Snatched from the Crib (2025) Movie Script
[tense music]
[Eliza] Hey, it's me.
Sorry. I've been out of touch.
Things have been kind of crazy,
but it's about to get better.
Call me back. I wanna
hear how Paris has been.
[phone clicks]
[tense music continues]
[phone clacking]
[phone swooshes]
[sighing]
[phone chimes]
[phone clacking]
[tense music continues]
[door clicking]
[pensive music]
[car roaring]
[car roars by]
[pensive music continues]
[owls hooting]
[knocking]
[phone clacking]
[phone swooshes]
[intense music]
- [Eliza panting]
- No! No! No!
[Eliza screaming]
[door slamming]
[gentle music]
[car rumbling]
- [engine quits]
- [door clicks]
[tense music]
[computer beeping]
Someone's at her house.
Female. About 30 years old.
I'll send you the footage.
Find out who the girl is.
[phone plops]
[Cindy] Hey there. You looking
for Eliza?
[Gabi] Uh yeah.
Have you seen her lately?
[Cindy]
No, I haven't, Dear.
Eliza keeps to herself
mostly. Are you a friend?
- Family. I'm her stepsister.
- Hmm.
I've been trying to
reach her for two weeks now.
[Cindy]
Huh? Come to think of it.
That's probably the last time
I saw her car in the driveway.
Oh, her baby is
supposed to be due by now.
And you haven't heard from
her? Do you think she's okay?
I don't know, to be honest.
[Cindy] If you need anything, I
am right across the street,
and I brought up her mail.
The mailbox was full.
- Thanks.
- You take care now.
[tense music]
[door squeals]
[door rattling]
[door rattling]
Eliza?
Eliza, you home?
[tense music]
[Eliza] I am happy to see
someone's making you smile.
I met someone.
[Gabi] Okay?
And tell me about him.
[Eliza] He's everything I've
ever wanted
and it's also complicated.
Okay. Well, does this Mr.
Complicated have a name?
I'm not ready to make anything
public yet. It's really new.
Only a a couple months,
so I gave him a nickname.
Blue.
Blue? Why? Why
the nickname Blue?
Well, it's, it's
kind of perfect.
Okay, got it. No more questions.
Well, cheers to someone
who makes you smile.
- [glasses clink]
- [both giggle]
[phone ringing]
[Jennings] When was the last
time you heard from Eliza?
[Gabi] About two weeks ago.
She left me this message.
[Eliza] Hey, uh, it's me.
Sorry. I've been out of touch.
Things have been kind of crazy,
but it's about to get better.
Call me back. I wanna
hear how Paris has been.
I noticed she has
a security camera.
Maybe that picked up something?
We'll be sure to go
through the footage
um, and you're her stepsister.
[Gabi] Yeah. We're not
related by blood,
but it always felt like we were,
my father married her mother.
Why wait two weeks to
report Eliza missing?
I mean, it wasn't unusual
for her to not call me back.
I've been in Paris
and just flew in.
We weren't as close
as we used to be.
What about the
father of her child?
She always referred to
him by a nickname. Blue.
She was always vague about him.
[Gabi in flashback]
Eliza, what's wrong?
I didn't know who to call.
I'm, I'm pregnant.
By who? The guy you were
texting when you visited me.
Yeah. Blue.
[sighs] Can you just tell
me his real name? Okay?
He's about to be the
father of your child.
You know, it's
just, it's privacy.
- [phone clacking]
- [phone ringing]
[Jared voicemail] It's Jared.
Please leave a message.
Hey Jared, it's Gabi.
It's been a while.
Hey, look, I'm at Eliza's
house and she's not here.
I was hoping maybe
you've heard from her.
Can you just gimme a call
back when you get this please?
[phone clacking]
[tense music]
[Kate] I am going to a
meeting with Aiden.
- [Manager] I like that.
- [Kate] Be back soon.
Mmm-hmm.
[office worker]
As you were saying?
[melancholy music]
[Kate] Eliza?
[Eliza] Oh? Yes?
Is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
It's just pregnancy hormones.
You know, every... Everything
makes me cry these days.
You sure? Look, if you
need to talk, I'm here.
Yeah, yeah. It's just one
of those days. I'll be fine.
Hi, can I help you?
I'd like to
see Ms. Carrington, Please.
Do you have an appointment
with her?
No, I don't, but it's important.
It's about Eliza.
Eliza Scablan.
Eliza!
Yeah, she's on maternity leave,
[Aiden]
So I can't call you Katie?
Not even when it's
just the two of us?
Not even then.
In that case.
I guess I'll drive.
[Gabi] Uh, Ms. Carrington!
- Hi.
- Hi. Sorry.
I'm, I'm Gabi, Eliza stepsister.
Wait, what's this all about?
Well, I've been
trying to reach Eliza,
but she's not answering
her phone or at her house.
I was hoping maybe
you've heard from her.
See, I told you. I had a
feeling something wasn't right.
[Gabi]
I've talked to the police.
Have you noticed anything
strange with Eliza lately?
Well,
Look, Kate, we really
gotta get to this meeting.
Look, I'm sorry. We
really do have to go,
but I'm free after six
if you wanna talk then.
I appreciate it,
Ms. Carrington.
Oh, please call me Kate.
And here. Take my card.
We can meet over at Hal
Brew. It's not far from here.
Sounds good.
- [lounge music]
- [distant police sirens]
[Kate]
And I spoke with the detective.
They're searching Eliza's office
tomorrow and her house too.
Did Eliza ever mention anything
to you about the baby's father?
She said it was
just a casual fling
with someone she met in Europe.
The guy wasn't a part of
her life.
Casual fling? Uh...
She said it was an on-and-
off-again relationship.
She referred to him by
a nickname; Blue.
"Blue"?
I've never heard her
mention that before.
But she also didn't speak too
much about her personal life
at work.
You know and that's not true
about the fling in Europe
either. She came to
visit me in Paris.
There was, there was no fling.
Okay that's strange because
Eliza never even mentioned she
had siblings or that she was
visiting Europe to see you.
She said she was on a solo
backpacking trip for two weeks.
Two weeks?
I'm so happy you're in Paris.
I can't wait to show
you all the things.
Are you sure you can only
stay for one week?
[sighs] I know.
I've gotta get back to work.
Projects don't
manage themselves.
She only came to see me in
Paris for one week.
Where is she the other week?
[Kate] I'm so sorry I have to
cut this short tonight.
I'm meeting my husband
and a client for drinks.
Please keep me posted if
you hear from Eliza.
I will.
And thank you for everything.
- Have a good night.
- You too.
[tense music]
[suspenseful music]
[door latches]
[Man's voice]
Gotta be something...
[tense music]
Jared?
What the hell are you doing?
I mean, you called me earlier.
What are you doing with a knife?
I heard someone in here.
You could have
just called me back.
You didn't have to break
into Eliza's house.
No, I didn't break in.
I still have a key.
Look, after I got your message,
I tried calling Liza
over and over again.
I got worried. So
I came over to look
for a clue as to where she went.
Look, you're gonna need
to gimme that key back.
[Jared] So you still haven't
heard anything from her?
No. [Sighs]
[Jared] I didn't even know
you guys were talking again.
I mean, I know Eliza
was pretty pissed about
that whole loan
thing, but I told her
that she should sit down and
you guys should talk about it.
[Gabi] Yeah, I mean, we
both overreacted.
She actually called me
when you two split up.
Said that the time apart
was enough time
so she could reflect on things.
[Jared] You mean after she broke
up with me out of nowhere?
What? She gets that fancy job
and all of a sudden
she's too good for me?
Next thing I know,
she's pregnant
with somebody else's baby.
And they had to
have been together
while we were still dating.
Jared, you don't know that.
Don't you think the
timing's a little strange?
Don't you think?
Look, when was the
last time you saw Eliza?
I don't know, like
a month or two ago.
Did she ask to see you?
No, I just ran into
her at the grocery store.
That's how I found
out she was pregnant.
Do you know the
guy she was seeing?
No.
You sure about that?
Yes. Gabi, just let me help.
Despite everything that
happened between me
and Eliza, I still love her.
And you called me, so you
must want my help too.
[phone ringing]
It's the Detective.
[breathes heavily] Hello.
[Jennings] Ms. Richards,
it's Detective Jennings.
We've located Eliza.
You found her? Where is she?
I'm sorry to have to deliver
news like this over the phone,
but a jogger discovered
her body in a wooded area
outside of Atlanta.
And unfortunately
that's not all;
Her baby is missing.
[eerie music]
[church bell tolling]
It's just unimaginable.
She's gone!
And they still have no leads
on her baby!
Come here.
[sentimental music]
Kate.
[sentimental music continues]
[Marina]
Kate, I am so sorry.
It's so hard to believe it.
[tense music]
Hey, Gabi, I've been
looking everywhere for you.
Something isn't right. Okay.
There's... There's
gotta be something
that we're missing. I
don't know. There's...
[Jared] Hey Gabi, you just
lost your sister.
You just need to take some
time to process all this.
"Time"!
Look, I don't have time.
Her body was dumped
in the woods and,
and her baby is
nowhere to be found!
And there was a note
on my car. Okay.
Somebody clearly knows I'm
here and they want me gone.
Do you not get that?
You don't get it? Okay.
You just don't understand.
Gabi, Gabi, Gabi,
Gabi. Hey. Hey.
I do get it.
Okay.
Baby!
You can't keep doing this.
You can't keep running yourself
into the ground like this.
I can't just sit around.
I have to find her baby.
- I know, I know, I know, I know.
- [sobbing]
I know. I got you.
[water trickling]
[grim music]
[Eliza] Mm. Okay.
No more mushy stuff.
Do you have any more of those
macaroons from earlier?
- [Gabi] They're in the kitchen.
- Amazing. [Laughing]
[phone buzzing]
[phone clicking]
[pensive music]
- What are you doing?
- [gasps]
Sorry, your phone was
just blowing up.
- So you just looked at it?
- I didn't mean to intrude.
[suspenseful music]
[Kate]
Gabi, how are you holding up?
God, I thought I could
keep it together,
but today just came
crashing down on me.
[sighs] I've gotta be strong
for Eliza and her baby.
Gabi, I'm actually looking for
a new personal assistant.
Might be a great way for you
to make some money
while you're here.
Could take your mind off
things, help you out.
You want me to work for you?
That's right.
Yeah, sure. That sounds great.
Why don't you come by
the office on Monday
if you're feeling up to it.
- Perfect.
- Okay.
[tense music]
[Gabi]
I went to the police.
Have you noticed anything
strange with Eliza lately?
[Kate] Well...
Kate, we, um... We really
gotta get to this meeting.
[tense music]
I didn't know they were married.
[Brent] You came to me for help,
remember?
You're lucky
I helped you at all.
I delivered on my end.
And yet here we are.
[tense music]
- Thanks.
- Have a great day.
[phone ringing]
Detective Jennings!
[Jennings]
Gabi, I got your messages.
We're looking at every aspect
of this case, I assure you.
But there are still no leads?
I understand your frustration,
but we are doing
everything we can.
Well, every day that passes,
that baby is still out there!
Gabi. We are on your side.
You've checked every hospital;
Even outside of Atlanta?
- [Jennings] Yes.
- Well, there must be
a record of the birth,
and and what about the note
on my windshield?
We've scoured the entire area
and we have forensics
on the note.
I know this is difficult.
We'll be in touch the
moment we know anything.
[eerie music]
[eerie music continues]
So you're Kate's new assistant?
Uh, yeah.
- [phone ringing]
- Oh, excuse me a sec.
[Gabi] Who is this guy? Look a
politician?
No he's not.
Just... please.
