Don't Breathe a Word (2026) Movie Script
1
(MEREDITH GASPING)
Somebody help me!
(GRUNTING)
Somebody help me!
(GRUNTING)
Help me!
Anyone!
(GRUNTING)
Okay. Breathe.
Breathe. Breathe.
1, 2, 3, 4.1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.1, 2, 3, 4.
(TAKING DEEP BREATHS)
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
(INHALES)
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And hold. And exhale.
(EXHALES)
Inhale.
(INHALES)
And exhale.
(EXHALES)
Wonderful.
Partners, you are going
to be coaching
the lovely mamas-to-be
through contractions.
But don't worry, Eve and I
will be available to help.
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Sir, maybe we put
the phone away.
All right. So let's breathe.
(INHALES)
The contraction
is getting stronger, rising.
(EXHALES)
Good job.
You're doing great.
The CO approved Nick
for a short leave,
but if I go into labor early,
there's no telling
where the ship will be.
I never really thought
I would be packing
an overnight bag by myself.
I know this is a scary
and confusing time,
but don't worry,
if Nick can't be there, I will.
That would be amazing.
Honestly, I hardly know
anyone else in Tampa.
Joys of being a military wife.
Well, you could not be
in better hands with Meredith.
I moved here 10 years ago,
pregnant and alone.
And she got me through
childbirth and on my feet.
Honestly, she's too good
to be true.
Flattery will get you
everywhere.
(CHUCKLING)
Just remember the breathing
exercises I taught you.
They help with more
than just labor.
It's good for coping
with stress, anxiety, sleep.
So is that why you
always seem so calm?
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Oh! Wooh-hoo!
Mm.
She is gonna be a soccer star.
Let me tell ya.
You are going to be a great mom.
Thank you.
MEREDITH: All right, everyone,
let's re-center ourselves
for the final visualization.
All right, Mamas.
I want you to imagine a warm,
golden light
from the top of your head,
slowly traveling down
to the tips of your toes.
Imagine yourself floating,
completely surrounded
by the light.
And you feel happy, and safe,
and loved as you open your eyes,
ready to start your day.
And that's class.
Thank you all so much.
We'll see you again
next week, okay?
I'm gonna pick up the cake
and I'll text you when I'm home.
Tyler already hung the piata
and picked up the pizza.
EVE: Thanks.
I'll grab the decorations
when I get Lucas.
I told the parents to have his
friends there by 1:00.
So I have everything I want
They never taken it from me
I found out everything I know
as I do and as I go
Been riding paper planes
And dancing
with no jacket in the snow
It's a lot to figure out
sometimes
Yeah
But when I think about
the person I've become
Where I started from
and just how far I've gone
It's hard to see sometimes,
but right before my eyes
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
MEREDITH: Chocolate
cake with chocolate chips
and chocolate frosting,
as requested.
Perfect.
He's my little chocolate king.
(LAUGHS)
And thank you again for hosting.
They are having a blast
out there.
MEREDITH:
Please, I have the space.
EVE: Snickers.
You know I'd do anything
for that kid.
Plus, this way Tyler
gets to play fun uncle.
TYLER: Hit it. Come on. Whack.
T-Rex, give it a whack.
(BOTH LAUGH)
Come on, buddy. Yeah.
I think Tyler's having more fun
than they are.
I mean, he's gonna be talking
about this for weeks.
Oh, and by the way,
I am actually doing a free class
at the women's shelter over
in Clearwater
tomorrow afternoon.
Do you wanna come out and help?
Oh, you know I'd love to,
but Lucas has karate.
You're still sending him?
You're wrong about Brian.
He's... he's over the breakup.
I've seen his texts.
He is not over the breakup.
He's a good teacher.
And Lucas would be so
disappointed if I made him quit.
Candles.
Are those the earrings
I gave you for your birthday?
Hi, Mom!
Yes, they are.
It's a special occasion.
(KISSES)
Happy birthday to you
Make a wish.
Well, at this rate
you're gonna be 11.
(CHUCKLES)
-(BLOWS AIR)
-MEREDITH: Yeah!
(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)
All right.
And in honor of you reaching
double digits,
Mr. O and I have gotten you
a very special gift this year.
I don't know if there's anything
in here though.
Here.
Adventure Utopia? No way!
Yeah. And you know what?
I think you're finally
big enough
to ride the roller-coasters.
Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. O.
That's like $400.
When you made me his godmother,
I told you I get to spoil him
every once in a while.
Comes with the territory.
Now who wants some cake?
-KID: Me!
-Me!
-EVE: Yes.
-KIDS: Me! Me!
Yeah.
-Birthday boy gets served first.
-Some cake.
(DOOR OPENS AND SQUEAKS)
So when do we wanna go
to Adventure Utopia?
(MEREDITH CHUCKLES)
MEREDITH: Um, I'm free
next month, maybe on Sunday
when class is off.
And then, you know,
Lucas doesn't have school.
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Everything okay?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, fine.
Uh, Lucas, hurry up!
Thank you again for everything.
You made this day
truly special for him.
Of course.
(THUD)
-See you tomorrow.
-EVE: Bye.
(CAR ENGINE STARTS)
(CAR WHIRS)
MEREDITH: So, Snicky,
do you think Natalie
will like this?
It's a cute basket, right?
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(KISSES)
Wow. What a party, huh?
(CHUCKLES)
Yeah.
They ran you ragged,
didn't they?
TYLER: Yeah, they did.
I got nothing left in the tank,
that's for sure.
You notice anything weird today?
Uh, you mean the kid that kept
eating candy off the ground?
I'm being serious.
I meant with Eve.
When I walked her to her car
she was acting all paranoid,
she was scared.
I know you care about her,
but she's a big girl.
If she wants to reach out,
she'll reach out.
She knows that we're there
for her.
And Lucas.
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(CRYING)
(GASPING)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(TAKES DEEP BREATHS)
(RINGING TONE)
TYLER: (ON PHONE) Honey?
It's my studio.
It's all smashed up.
TYLER: (ON PHONE)
I'll be right there.
(CARS WHOOSHING)
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TYLER: Take some
photos, dust for prints.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)
What you got?
Bringing up
the security footage.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)
That looks like one of those
staffs they use in karate.
(SPRAYS)
Whoever this is,
this guy knows what he's doing.
Meredith.
I got here as soon as I could.
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Who would do
something like this?
Any ideas?
Me?
No. No.
Any difficult clients?
Anyone else
off the top of your head?
Just the occasional dad
who doesn't wanna put
his phone away.
All right. We'll look into it.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)
()
I think once we get the window
patched, we can hold classes.
The rest is just cosmetic.
Not really.
I mean, my computer's gone.
I hope insurance covers it.
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(SIGHS)
It's not easy to just see
your whole life's work
just destroyed.
But we can rebuild.
We can do anything together.
You're right.
I can install a better security
system and get a new computer.
Did your panic attacks
come back?
The breathing exercises helped.
Lamaze to the rescue.
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Come on, let's make sure
we can teach tomorrow.
I sweep, you collect.
(SIGHS)
Yeah.
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(KNIFE CHOPPING)
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(DOOR KNOB RATTLING)
(DOOR LOCK KEYS BEEPING
IN BACKGROUND)
(DOOR OPENING AND SHUTTING
IN BACKGROUND)
TYLER: Hey, there.
Thought you might need
a little pick-me-up.
MEREDITH: Oh, thank you.
(KISSES)
They're beautiful.
So any news?
Not much.
That Ring cam across
the street at the store
was all fogged over.
What about, you know, Brian?
Yeah, he's got some priors,
but mostly bar fights.
I don't trust him.
I know. Let us handle it, okay?
Yeah.
()
(CARS WHOOSHING)
KARATE INSTRUCTOR:
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
(STAFFS WHOOSHING AND CLUNKING)
MEREDITH: Hey, Brian.
KARATE INSTRUCTOR:
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
MEREDITH: Excuse me!
You got eyes? I'm teaching here.
Yeah, well,
I'm here about my studio,
the one that Eve Mills works at.
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KARATE INSTRUCTOR:
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
Come on.
All right. You got my attention.
What is it?
My studio was trashed
the other night.
You wouldn't happen to know
anything about that,
now would you?
-I already talked to the cops.
-MEREDITH: That's right.
You know my husband's
a police officer.
And I don't appreciate people
who treat my friend poorly.
You think?
Lady, I was parked last night
on a couch in Clearwater.
And frankly, I don't give a
damn if your husband
is the President
of the United States.
I don't appreciate your tone
in my place of business.
Just stay away from Eve.
If I were you,
I'd steer clear as well.
Is that a threat?
You'd know
if I was threatening you.
Everyone's got secrets,
even your little friend.
What's that supposed to mean?
It means get out of my place
of business and never come back.
All right? There's the door.
(KARATE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS
YELLING IN BACKGROUND)
(YELLING IN JAPANESE)
()
CREIGHTON: You'll regret this.
MEREDITH: Eve! Eve!
Oh my God!
Is today your pickup day?
I can't keep anything
straight anymore.
What day is it again?
No, it's definitely your day.
Oh.
I just couldn't get a hold of
you on your phone,
so I thought I'd stop by.
Oh. Yeah, sorry.
Lucas spilled an entire
saucepan on it.
Trust me, that's the last time
I try to make bolognese
from scratch.
-I visited Brian.
-Um, let's go.
You've got your English test
tomorrow.
You shouldn't have done that.
You should've seen his face
when he asked him
about the studio.
I would've told the police
if I thought he had anything
to do with the break-in.
Okay, you know that you can
tell me anything, right?
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EVE: Look, Mer, I love
that you care so much, I do.
But I am not that same lost girl
I was when we first met, okay?
No. I... I know. I know.
It's just after the breakup
with Brian,
you've been so jumpy,
and then this break-in
at the studio,
it just feels so targeted,
doesn't it?
I mean, he's got a temper,
but he's not crazy.
Mom, I'm hungry.
Can we talk about this later?
But...
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(MUNCHING)
(DOOR SHUTS IN BACKGROUND)
-Hey.
-TYLER: Hey.
I thought you were working late.
Well, I was supposed to,
but given the date...
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Decided to duck out
a little early, you know?
Thought we could order in,
shut out the outside world
for a night.
I would love that.
Do you wanna see it?
Yeah.
TYLER: How are you doing?
MEREDITH: A little
less painful than last year.
Probably a little
more painful than next.
Beautiful Jillian...
we miss you every single day.
I picture her sometimes,
you know?
TYLER: I know.
Maybe if I hadn't been
working that night...
Oh, stop.
Stop.
It wasn't your fault.
It wasn't my fault.
There was nothing
anyone could do.
(SNIFFLES)
()
(KNOCKS)
Apology muffins.
I'm sorry for meddling.
There's no need for an apology.
Come in.
Come in.
There's nothing more relaxing
than chamomile tea.
Thank you.
I have been on edge
since the break-in.
(GUNSHOTS AND EXPLOSIONS
IN BACKGROUND)
Lucas, turn that down!
I'm sorry.
Your window is broken.
Oh, yeah. Someone threw a rock.
I know what you're thinking,
but it's a coincidence.
I'm pretty sure I know
the teenagers that did it.
Or the black belt.
Look, it didn't work out
with Brian,
but I wouldn't let Lucas
keep taking karate
if I thought he was dangerous.
Yeah, but why even
take the risk?
Lucas needs to learn
how to defend himself.
Are there bullies?
EVE: Life always
throws bullies at you.
LUCAS: Hi, Mrs. O.
Lucas, your eye!
It was a kid at karate class.
Sensei Brian says
I have to get tougher.
Can I have one?
Of course.
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And you're okay with this?
EVE: Don't worry.
If someone hurt my kid
for real, I'd kill him.
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(WHIMPERS)
TYLER:
What time will you be back?
Evil never sleeps. Neither do I.
(CHUCKLES)
Should be around 4:00.
MEREDITH: All right.
