The Oval (2019) s01e04 Episode Script
Rats Can Smell Poison
1 - Wait! - Previously on "The Oval" What will they do with him? - You don't want to know.
- So, who's this one? - Did she bind you? - Yeah.
Yeah.
It was fun.
The next time one of your goons tries to keep me out of the Oval will be his last.
- [COUGHING.]
- Tell me the truth.
He didn't do it.
I'm tired of sitting around here trying to be quiet so that I don't upset him.
I want my daughter, man.
We're gonna get her.
Just give me the gun.
- I want to kill him.
- Just give me the gun.
- Dad, I'm not - Just give it to me.
I'm not giving dad! [GUNSHOT.]
[BOTH BREATHING HEAVILY.]
Are you all right? Are are you shot? - No, I'm not shot.
Are you? - Are you sure? - I'm positive.
Are you shot? - No - Are you sure? - No, I'm I'm sure I'm not.
- Are you sure? - Yes, I'm fine.
This is why you not supposed to have a gun.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know it was cocked.
Son, listen to me, listen to me.
Just just go home.
- Dad, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry! - Just go! [RICHARD BREATHING HEAVILY.]
I gotta get to work in a couple hours.
I got No, dad, what about my daughter? Okay.
Look, just go, get your mother, and and then go to the police.
You shot a damn hole in the door! One of us could've been killed.
I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Just go home, Barry, just just go.
[ENGINE STARTS.]
[WOMAN SCREAMING INDISTINCTLY.]
[ENGINE STARTS.]
Somebody shot him! Help! Help! Feels like I'm running out of time You got to get yours, I got to get mine Not really sure where we're headed to I just hope that you make it when I do [HUNTER SPUTTERING.]
Damn.
I was so close.
If I die, you're nothing.
Not true.
I'd play the sad, dutiful widow.
You always have an angle.
Yes, I do.
And so do you, but yours is short.
It gets the job done.
Don't be so sure.
Yeah, whatever.
Get up.
You at least have to give the impression that you're excited about this job.
You want to go to the Oval? [SNAPS FINGERS.]
Knock yourself out.
I would but I have plans.
What plans? Get up.
Ow! God, you are wicked.
How's Gayle? What do you care? What do you mean, what do I care? She's my daughter.
So, now you're the caring father? She was assaulted.
Really? [HUNTER SCOFFS.]
I'm gonna have that boy's ass.
Hmm.
So, now the father is concerned about his 16-year-old daughter when apparently, he assaults other 16-year-old girls.
I have never assaulted a woman Without them asking for it first.
Nicely.
Karma's a bitch, darling.
Yeah, so, I married it.
You really aren't concerned about Gayle? No.
You are the coldest reptile I've ever seen.
Don't forget The smartest one who put you here.
You know how to turn it on, don't you? Yes, I do.
Yeah, everything but me.
I wouldn't you to save your children.
Good.
Because I'd rather die first.
Keep talking and you just might get your wish.
Be a blessing.
[EXHALES.]
[VICTORIA LAUGHS.]
Yeah, laugh it up.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
Dumb bitch.
Keep posting everything.
Yes, ma'am.
I want to go shopping this afternoon.
- Ma'am? - You heard me.
We can get you what you need.
I want to go.
Okay.
I'll arrange it.
Make it small? No, no, no, no.
I want the full treatment.
Yes, ma'am.
Do you know where you'd like to go? I'll send you the address in a minute.
Yes, ma'am.
[CAR ALARM BEEPS.]
[GATE RATTLES.]
- Hey.
- What's up? Did you find her? No.
Barry, I'm so sorry.
Yeah, okay.
We gotta go to the police station.
I'm already dressed.
Y'all go ahead.
You going to work? Yes.
My daughter is missing and you're going to work.
- What can I do? - You could be here for me.
- Barry.
- No, it's cool.
It's cool.
Go to work.
We have bills.
I can't take this time off.
Yeah, yeah.
Do what you gotta do.
Don't talk to me like that.
- My daughter is missing - I understand that.
- Of all times - Stop it! This is my fault.
I don't need y'all falling out with each other over something that I did.
Miss Nancy, that's got nothing to do with you.
Don't talk to my mother like that.
Give me the keys.
I need my car.
I have to go to work.
- Give me the damn keys! - No! What is your problem? What is your problem? - I need my car! - Hey, take mine.
Go on.
Yeah, 'cause I need my car.
Barry.
I don't want to hear it.
We gotta go.
[NANCY SIGHS.]
The courts don't even open till 9:00.
What where is your father? Hey.
- Hey.
- Are you all right? Yeah.
I'm fine.
I I just gotta get ready for work.
Okay.
I ironed your uniform.
Thank you.
What's wrong? Nothing.
I know you.
I'm I'm just worried about that baby.
Oh, I know.
I'm so sorry.
Don't fall apart.
[NANCY SIGHS.]
You just go down to that court with Barry and, you know, so he keeps his cool, okay? Okay.
I'll see you when I get home.
Okay.
Barry! I'll be waiting in the car.
Hi.
Hi.
Did you finally get some sleep? Yes.
Are you okay? I will be.
Well What are you doing today? I have a few meetings.
Okay.
And you? First day as chief of staff.
Heh.
Ah, yeah.
Ha ha! I'm glad you were awake before I left.
Yeah.
