The Way Home (2023) s03e08 Episode Script

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Previously, on The Way Home
KAT: All the signs point to Dad
knowing about the pond.
- Elliot kissed somebody else.
- And now, so have you.
Here. I made this.
It's a fish hook.
- You hooked me.
- We live in different worlds.
- This isn't our goodbye.
- I don't want this to end.
Casey!
KAT: Are you implying that Casey
- is from the future?
- 1814.
He is the one who told us
what to plant.
The potatoes and the rye.
That boy was Dad.
[KNOCKING]
Elliot?
- Is Kat here?
- No. What's going on?
- Is Mom here?
- As I just told Jacob, no.
What are you all
so worked up about?
- Casey is a time traveler.
- So is Dad. At least, he was.
Man, is everybody here
a time traveler?
- Nick, please.
- Well, seems like it.
Everyone except us.
Wait, you too?
Can we just focus
on one thing at the time?
- What do you know about Colton?
- I met him. In 1814.
Are you sure?
It wasn't that long ago.
At least, not for me.
It was him.
I remember,
before I left on Cyrus's ship,
before Kat came,
before any of it.
A surprise for Jacob Jr.
Surely more pressing
than helping an old man
tend his crops before you
leave us for the British.
Young man.
Are you lost?
Could we be of some assistance?
Where am I?
You're on Landry farm.
Where have you come from?
Look like you battled
quite a storm.
Yeah The storm won.
Right you are, my boy.
I'm Elijah Landry.
And this is my son.
Jacob.
Pleased to meet you.
Come. Into the house,
we'll get you warmed up.
One of our Susanna's famous
herbal teas.
- To warm your bones.
- Thanks.
Which reminds me, I have a new
blend for you to try.
Oh, and this.
I know you don't put much stock
into these, Elijah,
but perhaps this year,
it will prove more helpful.
- Mmm
- 1814
Are you alright?
Uh yeah, I just
you know, I wish those things were
better at predicting storms ahead.
My sentiment exactly.
Come, lads, have a seat.
I'm due to set sail
in mere days.
And when I return
from Upper Canada,
Susanna and I will be wed.
Wow. Sounds like
a real adventure.
Yes. Delivering that ship
to the British
will give us the means
to start our lives together.
Just as we planned.
What of your plans?
You're welcome to
spend the night.
Continue your journey
in the morning.
The time I spend here is equal
to the time I'm gone.
What does that mean?
Uh, just something
my grandmother says.
I'd better get a move on.
Thank you for everything.
You're sure you know
your way home?
Yeah.
Jacob,
you and your family have
built something really important here.
Something that'll last
generations.
But will you do
something for me?
Plant as much rye and potatoes
this year and next?
Skip the wheat and the corn,
it'll all die.
Passing traveler's premonition.
Yeah, I feel I've stumbled
into one of those fables
- our Susanna loves so much.
- Please.
I I can't explain
how I know this, but
trust me?
Why do I feel we've met before?
Guess we're cut
from the same cloth.
[EERIE MUSIC]
Colton Landry, how could you
keep this from me?
Your grandmother
has time traveled?
Don't listen to her stories.
Hey, we're gonna be late
for the movie.
Grandma Fern is better
than any movie.
[THEY LAUGH]
All that stuff about the pond?
The pond is just a pond, Delly.
Grandma? Are you alright?
I don't get how Colton kept this
from everyone. Especially you.
Maybe he needed something
all of his own.
Maybe he felt trapped?
- What do you mean?
- Never mind.
What good does it do us all now
to try to make sense out of it?
Don't give up on him yet.
Last time we were here,
I thought
we were saying goodbye forever.
So why are you still here?
Well, I had to make sure
the Landrys were safe,
that Susanna was secure.
And maybe I was holding on
to a foolish little hope
that you'd come back to me.
But I wasn't so foolish.
Hang on Oh, God,
I can't be here.
Ugh!
I've been accused
of using the pond
to run away from all
of my problems, and here I am,
I'm kissing you
What is it, like I'm just
getting back at Elliot?
- Is that all this is, then?
- No!
No.