Well, try not to make
any noise when you come in,
Superman.
It's actually Batman.
My man.
(KISSES)
Be safe.
()
-See you.
-Okay.
Bye.
Movie night? I get to pick.
(CHUCKLES)
(DISTANT CLATTERING)
(DISTANT RUSTLING)
()
Get a grip, girl.
(SIGHS)
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
(DOOR OPENING)
(DOOR CLOSING)
(GASPING)
(DOORKNOB RATTLING)
TYLER: Meredith? Mer?
(SIGHS)
-MEREDITH: Hey.
-Hey. You okay?
Yeah. (CHUCKLES)
I just got a little scared
while you were gone.
-I just...
-Oh. Hey.
You know, it was nothing.
TYLER: What's... what's nothing?
You're gonna think I'm crazy,
but I swear I saw
someone standing out there.
TYLER: What?
Stay here.
Thank you.
(DOOR SHUTS IN BACKGROUND)
()
(DOOR CLOSING)
Didn't see anything.
Sorry to make you go outside.
It's okay.
I'll double check
in the morning,
see what I might have missed.
My hero.
(KISSES)
()
Let's get some rest.
MAN: (ON RADIO) We heat the
room, you re-evaluate your life.
Fire Soul Yoga.
WOMAN: (ON RADIO) On
today's episode of Dating with Kids,
when to introduce your new man.
(HORN HONKS)
(GASPS)
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(HORNS HONKING)
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(HANDBRAKE CLICKING)
(PANTING)
()
MEREDITH: Now remember, you
are powerful. You have created a life.
You are unstoppable.
Now let's bring it back
to your breathing, okay?
(TAKES A DEEP BREATH)
That's great. Awesome.
(TAKES A DEEP BREATH)
It's so easy when I'm doing it
with you,
but then I get home
and my mind starts
going a mile a minute,
and the only thing that helps
is knitting, for some reason.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Girl, the nesting instinct
is real.
Embrace it.
(CHUCKLES)
How come you're so good at this?
Since I don't have children
of my own, you mean?
Yeah, I kinda figured that out
after a while.
Well...
(GRUNTS)
I was pregnant once.
Tyler and I prepared for it,
and it happened right away.
It was a girl.
-You don't have to...
-MEREDITH: No.
Get into it.
You know, sometimes
it's good to remember things,
like the feeling of her
kicking inside me
and the dreams
that I had for her future.
I almost made it to term.
Took the Lamaze classes,
practiced the breathing
exercises, prepared,
obsessed, waited, but...
I had a placental abruption.
No more oxygen,
no more nutrients.
My baby was starving inside me.
So when they induced,
the labor was easy.
It was like the universe
was saying,
"You're meant for this."
But it was too late for her.
She was stillborn.
And they said that if I ever
tried to have another,
it would happen again, so...
I'm so sorry.
MEREDITH:
I spent months grieving.
Years, if I'm being honest
I don't...
think I ever stopped.
And it took a lot of therapy.
But eventually I realized that
okay,
I may not be able to have
children of my own,
but I can help other women
have theirs.
And that's when I decided
to teach Lamaze.
(PHONE RINGS)
MEREDITH: Sorry, I...
Hello?
()
I'm on my way.
I am so sorry.
It is an emergency
and I have to go.
Um, but we can pick this up
again tomorrow, same time?
Yeah. Of course.
MEREDITH:
Let me help you up. Okay.
Yeah.
All right.
Take it nice and easy.
-There we go.
-Thanks.
Okay. Thank you.
()
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
Hey. Thanks so much.
His mother's phone keeps
going straight to voicemail.
You're the only other person
authorized.
It's no problem at all.
How are you feeling?
My stomach hurts.
He vomited in music class.
They're gonna make fun of me
for the rest of the year.
I've got the perfect remedy
for that.
Come on.
Thank you.
Any idea where your mom is?
(ZIPPER ZIPS)
MEREDITH: Seems like a good
opportunity to whip out this emergency bag
your mom left here.
Considering you just threw up,
I think we're gonna
have to forego the,
uh, Choco Wows.
Oh, man.
You know what?
I have something even better.
Hold on one second.
My grandmother used to make
this for my mom,
my mom for me,
and now I get to make it
for you.
(SNIFFS)
What's in it?
Basically a lotta hot water
and honey,
but there are a few herbs
to help settle your stomach.
Try it.
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
Yum. (CHUCKLES)
EVE: Lucas. Lucas.
Eve.
Oh, you're okay. You're okay.
You're okay.
Oh, Mom, too tight.
Don't you ever take him
without telling me first.
You put me on
the emergency contact list.
You left a bag here.
This bag is for real
emergencies.
Okay, but the only reason
why I picked him up
is because you disappeared.
I've been trying to call you
all day.
You should be thanking me.
My phone died after my accident.
How do you think I felt
when I got to his school
and they told me
someone had taken him away?
Lucas, grab your bag.
The driver's waiting outside.
I was just trying to help.
What accident?
My brakes failed.
It's a miracle I walked away.
Are you okay?
Not really.
Eve, you just had a tune-up.
Yeah. Well, bad luck, I guess.
(SIGHS)
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
Whoa. What is up with Eve?
She rushed right past.
The brakes on her car failed.
She said she just nearly
avoided having an accident.
Don't you think this is odd
that all of this is happening
right now, considering
everything else
that's been going on?
I mean, I went over
to Eve's house the other day
and her window was
all boarded up.
Someone had thrown
a rock through it.
And then Lucas got
a black eye in karate class.
Do you still think
Brian's involved in this?
I wouldn't be surprised.
Well, I went and checked out
the yard this morning.
MEREDITH: Okay. And?
Found a shoe print right where
you said you saw
that guy standing.
I took a cast of it.
It's a men's size 11 work boot.
Did you match it to Brian?
These things take time.
Also, don't worry.
We'll keep at it.
()
(TRAFFIC WHOOSHING)
()
Size 10.
Well, well, well.
Tell me, what are you
doing here?
I said never to come back.
Were you at my house?
BRIAN: Really, Meredith?
You're barking up
the wrong tree.
You are not gonna get away
with this.
I'm not trying to get away
with anything.
How about this?
How about you quit bothering me
and go ask your little friend,
Eve, what her real name is?
()
EVE: I will hunt you
down and kill you!
Try me!
I've gotta go.
Eve, wait. What was that about?
You don't wanna know.
Did it have anything to do
with who broke into my studio
or the man who was watching
my house?
Someone was watching your house?
I went to see Brian again.
Seriously, Meredith?
What is your real name?
Leave it alone.
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
(KEYBOARD KEYS CLICKING)
Eve isn't Eve.
-Come again?
-At least I don't think she is.
Brian told me to ask her
what her real name is.
Wait, hold on.
You talked to Brian?
I told...
So when I did, uh, she got
totally spooked,
and she ran off,
and I haven't been able
to contact her since.
Yeah, people keep secrets
all the time, babe.
Yeah, but who lies about
having a fake name?
Could you look her up
in the database?
No.
Uh, no, can't.
Not supposed to.
My lips are sealed.
All right. Eve Mills.
(BEEP)
TYLER: There's a lot
of people with that name,
mostly parking tickets
and none of 'em in our town.
Um, try... try Waynesboro.
She told me that she moved
here from up there.
(BEEP)
()
It's a death certificate
from 10 years ago.
Kinda looks like her.
It's a little grainy, but...
Young mother killed
in fiery crash, Eve Mills, 23.
So maybe Brian was right.
Maybe... maybe that isn't
her real name.
Or maybe it's
a total coincidence.
I mean, the Eve Mills
that we know
might not even be
in this database at all.
She lives a pretty quiet life.
You're right.
And there's no way
that she's been faking
a genuine friendship
with me for the past 10 years,
right?
Exactly.
I mean, if she's got
something to hide,
she's probably got
good reason to.
MEREDITH:
Let's go up to Waynesboro.
(CAR WHOOSHING)
TYLER: Howdy.
Hi.
Tyler Owens, Tampa PD.
We had called a bit earlier
hoping to speak to the chief
about a older case.
Is he in by chance?
Yep. Come with me.
CHIEF RUDY:
Chief Rudy, how can I help you?
Officer Owens. Sir.
Right.
Well, we were hoping
you could tell us
a little bit more about
the Eve Mills case.
-Mills, Mills.
-It was 10 years ago.
Don't recall.
It was a car crash,
killed the mother and her baby.
I could pull the case file
if that would help.
Mills. I do remember that.
Yeah, that was a tragedy
in every sense
of the word right there.
Young woman in the prime
of her life, newborn,
falls asleep at the wheel,
runs off the road, headfirst
into a tree.
Car catches fire.
By the time the responders
get there, they...
Very little left
of the mother or child.
Why the sudden interest?
TYLER TO CHIEF RUDY: Well,
this is gonna sound crazy, but...
She's alive and she's
my best friend.
Or she's pretending to be her.
Come again?
Is it possible that Eve Mills
didn't die?
Well, those bodies were
burned pretty badly,
but we did, uh,
take some DNA samples
and they matched
Eve's parents', so...
And the baby?
Yeah, the baby.
It's a sad one right there.
That always sticks with me.
You know, Eve's parents,
they passed away
a few years later.
They say out of grief.
Can you imagine losing
a child and a grandchild?
Hmm.
Anyway, property's been
abandoned ever since.
Used to be a really nice place.
I don't know anymore.
I hope that helps.
Chief, appreciate your time.
My pleasure. Good luck to you.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
MEREDITH:
This has to be the place.
TYLER: I don't think
this is a good idea.
There's a strong chance
that whoever lives out here
is armed and hostile
to strangers.
Yeah.
But w... we've come all this way.
We can just take a quick look.
(EXHALES)
()
TYLER: I don't have any bars.
(LOCK RATTLING)
So much for that.
I'm just gonna check
around back.
(EXHALES)
()
This place just seems so sad.
Let's get outta here.
(LOCK RATTLES)
MEREDITH: Locked.
We could always break a window.
We are not breaking
and entering.
I know.
I've just been watching
a lot of true crime lately.
Well, sometimes you go down
the rabbit hole,
there's nothing at the bottom.
Come on.
Oh, well, careful.
Thanks.
(SIGHS)
MEREDITH: I'm telling you,
there's something about this place.
I just feel it.
I wish Eve would open up.
I could help her.
TYLER: Just give her time.
Obviously, she's going
through some stuff.
Yeah, but I feel like
she's in trouble.
Well, we have no hard facts
to go off of.
We just have speculation.
Okay, but if you had
to speculate,
what's going on?
I'd say Brian is harassing her
and us, but she's afraid
going to the police will expose
whatever she's hiding.
Does she know that you've been
looking into her identity?
Yeah, I mean, I've asked her
about it.
'Cause I gotta wonder, you know,
how far she'll take it
just to keep her secrets hidden.
I've seen how bad it can get
when someone's cornered.
My advice, just leave it alone,
babe.
Let her come to you
when she's ready.
()
TYLER:
I have to get back to work.
(KISSES)
Love you.
Love you, too.
()
(DOOR CREAKS)
(PURRS)
Least intimidating
guard dog ever.
But I love you.
Have a good night. Yeah?
Get some sleep?
(WHIMPERS)
(KISSES)
Stay.
()
()
(PHONE BUZZING)
Hello?
NATALIE: (ON PHONE)
It's happening.
I mean, I think it's happening.
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE)
Okay, tell me everything
that's happened so far.
NATALIE: (ON PHONE)
I was FaceTiming Nick
like an hour ago
and I felt a contraction.
Or I... I think
it was a contraction.
It was this pressure
on the front of my stomach
and it keeps repeating.
Only on the front?
Or starting in your lower back
and then radiating to the front?
NATALIE: (ON PHONE)
No, just the front, I think.
Okay. And have you been timing
everything like I taught you?
NATALIE: (ON PHONE) Yes,
but I can't tell when they're coming.
Sometimes it'll be
like five minutes,
and then 12, and then 3.
