Bad Nanny (2022) - full transcript
[dramatic, ominous music]
Matilda, you promise
you'll come back soon?
Of course I will, sweetheart.
I'm just hurrying home to get
ready for my grandchildren.
They're coming to see
me tomorrow morning.
I will be back on
Monday, don't you worry.
I'll miss you.
I'll miss you too.
You be good.
[soft music]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Hello?
Is somebody there?
Huh.
[dog barking in distance]
Is that you, kitty?
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Hello?
[rapid footsteps in grass]
[screams]
[soft, bright music]
- Hey tony.
- [tony] hey,
Did you get the package?
Okay, I'm opening it now.
You're gonna love it, Remy.
[gasps]
[Remy] oh, tony, it's beautiful!
Turned out great, right?
And thank you for agreeing
to not add "socialite".
To the about the author blurb.
I still think it could
only help in the marketing.
To leverage that aspect
of your personal brand.
Because you are in
fact, a socialite, Remy.
Your father is Marcus bell,
One of the wealthiest
men in Atlanta.
You've been in the society pages.
- Since you were a teen.
- Stop, please,
It's a sexist word
and I don't like it.
Anyway, it looks
absolutely perfect.
You're the best publisher ever.
It's gonna be a good
piece of business.
I sure hope so, my charity
could definitely use the funds.
I still think you should
take at least a little cut.
Why?
- That makes zero sense.
- [phone rings]
Oh shoot, I'm supposed to
meet the next nanny candidate.
Thanks again, tony.
[sighs]
Oh, hey, where are you off to?
On my way to go
interview a new nanny.
- That's right, good luck.
- Thanks.
Oh, how'd the new book turn out?
- Just perfect.
- Yeah?
All right, you gotta show me.
I'll make sure you get a copy.
Please.
[soft music]
[jack] sorry, Remy, I
can't make it, I'm swamped.
Well, we were supposed to be
interviewing her together.
I would've thought choosing
someone to look after our child.
Is something you'd
want to be a part of.
Of course it is something I
want to be a part of, Remy.
You were the one who
wanted me to get involved.
In the family
business, remember?
Uh huh.
Come on, Remy, nobody
knows better than you.
What kind of time
suck this can be.
And it's all on me.
Now that your father
has relocated to Canada.
To spearhead this new
property development deal.
Yeah, okay, whatever.
I'll take care of it myself.
[pone beeping]
[soft music]
- [sighs]
- [soft music]
Kendra Patterson, for
the nanny position?
- Yes, mrs. Bell-winter.
- Call me Remy.
You're really early.
Yes, I know, the bus got me
here sooner than I thought.
No need to be sorry, come on in.
[soft music]
Would you like some iced
tea or water or lemonade?
No thank you.
- You sure?
- Yes, thank you.
[Remy] let's go into
the sitting room then.
- Yes, mrs. Bell-winter.
- Remy.
Sorry.
[Remy] no need to say sorry.
[sighs]
So as the agency probably
told you, this was unexpected.
We had a nanny,
Matilda, who we loved,
But she suddenly quit
out of nowhere,
No explanation.
And it was my
birthday yesterday...
- Oh, happy birthday.
- Oh, thanks.
But what I was going to say
is that she never reached out.
Or anything and she's
always made such a big deal.
About our birthdays.
- It's just so.
- Strange.
Right.
Anyway, we started seeing
candidates recently.
I must say I was most looking
forward to meeting you.
Wow, I'm flattered, why?
Well, it says here being
a nanny was your calling.
From a young age and it's
all you've ever wanted to do.
That's right.
Why is that?
My mother, she was
such a nurturing woman.
And I wanna be just like
her to honor her memory.
Her memory?
She passed?
Yes.
I'm so sorry, Kendra.
I lost my mother a little
over five years ago.
I still think
about it every day.
I know the feeling.
So do you want to
have kids someday?
Oh no, no.
I just wanna put
the childcare skills.
That my mother taught
me to use as a nanny.
I know in my heart that
it's my life's work.
I've worked with children
in one way or the other.
Since I was 13 and
I can't even imagine.
Wanting to do anything else.
I see that.
Well, I'd like to try you out.
To see how you and
Ella get along.
She'll make the
ultimate decision.
- Really?
- Yes, really.
You and everyone
else at the agency.
All have similar relevant
experience and of course,
Each of your backgrounds
have been thoroughly checked,
Which is important to be sure.
But with you, I sense
a real genuine passion.
For what you do and
that counts for a lot.
Thank you, I'm so pleased.
Of course I would love
for you to meet Ella now,
But she's in ballet class,
she's pretty into it.
She's a really
bright little girl.
She's six, but she's already
reading at a third grade level.
- That's very impressive.
- Yeah, she's an amazing kid.
Not sure where she gets it from.
- [laughs]
- let me walk you out.
Thank you.
[Remy] why don't you
get everything you need.
For an overnight stay and
we'll take it from there.
[Kendra] of course.
[soft music]
[ominous music]
[door knocks]
Hey, you must be Kendra.
Yes, hello.
Come on in, I'm jack.
[crickets chirp]
Remy's upstairs
giving Ella a bath,
I guess they worked the
kids pretty hard in ballet.
Can I get you
something to drink or?
No, I'm fine,
- Okay.
- But thank you for asking.
Yeah, come on, I'll show
you where you're staying.
[ominous music]
So this is you.
Wow, this is so nice.
Yeah, get settled.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, of course.
[ominous music]
You excited to meet Kendra?
I guess.
You miss Matilda?
- Yeah.
- Yeah, me too.
I'm looking forward to seeing
what you think of Kendra.
Mommy likes her, but
what's most important.
Is to see if you like her.
You ready?
- Yeah.
- All right, let's go.
[ominous music]
- [door knocks]
- yes?
[Remy] are you
ready to meet Ella?
Of course.
Hello, Ella, my name is Kendra.
How was ballet today?
Good.
[Kendra] I heard you guys
had to work pretty hard.
Did you learn any new moves?
- Yes.
- [laughs]
Do you wanna show me?
That was incredible.
I can't believe how good you
are for such a young lady.
I'm not a young lady,
I'm a little girl.
[laughs]
Of course you are.
I can do more stuff too.
Maybe you can show
Kendra your room.
And hang out before dinner.
Maybe show her some of the
rest of your dance moves.
Okay, mommy.
[soft, ominous music]
[laughs]
- [claps]
- bravo.
This is the book my
mom wrote about me.
You can read it if you want.
Oh, thank you, Ella.
And maybe I can tell you
a story about my life.
When I was a little girl,
would you like that?
Sure.
[soft music]
Oh, wow, it's so nice.
Your mom did a great job.
- [laughs]
- yes,
Your dress did make
it into the book.
- [laughs]
- that's awesome.
[Ella] tell her now, in
case she changes her mind.
- Okay.
- Okay.
[laughs]
- Are you excited?
- Yeah.
Sorry to disturb you,
you have a second?
Of course.
Well, Ella was gonna throw
a fit if we didn't tell you.
That we want you to officially
come on as her nanny.
We didn't wanna rush the
decision, but she's insistent.
She was worried you were
gonna change your mind.
[laughs]
So how about it?
I would love to.
Great.
I'll let you finish
your dinner in peace.
[laughs]
Oh, the code to the house
alarm is ella's birthday,
- 10-14-18.
- Thank you.
- [soft, ominous music]
- uh, no.
No one's excused from the table.
[jack] I've got work to do.
And besides, I can
get it from the table.
Whenever I want,
Remy, I'm not a child.
But it's family time.
[jack] I told you I have to
get these emails out, tonight.
[Ella] stop arguing.
[Remy] it's okay, baby.
- [soft, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [spits]
- [ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft, ominous music]
- Hey.
- Oh.
I am sorry, I didn't
mean to scare you.
I was just checking on Ella.
Make yourself at home.
- I'm sorry, mr.
- No, no, no, no,
Hey, it's okay, you
can have some cake.
I was just teasing, and
please call me jack.
No, no, that was wrong of me.
Remy would be upset that I
didn't ask her for permission.
Remy's not like that.
I shouldn't have done it.
Relax.
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft music]
Promise me you won't tell Remy.
This job means the world to me,
And I promise I
won't do it again.
- It's really not a problem.
- Promise.
Okay, I promise.
- [laughs]
- thank you jack, I owe you.
You don't owe me.
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft music]
Pretty sweet house, huh?
Yes it is.
It's kind of crazy.
Kind of like living
in a museum here.
You didn't grow up like this?
[laughs]
No, I grew up dirt poor.
Not a lot of haves in heart well.
Just a few thousand have nots,
Making the best
of the situation.
I understand that, we
have a lot in common.
Is that so?
- [soft music]
- [crickets chirp]
I better got to bed.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
- [soft music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Hey, how'd the
nanny interview go?
It went really well,
we've already hired her.
Wow, that was fast.
It was ella's decision, really.
- So, show me the book.
- Oh, yes.
Wow.
I got another
confirmation from a donor,
For the gala tonight.
That's great.
Oh shoot, that reminds me,
I forgot to pick up my
dress from the cleaners.
Maybe your nanny could do it?
That's not her job, but
maybe she wouldn't mind.
- [phone dialing]
- Remy, this is amazing.
They did such a great job.
[phone rings]
Hello mrs. Bell-winter.
I mean hello Remy.
How's your first
day together going?
Very well, we're just about
to head out to the park.
How lovely.
Hey, listen, I was wondering
if you could do me a favor.
And feel free to say no,
As it's not in your
job description.
What is it?
Can you pick up my dress
from harry's dry cleaning?
I have to wear it for this
work gala thing tonight.
And I won't be able
to get away from work.
You can of course use my uber
account I set up for you.
Of course, no problem.
You sure you don't mind?
Don't mind at all.
You're a lifesaver,
thanks Kendra.
You're welcome.
[Ella] let's go.
Yeah, let's go.
Right.
[soft music]
Mommy's going to a
fancy party tonight.
Yes, I know.
You should see her when
she's all dressed up.
She's so pretty.
Is she?
I want to grow up
to be just like her.
[dramatic music]
My friends told me
that she's famous.
And that she gets her
pictures taken a lot,
- Since she was a little girl.
- [dramatic music]
No, don't!
I'm gonna fall!
Too high, too high, too high!
- [dramatic music]
- hi Ella, hey.
[Ella] can I go play with Carly?
Sure.
Oh, hello, my name's lupita.
Hi, Kendra.
You must be the new nanny?
I sure am.
[lupita] I knew the
last nanny, Matilda.
I've heard good
things about her.
Yeah, no one knows
what happened,
She just stopped coming to work,
Stopped talking to the family.
That's strange.
Oh, will you excuse me please?
Ella, we have to go soon.
Can we play for just
a few more minutes?
Okay, just a few.
[dramatic, ominous music]
Isn't this a pretty dress?
It sure is.
All of mommy's
dresses are pretty.
I wonder what it would
look like on you.
It would be too big.
Of course it would.
Wouldn't it be funny to see
what that would look like?
Yeah.
Maybe I could try it on.
Maybe you could.
Hey, I have an idea,
When's the last time that
you went into the woods.
Behind your house?
I don't know.
Why don't you go and pick
some wildflowers for your mom?
I bet there are some
pretty ones back there.
Okay.
[soft, ominous music]
[laughs]
Try not to wrinkle it.
I don't think this
is gonna work.
- [laughs]
- I think you're right.
It's nap time anyway.
How about I tell you a story
about when I was a little girl.
Okay.
Once upon a time, there was
a little girl named Kendra.
- That's you.
- It is.
