Blue Ridge: The Series (2024) s01e01 Episode Script
Pilot
♪
[CELL PHONE RINGS]
JUSTIN [on phone]: Hell-o.
ELLI [on phone]: You remember
the meeting at
Maddie's school, right?
Of course. 10:00 AM, talk about
college options. I got
it in the calendar.
ELLI: Well, we both know
your calendar has a way
of changing and we don't want
to schedule this one again.
JUSTIN: I got it. Trust
me. ELLI: Uh-huh
I've heard that one before.
Elli, I got plenty
of time to spare.
ELLI: Fine. You know what?
Maybe give yourself
a 15 minute window
just to be safe.
9:45 it is.
ELLI: 'Kay. Cya then.
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[CAR ENGINE]
9:37.
Got plenty of time.
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[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
[OPENS TRUCK DOOR]
[SHUTS TRUCK DOOR]
[GRUNTING, PANTING]
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
JUSTIN: Car trouble?
TANK: No, just a flat.
I got it.
JUSTIN: I'm sure you
can change a flat.
That's not why I stopped.
Who's your friend in the van?
What's it to you?
Oh.
She's my lady.
Mind if I ask her
some questions?
No. No problem.
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Morning, ma'am.
How you doin'?
Are you okay?
[TANK GRUNTS]
[FIGHTING]
[FIGHTING]
Freeze.
Don't move.
Don't you think about it!
Ma'am, I have a deputy coming.
Right away.
[RUNNING FOOTSTEPS]
[WATER FLOWING GENTLY]
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
RP: Hey.
- Look, I need you and Maxx
out Fraser Road by the
Shreve property ASAP.
There's a female in a van.
My car is parked
right behind it.
I'm in pursuit of a white male
about 6'5". RP: Copy.
Hey, don't you have a
meeting at the school?
Yes!
Oh.
You've got to be kidding me.
[IMPACT WITH BRANCH]
[JUSTIN SCREAMS]
[FIGHTING]
[FIGHTING]
[JUSTIN GROANS]
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RP: You okay, boss?
JUSTIN: I'm fine.
What are we booking him with?
Let's start with
assaulting an officer,
resisting arrest
She's most likely a domestic.
She say anything?
MAXX: Just that
he's her boyfriend.
JUSTIN: And the eye?
MAXX: Claims she fell.
I'll sort this out when I
get back to the station.
Him, jail.
Her, coffee, conversation.
Don't you have a meeting?
Yes!
[SLAMS TRUCK DOOR]
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RYAN: and with
Maddie's grades,
she's going to have
a lot of options
post high school.
And I realize that she's
just a sophomore, but
it's never too early to
be thinking about college.
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How'?
Choppy but we made it.
I mean wow, Justin Wise.
Even by your standards,
that was something else.
I meant to get there.
I'm sorry I didn't get there.
I know.
It was out of your control.
I'm so sorry.
So, uh,
Ryan-Ryan was nice, huh?
Who?
- The man that we just spent the last half hour
discussing your daughter's future with.
- Oh yeah, right.
[TEENS CHATTING]
All right, now you
know she's 16, right?
Yeah. I know it,
doesn't mean I have to like it.
It's like she grew up overnight.
ELLI: Yeah. Doesn't help
that you missed a few years
while you were in
California and we were here.
I came as fast as I could.
I know you did.
And I'm glad, for her sake.
JUSTIN: Not just for her sake.
Do you know what tomorrow is?
Uh, Friday?
It's our anniversary.
That's right, that's right.
Wait.
ELLI: 20. JUSTIN: 20th.
BOTH: 20th.
Huh.
I don't know. I guess
I stopped counting
when the anniversaries
stop counting.
I didn't.
[CELL PHONE VIBRATES]
We got new computers.
Okay. Listen, I got to
get back to the diner.
Why don't come by
about 8 o'clock;
we should talk.
It's a date.
It's a talk.
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RP: Max 10 core chip, with 8
Terabyte SSD. Let's go.
You can only do so
much police work
on a Commodore 64
Feels like Christmas morning.
You've only had to
deal with this old junk
for a few weeks.
I've had nearly a year.
Oh We should have
requested a new coffeemaker.
Maxx, you got a name?
Anika Smith.
Claims she's from Atlanta.
Claims? MAXX: She
doesn't have ID
and it feels like she's
being a bit evasive.
JUSTIN: What about the big guy?
RP: Won't talk.
Doesn't have an ID either.
JUSTIN: But he's got fingers.
Already printed and popped.
I got a Marion "Tank" Mack.
He's got a laundry
list of charges,
including multiple domestics.
Doesn't surprise me.
Yeah, it's more
quantity over quality,
but he's on probation
so he's looking at
doing a long stretch.
All right.
Maxx
when she wakes up,
see if she has anything
to add to her story.
I'll sort out Marion
when I get back.
You're going with me.
You need backup at a funeral?
McGrath funeral.
Absolutely.
This should be fun.
♪
JUSTIN: Mayor. MAYOR: Sheriff.
I wanted to thank you for
the new office equipment.
I feel like we've finally
moved into the 21st century.
MAYOR: Glad you're happy
because it took every
last penny in your budget.
So, how's your new
deputy working out?
Good.
Good?
But not great?
Well,
it's her first month, she's-
got a learning curve,
but she's bright, motivated
Locals accepting her okay?
They haven't accepted me yet.
Heck, RP's from the area and
ever since he became a deputy,
they treat him like an outsider.
What in the world is
Jeremiah Wade doing here?
Whatever it is,
it can't be good.
[MAYOR MURMURS AGREEMENT]
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TANK: When am I gonna
get my phone call?
MAXX: Once the sheriff's back.
[TANK SCOFFS]
TANK: Is it uh
bring your kid to work day?
Or something?
I'm older than I look.
Yeah well,
for your sake, I hope you're
tougher than you look.
Yeah
I could see from your record,
and your girlfriend's face,
you enjoy hitting women.
Everyone needs a hobby.
MAXX: Well, where you're
headed I'd suggest
making license plates
your new hobby.
[PHONE RINGS]
TANK: What's she told you?
MAXX: Enough.
Why? Is there something
you want to tell me?
If there was,
what's in it for me?
Reduced sentence.
Maybe more.
Depends on what
you have to trade.
Maxx? MAXX: Hey.
JUSTIN: I am actually
gonna need you
here at the service.
Is something going
on? JUSTIN: TBD.
I need you to call someone
in to guard Marion.
Start at the top of
the auxiliary list!
MAXX: What do I do with Anika?
Get her a room at the Five Star.
Maybe she'll have more to say
after a good night's sleep.
MAXX: On it.
CONNOR: My brother Cliff
my big brother
he was my hero.
♪
Forty years ago, he
had a decision to make.
One of us had to stay here and
keep watch over our father,
our people
and our land.
Cliff said, "Little brother
let this be my responsibility.
