The Lottery (2014): Season 1, Episode 8 - Truth Be Told - full transcript

Previously on "The Lottery"...

Last time we spoke, you told me that
you could help me get my son back.

We've got moles

inside of the "D" of "H,"
very close to your son.

You give me a picture of
my son wearing this mask,

I'll do whatever it is you want

I'm guessing the other day...

the extra perks... comes with strings,
right?

What do you want?

You don't really want to be a mother,
do you?

Excuse me?



We're not saying that your father

caused the fertility crisis,

but we do believe he knew it was coming.

What do you want from me?

Did he leave anything behind,
maybe papers or a...

like a zip drive or anything? Anything.

It's been eight years.

There must be something.

Dr. Kessler.

Don't make me shoot you for no reason.

Wait.

I need to get to Dr. Kessler's.

That's the problem.
Kessler just turned up dead.

I don't know what the
hell you've been doing.



You have upset some very powerful people.

I'm gonna meet our friend later today.

What if he doesn't come through?

What if we don't get
the information we need?

What's plan "b"?

Plan "b"?

There is no plan "b."

We're trying to kill the damn king.

Agent Kent said you could help me out.

All I need is a photo and a start point.

The person I want you to
follow is Darius Hayes.

For the record...I'm sorry
it has to go down this way.

I mean, Tom's a good man.

And I was hoping he'd see the light.

Were you sleeping?

Yeah.

It all comes down to honesty.

Truth...

the foundation of any good relationship,

especially the relationship
between a mother and a child.

We can measure truthfulness

over time using human observation,

or we can measure it with technology.

In the final challenge,
each prospective mother

will be connected to a polygraph machine

and asked a series of probing questions.

We've heard what these
women want us to hear.

Now we hear the truth.

Okay. Cut it. That's a wrap.

Vanessa, you... you remember Rose.
Nice job, everybody. Thanks.

Yes, we met at the opening-night gala.

It's nice to see you again.

- You, too.
- What do you think?

Well, nothing says motherhood
like an interrogation.

Hello, everyone.

Good morning. Rose.

I saw you last night. You remember?

No, I don't really... I was really tired.

Yeah.

You mind if I borrow
your father for a minute?

No.

Great.

You all right?

I don't know. I...

D.C. is such a weird place.

Like, I feel like everyone's just always
having these whispered conversations.

You're whispering.

But, um...

Is there something on your mind?

If there's ever anything
you want to talk about,

anything at all... You can trust me.

What are you ladies up to?

Just a little girl talk.

That was exhausting.

In a good way.

Nice save.

It's just been a long time
since I've had that kind of connection.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Don't get it.

No, don't get it.

Hello?

This is Dr. Lennon.

What?

I'll be right there.

What is it?

Alison, what's wrong?

He's been shot.

- Who?
- James.

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Uh, can I help you, miss?

I'm Dr. Lennon.
I'm here to see James Lynch.

- Your relationship to Dr. Lynch?
- Co-worker.

Friend.

Is he okay?

Not sure. Doctor's with him.

Well, what happened?

Gunshot wound to the chest.

Wh...Where was he?

Who shot him?

We're still investigating.

Do you know a Dr. Mark Kessler Jr.?

Kessler Jr. no.

Any idea what Dr. Lynch was doing
at Dr. Kessler Jr.'s beach house?

No, I-I have no idea.

Where... where's James?
I need to talk to a doctor.

I-I still have a few more questions.

And I have no more answers.

My friend may be dying.

And if you keep me here,

he may go before I can say goodbye.

- We're ready.
- Okay.

I'll see what I can do.

Our friend would like
to meet with you later today.

About what? I thought it was all arranged.

He didn't say.

Must be nice to have your daughter back.

Have you talked to her about last night?

Excuse me?

Darius, she was right next to us.

She was sleeping.

No. She wasn't.

I saw her.

She was on medication.

I saw the pills.

That's what she does.

She has a problem.

I don't need to tell you
what the stakes are here.

That's right, Alan. You don't.

But if she did hear our conversation...

She didn't.

I'm positive.

Then I'll leave it to you.

There's been no further
contact with Darius?

This sniper... what else can you tell me?

He's traveling under an alias...
Eugene Jones.

Pays cash for everything.

He's even got someone back
home using his credit card

so it looks like never left.

He's booked on a flight to Charlotte

at 11:25 p.m. night after next.

That's the night of the
lottery announcement.

Is that what he's...?