I just clearly have
a lot of things
that I need to work out
in my mind.
If you must.
But Kat, I won't wait forever.
How many time travelers do you
guys think are out there?
[ELLIOT SIGHS]
We found two more today.
This is totally nuts.
I used to think Porthaven
was so boring
Now I'm, like, pumped
to move back.
This place
is non-stop excitement.
Wait, did Kat just
come from the pond?
Where do you think she went?
Alright.
Less talking more drinking.
Yeah, probably the right call.
I missed a lot.
You're saying Dad and Casey?
Katherine. You're home.
Mom. I don't even know
where to start.
- I'm I'm so sorry.
- Please, don't. I'm tired.
I'm calling it.
[SIGHS]
Look [EXHALES]
We all deserve answers.
But Mom more than anyone.
So let's just go confront Dad
and get everything
out in the open.
But we don't even know
if 1974 Colton
has time traveled yet.
Well, what's the worst
that can happen?
I mean, when it comes to Dad,
we've already
seen the worst happen
Even if the pond does let us go,
we can't tell him his future.
Well then, it's up to you, kiddo.
Just keep trying to get him
to confide in you.
[PHONE CHIMING]
[EXHALES] It's Noah. I can't.
Not when all the signs
are pointing to Casey
being my kid with Max Goodwin.
How do I tell Noah
that we have no chance?
We're gonna figure
everything out, okay?
I promise, Ali.
Hey!
Happy one month anniversary.
What do you say to a
breakfast picnic at the Cove?
Wow, uh. You caught me
at a really bad time.
And yesterday? [CHUCKLES]
You didn't answer my calls.
Is that
Is that not a good time either?
I I can't do this
right now. I need to
Alice.
What's going on?
You're acting so weird
all of a sudden.
I thought things were going
great between us.
Noah, I really care about you Um
If you care about me,
you can just be honest with me.
I I don't see this
working out.
I I really don't
wanna hurt you.
Well, it's a little late
for that.
[SIGHS] You better be
from the distant future, kid.
I am not ready to be a grandma.
[SIGHS]
What did you want me to see?
What was so important?
[SIGHS]
[TENSE MUSIC]
What?
KC?
Alice! Over here.
Uh, hey, what's up, you guys?
We're trying to stop Colton
from wallowing
- over his summer fling.
- Buzz off! That wasn't a fling.
I'll never meet anyone
that amazing again.
Try channeling some
of that raw emotion
into your music, bud.
Jay, don't encourage this.
Colton, not to sound harsh,
but
girls like Delilah
don't end up with farmers.
Her parents would never
allow it.
Why don't we go do something fun
to get your mind off of things?
How about we go for a last swim
at the Cove?
Before summer becomes
a distant memory?
[EXHALES SHARPLY]
Count me out,
I'm not in the mood.
This is it. I can feel it.
The path to Colton's heart.
It's finally clear.
Uh are you sure? He seems
pretty broken up over Del.
But I'm still here for him.
It's my time now.
Alice. Back from
the cove so soon?
Yeah. Honestly, I wasn't
into summer fun today either.
Huh.
You know, I've been wanting
to talk to you about something,
but it just never feels like
the right time.
I know you're like me.
You're a musician at heart,
and I
I'm working on this song.
I just don't know
if it's any good.
- Would you tell me your honest opinion?
- Yeah, of course.
We should be totally
honest with each other, right?
Yeah.
[STARTS PLAYING]
So, here it is.
I know a path to the past ♪
Is it a secret worth knowing ♪
It's a world where I've made
my mistakes ♪
I was pulled down below ♪
Sunken and cold ♪
It's bad, isn't it?
No no! Uh, the, the lyrics.
They're really interesting.
What are they about?
It's just that we all have
regrets. You know?
Of past choices.
Like Rick and
Uh, actually, we don't have
to do this.
No, no. Uh
The song's really great.
Can I hear more?
Hey, I'm home. I just
wanted to come in
and check on you.
Do you think it's possible
that your father knew that
Jacob went in the pond?
Makes me sick to think that
he watched me mourn our son,
knowing that he could
still be out there.