I will take on this burden.
You go
follow your heart
but don't you ever
forget who you are."
And I stand here today
because I have not
forgotten
his words.
I am a McGrath
and I have followed my heart
right back here to Blue Ridge.
♪
JUSTIN: What do you know
about this Connor fella?
He was apparently
a superstar athlete
over at Blue Ridge High
Made his money in tech.
Popped in from
time-to-time, but he never
stuck around too long.
Until now.
MAYOR: Somebody was
bound to step into
the role of McGrath patriarch.
Better him than anybody
else in that family,
that's for sure.
MAXX: What did I miss?
JUSTIN: Nothing. Yet.
Who did you get to guard Marion?
MAXX: Dwayne.
Dwayne?
MAXX: I guess.
I started at the top
of the list and made it
all the way down to the bottom.
He was the only one available
on such short notice.
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JUSTIN: Dwayne.
TANK: Guard!
Guard!
Guard!
Help you with something?
Yeah.
♪
My girlfriend still here?
Nope. Just the two of us.
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[GREETING EACH OTHER]
MAYOR: You have
my condolences.
Don't hesitate to call if
you need anything. Okay?
Okay. Yes, thank
you, very much.
- You're welcome.
- We appreciate it.
♪
Connor McGrath.
The prodigal son returns.
Surprised to see
you here, Jeremiah.
But appreciative.
Well
just because our
family has issues,
doesn't mean we can't show
a man his due respect.
Ah well, thank you.
All that said
it was your family what
stole the land from family.
Now that your brother's passed,
I'd like to return it
to its rightful owners.
You just name your price.
[CONNOR CHUCKLES]
Name my price, well
I'm afraid
you'll still be
waiting for that
over my dead body.
But
again
I thank you, neighbor
Hmmm.
For coming.
♪
Hmm.
♪
RP: That was
surprisingly uneventful.
[PHONES PING TEXT ALERTS]
[CELL PHONES VIBRATE]
[SIRENS SOUND IN BACKGROUND]
[SIRENS GET LOUDER]
[FLAMES CRACKLE] [SIRENS
SOUND IN BACKGROUND]
♪
Tell me exactly what happened
in precise detail.
DWAYNE: Okay.
So, Maxx calls and
says she needs me.
So, I book it down to
the station. But
thing is, I hadn't
eatin' nothin' yet.
So, I get a text
that my food's here,
but the food delivery guy
parks behind the station.
So, I had to hustle back there to get
the food- - Did you lock the door?
I couldn't. I
don't have a key.
That's because you're not
supposed to leave the station!
What happened next?
Poor fella forgot my eggs
rolls. And I wasn't about
to pay for something
that I didn't eat.
So I had to wait there for
him to adjust the bill-
How long were you gone?
Just a few minutes.
By the time I got
back there was-
there was fire everywhere.
And the prisoner?
I really tried to go
in there, get to him,
but between the
smoke and fire I
I'm sorry.
The CSI team's en route.
So, you stay put and let
us know when they arrive.
Can you do that?
Yes sir.
I'm sorry Sheriff.
Every decision we make matters.
Every. Decision.
RP: I mean, if it
wasn't Dwayne, then
maybe the new computers
took too much juice,
started an electrical fire?
Or it could have been that
coffee maker with the bad cord?
JUSTIN: Well, that's
assuming it was an accident.
MAXX: You don't think it was?
JUSTIN: Both the
Wades and McGraths
they saw all of
us at the funeral.
They would have assumed maybe,
the police station was empty.
But what motive would they have?
Well if one family wanted
to make a move on the other,
it's a great way to occupy us.
You really think they would
do something like that?
I wouldn't put it past Jeremiah
and I don't know Connor
but if he's anything
like his brother
If it was arson,
the cameras from
the bank next door
may have caught something
in the periphery.
Good.
Rouse out the bank manager.
Check it out.
Yes sir.
ELLI: Justin!
Justin!
[DOOR BELLS RING]
[ELLI EXHALES]
I heard about the fire
and that somebody died
JUSTIN: It was our prisoner.
ELLI: That's horrible
I'm so relieved.
[ELLI SNIFFS]
I mean, here I thought my
days of worrying about you
were over after the divorce.
Silly you.
Silly me.
I should tell Maddie what
happened before she hears.
You let me know if
you need anything.
I'll do that.
Happy former anniversary
by the way.
[ELLI SCOFFS]
Happy former anniversary.
You can let yourself out.
RP: Sheriff!
Fire chief's ready for you.
♪
MIKE: Ah, just
stage that stuff
in a safe place.
JUSTIN: What are
you thinking, Mike?
MIKE: I don't know.
Haven't conducted a full
investigation just yet.
So, what's your gut telling you?
[Mike exhales] All right.
What you keep in here?
That's the evidence locker.
MIKE: Did you keep any type
of hazmat material in there?
Or anything combustible?
JUSTIN: Probably.
Why?
MIKE: Well, you been in this job
as long as I have,
you develop a nose
for accelerants.
I did smell gasoline in there.
But whether that's what caused
it or started it, I can't say.
Is there any chance it
was an electrical fire?
Like from a cord on a
coffee maker or something?
Different burn pattern, man.
But I will say that
the fire did originate
in the center of the room.
So, you're thinking arson?
So, if someone tossed a Molotov
cocktail through the window,
it would have exploded
near the evidence locker.
RP: If that were the case
and Dwayne was inside,
he barely would have
had time to react.
Yeah. Probably be dead if
he weren't so incompetent.
RP: So if the Wades
and the McGraths really
are responsible
Then this is the
first of many fires
that we're going
to have to put out.
Bank manager's on her way, boss.
Great.
Let's go.
♪
Can you play it from here?
MAXX: Shoot.
We can't make out the
plates from this angle.
JUSTIN: That guy's
holding a jerrycan.
MAXX: Looks like it.
If the fire was
started on the inside,
they would have known
we had a prisoner
MAXX: And burnt him alive.
Can you push in?
That guy has a gun.
Dwayne would have
heard a gunshot.
Maybe not. Can you push in?
- Yeah.
JUSTIN: It has a silencer.
♪
Sir!
Shell casing.
♪
Prisoner didn't burn to death;
he was executed.
The fire wasn't about us
it was about him.
♪
JUSTIN: Mayor's finding
us a place to set up.
When she does, we need
to find everything we can
about the victim.
We've seen his record.
Nothing in his
past suggests this.
Which means he's into
something way worse.
MAXX: And before I left for
the funeral he was kind of
fishing around the
idea of cutting a deal.
Well, if he's the type to
set up his partners in crime,
it'd make sense they'd want him
dead before he had the chance.
MAXX: But why burn
down the station?
JUSTIN: Cover his tracks?
Get rid of some evidence.
RP: What? I mean,
neither one of them
had their ID's on them.
And you searched that van?
Yeah, every inch.
Contact the DMV.
