Dating App k*ller, The: The Monica White Story (2026)

[bunniefuu]

[cart wheels rattling]

[tarp crinkling]

[tarp crinkling]

[children calling playfully]

Careful.

Stassy,

did I ever tell you the story

about the oyster?

One day, this oyster was living

at the bottom of the ocean,

just watching the world go by,

and then

this giant wave

washed it up to shore,

and this tiny speck of sand

got in,

and guess what?

[Stassy] What?

It turned into a shiny pearl!

So see?

If you stay on the sidelines,

you're never gonna get

your pearl,

so why don't you

come on out and play?

You might even have some fun!

Okay, Miss Monica.

Okay, good girl.

[sighing]

[Laila] You working

your magic again.

[Monica] I'm tryin'.

There's so many broken homes

around here.

Hey, that better not be you

beating yourself up

over your own divorce?

Oh, no, girl, I served my time

in that marriage.

Amen to that.

We still on for tonight?

'Cause I'm thinking Happy Hour

down on Marketplace.

Sorry, Isaiah's coming home.

I wanted to cook him

something special tonight.

You know that military school

is not the end of the world.

He'll be back for holidays.

I know.

So, is Isaiah still

have practice Tuesdays?

Yes, he does.

Well, great, Happy Hour it is!

Because I will not

make it through this week

without a c*ck,

or three.

Or four.

[both laughing]

Girl...

Let's do it.

Right?

c*ck it is.



Mom!

Pop got me a smartwatch!

Said I deserved it

for getting into the Academy

and all.

[Monica] That's great, honey,

but you gotta still

keep working hard.

Oh, yes, I will.

Hey, hey, hey,

do you not have manners?

We have clean glasses.

Put that back.

Yes, ma'am.

Am I supposed to let you

fly the coop like this?

Really?

Well, I'll get by on my charm.

Hey, your suitcase arrived,

and you have

a doctor's appointment.

I can take care of myself, Mom.

You do know that, don't you?

Okay, well then,

how are you gonna get there?

You know the way?

Okay, well, you get on the 7,

then you transfer onto the 12,

-and then you transfer onto--

-Okay, all right, fine.

Mom, I'm 18,

I can get around the city

on my own.

I'll be fine.

I promise.

Okay, good.

Then get your butt upstairs,

and get cleaned up for dinner.

I need some help.

Aye, aye, Captain!

[laughing]

Whoo!

I'm gonna miss him.



[typing]



[message chiming]

[keyboard clattering]

[Laila] Girl, come on,

you've been divorced

for three years!

What is this,

conscious uncoupling?

[Monica] Well, I think

it's better for everybody

if we all get along well,

don't you?

You two were never right

for each other,

and I believe I called it.

Well, that's exactly what

you wanna hear your BFF say,

"This is never gonna work,"

on your wedding day.

[Laila] Hey, I just call 'em

like I see 'em, okay?

[Monica] Please.

Well, guess what,

I have no regrets.

I learned a lot,

I have Isaiah.

and he's the only man

I need in my life.

Him and Jesus.

Well, even Jesus

had a girlfriend.

[gasping]

You are so bad.

Monica,

you deserve to be

in a relationship.

All of this?

You have so much love.

You need to be to giving that

to somebody.

The only sin here

is you keeping those assets

locked up.

Oh, you just do not let up.

Them's are the rules.

Never give up

on your best friend's happiness.

I am happy.

I am really trying to be happy.

I think I am.

Nope, not true, uh-uh.

What do you mean?

I look for men. I look.

At church. I'm lookin'.

And I bet you see

a lot of happily married men,

then, don't you?

Look, my faith,

that's important to me.

Okay, so then you find the man,

and then you take him to church.

'Cause it doesn't work

the other way around.

[sighing]

I don't know

if I'm ready for this.

I have a lot of scars.

Where?

I don't see them.

All I see is an extremely

gorgeous woman.

You know what I mean.

Okay, yes, I do,

but you can't keep

letting the past define you.

You deserve to be

in a relationship.

You really think

someone's out there for me?

Yes, I do.

Nothing changes

unless you make it change.

Oh, girl, please do not

quote me back to me.

-[laughing]

-What am I supposed to do,

take out a personal ad?

Personal ad?

Girl, why are

talking about dating

like it's the '90s?

Uh, because

that's the last time I dated.

[laughing]

You need to get

on the internet.

Oh, no, ma'am, absolutely not,

I'm not getting on the internet.

-[laughing]

-I'm not doing that.

You need to be online.

You know, I think you've got

enough T-shirts,

but you're going to need

to buy more underwear

when you get there.

Yeah, I think

I can handle that.

Well, you did manage

to get to your doctor's

appointment on time,

so I have high hopes.

[sighing]

Look,

I know this seems like

a big move,

but you're gonna be so busy

you're gonna forget

all about home--

It's not me

that I'm not worried about, Mom.

For the first time

in a long time,

you're gonna be

all on your own in here.

I know,

but we can always call...

or I can text you.

Mom, it's not the same.

I know you find this

hard to believe,

but I did have a life

before I had you,

and before your father.

I know, Mom, I know,

but I really do think

you should consider dating.

[sighing]

I think that you need

to focus on you.

and your future,

and those 99 hoodies

that you're trying to bring.

Mom...

I know it's my first time

leaving the house,

but even so, I...

I want you to know

that I'm always

gonna be here for you.

I know.

I know that.

It's just that, um...

[sighing]

I'm gonna miss you, baby.