And she was the luckiest
girl in the world.
Why?
I'll tell you why.
She was the luckiest
girl in the world.
Because she had the best
mommy in the whole world.
Go away, Hailey, I
can't take this anymore.
They didn't have much,
but they had each other.
[soft music]
[dramatic, ominous music]
- [laughs]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
[crickets chirp]
- Your gin and tonic.
- Thank you, Kendra.
You really didn't
have to do that.
Oh, it's my pleasure.
Is it good?
It's very good.
Glad to hear that.
Oh my god, you look
absolutely amazing.
You're too kind.
This dress would make
anyone look good.
Thanks for picking it up.
Oh my pleasure, would you
like a drink before you go?
Oh no, no, no.
She has the tolerance
of a two year old.
Yeah, I'll save my one
drink for the gala.
Unless you wanna see
her blackout drunk,
Running out through
the neighborhood.
- Jack!
- [laughs]
Wow.
Shall we go?
Yes, you two go
have a good time,
Ella and I will
hold down the fort.
- Thanks, see you later.
- Yeah.
- [crickets chirp]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
[sighs]
Thanks for coming tonight.
Do I have a choice?
Come on, jack.
Sorry, it's just, you
know, this kind of stuff.
Isn't for me, I feel like
it's all a performance.
It's for a good cause.
It always is.
[sighs]
- [soft, light music]
- [people chatter]
- I believe you know my wife.
- Hi.
You know, Remy, it really is
quite an impressive turnout.
And such a lovely space,
thank you for having us.
Please, it's I, who should
be thanking you both.
Remy, what's wrong?
- Are you okay?
- What's wrong?
[jack] honey, what?
If you all would
please excuse me.
- Remy.
- Do you think she'll be okay?
Excuse us.
- [dramatic music]
- [people chatter]
- Remy!
- [dramatic music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft music]
I just rearranged the
furniture yesterday.
It's quite impressive.
So is there a nanny
in this house?
No.
Do you think I
should get a nanny?
It depends.
On what?
On whether Becky
wants a nanny or not.
Did you have a nanny
when you were little?
Oh no, my mother
loved me so much.
That she wanted
me all to herself.
In fact, if she had to
work nights or weekends,
She would sometimes bring
me with her to work,
If our neighbor
couldn't watch me.
Why doesn't my mommy
feel that way about me?
I'm not sure.
- [soft music]
- [phone rings]
- Hello?
- Hi, it's jack.
Hi jack.
Remy's in the hospital.
Oh no!
Can you watch Ella tonight?
Right, of course.
- We'll be home tomorrow.
- Okay.
What's wrong?
Your mommy had to
go to the hospital.
Why?
Is she sick?
She'll be fine, but she's
going to stay overnight,
So we'll visit her
in the morning.
It's going to be okay.
- Promise?
- Of course.
[soft, ominous music]
[Ella] I'm sad I can't hug you.
I know, I'm sorry I
can't hug you too.
Does it hurt?
They have me on medication,
So I feel a little better now.
When are you coming home?
The doctor said I'll be
coming home tomorrow.
I don't understand how the
heck you got poison ivy.
On your dress.
- I'm hungry.
- [laughs]
Give your mom an air kiss.
And we'll go down to the
cafeteria and get you something.
- We'll be back.
- All right.
I don't wanna get
Ella in trouble,
But I think I know
what happened.
What do you mean?
Well, I told her she could
go pick some wildflowers.
Out in the back and she
must have gotten poison ivy.
On her clothes because I
found her in your room later.
Playing with your
dress, trying it on.
And the clothes must
have gotten mixed up.
- Oh Ella.
- I know.
But when I go back home,
I can go out in the woods and
get rid of the poison ivy.
Oh, you don't have to do that.
Oh, I insist.
I used to help my mother garden,
I've got quite the green thumb.
It's the least I can do to help.
Hey.
Hi, I'm David, I work with Remy.
I'm Kendra.
The nanny, heard good things.
[Kendra] oh good.
Is this a bad time?
Oh, I was just leaving.
I'll go meet up
with jack and Ella.
[dramatic music]
- Hey.
- You didn't have to come by.
No worries.
You said in your text
it was poison ivy?
Long story.
So what's the damage?
Well, the gala sort of
ended before the big ask.
For the childhood food
insecurity program.
Yeah, I figured.
I guess it would be impersonal
to do an email blast.
Could do that.
I have an idea,
Why don't we have a barbecue
at my house for the donors?
Long as I don't have
to man the grill.
[laughs]
Mind if I join you?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
Wanted to give Remy some
time alone with David.
He's here?
Yeah, they seem pretty close.
I always kind of thought that.
[soft, dramatic music]
- How's the jell-o?
- It's okay.
Hospital food.
Tell you what,
I'll make you your favorite
grilled cheese for lunch.
You're the best!
- [laughs]
- [soft, dramatic music]
- Hey baby, I'm home.
- Welcome home, mommy.
Oh, thank you, honey.
[laughs]
Listen, I wanna talk to
you about what happened.
What do you mean?
Well, Kendra told me it was
your idea to try on the dress.
You shouldn't have done that.
I'm not mad,
- But in the future.
- It wasn't my idea.
Ella darling don't
make it worse by lying.
I'm not lying.
You don't believe me
because you don't love me.
Of course, I love you.
I love you more than
anything in the whole world.
I tell you that all the time.
Well, why do you
have a nanny for me.
Instead of taking
care of me yourself?
I love spending
time with you, Ella.
I grew up with a nanny too,
And I know my mommy
loved me very much.
Did daddy have a nanny?
Well, no.
What's this all about Ella?
Kendra said that her
mommy loved her so much.
That she didn't want anyone
else to take care of her.
- What?
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [door knocks]
- yes?
It's me, can we talk?
Of course, about what?
Did you tell Ella
that I don't love her?
What?
Of course not.
Or that I don't love her enough.
To take care of her myself?
No.
Why?
Ella told me, you said your
mother loved you so much.
She wouldn't let a
nanny take care of you.
Oh, I see where
the confusion is.
- Confusion?
- Yes.
Ella asked about my mother
and if I had a nanny,
Which of course I didn't.
Yes and?
Well, Ella said, maybe
you don't love her enough.
To take care of her by yourself.
- She said that?
- Yes.
And you let her believe that?
No, rather than
get into the fact.
That my mother couldn't
afford a nanny,
I said that you
love Ella so much.
That you have somebody
else to pay even more.
Attention to her,
That you give her even
more than I ever had.
And I didn't think.
It was appropriate to
get into the whole,
You know, money thing.
I see.
Ella also said it was your
idea to try on the dress.
Well that's normal, right?
Kids sometimes tell little white
lies to get out of trouble.
I suppose you're right.
Do you want me to go with you
so we can clear all this up?
Oh, no, no, no, I don't
wanna make a big deal of it.
That's probably best.
You're a good mom, Remy.
I just hope my
daughter thinks so.
I'm sure she does.
Thanks, Kendra,
sorry to bother you.
No problem.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
[ominous music]
You don't have to come to the
barbecue if you don't want.
How can I not come?
It's in my house.
You know what I mean.
You can go out with your
friends or whatever,
I won't be upset.
Oh, I bet you wouldn't,
Leave you alone with David
so you too can play house.
Are you kidding, really?
[jack] how is it possible
that the two of you.
Made a decision to have
this thing in our house.
Without consulting me?
It's a work thing and
we need the donations.
- For our new project.
- Forget it, Remy,
I've heard all of this before.
It's for a great cause,
yada yada, do what you want.
- Jack, don't.
- Goodnight.
[soft music]
[dramatic, ominous music]
Is something wrong?
You told mommy that it was
my idea to try on the dress.
But it was.
No it wasn't.
I asked you,
wouldn't it be funny.
To see what it would look like.
And then you said maybe
I could try it on.
So technically it was your idea.
I'm happy to lie
and tell your mama,
It was all my idea if you want,
But then I would have to
leave and I would miss you.
Would you miss me?
Yes.
So maybe we should
just forget about it.
- Okay?
- Okay.
I love you, Ella.
I love you too.
[soft, ominous music]
- [people chatter]
- [light music]
Well, ella's up in her
room with her friends.
That's good, thanks.
[Kendra] quite the charmer.
[jack] who?
Remy's friend, David,
that's his name, right?
Yep.
Well, it looks like the
party was a success.
Was it your idea?
No, I wasn't even consulted.
Really?
That doesn't seem right,
this is your house.
No, it doesn't seem right.
Well, I need to get
back to the kids.
- [light music]
- [people chatter]
Hey, jack.
So mission accomplished,
Made our ask and we
already got commitments.
From several of the donors.
Well, sure appreciate
you guys hosting us.
I'm not hosting, David,
you and Remy are.
Well no, I mean, I'm
just here to help Remy.
Right.
- Did I say something?
- It's not you.
- [sighs]
- [light music]
- Jack!
- What?
- What was that about?
- What?
The way you were
talking to David,
Why are you being so rude?
I'm rude?
Can you keep your voice down?
All I do is keep my voice down.
I don't have a voice in
anything around here.
It's all about you.
Enjoy your party.
- [light music]
- [birds chirp]
[dramatic music]
[crickets chirp]
[Remy] I can't
believe you did that.
What?
Spoke up for myself?
In front of everybody?
Do you know how
that made me look?
[jack] right, so I
screwed up, again.
Do we need to go back
to the counselor?
Why?
Talking about it
doesn't do anything.
It didn't last time.
Look, can we just,
can we not do this?
I have to get some sleep, I
leave for Charlotte tomorrow.
With David?
[Remy] yes, picking
him up at nine.
- It's a business trip.
- Right.
I'll leave you alone so
you can get some sleep.
Jack, please.
[soft, dramatic music]
[sighs]
I was wondering if we
could talk before you left.
Sure.
Jack, I want you to know
I heard what you said last night.
And if you want me to
tell David not to go.
It's not about that.
It's about my day to day
existence in this house.
I feel like everything
revolves around you.
And I'm just along for the ride.
Between you and your dad,
I'm just another employee.
You asked.
How could you feel that way?
I love you jack, and dad
thinks the world of you.
He trusted you
with this business.
While he's out of the country.
Let's just drop it.
Jack!
[soft music]
Look, let's just talk this
out when I get back, okay?
- Whatever you want.
- Good morning.
I'm sorry, I can
go back upstairs.
No, no, you don't
have to do that.
Everything here is
fine, right, honey?
Just fine.
I'll see you later.
I might be a little late,
I have to wine and dine
some developers, lucky me.
No worries.
[soft, ominous music]
Well, I'm gonna go
say goodbye to Ella.
Why don't you set up a
puzzle in the library.
And I'll see you guys tomorrow.
When I get back from Charlotte.
Sure, I've got
everything under control.
[Remy] good.
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [door creaks open]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [sighs]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [sighs]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [laughs]
- [crickets chirp]
[soft, ominous music]
I woke up from a bad dream,
I thought I heard something.
It was just me.
How was your business dinner?
It was fine,
- [laughs]
- I guess, who cares?
- Is everything okay?
- [soft, ominous music]
- Not really.
- [soft, ominous music]
- I shouldn't drink anymore.
- [soft, ominous music]
I won't tell, besides
I think you deserve it.
[soft, ominous music]
- Want one?
- Oh no I couldn't.
I won't tell.
Gin and tonic?
- Coming right up.
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [laughs]
- [soft, dramatic music]
- Gin and tonic.
- [crickets chirp]
Shall we toast?
To what?
To getting what we
deserve in life.
- I'll drink to that.
