
Um, so do you like it?
It's okay.
You know, your place is so
lovely, by the way, Ally.
I agree.
It does have a lot of charm.
And you did not tell me
that it was a
mid-century modern home.
I can't take credit
for any of it.
Uh, I owe it more to luck
and generosity more
than anything else.
What do you mean?
Oh, right.
You don't know.
She's just being modest.
You know, I think
it's your turn.
It's okay, Char.
I got it.
I--
I lived in a domestic
violence shelter for 3 years.
My ex, he, uh--
He abused me.
I got this place from one
of the shelter's donors.
I mean, none of
this stuff is mine.
Why didn't you go home
to be with your family?
Because...
he made me choose
between my mom and him,
and I chose him.
That tore us apart.
Well, I guess it's a good
thing you got out when you did.
Most people would say, I'm
sorry that happened to you.
I don't need pity, Char.
Cara's already helped me enough.
Even if she doesn't know it.
Well, to Charlotte's point,
I am so sorry that
that happened to you.
Well, I think that
you should consider
getting a security system,
you know, just to be safe.
Yeah, Damien's
friend is an IT specialist
for a security company.
Yeah, I could
probably have him come
and install one for you.
And he's my boy so he'll
do it for a good price.
Well, why didn't
I think of that?
Something's wrong
with the lock anyway.
You didn't tell me that.
Well, he could
probably fix that too.
That would be great, Damien.
Thank you.
Well, you know, sometimes
these security systems
create more problems
than they solve.
I've been hearing all
these stories about hackers
getting access to all your data.
It happened to a friend of mine.
It stole all of his information.
Sometimes the simplest
solution is the safest.
Mm.
So what do you propose?
Maybe just fix the lock?
Oops.
I still think you
should get a security monitor,
Ally.
even if you don't activate it.
And I think you should
consider getting a weapon.
Just, you don't want
to be in a situation
where you need one and
you don't have one.
Yeah, we just want
you to be safe, Al.
Okay, I wanna make sure
that she's safe as well.
We weren't suggesting
that you don't,
we just view the situation a
little differently, that's all.
You guys are acting like
she's in some sort of danger.
Okay, I, I think you
both made great points,
but I do think I'm gonna go
with Damien and
Charlotte on this one.
Thank you.
And if I sense something's
fishy, I'll just take it out.
Well, whatever
you think is best.
I just want you to feel--
Safe.
Yep, we, we get it.
-Charlotte!
-Ally!
What is wrong with you?
You know, I care
about you, right?
What are you even
saying right now?
Something is up with Cara.
Is it 'cause she's
not overbearing.
That's not fair.
Look, I know how I come off
but it's because I want
what's best for you.
I've seen you at
your worst, Ally.
I don't want you
going back there.
I mean, what do you even
know about this girl?
Coming from someone who
knows nothing about her.
It's just a vibe I get.
I-- I can't explain it.
Look, all I'm saying
is keep your eyes open.
Leave it alone, Char.
Let me know
if you need anything.
Will do.
- Love you.
- Love you.
See you guys later.
Well, that was fun, right?
Yeah.
Thank you for inviting me.
Of course.
You're welcome over whenever.
I can't believe you used
to live in a shelter.
Uh, yeah, well, there's
a lot you don't know.
I think Charlotte likes you.
"Likes me"?
What?
Mm-hmm.
No, we're just friends.
She has a boyfriend!
I don't know.
She seems pretty into you to me.
I think
you're reaching.
She's just so
overprotective of you.
You know, like the
whole security thing.
What was that about?
She has her reasons.
Well, what are they?
You can tell me.
I've...
...been receiving some
weird text messages.
Like someone may
be following me.
Maybe they're from your ex.
Yeah, maybe.
Have you considered
filing a police report?
That's not an option.
Well, I mean, you
have to do something.
I'm getting a security system.
If he really is following you,
by the time the alarm
goes off, I mean,
it might be too late.
My life late is
complicated, okay?
I don't expect you
to understand it.
You are not the only one whose
life is complicated, Ally.
We're not that different!
Whatever.
You know what?
Never mind.
Forget it, I'm just gonna go.
No, no, no, no, no.
Look, I'm sorry.
I wanna know.
I have never told
anyone this before.
I was good at hiding it,
you know, told all the lies
you're supposed
to tell everyone.
But even when it got really bad,
most people didn't even ask.
You know, I actually thought
if I just held out long enough
then maybe he'd change.
I'm so sorry, Cara.
I loved him.
I loved him.
Leaving wasn't easy.
But it was necessary.
Look where you are now.
Yeah.
You're right.
We aren't that different.
Except my ab*ser was an addict.
He's dead now.
Yours isn't.
An addict?
Dead.
I wish he was.
I'm not.