I'm gonna miss you, too, Mom.

I'm gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you so much.

I love you.

I love you so much.

I love you, too, Mom.

[dog barking distantly]



[quiet conversations]

Well, thank you

for coming with me.

Girl, you definitely owe me,

and what exactly is this

I'm drinking?

Cranberry juice I think?

Well, you will be

paying the tab

for the many Negronis

I'll be needing after this.

This reminds me of the dances

at our pre-school.

Boys on one side,

girls on the other side.

Next thing you know,

you're gonna invite me outside

to climb the swing set.

Oh, come on,

you've got to be positive.

I need this to work.

[Laila] Uh-oh, here comes

an ineligible bachelor.

Oh, sh**t,

I remember him.

His name is, um...

Barry.

I don't know if you remember me.

-Barry! Right.

-Yeah!

We were on the church

accounts committee together

for a few months.

Mm, how could you forget?

I just thought

I'd come over and say hi.

-Hi!

-Hi!

[laughing awkwardly]

Um...

It's great to see you again,

Barry.

Thank you.

Negronis soon, please,

or k*ll me now?

[chuckling]

Never mind her,

she's a troubled soul.

That's why

I brought her to church.

[laughing]

[sighing]

Well...

Well!

[chuckling awkwardly]

Well, hey, uh,

it's almost tax season.

Uh, maybe we could grab a coffee

and see if you're missing

any deductibles?

[chuckling] Yeah!

Yeah?

Yeah, I'd like that.

[laughing] Okay, great!

I'll give you a call.

[laughing]

All right.

-Okay.

-Bye.

She said yes!

Oh, sweet Lord. [scoffing]

What?

Girl.

You don't think he's cute?

Girl!

I think he's nice.

-[laughing]

-He's nice!

You need to get out more.







Thank you.

Mm, that's

a very attractive bracelet.

Didn't I see you trying

to sell some at the church fair?

Oh, yeah, thank you.

I make them.

Um... yeah, I sell them.

Sometimes,

I just give them away.

And where do you make

these lovely pieces?

My dining room table?

Oh!

Well, then we should be able

to reduce your taxable income

by a percentage

of your work space.

Right. Wow. Great.

It's really great.

Maybe even by $300.

Amazing.

They call me

the IRS whisperer.

I'll get on it.



[exhaling]



Wow.

You must be Tonita.

[chuckling] That's me.

You know,

I had to buy my own drink

because you're kind of late.

Well, if you weren't

so beautiful,

I wouldn't have to take so long

getting dressed up for you.

Oh, you think I'm beautiful,

Tony87?

Or is it just Tony?

You know, we almost have

the same name.

Tony, Tonita.

Why don't you just

call me Anthony?

That is, until you...

find the perfect nickname

for me.

Okay.

You are so damn pretty.

You make me look good

just sitting next to you.

My old boyfriend didn't

think I was beautiful.

Yeah, well, he was a fool.

If you look so good

sitting next to me,

shouldn't that cost you

at least another drink?

It would be my pleasure.

Okay.

My man, could we get a refill,

and a Black Russian for me.

Thank you.

You are so beautiful.

[door unlocking]

[keys jingling in bowl]



I just wanna find someone

who loves me for me, you know?

I feel you, that's exactly

what you deserve.

You're a princess--

No, no, you're a queen.

[giggling]

You're so sweet to say that.

I'm just saying the truth.

Mm, all gone.

I guess it's time to go home.

Wow, okay.

Shall we?

Let's get you home.

[Tonita giggling]

Sorry.

That's okay.

Oh, I got you.

[laughing] I got you.

[sighing]



[Tonita giggling]

So, that was fun.

It was fun.

My place is getting renovated

right now,

but I was thinking

maybe we could, uh....

go to yours?

I don't know...

You don't know?

No...

[giggling]

Let's be spontaneous.

I'll get us a motel.

Okay,

but you better not

be married.

-[giggling]

-All yours.

So how far is this motel?

It's two blocks.

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

[giggling]



[kissing, moaning softly]

Oh!

[giggling]

What's so funny?

You laughing at me?

You're being a--

Ooh, such a man.

Yeah?

Uh-huh.

Don't laugh at me.

Hey, tiger, take it easy.

Stop laughing.

I'm not.

Don't laugh at me!

I didn't.

Wait.

Wait, stop.

Stop!

Get-- Stop!

[gasping for air]

[strangled cries]

[gasping and struggling]

[Anthony breathing hard]

[Monica typing]



[cart rattling]



[chiming]

[Anthony, writes]

"Hey, your smile drew me in.

You must have a big heart.

I'd love to chat and get

to know you a little."

[cart rattling]



[Monica] I can't believe

I'm doing this.



[alert chiming]

[Monica] Wow.

[sighing] Too young for me.

DC, that is so far away.

Well, we could be friends.

[typing]

[cart rattling]



[unlocking door]

[cart rattling]

[door squeaking shut]

[message chiming]



Gotcha.



[shopping cart rattling]

[laughing] No!

Because then I told him,

I said "Jaden,

I am done waiting,

either we are

moving in together,

or I am back on the market,"

and right away,

he grabs his phone,

starts looking up rentals

real quick.

[laughing] He's like--

Girl, what is with you?

Oh,

I did it.

I made a profile.

What?

A dating profile?

Yes.

Wait, an online dating profile?

-Yes, Lai!

-[laughing]

I got with the 21st Century.

I didn't want to, but I did.

Ooh, I am so proud!

Wait, what happened

to Mr. Spreadsheet?

