The Dead Zone s06e09 Episode Script

Previously on The Dead Zone I just had a vision that you're gonna die.
I need to tell Sarah that I saw Walt's death.
I couldn't do anything.
Can you explain how you, with all your visions, never saw this coming.
No one will tell me what happened.
I need your husband's computer.
There are a lot of photos that are very important to me on here, sheriff.
What are you doing with the Bannerman's laptop? I'm looking at sheriff Bannerman's computer, and I came across an unusual bank account.
I couldn't save Walt's.
I had a vision he was gonna die that day.
How do you live with that? I don't know.
I'm still trying to figure it out.
- These the ones you looking for? - Yeah.
- Wow.
- "Wow, good," or, "wow, that's not appropriate to wear to your daughter's baptism"? No, that's appropriate.
Just, wow, no one's gonna believe you just had a baby lookin' that good, mama.
- Can you zip me up? - Yeah.
We got booties.
We got a bonnet.
What else do we need? Oh the christening gown.
Worn for three generations.
Even J.
J.
wore it.
Probably shouldn't tell him that.
So everything's set.
And we're ready for the party afterward.
It's gonna be great.
Well, let me let you get undressed.
Uh, I mean I mean, go to sleep.
It is a big day tomorrow, right.
Oh, that reminds me, um I got you this.
They were my father's.
Sarah? It's for tomorrow.
I'm really glad you're gonna be there.
I am too.
They're gorgeous.
Well, uh I'll find a shirt to wear these with.
Okay, then.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Doesn't J.
J.
look handsome in his blazer, Johnny? - Mom.
- Hey.
Ladies like a well-dressed man.
I don't see any ladies around here.
Thanks a lot.
Sarah.
Good to see you.
Nice day.
At least, it is now.
And this is our latest parish member, huh? Father Brendan, this is Johnny.
Oh, we've met before.
- Hey, father.
- Oh, I didn't know that.
Yes, I've always admired the work reverend Purdy and your family have done together.
So is father Tony around? I'm afraid he's not well today.
I'll be performing the baptism, if that's okay.
Oh, that's great.
No, we just were looking forward to see him.
Father Tony is J.
J.
's catechism teacher.
I'll tell him he was missed.
J.
J.
, I'm going to be a bit short handed.
Would you like to help me up there? Sure, yeah.
I can do that.
Perfect.
Well, shall we? As I anoint Hope, may god bless and protect her.
J.
J I baptize you in the name Apage Satanas ante mortem.
Deus miserateur.
It burns! It's burning! I renounce Satan.
In the name of the Father and the son and the Holy Spirit.
Burns! It burns! No, father, no! It burns! No! And the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
That's a good girl.
This is just how Walt would have wanted it.
I'm glad you're happy.
You really do look beautiful today.
Thanks for helping with all of this.
That what I'm here for.
Sarah, can I hold the baby? Of course.
I'll be back.
- Father Brendan.
- Johnny! Beautiful home.
Oh.
Listen I know this is gonna to sound strange.
But I saw something that I need to talk to you about.
Saw? As in one of your famous visions? I had a vision that you were standing over someone.
Trying to cast out the devil.
With holy water.
Does that make sense to you? I'm flattered to be in one of your visions, Johnny.
But I haven't done anything like that, no.
Does the church believe in possession and exorcism? The Vatican acknowledges evil in the world, sure, but, uh, what you're describing is not normal church practice.
We prefer to focus on hope.
And faith.
So it's a matter of balance? Well, take your gift.
You can use your visions as you have in the past to help others.
Or you could exploit them to serve a sinful path.
My ability is not a spiritual phenomenon, though, father.
I believe that it's based in science.
My brain suffered a trauma, and now it has that ability.
I'd beg to differ.
I just wish I could explain the vision.
People claim to have seen all sorts of things at religious ceremonies.
Yeah, it's alittle more than that.
Excuse me, father.
Hey, welcome.
Um, I heard about the baptism.
Thought I'd come over for something other than business.
Well, thank you.
Come on in.
Have some punch.
I'm on the clock tonight.
I won't tell anybody.
Maybe later.
Oh, this is for Sarah.
Oh, great, well, she's inside.
She'll be happy to see you.
You're such a good girl.
You're such a good girl.
I don't mean to intrude.
But I know we got off on the wrong foot.
And I'm sure my telling you it's nothing personal is little consolation.
I'm sure you're just doing your job.
Thank you so much.
I wanted to tell you, I-- I've almost gotten all your personal pictures off of Walt's computer.
Would you like to come by and pick them up tomorrow? That would be great.
I'll stop by.
Where is he? Where's father Tony?! Do you know that guy? No.
Slow down, Brian.
Take it easy.
