Amish Affair (2024)

[bunniefuu]

[train whistle blows]

Hannah?

Mr. Stutzman. It's-It's

nice to meet you.

Please, call me Aaron.

Here, let me get this.

How was your journey?

Very pleasant.

Thank you.

Are people here aware

of the accusations

made against me?

Only my wife and I.

We intend to keep it that way.

We want to give

you a fresh start.



Sarah and the children

have been waiting all

morning to meet you.

[door creaks open]

Hannah, these are

our daughters...

Rachel and Grace.

- Hello.

- Hi.

It's nice to meet both of you.

[Aaron] And this is Sarah.

Welcome to our home.

Thank you so much

for this opportunity,

Mrs. Stutzman.

Please, "Sarah".

Rachel, show Hannah to her room.

Follow me.



[Hannah] Please

give me strength.

I'm begging you.

Help me navigate this path.

God, grant me the

wisdom to find my way.

Keep me true to my values.

Please.

I'm so desperate for

your guidance right now.

Amen.

[speaks in Pennsylvania

Dutch] Handt nunna.

Heavenly Father,

we give thanks for

the food before us,

for the warmth of family...

for guiding Hannah safely to us.

We pray for

your wisdom for Rachel

during her Rumspringa

and your continued

healing touch with Sarah.

Amen.

[others] Amen.

Guests first, Rachel!

Oh, no, it's fine.

No, Grace is right.

Except... this is

now Hannah's home,

so she's no longer a guest.

[all chuckling]

So, Rachel, I hear

you just turned 16.

Last week.

Did you date any English

boys during your Rumspringa?

I should have warned you

about my daughter's

inquisitive nature.

Um... yes, I did.

What was that like?

It helped me come to appreciate

the values of Amish boys.

Exactly!

Try to find one English boy

that knows how to raise a barn.

[laughter]

[music box squeals and stops]

[knocking]

Come in.

I just wanted to see

how you're settling in.

Fine, thank you.

Mm.

That's nice.

My mother gave it to me

when I was a little girl.

It's one of the few

keepsakes I have from her,

but, sadly, it hasn't

worked in years.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Please know that

having you here,

not only to care for my wife,

but to perform many

of her duties...

it's a huge relief.

I understand you believe

the condition to be ALS,

but there's been no

formal diagnosis?

We've chosen divine guidance

over medical intervention,

but yes,

that's the assumption.

I'm told that you have

experience with this?

Um, yes.

Yes, I had a few ALS patients

when I worked as a

home health aide.

Unfortunately, her...

her condition's

regressed recently.

But I try to take

solace in knowing

that it's all part

of God's design.

Well, goodnight, Hannah.

Goodnight.

[rooster crows]

Ow.

[Aaron] Grace, I'm trying.

Would you like some

help with that?

Please.

[Hannah chuckles]

Hmm.

Grace, I believe Hannah's

better at this than your father.

[Hannah laughs]

Years of practice.

Well, I'll leave you to it.



[gravel crunching]





In the light of God's grace,

we gather united in our faith.

Brethren and sisters...

we are blessed

to have Sister Hannah

joining us today,

dedicating her service

to my daughter, Sarah,

and her family.

It is with a heavy heart

that we address

a transgression

within our midst.

The path to

righteousness is narrow,

and it pains us

when even one among us strays.

Sister Miriam...

you have betrayed the

teachings we hold dear.

After deep deliberation,

we have decided

we must enact Meidung.

You will be isolated

from the community,

forbidden from any interaction,

as a reminder

of the consequences of

your transgressions.

This shunning is a test of

your faith and commitment.

Only through deep reflection

and unwavering adherence

to our principles

can you hope to find

redemption and prove yourself.

You'll be shunned

until the others

deem your worthy to

return to the fold.

In his mercy,

may God's wisdom illuminate

your journey back to us.

[sniffling]



I see the Lord has

also blessed you

with a green thumb.

May I ask why that

woman was shunned?

[bucket clangs]

Miriam...

she made advances

towards a married man,

who, in time, yielded to them.

Was he also held accountable?

He admitted his fault.

But... [sighs]

there's a belief

that a man succumbing to the

allure of a younger woman

is somewhat, um...

Acceptable?

Understandable.

Abraham wanted her

excommunicated.

I convinced him to opt

for shunning instead.

Excuse me.

Were you officially

excommunicated from

your previous community?

Um...

not officially.

But I felt it was best to go.

Are you comfortable

giving your account

of the incident?

[sighs] Uh...

Yes.

Well, uh...

[sighs]

After I came back from

living among the English,

I took over caring

for our bishop.

He had cancer,

and I administered

his medication.

He died...

of a lethal dose,

and I was blamed.

Well, I'm sure it was

an honest mistake.

[defensively] No! It...

[softer] It didn't

come from me...

but the elders claimed that

I was lying to avoid blame.

