Nanny Seduction (2017) - full transcript
A recently adopted child has gone missing and it's up to her parents to find her.
Wonder what it could be.
Nice!
My children loved these
when they were younger...
I thought you might, too.
That's very thoughtful.
What do we tell Mrs. Gregory?
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Well, go on, sweetheart,
make a wish.
I think it's time for Big Bad
Dad to huff and to puff...
and blow these candles out!
There it goes.
I'll get the rest.
Wanna check out your books?
Yeah, that's nice... yeah.
Anything I can help with?
No, I got it.
I talked to my daughter
yesterday.
I told her if you needed more
time to find someone...
No, go spend time with your
new granddaughter.
I've got some interviews set up
for tomorrow...
I've gone through the resumes...
I'm sure we'll have
a replacement nanny by then.
Not that you could ever
be replaced.
Okay, I've got cupcakes.
Who wants one? Ben?
No, thank you, I'm trying to
watch my girlish figure.
Chocolate or vanilla.
Mrs. Gregory?
Vanilla.
Now we're talking.
That's good. Let me get
a picture of you guys.
Something to remember you by.
I'm going across town,
not across the country.
Still, it's not the same.
You ready? One, two...
Okay, get it this way.
Looks like we got one more.
What is it?
I don't know, we'll have to see.
- Who's it from?
- No clue.
I'm sure there's a card inside.
Look at that.
Riley, what a great doll.
Wow!
She looks just like you, Riley.
No?
I think she likes it.
How'd it go?
Well, a young girl discovers
she's the child of magical...
beings and saves the world
from an impending evil.
Which book was that?
All of them.
I, I let her know her gift
was on the way.
She's gonna love the bike, Ben,
it'll be worth the wait.
I... I know, I just feel bad that
it wasn't ready for today.
This account is eating away
all my free time and...
Well, she still looks at you
like you hung the moon, so...
you won't be in the doghouse
for long.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm just tired.
■ We got another letter.
We can't keep ignoring them.
I know.
What do you want to do?
I don't know. Maybe we should
just let her see Riley.
The social worker told us this
is an important time for us...
to be developing a bond
as a family...
the three of us.
I mean, don't you think this
is just going to confuse her?
Who am I to keep her
from her mother?
You are her mother, Kara.
She still looks at me
like I'm a stranger.
No matter what I do,
no matter what I say.
We knew there were going
to be complications...
going into this adoption.
Riley's been through a lot,
and it's only been six months.
Just give her some time.
I know. And I would never
pressure her, I just...
I just feel like I should
be doing more.
Yeah. She'll come around.
I mean, it's you, after all.
What's not to love?
"And Princess Molly went to the
grand pal... pal..."
Sound it out.
Palace?
That's it.
Well, I plan to go for my early
education degree next year...
or maybe pursue child advocacy.
I'm taking time off
right now to decide.
Impressive. And what would you
say are your best qualities?
Well, I like kids, I guess.
Well, that's important.
Here's a letter from my former
employer...
who talks about my punctuality
and professionalism...
and this is from my youth
development professor...
who notes my aptitude
for reflective learning.
Loyal, hardworking,
CPR-certified.
What about a car, a way
to get around?
Yep. Oil changed regularly,
all tags up to date.
I don't have one,
but I could get one.
Don't worry, I won't text
and drive.
Um, this is a full-time,
live-in position.
Is that something that
you see...
would fit into your life
right now?
I'm definitely looking for
something more permanent.
Thank you so much for coming.
No, it's my pleasure.
I'll be in touch.
So, are we done here?
I see that the only reference
that you've listed...
here is your father?
Yeah, he, he said your
husband would do anything...
for his account, so he's the
only reference I'd need.
Okay, then.
Sounds like it went well.
Have you made your decision?
It's down to two, but I'm
leaning towards one.
Well, this shouldn't take too
long, maybe 20 minutes.
Should we wait for Ben?
No.
Hey, thank you for leaving
a plate out.
Took the Burkes out to the
Millstone.
Of course.
How was Kelcie?
I don't know, Ben, she doesn't
have very much experience...
and she's kind of blunt.
Well, honesty can be an
admirable quality.
Bob said she was great
with kids.
It's probably because she
relates to them.
Well, give Kelcie a chance
for me.
Hey, is this new?
It is.
I love it. Blue's my favorite
color.
So, you gonna tell me why you
were late tonight?
Yeah, I was out with clients.
I told you that.
Okay.
It's part of my job, Kara,
you know that.
I believe you.
Is this how it's gonna be?
Every time I have a late
night...
you're gonna put me under
the microscope.
I didn't ask for this, Ben.
I made a mistake. Are you ever
going to forgive me for it?
I have.
You're a terrible liar.
Well, that makes one of us.
I've left a list of foods
that Riley will eat.
No allergies to worry about.
If you have any problems, here
is my cell and my husband's.
Do you have any questions
for me?
What's your wifi password?
1-2-3-4.
All right, Riley, I'm gonna
go to work now.
You be good for Miss Kelcie,
okay?
She's a little reserved.
So, how is Riley?
Good. She's still a little
bit withdrawn...
but Ben has been able to get her
guard down a little.
She'll get there. You remember
what it's like.
These kids need time to feel
secure again.
I guess I'm just worried that
because I didn't have a mother..
Growing up, that I won't know
how to be that for someone else.
You and Ben are doing
a wonderful job.
Believe me, that little girl
is very lucky to have you both.
Thank you.
You're a new mom, be prepared
for a constant state of worry.
I'm looking forward to it.
I was hoping to talk to you
about the letters...
from Riley's birth mother.
I had a feeling that's what
this might be about.
Does she want Riley back?
The system doesn't work
that way.
You and your husband
have legal custody.
But, she would like a place
in her life.
I guess I just don't understand
why she's reaching out now.
Vanessa has been in
counseling...
um, she hasn't touched a drink
in seven months...
and she's working full-time now.
It's... it's normal to be unsure.
This is your decision to make.
I think at this time,
we'll have to decline.
We'll let her know.
Did she really say that?
She's always been such an ass.
You didn't hear that.
No, not you, I'm nannying. No,
I really am, I'll show you.
Okay, I just sent you a picture.
Did you get it?
See I told you. Hey, I'm a
responsible person.
Bon appetite, kid.
I know, it's all anybody's
going to be talking about.
I mean, she really screwed
herself this time.
Not literally. She screwed Jake
literally.
No, she doesn't know what
that means.
Do you know what that means?
Yes.
Aren't you gonna eat that?
No.
You know, this is the real
entitlement generation.
So, what do you want to do?
Hide and seek?
For real? All right.
You hide first.
Close your eyes.
One, two, three...
four, five, six...
seven, eight...
Nine, ten, 11...
12, 13, 14...
15, 16...
17, 18...
19, 20, 21...
22, 23, 24, 25...
26, 27, 28...
29, 30. Ready or not,
here I come!
Riley?
DISPATCHER
Helicopter assistance crew...
police department for traffic
control.
DISPATCHER
We have a fire in a structure.
Riley! Riley, are you okay,
honey?
Are you Mrs. Turling?
Yes.
It was a very small fire...
so you're looking at minimal
damage.
Don't let the trucks scare you.
We have to respond this way
to all alarms.
Thank you.
We're almost finished inside,
so I'm gonna get started...
on the paperwork for your
insurance.
Do you have any idea what might
have caused it?
It, um, it appears to have
started on the stove.
The stove?
That can't be right.
When we got here, the burner
was turned all the way up.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry, got here as fast
as I could.
That's okay.
Well, sounds like it could've
been a lot worse.
I wasn't even here and my life
flashed before my eyes.
It's just stuff. We'll get it
all replaced.
Yeah.
And look for a new nanny.
Yeah, looks like it.
Hey, I'm sorry about last night.
I've just been really stressed
with this whole transition...
and I didn't mean to take
it out on you.
You're... no, you're right, um...
I could do a better job
of checking in.
I do trust you, Ben.
Good, I don't plan on giving you
a reason not to.
Hey, did you talk to your mom?
Ask if she sent Riley's doll,
I want to send a thank you.
No, I've been playing phone
tag with her.
I talked to my sister and she
didn't send it...
but she assures me a nice set
of paints are in the mail.
Good, maybe Riley can redo
the cabinets.
Right.
Hello? Hello?
That is the third time this week
somebody's called and hung up.
We both have cell phones,
let's get rid of that line.
The only people that call
are telemarketers.
I guess. Just with the calls
and the letters...
Hey, it's gonna be okay.
Nothing to worry about.
Except for grease fires,
they're very dangerous.
All right, I'm gonna go see
what we're working with.
On a scale of one to ten,
what am I bracing myself for?
An 11.
Really?
Okay, fine, a two, but a really
traumatic two.
Okay, well, you did say you want
a new stove, so...
Not like this.
It's gonna be okay. Promise.
We're so happy to have you here,
Alyssa.
Trust me, I was excited
to get your call.
You're staying in the guest
room...
but feel free to decorate it
however you want.
Just consider it yours.
Thank you.
My husband and I are really
grateful that you're here.
Our last nanny really felt
like family...
and we're hoping that you feel
like that soon, too.
Wow, what a lovely family.
Thank you. So, this is your
room right here.
Right next to Riley's,
Ben and I sleep downstairs.
So, just take some time to
settle in and come down...
and I'll introduce you to Riley.
