Rectify

Daniel has a problem accepting Jon Stern's advice, while Tawney rethinks her options. Ted Jr seeks a favor. Amantha comes clean to Jon Stern.

I just grabbed things from the refrigerator,

The salty, the sweet, the crunch...

Such a price to pay, Daniel.

And I told him I would.

I know he doesn't want to go back to jail.

You know?

[Chuckles] I see.

It's a little late in the game to add demands, Roland...

Yes... Mr. Foulkes.

You seen George Melton lately, over in number 18?

Well, I have to pick up some things at the grocery store,

It's better to have an early miscarriage

I will.

You, sister.

We all have to deal with the consequences

Any more than I'm giving up on Daniel.

What's on your mind, Ted?

[Button clicks]

'Cause after you do this,

just because you don't want to deal with this anymore

I'm okay for now.

Can you tie it for me?

You'd both just taken psychoactive mushrooms.

I finally ended up on this... On this bluff.

Just stood there and watched.

And then I went down there.

Are you at all surprised?

I didn't want her to be u-uncovered,

Then y-you kept showing me these pictures

If I say I did, will you let me go this time?

Squeezed as hard as I could.

Recent events frustrate Ted Jr., while Ted Sr. attempts to protect the family. Daniel is faced with a tough decision. Amantha tries to sort some things out and lets off some steam.

the family store, Carl...

[SIGHS]

I think she's getting the picture.

how to answer for the DNA which wasn't yours.

And... and as... as I mentioned before, your, uh,

Got to function as a team here.

You must have come to me at some point,

or because I want people to speak to me in my language sometimes,

And if I could just have him and you and Jared and...

it's just nature's way.

It's a way to track someone's whereabouts.

God knows what was going on.

Well, the door is always open to Ted Talbot,

[SIGHS]

Not my brother on death row.

banish you from every county in the state except one.

Then why in the hell would you still want to do this?

And you have to look her in the eyes when you say it.

It's been nice having you home the last couple of days.

Or do you still feel like you were...

I'm a lawyer, Amantha.

Too little, too late, Jon. I heard it in his voice.

Weird.

That you wish that was his baby inside you?

That rapist, that killer,

I know that.

Let me know where you are so we can talk.

[RADIO TUNING]

♪ tact from me is like blood from a stone ♪

♪ my heart is dead for all to see ♪

A reluctant Daniel seeks help. Unsettling news leads to an intense debate at the Talbots. CJ Pickens bears some startling news.

[ knocking continues ]

Seems like you've always got to run.

[ door opens, closes ]

I really did.

I think about how I've failed him.

[ chuckles ]

That took 10 seconds.

What do you mean?

I hope there's no hard feelings still.

Prosecuting holden. And now?

And we would press him for details.

Or roland or anybody.

If we push back too hard, it could become personal,

Jared. Have you seen daniel?

Doesn't change the fact that it's beautiful.

Yes, both, I guess.

I'm married, daniel.

You only see what you want to see.

It's why I've been calling you.

See, amantha? It is a game.

But if I don't take the deal, accept the deal...?

I don't know, mother. It was just presented to me.

It appears that you have forgotten

Yeah, you would like to think that, wouldn't you?

There are 1,000 cases where they've prosecuted with less.

Mr. Stern, tell them no more time -- zero, not one day.

I only want what's best for him.

My confession.

By saying he did it.

Nothing to speak of, really.

[ chuckles ] [ chuckles ]

But I still don't get why he'd say he did it if he didn't.

Mm-hmm.

I suppose I could if it's urgent.

Daniel continues to seek answers. Stern meets with the DA. Sen. Foulkes undertakes a disreputable task. Amantha and a coworker bond.

I wanted to come and see you.

I mean, I got to ask. Right?

Where's he live now?

That's it. It was George who said...

Tray tables up, passengers.

Four...

You still owe 20 cents.

- I think you're right. - I am right.

Anyway, she's just a big ol' ham hock out of Albany, G.A.

Once you're awake and walking around in the real world, yeah.

Yeah, but I don't like being like that.

How did this happen?

I am on a panel in half an hour.

I'm not scared to go back to trial.

quickly and quietly. This isn't gonna be drawn out.

Damn.

- I knew... - No.

And he's not calling me back.

He didn't want to betray your confidence, son,

Now, if you'll all excuse me...

He was, uh, artsy... real artsy for a while.

Hey, you want me to turn down the jams?

- Remember what? - What the hell happened.

I knew her way better than you did, Daniel.

See, we came down to her after you left...

No, it had to be you.

That you don't remember.

I guess she kind of was special, in a way.

