Naomi (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 9 - Keep Your Friends Close - full transcript
Last time on Naomi...
Someone stole the disc.
Everything that happened
at STAR Labs,
it's all getting
really dangerous.
Awesome!
What the hell is Dilustel?
Naomi, I don't feel so good.
Using Dr. Bell's technology.
Then if we
use the transmitter...
...we can track aliens.
They found your birth rock.
But, I think Commander Steel
is starting to suspect
I'm hiding something.
I was able to pinpoint
the extraterrestrial activity.
The alien we're looking for
is here at the party.
Patient is
responsive. Negative PLR.
BP 110 over 60,
pulse strong but erratic.
We're ten out. Over.
Are there aliens
in Port Oswego?
No.
I was going to say,
"Definitely not."
But, you can never be too sure.
What do you mean?
What happened tonight showed me
that everyone has secrets.
Sometimes the people
you think you know the best
are the ones you don't really
know at all.
This has to be a mistake.
Um, maybe the device is wrong.
You really think there's an
alien here in my house at this party?
This is like Crooked House or
The Incredible Theft.
Agatha Christie?
She's like the J.K. Rowling
of crime fiction without
the offensive tweets.
If this is true, this means
that someone has been lying to me.
It means that someone
is still lying to me.
Maybe they don't know
they're an alien.
You didn't know until Superman.
Why would an alien
who didn't know they were
an alien steal the disc?
They wouldn't.
It could be anyone.
Seriously, babe?
I wish I was an alien.
Literally, that's what I wished for,
for my eighth birthday.
Besides, would I
really out myself?
If I were a secret alien,
I would tell you immediately
so we could be an iconic
superhero duo.
Like the lady version
of Batman and Robin,
but with powers.
Whoever it is, we need to find out
before the party is over.
How are we supposed to do that?
What's going on in here?
Nothing.
Naomi, I just came to tell you
that the champagne has been poured.
So now would be the
perfect time for anything
you might have planned.
That rhymes with most or ghost?
A roast? No way!
You and Mr. M are
marriage goals to the extreme.
- A toast...
- Oh!
...like the one I've seen you
secretly working on for days?
A toast! Right.
Er, I'll be right there.
- Nathan!
- Oh.
I've been looking for you.
Yeah, I was just about
to go do the toast.
What are you guys
doing in there?
Nothing.
You know I love that.
I know.
Twenty years
is a long time.
I'm lucky to have known
my parents for 16 of them.
They are the best parents
in the world.
Although, I might be biased.
What's the secret
to a happy marriage?
I think it's... trust.
I'm pretty sure my parents
always tell each other
the truth,
even when
those truths are painful.
Like when one person
always overcooks the chicken.
Or the other always insists
on playing Cold play
literally any time
we're in the car.
I want to thank all of you
for coming out tonight.
I love you so much,
Mom and Dad.
To Greg and Jen!
To Greg and Jen!
You really think there's an alien here,
in my house, at this party?
It could be anyone.
Theme music playing]...
*NAOMI*
Season 01 Episode 09
Episode Title: "Keep Your Friends Close"
Aired on: March 29, 2022.
I totally Stan the McDuffies.
Their anniversary
felt like my anniversary.
Is that weird?
I'd say the party
was pretty normal.
Um, except for the snacks.
A lot of weird cheeses.
I didn't see Naomi much
after her speech,
but she seemed normal.
Totally normal.
If Naomi have been dealing with
something I would have known.
Like I said, BFF.
There are at least
40 people here.
That's a lot of suspects.
The Internet
has a ton of great ideas
about how to identify one.
"Aliens might use
outrageous physical accents
to hide in plain sight."
Why does Lourdes
have purple hair?
Come on, we were all
thinking it.
Whoever's on my street
that night took the disc.
We need to check alibis.
But, it's not like we can just go around
and ask people.
Maybe we don't need to ask
but, you already had
my social media handle.
Mine too. Soccer is life.believe.
What? Ted Lassois dope.
These photos are for
an online party album.
It's a different thing.
Thanks.
Jacob, is it working?
Yep.
It's coming through right now.
Wow. I like pasta
as much as the next guy,
but does a meatball
really need a close up?
Once we get the exif data,
you should be able
to triangulate everyone's
location to see who's on my
street that night.
I feel like
James Bond right now.
Actually, hon,
you're more like Q.
But, he's the real hero anyway.
Mrs. Lipschitz, hi!
I was just wondering
if you were on any social media?
- Instagram, Twitter...
- Is that about birds?
Sometimes.
My daughter's on the TikTok.
That's great,
but it's just TikTok.
There's no "just"
about it.
She says that the TikTok
is a very big deal.
No one's supposed to be
in here.
Can I help you with something?
Yeah, I'm in the market
for a tattoo, but no one was upstairs.
Nice place.
I've been thinking about doing
some training myself.
I'm sorry. It's a private gym.
There sure are
a lot of weapons.
I'm just wrapping up a session.
I'm happy to take you upstairs
and show you some of my designs...
for your tattoo.
I'm in no rush.
How long have you lived
in Port Oswego?
Twenty years, almost.
That's a long time.
You must know the people
in this town pretty well then.
Some more than others.
I try to keep to myself.
I don't mean to be rude,
but I should get back to my training.
Of course.
I'll give that
tattoo some thought.
So that's everyone.
Except for my mom's co-worker
Craig, who told me he prefers
to live off the grid.
He was actually camping at
Crater Lake until last night.
Craig's off the hook.
How many people were
on my block the night the disc was stolen?
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh?
What do you mean "Uh-oh?"
No way. That can't be right.
There were three people
on Naomi's block that night,
which means we have
three suspects.
Nathan, Anthony and Lourdes.
"Did anything unusual
happen at the party?"
Not really. It was all like
pretty standard stuff.
It's not Nathan,
Lourdes or Anthony.
They're our friends.
Nathan's my boyfriend.
Boyfriend? When did
that become official?
Last night.
Last night?
As in a full 24 hours ago?
Unacceptable.
It's not a big deal.
A relationship status change
is number one on the list of reasons
to call your BFF immediately.
I know. I'm sorry.
Do you guys really think
that one of our friends is a secret alien?
We have to at least
consider it.
They were in your neighborhood.
Plus, they knew about the disc.