It must be.

It must be.

Could he be targeting the president?

I don't speculate. I give you information.

What you do with it is up to you.

Anything else?

I'll be in touch.

They know we're onto them, Vanessa.

They just shot James.
It should have been me.

I should have been the one
playing detective at Kessler's.

Alison, this is not your fault.

So, now what?

How do we nail the son
of a bitch who did this?

I understand the urge to seek revenge.

But right now, you need to lie low.

Do nothing. It is too dangerous.

Screw that!

This thing just got very personal.

We need to nail Darius.

No, we are not doing anything.

I want to bury Darius
just as badly as you do,

but you have to let me handle this.

Alison, they just went after James.

They could come after you next.

Please keep in mind,
Miss Sommers...

...this interview is
being broadcast to the entire nation.

Please answer with a simple "yes" or "no."
Do you understand?

Sounds pretty straightforward.

"Yes" or "no."

Yes.

You mentioned your mother was a drinker.

Do you have a history of
excessive use of alcohol?

I wouldn't call it excessive.

"Yes" or "no," please.

No.

Have you ever consumed
alcohol while working?

I was a bartender.

Yes.

Have you ever become
violent while intoxicated?

Yes.

Would you consider that
appropriate behavior for a mother?

- No.
- Do you believe it's important

to have an affectionate
relationship with your child?

Yes.

Was your mother affectionate with you?

That's subjective and complicated.

Do you feel you're equipped

to give a child everything
that they might need

to thrive in today's world?

No. But who the hell is?

Think you'll make a good mother?

I think I will try to do
whatever is best for my child.

If the answer is yes, please say yes.

The answer is, I have no idea,

and whoever claims to is full of shit.

God bless you, James.

Kyle.

What's the problem?

Didn't have any luck cloning her phone.

We tried, but it was encrypted.

- You sure about that?
- Yep.

We talked about
security measures at the lab.

She said the department of humanity
is all over her phone and tablet.

So,
I guess you're just gonna have to steal it.

I'm reborn in the eyes of the lord...

...the sins of my past washed clean.

I've been born again
in the eyes of the lord

and the sins of my past washed clean.

Hallelujah!

Get a move on, sister.
It's time for confession.

- What, right now?
- Don't worry. It's the truth challenge.

And you're basically the
poster child for the purity.

Before I found Jesus,
I was a different person.

Different how?

Inside.

You're not a virgin, are you?

Spiritually, I am.

So, that's a no.

Oh, God. Perry, I can't do this.

Everyone thinks I'm perfect.

Hey, I have the exact opposite problem.

There's nothing to worry about.

They're gonna find out.

They probably won't even ask
if you're a virgin or not.

What if they do ask in front
of the whole world watching?

- Slow down.
- What am I supposed to do?

Here's what you do... you relax.

- Oh, gosh. Relax?
- Yeah.

Come on. Make your body relax.

The machine only looks at how you react.

It can't look inside your heart.

You think I can fool that machine?

I don't think I can.

If you stay calm, you will be fine.

Yeah.

You wanted to see me?

Yes, I did, George.

I was wondering what kind of
chatter you've been hearing

about the lottery finale.

Just the usual...

some protests, some threats,

nothing credible, thank God.

Nothing at all? Nothing almost credible?

No. Not that I know of.

I spoke to the secret
service two hours ago.

- Business as usual.
- What about the hotel security?

Let's cut to the chase.
What have you heard?

I'm worried, George.

I think the location is too visible.

What have you heard?

I'm just...
I'm trying to protect the president.

Given everything that's going on right now,

I think having this event at a hotel

exposes him to unnecessary risk.

You haven't answered my question.

Without any new, credible information,

there's no need to change venues,

not from a security perspective, anyway.

Right.

Maybe we'll have to find a political one.

Thanks.

Did you tour the location?

Twice.

Position is serviceable.
Distance won't be a problem.

Then why I am here?

There are three exits on
the roof of the hotel...

north, south, and east.

I need to know which one
the target's going to use.

Why does that matter?

We secured you a vantage
point for flexibility.

Flexibility is for gymnasts.
I need a clean shot.

That means I need to know
where he's going to be,

the exact door he's going to exit.

I'll see what I can find out.

Try to relax.
It's only a few questions.

I'm sorry. I just...

Can I have some water?

Of course.

Shall we begin?

- Do you believe in God?
- Yes.

Have you always believed in God?

Yes.

Does it think I'm lying?