Is that bad?
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE)
No, not at all.
Everything is fine.
Did your water break?
No, no, no, it hasn't.
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE) Okay.
So it sounds like
Braxton Hicks, false labor.
The contractions should
subside soon
but just try laying
in different positions.
If they start to come
at regular intervals
or your water breaks, just...
Nick is still
in the Persian Gulf!
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE) Then
go to Tampa General and call me.
I don't care what time it is,
I will meet you there.
Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hey, you've got this.
Bye.
(EXHALES)
(PHONE BEEPS)
()
()
(SNICKERS WHINES, BARKS, GROANS)
Snickers.
Honey, you okay?
Did you throw up, Snickers?
Oh my God.
(MEREDITH GASPING)
()
TYLER: Honey?
MEREDITH:
I can't lose another one.
(SOBS)
VET: Mr. and Mrs. Owens.
Good news, we pumped
Snicker's stomach
and he's gonna make it.
(SIGHS)
But I wouldn't let him near
dark chocolate again.
You know, that amount
could have easily killed him.
I never gave him dark chocolate.
Of course you didn't.
I mean, everyone knows
that it's toxic to dogs.
I didn't even think
we had any in the house,
so where'd it come from?
()
I think I have an idea.
(INDISTINCT ANNOUNCEMENIN BACKGROUND)
()
What are you looking at?
Wrappers, and that.
TYLER: Looks like a work boot.
This is deliberate.
I need to change.
I thought you canceled class.
I did.
(KNOCKING)
What are you doing here?
Someone tried to kill Snickers
last night,
and it almost worked.
I'm... I'm so sorry.
You need to tell me
what's going on.
What makes you think
I know anything?
Because I know for a fact
that Eve Mills from Waynesboro
died 10 years ago, okay?
And that's just one
coincidence too many.
So drop the act.
Tell me who you are.
How did you find out?
It doesn't matter. Who are you?
Meredith, you do not wanna
go down this road.
Oh, is that supposed
to be a threat?
'Cause I kinda know
the entire police department.
It won't matter.
If you are close to me,
you are in danger.
Are you going somewhere?
(PHONE RINGS)
Hello?
It's for real this time.
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE)
I'm on my way.
(PHONE BEEPS)
We'll pick this up later.
There you go. There you go.
1, 2, 3, 4.
Another wave is coming.
You're gonna ride that wave,
okay?
Nick left as soon
as the Braxton Hicks started,
but he's probably still
in the air somewhere.
MEREDITH:
It's okay. It's all right.
And breathe in. 1, 2, 3, 4.
And you're riding that wave
now. Let's go.
(SCREAMS)
You've got it.
Exhale, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Good, you're that much closer
to meeting your baby girl.
OBGYN: Now, when
you have a contraction,
I want you to push
as hard as you can, okay?
Is this really happening?
Yes. Just breathe.
Trust your body.
It's time to get
this baby out, okay?
OBGYN: She's almost here.
(BOTH EXHALE)
Ready?
(BOTH INHALE)
OBGYN: One more big push.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
And here it comes. Breathe in.
And go for it.
(SCREAMS)
MEREDITH: Go for it,
go for it. You've got this.
You've got this.
(BABY CRIES)
Hi. I'm your mom.
(MONITOR BEEPING IN BACKGROUND)
I couldn't have done this
without you.
(NICK CHUCKLES)
Oh.
(CHUCKLES)
Oh my God.
(KISSES)
I'm so sorry I wasn't here.
I tried to...
It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.
Here, here.
For me?
Well, you're her dad.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
NICK: I'm a dad.
I'm a dad.
She's sleeping.
Mama should be getting
some sleep too.
It's really important after
everything you've been through.
I'll leave you to it.
That was Meredith.
Hey. Uh, Meredith?
Hi.
(CHUCKLES)
Um, I just wanna say thank you
for everything with Nat.
I... I wish I could have been
here earlier.
But just knowing
you were around, it really...
It really meant a lot.
So if... if there's anything
I can ever do for you,
you can count on me.
Natalie is going to be
a great mom.
And you're gonna be a super dad.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Thanks. It's...
Oh, man, it's crazy. I...
I don't know,
just looking at her,
I know I would do anything
to protect her.
You know?
Yeah.
All right.
Well, I'm gonna get back
to my family.
MEREDITH: Congratulations again.
Thanks.
()
(KNOCKING)
MEREDITH: Eve?
Come on!
(PANTING)
Oh my God!
Lucas?
(PANTING)
()
(RINGING TONE)
TYLER: (VOICEMAIL) You've
reached Tyler. Leave a message.
MEREDITH:
Hi, honey. Something's wrong.
Eve could be in danger.
Her place was ransacked.
Furniture knocked over,
suitcases half packed.
Either way, I'm pretty sure
Eve's leaving town.
She's not picking up her phone,
and she definitely has some
unfinished business with Brian,
so I'm gonna try and catch her
at the dojo.
Brian?
Is anyone there?
()
(SCREAMS)
(WHIMPERS)
(PHONE KEYS BEEP & RINGING TONE)
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE)
911. What's your emergency?
MEREDITH:
I'm calling to report a murder.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE)
Ma'am, where are you?
I'm at the Bushido Karate
Academy in... in Clearwater.
The owner is dead.
I just came in,
and he was on the floor, and...
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE) I'm dispatching
officers to the scene right now.
There's so much blood.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE)
Ma'am, are you safe?
I don't... I don't know.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE) Okay.
I suggest moving outside
to a public space.
Help will be there shortly.
I'm heading to my car.
I don't know.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE) Ma'am?
Are you there?
Are you there? Ma'am?
Ma'am?
(SIREN WAILS)
()
Police!
(TAKING DEEP BREATHS)
(RINGING TONE)
(PHONE RINGING)
()
(GRUNTS)
Some... somebody help me! Hello?
(SCREAMING, BANGING)
(GRUNTING)
Anyone!
Help!
(GRUNTS)
Help me! Somebody help me!
(BANG)
Somebody help me!
()
Eve Mills, Tampa PD!
We have a search warrant!
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
We're coming in.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
Clear.
(GRUNTING)
Okay. Breathe. Breathe.
(TAKES A DEEP BREATH)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(EXHALES)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(EXHALES)
(GRUNTS)
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
(BANGING)
(TAKES DEEP BREATHS)
Okay.
(GRUNTING)
(BANGING)
Help me! Anyone!
Help me!
(GRUNTS)
()
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
Clear.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
Backyard clear.
()
Come on.
(SOBS, GRUNTS)
(PANTING)
Okay. Okay.
(SCREAMING, BANGING)
(PLANK THUDS)
(GRUNTING)
(PLANK THUDDING)
(PANTS)
(GRUNTING)
EVE: Help!
-Eve.
-EVE: Help me!
EVE: Help! Help me!
Eve. Eve.
You're okay. You're okay.
You're okay.
How did you find me?
I didn't. It's a long story.
-EVE: Where's Lucas?
-I don't have him.
He took him.
Who? Who took him?
His father.
But you told me he was dead.
I can explain.
(DOOR OPENS IN BACKGROUND)
Hide. Hide, hide, hide.
MEREDITH: Okay.
(DOOR UNLOCKS)
Your gag's off.
It fell.
I'll be back.
(TAKES DEEP BREATHS)
(GRUNTS)
(GROANS)
(YELPS, GROANS)
Another move like that
and it's over.
(GROANS)
You got it?
(PANTING)
(GROANS)
What are you planning
on doing with us?
Well, I can't very well
let you go now, can I?
But I'm not in any hurry
to get rid of you, either.
Well, not you.
A two-parent family is the best
possible foundation for a child.
You've gotta be kidding me.
Now, now.
I know we've had
our differences,
but I'm willing to forget
if we can be a family again.
I'm willing to give it a try.
()
CREIGHTON: No, no, no, no, no.
You see,
this is gonna be a process.
We're gonna have to learn
to be a family again.
It's gonna take time.
Luckily, we've got plenty.
(SOBS)
Unfortunately, you're not
part of the equation.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
That is my best friend.
If you're serious about
getting back together,
then I can't think of a quicker
way to upset me.
I'll sleep on it.
(EXHALES)
Just find something
to cut the rope.
Just breathe and focus.
-Okay?
-I'm so sorry.
MEREDITH: It... it doesn't
matter now. Just focus.
(GRUNTS)
(RINGING TONE)
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) Hello?
Hey, Chief.
You seen anything suspicious
in your neck of the woods?
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) Well,
you caught me in my fishing cabin,
so no news,
but I'll let you know
if anyone spots your wife.
TYLER: (ON PHONE) All right.
I wanted to call you personally.
Our prime suspect is a woman
that goes by the name
of Eve Mills.
Somehow it ties back
to Waynesboro.
Yeah, you had...
you had mentioned her.
Yeah.
I'm not exactly sure
what the connection is.
I think I know what she's
driving, though.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
That's nice work.
TYLER Thanks.
I pulled the neighbor's
security cam.
There was a gray Chevy truck
that came and went
a couple times this morning.
You got a plate?
TYLER: (ON PHONE)
Unfortunately, no.
We did send it off
to digital forensics,
but I doubt they'll be able
to pull one.
It was a bad angle,
but at least we got something.
I'll let my team know.
We'll call you if we find
anything, all right?
All right.
I'm gonna keep digging,
see what else I can find.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
Very good, very good.
Hey, listen.
Call me anytime, all right?
I'm here for you.
Thanks, Chief.
I really appreciate it.
Seriously.
Hey. We'll find her.
I promise.
(RECEIVER CLUNKS)
()
You might as well know
my real name is Gina.
I never had much family,
but Eve Mills
was my best friend.
We were like sisters.
But then I... I started
dating Creighton.
I don't know what
I was thinking.
She tried to warn me.
He was always in trouble,
he was in and out of jail.
But I was young, naive.
You wanna know what he said
to me
when he found out
I was pregnant?
What?
It better be a boy
or get rid of it.
That's what gave me
the courage to finally leave.
I knew I could never raise
a child with that man.
Eve was pregnant too.
We always dreamed of raising
our kids together...
but I had to let that dream die.
So I ran away.
I ended up at a women's center
and that's when I met you.
Me?
Yes, Meredith, you.
And I know it's hard.
Life is hard.
Childbirth is hard.
Raising kids is hard.
But I promise you,
it's all worth it.
And you're not just living
for yourself anymore.
There's a little person inside
of you that's counting on you,
and everything you do
affects them.
You're their whole world.
And I know that's
a lot of responsibility,
but trust me, you can do it.
Everything that's ever
gone wrong in your past,
this is your chance
to start over.
Start fresh.
You have no idea
how powerful you all are.
And I believe in each
and every one of you.
EVE: I can't tell you how
much that meant to me.
You reminded me I had value.
You gave me a purpose.
But then Creighton found me.
He pulled me out of the center,
and took me home,
and told me that he'd kill me
if I ever left again.
So what did you do?
He was planning
an armed robbery.
He'd done it before,
but this time
I tipped off the cops.
That was really brave of you.
It worked.
()
But then Eve died.
I couldn't stand being
in Waynesboro anymore,
but I had to make sure
Creighton couldn't find me
if he got out, so...
So I became Eve.
Taking her name,
it just made sense,
and it helped me
feel close to her.
But why would you move
only two hours away?
And why not leave the state,
or the country for that matter?
Because I... I wanted to be near
the only person I could think of
that made me feel safe.
You moved here for me?
-You were so kind to me...
-MEREDITH: What?
That day at the center,
and you helped me
build a life.
I owe everything to you,
and now...
Now you're stuck here with me.
I'm... I'm so, so sorry.
No, no, I don't blame you
for any of it, any of it.
I put everyone in danger.
You, Lucas, Brian.
I know what you thought
about him,
but he was never the problem.
I'm the one that broke up
with him
hoping it would keep him safe.
Eve...
he's dead.
Brian's dead.
What?