Mm, he was boring,

even for me.

Mm-hmm.

So, did you browse the goods?

It does take a little effort,

but sometimes,

you do find a diamond.

Well...

[clapping] Oh!

...this interesting guy,

he did hit me up right away,

but...

he doesn't live here though,

so I don't know,

and he's a lot younger,

but it was flattering.

Okay, nothing wrong

with a younger guy,

'cause you know he will have

a lot of stamina.

Oh, come on,

that's not what I'm after.

Girl, everybody is after that.

[laughing]

Shh! Come on, girl,

we in school!

Okay, okay, okay,

but you know, it is good

that he lives a ways away.

Why?

Well, because then

he won't be dropping by,

expecting whatever

he's gonna be expecting.

Well...

...we've been texting

all weekend.

[Laila gasping]

It's been fun!

[squealing] Oh, my God!

-[school bell ringing]

-Oh, sh**t.

Okay, well, even if

it doesn't work out,

what's good is that

you're getting back out there,

and soon enough,

you're gonna find

your own Jaden,

you will see.

Thank you.

I think?

Oh, girl.

Bye.

[chuckling]

[carts rattling]

[flies buzzing]

[rattling cart]



[garbage truck rumbling]

Whoo, you're slow up today!

[laughing]

Guess you had one of your usual

crazy weekends, huh?

I'd say I'd call it a success.

A little quality time

with my ladies.

Moving a little slower

than usual,

you know what I mean?

Yeah, yeah,

you love those ladies,

and those ladies

love you back, man.

I know how to treat a woman.

[laughing] Yeah.

I can't get a girl to pay me

no attention whatsoever.

Well, first of all,

where are you meeting

these girls?

I dunno, around.

You know, bars mostly.

[laughing]

That's your first mistake.

What do you mean?

You gotta get in these apps!

These girls

are looking for a man, dude.

They're dying to meet you.

Bro, you can talk.

It ain't so easy for me, okay?

I do hear what

you're putting down, though.

Give it a shot.

Fish in a barrel.





Ah, that is a beautiful use

of color, Henrietta.

Your Mommy

is going to love that.

[Stassy] That's mine!

[Rayleigh] It's my turn!

-[Stassy] Ow!

-What happened?

He pushed me.

Rayleigh,

why did you push her?

Say you're sorry.

Okay then, come on.

Outside.

Why did you push her?

I wanted the pen!

Well, you could have

waited your turn, right?

You don't care how I feel!

I do care,

but pushing

is never okay, Rayleigh.

It's not fair!

Well, guess what, buddy,

the world is not fair,

but we don't

treat people like that,

especially our friends, okay?

So are you ready to apologize?

Good.

Come on.

Apologize to Stassy.

-Sorry, Stassy.

-That's okay.

I'll give you your pen back.

I'll wait my turn next time.

Okay.

Thank you.

You're welcome.



[Detective Moreno]

Okay, that's fine, just...

[police sirens woop]

Some kid sorting carts

found the body.

He's inside right now

being questioned.

Any idea

when the cart was dumped here?

Uh, body decomposition

indicates one night,

maybe... maybe two.

Autopsy will confirm.

[Detective Moreno] Poor girl.

[Chief Boyden] Looks like

possible strangulation.

So transported here,

and then left to rot.

Do we have any preliminary

identification?

We're combing through

missing persons reports

right now.

We should have a match

in the next hour or two.

What about that camera?

-Non-functioning.

-Are you kidding me?

That's all right,

we've got quite a few more

scattered around the stores.

Well, hopefully, some of them

are pointed in this direction.

And no eyewitnesses?

To someone

pushing a shopping cart

in the middle of the night?

Not likely.

Don't be so sure.

Keep looking.

The shopping cart?

Fingerprints?

Anything we can use

to trace this guy?

We don't have

any fingerprints yet,

but we're gonna keep looking.

Okay, keep me informed,

and no leaks to the press,

I wanna keep this tight.

We don't know

what we're dealing with yet.



[message chiming]



[tapping message into phone]

[sighing]



[police sirens woop]

[news report]

...local authorities

have released the name

of the victim,

Tonita Smith, 29.

Efforts are now underway

by Fairfax County

and Metro police

to trace her last movements.

Anyone with information

can call police.

[turning off news]

Is that true?

Are we in touch with Metro?

I've escalated my request.

Great.

I don't want any problems

because departments

weren't talking.

Where are we at

with Tonita's roommate?

She's on her way

back from Florida.

We have a meeting

set up for Monday.

That's three days from now.

We need to talk to her sooner.

Okay, all right.

Have you been home?

I am not clocking out

until I find something

in these, okay?

We just need a lead,

something tangible,

something to tell the parents.

Keep going.

Just don't screw up

because you're tired.

[garbage truck rumbling]

[shift boss] Hey!

[sarcastically]

Thank you so much

for coming to work on time.

We really appreciate it.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Yeah.

You've been out

twice this week.

I was sick.

Yeah?

You were sick

when you were on early shifts,

and then you were late

three out of four times

for the afternoon shifts.

Okay, yeah, if you count

a minute or two

here or there, sure.

You keep going this way, Tony,

you're gonna have to look

for a new job.

It's Anthony,

and that's all right,

there's plenty

of opportunity out here

for someone like me.

Are you sure about that?

Are ya?

Anthony?

All right.

Just let me know, okay?

I gotta get to work,

I don't wanna my angry boss

to mark me as late!

Yeah, you do that.