[Sarah groans]

Wasn't that long ago

I could... still

able to dress myself.

I don't wish to overstep, but...

there are medications...

[Sarah chuckles sadly]

After much prayer

and reflection...

we decided to trust

in God's will.

Did you notice the

attention you were getting

from the young men

at church today?

I... [stammers]

I wasn't really looking.

Well, you should start looking.

[chuckling]

My apologies.

I thought you were

still in the barn.

It's fine.

I picked some flowers

for both you and Sarah.

Thought they might

brighten your room.

Thank you.

They're lovely.

I noticed you have a tattoo.

Yes, um, it's a

regrettable decision

that I made during my

time among the English.

Why a butterfly?

It was meant to

represent transformation

and, um, new beginnings,

but...

now it's just a reminder

of a chapter of my

life I'd rather forget.

Well, let's make it represent

a new, positive chapter.

I hate to add to

your work workload,

but I snagged my

shirt on a nail.

Oh, s-sure. Leave it with me.

I... I didn't mean right now.

Seems appropriate,

don't you think?

Do you play Dutch Blitz?

Uh, yeah. Yes.

Sarah and I used to play, but

it's difficult for her now.

Would you like to have a game?

Sure. Sounds lovely.

I'm warning you, I play to win.

Blitz!

Again?

Who knew that such

a demure young lady

would have such a

competitive streak?

You know, I hope you

don't mind me saying this,

but you don't act like

any elder I've met before.

Oh?

I suppose you're young to be in

such a position of authority.

Well, I've always

felt the calling

to eventually assume

the role of bishop

and shepherd this community.

I have no doubt

that you'll accomplish

that one day.

That day may come soon.

Abraham confided in me that

he's ready to step aside.

I wasn't sure about

the timing, but...

with you here, by my side,

I feel ready.

Well, I'm here for

whatever you need.

[rooster crowing]

[knocking]

Come in.

Hey.

Hello.

We look alike, right?

I suppose so. Why?

Could I borrow your I.D.?

To buy alcohol?

Oh...

Rachel, I'm not sure your

father would approve.

It's Rumspringa,

and we're supposed

to experiment.

Well, yes, but you're not

supposed to break the law.

But I just don't want to have

to ask older English boys

and have them think

that I owe them.

You have a driver's license?

Cool!

Rachel...

If you ever need anything...

advice, whatever...

know that you can come

to me, in confidence.

Thank you.

[knocking]

Back so soon?

I'm sorry. I-I thought

you were Rachel.

Is there something

I can help you with?

Actually, I did

something for you.

My music box.

I wanted it to be a surprise.

I took it this morning,

hoped you wouldn't notice.

[music playing]



I thought it deserved

a second chance...

just like you.

Well...

goodnight, Hannah.

Goodnight, Aaron.

[music playing]



[grunting]

[chuckles weakly]

My family didn't own cows,

so this is not an

area of expertise.

May I assist you?

Yes, please.

[laughs]

It's all in the rhythm.

[Hannah] I got this.

[Hannah] Would you like

some help with that?

Thank you,

but I want to contribute

the best I can

while I still can...

sort of.

I had always hoped

to give Aaron a son,

to carry on the family name.

Perhaps... after he remarries.

You shouldn't think like that.

We've discussed it.

I only hope

that he finds a partner

who brings him joy

and who is a good

mother to my children.

I even insisted he take

out life insurance on me.

Really?

I know it's uncommon

in our faith...

but I think it's prudent.

Well...

I trust your judgment,

but let that be the

least of your concerns.

[sighing]

Mm.

Oh!

[water splashes]

I'm sorry. I didn't

know you were out here.

You want to get in?

There's still some

warm water left.

Um, I'm just, uh, I'm still in

the middle of my chores, so.

Hot shower...

it's a simple pleasure,

but a divine one.

You shouldn't pass it up.

Yeah.

Would you mind coming

to town with me?

I'll give you a tour of my shop.

[metal grinding]

My great-grandfather

established this shop in 1947.

Unfortunately,

I don't have a son to

carry on the family legacy.

Sorry to bother you,

but, uh, there's an issue with

the wheel-alignment machine.

Well, give me a moment.

I'll come take a look.

Hi.

Hannah, this is Jacob, my

wheelwright apprentice.

It's nice to meet you.

You too.

I'll be right back.

So, I was Grace's age when

I started working here,

and then...

Aaron, when you get a chance,

these need your signature.

Of course.

Hannah, this is my

assistant, Laura.

She keeps me on the

straight and narrow.

I do what I can,

though keeping Aaron in

line is no small feat.

Hey!

Would you be able to come by

my house again later today?

I'm having an issue

with the water well.

- Of course.

- Thank you.

Oh, and these are the

herbs that I mentioned.

They helped my aunt,

so I hope that they also bring

some relief to Sarah, too.

Thank you, Laura.

This is the money

for the groceries.

Oh, thank you.