See if any Wade
or McGrath drives
a white Chevy S10.
You and me? We got to go
talk to the girlfriend.
♪
ANIKA: Dead?
How?
JUSTIN: Two men entered
the station wearing masks
and shot him.
MAXX: I know this
is difficult, but
we were hoping you
might have some idea
who would have
- I don't.
JUSTIN: Look, I
know you're scared.
But we can protect you.
But in order for us to help you,
you have to help us.
What was he involved with?
I I don't know.
JUSTIN: Anika,
who would want him dead?
I'm sorry. Excuse me.
JUSTIN: I'm going to need you
to hang back and watch her.
Are we protecting her
or investigating her?
A lot of one and a
little of the other.
There's something
she's not telling us.
I'm not sure if she's involved
or she's afraid of what'll
happen if she talks.
I'm going to go
talk to the office.
But listen, the men that
came into the station,
they most likely want
to kill Anika, too.
So, you stay vigilant.
Yes sir.
[FOOTSTEPS]
[TRUCK DRIVING OVER GRAVEL]
SALAZAR: Let's check
in, then head back out.
ERNIE: C'mon, man. We've been
looking for her all night.
She probably just took
Tank's van and split.
SALAZAR: And went where?
She knows no one, has no money.
What if someone
spotted the truck?
We need to pack up and
get outta here before
We're not leaving without her.
Period!
She don't even know that much.
She knows plenty!
♪
JUSTIN: Looks like you're
giving this place a face lift.
Well, it needs one.
We haven't officially met.
Connor.
Justin Wise.
My brother spoke highly of you.
JUSTIN: I find
that surprising.
Yeah well, Cliff didn't much
care for law enforcement,
but he said that you were
a good man.
Fair.
Just.
I'm sorry to hear
about his passing.
I wanted to let you know
that we're going to have
a deputy stationed outside
Room 103 for a bit.
Does it have something
to do with that incident
at your station?
JUSTIN: It might.
You wouldn't know anything
about that, would you?
Why would I?
JUSTIN: Like you
said at the funeral,
McGrath's roots run
deep in Blue Ridge,
and your family's
been part of a lot of
incidents
both good and bad.
Yeah well
I can't speak to the past.
But in this current instance
I can assure you that we aren't.
Well, if you hear
of any rumblings
You'll be the first to know.
I plan on improving my family's
relationship with
law enforcement.
Room 103 is yours.
Free of charge for as
long as you need it.
Thank you.
- And if you need another one
to use as a war room
while you sort out
your office just say the word.
Appreciate the offer
but it looks like the
mayor found us a spot.
♪
MAYOR: There we go.
Well
this is it.
Ever been here before?
RP: When I was a kid once.
Only thing I remember about
it was how boring it was.
JUSTIN: I had no idea
Blue Ridge had a museum.
MAYOR: You're not alone.
Because this is the least used
municipal building we have.
Now, I know it's not ideal
but I had your old
computers delivered.
Should be up and running
in no time, Sheriff.
♪
ERNIE: She hasn't been here.
How much longer are we gonna
be driving around? Huh?
Until we find her
and find out what she
told that sheriff.
♪
Then what are we
going to do with her?
It depends on whether or
not I like her answers.
♪
[RAPIDLY STRIKING KEY]
Ah, come on, come on.
Finally.
How's it going?
For better or worse,
I can't find any connection
between the victim and
either the Wades or McGraths.
- Well, I'd say that's better.
You keep digging, I
shouldn't be long.
Where ya going?
JUSTIN: Well
if Jeremiah Wade
isn't against us,
maybe he's with us for once.
Good luck.
♪
JEREMIAH: Ah, I'm
surprised to see you here
this fine morning, Sheriff.
JUSTIN: I'm not here for
your watered-down whiskey.
Hmm.
Well, I didn't burn
down your office
if that's what you're wondering.
Well, the thought
did cross my mind.
But you have an alibi.
Oh yeah
the funeral.
Exactly.
So if I'm not a suspect,
and you don't secretly desire
some of my very fine whiskey,
what do you want, Sheriff?
I need your help.
Now, I'm not one to tell a man
how to conduct his business.
But if you come hat in hand
you ought not bite the hand
you're asking to feed you.
It's been a long day, Jeremiah.
All right, fair enough.
What do you need, Sheriff?
The men we're looking
for are driving a
beat up white Chevy pickup.
Lotta folk round
here drive that rig.
We saw them on camera.
They're not from around here.
Do you know any out of towners
that are setting up shop?
Yeah, I just might
RP: You trust Jeremiah Wade?
JUSTIN: Not as far
as I could throw him.
♪
RP: So, what's the plan?
I'm gonna knock on the door.
You're gonna knock?
We don't have a warrant.
RP: But if these
are the guys who
JUSTIN: I know.
Making moonshine
right on the porch.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
MURRAY: Who is it?!
This is Gordy Mitchell
from Hornsville.
We spoke on the phone.
Me and my wife are here
to see that Airbnb.
MURRAY: This ain't no Airbnb!
JUSTIN: Sheriff's department.
MURRAY: Cops!
[BOTTLE SHATTERING]
[FIGHTING]
[FIGHTING]
♪
JUSTIN: Were you both at Charlotte
Motor Speedway last night?
MURRAY: Yeah.
JUSTIN: Can you prove it?
MURRAY: Got photos
on my phone.
Why?
It couldn't be them.
MURRAY: That mean
you're gonna let us go?
JUSTIN: No. You're
under arrest.
♪
Well, boys
looks like we're in
the moonshine business!
♪
ERNIE: What do you think?
SALAZAR: You don't park
a cop car outside a motel
unless you got something
inside to protect.
She's in there.
♪
Jeremiah's tip led us
to a couple criminals,
just not ours.
RP's delivering them
to a sheriff station
with an actual jail cell.
I'm thinking that you need
to take a run at Anika.
By myself? JUSTIN: Yeah.
I wouldn't blame her if she's
distrusting of men.
She'll probably feel more
comfortable talking to you
without me around.
Can you do that?
Okay.
I'll give it a shot.
♪
ERNIE: Well, well, well
looks like they got a
lady cop guarding her.
She's all alone.
We'll be back.
MAXX: I don't know what you've
dealt with in your past.
Or what you're
going through now.
Whatever it is, I don't
expect that I can't relate.
But I can see that
you're frightened.
And I know what it
feels like to be afraid.
But you're a deputy.
Brave.
Sure. That's what I
want everyone to think.
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that I won't turn
out to be a good deputy.
Afraid of how I'll react
in a dangerous situation.
Afraid that I'll mess up
and get myself or someone I
work with, hurt. Or worse.
If you are that afraid,
why did you choose this life?
MAXX: Because
what's greater than my fear
is my desire to help people.
To keep them safe.
To make Blue Ridge
a better place
for everyone in it. To make
the world a better place
for my friends and family
Do you have a sister?