I... I really don't wanna
talk about him right now.
He's not exactly
thrilled about this.
Well, he's a jerk then.
I was so sure he was
gonna be happy about it.
All he kept saying was
that he wanted a family
and I gave him that.
And now he... He's mad.
[Aiden] Sorry about that. So
you accepted the job?
- I did.
- Welcome aboard.
Thanks.
[Kate] Now my calendar can be a
bit of a mess
along with my inbox,
but you can always
ask Amy at the
front desk to help
you coordinate.
I do have a few
projects coming up
that I'm gonna need
some help with.
Investor presentations, travel
arrangements for conferences,
and our biannual
employee retreat.
[pensive music]
[Marina] Hey, I'm Marina. We met
briefly at Eliza's service.
Yeah, I remember.
How are you settling in here?
Getting the hang of it, I think.
I'd be happy to show you around,
answer any questions
you might have.
Morning.
[Aiden] Huh. Yeah, tomorrow
works. Go ahead and schedule it.
What does he do here, again?
Aiden's our head of operations.
He's always juggling
a million things.
He's a little intense,
but he's not so bad
once you get to know him.
Anyway,
I was thinking maybe we
could grab lunch today?
I'd like that.
[smooth music]
[Gabi] So you've been with
the company that long?
-Mmm-hmm.
-That's crazy.
So what exactly did
Eliza do for the company?
She was a project manager.
She always had a lot on her
plate. [Chuckles]
That makes sense.
She said she never
had any free time.
Did she, um, work closely with
anyone in particular?
Usually with Aiden, but
Eliza mostly kept to herself.
It seemed like she was going
through some personal stuff.
- Like what?
- [Marina] I'm not sure. Um,
maybe it was related to
the pregnancy, but even
before that, she just seemed
little on-edge and sad.
Did you talk to her about it?
No, Eliza wasn't really the
type to open up easily.
At least not at work.
I did try, but she
just brushed it off.
But you could tell something
was weighing on her.
[pensive music]
[tense music]
[Gabi] It takes two people
to make a baby.
He has a responsibility here.
It wasn't supposed
to be like this.
I love him.
He said he loved me.
[grim music]
[Gabi]
Hey Aiden, you got a minute?
Sure. What can I help you with?
Um, Kate asked me to go
through the project
files to get up to speed,
and well...
There's one of
the notes that are a bit vague.
It listed you as the
owner of Project Radiance.
And what do you mean by "vague"?
Well, the project
wrap up is missing.
There's no final
notes or conclusions.
- Yeah, that's strange.
- [mouse clicking]
Look, I don't mean to overstep,
but I did notice that the
date on the project was right
before Eliza's maternity leave.
Is that unusual for her to
miss something like this?
Yes. It's very unusual.
Now if you excuse me, I have
to figure this file out.
Sure.
And thank you.
[Kate] Thank you for all
your hard work today.
I hope you have a good night.
All things considered.
Me too.
I just wish there was
something I could do.
Have you ever thought about
hiring a private investigator?
I don't really have
the money for that.
Oh, I'd be happy to
cover it for you.
Maybe you can use
somebody one time
for business reasons. I'll
get a name for you.
- I would really appreciate it.
- Yeah.
[Gabi] Thank you.
- Have a good night.
- You too. Gabi.
[tense music]
[Jared] Gabi!
Gabi I texted you like a million
times. Why are you ignoring me?
Look, I just wanna be
alone right now. Okay.
Yeah. Classic Gabi;
Always pushing people away.
And what the hell
does that mean?
Why else do you think
you and Eliza haven't
talked for so many years?
Because she was the one...
[Jared] No, it's because you
don't know how to communicate!
It's a two-way street! Yeah,
Eliza kept her distance,
but I didn't see you trying
to make an effort either.
[sighs] Okay well you don't know
what you're talking about.
Gabi, you're right.
You're right. I'm sorry.
I... I just wanna help.
It's fine. Okay. I
am just... I'm exhausted.
I just wanna get the
mail and go inside. Okay?
Can we just talk
tomorrow please?
Yeah. Can you just tell
me what have you been up to?
Like what's keeping you so busy?
Look I... I took a job at
Eliza's work,
look, just...
to look into things,
- Gabi, that's crazy!
- [Gabi] Why?
Okay. Look, the the
police aren't finding anything
and I think this Aiden
guy is up to something.
Let the police do the
investigation.
You don't get it.
If this Aiden guy is involved
and he finds out that
you are looking around,
he could come after you next.
Oh, look! Just,
what am I supposed to
uh do; Just
sit around?
[car revving]
- Look what you made me do!
- Go! Look out!
- [Gabi screaming]
- [body crumples]
- [Gabi panting]
- [car peels off]
[Gabi] Jared!
Jared! Jared!
Jared, are you okay?
- Help! Somebody!
- [intense music]
Jared! Jared?
[suspenseful music]
[Jennings] Gabi? Gabi?
Do you have someone
you can call? A friend
or a family member you
can be with right now?
No, not really.
He saved me.
He...
The car was...
It was coming right at me.
[Jennings] What happened here
was not your fault.
You're not to blame and
we're gonna find who did this.
- [Abi panting]
- [police radio chatter]
[Kate on car phone]
Hey, what was the name of
that private investigator
we used last year?
Why do you need a P.I.?
To help Gabi to hopefully
help find Eliza's baby?
Kate, you really should
let the police handle this.
Bringing in a P.I. could mess
up their investigation.
Well, it seems like the
police are dragging their feet
and a baby is missing
for God's sake!
I'll see if I can
dig up his number.
You'll "see", Aiden?
Seriously? You know
what, I have to go.
What's wrong honey?
[Kate] I wanna
hire a private investigator
to help look into things and
Aiden is acting like
it's the worst idea ever.
My work buddy used someone
before. And um,
different issue, but,
apparently the guy has
experience in a lot of areas.
I could reach out to him
tomorrow if you're interested.
Oh, yes. That would be
great. Thank you, honey.
[suspenseful music]
- [car roaring off]
- [Gabi breathing heavily]
[Gabi sighing]
[pensive music]
[distant police sirens]
Excuse me, sir. Have
you seen this girl?
Sorry, I can't say that I have.
Well, how long have
you worked here?
[chuckling] About four years.
And you...
You don't recognize her?
Her name's Eliza Scablan.
[Busboy] Positive. Sorry.
Excuse me, sir.
[heavy breathing]
Hey, hey. Do you know this girl?
- No.
- Why did you run away from me?
It's my break. I
came out to smoke.
Why are you lying to me?
Look, please, I just
need your help, okay?
This girl is my sister. This
is Eliza. She was killed.
Wait, what?
Yeah, someone killed her
and then stole her baby!
I can't get mixed up
and stuff like that.
Look, I'm not
suggesting that you do.
I just... I need to know
if you saw her at the bar
and who she was with.
Yeah. Yeah, I did see her.
But that was like a year ago.
Okay. Well, anything
specific you remember?
Yeah.
You sure I can't get
you a drink while you wait?
Oh, you definitely need a
drink. I know just the thing.
I served her a few shots and,
around closing time,
I noticed that
she was still there.
Hey, can I call a car
to come get you?
- No, I... [grunts]
- Whoa, whoa. Take it easy there.
I love him and..
I'm here... alone.
- [sobbing]
- Hey, I'll get you home safe.
[door squeaking]
- [clattering]
- [door shutting]
This guy that stood you
up tonight; He's an idiot.
I agree, [chuckles]
but unfortunately I fell in
love with him.
You know you should be with
someone who treats you right.
He does. He does treat
me right.
It's complicated.
- [Marcus] Mm.
- With work and everything.
So you work with him?
Something like that.
Did she tell you his name?
No. I... She might've said
it. I... I don't remember.
But... he did show up at
her place that night.
I managed to dig up a couple
aspirin in the kitchen.
[distant car door shuts]
Oh my God. It's him.
[knocking]
[sighing]
You, you gotta go. He,
he can't see you here.
Hurry, leave. Leave
out the back door.
[fists banging on door]
[door shuts]
Did you see what he looks like?
[Marcus] I escaped out the back
door before I could see him.
Uh, I'm sorry. Whenever you came
in earlier asking about her,
I panicked. I try my best
to stay out of trouble.
[suspenseful music]
- [gloomy music]
- [Gabi panting]
[Gabi breathing heavily]
[Gabi panting]
[gloomy music]
[pensive music]
Hey, can I ask you something?
Sure. What's up?
What's the company
dating policy here?
- Why do you like someone?
- Oh, no, not me.
I, uh... I just know that Kate
and Aiden used to be married,
so I was just curious if
that's a common thing or not.
Um, no, but Kate and
Aiden were married
before they built the company.
They... They also don't
have a policy against it.
Let's just say
that I don't think Aiden has an
issue with dating anyone here.
- What do you mean by that?
- Why don't we meet up
for drinks later and we can
talk more about it then, okay?
[Gabi] Sounds good.
[phone clicks and rings]
[hospital employee] Intensive
care visitor desk.
Hey. Yes. I was
checking on Jared Lange.
[hospital employee] Yes. He's
still in critical condition.
Oh, I see.
So there's no change in his
current condition?
[hospital employee] No, there
hasn't been in the last 12 hrs.
Okay. Thank you for
the information.
[phone clicks]
[Aiden] Kate. I think you're
too vested and you need
to step back.
[Kate] Jake's hiring the P.I.
Look, Kate, it's not
that I don't want to help,
like interfering with a police
investigation could backfire.
[Kate]
Let's just drop it. Okay.
Look, I'm doing
what I need to do.
Okay, fine. Fine by me.
How's the presentation
coming along?
We're behind. Need to
work late to catch up.
[Kate]
Look, I can stay tonight,
but I have that client
dinner tomorrow.
This is a multimillion dollar
account; I can't cancel!
[Aiden] Yeah, no. Nothing's
changed, right?
[knocking]
I...
don't mean to interrupt,
but I couldn't help overhear
you guys need some
help tomorrow night?
Well, I'm happy to
stay and, and pitch in.
That's very kind of you Gabi,
but that's actually beyond
the scope of your role here.
Oh no, look, I don't
mind, honestly.
[Aiden sighs] Okay, great.
Um, If you're willing,
we can use the extra hand.
Thank you, Gabi.
Of course. Just let me
know what I need to do.
Okay.
- [smooth music]
- [women giggling]
At the Christmas party? No less.
Like no one was gonna notice
that the receptionist
and the mail room guy
- disappeared the back room.
- [both giggling]
Oh my God.
Mm. You were gonna
tell me something about Aiden.
Oh, right. I... I really
shouldn't gossip.
[Gabi] Come on you just told me
the whole Christmas party tale.
Good point. It's just, this
is a bit more sensitive.
- Why?
- It's about Eliza.
You have to tell me.
I... I think Aiden had
a thing for Eliza.
- What do you mean?
- He just paid a lot
of special attention to her.
A lot of late nights,
if you know what I mean.
So you think Aiden and Eliza
were sleeping with each other?
No, I don't know if
anything actually happened.
I'll just say that
Eliza was his favorite.
It was interesting for a guy
who was doesn't play favorites.
Mm, and what about when
she got pregnant?
She seemed to be struggling
during that time
and Aiden let a
lot of things slip.
He just made mistakes. No
one else at Bounti-Well
could get away with that.
- Hmm.
- [Marina groans]
I... I probably shouldn't
have said any of that.
Wine always gets me in trouble.
Just take it away.
It's fine.
Look, I'm glad you did.
Okay, look.
Hey, do you know why
Kate and Aiden split up?
[suspenseful music]
[Marina]
It was messy.
What happened?
You did not hear this from
me. Are you ready for this?