[Isaiah] I'm a changed man, Ma,

I promise.

I am up at 5:00,

lights out by 9:00 p.m.,

no partying.

Is this the same Isaiah

who literally

couldn't make up his bed

two weeks ago?

[laughing] Okay, okay.

What about you, though?

You been out lately?

No, not really,

I mean, I kinda

met somebody online, but--

Online?

Uh... o-okay. Okay.

Uh, just be careful, all right?

You never know

who you're going to meet

on these dating apps.

He could be a serial k*ller.

No, it's nothing like that

at all, Isaiah.

We haven't met in person

or anything.

Okay, all right, all right,

so... start with FaceTime.

You gotta be chill, though.

Suss out the vibes,

and go from there, yeah?

Okay.

Okay, that's a good idea..

Uh, gotta go, Mom.

I love you.

Love you!

Suss out the vibe...

[tapping message]



Well, thank you for coming in.

I just have five minutes.

My shift starts at 4:00.

Well, I just wanted

to check in with you informally

and make sure

everything was okay at home.

You know, Rayleigh's been having

a few outbursts lately--

Outbursts?

Biting, pushing,

not wanting to apologize--

Okay, well, my kid doesn't

do all that for no reason.

What are the other kids

doing to him?

Well, you know,

it can be kind of normal

for this kind of behavior

at this age.

Then why am I here?

I just want to make sure

everything's okay,

because sometimes

this can insinuate

underlying issues.

Is everything okay at home?

Listen, lady,

I didn't come here

for a parenting lecture.

I'm not trying to lecture you.

Yes, you are.

I work three jobs

to put a roof

over that kid's head,

so why don't you focus on yours,

and I'll focus on mine--

which I'm late for.

Excuse me.



[Monica] Ah, much needed.

[Laila, sighing]

Parents' night is no joke.

I had to listen

to Stassy's mom complain

about how her daughter's IQ

isn't growing fast enough.

[Monica] She's five!

[Laila laughing] Exactly.

[Monica] Well, I tried

to talk to Rayleigh's mom

about his behavior,

and she literally

stormed out of the room.

[sighing] You know what,

enough about work.

How are things with Anthony?

Ooh, Anthony!

Well, we had

our first FaceTime.

What?

Girl, that is massive!

Is it?

Okay, well, how was it?

Did it stay PG?

Yes, of course, it did.

It was good.

It was great, actually.

It was very... comfortable.

Comfortable is not sexy.

Says who? Says you?

Girl, come on,

I want all the dirty details.

Is he hot or what?

Yes.

He's very attractive.

Okay.

Well, firstly,

I love this for you.

Secondly, there is nothing wrong

with getting a little

digital sample

before you go in and try...

You know, just saying.

[laughing] My God, stop it.

That's enough advice

for one night.

So, what about you,

how's the house hunting going?

Well, no shock here,

but Jaden has terrible taste.

Tried to sell me

on a black kitchen.

-A black kitchen?

-Black!

I'm like, babe,

just because it's black

doesn't mean

we don't have to clean it.

Yeah.

-[laughing]

-Wow.

But you know, I think we did

find someplace really sweet.

-You did?

-Uh-huh,

and... it's close to you.

[gasping]

Congratulations to my bestie!

Here's to you

finding your new home.

And here's to queens

fulfilling their dreams.

Cheers.

[Monica, writes] "I just told

my son Isaiah about you.

It's a big deal

because

he's the center of my life.

Also my church.

I go to church every Sunday

religiously,

although

I think that's obvious."

[typing]

[Anthony writes] "My faith

is important to me.

I've been going

since I was little.

My mama made sure of that.

Say hi to Isaiah.

Can't wait to meet him

sometime."

[message alert chiming]

[Monica write]

"Laila is the one

who urged me to get online.

I've been pretty skeptical,

but maybe

that's beginning to change."

[message alert chiming]

[Anthony writes]

"I just got on the app.

You were one of

the first women that I saw,

but with you, I feel like

we have something real,

so I'm deleting it now."

[message alert chiming]

[Monica] "You don't have to

do that for me,

but I'd be happy if you did.

What are you up to tonight?"

[message alert chiming]

[Anthony writes]

"I'm going out with a buddy

to watch the Georgetown game,

so I might be out of touch

for a couple of hours."

[message alert chiming]

[Monica writes] "I understand.

Have a great time,

and text me

whenever you have a chance."



[message alert chiming]

Who was that?

Oh, that...

that was my brother.

[chuckling doubtfully]

Sure, it was.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

So, do you spend a lot of time

on the apps?

God, no.

No, you're actually

the first woman

I've been out with.

[laughing]

Does that work for you?

What?

That line.

"Oh, you're actually the first

woman I've been out with."

I just feel like

we have something special.

We just met!

Okay.

All right, so what do you do

in your free time?

Do you go to church?

Does it look like I spend

a lot of time in church?

No, it doesn't, actually,

so what is it,

what do you do?

I like going out to bars,

and drinking

and partying with my friends,

and I'm not going to

apologize for that.

I'm not asking you to.

Wait.

Wait, what are you doing?

I'm going.

I'm just not feeling it.

Sorry.

Just like that?

Yeah, just like that.



[quietly] b*tch.

[slamming door]

[opening beer top]

[shouting angrily]



[shouting in frustration]

[tapping message]

[Anthony writes]

"I would rather end this game

and see you.

Don't you think

the time has come

for us to finally meet?"

[locking deadbolt]

[message alert chiming]



I think your mom

will be here soon.

Mommy's at work.

