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Mrs. Durette plans to press charges, pending an investigation.

Meanwhile, the gaping sinkhole that opened up

in the 17th block of Spruce Street suggests severe negligence

in one of Philadelphia's most affluent neighborhoods.

Despite scrutiny from homeowners who fear they may be displaced,

the mayor and the Streets Department are in fact having talks

about a potential evacuation order which could be issued in the next few weeks.

76ers make a big trade today. We'll hear all about that from Todd.

Coming up after the break...

It's time to wake up.

Jericho's party begins in an hour.

You should be downstairs to greet your guests.

They're not my guests.

And I will not be going down there.

Yes, you will.

You wouldn't want people to think you're an uninvolved mother.

You are in over your head, Leanne.

No one's gonna set foot in this house with that hole out there.

Do I look worried?

This party will go ahead with or without you.

But I'd really like you to be there.

It's a family event.

Eight. Eight eyes.

Now, they've been known to give humans the creepy-crawlies,

but they are harmless.

Only attacking if somebody hurts them first.

- Wha-- One more time? -

Please, no.

I think you've had enough. Why don't you go and make the rounds?

I don't take orders from you.

I work for her.

She's in charge of me.

This is pitiful.

Where are Dorothy's friends? I've never seen these people before.

Leanne sends a day-before Evite to a six-month-late birthday party,

right after an earthquake splits the street in half.

- Can't imagine why nobody showed up. -

- Poor Dorothy. I bet she hates this. -

I hate this.

Did you need help getting dressed?

No.

I'm not giving Leanne the satisfaction of dressing up.

Oh, God. We were so close, Sean.

We're never gonna get the opportunity to blindside her like that again.

The cult probably gave up and went home.

Oh, I don't know.

They don't seem like the type to easily quit.

I truly hope so.

Because every moment until then,

she's gonna rub it in my face that I'm powerless in my own home.

A one-and-a-half birthday party. What the fuck is this?

She's punishing us, Sean, brutally.

There has to be some way to end this.

Julian. She listens to him.

He won't raise a hand against her. We've lost him.

Maybe not.

There's a chance we could get through to him.

Hi. Hi, everyone.

I just wanted to say a quick thank you

to you all for coming to celebrate Jericho turning one and a half.

I know that it's been a tricky time.

Dorothy, this party is my gift to you.

Due to your hospitalization, we weren't able to celebrate Jericho turning one.

And I know that you've been busy planning other things,

so I thought I'd handle this one for you.

I know how much you love parties.

Look, I got you Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz , your favorite movie.

A child needs stability.

He needs to be shown that he's loved.

- And Jericho is very, very loved. -

I'm sure that Jude the Animal Dude

has a couple more awesome animals for everybody.

So, please enjoy this special day.

Oh, Julian. Get the hats.

Can you get the party hats?

- Thanks. - Oh.

Who's ready to see some awesome creatures, huh?

Hats. Hats.

- What are you doing? - Helping.

Julian, look what she's done to you.

Look what she's done to us. She's keeping our family hostage.

Lighten up, man. It's a birthday party.

Your ability to compartmentalize is breathtaking.

Oh, yeah?

Maybe I should start reading the Bible

and inventing stories about my nanny's magical powers.

That's a much more rational form of escapism.

You know, I can't imagine what this is doing to her.

That her husband has gone completely batshit delusional in her time of need.

Are you kidding me? You're saying this to me

when you're fucking the person actively destroying your sister?

You're fucking delusional.

Julian!

Go, brother.

Excuse me, miss.

- Have you seen a silly man made of straw? -

I seem to have lost him somewhere along the yellow brick road.

Not now, please.

Fine.

Your party kinda blows.

It's not my party.

Does anyone know what sound a snake makes?

That's right.

We're going to pet Rosie now.

Be very gentle.

We're gonna use two fingers and go down her scales.

Just like this, see?

- Now... - Oh.

...anyone here brave enough to give her a touch?

So in the wild, Rosie eats mostly birds.

- - Ah. I'm sorry.

She's a bit overtired.

- It is, uh-- It is day after all. -

Sorry.

Uh, everybody say goodbye to Rosie, huh?

Come on. Come.

- Jude the Animal Dude? - Hmm?

Control your animals, or I'll have Sean put them on the grill.

I'm going to get a new dress. I'll be right back.

You.

I should have known--

Oil. Now.

They send three of you just to kill one little girl,

when you couldn't do it yourself the first time.

Do you believe that God still loves you?

We will be the saviors of good.

You'll be martyrs when we burn your bodies.

- That's enough. -

I can't feel my leg.

- Willow, you need to get the knife. -

No, we're just supposed to mark her.

No, we have to finish her now. She's too volatile.

- Where's the rag? -

- Uh, I have it. - Come here. Give it.

Will you shut that baby up?

- - Ash!

- -

- -

- -

Hello?

- Lou. - Yeah.

There's three of them on the third floor

and a baby.

Bring the others and take care of it.

We're on it.

And they're actually very clean.

They only roll around in the mud so they can stay cool, because...

Any guesses?

They can't sweat much.

So-- And the pink ones, they use dirt as suntan lotion

so they don't get sunburned.

Isn't that smart?

What do you think?

- Hey look, you got a piggy hat. - Hat?

Should we put the hat on Piggy?

I'm not wearing that.

Great, you hate me too.

I could never hate you.

You know that.

You are family, which means I support you

even in the midst of the most idiotic and destructive phase of your life.

- Even if it's at my expense. - Yeah, I totally feel supported.

I am the one who needs support, Julian.

Leanne is waging war on my entire life, and you're on the opposing side.

I'm not on anyone's side.

Okay, I just feel bad for her.

- - She's not had it easy, Dottie, okay?

Her mom was really shit to her.

Forced her into pageants, made her feel like she wasn't worth loving.

She sees how you are with Jericho. She's never had that.

You have no idea.

I covered a pageant circuit once in my first year.

Some very cruel mothers.

Then you get it. Leanne is like those kids.

Mmm.

So...

...cow or pig?

- -

- Aw. -

We photocopied some of Jericho's first baby photos

so you could remember all those wonderful moments.

Aw.