And while you're out,

treat yourself to

something sweet...

ice cream, perhaps.

Oh, that's really not necessary.

"There's nothing

better for a person

than that he should eat,

drink, and find enjoyment."

Ecclesiastes 2:24.

If not for yourself, have

some ice cream for God.

I'm going to help Jacob.

Aaron has been

singing your praises.

Oh!

I'm-I'm pleased to hear that.

Yes. He says it's been

a godsend having someone

to attend to his cooking

and his cleaning.

Nothing like ice cream

to brighten a day.

You shouldn't be speaking to me.

I'm Hannah.

Miriam.

I'm so sorry for what

you're going through.

It's hard, everyone judging you.

I know.

I mean, I can only imagine.

My friends won't look at me.

Not even my own family

will speak to me.

I made a terrible mistake,

and I know it's my fault, but...

I feel so alone.

Well, you're not alone anymore.



Whoa!

Oh! [chuckles]

Thank you.

[Sarah] Aaron...

what are you doing?



How long did you live outside

of your Amish community?

Mm, a little over five years.

[Sarah] What was it

that took you away

from our way of life?

[Hannah] After my

mother died, growing up,

my home was...

sad,

and I left in search of joy,

hoping I'd find it out there.

[Sarah] And then did you?

[Hannah] For a time,

and then less so.

[Sarah] In my experience,

happiness isn't something

that you search

far and wide for,

but rather you cultivate

in yourself and in

your relationships,

right where you are.

[Sarah] It is my hope that

you find a man of your own.

[Hannah humming]

I hope you don't mind me asking,

but how is it that Laura

came to work for you?

It's not common to see

an Amish woman working

in a regular job.

Well, she kept the books

for her husband's business

after he passed.

She was all alone,

so I gave her a job

in hopes it would be a

meaningful distraction.

She didn't seem to

like me very much.

Well, I think she's

developed a small crush.

Oh.

It's innocent, but, um...

she probably feels

threatened by you.

By me?

What reason would she have?

Well, you're an

attractive younger woman

living in my house,

assuming many of the duties

that my wife would do,

and, uh, well, I think

she has plenty of reasons.

[Aaron chuckles]

[Hannah] I don't know.

[Hannah laughs nervously]

[Aaron] I'm serious, Hannah.

I feel complete with you here.

God has truly blessed

us with your presence.

[horse nickering]

Looks like you made a friend.

Aaron...

Hannah...

I need you.









You have such a natural

way with children.

It surprises me you didn't

grow up with siblings.

My parents wanted more kids,

but I was younger than

Grace when I lost my mother.

To bear such a profound

loss at such a young age

is truly heartrending.

Yeah.

She was a beacon of

kindness and love.

I still miss her every day.

She would be very proud of

the woman you've become.

I hope and pray you find a

young man meant just for you.





Is something wrong?

I find myself caught between...

immense joy

and overwhelming guilt.

Sarah's shown me

nothing but kindness,

and here I am...

Hey.

I understand how you're feeling,

because I've struggled

with it myself.

Aaron, what sort of future

do we have together?

I want a family

of my own one day,

and you can't give that to me.

No.

No, I can't...

not while Sarah's still with us.

Which I feel absolutely

horrible even contemplating.

Hannah...

I have prayed about this,

and I believe that God

has delivered you to me...

to one day bless this

family with sons.

And you feel that

justifies our actions?

No.

But if He is the

architect of our lives...

maybe it somewhat explains them.

Aaron, I think we

need to end things

until being together

is no longer immoral.

That could be for years.

It's not only the

right thing to do,

it's the prudent thing.

We both have so much to lose,

and if... if people were

to find out about this...

Everything you're

saying is true.

Hannah, I need to be with you.

I want to be with you, too...

but I just can't.

Aaron...

I'm sorry. I hope

you understand.

I have to go.



Hello.

Hello, Jacob.

My mother asked me

to deliver this jam

for Mrs. Stutzman.

Oh.

That's very thoughtful.

I'll... I'll make

sure she gets it.

Actually, the...

the jam was really an

excuse for me to come by,

so I could ask you on a date.

Oh!

Oh, uh, I'm flattered.

I'm just still trying

to get a handle

on all my responsibilities here,

and I-I just don't think

the timing's right.

I understand.

I just hope you like jam...

'cause I plan on coming

by with another jar

and asking you out every day

until the timing is right.

[laughs]

Well, I do like jam.

[laughing]

Good.

Well...

Same time tomorrow?

Sounds good.

[giggling]

[hammer pounding]

I've agreed to go on a date

with one of your employees.

Who?

Jacob.

He seems nice.

And I need to start moving

forward with my life.

I suppose you have to do

what you think is best.

So you lived among the

English for a few years?

Yes.

You ever second-guess

your decision to return?

Never.

I hope I never have to

go back to living there.

Why would you?

Exactly.