- [glasses clink]
[laughs]
Oh.
My mother used to
drink gin and tonics.
- Yeah?
- They remind me of her.
[soft music]
Is everything okay?
Yeah, I'm fine, it's just my
dream, it was about my mom.
- I just miss her so much.
- [cries]
- I'm so sorry you're upset.
- [cries]
- [soft, ominous music]
- thank you.
You've always been
so kind to me.
Remy is a very lucky woman.
I don't think that
she sees it that way.
- I do.
- [soft music]
- [dramatic music]
- [breathes heavily]
- Hi, daddy.
- Hi, sweet baby girl.
[soft, ominous music]
[Ella] I love you, daddy.
I love you too.
Is that yummy?
- Yes.
- [laughs]
[jack] you stay
outta trouble today.
[soft, ominous music]
There's nothing wrong with
a little bit of trouble,
- Right, Ella?
- [soft, ominous music]
[plane engine whirs]
[Remy] dad!
- What a great surprise!
- [laughs]
- You're in town!
- That's right, Remy.
- That's wonderful!
- Oh its just.
For a couple of nights,
But I couldn't stay away
from you and Ella any longer.
[Remy] we can't wait to see you.
All right, I'll see you tonight.
[Remy] love you.
[children chatter]
[Kendra] come on, Ella,
wouldn't you like to play?
Maybe you'd go on the swing?
[birds chirp]
I don't wanna go on the swings.
Why not?
I'm sad.
What about?
Mommy and daddy
are arguing again.
And how do you know that?
I heard them.
Well mommys and daddies
are like that sometimes.
You're lucky to
have a mom and dad.
[birds chirp]
Do you want me to tell you.
More about when I
was a little girl?
Okay.
I only saw my dad once.
He was a nice man and he wanted
to be with me and my mommy,
But someone got in the way.
The only thing stopping me.
From being with you and
Haley is my daughter Remy.
I would never want to hurt her.
- If it wasn't for her.
- Leave.
I wanna offer you some financial
support for haley's sake.
I don't want your charity.
I want you out and I never
wanna see you again, ever!
[soft, dramatic music]
But it didn't
matter that he left.
Because I had my mom and I
knew she would never leave me.
And so I thought
everything would be okay.
And it was.
Until she passed away
after getting pneumonia,
Which I think was really her
way of dying of a broken heart.
Because of what he did to us.
[birds chirp]
- I'm sorry your mommy died.
- Me too.
But I knew I would
carry on her memory.
By lovingly looking after
other little children,
So they wouldn't ever
have to go through.
What I went through, left
alone with no one wanting me.
But I knew that one day,
The person who got in the way,
who ruined my mother's life,
Would eventually pay for it.
That's karma, right?
What's karma?
Karma is what happens when
bad people do bad things.
So don't do bad things, okay?
- Okay.
- [birds chirp]
[crickets chirp]
- Hey.
- Hey there.
How was your trip?
It was fine.
I didn't really move the
needle on any major funding,
But it was good to know.
What some other children's
nonprofits are up to.
You know, it's a good
thing, what you do.
Why thank you.
I've been a little
selfish lately.
No, I understand where
you're coming from.
I'm sorry for steam
rolling the barbecue.
And generally being so bossy.
It's okay, really.
Listen, there's something
I want to tell you.
What's that?
Do you like my dress?
Yes, it's very pretty.
Do you like it, daddy?
Of course I do, sweetheart.
Go put your shoes on.
Grandpa bell will be here soon.
[crickets chirp]
What did you wanna tell me?
Just that I want to try
harder and that I love you.
- Okay, me too.
- [soft music]
[laughs]
- You both look so nice.
- Thanks.
- Hey Kendra!
- There she is.
[laughs]
Can Kendra join us
for dinner tonight?
Sure.
[doorbell chimes]
- I'll get that.
- Oh.
[crickets chirp]
- Hey, hey.
- Hey jack.
Good to see you, come in.
Look who I found outside.
- [laughs]
- hello everyone!
Ella, how's my little girl?
Fine.
Oh boy, kisses?
[laughs]
I've missed you.
Hello, I'm Kendra.
It's nice to meet
you, Marcus bell.
[soft, ominous music]
My big girl.
I'm so excited about your book.
And all the work you're
doing with the charity.
Has anyone ever had a more
accomplished daughter?
- [laughs]
- [soft, ominous music]
[Remy] so good to see you.
Excuse me, I'll be right back.
- [soft music]
- [crickets chirp]
[Remy] come on in,
let's get you settled.
All right.
- How was your drive, dad?
- It was good.
- Really?
- Not bad.
- [pair chatters]
- [soft music]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [breathes heavily]
Et you a great big dollhouse?
[Marcus] how about I get
you a great big dollhouse?
[Ella] I already
have one grandpa.
Ah, she already has one.
[laughs]
You're with family, let
yourself take the edge off.
A little bit.
Well, one over my
limit can't hurt.
- [laughs]
- right?
It's a special occasion.
[Marcus] speaking of which,
sorry I missed your birthday.
[Remy] we didn't make
a big deal out of it.
- We had cake.
- What kind?
- Wedding cake.
- [laughs]
[Remy] that's my girl.
[Marcus] you're not getting
married on me, are you, Ella?
[laughs]
[jack] don't give her any ideas.
[laughs]
[Ella] I'm too young
to get married.
- [laughs]
- [soft, ominous music]
Thank you.
- [laughs]
- [soft, ominous music]
So, Remy tells me that Ella
is quite fond of you, Kendra.
[Kendra] the feeling is mutual.
Good.
So tell me, where'd you get
your child caring skills?
- From my mother.
- Really?
[soft, ominous music]
Tell me more about her.
Well, she is no longer with us.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
It's hard for me to talk about.
I'm sure it is and
you don't have to.
No, I want to.
My mother was everything to me.
She was the sweetest and
bravest person I ever knew.
And a lot of people
took advantage of that.
A lot of people hurt her and
whenever I think about it,
I just.
- [breathes heavily]
- [soft, ominous music]
Well, I truly understand.
She sounds like a
wonderful person.
I wish I could have met her, I
wish I could have helped her.
- I wish you could have too.
- [soft, ominous music]
You know what?
Let's have a toast.
To new beginnings,
new relationships.
And happier times ahead.
- Here, here.
- [soft, ominous music]
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- [glass clink]
- [soft, dramatic music]
[crickets chirp]
[sighs]
- [laughs]
- [ominous music]
You startled me.
Sorry, I just wanted
to say goodbye.
Yes, I just tucked Ella in
and jack put Remy to sleep,
She had a little too much.
- Yes, I noticed.
- [laughs]
Well, listen, it was a
pleasure meeting you.
I'm glad you're here.
Thank you, have a good night.
- You too.
- [dramatic music]
Kendra, will you
tell me a story?
- Sure.
- [soft music]
I guess my putting her to
bed didn't do the trick.
She is really fond of you.
Yeah.
- Bye now.
- Bye.
- [soft, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Remy!
What?
What happened?
My phone has been
blowing up all morning.
Do you know what you wrote
on pixapost last night?
What?
I don't remember going
on pixapost last night.
I don't remember anything.
"My husband thinks I have
a thing for David at work.
"He's so insecure.
"The truth is I do
wanna cheat on him.
"I fantasize about David,
I wanna see him naked,
- "I wonder how big his".
- Jack!
I don't remember, I blacked
out, but I did not write that.
I mean, that doesn't
sound like me at all.
I don't feel that way about him.
Well, apparently you're
drunken alter ego does.
- Jack, please listen.
- Look, I'm gonna go to work.
I have a tough day in front
of me, even worse for you.
But after this, I don't
even know where we are.
[soft, dramatic music]
- [sighs]
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [keyboard clicks]
- [soft, dramatic music]
[phone rings]
Hi tony.
I'd rather tell
you this in person,
But I guess video call's
the next best thing.
I know how hard you
worked on the book.
I deleted the post.
It doesn't matter, Remy.
The damage is already done.
This is a children's book
and the things that you said,
We have no choice but to
cancel the release date.
Tony, that's not fair.
I mean, there's no way
I would've written that.
Well then who wrote them?
I don't know, maybe someone
hacked my account or.
I'm sorry, Remy, but
my hands are tied.
Yeah well, I'm sorry to.
[soft, dramatic music]
You excited ballet
practice today?
I suppose you heard what I did?
What do you mean?
Guess not.
Well, we'll talk about it later.
Love you, sweetheart.
Your mommy seems sad.
Why don't we draw
her a picture today?
Okay.
[soft, dramatic music]
[consultant] we'll have
the cost analysis for you,
End of day.
Sounds great,
- Thank you ladies.
- Thank you.
[soft, dramatic music]
Hey, can I come in?
Of course.
I was going to come talk to you.
Once I worked up the courage.
I'm so embarrassed.
Everyone's been
avoiding me all day.
Well, you don't need
to talk about it.
Are you sure?
Yeah, I'm sure it's, you know,
Kind of embarrassing for me too.
Look, I'm so sorry, David.
I don't know how to put this.
I just got an email and
after careful consideration,
Apparently the board thinks
all of this is a distraction.
From our purpose here
at the foundation.
The foundation I helped create.
Yes and well, they the
board gave me the fun job of.
- Asking you.
- If I'll step down.
David, there's no way I
could have written that.
Okay, then who wrote it?
Did someone steal your phone?
- I mean.
- I don't think so.
I mean, it was right
by my bed all night.
I mean, I did drink
too much, but listen,
I swear, that's not something
- I would ever.
- Look Remy,
You don't need me to tell you.
- David, please.
- Don't make this.
Any harder than it is.
- I'm sorry, Remy.
- [soft music]
- I'm sorry.
- [soft music]
Hey, there you are.
I like to do my laundry while
ella's at ballet practice.
Good idea coming home when
it's just the two of us.
Look, this was a mistake.
What?
I need to be honest
with my wife.
I need to tell her what we did.
And I know that means.
It's gonna be the end
of your employment here,
But I'm gonna make sure that
you're gonna be taken care of.
You're gonna be
compensated for it.
What are you talking about?
I mean, you can't
work here anymore.
But what about our
future together?
What future?
The future where I
get what I deserve,
Where we get what we
deserve, you, me, Ella.
Stop, stop.
Kendra, please stop.
Stop, what?
You said you cared about
me, you said you loved me.
I never said that.
You did, the night
we slept together,
You said we would
be together forever.
You need to go, now.
- No.
- Yes, get out.
You are not welcome
here anymore.
- [soft, ominous music]
- just like him.
What?
You lied to me, just
like he lied to my mom.
Who are you talking about?
I'll admit,
At first I thought it was just
about destroying remy's life.
And walking away
until it became clear.
That the best way
to settle the score.
Wasn't just to make sure she
loses everything, no, no, no,
It was to make sure
I won everything.
Everything that
was hers is mine.
You, Ella, all of this.
What score?
What has Remy ever done to you?
What has she done?
She's the reason I
didn't have a father.
She's the reason
I lost my mother.
She's the reason I
was left with nothing.
While she had it all.
- How is Remy the reason?
- She's my sister.
Surprise and well, you know
how sibling rivalry can be.
You, you were the one who
did the pixapost last night.
While she was passed
out, that was you.
Pretty good, right?
The dress, that was you.
Guilty as charged.
My god, you have put
her through hell.
Just like she did to me.
This conversation is over, I
am telling Remy everything.
I'll tell Remy and the police.
That you forced
yourself onto me.
Are you threatening me?
'Cause if you are,
you'll be in more trouble.
Than you are right now.
No, I'm not listening
to this, I'm gonna...
