(gentle music) (wind blows softly) (birds chirping) (objects clatter) (suspenseful music) (door creaks) (door creaks) (footsteps approaching) - Beth. Beth, wake up. Wake up. - What? - I need you to get up, and I need you to get dressed, OK? - Where are you going? - We can't stay here anymore. - What? - OK, Mom doesn't even let us see our friends. She doesn't let us go to school. She says we'll go back when we're ready. - I'm not ready. - I am. It's been months. We gotta go. Gotta go now. - No, I'm not going. - It's not that bad out there. - Tell that to Dad. - You think Dad would want us cooped up like this? Or do you think he'd want us to get out and see the world? Come on! - Stop! - Shh. - I'm not leaving. - Then I'm going without you. - No, please, don't go. Riley. - Beth. - Please, you're my only friend besides Mom. - Be quiet, be quiet, Beth. It's OK, shh. - No, no. (crying) - Shh, stop. (suspenseful music) (door creaks) - Riley, come back here! Riley! (suspenseful music) (gentle music) Beth, your oatmeal's getting cold. - All right, almost done. - Hurry up, you have your test on Ancient Greece to study for today. - OK. - Good morning, sweetie. You look like you're in pain. Did you do your tapping? - Not yet. - Let's do it together. - Do I have to? - You know it makes you feel better. - OK. (gentle music) I acknowledge I have pain. I hate it, but I welcome it. It lets me know that I'm alive. But the pain does not define me. I am strong. I am beautiful. I am more than this pain. And I will heal. - How do you feel? - Better. (tense music) (birds chirping faintly) (door bell ringing) - Being impatient. Must have a lot of deliveries. Jean? - Uh, no, no, it's me. - Excuse me, how can I help you? - Mom, it's Riley. - Riley, what are you doing here? (dog barks in distance) - Look, can I just come inside? I have a lot to say, and I don't wanna do it over an intercom. (gentle music) - All right. (tranquil music) Shower, put these on, and shoes off. - No, "Hi, nice to see you?" - You do remember how sick your sister was, right? I can't have her immune system compromised. Now, switch out of your clothes and into these. - Cupcakes. From my own bakery. Don't worry, Beth can have them. Everything in my shop's organic. - Fine. - You really want me to change? - I have no idea what germs you've brought with you. So just shower and change and then we can talk. - This is ridiculous. - No one's stopping you from leaving if this is all too much for you. - No. Just let me get settled first? - OK, wash your hands thoroughly and shoes off. Knock three times when you're ready and I'll let you in. (gentle music) (birds chirping in distance) (knocking on door) I really am glad you came to your senses and visited us in person. - Mom, I just... - We'll get to that later. (dramatic music) - Riley? - Hey, Beth. I missed you. - We're finally a family again. I never thought this day would come. I'll make some tea and we can all catch up. - Mom, I have homework to do. (Beth sobs) - You can save that for later, Beth. - No, no, I need to study. - Riley, come help me. (dramatic music) - And I really am sorry I never visited you guys. I know one phone call a year is not enough. - I'm just glad you're back. - There's something else I wanna show you. - (gasps) You're engaged! Wait, you're not pregnant, are you? Being a young mom is tough` - No. - Take it from me. - No. We're just in love. - I'm so happy for you. It's beautiful. Just like you. - Well, I realised I want Aiden to know my family. - We would love to meet him. - He's actually gonna be here in a couple of days. He's a nurse, so we couldn't get a ton of time off, and I didn't wanna overwhelm you guys with somebody new right away. - A nurse. That's a solid profession. Wait, did you just say that you're staying a few days? - Don't worry, I booked a hotel in town. - Nonsense, you must stay with us. - I've already got a place. - Don't even think about it. I'm putting my foot down on this one. - OK, I'll cancel the room. - Both my babies under one roof. Oh. OK, I'll take care of all of this. You go and grab your things. - OK. (door creaks) - Hello. - Oh, hi. - You're not Monica. - No, Riley, her eldest daughter. Just in town visiting for a few days. Nice to meet you. - Oh, nice to meet you. Finally get to meet another member of the family. You know, Monica and Beth have been on their own for a long time. - That's why I'm here. - OK. (Jean grunts) - Can I help you? - Oh, aren't you sweet? I'm good, though. Monica likes to go through the box to make sure I have everything there. Don't wanna upset the system. - Sure. (dramatic music) (Jean and Riley chuckling) - Oh, how nice! You two have already met. Thank you. Riley's arrived unannounced, so we'll need the food. Looks great. Thanks, Jean. - Thank you. Nice to meet you, Riley. - You, too, Jean. - Bye. - Bye-bye. - She seems nice. - Oh, Jean's lovely. A little nosy, perhaps, but she means well. That'll need to be washed. - Everything's clean. - And you need to shower. (dramatic music) - I just wanna say, to both of you, that I'm really sorry I left. I was just in a really bad place after Dad's car accident, and I couldn't stand to be cooped up here without him. (dramatic music) - I