There's no reason I would.

Yeah, I don't regret

my decision to return

after Rumspringa, either...

but, well, there are

a few things I miss

about the outside world.

Like?

The usual...

music, movies.

Blue jeans?

[chuckles]

Running water.

Not having to wrestle my

hair into a bun every day.

[chuckles]

Oh, there was this

one video game...

"Dance Dance Revolution".

You're joking.

I mean, you may not believe it,

but I was a dancing machine.

You know what?

You're right. I...

I don't believe it.

Wait. Wait. No.

Huh? Huh?

Jacob. Jacob, dancing

is not permitted.

Oh, come on, there's no

music, so, technically...

it's more like flailing.

Okay, okay! Sit down.

[both laughing]

Just stop.

[clapping]

I stand corrected.

Hmm?

You are a dancing machine.

I told you.

Who knew?

[Jacob laughs]

[Hannah chuckles]

[Hannah laughs]

[brakes squeaking] [chuckling]

So, you glad I talked you

into going out with me?

Uh, more like pestered...

but, yeah, I had a nice time.

Good.

May I see you again?

I'd like that.

Me too.

I should go inside.

Mm.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[Jacob] Bye, Hannah.

[Hannah] Bye!

[knocking]

[door shuts]

Here's your I.D.

Oh.

Rachel, you should

take that makeup off

before your father sees.

So, how was your

date with Jacob?

It was, um... nice.

Did you kiss him?

No!

It was a first date.

Well, I kissed an English boy.

Rachel...

you need to be careful.

It's easy to get

caught up in things

and then do something

you might later regret.

I know.

So did you want to kiss him?

Goodnight, Rachel.

[laughs]

Okay.

[door opens]

Mm. Ice cream was a great idea.

It's my guilty pleasure.

[laughing]

It's funny.

They pity us,

but I feel sorry for them.

Why?

They think we're missing out

because of what we forgo,

but I think the spiritual

wealth we accumulate

far outweighs

the material possessions

we leave behind...

and we're still allowed

to eat all the ice

cream our hearts desire.

[both laughing]

Uh, so...

what do you think

of our community?

Can you see it becoming

your forever home?

Yeah...

I can.

[both chuckling]

[Aaron] "Then Jonah

prayed unto..."

So how was the date?

Oh, it was, uh, lovely.

We just went for ice cream.

Any plans to see him again?

Uh...

yes.

I'm going to his home for lunch

to meet his family.

[Sarah chuckles]

Oh... sounds serious.

It won't be long before he...

he...

[grunts in frustration]

It's okay...

It's okay.

Can I get you anything?

No. She'll be fine.

"Then Jonah prayed

unto the Lord his God.

Out of the fish's belly..."

[grinder whirring]

[Laura] Here's the copy of

Sarah's life-insurance policy

you asked for.

Has her condition regressed?

Unfortunately, it has.

I'll be praying for you both.

Thank you, Laura.

Jacob.

You have a minute?

Of course.

[sighing]

I hear you intend to introduce

Hannah to your family?

Yeah, they're

excited to meet her.

There's something I need

to tell you about her.

Now, please don't

share this with anyone,

not even Hannah...

but before she came here,

she was involved in

a serious incident...

[quieter] ...that led to

the death of her bishop.

[Jacob chuckles]

Yeah, but it was

an accident, right?

Well, the police cleared

her of any wrongdoing,

but the elders believe

that she is at fault.

Unfortunately,

her past will likely impede

the church's

blessing of marriage.

The mere act

of asking for approval will...

it will force Hannah

to expose her past,

which she's desperately

trying to keep secret.

Oh.

It's your decision,

but the best thing

that you can do for her

is to end things

between you two.

[Abraham] Sarah's mom

used to make this.

It was her favorite.

It still is.

I hope it's all right.

It's my first

attempt at making it.

Delicious.

Here, let me help you with this.

[slurping]

Mm.

Thanks, Dad.

You feeling all right?

I'm fine...

just tired.

Your pulse is on the low side.

I should cancel my date.

No.

I'll stay with my daughter.

Thank you.

Hello.

I'm sorry, but I need

to cancel our date.

Oh.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, it's just...

Look, I don't think we should

see each other anymore.

Oh.

Look.

I think you're great.

It's just...

I prayed on it and...

It's fine.

Okay.

Well, I'll see you around.

Goodbye.



Sarah told me

that Jacob ended

things between you two.

Did he give a reason?

Not really.

Well, I just look

at it as a sign...

that we're meant to be together.

Aaron.

Things may have not

worked out with Jacob,

but seeing someone

who's appropriate for me

made it very clear how

inappropriate we've been.

Our love might be inconvenient,

but it's not inappropriate.

I can't see you

while you're still

married to Sarah.

I'm sorry, Aaron.

I just can't.

[Sarah gasping deeply]

Sarah? Sarah, what's wrong?