Daniel heads out on a strange errand and mysteriously disappears. Meanwhile, the family surprises Janet with unexpected birthday presents.

[Sighs]

It's been three minutes.

[Chuckles] I guess I am.

With your baby.

Another one?

I really didn't want to do that.

I'll do some work when I get back.

I know that he was a great father.

He liked revolutions, I guess, especially failed ones.

Understand just how difficult it is

I suppose it might reason that...

Where is George goddamn Melton, Carl?

Well, then we just got to talk some sense into that boy.

- What? - Not beans. Grounds.

[Cash register dings]

[Exhales deeply]

And then you'll leave again.

- Jon, please. - No. Really.

Not a care in the damn world.

I'm the chaplain.

Mom said that the sheriff's department

2:00 is the party.

Wh... put your pants on!

You owe me $20.

Might as well keep it up in his head where memories belong.

You shouldn't have to frost it. Right, dad?

Did you just say "yep"?

I did. [Laughs]

Of course, Mom.

Sure.

Maybe wait a little bit longer?

One of my more difficult rummages.

But w-we don't need to decide right now.

[Chuckles] Come on, Daniel.

Hello, Daniel.

I think you did.

Ted Jr.: I think I'm gonna take me some of that cake home.

but I just... I just couldn't wait.

Well...

Daniel meets Lezley, an unusual local entrepreneur who makes Daniel an unlikely offer. Amantha struggles to adapt to a challenging new environment. Ted, Jr. bonds with Tawney, only to learn she's made a surprising decision. Ted, Sr.'s patience is tested as he copes with the aftermath of Daniel's disastrous new project, but when he tries to address the situation, Janet curtly shoots him down. Daniel explores a little-known side of Paulie while Amantha reconnects with Jon Stern. MORE -LESS

You need to replace some of this damaged plywood.

I'm... I'm sorry. I just thought it was...

Yeah, I was just, uh, checking out your book.

Pretty intense.

See? Smart.

Oh. Right.

Did you, um, enter the P.I.N.?

- Swipe it again, please, Ginny. - Okay.

[Both laugh]

Got a bank loan.

♪ And pray you don't get old ♪

You a browser or a buyer?

It's preferable, yes.

So some of that money trickles down to you.

I'll send your request out to the universe

[Chuckles] Oh, good Lord God.

then you give me a call in a few on the stove, hear?

So, you'd let him plea out of it...

Give me another option, Roland, one that saves both of us.

- That's the arch in the theater. - Apron of the stage.

Gaines died.

Excuse me.

So, when did the wrecking ball hit the kitchen?

Yes, we are what we don't throw away.

Why did you stop riding it?

I'd bought a new dress to wear...

"No, you're not." "Yes, I am."

rode it the whole way home that way.

But maybe.

Would you consider Boston?

It's nothing.

How come you haven't said anything?

Well...

He's a grown man, Janet.

Yeah, like the Donalds' Eldorado.

Dude looks familiar.

Not allowed. Not yet.

Implied radius. No cord.

♪ Oh, oh ♪

Look, any man reads a newspaper knows

Anchors aweigh, Danny boy.

For later on.

A recovered Daniel embarks on a day trip to explore Atlanta and enjoy a taste of big-city anonymity, but even in a crowd, Daniel draws attention. He returns to Paulie, troubled by the way his past follows him. Taking her mother's advice, Amantha begins packing up her apartment, in anticipation of moving back to Atlanta. On a quest for moving supplies, Amantha confronts the depressing realities of a small town and realizes that she needs more in her life than just her brother's legal troubles. Tawney and Ted, Jr. enjoy a fun and somewhat boozy afternoon entertaining their friends Kent and Joon Benny. After their guests leave, Teddy tries to reconnect with his wife, only to be pushed away by a frustrated and overwhelmed Tawney. Stung and humiliated, Ted, Jr. seeks understanding from an unexpected quarter. MORE -LESS

What's going on, Teddy?

I thought I could,

I didn't think of making any real friends

more at my brain I guess.

or final sentence crafted.

- Uh, no. - Well, thank God.

The protagonist... so pitiful.

No, it was filling.

Yeah, mom, it's a lot of money to me.

Why on earth would you memorize

I, too, was... was able to bend time, in a way.

I haven't listened to much music of... of late.

You're so bad.

a nice vacation condo for a song.

Yeah.

I'm sure you could. Amantha, look, here's the thing.

but I need to be here right now in Paulie...

- You just got to reach them. - Yeah, sure.

I am. Yes. I... I am Daniel.

Please.

I can still hear him sometimes.

