Manifest (2018–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot - full transcript
When a plane that disappeared five years ago returns, those onboard must piece together their old lives while dealing with mysterious voices in their heads.
No one can explain
what happened to us
on April 7, 2013.
Some people
called it impossible.
Others called it a miracle.
All I know is...it was the day
my life changed forever.
If you'd seen us
that afternoon,
you probably would have thought
we looked like
a typical American family
returning home from vacation.
My brother, Ben,
and his wife, Grace,
still in love after 15 years.
Their twins, Olive and Cal,
always bickering
like an old married couple.
And the real old married
couple -- my parents.
Still in perfect health,
still trying to run my life.
It's not just
about you.
This family needs
something to celebrate.
Okay, that's a pretty backwards
reason for a wedding, but...
How's this
for a reason?
Jared loves you.
And I know you love him.
Typical, right?
But what you couldn't see
is that Cal's leukemia
wasn't responding
to treatment...
or that Ben and Grace
were desperately struggling
to find a cure...
or that I still had nightmares
about the car accident.
Michaela Beth, even people
that have made mistakes
deserve happiness.
You know
my favorite verse --
"All things work together
for good."
I don't believe that anymore,
Mom. How can I?
Which is why, when I got the
chance to stay away from home
for even a few more hours,
I jumped at it.
All passengers
for Flight 537 to New York,
John F. Kennedy Airport,
your attention, please.
This flight is oversold.
We are offering travel vouchers
in the amount of $400
for anyone willing
to take a later flight.
Yes. That's me.
-No.
-It's $400 per person.
That's our next trip
down to the Mayo Clinic.
I'll stay with Dad.
There you go.
Man time.
All right. All right.
So Grace and Olive and my folks
took the first flight home
while Ben and Cal and I
waited for Flight 828.
Funny how one little decision
can ruin your life.
But also save it.
Peanuts?
You're welcome.
Ma'am, would you
like peanuts?
Do you have anything
sodium-free?
Peanuts?
Mom's not wrong. Jared's not
gonna wait around forever.
Great marriage pep talk.
Thank you.
Why are you fighting
this when all it's gonna
do is make you happy?
It's all we want
for you.
That was really sweet of you.
You must be drunk.
Definitely.
Say yes to Jared.
Have a wedding and a honeymoon.
Turn the page. It's time.
And, yes,
you deserve it.
Truly.
It's okay. Everyone --
Ugh.
Terribly sorry, folks.
That was extreme turbulence
resulting from
a sudden weather surge
that was not on the radar.
Rest assured,
engines' controls are okay.
But, please, keep
those seat belts fastened.
Is there anything
crazy-important on there?
Only six weeks' worth
of research data.
Stewardess.
I'm gonna need
another drink.
You and me both, sir.
You and me both.
New York approach.
Montego Air 8-2-8.
Level one five thousand.
This is
New York approach.
Uh, repeat your
call sign, please?
We are MA 8-2-8.
Repeat --
Montego Air 8-2-8.
Montego Bay to JFK.
Copy that?
Any time now.
Can I get your name, Captain,
and the number of passengers
and crew on your manifest?
Uh, this is
Captain William Daly.
We have
191 souls on board,
all of whom would love to touch
down on one of your runways.
Sorry, folks.
Apologies and a half.
We are diverting
to Stewart Airport
up in Newburgh...
...spitting distance
from the city.
But for any of those
who are trying to make
a connecting flight,
we owe you one.
Flight attendants,
prepare for landing.
Yes, we did, people.
49 p.m.
On behalf of your flight crew,
we'd like to thank you all
for flying Montego Air.
Seriously
Same.
And the
inconvenience continues.
We've been asked to deplane
right here on the tarmac.
Cool!
Who's Daly?
When do they
ever do this?
Never.
Something's happening.
Excuse me.
T-There are sick people here.
What exactly
is the problem?
The problem,
ladies and gentlemen,
is your plane departed
Montego Bay, Jamaica,
on April 7, 2013.
Today is November 4, 2018.
You've all been missing,
presumed dead, for 5 1/2 years.
What?!
-Hey.
-Hm?
Medicine.
When can we leave?
Soon, buddy.
They're just --
They're gonna talk to us,
take a little look at us,
and then we can
get out of here, okay?
If it's really been
five years,
how am I still alive?
Do you feel
five years older?
Neither do I.
Don't worry.
Let's start simply.
After the plane left Jamaica,
where did you land?
We never landed anywhere
until we landed right here.
Now tell me what
really happened.
Took off on time. Arrived
3 hours and 19 minutes later.
Is this some kind of a stunt?!
For God's sake!
It makes no sense.
Clear air, heavy chop.
Instruments never detected
a thing.
Turbulence.
Like the roof was going to
come right off, you know?
I...
We...
What are you talking --
I'm gonna sue this airline
into the ground.
I need to make a call, okay?
I need -- I need to
call my boy-- my fiancé.
My son has leukemia.
He's not about to submit
to testing of any kind.
I want my mom.
Ben!
Ben! Ben!
Oh, my God!
Ohh!
It's okay.
We're okay.
