The Testaments

Previously on The Testaments...

-Mom! - It was Gilead.

You're in danger. I need to get you out of here.

I need you to trust me.

Being a woman on God's green earth

is no easy feat.

Who can bring forth God's children?

Who, but you?

Dr. Grove is ready for you.

Becka's gonna be thrilled you're a Green now.

You know, you really are getting to be a big girl, Agnes.

I imagine your breasts must be quite tender.

It's starting to move very, very fast.

-It's a dress, not a husband. -Not yet.

She could get an offer from a Commander at the dance.

You will have to make many difficult decisions when you are wives.

I imagine it's a lot to handle. Being a new wife.

God only sends us what we can bear.

It will be great. Pushing strollers together.

I don't want to get married.

-I don't want a husband. -But what else would you do?

- -

Agnes! Get down!

Why does Gilead want to kill me?

They don't want to kill you. They want to take you back.

When you got out of Gilead, they would not stop looking for you.

Mayday's got you.

What the fuck happened? Was that Mayday?

It was meant to be a retrieval mission.

The girls weren't supposed to get hurt.

-What is this? - Map of the school.

I need to speak to June.

You guys are just some sloppy shitshow.

My life is in your hands here.

Gilead was so beautiful, sometimes I could forget where I was.

I could forget to be scared shitless for a second.

But just a second.

Since the bus attack, security was everywhere.

I was sure the Eyes were going to pull me off the street.

Of course, the gals had their own fish to fry.

Marriage season was all about sucking up to the Aunts.

This time, it was a tea party.

The girls stressed out about buying flowers and sweets

to please the Aunts.

I get it.

Always be extra nice to the frigid sadists

who are arranging your marriage.

Gilead pro-tip.

You're welcome.

- -

Here. Miss MacKenzie is still choosing a few others.

Thank you.

Tell Garth, he's got to move me.

Or get me out!

I think they're closing in.

Please.

We're ready!

Beautiful day for a tea party.

It's hot. Is anyone else hot?

You both look so different in green.

Do-- Do you feel different?

Not really.

My green dress has a bow on the back of it.

My mom made it.

Just in case.

She's not supposed to do that.

Whatever. God loves a woman who anticipates.

You know it's against the rules.

What's up with her?

It's okay.

It's a good thing. It means we're safe.

They were Mayday.

Is she about to throw up?

Pray, give her a second. She's not used to this stuff.

Don't feel sorry for them.

They tried to kill us. They're rebel scum.

We'll catch up in a second.

Pearl Girls.

Look, I know it's scary.

They pretended to be one of us,

meanwhile, the entire time they hated us.

They tried to kill us.

The Eyes will always find them.

You don't have to worry. Okay?

That's why the florist was so scared.

Gilead is out there, looking for us.

Hunting us.

All I could think about is how that could be me up there.

And if I didn't get out of here soon, it would be.

But here we are, going to Agnes's house for a fucking tea party.

This Madeleine is perfect.

- -

...humbled...

Yes, uh...

Turn it, so that-- that's what they see first.

Yes. Uh--

Yes, like-- Just right there so the--

the meat shows when they-- when they walk in.

So it's what they see first. Yeah, that's good.

Of course, you think it's easy.

You've been practicing for months.

Okay, so now you need to practice.

- -Like this, around...

Here, come here.

Okay, ready? 'Kay.

One, two, three.

-One, two, three-- -

You're stepping on the three. It's supposed to be on two.

Like this.

One, two, three. One, two, three.

-Becka. - You try.

Do I have to?

The waltz is the easy part.

You still have to learn the opening number.

What if I get it wrong at the Ball?

Am I gonna look totally lame?

No. No.

You'll look adorable.

-You always do. -

Okay, come here.

I will be the Commander.

You be you. Okay?

Right foot back,

side... together.

Okay, now the tricky part.

Raise your arm. Up, like this.

Together.

And down.

Okay, I think you've got it.

There you are!

We have guests arriving.

Becka was teaching me the dance for the Ball.

Mm, thank you, Becka. She needs all the help she can get.

But the Aunts will be here any minute.

-Hm. - Those are in the fridge.

Your hair is frizzy again.

Do you see what I'm dealing with?

-Paula, you have so much to do. -

-I'll spruce little Agnes up. -Thank you.

Oh, here, let's press this.

Just-- Just beyond, Agnes.

So, Paula is still a blessing, I see.

-I thank God for her every day. - Aw, charcuterie.

This basket is off the charts.

- Oh, pears! -Let's go check out your bounty.

- Who sent this? - It's crazy.

I've never seen a spread like this.

You clearly made an impression. Tenderloin. That's no joke.

She also got oranges.

Commander Stevens. He's a catch.

Oranges are alright, but didn't you get guavas and lychees

when you were a Green?

Yeah, but they were easier to get back then.

Artichoke is hard to come by these days.

Which Commander is this?

Uh, Collins. He's in charge of one of the Colonies.

-Ew. -Yikes.

-No, thank you. -Ew.

So, who do you think will match, and who's gonna crash and burn?

Becka's doing well. She got lamb chops.

Of course, you did. I bet Jehosheba's crazy jealous.

- Jehosheba will do just fine. - I was two people.

One could walk and talk, say "Praise be" and "Yes, ma'am."

And the other could only think about those dead bodies

hanging from the bridge.

Was it obvious to everyone?

Luckily, I was basically invisible.

Penny! Can you feel the baby kicking yet?

No, it's too early for that.

You know, I can't wait.

And Michael is even more excited than I am.

You're so much further along than last time.

Hulda!

Sorry.

You can be so slow sometimes.

- - Spread out. Search the house.

Blessed be the fruit.