03x03 - Oh Elayne...

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Motherland: Fort Salem". Aired: March 18, 2020 - August 23, 2022.*
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03x03 - Oh Elayne...

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Previously on Motherland.

Long ago, six sisters

embarked on a sacred mission

to bring the power of speech to man.

This common tongue is the root

of all of the world's languages.

I'll be personally overseeing

the administration of the poison.

Yeah, with my work on the Hill.

And thanks to my fundraising efforts.

We have secured their end.

Just a little piece of work I picked up.

Nothing ever really dies.

I just always wanna be able

to say hi to you wherever you are.

I know why Raelle is sick. No!

- Scylla!

- Don't go!

We shouldn't worry.

The Mycelium has taken her to heal.

Mom?

That's gotta be what they're using

to poison the Mycelium.

New orders.

Are there any of them left?

It's Hearst.

I noticed blondie isn't with you.

Is she feeling all right?

I'll have to fight Khalida.

- They won't be able to see me.

- We need to go. Now!

The last thing we need

is for the Marshals

to catch one of us being here.

It's just something they

tell you to keep your mind,

there's a boogeyman.

She must've hidden somewhere.

Unless the Marshals took her.

Then we'll use the Blood Compass

to find her.

Nothing.

That didn't sound like nothing.

Raelle told us

not to underestimate them.

They catch us, they take us back

to Washington in chains.

It's time to make our stand.

Our fight is not with the Marshals.

- You have another option?

- I might.

You're a couple short.

Go. Find Khalida. Take them.

We know our way around

the Cession, we can lose them.

Love your confidence, Ramshorn.

The plan stays

the same. We meet out west.

When Rae comes back,

how will she find us?

I might know a way to contact her.

Go!

Tally, this will really make us fly?

If it kicks in fast enough.

It will. Stay with me as we drop.

You'll be okay.

Told you it'd work.

You okay?

Never again.

Hey.

I've almost lost her

so many times, Abigail.

We're going to find her. I promise.

She's heading north. Fast.

You're saying he k*lled

his own daughter?

Imagine what else he'd be

willing to do for the Camarilla.

And you're positive about this?

I tracked the plague's rate of growth

to determine the exact moment

she was poisoned.

Right before her TV interview.

Silver brought Alban Hearst

directly to Penelope.

And my own Chief of Staff is with him?

I'm afraid so, ma'am.

We need to discuss how we're

going to proceed.

Hmm.

I want to move my Address

to the Nation to tonight.

Alert the press and move

whatever it is you have to.

That is how we will proceed.

You're going to publicly move

against Silver tonight.

I will announce my veto of his bill

and place Blanton

under criminal investigation.

All due respect, Madam President,

but that's not what

General Bellweather had in mind.

Silver is just a puppet

for the Camarilla.

Come at him now and the true leadership

will slither back into the shadows.

You tell Petra that I'm sorry,

but I will not abide by this betrayal

in my administration.

They're not gonna let you

take him down without a fight.

And you should know by now

I like a good fight.

We need to get back to Fort Salem.

Preparations to be made

in order to secure your safety,

Madam President.

Madam President,

Pauline Marten from The Council

of The Great River is here

demanding to speak with you

about the incident

at the chemical plant.

You might wanna stay for this,

Captain Quartermain.

Here you go.

Sometimes fate smiles on us.

- What are you talking about?

- Two faces for us to wear,

we can keep the parents to drive us.

No more civilians, Nicte.

You need to get Raelle's voice

out of your head.

Let's just get on this bus.

You're giving the orders now?

Please, I just need to get

somewhere safe

so I can try to reach Raelle.

And if she doesn't answer?

She will.

We're gonna need two tickets

to the border.

Pauline, Biindigen.

Kelly, Aaniin.

Your Ojibwe is improving.

Since you're here, Captain Quartermain,

I'll assume you've made

the President aware

of the att*ck in the Cession

by the Bellweather Unit.

You have proof it was them?

The security footage

from the plant is a little dark,

but your Vice President seemed sure.

You've spoken with Blanton.

He offered any and all assistance

to bring them to justice.

This is a personal matter for him.

I'm willing to make the same offer.

Grant the m*llitary access to the Cession

and I guarantee you I will personally

bring them back to Fort Salem.

I'm curious to know what these soldiers

have to say for themselves first.

What they have to say is

a matter of national security.

Pauline, the United States

and the Cession

help each another to flourish,

don't they?

Not all on the Council

would agree with you,

but I do.

Good.

Because I would hate to see

anything get in the way of that,

especially this.

We'll contact you as soon

as they're apprehended.

These are some of the most

formidable witches I've ever met

and yet you seem fairly

confident you'll catch them.

You would be too, if you had

the Marshals after them.

We'll be

approaching the US-Dakota border

in about 20 minutes.

I'm sorry, folks.

This will just take but a minute.

How did he find us?

Stay calm. He hasn't found us yet.

How do you do, ladies?

Hmm.

Wait, Adil,

we can't just walk into town.

We're going too slow.

Khalida hasn't stopped once.

I don't think we can go any faster.

What if it wasn't the Marshals?