MEREDITH: I went to see him.
I'm the one who found his body.
No, no. No, no.
(CRIES)
MEREDITH: Breathe.
Breathe, breathe.
What about Lucas?
Creighton knocked me out
right before I was supposed
to pick him up from school.
I wish I could tell you
he was safe,
but I just... I just don't know.
I'm sorry.
LUCAS: I want my mom.
CHIEF RUDY:
Hey, hey. It's gonna be okay.
Choco rolls?
Come on, I know you're hungry.
There you go.
(ROPE SCRAPING)
(DISTANT TV CHATTER)
Eve. Wake up.
Wake up.
He hasn't checked on us
in a while.
I think he's out.
EVE: What if he's not?
Still, I'm...
(GRUNTS)
I've loosened my rope
as much as I can,
I just need a little more force.
EVE: Yes. Yes.
Yes.
Was that him?
(DISTANT TV CHATTER)
No, I just think it's
the TV show he's watching.
Okay.
You got it?
MEREDITH: Yes.
EVE: Hurry up.
Okay. You go. Get out of here.
Find help. Save yourself.
-What about you?
-I have to stay and find Lucas.
Look, I love you
and I love my godson.
-I'm not leaving you.
-Meredith.
Do you really think you stand
a chance by yourself?
I don't know.
MEREDITH: We need to
get him out of the house.
I have an idea.
(DISTANT TV CHATTER)
Shh.
Just find some sticks, yeah.
(GRUNTS)
You got this.
Oh, come.
What the...
(TRUCK ALARM WAILS, HORN HONKS)
(CAR BEEPS)
CREIGHTON:
There's nowhere to run.
We're miles from town.
Hey!
Come on, Gina.
You can't get rid of me.
I'm his father!
You thought you could replace me
with some wannabe ninja?
On second thought,
there's nothing wrong
with single parenting.
(GROANS)
()
You've got one hell of a swing.
T-ball. Lucas.
Let's tie him up.
MEREDITH: Okay.
(PANTS)
()
Hey!
Where's Lucas?
I never would have called him
that.
It's a terrible name.
EVE: Where is he?
You really think I'm gonna
give up my son again
after you took him away
for 10 years?
Go to Hell!
Oh, what are you gonna do,
nag me to death?
You must have a phone.
I got a cell. No reception.
He's right.
There's no reception out here.
So here's what's gonna happen.
You're gonna let me go,
and I give you my word
that we can come to
a custody agreement.
Either that or you never
see your boy again.
(SCREAMS)
-Eve.
-You stabbed me!
You actually stabbed me!
Tell me where to find Lucas
and I will tie this off
and we will send an ambulance
after we get out of here.
And if I don't?
(SCREAMS)
Then I poke a few more holes
in you
and you can bleed out right now.
-The choice is yours.
-You wouldn't.
We would.
(SCREAMS)
He's not far,
but there's no road.
It looks like you're coming
with us then.
I gotta find something
to tie this off.
(ROPE SCRAPING)
(GROANS)
Don't try anything.
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
Now get up.
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
Can't go anywhere like this.
I got him.
Don't.
(GROANS)
Now take us there.
Move.
(CREIGHTON GROANS)
()
()
(KEYBOARD KEYS CLICKING)
(BANG)
(SNICKERS WHINING)
I'm trying to find her,
Snickers.
(WHIMPERS)
(CABINET DOORS THUDDING)
(ZIPPER ZIPS)
TYLER:
If anything happens to me...
Creighton Cooper
of Waynesboro released
from prison.
(WHINES)
(BEEP)
()
(BEEP)
TYLER: Okay.
(RINGING TONE)
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) Hello?
Hey, Chief. Sorry to wake you.
Does the name Creighton Cooper
mean anything to you?
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
Doesn't ring any bells.
Well, he's the connection
to Waynesboro.
He's the one that's been
harassing Eve.
You have any evidence?
TYLER: (ON PHONE) Well,
I have a newspaper article.
Uh, she wanted us to find it.
She... she's trying to tell us
something.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) I don't
mean to Pop your tire here, young man,
but, uh, it sounds
a little flimsy to me.
Look, I... I'm driving up there.
I can be there in two hours.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
That won't be necessary.
We have everything
under control.
Really? Have you found my wife?
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
We won't stop looking.
I can promise you that.
Yeah. Well, I'm coming to help.
Listen here.
I know you got, uh,
pretty strong feelings
about this, young man, but, uh,
you don't have any jurisdiction
here.
I suggest you just sit tight
and you let us do our jobs.
I don't need you here
and messing up my investigation.
I do not want to see you
in Waynesboro.
(RECEIVER CLUNKS)
(BUSY TONE)
TYLER: Screw that.
Who was that?
It was nobody.
You go on back to sleep.
(DOOR SHUTS)
(DOOR OPENS)
Who are you?
I'm Nick. I'm Natalie's husband.
Meredith helped her through
the birth of her new baby.
-She's not here.
-NICK: Okay.
Well, she gave us
this care package
and I found these inside.
I don't know if it's a mistake
or not,
but they have your daughter's
name on 'em.
()
Well, if she gave those to you,
she probably really wanted
you to have them.
Do you know a good time
I could come back and find her?
Ho... hold on. Is she in danger?
Did Meredith tell me
you were a Marine?
Yes, sir. I am.
I could use your help.
()
It's up there.
You left our son alone?
Yeah.
Help! Help!
Help!
CHIEF RUDY: The end.
So the moral is, son, a man,
a real man,
he's gotta do what
he's gotta do.
-You understand?
-CREIGHTON: Help!
Help!
You stay there.
Help!
Shoot.
EVE: Drop the gun.
Drop the gun.
I did his leg,
I will do his neck too.
All right, let's don't...
Let's don't do anything
we're gonna regret, all right?
EVE: Move away.
Now Lucas comes with us,
and I let Creighton live.
Lucas! Lucas, come here!
Come on!
Lucas!
Lucas, come out here, honey.
LUCAS: Mom!
EVE: Hi, baby. You're okay.
It's all right.
Come on, baby. It's okay.
-MEREDITH: Come on, Lucas.
-EVE: You're okay. Go to...
Go to Meredith.
You're all right.
The truck's back at the house.
Take Lucas. I will follow after.
I don't want to!
EVE: Go with Meredith.
Okay, come on. Come on.
Here. Here.
(GRUNTS)
(GROANS)
CHIEF RUDY: Don't move!
Hands up. Hands up.
CHIEF RUDY TO LUCAS:
Stay right there.
You tell him
to stay right there.
Stay. It's okay.
CHIEF RUDY: Got you
pretty good, didn't they?
You're his dad?
Lucas's grandfather?
Guilty as charged.
Good to see you, Gina.
I can't believe
you're helping him.
Well, blood is blood, right?
Take the boy inside.
Get that leg cleaned up.
-CREIGHTON: Come, come.
-EVE: No, Lucas.
CREIGHTON: Come here. It's okay.
EVE: You know better
than anyone who he is.
CREIGHTON: It's okay.
Come on. It's all right.
Come on.
Yes, I do.
He's my son.
(DOOR SHUTS IN BACKGROUND)
Now I know he's always been
a bit headstrong.
That's why a few years ago
I cut him out of my life,
you know, to see if he could
get his act together.
You know what happened
when I did that?
You know what happened
when I cut him out of my life?
They sent him to jail!
I wasn't there to protect him!
And I lost him!
I lost my son and my only
grandson because of you!
Do you know what that does
to a man?
Do you have any idea?
10 long years I waited.
10 long years alone,
waiting, hoping, and praying
that I would have my family
back together.
And now that I do...
you have to disappear.
Grab the shovels.
Move!
(WHIMPERS)
(SHOVEL CLUNKS)
MEREDITH: You know,
you don't have to do this.
(GUNSHOT)
(SCREAMS)
I said...
move.
Move!
()
I need to talk to Chief Rudy.
He's not here.
Where'd he go?
I haven't seen him
since yesterday.
Look, I really need to find him
now.
I'm sorry.
This his number?
Sir, I... I cannot give out
personal information.
()
Were you a Marine?
Combat logistics.
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines,
still serving.
Look, if you can help us out
at all,
it would really mean a lot.
Let me see the number.
TYLER:
He said he was at his cabin.
Yeah, that's the station number.
No, he said this was
his personal line.
No, it's forwarded
to his personal line.
That's a landline.
Oh, okay, great.
So could we get that number?
Thank you. Thank you.
Sir, have a nice day.
Last time his cell pinged off
a tower was yesterday, but...
Wait a second.
Let's go.
(TOOLS CLINKING)
LUCAS: Are you okay, mister?
Don't call me mister.
I'm your dad.
My dad's dead.
Is that what she told you?
No, I'm not dead.
I... I just had to go away
for a little while,
do you understand?
Are you gonna hurt my mom?
I don't wanna hurt your mom,
but she's a bad person.
She took you away from me.
My mom loves me.
Yeah, but she shouldn't
have done that.
Me and your grandpa
are your real family.
Maybe we could all be...
together.
I'm afraid that's not
gonna work.
(PLASTIC RUSTLING)
You're a liar.
You ruined my life!
Hey!
I was your pet.
You and your savior complex.
Yeah, well, you'd be living
in a car if it wasn't for me.
-I wish I was!
-Yeah?
Hey. Cut it out, right now.
Get back.
(THUD)
CREIGHTON: Dad!
Dad!
Don't move!
Give me the gun.
(GUN HAMMER CLICKS)
I'm warning you.
You're not gonna use that.
(GUNSHOT)
(GROANS)
I've gotta get Lucas.
-Go!
-CHIEF RUDY: Son!
-CREIGHTON: Dad!
-CHIEF RUDY: Son. Son.
LUCAS: Mom!
()
I love you. I love you so much.
Okay, let's go.
Okay.
Please, please help him. Please.
Please!
I can't lose him again, please.
Eve, I have to do something.
Do what you can.
Here, take it.
I got you. I got you.
(PANTS)
(PHONE DIAL WHIRS)
(RINGING TONE)
Hello?
OPERATOR 2: (ON PHONE) 911.
Someone's been shot.
OPERATOR 2: (ON PHONE)
What's your location?
Oh, I don't know.
Just... just trace the call,
hurry.
(RECEIVER CLUNKS)
All right, now you're gonna
breathe with me, ready?
Inhale. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Hold it. And exhale slow.
2, 3.
(GROANS)
MEREDITH: Good. Good.
Meredith!
()
(BIRDS SQUAWKING,
WATER SPLASHING)
I'd like to thank everyone
for coming out today
to celebrate our newly
rehabilitated studio.
But I would especially like
to thank my husband Tyler,
for putting up with all
of my decorating demands.
(CLAPPING)
And Natalie for bringing
her beautiful bundle of joy
when her husband Nick
went back out on tour,
to help keep us company
while we fixed the place up.
(CLAPPING)
And last but not least,
to my friend Gina,
who's been my partner
for over a decade now
and means more to me
than she'll ever know.
(CLAPPING)
-Ready?
-Ready.
(SNAP)
GUESTS: Hooray!
(CLAPPING)
(LAUGHS)
All right, so please go inside,
enjoy the mock tails
and the snacks,
and tell your friends
that Just Breathe is open
for business again.
All right. Wooh!
(CHEERING, CLAPPING)
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Thank you, guys.
Thank you.
Of course.
(CHUCKLES)
Oh, what a speech.
-Mm-hmm.
-You should run for office.
Ha-ha.
Well, I think I'm gonna
lay low for a little while.
I was thinking about our future.
What would you think about
exploring the idea of adoption?
Yes.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
Oh, what a life, oh, what
a life, oh, what a life
But when I think about
the person I've become
Where I started from
and just how far I've gone
Oh
It's hard to see sometimes,
but right before my eyes
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
()
(MEREDITH GASPING)
Somebody help me!
(GRUNTING)
Somebody help me!
(GRUNTING)
Help me!
Anyone!
