Bad Apples

County Sheriff's Office.

Are your parents home?

We got a call about a possible disturbance.

Shit, we got a body.

What happened here?

Are you okay?

Here, have a seat over here.

Hey, I got a pulse. Need to roll rescue.

Is there anyone else in the house?

Is there anybody else here?

I'm going upstairs. Call for backup.

869 to dispatch.

Need an ambulance out to 1428 Elm Street.

Possible code 8.

I'm in here!

869 to dispatch. Shots fired.

Stay right here.

Isn't this nice?

Sure, if you're into cliches.

You know, Nina, this is your last chance. Getting adopted at 17 isn't typical.

And after what happened last time, you cannot afford to mess this up again.

Oh my god, it wasn't my fault.

Nina, I'm serious.

I get it. I'll be on my best behavior.

Brandon, come on! I need to pee.

Just a minute.

I don't have a minute.

Mom, Brandon's doing that thing in the bathroom again.

Shut up! I was just getting ready.

What died in here?

It's just cologne.

It smells like a chemical plant exploded.

Feeding an army?

I Just don't know what she's gonna like.

Sarah, she's a teenage girl.

Whatever you make will be fine.

You're really overthinking it.

I just want to make a good first impression.

You will! You're very impressive.

Calm down.

Kids! Breakfast!

Oh, there he is.

Waffles! Don't mind if I do.

Uh-uh. Plate first.

Come on.

What?

What is that smell?

Just some cologne. That's all.

You only need one spritz.

Alice, are you awake?

I am now.

Remember what I said about knocking?

Sorry. Mom told me to wake you up.

She's not my mom.

She's not your mom either.

Sorry.

I just had a bad dream.

Didn't mean to snap at you.

It's okay.

Hey, we're still sisters, okay?

No matter what.

Now go save me some bacon before Brandon eats it all.

What's the big occasion?

Don't you remember?

We've been over this already.

That's today?

I told you. They had to move the date up.

Shit!

Mom!

Ooh, hey, let me help you with that.

Oh wow that is hot!

I got it. I got it. I got it.

Can somebody get the door, please?

Why, hello there.

Sarah, your new daughter's here.

Off to a great start.

I know, I know. "Best behavior."

I apologize for Alice. She's not a morning person.

You must be Nina. It's so nice to meet you, come on in!

You have a beautiful home.

Thank you.

Thank you. CURTIS: Yeah, it's been in my family for years.

I grew up in this house.

Wow.

Wow.

I may have gone a little overboard with breakfast,

but we weren't sure what you'd like.

Hi, I'm Zoe. This is my brother Brandon.

Hey.

He shy around girls, especially pretty girls.

I am not, Zoe. Shut up.

Brandon!

Make yourself at home. We're all excited to have you here.

Are you sure about that?

Mind if I join you?

It's your house.

What's bothering you, kiddo?

Why does something have to be bothering me?

Is it about Nina?

I've got senior year, college applications,

my future to think about.

I don't have time for new sisters.

I get it.

Life's already complicated without adding new people to the mix.

But could you at least introduce yourself?

If not for you, for her.

Fine.

Thank you.

What's bothering you, Curtis?

Why does something have to be bothering me?

You know, no matter what you think, your mother and I...

Sorry, Sarah and I love you like a daughter.

It's the truth.

Come back in when you're ready.

I swear we feed her.

I'm just glad someone appreciates my cooking.

They still do this in small towns?

Yeah, I've actually seen this guy's photo quite a bit.

So, are you like a photographer or something?

Something like that.

It helps me remember all the places I've been.

All the people I've met.

Smile, Brandon!

I don't wanna smile.

I got a call from work.

It's some accounting error. I need to go in.

Today of all days?

I know. But it's an emergency.

Be back as soon as I can.

Love you.

I better get going, too.

It was a pleasure to meet you.

You have a lovely home. - Thank you!

And lovely children.

I know Nina's gonna fit right in. Isn't that right, Nina?

Absolutely.

Great. I'll be back to check on her in a couple of days.

Alright, take care.

Thank you.

Feel free to take whatever you want.

I won't be taking any of this with me when I leave.

Where are you going?

I'm graduating high school early.

I won't be here much longer.

Why would you leave?

This place is perfect.

And you've got them wrapped around your little finger.

Bet they'd give you anything.

It's not like that.

Sure it isn't.

Hmm. This one doesn't make me want to barf.

Hey.

Uh, what you listening to?

You want to hear?

I like it.

Everything to your liking?

It's perfect.

Come on Zoe, time for bed. We've got school bright and early.

You can hang on to it. - Really?

Yeah, I've heard it all before.

Do you want me to park and go in with you?

No, I'm good. This isn't my first rodeo.

Sorry.

Alice, could you make sure she gets to the front office?

It's in the front, Sarah. Kind of hard to miss.

Hold on.

Alright girls, I'll see you after school. Have a good day!

So how long have you been going here?

Three years. Ever since I've lived with the Turners.

And where were you before that?

Ah, touchy subject.

I only want to think about the future.

My life before here, I don't want to go back there. You understand?

Yeah, I get that.

Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing?

We're just playing tag. She's bad at it.

The fuck did you just say?

Chill out. She just a middle schooler.

How is she in middle school?

That's Anessa. She got held back a year.

Has she done this to you before?

And you? You just let it happen? - How is this my fault?

Look Zoe, if no one's going to stand up for you, you have to stand up for yourself.

Don't let this bridge troll push you around.

The next time she lays a finger on you, you kick her as hard as you can in the knees.

And let the whole school watch her fall.

And that's... that's the last time she'll ever fuck with you.

Okay, that's enough. I've got it from here.

Right, because you're doing such a great job.

Come on, Zoe.

Don't listen to her.

If you fight back, it'll only make it worse.

And you don't want to get taken from mom and dad, do you? - No

Okay. Then keep your head down and stay out of trouble.

Mr. Turner?

What's up, Brittany?

Hey. Um...

Your wife called.

Okay, thanks.

Hey, what's going on?