Daddy come pick me up.

Oh, well, maybe your dad

lost track of time.

Why?

I don't know, buddy,

sometimes, adults get busy.

Or Daddy left again.

What do you mean?

Daddy got mad,

and Mommy had an owie.

Oh, okay.

Well, why don't we go inside,

I'll call your mom,

and guess what,

we can get some hot chocolate,

with whipped cream on top.

Would you like that?

Yeah? Let's go.



I'm here!

I'm here...

Girl.

Finally!

Well, Rayleigh's dad was late,

and I had to stay

and make him hot chocolate.

If you ask me,

that family is trouble.

Rayleigh's mother is a hothead.

No, I don't know about that,

I think she might be

going through something.

Something's happening

at that house.

We might need to talk

to social services.

But if I do that,

Rayleigh's gonna get put

in the system,

and I don't want that.

I know it's sad,

but sometimes,

that's just the way it goes.

Okay, can we please focus

on the matter at hand?

Right! Right!

-My date! My date!

-Monica's first date!

-Okay!

-What am I wearing?

-All right.

-Please, baby...

So this one...

will bring out your eyes,

but this one says,

"Let's get down to business."

Oh, no, definitely not that.

No, let me see this.

But what if he's six foot

of incredible hunk?

Girl, do not be denying

your impulses.

It is not good for you,

and in case

you're about to argue,

just so you know, I will be

driving you to this date,

because you are going to need

a few drinks

to get through tonight, okay?

[sighing] I'm gonna need

at least one.

Okay, that is gonna

look cute, though.

Yeah, I think so.

Yes!

Can I borrow this?

[Monica] Okay...

-[Laila] All right.

-[Monica] I'm nervous.

Are you sure you don't want me

to come in with you?

No!

Girl, I'm a grown-a*s woman.

I've got this.

All right,

that's the attitude!

But you know, girl,

I ain't 24 no more.

-[scoffing]

-And I know I've lost weight,

and I look good, but, you know,

I've still got

a lot of butter back here, baby.

Girl, stop!

I keep telling you,

you are a queen, okay?

-You gotta believe it.

-Right.

You gotta believe it,

and you gotta repeat it.

-A queen.

-A queen...

-You gotta believe it.

-Wear that crown, girl.

That's right.

-I am a queen.

-You are a queen!

And what if the queen

doesn't like him?

Then just tell him that

he's the greatest man

that you ever met,

but not for you,

and then you just

send him on his way.

But I don't want him

to be disappointed.

I mean, you know, girl,

he came a long way.

Okay, see,

that is exactly how you ended up

staying with Daniel for so long!

No, Daniel was my husband.

-Mm-hmm.

-This is different.

You're supposed to stay

with your husband

through his struggles.

And this man

is not your husband,

thank goodness.

-Okay?

-Right.

So you're gonna go in there,

and you're gonna

have some fun, right?

-Right!

-Right!

-He might be fun!

-Okay?

I'm scared.

-You got this, girl.

-Okay, I got it, I got it.

-Yes!

-I got it.

-[exhaling nervously]

-Okay. You're a queen.

Okay. Queen.

[Laila laughing]

Girl, go have fun!

What if he's fine?

[both squealing with laughter]



[Laila sighing]



Anthony!

[quietly] Be cool.

Wow.

Monica, you... are even more

beautiful in person.

It's great to meet you.

Thank you for coming

all this way.

I just knew you'd be worth it.

I was right.

I gotta say,

you look a lot younger

in person.

I hope that's not a problem.

No, I like older women.

Ah...

They've got the wisdom.

Got the experience.

It's not a problem for you,

is it?

[laughing] No, no.

At least you're old enough

where nobody's going to

confuse you for being my son.

[both laughing]

That's true.

Um... you hungry?

I thought maybe

we could get something to eat?

Have you ever had pho?

No, no, I haven't had that yet.

Okay, good.

-Good.

-Okay.

I think you're gonna like it.

All right.

Show me. [chuckling]

We'll get a cab.

-Okay.

-Let's go.

[chuckling happily]

Could we get a bottle

of white wine?

Thank you, sir.

-So...

-Yes.

...you like movies?

I love movies, yeah.

They kind of take you

out of yourself, you know?

Yeah, they can,

depends on the movie.

[chuckling]

We could watch one later

if you wanted.

Anthony,

have you been on

these dating websites a lot?

I mean, I'm sorry,

I don't mean to ask you

a thousand questions,

it's just that...

I'm really nervous,

and, um, I've never been

on a date with a man

that I had never met before.

I understand,

and you can ask me

anything you want, Monica.

Okay, um...

tell me about...

the best moment

that ever happened to you.

Right now,

it's getting to meet you.

[chuckling] No...

I'm not looking for flattery.

I really want

to get to know you.

I'm just a simple man,

with simple pleasures,

trying to find

an amazing woman.

Okay, well then,

tell me about the biggest

moment in your life

that really changed you.

Like the saddest?

If that's the moment

that changed you.

Okay.

You know how you love Isaiah?

Yes.

Isaiah means

everything to me.

That's how kids are.

You think that

they're gonna be

this big part of your life,

and then you realize

that you're just

a small part of theirs.

That is so true.

Yeah, I worked at a pre-school

for a little while.

Oh, you did?

You never mentioned that before.

Mm.

But I know how you feel,

I mean, my kids...

I love my kids.

Like a second family to them.

Right,

but sometimes, you know,

you could be their only family.

[sighing] That is...

that is very true.