Mom
You know how much Dad loved you.
And how much
he loved our family.
So we have to trust
that everything he did
he did out of love.
You shouldn't have to keep secrets
from someone
that you really love.
But I still believe
there's a heart ♪
That'll be mine to keep ♪
It beats in my dreams ♪
Somewhere in our tomorrow ♪
There's a song they will sing
to the sea ♪
About you and me ♪
So I just breathe ♪
Hope the water brings
you back to me ♪
And wish for this wish
to come true ♪
Let the water bring me ♪
Back to you ♪
They're beautiful lyrics,
but what did you mean?
I thought Del hated the water?
Yeah uh, I just thought
it sounded poetic.
I realized if I could just
take a boat
and sail down the coast
from New Brunswick
to the Carolinas,
the water would bring me
back to Del.
I'm back! Is anyone home?
What are you doing here?
I didn't take you
for a cold plunger.
I just thought we could review
for Monday's test.
Uh what test?
Exactly.
You could've texted.
I have a life.
I wasn't waiting long.
And your grandma
brought me some pie.
Let's just get this over with.
Chapter Four: Collision theory.
- Nice set.
- Uh, yeah.
My grandma's friend, Sam,
gave it to her for her birthday.
My family's kind of
obsessed with chess.
My grandma taught me
all her best moves.
She did?
How about a wager?
If you can beat me at chess,
I'll talk to Mr. Augustine
and get him to assign me
a new lab partner.
I know you hate me.
Uh. Hate's a strong word,
but I just didn't think
you cared
- what anyone thought of you.
- Oh, I don't.
Also, you have zero chance
of winning here, so
Huh, well, now I have to win
because I need to wipe
that smug grin off your face.
When I checkmate you
in five moves
that smug factor will
really get unbearable.
[BLOWS OUT]
- Hey.
- Hey.
Um, thank you
for meeting me here.
It was the only place
I could think of
that we could talk alone.
Sounds like the breakup talk.
I I don't want there to be
any secrets between us, El.
And you told me what happened
between you and Emma.
I owe you the same.
Okay?
I was in 1816 with
with Thomas.
We kissed.
If I hadn't kissed Emma,
would you be telling me this?
I'm just trying to show you
the same honesty.
You sure?
Because it feels a little bit like
you're trying to even the score.
We shouldn't even
be keeping score.
I mean, if we are,
then then
we both already lost.
You're right.
[BREATHE IN AND OUT]
So, where does
that leave us now?
I don't know.
But I don't wanna
fight with you.
Then let's not fight.
We both made mistakes.
Something is broken here.
And I don't know how we fix it.
I I just wish
that we didn't have
to try so hard
to make this work.
[SOMBER MUSIC]
Well maybe that's
our answer then.
We both managed to destroy
our relationships today.
Must be a genetic gift.
We definitely didn't get
it from Colton.
I wish I was as sure
about anything
as he was about
his love for Del.
Hmm.
I wish the sun
wasn't coming up soon.
I'm not ready
to face another day.
Me neither.
At least not in the present.
Okay, I fully admit that I am
running away from my problems!
And you're running to me?
- Maybe.
- You took your time about it.
It's only been two days.
I'll never understand
the ways of the pond.
It's been three months
since I last saw you, Kat.
Three months?
But I thought you said
you wouldn't wait.
Don't flatter yourself.
I had to stay.
The tides are turning here.
What's happened?
Snow and frost plagued
the farmers well into July.
Elijah tried his best
to share his harvest,
but the people
are getting desperate.
They're turning on their leader
in his castle on the hill.
Cyrus.
I have to go to Susanna
Kat. It's not safe.
I don't care.
Of course, you would say that.
Let's go.
Alice! Wow, talk about
perfect timing.
- Why? What's going on?
- So, I played Jasper
that song you helped me write,
and he wants to cut
a demo of it.
Apparently, he's got a friend
of a friend
who's a record exec
in the States and
she said she'd give it a listen.
Colton, that's amazing.
You gotta come sing harmony
on it, though,
like you did the other day.
It's so much richer
with both of our voices.
You know?
Plus, it's your song too.
