[gasps]
[dog barking]
Good morning. How did you sleep?
Is everything all right?
I was waiting for someone to let me out.
Here, you can come out of your room whenever you like.
Mae, we're going to find you a good home.
I promise.
Now, let's get you some clean clothes. You look about Jules's size.
Thank you.
Has anyone see my portfolio? It has prints I need for school.
[Peter] Maybe it's in your room.
I would check if it wasn't occupied territory.
Good morning, everyone.
[Peter] Yeah, good morning.
Mae, I love your shirt.
-It's my shirt. -[Suzanne] Sorry, Ju-Ju.
-You haven't worn it in a while. -[Jules] Whatever.
Sleeves are too long for me anyway.
-You okay, Jules? -[Jules] I'm fine.
For bread?
[Peter] Yep, yeah.
Um, what would you like for breakfast? We got eggs. We got bacon--
[all gasp]
♪ Darkness, hear me calling ♪
♪ I'm waiting here ♪
♪ Thoughts of you are gnawing ♪
♪ I'm lost in fear ♪
♪ Yet again ♪
♪ Tell me where, tell me when ♪
♪ The lessons of the fire ♪
♪ As we reach for something higher ♪
♪ With eyes we've all come to know ♪
♪ He's the devil in Ohio ♪
[cawing weakly]
-Mommy! -It's okay, Dani-Bear.
Let me get some…
We have to try to save it.
[Suzanne] There's a sanctuary near the zoo. Maybe they can help.
Can you take it? I have to take the girls to school.
-I have a meeting I can't change. -For what?
-It's-- -[Jules] I cannot be late.
It's fine. I'll make it work.
-You sure? -Yeah.
Dad will take care of it.
Let's get your backpack and your lunch, honey. Come on.
I'ma have to replace that whole glass.
[cawing continues]
It won't live.
There she is. Looking well as always, Dr. Mathis.
It's so good to see you, Jerry.
Whose life are we changing today?
-This is Mae. -Mae, I'm Jerry.
I'm looking forward to spending time with you.
Jerry's going to do some activities with you.
Testing a few things so that we can make sure
you get properly placed in foster care.
It's all right. You'll be safe here. I'd trust Jerry with my own daughters.
I'll be back as soon as I'm done with work.
Thanks much, Jerry.
Come with me.
[radio host] …the Browns need a big win this weekend if they want a chance
to play in the postseason.
The Browns offense will have to step it up…
[birds chirping, chittering]
[sighs]
[bird screeches]
[bird noises intensify]
[scratching]
[knocking]
[Adele] Did he find you? The cop?
He wanted to talk to the girl with the… you know.
No.
[Adele scoffs]
Is it true?
Is what true?
That you took that girl home with you.
She needed an emergency foster placement.
There was nothing available.
Is there a reason you're asking me?
My grandma used to tell us about strange things that happen
-in Amon County. -We've all heard those stories.
Mae is not an urban legend.
She's the victim of a crime.
Okay.
[Rhoda] I can make a case for them. But I really got no place to put 'em.
I don't make the rules, put it on my desk and we'll talk about it next week.
Rhoda, I need you to work a miracle. We need a permanent home for Mae.
Somewhere she feels safe.
You'll be lucky if I can find some place with a roof. Look, everyone's full.
I believe in you, Rhoda.
-I believe in you. -[Rhoda] Yeah.
[Lopez] Dr. Mathis?
-Yes. -I've been looking for you.
Detective Lopez. Alex to my friends. Remmingham Police Department.
I just have a few questions about your Jane Doe.
Uh, where's Detective Nelson?
Barreling toward Vegas in a Winnebago. He retired.
I know, big shoes, right?
I just transferred in from Chicago a few weeks ago.
So, about the girl with the, uh, wound.
Well, a sheriff already came by from Amon County.
They shouldn't have. Remmingham's taken the case.
I just need to get a statement from her.
Uh, she's a minor.
So if anything got into the press, it could put her at risk.
Of course. Listen, even if the victim weren't a minor,
I don't use the press.
I'm just trying to find out who did it to her. So, can I talk to her?
She's still in shock. So if we push her too early,
it could re-traumatize her and shut her down completely.
Of course. So why don't you let me know when she's ready to talk.
-I'm on your side. -Thanks, Detective.
Call me Alex.
-Alex. -Yeah?