Are you sure you're okay? You know, you should, um Get started with your day.
You know, it would be really bad for me to not go in to work on my first day.
Oh.
No, no.
I I wouldn't think of it.
You have to go.
[TELEPHONE RINGING.]
- Okay.
- Okay.
[FOOTSTEPS.]
Mrs.
Winthrop, there's a phone call from the first lady, ma'am.
Wow.
She must've been really impressed.
Thank you.
Heh.
Hello? Lilly.
Hi.
Your dress was a hit.
Oh, well, thank you.
Where were you? I was delayed.
Well, I want to go shopping today and I want you to come along.
- Shopping? - Yes.
Well, um, can you do that? Of course I can.
Okay.
I'm being told that I need to tone it down in this job, so, I want to go to a particular store that I know.
Okay.
Uh, I'll be right over.
Noon.
Yes, U I'll I'll see you then.
Bye.
What was that about? She wants me to go shopping with her.
Are you two best friends now? I guess.
She barely spoke two words to me during the fitting, and now she wants to go shopping.
Well, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Now, go with it.
I don't know if I'm up for it.
Why not? Donald, I shot a man.
No, you shot a lowlife.
Okay, you need to get that out of your head.
Will you find out about him? You should really let this go.
- I just - I just need you to let this go.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll see you when I get home.
- Okay.
- Or, hey, I'll see you there.
Yes.
Let me guess.
She didn't eat it.
No.
That little girl.
You know what they say.
Rats can smell poison in food.
I was joking.
It was outside of her door.
Okay.
Well, let's get the table set for breakfast.
Okay.
Are you okay? Yes.
Are you sure? Yes.
What's wrong, Jean? Nothing.
Okay.
Have you see the son? Yes.
He's a bit of a mystery, that one.
I think he's kinda creepy.
Why do you say that? I'm not sure.
I was down the hall picking up the tray, and I just felt somebody staring at me.
Was it him? I'm not sure.
I just saw a naked shadow in the bedroom and then the door closed.
- What? - Yeah.
And you think it was him.
I mean, I think so.
Or a ghost.
That's not funny.
I'm trying to laugh about it.
Watch yourself.
I will.
When Richard gets here, I'm going to talk to him about putting a man on his cleaning duties.
- Okay.
- All right? I think that's a good idea.
Okay.
Listen.
This family is not like anything we've ever seen.
Yeah, well, the last family Was bad but not this bad.
But those late-night fast-food runs.
Oh.
See, I didn't mind that.
- I got to rest.
- [BOTH CHUCKLE.]
[TELEPHONE RINGING.]
It's his room.
Yeah.
Go on and I'll have Sam stand outside.
[JEAN WHISPERS.]
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Sam? [KNOCKING ON DOOR.]
Come in.
Good morning, sir.
Please don't call me "sir.
" It's the job.
I see.
You rang? Uh, yeah.
Um, I need mouthwash.
I'll just go get some.
I'm sure you put it in the bathroom.
Would you like to check? No.
It's fine.
I can grab some more.
No, no, no, no.
No, go check.
Please.
- Uh - I insist.
Yes, sir.
[DOOR OPENS.]
Here it is.
Oh.
Yeah, I didn't see it.
No problem.
Shall I move it somewhere else for you? How old are you? I'm 28, sir.
Really? You you look so much younger.
So, did you want me to put it back where it was? Yeah.
Thank you.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
Can I get you anything else, sir? That's a loaded question.
Okay.
In that case, just give me a call if there's anything that you need.
Excuse me Sir.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Everything all right? Yes.
Okay.
Good morning, sir.
What are you still doing here? I came to drive you to work, sir.
You are not driving me to work.
I'd like to, sir.
What is wrong with you? I'm just doing my job.
What you're doing is stalking.
No, sir, I'm not stalking you.
I'm not doing that in the least.
Would you just get lost? - Sir - Stop it, Kyle.
Stop it.
Well, sir, if you want, you can have me moved to another team.
I know exactly what I can do.
I'll have you reassigned when I get to work.
Are you sure about that, sir? Yes, yes.
You'd be better working with the new A.
G.
If you wish, sir.
I'll be driving myself.
You can leave.
Yes, sir.
And do not follow me.
No, sir.
So, how was your first night here? Creepy.
Stop it.
We couldn't be more fortunate.
If you say so.
I do.
How was your night? Good.
I bet.
What's that supposed to mean? I just know he had a good night.
Jason Mother Are you exploring again? Whatever do you mean? You know exactly what she means.
No.
Jason You're not to be wandering around this place.
Dad, how could I do that? The secret service are so amazing.
We're not in the governor's mansion anymore.
They'll show you just how amazing they are.
Yes, sir.
Where's your sister? I don't know.
Excuse me, will you check on my daughter? Yes, ma'am.
If she doesn't answer, go into her room.
Yes, ma'am.
[DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES.]
I see that look.
Deep breath, Priscilla.
[BOTH EXHALE.]
Okay.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR.]
Miss Franklin? Who the hell told you to come in here? Your mother, ma'am.
- Get the hell out.
- Yes, ma'am.
Wait.
What did you see? I saw nothing, ma'am.
Oh.
You're lying.
Look at me.
Look at me! You just came in here to embarrass me, didn't you? No, ma'am.