Perfect.
Riley? This is Miss Alyssa.
Well, hello, Riley, I'm gonna
be your new nanny.
How does that sound?
Well, who's this?
It's a new birthday gift.
Well, does she have a name?
I think that she looks like
an Alyssa. What do you think?
That's your name.
It is? No.
Well, then I guess that you and
I will have to come up...
with a name for her together.
Deal?
Hey, are you up for a trip?
I wanna show you one of Riley's
favorite spots.
This is a great place to bring
Riley if you ever feel like...
she's just got tons of energy.
She'll just run herself ragged.
She's a sweet girl.
Yeah, we think so.
She looks just like you.
She's adopted actually.
I was a foster kid, bounced
around a lot of homes...
it was hard.
So, whenever I pictured
motherhood...
this is what I thought of.
Giving a child the stability
I never had.
It was important to me.
Well, it's not blood
that makes family.
We surround ourselves with the
people that we love.
That's family.
Yeah.
No, that was my
grandmother's.
Yes, was.
Hey, charge it to your new
account.
Hey, can we get the adjuster
in here this week?
The sooner we can get this
kitchen back to normal...
the better.
Some more bad news.
Stove's on back order.
So, it's the hot plate for the
foreseeable future.
Sorry to interrupt, we're just
grabbing a drink.
This is Alyssa. Alyssa,
this is my husband, Ben.
Nice to meet you.
You as well...
welcome to the team.
Happy to be here.
Ben, was it?
Yeah.
Okay, ready?
She seems nice.
Yeah, Riley really seems to like
her.
Well, I hope this one works out
better than the last one.
We can only go up from here.
Kara? Kara?
Hey, Jannette.
Hey...
I saw that fire truck yesterday
and was just beside myself.
Everyone's okay, it was just
a small stove fire.
I'm relieved to hear that.
I had worried it had been...
Been what?
Well, you know I don't like
to stick my nose...
where it doesn't belong.
Of course.
But I saw someone outside your
house the other day, young girl.
She was walking up and down
the path.
Seemed nervous, it was very
strange.
I've been interviewing
nannies...
so, you probably just saw
one of them.
I'm sure that was it.
Well, thanks.
Yeah, I'm glad everyone's okay.
I just have one more question...
about what we talked about
the other day.
LORRAINE Sure.
Riley's birth mom, she doesn't
know anything about us, right?
Where we live.
LORRAINE
No, well, of course not...
all correspondence is done
through the agency.
Yeah, I'm probably just being...
Thank you so much for all
of your help.
LORRAINE
Not a problem.
Okay, bye.
Is everything okay?
Yeah, just with the fire and
all the change...
I just want to make sure
I've dotted all my "I's"...
and crossed all my "t's",
so to speak.
Absolutely.
One more thing.
If you notice something strange,
will you tell me?
Strange, how?
Just if something doesn't seem
right.
Of course.
Don't worry, I'll look after
Riley like she's my very own.
Hey.
Hey.
That looks great.
We're getting there.
These are cute.
I think you should get a
matching pair for your bike.
You joke, but...
Okay, well, that is just
adorable.
So, what's up?
Um, the insurance adjuster
called...
and he's just running a little
late today, so...
I'm just thinking we're
burning daylight.
You guys should just go
to the beach without me.
I'll meet you later.
Well, why don't we just
do it another day?
No, she's been looking forward
to this for weeks.
And so have you.
If we hadn't adopted her
in December...
that's the first place you
would have taken her.
I tried, you stopped me.
It was 32 degrees and snowing,
Ben.
I just... I don't want to
disappoint her.
I think you not being there
would disappoint her more.
I won't be long.
Okay, you sure?
Positive.
All right.
Carry on.
You and Dad are gonna head
to the beach without me, okay?
Okay.
I'm gonna be right behind you
guys, I promise.
Okay, kiddo, have a great time.
Build a sand castle for me.
It's been ages since I played
in the sand.
Can Miss Alyssa come to the
beach?
Riley, it's her day off.
Please?
Well, I wouldn't want
to impose.
No, not at all.
It might be nice to have
a second set of eyes there.
Unless you already have plans.
Are you sure? I know that this
was a family thing.
Well, you'll be family soon
enough.
Right?
All right, guys, piña colada
snowballs.
There's one for you, for you.
I wanted strawberry.
You're gonna love that one,
I promise.
Piña colada always reminds me
of being on vacation...
or on an island.
Do you know how to swim, Riley?
She takes lessons at the Y.
You know, I grew up by the
water, right up the coast.
Really?
Yeah.
Yep, and when my parents moved
away, they left the house to me.
If you follow the shoreline
for a very long time...
you'll come to a little town
called, Cradle Bay.
Cool.
Just over the bridge,
there's a little cove hiding...
way back there and that's
where I grew up.
Maybe I'll show it to you
someday.
How about that?
I'll put the stick in the tower.
Great. That's perfect.
Here, let me help.
That's okay, I got it.
Come on, or you'll wind up with
a racing stripe down your back.
Yeah, I think it's pretty
covered, thanks.
Looking good, Riles. All right,
we gonna build that mote?
Or we could go swimming.
Um, yeah, you know, I was kind
of hoping we'd wait for Kara.
She'd... she'd want to be here
for that.
It's like 90 degrees and we've
been baking in the sun all day.
I don't think she's gonna
make it.
You've kept her on the sand
the whole time...
you brought her here for the
ocean, she wants to try.
Don't you wanna try, Riley?
Yeah! Come on, Dad.
Okay. Ready for the big moment?
Ready.
All right, let's go.
Hey, Ben, the adjuster
never showed...
so I'm just gonna reschedule
for another day.
I really don't want to miss
Riley's first time in the water.
So, stall for me, would ya?
I'll see you soon. Bye.
Hi, can I help you?
Are you... are you Kara Turling?
Yes.
My name is Vanessa Shaw.
I'm Riley's mother.
I just came to talk. You haven't
responded to any of my letters.
How did you find out
where I live?
I've been working really hard
on getting better... for her.
I love her.
You've been calling, haven't
you? Hanging up, that was you?
I was trying to get up
the nerve.
I've imagined this conversation
a million times.
You need to leave.
Please, I just want to be part
of her life.
Then maybe you should have put
her first.
I made some mistakes.
You were a danger to yourself
and to Riley.
I never had the fire department
come to my house.
How do you know about that?
It doesn't matter.
What do you want from us?
I wanna see my daughter.
We need to memorialize this.
Hey.
Here. Cheese!
Can you say, "cheese"?
Cheese!
Can you say, "cheese"?
Do you mind taking a photo
of us?
Yeah, sure.
Let's take a picture.
Aw, you guys make such a cute
family. All right, together!
We're not really a fam...
Aw, come on, Ben,
it's just a picture.
One, two and... cheese!
Perfect.
Thank you.
Hey! Sorry we missed you.
What's wrong?
Let's go find a jar
for your shells.
What's wrong?
You're starting to scare me
a little bit.
She was here?
Who?
Riley's birth mother. She just
showed up on our doorstep.
What... what did she want?
What do you think?
Did you have fun at the beach
today?
I really wish I could have
been there...
but I'll plan something fun
really soon.
Just for the two of us, okay?
You promised.
I know, I'm really sorry.
All right, Riley, I found them.
Hi. We were just gonna do
some coloring.
Did you want to join us?
You two go ahead.
Okay... so, what color do you
want to start with?
Ooh, how about red?
I like green.
Excellent choice.
I'll call the adoption agency
in the morning.
I don't want you on
edge about this.
I just wasn't expecting it,
that's all.
Of course not, this is supposed
to be confidential.
I'd like to know how she
even found out.
Well, she seems very persistent.
You know, there's nothing she
can do, right? Kara?
I can't lose her, Ben.
And you won't. She's ours.
Can we just leave this alone
for right now?
Yeah.
How did she do?
She did great.
Look, she's like a fish.
Maybe we should get
a pool or something.
That looks great.
Here, do you want to see mine?
What is it?
Well, that's my house.
The one I was telling you about
today at the beach.
And there's the water
and there's you, Riley...
and your dad and do you know
who this is?
Mom?
No, no. That's me.
You, me, Daddy.
You, me, Daddy.
Yeah.
I assure you, we don't
normally eat like this.
We do, on occasion, feed our
child a vegetable.
Well, I guess there are always
the tomatoes in the sauce.
Tomatoes are a fruit.
Really?
Yeah, there's all kinds
of strange rules...
like a strawberry isn't a berry,
but you know what is? A banana.
Well, that doesn't even make
sense.
Yeah, it's funny, we think
things are a certain way...
when they're really much,
much different.
So, Alyssa, how are you
settling in?
I'm very comfortable.
Good.
Can I have some more milk,
please?
I'll, um... I'll get it.
Who's ready for another slice?
What has gotten into you?
I've missed you.
Do you want me to stop?
No.
I miss you, too.
Daddy!
I'll go get her.
No, I'll go.
So, you had a nightmare?
Yeah.
It's okay, nothing can hurt you.
Alyssa?
I heard her call out
for her dad...
so I just wanted to make sure
she's okay.
I've got it from here.
Okay, feel better, Riley.
Goodnight.
Hey, sweetie, did you have a bad
dream?
Where's Daddy?
He's in the bed. Do you want to
tell me what's wrong?
I'm scared.
Well, there's nothing in here.
