Winter Island

No, no, it is not okay.

We are not fine, Beth!

Look at me!

You think what she's doing is normal?

She's been in her room for weeks.

I'm the only one in this place

who's trying to talk to her!

We'll run through it, so.

Talked to Michael,

and the folks over there can help me.

This is what's best.

Will you listen to me?

'Cause you know whatever's going on isn't helping anyone.

I'm not.

- Where are you going? - I'm not going.

You don't understand me.

Stop! Oh, come on, Jesus Christ!

It was, wasn't it?

Sometimes the smallest things mean the most.

The search for 14-year-old Abby Carter

continues here at Lake Phillips

and the surrounding area.

She was last seen by her family

the afternoon of November 25th,

where she disappeared from her property without a trace.

- Turn it off, Galen. - Neighbors and

friends are are helping with the search,

but so far, no new evidence has turned up.

Galen, let's go.

The Carter Family is asking anyone

who would like to assist in the search--

Heavenly Father, please bless the search

for our beloved Abby.

We know that all good comes from You,

and that You're all powerful,

and we humbly ask that You bring her home

to us safe and sound.

Amen.

Amen.

Abby!

- Abby! - Abby!

I don't think Abby's here either.

- Won't know unless we look. - Abby!

Abby!

Abby!

Abby!

Why doesn't Mom ever come out?

- She should be helping. - Abby!

Give me a call Monday morning and I'll pick you up.

Uh, it's $150 in cash the end of the day.

Not easy work, so get some sleep, all right?

Thank you, Jonah.

-Yeah. -God bless you.

See you Monday.

Praise You.

Praise You.

Thank You for giving us wisdom

for we ask for wisdom,

all other things will follow.

That one kinda reminds me of the stuff you used to do.

I made some lunch if you wanna join me.

Uh-huh.

Is that a yes?

I mean, no, I'm okay.

You know, the new one in the living room?

It's a Jodas, it's just a print.

Yeah, we need to put that somewhere else, please.

What's wrong with it?

Mm, it's, it's just--

You can always go back to painting again.

Thought you enjoyed that.

Look, I know this is really difficult

right now, but uh,

maybe for the sake of our sanity

and for, uh, for Galen,

-we could just-- -Jonah, I'm working.

Another time.

Galen?

Galen!

Sorry, I didn't mean to sneak up on you.

I just heard about Abby.

Uh, how are you?

Okay, I guess.

I forgot his name.

Yaz, he's inquisitive.

Anyway, if you ever need anything,

I'm just a door knock away.

Galen!

We're leaving in two minutes.

I gotta get ready for church.

Two times a week family.

Three actually.

Galen!

Come on, Yaz, come on.

Dad!

Galen!

Galen!

Abby!

Abby!

Oh!

You gonna tell me what really happened?

I'm not lying.

I thought I saw Abby,

and I went out there to check it out.

Didn't bother to tell anyone, though.

Well, you would've just thought I was making it

up to skip church.

Sorry.

Like having a 6-year-old all over again.

Dad, someone is on the island.

Oh, you probably saw a vagrant or something.

Yeah, it's private property too.

You can't just go stomping

- around out there. - What if Abby's

been there?

The police searched there already, she's not!

We won't know unless we look, will we?

We'll find her, all right?

We got a lot of ground to cover,

and we don't wanna retrace our steps.

How'd this get here?

Sorry, I, I forgot.

You believe in apparitions?

What?

I hear stories about that island, um.

What if it was her ghost trying to tell me something?

I looked it up.

Missing people are almost never found alive.

Abby's still alive.

Don't talk like that, Son.

Get some shut-eye.

Hi, your parents' home?

I'm Detective Powell with the Lake Phillip County Sheriff.

Your parents are Jonah and Beth?

I've just been assigned to Abby's missing person's case.

Did you find her?

No, I'm just here for a follow-up.

Would you mind going to get your mom for me?

Um, yeah, uh, sure. Come in.

She's, uh, not feeling well.

Uh, what's wrong?

Uh, I don't know.

Mind if I sit?

It's, uh, Galen, right?

And that cast looks new. Nasty fall?

I tripped.

Down the stairs?

So I hear you've been keeping the community searches going.

Where have y'all looked so far?

All over, we go out every night.

I'm surprised you haven't taken

your skiff in for the winter.

Won't that damage the motor?

I was out on the island looking for Abby.

I, I thought I saw her.

I'm sorry. I, I haven't been completely honest with you.

That that's where, that's where this happened.

I promise I won't go out there again.

That's not why I'm here.

Curious though, uh, what made you think you saw her?

It's a ways away, ain't it?

It was someone.

Wishful thinking, I guess.

Well, she must have been convincing enough

for you to boat all the way out there?

Like, since you're being honest,

I'll be straightforward with you.

We were actually called here to do a welfare check.

And I, I'm new, so I don't know you or your parents yet,

but I am familiar with Abby's case.

And I hear there were a few disturbances

over the last year.

Yeah, maybe a few, I guess.

Okay, well, well, I'm just here to talk to y'all.

You know, believe it or not, there are people around here

who care about you and your sister's well-being.

Myself included.

Can I help you with something?

Ah, feeling better?

Who are you?

I am Detective Powell.

I was just chatting with your son.

Is this about the island? He's a kid.

No, Mrs. Carter, I--

And what would you be doing speaking with him

without his parents anyway?

No, no, sorry, Mrs. Carter.

I, um, I'm new to Abby's case,

and I just figured I'd stop by and talk to y'all.

Now?

Early riser, my apologies.

What happened to Detective Burton?

Reassigned. I've taken his place.

I see. Look, detective, I'm going to need--

Uh, please call me Darlene.

Why don't you tell me why you're really here

instead of just dialing.

We've received some calls.

I'm here to check on your son.

But after speaking with him,