Three.
All younger.
And you would do
anything to protect them?
Yes.
Anything.
They have my sister.
Who has her?
The men who killed Tank.
I'm afraid if I help you,
they'll kill her too.
You have my word
that we will do absolutely
everything we can
to help and protect both of you.
But if we're going
to save your sister,
I need you to tell
me what you know.
I need you to be brave.
♪
Look in the van
♪
Okay, I'm in the van.
ANIKA: First, attach the
small wires at the back.
JUSTIN: Done.
Now on the radio
push the button that
controls the volume.
JUSTIN: It worked.
It's there?
Yes.
I've got to get this
information to the FBI.
Anika, can you think
of anything else?
Where was the van going
when you got the flat tire?
To the store.
To buy food and water.
And where were you coming from?
A large warehouse.
I don't know where.
This warehouse
Did it have any distinguishing
characteristics?
A weather vane but it's broken.
It's always pointing north.
Is this warehouse where
the other women are?
Yes.
JUSTIN: Great work.
We're going to find them.
♪
RP: So the murder,
the fire, it was all because
of indentured servitude?
In Anika's situation
it's far worse;
it's just like
full-fledged slavery.
It's big business.
They lure these people
into the country
with the promise of
The American Dream,
then force them to work in
factories, farms, markets,
sometimes even worse,
for little to no money.
Probably burned down the station
just in case we had this.
I think I found it!
Do you know the spot that
they're talking about?
I'm sorry, I don't.
But
I might know someone who does.
No.
The abandoned Pogue place.
You're sure?
Yeah.
Yeah.
It got hit whenever Hugo
come through in '89
and twisted the vane all up.
Knocked some stuff up.
That's your shed.
RP: There a reason
Maxx isn't with us?
JUSTIN: She's
guarding our witness.
From coldblooded killers we're
hoping to find at the barn?
Something on your mind, deputy?
Look, I know she messed
up with Dwayne but
it feels a bit like
you're sheltering her.
She's getting her feet wet.
So am I.
You're ex-military.
RP: Sure that's what this is?
As opposed to?
You have a daughter, Sheriff,
and it's your sole
instinct to protect her.
I get that. But Maxx
she's a deputy
sheriff; same as me.
She's my partner out there.
And I just need to know that
if and when I find myself in a
situation that goes sideways,
she's gonna be able to
step up and have my back.
Can I be confident
that she will?
Let's go.
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RP: Looks like they were here.
They're definitely gone now.
We're too late.
[DOOR SLAMS]
♪
ERNIE: What are you doing?
♪
SALAZAR: Finishing
this. [PHONE RINGING]
WOMAN ON PHONE: Hello,
Whispering Pines,
five star experience.
Let me speak to room 103.
Please.
♪
[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello?
SALAZAR: Anika,
you have exactly five seconds
to meet us beside the motel.
What?
SALAZAR: Come out now,
walk to your right.
If you don't,
I'm gonna kill that lady cop.
No. Please don't.
SALAZAR: That depends
entirely on you.
After that
I'm coming for you.
Five
Four
Three
[ANIKA GASPS]
♪
[SCREAMING] Look out!!!!!
[GUNSHOT]
[SCREAMING] Look out!!!!!
[GUNSHOTS]
[WINDOW SHATTERS]
[GUNSHOTS]
♪
[MAXX GROANS]
Maxx.
- MAXX: Shots fired at the Whispering Pines.
Two armed suspects fleeing
northeast in a white Chevy S10.
Are you all right?
MAXX: I've been shot.
Anika ran into the woods.
I don't know whether or not
they've gone after her.
- We'll be right there.
Hold tight. She's been hit.
[ENGINE STARTS]
♪
♪
There! Right there! Come on!
♪
CONNOR: Sheriff!
Sheriff! They got a head start
but you can catch
them. Use these.
Your deputy entered
the woods right there.
[ATV ENGINES START]
♪
JUSTIN: You go
left, I'll go right.
[ATV ENGINES]
Stop!!!!
[GUNSHOTS]
♪
What did you tell the police?
Don't lie to me!
[SCREAMING] Talk!!!
I told them everything.
Everything.
For example?
♪
The van.
That's right.
I saw Tank open it. I
watched and I listened.
Ernie.
Salazar.
I told them your names.
And they'll catch
and put you in prison
for the rest of your lives.
And I'll die in peace today
knowing that you are
done hurting people
because I was brave.
ERNIE: C'mon, man, we gotta go.
Let's kill her
and get outta here
now!
[ATV ENGINE APPROACHES]
[ATV ENGINE APPROACHES]
[GUNSHOTS]
[GUNSHOTS]
Finish him.
Sorry.
It's either you or me.
[GUNSHOT]
♪
[GRUNTING]
♪
♪
[FIGHTING]
JUSTIN: Don't
you
move.
You're under arrest.
♪
Thanks to the intel you gave us,
the FBI was able to
intercept their van
before they left the state.
And my sister?
She's safe.
They all are.
MAXX: Thanks to you.
You were brave.
♪
♪
JUSTIN: Wow.
You look so beautiful.
Thank you.
I- I just-
never seen you so, you know,
gussied up at work.
Is it because of
our anniversary?
Former anniversary.
Right.
Is that why?
Listen Justin, what
I wanted to talk
to you about the other night
[DOOR BELLS RING]
Uh sorry, we're closed.
ELLI: Uh, no, no,
no. It's okay.
Justin, you remember Ryan.
Ryan. ELLI: From
Maddie's school?
JUSTIN: Oh yeah.
Hey. RYAN: Hey.
Nice to meet ya. I-just-
I've had a really
rough couple-
Why do you have flowers?
ELLI: Are those for me?
RYAN: Yeah-yes, they are.
ELLI: Thank you.
They're beautiful.
♪
JUSTIN: Are you two?
ELLI: Could you
give us a second?
RYAN: Of course.
♪
Are you going on a date?
On our anniversary?
It's our former anniversary.
And yes. And I didn't
think about the actual date
when he
asked me on the date.
When were you going to tell me?
The other night, when I asked
you to come here and talk to me.
Look
I don't need your permission.
Okay? We're not
married anymore.
And we haven't been
for a few years.
And I haven't been on a
single date since. So-
I am giving you the
courtesy, of telling you,
because you're my coparent. And
also 'cause you're my friend.
♪
But I don't need your approval.
♪
You're right.
I'm sorry.
So, you're okay with it?
Absolutely not.
But like you said,
we're not married.
That's my fault.
Actions have consequences.
Actions?
I was married to my job.
Well, I hate to break
it to you, but your job
is still the other woman.
True.
But you're the main one.
You and Maddie.
So, you go out tonight
have fun.
Because you deserve it.
But just know this one thing
you and I haven't gone on
our last date together.
♪
You have her home by 11:00.