We're okay.
I don't understand.
How are you exactly the same?
You...haven't aged a day.
Olive.
Cal! Cal!
Cal! Cal, Cal.
I know, I know, I know.
It's okay.
Where's, uh --
Where's mom and Jared?
I texted with Jared.
He couldn't make it over.
Work emergency.
And Mom?
Your mom got sick.
She -- She fought so hard.
What do you --
What do you mean, sick?
She loved you kids
more than life itself.
You were everything to her.
-No! No, no.
I was just -- I was just running
with her on the beach.
I came out here
to tell her
t-that she was right
about me and Jared.
No, Dad. No, no!
No, I can't --
...as the entire world
focuses on Flight 828.
Where was Flight 828
for five years?
As a multitude
of government agencies,
including NASA,
Homeland Security, and the NSA,
descend upon New York,
the story of the century
now touches this
middle-class neighborhood
here in suburban Queens.
Your mom
made it after...
That cheesy verse
was her mantra.
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's
the last thing she said to me.
I'm sorry to
stick you down here.
We hung onto your apartment
as long as we could,
but eventually,
we had to let it go.
Hey, can I
use the phone?
Yeah, of course.
Thanks.
We gave up the landline.
Hey, it's Jared Vasquez.
Please leave a mess--
All set.
Thank you.
Hey, Grace?
Look, I know you probably don't
want, uh, Miss Bad Influence
hanging around the kids.
I would get --
Michaela, no.
M-Michaela...
this is your home.
For as long as you'd like.
That's ancient history.
It was two days ago
for me.
I am still
the same screw-up
that you said goodbye to
in Jamaica.
The universe just gave all of us
a do-over.
Everything that happened before
goes out the window.
All things...
Are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay.
Sorry.
Okay.
Anything you need, please.
I'm just upstairs.
-Okay. Thanks.
We interviewed every
last one of them. Nothing.
And still haven't come across
a single substance
dating from any time between
the day the flight took off
and when it returned.
It's as if the plane
never left the sky.
Do I have to say out loud
that that's impossible?
Director, no one on that plane
aged a day.
I think we've taken impossible
off the table.
As I live and breathe.
Hey, Sarge.
Getting a lifetime supply
of hugs.
Of course you are.
Come back from the dead,
you've earned yourself a hug.
Didn't expect you getting
back to work this fast.
Probably not quite yet,
assuming I actually
still have a job here.
Technically, you still remain
on desk duty.
I'm guessing we can drum up a
desk for you when you're ready.
You're so young.
You look exactly the same.
Yeah.
You look even better.
I don't know how men do that.
I'm sorry I didn't come
to the airport.
I'm lead detective
on this abduction case.
Every hour counts.
Detective? Wow.
A lot has changed
since you've been gone.
Who is she?
Lourdes.
That makes sense. She always
told me how lucky I was.
Michaela,
it was two years
before I even looked
at another woman.
Sorry. I, uh...
You okay?
His cell count is exactly the
same. We're right where we were.
It's amazing.
It's truly amazing.
So we pick up with
the same regimen, right
where we left off?
Well, that would be
our backup plan,
but there's a new treatment
protocol for pediatric cases
within Cal's profile.
It's a game-changer.
Game-changer how?
Well, it's still in
the phase 3 trial,
so we have to apply for him
to join the patient group,
which I'll do right now.
If we get him admitted and
we get a jump on the treatment,
the odds are excellent.
Uh, can we manage
some expectations here?
You said six months. You implied
it would take a miracle.
Earth to Ben.
You all came back to us.
You are sitting here
right now, baby.
A miracle just happened!
...coverage of Montego
Air Flight 828 will continue,
but first this NBC4 Update.
Sisters Hallie and
Samantha Pyler of Astoria
were abducted from their
backyard early Sunday morning.
The case has resulted in
thousands of calls to the NYPD,
according to 129th Precinct
Detective Jared Vasquez.
We're working nonstop
pursuing all viable leads.
Please keep
your eyes and ears open.
If you hear anything,
make sure you contact
your local police department.
Slower.
Slower!
Excuse me.
Can you slow down?
Excuse me?
-Do I come to your work
and tell you
how to do your job?
Slower!
Slow down! Now!
How'd you see him coming !
You all right?
Is your mind
messing with you?
Where to begin?
Ben, I'm serious.
Earlier today, I heard
a voice in my head.
What do you mean, voice
It was my voice,
but it was talking to me.
So, like
a psychotic voice?
Can you not diagnose me
right now and just listen?
Look, normally I'd go
to Mom about all this,
but now I'm stuck with you.
-I lost my mom, too.
-I didn't mean that.
I know. Sorry.
You want to know
what I think?
I think it sounds like
you're losing your mind.
Yeah, of course you do.
No, I'm not being glib.
Keep it to yourself before
you end up in a psych ward
having exploratory
brain surgery.
What do you think,
the government
just sent us home
and forgot about us?
Who knows what they'll try in
order to find out what happened?
And I don't want anything
to happen to you.
That's what I think.
-Hold your horses, honey.
-What !
Oh, my. Really?
Surprise!