Well, it's definitely
not Anthony.
He reacted to the Dilustel
at camp.
What's Dilustel?
It's basically an alien crystal
that makes anyone
who's not an alien
lose their minds.
If we're going to investigate,
we need to do it
without letting them know
that we're investigating.
Look at you thinking
like the Queen of Crime.
Agatha?
Yes, some of her tropes
don't hold up that well.
But, the woman published
like a million books.
I wish we had a polygraph.
Maybe we don't need
a polygraph.
Polygraphs, they track your
physiological change, right?
Your blood pressure,
your perspiration, your heart rate.
I have super hearing.
I can tell if
their heart speeds up.
Babe, you're a human
lie detector.
That's... that's very cool.
But, how are we supposed
to ask them questions?
Maybe it's time for
a party game.
Thanks for coming.
You said it was urgent.
An undercover military officer
paid me a visit.
Do you think you've been
compromised?
It might be worse than that.
I looked into the man.
His name is
Commander Henry Steel.
He works with Greg McDuffie.
If Greg had known
Steel was coming,
he would have warned you.
What else does Greg not know?
That's not our only problem.
Naomi called.
Someone stole her disc.
Who would have stolen it?
She believes there might be
another being like us here in Port Oswego.
At her parents'
anniversary party.
I haven't sensed anyone new.
There are beings
without abilities.
We need to deal with
this military situation.
It's too dangerous
to call Greg.
We don't know who's listening.
We need to talk...
- face to face.
- Whoa, whoa.
So you want to go
to their party?
Yes.
Dressed like that?
Is there a problem?
Do you own anything
else that's not black?
This is charcoal.
Dee, the suit is dope.
Hmm. What does that mean?
That means you look good
for a change.
Is that a pocket square?
You need to stop fidgeting.
This suit is tight.
Naomi, you should
have told us about
the disc right when it happened.
I know. I'm sorry.
I thought you'd be upset.
Or maybe overreact
and show up to a party uninvited.
That's not why we're here.
We have more pressing concerns.
More pressing concerns
than a potential alien at this party?
It's about, uh... the military.
The military?
Don't worry,
we'll handle it.
We need to speak
to your parents.
I think they're in the kitchen.
Naomi, if there's
an alien at this party,
you should consider why
they may want to stay hidden.
What do you mean?
Some secrets
are better off buried.
Tell us
about the party.
It was pretty tame.
Greg and I were more adventurous
in our younger days.
This party was uneventful.
That's a nice suit, Dee.
What are you doing here?
Your boss, Commander Steel,
paid me a visit tonight.
That's not good, Greg.
Dee was involved
with the Superman incident.
I didn't know Steele
was still looking into it.
Why would Steel suddenly
stop trusting you?
I have no idea.
Nothing's changed.
- Unless...
- No, we were careful.
- What happened?
- It's nothing.
Thanks for telling us.
We'll handle it from here.
Who's really in danger here?
You need to tell us the truth.
He's right, Greg.
They're a part of this.
Whether we like it or not.
Steel found Naomi's birth rock.
We fabricated the results
of the analysis.
We were careful.
But, maybe we
weren't careful enough.
So Naomi is in danger.
We don't know that for sure.
You should have told us.
We don't have
to tell you anything.
You do when it comes to Naomi.
I think
he's starting to suspect
I'm sympathetic to aliens.
We need to find out
what he knows.
We'd have to access
the files in his office.
Jen, it's time.
Time for what?
We have a contingency plan.
But, it's risky.
If Naomi is in danger,
do we have a choice?
We have a way
to access Steel's computer.
But, I can't go.
Neither can you.
Steel is watching us.
I'll do it.
I have access to the base.
Then I'll come with you.
If something goes wrong,
you'll need backup.
I always respected
Commander Steel.
That's why this is all so hard.
But, you asked about
my daughter, um...
I'm sure they were bored.
This wasn't really
a teenage party,
but they made the best of it.
Welcome to Never Have I Ever:
Anniversary Edition.
The rules are simple.
If you've never done it before,
you put a finger down.
Like, for example, never have I
ever broken a bone.
If you've broken a bone,
you put a finger down.
How exactly
do you win this game?
By exposing people's secrets.
Like, never have I ever
scored the winning goal
in a soccer game...
at Homecoming.
That was really specific, dude.
He's using a complex strategy.
Never have I ever worked part time at
my dad's logging company.
Never have I ever banned
a customer for "disrespecting a comic."
Never have I ever gotten
a B + in a report card.
Never have I ever gone
to more than two parties in one night.
Three parties in one night.
Four parties in one night?
Legend!
Never have I ever taken
something from someone I care about.
Never have I ever broken
into someone's house.
Never have I ever
been on Naomi's street without telling her.
Especially not
three nights ago.
Okay, what's with
these questions?
I've been
pet-sitting for the
Millers for the
past couple of days.
They live on this block.
This game isn't very fun.
Why were you on my street?
No offense, but it's not really
any of your business.
It has nothing to do with you.
Seriously?
One of my teammates
lives in your neighborhood.
I left my cleats in his car
and went to get them.
That's it?
That's it.
Who's ready
for Truth or Dare?
Were you
with Naomi and Nathan at the party?
Yeah, I hung out
with them at the party,
but they weren't acting weird.
Everything seemed
just totally fine.
You want to tell me
what that was all about?
I'm sorry about the game.
It kind of felt like
an interrogation.
I know.
I'm just a little on edge.
Some weird stuff
has been happening lately.
Weirder than usual?
It's like, people being
in places that they're not supposed to be.
Things are going missing.
And you think I have something
to do with all that?
Wow.
You didn't text me
back last night.
I told you,
I had a late practice.
Hey. What's going on with you?
You okay?
You know you can
be honest with me, right?
About anything.
Yeah, I know that.
And if you're keeping
some kind of a secret,
you can tell me,
even if it's hard.
Everyone has secrets.
It's important that we're
honest with each other,
That's what I love
about our relationship.
And so do I.
But, can you really say that
you're always honest with me?
What are you talking about?
Like tonight.
You and Annabelle and
Jacob have spent half the party
locked away in your room.
There's obviously
something going on.
But, you don't want to
loop me in.
Trust is a two-way street.
Is there something
you want to tell me?
Okay.