Aiden had a gambling addiction.
- Really?
- Yes.
He's recovered now though.
But it did break them apart.
Nearly tanked the business too.
Huh.
[Kate] I hope it's okay. But my
husband called in a favor
to a P.I. colleague we used
before
just to check into things.
He'll be discreet and stay
outta the police's way,
but maybe he can get some
leads that they can't.
Thank you so much. I
really appreciate it.
God, every day that passes,
that poor baby's
still out there.
I know.
Um... [clears throat]
You still need help planning
the company retreat?
Oh yes. I could really use
your assistance with planning,
but I also don't wanna put
too much on your plate.
No, you're not. Should I
look up places to host it?
That's not necessary.
We actually own a vacation
property in the mountains.
- You and your husband?
- No. Aiden and I do.
We bought it years ago
when we were still married.
Now we just use it as a
real estate investment
and a place to
host the retreats.
I see.
[Kate] Here is some
information to get you started.
I think it's a good time.
You know, might be a way
to boost morale up around
here after everything.
- Of course.
- Yeah. Oh,
and thank you for staying
late tonight to help Aiden
with the presentation.
It's no problem.
[Kate sighing]
[grim music]
Blue.
Eliza, calm down. Just
tell me what's going on.
No, he canceled on me.
We were supposed to have
this romantic weekend at his
house in the Blue
Ridge Mountains.
Just the two of us.
He promised!
You've gotta
give up on this guy, okay?
It's just one excuse after
another.
I can't just give up.
No, I'm having his
baby, Gabi. I love him.
Well, have you even told
him you're pregnant?
No.
But I'm not showing
yet. I have time.
Eliza! You have to tell him
you're pregnant!
You don't understand. Gabi.
- [Jake knocking] Gabi?
- Oh, hey Jake.
I would ask if
you're okay, but
the answer seems obvious
with everything going on.
What brings you into the office?
I came by to take Kate to lunch.
Kate told me he found
a private investigator.
Yeah. Someone my company
used before. This guy Bill.
Retired cop. Loads
of experience.
Thank you. I really
appreciate it.
Mm.
[Kate]
Well, you know my style.
- [Aiden] So back to the yellow?
- [Kate giggles]
[Aiden] You wore that because
you know, it's
- my favorite color.
- [both giggle]
- I mean, you know.
- Hey honey.
- You ready to go?
- [Jake] Yeah.
[pensive music]
Man. Eliza really
had her hands full
with these presentations.
Yeah. Well a good project
manager is hard to find.
I mean, she handled
everything so smoothly.
Always knew how to
see the big picture.
Yeah. She always
said how hard it was
to communicate on
projects this big
to get everyone
on the same page.
Yeah. It's... It's the
nature of the business.
We, uh, we all have our
challenges around here.
Like what, if you
don't mind me asking?
You know, just the
usual office dynamics,
deadlines, um,
anyway, uh...
I have plans this
evening. I need to get going.
What are you up to?
Sorry, I didn't mean to pry.
You gonna be okay closing
up here by yourself tonight?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
Okay.
[door thumps]
[tense music]
Hello?
[dramatic music]
[Gabi]
Excuse me! Marina?
Oh, I didn't know you were
gonna be working this late.
Oh, Gabi. I... I came back. I
forgot something in my office.
Is something wrong?
Oh my God. Last night
I should have told you!
Told me what?
It's about Eliza.
What about Eliza?
I just wish the
last time I saw her,
I hadn't done what I did.
I... I tried to sabotage Eliza.
I made it look like she
made this huge mistake
and deleted the entire project
conclusion she put together.
Project Radiance?
I saw it. Why did you do it?
I thought she was
gonna take my job
because Aiden, he,
he favored her like I
said, and I panicked.
Oh my God, I feel
so awful about this.
I've been carrying around
this guilt ever since I...
[sighs] I came back... T... Today
Aiden found out. I didn't
realize in the project software
that you could go back
to old versions and see
who may changes. Ugh.
It's fine. It's fine, okay?
[sighs] You must hate me.
Were Eliza
and Aiden Really that close?
He's just different with her.
But you don't think there
was anything more than that?
I'm... I'm really not sure.
It's... [sighs] There was only
one time I saw
Eliza in the wild.
Yes? "In the wild"?
What do you mean?
Well, she was at this bar, uh,
Blue-something, and...
Blue Slate Bar?
Yeah, that's it. I was
there with a friend
and I saw her flirting
with the bartender.
Whoever it was,
he left with her.
I overheard one of
the waiters teasing that
that was his new girlfriend.
I'm not mad at you. Okay?
Thank you for telling me.
I gotta go.
[grim music]
[Hostess] Blue Slate Bar.
Can I help you?
Yes. I'm trying to reach Marcus.
Is he working tonight?
[Hostess] Marcus?
He doesn't work here anymore.
Oh.
[Hostess] Yeah.
Sorry, I can't help you.
Okay thanks.
- [phone clicks]
- [suspenseful music]
[bottles clinking]
[Marcus]
Gabi? What are you doing here?
[Gabi]
I found your address online.
You're gonna start telling
me the truth right now.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
You were dating Eliza.
Why didn't you tell me?
- Let's talk inside.
- What? Ugh.
- I just...
- I said inside.
Look Marcus, why
did you lie to me?
You said you only
saw Eliza that one night,
but you kept seeing
her, didn't you?
I saw her one other time.
She came to the bar to thank
me for taking care of her.
That's it. We got some beers.
She mainly kept talking about
a guy that she was seeing
and he seemed like trouble that
I didn't want to be involved in.
He was so crazy.
He installed some
security cameras in her home.
Wait, what?
This guy has access to
security cameras in her house?
Why didn't you tell
me this before?
[Marcus]
Because I don't know you.
Eliza never told me that
she had any siblings.
For all I know you could
be working for that guy.
[Gabi scoffs]
God, like, this is insane.
Look, what else are
you not telling me?
She said that he kept promising
that they would be together,
but there was complications.
Something about
another relationship.
Wait, "another relationship"?
So back to the yellow.
With who? Kate?
[Marcus] She didn't say a name,
but I... Maybe.
They had to keep the
relationship secret for some
reason. He wanted to run away
with her,
but he was having
financial problems.
What kind of financial problems?
I don't know. Maybe
something with the business.
Maybe gambling. But
she didn't really say.
Aiden had a gambling addiction.
Wait, so you're telling me
that she was seeing
this guy in secret
who had financial issues?
Was she pregnant
when you met her?
No.
I called the bar
where you work today
and they said that you quit.
Why?
Look, I want to
stay out of trouble.
Okay, and and the owners, they
got involved in some stuff.
What do you mean "stuff"?
Let's just say
they don't make all
of their money selling drinks.
I've made some
mistakes in the past
and I cannot afford another
run-in with the law,
but they are mixed up
with some shady people
who do not make their
money in an honest way.
What? Like... Like, drugs?
Worse.
Remember a year ago
whenever there was
news stories about
babies being stolen in Atlanta?
No, I was in Paris.
Well, there was
a group of people
and they were kidnapping babies
and then they were selling
them to rich couples
who thought it was
a legit adoption.
Ugh.
Okay, so you're
saying that the owners
of the bar was stealing babies?
[Marcus]
I'm not saying that.
I'm just saying that
I've heard enough rumors
that they're involved with
some people who might be.
You think that's what
happened to Eliza?
I don't know.
But you need to check out the
Crestview Adoption Center
and do not get
the cops involved.
Right? These people,
they move fast
and you will not
see them coming.
Look, I should go.
- Let me walk you to your car.
- I... I'll be fine. Thanks.
[door slamming]
[muffled screaming]
[Marcus] Hey, get away from her!
Did he hurt you?
- [Gabi] No. No.
- Stay here.
[intense music]
[Gabi panting]
- [Marcus] You okay?
- Yeah.
[Marcus] You sure?
I'm worried about you?
No, I'm fine.
Thank you.
[car rumbling]
[pensive music]
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Is anybody here?
[Abigail] Oh, sorry. Have you
been waiting long out here?
Uh, no, I haven't.
- Do you have an appointment?
- I don't.
I was just hoping to get some
information about adoption.
- I got your name from a friend.
- What's a friend's name?
Jenna. Jenna Harris.
Have you adopted a child
before or replied to?
[Gabi]
I haven't. It's my first time.
[Abigail]
Well, uh, here's a brochure
to get you started.
[Gabi] Thanks.
Um, can I get an
application too?
I recommend familiarizing your
self with the process first.
It can be quite extensive.
I understand. I just
want an application
so I can get the process going.
[Abigail] You can download one
from our website.
Have a nice day.
[tense music]
[phone ringing]
- [male voice] Hey.
- Hey, it's Gabi.
You said to call if
I needed something.
[Marcus] Hey!
What's your plan?
Okay, look, if they're stealing
and selling babies, that
they're selling the babies
to the people in
those files, I have
to get into those files to
see what's really going on.
Okay. I'll take care of
the lock. You keep watch.
Okay, come on. Alright.
[tense music]
[lock rattling]
[lock clicking]
Hey. Hey.
- Hide!
- [dramatic music]
[man] There are others
breathing down our neck.
Too many people poking around.
Now Abigail, if you don't
move fast this whole thing
could blow up in our faces.
[tense music]
Quiet, quiet.
- [door softly closes]
- Come on let's go.
[intense music]
Who was that guy?
[Marcus]
I don't know but whoever it was
had an issue with
someone named Abigail.
[Gabi] Yeah that's the lady I
met earlier today. The owner!
Okay, let's get out of here.
[car fires up]
Well, I appreciate your time.
I'm glad everything's
going well.
- [phone clacking]
- [phone ringing]
- Hey.
- [Gabi] Hey.
Look, I've called everyone on
those adoption files.
Everyone seems normal.
What did you say?
I pretended I was
from the agency.
I was doing a routine check-in
to see how things were going.
Maybe they're not doing
anything criminal after all.
Maybe? But the best way
to run a criminal enterprise is
to look like you
are not a criminal.
Yeah, you're right.
Abigail.
I've got a new plan.
- What is it?
- [Gabi] The guy from last night
was upset and asked Abigail
to move fast on something
that would blow
up in their face.
I'm gonna follow her
after work today.
That's dangerous, Gabi.
Well you said not
to go to the cops.
That they would
make things worse.
This is what I have to do.
Alright, then I'm coming
with you. When do they close?
Four o'clock.
[phone clicks]
[Gabi] Hey, can you ask the P.I.
to look into Crestview Adoptions.
Sure. Let me send this
info over to Jake.
He's been speaking with the guy.
Do you think this place
might be involved?
Um, I don't know, but it's
worth checking out.
And how did you
come across them?
I'm just looking at all
the agencies in the area.
- It's a smart idea.
- Uh, do you still need help
planning the retreat?
[Kate] Honestly, Gabi, if you
need to lay low for a little
while with everything else
you have going on,
this retreat does not
need to be your priority.
No, no, no, no. I take
my job very seriously.
I mean, obviously figuring
out what happened to Eliza,
and where her baby is,
is my first priority.
But the job's been a nice
distraction.
Good, well then if the retreat
planning is helping,
to keep your mind off of things,
then we'll tackle it together.
Great. Uh, when do you want
me to start setting up?
[Kate] Tomorrow evening would
be great. I'll be there.
And I also convinced my
husband to help.
And Aiden too?
[Kate] No, he actually won't be
able to join until the weekend.
Okay, perfect. All right.
[pensive music]
[Gabi] I did some more research
on Abigail and the agency
and I couldn't find
anything suspicious.
It's possible that
she doesn't know
what's really going on.
How? She's the owner.
The public facing owner.
The real players are
gonna be silent partners.