-Saanvi?
-Dr. Cardoso. Hi.
Look, I don't understand.
I was trying to race to you
so I can get you my research
off of the portal, and --
I got your research
five years ago.
Your cell-regeneration model
isn't just theoretical
after all.
It works
We've been treating
pediatric cancer patients
for close to 30 months.
Oh, you can't be serious.
Couldn't be more. It's already
saved hundreds of young lives.
Dad, can I have a pretzel?
Pretzel?
I guess.
Here you go, buddy.
-Thanks.
I need a job.
If we luck into
this treatment,
chances are
it's gonna cost a fortune,
and work insurance
won't pay for it.
We don't know that.
It pays for Olive's therapy.
She goes to therapy?
Yeah. Twice a week.
For years now.
Early on, she didn't even
want to leave the house,
let alone ride in a car
or go to school.
She couldn't have sleepovers
'cause of the nightmares.
I mean, most of that's gone now,
thank God.
She grew up too fast.
She had no choice.
Set them free!
Set them free!
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free!
How'd you find me?
Ben.
What are you doing here?
Setting them free.
I've been hearing it ever since
I drove by here this afternoon.
You said I was losing my mind,
Ben! Why'd you lie to me?
Because maybe I don't want
to be a circus freak!
I don't have
the time for it.
I got to help Cal,
find a goddamn job,
get to know my daughter,
reclaim my life!
Do you think I am
any happier about this?
Who would want to
reclaim my life, Ben?
Part of me wishes we hadn't come
back at all, but here we are.
To be clear,
this is a felony.
Yeah, I'm a police officer.
I'm pretty sure
I know what a felony is.
Hey, what if
they attack us?
They'd be doing
their job.
That was bizarre.
You think?
Now what?
I don't know.
But hearing a voice in your head
one time is a fluke. Twice?
Now happening
to the both of us?
Not a fluke.
Older lady marches in
this morning,
says she witnessed a break-in
last night
on a commercial property across
from her residence.
Hell of a story.
You need me on this because...?
She was
pretty resourceful.
Recorded the whole thing
on her phone.
They never enter the property,
just let the dogs out,
which were picked up
by Animal Control this morning.
Look, I could go ahead and
process the complaint, unless...
you want to handle it.
Help me out here.
Michaela, I got three detectives
and eight uniforms
waiting on my direction
to find these abducted girls,
and I'm here trying
to put out your fire.
Does this
have to do with me?
Excuse me. How?
I don't know. All right?
Acting out, you know,
trying to get my attention,
get back at me.
You are such a guy.
I break open a fence,
and, yeah, it's because
you've married
my best friend.
Look, Lourdes is amazing.
You're both amazing.
I was gone.
How can I blame
either of you, right?
Fine. Then what?
What?
Huh.
I don't know.
How about the fact that
I take off in a plane,
and when I land,
my mom is dead?
Thanks for your condolences,
by the way.
How about the fact that I have
no home, no phone number,
not a single worldly possession
at all to my name?
How about that I lost 5 years,
6 months, and 28 days
of the world, of life?
How about -- Never mind
that my lawyer
convinced a judge
that I was innocent.
I will never, ever
stop believing that
I didn't commit murder
when Evie died sitting
next to me in my car.
So, yeah, as I am standing here,
I am trying to figure out
whether or not I
should be grateful for
being back and alive
or just guilty, Jared.
Which is
where I'm leaning.
Michaela, I'm sorry
about your mother.
I'm so sorry
about everything.
I'm still trying to wrap my mind
around it all myself.
Believe me.
But I still need an answer.
Why
I can't explain it.
I wish I could.
Go inside and put
some more clothes on.
-Why?
-'Cause you're coming with me
to make this go away
and save your career.
Please.
Over here!
All right, both teams,
take a break!
Touch and go.
Touch and go.
Dad.
What are you doing here?
Checking out the team.
You guys look good.
Thanks. Parents don't usually
show up to practice.
Well, this parent's got
some catching up to do.
Listen. I...
just wanted to say
I'm so sorry for...
everything.
Dad, you don't
have to apologize
for something
that happened to you.
I made the choice
to stay behind.
-It was a long time ago, Dad.
-Not for me.
Here you've been all this time,
stuck, picking up the pieces.
Even before
I got on that plane,
I'd been so caught up with
trying to help Cal get better
so he could live
a long life. I...
I lost sight
of your life.
And now you probably feel
like you don't know me.
But we're gonna fix that.
I'm not going anywhere.
Hey, you better
get back out there.
We have a full plate
today, so we'll just table
the rest of the reports
until next week.
Is that good?
Moving on to new applicants.
How often do these
reviews happen?
Oh.
Almost every day.
Your survival rates
are through the roof.
Who wouldn't want in?
Okay, here we go.
This is an unusual case.
Male born April 19, 2002.
Initial diagnosis
was back in 2011.
Excuse me?
Treating narrative says
the boy was on Flight 828.
Wow. Uh...
Okay, uh, unfortunately,
his diagnosis date
is outside
the study parameters.
He's lived with this disease
for more than six years.
No, excuse me. For him,
it hasn't been six years.