[DOOR BELLS RING]
♪
[THEME MUSIC] ♪
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[CELL PHONE RINGS]
JUSTIN [on phone]: Hell-o.
ELLI [on phone]: You remember
the meeting at
Maddie's school, right?
Of course. 10:00 AM, talk about
college options. I got
it in the calendar.
ELLI: Well, we both know
your calendar has a way
of changing and we don't want
to schedule this one again.
JUSTIN: I got it. Trust
me. ELLI: Uh-huh
I've heard that one before.
Elli, I got plenty
of time to spare.
ELLI: Fine. You know what?
Maybe give yourself
a 15 minute window
just to be safe.
9:45 it is.
ELLI: 'Kay. Cya then.
♪
♪
[CAR ENGINE]
9:37.
Got plenty of time.
♪
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
[OPENS TRUCK DOOR]
[SHUTS TRUCK DOOR]
[GRUNTING, PANTING]
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
JUSTIN: Car trouble?
TANK: No, just a flat.
I got it.
JUSTIN: I'm sure you
can change a flat.
That's not why I stopped.
Who's your friend in the van?
What's it to you?
Oh.
She's my lady.
Mind if I ask her
some questions?
No. No problem.
♪
Morning, ma'am.
How you doin'?
Are you okay?
[TANK GRUNTS]
[FIGHTING]
[FIGHTING]
Freeze.
Don't move.
Don't you think about it!
Ma'am, I have a deputy coming.
Right away.
[RUNNING FOOTSTEPS]
[WATER FLOWING GENTLY]
[OMINOUS MUSIC] ♪
RP: Hey.
- Look, I need you and Maxx
out Fraser Road by the
Shreve property ASAP.
There's a female in a van.
My car is parked
right behind it.
I'm in pursuit of a white male
about 6'5". RP: Copy.
Hey, don't you have a
meeting at the school?
Yes!
Oh.
You've got to be kidding me.
[IMPACT WITH BRANCH]
[JUSTIN SCREAMS]
[FIGHTING]
[FIGHTING]
[JUSTIN GROANS]
♪
♪
RP: You okay, boss?
JUSTIN: I'm fine.
What are we booking him with?
Let's start with
assaulting an officer,
resisting arrest
She's most likely a domestic.
She say anything?
MAXX: Just that
he's her boyfriend.
JUSTIN: And the eye?
MAXX: Claims she fell.
I'll sort this out when I
get back to the station.
Him, jail.
Her, coffee, conversation.
Don't you have a meeting?
Yes!
[SLAMS TRUCK DOOR]
♪
RYAN: and with
Maddie's grades,
she's going to have
a lot of options
post high school.
And I realize that she's
just a sophomore, but
it's never too early to
be thinking about college.
♪
[THEME MUSIC] ♪
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How'?
Choppy but we made it.
I mean wow, Justin Wise.
Even by your standards,
that was something else.
I meant to get there.
I'm sorry I didn't get there.
I know.
It was out of your control.
I'm so sorry.
So, uh,
Ryan-Ryan was nice, huh?
Who?
- The man that we just spent the last half hour
discussing your daughter's future with.
- Oh yeah, right.
[TEENS CHATTING]
All right, now you
know she's 16, right?
Yeah. I know it,
doesn't mean I have to like it.
It's like she grew up overnight.
ELLI: Yeah. Doesn't help
that you missed a few years
while you were in
California and we were here.
I came as fast as I could.
I know you did.
And I'm glad, for her sake.
JUSTIN: Not just for her sake.
Do you know what tomorrow is?
Uh, Friday?
It's our anniversary.
That's right, that's right.
Wait.
ELLI: 20. JUSTIN: 20th.
BOTH: 20th.
Huh.
I don't know. I guess
I stopped counting
when the anniversaries
stop counting.
I didn't.
[CELL PHONE VIBRATES]
We got new computers.
Okay. Listen, I got to
get back to the diner.
Why don't come by
about 8 o'clock;
we should talk.
It's a date.
It's a talk.
♪
RP: Max 10 core chip, with 8
Terabyte SSD. Let's go.
You can only do so
much police work
on a Commodore 64
Feels like Christmas morning.
You've only had to
deal with this old junk
for a few weeks.
I've had nearly a year.
Oh We should have
requested a new coffeemaker.
Maxx, you got a name?
Anika Smith.
Claims she's from Atlanta.
Claims? MAXX: She
doesn't have ID
and it feels like she's
being a bit evasive.
JUSTIN: What about the big guy?
RP: Won't talk.
Doesn't have an ID either.
JUSTIN: But he's got fingers.
Already printed and popped.
I got a Marion "Tank" Mack.
He's got a laundry
list of charges,
including multiple domestics.
Doesn't surprise me.
Yeah, it's more
quantity over quality,
but he's on probation
so he's looking at
doing a long stretch.
All right.
Maxx
when she wakes up,
see if she has anything
to add to her story.
I'll sort out Marion
when I get back.
You're going with me.
You need backup at a funeral?
McGrath funeral.
Absolutely.
This should be fun.
♪
JUSTIN: Mayor. MAYOR: Sheriff.
I wanted to thank you for
the new office equipment.
I feel like we've finally
moved into the 21st century.
MAYOR: Glad you're happy
because it took every
last penny in your budget.
So, how's your new
deputy working out?
Good.
Good?
But not great?
Well,
it's her first month, she's-
got a learning curve,
but she's bright, motivated
Locals accepting her okay?
They haven't accepted me yet.
Heck, RP's from the area and
ever since he became a deputy,
they treat him like an outsider.
What in the world is
Jeremiah Wade doing here?
Whatever it is,
it can't be good.
[MAYOR MURMURS AGREEMENT]
♪
TANK: When am I gonna
get my phone call?
MAXX: Once the sheriff's back.
[TANK SCOFFS]
TANK: Is it uh
bring your kid to work day?
Or something?
I'm older than I look.
Yeah well,
for your sake, I hope you're
tougher than you look.
Yeah
I could see from your record,
and your girlfriend's face,
you enjoy hitting women.
Everyone needs a hobby.
MAXX: Well, where you're
headed I'd suggest
making license plates
your new hobby.
[PHONE RINGS]
TANK: What's she told you?
MAXX: Enough.
Why? Is there something
you want to tell me?
If there was,
what's in it for me?
Reduced sentence.
Maybe more.
Depends on what
you have to trade.
Maxx? MAXX: Hey.
JUSTIN: I am actually
gonna need you
here at the service.
Is something going
on? JUSTIN: TBD.
I need you to call someone
in to guard Marion.
Start at the top of
the auxiliary list!
MAXX: What do I do with Anika?
Get her a room at the Five Star.
Maybe she'll have more to say
after a good night's sleep.
MAXX: On it.
CONNOR: My brother Cliff
my big brother
he was my hero.
♪
Forty years ago, he
had a decision to make.
One of us had to stay here and
keep watch over our father,
our people
and our land.