wish you'd talked to me, sweetie, instead of scaring us and running off like that. - But I'm fine now. Nothing to worry about. - If you'd taken your sister like you wanted, she would be dead. (ominous music) (Riley scoffs) - I think that's a bit of an exaggeration. - Riley, I didn't wanna tell you because I didn't wanna worry you. - Tell me what? - Beth was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome after you left. (dramatic music) The doctors didn't know what it was at first and had to do test after test. Beth was in a hospital for months. - Mom. Gosh, do we have to talk about this? - Yes. It's important your sister knows the truth. - I don't wanna make Beth uncomfortable. - Her immune system may never recover. She still gets weak, and with so little known about how GBS affects the body, Beth can't leave the house, even if she wants to. - I'm sorry. If I'd known how bad it was, I... - We make do. We get pretty much everything we need delivered. We grow produce in the greenhouse. Sometimes I ride my bike into town, and Jean keeps us in the loop. It may not be an exciting life, but I'm proud that I get to care for my Beth. - Mom, you make it sound like I can't do anything. - Why don't you help me next time I'm in the mood to bake something? I brought you guys treats. Where'd you put them, Mom? - I had to throw them out. I know that you said you use all organic, but I didn't know the exact ingredients or how clean your equipment is. - You should have just asked me. My kitchen's as sterile as an OR. - Beth, it's time for your quiz. - I didn't mean to upset you. - You didn't. It's getting late, and Beth needs to take it or we'll get behind schedule. Beth, can you grab the G encyclopaedia? - I got it. - I'm good. - You guys still use these? - What's wrong with them? - But they're ancient. You couldn't buy a new set? - Caring for Beth is a 24-hour job. There's not a lot of extra income. Historical events don't change. - What about new events? - What about them? - Why don't you use the computer? - Do you know how many predators are out there just waiting for someone like Beth? It's for supplies only. - No, just for schoolwork. You could sit with her the whole time. - So some paedophile can watch her over the camera? I'm keeping her safe. She can't leave like you did. Why did you come back if you're just gonna tell us how to live our lives? (dramatic music) (dishes rattling in kitchen) - Mom, I'm sorry. You're right. It's not my place to judge. - Thank you. I wish it were different. Keeping Beth at home is the only way to keep her safe. I'm happy to do that. You will realise that soon enough. - Beth? Bed time already? - Mom says it's better for my circadian rhythm if it matches a natural cycle. She just wants what's best for me. - I know. And, listen, I, I'm really sorry I left. Not a day went by that I didn't think about you and Mom. I wanted to come back so many times. But I thought that you wouldn't forgive me. I don't blame you. - You're my only sister, and you were just gone. I was so mad when you left us. Left Mom to take care of everything. - I know. I'm sorry. - Sorry doesn't begin to make up for it. - I know. I know. (dramatic music) (ominous chord) (gentle music) Let's say we really make these next few days count. - OK. - I wanna show you something. (Riley gasps) Sorry, it's just I got kind of dizzy there for a second. That's my fiance, Aiden. He's the one that really pushed me to open the bakery. He said if I don't follow my dreams now, when will I? - Do you think he'll like me? - He's gonna love you. Let me show you the bakery. - They look so good. - They are. You can taste test for me. (doorbell chimes) (dramatic music) - Hi, Jean. Did you forget something? - Nope, I have something for you. - Oh, how sweet. I'll be right out. - Hi, so how's Riley settling in? - Oh, fine, she's with Beth right now. - It is so nice to see the family back together again. That's why we put this care package together for you, so you can spend more time with your girls. - Oh, how lovely, thank you. - Everything's organic and gluten free. All the clothes were washed in a gentle detergent. (gentle music) (ominous music) - I'm sorry, I can't take these. - But we all chipped in. - I know, and I really appreciate it. But that wool sweater probably wasn't washed in anti-allergen detergent, was it? - I don't know. - Look, they're magnets for pet dander. Beth is so sensitive, I can't risk introducing something like that into the wash. - Yeah, well, I guess I'll know for next time. - I really do appreciate it. I just can't take any chances. - I understand. - Maybe you could give it to a shelter. - Yeah, maybe I will. Maybe I will. Uh, have a good one, Monica. - Thanks, Jean. - Plus coffee causes all kinds of health problems. - A couple cups a day is fine. It's never caused me any. - Hmm, no. - Come on, I could go right now. Mom says you bike to town? - No, that's what she does. - Wait, so you haven't left this house since... - Since my first diagnosis. (dramatic music) - That's crazy. - I just wanna know what it's like out there. - Honestly, the world's pretty scary. And stressful. But it can also be beautiful. Opening my own bakery has been the greatest