Now, if this boy
needed treatment
before he got
onto that plane,
he undoubtedly
would need it now.
Of course, I understand
how you feel, but...
we can't risk
breaking protocol.
I think we need to deny.
Are we in agreement?
Oh, there you are.
I reviewed his profile.
He is all but terminal.
Saanvi, we can't
save everyone.
No, of course not,
but we can try.
For the credibility
of the study,
only the most viable cases
can be included.
Says who? This is your study
based on my research.
I'm entitled
to a voice here.
We're months away
from being bought
by a major pharmaceutical.
There's too much money
on the line for both of us,
and I won't let that
be jeopardized
by an aberrant patient
whose results might compromise
our track record.
Who knows what happened to him
on that plane?
Do you want to know what
happened to him on that plane?
The exact same thing
that happened to me.
We both got
a second chance.
To start over, to live.
And I can't explain to you
why or how,
but I'm not ruling out that just
maybe he came back to be saved
and I came back
to save him.
And I couldn't care less
about the money.
We're giving this boy
his chance.
Come on.
Is this really necessary?
Yeah. Yeah.
You're doing this.
I'm just along
for the ride.
Let's just hope he doesn't
want to press charges.
Set them free.
Are you okay?
Set them free!
Hey, go sit in the car.
Hello! Mr. Garrison?!
Hello?!
There those
adventurers are!
Oh, yes, yes.
Come here. Come here.
Oh, you good boys.
Detective Jared Vasquez
with NYPD.
Oh, thank you, Detective.
Aren't you glad to see me, huh?
Set them free.
Flight 828 now boarding.
Flight 828.
All things
work together for good.
Listen, Mr. Garrison.
I have to disclose
that we're aware of who
broke open your gate.
-Are ya, now?
-Yeah.
They're two people who
have just been through a
hell of a crisis, sir.
I'd consider it a favor
if you'd be willing
to, uh, forgo
pressing charges.
Of course, I'll pay
for all the repairs.
Not a problem. I'm not looking
to put anyone behind bars.
Set them free.
Set them free!
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set! Them! Free!
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
-What the hell are you doing?!
-Michaela! Stop!
Michaela!
Jared!
It's okay. It's okay.
You're going home.
It's okay. It's done.
It's all over.
Are you guys okay
Okay.
Officer.
Captain.
Long time no see.
For you, at least.
Sounds like congratulations
are in order.
According to Vasquez,
this was all you.
I'm happy to help.
Take a few days off,
clear your head,
then come in,
and we'll talk.
See if we can figure out
getting you back on the beat.
Thank you.
Those girls are alive
because you came back.
It's lucky for all of us.
Thanks for putting in
a good word.
It's the least I can do.
So, I suppose you're
not gonna explain to me
what happened here today.
Like I said,
I wish I could. I...
You still
take my breath away.
Say hi to Lourdes
for me.
You okay?
Yeah.
Usually you're the optimist.
I'm doom and gloom, remember?
I am optimistic.
And so grateful.
Said the woman looking like
she's about to toss her cookies.
I have so much
to apologize to you for.
We don't have to
get into this now.
No, I know. I just...
I have spent every day of
the last five years blaming you.
Not only for taking
that later flight,
but for making Cal so desperate
for your attention
that he wanted
to stay with you.
I had maybe, what,
six months left with him?
And even that
you took away from me.
But the thing is...
I realize now that...
for Cal to be here
with us today...
...for Olive to have
her twin alive,
to maybe grow up
beside her...
Cal had to be
on that plane.
He had to.
Oh, what you've both
been through.
The only reason we were
on that trip in the first place
was because
you insisted...
and bribed me with sex.
So if anyone saved Cal...
I'm pretty sure
it was you.
No.
This is
bigger than us.
Copy.
Everything checks out.
Then tomorrow, we take it
apart piece by piece.
This isn't close to over.
Williams into the front court.
Dumps it off left side.
Peel!
How are you so fast?
-Dump.
-Finished.
-Oh, come on.
-That's ridiculous.
-Cal! Amazing!
-You just learned how to play.
Nice.
Well, not bad for the tiniest
15-year-old on --
Ben
Yeah, I just got dizzy
for a second.
I'm fine, really.
Don't worry.
Everything's great.
Drink some water.
I'll get more snacks.
...NBC4 update.
Sisters Hallie
and Samantha Pyler
have been rescued.
The kidnapped sisters
were found safe
at an Astoria metal shop
and are being treated
at the scene.
What are you gonna do?
Welcome home.
Ears burning much?
You're the subject
of my sermon this Sunday.
How do we know
if we're the called?
We know in our heart.
You okay
Can I take this?
As long as you put it
to good use.
Looks like
your ride's here.
You saved those girls.
We saved those girls.
How'd you know
I was here?
I just...knew.
What is this?
What is happening?
How about this? There were a lot
of people on that plane.
Why you and me
What's the probability
it's just you and me?
And, of course, it wasn't
just the two of us.
Ben and I didn't know
any of these people yet.
But soon, we'd know them
as well as we know ourselves.
As for whatever force
brought us all here...
