The Testaments

Previously on The Testaments...

You're listening to Radio Free Boston

-with an urgent warning for-- -

-Is something happening? -Gilead's retaliating

for what happened with the bus.

- What's going on? -The Aunts decide our contenders today.

Two to three suitors each, usually.

Then house visits. Then weddings.

Jehosheba wants power. Hulda, security.

Agnes, I'm not sure what she wants.

Not yet.

Let's begin, shall we?

Who wants to get married, anyway?

After what happened at the Ball,

you should be throwing yourself at the mercy of Aunt Lydia.

Well maybe I'll get lucky, and I won't get any offers.

What is wrong with you? This is our whole lives!

Some people would give anything for the right match.

May I have this dance?

In His grace.

If Commander MacKenzie is meeting with the Japanese,

we think he might be brokering a deal for artillery--

-How the fuck am I supposed to-- -Lower your voice.

I don't think Agnes will know anything about that.

-I'm in love. -Who?

Garth.

He's soon to be made a Commander.

I thought perhaps you might make him eligible.

I shall think the matter over.

Only a few open slots left.

I have another one to add to the mix. Garth Chapin.

-He's not eligible. -He will be. Soon enough.

Time to tell the girls' families.

- Let me help you. -Why?

Because I know how you're feeling.

Stay here. Someone's gonna come get you.

You're leaving me alone?

You are never alone.

This is Radio Free Boston with an update.

Gilead Forces' recent attempt to invade Boston

was unsuccessful, and loss of life for Gilead was high.

The violence at the border has prompted dignitaries from Canada

and the American government to convene with the UN...

Of course, that's not what people here were told.

Even if someone in Gilead knew the truth,

who was gonna tell?

Not me. That's for sure.

If I was discovered as Mayday,

I would be tortured and killed.

- -

More coffee?

Uh, no. Thanks.

June had told me to wait.

That someone would come get me.

I waited.

But no one came.

Sorry to kick you out.

Where do you have to be?

Here. I need to be here.

Well, on the bright side,

tomorrow's supposed to be a beautiful May day.

It's fucking March!

Ah, I didn't think you'd last.

June was right.

Come on. My car's parked around the corner.

I'm taking you to your next stop.

Daisy?

Talia? It's time for your treatment.

Praise be, Agnes.

Your matches are a success.

Is this it?

He has smiled upon you.

These are men chosen by God.

Leaders of Gilead.

This is Commander Weston.

All three men are powerful, but this is the Commander to impress.

How 'bout a little excitement, hm?

By some miracle, you've done well.

And if you keep it up, you'll live a very comfortable life.

'Member? God has a plan for us all.

Steady now.

Remember, the sting is there to remind you of your sin.

What was yours?

A name. "Claudia."

- -

Who's Claudia?

My mom.

I haven't spoken to her since I was eight.

I'm not really sure why I got it.

What's yours?

A rose with thorns.

I was drunk.

How basic.

Commander Olson has a beachfront property with over 50 acres,

but Commander Pierce has a 10 handicap in golf.

Is that good or bad?

My dad says that it's really good.

Agnes, who did you get?

Uh, Commander Pritzger, Commander Riley,

and Commander Weston.

Praise be!

Paula's probably peeing herself right now.

- -Weston runs the Eyes, my Martha says.

Well, why isn't he married already?

He was married. His wife died.

That's so sad.

You'll get to go to all the state functions,

and you'll probably get a million Marthas.

I'll miss Rosa.

Well, if you marry Weston,

Paula will probably give her to you as a wedding present.

Uh... have you gotten any matches?

-Mm. -That's awesome!

Praise be His mercy, seriously.

Who?

Commander Maddox.

Oh, yuck, I'm sorry.

He's the one that tried to get you drunk, right?

Tried? He succeeded.

Commander from the Colonies.

And... Commander Chapin.

I've never heard of him.

He's not actually a Commander yet.

Who is he?

My Guardian.

Oh, him?

No, your parents are not going to take him seriously.

He's certainly blessed in a lot of respects.

-Praise be. -

Becka, pray, slow down.

I have to use the bathroom before class.

Please, I'm not mad at you! We don't choose our matches.

I told you! I never wanted any of this!

Just please don't marry him.

I don't get to choose any of this!

My parents are going to choose my husband.

Nobody cares what I want!

I don't want to marry anyone!

I want to jump off a cliff!

Don't be so dramatic!

See?

See?!

You don't even care.

I always hoped that you and I were the same,

but... maybe we're not.

It's like you want to be little forever.

I actually want a husband and babies,

but you're the one that gets him as a match.

That's Commander Weston.

He's your match, right?

Yeah. That's him.

Commander... what can I do for you?

We'd like your permission to enter.

I need to speak with Aunt Lydia.

New intel recovered from Boston has led us here.

Are you gonna deny us entry?

No, of course not, Commander.

Thank you.

Let's go!

They're investigating the Mayday attack.

I overheard my father this morning.

Shu is like a spy, honestly.

Do you think they're gonna cancel class?

Probably not.

Unless they have to hang somebody, because that could take all day.

Hey.

You were asleep for 14 hours.

I was starting to worry about you.

Where's Linda?

Oh, she dropped you off.

This is my place. I'm Rita.

Uh, first things first.

I have a friend in Immigration who is making a new passport for you

so we can get you out of Canada.

Out where?

-Well... -

...the UK has retinal scans now, so that's not an option anymore.

So, I got you on a freight plane that leaves on Saturday for Colombia.

Colombia?

Like, South America?

Yes. We have a contact on the ground

that will get you re-homed and put in a school--

I don't even speak Spanish.

Oh, you'll learn.

I don't want to go to Colombia. I want to go home.