What?
What are you gonna do?
Call the police, huh?
Accuse me, after you
just told me everything,
That you're remy's sister,
That this is some
warped revenge fantasy.
It's not a fantasy!
- [dramatic ominous music]
- ah!
- [car honks]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [cries]
- [dramatic ominous music]
Jack, jack!
Oh my god!
Oh my god, jack!
Oh my god!
- Oh my god!
- [cries]
[whimpers]
Kendra?
[whimpers]
Wait!
Oh god, oh my god.
Okay, okay, wait, wait.
- [whimpers]
- [soft, dramatic music]
Yes, I have an emergency.
My husband has
fallen, he's hurt bad.
We need an ambulance,
please hurry.
- [sirens sound]
- the broken leg and wrist.
Will be fine but
the ct scan shows.
That he did experience
some brain trauma.
[Remy] how long will
he be in a coma?
It's hard to say, it could
be a day or weeks or longer.
We'll know more in
the next 24 hours.
Thank you, doctor.
Mrs. Bell-winter, I
need a word please.
I just got ms. Patterson's
official statement.
She's made some
serious allegations.
Against your husband.
What exactly?
That he attempted to
sexually assault her.
And that she got
away up the stairs.
He followed, grabbed
her by the head.
And smashed it
against the railing.
She broke free, pushed
him away in self defense.
And he fell down the stairs.
I don't believe it,
he wouldn't do that.
I understand you feel that way,
But we have to take the
accusation seriously.
[Remy] is he under arrest?
Not at this time,
But we will be putting an
officer outside the room.
Where's Kendra?
[officer] I think
she's down the hall.
- [dramatic music]
- dr. Norris, dial 118.
Dr. Norris, please dial 118.
How are you feeling?
I've been better,
They're keeping me
overnight to make sure.
You're lying about jack.
I'm not lying about anything.
I know my husband, he
would never do that.
Well then you don't
know your husband.
Ever since you came
into our lives,
Everything's
started to go wrong.
Are you blaming me?
Let's just wait
until jack wakes up.
There you are.
- Where's Ella?
- With a nurse.
There's nothing
more we can do here.
Let's just all go home
and get some sleep.
I'll be back in the morning.
[soft, dramatic music]
[intercom] dr. Norris,
You have a visitor
in the main lobby.
Dr. Norris, a visitor
in the main lobby.
[soft, ominous music]
[high tension music]
- What?
- Shut up!
It's my turn to talk, daddy.
Daddy?
That's right, it's
been a long time.
Oh my god.
Haley?
Haley Patterson?
[laughs]
You remember my name?
I never forgot about you.
I wanted to support
you and your mom,
But she didn't want
anything, she never.
[Kendra] she's dead,
died of a broken heart.
Oh, Haley, I didn't know.
How could you know?
You never bothered
to check on me.
I'm sorry.
You should be.
Although you know
who I really blame?
Who?
Remy.
She's the reason that
everything went the way it did.
Oh, Haley, don't put
this on Remy, it was me.
Why shouldn't I put it on Remy?
I heard you, you said
it wasn't for her,
You would be with mommy and me.
Haley, the pain you
must have endured.
Please, please forgive me.
- Okay then.
- No!
- Ah!
- [dramatic music]
[moans]
I thought you were
in the hospital.
They let me out.
And your daddy's all better.
Your mommy's there at
the hospital with him.
Do you want me to
take you there?
Okay.
Let's be quiet now, come on.
- [car engine rumbles]
- [gasps]
[soft, ominous music]
- [breathes heavily]
- [high tension music]
Dad!
- Oh my god!
- [dramatic music]
- Ella, Ella, Ella!
- [dramatic music]
- [breathes heavily]
- [dramatic music]
[soft, ominous music]
[emergency dispatcher]
please remain calm,
Mrs. Bell-winter, we're
dispatching law enforcement.
And medical personnel
to your home.
- I'm leaving now.
- We need you to wait there.
No, I will not wait.
I'm going after my daughter.
- Mrs. Bell-winter.
- I'll call you from the road.
[emergency dispatcher] listen,
we need you to be there.
To let the paramedics
inside the house.
I'll leave the front door
unlocked for the paramedics.
[soft, dramatic music]
- Oh my god.
- [soft, ominous music]
[phone chimes]
- Gotcha, bitch.
- [dramatic music]
I thought we were
going to the hospital.
You said daddy was all better.
Well, you might as well
know, he's not better.
And your mother doesn't
want you anymore.
What?
I'm your mommy now, so be
quiet and get used to it.
[soft, ominous music]
- [high tension music]
- [gps beeps]
I'm coming, Ella, I'm coming.
[soft, ominous music]
Where are you taking me?
To a really nice
place in Mexico.
Your mama gave me some jewelry.
That we can trade in for
cash, we'll have plenty.
I don't wanna go to Mexico.
Well, you can't always
get what you want.
You've been spoiled
your whole life.
So you're gonna have to learn
to live by my rules now.
[whimpers]
Oh, don't worry, no
matter what happens,
I'll be there for you.
- [high tension music]
- [gps beeps]
- [cries]
- [soft, ominous music]
Stop crying!
You're making mommy nervous.
[cries]
Perfect.
[soft, ominous music]
Put up your hands,
put up your hands.
[soft, ominous music]
Sorry about this.
- Stop it!
- Now be quiet.
If you make any noise, mommy
will have to punish you.
[soft, ominous music]
Ugh!
You understand?
I'll be right back.
And if you're good,
I'll bring you a treat.
- Okay?
- [soft, ominous music]
- [whimpers]
- [soft music]
- [people chatter]
- [soft, country music]
[waitress] hello,
would you like a table?
You know what?
I just need to use the restroom.
Oh, okay, it's over there.
- Thanks.
- [soft music]
Thanks.
[Kendra] oh my
goodness, I am so sorry.
You should watch
where you're going.
I really should, I
really am so sorry.
[soft, country music]
[high tension music]
- [high tension music]
- [gps beeps]
- [breathes heavily]
- [soft, dramatic music]
Ella!
Ella!
- Ella!
- [soft, dramatic music]
Hey, can I help you?
Has anyone seen a
woman, has dark hair.
With a little girl?
No.
She has to be here
somewhere, the car's here.
I saw a woman, but she had
no little girl with her.
- She seemed kind of.
- She seemed what?
Well, strange or weird even.
- Where did she go?
- I don't know.
She came in here and she
knocked my purse off the table.
And just, hey wait
that's my car,
Somebody's taking my car!
- Come back here!
- [high tension music]
That was close,
But I just bought us all
the extra time we need.
Oh, don't be so gloomy.
Have another mint.
[soft music]
Ella!
Ella!
[ominous music]
Little, dammit.
[high tension, ominous music]
Ella!
Ella!
Ella, stop right now
and I might forgive you!
[high tension music]
[emergency dispatcher]
where are you, ma'am?
What is your current location?
Pine creek road,
near highway 54.
- Traveling westbound?
- Oh my god, I see the car.
It's at the stop sign,
I'm pulling over.
[emergency dispatcher]
units are on the way,
They will be there shortly,
do not try to intervene.
Ma'am?
Ella!
Ella!
- Ella!
- [soft, ominous music]
[Ella] mommy, help me!
[high tension music]
You're being very bad, Ella.
And you know what
happens to bad girls?
- Mommy!
- [high tension music]
- Ella!
- Mommy, help me!
- Ella, where are you?
- Mommy!
Over here!
- Ella!
- [high tension music]
Mommy, help me!
[screams]
Ella?
- Honey, mommy's here.
- [high tension music]
- Give my daughter.
- [soft, ominous music]
You're not in charge here,
in case you hadn't noticed.
What do you want?
I'll give you anything,
just please don't hurt her.
What do I want?
- What do I want?
- Yes, anything.
See, that's the problem.
You have everything to
give, you always have.
I watched you my whole life.
The girl who had it all
while I had nothing,
All of my suffering
was because of you.
How was it because of me?
- You took my father.
- What are you talking about?
- I'm your sister, Remy.
- [gasps]
- Yes.
- Oh my god.
Your father loved my mother.
And we could have been a happy
family if it wasn't for you.
- [cries]
- he told my mother.
That it was because of you
that he couldn't be with us.
Do you know what my mother did?
I asked you a question!
Do you know what my mother did?
What?
What did your mother do?
She gave up on life and
died and left me alone,
Because of you, because
he chose you over us.
Kendra, I had no idea, but
why are you hurting Ella?
What did she do?
I'm hurting Ella to
hurt you, is it working?
Kendra, listen, what happened
to you, it was wrong.
And if there's anything
I can do to make.
Do you know what I was doing.
While you were a horse jumping
and going to debutante balls?
What?
I lived in an orphanage.
- I'm so sorry.
- No one wanted to adopt me.
Because I was too old
and they knew my story.
I was damaged goods.
That's truly horrible, I
can't imagine how you felt.
I felt alone, I had no one.
My mother who was my
whole world was gone.
I had no one, Remy.
And all the while I
saw pictures of you.
In the society pages.
I saw the girl who had the
whole world in her hands,
While I lived in a world
of pain, neglect and abuse.
Do you know what the older
boys at the orphanage.
Used to do to me?
- Do you?
- [ominous music]
- [screams]
- [high tension music]
- [grunts]
- [high tension music]
Oh, I forgot to mention I
had sex with your husband,
Not bad.
- [grunts]
- [high tension music]
I guess this is goodbye, sis.
- [high tension music]
- [gasps]
- [coughs]
- [gasps]
Take her, I'll check her.
You okay?
- [coughs]
- [gasps]
- Oh Ella, I'm here.
- [cries]
- Oh Ella.
- [cries]
- I love you, mommy.
- Oh, I love you too, Ella.
[soft music]
- Oh, come here.
- [soft music]
Oh I love you so much.
I love you too, daddy.
You are such a brave girl.
I am?
You certainly are.
Mommy's brave too.
- She is.
- [soft music]
Let's go visit grandpa bill,
he's been asking about you.
[soft music]
So you're telling me that I
flew all the way down here,
Last minute from new york to
beg you in person for nothing.
I'm not saying that.
I'm just not ready to share
this nightmare with the world.
Fine.
I'll keep bugging
you about it though.
I'm sure you will.
At least your children's
book is back in business.
Oh, thank goodness for that.
But getting back to your ordeal,
What happened to
the previous nanny,
Before the nanny from hell?
Matilda?
Kendra threatened
her and her family.
If she didn't disappear.
Fortunately she's
okay and has moved on.
Unbelievable.
How did the agency not
flag kendra's instability?
Because she was
playing the long game.
She worked with children
for a couple of years.
And genuinely had
glowing recommendations.
She'd been holding
it all inside.
Until she exploded in your life.
Yes.
It's strange as horrible as all
of it is, and it's horrible.
Truly.
What I feel most is gratitude.
That it's over?
That I have Ella.
Everything else?
What happened to my
dad, what jack did,
All of it, that can be
dealt with but my baby girl,
I'm just so grateful
that she's here with me.
Ella.
- Hi, mommy.
- Time to get up.
- I had a scary dream.
- About Kendra?
- Yes.
- Yeah, me too.
But she's gone now and will
spend the rest of her life.
In jail and never come back.
And I'll be here to protect
you, honey, always and forever.
All right, let's get you
up and ready for breakfast.
[soft music]
Excited to show off
your new project today?
- [laughs]
- [soft music]
- Cereal's good, huh?
- Yeah,
How are those marshmallows?
[soft music]
[ominous music]
Matilda, you promise
you'll come back soon?