As you continue to navigate
through your journey in healing,
I think that it is crucial
that you trust your instincts
more than anything else.
It's great that, that Cara
gives you a sense of peace.
It's, it's a positive sign.
But remember; trust
is earned over time
and through consistent
action and honesty.
Someone's aura is not
always their spirit.
So enjoy the yoga class,
enjoy Cara,
but trust yourself.
I think you need an escape.
Let's make one.
It feels good to be away from
all the craziness back home.
I always thought your
life was kind of perfect.
No, far from it.
Mmm.
I do like
being in the woods.
I have a uncle who owns a
huge house on the creek.
Hmm.
My mom used to take me a
lot when I was a little girl.
Hmm.
I still cherish those memories.
Up north, the winters
were beautiful.
We'd go on these cabin trips
and my mom would make me
and my brother forage for
juniper berries
when we were sick.
so she could make her
special herbal tea.
Mm.
It cured everything,
Even what it didn't.
I think that's why I'm
so resourceful now.
Do you miss your mom?
I miss my brother.
I have to be honest,
I haven't felt this
vulnerable since...
you know.
You're not supposed to
be thinking about him.
No, I'm not.
What I meant was
trust doesn't feel
as scary as it used to feel.
What are you thinking about?
I never thought I would meet
someone who's been through
what I've been through.
And even if I did,
I couldn't have known
how it would make me feel.
What's the verdict?
I feel this deep
connection to you.
I mean, you figure
you would but--
Not like this.
Oh.
What?
Why, why is Owen calling?
Why is Owen calling you?
Who's Owen?
What the f*ck, Cara?
Wake up!
Why is Owen calling you?
Owen? From the bar?
He's, he's just some
guy that I met once.
Why do you, you know him?
You really don't know?
Know what?
Owen's my ex.
Oh my God.
No, no, no, I, I had no idea.
It doesn't surprise me the way
that son of b*tch
keeps calling me.
Okay, what do you want me to do?
What do you mean?
Do you want me to harass
the piece of sh*t?
No, no, I don't want you
to talk to him at all.
Ally, f*ck this guy.
Three years in the shelter,
and this dickhead just
gets to walk around free,
hitting on girls at the bar?
He deserves sh*t for
what he did to you.
How was he?
Did he-- Did he
did he look happy?
Why does it matter?
You're still mad about
the other day, aren't you?
Excuse me?
What?
You never been
turned down before?
You are the one with
unresolved issues, sweetheart.
Don't patronize me.
My ex is calling you.
And I told you what we can do.
What more do you want from me?
He's poison, Ally.
Why do you wanna
know how he's doing?
Did you spend all those years
in a safe house for nothing?
Wait, Ally.
No, I'm sorry.
Ally.
Hello?
Is someone here?
You can stay as
long as you like.
I only plan on
staying the night.
What made you come
in the first place?
Well, I had a long conversation
with your friend, um, Cara,
and she helped me to see,
where I was wrong.
I mean, you blame
yourself enough
and I just don't
need to add to that.
Cara, Cara reached out to you?
- Mm-hmm.
- When?
A few days ago.
She said, "The two of
you got into a fight."
Now, if I were you,
I would reach out and call her.
After all you've been through,
it's good to have good
people in your life.
And I'm just...
I'm sorry that I
wasn't one of them.
I'm sorry.
I'm just happy you're here.
Now will you please get
that lock fixed, will you?
Okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Oh, princess.
My baby.
I didn't know that there
was gonna something for me.
Hey.
Damien's friend finally
got back to him,
said he is free next Thursday
to set up your security system.
Tell him Thursday is fine.
I'll put it on the calendar.
So how are you and Cara?
Great.
She really cares.
We're more similar
than you think.
You and that
girl are nothing alike.
Okay, I'm sorry.
Look, she just creeps me out.
It's something in her eyes.
You're ridiculous.
And her timing is impeccable.
I mean, you don't
think it's unusual
that right when you met her
is when you started getting
all these strange messages.
Come to think about it,
do you even know where
the girl is from?
Probably Rhode Island.
Because you know everybody
from Rhode Island is crazy.
Let's have fun, yeah!
Give me some.
Okay, Charlotte, I get it.
You don't like her.
Damn.
Just back off.
You're right.
This is your life.
Thank you.
Tell Mr. Davis I'm in my
office when he gets here.
- No, no.
- Ally.
No, no.
I, I know this is
outta the blue.
I'm sorry.
Go away.
Ally, look, don't worry,
I'm not gonna hurt you, okay?
You are not real.
You're not real.
You're not real.
- What?
- You are not real.
Ally, what are
you talking about?
I'm right here.
-What are you talking about?
-No, you're not real.
Ally, Ally, just
wait, wait, wait!
Can I please just talk to you?
Ally?