Her name is Mae Dodd. But that's all I've got.
That helps. Thanks.
So, it's like a Humans of New York style thing.
[Sebastian] So much tension here.
And I love that you develop your own film. So analog.
But the column…
I've seen it before. What's fresh about this idea?
It doesn't have to be portraits.
One of my favorite photo essays was this one from Time magazine
of objects that Syrian refugees brought with them,
and I can ask someone what five objects they would grab
if their house was burning down,
and they needed to flee and photograph those.
But it's probably reductive of me to compare high school to Syria.
I love it. It's a necessary disruption of selfie culture.
Bring me some prototypes. I can't wait to dig into this together.
Yeah. Okay. [chuckles]
-Big game this weekend. -Tell me about it. Go Browns. [chuckles]
-Yeah. -Okeydoke. Um…
We sent two missed payment letters.
Good news is you're here. How much can you pay?
I, uh, need some more time.
If you go one more month, we start foreclosure. So, that's no fun.
[Patti chuckles]
I'm in the middle of some things.
Um, and I could really use a little more time here, Patti.
Is there anything you can do?
My boss Larry is a total shithead,
but let me see if I can restructure some things,
make it so you're not underwater.
I'll call you when I know more. Okay?
Thank you, Patti. That's really-- Thank you. [chuckles]
[chuckles]
[sighs] Okay.
-Go Browns. -[Patti chuckles]
[phone rings]
Give me some good news, Rhoda.
Well, I worked that miracle you asked for.
Technically the foster family has a full house,
but I explained Mae's situation and they'll make space.
-They can meet tomorrow. -I owe you one. Thank you.
-Well, I am partial to Merlot. -Merlot, you got it. Hi, Mae.
Mae did wonderfully. No flies on this one.
That's great. Just a minute, Mae. So, how did it go?
Good. Homeschooled.
Seems like her education focused on child and home care.
But her math and reading comprehension were strong.
She said that she helped her older brother with some accounting for the farm,
like it was a secret.
Older brother?
She wouldn't say anything else about him.
She did get a little frustrated when she didn't get things right,
but that could just be nerves.
I think she would be well served by some socialization.
A friend could bring her out of her shell.
Well, we have a meeting with a foster family tomorrow.
[chuckles] The system works.
Okay. We'll get out of your hair. Appreciate everything. Time to go, Mae.
Thanks much, Jerry.
I fixed it. Your shirt that your mother lent me.
You said the sleeves were too long, so I hemmed them for you.
Oh.
Thank you.
[shutter clicks]
What are you doing?
Taking pictures for the school paper.
Cool.
Yeah. Well, they have to like it first.
It's for this, uh, monthly column thing.
Which is why I need to get into my darkroom.
So, just need to get in there sometimes. [chuckles]
Of course, Jules.
[Jules] Great.
This shirt is important to you?
Yeah.
Um, it's from the first concert my mom and I went to. Just me and her.
I mostly just wear it to sleep now, but it's super comfortable.
And… I don't know, it just makes me feel good, I guess.
Safe.
-Did you bring anything from your home? -I couldn't.
I like to make corn husk dolls.
Your mother purchased corn for dinner on our way home.
I used to make the dolls with my sisters.
I like the way you wear your hair.
Thanks. Um, this is my music box.
[music box playing]
I like it.
[Peter] I ordered the replacement glass for the window.
-Oh, thank you. -Yeah.
Mae's parents still haven't shown. Isn't that awful?
-Someone should be missing that girl. -Yeah. You'd think.
-I found her a foster home, though. -Oh.
We're going to meet them tomorrow. I hope it's the right environment for her.
Yeah. I hope so, too.
I got this detective who wants to talk to her,
which could totally re-traumatize her, not to mention ruin my progress.
Hey, babe. I know this one has been especially hard for you.
I just want her to be safe.
Well, then onto critical decisions,
like what kind of birthday party to plan for a soon to be 12-year-old.
On a school night?
Mm-hmm.
[sighs, chuckles]
[floor creaks]
Did you hear that?
[snoring]
[gasps]
Is it ready?
It'll pop up when it's done.
Has anyone seen my hairbrush?
[Peter] Sorry, babe. I haven't seen it.
-Mornin'. -[Suzanne] Hey, sleepyhead.
-You're just in time. Grab a bowl. -Thanks. I think that this might be yours.