(GRUNTING)
Okay. Breathe.
Breathe. Breathe.
1, 2, 3, 4.1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.1, 2, 3, 4.
(TAKING DEEP BREATHS)
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
(INHALES)
()
And hold. And exhale.
(EXHALES)
Inhale.
(INHALES)
And exhale.
(EXHALES)
Wonderful.
Partners, you are going
to be coaching
the lovely mamas-to-be
through contractions.
But don't worry, Eve and I
will be available to help.
()
Sir, maybe we put
the phone away.
All right. So let's breathe.
(INHALES)
The contraction
is getting stronger, rising.
(EXHALES)
Good job.
You're doing great.
The CO approved Nick
for a short leave,
but if I go into labor early,
there's no telling
where the ship will be.
I never really thought
I would be packing
an overnight bag by myself.
I know this is a scary
and confusing time,
but don't worry,
if Nick can't be there, I will.
That would be amazing.
Honestly, I hardly know
anyone else in Tampa.
Joys of being a military wife.
Well, you could not be
in better hands with Meredith.
I moved here 10 years ago,
pregnant and alone.
And she got me through
childbirth and on my feet.
Honestly, she's too good
to be true.
Flattery will get you
everywhere.
(CHUCKLING)
Just remember the breathing
exercises I taught you.
They help with more
than just labor.
It's good for coping
with stress, anxiety, sleep.
So is that why you
always seem so calm?
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Oh! Wooh-hoo!
Mm.
She is gonna be a soccer star.
Let me tell ya.
You are going to be a great mom.
Thank you.
MEREDITH: All right, everyone,
let's re-center ourselves
for the final visualization.
All right, Mamas.
I want you to imagine a warm,
golden light
from the top of your head,
slowly traveling down
to the tips of your toes.
Imagine yourself floating,
completely surrounded
by the light.
And you feel happy, and safe,
and loved as you open your eyes,
ready to start your day.
And that's class.
Thank you all so much.
We'll see you again
next week, okay?
I'm gonna pick up the cake
and I'll text you when I'm home.
Tyler already hung the piata
and picked up the pizza.
EVE: Thanks.
I'll grab the decorations
when I get Lucas.
I told the parents to have his
friends there by 1:00.
So I have everything I want
They never taken it from me
I found out everything I know
as I do and as I go
Been riding paper planes
And dancing
with no jacket in the snow
It's a lot to figure out
sometimes
Yeah
But when I think about
the person I've become
Where I started from
and just how far I've gone
It's hard to see sometimes,
but right before my eyes
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
MEREDITH: Chocolate
cake with chocolate chips
and chocolate frosting,
as requested.
Perfect.
He's my little chocolate king.
(LAUGHS)
And thank you again for hosting.
They are having a blast
out there.
MEREDITH:
Please, I have the space.
EVE: Snickers.
You know I'd do anything
for that kid.
Plus, this way Tyler
gets to play fun uncle.
TYLER: Hit it. Come on. Whack.
T-Rex, give it a whack.
(BOTH LAUGH)
Come on, buddy. Yeah.
I think Tyler's having more fun
than they are.
I mean, he's gonna be talking
about this for weeks.
Oh, and by the way,
I am actually doing a free class
at the women's shelter over
in Clearwater
tomorrow afternoon.
Do you wanna come out and help?
Oh, you know I'd love to,
but Lucas has karate.
You're still sending him?
You're wrong about Brian.
He's... he's over the breakup.
I've seen his texts.
He is not over the breakup.
He's a good teacher.
And Lucas would be so
disappointed if I made him quit.
Candles.
Are those the earrings
I gave you for your birthday?
Hi, Mom!
Yes, they are.
It's a special occasion.
(KISSES)
Happy birthday to you
Make a wish.
Well, at this rate
you're gonna be 11.
(CHUCKLES)
-(BLOWS AIR)
-MEREDITH: Yeah!
(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)
All right.
And in honor of you reaching
double digits,
Mr. O and I have gotten you
a very special gift this year.
I don't know if there's anything
in here though.
Here.
Adventure Utopia? No way!
Yeah. And you know what?
I think you're finally
big enough
to ride the roller-coasters.
Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. O.
That's like $400.
When you made me his godmother,
I told you I get to spoil him
every once in a while.
Comes with the territory.
Now who wants some cake?
-KID: Me!
-Me!
-EVE: Yes.
-KIDS: Me! Me!
Yeah.
-Birthday boy gets served first.
-Some cake.
(DOOR OPENS AND SQUEAKS)
So when do we wanna go
to Adventure Utopia?
(MEREDITH CHUCKLES)
MEREDITH: Um, I'm free
next month, maybe on Sunday
when class is off.
And then, you know,
Lucas doesn't have school.
()
Everything okay?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, fine.
Uh, Lucas, hurry up!
Thank you again for everything.
You made this day
truly special for him.
Of course.
(THUD)
-See you tomorrow.
-EVE: Bye.
(CAR ENGINE STARTS)
(CAR WHIRS)
MEREDITH: So, Snicky,
do you think Natalie
will like this?
It's a cute basket, right?
()
(KISSES)
Wow. What a party, huh?
(CHUCKLES)
Yeah.
They ran you ragged,
didn't they?
TYLER: Yeah, they did.
I got nothing left in the tank,
that's for sure.
You notice anything weird today?
Uh, you mean the kid that kept
eating candy off the ground?
I'm being serious.
I meant with Eve.
When I walked her to her car
she was acting all paranoid,
she was scared.
I know you care about her,
but she's a big girl.
If she wants to reach out,
she'll reach out.
She knows that we're there
for her.
And Lucas.
()
(CRYING)
(GASPING)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(TAKES DEEP BREATHS)
(RINGING TONE)
TYLER: (ON PHONE) Honey?
It's my studio.
It's all smashed up.
TYLER: (ON PHONE)
I'll be right there.
(CARS WHOOSHING)
()
TYLER: Take some
photos, dust for prints.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)
What you got?
Bringing up
the security footage.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)
That looks like one of those
staffs they use in karate.
(SPRAYS)
Whoever this is,
this guy knows what he's doing.
Meredith.
I got here as soon as I could.
()
Who would do
something like this?
Any ideas?
Me?
No. No.
Any difficult clients?
Anyone else
off the top of your head?
Just the occasional dad
who doesn't wanna put
his phone away.
All right. We'll look into it.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)
()
I think once we get the window
patched, we can hold classes.
The rest is just cosmetic.
Not really.
I mean, my computer's gone.
I hope insurance covers it.
()
(SIGHS)
It's not easy to just see
your whole life's work
just destroyed.
But we can rebuild.
We can do anything together.
You're right.
I can install a better security
system and get a new computer.
Did your panic attacks
come back?
The breathing exercises helped.
Lamaze to the rescue.
()
()
Come on, let's make sure
we can teach tomorrow.
I sweep, you collect.
(SIGHS)
Yeah.
()
(KNIFE CHOPPING)
()
(DOOR KNOB RATTLING)
(DOOR LOCK KEYS BEEPING
IN BACKGROUND)
(DOOR OPENING AND SHUTTING
IN BACKGROUND)
TYLER: Hey, there.
Thought you might need
a little pick-me-up.
MEREDITH: Oh, thank you.
(KISSES)
They're beautiful.
So any news?
Not much.
That Ring cam across
the street at the store
was all fogged over.
What about, you know, Brian?
Yeah, he's got some priors,
but mostly bar fights.
I don't trust him.
I know. Let us handle it, okay?
Yeah.
()
(CARS WHOOSHING)
KARATE INSTRUCTOR:
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
(STAFFS WHOOSHING AND CLUNKING)
MEREDITH: Hey, Brian.
KARATE INSTRUCTOR:
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
MEREDITH: Excuse me!
You got eyes? I'm teaching here.
Yeah, well,
I'm here about my studio,
the one that Eve Mills works at.
()
KARATE INSTRUCTOR:
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
Come on.
All right. You got my attention.
What is it?
My studio was trashed
the other night.
You wouldn't happen to know
anything about that,
now would you?
-I already talked to the cops.
-MEREDITH: That's right.
You know my husband's
a police officer.
And I don't appreciate people
who treat my friend poorly.
You think?
Lady, I was parked last night
on a couch in Clearwater.
And frankly, I don't give a
damn if your husband
is the President
of the United States.
I don't appreciate your tone
in my place of business.
Just stay away from Eve.
If I were you,
I'd steer clear as well.
Is that a threat?
You'd know
if I was threatening you.
Everyone's got secrets,
even your little friend.
What's that supposed to mean?
It means get out of my place
of business and never come back.
All right? There's the door.
(KARATE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS
YELLING IN BACKGROUND)
(YELLING IN JAPANESE)
()
CREIGHTON: You'll regret this.
MEREDITH: Eve! Eve!
Oh my God!
Is today your pickup day?
I can't keep anything
straight anymore.
What day is it again?
No, it's definitely your day.
Oh.
I just couldn't get a hold of
you on your phone,
so I thought I'd stop by.
Oh. Yeah, sorry.
Lucas spilled an entire
saucepan on it.
Trust me, that's the last time
I try to make bolognese
from scratch.
-I visited Brian.
-Um, let's go.
You've got your English test
tomorrow.
You shouldn't have done that.
You should've seen his face
when he asked him
about the studio.
I would've told the police
if I thought he had anything
to do with the break-in.
Okay, you know that you can
tell me anything, right?
()
EVE: Look, Mer, I love
that you care so much, I do.
But I am not that same lost girl
I was when we first met, okay?
No. I... I know. I know.
It's just after the breakup
with Brian,
you've been so jumpy,
and then this break-in
at the studio,
it just feels so targeted,
doesn't it?
I mean, he's got a temper,
but he's not crazy.
Mom, I'm hungry.
Can we talk about this later?
But...
()
(MUNCHING)
(DOOR SHUTS IN BACKGROUND)
-Hey.
-TYLER: Hey.
I thought you were working late.
Well, I was supposed to,
but given the date...
()
Decided to duck out
a little early, you know?
Thought we could order in,
shut out the outside world
for a night.
I would love that.
Do you wanna see it?
Yeah.
TYLER: How are you doing?
MEREDITH: A little
less painful than last year.
Probably a little
more painful than next.
Beautiful Jillian...
we miss you every single day.
I picture her sometimes,
you know?
TYLER: I know.
Maybe if I hadn't been
working that night...
Oh, stop.
Stop.
It wasn't your fault.
It wasn't my fault.
There was nothing
anyone could do.
(SNIFFLES)
()
(KNOCKS)
Apology muffins.
I'm sorry for meddling.
There's no need for an apology.
Come in.
Come in.
There's nothing more relaxing
than chamomile tea.
Thank you.
I have been on edge
since the break-in.
(GUNSHOTS AND EXPLOSIONS
IN BACKGROUND)
Lucas, turn that down!
I'm sorry.
Your window is broken.
Oh, yeah. Someone threw a rock.
I know what you're thinking,
but it's a coincidence.
I'm pretty sure I know
the teenagers that did it.
Or the black belt.
Look, it didn't work out
with Brian,
but I wouldn't let Lucas
keep taking karate
if I thought he was dangerous.
Yeah, but why even
take the risk?
Lucas needs to learn
how to defend himself.
Are there bullies?
EVE: Life always
throws bullies at you.
LUCAS: Hi, Mrs. O.
Lucas, your eye!
It was a kid at karate class.
Sensei Brian says
I have to get tougher.
Can I have one?
Of course.
()
And you're okay with this?
EVE: Don't worry.
If someone hurt my kid
for real, I'd kill him.
()
()
(WHIMPERS)
TYLER:
What time will you be back?
Evil never sleeps. Neither do I.
(CHUCKLES)
Should be around 4:00.
MEREDITH: All right.
Well, try not to make
any noise when you come in,
Superman.
It's actually Batman.
My man.
(KISSES)
Be safe.
()
-See you.
-Okay.
Bye.