- Kerwin loved anything orange. - Oh, yeah.

You know, I never knew

Thank you. Uh, yes.

but could... could we, like, get a picture with you?

Yeah, nail goes straight through the roof

So is it full time or... ?

Oh, uh... I need to talk to you about something.

Okay, Ted.

was there penetration beyond what had trinkled there...

but this felt more like some kind of symbolic thing,

maybe even attempted murder with that choke hold.

as to why you'd even tell me in the first place.

Still recovering from his injuries, Daniel makes a startling decision. Amantha is outraged by Daniel’s choice and hurt when Janet takes his side.Teddy asks Janet for help and ends up forced into an awkward situation with Tawney. Bobby Dean has an unexpected conversation with Sheriff Daggett. Jon Stern gains a valuable, but disturbing insight into a client's case and Daniel bends a few rules. MORE -LESS

Sure you weren't.

A time or two, though.

You know the store's been struggling.

Yes, ma'am.

That shouldn't happen to him like that.

What specifics did you have in mind?

What are you thanking me for?

Yes, uh, I'd need to make sure, but...

We have to tell him.

Something sweet in the morning.

Why... why not?

He asked if it might be all right

I understand, and that's why what I...

So, yes, my house.

I saw his face.

An offer to who?

Of course it was bobby dean.

Not metaphorically, either.

I do.

Five.

Want anything on it?

Dad doesn't know good ideas. He only knows old ones.

Teddy, wait.

One more time.

Six years or so.

He got dizzy. Do you mind?

Okay.

Yes, that's it, amantha.

Now, that... I like... I like this stove.

He is gonna come after you again and again,

I'm worried, honey.

Why, hollis?

That's the first thing you said that I believe, hollis.

That shit gets old.

7 or 8 if you're lucky, you play the game.

You talk awful tough from behind those bars, sheriff.

So go on. I ain't gonna tell you again.

Salud, gentlemen.

Amantha dreads the worst as she prepares for Daniel to awaken from his induced coma. Teddy's business plans are thwarted by his dad, and he gets some unwelcome news from Tawney. Jared learns more about his older brother and the late Hanna Dean.

Hmm.

I'm still working on the final numbers...

I ain't trying to be crass, dad,

Where the hell did you find that?

I guess even scumbags can grow a conscience

I'm just learning, really.

That judgment... how kind you were to him,

But thank you, kate.

I had the ringer turned off.

I-I don't know.

Well, of course I want to come home, tawney!

I guess.

Because it's a damn good possibility,

Sweetheart, dr. Ackborn has some news for us.

How small? Please, amantha. "small" is good.

Time to bring you back to the land of the living.

You know, what kind of a punk-ass asks his buddies

Why hasn't he yet, hmm?

Stevie didn't see anything at that cemetery.

And if he dies, it's murder.

I mean, not for the whole thing.

Just forget the whole thing, jon.

I just love potatoes, man.

But that's the thing about sleeping giants, hollis.

That god wanted to use me to save him.

Like god put him in my path to help him.

And then again after the jubilee.

That's kind of why I wanted to come by, actually.

Think he'd ever call him... georgie?

Or do you think I should let this guy

Hollis.

Is one of them the man you saw?

probably a record.

Daniel's family fears he won't recover from his injuries and his attackers will escape justice. Judy Dean shows Bobby some unexpected affection. Ted, Jr. hides a shameful secret from his wife. Sheriff Daggett investigates Daniel’s beating.

It's getting hard to remember who I am.

You better take that with you, too.

- Nurse! He's waking up! - Nurse!

We'll be here, honey.

and then they drive everywhere.

The weather holds, we'll be able to see better in the morning.

Speaking of which, the doctor doesn't even show up

Right, Amantha?

literally and figuratively now.

that-- that it's too big for a human to understand, but...

They gonna cut on him?

You make sure you lay off of Holden for the time being.

Holden, as you may recall, was convicted of the 1994 rape

Can't hurt, right?

By my calculations...

well, Dan...

Could've been any other warm booty, as far as I cared.

Yeah. Didn't sleep much last night.

Well, maybe so, but right now, it needs to be that simple.

You know, there were other factors

Oh. Okay. Uh...

A coma?

Now, it-- it's not something he can enjoy right now,

It's really hard

Thank you, Melvin.

I guess you just need to go on and arrest me, Sheriff.

Could have.

and I do not wish to be disturbed at this time!

Don't think this little setback's

before Ted and I got married, do you remember that day?

this possibility of the future.

I wished for you to see this place, and here we are.

Man, your sorry ass, showing no optimism-- none.

So beautiful. Such light.