I'm gonna
get some punch.
Nathan. Naomi's boyfriend.
I think.
You are not sure?
I am. I just haven't
gone to talk to her
since it... happened.
What about
at the party?
How were things
between the two of you?
Everything was fine.
Where's your jacket?
It was very uncomfortable.
I'm surprised
you're still here.
I'm mingling.
Or you're keeping
an eye out for me?
Thank you for staying.
Are you okay?
I don't know.
I just really don't
want to believe
that someone I care about
has been lying to me.
Maybe they're not.
Maybe this is all
a big misunderstanding.
Do you really believe that?
What I do believe
is that no matter what happens,
you can't let it change
who you are.
You're someone who believes
the best in people.
Dee! That suit is tight.
Yes, it is.
Um... Jacob has something
to show us.
You said
you had a breakthrough?
I think I figured out a way
to identify the mystery alien.
Oh.
Don't you mean "yay"?
Our prime suspect is Nathan.
Oh.
Babe, If Agatha Christie
has taught me anything,
it's that you can never
rule out a last-minute twist.
What did you find, Jacob?
In Dr. Bell's research,
she hypothesized
that aliens might
emit a unique energy
that would distort photographs.
Something to do with how
the eyes reflect the light.
If viewed
with the right exposure,
their eyes
would emit a blue glow.
But, I have taken
a jillion photos of Naomi
and her eyes have never
glowed an alien blue.
I'm guessing
it's only film, not digital.
And only if it's processed
with a specific
chemical solution.
Kind of like
what they use on slides.
Where are we going to get that?
The dark room at school.
I can see if Lourdes
can give me a ride.
Can you keep everyone
here till I get back?
Mission most-definitely
accepted.
Everybody knows photography
is a hobby of mine.
So no, I wasn't surprised
when Naomi asked me
to take photos at the party,
but that kept me
busy all night.
So no, I never saw
Commander Steel.
Okay, can you get
a little closer together?
One second.
- Hi.
- Hey.
Hope I am not late
to the party.
I'm looking for someone.
Yeah. It was strange.
The commander had never
set foot in my house before.
But, then he just
showed up unannounced.
He wasn't acting like himself.
You sure
I can't get you anything?
A beer?
We have a cheese board.
No. I won't be staying long.
So what brings you by, sir?
Twenty years of marriage.
That's quite an accomplishment.
Out of the billions
of people on this planet,
you find each other.
What are the odds?
On top of that,
you found your daughter.
We like to say she found us.
We were lucky.
Sounds like
more than just luck.
Where did you
adopt her from again?
The East Coast.
It was a closed adoption,
so we don't know exactly.
Right.
Do you know,
there is many people
that don't view aliens
as an imminent threat?
Even people
in our own organization.
That's the whole point
of the task force.
Ostensibly, yes,
but we have some
philosophical differences.
The true aim of the task force
is to defend.
Mine is to eliminate.
I am not sure I follow, sir.
A lot of people refer to aliens
as innocuous.
There is only one reason
another race
would come to this planet.
It's because
they want our resources.
And I believe they will do
whatever it takes to get them.
I know
what you are hiding, Major.
Sir, with all due respect,
you have completely lost me...
Have you ever
heard of STAR Labs?
Turns out,
this was the missing piece
to crack this whole
thing wide open.
Now, I have proof.
Proof of what?
I've always
respected you, Major.
So I am going
to give you the opportunity
to turn yourself in.
I can go through
the usual channels.
I have enough evidence.
All due respect,
I think you've been putting in
too many late nights.
You are not making sense.
Isn't it strange?
I haven't seen your wife
and daughter around at all.
I have always respected
you too, Commander.
Such a decorated career.
So many years of work.
I'd hate to see it ruined
because you're grasping
at straws.
Right.
Okay, then.
You have a good evening, Major.
Did you see
Commander Steel at the party?
Commander Steel?
No, I didn't see him
at the party.
But, Annabelle and I
were busy with party planning.
We were in charge of games.
Oh, no. Did you see that?
Mr. Davis taking
the last mini pizza?
He made an enemy today.
You know I usually support
your snack-based vendettas,
but we don't have time
for that right now. Look!
I think that was
a goodbye laugh.
And that was definitely
a goodbye hug.
We can't let them leave
before Naomi gets back.
Or at least until Anthony
takes a picture of every guest.
We are going
to be here for a while.
Great party.
I'll see you kids Monday.
Uh, no, you can't leave,
because you don't want
to miss the main event.
Uh, didn't they already
cut the cake?
Uh, the other main event.
It's a... It's a surprise,
but we are mere
moments away. So...
We're gonna need some help.
Dee!
Hi, again!
What is the point of this food?
It can't possibly
be sustenance.
I blame the French.
What happened
to your vest and jacket?
It was restrictive.
The high price of fashion.
Mr. Dee, we need your help.
Technically,
Naomi needs your help
because there has been
a murder.
What are you talking about?
Oh, no! Sorry,
not a real one. Sorry.
Jacob is just very excited.
Naomi needs us
to keep everyone here.
So we are doing
a murder mystery party game.
One person secretly
plays a murderer
and the rest of us
have to catch them
before they "kill" again.
Why is murder fun?
I blame late-stage capitalism.
Here is your character card.
"B.L. Du-bois."
Dubois.
The butler.
Do they not have those
on your planet?
You must be the boyfriend.
I'm sorry, Dee.
It's... it's a long story,
but you are going
to have a lot of fun.
Um, fun fact,
all throughout
the Agatha Christie detective novels,
the butler is never
the one who did it.
So you are probably
not the killer.
Not because you look
like the killer.
I mean, you kind of do,
you know, because you are the...
You have those tattoos
and face is very
broody and scary, but...
Good luck! Rooting for you!
I'm the butler.
Thanks again for the ride.
No problem.
It's been a while
since I was in this school.
What are we looking for again?
A solution of potassium hydroquinone
monosulfate phenidone.
Here, I'll help you.
So, what got stolen?
Hmm?
Your questions during the game
weren't exactly subtle.
Someone stuck into my house
and stole the disc.
And you thought
that someone was me?
I didn't know what to think.
I have just been off lately.
Do you ever feel like
maybe you don't know people
as well as you think you do?
All the time.
Because you never do know
people as well as you think.