Ally, just--
Ally, please, just listen to me.
Please, just open
the door, please.
I just wanna talk to you.
Ally, open this door!
Go away!
Ally, open this door.
- Go.
- Open this door!
I just wanna talk
to you, please.
Ally, Ally, just
open the door please.
Ow!
Ally, please just let me in.
Please.
Ally, open this door!
Who are you calling?
When are you going
to get it through your head
that if your friends
actually liked you,
that they'd come and see you.
But they never do, do they?
Nobody likes you, Ally.
And no one is coming for you.
All you are is a nightmare.
Well, guess what?
I'm wide awake now.
It is gonna be okay, Ally.
You know how many
times I've heard that.
I'm--
I'm, I'm sorry for
what I said that night.
I shouldn't have--
You didn't deserve that.
What exactly happened?
He showed up here.
What?
And I got another message.
This time he put it
inside the ring box
he proposed to me with.
He's f*cking with me.
Are you sure it's him?
I know what I saw!
I'm not crazy.
I'm not questioning
what you saw.
I'm asking how you know it's
not another hallucination.
What, what's wrong now?
I never told you about
my hallucinations.
Yes, yes, you did.
You said that you used
to get them all the time when
you lived at the shelter.
No, no, no, Cara, I
never told you that!
Well, then how would
I know about it?
Oh, oh.
Oh, am I going crazy?
It's the messages.
You have to stop them.
I don't know how.
Listen to me, men like Owen
wanna make certain that as long
as they're alive, you
will never know peace.
So they have to be
taught a lesson.
God, he knows what
this is doing to you.
And until you fight back,
he will never go away
and he needs to go away.
Do you understand what
I'm saying to you?
I need to get rid of him
for good.
That's right.
I gotta get rid
of him for good.
Like I said,
everything is gonna be okay.
Hey, Dr. Murphy.
I know it's late.
Uh, I don't know why I
expected you to answer.
Anyway, I think you
were right as always.
You can write that prescription.
Yeah, I think the
meeting went pretty well.
I'm, I'm happy with
how everything--
I'll see you inside.
I called you last night.
You didn't pick up.
Guess you must have
been with Cara.
Look, Charlotte, I don't
have time for what--
I got a video last
night from an unknown number.
Whoever this is, they
know where we live.
I'm telling Damien I wanna
file a police report.
And say what?
Look, we don't have
any proof it's Owen.
I don't think it's Owen.
I think it's Cara.
What?
Remember that
friend, she claimed
had her security system hacked.
I bet she was the
one who did it.
And now she's
trying to scare me,
but Ally, this is a threat.
I think Owen came to
my house yesterday.
What do you need from me?
I can have security
escort you out every day--
And he left a note,
inside.
You didn't change
your locks, did you?
Why didn't you
call me or Damien?
Because I called Cara.
Oh my God, Ally,
what is with you and this girl?
-She's playing you.
-You met her once!
I'm a, I'm a lawyer,
I sense people
and you have been
spiraling ever since
she's just popped up.
Really?
Because I feel more at ease
with her than I ever
feel around you.
Is that my resume?
You never even asked
how I felt about not
getting a promotion.
How dare you judge Cara
when you've been such
a horrible friend.
Ally.
You just decided not
to give it to him
and then lied to
my face about it.
I didn't-- I didn't
think you were ready.
Look, you're always paranoid.
I, I didn't wanna add
anything more to your plate.
This is a huge responsibility.
That's exactly your
problem, Charlotte,
you think everyone
needs your approval.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Where are we?
I told you I had a
surprise for you.
Take off your shoes.
Cara, whose house is this?
Just take 'em off.
I wanna show you something.
Oh, I'm so glad
that you're here.
Do you want some
water or, um, whiskey?
Sure.
Yeah, whiskey's good.
It's appropriate for tonight.
Celebration.
Ice.
I should get ice.
Maybe you don't want ice,
but just a little bit.
I knew you wouldn't let me down.
You never let me down.
We had such a good time
before just me and you.
I figured maybe we could
do that again tonight.
We could celebrate.
Looks like you
found my surprise.
By the way, you didn't
say Owen was so rich.
Is he dead?
Just knocked out.
After yesterday I knew
I had to do something
so I thought I would get
him to invite me over.
So you could drug him?
Isn't this what you wanted?
Now you're finally in control.
This? This is insane!
Why does he get to
be with anybody else?
Hurt anyone else?
We could end this right here.
What are you-- What
are you trying to do?
We could make it
look like a suicide!
He's stalking you, sending
you cryptic messages,
showing up at your house.
Why are you denying
yourself this closure?
You're obviously not
over your own abuse
and your ex is dead.
Sounds like they haunt
you from the grave too.
But unlike you, I don't
see my ex in places
that he's not!