Unless... is this guy giving
you a hard time?
Do you want me to stay with you
until you go to sleep?
Yeah.
How about I sing you a song?
Can you sing to her? She gets
scared at night, too.
Sure.
You never have to be scared,
Riley, I'll always protect you.
Looking a little flush, Ben.
Just thirsty.
What the hell were you doing
at the dinner table tonight?
Having dinner with my new
family.
You know what, I don't think
this is gonna work out.
It's not the right position
for you.
Do you have another position
in mind?
Look, I don't know what kind
of games you're playing...
but I'm a happily married man.
You weren't a year ago.
Excuse me?
Do you really not remember me?
That hurts my feelings, Ben...
because I could never forget
you.
Here, let me refresh your
memory.
It was a crowded bar in the
city, I sent you a drink.
I was wearing a blue dress,
you said it brought out my eyes.
We shared a cab ride home...
but when we got to my place,
you never left.
That girl was blonde.
That girl was me.
There we go.
What the hell are you doing
here? How did you find me?
I thought you'd be happy
to see me.
You knew we had...
You've been living here this
whole time, are you crazy?
Don't call me that.
Fine. You're delusional.
That's not what you said
that night.
To be honest, I don't remember
what I said that night...
because it was one night,
a year ago.
Do you know how hard I've worked
on my marriage?
If Kara ever found out...
Well, then, I guess you don't
want her finding out...
now, do you?
What do you want from me?
You're fine, it's okay.
I'm right here.
I'll catch you, I won't let
you fall.
It's okay, you got this,
you're fine. Slide down.
Hurry up!
Can you guys let her through,
please?
It's okay, honey... it's okay.
Um... why don't you go play
on the swings...
for a little while, okay?
Are you following us now?
She always was afraid
of heights.
Please don't make me call
the authorities.
I just wanted to see her.
I'll stay here.
Then we're leaving.
You won't even give me this?
I'm not even talking to her.
You don't understand what's
it's been like for me.
No, what I don't understand is
how you could have someone...
like Riley and make the choices
that you did.
I've forgiven myself,
hopefully she can, too.
You can't keep me away
from her forever.
Riley, we're leaving,
come on, let's go! Come on!
Thought you might be thirsty.
I'm not.
Come on... it's fresh squeezed!
If you're going to stay here, we
need to set some ground rules.
■ Well, you're the boss, boss.
No more flirting. In fact, we
don't even need to talk, period.
Understand?
I do.
What are you doing?
Not talking.
Please stop. Please stop.
No, I don't want to stop...
and I don't think you want me
to, either.
I do... stop, please. Stop it.
Please stop!
You need to stop.
Do you remember what you said
to me that night...
that we were together?
No.
You said that we were good
together, and we are, Ben.
I was drunk, stop it!
I was out of my mind,
I was in a terrible place.
No... I've seen the way
that you look at me.
Your eyes follow me
wherever I go.
That's not true.
I came here to show you
how well we fit together.
That day at the beach,
it was effortless.
We could have that all the time,
that could be our lives.
You, me, Riley, we could be
a family.
You've seen us, how well
we work.
No.
What a great mother I can be.
You are not her mother!
Don't fight this, Ben.
Don't deny us the happiness
that we deserve.
I'm married!
But you don't have to be.
I want to be. That's what you
don't seem to understand.
It's not you or her,
it is just her.
I choose Kara every time.
You don't really mean that.
Let me show you.
You're going home.
I am home.
You're not, this is my home,
mine and Kara's.
I'm not gonna let you
destroy it.
You made me promises, Ben.
"I'd love to take you away, go
somewhere, just escape it all."
I was drunk, Alyssa,
that's not a promise.
You can't just take it back.
I gave up everything to come
here, my job, my life...
I left it all behind for you.
You're insane. You're absolutely
insane.
No... we could be so happy
together.
No, we can't.
Please,.
Don't... don't touch me. Don't!
I want you to leave... now.
You're making a big mistake.
No... I'm fixing one.
Wait, wait, wait! I've got a
little surprise for you.
I'm not really in the mood
for surprises.
Why not?
I don't want to go into it
right now.
Okay, well, maybe I have
something that'll brighten up...
your day just a little bit.
Tah-dah!
How...
I made a couple phone calls,
had the guy put it in today.
We still have to call the
contractor, though.
It's perfect.
Did the stove guy bring the
flowers, too?
No, that was all me.
Somebody's been busy.
I wanted to do something nice
for you.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Where's Riley?
She's outside playing.
Hey, maybe we could get Alyssa
to take Riley...
for some ice cream tonight...
so you and I could have some
time to...
She's gone.
What do you mean?
She had a family emergency, so,
she had to leave.
Well, when will she be back?
She won't.
Well, I hope everything's okay.
Should I call her?
No, she, she's got a lot
to deal with, so...
give her her space.
Okay. Do I have to wait to use
this or can I go right now?
You do not, go ahead.
What do you want me to make you?
Pancakes.
"And all of the frogs lived
happily ever after."
The end. Okay, goodnight.
Where's Miss Alyssa?
Alyssa had to go away
for a little while.
Was I bad?
No, honey, of course not.
Miss Alyssa did not go away
because you were bad...
she liked you very,
very much, okay?
And it's okay to miss her.
Goodnight, I love you.
Thank you.
I'm sorry this transition has
been such a rocky one.
I knew it was gonna be tough
to fill your shoes...
but I didn't realize it was
going to be quite this tough.
Well, I'm always available
to lend an ear.
I'm just so happy you
stopped by.
It really has not been the same
without you.
How's your grandbaby?
Precious. I think she looks
like me.
You know, I forgot what taking
care of a baby was like...
it's exhausting.
Well, these are lovely.
A gift from the mister.
I take it things are going
better?
Ben has been really attentive
lately.
For the first time in a long
time...
I feel like things are going
to be okay.
I'm so glad to hear it.
I have to tell you,
my grandson, Tyler...
did the funniest thing
the other day.
You know how he loves
to do puzzles, well...
Kara, is something wrong?
I'll be right back.
Hey, how's it going?
Good.
What's this one about?
A girl like me.
Really? How is she like you?
She doesn't have a home.
You do have a home... here.
Until it's time to go.
Riley, you're gonna be with us
forever. Okay?
Hey, you know what I'm thinking?
It is such a beautiful day out.
Maybe I should make us a lunch
and we can go to the beach...
just you and me... how's that
sound?
Yeah!
Hey, who were you talking
to out here?
She... told me not to tell you.
Who told you not to tell?
Was it a stranger?
I was just... playing
with my doll.
Are you mad?
No. No, sweetie, I'm not mad.
Just promise me, if somebody
that you don't know...
tries to talk to you,
you will tell me. Okay?
Okay.
Come on.
You know, I never told you
this before...
but you and I have something
in common.
What?
I didn't have a home growing up,
either.
I lived a lot of different
places.
It's not so much fun, is it?
No.
That's over now, okay? You never
have to worry about that again.
Look at this one.
I bet if you hold it up to your
ear, you can hear the ocean.
Here, try it. You hear it?
I do.
It's pretty cool?
Yeah, Miss Alyssa showed me
that last time.
Kara?
Kara? You can join me
if you want.
Hey.
Why didn't you join me?
Where?
The shower.
Well, I would have, but I just
got home. Rain check?
Yeah, yeah, I...
Hey... hold that thought.
Riley just tracked sand all the
way to the bedroom.
"And she knew that her friends
would always be there...
"and for that, she was forever
grateful."
The end.
All she wrote, kiddo.
Can we read another one?
Not tonight, Riley.
Please!
It's the face, I'm caving,
okay...
Okay. It's already past your
bedtime, but tomorrow...
maybe we can go to the
library...
and get the next book
in the series?
How does that sound?
Yeah.
Yeah.
What? I'm invested.
Hey, did you come up with a name
for this little girl yet?
I'm deciding between two.
What are they?
Princess Katarina Featherstone...
Or?
Anne.
I vote Anne.
You're serious?
Clearly this is a Princess
Katarina Featherstone.
Okay, goodnight, Riley.
Goodnight, kiddo.
Your Highness.
We'll see you tomorrow, okay?
Both my girls, always with your
nose in a book.
How was the beach?
Nice.
Yeah?
It was... good.
But?
I'm just worried that she
doesn't understand...
that this is permanent.
■ That she thinks she could be
taken away again at any moment.
Okay. How do you want to fix
that?
Maybe I should take some time
away from work.
Nah, we've already gone over
that.
Well, I don't know what else
to do.
I know exactly how she feels
and it sucks.
All you want is to know that you
have a real family...
and a real home.
That's exactly what she
does have.
Kids don't understand promotions
and contracts and 401k's.
They only know if you're there
or if you're not.
■ I don't want all of Riley's
best memories to be with a nanny.
I know. She's a smart girl and
she's coming out of her shell.
I see it everyday.
And she's gonna be so thankful
we were loving parents...
and worked hard to give her
the best life possible.
I hope you're right.
I am.
Riley loves you... and so do I.
Shh.
Come on, kiddo, time to get up.
Hey, time to get...
Kara? She's not in her room.
Her bed's empty.
That's strange, I didn't hear
her get up. Are you sure?
Yeah.
Okay... okay, well, she has
to be somewhere...
so let's just look around.
Riley?
Riley? Riley?
Riley?
Riley, honey, come out.