Where is he? Father Tony is ill, Brian.
He's not here.
I don't care.
I have to find Kelly! Hey, what's going on? Johnny, this is Brian Judd.
He and his wife Kelly are volunteers at the church.
My wife is missing.
And she's meeting Father Tony to plan the spring fundraiser.
That was yesterday.
Well, how can I help you? Where'd they go, father? Hey, take it easy, sir.
Don't tell me to take it easy.
Hey, hey, hey! Is there a problem here? Ask him.
Is this a guest of yours, Johnny? No.
I'm looking for my wife.
All right, look.
I'm sheriff Turner.
Let's talk about this at the station.
You stay with your family today.
I just feel so sorry for him.
Him who? The man who's wife is missing.
Susan says they own the pharmacy on Laurel.
So sad.
Turner's all over it.
I'm sure they'll find her by tonight.
Well, it was definitely more excitement than I expected at the party.
What, the neighbor with the petition to outlaw leaf blowers wasn't exciting for you? Although the next party we have, it's shoes off.
Look at this.
That's a job that has J.
J.
Bannerman written all over it.
- Johnny - You think I'm kidding? So many presents, so little time.
St.
Michael, the archangel, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
Dear God.
What have you done? Oh, that one's from Father Tony.
It's probably a catechism.
That's the traditional present to give a new uh-oh.
You just had a vision, didn't you? I'm gonna go see Father Tony.
Now? Just leave all this 'till I get back, okay? Go ahead.
I'll be here.
Johnny.
Did youforget something? Listen, father, I-- I can't ignore what I saw.
I'm not sure I understand.
I need to see Father Tony.
He's not up for visitors.
I saw you throwing away clothes.
Bloody clothes.
Now, either you let me see him, or I have to come back here with the sheriff.
Come with me.
Hello, Emma.
Please try to keep an open mind about this.
He's locked in? He asked me to lock him in.
Father Tony it's Father Brendan.
I'm bringing someone in with me.
What's the matter with him? Father Tony has been possessed.
Forgive me.
I'm made of flesh.
Just like you.
And I've been forsaken.
Please have mercy.
Try to calm yourself.
Apage Satanas ante mortem.
Is that latin? Even the demons are subject to us and Your name! Father.
Father Tony? Can you hear me? My name is John Smith.
My son is J.
J.
Bannerman.
Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.
What are these names? Patron saints.
Of what? Protection.
Against Satan.
Kelly! Kelly.
Let's get that to the neighboring precincts by tonight.
There's a guy here asking for Walt Bannerman.
Okay.
Can I help you, sir? Leo Vitali.
I'm looking for Walt.
I'm the Penobscot county sheriff now.
Is there something I can do for you? It's not police business.
I gotta talk to Walt.
Is there a number where I can reach him? I'm sorry, Mr.
Vitali, but Walt Bannerman died in the line of duty several months ago.
Whoa.
That puts things into perspective, huh? How so? Uh, his being deceased sure makes me feel terrible for coming here to collect a debt.
Kelly.
He was calling out the name "Kelly".
Father the man that came to my house looking for Father Tony.
- Brian.
- His missing wife's name is Kelly.
That's right.
What was the story with her and Father Tony? They were close.
Maybe even in love at one point before he went into the seminary.
Well, maybe there's more to it than that.
Father Tony is a good man.
And a good priest.
I know you want to believe that.
He was my altar boy.
He's like a son to me.
Something evil has taken hold of him, I know it.
When did this start? He came to me a few nights ago.
Distraught, not able to sleep.
He said he was hearing voices.
I told him to rest.
That night I awoke to his screams down the hall.
And I found him there in his bed, covered in blood.
Could it be Kelly's blood? I have no idea.
He doesn't know where he's been or what he's done.
- Did you call the police? - In his condition? They'd lock him up in an institution.
If he's done something illegal Father, the police need to know about it.
You didn't actually see father Tony do anything wrong, did you? No, not exactly.
I can't stop you from talking to anyone, Johnny.
But a man should let his conscience be his best guide.
I'm afraid this man may have done something awful.
What in the world is this? Father Tony put these flowers here yesterday.
They were alive this morning.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
The devil didn't do this.
Well, how do you explain it? I've seen enough.
What are you doing? Sheriff, it's John.
So where did this lovely vision come from? Flowers.
Can you be a little more specific? They're ready for you.
Okay.
It's her.
It's Kelly Judd.
There won't be any tracks.
It's way too wet.
If we get a print off her, let me know right away.
Gonna bring the husband in.
Why are you bringing him in? For questioning.
He's a suspect? Don't you think it's a bit odd that his wife goes missing, and instead of coming to my office he crashes your party? He seemed really upset that his wife was missing.