[gasping for breath]

It's all right, I'm here.

I'm here.

[gasping]

It's all right, my love.

- [wheezing intensely]

- Your love is my strength

and my shield.

Your love is my

strength and my shield.

[wracked gasping]

It's all right.

[Sarah whimpering]

I don't understand.

She's exhibiting

entirely new symptoms.

Her illness is unpredictable.

I gave her Laura's herbs,

but what if that's

what's making her worse?

We don't know that.

What should I do?

Whatever you can to

make her comfortable.

That's not enough, Aaron!

She needs to see a doctor.

I understand your impulse,

because I share it.

I have tried to convince

Sarah to seek medical help.

She's unwavering

in her conviction.

But she might die.

We have to keep the faith...

even in the toughest of times.

Whatever happens...

it's His plan.

[sighing]

[creaking]

[door shuts]

[exhaling]

[Sarah groaning softly]

[Sarah groaning]

[Sarah groaning]

[Sarah groaning]









[Abraham] Heavenly Father,

in the shadow of our mourning,

we gather together...

hearts heavy with grief...

for the daughter I've lost

and our community has cherished.

In your wisdom,

you have called Sarah home.

May her spirit find

joy in your kingdom

and let her memory inspire us

to live with kindness

and faith.







[sobbing]

[sniffing deeply]

[sighing]

[Aaron sniffling]

I need to go, before

the girls wake up.

Aaron...

what do we do,

now that I'm no longer

needed as caretaker?

The girls need you

more than ever,

as do I.

But in what capacity?

I'd like to continue

our relationship...

fulfill God's plan.

When you're ready, of course.

You mean discreetly, right?

Yes.

But only until

I've observed a...

respectful period of mourning.

Aaron.

I've been thinking

about this, and...

[sighing]

won't marrying your

wife's caretaker

raise some eyebrows?

Sarah wanted me to find someone

who cherished our children.

I know she'd agree that

you're the ideal candidate.

I'm not sure she'd agree, if

she knew what I'd been doing.

She adored you.

So do I.

Even covered in flour,

you're still so beautiful.

[Hannah chuckles]

[banging on door]

Mr. Stutzman?

I'm Sergeant Riley.

I have a few questions

pertaining to the

passing of your wife.

I need you to come

with me to the station.

Of course.

Aaron?

I'll be home soon.

[door thuds]

What did that

police officer want?

Apparently, a life

insurance agent reached out.

With no formal diagnosis,

Sarah's rapid decline

set off a few red flags.

But everything's

cleared up, right?

Essentially.

She wants to speak with you.

Hey, there's nothing

to be worried about,

because you've

done nothing wrong.

Except having an affair with you

while Sarah was still alive.

Obviously, there isn't

anything to be gained

by acknowledging that, correct?

[sternly] Correct?

[smooch]

I understand that, as

part of your duties,

you were tasked for

caring with Mrs. Stutzman?

Yes.

Did that include

managing her medication?

Sarah didn't take any.

Didn't you find that odd,

considering her

advanced condition?

No.

It's not uncommon for

those of our faith

to place their healing

in God's hands.

And how would you

describe her relationship

with Mr. Stutzman?

Good.

Aaron was, um...

very caring and attentive.

So you have no reason to believe

he would have done

anything to aggravate

his wife's condition?

No. Absolutely not.

Is this all because of

the life-insurance policy?

Mrs. Stutzman died

only days after the

contestability period ended.

A week earlier,

the policy would've

been null and void.

Well, I'm sure that's

just a coincidence.

Speaking of coincidences,

I understand the last

person in your care

also died from

suspicious circumstances.

I-I was cleared of that.

Regardless,

I'm sure you'd agree that

this is a troubling pattern.

Sarah treated me with

the utmost kindness.

What reason would

I have to harm her?

Do you have romantic

feelings for Mr. Stutzman?

No.

So you've never contemplated

stepping into Mrs.

Stutzman's shoes?

No, never.

I had nothing to do

with Sarah's death.

Nobody did.

Sarah was ill and died

of natural causes.

That's it.

[woman] Right this way, Miss.

[Hannah] What's

Laura doing here?

Questioning Ms.

Miller. Questioning.

May I go?

You may.

Thank you.

[chair scrapes floor]



The officer thinks

Sarah was m*rder*d.

Did she state that explicitly?

No, but she hinted at

your possible involvement,

and then mine,

and she seems to know

about my feelings for you.

That's not possible.

She also spoke to Laura.

What if she said something?

Laura was brought in

because she assisted

with the policy.

She'd never say anything

to add to their suspicions.

I just don't understand

why they'd be suspicious

in the first place.

The outside world can't

grasp our way of life...

how we could choose

devotion over medicine.

That's all this is.

When we get home,

I've got something

special to show you.

Keep your eyes closed.

[Hannah chuckles]

Wait right there.

Okay.

Open your eyes.