Of course I will, sweetheart.
I'm just hurrying home to get
ready for my grandchildren.
They're coming to see
me tomorrow morning.
I will be back on
Monday, don't you worry.
I'll miss you.
I'll miss you too.
You be good.
[soft music]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Hello?
Is somebody there?
Huh.
[dog barking in distance]
Is that you, kitty?
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Hello?
[rapid footsteps in grass]
[screams]
[soft, bright music]
- Hey tony.
- [tony] hey,
Did you get the package?
Okay, I'm opening it now.
You're gonna love it, Remy.
[gasps]
[Remy] oh, tony, it's beautiful!
Turned out great, right?
And thank you for agreeing
to not add "socialite".
To the about the author blurb.
I still think it could
only help in the marketing.
To leverage that aspect
of your personal brand.
Because you are in
fact, a socialite, Remy.
Your father is Marcus bell,
One of the wealthiest
men in Atlanta.
You've been in the society pages.
- Since you were a teen.
- Stop, please,
It's a sexist word
and I don't like it.
Anyway, it looks
absolutely perfect.
You're the best publisher ever.
It's gonna be a good
piece of business.
I sure hope so, my charity
could definitely use the funds.
I still think you should
take at least a little cut.
Why?
- That makes zero sense.
- [phone rings]
Oh shoot, I'm supposed to
meet the next nanny candidate.
Thanks again, tony.
[sighs]
Oh, hey, where are you off to?
On my way to go
interview a new nanny.
- That's right, good luck.
- Thanks.
Oh, how'd the new book turn out?
- Just perfect.
- Yeah?
All right, you gotta show me.
I'll make sure you get a copy.
Please.
[soft music]
[jack] sorry, Remy, I
can't make it, I'm swamped.
Well, we were supposed to be
interviewing her together.
I would've thought choosing
someone to look after our child.
Is something you'd
want to be a part of.
Of course it is something I
want to be a part of, Remy.
You were the one who
wanted me to get involved.
In the family
business, remember?
Uh huh.
Come on, Remy, nobody
knows better than you.
What kind of time
suck this can be.
And it's all on me.
Now that your father
has relocated to Canada.
To spearhead this new
property development deal.
Yeah, okay, whatever.
I'll take care of it myself.
[pone beeping]
[soft music]
- [sighs]
- [soft music]
Kendra Patterson, for
the nanny position?
- Yes, mrs. Bell-winter.
- Call me Remy.
You're really early.
Yes, I know, the bus got me
here sooner than I thought.
No need to be sorry, come on in.
[soft music]
Would you like some iced
tea or water or lemonade?
No thank you.
- You sure?
- Yes, thank you.
[Remy] let's go into
the sitting room then.
- Yes, mrs. Bell-winter.
- Remy.
Sorry.
[Remy] no need to say sorry.
[sighs]
So as the agency probably
told you, this was unexpected.
We had a nanny,
Matilda, who we loved,
But she suddenly quit
out of nowhere,
No explanation.
And it was my
birthday yesterday...
- Oh, happy birthday.
- Oh, thanks.
But what I was going to say
is that she never reached out.
Or anything and she's
always made such a big deal.
About our birthdays.
- It's just so.
- Strange.
Right.
Anyway, we started seeing
candidates recently.
I must say I was most looking
forward to meeting you.
Wow, I'm flattered, why?
Well, it says here being
a nanny was your calling.
From a young age and it's
all you've ever wanted to do.
That's right.
Why is that?
My mother, she was
such a nurturing woman.
And I wanna be just like
her to honor her memory.
Her memory?
She passed?
Yes.
I'm so sorry, Kendra.
I lost my mother a little
over five years ago.
I still think
about it every day.
I know the feeling.
So do you want to
have kids someday?
Oh no, no.
I just wanna put
the childcare skills.
That my mother taught
me to use as a nanny.
I know in my heart that
it's my life's work.
I've worked with children
in one way or the other.
Since I was 13 and
I can't even imagine.
Wanting to do anything else.
I see that.
Well, I'd like to try you out.
To see how you and
Ella get along.
She'll make the
ultimate decision.
- Really?
- Yes, really.
You and everyone
else at the agency.
All have similar relevant
experience and of course,
Each of your backgrounds
have been thoroughly checked,
Which is important to be sure.
But with you, I sense
a real genuine passion.
For what you do and
that counts for a lot.
Thank you, I'm so pleased.
Of course I would love
for you to meet Ella now,
But she's in ballet class,
she's pretty into it.
She's a really
bright little girl.
She's six, but she's already
reading at a third grade level.
- That's very impressive.
- Yeah, she's an amazing kid.
Not sure where she gets it from.
- [laughs]
- let me walk you out.
Thank you.
[Remy] why don't you
get everything you need.
For an overnight stay and
we'll take it from there.
[Kendra] of course.
[soft music]
[ominous music]
[door knocks]
Hey, you must be Kendra.
Yes, hello.
Come on in, I'm jack.
[crickets chirp]
Remy's upstairs
giving Ella a bath,
I guess they worked the
kids pretty hard in ballet.
Can I get you
something to drink or?
No, I'm fine,
- Okay.
- But thank you for asking.
Yeah, come on, I'll show
you where you're staying.
[ominous music]
So this is you.
Wow, this is so nice.
Yeah, get settled.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, of course.
[ominous music]
You excited to meet Kendra?
I guess.
You miss Matilda?
- Yeah.
- Yeah, me too.
I'm looking forward to seeing
what you think of Kendra.
Mommy likes her, but
what's most important.
Is to see if you like her.
You ready?
- Yeah.
- All right, let's go.
[ominous music]
- [door knocks]
- yes?
[Remy] are you
ready to meet Ella?
Of course.
Hello, Ella, my name is Kendra.
How was ballet today?
Good.
[Kendra] I heard you guys
had to work pretty hard.
Did you learn any new moves?
- Yes.
- [laughs]
Do you wanna show me?
That was incredible.
I can't believe how good you
are for such a young lady.
I'm not a young lady,
I'm a little girl.
[laughs]
Of course you are.
I can do more stuff too.
Maybe you can show
Kendra your room.
And hang out before dinner.
Maybe show her some of the
rest of your dance moves.
Okay, mommy.
[soft, ominous music]
[laughs]
- [claps]
- bravo.
This is the book my
mom wrote about me.
You can read it if you want.
Oh, thank you, Ella.
And maybe I can tell you
a story about my life.
When I was a little girl,
would you like that?
Sure.
[soft music]
Oh, wow, it's so nice.
Your mom did a great job.
- [laughs]
- yes,
Your dress did make
it into the book.
- [laughs]
- that's awesome.
[Ella] tell her now, in
case she changes her mind.
- Okay.
- Okay.
[laughs]
- Are you excited?
- Yeah.
Sorry to disturb you,
you have a second?
Of course.
Well, Ella was gonna throw
a fit if we didn't tell you.
That we want you to officially
come on as her nanny.
We didn't wanna rush the
decision, but she's insistent.
She was worried you were
gonna change your mind.
[laughs]
So how about it?
I would love to.
Great.
I'll let you finish
your dinner in peace.
[laughs]
Oh, the code to the house
alarm is ella's birthday,
- 10-14-18.
- Thank you.
- [soft, ominous music]
- uh, no.
No one's excused from the table.
[jack] I've got work to do.
And besides, I can
get it from the table.
Whenever I want,
Remy, I'm not a child.
But it's family time.
[jack] I told you I have to
get these emails out, tonight.
[Ella] stop arguing.
[Remy] it's okay, baby.
- [soft, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [spits]
- [ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft, ominous music]
- Hey.
- Oh.
I am sorry, I didn't
mean to scare you.
I was just checking on Ella.
Make yourself at home.
- I'm sorry, mr.
- No, no, no, no,
Hey, it's okay, you
can have some cake.
I was just teasing, and
please call me jack.
No, no, that was wrong of me.
Remy would be upset that I
didn't ask her for permission.
Remy's not like that.
I shouldn't have done it.
Relax.
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft music]
Promise me you won't tell Remy.
This job means the world to me,
And I promise I
won't do it again.
- It's really not a problem.
- Promise.
Okay, I promise.
- [laughs]
- thank you jack, I owe you.
You don't owe me.
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft music]
Pretty sweet house, huh?
Yes it is.
It's kind of crazy.
Kind of like living
in a museum here.
You didn't grow up like this?
[laughs]
No, I grew up dirt poor.
Not a lot of haves in heart well.
Just a few thousand have nots,
Making the best
of the situation.
I understand that, we
have a lot in common.
Is that so?
- [soft music]
- [crickets chirp]
I better got to bed.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
- [soft music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Hey, how'd the
nanny interview go?
It went really well,
we've already hired her.
Wow, that was fast.
It was ella's decision, really.
- So, show me the book.
- Oh, yes.
Wow.
I got another
confirmation from a donor,
For the gala tonight.
That's great.
Oh shoot, that reminds me,
I forgot to pick up my
dress from the cleaners.
Maybe your nanny could do it?
That's not her job, but
maybe she wouldn't mind.
- [phone dialing]
- Remy, this is amazing.
They did such a great job.
[phone rings]
Hello mrs. Bell-winter.
I mean hello Remy.
How's your first
day together going?
Very well, we're just about
to head out to the park.
How lovely.
Hey, listen, I was wondering
if you could do me a favor.
And feel free to say no,
As it's not in your
job description.
What is it?
Can you pick up my dress
from harry's dry cleaning?
I have to wear it for this
work gala thing tonight.
And I won't be able
to get away from work.
You can of course use my uber
account I set up for you.
Of course, no problem.
You sure you don't mind?
Don't mind at all.
You're a lifesaver,
thanks Kendra.
You're welcome.
[Ella] let's go.
Yeah, let's go.
Right.
[soft music]
Mommy's going to a
fancy party tonight.
Yes, I know.
You should see her when
she's all dressed up.
She's so pretty.
Is she?
I want to grow up
to be just like her.
[dramatic music]
My friends told me
that she's famous.
And that she gets her
pictures taken a lot,
- Since she was a little girl.
- [dramatic music]
No, don't!
I'm gonna fall!
Too high, too high, too high!
- [dramatic music]
- hi Ella, hey.
[Ella] can I go play with Carly?
Sure.
Oh, hello, my name's lupita.
Hi, Kendra.
You must be the new nanny?
I sure am.
[lupita] I knew the
last nanny, Matilda.
I've heard good
things about her.
Yeah, no one knows
what happened,
She just stopped coming to work,
Stopped talking to the family.
That's strange.
Oh, will you excuse me please?
Ella, we have to go soon.
Can we play for just
a few more minutes?
Okay, just a few.
[dramatic, ominous music]
Isn't this a pretty dress?
It sure is.
All of mommy's
dresses are pretty.
I wonder what it would
look like on you.
It would be too big.
Of course it would.
Wouldn't it be funny to see
what that would look like?
Yeah.
Maybe I could try it on.
Maybe you could.
Hey, I have an idea,
When's the last time that
you went into the woods.
Behind your house?
I don't know.
Why don't you go and pick
some wildflowers for your mom?
I bet there are some
pretty ones back there.
Okay.
[soft, ominous music]
[laughs]
Try not to wrinkle it.
I don't think this
is gonna work.
- [laughs]
- I think you're right.
It's nap time anyway.
How about I tell you a story
about when I was a little girl.
Okay.
Once upon a time, there was
a little girl named Kendra.
- That's you.
- It is.
And she was the luckiest
girl in the world.
Why?
I'll tell you why.
She was the luckiest
girl in the world.