Isn't that kind of cynical?
Actually, I find it freeing.
People will never live up
to your expectations,
and the sooner
you can accept that,
the sooner you can accept
people for who they really are.
Does that mean
you are not going to tell me
why you were on my street?
No. I told you, it's personal.
It's not like you tell me
everything, either.
What are you talking about?
There's something
going on with you.
There has been for a while.
There is nothing
going on with me.
It's fine that
you don't want to tell me.
That's the point.
Just know that if you ever
do want to talk about it,
I'm here.
I found it.
Naomi?
No, I didn't see her
leave the party.
I wasn't there either.
We were out of ice,
so I ran out.
So that's the contingency plan.
Greg and I
needed to be prepared.
What exactly is
on that hard drive?
Access codes.
Among other things.
If you want to say something,
you should just say it.
You should have stayed
away from Naomi.
If you had, maybe none of this
would have happened.
- It wouldn't have mattered.
- You don't know that.
Naomi needed to know the truth
about her destiny. It was time.
You don't get to decide that.
She's not your daughter.
She's mine.
And she is only 16 years old.
She is not ready
for any of this.
She is more ready
than you think, Jennifer.
It wasn't your call.
I have been quiet
for a long time.
Maybe too long.
But, still I haven't
told her everything.
I have honor.
What is that supposed to mean?
Who the hell are you?
You need to hurry.
Oh, no!
What did you find?
Steel has been tracking
me and Greg.
He knows you've been
hiding something.
Not just us.
He knows about Naomi.
"Why was I at school?"
I forgot my book in my locker.
Must have been
pretty important for you
to leave the party.
I have a calc test tomorrow.
And once you got to the school,
you went straight
to your locker?
That's right.
There's someone here.
It would be really ironic
if I got murdered at school.
Nathan?
What's he doing here?
I have no idea.
Can... Can I meet you
at the van?
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
And then I went
back to the van.
So
you weren't in the building
when the incident happened?
No.
I didn't see Naomi or Nathan
until after it was over.
Nathan.
Naomi. Uh,
what are you doing here?
No. What are you doing here?
I was just...
Looks like you were
breaking into my locker.
Hold up. Did you
follow me here?
No.
Maybe I should have.
What's going on
with you tonight?
You are acting really weird.
What's going on with me?
I am acting weird?
You are the one
breaking into my locker.
What? Breaking in...
Is the disc in there?
The disc?
Why would I have that?
Someone stole it from my room.
And you think I stole it?
Is that what this is all about?
You were on my street
three nights ago,
and I know you are not
telling me the truth about why.
You're right.
I have been lying.
About this.
Nathan. I...
I missed your call last night
because I was getting
these photos printed.
And yeah, I was at your house
without telling you.
Couldn't remember
your favorite flowers,
but I know your mom
has some planted,
so I figured I could show
a picture to the florist.
I don't know what to say.
- Nathan, I am so...
- No.
Don't do that.
I was upset.
But, I shouldn't have left.
If I had stayed,
I could have helped her.
I would have been there
for her when...
But, I wasn't.
I left her at the school.
Alone.
Hello, Naomi.
My name is Commander Steel.
We have a lot to talk about.
Do you know who I am, Naomi?
You work with my dad.
That's right.
No disrespect,
but what are you doing here?
I think you know why I'm here.
I should call my parents.
Except they're not really
your parents, are they?
- You're adopted.
- Yes.
But, adopted from where?
Somewhere on the East Coast.
Right. The East Coast.
Or maybe
somewhere farther away.
Do you believe that life
exists on other planets?
I haven't really
thought about it.
I don't like to refer
to these beings as aliens.
It's become too mainstream,
too innocuous.
Because, really...
they're a danger
to our way of life...
our very existence.
- I think I should go.
- I know who you are.
What you are.
There has to be
some kind of mistake.
This is called an S-RUD.
We've been developing it
for some time.
It's based on a concept
called resonance.
It only reacts to beings
that aren't of this Earth.
I'm told it's quite painful.
I'm going to give you
one more chance.
He was threatening me.
Do you
have any idea why?
No. It seemed like
he was after me.
Was it about my dad?
We're not sure yet.
What happened next?
I was going to run,
and then he just collapsed.
It seemed like a heart attack,
but I wasn't sure,
so I... I called my dad.
Well, thank you
for taking the time
to give us a statement,
Ms. McDuffie.
Patient is
responsive Negative PLR.
BP 110 over 60,
pulse strong but erratic.
We're ten out. Over.
We had no idea Steel was capable
of this kind of behavior.
And it seems that this was just
the tip of the iceberg.
What do you mean?
We found this on his computer.
It appears that Steel has had an obsession
with extraterrestrials
for quite some time now.
I was part of the task force.
I never suspected
that Steel had some
kind of alternative agenda
and would go rogue.
We're not sure why
he chose to target your family.
We searched his files,
but there was no
concrete evidence.
It was all a fantasy.
We have a contingency plan.
We have a way
to access Steel's computer.
I'm sorry this happened.
I always respected
the Commander.
Well, sadly,
these types of mental breaks
do sometimes happen.
But, rest assured,
when he wakes up,
the military police
will take over
and handle it appropriately.
What happened to him?
When we found him,
he was incoherent, disoriented.
Really, we have no idea.
Naomi, are you okay?
Not really.
Want to talk
about what happened?
I just want to go home.
Home.
"Buried" playing...
You're back.
You guys all right?
I know
this was a hard night...
but everything is okay now.
We'll leave you to it.
Is Nathan here?
He left.
I'm sorry, babe.
Are you okay?
Thank you both for everything.
This is the only roll
that I haven't developed.
The rest are upstairs.
But, no luck
with our project.
Do you want me
to stay with you?
No. I'll be okay.
♪ What is all
the noise about? ♪
♪ We tried to carry you
Sometimes the people
you think you know the best
are the ones you don't
really know at all.
Secrets never stay
hidden forever.
♪ We tried to carry you
♪ And now you want
to push us out ♪
♪ All the secrets...
I'm going to give you
one more chance.
Please don't do this.
♪ All the secrets
drowning underwater ♪
♪ Where the river flows
♪ There's no place
you can hide ♪
♪ When we open our eyes
What are you doing here?