Riley?
Riley, this isn't funny,
where are you? Riley!
Riley!
Riley!
Riley! Riley!
Riley!
Kara?
Anything?
No.
God. Ben?
Okay.
Ben?
Okay.
When was the
last time you saw your daughter?
Last night, 8:30,
we put her to bed.
And when did you notice
she was missing?
I went to her bedroom...
it was...
7:00.
Her bed was empty and I searched
the house, searched the yard.
We talked to the neighbors.
I have no idea where she
could be.
Now, has she ever done
anything like this before?
Sneak out of the house, or...
She's eight!
Kara, it's okay.
Give us one second?
Sit down, sit down.
God.
He's here to help us.
What if she did run away?
What if this never felt like
home to her, so she just left?
I don't believe that for one
second. It's gonna be okay.
We're going to find her, okay?
You like it?
Where are we?
Remember that house that
I was telling you about...
where I grew up?
Well, this is it.
Come on.
I don't want to be here.
Aw, don't say that.
I think you're really gonna
like it here.
Wait, where's my mommy
and daddy?
It's like hide-and-seek. You
like hide-and-seek, right?
We're gonna hide out here and
wait for your daddy to find us.
You haven't seen her?
We're just asking everyone to
keep an eye out for her.
Okay, thank you.
Come in.
Anything?
We spoke with Miss Shaw...
and she has no knowledge of your
daughter's whereabouts.
She's lying.
She spent the night at her
mother's house...
and she has multiple family
members...
who corroborate her story.
She let us into her home,
willingly...
and we didn't find anything
to suggest...
your daughter had been there.
Okay, so... so what happens now?
All right, well, we have
officers out looking...
and we've issued a public alert.
Trust me, we are taking
this very seriously.
Exploring every possibility.
What do we do?
Is there anyone else that you
can think of...
that we should check out?
Yes.
There's something I have
to tell you.
Riley? Where are you going?
Outside. To play.
Without me?
You said there was a lake,
I just wanted to see.
We can go see that later.
Right now I need you to stay
inside with me, okay?
When's my daddy coming?
He actually just called.
He's on his way right now.
Here, chocolate milk.
I don't like chocolate milk.
Aw, you will like mine,
I use extra syrup.
I made it special for you.
It's not polite to refuse a kind
gesture from a friend.
We are still friends, right?
Good. Here, I wanna show
you something.
Come on.
This was my room growing up.
Do you want to read a book
while we wait?
Here, climb on.
I'm too big.
Yeah, you're right, those are
for babies. You're a big girl.
Don't touch those!
Sorry, it's just that
they're very special.
I can introduce you,
if you like?
Okay, well, this is Katherine
Jean...
she's a Duchess and she lives
in a giant palace in the sky.
And this is Maybelle...
she wants to be a veterinarian
when she grows up.
And Bethanne, she loves horses,
she has three.
And this is Betty.
She's a survivor.
She's had a tough life, but a
smile never leaves her face.
She's my favorite.
Don't worry, I'm sure that
they'll all get along just fine.
No, looks like there
isn't any room.
Well, I guess somebody
will have to go then.
I... Kara, I'm so sorry.
Can you look at me, please?
Kara, this was one time.
Since she's been here?
No, no, Kara, this was
a year ago!
Back when things were terrible.
Before we spoke, before we
decided to fix everything.
How could you let her move into
our house, Ben?
Did you... did you want to be
with her?
Of course... no! I... I didn't
even know who she was.
I was terrified of losing
your trust.
I didn't want to lose everything
that we had worked so hard for.
I cannot believe this.
She came on to me, while you
were gone, and I fired her.
She didn't have a family
emergency.
And you didn't think
to tell me this?
Kara, I wanted her gone,
I wanted her out of our house.
I had no idea she could be
dangerous.
The police are out there
searching for our daughter, Ben.
If they have spent all of this
time on the wrong person.
I... I know, I know,
I am so sorry.
Please don't forget how hard
we've worked.
You know me, you know I've
changed.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
We're gonna find her,
I promise you.
I love you.
I need a minute. Okay?
Okay.
Kara? I think I know
where she is.
Her family has a house up the
coast.
Do you think you know how
to get there?
I think so.
I just talked to the police,
is it true? Is she missing?
This is Vanessa... Shaw.
Did you come to rub it
in my face?
To let me know what a horrible
mother I am?
No, I came to help.
I'm sorry for how things went
with us, I was angry...
but the most important thing
is Riley... right?
We think we know where she is.
Is there any way you could stay
here, in case something happens?
In case she comes back?
Yeah, I can...
We have to go.
I can do that.
Thank you.
Your daddy should be here soon.
Feel free to unpack your
things...
I cleared the drawers out
for you.
Why are we here?
Well, this is your new home,
Riley.
My new home?
Well, you didn't think that you
were going to live...
with the Turlings forever,
did you?
That's what my mom said.
You mean Kara? She wasn't
telling you the truth.
See, I know what it's like
to have people lie to you...
to promise you things
and then toss you aside.
Doesn't feel good, does it?
No.
You can't depend on others
to help you.
If someone isn't giving you the
happiness that you deserve...
sometimes you have to take it.
You understand?
Not really.
Well, don't worry, you will.
I'll be the best mom that you
ever had and I'll never leave.
But you did leave.
But I came back, didn't I?
For you?
Now I'm here to stay.
Okay, your turn.
Alyssa?
Olly-olly-oxen-free.
He found us.
He did. And now we're gonna play
a new game, okay?
But I want to see him.
You'll see him soon enough.
This game is called Captive.
You've been kidnapped
by an evil dragon...
and your daddy and I have
to come and save you.
But dragons can't tie knots.
It's pretend. Now you wait right
here and don't make a sound.
Okay? Shh.
Alyssa, are you there?!
It's me, I... I'm alone.
Alyssa?
Alyssa, are you there? Alyssa?
Alyssa, it's me.
I left Kara. You were right.
You were right.
May I come in?
Where's Riley?
You left her? For good?
Yes. I couldn't be there
anymore. It felt like a lie.
Because it was a lie, Ben.
I know. I know, you...
You made me see that.
Of course, it would've been
a lot easier...
if you'd thrown her out
of the house.
It took you leaving to make me
realize that.
Do we really need this?
I'm still deciding.
Where will we live?
Live?
Your house?
Sure. Yeah, we can lie at my
house or we can live here.
It's nice.
Just me, you and Riley...
a family.
Is this your family?
Yes. That was my father's dog.
He loved that dog.
One day, I was playing outside
and a truck backfired...
and it must have scared him.
Next thing I knew, he had
my arm in his teeth.
I just remember screaming
and seeing blood.
My father told the police that
it was the neighbor's dog...
that attacked me.
They put that dog down
the next day.
He said, "Alyssa, he's a good
dog, he just made a mistake."
That's awful.
It was...
until I found out where my
father kept the rat poison.
It's okay, you don't have to be
scared.
Do you want me to sing to you?
I can't believe that we're
finally together.
You can believe it.
Okay... then kiss me.
Close your eyes.
If you want my trust, I need to
know that I have yours.
Close your eyes.
See, I knew that you still
loved me.
Of course, I do.
Can we go get Riley?
Riley, Riley.
Mama!
Riley. Can you get to me?
No.
Wiggle your wrists like
this.
Good girl, good girl.
Now lift up and pull.
You got it, baby, pull it out,
pull it out!
So close. You got it!
Okay, good, come unlock the
door. Come unlock...
Unlock the door, baby, hurry,
hurry...
No, no, no, no! No!
Now, I need you to be very,
very quiet.
If you don't, someone might
get hurt...
and you don't want that, right?
Riley? Riley?
You know, I'm so glad that you
like your doll.
I knew it was the perfect gift
when I saw it.
■ Now, wait right here.
Hey.
My god, Ben, I heard that
gunshot...
Shh.
I thought you were...
I'm okay.
Maybe you are a terrible liar.
Where's Riley?
She's got her. Here, hold this
tight, okay.
Okay. No, stop.
She's out of her mind.
Ben, she has got our little
girl. What are we gonna do?
Now wait right here
and be quiet.
Riley... come out, come out
wherever you are.
I wonder where she could
be hiding.
Riley!
I'll get her.
Wait, wait. Help me up. Let me
come with you.
Okay.
No, no, no, wait, wait,
look at me.
I've got an idea.
Okay.
Help!
Aw, does that hurt, Ben?
Well, you shouldn't play...
with a girl's heart!
Get off!
Riley.
Okay.
Riley! Riley!
Daddy?
Riley, my god, baby!
Did she hurt you?
You sure? Promise?
Kara, she's in here!
My god, thank god!
We're here now,
you're safe, it's okay.
You found me.
We will always find you.
You know, the Mommy and Me
classes...
have been going really great.
The gossip is fantastic.
Did you know Sarah Morton...
had a tummy tuck?
Are you sure you're okay
with this?
Yeah, I mean it's her body,
she could do...
You know what I mean.
Are you sure you're okay
taking time off of work...
to take care of Riley?
Work will be there for whenever
we decide I should go back.
Right now, this is what's
important...
new house, new start.
I would apologize,
but I won't.
Okay, I get that.
It's going really well.
Yeah, I think so.
I know I had my reservations...
but it's important they have
a relationship.
I'm really proud of you.
I just want what's best for her.
I'm her mother.