Because I'm not lying. I-I...

I mean,
I've had my doubts before in my life,

but who hasn't?

Try to relax.

There's no right answers. We're just...

collecting information.

Thank you.

I understand you're a virgin.

Have you maintained your virginity
strictly for religious reasons?

I believe it's a small sacrifice
to make for your husband.

"Yes" or "no," please.

I-I'm sorry. What... what was the question?

Have you remained a virgin
for religious reasons?

Oh! I'm so sorry!

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!

Get me a towel in here. Damn it!

Go back to your room.

We'll pick this up when we get this fixed.

Go.

Damn it.

I can't go back in there,
Perry.

I'm dropping out.

What happened?

I spilled water on the machine thing.

I had to get out of there. I'm pulling out.

Don't be crazy. So what?
You're not a virgin.

Just own it. America will love you.

It's not America I'm worried about.

It's my family, Raul.

- Your fianc? doesn't know?
- No.

When you lie, you go all-in.

I can't go back in there, Perry.

I'd rather go home than
let people know the truth.

I quit.

I'm done.

How's James?

Fighting for his life.

Doctor said he'd call with an update.

- Police know anything?
- No.

Did you tell them anything?

No.

Good.

Where were you?

Took a walk.

A walk?

I was with Rojas.

That open and honest
thing we talked about...?

I know.

So, why the hesitation?

I don't know.

James has been shot.
Your life could be in danger.

- It's a lot to deal with.
- I know.

That's why I need to know I can trust you.

Of course you can trust me.

If this is about your polygraph,
you can relax.

You were brilliant.

Angela needs my help... and quickly.

Why are you so bent on
helping your competition?

Angela's not my competition.
She's my friend.

And she can't take the lie-detector test.

So you pulled me out of my day for this?

If anybody deserves to be a mother,
it's Angela.

So do a lot of other women
who will never get the chance.

But she would be amazing.

I don't have the patience that she does...

Or the support system.

I thought you called me out here
to discuss something important.

I did.

I've been thinking
about what kind of mother I would make.

And I'd be a good one.

Okay.

Maybe not great,

but better than mine,
and I turned out all right.

But even if I'm not the mother,

I would still want to be
a part of my child's life.

Of course.

No, I would want that, too.

I would want you to be
like the baby's big sister.

I can do sister.

A very rich sister.

It's not about the money.

That doesn't mean I won't take it, but...

So, do we have a deal?

You need to help Angela.

She shouldn't have to humiliate
herself in front of the nation

to prove that she could be a good mother.

Wow.

You look great.

Thank you.

Trying for something
worthy of the occasion.

The announcement of the lottery winners...
it's gonna be historic.

Yeah, that's...

That's what I wanted to discuss.

I'm concerned about our approach.

The whole idea

of the making the
announcement at a hotel...

I don't think it's the best choice.

The parliament's a wonderful venue.

It's just been renovated.

It's a little over-the-top.

It's not very inviting.

Well, it's the grand finale.

Don't you think it should
be somewhere grand?

I just worry that it
might feel a little cold.

We're choosing mothers.

The venue should feel homey, warm.

It shouldn't feel like these
women are being taken away.

It should feel like they're coming home.

I... I need to go, but...

I really think you should consider this.

I'll have to think about it.

Please do.

What is all this?

Kessler's journal.

James e-mailed me these photos
right before he was shot.

I've been trying to make sense of it.

Heliogenics was some kind of
Manhattan project for infertility.

Their mission was to
reduce population growth

in order to sustain the planet.

Did Kessler know he was creating a weapon?

It doesn't look like it.
I mean, according to his journal,

he was doing purely scientific research.

And then things started to go haywire.

Someone within the government

decided to turn the infertility research

into a weapon.

This guy...

Mr. Torino...

was the guy Kessler was trying to find,

trying to hide from.
It's not entirely clear,

except for the fact
Kessler hated Mr. Torino

and thought he was the devil.

Mr. Torino is a pseudonym?

For someone very powerful...

Someone who forced Kessler
down a dark path...

someone who would
eventually have him killed.

I mean,
this is Kessler's case against Mr. Torino.

Everything except his name.

Which we know is Darius.

Which doesn't do us any
good unless we can prove it.

Well, Mr. Torino/Darius wiped
his fingerprints off everything.

Kessler and everybody
at Heliogenics is dead.

And as soon as we started to
get close to Kessler's son,

he sent his thugs to beat up James.