...it had no interest
in being investigated.
And as for the group of us?
This was just the beginning.
what happened to us
on April 7, 2013.
Some people
called it impossible.
Others called it a miracle.
All I know is...it was the day
my life changed forever.
If you'd seen us
that afternoon,
you probably would have thought
we looked like
a typical American family
returning home from vacation.
My brother, Ben,
and his wife, Grace,
still in love after 15 years.
Their twins, Olive and Cal,
always bickering
like an old married couple.
And the real old married
couple -- my parents.
Still in perfect health,
still trying to run my life.
It's not just
about you.
This family needs
something to celebrate.
Okay, that's a pretty backwards
reason for a wedding, but...
How's this
for a reason?
Jared loves you.
And I know you love him.
Typical, right?
But what you couldn't see
is that Cal's leukemia
wasn't responding
to treatment...
or that Ben and Grace
were desperately struggling
to find a cure...
or that I still had nightmares
about the car accident.
Michaela Beth, even people
that have made mistakes
deserve happiness.
You know
my favorite verse --
"All things work together
for good."
I don't believe that anymore,
Mom. How can I?
Which is why, when I got the
chance to stay away from home
for even a few more hours,
I jumped at it.
All passengers
for Flight 537 to New York,
John F. Kennedy Airport,
your attention, please.
This flight is oversold.
We are offering travel vouchers
in the amount of $400
for anyone willing
to take a later flight.
Yes. That's me.
-No.
-It's $400 per person.
That's our next trip
down to the Mayo Clinic.
I'll stay with Dad.
There you go.
Man time.
All right. All right.
So Grace and Olive and my folks
took the first flight home
while Ben and Cal and I
waited for Flight 828.
Funny how one little decision
can ruin your life.
But also save it.
Peanuts?
You're welcome.
Ma'am, would you
like peanuts?
Do you have anything
sodium-free?
Peanuts?
Mom's not wrong. Jared's not
gonna wait around forever.
Great marriage pep talk.
Thank you.
Why are you fighting
this when all it's gonna
do is make you happy?
It's all we want
for you.
That was really sweet of you.
You must be drunk.
Definitely.
Say yes to Jared.
Have a wedding and a honeymoon.
Turn the page. It's time.
And, yes,
you deserve it.
Truly.
It's okay. Everyone --
Ugh.
Terribly sorry, folks.
That was extreme turbulence
resulting from
a sudden weather surge
that was not on the radar.
Rest assured,
engines' controls are okay.
But, please, keep
those seat belts fastened.
Is there anything
crazy-important on there?
Only six weeks' worth
of research data.
Stewardess.
I'm gonna need
another drink.
You and me both, sir.
You and me both.
New York approach.
Montego Air 8-2-8.
Level one five thousand.
This is
New York approach.
Uh, repeat your
call sign, please?
We are MA 8-2-8.
Repeat --
Montego Air 8-2-8.
Montego Bay to JFK.
Copy that?
Any time now.
Can I get your name, Captain,
and the number of passengers
and crew on your manifest?
Uh, this is
Captain William Daly.
We have
191 souls on board,
all of whom would love to touch
down on one of your runways.
Sorry, folks.
Apologies and a half.
We are diverting
to Stewart Airport
up in Newburgh...
...spitting distance
from the city.
But for any of those
who are trying to make
a connecting flight,
we owe you one.
Flight attendants,
prepare for landing.
Yes, we did, people.
49 p.m.
On behalf of your flight crew,
we'd like to thank you all
for flying Montego Air.
Seriously
Same.
And the
inconvenience continues.
We've been asked to deplane
right here on the tarmac.
Cool!
Who's Daly?
When do they
ever do this?
Never.
Something's happening.
Excuse me.
T-There are sick people here.
What exactly
is the problem?
The problem,
ladies and gentlemen,
is your plane departed
Montego Bay, Jamaica,
on April 7, 2013.
Today is November 4, 2018.
You've all been missing,
presumed dead, for 5 1/2 years.
What?!
-Hey.
-Hm?
Medicine.
When can we leave?
Soon, buddy.
They're just --
They're gonna talk to us,
take a little look at us,
and then we can
get out of here, okay?
If it's really been
five years,
how am I still alive?
Do you feel
five years older?
Neither do I.
Don't worry.
Let's start simply.
After the plane left Jamaica,
where did you land?
We never landed anywhere
until we landed right here.
Now tell me what
really happened.
Took off on time. Arrived
3 hours and 19 minutes later.
Is this some kind of a stunt?!
For God's sake!
It makes no sense.
Clear air, heavy chop.
Instruments never detected
a thing.
Turbulence.
Like the roof was going to
come right off, you know?
I...
We...
What are you talking --
I'm gonna sue this airline
into the ground.
I need to make a call, okay?
I need -- I need to
call my boy-- my fiancé.
My son has leukemia.
He's not about to submit
to testing of any kind.
I want my mom.
Ben!
Ben! Ben!
Oh, my God!
Ohh!
It's okay.
We're okay.
We're okay.
I don't understand.
How are you exactly the same?
You...haven't aged a day.
Olive.