Because she had the best
mommy in the whole world.
Go away, Hailey, I
can't take this anymore.
They didn't have much,
but they had each other.
[soft music]
[dramatic, ominous music]
- [laughs]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
[crickets chirp]
- Your gin and tonic.
- Thank you, Kendra.
You really didn't
have to do that.
Oh, it's my pleasure.
Is it good?
It's very good.
Glad to hear that.
Oh my god, you look
absolutely amazing.
You're too kind.
This dress would make
anyone look good.
Thanks for picking it up.
Oh my pleasure, would you
like a drink before you go?
Oh no, no, no.
She has the tolerance
of a two year old.
Yeah, I'll save my one
drink for the gala.
Unless you wanna see
her blackout drunk,
Running out through
the neighborhood.
- Jack!
- [laughs]
Wow.
Shall we go?
Yes, you two go
have a good time,
Ella and I will
hold down the fort.
- Thanks, see you later.
- Yeah.
- [crickets chirp]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
[sighs]
Thanks for coming tonight.
Do I have a choice?
Come on, jack.
Sorry, it's just, you
know, this kind of stuff.
Isn't for me, I feel like
it's all a performance.
It's for a good cause.
It always is.
[sighs]
- [soft, light music]
- [people chatter]
- I believe you know my wife.
- Hi.
You know, Remy, it really is
quite an impressive turnout.
And such a lovely space,
thank you for having us.
Please, it's I, who should
be thanking you both.
Remy, what's wrong?
- Are you okay?
- What's wrong?
[jack] honey, what?
If you all would
please excuse me.
- Remy.
- Do you think she'll be okay?
Excuse us.
- [dramatic music]
- [people chatter]
- Remy!
- [dramatic music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [soft music]
I just rearranged the
furniture yesterday.
It's quite impressive.
So is there a nanny
in this house?
No.
Do you think I
should get a nanny?
It depends.
On what?
On whether Becky
wants a nanny or not.
Did you have a nanny
when you were little?
Oh no, my mother
loved me so much.
That she wanted
me all to herself.
In fact, if she had to
work nights or weekends,
She would sometimes bring
me with her to work,
If our neighbor
couldn't watch me.
Why doesn't my mommy
feel that way about me?
I'm not sure.
- [soft music]
- [phone rings]
- Hello?
- Hi, it's jack.
Hi jack.
Remy's in the hospital.
Oh no!
Can you watch Ella tonight?
Right, of course.
- We'll be home tomorrow.
- Okay.
What's wrong?
Your mommy had to
go to the hospital.
Why?
Is she sick?
She'll be fine, but she's
going to stay overnight,
So we'll visit her
in the morning.
It's going to be okay.
- Promise?
- Of course.
[soft, ominous music]
[Ella] I'm sad I can't hug you.
I know, I'm sorry I
can't hug you too.
Does it hurt?
They have me on medication,
So I feel a little better now.
When are you coming home?
The doctor said I'll be
coming home tomorrow.
I don't understand how the
heck you got poison ivy.
On your dress.
- I'm hungry.
- [laughs]
Give your mom an air kiss.
And we'll go down to the
cafeteria and get you something.
- We'll be back.
- All right.
I don't wanna get
Ella in trouble,
But I think I know
what happened.
What do you mean?
Well, I told her she could
go pick some wildflowers.
Out in the back and she
must have gotten poison ivy.
On her clothes because I
found her in your room later.
Playing with your
dress, trying it on.
And the clothes must
have gotten mixed up.
- Oh Ella.
- I know.
But when I go back home,
I can go out in the woods and
get rid of the poison ivy.
Oh, you don't have to do that.
Oh, I insist.
I used to help my mother garden,
I've got quite the green thumb.
It's the least I can do to help.
Hey.
Hi, I'm David, I work with Remy.
I'm Kendra.
The nanny, heard good things.
[Kendra] oh good.
Is this a bad time?
Oh, I was just leaving.
I'll go meet up
with jack and Ella.
[dramatic music]
- Hey.
- You didn't have to come by.
No worries.
You said in your text
it was poison ivy?
Long story.
So what's the damage?
Well, the gala sort of
ended before the big ask.
For the childhood food
insecurity program.
Yeah, I figured.
I guess it would be impersonal
to do an email blast.
Could do that.
I have an idea,
Why don't we have a barbecue
at my house for the donors?
Long as I don't have
to man the grill.
[laughs]
Mind if I join you?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
Wanted to give Remy some
time alone with David.
He's here?
Yeah, they seem pretty close.
I always kind of thought that.
[soft, dramatic music]
- How's the jell-o?
- It's okay.
Hospital food.
Tell you what,
I'll make you your favorite
grilled cheese for lunch.
You're the best!
- [laughs]
- [soft, dramatic music]
- Hey baby, I'm home.
- Welcome home, mommy.
Oh, thank you, honey.
[laughs]
Listen, I wanna talk to
you about what happened.
What do you mean?
Well, Kendra told me it was
your idea to try on the dress.
You shouldn't have done that.
I'm not mad,
- But in the future.
- It wasn't my idea.
Ella darling don't
make it worse by lying.
I'm not lying.
You don't believe me
because you don't love me.
Of course, I love you.
I love you more than
anything in the whole world.
I tell you that all the time.
Well, why do you
have a nanny for me.
Instead of taking
care of me yourself?
I love spending
time with you, Ella.
I grew up with a nanny too,
And I know my mommy
loved me very much.
Did daddy have a nanny?
Well, no.
What's this all about Ella?
Kendra said that her
mommy loved her so much.
That she didn't want anyone
else to take care of her.
- What?
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [door knocks]
- yes?
It's me, can we talk?
Of course, about what?
Did you tell Ella
that I don't love her?
What?
Of course not.
Or that I don't love her enough.
To take care of her myself?
No.
Why?
Ella told me, you said your
mother loved you so much.
She wouldn't let a
nanny take care of you.
Oh, I see where
the confusion is.
- Confusion?
- Yes.
Ella asked about my mother
and if I had a nanny,
Which of course I didn't.
Yes and?
Well, Ella said, maybe
you don't love her enough.
To take care of her by yourself.
- She said that?
- Yes.
And you let her believe that?
No, rather than
get into the fact.
That my mother couldn't
afford a nanny,
I said that you
love Ella so much.
That you have somebody
else to pay even more.
Attention to her,
That you give her even
more than I ever had.
And I didn't think.
It was appropriate to
get into the whole,
You know, money thing.
I see.
Ella also said it was your
idea to try on the dress.
Well that's normal, right?
Kids sometimes tell little white
lies to get out of trouble.
I suppose you're right.
Do you want me to go with you
so we can clear all this up?
Oh, no, no, no, I don't
wanna make a big deal of it.
That's probably best.
You're a good mom, Remy.
I just hope my
daughter thinks so.
I'm sure she does.
Thanks, Kendra,
sorry to bother you.
No problem.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
[ominous music]
You don't have to come to the
barbecue if you don't want.
How can I not come?
It's in my house.
You know what I mean.
You can go out with your
friends or whatever,
I won't be upset.
Oh, I bet you wouldn't,
Leave you alone with David
so you too can play house.
Are you kidding, really?
[jack] how is it possible
that the two of you.
Made a decision to have
this thing in our house.
Without consulting me?
It's a work thing and
we need the donations.
- For our new project.
- Forget it, Remy,
I've heard all of this before.
It's for a great cause,
yada yada, do what you want.
- Jack, don't.
- Goodnight.
[soft music]
[dramatic, ominous music]
Is something wrong?
You told mommy that it was
my idea to try on the dress.
But it was.
No it wasn't.
I asked you,
wouldn't it be funny.
To see what it would look like.
And then you said maybe
I could try it on.
So technically it was your idea.
I'm happy to lie
and tell your mama,
It was all my idea if you want,
But then I would have to
leave and I would miss you.
Would you miss me?
Yes.
So maybe we should
just forget about it.
- Okay?
- Okay.
I love you, Ella.
I love you too.
[soft, ominous music]
- [people chatter]
- [light music]
Well, ella's up in her
room with her friends.
That's good, thanks.
[Kendra] quite the charmer.
[jack] who?
Remy's friend, David,
that's his name, right?
Yep.
Well, it looks like the
party was a success.
Was it your idea?
No, I wasn't even consulted.
Really?
That doesn't seem right,
this is your house.
No, it doesn't seem right.
Well, I need to get
back to the kids.
- [light music]
- [people chatter]
Hey, jack.
So mission accomplished,
Made our ask and we
already got commitments.
From several of the donors.
Well, sure appreciate
you guys hosting us.
I'm not hosting, David,
you and Remy are.
Well no, I mean, I'm
just here to help Remy.
Right.
- Did I say something?
- It's not you.
- [sighs]
- [light music]
- Jack!
- What?
- What was that about?
- What?
The way you were
talking to David,
Why are you being so rude?
I'm rude?
Can you keep your voice down?
All I do is keep my voice down.
I don't have a voice in
anything around here.
It's all about you.
Enjoy your party.
- [light music]
- [birds chirp]
[dramatic music]
[crickets chirp]
[Remy] I can't
believe you did that.
What?
Spoke up for myself?
In front of everybody?
Do you know how
that made me look?
[jack] right, so I
screwed up, again.
Do we need to go back
to the counselor?
Why?
Talking about it
doesn't do anything.
It didn't last time.
Look, can we just,
can we not do this?
I have to get some sleep, I
leave for Charlotte tomorrow.
With David?
[Remy] yes, picking
him up at nine.
- It's a business trip.
- Right.
I'll leave you alone so
you can get some sleep.
Jack, please.
[soft, dramatic music]
[sighs]
I was wondering if we
could talk before you left.
Sure.
Jack, I want you to know
I heard what you said last night.
And if you want me to
tell David not to go.
It's not about that.
It's about my day to day
existence in this house.
I feel like everything
revolves around you.
And I'm just along for the ride.
Between you and your dad,
I'm just another employee.
You asked.
How could you feel that way?
I love you jack, and dad
thinks the world of you.
He trusted you
with this business.
While he's out of the country.
Let's just drop it.
Jack!
[soft music]
Look, let's just talk this
out when I get back, okay?
- Whatever you want.
- Good morning.
I'm sorry, I can
go back upstairs.
No, no, you don't
have to do that.
Everything here is
fine, right, honey?
Just fine.
I'll see you later.
I might be a little late,
I have to wine and dine
some developers, lucky me.
No worries.
[soft, ominous music]
Well, I'm gonna go
say goodbye to Ella.
Why don't you set up a
puzzle in the library.
And I'll see you guys tomorrow.
When I get back from Charlotte.
Sure, I've got
everything under control.
[Remy] good.
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [crickets chirp]
- [door creaks open]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [sighs]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [sighs]
- [soft, ominous music]
- [laughs]
- [crickets chirp]
[soft, ominous music]
I woke up from a bad dream,
I thought I heard something.
It was just me.
How was your business dinner?
It was fine,
- [laughs]
- I guess, who cares?
- Is everything okay?
- [soft, ominous music]
- Not really.
- [soft, ominous music]
- I shouldn't drink anymore.
- [soft, ominous music]
I won't tell, besides
I think you deserve it.
[soft, ominous music]
- Want one?
- Oh no I couldn't.
I won't tell.
Gin and tonic?
- Coming right up.
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [laughs]
- [soft, dramatic music]
- Gin and tonic.
- [crickets chirp]
Shall we toast?
To what?
To getting what we
deserve in life.
- I'll drink to that.
- [glasses clink]
[laughs]
Oh.