I made it for you. For your project.
That's so nice, Mae. Right, Jules?
Yeah. Thank you.
[Suzanne] What's the project?
For the school paper. I pitched a column to this guy Sebastian,
where I take photos of people's objects that mean something to them.
What a great contribution, Mae.
Jules, why don't you take a picture of it? For Mae.
-Like, right now? -You don't have to.
It's fine.
[shutter clicking]
[Lopez] But if I drive all the way out there to get Clark,
I at least want to spend the weekend with him.
Yeah, all right, yeah, it's fine.
Yeah, I'll bring him back on Friday.
Yeah.
[sighs] Miss you, man.
[officer] Ballistics is on line three…
[sighs]
-Captain Peck. -Detective Lopez.
I need to send the Dodd girl's dress for DNA testing.
Victim's prints aren't in the system. No arrests. No tattoos. No track marks.
She's not malnourished. Hasn't been trafficked.
Somebody took good care of her. Just hasn't reported her missing.
What does the girl say?
I'm waiting for her doc to clear an interview.
Yeah, well, before you spend half this quarter's budget on DNA testing,
I want to know we're investigating an actual crime.
A minor has a pentagram carved into her back. I'd consider that a crime.
We'll find out when we take it to court.
Okay. What about the spot where the trucker found her?
Pick up any evidence there?
Amon County did a canvass. Sheriff said they didn't find anything.
I'll go check for myself.
-Hey, Serpico. -Yep.
We stop paying for gas at the county line.
Okay.
[sighs]
[doorbell rings]
It's going to be all right.
-Hi. You must be Mae. I'm Frances. -[baby cries]
-Suzanne Mathis. -Well, come on in.
Sorry, things are a little hectic around here.
Dean?
I gave him a bottie but I think he's still hungry.
[Dean] We're out of formula. Is there more?
[Frances] In the pantry.
[crying continues]
[chuckles] Dean's the baby whisperer. Come on. Let me show you around.
Whoa!
Can you boys pick this up, please?
So, there is snacks and drinks in the kitchen.
We don't have a lot of rules around food.
The TV room's where the older kids tend to hang out.
And the girls' room… is right up here.
Well, breakfast is at seven on school days,
and Sunday's for worship.
Well, Mae, we're a bit crowded at the moment,
so this cot will be your bed for now.
But as soon as things open up, you'll have your own bunk.
Does it look all right?
-I know how to share. -[Frances] Well, it's a good group.
There's a lot of young ones and you will be the new star.
[hisses]
[Frances] And the boys' room's in the back down here.
Um, keeps them spaced.
[Suzanne] That's great. What about bathrooms?
[Frances] Uh, the girls' is upstairs.
We keep a sign-up sheet for the mornings to keep some order.
That's great. We could use that in my house.
[chuckles]
-Okay, so-- -Too fast!
-Whoa! -[laughing]
[Suzanne] I'll have Rhoda call CPS
and we'll keep our fingers crossed it all works out.
-Great. Thanks so much, Frances. -Thank you, it was a pleasure.
[sighs]
[crows cawing]
[crow caws]
[flies buzzing]
Did your mother take you shopping?
These are cute.
You know, they're slippers to wear inside the house.
They keep your feet cozy. Jules loves them.
-She does? -Mm-hmm.
Why don't you put it in the cart?
Frances seems nice.
-[phone rings] -Oh.
Hey, Rhoda.
Oh, that's great.
They approved you staying there.
Okay, so, um…
When should I expect CPS to finish the paperwork?
I'll call you back, Rhoda.
Mae.
Excuse me.
Mae?
Excuse me. Sorry.
Mae!
Hey, hey!
Sorry. Sorry.
-Mae! Mae! -[car honks]
Oh, God.
[panting]
[sighs]
Mae! There you are.
I didn't mean to make you angry.
Oh, no. No, I'm not angry.
I was concerned. I was worried about you.
I thought you ran away.
I've run away before.
I can't stay in that house.
Okay. Can you tell me why?
There was no place to hide.
[dog barking]
-[panting] -[barking continues]
I know what it's like not to feel safe.
I feel safe with you.
[dog growls]
You lost?
Let me guess, Amon County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff Wilkins. Pleasure.
[panting]
Detective Lopez, Remmingham PD.
You must've missed the county line.