Yeah... that's exactly
what you are.
Mama!
Come on, Riley, I got ya!
Nice!
My children loved these
when they were younger...
I thought you might, too.
That's very thoughtful.
What do we tell Mrs. Gregory?
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Well, go on, sweetheart,
make a wish.
I think it's time for Big Bad
Dad to huff and to puff...
and blow these candles out!
There it goes.
I'll get the rest.
Wanna check out your books?
Yeah, that's nice... yeah.
Anything I can help with?
No, I got it.
I talked to my daughter
yesterday.
I told her if you needed more
time to find someone...
No, go spend time with your
new granddaughter.
I've got some interviews set up
for tomorrow...
I've gone through the resumes...
I'm sure we'll have
a replacement nanny by then.
Not that you could ever
be replaced.
Okay, I've got cupcakes.
Who wants one? Ben?
No, thank you, I'm trying to
watch my girlish figure.
Chocolate or vanilla.
Mrs. Gregory?
Vanilla.
Now we're talking.
That's good. Let me get
a picture of you guys.
Something to remember you by.
I'm going across town,
not across the country.
Still, it's not the same.
You ready? One, two...
Okay, get it this way.
Looks like we got one more.
What is it?
I don't know, we'll have to see.
- Who's it from?
- No clue.
I'm sure there's a card inside.
Look at that.
Riley, what a great doll.
Wow!
She looks just like you, Riley.
No?
I think she likes it.
How'd it go?
Well, a young girl discovers
she's the child of magical...
beings and saves the world
from an impending evil.
Which book was that?
All of them.
I, I let her know her gift
was on the way.
She's gonna love the bike, Ben,
it'll be worth the wait.
I... I know, I just feel bad that
it wasn't ready for today.
This account is eating away
all my free time and...
Well, she still looks at you
like you hung the moon, so...
you won't be in the doghouse
for long.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm just tired.
■ We got another letter.
We can't keep ignoring them.
I know.
What do you want to do?
I don't know. Maybe we should
just let her see Riley.
The social worker told us this
is an important time for us...
to be developing a bond
as a family...
the three of us.
I mean, don't you think this
is just going to confuse her?
Who am I to keep her
from her mother?
You are her mother, Kara.
She still looks at me
like I'm a stranger.
No matter what I do,
no matter what I say.
We knew there were going
to be complications...
going into this adoption.
Riley's been through a lot,
and it's only been six months.
Just give her some time.
I know. And I would never
pressure her, I just...
I just feel like I should
be doing more.
Yeah. She'll come around.
I mean, it's you, after all.
What's not to love?
"And Princess Molly went to the
grand pal... pal..."
Sound it out.
Palace?
That's it.
Well, I plan to go for my early
education degree next year...
or maybe pursue child advocacy.
I'm taking time off
right now to decide.
Impressive. And what would you
say are your best qualities?
Well, I like kids, I guess.
Well, that's important.
Here's a letter from my former
employer...
who talks about my punctuality
and professionalism...
and this is from my youth
development professor...
who notes my aptitude
for reflective learning.
Loyal, hardworking,
CPR-certified.
What about a car, a way
to get around?
Yep. Oil changed regularly,
all tags up to date.
I don't have one,
but I could get one.
Don't worry, I won't text
and drive.
Um, this is a full-time,
live-in position.
Is that something that
you see...
would fit into your life
right now?
I'm definitely looking for
something more permanent.
Thank you so much for coming.
No, it's my pleasure.
I'll be in touch.
So, are we done here?
I see that the only reference
that you've listed...
here is your father?
Yeah, he, he said your
husband would do anything...
for his account, so he's the
only reference I'd need.
Okay, then.
Sounds like it went well.
Have you made your decision?
It's down to two, but I'm
leaning towards one.
Well, this shouldn't take too
long, maybe 20 minutes.
Should we wait for Ben?
No.
Hey, thank you for leaving
a plate out.
Took the Burkes out to the
Millstone.
Of course.
How was Kelcie?
I don't know, Ben, she doesn't
have very much experience...
and she's kind of blunt.
Well, honesty can be an
admirable quality.
Bob said she was great
with kids.
It's probably because she
relates to them.
Well, give Kelcie a chance
for me.
Hey, is this new?
It is.
I love it. Blue's my favorite
color.
So, you gonna tell me why you
were late tonight?
Yeah, I was out with clients.
I told you that.
Okay.
It's part of my job, Kara,
you know that.
I believe you.
Is this how it's gonna be?
Every time I have a late
night...
you're gonna put me under
the microscope.
I didn't ask for this, Ben.
I made a mistake. Are you ever
going to forgive me for it?
I have.
You're a terrible liar.
Well, that makes one of us.
I've left a list of foods
that Riley will eat.
No allergies to worry about.
If you have any problems, here
is my cell and my husband's.
Do you have any questions
for me?
What's your wifi password?
1-2-3-4.
All right, Riley, I'm gonna
go to work now.
You be good for Miss Kelcie,
okay?
She's a little reserved.
So, how is Riley?
Good. She's still a little
bit withdrawn...
but Ben has been able to get her
guard down a little.
She'll get there. You remember
what it's like.
These kids need time to feel
secure again.
I guess I'm just worried that
because I didn't have a mother..
Growing up, that I won't know
how to be that for someone else.
You and Ben are doing
a wonderful job.
Believe me, that little girl
is very lucky to have you both.
Thank you.
You're a new mom, be prepared
for a constant state of worry.
I'm looking forward to it.
I was hoping to talk to you
about the letters...
from Riley's birth mother.
I had a feeling that's what
this might be about.
Does she want Riley back?
The system doesn't work
that way.
You and your husband
have legal custody.
But, she would like a place
in her life.
I guess I just don't understand
why she's reaching out now.
Vanessa has been in
counseling...
um, she hasn't touched a drink
in seven months...
and she's working full-time now.
It's... it's normal to be unsure.
This is your decision to make.
I think at this time,
we'll have to decline.
We'll let her know.
Did she really say that?
She's always been such an ass.
You didn't hear that.
No, not you, I'm nannying. No,
I really am, I'll show you.
Okay, I just sent you a picture.
Did you get it?
See I told you. Hey, I'm a
responsible person.
Bon appetite, kid.
I know, it's all anybody's
going to be talking about.
I mean, she really screwed
herself this time.
Not literally. She screwed Jake
literally.
No, she doesn't know what
that means.
Do you know what that means?
Yes.
Aren't you gonna eat that?
No.
You know, this is the real
entitlement generation.
So, what do you want to do?
Hide and seek?
For real? All right.
You hide first.
Close your eyes.
One, two, three...
four, five, six...
seven, eight...
Nine, ten, 11...
12, 13, 14...
15, 16...
17, 18...
19, 20, 21...
22, 23, 24, 25...
26, 27, 28...
29, 30. Ready or not,
here I come!
Riley?
DISPATCHER
Helicopter assistance crew...
police department for traffic
control.
DISPATCHER
We have a fire in a structure.
Riley! Riley, are you okay,
honey?
Are you Mrs. Turling?
Yes.
It was a very small fire...
so you're looking at minimal
damage.
Don't let the trucks scare you.
We have to respond this way
to all alarms.
Thank you.
We're almost finished inside,
so I'm gonna get started...
on the paperwork for your
insurance.
Do you have any idea what might
have caused it?
It, um, it appears to have
started on the stove.
The stove?
That can't be right.
When we got here, the burner
was turned all the way up.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry, got here as fast
as I could.
That's okay.
Well, sounds like it could've
been a lot worse.
I wasn't even here and my life
flashed before my eyes.
It's just stuff. We'll get it
all replaced.
Yeah.
And look for a new nanny.
Yeah, looks like it.
Hey, I'm sorry about last night.
I've just been really stressed
with this whole transition...
and I didn't mean to take
it out on you.
You're... no, you're right, um...
I could do a better job
of checking in.
I do trust you, Ben.
Good, I don't plan on giving you
a reason not to.
Hey, did you talk to your mom?
Ask if she sent Riley's doll,
I want to send a thank you.
No, I've been playing phone
tag with her.
I talked to my sister and she
didn't send it...
but she assures me a nice set
of paints are in the mail.
Good, maybe Riley can redo
the cabinets.
Right.
Hello? Hello?
That is the third time this week
somebody's called and hung up.
We both have cell phones,
let's get rid of that line.
The only people that call
are telemarketers.
I guess. Just with the calls
and the letters...
Hey, it's gonna be okay.
Nothing to worry about.
Except for grease fires,
they're very dangerous.
All right, I'm gonna go see
what we're working with.
On a scale of one to ten,
what am I bracing myself for?
An 11.
Really?
Okay, fine, a two, but a really
traumatic two.
Okay, well, you did say you want
a new stove, so...
Not like this.
It's gonna be okay. Promise.
We're so happy to have you here,
Alyssa.
Trust me, I was excited
to get your call.
You're staying in the guest
room...
but feel free to decorate it
however you want.
Just consider it yours.
Thank you.
My husband and I are really
grateful that you're here.
Our last nanny really felt
like family...
and we're hoping that you feel
like that soon, too.
Wow, what a lovely family.
Thank you. So, this is your
room right here.
Right next to Riley's,
Ben and I sleep downstairs.
So, just take some time to
settle in and come down...
and I'll introduce you to Riley.
Perfect.
Riley? This is Miss Alyssa.