Then why the hell are you in here? Your mother would like you in the dining room for breakfast.
"Breakfast" has a "t," bitch.
It's "breakfast.
" I said get out! What? You tell someone what you saw and I will have you fired.
Yes, ma'am.
Oh, you don't think that I can? Yes, you can.
Where's that butler's son at? Ma'am? That butler.
His son.
Where is he? I'm not sure, ma'am.
You know he tried to rape me.
Is that so? You don't believe me? Well, yesterday, you said he raped you.
So, did he or did he try? There's a "p-e-d" in "raped.
" And who are you to question me? Oh, I'm not questioning you, ma'am.
I'm just asking.
Well, he tried.
And I fought him off.
Did they take him to jail? I'm not sure, ma'am.
Hmph.
Well, he should be in jail.
He's a terrible person.
Again, your family would like you in the dining room for breakfast.
You don't agree? I've known him all his life.
He's a great kid.
I've never known him to do anything remotely close to harming someone.
Yeah, well, you don't know him.
No, I do.
But you know who I didn't know was Emmett Till.
Who the hell is Emmett Till? He's a boy who was 13 years old who was killed by some very angry people because someone accused him of something he did not do.
Yeah, I know who he is.
Get out.
Certainly, ma'am.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
See, ma'am, it says twice a day.
See it? But I can't read that.
It's so small.
Ma'am, that's what it says.
Are you sure? I'm looking at it.
No, it don't say that.
Well, what does it say? You getting huffy with me? - No, ma'am.
- All right, hey, Sharon, I got it.
Hey, Ms.
Jackson.
It's good to see you.
This is a magnifying glass.
Okay? You see see what it says right there? Oh, yes.
Yes, I see it.
Oh, yes, yes, yes.
Okay.
How would you like to have it? On the house.
You trying to upset me? No.
No, ma'am, no.
It's the thank you for being such a valued customer here at Richardson pharmacy.
Well, thank you, but you better do something about that girl.
I will.
I really will.
'Cause, see, I have supported you and your daddy for many years now.
- Yes, ma'am.
- 'Cause you're black-owned.
But ain't gonna take no sass.
Yes, ma'am.
Ain't gonna do that.
That's ain't gonna do that.
It ain't my nature.
All right.
I completely agree.
I completely agree.
Thank you.
Better get y'all shit together.
I don't take no sass.
Ms.
Jackson, I need that magnifying glass back.
It's it's okay.
You told me it was mine and I could have it for free.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Now you gonna take that back? No.
No.
All yours.
Get your shit together, boy.
Get your shit together.
- Yes, ma'am.
- 'Cause my money black.
- I understand.
- And I don't spend my money - Right.
- And take no sass.
Yes, ma'am.
I tell you what.
- Yes, ma'am.
- That girl, looking back there.
You better look at me.
[INDISTINCT.]
.
I used to really be sexy.
- [MAN LAUGHS.]
Look - When I was underage and I was sassy, too.
I'm 93 now.
I know what to do.
You don't look a day over 50, Ms.
Jackson.
I believe it.
But y'all better get y'all's shit together.
Yes, Ms.
Jackson.
I'll see you sunday.
I don't take no sass.
You're being real short today, Sharon.
I'm Sorry.
Must be that trap star boyfriend of yours.
Don't [SIGH.]
Can we just get back to work? Work, yeah, work, work.
Work, work, work, work, work.
When did I become the enemy? When you keep talking about him.
I told you I don't like you bringing him up, okay? Just because of how I feel about you? Or is it because of how you feel about me? I don't feel any way about you.
Okay.
All right.
I just I'm sorry.
I thought you know.
I could tell you were going through something.
I want to make sure you're okay.
Sharon, I care about you, and I don't want you to be You have a customer.
Hi, sir.
How you doing? [RICHARD SIGHS.]
Oh, good morning.
Good morning.
It's not like you to be late.
3 minutes.
That's a lifetime for you.
Lay off.
I'm sorry.
[RICHARD SIGHS.]
Are they up? Yes.
They've started breakfast Have they said anything? It's like nothing ever happened.
That girl can accuse my son of rape and nothing? And she's still saying it.
Is she? Except she said that he tried to.
Can't get her damn story straight.
His first daughter is a mess.
Yeah.
I gathered.
Oh, you have no idea.
What happened? I told her about Emmett Till.
A lot of help that's gonna do.
It's worth a try.
But if she tells her parents They don't believe her.
How do you know? Not one mention of it.
But they want coffee.
I'll go.
Are you sure? Yeah, if they're gonna say something Now would be the time.
Okay.
Well.
How nice of you to join us.
Hey, honey.
How are you? What kind of question is that? One that is appropriate.
Well, I'm fine.
Hey.
We're gonna take care of him.
Of who? That boy that hurt you.
What boy? Shut up.
What boy? When Donald comes in, I want to talk to him.
That boy is gonna get what's coming to him.
You hold your head up.
[VICTORIA LAUGHS.]
Is something funny, dear? Hold your head up? What are you trying to do? Motivate her? You do know what she's claiming, don't you? Don't you ever shut up? Narcissists don't know empathy.
Classic.
We're a family full of them, aren't we? Good morning.
Good morning.
- Coffee? - Yes, please.
So, who are you? I am the head butler.
We met yesterday.
The head butler.
Yes, sir.