accomplishment of my life. And it's a lot of hard work, but I wouldn't have it any other way. - It sounds amazing. - Where's one place you've always wanted to go? - I can't leave, Riley. - I know, but if you could. - Um. Paris. - Great choice. (gentle music) (Riley laughs) Do this with your finger. There's a whole world out there, Beth, and you don't need outdated encyclopaedias to see it. (gentle music) (Beth gasps) - It's so beautiful. (ominous music) - You girls bonding? Oh. - Riley was just showing me her bakery and Paris. We can go when I get better. - These things are playgrounds for bacteria. The whole house will have to be sanitised. - Mom, my phone! - Beth's GBS scare was a total nightmare, so excuse me for doing everything within my power to make sure it never comes back. How dare you put ideas of leaving into her head. - Mom. - No, Beth. Riley needs to learn that you can never leave. - Mom, just listen I read up on it. I know there's no cure for GBS, but Beth can do physical therapy or plenty of other things to help handle the illness. But she can't do any of that if you keep her locked up in this room. - No, taking her out into the world, letting her near doctors, is what made her so sick in the first place. Please, Riley. Oh, baby, baby, no. Mommy's here. Mommy's here. (suspenseful music) - So, what can I do? - Water, bottle, alkaline from the kitchen just hurry. (tense music) (Beth groans) Baby, baby. OK, just breathe. (suspenseful music) OK, just breathe. Oh. - Is she OK? (Beth coughing) - All right, she's coming back. (gentle music) I'll have to monitor her. (sighs) That's the worst one she's had in a while. It's a big GBS indicator. (sighs) Here. Try to have a sip of water. (Beth coughs) OK, that a girl. (dramatic music) It could be an adverse reaction to the bacteria on your phone. - Should we take her to the hospital? - Just leave us for a bit. Beth needs to recover in a quiet space. - OK. I'm sorry. - Me too. (gentle music) (sirens blaring in distance) (phone rings) - Hey, babe, I was getting worried about you. How'd the reunion go? - My sister just had a seizure. (tense music) - OK. Is she talking? Does she seem disoriented? What was she doing before it started and how did it start? - She's talking. She seems shaken up. Not disoriented and I don't know how it started. My mom and I were just arguing, and then it happened. - OK. How long did it last? - A few seconds, maybe. Do you think this is related to her GBS? - Honestly, I've never had a patient with GBS before, so I'm not really sure, but I can send you info on what to do next time she has a seizure. - OK, can you text it to me, so I have it written down? - Yeah, of course. (gentle music) - I think I'm gonna stay here longer to help out. Apparently, Beth's scare was bigger than we thought. My mom's so worried something's gonna trigger it again, that Beth's basically stuck in the house. Maybe the seizure was part of it. - Yeah, you stay as long as you need to, OK, and I'll do some research here at the hospital and talk to some specialists. But... (sighs) I don't know if Beth needs to be cooped up like that. - According to my mom's research, no one's sure how long GBS stays in the body. She doesn't wanna risk it. - Wait, research your mom's done on her own? - She doesn't trust doctors. - OK, well, let me talk to the specialists and see what they recommend, but, you know, it's really rare to have an illness where the patient isn't allowed to go outside ever, OK? - OK, let me know what you find out. - All right. - I miss you. - Call me if you need anything, OK? - OK. (ominous music) (dramatic music) (birds chirping) - How's it going? - Thank you for asking. We're doing all right. Beth had a seizure last night, but I think she's doing a lot better today. - Oh, honey, I'm so sorry to hear that. Well, you let me know if there's anything I can do to help. - I will, thanks so much, Jean. - Come here. (tense music) Bye. - Thanks. Bye. (tense music) (knife thuds) Something wrong? - There's no need to discuss our business with people who aren't family, OK? - Jean just wanted to help. - I don't need help. (tense music) - I'm gonna go see how Beth's doing. - I acknowledge I have pain. It lets me know that I'm alive. (door creaks) Mom? - No, just me. (gentle music) - I'm strong. I'm beautiful. I'm more than this pain. And I will heal. - And that really helps with the pain? - It really does. - Listen, I'm sorry about last night. I'm still trying to figure out how Mom runs this place now. - Well, at least now you know that she really does take care of me. Unlike you. You couldn't even bother to call us. - I called. Every year on your birthday. - Well, Mom never told me that. Maybe she thought it would upset me. - Look, Beth, I know it's gonna take some time before you forgive me, but, I promise, I'm gonna be a part of your lives from now on, OK? - OK. - Remember that thousand-piece puzzle we used to do? - Yeah, I think that we got through like the edges and one section before we decided it was impossible. - We should try putting it together again. - Like, now? - Yeah. Why not? (knocks on door) - Come in. - Hey, Beth and I were thinking about putting together that old puzzle again. - Finally