Well, hello, Riley, I'm gonna
be your new nanny.
How does that sound?
Well, who's this?
It's a new birthday gift.
Well, does she have a name?
I think that she looks like
an Alyssa. What do you think?
That's your name.
It is? No.
Well, then I guess that you and
I will have to come up...
with a name for her together.
Deal?
Hey, are you up for a trip?
I wanna show you one of Riley's
favorite spots.
This is a great place to bring
Riley if you ever feel like...
she's just got tons of energy.
She'll just run herself ragged.
She's a sweet girl.
Yeah, we think so.
She looks just like you.
She's adopted actually.
I was a foster kid, bounced
around a lot of homes...
it was hard.
So, whenever I pictured
motherhood...
this is what I thought of.
Giving a child the stability
I never had.
It was important to me.
Well, it's not blood
that makes family.
We surround ourselves with the
people that we love.
That's family.
Yeah.
No, that was my
grandmother's.
Yes, was.
Hey, charge it to your new
account.
Hey, can we get the adjuster
in here this week?
The sooner we can get this
kitchen back to normal...
the better.
Some more bad news.
Stove's on back order.
So, it's the hot plate for the
foreseeable future.
Sorry to interrupt, we're just
grabbing a drink.
This is Alyssa. Alyssa,
this is my husband, Ben.
Nice to meet you.
You as well...
welcome to the team.
Happy to be here.
Ben, was it?
Yeah.
Okay, ready?
She seems nice.
Yeah, Riley really seems to like
her.
Well, I hope this one works out
better than the last one.
We can only go up from here.
Kara? Kara?
Hey, Jannette.
Hey...
I saw that fire truck yesterday
and was just beside myself.
Everyone's okay, it was just
a small stove fire.
I'm relieved to hear that.
I had worried it had been...
Been what?
Well, you know I don't like
to stick my nose...
where it doesn't belong.
Of course.
But I saw someone outside your
house the other day, young girl.
She was walking up and down
the path.
Seemed nervous, it was very
strange.
I've been interviewing
nannies...
so, you probably just saw
one of them.
I'm sure that was it.
Well, thanks.
Yeah, I'm glad everyone's okay.
I just have one more question...
about what we talked about
the other day.
LORRAINE Sure.
Riley's birth mom, she doesn't
know anything about us, right?
Where we live.
LORRAINE
No, well, of course not...
all correspondence is done
through the agency.
Yeah, I'm probably just being...
Thank you so much for all
of your help.
LORRAINE
Not a problem.
Okay, bye.
Is everything okay?
Yeah, just with the fire and
all the change...
I just want to make sure
I've dotted all my "I's"...
and crossed all my "t's",
so to speak.
Absolutely.
One more thing.
If you notice something strange,
will you tell me?
Strange, how?
Just if something doesn't seem
right.
Of course.
Don't worry, I'll look after
Riley like she's my very own.
Hey.
Hey.
That looks great.
We're getting there.
These are cute.
I think you should get a
matching pair for your bike.
You joke, but...
Okay, well, that is just
adorable.
So, what's up?
Um, the insurance adjuster
called...
and he's just running a little
late today, so...
I'm just thinking we're
burning daylight.
You guys should just go
to the beach without me.
I'll meet you later.
Well, why don't we just
do it another day?
No, she's been looking forward
to this for weeks.
And so have you.
If we hadn't adopted her
in December...
that's the first place you
would have taken her.
I tried, you stopped me.
It was 32 degrees and snowing,
Ben.
I just... I don't want to
disappoint her.
I think you not being there
would disappoint her more.
I won't be long.
Okay, you sure?
Positive.
All right.
Carry on.
You and Dad are gonna head
to the beach without me, okay?
Okay.
I'm gonna be right behind you
guys, I promise.
Okay, kiddo, have a great time.
Build a sand castle for me.
It's been ages since I played
in the sand.
Can Miss Alyssa come to the
beach?
Riley, it's her day off.
Please?
Well, I wouldn't want
to impose.
No, not at all.
It might be nice to have
a second set of eyes there.
Unless you already have plans.
Are you sure? I know that this
was a family thing.
Well, you'll be family soon
enough.
Right?
All right, guys, piña colada
snowballs.
There's one for you, for you.
I wanted strawberry.
You're gonna love that one,
I promise.
Piña colada always reminds me
of being on vacation...
or on an island.
Do you know how to swim, Riley?
She takes lessons at the Y.
You know, I grew up by the
water, right up the coast.
Really?
Yeah.
Yep, and when my parents moved
away, they left the house to me.
If you follow the shoreline
for a very long time...
you'll come to a little town
called, Cradle Bay.
Cool.
Just over the bridge,
there's a little cove hiding...
way back there and that's
where I grew up.
Maybe I'll show it to you
someday.
How about that?
I'll put the stick in the tower.
Great. That's perfect.
Here, let me help.
That's okay, I got it.
Come on, or you'll wind up with
a racing stripe down your back.
Yeah, I think it's pretty
covered, thanks.
Looking good, Riles. All right,
we gonna build that mote?
Or we could go swimming.
Um, yeah, you know, I was kind
of hoping we'd wait for Kara.
She'd... she'd want to be here
for that.
It's like 90 degrees and we've
been baking in the sun all day.
I don't think she's gonna
make it.
You've kept her on the sand
the whole time...
you brought her here for the
ocean, she wants to try.
Don't you wanna try, Riley?
Yeah! Come on, Dad.
Okay. Ready for the big moment?
Ready.
All right, let's go.
Hey, Ben, the adjuster
never showed...
so I'm just gonna reschedule
for another day.
I really don't want to miss
Riley's first time in the water.
So, stall for me, would ya?
I'll see you soon. Bye.
Hi, can I help you?
Are you... are you Kara Turling?
Yes.
My name is Vanessa Shaw.
I'm Riley's mother.
I just came to talk. You haven't
responded to any of my letters.
How did you find out
where I live?
I've been working really hard
on getting better... for her.
I love her.
You've been calling, haven't
you? Hanging up, that was you?
I was trying to get up
the nerve.
I've imagined this conversation
a million times.
You need to leave.
Please, I just want to be part
of her life.
Then maybe you should have put
her first.
I made some mistakes.
You were a danger to yourself
and to Riley.
I never had the fire department
come to my house.
How do you know about that?
It doesn't matter.
What do you want from us?
I wanna see my daughter.
We need to memorialize this.
Hey.
Here. Cheese!
Can you say, "cheese"?
Cheese!
Can you say, "cheese"?
Do you mind taking a photo
of us?
Yeah, sure.
Let's take a picture.
Aw, you guys make such a cute
family. All right, together!
We're not really a fam...
Aw, come on, Ben,
it's just a picture.
One, two and... cheese!
Perfect.
Thank you.
Hey! Sorry we missed you.
What's wrong?
Let's go find a jar
for your shells.
What's wrong?
You're starting to scare me
a little bit.
She was here?
Who?
Riley's birth mother. She just
showed up on our doorstep.
What... what did she want?
What do you think?
Did you have fun at the beach
today?
I really wish I could have
been there...
but I'll plan something fun
really soon.
Just for the two of us, okay?
You promised.
I know, I'm really sorry.
All right, Riley, I found them.
Hi. We were just gonna do
some coloring.
Did you want to join us?
You two go ahead.
Okay... so, what color do you
want to start with?
Ooh, how about red?
I like green.
Excellent choice.
I'll call the adoption agency
in the morning.
I don't want you on
edge about this.
I just wasn't expecting it,
that's all.
Of course not, this is supposed
to be confidential.
I'd like to know how she
even found out.
Well, she seems very persistent.
You know, there's nothing she
can do, right? Kara?
I can't lose her, Ben.
And you won't. She's ours.
Can we just leave this alone
for right now?
Yeah.
How did she do?
She did great.
Look, she's like a fish.
Maybe we should get
a pool or something.
That looks great.
Here, do you want to see mine?
What is it?
Well, that's my house.
The one I was telling you about
today at the beach.
And there's the water
and there's you, Riley...
and your dad and do you know
who this is?
Mom?
No, no. That's me.
You, me, Daddy.
You, me, Daddy.
Yeah.
I assure you, we don't
normally eat like this.
We do, on occasion, feed our
child a vegetable.
Well, I guess there are always
the tomatoes in the sauce.
Tomatoes are a fruit.
Really?
Yeah, there's all kinds
of strange rules...
like a strawberry isn't a berry,
but you know what is? A banana.
Well, that doesn't even make
sense.
Yeah, it's funny, we think
things are a certain way...
when they're really much,
much different.
So, Alyssa, how are you
settling in?
I'm very comfortable.
Good.
Can I have some more milk,
please?
I'll, um... I'll get it.
Who's ready for another slice?
What has gotten into you?
I've missed you.
Do you want me to stop?
No.
I miss you, too.
Daddy!
I'll go get her.
No, I'll go.
So, you had a nightmare?
Yeah.
It's okay, nothing can hurt you.
Alyssa?
I heard her call out
for her dad...
so I just wanted to make sure
she's okay.
I've got it from here.
Okay, feel better, Riley.
Goodnight.
Hey, sweetie, did you have a bad
dream?
Where's Daddy?
He's in the bed. Do you want to
tell me what's wrong?
I'm scared.
Well, there's nothing in here.
Unless... is this guy giving
you a hard time?
