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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.
? The itsy-bitsy spider Went up the waterspout ?
? Down came the rain And washed the spider out ?
? Out came the sun And dried up all the rain... ?
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.
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.
Who's ready to see some awesome creatures, huh?
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...
Anyone here brave enough to give her a touch?
So in the wild, Rosie eats mostly birds.
I'm sorry.
She's a bit overtired.
It is day after all.
Sorry.
Everybody say goodbye to Rosie, huh?
Come on. Come.
Jude the Animal Dude?
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?
- 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.
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.
So...
cow or pig?
***
We photocopied some of Jericho's first baby photos
so you could remember all those wonderful moments.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
This is so beautiful.
Julian.
It's cake time.
It's very sweet, but the Evite said no gifts.
We already have everything that we need.
Don't be silly.
Jericho's aunties could never show up empty-handed.
Okay. Let's put away the goat.
Time for a new activity soon.
Okay, okay.
Okay, everybody say bye-bye to Leonard.
We're good. Okay. It's okay.
Come on.
- Julian, what are you doing? - Have you seen the candles?
Can't find the fucking candles.
No, I checked that one. I've checked every box. They're not in there.
Did you order candles?
You must have missed them, okay? Yes, I ordered candles.
- We have candles. - It's fine.
Just take it out without them, okay?
Fuck.
Easy, easy.
Come on.
Come on, come on.
Pick it up, Julian.
Bring it outside.
Quickly.
Oh, fuck.
You see what I'm getting at?
What, the fucking goat?
Yes, the fucking goat.
Julian, how are you so blind?
Can you just leave me alone?
I'm trying to save your son's birthday party.
My dead son's birthday party.
Whatever.
- The kid's. - I get it.
You're terrified of being alone with yourself.
So Leanne tells you what to do
and holds your hand through the incessant misery
so you don't have to be a functioning human like the rest of us.
But I'm begging you, please,
be rational.
Julian.
Okay, everyone, we're getting very close to a very, very exciting time.
And...
The cake is here, so everyone's going to sing now.
What, no candles?
? Happy birthday to you ?
? Happy birthday, dear... ?
- Sing. - ? Jericho ?
? Happy... ?
I got him, I got him.
Sweetie.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
This might get infected.
I have some hydrogen peroxide in my apartment,
- so... - I said I'm fine.
Hey, don't be a hero. Come on. You come with me.
Hold on to the rail, okay?
Oh, sweetie.
Here, let's elevate your leg.
That dog really got you, didn't he?
I just wanted to do something nice for my family.
Of course.
Well, you just relax.
So lean back.
I'm gonna grab this peroxide and bandages,
and I'll get you all cleaned up and back to the party.
So just hold still for a minute.
Now, this might sting a little.
Sweetie, you need to sit down.
How do you explain what's happening out there?
- Oh, boy. Here we go. - What, you think that's normal?
Can you just give the drama a rest?
Why don't you stop forcing your bullshit down my throat
and take a look at your fucking self?
What's that supposed to mean?
You'd rather indulge in your fucking absurd magical thinking
than simply take accountability.
Your faith absolves you of your guilt.
You're so smart, aren't you?
Oh, please. It's Psych 101.
You went to California, Sean.
You chose food and glory over your family.
Deal with it.
You're an asshole and a hypocrite.
Did you just hit me?
You should've been there, Julian! She called you.
But we're not ready to talk about that, are we?
And we'll never be ready, because you can't handle real life.
One inconvenience and you fall off the wagon.
Look at yourself.
You're an addict with no life.
You're a fucking old man with a teenage girlfriend
who you're so obsessed with, you're destroying your fucking family!
You're a fucking loser, man.
Fucking kidding me?
This is the part where I really let myself have it.
I just don't understand why you deserve all this extravagance.
I don't understand
why you get to be reunited with him!
You have become a symbol of vice
and darkness.
But today,
God gives us the lesson of humility.
You think you are in control, sweetie,
but you are not!
But it's not our place to understand.
It's our place to serve.
- Fucking coward! - You insufferable prick!
Think it's coming from the basement.
Someone's lit a fire.
Julian...
let it happen!
Julian, wait, stop!
- Let it happen! - I'm not letting her die!
Julian, don't do this! Julian!
Leanne!
What happened?
Call 911.
911, what's your emergency?
I had no idea, I swear.
I've known her for years.
I couldn't possibly have imagined
that she was from a cult.
I'm ashamed I didn't see it.
No, it doesn't matter.
You two have been so kind to me.
I needed that.
You've made incredible progress, Dorothy.
You're one of the fiercest patients I've ever had,
but... I do think it's time
that I conclude my time here.
I understand.
We had a cult member living in our house.
They still couldn't get her.
But did you see Bev's face, Julian? That's not normal.
You're right.
I don't know if we can go on like this.
I shouldn't have said those things to you, man.
I shouldn't have slapped you.
We're brothers.
You know, I could've taken you if it wasn't for the smoke.
Sure.
We weren't there for Dorothy when she needed us.
We hid everything from her.
Doesn't have to be this way.
You coming in, Juju?
And I don't mean to overstep.
What?
Leanne's infatuation with you is deep.
I think she's deluded herself into believing
that you two are divinely linked.
In a sense, it's her new religion.
I know you feel trapped,
but, Dorothy,
broken people will fight for their faith with everything they have.
Obsessions like this are fundamental
and oftentimes born in early childhood.
Truthfully, I think she'd rather die than let you go.
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- And what's your name? - Chloe.
Chloe. Well, best of luck to you, Chloe.
Of course we have to thank all the moms and the aunts,
who traveled from far away to be with their daughters today,
stitching dresses, painting faces.
I think we have time to meet one more contestant
who's down here on the end, twiddling her thumbs.
- What's your name, pretty lady? - Leanne.
Leanne, very nice to meet you. Where were you born?
Wisconsin.
Well, why don't you give a big smile and look right into that lens
for everybody at home in Wisconsin?
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