gonna beat your old record of just edge pieces? - We got one section of blue done once. - Oh, my mistake. - I was also thinking I could maybe make some gluten free cookies? (tense music) - Riley. - I do this for a living. They're a specialty at the bakery. - And I appreciate the offer. There are other ways to help around here. Food is delicate. You'd be a much bigger help if you just got Beth settled in the dining room. - OK. (tense music) - I like your hair in this picture. Could you do mine like that? - Braid, yeah. Let me know if I tug too hard or sitting up gets to be too much. - OK. Are you excited to get married? - Yes. I could not be happier. And how would you like to be maid of honour? - You know I won't be able to. - You could. We are having the wedding in this beautiful church, and the reception's in the bakery. You'd hardly have to be outside at all. (tense music) - I can't. I can't compromise my immune system like that. - Nonsense, we are gonna get you a rhinestone breathing mask, and you are gonna be the most stylish one at the wedding party. - Maybe. Thanks. (gentle music) When is the first time you fell in love? - Why? You thinking about boys? (Beth scoffs) You're 17. It's perfectly normal. - I don't wanna talk about it. - OK. Well, if you change your mind, I'm here. - OK. Ow! - Sorry. Sorry. I'm all done. Let me just take a photo to commemorate. (dramatic music) (camera shutters) (dramatic music) (camera shutters) There. (Beth sighs) - Wow. It looks so good. Thanks, Riley. - OK. (gentle music) (dramatic music) (phone rings) - Hey, how's it going? - Just trying to see if you had a chance to talk to any specialists today. Beth's getting worse. She's growing more and more tired, complaining of an upset stomach, and she's definitely paler than when I got here. - Yeah, those all sound like signs of GBS, but without a test, it's hard to know. - And I was just braiding her hair, and it was falling out in clumps. I mean, I'm worried something really is wrong with her. - According to the specialist, hair falling out isn't usually a symptom. Maybe she's stressed. - Could it be food related? There's this weird residue on some of the dishes and cupboards. I'm worried maybe Beth's allergic to the dish soap we're using. - Maybe. Have you noticed Beth's gums bleeding or any unexplained lesions? - Not that I've seen, but look at this. Hold on, I'm sending you a photo of her nails. (phone chimes) (ominous music) - No, no, no, no, this is not good. - What's wrong? - I don't know, but I think your mother is giving her something that isn't settling well with her. But that's also hard to know without a test. You need to send me hair and nail samples as soon as you can, OK? - OK, hair will be easy. - OK, overnight it to me if you can and send me more pictures of the nails as well. (ominous music) (knocking on door) (dramatic music) (tense music) (door creaks) (gentle music) - Good morning. - Oh, good morning. - Who are those for? - These are for Jean. They're apology cookies. I feel bad that I couldn't take her care package. - Need any help? - Nope, it's all set. - Can I take them to her at least? - Well, sure, and give Jean my apologies. - Will do. (dramatic music) Hey, Jean. My mom wanted you to have these, as a sorry for how she acted the other day. - Oh. Well, isn't that nice. Tell her I said thank you. Oh, I can't wait to eat these, mm. - And, would you do me a favour? I have a package that I need to mail to my fiance, and, as you know, it's a bit hard to get into town, so, would you mind mailing it for me? - Yeah, no problem. - Thank you. Wedding planning never ends. - Oh. Let me give you this. - Oh, thank you. And, if anything specific comes for me, would you just keep it separate from her other packages? I just don't want to miss anything. - Mm, will do. Have a good one. - Bye, all right. (engine revs) Jean says thank you. I can tell that meant a lot to her. - Oh, good. I put a lot of love into them. (dramatic music) (Jean coughs dryly) (Jean gasping) (Jean coughing) (Jean gasping) (engine idles) - Hey, would you mind grabbing some fresh strawberries from the greenhouse? They'll be a perfect topping for the waffles I'm making. - First cookies, now fancy breakfast. You're spoiling us. - Beth doesn't seem to wanna get out of bed this morning, so I thought something other than oatmeal might help. - Can't hurt. - Exactly. (birds chirping) (dramatic music) - Those look great. Do we have maple syrup? - Of course, all organic. It might be in the back, though. (ominous music) (Riley gasps) (tense music) Are you OK? (dramatic music) - Yeah, I think I just got up too fast. - You're burning up. I want you to march right into bed. - No, I can handle myself. - No, my girl's sick. I'm going to take care of her. Let's go. (dramatic music) You rest. I'll be back to check on you in a little bit with some peppermint tea. - OK. (dramatic music) (birds chirping) (tense music) - Uh, uh, uh, uh. (tense music) Still hot. You should stay in bed the rest of the day. - I'm OK. - I insist. - Fine. - That's my girl. Your sister's having an off day too. She's still sleeping. I think all of this excitement has gotten to both of you. I need to take care of some things in the