Can I get you anything? Was your son here yesterday? Yes, sir, he was.
Jason, leave the room, please.
Why? Because I said so.
Do you know how much trouble your son is in? Sir, with all due respect Why would you bring him here? Sir My son is incapable of doing anything like that.
So, you're calling my daughter a liar.
I am saying that my son has been coming here since he was a child.
He has played with the children of the last two presidents.
Sir, he's a good boy.
Who raped my daughter.
You're fired.
Get out of my sight.
Get out of this house now.
Ahem.
How'd it go? He fired me.
What? Richard.
[WHISPERS.]
What? Nice passion.
Overplayed but nice.
Will you shut up? Honey, I want to take care of that boy.
Are you gonna tell him the truth? So, you will take that lie to your grave, won't you? You are a wicked, little troll.
What are you talking about? She lied.
- What? - That boy didn't touch her.
You never believe her.
Hunter, don't be so stupid.
This is the White House.
There's surveillance everywhere.
Have them play it back for you.
Even in my room? Everywhere.
Tell him the truth.
He didn't do anything.
I was drunk.
Why would you lie about something like that? Well, she is your daughter, so Go to your room.
Now.
Hunter, that man has been working here for years.
You get him back here and apologize.
Yeah.
I will.
I will.
Wait.
There's cameras everywhere? Wouldn't you like to know? [CHUCKLES.]
How is he? He passed out from the pain.
He ever say anything? Nope.
Nothing.
Hey, Jerry There anybody else here? No, sir.
Just be you.
And you really couldn't get him to talk.
No.
Well, I bet I can.
You always do.
Get the hell out of here.
Yes, sir.
[DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES.]
I got it, guys.
[KYLE SNIFFS.]
Mwah! Rise and shine! Good morning.
I'm gonna kill you.
How are you, too? If you ever put your lips on me again Ah, but they're so full and beautiful.
Get me out of here, Kyle.
Did you talk to them? You know damn well I didn't.
So, what happened? Nothing.
Now get me some pain meds.
Why did she shoot you? - Bobby? - I don't know.
She got spooked.
By? Your guy.
Get me some pain meds.
Oh, come on.
I thought you liked the pain! You asshole.
This is a clean shot? Yes, ranger.
Through and through.
Oh, god dammit.
I didn't think she would do it.
All right.
Just hang in there.
You're gonna be fine.
Get me out of here, Kyle.
You sure you didn't talk to them? What do I look like to you? You see what they did to me.
Then what happened? Nothing happened.
You're telling me that you weren't there to have sex with her.
No.
She barely talked to me on the flight.
Beat her home to do a little recon.
Somehow, she came home sooner than I thought.
You're lying.
Why would I lie to you? I had a man there watching you.
Good.
He'll tell you the same thing I just did.
Now get me out of here before these assholes come back.
I don't know how much more of this I can take.
You're so sexy.
[BOBBY MOANING.]
In here all vulnerable.
Kyle! Nice.
You really gonna do this right now? [BOBBY MOANING.]
No, I'm not.
I like to be dominated, not the other way around.
Good.
Get these cuffs off me.
Yeah.
All right.
Come on.
- You gotta help me.
- No.
Come on.
Let's go.
Asshole.
Nice ass.
Uhh.
Thank you.
These are the custody papers, signed by a judge.
Okay.
Okay, so, are you gonna pick her up? Ah.
Do you know her whereabouts? No.
Okay.
Do you have a picture? Yes.
Right here.
Here.
Where was she last seen? I have told you this already.
She came into the house and took her.
- Barry.
- She Calm down.
She's with the rakudushis.
Okay.
Sit tight.
Be right back.
They're not gonna do nothing.
Yes, they will.
Barry, I know you're mad at me.
I'm not mad at you.
I think you are.
I'm mad at her.
And me.
No, it's Go on.
Tell me.
Tell you what? Son, tell me how you feel.
Look, man, this is not the time or the place to be doing this.
Get it off you, okay? Tell me.
So you can stop taking it out on Sharon.
This has nothing to do with Sharon.
I think it does.
Ma, you don't know.
Y'all having problems? I just Just what? Tell me.
Ma, how could you do that after I told you not to? You you say I'm a kid.
I swear, you are a child sometimes.
I knew she would.
I knew she would do that.
And it was Damn stupid for you to let her in that house.
I'm sorry.
Well, you asked.
You're right.
Ma, I love you, okay? I still love you, okay? I love you, too, son.
I was just I was just trying to do the right thing.
I'm sure you were, mom.
Just trying to make peace.
Ma When have you ever known the devil to want peace? Okay.
So, you said the woman is with the rakudushis cult.
Yes.
And what's her name? Ruth Hartman.
I told you that.
Does she have any scars or tattoos? Yeah, she she has a tattoo.
Yeah.
It says "Barry" on her shoulder.
Is that the tattoo? Yes.
And is this her? What happened to her? That's what we're trying to find out, ma'am.
Where's my daughter at? Where is my daughter at? Next on "The Oval" - Is that her? - Go to hell.
I've been in hell since the day you were born.
Okay, then leave me alone.
- I got fired.
- What? The president fired me.
I'm surprised you're even here with that hot piece you call a wife waiting at home.
Actually, she's with your wife.
- Why? - I saw the first daughter taking selfies.
Naked ones.