Cliff said, "Little brother
let this be my responsibility.
I will take on this burden.
You go
follow your heart
but don't you ever
forget who you are."
And I stand here today
because I have not
forgotten
his words.
I am a McGrath
and I have followed my heart
right back here to Blue Ridge.
♪
JUSTIN: What do you know
about this Connor fella?
He was apparently
a superstar athlete
over at Blue Ridge High
Made his money in tech.
Popped in from
time-to-time, but he never
stuck around too long.
Until now.
MAYOR: Somebody was
bound to step into
the role of McGrath patriarch.
Better him than anybody
else in that family,
that's for sure.
MAXX: What did I miss?
JUSTIN: Nothing. Yet.
Who did you get to guard Marion?
MAXX: Dwayne.
Dwayne?
MAXX: I guess.
I started at the top
of the list and made it
all the way down to the bottom.
He was the only one available
on such short notice.
♪
JUSTIN: Dwayne.
TANK: Guard!
Guard!
Guard!
Help you with something?
Yeah.
♪
My girlfriend still here?
Nope. Just the two of us.
♪
[GREETING EACH OTHER]
MAYOR: You have
my condolences.
Don't hesitate to call if
you need anything. Okay?
Okay. Yes, thank
you, very much.
- You're welcome.
- We appreciate it.
♪
Connor McGrath.
The prodigal son returns.
Surprised to see
you here, Jeremiah.
But appreciative.
Well
just because our
family has issues,
doesn't mean we can't show
a man his due respect.
Ah well, thank you.
All that said
it was your family what
stole the land from family.
Now that your brother's passed,
I'd like to return it
to its rightful owners.
You just name your price.
[CONNOR CHUCKLES]
Name my price, well
I'm afraid
you'll still be
waiting for that
over my dead body.
But
again
I thank you, neighbor
Hmmm.
For coming.
♪
Hmm.
♪
RP: That was
surprisingly uneventful.
[PHONES PING TEXT ALERTS]
[CELL PHONES VIBRATE]
[SIRENS SOUND IN BACKGROUND]
[SIRENS GET LOUDER]
[FLAMES CRACKLE] [SIRENS
SOUND IN BACKGROUND]
♪
Tell me exactly what happened
in precise detail.
DWAYNE: Okay.
So, Maxx calls and
says she needs me.
So, I book it down to
the station. But
thing is, I hadn't
eatin' nothin' yet.
So, I get a text
that my food's here,
but the food delivery guy
parks behind the station.
So, I had to hustle back there to get
the food- - Did you lock the door?
I couldn't. I
don't have a key.
That's because you're not
supposed to leave the station!
What happened next?
Poor fella forgot my eggs
rolls. And I wasn't about
to pay for something
that I didn't eat.
So I had to wait there for
him to adjust the bill-
How long were you gone?
Just a few minutes.
By the time I got
back there was-
there was fire everywhere.
And the prisoner?
I really tried to go
in there, get to him,
but between the
smoke and fire I
I'm sorry.
The CSI team's en route.
So, you stay put and let
us know when they arrive.
Can you do that?
Yes sir.
I'm sorry Sheriff.
Every decision we make matters.
Every. Decision.
RP: I mean, if it
wasn't Dwayne, then
maybe the new computers
took too much juice,
started an electrical fire?
Or it could have been that
coffee maker with the bad cord?
JUSTIN: Well, that's
assuming it was an accident.
MAXX: You don't think it was?
JUSTIN: Both the
Wades and McGraths
they saw all of
us at the funeral.
They would have assumed maybe,
the police station was empty.
But what motive would they have?
Well if one family wanted
to make a move on the other,
it's a great way to occupy us.
You really think they would
do something like that?
I wouldn't put it past Jeremiah
and I don't know Connor
but if he's anything
like his brother
If it was arson,
the cameras from
the bank next door
may have caught something
in the periphery.
Good.
Rouse out the bank manager.
Check it out.
Yes sir.
ELLI: Justin!
Justin!
[DOOR BELLS RING]
[ELLI EXHALES]
I heard about the fire
and that somebody died
JUSTIN: It was our prisoner.
ELLI: That's horrible
I'm so relieved.
[ELLI SNIFFS]
I mean, here I thought my
days of worrying about you
were over after the divorce.
Silly you.
Silly me.
I should tell Maddie what
happened before she hears.
You let me know if
you need anything.
I'll do that.
Happy former anniversary
by the way.
[ELLI SCOFFS]
Happy former anniversary.
You can let yourself out.
RP: Sheriff!
Fire chief's ready for you.
♪
MIKE: Ah, just
stage that stuff
in a safe place.
JUSTIN: What are
you thinking, Mike?
MIKE: I don't know.
Haven't conducted a full
investigation just yet.
So, what's your gut telling you?
[Mike exhales] All right.
What you keep in here?
That's the evidence locker.
MIKE: Did you keep any type
of hazmat material in there?
Or anything combustible?
JUSTIN: Probably.
Why?
MIKE: Well, you been in this job
as long as I have,
you develop a nose
for accelerants.
I did smell gasoline in there.
But whether that's what caused
it or started it, I can't say.
Is there any chance it
was an electrical fire?
Like from a cord on a
coffee maker or something?
Different burn pattern, man.
But I will say that
the fire did originate
in the center of the room.
So, you're thinking arson?
So, if someone tossed a Molotov
cocktail through the window,
it would have exploded
near the evidence locker.
RP: If that were the case
and Dwayne was inside,
he barely would have
had time to react.
Yeah. Probably be dead if
he weren't so incompetent.
RP: So if the Wades
and the McGraths really
are responsible
Then this is the
first of many fires
that we're going
to have to put out.
Bank manager's on her way, boss.
Great.
Let's go.
♪
Can you play it from here?
MAXX: Shoot.
We can't make out the
plates from this angle.
JUSTIN: That guy's
holding a jerrycan.
MAXX: Looks like it.
If the fire was
started on the inside,
they would have known
we had a prisoner
MAXX: And burnt him alive.
Can you push in?
That guy has a gun.
Dwayne would have
heard a gunshot.
Maybe not. Can you push in?
- Yeah.
JUSTIN: It has a silencer.
♪
Sir!
Shell casing.
♪
Prisoner didn't burn to death;
he was executed.
The fire wasn't about us
it was about him.
♪
JUSTIN: Mayor's finding
us a place to set up.
When she does, we need
to find everything we can
about the victim.
We've seen his record.
Nothing in his
past suggests this.
Which means he's into
something way worse.
MAXX: And before I left for
the funeral he was kind of
fishing around the
idea of cutting a deal.
Well, if he's the type to
set up his partners in crime,
it'd make sense they'd want him
dead before he had the chance.
MAXX: But why burn
down the station?
JUSTIN: Cover his tracks?
Get rid of some evidence.
RP: What? I mean,
neither one of them
had their ID's on them.
And you searched that van?