Like that guy from last night.
He could be one of them.
I don't know. I find
it hard to believe
that Abigail wouldn't
know anything.
[Marcus] You would be surprised
what these people can hide.
They keep their hands clean
and their names out of it.
You really know a lot
about being a criminal.
I told you that I have a past.
It's in the past.
[door slams]
- [car door closes]
- [car starts]
- [car starts]
- [suspenseful music]
[car rumbling]
[suspenseful music continues]
[birds chirping]
I can't see anything.
- [baby crying]
- [gasps]
Do you hear that?
I gotta call the detective.
[Gabi panting]
- [Marcus] Gabi.
- [phone ringing]
We don't know. Don't do that.
- [Jennings] Detective Jennings.
- Detective Jennings, it's Gabi.
- [Jennings] Yes, Gabi?
- I think we found Eliza's baby.
[Jennings]
Okay, keep your phone on
and I'll ping it
for your location.
Dammit!
- [door shuts]
- [Gabi gasps]
[Abigail] You! You came in
yesterday!
What are you doing here?
You need to leave now!
Where is the baby?
Look, I'm trying
to do the right thing here.
But you two, you ruined things.
I'm not leaving until you
tell me where that baby is!
I didn't know. I
only just found out.
I suspected something was...
I'm trying to fix this,
but he'll be here any minute!
Hey, wait! Stop! Stop!
- [baby crying]
- [Gabi gasping
[baby continues crying]
Come here.
[Gabi sobbing]
- I got you.
- We need to get out of here.
[baby cooing]
Come on.
[Gabi panting]
[banging on door]
It is locked!
- [tense music]
- [Gabi gasps]
You!
- [men grunting]
- [dramatic music]
Gabi, run!
[fists thudding]
[Gabi panting]
- [men grunting]
- [elbow thuds]
- [Marcus yelling]
- [fist thuds]
- [Abigail] I didn't know! Stop!
- [police siren]
[Officer] Don't move! Keep your
hands where I can see them.
I didn't know! I swear!
- [Marcus] Gabi! Oh!
- [Officer] Hands up!
[Marcus] Hey.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
- [sirens approach]
- [Gabi sobs]
[police radio chatter]
[bright music]
[Jennings]
We'll conduct a DNA test
to confirm if the
baby is Eliza's.
Unfortunately, the
lab is backed up,
but I put in a rush request.
I'd say 24 to 48 hours at best.
I promise we'll be
in touch the moment
we have any information.
Thanks.
[engine starts]
[Marcus]
So what are you gonna do now?
Look, if that is Eliza's baby,
then someone must
have sold it to them.
It's obvious. Aiden's
not the father,
but he could have been involved
in the sale of the baby
to the adoption agency.
Well I'll at a work retreat
with them this weekend.
And what? Just get
him to confess?
Yeah.
Look, I have to head out
of town tonight or else
I'd be there with you.
But my dad is in Florida
and he is having surgery
and I... I have to be there with
him, but I don't wanna leave.
- You.
- It'll be fine. It'll be fine.
You've done enough.
Go be with your dad.
I got this.
Aiden?
Hmm?
Oh, um, do you know
where Aiden is?
Oh, he didn't tell you?
He's already left for
the mountains.
Oh? He wasn't supposed to go
until tomorrow.
I don't know.
Hmm.
[car rumbling]
[Kate] Hey, I just wanted to
give you a heads up.
Jake is actually going to be
[muffled] early.
Uh Kate, you're breaking up.
Can you hear me?
[Kate voice muffled]
Something about
getting there early?
I can't really hear you.
- Hello?
- [gloomy music]
[car phone beeps]
[tense music]
[insects chirping]
[pensive music]
[suspenseful music]
- [lock beeps]
- [door clicking]
[tense music]
[phone beeping]
[eerie music]
[switch flicking]
- [door clicking]
- [door creaking]
[phone beeps]
[door clatters shut]
[Gabi] Oh,
[Jake] Hey, Gabi.
You're here early.
[Gabi] Hey, Jake.
Uh, yeah, I came
to set things up.
Kate texted me and said that
Aiden should be here too.
She told me he was
coming up tomorrow.
I know, that's
what I thought too.
[Jake] I heard about the
ordeal yesterday.
If it turns out to be
Eliza's baby, what then?
Well, I, I don't
think I'm really
equipped to raise a baby.
I mean, she is my niece, but
obviously I
want the best for her, and...
I didn't mean to upset you.
[Gabi sighing]
I just wanna get to
the bottom of this.
What do you mean?
They caught the people
that did this, right?
[Gabi] Yeah, but I don't think
that was a random attack.
Somebody sold them the baby.
Look, I think the father of
the child wanted Eliza gone.
Needed the money.
That is a big accusation.
Hey, that, that
P.I. that you hired,
did he ever find anything?
Oh, uh, Tim? He... He's been
outta town for a little bit,
so he hasn't had much time
to look into everything yet.
"Tim"? I thought you
said his name was Bill.
No, no. I'm, I'm, I'm sure
I said, "Tim". Don't worry.
I'll make sure he's up
to speed with everything
that's happened.
All right? It's cold;
I'm gonna get some firewood.
You know what? Actually
I'd like his number.
I'd like to speak to him.
Can I have it now please?
[door clicks]
- [Aiden] Hello?
- [Jake] Aiden? Hi.
- [Gabi] Hi.
- Hey.
Jake.
Didn't expect to see you here.
I came to support Kate.
[tense music]
Hey Gabi. You mind helping me
grab some stuff out the car?
- Yeah.
- [Aiden] Thanks.
Glad you could make it.
Hey Gabi I just got some stuff
in the back. Grab it for me.
[dramatic music]
So glad you could come out.
Yeah, it's gonna
be a lot of fun.
It's gonna be a great
weekend. You know?
[Gabi] It was you!
Wasn't it?
- Excuse me.
- You killed Eliza!
- What?
- You started gambling
again and you needed the money!
Hey Gabi, what are
you talking about?
[Gabi] You had a connection to
the owners at the Blue Slate Bar
and you found out about
the adoption agency.
You made a deal to
sell Eliza's baby
and that's why you killed her.
Hey, Gabi, I don't
understand. Like...
Explain that then.
Huh? What is that? A rope
and a knife. What's that for?
For me?
It's for the team
building exercise.
We're doing a survival
simulation in the woods
this weekend.
We do it every year.
Stay away from... Jake!
[Aiden]
Gabi, just calm down.
[Gabi] Jake, call the police!
[Aiden] No!
You're overreacting.
- Gabi, wait.
- [Gabi] Jake!
[Aiden] Gabi, come on! Gabi!
Jake! Jake, it was Aiden.
You have to call the cops!
- [door closes]
- [Gabi panting]
[Aiden] Gabi, this is a huge
misunderstanding!
Look, I don't know what
you're talking about!
I've never been to The Blue
Slate Bar! Ask Jake!
- Wait.
- [Aiden] He goes there
all the time.
[grim music]
There was no private
investigator, was there?
You never hired anyone. You've
been lying this entire time!
[Aiden] Gabi, what are
you talking about?
Oh my God. This whole time I
thought it was Aiden,
but it was you.
You were the one meeting
her at The Blue Slate Bar.
You were having the affair with
Eliza. You got her pregnant?
Didn't want Kate to find
out, so what, you killed her?
You've been pretending
to be innocent
this entire time,
and you just are...
- [Aiden] Son of a b...
- [gunshot]
Ah!
Oh my God. Aiden! Aiden!
Oh my God. Oh God.
Oh!
You! Come with me!
- Okay!
- [Gabi panting]
[Jake] Let's go move.
Okay.
[Gabi continues panting]
[tense music]
Can you just tell me
the truth? Please.
Look, if you're gonna
kill me, you just...
At least tell me what happened.
I loved her. Ever
since I first met you.
I knew you were special.
I'm falling for you too.
I have already met
with a divorce lawyer.
I will make this work. It's all
gonna work out for everyone.
- Oh yeah? Okay.
- [both chuckle]
Blue.
[Gabi] So you were promising to
leave your wife for her?
I got her pregnant. She
wanted to keep the baby.
I didn't. She threatened to
tell Kate. It was a nightmare!
Then what about the baby?
[Jake] I contacted an old
acquaintance... asked him
for help out of a bind.
[Gabi] Who? The, the, the guy
from the adoption agency?
Yes. He's the one
that killed her. Not me.
I made a bad business deal.
I had no choice.
[Gabi] So you had her killed
and then sold the baby?
What k... What kind of
monster are you?
- That's enough.
- What are you gonna do?
Take me out back and shoot
me? Blame it on somebody else?
Move.
You are never gonna
get away with this.
- [Kate] Honey?
- [door shuts]
- [Gabi] Kate! Kate!
- Gabi?
What is happening? Jake?
He killed Eliza and then he,
then he sold the baby.
- What?
- She's lying!
Then why are you holding a gun?
I have it recorded. Listen.
[Jake]
I got her pregnant.
She wanted to keep
it, but I... I didn't.
She threatened to tell
Kate. It was a nightmare!
I'm so sorry, honey. I'm so
sorry. Please. I can explain.
I could explain.
[Aiden grunting]
Oh my God. Aiden!
- [Aiden groaning]
- [Kate] What did you do?
[Jake] It was an accident!
He came after me!
You never loved me anyway.
It was always about him.
That's not true.
That's not true.
Please put the gun down!
Can you blame me
for falling for someone else?
That's all you ever cared
about, right? Aiden?
You don't give a damn about
me! It's always been about him.
[Kate] We can talk this through.
We can!
[Jake] You pushed me away
the entire marriage! What
did you expect me to do?
Do you see?
It's all your fault!
If you would've
just loved me, none
of this would've ever happened.
- [vase clangs]
- [body crumples]
[Gabi panting]
- Go, go, go.
- [Kate] Aiden!
Oh my God. Are you
okay? Oh, don't move.
I'm gonna get you
some help. Okay?
[Aiden groaning]
Okay.
[eerie music]
[knocking]
- [Gabi] Detective!
- Good morning, Gabi.
I have some good news for you.
Even better than Jake
getting arrested?
[Jennings]
The DNA test results came back.
[sentimental music]
[Gabi] Wait. Are you serious?
That's amazing news.
Thank you so much
for letting me know.
That was the hospital.
They said that Jared
came out of his coma.
- That's amazing.
- [Gabi chuckling] I Know.
- Should we go in?
- Yeah.
[Aiden]
Hey! Hey, what's going on?
[Marcus] Hey, good to see you.
[Aiden] My man!
Good to see you again.
Waited all day at
the bakery just
to get Kate's favorite cake.
Hey Marcus, you
wanna help me out?
[Gabi]
There's the birthday lady!
[Kate] Hi! Aw!
[Gabi] And your beautiful new
daughter.
- [Kate] Yes!
- My niece.
[both giggling]
Hey, I just wanna thank you
for everything you're doing.
I know adopting her must be
hard, especially since Jake is...
[Kate] I'm just so glad that
something beautiful could come
out of such an awful situation.
Look, I don't know exactly
where my life is going,
but I do wanna be a part
of both of your lives.
- I got you a present.
- Oh?
[melancholy music]
[Gabi]
Eliza really loved lockets.
I know. If she was
here, she would
want me to get this to you.
Thank you, Gabi. It's
beautiful.
Come here. Thank you so much.
[Gabi] No. Hi, sweet angel!
Oh, she's so pretty.
- You look just like your mama!
- [Kate] Me? That's so good!
[Aiden] Oh? Hey hey! Oh.
[Kate] You like this?
[tense music]
[tense music fades]
[dramatic music]
[soaring music]
[projector whirring]
[dramatic music]
[jovial whistling]
[Eliza] Hey, it's me.