The Camarilla could've taken her.

- She might not even be

- If they did take her,

then I feel bad for the Camarilla.

We're losing her.

We need a new strategy, now.

Can you get us to where

Khalida's going to be?

I can't.

But you've seen days ahead, haven't you?

I've only seen my own future.

And even then, I didn't know

when exactly that was.

Okay. Maybe you can see ahead to,

to after we've found her.

We can work backwards from there.

Tally, please.

Please try.

We're walking up to this place.

- Busy night.

- Could be a trap.

Two Rivers Road House.

What about Khalida?

No. I don't see her.

Please, Tally, Tally.

Like I said, it wasn't safe.

Please, please, keep going.

Take your medicine, Tally Craven.

You've got work to do.

What is it? What are you seeing?

Uh

Do you see her?

Abigail.

Abigail, you may want to slow down.

I saw Khalida.

Was she all right?

Yeah, she was, uh,

we were inside the Road House.

You saw Khalida in a bar?

I mean, it was not like

she was drinking,

I think. I don't

We passed through a town

called Two Rivers

on the way to the chemical plant.

It's not far.

Albie.

You're late.

Gosh.

You look awful.

My apologies.

It took longer than I'd hoped

to get out of the Cession.

You must be tired.

Please, sit.

Oh, I just can't imagine

what you've just been through.

They caught us completely unaware.

I don't know how they knew

about the processing.

My, my.

Now, I'm no fancy doctor like you,

but I believe those girls

broke your nose.

Ow!

You swore that running our operation

out of the Cession

would be less trouble.

Is that how you would

describe your mess?

- I'm so sorry.

- Tell me, Alban,

after they finished slaughtering

your men yet again,

after they had you running

for your life like a coward,

how do you feel?

- Like a failure.

- Uh-hmm.

I failed you.

I failed the cause.

We all stumble sometimes, Albie.

But with our crusade finally at hand,

we cannot afford any more

of your failures.

Do you understand me?

It won't happen again.

Good.

Now, there have been

some critical developments

at the White House.

Poor Blanton is gonna need

my guidance now more than ever

and I cannot babysit the both of you.

- Hello, sir.

- Prepare the operating room.

And bring our top specimen.

It's time.

Let's rest here.

We should keep moving.

Charming.

I'm sure you've dealt with worse.

Look, there's a moldy old mattress there

with your name on it.

All right. You've got first watch.

If you hear so much as a twig snap

I've got it. Don't worry.

Shh.

It's all right.

It's going to be all right.

Busy night.

Could be a trap.

Maybe you should look ahead again?

No. This is precisely what I saw.

We walk right through

those doors no problem.

Then let's not wait any longer.

And round there,

searching for a little more ♪

And if you don't come back ♪

I'm gonna camp out ♪

May I have a straw, please?

Come on back now darlin' ♪

Come on back to me ♪

- Are you all right?

- What happened?

Drink these.

It'll make this easier.

I'm good.

Suit yourself.

How are you here right now?

The same as you.

I came through the front door.

But we saw you die?

There will be a time for questions.

But now is not that time.

Mm.

- That's new.

- Mm.

Help me understand.

If you don't try these,

you may regret it.

How did you How did you find Khalida?

Why bring her here?

Shh.

I said ♪

Hello, you beautiful people!

Are you ready for Elayne and the Band?

Let's leave our troubles

out there in the dark

and have ourselves a good time tonight.

They call me the voodoo woman ♪

And I know the reason why ♪

They call me the voodoo woman ♪

And I know the reason why ♪

Lord if I raise my name ♪

You know the sky begins to cry ♪

They call me the voodoo woman ♪

I look through water

and spy dry land ♪

They call me the voodoo woman ♪

I look through water

and spy dry land ♪

I tell all you men ♪

If your woman's got another man ♪

What are you doing?

To get to Raelle,

I need to tap into the Mycelium.

How does he keep finding us?

Every sound leaves a trace.

He's tracking our vocal signatures,

our echoes.

- So every time we spoke

- Shh.

We just need to give them

a different sort of echo to trace.

This way!

Over here.

Come on! I'm sure it's this way!

You better watch your step now, baby ♪

Something bad might happen to you ♪

You better watch your step now, baby ♪

Something bad might happen to you ♪

Ooh, you got moves, Craven!

Oh, you know I reserve

my best moves for the lucky few.

Yeah, but few being the keyword.

I mean, when is the last time

that you had your mark shined?

Stop.

Okay. It is not easy

being America's most wanted

and not have your paramour

on the run with you.

Paramour, yeah.

It has been way been too long. Look.

You can use your Sight

for something useful for once.

- Stop.

- There has to be

at least one worthy specimen

in this bar.

Take your medicine, Tally Craven.

You've got some work to do.

Abigail, you may want to slow down.

Thank you very much, everybody.

Good night!

Tally, what just happened?

I've never heard work like that.

Hey, where's Alder?

You need to tell me

what is going on. Now!

All right.

Let's go talk to Elayne.

After you.

Okay. Thanks.

Sitting in the sunshine ♪

Keeping my lifeline ♪

Shh.