♪ I trusted you to be kind
♪ But, look what it cost me
Someone stole the disc.
Everything that happened
at STAR Labs,
it's all getting
really dangerous.
Awesome!
What the hell is Dilustel?
Naomi, I don't feel so good.
Using Dr. Bell's technology.
Then if we
use the transmitter...
...we can track aliens.
They found your birth rock.
But, I think Commander Steel
is starting to suspect
I'm hiding something.
I was able to pinpoint
the extraterrestrial activity.
The alien we're looking for
is here at the party.
Patient is
responsive. Negative PLR.
BP 110 over 60,
pulse strong but erratic.
We're ten out. Over.
Are there aliens
in Port Oswego?
No.
I was going to say,
"Definitely not."
But, you can never be too sure.
What do you mean?
What happened tonight showed me
that everyone has secrets.
Sometimes the people
you think you know the best
are the ones you don't really
know at all.
This has to be a mistake.
Um, maybe the device is wrong.
You really think there's an
alien here in my house at this party?
This is like Crooked House or
The Incredible Theft.
Agatha Christie?
She's like the J.K. Rowling
of crime fiction without
the offensive tweets.
If this is true, this means
that someone has been lying to me.
It means that someone
is still lying to me.
Maybe they don't know
they're an alien.
You didn't know until Superman.
Why would an alien
who didn't know they were
an alien steal the disc?
They wouldn't.
It could be anyone.
Seriously, babe?
I wish I was an alien.
Literally, that's what I wished for,
for my eighth birthday.
Besides, would I
really out myself?
If I were a secret alien,
I would tell you immediately
so we could be an iconic
superhero duo.
Like the lady version
of Batman and Robin,
but with powers.
Whoever it is, we need to find out
before the party is over.
How are we supposed to do that?
What's going on in here?
Nothing.
Naomi, I just came to tell you
that the champagne has been poured.
So now would be the
perfect time for anything
you might have planned.
That rhymes with most or ghost?
A roast? No way!
You and Mr. M are
marriage goals to the extreme.
- A toast...
- Oh!
...like the one I've seen you
secretly working on for days?
A toast! Right.
Er, I'll be right there.
- Nathan!
- Oh.
I've been looking for you.
Yeah, I was just about
to go do the toast.
What are you guys
doing in there?
Nothing.
You know I love that.
I know.
Twenty years
is a long time.
I'm lucky to have known
my parents for 16 of them.
They are the best parents
in the world.
Although, I might be biased.
What's the secret
to a happy marriage?
I think it's... trust.
I'm pretty sure my parents
always tell each other
the truth,
even when
those truths are painful.
Like when one person
always overcooks the chicken.
Or the other always insists
on playing Cold play
literally any time
we're in the car.
I want to thank all of you
for coming out tonight.
I love you so much,
Mom and Dad.
To Greg and Jen!
To Greg and Jen!
You really think there's an alien here,
in my house, at this party?
It could be anyone.
Theme music playing]...
*NAOMI*
Season 01 Episode 09
Episode Title: "Keep Your Friends Close"
Aired on: March 29, 2022.
I totally Stan the McDuffies.
Their anniversary
felt like my anniversary.
Is that weird?
I'd say the party
was pretty normal.
Um, except for the snacks.
A lot of weird cheeses.
I didn't see Naomi much
after her speech,
but she seemed normal.
Totally normal.
If Naomi have been dealing with
something I would have known.
Like I said, BFF.
There are at least
40 people here.
That's a lot of suspects.
The Internet
has a ton of great ideas
about how to identify one.
"Aliens might use
outrageous physical accents
to hide in plain sight."
Why does Lourdes
have purple hair?
Come on, we were all
thinking it.
Whoever's on my street
that night took the disc.
We need to check alibis.
But, it's not like we can just go around
and ask people.
Maybe we don't need to ask
but, you already had
my social media handle.
Mine too. Soccer is life.believe.
What? Ted Lassois dope.
These photos are for
an online party album.
It's a different thing.
Thanks.
Jacob, is it working?
Yep.
It's coming through right now.
Wow. I like pasta
as much as the next guy,
but does a meatball
really need a close up?
Once we get the exif data,
you should be able
to triangulate everyone's
location to see who's on my
street that night.
I feel like
James Bond right now.
Actually, hon,
you're more like Q.
But, he's the real hero anyway.
Mrs. Lipschitz, hi!
I was just wondering
if you were on any social media?
- Instagram, Twitter...
- Is that about birds?
Sometimes.
My daughter's on the TikTok.
That's great,
but it's just TikTok.
There's no "just"
about it.
She says that the TikTok
is a very big deal.
No one's supposed to be
in here.
Can I help you with something?
Yeah, I'm in the market
for a tattoo, but no one was upstairs.
Nice place.
I've been thinking about doing
some training myself.
I'm sorry. It's a private gym.
There sure are
a lot of weapons.
I'm just wrapping up a session.
I'm happy to take you upstairs
and show you some of my designs...
for your tattoo.
I'm in no rush.
How long have you lived
in Port Oswego?
Twenty years, almost.
That's a long time.
You must know the people
in this town pretty well then.
Some more than others.
I try to keep to myself.
I don't mean to be rude,
but I should get back to my training.
Of course.
I'll give that
tattoo some thought.
So that's everyone.
Except for my mom's co-worker
Craig, who told me he prefers
to live off the grid.
He was actually camping at
Crater Lake until last night.
Craig's off the hook.
How many people were
on my block the night the disc was stolen?
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh?
What do you mean "Uh-oh?"
No way. That can't be right.
There were three people
on Naomi's block that night,
which means we have
three suspects.
Nathan, Anthony and Lourdes.
"Did anything unusual
happen at the party?"
Not really. It was all like
pretty standard stuff.
It's not Nathan,
Lourdes or Anthony.
They're our friends.
Nathan's my boyfriend.
Boyfriend? When did
that become official?
Last night.
Last night?
As in a full 24 hours ago?
Unacceptable.
It's not a big deal.
A relationship status change
is number one on the list of reasons
to call your BFF immediately.
I know. I'm sorry.
Do you guys really think
that one of our friends is a secret alien?
We have to at least
consider it.
They were in your neighborhood.
Plus, they knew about the disc.
Well, it's definitely
not Anthony.