Your hallucinations,
Ally, they torment you.
This? This is how
you get rid of them.
He took everything from me.
I will not risk losing
my life to him again.
f*ck, Ally!
I feel sick.
I need to find a bathroom.
Hey, this
is Charlotte Russo.
Sorry I wasn't able
to answer your call,
but if you leave
your name, number,
and a message, I'll get back
to you at my
earliest convenience.
Have a blessed day.
Hey, I know we're
fighting right now,
but please call me back
as soon as you get this.
Something really
f*cked up is going on.
Cara drugged Owen, and now
she wants me to k*ll him.
She's crazy, Char.
I'm trying to find a weapon.
She's not going to let me leave.
I need to, I need to
plan my escape.
You were right about her.
I'm sorry I didn't
listen.
I gotta go.
Okay, we need to decide
what we're gonna do
before he wakes up.
I can't believe I was
such a f*cking idiot.
What?
I actually trusted you.
- Ally!
- What did he do to you?
Does he beat you too?
What is it?
Does he have some big
life insurance policy
you can cash out on?
There is no addict ex.
It's...
Owen!
He made you sign a
prenup, didn't he?
So you leave, you get nothing.
What is it, Cara?
Speak up!
My brother died two years ago
and I couldn't go home.
Then Owen asked me to marry him.
My brother knew not
to trust men like him.
They take everything from you,
even when you have nothing.
At first, I just
wanted to meet you.
Compare horror stories,
maybe see if maybe he
was worth staying with.
Stupid I know.
But then I learned about
your hallucinations and--
How?
You were right not to
call Danny your friend.
Because she was yours.
I despised what happened to you.
And the moment she told me,
I knew I couldn't
end up like that.
I didn't know what to do.
But you knew I'd be
the perfect scapegoat.
No one ever
believes the battered woman.
I didn't know how I would feel!
I wanted to tell you.
If it looks like a
suicide, no one would know.
Then why'd you need
me to sh**t him?
Because I--
I couldn't.
You're a liar, Cara.
You sent me all
of those messages!
You contacted my mom.
You have been f*cking
with me this entire time!
You. It was you!
Did you really think that
Owen would still be obsessed
with you three years later?
The only reason he came to you
was to keep you away from me.
He was scared that
you were going
to convince me to leave him.
He'd have to care about you
to wanna stalk you, Ally.
And he only cares about himself.
Okay, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Okay, you crazy b*tch.
You made me this way!
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
Baby, baby, look, look, please,
please don't do this, okay?
Just look at me, don't do this.
I love you.
Please.
You're so manipulative.
Hey, stay out of
this, all right?
This is between me and my wife.
We're done, Ally.
I don't even know
why I'm in your head.
You know what?
f*ck him.
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
No, no, no.
Hey, baby, baby, look, baby,
baby, look at me, look at me.
Okay, okay, look, look, look.
Hey, baby, baby, baby.
We could work this out, okay?
We could work this out, okay?
Look, look, look,
look, I, I promise
I will never hurt
you again, okay?
Please, please don't do this.
He's lying.
No, no, no, no, no,
baby, baby, baby.
Do not listen to her.
Look at me, okay?
I love you, I love you.
I love you, all right?
You piece of sh*t!
You don't know what love is.
Shut the f*ck up b*tch!
You shut up!
Oh.
Oh, f*ck.
You feel that?
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
We can't finally be
free from it all.
But first, we have to
get rid of the body.
Okay.
We gotta clean up the blood.
I have towels.
Go, go get them.
Cara. Cara, please.
No one can know about this.
I deserve to be free.
Please, Cara.
I'm sorry, Ally.
Request for backup.
10-4.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
I am always here for you.
Mm-hmm.
It is completely
natural to feel betrayed.
It wouldn't be the first time.
No, it wouldn't.
And I know that you thought
Cara was your friend
when she was in fact
controlling you.
Isn't that the story of my life?
Well, who's in control now?
You told me that you visited
Owen's burial ground.
What was it?
Just dirt.
A bunch of dirt.
Fitting actually.
Huh?
Imagine if that were
you under all that dirt,
would you feel buried?
Of course.
What if I told you
that that is you
under a mountain of dirt,
Owen and now Cara,
it feels like they buried you.
But what if I also told you
that they didn't bury you?
Yeah, you may be
under a lot of dirt
and you may even feel
like you're suffocating,
but you're not buried.
You're planted.
You can feel buried in this.
And for a while you will.
But you can also choose to grow.
Hey Mom.
Yeah, I'm all right.
Yeah, Charlotte's been good.
Hey, I was wondering if we
could do Christmas together.
Yes, I still remember
where Uncle Carl lives.
Hey, listen, I have to go,
but I'll call you back later.
I love you too.
Bye.
All right, ladies, it's
time to start class.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
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