My mother used to
drink gin and tonics.
- Yeah?
- They remind me of her.
[soft music]
Is everything okay?
Yeah, I'm fine, it's just my
dream, it was about my mom.
- I just miss her so much.
- [cries]
- I'm so sorry you're upset.
- [cries]
- [soft, ominous music]
- thank you.
You've always been
so kind to me.
Remy is a very lucky woman.
I don't think that
she sees it that way.
- I do.
- [soft music]
- [dramatic music]
- [breathes heavily]
- Hi, daddy.
- Hi, sweet baby girl.
[soft, ominous music]
[Ella] I love you, daddy.
I love you too.
Is that yummy?
- Yes.
- [laughs]
[jack] you stay
outta trouble today.
[soft, ominous music]
There's nothing wrong with
a little bit of trouble,
- Right, Ella?
- [soft, ominous music]
[plane engine whirs]
[Remy] dad!
- What a great surprise!
- [laughs]
- You're in town!
- That's right, Remy.
- That's wonderful!
- Oh its just.
For a couple of nights,
But I couldn't stay away
from you and Ella any longer.
[Remy] we can't wait to see you.
All right, I'll see you tonight.
[Remy] love you.
[children chatter]
[Kendra] come on, Ella,
wouldn't you like to play?
Maybe you'd go on the swing?
[birds chirp]
I don't wanna go on the swings.
Why not?
I'm sad.
What about?
Mommy and daddy
are arguing again.
And how do you know that?
I heard them.
Well mommys and daddies
are like that sometimes.
You're lucky to
have a mom and dad.
[birds chirp]
Do you want me to tell you.
More about when I
was a little girl?
Okay.
I only saw my dad once.
He was a nice man and he wanted
to be with me and my mommy,
But someone got in the way.
The only thing stopping me.
From being with you and
Haley is my daughter Remy.
I would never want to hurt her.
- If it wasn't for her.
- Leave.
I wanna offer you some financial
support for haley's sake.
I don't want your charity.
I want you out and I never
wanna see you again, ever!
[soft, dramatic music]
But it didn't
matter that he left.
Because I had my mom and I
knew she would never leave me.
And so I thought
everything would be okay.
And it was.
Until she passed away
after getting pneumonia,
Which I think was really her
way of dying of a broken heart.
Because of what he did to us.
[birds chirp]
- I'm sorry your mommy died.
- Me too.
But I knew I would
carry on her memory.
By lovingly looking after
other little children,
So they wouldn't ever
have to go through.
What I went through, left
alone with no one wanting me.
But I knew that one day,
The person who got in the way,
who ruined my mother's life,
Would eventually pay for it.
That's karma, right?
What's karma?
Karma is what happens when
bad people do bad things.
So don't do bad things, okay?
- Okay.
- [birds chirp]
[crickets chirp]
- Hey.
- Hey there.
How was your trip?
It was fine.
I didn't really move the
needle on any major funding,
But it was good to know.
What some other children's
nonprofits are up to.
You know, it's a good
thing, what you do.
Why thank you.
I've been a little
selfish lately.
No, I understand where
you're coming from.
I'm sorry for steam
rolling the barbecue.
And generally being so bossy.
It's okay, really.
Listen, there's something
I want to tell you.
What's that?
Do you like my dress?
Yes, it's very pretty.
Do you like it, daddy?
Of course I do, sweetheart.
Go put your shoes on.
Grandpa bell will be here soon.
[crickets chirp]
What did you wanna tell me?
Just that I want to try
harder and that I love you.
- Okay, me too.
- [soft music]
[laughs]
- You both look so nice.
- Thanks.
- Hey Kendra!
- There she is.
[laughs]
Can Kendra join us
for dinner tonight?
Sure.
[doorbell chimes]
- I'll get that.
- Oh.
[crickets chirp]
- Hey, hey.
- Hey jack.
Good to see you, come in.
Look who I found outside.
- [laughs]
- hello everyone!
Ella, how's my little girl?
Fine.
Oh boy, kisses?
[laughs]
I've missed you.
Hello, I'm Kendra.
It's nice to meet
you, Marcus bell.
[soft, ominous music]
My big girl.
I'm so excited about your book.
And all the work you're
doing with the charity.
Has anyone ever had a more
accomplished daughter?
- [laughs]
- [soft, ominous music]
[Remy] so good to see you.
Excuse me, I'll be right back.
- [soft music]
- [crickets chirp]
[Remy] come on in,
let's get you settled.
All right.
- How was your drive, dad?
- It was good.
- Really?
- Not bad.
- [pair chatters]
- [soft music]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [breathes heavily]
Et you a great big dollhouse?
[Marcus] how about I get
you a great big dollhouse?
[Ella] I already
have one grandpa.
Ah, she already has one.
[laughs]
You're with family, let
yourself take the edge off.
A little bit.
Well, one over my
limit can't hurt.
- [laughs]
- right?
It's a special occasion.
[Marcus] speaking of which,
sorry I missed your birthday.
[Remy] we didn't make
a big deal out of it.
- We had cake.
- What kind?
- Wedding cake.
- [laughs]
[Remy] that's my girl.
[Marcus] you're not getting
married on me, are you, Ella?
[laughs]
[jack] don't give her any ideas.
[laughs]
[Ella] I'm too young
to get married.
- [laughs]
- [soft, ominous music]
Thank you.
- [laughs]
- [soft, ominous music]
So, Remy tells me that Ella
is quite fond of you, Kendra.
[Kendra] the feeling is mutual.
Good.
So tell me, where'd you get
your child caring skills?
- From my mother.
- Really?
[soft, ominous music]
Tell me more about her.
Well, she is no longer with us.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
It's hard for me to talk about.
I'm sure it is and
you don't have to.
No, I want to.
My mother was everything to me.
She was the sweetest and
bravest person I ever knew.
And a lot of people
took advantage of that.
A lot of people hurt her and
whenever I think about it,
I just.
- [breathes heavily]
- [soft, ominous music]
Well, I truly understand.
She sounds like a
wonderful person.
I wish I could have met her, I
wish I could have helped her.
- I wish you could have too.
- [soft, ominous music]
You know what?
Let's have a toast.
To new beginnings,
new relationships.
And happier times ahead.
- Here, here.
- [soft, ominous music]
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- [glass clink]
- [soft, dramatic music]
[crickets chirp]
[sighs]
- [laughs]
- [ominous music]
You startled me.
Sorry, I just wanted
to say goodbye.
Yes, I just tucked Ella in
and jack put Remy to sleep,
She had a little too much.
- Yes, I noticed.
- [laughs]
Well, listen, it was a
pleasure meeting you.
I'm glad you're here.
Thank you, have a good night.
- You too.
- [dramatic music]
Kendra, will you
tell me a story?
- Sure.
- [soft music]
I guess my putting her to
bed didn't do the trick.
She is really fond of you.
Yeah.
- Bye now.
- Bye.
- [soft, ominous music]
- [crickets chirp]
Remy!
What?
What happened?
My phone has been
blowing up all morning.
Do you know what you wrote
on pixapost last night?
What?
I don't remember going
on pixapost last night.
I don't remember anything.
"My husband thinks I have
a thing for David at work.
"He's so insecure.
"The truth is I do
wanna cheat on him.
"I fantasize about David,
I wanna see him naked,
- "I wonder how big his".
- Jack!
I don't remember, I blacked
out, but I did not write that.
I mean, that doesn't
sound like me at all.
I don't feel that way about him.
Well, apparently you're
drunken alter ego does.
- Jack, please listen.
- Look, I'm gonna go to work.
I have a tough day in front
of me, even worse for you.
But after this, I don't
even know where we are.
[soft, dramatic music]
- [sighs]
- [soft, dramatic music]
- [keyboard clicks]
- [soft, dramatic music]
[phone rings]
Hi tony.
I'd rather tell
you this in person,
But I guess video call's
the next best thing.
I know how hard you
worked on the book.
I deleted the post.
It doesn't matter, Remy.
The damage is already done.
This is a children's book
and the things that you said,
We have no choice but to
cancel the release date.
Tony, that's not fair.
I mean, there's no way
I would've written that.
Well then who wrote them?
I don't know, maybe someone
hacked my account or.
I'm sorry, Remy, but
my hands are tied.
Yeah well, I'm sorry to.
[soft, dramatic music]
You excited ballet
practice today?
I suppose you heard what I did?
What do you mean?
Guess not.
Well, we'll talk about it later.
Love you, sweetheart.
Your mommy seems sad.
Why don't we draw
her a picture today?
Okay.
[soft, dramatic music]
[consultant] we'll have
the cost analysis for you,
End of day.
Sounds great,
- Thank you ladies.
- Thank you.
[soft, dramatic music]
Hey, can I come in?
Of course.
I was going to come talk to you.
Once I worked up the courage.
I'm so embarrassed.
Everyone's been
avoiding me all day.
Well, you don't need
to talk about it.
Are you sure?
Yeah, I'm sure it's, you know,
Kind of embarrassing for me too.
Look, I'm so sorry, David.
I don't know how to put this.
I just got an email and
after careful consideration,
Apparently the board thinks
all of this is a distraction.
From our purpose here
at the foundation.
The foundation I helped create.
Yes and well, they the
board gave me the fun job of.
- Asking you.
- If I'll step down.
David, there's no way I
could have written that.
Okay, then who wrote it?
Did someone steal your phone?
- I mean.
- I don't think so.
I mean, it was right
by my bed all night.
I mean, I did drink
too much, but listen,
I swear, that's not something
- I would ever.
- Look Remy,
You don't need me to tell you.
- David, please.
- Don't make this.
Any harder than it is.
- I'm sorry, Remy.
- [soft music]
- I'm sorry.
- [soft music]
Hey, there you are.
I like to do my laundry while
ella's at ballet practice.
Good idea coming home when
it's just the two of us.
Look, this was a mistake.
What?
I need to be honest
with my wife.
I need to tell her what we did.
And I know that means.
It's gonna be the end
of your employment here,
But I'm gonna make sure that
you're gonna be taken care of.
You're gonna be
compensated for it.
What are you talking about?
I mean, you can't
work here anymore.
But what about our
future together?
What future?
The future where I
get what I deserve,
Where we get what we
deserve, you, me, Ella.
Stop, stop.
Kendra, please stop.
Stop, what?
You said you cared about
me, you said you loved me.
I never said that.
You did, the night
we slept together,
You said we would
be together forever.
You need to go, now.
- No.
- Yes, get out.
You are not welcome
here anymore.
- [soft, ominous music]
- just like him.
What?
You lied to me, just
like he lied to my mom.
Who are you talking about?
I'll admit,
At first I thought it was just
about destroying remy's life.
And walking away
until it became clear.
That the best way
to settle the score.
Wasn't just to make sure she
loses everything, no, no, no,
It was to make sure
I won everything.
Everything that
was hers is mine.
You, Ella, all of this.
What score?
What has Remy ever done to you?
What has she done?
She's the reason I
didn't have a father.
She's the reason
I lost my mother.
She's the reason I
was left with nothing.
While she had it all.
- How is Remy the reason?
- She's my sister.
Surprise and well, you know
how sibling rivalry can be.
You, you were the one who
did the pixapost last night.
While she was passed
out, that was you.
Pretty good, right?
The dress, that was you.
Guilty as charged.
My god, you have put
her through hell.
Just like she did to me.
This conversation is over, I
am telling Remy everything.
I'll tell Remy and the police.
That you forced
yourself onto me.
Are you threatening me?
'Cause if you are,
you'll be in more trouble.
Than you are right now.