Oh, I'm sorry,

you were telling me

about the saddest moment.

Yeah, um...

My son...

he died when he was little.

He had an infection.

Oh, Anthony...

I'm so sorry.

No, no, it's okay.

Thank you, though.

But, um, I just don't wanna ruin

our first date

with that kind of stuff.

That's huge.

I'm so sorry,

I should not have pressed.

Don't apologize.

I want to be an open book

for you anyways, Monica.



Thank you.

Let's have some wine.

Thank you.

[entry bell jingling]

That was good.

It was real good.

I want to remember this.

Let's take a selfie.

All right.

Smile!

I'm gonna send that to Isaiah.

He's not gonna believe

that I went on a date.

[laughing] Nice.

That was fun.

Baby, we've got all night

and tomorrow to have more fun.

[chuckling]

Where are you staying?

You made a reservation, right?

Well, I thought

I'd maybe stay with you.

No, Anthony.

I'm old-fashioned.

I can't stay with a man

that I just met.

Yeah, no, that's fair.

I-I just didn't get the chance

to book the reservation.

I'll figure something out,

it's okay.

You didn't make

any arrangements at all?

Nah, I was too busy.

Okay.

You can stay on the couch.

On the couch?

Is that good?

Yeah.

Yeah, that works.

Okay.

-[giggling]

-Let's go.

[kissing]

[Monica] Hey, hey...

let's take a breath, okay?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry,

I'm so excited by you.

I know, it's okay.

It's just, I was married

26 years, you know?

I need more of a connection.

I understand.

I really appreciate you

opening up, you know?

Thanks.

There's, uh,

something else that happened

that I want

to talk to you about.

Yeah?

I was engaged

to this great girl named Skye.

Man, she broke the mold.

She had these beautiful,

soulful eyes,

and... we had so much fun

together.

We would just go to bars

and listen to music.

Just anytime

we were together, really.

Skye is a beautiful name.

Yeah, it suited her, too.

She called me "Ant".

Short for Anthony.

We never argued.

Just... one time.

So, what happened to Skye?

She died.

She died?

Oh, Anthony.

Cardiac arrhythmia.

That's what they said at least,

but... no warning.

She was just gone.

Just like that.

You have certainly had

your share of tragedy.

I'm so sorry.

Yeah.

She was a special one.

I'm sorry, baby.

I am so, so sorry.

[breath quietly ragged,

almost crying]







Anthony?

[front door opening]

Hey!

-Hey.

-Miss me, beautiful?

Yeah.

Don't you look amazing.

No, I look terrible.

I need my coffee.

Coffee sounds like

a great idea.

We could celebrate

my good news.

Good news?

What good news?

I got a job.

You got a job here?

Yeah,

at the Pet Chews warehouse.

I found it online,

I went over there,

I start tomorrow.

What about your job in DC?

Tossing trash?

[laughing] That ain't for me.

Well, don't they owe you money?

Last payday was Thursday.

I've been calling in sick

ever since then.

It doesn't matter.

I needed something nearby

now that I'm gonna be down here.

Anthony, what exactly

do you mean "down here"?

I want to be here with you.

[exhaling]

Anthony,

we didn't talk about this.

Didn't you have fun last night?

Yes.

I had a wonderful time,

but that's a long way

between that

and you moving in here.

But then...

But you're everything

I've ever wanted, Monica.

Oh, that is so sweet,

and that is so lovely to hear.

We can still

keep seeing each other.

What about the distance?

DC is far.

No. No, nonsense!

I mean, look,

you got here so fast,

at the click of a button.

The back and forth

is expensive.

It's gonna get-- These buses,

they start to add up.

We can share the cost, okay?

Anthony, I told you,

baby, I'm old-fashioned.

I need a chance

for this relationship to grow.

You know?

I mean, besides,

if I give it all away,

what's gonna make you

come back, huh?

Are you messing with me?

Yes, I'm messing with you.

I'm teasing!

Of course, lighten up.

Come on, you hungry?

Let me make you some pancakes.

Mine are delicious.

[Boyden] Where are we at

with the dating sites?

[Moreno] Stonewalled.

They're claiming

consumer privacy.

[Boyden] What? [Bleep].

It's a m*rder investigation.

Get a court order.

[Moreno]

Yeah, I'm already on it.

I called Judge Halverston,

and he's gonna take care of it,

but it's gonna take some time,

due to budget cuts.

Anything else

on the CCTV footage?

We're widening the radius

with a particular emphasis

on cameras located

at bus stations.

That's gonna be

hundreds of hours of footage.

Yeah, well,

it could be worth it.

I mean,

we're looking for somebody

who's acting suspiciously.

I mean, obviously,

creepy guys at Metro stations

are a pretty big cohort,

but I don't know,

it could be worth it.

Look for couples.

Maybe we'll catch a break

and see them together.

Otherwise it's just

a fishing expedition.

[sighing]

All right, let's review.

Tonita's last financial activity

was at the bus station,

but no eyewitness identified

seeing her with anybody.

If she met him online,

then he would have traveled

to meet her.

Coroner confirms

the body was discarded

after strangulation,

so that suggests

the m*rder took place

somewhere nearby.

Yeah, listen,

also the lab called.

Parts of the remains

had varying levels

of decomposition.

There's... a second set of DNA.

So you're telling me--

There could be a second victim,

and, unfortunately,

we have no idea

who she might be,

or when she might've

been k*lled.

So we're possibly dealing with

a serial k*ller?

Possibly.