[fabric flutters]

[gasping]

This is why I've been spending

so much time out here.

Wow.

It's... It's beautiful.

I built it

for you to one day

rock our baby boy.

I know this has been a

particularly stressful time,

especially with what you've

already been through.

But I know...

when we come through the shadows

and into the light...

our bond is going

to be even stronger.







[hushed whispering]

[woman] She's not

to be trusted.

[woman #2] Absolutely not.

[woman] You heard

what happened before.

[woman #2] Yeah,

and the police think

she may have k*lled

Sarah to be with Aaron.

k*lled?

Well, I... [clears throat]

This seat's taken.

Aaron...

Aaron.

The entire quilting bee

was gossiping about

the investigation...

saying that I may

have harmed Sarah

to be with you.

There was even talk

that we were together

while she was still alive.

Unfortunately, the rumors

have reached the elders.

They've asked us to

stand before the council.

What should I tell them?

That there's no

truth to any of it.

Aaron, I know I've

already sinned,

but lying to the council

is akin to lying to God himself.

Confessing now

will end my prospects

of becoming bishop

and will guarantee

your excommunication.

No other Amish community

will take you in.

If you want a future...

here, with me...

you must do this.



This tribunal serves as

the voice of the Almighty.

Any falsehood uttered here

is tantamount

to bearing false

witness before God.

We've heard from Brother Aaron.

He's now absent to allow you

to speak your truth.

No doubt

you've heard the talk

casting shadows

upon your character?

I have.

Matters of legal concern

will be left to

secular authorities.

Here, we address the allegations

that compromise the

integrity of our beliefs.

What is your response

to the talk of

improper relations

between you and Aaron?

It's untrue.

Has there ever been a moment

where you made untoward

advances toward Aaron

that he didn't reciprocate?

No. Never.

And what of Aaron's conduct?

Has his behavior always merited

the expectations of our faith?

Aaron was a kind

and devoted husband.

In light of the gravity

of this assembly,

is there anything

further you wish to add?

I just want to

say how sorry I am

for any pain that this situation

has caused you personally.

Your daughter was...

a beautiful person, and...

the thought of her

memory being dimmed

by all of this gossip

weighs heavily on me.

Thank you.

We will speak with you

after we congregate.

Thank you.

[sighs]

Hannah.

Hi.

How are you doing?

I've been better.

I'm sure you've heard

what's being said about me.

I know the gossip

began with Laura.

Laura is somehow

responsible for this.

She is possessive of Aaron

and has never liked me.

I'm not sure where

it all began, but...

well, she hasn't been shy

about fanning the flames.

For the record, I don't

believe any of it.

Well, you seem to

be the only one.

Hang in there.

Better days are ahead.

Thank you, Jacob.

Of course.

Today,

we are faced with the challenge

of examining the very

essence of our community...

a challenge that stems

not from the

transgressions of one

but the failings of many.

The undue gossip...

and judgment

that has besieged Sister

Hannah and Brother Aaron

has left a stain upon

our collective spirit.

We've allowed whispers

to sow discord

as we've strayed

from the foundational

virtues that define us,

and this time of grief

has been compounded

by our own doing...

and I am personally ashamed

for allowing myself

to get swept up in it.

[quietly] I'm sorry.





What could you possibly

want to discuss

at our house of worship?

I have a court order

to exhume your wife's

remains for an autopsy.

How could you justify

desecrating my

wife's resting place

without any evidence whatsoever?

Turns out, Miss

Weaver's proximity

to more than one

suspicious death

also raised the

eyebrows of the judge.

Let's go.



What is this?

Come inside.



I've done nothing wrong.

The police are using

Hannah's past as an excuse.

Were you aware of

the allegations

levied against her

when you offered her employment?

Yes, as was Sarah.

Finding a woman of our faith

with her qualifications

is difficult.

And you felt that justified

inviting her to live with my

daughter and grandchildren?

Hannah was never

charged with a crime.

Well...

if it's determined she

had any role to play

in Sarah's death,

even if the law doesn't

hold you accountable,

I will.



What is this?

Are these Laura's herbs?

[sniffling softly]

Rachel...

I'm so sorry you have

to go through all this

with your mother.

[Rachel sobs and grunts]

I don't want to talk to you.

I know that you've heard all

sorts of horrible rumors,

but you must know I would

never do anything to harm her.

Right?

But you're glad she's dead.

How could you say such a thing?

I'm not naive.

It's obvious you want

to be with my father.

But even if he

makes you his wife,

you will never be my mother.

[door opening]

Bishop Abraham. I'm

sorry, Aaron's not...

I've come to gather

my granddaughters.

They'll be staying with me

till this matter is resolved.

Pack up your belongings.

Meet me at the buggy.

Where's Grace?

She's still in school,

but I can walk her over

when she's finished.

[Abraham] Fine.

[door slams]

Let's get you to

Grandpa's house.

