Servant

Hello, bonjour to our new family.

We're so glad to introduce ourselves.

- Roberta. - And Beverly.

We hope our presence here will make life a breeze.

Leave it to the professionals. We'll have Dorothy on her feet.

We've seen hundreds of patients, from Montclair to Monterey.

So no need to worry.

Bobbie and Bev are here to stay.

- So good. -

It was meant for tenants, to bring in some extra cash,

but we never quite got around to it.

It was renovated in the '50s I think? The owners before Dorothy's parents.

It's just down here to the right.

This gate gives you direct access to the park.

- Okay. Yeah. - I see.

- A hat festival every Thursday. - Oh.

- God, I hate-- Yeah. - Oh, thank you.

Bev, one more step.

It's this door here on your right.

That's it.

All right, so, there's an intercom here so you can buzz Dorothy.

Leanne was gonna move down here first, but we moved her upstairs.

Dorothy wanted her closer to the baby.

I know it's not the most glamorous place,

so if there's anything we can do to make it more comfortable…

Oh, a house has feelings, you know.

This one just needs a little loving.

This will be fine for us.

All right, great.

Well, we're right upstairs if you need anything.

Oh, Dorothy wanted you to stop by her room once you're settled in.

Oh. We'll head up in a minute, dear.

All right, good. Welcome.

How are the Shining twins?

- Settling into their new apartment. - Hmm.

Things were fine.

Dorothy has no idea what she's done.

You think they're from the cult?

Of course they are.

Well, you've got your park army everywhere.

I doubt the cult is sophisticated enough to do a Trojan fucking horse on you.

You don't know them like I do.

Leanne, I checked their references like you asked.

They seem legit.

Maybe you give them a chance.

Maybe you just need to look harder.

There'll be something. Something in their history.

Be a fake name, missing piece of time, an obituary, something.

They think I'm stupid.

That I don't know that an attack is coming.

Haven't they heard what I do to people that threaten me?

Now, I've hired you two to get me out of this bed as quickly as humanly possible.

Doctors have said I may never walk again, but I don't believe that. I won't.

You'll have to forgive us if we look surprised.

It's just that we rarely see patients with as much enthusiasm as you.

Oh.

Part of our job is to help you understand what healing will look like.

Sometimes the body just needs time.

Mmm.

Not mine.

I'll try anything.

Anything.

- Morning, pumpkin. - Oh, hey.

Morning.

What's up?

This Japanese lady is a master of organization.

This thing will change your life.

Oh. That's really thoughtful. Thank you.

Oh, was there something else?

I know it's hard to see your sister going through this,

and we can feel the tense energy all over the house.

But you don't need to worry anymore, honey pie.

- Oh. - Things are finally changing.

Hey, angel. How did you sleep, little guy?

- Three, two, one. -

- Yeah. - Ah, good work. Okay.

This is hopeless.

Oh… …don't say that.

I have done these exercises.

I have been doing these exercises for weeks in rehab.

And I'm still exactly where I was four months ago.

We need to think outside the box here.

The spine is connected to everything, dear.

It's possible something cognitive or psychical

may be what's getting in your way.

Are you saying I don't want it enough?

No, not at all.

If my son cries down the hall, I can't go to him.

I have no idea if he is scared or hungry or in pain.

All I can do is listen to him cry.

And he's left to wonder why Mommy isn't coming.

I wanna try getting on my feet.

Shouldn't you be working today?

Oh, I've got the day off. I'm, uh, overnight shooting later tonight.

Okay.

So, what's all this?

For Dorothy.

Oh, this is a, uh, um, love languages book from Bev and Bobbie.

It's a subtle insinuation that I don't know how to communicate with my wife.

Um, I think this is mine.

You really shouldn't be letting Bev and Bobbie make judgments about you, Sean.

No, I'm not. It's, uh-- I just thought this would be a nice gesture.

Well, it is nice to see you cooking again.

You had us worried.

Where are the grannies?

They're upstairs with Dorothy.

- Leanne thinks they're from the cult. - They're not.

She's convinced.

- They ordered a shitload from Amazon. - Oh, could you put it downstairs?

Um, n-no. That-- That place freaks me out.

Julian, I'm busy.

Everybody in the house is busy, so could you please put it downstairs?

Fine.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

Fuck you.

Fuck it.

Are you sure about this? We wouldn't ordinarily advise--

I'm ready.

Well, now, take your time. It's not a race.

I just need to get forward now.

- Easy, easy. -

- Put your arm around me. - Okay.

Easy, easy.

- Use your upper body. - Yeah.

- And I'm gonna support you. - I'm behind you. Got you.

- On three. - Uh-huh.

- One, two… - Mm-hmm. Okay.

- …and up. Here we go. - …three. All right.

- You okay? All right. - Okay. Mm-hmm.

Right. And here, Dorothy.

- Give me this. Give me your hand. - All right. Good.

- Got that? All right. - Yes.

I've got this other one. Whoa, whoa. I'm almost there.

- Uh-huh. - Almost there. Let me just…

- We've got you. -

- Okay? Okay. - Oh! Oh, yes!

I knew I could do it.

Good work, Dorothy.

Yes, really. Now, let's get you seated again.

No. I want to try to take a step.

- Another time, maybe. - Uh, mm-mmm.

No, let's do it now, while I'm up.

- Dorothy, you may not be ready for that. - On three.

- One, two… …three. - Use your stomach.

- - Oh.

Oh, G--

Mother of God.

[old-fashioned romantic song playing on speaker]

What the hell happened?

Horrible, horrible things.

Don't feel discouraged just because you couldn't do it yet.

One day you'll be ready to.

You should stay in bed for a week at least.

- - Give yourself time to recover from this.

There's gotta be something else we could try.

One of your alternative methods?

We can certainly consider that.

Try not to lose hope, Dorothy.

Please go.

I just need to be alone for a bit.

One more button. There you go.

And you're ready. Ready? Up, up, up, up, up.

- Okay. Okay. -

Is this meant to taunt me?

Taunt you?

It's a warning, right?

I don't know what you're waiting for. Go ahead. Do what you're gonna do.

Leanne, w-we purchased that doll from the Amish in Lancaster.

We thought Jericho might like it.

We didn't mean to upset you.

Jericho doesn't need your toys.

And stay out of my room.

["All Along I've Loved You" playing on speaker]

- The hospital behind me is one of many… -

- …that have reached capacity. - Dorothy? Dorothy.

I heard you the first time.

…nurses are desperately searching for a solution to meet their patients' needs.

Things are really going to shit around here, huh?

…seems to be no discernible pattern to the madness in Philadelphia…

- - I thought you might be hungry.

I saw the terrible, god-awful puddings Bobbie and Bev have been bringing to you.

You remember this?

Duck and truffle pithivier.

The only dish that nearly made me drop out of culinary school.

Still the most complicated dish I've made.

But you wanted to try it, so, for four months,

I tried and failed before I even got remotely close.

You're the only reason I'm a chef.