Do you want me to stay with you
until you go to sleep?
Yeah.
How about I sing you a song?
Can you sing to her? She gets
scared at night, too.
Sure.
You never have to be scared,
Riley, I'll always protect you.
Looking a little flush, Ben.
Just thirsty.
What the hell were you doing
at the dinner table tonight?
Having dinner with my new
family.
You know what, I don't think
this is gonna work out.
It's not the right position
for you.
Do you have another position
in mind?
Look, I don't know what kind
of games you're playing...
but I'm a happily married man.
You weren't a year ago.
Excuse me?
Do you really not remember me?
That hurts my feelings, Ben...
because I could never forget
you.
Here, let me refresh your
memory.
It was a crowded bar in the
city, I sent you a drink.
I was wearing a blue dress,
you said it brought out my eyes.
We shared a cab ride home...
but when we got to my place,
you never left.
That girl was blonde.
That girl was me.
There we go.
What the hell are you doing
here? How did you find me?
I thought you'd be happy
to see me.
You knew we had...
You've been living here this
whole time, are you crazy?
Don't call me that.
Fine. You're delusional.
That's not what you said
that night.
To be honest, I don't remember
what I said that night...
because it was one night,
a year ago.
Do you know how hard I've worked
on my marriage?
If Kara ever found out...
Well, then, I guess you don't
want her finding out...
now, do you?
What do you want from me?
You're fine, it's okay.
I'm right here.
I'll catch you, I won't let
you fall.
It's okay, you got this,
you're fine. Slide down.
Hurry up!
Can you guys let her through,
please?
It's okay, honey... it's okay.
Um... why don't you go play
on the swings...
for a little while, okay?
Are you following us now?
She always was afraid
of heights.
Please don't make me call
the authorities.
I just wanted to see her.
I'll stay here.
Then we're leaving.
You won't even give me this?
I'm not even talking to her.
You don't understand what's
it's been like for me.
No, what I don't understand is
how you could have someone...
like Riley and make the choices
that you did.
I've forgiven myself,
hopefully she can, too.
You can't keep me away
from her forever.
Riley, we're leaving,
come on, let's go! Come on!
Thought you might be thirsty.
I'm not.
Come on... it's fresh squeezed!
If you're going to stay here, we
need to set some ground rules.
■ Well, you're the boss, boss.
No more flirting. In fact, we
don't even need to talk, period.
Understand?
I do.
What are you doing?
Not talking.
Please stop. Please stop.
No, I don't want to stop...
and I don't think you want me
to, either.
I do... stop, please. Stop it.
Please stop!
You need to stop.
Do you remember what you said
to me that night...
that we were together?
No.
You said that we were good
together, and we are, Ben.
I was drunk, stop it!
I was out of my mind,
I was in a terrible place.
No... I've seen the way
that you look at me.
Your eyes follow me
wherever I go.
That's not true.
I came here to show you
how well we fit together.
That day at the beach,
it was effortless.
We could have that all the time,
that could be our lives.
You, me, Riley, we could be
a family.
You've seen us, how well
we work.
No.
What a great mother I can be.
You are not her mother!
Don't fight this, Ben.
Don't deny us the happiness
that we deserve.
I'm married!
But you don't have to be.
I want to be. That's what you
don't seem to understand.
It's not you or her,
it is just her.
I choose Kara every time.
You don't really mean that.
Let me show you.
You're going home.
I am home.
You're not, this is my home,
mine and Kara's.
I'm not gonna let you
destroy it.
You made me promises, Ben.
"I'd love to take you away, go
somewhere, just escape it all."
I was drunk, Alyssa,
that's not a promise.
You can't just take it back.
I gave up everything to come
here, my job, my life...
I left it all behind for you.
You're insane. You're absolutely
insane.
No... we could be so happy
together.
No, we can't.
Please,.
Don't... don't touch me. Don't!
I want you to leave... now.
You're making a big mistake.
No... I'm fixing one.
Wait, wait, wait! I've got a
little surprise for you.
I'm not really in the mood
for surprises.
Why not?
I don't want to go into it
right now.
Okay, well, maybe I have
something that'll brighten up...
your day just a little bit.
Tah-dah!
How...
I made a couple phone calls,
had the guy put it in today.
We still have to call the
contractor, though.
It's perfect.
Did the stove guy bring the
flowers, too?
No, that was all me.
Somebody's been busy.
I wanted to do something nice
for you.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Where's Riley?
She's outside playing.
Hey, maybe we could get Alyssa
to take Riley...
for some ice cream tonight...
so you and I could have some
time to...
She's gone.
What do you mean?
She had a family emergency, so,
she had to leave.
Well, when will she be back?
She won't.
Well, I hope everything's okay.
Should I call her?
No, she, she's got a lot
to deal with, so...
give her her space.
Okay. Do I have to wait to use
this or can I go right now?
You do not, go ahead.
What do you want me to make you?
Pancakes.
"And all of the frogs lived
happily ever after."
The end. Okay, goodnight.
Where's Miss Alyssa?
Alyssa had to go away
for a little while.
Was I bad?
No, honey, of course not.
Miss Alyssa did not go away
because you were bad...
she liked you very,
very much, okay?
And it's okay to miss her.
Goodnight, I love you.
Thank you.
I'm sorry this transition has
been such a rocky one.
I knew it was gonna be tough
to fill your shoes...
but I didn't realize it was
going to be quite this tough.
Well, I'm always available
to lend an ear.
I'm just so happy you
stopped by.
It really has not been the same
without you.
How's your grandbaby?
Precious. I think she looks
like me.
You know, I forgot what taking
care of a baby was like...
it's exhausting.
Well, these are lovely.
A gift from the mister.
I take it things are going
better?
Ben has been really attentive
lately.
For the first time in a long
time...
I feel like things are going
to be okay.
I'm so glad to hear it.
I have to tell you,
my grandson, Tyler...
did the funniest thing
the other day.
You know how he loves
to do puzzles, well...
Kara, is something wrong?
I'll be right back.
Hey, how's it going?
Good.
What's this one about?
A girl like me.
Really? How is she like you?
She doesn't have a home.
You do have a home... here.
Until it's time to go.
Riley, you're gonna be with us
forever. Okay?
Hey, you know what I'm thinking?
It is such a beautiful day out.
Maybe I should make us a lunch
and we can go to the beach...
just you and me... how's that
sound?
Yeah!
Hey, who were you talking
to out here?
She... told me not to tell you.
Who told you not to tell?
Was it a stranger?
I was just... playing
with my doll.
Are you mad?
No. No, sweetie, I'm not mad.
Just promise me, if somebody
that you don't know...
tries to talk to you,
you will tell me. Okay?
Okay.
Come on.
You know, I never told you
this before...
but you and I have something
in common.
What?
I didn't have a home growing up,
either.
I lived a lot of different
places.
It's not so much fun, is it?
No.
That's over now, okay? You never
have to worry about that again.
Look at this one.
I bet if you hold it up to your
ear, you can hear the ocean.
Here, try it. You hear it?
I do.
It's pretty cool?
Yeah, Miss Alyssa showed me
that last time.
Kara?
Kara? You can join me
if you want.
Hey.
Why didn't you join me?
Where?
The shower.
Well, I would have, but I just
got home. Rain check?
Yeah, yeah, I...
Hey... hold that thought.
Riley just tracked sand all the
way to the bedroom.
"And she knew that her friends
would always be there...
"and for that, she was forever
grateful."
The end.
All she wrote, kiddo.
Can we read another one?
Not tonight, Riley.
Please!
It's the face, I'm caving,
okay...
Okay. It's already past your
bedtime, but tomorrow...
maybe we can go to the
library...
and get the next book
in the series?
How does that sound?
Yeah.
Yeah.
What? I'm invested.
Hey, did you come up with a name
for this little girl yet?
I'm deciding between two.
What are they?
Princess Katarina Featherstone...
Or?
Anne.
I vote Anne.
You're serious?
Clearly this is a Princess
Katarina Featherstone.
Okay, goodnight, Riley.
Goodnight, kiddo.
Your Highness.
We'll see you tomorrow, okay?
Both my girls, always with your
nose in a book.
How was the beach?
Nice.
Yeah?
It was... good.
But?
I'm just worried that she
doesn't understand...
that this is permanent.
■ That she thinks she could be
taken away again at any moment.
Okay. How do you want to fix
that?
Maybe I should take some time
away from work.
Nah, we've already gone over
that.
Well, I don't know what else
to do.
I know exactly how she feels
and it sucks.
All you want is to know that you
have a real family...
and a real home.
That's exactly what she
does have.
Kids don't understand promotions
and contracts and 401k's.
They only know if you're there
or if you're not.
■ I don't want all of Riley's
best memories to be with a nanny.
I know. She's a smart girl and
she's coming out of her shell.
I see it everyday.
And she's gonna be so thankful
we were loving parents...
and worked hard to give her
the best life possible.
I hope you're right.
I am.
Riley loves you... and so do I.
Shh.
Come on, kiddo, time to get up.
Hey, time to get...
Kara? She's not in her room.
Her bed's empty.
That's strange, I didn't hear
her get up. Are you sure?
Yeah.
Okay... okay, well, she has
to be somewhere...
so let's just look around.
Riley?
Riley? Riley?
Riley?
Riley, honey, come out.
Riley?
Riley, this isn't funny,
where are you? Riley!