Movie night? I get to pick.
(CHUCKLES)
(DISTANT CLATTERING)
(DISTANT RUSTLING)
()
Get a grip, girl.
(SIGHS)
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
(DOOR OPENING)
(DOOR CLOSING)
(GASPING)
(DOORKNOB RATTLING)
TYLER: Meredith? Mer?
(SIGHS)
-MEREDITH: Hey.
-Hey. You okay?
Yeah. (CHUCKLES)
I just got a little scared
while you were gone.
-I just...
-Oh. Hey.
You know, it was nothing.
TYLER: What's... what's nothing?
You're gonna think I'm crazy,
but I swear I saw
someone standing out there.
TYLER: What?
Stay here.
Thank you.
(DOOR SHUTS IN BACKGROUND)
()
(DOOR CLOSING)
Didn't see anything.
Sorry to make you go outside.
It's okay.
I'll double check
in the morning,
see what I might have missed.
My hero.
(KISSES)
()
Let's get some rest.
MAN: (ON RADIO) We heat the
room, you re-evaluate your life.
Fire Soul Yoga.
WOMAN: (ON RADIO) On
today's episode of Dating with Kids,
when to introduce your new man.
(HORN HONKS)
(GASPS)
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(HORNS HONKING)
(TIRES SCREECHING)
(HANDBRAKE CLICKING)
(PANTING)
()
MEREDITH: Now remember, you
are powerful. You have created a life.
You are unstoppable.
Now let's bring it back
to your breathing, okay?
(TAKES A DEEP BREATH)
That's great. Awesome.
(TAKES A DEEP BREATH)
It's so easy when I'm doing it
with you,
but then I get home
and my mind starts
going a mile a minute,
and the only thing that helps
is knitting, for some reason.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Girl, the nesting instinct
is real.
Embrace it.
(CHUCKLES)
How come you're so good at this?
Since I don't have children
of my own, you mean?
Yeah, I kinda figured that out
after a while.
Well...
(GRUNTS)
I was pregnant once.
Tyler and I prepared for it,
and it happened right away.
It was a girl.
-You don't have to...
-MEREDITH: No.
Get into it.
You know, sometimes
it's good to remember things,
like the feeling of her
kicking inside me
and the dreams
that I had for her future.
I almost made it to term.
Took the Lamaze classes,
practiced the breathing
exercises, prepared,
obsessed, waited, but...
I had a placental abruption.
No more oxygen,
no more nutrients.
My baby was starving inside me.
So when they induced,
the labor was easy.
It was like the universe
was saying,
"You're meant for this."
But it was too late for her.
She was stillborn.
And they said that if I ever
tried to have another,
it would happen again, so...
I'm so sorry.
MEREDITH:
I spent months grieving.
Years, if I'm being honest
I don't...
think I ever stopped.
And it took a lot of therapy.
But eventually I realized that
okay,
I may not be able to have
children of my own,
but I can help other women
have theirs.
And that's when I decided
to teach Lamaze.
(PHONE RINGS)
MEREDITH: Sorry, I...
Hello?
()
I'm on my way.
I am so sorry.
It is an emergency
and I have to go.
Um, but we can pick this up
again tomorrow, same time?
Yeah. Of course.
MEREDITH:
Let me help you up. Okay.
Yeah.
All right.
Take it nice and easy.
-There we go.
-Thanks.
Okay. Thank you.
()
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
Hey. Thanks so much.
His mother's phone keeps
going straight to voicemail.
You're the only other person
authorized.
It's no problem at all.
How are you feeling?
My stomach hurts.
He vomited in music class.
They're gonna make fun of me
for the rest of the year.
I've got the perfect remedy
for that.
Come on.
Thank you.
Any idea where your mom is?
(ZIPPER ZIPS)
MEREDITH: Seems like a good
opportunity to whip out this emergency bag
your mom left here.
Considering you just threw up,
I think we're gonna
have to forego the,
uh, Choco Wows.
Oh, man.
You know what?
I have something even better.
Hold on one second.
My grandmother used to make
this for my mom,
my mom for me,
and now I get to make it
for you.
(SNIFFS)
What's in it?
Basically a lotta hot water
and honey,
but there are a few herbs
to help settle your stomach.
Try it.
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
Yum. (CHUCKLES)
EVE: Lucas. Lucas.
Eve.
Oh, you're okay. You're okay.
You're okay.
Oh, Mom, too tight.
Don't you ever take him
without telling me first.
You put me on
the emergency contact list.
You left a bag here.
This bag is for real
emergencies.
Okay, but the only reason
why I picked him up
is because you disappeared.
I've been trying to call you
all day.
You should be thanking me.
My phone died after my accident.
How do you think I felt
when I got to his school
and they told me
someone had taken him away?
Lucas, grab your bag.
The driver's waiting outside.
I was just trying to help.
What accident?
My brakes failed.
It's a miracle I walked away.
Are you okay?
Not really.
Eve, you just had a tune-up.
Yeah. Well, bad luck, I guess.
(SIGHS)
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
Whoa. What is up with Eve?
She rushed right past.
The brakes on her car failed.
She said she just nearly
avoided having an accident.
Don't you think this is odd
that all of this is happening
right now, considering
everything else
that's been going on?
I mean, I went over
to Eve's house the other day
and her window was
all boarded up.
Someone had thrown
a rock through it.
And then Lucas got
a black eye in karate class.
Do you still think
Brian's involved in this?
I wouldn't be surprised.
Well, I went and checked out
the yard this morning.
MEREDITH: Okay. And?
Found a shoe print right where
you said you saw
that guy standing.
I took a cast of it.
It's a men's size 11 work boot.
Did you match it to Brian?
These things take time.
Also, don't worry.
We'll keep at it.
()
(TRAFFIC WHOOSHING)
()
Size 10.
Well, well, well.
Tell me, what are you
doing here?
I said never to come back.
Were you at my house?
BRIAN: Really, Meredith?
You're barking up
the wrong tree.
You are not gonna get away
with this.
I'm not trying to get away
with anything.
How about this?
How about you quit bothering me
and go ask your little friend,
Eve, what her real name is?
()
EVE: I will hunt you
down and kill you!
Try me!
I've gotta go.
Eve, wait. What was that about?
You don't wanna know.
Did it have anything to do
with who broke into my studio
or the man who was watching
my house?
Someone was watching your house?
I went to see Brian again.
Seriously, Meredith?
What is your real name?
Leave it alone.
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
IN BACKGROUND)
(KEYBOARD KEYS CLICKING)
Eve isn't Eve.
-Come again?
-At least I don't think she is.
Brian told me to ask her
what her real name is.
Wait, hold on.
You talked to Brian?
I told...
So when I did, uh, she got
totally spooked,
and she ran off,
and I haven't been able
to contact her since.
Yeah, people keep secrets
all the time, babe.
Yeah, but who lies about
having a fake name?
Could you look her up
in the database?
No.
Uh, no, can't.
Not supposed to.
My lips are sealed.
All right. Eve Mills.
(BEEP)
TYLER: There's a lot
of people with that name,
mostly parking tickets
and none of 'em in our town.
Um, try... try Waynesboro.
She told me that she moved
here from up there.
(BEEP)
()
It's a death certificate
from 10 years ago.
Kinda looks like her.
It's a little grainy, but...
Young mother killed
in fiery crash, Eve Mills, 23.
So maybe Brian was right.
Maybe... maybe that isn't
her real name.
Or maybe it's
a total coincidence.
I mean, the Eve Mills
that we know
might not even be
in this database at all.
She lives a pretty quiet life.
You're right.
And there's no way
that she's been faking
a genuine friendship
with me for the past 10 years,
right?
Exactly.
I mean, if she's got
something to hide,
she's probably got
good reason to.
MEREDITH:
Let's go up to Waynesboro.
(CAR WHOOSHING)
TYLER: Howdy.
Hi.
Tyler Owens, Tampa PD.
We had called a bit earlier
hoping to speak to the chief
about a older case.
Is he in by chance?
Yep. Come with me.
CHIEF RUDY:
Chief Rudy, how can I help you?
Officer Owens. Sir.
Right.
Well, we were hoping
you could tell us
a little bit more about
the Eve Mills case.
-Mills, Mills.
-It was 10 years ago.
Don't recall.
It was a car crash,
killed the mother and her baby.
I could pull the case file
if that would help.
Mills. I do remember that.
Yeah, that was a tragedy
in every sense
of the word right there.
Young woman in the prime
of her life, newborn,
falls asleep at the wheel,
runs off the road, headfirst
into a tree.
Car catches fire.
By the time the responders
get there, they...
Very little left
of the mother or child.
Why the sudden interest?
TYLER TO CHIEF RUDY: Well,
this is gonna sound crazy, but...
She's alive and she's
my best friend.
Or she's pretending to be her.
Come again?
Is it possible that Eve Mills
didn't die?
Well, those bodies were
burned pretty badly,
but we did, uh,
take some DNA samples
and they matched
Eve's parents', so...
And the baby?
Yeah, the baby.
It's a sad one right there.
That always sticks with me.
You know, Eve's parents,
they passed away
a few years later.
They say out of grief.
Can you imagine losing
a child and a grandchild?
Hmm.
Anyway, property's been
abandoned ever since.
Used to be a really nice place.
I don't know anymore.
I hope that helps.
Chief, appreciate your time.
My pleasure. Good luck to you.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
MEREDITH:
This has to be the place.
TYLER: I don't think
this is a good idea.
There's a strong chance
that whoever lives out here
is armed and hostile
to strangers.
Yeah.
But w... we've come all this way.
We can just take a quick look.
(EXHALES)
()
TYLER: I don't have any bars.
(LOCK RATTLING)
So much for that.
I'm just gonna check
around back.
(EXHALES)
()
This place just seems so sad.
Let's get outta here.
(LOCK RATTLES)
MEREDITH: Locked.
We could always break a window.
We are not breaking
and entering.
I know.
I've just been watching
a lot of true crime lately.
Well, sometimes you go down
the rabbit hole,
there's nothing at the bottom.
Come on.
Oh, well, careful.
Thanks.
(SIGHS)
MEREDITH: I'm telling you,
there's something about this place.
I just feel it.
I wish Eve would open up.
I could help her.
TYLER: Just give her time.
Obviously, she's going
through some stuff.
Yeah, but I feel like
she's in trouble.
Well, we have no hard facts
to go off of.
We just have speculation.
Okay, but if you had
to speculate,
what's going on?
I'd say Brian is harassing her
and us, but she's afraid
going to the police will expose
whatever she's hiding.
Does she know that you've been
looking into her identity?
Yeah, I mean, I've asked her
about it.
'Cause I gotta wonder, you know,
how far she'll take it
just to keep her secrets hidden.
I've seen how bad it can get
when someone's cornered.
My advice, just leave it alone,
babe.
Let her come to you
when she's ready.
()
TYLER:
I have to get back to work.
(KISSES)
Love you.
Love you, too.
()
(DOOR CREAKS)
(PURRS)
Least intimidating
guard dog ever.
But I love you.
Have a good night. Yeah?
Get some sleep?
(WHIMPERS)
(KISSES)
Stay.
()
()
(PHONE BUZZING)
Hello?
NATALIE: (ON PHONE)
It's happening.
I mean, I think it's happening.
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE)
Okay, tell me everything
that's happened so far.
NATALIE: (ON PHONE)
I was FaceTiming Nick
like an hour ago
and I felt a contraction.
Or I... I think
it was a contraction.
It was this pressure
on the front of my stomach
and it keeps repeating.
Only on the front?
Or starting in your lower back
and then radiating to the front?
NATALIE: (ON PHONE)
No, just the front, I think.
Okay. And have you been timing
everything like I taught you?
NATALIE: (ON PHONE) Yes,
but I can't tell when they're coming.
Sometimes it'll be
like five minutes,
and then 12, and then 3.
Is that bad?
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE)
No, not at all.
Everything is fine.