Uh, right now?
How could I say no?
[ELLIOT CLEARS HIS THROAT]
You're welcome to stay here as
long as you'd like, you know that?
But you have to face
Kat eventually.
How'd that go for you
last night?
[SIGHS]
Everything is so messed up.
You wanna talk messed up?
She killed our dad.
That's not fair, Jake.
She was trying to save his life.
Wouldn't we all have done
the same thing?
Yes.
But it's easier to be mad
at a person than a pond.
You know, after everything
she did to bring you home.
To heal your family.
The truth is, I don't think
she'll ever forgive herself
for what happened to Colton.
She doesn't need anyone else
holding that against her.
When she already blames herself.
[SIGHS]
Not who I expected to find.
Hey. I went looking
for Kat at the house.
Naturally, came here.
She and Alice took off.
I don't know
when they'll be back.
Hey.
Mom, are you okay?
[SCOFFS] You too, then?
Kat fought so hard
to bring me back.
To heal us.
It's my turn.
You won't stop until you have
taken everyone I love.
Hey, I'm sorry
to interrupt, but
[LAUGHS]
that was pretty cool to see.
Do you think he'll ever take
the plunge, Del?
I will always be the one
left behind.
Hey, I'm sorry
Suppose marrying into a family
of time travelers, it's hard.
I know it's not the same,
but I just want you to know
I have no intentions
of telling Claire about this.
It's got nothing to do with
how much I love and trust her.
It's just
this is bigger than us.
And I'm not gonna drag
the person I love most
into something I don't
fully understand.
Claire, she's a no nonsense
lady. Not unlike yourself.
If I started talking about
a time traveling pond,
she'd think
I was absolutely nuts.
Cyrus, you're going
with the rest of us!
Or God help us, we'll tear down
these gates, Goodwin!
Come and take it all.
And put me out of my misery
while you're at it.
KAT: Never wish that upon yourself.
Katherine.
Come here.
- Are you okay?
- Yes. Cyrus forbids me
of leaving Lingermore
for my protection.
We may survive the winter,
but what's the point
if the rest of Porthaven
is wiped out?
No, I promise you there's
still a future to fight for.
That's why I came.
Putting yourself
in harm's way once again.
But you could at least do more
to blend in, don't you think?
[SUSANNA SIGHS PLAYFULLY]
But how did you
get in here?
Thomas snuck me in through
the catacombs. He's outside.
Cyrus has been using
those tunnels
to bring in food and supplies.
Nothing goes in or out
without his knowledge.
- But I'm here.
- The only way you got in
is Cyrus let you.
[KNOCKING]
He'll see you now. Both of you.
TWO VOICES: It beats in my dreams ♪
Somewhere in our tomorrow ♪
There's a song they will
sing to the sea ♪
About you and me ♪
So I just breathe ♪
Hope the water brings
you back to me ♪
And wish for this wish
to come true ♪
Let the water bring me ♪
Back to you ♪
You ♪
Back to you ♪
Ooh ♪
You guys nailed it!
Yeah, that really felt
like the one, huh?
You got anything else
up your sleeve?
There's more tape.
Uh, I do have
one other song, but
I don't know. I haven't
played it for anyone yet.
Come on. No one's gonna
judge you here.
Alright.
Love your eyes,
how they give me a reason ♪
How they change in the light ♪
Hope you know you're
everything I want ♪
In my whole life ♪
You're the reason this
garden is growing ♪
Keep us calm like the night ♪
You shine like a passage
on the water ♪
In the moonlight ♪
In our eyes
there's a horizon ♪
So I can find
my way back home ♪
You just know
when you find it ♪
And you'll never be alone ♪
Love your eyes,
how they give me a reason ♪
How they change in the light ♪
Hope you know you're
everything I wanted ♪
In my whole life ♪
In my whole life ♪
[WHISTLES]
Bravo.
Got it all on tape. You want me
to toss this on the demo too?
Actually, I don't know
if I can share that one
with a record executive.
- It's just for Del.
- Is that
the song that you were gonna
play for her before she left?
Yeah. Right before I proposed.