Cal! Cal!
Cal! Cal, Cal.
I know, I know, I know.
It's okay.
Where's, uh --
Where's mom and Jared?
I texted with Jared.
He couldn't make it over.
Work emergency.
And Mom?
Your mom got sick.
She -- She fought so hard.
What do you --
What do you mean, sick?
She loved you kids
more than life itself.
You were everything to her.
-No! No, no.
I was just -- I was just running
with her on the beach.
I came out here
to tell her
t-that she was right
about me and Jared.
No, Dad. No, no!
No, I can't --
...as the entire world
focuses on Flight 828.
Where was Flight 828
for five years?
As a multitude
of government agencies,
including NASA,
Homeland Security, and the NSA,
descend upon New York,
the story of the century
now touches this
middle-class neighborhood
here in suburban Queens.
Your mom
made it after...
That cheesy verse
was her mantra.
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's
the last thing she said to me.
I'm sorry to
stick you down here.
We hung onto your apartment
as long as we could,
but eventually,
we had to let it go.
Hey, can I
use the phone?
Yeah, of course.
Thanks.
We gave up the landline.
Hey, it's Jared Vasquez.
Please leave a mess--
All set.
Thank you.
Hey, Grace?
Look, I know you probably don't
want, uh, Miss Bad Influence
hanging around the kids.
I would get --
Michaela, no.
M-Michaela...
this is your home.
For as long as you'd like.
That's ancient history.
It was two days ago
for me.
I am still
the same screw-up
that you said goodbye to
in Jamaica.
The universe just gave all of us
a do-over.
Everything that happened before
goes out the window.
All things...
Are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay.
Sorry.
Okay.
Anything you need, please.
I'm just upstairs.
-Okay. Thanks.
We interviewed every
last one of them. Nothing.
And still haven't come across
a single substance
dating from any time between
the day the flight took off
and when it returned.
It's as if the plane
never left the sky.
Do I have to say out loud
that that's impossible?
Director, no one on that plane
aged a day.
I think we've taken impossible
off the table.
As I live and breathe.
Hey, Sarge.
Getting a lifetime supply
of hugs.
Of course you are.
Come back from the dead,
you've earned yourself a hug.
Didn't expect you getting
back to work this fast.
Probably not quite yet,
assuming I actually
still have a job here.
Technically, you still remain
on desk duty.
I'm guessing we can drum up a
desk for you when you're ready.
You're so young.
You look exactly the same.
Yeah.
You look even better.
I don't know how men do that.
I'm sorry I didn't come
to the airport.
I'm lead detective
on this abduction case.
Every hour counts.
Detective? Wow.
A lot has changed
since you've been gone.
Who is she?
Lourdes.
That makes sense. She always
told me how lucky I was.
Michaela,
it was two years
before I even looked
at another woman.
Sorry. I, uh...
You okay?
His cell count is exactly the
same. We're right where we were.
It's amazing.
It's truly amazing.
So we pick up with
the same regimen, right
where we left off?
Well, that would be
our backup plan,
but there's a new treatment
protocol for pediatric cases
within Cal's profile.
It's a game-changer.
Game-changer how?
Well, it's still in
the phase 3 trial,
so we have to apply for him
to join the patient group,
which I'll do right now.
If we get him admitted and
we get a jump on the treatment,
the odds are excellent.
Uh, can we manage
some expectations here?
You said six months. You implied
it would take a miracle.
Earth to Ben.
You all came back to us.
You are sitting here
right now, baby.
A miracle just happened!
...coverage of Montego
Air Flight 828 will continue,
but first this NBC4 Update.
Sisters Hallie and
Samantha Pyler of Astoria
were abducted from their
backyard early Sunday morning.
The case has resulted in
thousands of calls to the NYPD,
according to 129th Precinct
Detective Jared Vasquez.
We're working nonstop
pursuing all viable leads.
Please keep
your eyes and ears open.
If you hear anything,
make sure you contact
your local police department.
Slower.
Slower!
Excuse me.
Can you slow down?
Excuse me?
-Do I come to your work
and tell you
how to do your job?
Slower!
Slow down! Now!
How'd you see him coming !
You all right?
Is your mind
messing with you?
Where to begin?
Ben, I'm serious.
Earlier today, I heard
a voice in my head.
What do you mean, voice
It was my voice,
but it was talking to me.
So, like
a psychotic voice?
Can you not diagnose me
right now and just listen?
Look, normally I'd go
to Mom about all this,
but now I'm stuck with you.
-I lost my mom, too.
-I didn't mean that.
I know. Sorry.
You want to know
what I think?
I think it sounds like
you're losing your mind.
Yeah, of course you do.
No, I'm not being glib.
Keep it to yourself before
you end up in a psych ward
having exploratory
brain surgery.
What do you think,
the government
just sent us home
and forgot about us?
Who knows what they'll try in
order to find out what happened?
And I don't want anything
to happen to you.
That's what I think.
-Hold your horses, honey.
-What !
Oh, my. Really?
Surprise!
-Saanvi?
-Dr. Cardoso. Hi.
Look, I don't understand.