Yeah, every inch.
Contact the DMV.
See if any Wade
or McGrath drives
a white Chevy S10.
You and me? We got to go
talk to the girlfriend.
♪
ANIKA: Dead?
How?
JUSTIN: Two men entered
the station wearing masks
and shot him.
MAXX: I know this
is difficult, but
we were hoping you
might have some idea
who would have
- I don't.
JUSTIN: Look, I
know you're scared.
But we can protect you.
But in order for us to help you,
you have to help us.
What was he involved with?
I I don't know.
JUSTIN: Anika,
who would want him dead?
I'm sorry. Excuse me.
JUSTIN: I'm going to need you
to hang back and watch her.
Are we protecting her
or investigating her?
A lot of one and a
little of the other.
There's something
she's not telling us.
I'm not sure if she's involved
or she's afraid of what'll
happen if she talks.
I'm going to go
talk to the office.
But listen, the men that
came into the station,
they most likely want
to kill Anika, too.
So, you stay vigilant.
Yes sir.
[FOOTSTEPS]
[TRUCK DRIVING OVER GRAVEL]
SALAZAR: Let's check
in, then head back out.
ERNIE: C'mon, man. We've been
looking for her all night.
She probably just took
Tank's van and split.
SALAZAR: And went where?
She knows no one, has no money.
What if someone
spotted the truck?
We need to pack up and
get outta here before
We're not leaving without her.
Period!
She don't even know that much.
She knows plenty!
♪
JUSTIN: Looks like you're
giving this place a face lift.
Well, it needs one.
We haven't officially met.
Connor.
Justin Wise.
My brother spoke highly of you.
JUSTIN: I find
that surprising.
Yeah well, Cliff didn't much
care for law enforcement,
but he said that you were
a good man.
Fair.
Just.
I'm sorry to hear
about his passing.
I wanted to let you know
that we're going to have
a deputy stationed outside
Room 103 for a bit.
Does it have something
to do with that incident
at your station?
JUSTIN: It might.
You wouldn't know anything
about that, would you?
Why would I?
JUSTIN: Like you
said at the funeral,
McGrath's roots run
deep in Blue Ridge,
and your family's
been part of a lot of
incidents
both good and bad.
Yeah well
I can't speak to the past.
But in this current instance
I can assure you that we aren't.
Well, if you hear
of any rumblings
You'll be the first to know.
I plan on improving my family's
relationship with
law enforcement.
Room 103 is yours.
Free of charge for as
long as you need it.
Thank you.
- And if you need another one
to use as a war room
while you sort out
your office just say the word.
Appreciate the offer
but it looks like the
mayor found us a spot.
♪
MAYOR: There we go.
Well
this is it.
Ever been here before?
RP: When I was a kid once.
Only thing I remember about
it was how boring it was.
JUSTIN: I had no idea
Blue Ridge had a museum.
MAYOR: You're not alone.
Because this is the least used
municipal building we have.
Now, I know it's not ideal
but I had your old
computers delivered.
Should be up and running
in no time, Sheriff.
♪
ERNIE: She hasn't been here.
How much longer are we gonna
be driving around? Huh?
Until we find her
and find out what she
told that sheriff.
♪
Then what are we
going to do with her?
It depends on whether or
not I like her answers.
♪
[RAPIDLY STRIKING KEY]
Ah, come on, come on.
Finally.
How's it going?
For better or worse,
I can't find any connection
between the victim and
either the Wades or McGraths.
- Well, I'd say that's better.
You keep digging, I
shouldn't be long.
Where ya going?
JUSTIN: Well
if Jeremiah Wade
isn't against us,
maybe he's with us for once.
Good luck.
♪
JEREMIAH: Ah, I'm
surprised to see you here
this fine morning, Sheriff.
JUSTIN: I'm not here for
your watered-down whiskey.
Hmm.
Well, I didn't burn
down your office
if that's what you're wondering.
Well, the thought
did cross my mind.
But you have an alibi.
Oh yeah
the funeral.
Exactly.
So if I'm not a suspect,
and you don't secretly desire
some of my very fine whiskey,
what do you want, Sheriff?
I need your help.
Now, I'm not one to tell a man
how to conduct his business.
But if you come hat in hand
you ought not bite the hand
you're asking to feed you.
It's been a long day, Jeremiah.
All right, fair enough.
What do you need, Sheriff?
The men we're looking
for are driving a
beat up white Chevy pickup.
Lotta folk round
here drive that rig.
We saw them on camera.
They're not from around here.
Do you know any out of towners
that are setting up shop?
Yeah, I just might
RP: You trust Jeremiah Wade?
JUSTIN: Not as far
as I could throw him.
♪
RP: So, what's the plan?
I'm gonna knock on the door.
You're gonna knock?
We don't have a warrant.
RP: But if these
are the guys who
JUSTIN: I know.
Making moonshine
right on the porch.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
MURRAY: Who is it?!
This is Gordy Mitchell
from Hornsville.
We spoke on the phone.
Me and my wife are here
to see that Airbnb.
MURRAY: This ain't no Airbnb!
JUSTIN: Sheriff's department.
MURRAY: Cops!
[BOTTLE SHATTERING]
[FIGHTING]
[FIGHTING]
♪
JUSTIN: Were you both at Charlotte
Motor Speedway last night?
MURRAY: Yeah.
JUSTIN: Can you prove it?
MURRAY: Got photos
on my phone.
Why?
It couldn't be them.
MURRAY: That mean
you're gonna let us go?
JUSTIN: No. You're
under arrest.
♪
Well, boys
looks like we're in
the moonshine business!
♪
ERNIE: What do you think?
SALAZAR: You don't park
a cop car outside a motel
unless you got something
inside to protect.
She's in there.
♪
Jeremiah's tip led us
to a couple criminals,
just not ours.
RP's delivering them
to a sheriff station
with an actual jail cell.
I'm thinking that you need
to take a run at Anika.
By myself? JUSTIN: Yeah.
I wouldn't blame her if she's
distrusting of men.
She'll probably feel more
comfortable talking to you
without me around.
Can you do that?
Okay.
I'll give it a shot.
♪
ERNIE: Well, well, well
looks like they got a
lady cop guarding her.
She's all alone.
We'll be back.
MAXX: I don't know what you've
dealt with in your past.
Or what you're
going through now.
Whatever it is, I don't
expect that I can't relate.
But I can see that
you're frightened.
And I know what it
feels like to be afraid.
But you're a deputy.
Brave.
Sure. That's what I
want everyone to think.
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that I won't turn
out to be a good deputy.
Afraid of how I'll react
in a dangerous situation.
Afraid that I'll mess up
and get myself or someone I
work with, hurt. Or worse.
If you are that afraid,
why did you choose this life?
MAXX: Because
what's greater than my fear
is my desire to help people.
To keep them safe.
To make Blue Ridge
a better place
for everyone in it. To make
the world a better place
for my friends and family
Do you have a sister?