greenhouse. You drink your tea. It's really great having you back with us. I forgot how much I missed having both my girls. (dramatic music) (door locks) - How are you feeling? - Not great. - Yeah. I don't think I'll be doing any homework today. Although... (sighs). I should probably read a couple chapters. What do you do when you're stuck at home? - Usually play around with new recipes. If I'm feeling extra fancy, I'll experiment with makeup. - Do you think that you could show me how to put on makeup? I haven't ever done it before. - Aren't you worried what Mom will say? - I'm so sick of not being able to do anything. (sighs) Besides, I don't wanna read today. - OK, I'll be right back. (gentle music) OK, I have to warn you, I'm not the best. - That's OK. I've never had it on before so. I won't know if it's awful or not. - See, you say that. OK, I know we need to start with moisturiser because that is what they tell me in all the tutorials that I watch. - Hey, do you think that you could give me a smoky eye? - You sure? That's a lot for somebody that doesn't wear makeup. - I'm sure. That's all anyone ever talked about before Mom and me stopped watching TV. - OK, for that, you are gonna need to come to my studio. - OK. - And done. (dramatic music) - Oh my gosh. I look so different. - You hate it? - No. I love it. I never get to change up my looks or my clothes. - I think I can help with that. Come here. Better? - Yeah, thank you. - Now you're not swimming in it. I am gonna talk to Mom about getting you some new clothes. - She won't let me. She says we can't spend money on extra things. - You're body's changing, and you're not the same size as Mom. - I wish I could look like this all the time. - You can. (gentle music) I have an idea. Fashion show in my room. I think you'd look great in my skinny jeans. (dramatic music) (Beth groans) You OK? - Sometimes Mom's teas give me really bad cramps. - OK. (Beth groans) - I know that pain helps me know that I'm alive. But the pain-- - Beth, I'm gonna give you some medicine. This tapping is ridiculous. - No, it's not, it helps me. Oh, it helps me to help the pain. - OK, Beth, there's no reason for you to suffer like this. I'll take the blame, OK? Just take one to start. It's acetaminophen, so it's gonna be pretty gentle. - Riley. - It's fine, OK? (dramatic music) All right, you should feel better in about a half an hour. (Beth coughs) (Beth screams) (tense music) Riley, it hurts, it hurts. - Beth, are you OK? (Beth crying) What are these? - Beth was in a lot of pain. I just gave her something to help. - She could relapse at any second, and you give her medication that could damage her liver? What is on her face? - It's makeup! Don't worry, it's clean brushes, and I only buy cruelty free. - Do you even care if your sister lives? Let's go! - Mom! - Mom, you're hurting me. - Stop it's not her fault. Do not punish her. - You're hurting me. - Don't move! - What are you doing? - We have to make her throw up. This isn't the first close call we've had. - This is insane. It's medicine. She's gonna be fine when it kicks in. (suspenseful music) - Thank God this is one old wives' tale that actually works. - Beth, listen to me you're going to be OK, all right. You're gonna be fine, OK? (Beth sobbing) Shh, shh, shh. - Gargle. - Beth, you don't need to do this. - You heard me. (Beth sobs) (tense music) - Stop! - Gargle. Get out of this kitchen right now! Go and flush those pills! You're no longer allowed near Beth without me! (Beth coughing) Good girl, get it up. (Beth crying) (tense music) (phone rings) - Hey, what's up? - My mom is making Beth throw up because I gave her Tylenol. - What? - She thinks I poisoned her. - Do you want me to talk to her? - No. Listen, did you get the samples I sent? - No, they haven't arrived yet. I did get the pictures though. - Weird, I know I overnighted it. (banging on door) (ominous music) - Open up, Riley. - I gotta go. - Wait, Riley, hey! (banging on door) - Give me your phone. - No. - Your phone, Riley, it's upsetting Beth so much it's making her sick. - That doesn't make any sense. - She never would have gotten so sick if you hadn't shown her those photos. - What? - She's only been getting worse since you got there. I want our family together. I'm not kicking you out, but the phone has to go. - I can't just not have my phone. I need it for the bakery. - OK, you can leave it in the greenhouse. That way she won't see it. - Fine. - You're finally putting your family first. (door closes) (tea kettle whistles) (dramatic music) I think we'll need some sugar. (suspenseful music) (dramatic music) Jenny Craig works. I've lost 15kg and feel great. My consultant has been fabulous. Jenny Craig definitely works. It is so good for people that are time poor. On Rapid Results: Jenny Craig works for weight loss. Flexible delivery options available with Jenny Craig. What's your favourite sub of the day at Subway? SONG: # Good day # Today might be a good day... # Every day has a different, delicious Subway Six Inch Sub for just $5.50. I thought I told you. You're not allowed around Beth anymore. - Relax, I'm just gonna do some work in the greenhouse. I'll wait for Jean. You are expecting packages, aren't you? - Yes, I am. - Great. (gentle music) Where is it? (car approaches) Oh, hi. I'm sorry, I was looking for Jean. She was supposed to deliver something for me. - Oh, I guess you haven't heard, huh? - Heard what? - Jean. She passed away a couple days ago. I think she had a heart attack while driving. - Oh, that's awful. I'm sorry to hear that. - Yeah, she'll be missed, that's for sure. You know, her vehicle was recovered, and everything was taken out, so, your package should have gone out. - OK. Well, I only met her a couple times, but she seemed like a great person, so. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. - Oh, I appreciate that. Well, you have a good day. - Thank you. You too. (dramatic music) (ominous music) (Monica humming) - Riley, what's wrong? - Jean died. She had a heart attack. - No! That's awful. Her poor husband and all her friends at the church. She was so young, it doesn't seem possible. Riley. Don't tell Beth, OK? She hasn't had to deal with anyone dying since your father. I don't wanna shock her system. - I don't think you need to worry about that. I'm not allowed near Beth, remember? But you can't hide bad things from her forever. - It's just that she's been feeling so unwell lately, and I don't wanna risk upsetting her. What if she has another seizure? - Mom. - It's not the time, all right? - OK. In exchange, I want my phone privileges back. - Your phone? That's what you're thinking about at a time like this? - Yeah, I wanna talk to my fiance, and I couldn't find it anywhere in the greenhouse. I'm an adult. I'm allowed to speak to people. - I don't know what to tell you. I put it on the shelf. - I don't think so. - I'll help you look for it. Beth? Stay at the table, honey. I'm just gonna help your sister with something in the greenhouse. - OK. - It's so strange. I could have sworn your phone was right here. Riley, stop. It's not in here, I didn't hide it. - I know you're lying. Where is it? - Stop yelling. You're upsetting Beth. - It's always about Beth. Never about what I want. - Oh, what you want? Well, we've been dealing with the consequences of what you wanted since you left. - Stop trying to make me feel bad. I'm here now, aren't I? I don't think it's that much to ask that I be able to talk to my fiance and run my business. - I didn't do anything with it. - Still can't find it? - I'll find it. (door slams) (tense music) - What do you think you're doing? - Well, you won't let me near Beth, so it seems like an excellent place for you to hide my phone. - Those are some serious accusations, young lady. - "Young lady." You can't call me that anymore, Mom. You shouldn't even be calling her that. - Don't tell me what to do in my own house. I thought I told you to wait downstairs. - I knew you'd never change. I'm so tired of dealing with your stupid rules. I'm gonna order a new phone on the computer. - You're not allowed to. - Mom, stop. - Oh, hey. I'm just doing it for your own well-being, Beth. I don't wanna have to do these things, but you staying here is keeping you out of harm's way, OK? - You cannot hide her away forever. Beth wants to see the real world, right? - Don't talk to her like that. You have no idea what she's been through. What we've both been through. While you've been off leading your perfect life, we've been here struggling every day. - Stop fighting. - Do you think I had it easy? I had nothing when I got out of here. I was lucky to get a job and work six days a week to pay my rent, and when that wasn't enough, to get another. - Stop. - I couldn't ask you for any help, no, because you always wanted me to fail so I'd have to come crawling back. - Stop fighting! (suspenseful music) (dramatic music) You guys can't stop fighting for two seconds. - I'm sorry, honey. You're right. We shouldn't talk like that in front of you. (gentle music) - Not good enough. - Well, I'll just let Riley use the computer like she wants to. It's fine. Right, Riley? - So now that it's upsetting Beth, I can use technology? - Yes. We need to move past this as a family. Beth, why don't you head up to your bedroom, so I can talk to your sister? You can come down and join us when you feel better, OK? - I don't wanna see you guys for a while. - OK, honey. I'll come and check on you in a bit. - That's OK. I don't need you tonight. - Beth? Go ahead and use it. You know, I'm not the monster you think I am. (gentle music) (birds chirping in distance) (tense music) (Riley retches) Oh, baby girl. Looks like there's been too much excitement for you as well. - I'm fine. - No, you're not. Go and lay down. - Hey, you've reached Riley. I'm not available right now. But leave a message and I'll get back to you. Thank you. (beeps) - Hey, I wanted to let you know that we got the test results back, and, although we can't be 100% sure, they did possibly find thallium in Beth's hair. You need to her out of there as soon as you can, so we can take her to the hospital. She still needs blood tests to confirm the results, but this is a major red flag, Riley. Call me back as soon as you get this, OK? I'm gonna head over there as soon as I get off my shift. Sooner if I can get someone to cover for me. Also, I sent you an email. OK, bye. (ominous