I was trying to race to you
so I can get you my research
off of the portal, and --
I got your research
five years ago.
Your cell-regeneration model
isn't just theoretical
after all.
It works
We've been treating
pediatric cancer patients
for close to 30 months.
Oh, you can't be serious.
Couldn't be more. It's already
saved hundreds of young lives.
Dad, can I have a pretzel?
Pretzel?
I guess.
Here you go, buddy.
-Thanks.
I need a job.
If we luck into
this treatment,
chances are
it's gonna cost a fortune,
and work insurance
won't pay for it.
We don't know that.
It pays for Olive's therapy.
She goes to therapy?
Yeah. Twice a week.
For years now.
Early on, she didn't even
want to leave the house,
let alone ride in a car
or go to school.
She couldn't have sleepovers
'cause of the nightmares.
I mean, most of that's gone now,
thank God.
She grew up too fast.
She had no choice.
Set them free!
Set them free!
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free!
How'd you find me?
Ben.
What are you doing here?
Setting them free.
I've been hearing it ever since
I drove by here this afternoon.
You said I was losing my mind,
Ben! Why'd you lie to me?
Because maybe I don't want
to be a circus freak!
I don't have
the time for it.
I got to help Cal,
find a goddamn job,
get to know my daughter,
reclaim my life!
Do you think I am
any happier about this?
Who would want to
reclaim my life, Ben?
Part of me wishes we hadn't come
back at all, but here we are.
To be clear,
this is a felony.
Yeah, I'm a police officer.
I'm pretty sure
I know what a felony is.
Hey, what if
they attack us?
They'd be doing
their job.
That was bizarre.
You think?
Now what?
I don't know.
But hearing a voice in your head
one time is a fluke. Twice?
Now happening
to the both of us?
Not a fluke.
Older lady marches in
this morning,
says she witnessed a break-in
last night
on a commercial property across
from her residence.
Hell of a story.
You need me on this because...?
She was
pretty resourceful.
Recorded the whole thing
on her phone.
They never enter the property,
just let the dogs out,
which were picked up
by Animal Control this morning.
Look, I could go ahead and
process the complaint, unless...
you want to handle it.
Help me out here.
Michaela, I got three detectives
and eight uniforms
waiting on my direction
to find these abducted girls,
and I'm here trying
to put out your fire.
Does this
have to do with me?
Excuse me. How?
I don't know. All right?
Acting out, you know,
trying to get my attention,
get back at me.
You are such a guy.
I break open a fence,
and, yeah, it's because
you've married
my best friend.
Look, Lourdes is amazing.
You're both amazing.
I was gone.
How can I blame
either of you, right?
Fine. Then what?
What?
Huh.
I don't know.
How about the fact that
I take off in a plane,
and when I land,
my mom is dead?
Thanks for your condolences,
by the way.
How about the fact that I have
no home, no phone number,
not a single worldly possession
at all to my name?
How about that I lost 5 years,
6 months, and 28 days
of the world, of life?
How about -- Never mind
that my lawyer
convinced a judge
that I was innocent.
I will never, ever
stop believing that
I didn't commit murder
when Evie died sitting
next to me in my car.
So, yeah, as I am standing here,
I am trying to figure out
whether or not I
should be grateful for
being back and alive
or just guilty, Jared.
Which is
where I'm leaning.
Michaela, I'm sorry
about your mother.
I'm so sorry
about everything.
I'm still trying to wrap my mind
around it all myself.
Believe me.
But I still need an answer.
Why
I can't explain it.
I wish I could.
Go inside and put
some more clothes on.
-Why?
-'Cause you're coming with me
to make this go away
and save your career.
Please.
Over here!
All right, both teams,
take a break!
Touch and go.
Touch and go.
Dad.
What are you doing here?
Checking out the team.
You guys look good.
Thanks. Parents don't usually
show up to practice.
Well, this parent's got
some catching up to do.
Listen. I...
just wanted to say
I'm so sorry for...
everything.
Dad, you don't
have to apologize
for something
that happened to you.
I made the choice
to stay behind.
-It was a long time ago, Dad.
-Not for me.
Here you've been all this time,
stuck, picking up the pieces.
Even before
I got on that plane,
I'd been so caught up with
trying to help Cal get better
so he could live
a long life. I...
I lost sight
of your life.
And now you probably feel
like you don't know me.
But we're gonna fix that.
I'm not going anywhere.
Hey, you better
get back out there.
We have a full plate
today, so we'll just table
the rest of the reports
until next week.
Is that good?
Moving on to new applicants.
How often do these
reviews happen?
Oh.
Almost every day.
Your survival rates
are through the roof.
Who wouldn't want in?
Okay, here we go.
This is an unusual case.
Male born April 19, 2002.
Initial diagnosis
was back in 2011.
Excuse me?
Treating narrative says
the boy was on Flight 828.
Wow. Uh...
Okay, uh, unfortunately,
his diagnosis date
is outside
the study parameters.
He's lived with this disease
for more than six years.
No, excuse me. For him,
it hasn't been six years.
Now, if this boy
needed treatment
before he got
onto that plane,
he undoubtedly
would need it now.