Sorry. I've been out of touch.
Things have been kind of crazy,
but it's about to get better.
Call me back. I wanna
hear how Paris has been.
[phone clicks]
[tense music continues]
[phone clacking]
[phone swooshes]
[sighing]
[phone chimes]
[phone clacking]
[tense music continues]
[door clicking]
[pensive music]
[car roaring]
[car roars by]
[pensive music continues]
[owls hooting]
[knocking]
[phone clacking]
[phone swooshes]
[intense music]
- [Eliza panting]
- No! No! No!
[Eliza screaming]
[door slamming]
[gentle music]
[car rumbling]
- [engine quits]
- [door clicks]
[tense music]
[computer beeping]
Someone's at her house.
Female. About 30 years old.
I'll send you the footage.
Find out who the girl is.
[phone plops]
[Cindy] Hey there. You looking
for Eliza?
[Gabi] Uh yeah.
Have you seen her lately?
[Cindy]
No, I haven't, Dear.
Eliza keeps to herself
mostly. Are you a friend?
- Family. I'm her stepsister.
- Hmm.
I've been trying to
reach her for two weeks now.
[Cindy]
Huh? Come to think of it.
That's probably the last time
I saw her car in the driveway.
Oh, her baby is
supposed to be due by now.
And you haven't heard from
her? Do you think she's okay?
I don't know, to be honest.
[Cindy] If you need anything, I
am right across the street,
and I brought up her mail.
The mailbox was full.
- Thanks.
- You take care now.
[tense music]
[door squeals]
[door rattling]
[door rattling]
Eliza?
Eliza, you home?
[tense music]
[Eliza] I am happy to see
someone's making you smile.
I met someone.
[Gabi] Okay?
And tell me about him.
[Eliza] He's everything I've
ever wanted
and it's also complicated.
Okay. Well, does this Mr.
Complicated have a name?
I'm not ready to make anything
public yet. It's really new.
Only a a couple months,
so I gave him a nickname.
Blue.
Blue? Why? Why
the nickname Blue?
Well, it's, it's
kind of perfect.
Okay, got it. No more questions.
Well, cheers to someone
who makes you smile.
- [glasses clink]
- [both giggle]
[phone ringing]
[Jennings] When was the last
time you heard from Eliza?
[Gabi] About two weeks ago.
She left me this message.
[Eliza] Hey, uh, it's me.
Sorry. I've been out of touch.
Things have been kind of crazy,
but it's about to get better.
Call me back. I wanna
hear how Paris has been.
I noticed she has
a security camera.
Maybe that picked up something?
We'll be sure to go
through the footage
um, and you're her stepsister.
[Gabi] Yeah. We're not
related by blood,
but it always felt like we were,
my father married her mother.
Why wait two weeks to
report Eliza missing?
I mean, it wasn't unusual
for her to not call me back.
I've been in Paris
and just flew in.
We weren't as close
as we used to be.
What about the
father of her child?
She always referred to
him by a nickname. Blue.
She was always vague about him.
[Gabi in flashback]
Eliza, what's wrong?
I didn't know who to call.
I'm, I'm pregnant.
By who? The guy you were
texting when you visited me.
Yeah. Blue.
[sighs] Can you just tell
me his real name? Okay?
He's about to be the
father of your child.
You know, it's
just, it's privacy.
- [phone clacking]
- [phone ringing]
[Jared voicemail] It's Jared.
Please leave a message.
Hey Jared, it's Gabi.
It's been a while.
Hey, look, I'm at Eliza's
house and she's not here.
I was hoping maybe
you've heard from her.
Can you just gimme a call
back when you get this please?
[phone clacking]
[tense music]
[Kate] I am going to a
meeting with Aiden.
- [Manager] I like that.
- [Kate] Be back soon.
Mmm-hmm.
[office worker]
As you were saying?
[melancholy music]
[Kate] Eliza?
[Eliza] Oh? Yes?
Is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
It's just pregnancy hormones.
You know, every... Everything
makes me cry these days.
You sure? Look, if you
need to talk, I'm here.
Yeah, yeah. It's just one
of those days. I'll be fine.
Hi, can I help you?
I'd like to
see Ms. Carrington, Please.
Do you have an appointment
with her?
No, I don't, but it's important.
It's about Eliza.
Eliza Scablan.
Eliza!
Yeah, she's on maternity leave,
[Aiden]
So I can't call you Katie?
Not even when it's
just the two of us?
Not even then.
In that case.
I guess I'll drive.
[Gabi] Uh, Ms. Carrington!
- Hi.
- Hi. Sorry.
I'm, I'm Gabi, Eliza stepsister.
Wait, what's this all about?
Well, I've been
trying to reach Eliza,
but she's not answering
her phone or at her house.
I was hoping maybe
you've heard from her.
See, I told you. I had a
feeling something wasn't right.
[Gabi]
I've talked to the police.
Have you noticed anything
strange with Eliza lately?
Well,
Look, Kate, we really
gotta get to this meeting.
Look, I'm sorry. We
really do have to go,
but I'm free after six
if you wanna talk then.
I appreciate it,
Ms. Carrington.
Oh, please call me Kate.
And here. Take my card.
We can meet over at Hal
Brew. It's not far from here.
Sounds good.
- [lounge music]
- [distant police sirens]
[Kate]
And I spoke with the detective.
They're searching Eliza's office
tomorrow and her house too.
Did Eliza ever mention anything
to you about the baby's father?
She said it was
just a casual fling
with someone she met in Europe.
The guy wasn't a part of
her life.
Casual fling? Uh...
She said it was an on-and-
off-again relationship.
She referred to him by
a nickname; Blue.
"Blue"?
I've never heard her
mention that before.
But she also didn't speak too
much about her personal life
at work.
You know and that's not true
about the fling in Europe
either. She came to
visit me in Paris.
There was, there was no fling.
Okay that's strange because
Eliza never even mentioned she
had siblings or that she was
visiting Europe to see you.
She said she was on a solo
backpacking trip for two weeks.
Two weeks?
I'm so happy you're in Paris.
I can't wait to show
you all the things.
Are you sure you can only
stay for one week?
[sighs] I know.
I've gotta get back to work.
Projects don't
manage themselves.
She only came to see me in
Paris for one week.
Where is she the other week?
[Kate] I'm so sorry I have to
cut this short tonight.
I'm meeting my husband
and a client for drinks.
Please keep me posted if
you hear from Eliza.
I will.
And thank you for everything.
- Have a good night.
- You too.
[tense music]
[suspenseful music]
[door latches]
[Man's voice]
Gotta be something...
[tense music]
Jared?
What the hell are you doing?
I mean, you called me earlier.
What are you doing with a knife?
I heard someone in here.
You could have
just called me back.
You didn't have to break
into Eliza's house.
No, I didn't break in.
I still have a key.
Look, after I got your message,
I tried calling Liza
over and over again.
I got worried. So
I came over to look
for a clue as to where she went.
Look, you're gonna need
to gimme that key back.
[Jared] So you still haven't
heard anything from her?
No. [Sighs]
[Jared] I didn't even know
you guys were talking again.
I mean, I know Eliza
was pretty pissed about
that whole loan
thing, but I told her
that she should sit down and
you guys should talk about it.
[Gabi] Yeah, I mean, we
both overreacted.
She actually called me
when you two split up.
Said that the time apart
was enough time
so she could reflect on things.
[Jared] You mean after she broke
up with me out of nowhere?
What? She gets that fancy job
and all of a sudden
she's too good for me?
Next thing I know,
she's pregnant
with somebody else's baby.
And they had to
have been together
while we were still dating.
Jared, you don't know that.
Don't you think the
timing's a little strange?
Don't you think?
Look, when was the
last time you saw Eliza?
I don't know, like
a month or two ago.
Did she ask to see you?
No, I just ran into
her at the grocery store.
That's how I found
out she was pregnant.
Do you know the
guy she was seeing?
No.
You sure about that?
Yes. Gabi, just let me help.
Despite everything that
happened between me
and Eliza, I still love her.
And you called me, so you
must want my help too.
[phone ringing]
It's the Detective.
[breathes heavily] Hello.
[Jennings] Ms. Richards,
it's Detective Jennings.
We've located Eliza.
You found her? Where is she?
I'm sorry to have to deliver
news like this over the phone,
but a jogger discovered
her body in a wooded area
outside of Atlanta.
And unfortunately
that's not all;
Her baby is missing.
[eerie music]
[church bell tolling]
It's just unimaginable.
She's gone!
And they still have no leads
on her baby!
Come here.
[sentimental music]
Kate.
[sentimental music continues]
[Marina]
Kate, I am so sorry.
It's so hard to believe it.
[tense music]
Hey, Gabi, I've been
looking everywhere for you.
Something isn't right. Okay.
There's... There's
gotta be something
that we're missing. I
don't know. There's...
[Jared] Hey Gabi, you just
lost your sister.
You just need to take some
time to process all this.
"Time"!
Look, I don't have time.
Her body was dumped
in the woods and,
and her baby is
nowhere to be found!
And there was a note
on my car. Okay.
Somebody clearly knows I'm
here and they want me gone.
Do you not get that?
You don't get it? Okay.
You just don't understand.
Gabi, Gabi, Gabi,
Gabi. Hey. Hey.
I do get it.
Okay.
Baby!
You can't keep doing this.
You can't keep running yourself
into the ground like this.
I can't just sit around.
I have to find her baby.
- I know, I know, I know, I know.
- [sobbing]
I know. I got you.
[water trickling]
[grim music]
[Eliza] Mm. Okay.
No more mushy stuff.
Do you have any more of those
macaroons from earlier?
- [Gabi] They're in the kitchen.
- Amazing. [Laughing]
[phone buzzing]
[phone clicking]
[pensive music]
- What are you doing?
- [gasps]
Sorry, your phone was
just blowing up.
- So you just looked at it?
- I didn't mean to intrude.
[suspenseful music]
[Kate]
Gabi, how are you holding up?
God, I thought I could
keep it together,
but today just came
crashing down on me.
[sighs] I've gotta be strong
for Eliza and her baby.
Gabi, I'm actually looking for
a new personal assistant.
Might be a great way for you
to make some money
while you're here.
Could take your mind off
things, help you out.
You want me to work for you?
That's right.
Yeah, sure. That sounds great.
Why don't you come by
the office on Monday
if you're feeling up to it.
- Perfect.
- Okay.
[tense music]
[Gabi]
I went to the police.
Have you noticed anything
strange with Eliza lately?
[Kate] Well...
Kate, we, um... We really
gotta get to this meeting.
[tense music]
I didn't know they were married.
[Brent] You came to me for help,
remember?
You're lucky
I helped you at all.
I delivered on my end.
And yet here we are.
[tense music]
- Thanks.
- Have a great day.
[phone ringing]
Detective Jennings!
[Jennings]
Gabi, I got your messages.
We're looking at every aspect
of this case, I assure you.
But there are still no leads?
I understand your frustration,
but we are doing
everything we can.
Well, every day that passes,
that baby is still out there!
Gabi. We are on your side.
You've checked every hospital;
Even outside of Atlanta?
- [Jennings] Yes.
- Well, there must be
a record of the birth,
and and what about the note
on my windshield?
We've scoured the entire area
and we have forensics
on the note.
I know this is difficult.
We'll be in touch the
moment we know anything.
[eerie music]
[eerie music continues]
So you're Kate's new assistant?
Uh, yeah.
- [phone ringing]
- Oh, excuse me a sec.
[Gabi] Who is this guy? Look a
politician?
No he's not.
Just... please.
I... I really don't wanna
talk about him right now.