Did your water break?
No, no, no, it hasn't.
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE) Okay.
So it sounds like
Braxton Hicks, false labor.
The contractions should
subside soon
but just try laying
in different positions.
If they start to come
at regular intervals
or your water breaks, just...
Nick is still
in the Persian Gulf!
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE) Then
go to Tampa General and call me.
I don't care what time it is,
I will meet you there.
Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hey, you've got this.
Bye.
(EXHALES)
(PHONE BEEPS)
()
()
(SNICKERS WHINES, BARKS, GROANS)
Snickers.
Honey, you okay?
Did you throw up, Snickers?
Oh my God.
(MEREDITH GASPING)
()
TYLER: Honey?
MEREDITH:
I can't lose another one.
(SOBS)
VET: Mr. and Mrs. Owens.
Good news, we pumped
Snicker's stomach
and he's gonna make it.
(SIGHS)
But I wouldn't let him near
dark chocolate again.
You know, that amount
could have easily killed him.
I never gave him dark chocolate.
Of course you didn't.
I mean, everyone knows
that it's toxic to dogs.
I didn't even think
we had any in the house,
so where'd it come from?
()
I think I have an idea.
(INDISTINCT ANNOUNCEMENIN BACKGROUND)
()
What are you looking at?
Wrappers, and that.
TYLER: Looks like a work boot.
This is deliberate.
I need to change.
I thought you canceled class.
I did.
(KNOCKING)
What are you doing here?
Someone tried to kill Snickers
last night,
and it almost worked.
I'm... I'm so sorry.
You need to tell me
what's going on.
What makes you think
I know anything?
Because I know for a fact
that Eve Mills from Waynesboro
died 10 years ago, okay?
And that's just one
coincidence too many.
So drop the act.
Tell me who you are.
How did you find out?
It doesn't matter. Who are you?
Meredith, you do not wanna
go down this road.
Oh, is that supposed
to be a threat?
'Cause I kinda know
the entire police department.
It won't matter.
If you are close to me,
you are in danger.
Are you going somewhere?
(PHONE RINGS)
Hello?
It's for real this time.
MEREDITH: (ON PHONE)
I'm on my way.
(PHONE BEEPS)
We'll pick this up later.
There you go. There you go.
1, 2, 3, 4.
Another wave is coming.
You're gonna ride that wave,
okay?
Nick left as soon
as the Braxton Hicks started,
but he's probably still
in the air somewhere.
MEREDITH:
It's okay. It's all right.
And breathe in. 1, 2, 3, 4.
And you're riding that wave
now. Let's go.
(SCREAMS)
You've got it.
Exhale, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Good, you're that much closer
to meeting your baby girl.
OBGYN: Now, when
you have a contraction,
I want you to push
as hard as you can, okay?
Is this really happening?
Yes. Just breathe.
Trust your body.
It's time to get
this baby out, okay?
OBGYN: She's almost here.
(BOTH EXHALE)
Ready?
(BOTH INHALE)
OBGYN: One more big push.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
And here it comes. Breathe in.
And go for it.
(SCREAMS)
MEREDITH: Go for it,
go for it. You've got this.
You've got this.
(BABY CRIES)
Hi. I'm your mom.
(MONITOR BEEPING IN BACKGROUND)
I couldn't have done this
without you.
(NICK CHUCKLES)
Oh.
(CHUCKLES)
Oh my God.
(KISSES)
I'm so sorry I wasn't here.
I tried to...
It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.
Here, here.
For me?
Well, you're her dad.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
NICK: I'm a dad.
I'm a dad.
She's sleeping.
Mama should be getting
some sleep too.
It's really important after
everything you've been through.
I'll leave you to it.
That was Meredith.
Hey. Uh, Meredith?
Hi.
(CHUCKLES)
Um, I just wanna say thank you
for everything with Nat.
I... I wish I could have been
here earlier.
But just knowing
you were around, it really...
It really meant a lot.
So if... if there's anything
I can ever do for you,
you can count on me.
Natalie is going to be
a great mom.
And you're gonna be a super dad.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
Thanks. It's...
Oh, man, it's crazy. I...
I don't know,
just looking at her,
I know I would do anything
to protect her.
You know?
Yeah.
All right.
Well, I'm gonna get back
to my family.
MEREDITH: Congratulations again.
Thanks.
()
(KNOCKING)
MEREDITH: Eve?
Come on!
(PANTING)
Oh my God!
Lucas?
(PANTING)
()
(RINGING TONE)
TYLER: (VOICEMAIL) You've
reached Tyler. Leave a message.
MEREDITH:
Hi, honey. Something's wrong.
Eve could be in danger.
Her place was ransacked.
Furniture knocked over,
suitcases half packed.
Either way, I'm pretty sure
Eve's leaving town.
She's not picking up her phone,
and she definitely has some
unfinished business with Brian,
so I'm gonna try and catch her
at the dojo.
Brian?
Is anyone there?
()
(SCREAMS)
(WHIMPERS)
(PHONE KEYS BEEP & RINGING TONE)
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE)
911. What's your emergency?
MEREDITH:
I'm calling to report a murder.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE)
Ma'am, where are you?
I'm at the Bushido Karate
Academy in... in Clearwater.
The owner is dead.
I just came in,
and he was on the floor, and...
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE) I'm dispatching
officers to the scene right now.
There's so much blood.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE)
Ma'am, are you safe?
I don't... I don't know.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE) Okay.
I suggest moving outside
to a public space.
Help will be there shortly.
I'm heading to my car.
I don't know.
OPERATOR 1: (ON PHONE) Ma'am?
Are you there?
Are you there? Ma'am?
Ma'am?
(SIREN WAILS)
()
Police!
(TAKING DEEP BREATHS)
(RINGING TONE)
(PHONE RINGING)
()
(GRUNTS)
Some... somebody help me! Hello?
(SCREAMING, BANGING)
(GRUNTING)
Anyone!
Help!
(GRUNTS)
Help me! Somebody help me!
(BANG)
Somebody help me!
()
Eve Mills, Tampa PD!
We have a search warrant!
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
We're coming in.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
Clear.
(GRUNTING)
Okay. Breathe. Breathe.
(TAKES A DEEP BREATH)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(EXHALES)
1, 2, 3, 4.
(EXHALES)
(GRUNTS)
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
1, 2, 3, 4.
(BANGING)
(TAKES DEEP BREATHS)
Okay.
(GRUNTING)
(BANGING)
Help me! Anyone!
Help me!
(GRUNTS)
()
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
Clear.
(INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER)
Backyard clear.
()
Come on.
(SOBS, GRUNTS)
(PANTING)
Okay. Okay.
(SCREAMING, BANGING)
(PLANK THUDS)
(GRUNTING)
(PLANK THUDDING)
(PANTS)
(GRUNTING)
EVE: Help!
-Eve.
-EVE: Help me!
EVE: Help! Help me!
Eve. Eve.
You're okay. You're okay.
You're okay.
How did you find me?
I didn't. It's a long story.
-EVE: Where's Lucas?
-I don't have him.
He took him.
Who? Who took him?
His father.
But you told me he was dead.
I can explain.
(DOOR OPENS IN BACKGROUND)
Hide. Hide, hide, hide.
MEREDITH: Okay.
(DOOR UNLOCKS)
Your gag's off.
It fell.
I'll be back.
(TAKES DEEP BREATHS)
(GRUNTS)
(GROANS)
(YELPS, GROANS)
Another move like that
and it's over.
(GROANS)
You got it?
(PANTING)
(GROANS)
What are you planning
on doing with us?
Well, I can't very well
let you go now, can I?
But I'm not in any hurry
to get rid of you, either.
Well, not you.
A two-parent family is the best
possible foundation for a child.
You've gotta be kidding me.
Now, now.
I know we've had
our differences,
but I'm willing to forget
if we can be a family again.
I'm willing to give it a try.
()
CREIGHTON: No, no, no, no, no.
You see,
this is gonna be a process.
We're gonna have to learn
to be a family again.
It's gonna take time.
Luckily, we've got plenty.
(SOBS)
Unfortunately, you're not
part of the equation.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
That is my best friend.
If you're serious about
getting back together,
then I can't think of a quicker
way to upset me.
I'll sleep on it.
(EXHALES)
Just find something
to cut the rope.
Just breathe and focus.
-Okay?
-I'm so sorry.
MEREDITH: It... it doesn't
matter now. Just focus.
(GRUNTS)
(RINGING TONE)
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) Hello?
Hey, Chief.
You seen anything suspicious
in your neck of the woods?
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) Well,
you caught me in my fishing cabin,
so no news,
but I'll let you know
if anyone spots your wife.
TYLER: (ON PHONE) All right.
I wanted to call you personally.
Our prime suspect is a woman
that goes by the name
of Eve Mills.
Somehow it ties back
to Waynesboro.
Yeah, you had...
you had mentioned her.
Yeah.
I'm not exactly sure
what the connection is.
I think I know what she's
driving, though.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
That's nice work.
TYLER Thanks.
I pulled the neighbor's
security cam.
There was a gray Chevy truck
that came and went
a couple times this morning.
You got a plate?
TYLER: (ON PHONE)
Unfortunately, no.
We did send it off
to digital forensics,
but I doubt they'll be able
to pull one.
It was a bad angle,
but at least we got something.
I'll let my team know.
We'll call you if we find
anything, all right?
All right.
I'm gonna keep digging,
see what else I can find.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
Very good, very good.
Hey, listen.
Call me anytime, all right?
I'm here for you.
Thanks, Chief.
I really appreciate it.
Seriously.
Hey. We'll find her.
I promise.
(RECEIVER CLUNKS)
()
You might as well know
my real name is Gina.
I never had much family,
but Eve Mills
was my best friend.
We were like sisters.
But then I... I started
dating Creighton.
I don't know what
I was thinking.
She tried to warn me.
He was always in trouble,
he was in and out of jail.
But I was young, naive.
You wanna know what he said
to me
when he found out
I was pregnant?
What?
It better be a boy
or get rid of it.
That's what gave me
the courage to finally leave.
I knew I could never raise
a child with that man.
Eve was pregnant too.
We always dreamed of raising
our kids together...
but I had to let that dream die.
So I ran away.
I ended up at a women's center
and that's when I met you.
Me?
Yes, Meredith, you.
And I know it's hard.
Life is hard.
Childbirth is hard.
Raising kids is hard.
But I promise you,
it's all worth it.
And you're not just living
for yourself anymore.
There's a little person inside
of you that's counting on you,
and everything you do
affects them.
You're their whole world.
And I know that's
a lot of responsibility,
but trust me, you can do it.
Everything that's ever
gone wrong in your past,
this is your chance
to start over.
Start fresh.
You have no idea
how powerful you all are.
And I believe in each
and every one of you.
EVE: I can't tell you how
much that meant to me.
You reminded me I had value.
You gave me a purpose.
But then Creighton found me.
He pulled me out of the center,
and took me home,
and told me that he'd kill me
if I ever left again.
So what did you do?
He was planning
an armed robbery.
He'd done it before,
but this time
I tipped off the cops.
That was really brave of you.
It worked.
()
But then Eve died.
I couldn't stand being
in Waynesboro anymore,
but I had to make sure
Creighton couldn't find me
if he got out, so...
So I became Eve.
Taking her name,
it just made sense,
and it helped me
feel close to her.
But why would you move
only two hours away?
And why not leave the state,
or the country for that matter?
Because I... I wanted to be near
the only person I could think of
that made me feel safe.
You moved here for me?
-You were so kind to me...
-MEREDITH: What?
That day at the center,
and you helped me
build a life.
I owe everything to you,
and now...
Now you're stuck here with me.
I'm... I'm so, so sorry.
No, no, I don't blame you
for any of it, any of it.
I put everyone in danger.
You, Lucas, Brian.
I know what you thought
about him,
but he was never the problem.
I'm the one that broke up
with him
hoping it would keep him safe.