music) - Mom? Mom, will you come here, please? - Coming. - Oh, would you get me some ginger tea? I'm feeling really sick to my stomach. - Wouldn't you rather have some nice soothing peppermint tea, this close to bedtime? - Mm. No, the ginger tea works better. - OK, dear. (Monica humming) (dramatic music) - Thank you. - I brought you a little extra honey just in case. - Thank you. - And little snacks. Some flaxseed crackers. - Mm. Thanks, but I'm not feeling very hungry right now. - You should try to eat something. An empty tummy can make you feel worse. - Maybe later. Thank you. Night. - Goodnight. (dramatic music) (doorbell rings) (dramatic music) - Hello? Riley? - Is that you, Aiden? It's Monica. Riley told me you were coming. Just let me grab the door. Aiden! - Hi. - Oh, it's so nice to finally meet you. Riley can't stop talking about you. Well, come on in. - Sure. - If you don't mind taking off your shoes and slipping into these first. I'm sure Riley told you all about Beth. When we nearly lost her to GBS, I vowed never to let that happen again. I'll give you some privacy. When you're ready, come on in, and I'll have some hot tea waiting for us. - Where's Riley? - Oh, she's napping. She wasn't feeling very well, and then she insisted on getting everything ready for you and tired herself out. I'll go and get her. She'll be so happy to see you. - OK, and I... Nevermind. - They fit perfectly. - Oh. - They were my husband's. They look better on you. - Thank you. Did you say Riley was coming down soon? - I ran in to wake her up. She's just getting herself together. I'll let you be the one to bug her next if she doesn't come in soon. - OK. - Honey? - Oh, sure. Thank you. (dramatic music) So, Riley tells me that you and Beth don't ever leave the house? - I do sometimes. Only when necessary. Beth never does. I just can't risk it. Her GBS could be triggered by anything as far as we know. - That must be difficult. - You know what? It really is. Ever since the girls' father died, life's been really tough. I just always thought I'd have him around, you know? - God, I can't even imagine what I would do if something happened to Riley. - Did she tell you how it happened? How he died? - It was a car accident, right? - It was my fault. (dramatic music) - I'm so sorry. - I made him go to the store for some last minute dinner thing. I don't even remember what it was. And then when the call came in... (sobs) - Hey, it's OK. (Monica sobbing) - That's why I can't lose Beth or Riley. - Right. - I'm sorry, I'm such a mess. - No, no, no, don't be sorry, it's OK. Really. - Please have one of these. They're homemade. - Sure. (ominous music) Oh, wow, those are very good, Mrs Howell. I can definitely see where Riley gets it. - Please, call me Mom. You're family now. So tell me, how did you and Riley meet? She never told me the full story. - She hasn't? - I think she's embarrassed to tell her mother. - Well, Riley was still just a barista at the shop, and I had just started nursing school, and I would go in every day. And then, one day, she just handed me a coffee with her number on it, and that was that. - So she made the first move. - Yeah, yeah. I mean, I always really liked her, you know, but I kind of thought maybe she was out of my league, so. - She was never afraid to go after what she wants. That's for sure. - No, she was not. (coughing) Sorry. (Aiden coughs) My throat is... (coughs) I'm so sorry. My throat. (dramatic music) (Aiden choking) (suspenseful music) (Aiden chocking) (dramatic music) (gentle music) - Oh, my baby girl. Are you OK? Hey. - How's Beth? - She's fine. Riley, I want to tell you I'm sorry for what I said yesterday. You're right. It's your life, and you should live it how you want to. - Thank you. - OK, you get some rest. Feel better, I've left you some tea. - Aiden's coming. - Don't you worry about a thing. (ominous music) (lock engaging) (dramatic music) (tense music) (cup clatters) (dramatic music) (tense music) (suspenseful music) (doorknob rattling) - Beth, open up. - Riley? What's wrong? - We have to leave. Right now. - Riley, stop it. I just want all this fighting between you and Mom to stop. I just want it to go back to how it was before Dad died. - Beth, you're not sick. Mom's been poisoning you, and she's it doing it to me, too. I can prove it. Just let me in. - I don't believe you. - Beth, just open the door, please. - I can't. Mom locked it. - Since when are there locks? - I think she installed it after you left. - Fine. Stand back. (suspenseful music) (door bangs) - Stop it, Riley! I'm not going with you. What if my GBS comes back, or... I've only been feeling worse since you've been here! - Beth, you don't have GBS. My hair's been falling out just like yours. She's just been poisoning us. Aiden's even checking to see if you're really sick. - I don't believe you. I don't believe you. - Beth, you don't have to stay here. I can get you the help you need. - I can't leave Mom. It's too dangerous. - Fine. Stay here. (suspenseful music) - Riley? (doorknob rattles) (door creaks) (suspenseful music) (keys rattling) (suspenseful music) (tense music) (door creaks) (dramatic music) (birds chirping) (lock disengages) - Beth, come on we have to move. - What, no, I'm