I know it sounds impulsive, but
Del is the dream.
And she's all I'll ever
need to be happy.
An and if I can make something
of myself with my music,
maybe I'll have a real shot
with her, you know?
[QUIET SOB]
And hopefully get another chance
to play her this song
someday.
Alice you okay?
Yeah Um I'm just a
sucker for a good love song.
I need to go. Thanks.
My painting?
Dear wife.
Did you think you could hide
anything from me in my own home?
Or that you could sneak in
Landrys and witches
without my knowledge?
What kind of game
are you playing now, Cyrus?
No games.
I only seek the truth.
This date This date confirms
what I have long suspected.
This witch is no
stranger to you.
You aided her in Jacob's escape.
No, Cyrus! Please.
I see in your eyes
the love you will not
or cannot muster for me,
your husband.
After everything I've done
for you, Susanna.
You've played me for a fool.
Step aside!
Coming through!
You hear those
bloodthirsty urchins?
Your witch has
brought them to our door.
But I will see an end
to this madness.
Our deal
is off.
What deal is he talking about?
I did not marry Cyrus
for my protection alone.
He promised to protect
my family.
- My chosen family.
- The Landrys.
Elijah.
My townsmen!
You seek revenge
at the wrong doorstep.
The Landry family feast
while the rest of your starve.
Is this not the witch, herself?
Sitting in front of
Elijah Landry's hearth.
Landry Farm continues
to flourish
in this cursed,
never-ending winter.
Follow me,
and you'll see for yourselves.
Elijah Landry has made a deal
with the devil for his soil!
I hate to leave you like this,
buddy,
but I'll be back soon
to continue the house hunt.
Alright. I have to ask.
Is there an ulterior motive you
might have wanted to come back?
[SIGHS]
You're onto me.
Of course you are.
El, I can't just
forget about it,
now that I know the truth.
What about Claire?
If you think I would ever
be okay with this
Wait. You're talking about
time travel.
Yeah. What did you think
I was talking about?
Alice? No!
My mom's found this
in some of my old junk.
I put it with my keychain so
I'd remember to give it to her.
It's actually dumb.
I keep cutting myself.
Nick.
I know the pond seems
like this awesome thing
and it can be.
But if you only
knew the torture
it has put the Landrys through.
I've been starting to see that.
If you want to move back,
that's great.
But do it for yourself.
For the life
you and Claire want.
Not for the pond.
Thanks, Elliot.
Yeah.
And if I can offer you
some advice in return.
Stop mopping around here.
Go find Kat and fix things.
- It's not that simple.
- Yeah, it is.
You have loved her
your entire life,
so why spend another
minute of it without her?
Evelyn!
- What?
- What are you doing?
I thought you were Come here.
- Come on.
- [COUGHS]
Why would you do that?!
I'm channeling my inner
Lady of Shalott.
Because just like her,
I will die
a shadow person for a love
that could never
be just beyond my grasp.
No, you've taken this too far!
Your tragic poems are not
romantic, they're just sad!
[GASPS]
I I'm sorry, Evelyn.
I, I didn't mean to yell at you.
I was just scared.
I want you to be okay, okay?
I need to know that
you can move on from this.
You don't care about me.
If you were a real friend,
you would help me.
Why are you encouraging Colton
to waste his time on Del
when I am here,
waiting for him to love me?
I don't want to hurt you,
but it's pretty clear
that Colton's heart
belongs to Del.
I don't think he's ever gonna love
you the way that you want him to.
I'm, I'm sorry.
Alice. Hey!
I was hoping to see
you before I left.
You kept it?
Yeah.
Teenage me wasn't ready
to part with it.
But I thought you might
like it back now.
Thanks, yeah, that means a lot.
You know, for all the bad
that the pond has brought
those visits to '99,
I wish I could just
go back there.
Even just once.
But the pond never
gives you what you want.
I know. You are a lot wiser
than I was when I was your age.
Pretty sure everything
gonna be just fine for you.
[CHUCKLES]
It's funny because
from the glimpse
I've had of my future,
- that remains to be seen.
- Just remember
you're in charge
of your own destiny, Alice.