Consider yourself lucky to be making

such a great contribution to the cause.

Sir, are you sure you wanna do this?

The other enhancements

would be less permanent.

You think I'm afraid to make

this sacrifice, is that it?

I come into you,

the destroyer of the unclean.

I am sent in the midst

of wolves undaunted,

for I have become the lion

and learned the ways of the beasts.

You don't belong to me ♪

I'm standing on the corner ♪

I'm not afraid.

What beautiful songs you have.

Well, thank you, sweetheart.

They got autographed records at the bar.

How did you come to wield

such powerful Seeds?

Don't know what you mean.

Haven't done anything wrong.

No need to be afraid.

We're all witches here.

What has your mother told you

of your lineage?

I have no idea

what you're talking about.

But, you know, you look real familiar.

Your lineage and the sacred vow

to protect your piece of the First Song.

You know what Elayne thinks?

Y'all had too much to drink.

Time to leave me be.

I said leave.

Before I sing a song

you're not gonna like.

You can have it. You can have it.

We needn't concern ourselves

with the thief,

only the song she stole.

Whoa.

All of these vessels have songs in them.

Some more dangerous than others.

Only one matters though.

The Seed we heard Elayne sing tonight.

I can find it.

Not until you answer my question.

How are you here?

She brought me back.

The Mycelium?

The Mother.

She took Raelle.

You, you didn't know?

Then things are a lot worse

than I thought.

- We haven't much time.

- Time for what?

To find the pieces of the First Song

whose music will heal the world

and end this eternal w*r.

And Rae?

Will she be okay?

If it is the mother's will.

That's all I get?

She doesn't tell me everything.

Please hurry.

So Alder didn't

tell you how she's returned?

She simply walked into our camp

and asked for my help.

But you've never trusted her.

And you left, just like that?

You remember the stories mother told us?

About the six daughters and

the pieces of the First Song?

I'm a steward of one of those pieces,

and so is Alder.

She sang her piece for me

and now I know her mission is pure.

But what if that mission

puts you in danger?

I'm not afraid.

For so long it was only Adil

and I protecting each other.

But I know you will always

be by our side.

We're sisters now.

That's not gonna fool them for long.

We have to go!

Let go, Nicte.

It is sweet how much you love her.

But it has made you weak.

Raelle is what's kept me alive.

And she wouldn't want you

throwing your life away.

If you wanna go, then go.

I'm so close!

I'm trying to help you.

You sure you wanna do this?

Bring it.

Is that all you got?

I could've reached her.

I enjoyed that last bit.

Oh, it's been decades since

anybody's pulled one over on me.

I'm sorry, did I interrupt something?

Yeah, you kinda did.

Fun time is over.

It's time to go.

There's something I have to tell you.

The Camarilla are searching

for the First Song too.

Then there's truly no time to waste.

Are you all right?

Well done.

Thank you.

Tally!

Tally!

There's no point in struggling.

It's stronger than any Work

you might wanna try.

So don't bother resisting, Tally Craven.

What should we do?

Alder

In this solemn moment,

the very union of our country

will be tested,

a union that was formed

in the face of tyranny

so long ago by statesmen,

scholars, warriors, patriots.

No one enters this room but me.

And among them, witches.

But today, we face a different tyranny.

It's only a matter of time

before they make their move.

- Remember, once it starts

- I know.

I'll be fast.

Good luck.

Check in every five minutes.

Renegade is secure.

Everyone's in position.

I never liked this part.

Waiting for the enemy to go first.

Hey, at least this time,

we'll see them coming.

Yeah.

Stay close, all right?

I always am, boss.

Elayne, that stage

ain't gonna strike itself.

Elayne, you all right in there?

What the hell?

Hey.

This thing's cutting off my circulation.

Don't care.

Doesn't look like a jail.

Astute observation.

You must be the smart one.

I am.

And I would just love

to learn that Whistle sometime.

I know who you are.

You think you're special because

you started a revolution?

My dog is a better pack leader than you.

And she can whistle.

Probably not the reunion

you were hoping for, huh?

Just give us a moment to explain.

Yeah, explain to me just how long

you thought you could elude us

on our own land?

We never intended to bring

trouble into the Cession.

That's exactly what you did.

What are you gonna do with us?

Hmm.

I hope you all enjoy your stay.

Who's he kidding?

I'm not spending a single night here.

And good luck with that.

The place is warded.

Even Adil and Khalida couldn't

blow a hole through the walls.

Not for lack of trying.

Happy?

Looks like you'll have

all the time in the world

to look for your missing girlfriend now.

Back off, Batan.

None of us planned for this.

Oh, that's obvious.

Hey, you okay?

What happened out there?

She got us caught, that's what happened.

What about Raelle?

Were you able to contact her?

No.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Woodlot, check in.

Woodlot, now is not

the time to go silent.

Captain Quartermain, check in.

Anacostia.

Ana

The breach has occurred.

Hold your positions and be ready.

I need our exit path cleared now!

Renegade stays in place

until I say otherwise.

It's the camera crew.

Find them, now.

Going to live coverage in four, three

Stay with us, as the President
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