And as soon as James went
to Kessler's house...

It was Darius who warned
James to stay away.

It's Darius who's been covering
up something all along.

So then let's keep digging.

We need to find something solid.

Open it.

- What are they?
- Sedatives.

To help calm her nerves.

For a better chance at passing the test.

It's the best I could do.

Yeah,
I don't think she's gonna go for this.

She's not into drugs.

If she wants to be a mother,
she'll take the pill.

Simple as that.

Thanks.

Do we have an agreement?

Gettin' closer.

So, we have a list of e-mail addresses...

Which are all defunct.

...a few phone numbers...

Darius has wiped those clean, also.

...and a bunch of stuff
that doesn't make any sense,

like this.

Mr. Torino at 6880 DC.

Could it be some kind of alphanumeric code?

"A-T, 6880, D-C."

Mm. How old is Darius?

Maybe it's a... a birthday.

August of '68?

No, that's not it.

It's a license plate.

AT6880/D.C.

It's a D.C. plate number.

She's got security scanning
three new locations,

including Westwood's Virginia estate.

Why? Did she give a reason?

Something about optics.
She wants the event to feel familial.

I saw her this morning.
She didn't mention anything.

That was before she met
with the chief of staff.

If they change venues, Darius,
our plan goes to shit.

I'll look into it.

I can't help but feel this
thing slipping away, Darius.

Vanessa knows we're about to make a move.

- And your daughter...
- Rose...

didn't hear a thing.

I want to make sure we're clear on that.

Well, that leaves Vanessa.

I'll take care of her.

I've got what
you've been looking for...

1973 Ford Torino.

V8 engine, leather interior.

Oh, she's beautiful, isn't she?

Do you remember who sold it to you?

Well, not exactly.
That was eight years ago.

Was it...

...this man?

It was an auctioneer.

I-I bought it at a charity auction.

Anonymous donation.

Imagine that...
someone giving away a car like this.

Thank you very much for your time,
Mr. Bradley.

There has to be some kind of record,

something still tying the car to Darius.

We have the rantings of a dead man

and an old Ford Torino.

- It's a start.
- No, Alison.

It's an end.

I'm sorry, but I have to stop
worrying about what Darius did.

I need to focus on what
he's going to do next.

I don't know, Perry.

It just feels like I'm trying to hide
one sin by committing another.

It's not ecstasy.

It's a sedative, like antianxiety.

- Everybody takes them.
- W-what if I get caught?

What if they do a random blood test?

They tested us right when we got here.

This place is on lockdown.
They're not gonna test us again.

- Where'd you get them?
- A friend.

A friend who won't rat us out.

It just feels like it's cheating.

Says the girl who took my
slot in the psych exam.

I've lost my way.

It's time for me to go home.

No. Wait. Angela, you're a good person.

I'm just... I'm just trying to help, okay?

And you're sorry,
so God has to forgive you, right?

It'll be okay.

Hey.

Isn't there a Bible verse
or something that says,

"when God closes a door,
he opens a window"?

That was "The sound of music."

Okay, so, almost the same thing.

Thank you.

Gabrielle.

Sorry to keep bugging you,

but where have you landed
on the venue change?

I really think the parliament
is the perfect location.

Gabby, there are other reasons...

the lottery announcement
is going to be an event

that changes people's lives.

We need a grand venue for such an occasion.

I'm afraid I agree with Darius.

It's gonna be an unforgettable night.

I'm sure it will be.

Just so you know,

you're not the only one freaking
out about the lie-detector test.

You should see some of the other women.

When you get right down to it,

everybody's got some secret
they're trying to hide.

Hey. You better wake up.

Hey, come on.
You have like 10 minutes before your test.

Angela, wake up.

Angela.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

Come on, Angela. Oh, God.

Come on, Angela! Snap out of it!

Angela.

Help! Somebody, help!

We need a doctor right now!

Hey! Angela needs help!

Hurry. I don't think she's breathing.

What happened?

I don't know. She just stopped breathing.

No pulse.

Is she taking any medication, any drugs?

Yeah. Some sort of sedative.

What kind?

I don't know,
but I don't think they were strong.

- How many did she take?
- I don't know.

On the ground? Clear.

There we go.

Come on, Angela. Come on.

Still not responsive.

Angela, please.

Let's scoop and run.

Ple... please help her.

- I was just trying to help her.
- I know.

She wanted so badly to be a mother.

- Perry.
- Why did we give her those pills?

