The Testaments

Previously, on The Testaments...

Blessings on Rebecca Grove,

who is to marry soon-to-be Commander Chapin.

And Agnes Mackenzie, who is to wed Commander Weston,

a man chosen by God to lead and protect.

I can't be around Becka's dad. He did things to me.

Not just me.

You need to tell Aunt Lydia.

I already did tell her.

And what's she gonna do about it?

I'm really glad you told me.

I decided I was going to protect those girls...

because no one else was gonna do it.

You have been a bad girl.

You need to floss more.

-That's it? -Yeah.

He tried to touch me! He tried to touch me!

Please, please, please, protect me!

-You made it up? -He's been abusing them.

Someone had to do something.

I have nothing to be ashamed of.

I didn't lay a finger on that Pearl Girl.

Why are you defending her?

'Cause she's not lying.

How do you know?

He did it... to me.

Let us pray: "Purge me in hyssop, and I shall be clean.

"Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within me."

He can't hurt you anymore.

-It's divine justice. -What did you do?

No, no, no! No, no!

-You called the Eyes? -Agnes!

I really thought you were sending her to the doctor.

No! Agnes! Agnes!

After it was all over, I found the coroner's report.

"The following autopsy was performed in accordance with Gilead law.

"The body is that of a well-developed,

"well-nourished adult, white Christian male.

"Cause of death:

"exsanguination due to multiple sharp-force injuries,

"caused by an edged weapon.

"The lungs, liver, and subclavian artery were all mortally damaged.

"Defensive wounds penetrate the hands and upper extremities.

"Multiple stab wounds of lower extremities,

"including genitalia,

"ranging from one to four inches deep.

"The damage well exceeds what would have been necessary to kill the victim,

indicating a spirited attacker."

What is happening with you and Becka?

My mom told our Martha that there's a scandal brewing.

It's none of your blessed business.

She doesn't want to talk about it.

Then you know what it is?

Shu, butt the fuck out.

I'm gonna have a 12-piece orchestra with a piccolo flute.

So elegant.

You guys! What is it?

Agnes?

Agnes. What's going on?

Agnes, are you okay?

Praise be the Lord.

He would like us all to gather in the dining hall at once.

Please make your way.

Don't agitate her.

- -

Have you eaten?

Those aren't necessary! Take them off!

Aunt Lydia, the Commander is here.

He will speak with you now.

What are we gonna do about Rebecca?

We're not gonna do anything. She murdered her father.

A man of Gilead was slain by a woman.

Your pupil.

Let's not pretend he was a man of God.

We both know his conduct. He was to be executed.

That's of very little relevance now.

What's important is that we minimize the fallout.

So, she is to be sacrificed? On the altar of "fallout"?

Maybe not. Well, she's a fruitful girl.

I'm sure the Red Center would be happy to have her.

A Handmaid?

It's probably the Wall.

Allowing her to become a Handmaid would be merciful.

Either way, the court will dictate her fate.

No! We can't let that happen.

There is no "we" anymore.

- -

Blessed day, Aunt Lydia.

Girls, I have some sad news to share.

But share it I must.

It is regarding one of our own.

Rebecca Grove.

Rebecca will no longer be attending school for the foreseeable future...

due to the untimely passing of her father, Dr. Grove.

Of course, our prayers are with the Grove family

during this tragic time.

Let us offer the comfort of the Lord.

We shall not forget that He is near the broken-hearted.

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them.

He delivers them from all their troubles.

-Let Him deliver us. -

Let Him hear our prayer.

Let Him hold us in our sorrow,

for without Him, we would be lost.

Is she alright?

-You shouldn't be out here. -Where'd they take her?

You said she was going to the doctor. Tell me where she is. Please!

It's a holding facility for women. I don't know where it is.

She was screaming!

I know.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Agnes? Agnes Mackenzie! Get your hands off of her right now!

-Can't you see she's upset? -You unhand her right now, young man!

No. You know what happened to her friend. Show some grace.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

If I were to tell Aunt Lydia about this,

you would be thrown out of this school on your ear.

Agnes!

Snap out of it, please!

Now go on. Get to class with the rest.

What happened with Becka's dad?

Are you okay?

Agnes, you look like you've seen the Devil.

Where's Becka?

-She was take by the Eyes. -Out!

No. Out!

Get out, right now! Bye!

She came to my house covered in blood.

Whose blood?

She was covered in it. It was all over her.

What did she do?

What's gonna happen to her?

The Eyes took her.

We're never gonna see her again.

Maybe they'll show her mercy.

They don't show mercy. Ever.

We're gonna have to do something, then.

To help her.

You're right.

Wait, A-- Agnes?!

What are you doing to help Becka?

Agnes, we are offering her support in this difficult time--

I know what happened.

I know the Eyes took her. What are you doing to protect Becka?

Come with me, please.

-What is she doing? -Sacking the fuck up.

Being brave.

Tell Aunt Gabbana I had to go to the nurse's office.

-With what? -I'll say it's cramps. Go!

Agnes, you must understand,

God is our refuge and our strength.

He is the only one who can save Becka.

No! No, that's not good enough.

You are the instrument of God! You have to do something.

There's nothing I can do, Agnes.

-Then you lied to us. -Agnes!

You said if we obeyed you, if we obeyed God,

you would guide us and protect us!

And did Becka obey the Lord?

She struck her father in cold blood.

She thought she was doing God's will! As you taught us!