He's not exactly
thrilled about this.
Well, he's a jerk then.
I was so sure he was
gonna be happy about it.
All he kept saying was
that he wanted a family
and I gave him that.
And now he... He's mad.
[Aiden] Sorry about that. So
you accepted the job?
- I did.
- Welcome aboard.
Thanks.
[Kate] Now my calendar can be a
bit of a mess
along with my inbox,
but you can always
ask Amy at the
front desk to help
you coordinate.
I do have a few
projects coming up
that I'm gonna need
some help with.
Investor presentations, travel
arrangements for conferences,
and our biannual
employee retreat.
[pensive music]
[Marina] Hey, I'm Marina. We met
briefly at Eliza's service.
Yeah, I remember.
How are you settling in here?
Getting the hang of it, I think.
I'd be happy to show you around,
answer any questions
you might have.
Morning.
[Aiden] Huh. Yeah, tomorrow
works. Go ahead and schedule it.
What does he do here, again?
Aiden's our head of operations.
He's always juggling
a million things.
He's a little intense,
but he's not so bad
once you get to know him.
Anyway,
I was thinking maybe we
could grab lunch today?
I'd like that.
[smooth music]
[Gabi] So you've been with
the company that long?
-Mmm-hmm.
-That's crazy.
So what exactly did
Eliza do for the company?
She was a project manager.
She always had a lot on her
plate. [Chuckles]
That makes sense.
She said she never
had any free time.
Did she, um, work closely with
anyone in particular?
Usually with Aiden, but
Eliza mostly kept to herself.
It seemed like she was going
through some personal stuff.
- Like what?
- [Marina] I'm not sure. Um,
maybe it was related to
the pregnancy, but even
before that, she just seemed
little on-edge and sad.
Did you talk to her about it?
No, Eliza wasn't really the
type to open up easily.
At least not at work.
I did try, but she
just brushed it off.
But you could tell something
was weighing on her.
[pensive music]
[tense music]
[Gabi] It takes two people
to make a baby.
He has a responsibility here.
It wasn't supposed
to be like this.
I love him.
He said he loved me.
[grim music]
[Gabi]
Hey Aiden, you got a minute?
Sure. What can I help you with?
Um, Kate asked me to go
through the project
files to get up to speed,
and well...
There's one of
the notes that are a bit vague.
It listed you as the
owner of Project Radiance.
And what do you mean by "vague"?
Well, the project
wrap up is missing.
There's no final
notes or conclusions.
- Yeah, that's strange.
- [mouse clicking]
Look, I don't mean to overstep,
but I did notice that the
date on the project was right
before Eliza's maternity leave.
Is that unusual for her to
miss something like this?
Yes. It's very unusual.
Now if you excuse me, I have
to figure this file out.
Sure.
And thank you.
[Kate] Thank you for all
your hard work today.
I hope you have a good night.
All things considered.
Me too.
I just wish there was
something I could do.
Have you ever thought about
hiring a private investigator?
I don't really have
the money for that.
Oh, I'd be happy to
cover it for you.
Maybe you can use
somebody one time
for business reasons. I'll
get a name for you.
- I would really appreciate it.
- Yeah.
[Gabi] Thank you.
- Have a good night.
- You too. Gabi.
[tense music]
[Jared] Gabi!
Gabi I texted you like a million
times. Why are you ignoring me?
Look, I just wanna be
alone right now. Okay.
Yeah. Classic Gabi;
Always pushing people away.
And what the hell
does that mean?
Why else do you think
you and Eliza haven't
talked for so many years?
Because she was the one...
[Jared] No, it's because you
don't know how to communicate!
It's a two-way street! Yeah,
Eliza kept her distance,
but I didn't see you trying
to make an effort either.
[sighs] Okay well you don't know
what you're talking about.
Gabi, you're right.
You're right. I'm sorry.
I... I just wanna help.
It's fine. Okay. I
am just... I'm exhausted.
I just wanna get the
mail and go inside. Okay?
Can we just talk
tomorrow please?
Yeah. Can you just tell
me what have you been up to?
Like what's keeping you so busy?
Look I... I took a job at
Eliza's work,
look, just...
to look into things,
- Gabi, that's crazy!
- [Gabi] Why?
Okay. Look, the the
police aren't finding anything
and I think this Aiden
guy is up to something.
Let the police do the
investigation.
You don't get it.
If this Aiden guy is involved
and he finds out that
you are looking around,
he could come after you next.
Oh, look! Just,
what am I supposed to
uh do; Just
sit around?
[car revving]
- Look what you made me do!
- Go! Look out!
- [Gabi screaming]
- [body crumples]
- [Gabi panting]
- [car peels off]
[Gabi] Jared!
Jared! Jared!
Jared, are you okay?
- Help! Somebody!
- [intense music]
Jared! Jared?
[suspenseful music]
[Jennings] Gabi? Gabi?
Do you have someone
you can call? A friend
or a family member you
can be with right now?
No, not really.
He saved me.
He...
The car was...
It was coming right at me.
[Jennings] What happened here
was not your fault.
You're not to blame and
we're gonna find who did this.
- [Abi panting]
- [police radio chatter]
[Kate on car phone]
Hey, what was the name of
that private investigator
we used last year?
Why do you need a P.I.?
To help Gabi to hopefully
help find Eliza's baby?
Kate, you really should
let the police handle this.
Bringing in a P.I. could mess
up their investigation.
Well, it seems like the
police are dragging their feet
and a baby is missing
for God's sake!
I'll see if I can
dig up his number.
You'll "see", Aiden?
Seriously? You know
what, I have to go.
What's wrong honey?
[Kate] I wanna
hire a private investigator
to help look into things and
Aiden is acting like
it's the worst idea ever.
My work buddy used someone
before. And um,
different issue, but,
apparently the guy has
experience in a lot of areas.
I could reach out to him
tomorrow if you're interested.
Oh, yes. That would be
great. Thank you, honey.
[suspenseful music]
- [car roaring off]
- [Gabi breathing heavily]
[Gabi sighing]
[pensive music]
[distant police sirens]
Excuse me, sir. Have
you seen this girl?
Sorry, I can't say that I have.
Well, how long have
you worked here?
[chuckling] About four years.
And you...
You don't recognize her?
Her name's Eliza Scablan.
[Busboy] Positive. Sorry.
Excuse me, sir.
[heavy breathing]
Hey, hey. Do you know this girl?
- No.
- Why did you run away from me?
It's my break. I
came out to smoke.
Why are you lying to me?
Look, please, I just
need your help, okay?
This girl is my sister. This
is Eliza. She was killed.
Wait, what?
Yeah, someone killed her
and then stole her baby!
I can't get mixed up
and stuff like that.
Look, I'm not
suggesting that you do.
I just... I need to know
if you saw her at the bar
and who she was with.
Yeah. Yeah, I did see her.
But that was like a year ago.
Okay. Well, anything
specific you remember?
Yeah.
You sure I can't get
you a drink while you wait?
Oh, you definitely need a
drink. I know just the thing.
I served her a few shots and,
around closing time,
I noticed that
she was still there.
Hey, can I call a car
to come get you?
- No, I... [grunts]
- Whoa, whoa. Take it easy there.
I love him and..
I'm here... alone.
- [sobbing]
- Hey, I'll get you home safe.
[door squeaking]
- [clattering]
- [door shutting]
This guy that stood you
up tonight; He's an idiot.
I agree, [chuckles]
but unfortunately I fell in
love with him.
You know you should be with
someone who treats you right.
He does. He does treat
me right.
It's complicated.
- [Marcus] Mm.
- With work and everything.
So you work with him?
Something like that.
Did she tell you his name?
No. I... She might've said
it. I... I don't remember.
But... he did show up at
her place that night.
I managed to dig up a couple
aspirin in the kitchen.
[distant car door shuts]
Oh my God. It's him.
[knocking]
[sighing]
You, you gotta go. He,
he can't see you here.
Hurry, leave. Leave
out the back door.
[fists banging on door]
[door shuts]
Did you see what he looks like?
[Marcus] I escaped out the back
door before I could see him.
Uh, I'm sorry. Whenever you came
in earlier asking about her,
I panicked. I try my best
to stay out of trouble.
[suspenseful music]
- [gloomy music]
- [Gabi panting]
[Gabi breathing heavily]
[Gabi panting]
[gloomy music]
[pensive music]
Hey, can I ask you something?
Sure. What's up?
What's the company
dating policy here?
- Why do you like someone?
- Oh, no, not me.
I, uh... I just know that Kate
and Aiden used to be married,
so I was just curious if
that's a common thing or not.
Um, no, but Kate and
Aiden were married
before they built the company.
They... They also don't
have a policy against it.
Let's just say
that I don't think Aiden has an
issue with dating anyone here.
- What do you mean by that?
- Why don't we meet up
for drinks later and we can
talk more about it then, okay?
[Gabi] Sounds good.
[phone clicks and rings]
[hospital employee] Intensive
care visitor desk.
Hey. Yes. I was
checking on Jared Lange.
[hospital employee] Yes. He's
still in critical condition.
Oh, I see.
So there's no change in his
current condition?
[hospital employee] No, there
hasn't been in the last 12 hrs.
Okay. Thank you for
the information.
[phone clicks]
[Aiden] Kate. I think you're
too vested and you need
to step back.
[Kate] Jake's hiring the P.I.
Look, Kate, it's not
that I don't want to help,
like interfering with a police
investigation could backfire.
[Kate]
Let's just drop it. Okay.
Look, I'm doing
what I need to do.
Okay, fine. Fine by me.
How's the presentation
coming along?
We're behind. Need to
work late to catch up.
[Kate]
Look, I can stay tonight,
but I have that client
dinner tomorrow.
This is a multimillion dollar
account; I can't cancel!
[Aiden] Yeah, no. Nothing's
changed, right?
[knocking]
I...
don't mean to interrupt,
but I couldn't help overhear
you guys need some
help tomorrow night?
Well, I'm happy to
stay and, and pitch in.
That's very kind of you Gabi,
but that's actually beyond
the scope of your role here.
Oh no, look, I don't
mind, honestly.
[Aiden sighs] Okay, great.
Um, If you're willing,
we can use the extra hand.
Thank you, Gabi.
Of course. Just let me
know what I need to do.
Okay.
- [smooth music]
- [women giggling]
At the Christmas party? No less.
Like no one was gonna notice
that the receptionist
and the mail room guy
- disappeared the back room.
- [both giggling]
Oh my God.
Mm. You were gonna
tell me something about Aiden.
Oh, right. I... I really
shouldn't gossip.
[Gabi] Come on you just told me
the whole Christmas party tale.
Good point. It's just, this
is a bit more sensitive.
- Why?
- It's about Eliza.
You have to tell me.
I... I think Aiden had
a thing for Eliza.
- What do you mean?
- He just paid a lot
of special attention to her.
A lot of late nights,
if you know what I mean.
So you think Aiden and Eliza
were sleeping with each other?
No, I don't know if
anything actually happened.
I'll just say that
Eliza was his favorite.
It was interesting for a guy
who was doesn't play favorites.
Mm, and what about when
she got pregnant?
She seemed to be struggling
during that time
and Aiden let a
lot of things slip.
He just made mistakes. No
one else at Bounti-Well
could get away with that.
- Hmm.
- [Marina groans]
I... I probably shouldn't
have said any of that.
Wine always gets me in trouble.
Just take it away.
It's fine.
Look, I'm glad you did.
Okay, look.
Hey, do you know why
Kate and Aiden split up?
[suspenseful music]
[Marina]
It was messy.
What happened?
You did not hear this from
me. Are you ready for this?
Aiden had a gambling addiction.