And do we know for certain

it's the same k*ller?

No.

Another happy day

at the office.



I could eat your cooking

every day.

Oh, good. [chuckling]

So you liked it.

I loved it.

Now, let me get my ticket here.

Oh, let me help you carry that.

No, my lady

does not carry bags.

Please, I've been carrying bags

my whole life for somebody.

My son, my husband, whomever.

Yeah, well, that's over with.

I plan on taking care of you.

I gotta tell you something.

I think I'm falling in love

with you, Monica.

[exhaling]

That's so sweet.

Thank you, Anthony.

All right, see you soon.

Safe travels.



[sighing]

He what? He didn't.

[Monica] Yes, girl, he did!

...kissed me at the bus station

in front of everybody!

Girl, you know

I'm not used to that.

Well, there goes your concern

about finding a man

willing to commit.

Well, honestly,

it kind of felt like

I was breaking his heart.

Okay, but most importantly,

do you like him?

[exhaling]

You know, I gotta say,

other than the mix-up

about him thinking

he was gonna stay here,

it was a perfect date.

Hmm, all right, so maybe

a little sad that he left?

Well, it did feel good.

Mm, I bet he did.

Girl, stop!

You know what,

he could be romancing

other women

right now as we speak.

What would make you

think that?

Because he seems to be

way more comfortable

with those dating apps

than I am,

and besides, I don't have

any claims on him.

But would that bother you?

Yeah.

Maybe it does.

Okay, well, just

tell him how you feel.

Do I have to?

Yes, girl, you got this.

[Monica groaning]

Girl, bye.

Okay, bye.



[grunting]



[phone buzzing]

You have

one unheard message.

First unheard message.

Hi, Anthony,

it's me, Monica.

I've just

been thinking about you.

Give me a call

when you have a chance.



[parents and teachers cheering]

Whoo!

[laughing]

Oh, my God, these parents,

they are, like,

serious with this.

Yeah, well,

a sports scholarship

is a one-way ticket

out of here, so...

Poor Rayleigh,

he is really going through it.

Did you try

talking to his mom again?

She's ignoring me,

but I'm not giving up.

Good.

That kid is lucky to have you

looking out for him.

Hey, we still on for tomorrow?

Yes, girl, we still on.

I'm bringing the vino.

I'm gonna need it.

Moving has been so stressful,

and Jaden has been

worse than useless.

Also, I'm gonna need a full-on

love-life update, please.

-Yes, ma'am.

-[kids cheering]

[gasping]

What happened?

He pushed me!

Rayleigh, say you're sorry.

[Rayleigh] Sorry.

Okay. He's sorry.

Don't do that again, okay?

[Rayleigh] Okay.

[Monica] All right, he's sorry.

Give him a hug.

[Anthony writes] "I dreamt

about you last night, baby.

My whole heart misses you."

What are you

doing here, [bleep]?

What did you call me?

Man, get out of my face,

I got--

Nah, you're fired.

I don't need losers like you

working here.

[laughing] Losers.

All you have is losers.

You're the biggest loser.

Get outta my yard.

-[Anthony scoffing]

-Now.

Gladly, [bleep].

Don't think for a second

I don't know how to deal with

little [bleep] like you.

deal with

little [bleep] like you.

Don't ever come back!

You got me?

[message alert chiming]



[knocking]

-Hi!

-Hey!

[laughing happily]

This is so cute!

[squealing in delight]

[laughing]

-This is cute.

-Right?

Hey, so how's Stassy?

Oh, Stassy's going to be okay.

You know kids are resilient.

And what about Rayleigh?

Well, the supervisor

wants to have him kicked out,

but I am fighting for him.

Good.

Well, I'll have your back.

Good.

This is for you!

Oh!

Hope you like it.

Oh! I love it!

It's cute, right?

Yeah.

Oh, my goodness,

what is this?

[laughing]

Is this why Jaden

wanted you to move in?

Girl!

Girl, yes,

that's his housewarming gift,

and don't you be thinking

that Anthony won't be showing up

expecting something similar.

Oh, we have only been

on one date.

Mm-hmm, and if it was me,

I would've jumped him

on the first date,

but I'm not the one

with Jesus

looking over my shoulder.

It's not that.

I just want to get to know him

before I give myself to him.

You should invite him

to your birthday party!

No.

I'm not doing that.

Yes! Okay, girl,

hear me out.

We can all meet him

at the same time,

pretend not to be judging him,

but of course,

yes, we will be judging him...

Mm-mm, mm-mm, you will be

judging him so hard. No.

[laughing]

I'm just kidding,

I won't lay it on too thick,

but there's power in numbers.

No, Isaiah's going to come home

that weekend.

Exactly,

he's the one whose opinion

matters the most, right?

You might as well

just get it over with.

[sighing]

You think so?

Yes, come on.

You're never going to know

if you really like this guy

unless you start spending

some more time with him.

Just do it, just invite him.

[groaning in resignation]

Okay! I'll-I'll think about it.

Yeah, yeah, okay, okay--

Oh, my God.

What?



They found another one.

[gasping]

...the remains

of another female

have been found

in this empty lot.

Authorities are still

trying to identify the victim.

We're going live now

to the Fairfax County

Police Chief news conference.

Oh, my God, these poor women.

You know, it's terrible,

but I can't help

but be fascinated

by these stories--

--police chief

of Fairfax County.

Today,

as you already are aware,

a body was uncovered

around 6:00 a.m.

off 65th Avenue.

This marks two bodies

in the last three weeks.