Just looking for some answers on the Dodd case. You got any for me?
Maybe you can tell me about the girl with the pentagram carved on her back.
Mae.
We're looking into it.
I'd love to talk to her family.
Parents must be desperate to figure out who hurt their girl, who carved her up.
You're the detective. You tell me.
Can't do that until I talk to her people.
Don't you think it's a little odd nobody's filed a missing persons report?
They're faithful people.
Could be they trust she'll come home on her own when she's good and ready.
Could be.
But… I still need to interview them.
Tell you what. I'll interview 'em for you.
You send over any questions and I'll pass 'em on to your captain.
-I'll get those right over to you. -I'll be waiting.
[engine starts]
[Rhoda] She was your patient. This isn't a good look.
You and I both know what happens when we put a kid into the system.
Some kids make it. A lot of them do not.
I can tell you, this kid will not make it.
Mae needs to be somewhere she feels safe, and right now she feels safe with me.
This isn't permanent.
It's just the right environment at this key stage.
I can help her, Rhoda. I'm asking you to let me.
[sighs]
Let's go home.
[phone buzzing]
Hey, Patti, how you doin'?
I'm good, I'm good.
[exhales] Thank you so much.
Six weeks is all I need. Yeah.
Oh, you're a lifesaver.
Okay.
[sighs]
Why don't you just put me in a tent in the backyard?
[scoffs] It's temporary.
There are worse evils than sharing a room with your sister.
[scoffs] But I need my dark room. I'm launching my first photo column.
I'm so proud of you. Can't you use the dark room at school?
No. Tons of people use that. They'll damage my photos.
You of all people should at least care about my work.
I'm asking a lot, Jules, but it's because you can handle it.
She's just weird.
That corn husk doll had major voodoo energy.
It's nice she made you the doll. She didn't make one for me.
Hey.
How do you like the window?
[Suzanne] Looks great.
-Yeah. -You're the best.
Thanks for letting Mae stay here a little longer.
They'll reassess her case at the hearing next week.
It means a lot to her.
Well, I'm not doing it for her.
[Dani] Mom, Dad.
For the musical revue, I'm in the classics act.
Should I do a song from Music Man or Funny Girl?
Ooh, man. Nothing beats your Funny Girl, Dani-Bear.
-They're both pretty great, honey. -Yeah.
Um, how's the bird? Did you take it to the sanctuary?
I did.
Oh, great.
[sighs]
Hey, Mae.
[Suzanne] It's healing really well, Mae.
You're doing great.
[Mae] Thank you.
You gave that corn husk doll to Jules, that's very nice.
My younger sisters and I made them with the other girls.
Do you miss your sisters?
It's not the same as here.
Not like you and your daughters.
Did someone in your family do this to you?
Did anyone else know about it?
They all did.
[snoring]
[Suzanne] Hey, Jules. You up?
[sighs] What do you think?
I'm sorry I didn't talk to you about Mae staying longer.
I saw, Mom.
Who did that to her?
We're still trying to figure that out.
But, in the meantime, it's her business.
We have to keep it private.
It's important that Mae feel safe here.
I'm trying. I really am. I just-- I didn't know.
I can't imagine being hurt like that.
[dog barking]
[panting]
[barking continues]
[gasps]
You gotta come down sometime, Suzanne.
Scars are hard, sweetheart.
I'll try to be a friend to her.
Thank you.
[sighs]
Come here.
♪ The water is wide, I can't cross over ♪
♪ Neither have ♪
♪ The wings to fly ♪
♪ Give me a boat that can carry two ♪
♪ We both shall row ♪
♪ My love and I ♪
Thank you.
♪ The water is wide ♪
♪ I can't cross o'er ♪
♪ And neither have ♪
♪ I wings to fly ♪
♪ Give me a boat ♪
♪ That can carry two ♪
♪ And both shall row ♪
♪ My love and I ♪
♪ A ship there is ♪
♪ She sails the sea ♪
♪ She's loaded deep ♪
♪ As deep can be ♪
♪ But not so deep ♪
♪ As the love I'm in ♪
♪ I know not if ♪
♪ I sink or swim ♪
♪ Oh, love be handsome ♪
♪ And love be kind ♪
♪ Gay as a jewel ♪
♪ When first it is new ♪
♪ But love grows old ♪
♪ And waxes cold ♪
♪ My love and I ♪