Do you know why I brought you here? To go shopping with you.
No, dear.
I brought you here so that you could understand who I am.
- So, who's this one? - Did she bind you? - Yeah.
Yeah.
It was fun.
The next time one of your goons tries to keep me out of the Oval will be his last.
- [COUGHING.]
- Tell me the truth.
He didn't do it.
I'm tired of sitting around here trying to be quiet so that I don't upset him.
I want my daughter, man.
We're gonna get her.
Just give me the gun.
- I want to kill him.
- Just give me the gun.
- Dad, I'm not - Just give it to me.
I'm not giving dad! [GUNSHOT.]
[BOTH BREATHING HEAVILY.]
Are you all right? Are are you shot? - No, I'm not shot.
Are you? - Are you sure? - I'm positive.
Are you shot? - No - Are you sure? - No, I'm I'm sure I'm not.
- Are you sure? - Yes, I'm fine.
This is why you not supposed to have a gun.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know it was cocked.
Son, listen to me, listen to me.
Just just go home.
- Dad, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry! - Just go! [RICHARD BREATHING HEAVILY.]
I gotta get to work in a couple hours.
I got No, dad, what about my daughter? Okay.
Look, just go, get your mother, and and then go to the police.
You shot a damn hole in the door! One of us could've been killed.
I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Just go home, Barry, just just go.
[ENGINE STARTS.]
[WOMAN SCREAMING INDISTINCTLY.]
[ENGINE STARTS.]
Somebody shot him! Help! Help! Feels like I'm running out of time You got to get yours, I got to get mine Not really sure where we're headed to I just hope that you make it when I do [HUNTER SPUTTERING.]
Damn.
I was so close.
If I die, you're nothing.
Not true.
I'd play the sad, dutiful widow.
You always have an angle.
Yes, I do.
And so do you, but yours is short.
It gets the job done.
Don't be so sure.
Yeah, whatever.
Get up.
You at least have to give the impression that you're excited about this job.
You want to go to the Oval? [SNAPS FINGERS.]
Knock yourself out.
I would but I have plans.
What plans? Get up.
Ow! God, you are wicked.
How's Gayle? What do you care? What do you mean, what do I care? She's my daughter.
So, now you're the caring father? She was assaulted.
Really? [HUNTER SCOFFS.]
I'm gonna have that boy's ass.
Hmm.
So, now the father is concerned about his 16-year-old daughter when apparently, he assaults other 16-year-old girls.
I have never assaulted a woman Without them asking for it first.
Nicely.
Karma's a bitch, darling.
Yeah, so, I married it.
You really aren't concerned about Gayle? No.
You are the coldest reptile I've ever seen.
Don't forget The smartest one who put you here.
You know how to turn it on, don't you? Yes, I do.
Yeah, everything but me.
I wouldn't you to save your children.
Good.
Because I'd rather die first.
Keep talking and you just might get your wish.
Be a blessing.
[EXHALES.]
[VICTORIA LAUGHS.]
Yeah, laugh it up.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
Dumb bitch.
Keep posting everything.
Yes, ma'am.
I want to go shopping this afternoon.
- Ma'am? - You heard me.
We can get you what you need.
I want to go.
Okay.
I'll arrange it.
Make it small? No, no, no, no.
I want the full treatment.
Yes, ma'am.
Do you know where you'd like to go? I'll send you the address in a minute.
Yes, ma'am.
[CAR ALARM BEEPS.]
[GATE RATTLES.]
- Hey.
- What's up? Did you find her? No.
Barry, I'm so sorry.
Yeah, okay.
We gotta go to the police station.
I'm already dressed.
Y'all go ahead.
You going to work? Yes.
My daughter is missing and you're going to work.
- What can I do? - You could be here for me.
- Barry.
- No, it's cool.
It's cool.
Go to work.
We have bills.
I can't take this time off.
Yeah, yeah.
Do what you gotta do.
Don't talk to me like that.
- My daughter is missing - I understand that.
- Of all times - Stop it! This is my fault.
I don't need y'all falling out with each other over something that I did.
Miss Nancy, that's got nothing to do with you.
Don't talk to my mother like that.
Give me the keys.
I need my car.
I have to go to work.
- Give me the damn keys! - No! What is your problem? What is your problem? - I need my car! - Hey, take mine.
Go on.
Yeah, 'cause I need my car.
Barry.
I don't want to hear it.
We gotta go.
[NANCY SIGHS.]
The courts don't even open till 9:00.
What where is your father? Hey.
- Hey.
- Are you all right? Yeah.
I'm fine.
I I just gotta get ready for work.
Okay.
I ironed your uniform.
Thank you.
What's wrong? Nothing.
I know you.
I'm I'm just worried about that baby.
Oh, I know.
I'm so sorry.
Don't fall apart.
[NANCY SIGHS.]
You just go down to that court with Barry and, you know, so he keeps his cool, okay? Okay.
I'll see you when I get home.
Okay.
Barry! I'll be waiting in the car.
Hi.
Hi.
Did you finally get some sleep? Yes.
Are you okay? I will be.
Well What are you doing today? I have a few meetings.
Okay.
And you? First day as chief of staff.
Heh.
Ah, yeah.
Ha ha! I'm glad you were awake before I left.
Yeah.
Are you sure you're okay? You know, you should, um Get started with your day.