No, I'm not listening
to this, I'm gonna...
What?
What are you gonna do?
Call the police, huh?
Accuse me, after you
just told me everything,
That you're remy's sister,
That this is some
warped revenge fantasy.
It's not a fantasy!
- [dramatic ominous music]
- ah!
- [car honks]
- [dramatic, ominous music]
- [cries]
- [dramatic ominous music]
Jack, jack!
Oh my god!
Oh my god, jack!
Oh my god!
- Oh my god!
- [cries]
[whimpers]
Kendra?
[whimpers]
Wait!
Oh god, oh my god.
Okay, okay, wait, wait.
- [whimpers]
- [soft, dramatic music]
Yes, I have an emergency.
My husband has
fallen, he's hurt bad.
We need an ambulance,
please hurry.
- [sirens sound]
- the broken leg and wrist.
Will be fine but
the ct scan shows.
That he did experience
some brain trauma.
[Remy] how long will
he be in a coma?
It's hard to say, it could
be a day or weeks or longer.
We'll know more in
the next 24 hours.
Thank you, doctor.
Mrs. Bell-winter, I
need a word please.
I just got ms. Patterson's
official statement.
She's made some
serious allegations.
Against your husband.
What exactly?
That he attempted to
sexually assault her.
And that she got
away up the stairs.
He followed, grabbed
her by the head.
And smashed it
against the railing.
She broke free, pushed
him away in self defense.
And he fell down the stairs.
I don't believe it,
he wouldn't do that.
I understand you feel that way,
But we have to take the
accusation seriously.
[Remy] is he under arrest?
Not at this time,
But we will be putting an
officer outside the room.
Where's Kendra?
[officer] I think
she's down the hall.
- [dramatic music]
- dr. Norris, dial 118.
Dr. Norris, please dial 118.
How are you feeling?
I've been better,
They're keeping me
overnight to make sure.
You're lying about jack.
I'm not lying about anything.
I know my husband, he
would never do that.
Well then you don't
know your husband.
Ever since you came
into our lives,
Everything's
started to go wrong.
Are you blaming me?
Let's just wait
until jack wakes up.
There you are.
- Where's Ella?
- With a nurse.
There's nothing
more we can do here.
Let's just all go home
and get some sleep.
I'll be back in the morning.
[soft, dramatic music]
[intercom] dr. Norris,
You have a visitor
in the main lobby.
Dr. Norris, a visitor
in the main lobby.
[soft, ominous music]
[high tension music]
- What?
- Shut up!
It's my turn to talk, daddy.
Daddy?
That's right, it's
been a long time.
Oh my god.
Haley?
Haley Patterson?
[laughs]
You remember my name?
I never forgot about you.
I wanted to support
you and your mom,
But she didn't want
anything, she never.
[Kendra] she's dead,
died of a broken heart.
Oh, Haley, I didn't know.
How could you know?
You never bothered
to check on me.
I'm sorry.
You should be.
Although you know
who I really blame?
Who?
Remy.
She's the reason that
everything went the way it did.
Oh, Haley, don't put
this on Remy, it was me.
Why shouldn't I put it on Remy?
I heard you, you said
it wasn't for her,
You would be with mommy and me.
Haley, the pain you
must have endured.
Please, please forgive me.
- Okay then.
- No!
- Ah!
- [dramatic music]
[moans]
I thought you were
in the hospital.
They let me out.
And your daddy's all better.
Your mommy's there at
the hospital with him.
Do you want me to
take you there?
Okay.
Let's be quiet now, come on.
- [car engine rumbles]
- [gasps]
[soft, ominous music]
- [breathes heavily]
- [high tension music]
Dad!
- Oh my god!
- [dramatic music]
- Ella, Ella, Ella!
- [dramatic music]
- [breathes heavily]
- [dramatic music]
[soft, ominous music]
[emergency dispatcher]
please remain calm,
Mrs. Bell-winter, we're
dispatching law enforcement.
And medical personnel
to your home.
- I'm leaving now.
- We need you to wait there.
No, I will not wait.
I'm going after my daughter.
- Mrs. Bell-winter.
- I'll call you from the road.
[emergency dispatcher] listen,
we need you to be there.
To let the paramedics
inside the house.
I'll leave the front door
unlocked for the paramedics.
[soft, dramatic music]
- Oh my god.
- [soft, ominous music]
[phone chimes]
- Gotcha, bitch.
- [dramatic music]
I thought we were
going to the hospital.
You said daddy was all better.
Well, you might as well
know, he's not better.
And your mother doesn't
want you anymore.
What?
I'm your mommy now, so be
quiet and get used to it.
[soft, ominous music]
- [high tension music]
- [gps beeps]
I'm coming, Ella, I'm coming.
[soft, ominous music]
Where are you taking me?
To a really nice
place in Mexico.
Your mama gave me some jewelry.
That we can trade in for
cash, we'll have plenty.
I don't wanna go to Mexico.
Well, you can't always
get what you want.
You've been spoiled
your whole life.
So you're gonna have to learn
to live by my rules now.
[whimpers]
Oh, don't worry, no
matter what happens,
I'll be there for you.
- [high tension music]
- [gps beeps]
- [cries]
- [soft, ominous music]
Stop crying!
You're making mommy nervous.
[cries]
Perfect.
[soft, ominous music]
Put up your hands,
put up your hands.
[soft, ominous music]
Sorry about this.
- Stop it!
- Now be quiet.
If you make any noise, mommy
will have to punish you.
[soft, ominous music]
Ugh!
You understand?
I'll be right back.
And if you're good,
I'll bring you a treat.
- Okay?
- [soft, ominous music]
- [whimpers]
- [soft music]
- [people chatter]
- [soft, country music]
[waitress] hello,
would you like a table?
You know what?
I just need to use the restroom.
Oh, okay, it's over there.
- Thanks.
- [soft music]
Thanks.
[Kendra] oh my
goodness, I am so sorry.
You should watch
where you're going.
I really should, I
really am so sorry.
[soft, country music]
[high tension music]
- [high tension music]
- [gps beeps]
- [breathes heavily]
- [soft, dramatic music]
Ella!
Ella!
- Ella!
- [soft, dramatic music]
Hey, can I help you?
Has anyone seen a
woman, has dark hair.
With a little girl?
No.
She has to be here
somewhere, the car's here.
I saw a woman, but she had
no little girl with her.
- She seemed kind of.
- She seemed what?
Well, strange or weird even.
- Where did she go?
- I don't know.
She came in here and she
knocked my purse off the table.
And just, hey wait
that's my car,
Somebody's taking my car!
- Come back here!
- [high tension music]
That was close,
But I just bought us all
the extra time we need.
Oh, don't be so gloomy.
Have another mint.
[soft music]
Ella!
Ella!
[ominous music]
Little, dammit.
[high tension, ominous music]
Ella!
Ella!
Ella, stop right now
and I might forgive you!
[high tension music]
[emergency dispatcher]
where are you, ma'am?
What is your current location?
Pine creek road,
near highway 54.
- Traveling westbound?
- Oh my god, I see the car.
It's at the stop sign,
I'm pulling over.
[emergency dispatcher]
units are on the way,
They will be there shortly,
do not try to intervene.
Ma'am?
Ella!
Ella!
- Ella!
- [soft, ominous music]
[Ella] mommy, help me!
[high tension music]
You're being very bad, Ella.
And you know what
happens to bad girls?
- Mommy!
- [high tension music]
- Ella!
- Mommy, help me!
- Ella, where are you?
- Mommy!
Over here!
- Ella!
- [high tension music]
Mommy, help me!
[screams]
Ella?
- Honey, mommy's here.
- [high tension music]
- Give my daughter.
- [soft, ominous music]
You're not in charge here,
in case you hadn't noticed.
What do you want?
I'll give you anything,
just please don't hurt her.
What do I want?
- What do I want?
- Yes, anything.
See, that's the problem.
You have everything to
give, you always have.
I watched you my whole life.
The girl who had it all
while I had nothing,
All of my suffering
was because of you.
How was it because of me?
- You took my father.
- What are you talking about?
- I'm your sister, Remy.
- [gasps]
- Yes.
- Oh my god.
Your father loved my mother.
And we could have been a happy
family if it wasn't for you.
- [cries]
- he told my mother.
That it was because of you
that he couldn't be with us.
Do you know what my mother did?
I asked you a question!
Do you know what my mother did?
What?
What did your mother do?
She gave up on life and
died and left me alone,
Because of you, because
he chose you over us.
Kendra, I had no idea, but
why are you hurting Ella?
What did she do?
I'm hurting Ella to
hurt you, is it working?
Kendra, listen, what happened
to you, it was wrong.
And if there's anything
I can do to make.
Do you know what I was doing.
While you were a horse jumping
and going to debutante balls?
What?
I lived in an orphanage.
- I'm so sorry.
- No one wanted to adopt me.
Because I was too old
and they knew my story.
I was damaged goods.
That's truly horrible, I
can't imagine how you felt.
I felt alone, I had no one.
My mother who was my
whole world was gone.
I had no one, Remy.
And all the while I
saw pictures of you.
In the society pages.
I saw the girl who had the
whole world in her hands,
While I lived in a world
of pain, neglect and abuse.
Do you know what the older
boys at the orphanage.
Used to do to me?
- Do you?
- [ominous music]
- [screams]
- [high tension music]
- [grunts]
- [high tension music]
Oh, I forgot to mention I
had sex with your husband,
Not bad.
- [grunts]
- [high tension music]
I guess this is goodbye, sis.
- [high tension music]
- [gasps]
- [coughs]
- [gasps]
Take her, I'll check her.
You okay?
- [coughs]
- [gasps]
- Oh Ella, I'm here.
- [cries]
- Oh Ella.
- [cries]
- I love you, mommy.
- Oh, I love you too, Ella.
[soft music]
- Oh, come here.
- [soft music]
Oh I love you so much.
I love you too, daddy.
You are such a brave girl.
I am?
You certainly are.
Mommy's brave too.
- She is.
- [soft music]
Let's go visit grandpa bill,
he's been asking about you.
[soft music]
So you're telling me that I
flew all the way down here,
Last minute from new york to
beg you in person for nothing.
I'm not saying that.
I'm just not ready to share
this nightmare with the world.
Fine.
I'll keep bugging
you about it though.
I'm sure you will.
At least your children's
book is back in business.
Oh, thank goodness for that.
But getting back to your ordeal,
What happened to
the previous nanny,
Before the nanny from hell?
Matilda?
Kendra threatened
her and her family.
If she didn't disappear.
Fortunately she's
okay and has moved on.
Unbelievable.
How did the agency not
flag kendra's instability?
Because she was
playing the long game.
She worked with children
for a couple of years.
And genuinely had
glowing recommendations.
She'd been holding
it all inside.
Until she exploded in your life.
Yes.
It's strange as horrible as all
of it is, and it's horrible.
Truly.
What I feel most is gratitude.
That it's over?
That I have Ella.
Everything else?
What happened to my
dad, what jack did,
All of it, that can be
dealt with but my baby girl,
I'm just so grateful
that she's here with me.
Ella.
- Hi, mommy.
- Time to get up.
- I had a scary dream.
- About Kendra?
- Yes.
- Yeah, me too.
But she's gone now and will
spend the rest of her life.
In jail and never come back.
And I'll be here to protect
you, honey, always and forever.
All right, let's get you
up and ready for breakfast.
[soft music]
Excited to show off
your new project today?
- [laughs]
- [soft music]
- Cereal's good, huh?
- Yeah,
How are those marshmallows?
[soft music]
[ominous music]