He reacted to the Dilustel
at camp.
What's Dilustel?
It's basically an alien crystal
that makes anyone
who's not an alien
lose their minds.
If we're going to investigate,
we need to do it
without letting them know
that we're investigating.
Look at you thinking
like the Queen of Crime.
Agatha?
Yes, some of her tropes
don't hold up that well.
But, the woman published
like a million books.
I wish we had a polygraph.
Maybe we don't need
a polygraph.
Polygraphs, they track your
physiological change, right?
Your blood pressure,
your perspiration, your heart rate.
I have super hearing.
I can tell if
their heart speeds up.
Babe, you're a human
lie detector.
That's... that's very cool.
But, how are we supposed
to ask them questions?
Maybe it's time for
a party game.
Thanks for coming.
You said it was urgent.
An undercover military officer
paid me a visit.
Do you think you've been
compromised?
It might be worse than that.
I looked into the man.
His name is
Commander Henry Steel.
He works with Greg McDuffie.
If Greg had known
Steel was coming,
he would have warned you.
What else does Greg not know?
That's not our only problem.
Naomi called.
Someone stole her disc.
Who would have stolen it?
She believes there might be
another being like us here in Port Oswego.
At her parents'
anniversary party.
I haven't sensed anyone new.
There are beings
without abilities.
We need to deal with
this military situation.
It's too dangerous
to call Greg.
We don't know who's listening.
We need to talk...
- face to face.
- Whoa, whoa.
So you want to go
to their party?
Yes.
Dressed like that?
Is there a problem?
Do you own anything
else that's not black?
This is charcoal.
Dee, the suit is dope.
Hmm. What does that mean?
That means you look good
for a change.
Is that a pocket square?
You need to stop fidgeting.
This suit is tight.
Naomi, you should
have told us about
the disc right when it happened.
I know. I'm sorry.
I thought you'd be upset.
Or maybe overreact
and show up to a party uninvited.
That's not why we're here.
We have more pressing concerns.
More pressing concerns
than a potential alien at this party?
It's about, uh... the military.
The military?
Don't worry,
we'll handle it.
We need to speak
to your parents.
I think they're in the kitchen.
Naomi, if there's
an alien at this party,
you should consider why
they may want to stay hidden.
What do you mean?
Some secrets
are better off buried.
Tell us
about the party.
It was pretty tame.
Greg and I were more adventurous
in our younger days.
This party was uneventful.
That's a nice suit, Dee.
What are you doing here?
Your boss, Commander Steel,
paid me a visit tonight.
That's not good, Greg.
Dee was involved
with the Superman incident.
I didn't know Steele
was still looking into it.
Why would Steel suddenly
stop trusting you?
I have no idea.
Nothing's changed.
- Unless...
- No, we were careful.
- What happened?
- It's nothing.
Thanks for telling us.
We'll handle it from here.
Who's really in danger here?
You need to tell us the truth.
He's right, Greg.
They're a part of this.
Whether we like it or not.
Steel found Naomi's birth rock.
We fabricated the results
of the analysis.
We were careful.
But, maybe we
weren't careful enough.
So Naomi is in danger.
We don't know that for sure.
You should have told us.
We don't have
to tell you anything.
You do when it comes to Naomi.
I think
he's starting to suspect
I'm sympathetic to aliens.
We need to find out
what he knows.
We'd have to access
the files in his office.
Jen, it's time.
Time for what?
We have a contingency plan.
But, it's risky.
If Naomi is in danger,
do we have a choice?
We have a way
to access Steel's computer.
But, I can't go.
Neither can you.
Steel is watching us.
I'll do it.
I have access to the base.
Then I'll come with you.
If something goes wrong,
you'll need backup.
I always respected
Commander Steel.
That's why this is all so hard.
But, you asked about
my daughter, um...
I'm sure they were bored.
This wasn't really
a teenage party,
but they made the best of it.
Welcome to Never Have I Ever:
Anniversary Edition.
The rules are simple.
If you've never done it before,
you put a finger down.
Like, for example, never have I
ever broken a bone.
If you've broken a bone,
you put a finger down.
How exactly
do you win this game?
By exposing people's secrets.
Like, never have I ever
scored the winning goal
in a soccer game...
at Homecoming.
That was really specific, dude.
He's using a complex strategy.
Never have I ever worked part time at
my dad's logging company.
Never have I ever banned
a customer for "disrespecting a comic."
Never have I ever gotten
a B + in a report card.
Never have I ever gone
to more than two parties in one night.
Three parties in one night.
Four parties in one night?
Legend!
Never have I ever taken
something from someone I care about.
Never have I ever broken
into someone's house.
Never have I ever
been on Naomi's street without telling her.
Especially not
three nights ago.
Okay, what's with
these questions?
I've been
pet-sitting for the
Millers for the
past couple of days.
They live on this block.
This game isn't very fun.
Why were you on my street?
No offense, but it's not really
any of your business.
It has nothing to do with you.
Seriously?
One of my teammates
lives in your neighborhood.
I left my cleats in his car
and went to get them.
That's it?
That's it.
Who's ready
for Truth or Dare?
Were you
with Naomi and Nathan at the party?
Yeah, I hung out
with them at the party,
but they weren't acting weird.
Everything seemed
just totally fine.
You want to tell me
what that was all about?
I'm sorry about the game.
It kind of felt like
an interrogation.
I know.
I'm just a little on edge.
Some weird stuff
has been happening lately.
Weirder than usual?
It's like, people being
in places that they're not supposed to be.
Things are going missing.
And you think I have something
to do with all that?
Wow.
You didn't text me
back last night.
I told you,
I had a late practice.
Hey. What's going on with you?
You okay?
You know you can
be honest with me, right?
About anything.
Yeah, I know that.
And if you're keeping
some kind of a secret,
you can tell me,
even if it's hard.
Everyone has secrets.
It's important that we're
honest with each other,
That's what I love
about our relationship.
And so do I.
But, can you really say that
you're always honest with me?
What are you talking about?
Like tonight.
You and Annabelle and
Jacob have spent half the party
locked away in your room.
There's obviously
something going on.
But, you don't want to
loop me in.
Trust is a two-way street.
Is there something
you want to tell me?
Okay.
I'm gonna
get some punch.