You know, it would be really bad for me to not go in to work on my first day.
Oh.
No, no.
I I wouldn't think of it.
You have to go.
[TELEPHONE RINGING.]
- Okay.
- Okay.
[FOOTSTEPS.]
Mrs.
Winthrop, there's a phone call from the first lady, ma'am.
Wow.
She must've been really impressed.
Thank you.
Heh.
Hello? Lilly.
Hi.
Your dress was a hit.
Oh, well, thank you.
Where were you? I was delayed.
Well, I want to go shopping today and I want you to come along.
- Shopping? - Yes.
Well, um, can you do that? Of course I can.
Okay.
I'm being told that I need to tone it down in this job, so, I want to go to a particular store that I know.
Okay.
Uh, I'll be right over.
Noon.
Yes, U I'll I'll see you then.
Bye.
What was that about? She wants me to go shopping with her.
Are you two best friends now? I guess.
She barely spoke two words to me during the fitting, and now she wants to go shopping.
Well, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Now, go with it.
I don't know if I'm up for it.
Why not? Donald, I shot a man.
No, you shot a lowlife.
Okay, you need to get that out of your head.
Will you find out about him? You should really let this go.
- I just - I just need you to let this go.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll see you when I get home.
- Okay.
- Or, hey, I'll see you there.
Yes.
Let me guess.
She didn't eat it.
No.
That little girl.
You know what they say.
Rats can smell poison in food.
I was joking.
It was outside of her door.
Okay.
Well, let's get the table set for breakfast.
Okay.
Are you okay? Yes.
Are you sure? Yes.
What's wrong, Jean? Nothing.
Okay.
Have you see the son? Yes.
He's a bit of a mystery, that one.
I think he's kinda creepy.
Why do you say that? I'm not sure.
I was down the hall picking up the tray, and I just felt somebody staring at me.
Was it him? I'm not sure.
I just saw a naked shadow in the bedroom and then the door closed.
- What? - Yeah.
And you think it was him.
I mean, I think so.
Or a ghost.
That's not funny.
I'm trying to laugh about it.
Watch yourself.
I will.
When Richard gets here, I'm going to talk to him about putting a man on his cleaning duties.
- Okay.
- All right? I think that's a good idea.
Okay.
Listen.
This family is not like anything we've ever seen.
Yeah, well, the last family Was bad but not this bad.
But those late-night fast-food runs.
Oh.
See, I didn't mind that.
- I got to rest.
- [BOTH CHUCKLE.]
[TELEPHONE RINGING.]
It's his room.
Yeah.
Go on and I'll have Sam stand outside.
[JEAN WHISPERS.]
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Sam? [KNOCKING ON DOOR.]
Come in.
Good morning, sir.
Please don't call me "sir.
" It's the job.
I see.
You rang? Uh, yeah.
Um, I need mouthwash.
I'll just go get some.
I'm sure you put it in the bathroom.
Would you like to check? No.
It's fine.
I can grab some more.
No, no, no, no.
No, go check.
Please.
- Uh - I insist.
Yes, sir.
[DOOR OPENS.]
Here it is.
Oh.
Yeah, I didn't see it.
No problem.
Shall I move it somewhere else for you? How old are you? I'm 28, sir.
Really? You you look so much younger.
So, did you want me to put it back where it was? Yeah.
Thank you.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
Can I get you anything else, sir? That's a loaded question.
Okay.
In that case, just give me a call if there's anything that you need.
Excuse me Sir.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Everything all right? Yes.
Okay.
Good morning, sir.
What are you still doing here? I came to drive you to work, sir.
You are not driving me to work.
I'd like to, sir.
What is wrong with you? I'm just doing my job.
What you're doing is stalking.
No, sir, I'm not stalking you.
I'm not doing that in the least.
Would you just get lost? - Sir - Stop it, Kyle.
Stop it.
Well, sir, if you want, you can have me moved to another team.
I know exactly what I can do.
I'll have you reassigned when I get to work.
Are you sure about that, sir? Yes, yes.
You'd be better working with the new A.
G.
If you wish, sir.
I'll be driving myself.
You can leave.
Yes, sir.
And do not follow me.
No, sir.
So, how was your first night here? Creepy.
Stop it.
We couldn't be more fortunate.
If you say so.
I do.
How was your night? Good.
I bet.
What's that supposed to mean? I just know he had a good night.
Jason Mother Are you exploring again? Whatever do you mean? You know exactly what she means.
No.
Jason You're not to be wandering around this place.
Dad, how could I do that? The secret service are so amazing.
We're not in the governor's mansion anymore.
They'll show you just how amazing they are.
Yes, sir.
Where's your sister? I don't know.
Excuse me, will you check on my daughter? Yes, ma'am.
If she doesn't answer, go into her room.
Yes, ma'am.
[DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES.]
I see that look.
Deep breath, Priscilla.
[BOTH EXHALE.]
Okay.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR.]
Miss Franklin? Who the hell told you to come in here? Your mother, ma'am.
- Get the hell out.
- Yes, ma'am.
Wait.
What did you see? I saw nothing, ma'am.
Oh.
You're lying.
Look at me.
Look at me! You just came in here to embarrass me, didn't you? No, ma'am.
Then why the hell are you in here? Your mother would like you in the dining room for breakfast.
"Breakfast" has a "t," bitch.