[Grace] Is that Dad?

Why is he coming out

of Laura's house?

Let's, um, let's... let's

just go back this way.

I heard that Abraham

wants my girls to stay with

him for the time being.

I just dropped off Grace.

Aaron...

earlier, when I was walking,

I saw you leaving Laura's house.

You know I feel she's

trying to tarnish me.

I was just about to tell you.

I went there to confront her

regarding her gossip about you.

Well, I'm sure she

denied everything.

Actually, no.

She admitted to her jealousy...

her desire to damage

your reputation,

and her wanting to

replace Sarah as my wife.

How did you respond?

I told her I didn't

share the same feelings.

I was gentle, but...

but she was still angry.

She blamed you.

[sighs]

Well, her intention

to keep us apart

may still work.

Wait. What do you mean?

Aaron,

being together in the future

only implies we were lying

about being together

in the past.

[sighs]

Don't worry.

I'm confident my plan will

overcome her manipulations.

Your "plan"?

I mean, God's plan...

for us.

I'll start dinner.

Thank you.



[broom bristles swishing]

[stops sweeping]

[broom hits floor]

Aaron!

- [groans]

- Come on.

[Aaron coughing]

I don't understand.

I mean, your symptoms are

exactly the same as Sarah's

the day she passed away.

[wheezing]

I need to go to the hospital.

[indistinct announcement

crackling on PA system]

I heard about Aaron.

Do the doctors know

what's wrong with him?

I haven't had an update.

He doesn't want you here...

and neither do I.

I know you blame

me for the rumors.

All I did was share the truth

about the police

asking questions.

Aaron already told me

that you admitted to wanting

to hurt my reputation

when he spoke to you yesterday.

I didn't see Aaron yesterday.

You're lying.

I saw him leaving your

home. What were those herbs?

I need you to come to

the station with me.

No. No, I have to

be here for Aaron.

Let's go.

What? No!

Am I under arrest?

I need to inform you

that you're entitled to

have an attorney present.

I-I don't need a lawyer. I

just want to know about Aaron.

Mr. Stutzman's stomach

has been pumped,

and he's expected to recover.

Did he have food poisoning?

The doctors found

brodifacoum in his system.

I-I don't know what that is.

It's a toxin commonly

used in rat poison.

It's tasteless and odorless,

so while it wasn't

food poisoning,

it's most likely he consumed

it in something he ate.

Do you do the cooking?

Y-Yes, but I-I don't...

Did you prepare dinner

for him last night?

We... We keep rat poison

in the barn, and he was...

he was outside, right

before he got sick.

Maybe he swallowed

some by accident?

That's highly unlikely...

considering the

autopsy determined

that Mrs. Stutzman also died

from consuming the same poison.

Wait. So Sarah

really was m*rder*d?

Did you do it, Hannah?

What? No! No, I didn't.

Look, I don't think you're

some heartless k*ller.

Quite the contrary.

I believe you genuinely

cared for Mrs. Stutzman,

and watching her suffer,

you made the decision

to ease her pain,

just like you did the

elder you took care of.

I changed my mind.

I want a lawyer.

[door buzzes]

You're free to go.

I apologize for the

misunderstanding.

So I'm no longer a suspect?

Laura Miller has been charged

with Mrs. Stutzman's m*rder.

I couldn't believe

when they told me Sarah

had been poisoned,

and then I find out

you were in jail.

How did they come

to suspect Laura?

I told Sergeant Riley Laura

confessed her feelings.

[chuckles darkly] Then

I remembered the herbs.

She gave them to you

right before Sarah's

health turned.

And she made me tea

while I was at her house.

The police found a vial of

rat poison in her kitchen.

I don't understand it.

She wanted to marry you...

why poison you, and not me?

Apparently it wasn't

a lethal dose.

Sergeant Riley believes

she poisoned me

to shift the blame of

Sarah's death onto you.

And with me in prison,

there's no competition

for your affection.

Wait. Where are you going?

The council needs

to hear the truth.

Abraham dared to insinuate

that I had a hand

in my wife's death.

He needs to hear this now.



[echoing] Hannah!

Hannah.

[chuckles happily]

Hannah.

Miriam!

I just came by to

share some good news.

My shunning's been lifted.

That's wonderful.

Bishop Abraham felt

I demonstrated genuine

remorse for my actions.

You were so kind to me.

I know you couldn't have

done the horrible things

people are saying.

That means a lot.

But, um...

Laura...

was just arrested

for Sarah's m*rder.

Oh, my gosh.

I know.

I'm still in shock, myself.

It probably has something to

do with the day before last,

when I saw Aaron going

into Laura's house.

Well, yes, he went

there to confront her

about everything

that's been happening.

But Laura wasn't home.

Are you sure?

I saw her at the market,

minutes after Aaron let

himself into her house.

Laura was telling the truth.

She never saw Aaron

in her home that day.

Pardon?