Riley!
Riley!
Riley! Riley!
Riley!
Kara?
Anything?
No.
God. Ben?
Okay.
Ben?
Okay.
When was the
last time you saw your daughter?
Last night, 8:30,
we put her to bed.
And when did you notice
she was missing?
I went to her bedroom...
it was...
7:00.
Her bed was empty and I searched
the house, searched the yard.
We talked to the neighbors.
I have no idea where she
could be.
Now, has she ever done
anything like this before?
Sneak out of the house, or...
She's eight!
Kara, it's okay.
Give us one second?
Sit down, sit down.
God.
He's here to help us.
What if she did run away?
What if this never felt like
home to her, so she just left?
I don't believe that for one
second. It's gonna be okay.
We're going to find her, okay?
You like it?
Where are we?
Remember that house that
I was telling you about...
where I grew up?
Well, this is it.
Come on.
I don't want to be here.
Aw, don't say that.
I think you're really gonna
like it here.
Wait, where's my mommy
and daddy?
It's like hide-and-seek. You
like hide-and-seek, right?
We're gonna hide out here and
wait for your daddy to find us.
You haven't seen her?
We're just asking everyone to
keep an eye out for her.
Okay, thank you.
Come in.
Anything?
We spoke with Miss Shaw...
and she has no knowledge of your
daughter's whereabouts.
She's lying.
She spent the night at her
mother's house...
and she has multiple family
members...
who corroborate her story.
She let us into her home,
willingly...
and we didn't find anything
to suggest...
your daughter had been there.
Okay, so... so what happens now?
All right, well, we have
officers out looking...
and we've issued a public alert.
Trust me, we are taking
this very seriously.
Exploring every possibility.
What do we do?
Is there anyone else that you
can think of...
that we should check out?
Yes.
There's something I have
to tell you.
Riley? Where are you going?
Outside. To play.
Without me?
You said there was a lake,
I just wanted to see.
We can go see that later.
Right now I need you to stay
inside with me, okay?
When's my daddy coming?
He actually just called.
He's on his way right now.
Here, chocolate milk.
I don't like chocolate milk.
Aw, you will like mine,
I use extra syrup.
I made it special for you.
It's not polite to refuse a kind
gesture from a friend.
We are still friends, right?
Good. Here, I wanna show
you something.
Come on.
This was my room growing up.
Do you want to read a book
while we wait?
Here, climb on.
I'm too big.
Yeah, you're right, those are
for babies. You're a big girl.
Don't touch those!
Sorry, it's just that
they're very special.
I can introduce you,
if you like?
Okay, well, this is Katherine
Jean...
she's a Duchess and she lives
in a giant palace in the sky.
And this is Maybelle...
she wants to be a veterinarian
when she grows up.
And Bethanne, she loves horses,
she has three.
And this is Betty.
She's a survivor.
She's had a tough life, but a
smile never leaves her face.
She's my favorite.
Don't worry, I'm sure that
they'll all get along just fine.
No, looks like there
isn't any room.
Well, I guess somebody
will have to go then.
I... Kara, I'm so sorry.
Can you look at me, please?
Kara, this was one time.
Since she's been here?
No, no, Kara, this was
a year ago!
Back when things were terrible.
Before we spoke, before we
decided to fix everything.
How could you let her move into
our house, Ben?
Did you... did you want to be
with her?
Of course... no! I... I didn't
even know who she was.
I was terrified of losing
your trust.
I didn't want to lose everything
that we had worked so hard for.
I cannot believe this.
She came on to me, while you
were gone, and I fired her.
She didn't have a family
emergency.
And you didn't think
to tell me this?
Kara, I wanted her gone,
I wanted her out of our house.
I had no idea she could be
dangerous.
The police are out there
searching for our daughter, Ben.
If they have spent all of this
time on the wrong person.
I... I know, I know,
I am so sorry.
Please don't forget how hard
we've worked.
You know me, you know I've
changed.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
We're gonna find her,
I promise you.
I love you.
I need a minute. Okay?
Okay.
Kara? I think I know
where she is.
Her family has a house up the
coast.
Do you think you know how
to get there?
I think so.
I just talked to the police,
is it true? Is she missing?
This is Vanessa... Shaw.
Did you come to rub it
in my face?
To let me know what a horrible
mother I am?
No, I came to help.
I'm sorry for how things went
with us, I was angry...
but the most important thing
is Riley... right?
We think we know where she is.
Is there any way you could stay
here, in case something happens?
In case she comes back?
Yeah, I can...
We have to go.
I can do that.
Thank you.
Your daddy should be here soon.
Feel free to unpack your
things...
I cleared the drawers out
for you.
Why are we here?
Well, this is your new home,
Riley.
My new home?
Well, you didn't think that you
were going to live...
with the Turlings forever,
did you?
That's what my mom said.
You mean Kara? She wasn't
telling you the truth.
See, I know what it's like
to have people lie to you...
to promise you things
and then toss you aside.
Doesn't feel good, does it?
No.
You can't depend on others
to help you.
If someone isn't giving you the
happiness that you deserve...
sometimes you have to take it.
You understand?
Not really.
Well, don't worry, you will.
I'll be the best mom that you
ever had and I'll never leave.
But you did leave.
But I came back, didn't I?
For you?
Now I'm here to stay.
Okay, your turn.
Alyssa?
Olly-olly-oxen-free.
He found us.
He did. And now we're gonna play
a new game, okay?
But I want to see him.
You'll see him soon enough.
This game is called Captive.
You've been kidnapped
by an evil dragon...
and your daddy and I have
to come and save you.
But dragons can't tie knots.
It's pretend. Now you wait right
here and don't make a sound.
Okay? Shh.
Alyssa, are you there?!
It's me, I... I'm alone.
Alyssa?
Alyssa, are you there? Alyssa?
Alyssa, it's me.
I left Kara. You were right.
You were right.
May I come in?
Where's Riley?
You left her? For good?
Yes. I couldn't be there
anymore. It felt like a lie.
Because it was a lie, Ben.
I know. I know, you...
You made me see that.
Of course, it would've been
a lot easier...
if you'd thrown her out
of the house.
It took you leaving to make me
realize that.
Do we really need this?
I'm still deciding.
Where will we live?
Live?
Your house?
Sure. Yeah, we can lie at my
house or we can live here.
It's nice.
Just me, you and Riley...
a family.
Is this your family?
Yes. That was my father's dog.
He loved that dog.
One day, I was playing outside
and a truck backfired...
and it must have scared him.
Next thing I knew, he had
my arm in his teeth.
I just remember screaming
and seeing blood.
My father told the police that
it was the neighbor's dog...
that attacked me.
They put that dog down
the next day.
He said, "Alyssa, he's a good
dog, he just made a mistake."
That's awful.
It was...
until I found out where my
father kept the rat poison.
It's okay, you don't have to be
scared.
Do you want me to sing to you?
I can't believe that we're
finally together.
You can believe it.
Okay... then kiss me.
Close your eyes.
If you want my trust, I need to
know that I have yours.
Close your eyes.
See, I knew that you still
loved me.
Of course, I do.
Can we go get Riley?
Riley, Riley.
Mama!
Riley. Can you get to me?
No.
Wiggle your wrists like
this.
Good girl, good girl.
Now lift up and pull.
You got it, baby, pull it out,
pull it out!
So close. You got it!
Okay, good, come unlock the
door. Come unlock...
Unlock the door, baby, hurry,
hurry...
No, no, no, no! No!
Now, I need you to be very,
very quiet.
If you don't, someone might
get hurt...
and you don't want that, right?
Riley? Riley?
You know, I'm so glad that you
like your doll.
I knew it was the perfect gift
when I saw it.
■ Now, wait right here.
Hey.
My god, Ben, I heard that
gunshot...
Shh.
I thought you were...
I'm okay.
Maybe you are a terrible liar.
Where's Riley?
She's got her. Here, hold this
tight, okay.
Okay. No, stop.
She's out of her mind.
Ben, she has got our little
girl. What are we gonna do?
Now wait right here
and be quiet.
Riley... come out, come out
wherever you are.
I wonder where she could
be hiding.
Riley!
I'll get her.
Wait, wait. Help me up. Let me
come with you.
Okay.
No, no, no, wait, wait,
look at me.
I've got an idea.
Okay.
Help!
Aw, does that hurt, Ben?
Well, you shouldn't play...
with a girl's heart!
Get off!
Riley.
Okay.
Riley! Riley!
Daddy?
Riley, my god, baby!
Did she hurt you?
You sure? Promise?
Kara, she's in here!
My god, thank god!
We're here now,
you're safe, it's okay.
You found me.
We will always find you.
You know, the Mommy and Me
classes...
have been going really great.
The gossip is fantastic.
Did you know Sarah Morton...
had a tummy tuck?
Are you sure you're okay
with this?
Yeah, I mean it's her body,
she could do...
You know what I mean.
Are you sure you're okay
taking time off of work...
to take care of Riley?
Work will be there for whenever
we decide I should go back.
Right now, this is what's
important...
new house, new start.
I would apologize,
but I won't.
Okay, I get that.
It's going really well.
Yeah, I think so.
I know I had my reservations...
but it's important they have
a relationship.
I'm really proud of you.
I just want what's best for her.
I'm her mother.
Yeah... that's exactly
what you are.
Mama!
Come on, Riley, I got ya!