It's "breakfast.
" I said get out! What? You tell someone what you saw and I will have you fired.
Yes, ma'am.
Oh, you don't think that I can? Yes, you can.
Where's that butler's son at? Ma'am? That butler.
His son.
Where is he? I'm not sure, ma'am.
You know he tried to rape me.
Is that so? You don't believe me? Well, yesterday, you said he raped you.
So, did he or did he try? There's a "p-e-d" in "raped.
" And who are you to question me? Oh, I'm not questioning you, ma'am.
I'm just asking.
Well, he tried.
And I fought him off.
Did they take him to jail? I'm not sure, ma'am.
Hmph.
Well, he should be in jail.
He's a terrible person.
Again, your family would like you in the dining room for breakfast.
You don't agree? I've known him all his life.
He's a great kid.
I've never known him to do anything remotely close to harming someone.
Yeah, well, you don't know him.
No, I do.
But you know who I didn't know was Emmett Till.
Who the hell is Emmett Till? He's a boy who was 13 years old who was killed by some very angry people because someone accused him of something he did not do.
Yeah, I know who he is.
Get out.
Certainly, ma'am.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
See, ma'am, it says twice a day.
See it? But I can't read that.
It's so small.
Ma'am, that's what it says.
Are you sure? I'm looking at it.
No, it don't say that.
Well, what does it say? You getting huffy with me? - No, ma'am.
- All right, hey, Sharon, I got it.
Hey, Ms.
Jackson.
It's good to see you.
This is a magnifying glass.
Okay? You see see what it says right there? Oh, yes.
Yes, I see it.
Oh, yes, yes, yes.
Okay.
How would you like to have it? On the house.
You trying to upset me? No.
No, ma'am, no.
It's the thank you for being such a valued customer here at Richardson pharmacy.
Well, thank you, but you better do something about that girl.
I will.
I really will.
'Cause, see, I have supported you and your daddy for many years now.
- Yes, ma'am.
- 'Cause you're black-owned.
But ain't gonna take no sass.
Yes, ma'am.
Ain't gonna do that.
That's ain't gonna do that.
It ain't my nature.
All right.
I completely agree.
I completely agree.
Thank you.
Better get y'all shit together.
I don't take no sass.
Ms.
Jackson, I need that magnifying glass back.
It's it's okay.
You told me it was mine and I could have it for free.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Now you gonna take that back? No.
No.
All yours.
Get your shit together, boy.
Get your shit together.
- Yes, ma'am.
- 'Cause my money black.
- I understand.
- And I don't spend my money - Right.
- And take no sass.
Yes, ma'am.
I tell you what.
- Yes, ma'am.
- That girl, looking back there.
You better look at me.
[INDISTINCT.]
.
I used to really be sexy.
- [MAN LAUGHS.]
Look - When I was underage and I was sassy, too.
I'm 93 now.
I know what to do.
You don't look a day over 50, Ms.
Jackson.
I believe it.
But y'all better get y'all's shit together.
Yes, Ms.
Jackson.
I'll see you sunday.
I don't take no sass.
You're being real short today, Sharon.
I'm Sorry.
Must be that trap star boyfriend of yours.
Don't [SIGH.]
Can we just get back to work? Work, yeah, work, work.
Work, work, work, work, work.
When did I become the enemy? When you keep talking about him.
I told you I don't like you bringing him up, okay? Just because of how I feel about you? Or is it because of how you feel about me? I don't feel any way about you.
Okay.
All right.
I just I'm sorry.
I thought you know.
I could tell you were going through something.
I want to make sure you're okay.
Sharon, I care about you, and I don't want you to be You have a customer.
Hi, sir.
How you doing? [RICHARD SIGHS.]
Oh, good morning.
Good morning.
It's not like you to be late.
3 minutes.
That's a lifetime for you.
Lay off.
I'm sorry.
[RICHARD SIGHS.]
Are they up? Yes.
They've started breakfast Have they said anything? It's like nothing ever happened.
That girl can accuse my son of rape and nothing? And she's still saying it.
Is she? Except she said that he tried to.
Can't get her damn story straight.
His first daughter is a mess.
Yeah.
I gathered.
Oh, you have no idea.
What happened? I told her about Emmett Till.
A lot of help that's gonna do.
It's worth a try.
But if she tells her parents They don't believe her.
How do you know? Not one mention of it.
But they want coffee.
I'll go.
Are you sure? Yeah, if they're gonna say something Now would be the time.
Okay.
Well.
How nice of you to join us.
Hey, honey.
How are you? What kind of question is that? One that is appropriate.
Well, I'm fine.
Hey.
We're gonna take care of him.
Of who? That boy that hurt you.
What boy? Shut up.
What boy? When Donald comes in, I want to talk to him.
That boy is gonna get what's coming to him.
You hold your head up.
[VICTORIA LAUGHS.]
Is something funny, dear? Hold your head up? What are you trying to do? Motivate her? You do know what she's claiming, don't you? Don't you ever shut up? Narcissists don't know empathy.
Classic.
We're a family full of them, aren't we? Good morning.
Good morning.
- Coffee? - Yes, please.
So, who are you? I am the head butler.
We met yesterday.
The head butler.
Yes, sir.
Can I get you anything? Was your son here yesterday? Yes, sir, he was.
Jason, leave the room, please.