Well, he can explain it all to me when I question him.
Unless there's something else I should know? Just covering all the bases, sheriff.
Trust me.
The husband's always the first suspect.
- Johnny.
- Did you hear the news, father? A terrible tragedy.
Kelly was a wonderful woman.
The parish is just so shaken with this crime.
What about father Tony? Does he know? I've been with him all night.
He's been beside himself.
He hasn't slept for two days.
Guilty conscience.
He's consumed by grief.
He cared for her deeply, as did I.
Well, where is he now? I've moved him somewhere safer.
Where, father? I'm afraid I can't tell you that, Johnny.
Father Brendan? Bless me, father, for I have sinned.
I found her.
Her body.
She's dead.
I must've killed her.
I must've killed Kelly.
How could I hurt her? I loved her so much.
How could I have killed Kelly, father? He confessed to you? Confession is protected by the sanctity of the church.
It's a sacrament.
- But he believes he did it.
- That doesn't mean he did.
Oh, come on, father! Tell me this.
Why is your vision of his guilt more valid than my faith in his innocence? He is not possessed.
The devil's work is to make us believe he doesn't exist, Johnny.
What's more likely? That he did something terrible and he's having some sort of psychotic break because of his guilt? Or because he's possessed by the devil? The longer that he waitsto come forward, the harder it's gonna befor anyone to help him.
Are you really willing to sacrifice his life and reputation for your visions? Father, you're so worried about him.
What about Kelly? Who protected her? Have a coffee.
No offense, sheriff, but I got things to do besides have coffee with you.
I need to know where you were saturday night.
Do I need a lawyer here? I mean, you don't think I murdered my wife? Come up with an alibi and you're free to go.
Sarah, what are you doing here? The pictures? Oh, right.
I'm sorry.
It's just been such a hectic day.
That should be all the pictures from Walt's hard drive.
Sorry it took so long to get them back to you.
I guess, if I can help clear things up about Walt, I'm happy to do it.
Which, um, which reminds me.
Did Walt ever mention anything about Somerset county? I don't think so.
- Have you ever been there? - No.
How about, uh the name Vitali? Leo Vitali? I don't know him.
Why? It's probably nothing.
Just doing some follow up.
Is everything okay? Not for Brian Judd.
Unless he comes up with an alibi.
I can't believe it was him.
You never know what people are capable of.
The nanny left.
Hope's asleep.
What are you doing in here? I'm just thinking.
I just got back from the sheriff's station.
Walt's stuff.
More of that, huh? Yeah, I guess.
Turner was pretty busy questioning Brian.
She booked him? Not yet.
But she seemed pretty confident that Brian killed his wife.
Hey, you don't look so good.
Are you gonna tell me what's bothering you? Why haven't you gone to Turner? Well, father Brendan's convinced that father Tony is innocent.
Well, that's not up to him to decide.
Well, I want to be sure before I accuse someone that means so much to you and J.
J.
Well, appreciate that, but there may be an innocent man in jail right now.
What if father Brendan was right? I mean, I didn't see father Tony commit the crime.
You're doubting your abilities now? No, I'm just thinking about what I gotta do.
Talk to Turner.
Father Brendan may be trying to protect father Tony, but you shouldn't have this hanging over your head, Johnny.
Even if it mighthurt someone.
You need to tell the truth.
"Beholdthe devil shall cast you into prison.
"Be vigilant.
"Your adversary the devil walketh about.
Ye are of your father the devil.
"Father Tony? Father Tony, I know you're there.
What are you doing here? He wanted to come back to the place of his sins to cast out the devil.
You can't do this.
I'm calling the police.
Lord, I beseech you didn't you hear what I said? He is not possessed.
Affliction in the name of the father, and the son - It burns! - He is lying! Look at him.
How do you explain this? I found her wedding ring in his room.
I have him here now! I need to do this my own way.
I can't go along with this, father.
No.
Please, let me finish.
Take this for your protection.
In nomine patris et filii et spiritus sanctus.
Johnny, the holy water, please.
Veni, sancte spiritus ecce crucem domini.
Fugite partes adversae! In nomine christi, ecce crucem domini.
Now.
Now, Johnny.
Father, it's acid.
It's part of his plan.
Either that, or we're all possessed! This is an innocent man.
He's manipulating you.
He killed her.
Don't you see that? It was you.
I knew it! Easy, Brian.
You keep me here all day and expect me to take it easy? You son of a bitch! After all we've done for that church! Enough! Get him out of here.
She trusted you, and you killed her! I'm very disappointed in you, Johnny.
You can't believe all this is real.
What I believe is that father Tony's suffering is real.
All due respect, that seems pretty delusional, considering the evidence.
