Servant

…deeply saddened to report that our own Isabelle Carrick

was pronounced dead on the scene this evening at the age of 28. A rising star--

Are you all right?

No.

What was that, Leanne?

I thought that you'd understand.

A colleague of mine was just killed, and you…

seemed pleased.

Isabelle wanted to hurt you.

She was never going to stop trying to hurt you.

I wanted to help.

"Help"?

Help how?

I'm sorry.

You guys are leaving already?

Kourtney's not feeling very well.

I'll wait in the car.

I'm so sorry about tonight.

There's nothing to apologize for, sweetheart.

I'm just glad that you're safe.

I was hoping we could continue the conversation we were having earlier.

Yes, we will talk about your nanny situation this week.

Right now you should get some sleep.

Yeah. Give your back a rest.

Hey.

Where are your drugs?

I threw 'em away, you junkie.

Why?

As soon as I start, I'll never stop.

I wanted them.

Well, trust me, they won't help you in the slightest.

What?

Take off your pants.

What?

Now?

Everyone's asleep already.

Biltong and caviar?

I was just gonna have some coffee.

Please sit.

Let me hold him while you eat.

He's better with me.

-Can we talk? -About what?

Last night.

What is there to say?

Dorothy, what is it going to take for you to stop icing me out?

You know exactly what, and you've made it very clear where you stand.

With you, Dorothy. Always.

Do you have work today?

Yeah, we're shooting the judgment panels all night, so I'll be back late.

But I could have them reschedule.

No. God, don't do that. Working in TV's no joke, Sean.

You gotta grab the bull by the horns and not let go.

What are you doing?

I'm reading.

About what?

Let me hold him while you take a shower and change.

I'm right here.

No. I can't eat this.

It took me hours.

Don't eat that crap.

Milk? No?

What's wrong?

What the hell?

Think it went down my throat.

You eat any of those?

I felt it move in my mouth.

Did you swallow?

Leanne?

Did you have a nice run?

Yes.

Would you mind coming with me for a minute?

You look so cute in my dungarees,

I thought maybe we could find you something else.

Leanne.

How did you get these?

I used to punish myself.

We were supposed to be perfect.

No wicked thoughts, no selfishness.

Only service to him.

Last night,

when you said you wanted to help…

do you somehow blame yourself for what happened to Isabelle?

I don't wanna see you hurting yourself,

and I just want to understand what you believe.

That's all.

You don't need to worry.

No?

I don't hurt myself anymore.

I don't follow their rules.

I get to decide now.

That must feel good.

Yeah.

Look how cute you look.

I wanna get a picture with my girl. Yep.

Here.

Let me see.

This is Frank Pearce. Leave me a message.

Hi, Dad. Please call me as soon as you get this.

Thank you.

Fuck.

This is Frank Pearce.

Dorothy, it's 2:00 in the morning.

Dad, I'm so sorry.

I was trying to reach you all night.

Are you there?

I'm sorry, Dad. I have to call you back.

Are you still in touch with Dale Mackenzie?

What?

Your doctor friend.

Sure. Dale and I play pickleball together every Tuesday.

Great. I'd like you to send him to the house for an appointment.

If you think it would be helpful,

I would be happy to make any arrangement--

He can interview Leanne, and then he can sign the petition for her commitment.

You're serious about that?

Yes. I have done the research.

She presents a clear and present danger to herself and to others.

She is clinically insane.

She cannot distinguish fantasy from reality.

Highly manipulative. Self-mutilates.

Now, I don't know

if this is a chemical imbalance or some cult brainwashing,

but whatever it is, she's gotta go.

And then everything will be okay.

I'm gonna send you the photos.

If you could make the appointment, I can talk Leanne into doing it.

I will call Dale in the morning.

Great. Talk soon.

Okay. Here we go.

Yeah.

Does that feel good?

You know, Sean and I did some couples therapy a few years back.

It honestly changed our lives.

How?

Well, there was a lot of friction back then,

me being the breadwinner.

And, you know, back then I was always trying so hard to please everyone,

get every little thing just right.

But that's the way you are now.

It's a lifelong process.

It takes a long time to recover from the kind of childhood you've had.

Have you ever talked to anyone about it?

I don't know if I want to change.

Well, what if you and I did it together?

I've been thinking a lot about us, you and me.

I really wanna understand you so we can be close again.

We can do it together?

Sure.

Okay.

Hush, little baby Don't say a word

Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird

And if that mockingbird won't sing

Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring

And if that diamond ring turns brass

Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass

And if that looking glass gets broke

Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat

Hello, Dorothy.

Dr. Mackenzie, thank you so much for coming. Please come in.

Is this all right?

I was thinking it would be the most private.

This will do just fine.

Here she is.

Leanne, meet Dr. Mackenzie.