- Really?
- Yes.
He's recovered now though.
But it did break them apart.
Nearly tanked the business too.
Huh.
[Kate] I hope it's okay. But my
husband called in a favor
to a P.I. colleague we used
before
just to check into things.
He'll be discreet and stay
outta the police's way,
but maybe he can get some
leads that they can't.
Thank you so much. I
really appreciate it.
God, every day that passes,
that poor baby's
still out there.
I know.
Um... [clears throat]
You still need help planning
the company retreat?
Oh yes. I could really use
your assistance with planning,
but I also don't wanna put
too much on your plate.
No, you're not. Should I
look up places to host it?
That's not necessary.
We actually own a vacation
property in the mountains.
- You and your husband?
- No. Aiden and I do.
We bought it years ago
when we were still married.
Now we just use it as a
real estate investment
and a place to
host the retreats.
I see.
[Kate] Here is some
information to get you started.
I think it's a good time.
You know, might be a way
to boost morale up around
here after everything.
- Of course.
- Yeah. Oh,
and thank you for staying
late tonight to help Aiden
with the presentation.
It's no problem.
[Kate sighing]
[grim music]
Blue.
Eliza, calm down. Just
tell me what's going on.
No, he canceled on me.
We were supposed to have
this romantic weekend at his
house in the Blue
Ridge Mountains.
Just the two of us.
He promised!
You've gotta
give up on this guy, okay?
It's just one excuse after
another.
I can't just give up.
No, I'm having his
baby, Gabi. I love him.
Well, have you even told
him you're pregnant?
No.
But I'm not showing
yet. I have time.
Eliza! You have to tell him
you're pregnant!
You don't understand. Gabi.
- [Jake knocking] Gabi?
- Oh, hey Jake.
I would ask if
you're okay, but
the answer seems obvious
with everything going on.
What brings you into the office?
I came by to take Kate to lunch.
Kate told me he found
a private investigator.
Yeah. Someone my company
used before. This guy Bill.
Retired cop. Loads
of experience.
Thank you. I really
appreciate it.
Mm.
[Kate]
Well, you know my style.
- [Aiden] So back to the yellow?
- [Kate giggles]
[Aiden] You wore that because
you know, it's
- my favorite color.
- [both giggle]
- I mean, you know.
- Hey honey.
- You ready to go?
- [Jake] Yeah.
[pensive music]
Man. Eliza really
had her hands full
with these presentations.
Yeah. Well a good project
manager is hard to find.
I mean, she handled
everything so smoothly.
Always knew how to
see the big picture.
Yeah. She always
said how hard it was
to communicate on
projects this big
to get everyone
on the same page.
Yeah. It's... It's the
nature of the business.
We, uh, we all have our
challenges around here.
Like what, if you
don't mind me asking?
You know, just the
usual office dynamics,
deadlines, um,
anyway, uh...
I have plans this
evening. I need to get going.
What are you up to?
Sorry, I didn't mean to pry.
You gonna be okay closing
up here by yourself tonight?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
Okay.
[door thumps]
[tense music]
Hello?
[dramatic music]
[Gabi]
Excuse me! Marina?
Oh, I didn't know you were
gonna be working this late.
Oh, Gabi. I... I came back. I
forgot something in my office.
Is something wrong?
Oh my God. Last night
I should have told you!
Told me what?
It's about Eliza.
What about Eliza?
I just wish the
last time I saw her,
I hadn't done what I did.
I... I tried to sabotage Eliza.
I made it look like she
made this huge mistake
and deleted the entire project
conclusion she put together.
Project Radiance?
I saw it. Why did you do it?
I thought she was
gonna take my job
because Aiden, he,
he favored her like I
said, and I panicked.
Oh my God, I feel
so awful about this.
I've been carrying around
this guilt ever since I...
[sighs] I came back... T... Today
Aiden found out. I didn't
realize in the project software
that you could go back
to old versions and see
who may changes. Ugh.
It's fine. It's fine, okay?
[sighs] You must hate me.
Were Eliza
and Aiden Really that close?
He's just different with her.
But you don't think there
was anything more than that?
I'm... I'm really not sure.
It's... [sighs] There was only
one time I saw
Eliza in the wild.
Yes? "In the wild"?
What do you mean?
Well, she was at this bar, uh,
Blue-something, and...
Blue Slate Bar?
Yeah, that's it. I was
there with a friend
and I saw her flirting
with the bartender.
Whoever it was,
he left with her.
I overheard one of
the waiters teasing that
that was his new girlfriend.
I'm not mad at you. Okay?
Thank you for telling me.
I gotta go.
[grim music]
[Hostess] Blue Slate Bar.
Can I help you?
Yes. I'm trying to reach Marcus.
Is he working tonight?
[Hostess] Marcus?
He doesn't work here anymore.
Oh.
[Hostess] Yeah.
Sorry, I can't help you.
Okay thanks.
- [phone clicks]
- [suspenseful music]
[bottles clinking]
[Marcus]
Gabi? What are you doing here?
[Gabi]
I found your address online.
You're gonna start telling
me the truth right now.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
You were dating Eliza.
Why didn't you tell me?
- Let's talk inside.
- What? Ugh.
- I just...
- I said inside.
Look Marcus, why
did you lie to me?
You said you only
saw Eliza that one night,
but you kept seeing
her, didn't you?
I saw her one other time.
She came to the bar to thank
me for taking care of her.
That's it. We got some beers.
She mainly kept talking about
a guy that she was seeing
and he seemed like trouble that
I didn't want to be involved in.
He was so crazy.
He installed some
security cameras in her home.
Wait, what?
This guy has access to
security cameras in her house?
Why didn't you tell
me this before?
[Marcus]
Because I don't know you.
Eliza never told me that
she had any siblings.
For all I know you could
be working for that guy.
[Gabi scoffs]
God, like, this is insane.
Look, what else are
you not telling me?
She said that he kept promising
that they would be together,
but there was complications.
Something about
another relationship.
Wait, "another relationship"?
So back to the yellow.
With who? Kate?
[Marcus] She didn't say a name,
but I... Maybe.
They had to keep the
relationship secret for some
reason. He wanted to run away
with her,
but he was having
financial problems.
What kind of financial problems?
I don't know. Maybe
something with the business.
Maybe gambling. But
she didn't really say.
Aiden had a gambling addiction.
Wait, so you're telling me
that she was seeing
this guy in secret
who had financial issues?
Was she pregnant
when you met her?
No.
I called the bar
where you work today
and they said that you quit.
Why?
Look, I want to
stay out of trouble.
Okay, and and the owners, they
got involved in some stuff.
What do you mean "stuff"?
Let's just say
they don't make all
of their money selling drinks.
I've made some
mistakes in the past
and I cannot afford another
run-in with the law,
but they are mixed up
with some shady people
who do not make their
money in an honest way.
What? Like... Like, drugs?
Worse.
Remember a year ago
whenever there was
news stories about
babies being stolen in Atlanta?
No, I was in Paris.
Well, there was
a group of people
and they were kidnapping babies
and then they were selling
them to rich couples
who thought it was
a legit adoption.
Ugh.
Okay, so you're
saying that the owners
of the bar was stealing babies?
[Marcus]
I'm not saying that.
I'm just saying that
I've heard enough rumors
that they're involved with
some people who might be.
You think that's what
happened to Eliza?
I don't know.
But you need to check out the
Crestview Adoption Center
and do not get
the cops involved.
Right? These people,
they move fast
and you will not
see them coming.
Look, I should go.
- Let me walk you to your car.
- I... I'll be fine. Thanks.
[door slamming]
[muffled screaming]
[Marcus] Hey, get away from her!
Did he hurt you?
- [Gabi] No. No.
- Stay here.
[intense music]
[Gabi panting]
- [Marcus] You okay?
- Yeah.
[Marcus] You sure?
I'm worried about you?
No, I'm fine.
Thank you.
[car rumbling]
[pensive music]
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Is anybody here?
[Abigail] Oh, sorry. Have you
been waiting long out here?
Uh, no, I haven't.
- Do you have an appointment?
- I don't.
I was just hoping to get some
information about adoption.
- I got your name from a friend.
- What's a friend's name?
Jenna. Jenna Harris.
Have you adopted a child
before or replied to?
[Gabi]
I haven't. It's my first time.
[Abigail]
Well, uh, here's a brochure
to get you started.
[Gabi] Thanks.
Um, can I get an
application too?
I recommend familiarizing your
self with the process first.
It can be quite extensive.
I understand. I just
want an application
so I can get the process going.
[Abigail] You can download one
from our website.
Have a nice day.
[tense music]
[phone ringing]
- [male voice] Hey.
- Hey, it's Gabi.
You said to call if
I needed something.
[Marcus] Hey!
What's your plan?
Okay, look, if they're stealing
and selling babies, that
they're selling the babies
to the people in
those files, I have
to get into those files to
see what's really going on.
Okay. I'll take care of
the lock. You keep watch.
Okay, come on. Alright.
[tense music]
[lock rattling]
[lock clicking]
Hey. Hey.
- Hide!
- [dramatic music]
[man] There are others
breathing down our neck.
Too many people poking around.
Now Abigail, if you don't
move fast this whole thing
could blow up in our faces.
[tense music]
Quiet, quiet.
- [door softly closes]
- Come on let's go.
[intense music]
Who was that guy?
[Marcus]
I don't know but whoever it was
had an issue with
someone named Abigail.
[Gabi] Yeah that's the lady I
met earlier today. The owner!
Okay, let's get out of here.
[car fires up]
Well, I appreciate your time.
I'm glad everything's
going well.
- [phone clacking]
- [phone ringing]
- Hey.
- [Gabi] Hey.
Look, I've called everyone on
those adoption files.
Everyone seems normal.
What did you say?
I pretended I was
from the agency.
I was doing a routine check-in
to see how things were going.
Maybe they're not doing
anything criminal after all.
Maybe? But the best way
to run a criminal enterprise is
to look like you
are not a criminal.
Yeah, you're right.
Abigail.
I've got a new plan.
- What is it?
- [Gabi] The guy from last night
was upset and asked Abigail
to move fast on something
that would blow
up in their face.
I'm gonna follow her
after work today.
That's dangerous, Gabi.
Well you said not
to go to the cops.
That they would
make things worse.
This is what I have to do.
Alright, then I'm coming
with you. When do they close?
Four o'clock.
[phone clicks]
[Gabi] Hey, can you ask the P.I.
to look into Crestview Adoptions.
Sure. Let me send this
info over to Jake.
He's been speaking with the guy.
Do you think this place
might be involved?
Um, I don't know, but it's
worth checking out.
And how did you
come across them?
I'm just looking at all
the agencies in the area.
- It's a smart idea.
- Uh, do you still need help
planning the retreat?
[Kate] Honestly, Gabi, if you
need to lay low for a little
while with everything else
you have going on,
this retreat does not
need to be your priority.
No, no, no, no. I take
my job very seriously.
I mean, obviously figuring
out what happened to Eliza,
and where her baby is,
is my first priority.
But the job's been a nice
distraction.
Good, well then if the retreat
planning is helping,
to keep your mind off of things,
then we'll tackle it together.
Great. Uh, when do you want
me to start setting up?
[Kate] Tomorrow evening would
be great. I'll be there.
And I also convinced my
husband to help.
And Aiden too?
[Kate] No, he actually won't be
able to join until the weekend.
Okay, perfect. All right.
[pensive music]
[Gabi] I did some more research
on Abigail and the agency
and I couldn't find
anything suspicious.
It's possible that
she doesn't know
what's really going on.
How? She's the owner.
The public facing owner.
The real players are
gonna be silent partners.
Like that guy from last night.