Nathan. Naomi's boyfriend.
I think.
You are not sure?
I am. I just haven't
gone to talk to her
since it... happened.
What about
at the party?
How were things
between the two of you?
Everything was fine.
Where's your jacket?
It was very uncomfortable.
I'm surprised
you're still here.
I'm mingling.
Or you're keeping
an eye out for me?
Thank you for staying.
Are you okay?
I don't know.
I just really don't
want to believe
that someone I care about
has been lying to me.
Maybe they're not.
Maybe this is all
a big misunderstanding.
Do you really believe that?
What I do believe
is that no matter what happens,
you can't let it change
who you are.
You're someone who believes
the best in people.
Dee! That suit is tight.
Yes, it is.
Um... Jacob has something
to show us.
You said
you had a breakthrough?
I think I figured out a way
to identify the mystery alien.
Oh.
Don't you mean "yay"?
Our prime suspect is Nathan.
Oh.
Babe, If Agatha Christie
has taught me anything,
it's that you can never
rule out a last-minute twist.
What did you find, Jacob?
In Dr. Bell's research,
she hypothesized
that aliens might
emit a unique energy
that would distort photographs.
Something to do with how
the eyes reflect the light.
If viewed
with the right exposure,
their eyes
would emit a blue glow.
But, I have taken
a jillion photos of Naomi
and her eyes have never
glowed an alien blue.
I'm guessing
it's only film, not digital.
And only if it's processed
with a specific
chemical solution.
Kind of like
what they use on slides.
Where are we going to get that?
The dark room at school.
I can see if Lourdes
can give me a ride.
Can you keep everyone
here till I get back?
Mission most-definitely
accepted.
Everybody knows photography
is a hobby of mine.
So no, I wasn't surprised
when Naomi asked me
to take photos at the party,
but that kept me
busy all night.
So no, I never saw
Commander Steel.
Okay, can you get
a little closer together?
One second.
- Hi.
- Hey.
Hope I am not late
to the party.
I'm looking for someone.
Yeah. It was strange.
The commander had never
set foot in my house before.
But, then he just
showed up unannounced.
He wasn't acting like himself.
You sure
I can't get you anything?
A beer?
We have a cheese board.
No. I won't be staying long.
So what brings you by, sir?
Twenty years of marriage.
That's quite an accomplishment.
Out of the billions
of people on this planet,
you find each other.
What are the odds?
On top of that,
you found your daughter.
We like to say she found us.
We were lucky.
Sounds like
more than just luck.
Where did you
adopt her from again?
The East Coast.
It was a closed adoption,
so we don't know exactly.
Right.
Do you know,
there is many people
that don't view aliens
as an imminent threat?
Even people
in our own organization.
That's the whole point
of the task force.
Ostensibly, yes,
but we have some
philosophical differences.
The true aim of the task force
is to defend.
Mine is to eliminate.
I am not sure I follow, sir.
A lot of people refer to aliens
as innocuous.
There is only one reason
another race
would come to this planet.
It's because
they want our resources.
And I believe they will do
whatever it takes to get them.
I know
what you are hiding, Major.
Sir, with all due respect,
you have completely lost me...
Have you ever
heard of STAR Labs?
Turns out,
this was the missing piece
to crack this whole
thing wide open.
Now, I have proof.
Proof of what?
I've always
respected you, Major.
So I am going
to give you the opportunity
to turn yourself in.
I can go through
the usual channels.
I have enough evidence.
All due respect,
I think you've been putting in
too many late nights.
You are not making sense.
Isn't it strange?
I haven't seen your wife
and daughter around at all.
I have always respected
you too, Commander.
Such a decorated career.
So many years of work.
I'd hate to see it ruined
because you're grasping
at straws.
Right.
Okay, then.
You have a good evening, Major.
Did you see
Commander Steel at the party?
Commander Steel?
No, I didn't see him
at the party.
But, Annabelle and I
were busy with party planning.
We were in charge of games.
Oh, no. Did you see that?
Mr. Davis taking
the last mini pizza?
He made an enemy today.
You know I usually support
your snack-based vendettas,
but we don't have time
for that right now. Look!
I think that was
a goodbye laugh.
And that was definitely
a goodbye hug.
We can't let them leave
before Naomi gets back.
Or at least until Anthony
takes a picture of every guest.
We are going
to be here for a while.
Great party.
I'll see you kids Monday.
Uh, no, you can't leave,
because you don't want
to miss the main event.
Uh, didn't they already
cut the cake?
Uh, the other main event.
It's a... It's a surprise,
but we are mere
moments away. So...
We're gonna need some help.
Dee!
Hi, again!
What is the point of this food?
It can't possibly
be sustenance.
I blame the French.
What happened
to your vest and jacket?
It was restrictive.
The high price of fashion.
Mr. Dee, we need your help.
Technically,
Naomi needs your help
because there has been
a murder.
What are you talking about?
Oh, no! Sorry,
not a real one. Sorry.
Jacob is just very excited.
Naomi needs us
to keep everyone here.
So we are doing
a murder mystery party game.
One person secretly
plays a murderer
and the rest of us
have to catch them
before they "kill" again.
Why is murder fun?
I blame late-stage capitalism.
Here is your character card.
"B.L. Du-bois."
Dubois.
The butler.
Do they not have those
on your planet?
You must be the boyfriend.
I'm sorry, Dee.
It's... it's a long story,
but you are going
to have a lot of fun.
Um, fun fact,
all throughout
the Agatha Christie detective novels,
the butler is never
the one who did it.
So you are probably
not the killer.
Not because you look
like the killer.
I mean, you kind of do,
you know, because you are the...
You have those tattoos
and face is very
broody and scary, but...
Good luck! Rooting for you!
I'm the butler.
Thanks again for the ride.
No problem.
It's been a while
since I was in this school.
What are we looking for again?
A solution of potassium hydroquinone
monosulfate phenidone.
Here, I'll help you.
So, what got stolen?
Hmm?
Your questions during the game
weren't exactly subtle.
Someone stuck into my house
and stole the disc.
And you thought
that someone was me?
I didn't know what to think.
I have just been off lately.
Do you ever feel like
maybe you don't know people
as well as you think you do?
All the time.
Because you never do know
people as well as you think.
Isn't that kind of cynical?