I'm sorry, Miriam, I have to go!



[whispering to self] There

was two. There was two.

What have you done?

[pellets crunching under mallet]

No, no, no. The

poison... Aaron.

[Aaron] Hannah.

What are you doing?

[Hannah] Just taking

care of some chores.

[chuckles]

How did it go with the elders?

They were taken

aback, naturally.

I, uh, enjoyed listening

to them apologize.

Especially Abraham.

[chuckling]

Were you using the rat poison?

No.

Why is it open?

I don't know.

Oh!

The police...

they must have come

by to examine it.

I told them that we

kept some in here,

when they questioned me.

[dog barks]

Someone's here.

Jacob, what are you doing here?

I heard about Laura

being arrested.

I-I can't believe it.

We're still trying to

process it ourselves.

Well, I just wanted

to say how sorry I am

for everything you

both have been through,

and my mother asked me

to drop off some

bread and tomatoes,

as well as a few

plants from our garden.

Apparently, these seedlings

should be replanted

as soon as possible.

We'll do it right away.

Aaron, you really should rest.

Jacob, do you mind

sticking around

and-and helping

me replant these?

- Sure.

- Here, take these inside.

We'll just be a minute.

[hushed] Jacob, there's

something I need to tell you,

and it's gonna be

hard to believe.

[Jacob] Okay.

I think that Aaron

poisoned Sarah

and made Laura look responsible.

[Aaron] You should have

left things alone. Hannah.

Why would he do such a thing?

So that he could marry me.

Do you have any evidence?

No, nothing concrete.

Well, without any proof,

the elders will almost

certainly take his side.

I know. That's why I need

to speak to the police.

If you want, I can take

you there right now.

No, no.

I need to do this

without Aaron knowing.

If he starts to suspect that

I pieced things together,

he might try to frame me.

[Jacob] Okay, well, how

about later tonight?

I'll come by and wait.

Once Aaron's in bed, slip out,

and I can take

you there and back

before he realizes

you were gone.

Thank you, Jacob.

I can't tell you how

much your support means.

Of course.

[Aaron] Hannah!

- Go, go.

- Hannah!

When you're finished

in the garden,

come inside...

I have a surprise for you.

[forced] I'll be right there.

[door opens]

Get everything planted?

Yes.

This looks nice.

Have a seat.

It's the least I

could do for you.

You were working so

hard in the garden.

I thought wine was reserved

for special occasions.

You seem tense.

Have a sip.

You're not having any?

I have a confession to make.

I've done things...

things that I'm not proud

of, for us to be together.

What sort of things, Aaron?

You forced me to stand by

while you grew closer to Jacob,

as my wife was dying...

and it forced me to act.

I convinced Jacob to

stop pursuing you.

Oh.

Well, I'm sure you only did that

because of how much

you care for me.

That's right.

I risked

my place in the

community for you.

I even poisoned

myself to frame Laura.

Everything that I hold dear,

I risked for you, Hannah.

I'd k*ll for you.

But you already know

that, don't you?

Yes.

Question is...

would you do the same for me?

Yes.

Really?

Because the moment

that our relationship

got put to the test...

you were ready to swap

me out with Jacob.

I just wanted to act in

a way that honored God.

If that was truly the case,

and you believe that

God put us together,

as do I,

wouldn't being with

another man dishonor Him?

We couldn't be together, Aaron.

Oh, no, you made that clear.

Not when my wife was alive...

so I k*lled Sarah for you.

[thud]

Hannah!

No!

[Hannah grunts]

- No!

- Hannah!

[Hannah panting]

Hannah!

[hay rustling]

You brought this on

yourself, Hannah!

In my moment of

weakness, you seduced me.

You led me to believe

that God sent you

to bear me a son.

Sarah might not have

died by your hands...

but her blood is on them.

Now you must pay.

Thanks to your past...

our community will believe

that you confessed

to poisoning Sarah

and framing Laura...

but, before I could

turn you in...

you fled...

and conveniently

disappeared forever.

No! No, no!

[whimpering] No!

You were supposed

to be my Eve...

the promise of a new wife,

of a new life, new son...

and you were the

serpent all along!

Aaron! Aaron! Let her go.

Jacob... I don't know

what she told you,

but she poisoned Sarah.

Jacob, run!

[flesh tears]

I told you.

You should have stayed

away from Hannah.

[gasping]

- Jacob...

- I'm all right.

- Jacob!

- I'm all right.

- Are you okay?

- I'm all right.

[Jacob] Get the rope.

Get the rope!

[Hannah whimpering]

[groaning]

[gasping and wincing]

[Jacob wincing in pain]

[radios crackling]

[Hannah] Bishop Abraham?

I'm so sorry.

No.

I should've heeded my

suspicions of Aaron earlier.

Hannah, it's okay. You're

gonna be safe here.

[siren wails]

[Hannah and Jacob chuckling]