Of course, I understand
how you feel, but...
we can't risk
breaking protocol.
I think we need to deny.
Are we in agreement?
Oh, there you are.
I reviewed his profile.
He is all but terminal.
Saanvi, we can't
save everyone.
No, of course not,
but we can try.
For the credibility
of the study,
only the most viable cases
can be included.
Says who? This is your study
based on my research.
I'm entitled
to a voice here.
We're months away
from being bought
by a major pharmaceutical.
There's too much money
on the line for both of us,
and I won't let that
be jeopardized
by an aberrant patient
whose results might compromise
our track record.
Who knows what happened to him
on that plane?
Do you want to know what
happened to him on that plane?
The exact same thing
that happened to me.
We both got
a second chance.
To start over, to live.
And I can't explain to you
why or how,
but I'm not ruling out that just
maybe he came back to be saved
and I came back
to save him.
And I couldn't care less
about the money.
We're giving this boy
his chance.
Come on.
Is this really necessary?
Yeah. Yeah.
You're doing this.
I'm just along
for the ride.
Let's just hope he doesn't
want to press charges.
Set them free.
Are you okay?
Set them free!
Hey, go sit in the car.
Hello! Mr. Garrison?!
Hello?!
There those
adventurers are!
Oh, yes, yes.
Come here. Come here.
Oh, you good boys.
Detective Jared Vasquez
with NYPD.
Oh, thank you, Detective.
Aren't you glad to see me, huh?
Set them free.
Flight 828 now boarding.
Flight 828.
All things
work together for good.
Listen, Mr. Garrison.
I have to disclose
that we're aware of who
broke open your gate.
-Are ya, now?
-Yeah.
They're two people who
have just been through a
hell of a crisis, sir.
I'd consider it a favor
if you'd be willing
to, uh, forgo
pressing charges.
Of course, I'll pay
for all the repairs.
Not a problem. I'm not looking
to put anyone behind bars.
Set them free.
Set them free!
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set! Them! Free!
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
Set them free.
-What the hell are you doing?!
-Michaela! Stop!
Michaela!
Jared!
It's okay. It's okay.
You're going home.
It's okay. It's done.
It's all over.
Are you guys okay
Okay.
Officer.
Captain.
Long time no see.
For you, at least.
Sounds like congratulations
are in order.
According to Vasquez,
this was all you.
I'm happy to help.
Take a few days off,
clear your head,
then come in,
and we'll talk.
See if we can figure out
getting you back on the beat.
Thank you.
Those girls are alive
because you came back.
It's lucky for all of us.
Thanks for putting in
a good word.
It's the least I can do.
So, I suppose you're
not gonna explain to me
what happened here today.
Like I said,
I wish I could. I...
You still
take my breath away.
Say hi to Lourdes
for me.
You okay?
Yeah.
Usually you're the optimist.
I'm doom and gloom, remember?
I am optimistic.
And so grateful.
Said the woman looking like
she's about to toss her cookies.
I have so much
to apologize to you for.
We don't have to
get into this now.
No, I know. I just...
I have spent every day of
the last five years blaming you.
Not only for taking
that later flight,
but for making Cal so desperate
for your attention
that he wanted
to stay with you.
I had maybe, what,
six months left with him?
And even that
you took away from me.
But the thing is...
I realize now that...
for Cal to be here
with us today...
...for Olive to have
her twin alive,
to maybe grow up
beside her...
Cal had to be
on that plane.
He had to.
Oh, what you've both
been through.
The only reason we were
on that trip in the first place
was because
you insisted...
and bribed me with sex.
So if anyone saved Cal...
I'm pretty sure
it was you.
No.
This is
bigger than us.
Copy.
Everything checks out.
Then tomorrow, we take it
apart piece by piece.
This isn't close to over.
Williams into the front court.
Dumps it off left side.
Peel!
How are you so fast?
-Dump.
-Finished.
-Oh, come on.
-That's ridiculous.
-Cal! Amazing!
-You just learned how to play.
Nice.
Well, not bad for the tiniest
15-year-old on --
Ben
Yeah, I just got dizzy
for a second.
I'm fine, really.
Don't worry.
Everything's great.
Drink some water.
I'll get more snacks.
...NBC4 update.
Sisters Hallie
and Samantha Pyler
have been rescued.
The kidnapped sisters
were found safe
at an Astoria metal shop
and are being treated
at the scene.
What are you gonna do?
Welcome home.
Ears burning much?
You're the subject
of my sermon this Sunday.
How do we know
if we're the called?
We know in our heart.
You okay
Can I take this?
As long as you put it
to good use.
Looks like
your ride's here.
You saved those girls.
We saved those girls.
How'd you know
I was here?
I just...knew.
What is this?
What is happening?
How about this? There were a lot
of people on that plane.
Why you and me
What's the probability
it's just you and me?
And, of course, it wasn't
just the two of us.
Ben and I didn't know
any of these people yet.
But soon, we'd know them
as well as we know ourselves.
As for whatever force
brought us all here...
...it had no interest
in being investigated.
And as for the group of us?
This was just the beginning.