Some people might call it faith, actually.
Faith has let me down, father.
I can only trust what I see.
- Hey.
- Hey.
That bad? Father Brendan's faith is still unshaken.
I somehow still feel guilty about it all.
That's probably because of all the catholics you've been hanging around.
- You need some help? - Oh, no, I'm okay.
I already got all the mud off the dining room floor.
I need the distraction, believe me.
This is where I'm supposed to protest? A little soap and water.
It's Brian.
What about him? Sheriff Turner was right all alone.
He killed his wife.
Hey, glad you're still open.
Oh, I was about to close.
Just tying up some loose ends.
Hey, um, thanks, by the way.
If it weren't for you, I'd still be in jail.
Hey, listen, I'm sorry about your wife.
I'm sorry, man.
Brian, what'd you do, you drug him? Then you plant the evidence? Are you nuts? You're the one who caught the priest.
You figured he'd come forward out of guilt over the affair, is that it? A priest who committed adultery? You don't think he's capable of murder too? You drugged father Tony.
I saw you put the powder in his water glass.
What are youtalking about? I didn't drug anyone.
What are you doing over there? What, are you dumping evidence? None of your damn business.
Get out of here.
Brian, you drove him to the brink of insanity with that possession stuff-- killing flowers and poisoning holy water? Was that your idea of some sort of payback for sleeping with your wife? He was our priest.
You killed your wife! And you framed father Tony.
- You can't prove that.
- No, I can't.
But I bet the chemicals can.
No one is gonna believe you.
Did you hear all that, sheriff? I've heard enough.
Don't move! The lab said you were dosed with pharmaceutical-grade hallucinogens.
Looks like they'd been in your system for days.
Which would account for your blackout, memory loss, paranoid delusions all to force you into confessing something you didn't do.
All to shake your faith.
It doesn't matter.
In the eyes of god, one broken commandment, whether it's murder or adultery is as good or as bad as another.
I've disappointed so many people who put their faith in me.
I was gonna leave the priesthood, let my love for Kelly be known, no matter the consequences.
But I was too late.
That's what I have to live with.
Well, good luck to you.
You'll find your path.
I was wrong about his guilt.
And I was wrong to assume it was the devil's work.
there's enough evil right here on earth without all the Satan talk, if you ask me.
There's still plenty of people who do god's good work as well.
You know, father, after all that happened with Walt, I just feel like I've grown pessimistic about God.
I find that ironic.
What you can see and do is the closest thing I have to hard proof that God's hand touches all our lives.
Wish I had your faith, father.
Maybe you should tell me what's bothering you.
I just made some coffee.
I'll get you a cup.
I'm really sorry to come by here again on business.
That's no problem.
Johnny's not here yet.
Actually, I came to see you.
It's about Somerset county.
Oh.
Well, I already told you what I know about that.
I understand.
This may be hard to hear.
But I came across some county records, and it turns out that Walt owns a cabin on a 3-acre parcel of land in Eagle Cove about three hours north of here.
I've got the deed, the renovation permits.
What? He's owned it for two years.
I can't believe this.
Do you have any idea why Walt would keep something like this from you? Well, he always told me that he wanted to build us a getaway in the woods.
Maybe he was gonna surprise me.
I really want to believe that, Sarah.
But I'm worried about where Walt has taken the money from to pay for all of it.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to look into it.
I just doesn't stop.
I really don't mean to make things any worse for you right now.
It's just all these questions about Walt.
I don't have the answers.
I know this is hard.
I know it's been hard for Johnny especially-- Especially what? I've never done anything like confession before, you know? Anything you tell me is between us.
It's Sarah, father.
I've been lying to her.
Maybe I've been so willing to accuse father Tony of guilt because of all the guilt I've been carrying, you know? What do you have to be guilty about? Father, I saw Walt die in a vision.
I couldn't stop it.
And I couldn't tell her.
If we've seen anything the last few days it's that the truth is the only way back from darkness.
I don't want to hurt her.
You may think you're protecting her, but she deserves to know the truth.
You must free yourselfof this burden.
before you can be at peace.
Is it too late? Sarah, there's something I need to talk to you about.
What? That you knew Walt was going to die that day? And when I asked you if you'd seen anything you lied to me? Yeah.
I saw it.
And you never told me.
How could you tell Turner and not me? I was his wife, Johnny.
This time that we've been living together I started to believe-- I wanted to believe that something good could come out of this.
And I started to think that that something was you.
And I've lain awake so many nights, just-- just wondering and-- and hoping that that maybe there could bea future for us again.
Me too.
You lied to me, Johnny.
How can I trust you? All I wanted was to protect you.
And I was wrong.
I see it now, Sarah.
I don't think that there's a future here after all.