Eve...
he's dead.
Brian's dead.
What?
MEREDITH: I went to see him.
I'm the one who found his body.
No, no. No, no.
(CRIES)
MEREDITH: Breathe.
Breathe, breathe.
What about Lucas?
Creighton knocked me out
right before I was supposed
to pick him up from school.
I wish I could tell you
he was safe,
but I just... I just don't know.
I'm sorry.
LUCAS: I want my mom.
CHIEF RUDY:
Hey, hey. It's gonna be okay.
Choco rolls?
Come on, I know you're hungry.
There you go.
(ROPE SCRAPING)
(DISTANT TV CHATTER)
Eve. Wake up.
Wake up.
He hasn't checked on us
in a while.
I think he's out.
EVE: What if he's not?
Still, I'm...
(GRUNTS)
I've loosened my rope
as much as I can,
I just need a little more force.
EVE: Yes. Yes.
Yes.
Was that him?
(DISTANT TV CHATTER)
No, I just think it's
the TV show he's watching.
Okay.
You got it?
MEREDITH: Yes.
EVE: Hurry up.
Okay. You go. Get out of here.
Find help. Save yourself.
-What about you?
-I have to stay and find Lucas.
Look, I love you
and I love my godson.
-I'm not leaving you.
-Meredith.
Do you really think you stand
a chance by yourself?
I don't know.
MEREDITH: We need to
get him out of the house.
I have an idea.
(DISTANT TV CHATTER)
Shh.
Just find some sticks, yeah.
(GRUNTS)
You got this.
Oh, come.
What the...
(TRUCK ALARM WAILS, HORN HONKS)
(CAR BEEPS)
CREIGHTON:
There's nowhere to run.
We're miles from town.
Hey!
Come on, Gina.
You can't get rid of me.
I'm his father!
You thought you could replace me
with some wannabe ninja?
On second thought,
there's nothing wrong
with single parenting.
(GROANS)
()
You've got one hell of a swing.
T-ball. Lucas.
Let's tie him up.
MEREDITH: Okay.
(PANTS)
()
Hey!
Where's Lucas?
I never would have called him
that.
It's a terrible name.
EVE: Where is he?
You really think I'm gonna
give up my son again
after you took him away
for 10 years?
Go to Hell!
Oh, what are you gonna do,
nag me to death?
You must have a phone.
I got a cell. No reception.
He's right.
There's no reception out here.
So here's what's gonna happen.
You're gonna let me go,
and I give you my word
that we can come to
a custody agreement.
Either that or you never
see your boy again.
(SCREAMS)
-Eve.
-You stabbed me!
You actually stabbed me!
Tell me where to find Lucas
and I will tie this off
and we will send an ambulance
after we get out of here.
And if I don't?
(SCREAMS)
Then I poke a few more holes
in you
and you can bleed out right now.
-The choice is yours.
-You wouldn't.
We would.
(SCREAMS)
He's not far,
but there's no road.
It looks like you're coming
with us then.
I gotta find something
to tie this off.
(ROPE SCRAPING)
(GROANS)
Don't try anything.
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
Now get up.
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
Can't go anywhere like this.
I got him.
Don't.
(GROANS)
Now take us there.
Move.
(CREIGHTON GROANS)
()
()
(KEYBOARD KEYS CLICKING)
(BANG)
(SNICKERS WHINING)
I'm trying to find her,
Snickers.
(WHIMPERS)
(CABINET DOORS THUDDING)
(ZIPPER ZIPS)
TYLER:
If anything happens to me...
Creighton Cooper
of Waynesboro released
from prison.
(WHINES)
(BEEP)
()
(BEEP)
TYLER: Okay.
(RINGING TONE)
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) Hello?
Hey, Chief. Sorry to wake you.
Does the name Creighton Cooper
mean anything to you?
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
Doesn't ring any bells.
Well, he's the connection
to Waynesboro.
He's the one that's been
harassing Eve.
You have any evidence?
TYLER: (ON PHONE) Well,
I have a newspaper article.
Uh, she wanted us to find it.
She... she's trying to tell us
something.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE) I don't
mean to Pop your tire here, young man,
but, uh, it sounds
a little flimsy to me.
Look, I... I'm driving up there.
I can be there in two hours.
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
That won't be necessary.
We have everything
under control.
Really? Have you found my wife?
CHIEF RUDY: (ON PHONE)
We won't stop looking.
I can promise you that.
Yeah. Well, I'm coming to help.
Listen here.
I know you got, uh,
pretty strong feelings
about this, young man, but, uh,
you don't have any jurisdiction
here.
I suggest you just sit tight
and you let us do our jobs.
I don't need you here
and messing up my investigation.
I do not want to see you
in Waynesboro.
(RECEIVER CLUNKS)
(BUSY TONE)
TYLER: Screw that.
Who was that?
It was nobody.
You go on back to sleep.
(DOOR SHUTS)
(DOOR OPENS)
Who are you?
I'm Nick. I'm Natalie's husband.
Meredith helped her through
the birth of her new baby.
-She's not here.
-NICK: Okay.
Well, she gave us
this care package
and I found these inside.
I don't know if it's a mistake
or not,
but they have your daughter's
name on 'em.
()
Well, if she gave those to you,
she probably really wanted
you to have them.
Do you know a good time
I could come back and find her?
Ho... hold on. Is she in danger?
Did Meredith tell me
you were a Marine?
Yes, sir. I am.
I could use your help.
()
It's up there.
You left our son alone?
Yeah.
Help! Help!
Help!
CHIEF RUDY: The end.
So the moral is, son, a man,
a real man,
he's gotta do what
he's gotta do.
-You understand?
-CREIGHTON: Help!
Help!
You stay there.
Help!
Shoot.
EVE: Drop the gun.
Drop the gun.
I did his leg,
I will do his neck too.
All right, let's don't...
Let's don't do anything
we're gonna regret, all right?
EVE: Move away.
Now Lucas comes with us,
and I let Creighton live.
Lucas! Lucas, come here!
Come on!
Lucas!
Lucas, come out here, honey.
LUCAS: Mom!
EVE: Hi, baby. You're okay.
It's all right.
Come on, baby. It's okay.
-MEREDITH: Come on, Lucas.
-EVE: You're okay. Go to...
Go to Meredith.
You're all right.
The truck's back at the house.
Take Lucas. I will follow after.
I don't want to!
EVE: Go with Meredith.
Okay, come on. Come on.
Here. Here.
(GRUNTS)
(GROANS)
CHIEF RUDY: Don't move!
Hands up. Hands up.
CHIEF RUDY TO LUCAS:
Stay right there.
You tell him
to stay right there.
Stay. It's okay.
CHIEF RUDY: Got you
pretty good, didn't they?
You're his dad?
Lucas's grandfather?
Guilty as charged.
Good to see you, Gina.
I can't believe
you're helping him.
Well, blood is blood, right?
Take the boy inside.
Get that leg cleaned up.
-CREIGHTON: Come, come.
-EVE: No, Lucas.
CREIGHTON: Come here. It's okay.
EVE: You know better
than anyone who he is.
CREIGHTON: It's okay.
Come on. It's all right.
Come on.
Yes, I do.
He's my son.
(DOOR SHUTS IN BACKGROUND)
Now I know he's always been
a bit headstrong.
That's why a few years ago
I cut him out of my life,
you know, to see if he could
get his act together.
You know what happened
when I did that?
You know what happened
when I cut him out of my life?
They sent him to jail!
I wasn't there to protect him!
And I lost him!
I lost my son and my only
grandson because of you!
Do you know what that does
to a man?
Do you have any idea?
10 long years I waited.
10 long years alone,
waiting, hoping, and praying
that I would have my family
back together.
And now that I do...
you have to disappear.
Grab the shovels.
Move!
(WHIMPERS)
(SHOVEL CLUNKS)
MEREDITH: You know,
you don't have to do this.
(GUNSHOT)
(SCREAMS)
I said...
move.
Move!
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I need to talk to Chief Rudy.
He's not here.
Where'd he go?
I haven't seen him
since yesterday.
Look, I really need to find him
now.
I'm sorry.
This his number?
Sir, I... I cannot give out
personal information.
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Were you a Marine?
Combat logistics.
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines,
still serving.
Look, if you can help us out
at all,
it would really mean a lot.
Let me see the number.
TYLER:
He said he was at his cabin.
Yeah, that's the station number.
No, he said this was
his personal line.
No, it's forwarded
to his personal line.
That's a landline.
Oh, okay, great.
So could we get that number?
Thank you. Thank you.
Sir, have a nice day.
Last time his cell pinged off
a tower was yesterday, but...
Wait a second.
Let's go.
(TOOLS CLINKING)
LUCAS: Are you okay, mister?
Don't call me mister.
I'm your dad.
My dad's dead.
Is that what she told you?
No, I'm not dead.
I... I just had to go away
for a little while,
do you understand?
Are you gonna hurt my mom?
I don't wanna hurt your mom,
but she's a bad person.
She took you away from me.
My mom loves me.
Yeah, but she shouldn't
have done that.
Me and your grandpa
are your real family.
Maybe we could all be...
together.
I'm afraid that's not
gonna work.
(PLASTIC RUSTLING)
You're a liar.
You ruined my life!
Hey!
I was your pet.
You and your savior complex.
Yeah, well, you'd be living
in a car if it wasn't for me.
-I wish I was!
-Yeah?
Hey. Cut it out, right now.
Get back.
(THUD)
CREIGHTON: Dad!
Dad!
Don't move!
Give me the gun.
(GUN HAMMER CLICKS)
I'm warning you.
You're not gonna use that.
(GUNSHOT)
(GROANS)
I've gotta get Lucas.
-Go!
-CHIEF RUDY: Son!
-CREIGHTON: Dad!
-CHIEF RUDY: Son. Son.
LUCAS: Mom!
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I love you. I love you so much.
Okay, let's go.
Okay.
Please, please help him. Please.
Please!
I can't lose him again, please.
Eve, I have to do something.
Do what you can.
Here, take it.
I got you. I got you.
(PANTS)
(PHONE DIAL WHIRS)
(RINGING TONE)
Hello?
OPERATOR 2: (ON PHONE) 911.
Someone's been shot.
OPERATOR 2: (ON PHONE)
What's your location?
Oh, I don't know.
Just... just trace the call,
hurry.
(RECEIVER CLUNKS)
All right, now you're gonna
breathe with me, ready?
Inhale. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Hold it. And exhale slow.
2, 3.
(GROANS)
MEREDITH: Good. Good.
Meredith!
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(BIRDS SQUAWKING,
WATER SPLASHING)
I'd like to thank everyone
for coming out today
to celebrate our newly
rehabilitated studio.
But I would especially like
to thank my husband Tyler,
for putting up with all
of my decorating demands.
(CLAPPING)
And Natalie for bringing
her beautiful bundle of joy
when her husband Nick
went back out on tour,
to help keep us company
while we fixed the place up.
(CLAPPING)
And last but not least,
to my friend Gina,
who's been my partner
for over a decade now
and means more to me
than she'll ever know.
(CLAPPING)
-Ready?
-Ready.
(SNAP)
GUESTS: Hooray!
(CLAPPING)
(LAUGHS)
All right, so please go inside,
enjoy the mock tails
and the snacks,
and tell your friends
that Just Breathe is open
for business again.
All right. Wooh!
(CHEERING, CLAPPING)
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Thank you, guys.
Thank you.
Of course.
(CHUCKLES)
Oh, what a speech.
-Mm-hmm.
-You should run for office.
Ha-ha.
Well, I think I'm gonna
lay low for a little while.
I was thinking about our future.
What would you think about
exploring the idea of adoption?
Yes.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
Oh, what a life, oh, what
a life, oh, what a life
But when I think about
the person I've become
Where I started from
and just how far I've gone
Oh
It's hard to see sometimes,
but right before my eyes
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
Oh, what a life, oh,
what a life, oh, what a life
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