From what I've seen
from you Landry ladies,
you're way too strong to let
that pond rule your life.
Slow down. What do you mean
they're coming for me now?
They're out for blood, okay?
We need to move.
- What's going on?
- Jacob.
What are you doing here?
I came back for you.
Kat, I I should have been
more understanding
Jake, I love you,
but we need to get you
and Elijah out of here. Now.
- Why?
- No. I won't run and hide.
This is my home,
and the angry mob you described
are my townsmen.
I'll meet them and discuss
the allegations laid against us
with reason.
With calm.
Father, Kat is right.
These people
do not look open to reason.
They're not monsters,
they're human beings
who are scared.
The same as you or I
[GLASS SHATTERS SUDDENLY]
[INDISTINCT YELLING IN THE DISTANCE]
Beck and I
we built this home from nothing.
We will rebuild.
I promise you,
but for right now, I need you
to grab what you can and run.
Hey.
Wanted to check and see
how you were doing.
Thought I'd take a drive
and clear my head.
Everything in that house
reminds me of Colton.
Reminds me of
everything he never told me.
Maybe the truth is overrated.
Especially when unloading it
on the person you love
means you're asking them to
shoulder your burden.
May I ask what truth has
inspired this new philosophy?
[SIGHS]
For what it's worth,
I kept a secret
of Alice and the pond
for decades.
Everyone has their reasons, Del.
[CROWD YELLING ANGRILY]
Burn them down
I have seen the future!
This winter will test
all of you.
But those who work together
will be the ones to survive.
The witch defends
her conspirators.
Landry Farm thrives
despite this infernal cold.
For Elijah Landry and his sons
have made a deal with the devil!
It is our duty to extinguish
the evil before it spreads.
No! Stop, I command you!
Stop!
Please, no!
Wait! There's people inside!
- Stop!
- Are you trying
- to get my father killed?
- Better him than me.
And what of Susanna?
KAT: Jake!
Susanna!
Stay back!
Stop what you're doing!
Susanna!
Come, please!
Father!
Wait, the Almanac!
- No, I'll get it, I'll get it!
- No!
Susanna! Susanna!
You've ruined us!
Oh, thank God,
you both made it out.
Where's Jacob?
Jacob!
- No, Katherine!
- Kat!
Jacob?!
- Kat!
- Jacob! Jake?
Help me, please.
No, I know that you don't die
here, today,
but I will not be
the one to save you!
Kat!
- Jacob! Oh, thank God.
- [COUGHS]
Thank you for saving my brother.
This is all my fault.
Wait wait, please, wait!
[EERIE WHOOSH]
Everyone wants me to hold
onto my faith in you.
But why didn't you have
faith in me?
All those years
I could have shared
your burden with you.
I have faith in my girls.
They will find
the answers I need.
The answers you can't give me.
They will get out family
through this.
Noah?
I'm so sorry about
how we left things. I
I wanna believe in us.
I shouldn't be worrying
about the future.
I should just be
appreciating you. Here and now.
Hey.
Did you say something?
Uh, what are you doing here?
Where's Noah?
He left town.
Said he needed a couple days
to clear his head and
couldn't find anyone to cover
the truck, so I offered.
Definitely drove away
all his business, but
Noah left?
Hey, uh
I think I finally got
a handle on the fire situation.
Can I make you something to eat?
Fries and mustard?
Thank God you're both alright.
The Landrys cheat death again.
Looks like we're not
the only ones.
Father, why would you risk
your life for that man?
We've lost too much
humanity tonight.
I won't contribute any further.
Jake, did we just see
who I think we saw?
What he said it was
all his fault.
The Landry Farm thrives
despite this infernal cold!
For Elijah Landry and his sons
have sold their souls
to the devil!
Mm!
[SHOUTS FOR POWERLESSNESS]
Alice.
What are you doing here?
- I heard. Is Rick?
- Yeah, he's gone.
I'm I'm so sorry.
How did you know
to find me here?
I went looking for you
at the farm,
and then I took a walk
in the woods.
- You were at the farm?
- Yeah
- Was everything okay there?
- Sure why?
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