Actually, I find it freeing.
People will never live up
to your expectations,
and the sooner
you can accept that,
the sooner you can accept
people for who they really are.
Does that mean
you are not going to tell me
why you were on my street?
No. I told you, it's personal.
It's not like you tell me
everything, either.
What are you talking about?
There's something
going on with you.
There has been for a while.
There is nothing
going on with me.
It's fine that
you don't want to tell me.
That's the point.
Just know that if you ever
do want to talk about it,
I'm here.
I found it.
Naomi?
No, I didn't see her
leave the party.
I wasn't there either.
We were out of ice,
so I ran out.
So that's the contingency plan.
Greg and I
needed to be prepared.
What exactly is
on that hard drive?
Access codes.
Among other things.
If you want to say something,
you should just say it.
You should have stayed
away from Naomi.
If you had, maybe none of this
would have happened.
- It wouldn't have mattered.
- You don't know that.
Naomi needed to know the truth
about her destiny. It was time.
You don't get to decide that.
She's not your daughter.
She's mine.
And she is only 16 years old.
She is not ready
for any of this.
She is more ready
than you think, Jennifer.
It wasn't your call.
I have been quiet
for a long time.
Maybe too long.
But, still I haven't
told her everything.
I have honor.
What is that supposed to mean?
Who the hell are you?
You need to hurry.
Oh, no!
What did you find?
Steel has been tracking
me and Greg.
He knows you've been
hiding something.
Not just us.
He knows about Naomi.
"Why was I at school?"
I forgot my book in my locker.
Must have been
pretty important for you
to leave the party.
I have a calc test tomorrow.
And once you got to the school,
you went straight
to your locker?
That's right.
There's someone here.
It would be really ironic
if I got murdered at school.
Nathan?
What's he doing here?
I have no idea.
Can... Can I meet you
at the van?
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
And then I went
back to the van.
So
you weren't in the building
when the incident happened?
No.
I didn't see Naomi or Nathan
until after it was over.
Nathan.
Naomi. Uh,
what are you doing here?
No. What are you doing here?
I was just...
Looks like you were
breaking into my locker.
Hold up. Did you
follow me here?
No.
Maybe I should have.
What's going on
with you tonight?
You are acting really weird.
What's going on with me?
I am acting weird?
You are the one
breaking into my locker.
What? Breaking in...
Is the disc in there?
The disc?
Why would I have that?
Someone stole it from my room.
And you think I stole it?
Is that what this is all about?
You were on my street
three nights ago,
and I know you are not
telling me the truth about why.
You're right.
I have been lying.
About this.
Nathan. I...
I missed your call last night
because I was getting
these photos printed.
And yeah, I was at your house
without telling you.
Couldn't remember
your favorite flowers,
but I know your mom
has some planted,
so I figured I could show
a picture to the florist.
I don't know what to say.
- Nathan, I am so...
- No.
Don't do that.
I was upset.
But, I shouldn't have left.
If I had stayed,
I could have helped her.
I would have been there
for her when...
But, I wasn't.
I left her at the school.
Alone.
Hello, Naomi.
My name is Commander Steel.
We have a lot to talk about.
Do you know who I am, Naomi?
You work with my dad.
That's right.
No disrespect,
but what are you doing here?
I think you know why I'm here.
I should call my parents.
Except they're not really
your parents, are they?
- You're adopted.
- Yes.
But, adopted from where?
Somewhere on the East Coast.
Right. The East Coast.
Or maybe
somewhere farther away.
Do you believe that life
exists on other planets?
I haven't really
thought about it.
I don't like to refer
to these beings as aliens.
It's become too mainstream,
too innocuous.
Because, really...
they're a danger
to our way of life...
our very existence.
- I think I should go.
- I know who you are.
What you are.
There has to be
some kind of mistake.
This is called an S-RUD.
We've been developing it
for some time.
It's based on a concept
called resonance.
It only reacts to beings
that aren't of this Earth.
I'm told it's quite painful.
I'm going to give you
one more chance.
He was threatening me.
Do you
have any idea why?
No. It seemed like
he was after me.
Was it about my dad?
We're not sure yet.
What happened next?
I was going to run,
and then he just collapsed.
It seemed like a heart attack,
but I wasn't sure,
so I... I called my dad.
Well, thank you
for taking the time
to give us a statement,
Ms. McDuffie.
Patient is
responsive Negative PLR.
BP 110 over 60,
pulse strong but erratic.
We're ten out. Over.
We had no idea Steel was capable
of this kind of behavior.
And it seems that this was just
the tip of the iceberg.
What do you mean?
We found this on his computer.
It appears that Steel has had an obsession
with extraterrestrials
for quite some time now.
I was part of the task force.
I never suspected
that Steel had some
kind of alternative agenda
and would go rogue.
We're not sure why
he chose to target your family.
We searched his files,
but there was no
concrete evidence.
It was all a fantasy.
We have a contingency plan.
We have a way
to access Steel's computer.
I'm sorry this happened.
I always respected
the Commander.
Well, sadly,
these types of mental breaks
do sometimes happen.
But, rest assured,
when he wakes up,
the military police
will take over
and handle it appropriately.
What happened to him?
When we found him,
he was incoherent, disoriented.
Really, we have no idea.
Naomi, are you okay?
Not really.
Want to talk
about what happened?
I just want to go home.
Home.
"Buried" playing...
You're back.
You guys all right?
I know
this was a hard night...
but everything is okay now.
We'll leave you to it.
Is Nathan here?
He left.
I'm sorry, babe.
Are you okay?
Thank you both for everything.
This is the only roll
that I haven't developed.
The rest are upstairs.
But, no luck
with our project.
Do you want me
to stay with you?
No. I'll be okay.
♪ What is all
the noise about? ♪
♪ We tried to carry you
Sometimes the people
you think you know the best
are the ones you don't
really know at all.
Secrets never stay
hidden forever.
♪ We tried to carry you
♪ And now you want
to push us out ♪
♪ All the secrets...
I'm going to give you
one more chance.
Please don't do this.
♪ All the secrets
drowning underwater ♪
♪ Where the river flows
♪ There's no place
you can hide ♪
♪ When we open our eyes
What are you doing here?
♪ I trusted you to be kind
♪ But, look what it cost me