He could be one of them.
I don't know. I find
it hard to believe
that Abigail wouldn't
know anything.
[Marcus] You would be surprised
what these people can hide.
They keep their hands clean
and their names out of it.
You really know a lot
about being a criminal.
I told you that I have a past.
It's in the past.
[door slams]
- [car door closes]
- [car starts]
- [car starts]
- [suspenseful music]
[car rumbling]
[suspenseful music continues]
[birds chirping]
I can't see anything.
- [baby crying]
- [gasps]
Do you hear that?
I gotta call the detective.
[Gabi panting]
- [Marcus] Gabi.
- [phone ringing]
We don't know. Don't do that.
- [Jennings] Detective Jennings.
- Detective Jennings, it's Gabi.
- [Jennings] Yes, Gabi?
- I think we found Eliza's baby.
[Jennings]
Okay, keep your phone on
and I'll ping it
for your location.
Dammit!
- [door shuts]
- [Gabi gasps]
[Abigail] You! You came in
yesterday!
What are you doing here?
You need to leave now!
Where is the baby?
Look, I'm trying
to do the right thing here.
But you two, you ruined things.
I'm not leaving until you
tell me where that baby is!
I didn't know. I
only just found out.
I suspected something was...
I'm trying to fix this,
but he'll be here any minute!
Hey, wait! Stop! Stop!
- [baby crying]
- [Gabi gasping
[baby continues crying]
Come here.
[Gabi sobbing]
- I got you.
- We need to get out of here.
[baby cooing]
Come on.
[Gabi panting]
[banging on door]
It is locked!
- [tense music]
- [Gabi gasps]
You!
- [men grunting]
- [dramatic music]
Gabi, run!
[fists thudding]
[Gabi panting]
- [men grunting]
- [elbow thuds]
- [Marcus yelling]
- [fist thuds]
- [Abigail] I didn't know! Stop!
- [police siren]
[Officer] Don't move! Keep your
hands where I can see them.
I didn't know! I swear!
- [Marcus] Gabi! Oh!
- [Officer] Hands up!
[Marcus] Hey.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
- [sirens approach]
- [Gabi sobs]
[police radio chatter]
[bright music]
[Jennings]
We'll conduct a DNA test
to confirm if the
baby is Eliza's.
Unfortunately, the
lab is backed up,
but I put in a rush request.
I'd say 24 to 48 hours at best.
I promise we'll be
in touch the moment
we have any information.
Thanks.
[engine starts]
[Marcus]
So what are you gonna do now?
Look, if that is Eliza's baby,
then someone must
have sold it to them.
It's obvious. Aiden's
not the father,
but he could have been involved
in the sale of the baby
to the adoption agency.
Well I'll at a work retreat
with them this weekend.
And what? Just get
him to confess?
Yeah.
Look, I have to head out
of town tonight or else
I'd be there with you.
But my dad is in Florida
and he is having surgery
and I... I have to be there with
him, but I don't wanna leave.
- You.
- It'll be fine. It'll be fine.
You've done enough.
Go be with your dad.
I got this.
Aiden?
Hmm?
Oh, um, do you know
where Aiden is?
Oh, he didn't tell you?
He's already left for
the mountains.
Oh? He wasn't supposed to go
until tomorrow.
I don't know.
Hmm.
[car rumbling]
[Kate] Hey, I just wanted to
give you a heads up.
Jake is actually going to be
[muffled] early.
Uh Kate, you're breaking up.
Can you hear me?
[Kate voice muffled]
Something about
getting there early?
I can't really hear you.
- Hello?
- [gloomy music]
[car phone beeps]
[tense music]
[insects chirping]
[pensive music]
[suspenseful music]
- [lock beeps]
- [door clicking]
[tense music]
[phone beeping]
[eerie music]
[switch flicking]
- [door clicking]
- [door creaking]
[phone beeps]
[door clatters shut]
[Gabi] Oh,
[Jake] Hey, Gabi.
You're here early.
[Gabi] Hey, Jake.
Uh, yeah, I came
to set things up.
Kate texted me and said that
Aiden should be here too.
She told me he was
coming up tomorrow.
I know, that's
what I thought too.
[Jake] I heard about the
ordeal yesterday.
If it turns out to be
Eliza's baby, what then?
Well, I, I don't
think I'm really
equipped to raise a baby.
I mean, she is my niece, but
obviously I
want the best for her, and...
I didn't mean to upset you.
[Gabi sighing]
I just wanna get to
the bottom of this.
What do you mean?
They caught the people
that did this, right?
[Gabi] Yeah, but I don't think
that was a random attack.
Somebody sold them the baby.
Look, I think the father of
the child wanted Eliza gone.
Needed the money.
That is a big accusation.
Hey, that, that
P.I. that you hired,
did he ever find anything?
Oh, uh, Tim? He... He's been
outta town for a little bit,
so he hasn't had much time
to look into everything yet.
"Tim"? I thought you
said his name was Bill.
No, no. I'm, I'm, I'm sure
I said, "Tim". Don't worry.
I'll make sure he's up
to speed with everything
that's happened.
All right? It's cold;
I'm gonna get some firewood.
You know what? Actually
I'd like his number.
I'd like to speak to him.
Can I have it now please?
[door clicks]
- [Aiden] Hello?
- [Jake] Aiden? Hi.
- [Gabi] Hi.
- Hey.
Jake.
Didn't expect to see you here.
I came to support Kate.
[tense music]
Hey Gabi. You mind helping me
grab some stuff out the car?
- Yeah.
- [Aiden] Thanks.
Glad you could make it.
Hey Gabi I just got some stuff
in the back. Grab it for me.
[dramatic music]
So glad you could come out.
Yeah, it's gonna
be a lot of fun.
It's gonna be a great
weekend. You know?
[Gabi] It was you!
Wasn't it?
- Excuse me.
- You killed Eliza!
- What?
- You started gambling
again and you needed the money!
Hey Gabi, what are
you talking about?
[Gabi] You had a connection to
the owners at the Blue Slate Bar
and you found out about
the adoption agency.
You made a deal to
sell Eliza's baby
and that's why you killed her.
Hey, Gabi, I don't
understand. Like...
Explain that then.
Huh? What is that? A rope
and a knife. What's that for?
For me?
It's for the team
building exercise.
We're doing a survival
simulation in the woods
this weekend.
We do it every year.
Stay away from... Jake!
[Aiden]
Gabi, just calm down.
[Gabi] Jake, call the police!
[Aiden] No!
You're overreacting.
- Gabi, wait.
- [Gabi] Jake!
[Aiden] Gabi, come on! Gabi!
Jake! Jake, it was Aiden.
You have to call the cops!
- [door closes]
- [Gabi panting]
[Aiden] Gabi, this is a huge
misunderstanding!
Look, I don't know what
you're talking about!
I've never been to The Blue
Slate Bar! Ask Jake!
- Wait.
- [Aiden] He goes there
all the time.
[grim music]
There was no private
investigator, was there?
You never hired anyone. You've
been lying this entire time!
[Aiden] Gabi, what are
you talking about?
Oh my God. This whole time I
thought it was Aiden,
but it was you.
You were the one meeting
her at The Blue Slate Bar.
You were having the affair with
Eliza. You got her pregnant?
Didn't want Kate to find
out, so what, you killed her?
You've been pretending
to be innocent
this entire time,
and you just are...
- [Aiden] Son of a b...
- [gunshot]
Ah!
Oh my God. Aiden! Aiden!
Oh my God. Oh God.
Oh!
You! Come with me!
- Okay!
- [Gabi panting]
[Jake] Let's go move.
Okay.
[Gabi continues panting]
[tense music]
Can you just tell me
the truth? Please.
Look, if you're gonna
kill me, you just...
At least tell me what happened.
I loved her. Ever
since I first met you.
I knew you were special.
I'm falling for you too.
I have already met
with a divorce lawyer.
I will make this work. It's all
gonna work out for everyone.
- Oh yeah? Okay.
- [both chuckle]
Blue.
[Gabi] So you were promising to
leave your wife for her?
I got her pregnant. She
wanted to keep the baby.
I didn't. She threatened to
tell Kate. It was a nightmare!
Then what about the baby?
[Jake] I contacted an old
acquaintance... asked him
for help out of a bind.
[Gabi] Who? The, the, the guy
from the adoption agency?
Yes. He's the one
that killed her. Not me.
I made a bad business deal.
I had no choice.
[Gabi] So you had her killed
and then sold the baby?
What k... What kind of
monster are you?
- That's enough.
- What are you gonna do?
Take me out back and shoot
me? Blame it on somebody else?
Move.
You are never gonna
get away with this.
- [Kate] Honey?
- [door shuts]
- [Gabi] Kate! Kate!
- Gabi?
What is happening? Jake?
He killed Eliza and then he,
then he sold the baby.
- What?
- She's lying!
Then why are you holding a gun?
I have it recorded. Listen.
[Jake]
I got her pregnant.
She wanted to keep
it, but I... I didn't.
She threatened to tell
Kate. It was a nightmare!
I'm so sorry, honey. I'm so
sorry. Please. I can explain.
I could explain.
[Aiden grunting]
Oh my God. Aiden!
- [Aiden groaning]
- [Kate] What did you do?
[Jake] It was an accident!
He came after me!
You never loved me anyway.
It was always about him.
That's not true.
That's not true.
Please put the gun down!
Can you blame me
for falling for someone else?
That's all you ever cared
about, right? Aiden?
You don't give a damn about
me! It's always been about him.
[Kate] We can talk this through.
We can!
[Jake] You pushed me away
the entire marriage! What
did you expect me to do?
Do you see?
It's all your fault!
If you would've
just loved me, none
of this would've ever happened.
- [vase clangs]
- [body crumples]
[Gabi panting]
- Go, go, go.
- [Kate] Aiden!
Oh my God. Are you
okay? Oh, don't move.
I'm gonna get you
some help. Okay?
[Aiden groaning]
Okay.
[eerie music]
[knocking]
- [Gabi] Detective!
- Good morning, Gabi.
I have some good news for you.
Even better than Jake
getting arrested?
[Jennings]
The DNA test results came back.
[sentimental music]
[Gabi] Wait. Are you serious?
That's amazing news.
Thank you so much
for letting me know.
That was the hospital.
They said that Jared
came out of his coma.
- That's amazing.
- [Gabi chuckling] I Know.
- Should we go in?
- Yeah.
[Aiden]
Hey! Hey, what's going on?
[Marcus] Hey, good to see you.
[Aiden] My man!
Good to see you again.
Waited all day at
the bakery just
to get Kate's favorite cake.
Hey Marcus, you
wanna help me out?
[Gabi]
There's the birthday lady!
[Kate] Hi! Aw!
[Gabi] And your beautiful new
daughter.
- [Kate] Yes!
- My niece.
[both giggling]
Hey, I just wanna thank you
for everything you're doing.
I know adopting her must be
hard, especially since Jake is...
[Kate] I'm just so glad that
something beautiful could come
out of such an awful situation.
Look, I don't know exactly
where my life is going,
but I do wanna be a part
of both of your lives.
- I got you a present.
- Oh?
[melancholy music]
[Gabi]
Eliza really loved lockets.
I know. If she was
here, she would
want me to get this to you.
Thank you, Gabi. It's
beautiful.
Come here. Thank you so much.
[Gabi] No. Hi, sweet angel!
Oh, she's so pretty.
- You look just like your mama!
- [Kate] Me? That's so good!
[Aiden] Oh? Hey hey! Oh.
[Kate] You like this?
[tense music]
[tense music fades]
[dramatic music]
[soaring music]
[projector whirring]
[dramatic music]
[jovial whistling]