Three.
All younger.
And you would do
anything to protect them?
Yes.
Anything.
They have my sister.
Who has her?
The men who killed Tank.
I'm afraid if I help you,
they'll kill her too.
You have my word
that we will do absolutely
everything we can
to help and protect both of you.
But if we're going
to save your sister,
I need you to tell
me what you know.
I need you to be brave.
♪
Look in the van
♪
Okay, I'm in the van.
ANIKA: First, attach the
small wires at the back.
JUSTIN: Done.
Now on the radio
push the button that
controls the volume.
JUSTIN: It worked.
It's there?
Yes.
I've got to get this
information to the FBI.
Anika, can you think
of anything else?
Where was the van going
when you got the flat tire?
To the store.
To buy food and water.
And where were you coming from?
A large warehouse.
I don't know where.
This warehouse
Did it have any distinguishing
characteristics?
A weather vane but it's broken.
It's always pointing north.
Is this warehouse where
the other women are?
Yes.
JUSTIN: Great work.
We're going to find them.
♪
RP: So the murder,
the fire, it was all because
of indentured servitude?
In Anika's situation
it's far worse;
it's just like
full-fledged slavery.
It's big business.
They lure these people
into the country
with the promise of
The American Dream,
then force them to work in
factories, farms, markets,
sometimes even worse,
for little to no money.
Probably burned down the station
just in case we had this.
I think I found it!
Do you know the spot that
they're talking about?
I'm sorry, I don't.
But
I might know someone who does.
No.
The abandoned Pogue place.
You're sure?
Yeah.
Yeah.
It got hit whenever Hugo
come through in '89
and twisted the vane all up.
Knocked some stuff up.
That's your shed.
RP: There a reason
Maxx isn't with us?
JUSTIN: She's
guarding our witness.
From coldblooded killers we're
hoping to find at the barn?
Something on your mind, deputy?
Look, I know she messed
up with Dwayne but
it feels a bit like
you're sheltering her.
She's getting her feet wet.
So am I.
You're ex-military.
RP: Sure that's what this is?
As opposed to?
You have a daughter, Sheriff,
and it's your sole
instinct to protect her.
I get that. But Maxx
she's a deputy
sheriff; same as me.
She's my partner out there.
And I just need to know that
if and when I find myself in a
situation that goes sideways,
she's gonna be able to
step up and have my back.
Can I be confident
that she will?
Let's go.
♪
♪
♪
♪
RP: Looks like they were here.
They're definitely gone now.
We're too late.
[DOOR SLAMS]
♪
ERNIE: What are you doing?
♪
SALAZAR: Finishing
this. [PHONE RINGING]
WOMAN ON PHONE: Hello,
Whispering Pines,
five star experience.
Let me speak to room 103.
Please.
♪
[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello?
SALAZAR: Anika,
you have exactly five seconds
to meet us beside the motel.
What?
SALAZAR: Come out now,
walk to your right.
If you don't,
I'm gonna kill that lady cop.
No. Please don't.
SALAZAR: That depends
entirely on you.
After that
I'm coming for you.
Five
Four
Three
[ANIKA GASPS]
♪
[SCREAMING] Look out!!!!!
[GUNSHOT]
[SCREAMING] Look out!!!!!
[GUNSHOTS]
[WINDOW SHATTERS]
[GUNSHOTS]
♪
[MAXX GROANS]
Maxx.
- MAXX: Shots fired at the Whispering Pines.
Two armed suspects fleeing
northeast in a white Chevy S10.
Are you all right?
MAXX: I've been shot.
Anika ran into the woods.
I don't know whether or not
they've gone after her.
- We'll be right there.
Hold tight. She's been hit.
[ENGINE STARTS]
♪
♪
There! Right there! Come on!
♪
CONNOR: Sheriff!
Sheriff! They got a head start
but you can catch
them. Use these.
Your deputy entered
the woods right there.
[ATV ENGINES START]
♪
JUSTIN: You go
left, I'll go right.
[ATV ENGINES]
Stop!!!!
[GUNSHOTS]
♪
What did you tell the police?
Don't lie to me!
[SCREAMING] Talk!!!
I told them everything.
Everything.
For example?
♪
The van.
That's right.
I saw Tank open it. I
watched and I listened.
Ernie.
Salazar.
I told them your names.
And they'll catch
and put you in prison
for the rest of your lives.
And I'll die in peace today
knowing that you are
done hurting people
because I was brave.
ERNIE: C'mon, man, we gotta go.
Let's kill her
and get outta here
now!
[ATV ENGINE APPROACHES]
[ATV ENGINE APPROACHES]
[GUNSHOTS]
[GUNSHOTS]
Finish him.
Sorry.
It's either you or me.
[GUNSHOT]
♪
[GRUNTING]
♪
♪
[FIGHTING]
JUSTIN: Don't
you
move.
You're under arrest.
♪
Thanks to the intel you gave us,
the FBI was able to
intercept their van
before they left the state.
And my sister?
She's safe.
They all are.
MAXX: Thanks to you.
You were brave.
♪
♪
JUSTIN: Wow.
You look so beautiful.
Thank you.
I- I just-
never seen you so, you know,
gussied up at work.
Is it because of
our anniversary?
Former anniversary.
Right.
Is that why?
Listen Justin, what
I wanted to talk
to you about the other night
[DOOR BELLS RING]
Uh sorry, we're closed.
ELLI: Uh, no, no,
no. It's okay.
Justin, you remember Ryan.
Ryan. ELLI: From
Maddie's school?
JUSTIN: Oh yeah.
Hey. RYAN: Hey.
Nice to meet ya. I-just-
I've had a really
rough couple-
Why do you have flowers?
ELLI: Are those for me?
RYAN: Yeah-yes, they are.
ELLI: Thank you.
They're beautiful.
♪
JUSTIN: Are you two?
ELLI: Could you
give us a second?
RYAN: Of course.
♪
Are you going on a date?
On our anniversary?
It's our former anniversary.
And yes. And I didn't
think about the actual date
when he
asked me on the date.
When were you going to tell me?
The other night, when I asked
you to come here and talk to me.
Look
I don't need your permission.
Okay? We're not
married anymore.
And we haven't been
for a few years.
And I haven't been on a
single date since. So-
I am giving you the
courtesy, of telling you,
because you're my coparent. And
also 'cause you're my friend.
♪
But I don't need your approval.
♪
You're right.
I'm sorry.
So, you're okay with it?
Absolutely not.
But like you said,
we're not married.
That's my fault.
Actions have consequences.
Actions?
I was married to my job.
Well, I hate to break
it to you, but your job
is still the other woman.
True.
But you're the main one.
You and Maddie.
So, you go out tonight
have fun.
Because you deserve it.
But just know this one thing
you and I haven't gone on
our last date together.
♪
You have her home by 11:00.
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