not coming with you. - Yes, you are come on. - No, Mom, help! - Beth! - Mom! - Be quiet. - Mom! - Beth! - Stop! Stop! (tense music) - Oh, god, Beth, are you OK? Are you hurt? (dramatic music) Are you trying to kill your sister? - I know what you're doing to us. - Riley, I'm so sorry. - Beth, get out of here. - I didn't mean to. - Get in the shower. Get some clean clothes out of my dresser, and stay in my room until I tell you to come out. - What about Riley? - Just go! - Beth, I'm taking you with me. - I can't breathe the outside air, Riley. I'll get sick. (dramatic music) - Go! (Monica gasping) (dramatic music) (Riley choking) Why don't you love me? (Monica screams) (tense music) (Riley gasps) - You can't keep us here forever. - I want you to leave. If you don't, I'll call the cops, and tell them you tried to kill both of us. Understood? (suspenseful music) (Riley gasping) (tense music) (Riley panting) - Aiden? (suspenseful music) Aiden? Are you here? (dramatic music) - Go and get in the shower. I need to take care of your sister. - Mom, you're not going to hurt her, are you? - Come on. Come on. Come. Aiden? Aiden? Aiden, wake up. Aiden, wake up. Wake up, please, wake up. (Riley crying) Aiden? Aiden? Aiden, wake up. Wake up, please. Aiden, please, wake up. Aiden? (Riley sobbing) (tense music) - Riley? I'm sorry. - You're sorry? You killed him. - I couldn't let you leave me again. Aiden was gonna take you away from me, and he was gonna take Beth away. - Aiden was all I had. He was the only one that ever loved me without controlling me. He was my life. We were gonna start a family together to make up for this one, and you took that away from me. (tense music) (Riley shrieks) (suspenseful music) - I had to give you a little extra for breakfast. I trust you to behave like your sister. I'm glad you've come to your senses. (suspenseful music) (Riley groans) Don't worry, I didn't give you as much as Aiden. (Beth crying) (suspenseful music) No, you're not strong enough for this. - I am not gonna let you keep her here. - If you scream, I'll make sure you never leave again. (suspenseful music) (dramatic music) (Beth gasping) (Beth breathing heavily) (gentle music) (dramatic music) - Riley. (Riley gasps) - Mom. (sobbing) Stop. - Beth, get inside, this instant. - No. No, I am done listening to you. - Beth, it's not safe for you here. - I don't care. You need to let Riley go. - I won't let our family get torn apart again. - You let Riley go or I'll do it. - Beth, no. - Beth, stop. - Did you kill Dad, too? - What, no! - How could you do this to me? To Riley? And kill Aiden? - Because I'd already lost your father, and I couldn't stand the thought of losing my daughters, too. Then Riley left. And once you got sick, I thought I was gonna lose you forever. I had to keep you safe. I never once put you in any actual danger. You needed that medicine so that you could stay here and heal. - Don't come near me! - Beth? - Mom, let Riley go. - You have no idea how much it breaks my heart to hear you say that. - Let Riley go! - Honey, stop it. - Don't come any closer! - OK, OK, OK! (dramatic music) - You let Riley go, and you let me go! - Oh, please don't go. Please, don't or you're gonna die out there. - I am dying in here. - How can you do this to your own mother? Beth? You know better than this. Who took care of you all these years? - You did. - Please, don't go. No, Beth? - Goodbye, Mom. - Please! No, Beth, don't leave me! Don't leave me! Please, Beth, don't leave me. (suspenseful music) (Riley groans) - Are you OK? - We need to get to the hospital right away. I don't know how much she gave us. (tense music) No, you need to drive. - Riley, I can't. - You have to. I will talk you through it. (tense music) OK. OK. OK. Put this one in, and put your foot on the closest pedal to the left. - What if I kill us? - I am not gonna let that happen. (engine revs) Gear to R and foot on the gas. (suspenseful music) Go! Go! - What if I kill us? - Beth, come on! (tyres squealing) (suspenseful music) (dramatic music) (ominous music) (tyres squealing) - Riley? - That's Aiden's car, go, go. We just have to make it to town. It's not that far, OK? - OK, OK. (dramatic music) (tyres squealing) Riley. - Watch out! (tyres squealing) - Oh, my God! - Beth? Beth, wake up. Beth? Beth. Come on. - OK. - Wait. (dramatic music) - I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. Never meant to hurt either of you. I'll get some help, OK? I'll get help. (Monica and Riley gasping) # Leaves are fading # # Tears are falling # # Far away # # Hear them sway # # They touch the ground again # - Beth, we're late. - I'm almost ready. - Come on, you look great. - I don't know. I think maybe I should change. - No, I think this outfit's the one. - (sighs) OK. You can do this. You know, I never thanked you. - For what? - For getting me out of that house. - I'm sorry it took so long. # Call my name # # I am changed # # You touched me # # And I'm not the same # # Velvet parts # # Shining star # # I'm falling, hurling # # Calling my # # Heart # # Heart # # Call my name # # I am changed # # You touched me # # And I'm not the same # (dramatic music) Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2021