Why? Because I said so.
Do you know how much trouble your son is in? Sir, with all due respect Why would you bring him here? Sir My son is incapable of doing anything like that.
So, you're calling my daughter a liar.
I am saying that my son has been coming here since he was a child.
He has played with the children of the last two presidents.
Sir, he's a good boy.
Who raped my daughter.
You're fired.
Get out of my sight.
Get out of this house now.
Ahem.
How'd it go? He fired me.
What? Richard.
[WHISPERS.]
What? Nice passion.
Overplayed but nice.
Will you shut up? Honey, I want to take care of that boy.
Are you gonna tell him the truth? So, you will take that lie to your grave, won't you? You are a wicked, little troll.
What are you talking about? She lied.
- What? - That boy didn't touch her.
You never believe her.
Hunter, don't be so stupid.
This is the White House.
There's surveillance everywhere.
Have them play it back for you.
Even in my room? Everywhere.
Tell him the truth.
He didn't do anything.
I was drunk.
Why would you lie about something like that? Well, she is your daughter, so Go to your room.
Now.
Hunter, that man has been working here for years.
You get him back here and apologize.
Yeah.
I will.
I will.
Wait.
There's cameras everywhere? Wouldn't you like to know? [CHUCKLES.]
How is he? He passed out from the pain.
He ever say anything? Nope.
Nothing.
Hey, Jerry There anybody else here? No, sir.
Just be you.
And you really couldn't get him to talk.
No.
Well, I bet I can.
You always do.
Get the hell out of here.
Yes, sir.
[DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES.]
I got it, guys.
[KYLE SNIFFS.]
Mwah! Rise and shine! Good morning.
I'm gonna kill you.
How are you, too? If you ever put your lips on me again Ah, but they're so full and beautiful.
Get me out of here, Kyle.
Did you talk to them? You know damn well I didn't.
So, what happened? Nothing.
Now get me some pain meds.
Why did she shoot you? - Bobby? - I don't know.
She got spooked.
By? Your guy.
Get me some pain meds.
Oh, come on.
I thought you liked the pain! You asshole.
This is a clean shot? Yes, ranger.
Through and through.
Oh, god dammit.
I didn't think she would do it.
All right.
Just hang in there.
You're gonna be fine.
Get me out of here, Kyle.
You sure you didn't talk to them? What do I look like to you? You see what they did to me.
Then what happened? Nothing happened.
You're telling me that you weren't there to have sex with her.
No.
She barely talked to me on the flight.
Beat her home to do a little recon.
Somehow, she came home sooner than I thought.
You're lying.
Why would I lie to you? I had a man there watching you.
Good.
He'll tell you the same thing I just did.
Now get me out of here before these assholes come back.
I don't know how much more of this I can take.
You're so sexy.
[BOBBY MOANING.]
In here all vulnerable.
Kyle! Nice.
You really gonna do this right now? [BOBBY MOANING.]
No, I'm not.
I like to be dominated, not the other way around.
Good.
Get these cuffs off me.
Yeah.
All right.
Come on.
- You gotta help me.
- No.
Come on.
Let's go.
Asshole.
Nice ass.
Uhh.
Thank you.
These are the custody papers, signed by a judge.
Okay.
Okay, so, are you gonna pick her up? Ah.
Do you know her whereabouts? No.
Okay.
Do you have a picture? Yes.
Right here.
Here.
Where was she last seen? I have told you this already.
She came into the house and took her.
- Barry.
- She Calm down.
She's with the rakudushis.
Okay.
Sit tight.
Be right back.
They're not gonna do nothing.
Yes, they will.
Barry, I know you're mad at me.
I'm not mad at you.
I think you are.
I'm mad at her.
And me.
No, it's Go on.
Tell me.
Tell you what? Son, tell me how you feel.
Look, man, this is not the time or the place to be doing this.
Get it off you, okay? Tell me.
So you can stop taking it out on Sharon.
This has nothing to do with Sharon.
I think it does.
Ma, you don't know.
Y'all having problems? I just Just what? Tell me.
Ma, how could you do that after I told you not to? You you say I'm a kid.
I swear, you are a child sometimes.
I knew she would.
I knew she would do that.
And it was Damn stupid for you to let her in that house.
I'm sorry.
Well, you asked.
You're right.
Ma, I love you, okay? I still love you, okay? I love you, too, son.
I was just I was just trying to do the right thing.
I'm sure you were, mom.
Just trying to make peace.
Ma When have you ever known the devil to want peace? Okay.
So, you said the woman is with the rakudushis cult.
Yes.
And what's her name? Ruth Hartman.
I told you that.
Does she have any scars or tattoos? Yeah, she she has a tattoo.
Yeah.
It says "Barry" on her shoulder.
Is that the tattoo? Yes.
And is this her? What happened to her? That's what we're trying to find out, ma'am.
Where's my daughter at? Where is my daughter at? Next on "The Oval" - Is that her? - Go to hell.
I've been in hell since the day you were born.
Okay, then leave me alone.
- I got fired.
- What? The president fired me.
I'm surprised you're even here with that hot piece you call a wife waiting at home.
Actually, she's with your wife.
- Why? - I saw the first daughter taking selfies.
Naked ones.
Do you know why I brought you here? To go shopping with you.
No, dear.
I brought you here so that you could understand who I am.