Perry, I need you to calm down.

- We killed her.
- Hey, now, you listen to me.

We did not kill Angela, all right?

I told her to take one, just one,

but she was so worried
about passing the test...

All right. All right.
You need to stay out of it.

All right?

If anybody asks, your answer is,
"I do not know."

All right?

- What is the coroner gonna say?
- He's doing an autopsy now.

And then I'm sure he'll eventually
get around to the truth,

which is that Angela was having a hard time

coping with the stress of the competition.

And she somehow got hold of some sedatives,

and she took too many.

All right?

- Okay?
- We gave her those pills.

Now, that is exactly what you
are not going to say ever...

to anybody.
Do you understand me?

- I should have just let her go home.
- But you didn't.

You're a smart girl, Perry.

You need to think this through.

Now, you can either have
a bright future with a lot of money...

...or you can dig your own grave.

Now, that shouldn't be a
difficult decision to make.

Look, our relationship is based on trust.

I can't just go in there
and take Alison's phone.

Oh, because you're sleeping with her.

Because she'll know it's me.

Then I lose all access to her.

That doesn't do you any good now,
either, does it?

Fine. Fine. You don't want to take
her phone, I understand.

We're still gonna need the information
her phone was going to give us.

What the hell do you want with Alison?
She's just as anti-government as you are.

Just be straight with me.

What the hell are you guys after?

We want the embryos.

At the end, that's all that really matters.

Everything else will fall away.

Whoever controls the
embryos controls the future.

We need Dr. Lennon to make this happen.

Come on, Kyle.
Why do you think we went after you?

We knew you had an in with Alison.

So, you helping me get Elvis back...
that's what?

A means to an end.

This looks nice.

It is nice. It's one of my favorite spots.

- Thank you.
- I'm so thirsty.

You know, I was, um...
thinking just the other day,

the vice president has a daughter your age.

Did you know her at school?

No.

But you've met the vice president, right?

No, I don't think so.

He was at the house last night.
I meant to introduce you.

Yeah, I was so tired.

I don't really remember anybody.

Plus, I feel like all those politicians

just all look the same to me.

I know what you mean.

You know, when I'm with politicians,

sometimes we speculate about things...

Different political scenarios.

But it's not real.

It's just an exercise. We play games.

Yeah, that makes sense.

I'm sure it's just...
all white noise to you

when you hear us talking.

Yeah, pretty much.

You know, Rose,

I've been thinking about the last six years

since the, uh, fertility crisis began,

and I... I want to apologize

if I have not been available
or if I've been preoccupied.

I want us to spend more time together.

Yeah, that would be...

awesome.

And I really,
really want you to speak freely with me.

Tell me whatever it is you're feeling.

It's really important that
we tell each other the truth.

Yeah, of course.

I'm just gonna run to the bathroom.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Hi.

It's Rose.

Um...

It's about my father.
I think that he's up to something.

He's involved in something...

big, and I just wanted to talk to somebody.

- Sorry.
- Who were you talking to?

You called somebody. I saw you.

I was just talking to my friend.

No big deal.

May I see your phone?

- What?
- I'd like to see your phone.

- What are you talking about?
- I want to know who you called.

Rose...

I need to know that I can trust you.

- Who are you right now?
- Your father.

Pardon me.

- Here.
- Don't.

I'm so sorry, sir.

Look, I don't mean to drop this all on you.

I just want to be up front about all this.

So, Rojas claims he can get all this back.

But to do that,
he wants you to clone my phone, eavesdrop,

and steal information.

Pretty much.

Do you really think he can do it?

Or is this some kind of game he's playing?

I'm not sure,

but he has access to the
department of humanity.

I saw Elvis on video.

And he has moles on the inside.
That I know.

Set up a meeting with Rojas.

You don't have to do this.

Set up the meeting.

Hi. This is Rose. Leave me a message.

Rose, hi. It's Vanessa.

Um, I've been trying to get a hold of you.

I'm here. I'm at the garage.

But I don't see you.

Call me back.

Rose?

Rose?

Hello?

Rose?

Hello?

Darius.

Hello, Vanessa.

- I j... I was just...
- I know.

I know why you're here.

Rose left her phone at the restaurant.

You were the last person she called.

What do you want?

I just want the truth.

About what?

Rose. You.

Darius, I don't know what you're talking...

Would you like a drink?

No.

This could take some time.

I'm not doing this.

Yes, you are.