We can't divulge

specific details,

and we do not know for certain

if this is the same

repeat perpetrator

the media has dubbed

"The Shopping Cart k*ller".

It is just

so disturbing to me.

It is,

but I kind of love watching it.

I don't know,

women love their true crime.

-You're sick.

-I hear you.

...and we urge

any members of the public

who believe

they have information

pertinent to this investigation

to please contact

CrimeStoppers--

Thank you.



[Anthony writes]

"Hey, my love,

have I got the perfect

birthday gift for you.

Can't wait

to give it to you."



[chopping]

[message alert chiming]

-Surprise!

-[screaming]

-Isaiah!

-[laughing]

What are you doing here?

Well, other than

risking my life

to surprise my mom?

It's Mother's Day tomorrow,

you didn't think I'd forget,

did you?

I thought you were coming home

next weekend for my birthday.

Well, I wanted to make sure

we spent

as much time together, Mom.

How dare you scare me

like that.

Sit down.

I want to hear all about camp.

You want a Coke?

Yes, please.

That wasn't funny.

It was a little funny.

[Isaiah]

So tell me about this guy.

There's nothing to tell,

it's going.

Nothing you should concern

your little self about.

[laughing]

When am I meeting him?

I don't know,

I was thinking about

inviting him

to my birthday party.

Do it.

Really?

You're gonna be home.

Yeah, but

I won't be staying late.

I've gotta head back to the base

with the guys.

Okay.

Actually, I think I will.

Good.

I'm gonna go take a shower.

Good.

I smell you!

[chuckling]

[phone ringing]

Hey!

[Anthony] Hey, beautiful.

Your ears

must have been buzzing.

Isaiah and I

were just talking about you.

He surprised me

for Mother's Day.

We were wondering if, um...

maybe you'd like to come

to my birthday party

this weekend?

I thought you'd never ask.

[Monica] Good. Cool.

Okay, get ready for my family,

because they are a lot.

Hmm.

No, I told them,

don't judge you, just be nice.

I think it's gonna be cool...



[sighing]

So, what's waiting for you

down in Pennsylvania?

My...

I'm heading down

for my girlfriend's birthday.

Isn't that nice.

Do you live

up in the D.C. area?

For now.

It must be so hard,

living so far apart.

Yeah,

but it won't last much longer.

Oh, why's that, dear?

The thing is,

first time

you do something horrible

is the hardest,

but after that,

it just gets... easier.

It's like you forget

what you even did,

just like a... dream

you had once.



[phones ringing]

[knocking on door]

We got it.

What?

We got a positive sighting

of Tonita.

She was seen with

a tall African-American male

at Roxy's bar

on Friday the 23rd.

Excellent.

I bet there's CCTV cameras

outside that bar.

Pull the footage.

I'm all over it.

[whispering] Yes!

[laughing]

[squealing]

Ah! Happy birthday!

Hey!

It's my birthday!

[squealing and laughing]

-Here you go.

-Oh, thank you!

Oh, you did not!

I did! You can thank me later.

-Of course you did.

-[Laila laughing mischievously]

Come on, girl.

Let's see what we got here.

[Laila] Okay, birthday girl.

[Monica] Look at that.

It's my birthday!

-It's your birthday!

-[singing] It's my birthday!

Gonna party like

it's my birthday, hey!

Whoo!

Now, that is how you do it.

[chatting]

Hey!

You made it.

I wasn't gonna miss

my girl's birthday

for anything.

Besides, like I said,

I got you something special.

I think I already see

my something special.

-You're sweet.

-Come on,

let me introduce you

to everybody.

This is Mike and Jeff,

and this is Laila!

Oh, so you're

the famous Anthony!

Come on, now.

It's okay,

let her do her thing.

It's a pleasure

to meet you, Laila.

Monica talks a lot about you.

Yeah, well, she's been

talking about you a lot, too.

I hope so,

'cause she's all I think about.

Uh-huh, and you better

keep thinking about her,

you understand?

[laughing] Yes, ma'am.

I fully intend to treat Monica

like the queen that she is.

[Laila] Okay, okay,

I like that you used that word.

It's the only word

to describe Monica.

Mm-hmm. You off the apps?

Because you better not

be double-dipping.

We're gonna go get

something to drink.

[Laila] What?

I'm watching you.

[laughing]

He thinks I'm playin'.

I am not playin'.

He's cute, though.

Look at this,

I got your fave.

I remembered.

I told them,

if anybody touches that,

they have to answer to me.

Well, I appreciate you.

Thank you.

Oh, this is my son.

This is Isaiah.

Isaiah, this is Anthony.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Call me Anthony, man.

He just got back

from military camp,

so he's very formal right now.

Oh, well, better late

than never, right?

-[Monica] Right?

-[Anthony] True.

Hey, you know,

my mom was really excited

for you to come down here.

You're from D.C., right?

I'm from all around,

but, you know, I wanna move,

I really like it here.

But you've barely been

out of the house.

Well, I like what I see so far.

Well, it's just old PA,

but it's home.

Yeah, lots of work, too.

Oh, you work in pre-schools?

Nah.

I thought you said

you worked in pre-schools?

No, baby, I did,

but it's, like,

a long time ago, so...

All right, well,

maybe Mom can help you out.

She knows everybody here.

Maybe.

You know what, I am being

such a bad hostess.

Let me get you

something to eat.

-Mom, it's your birthday.

-Monica, it's your birthday

Wow, okay.

Two men fighting over me.

I think I like it.

Come on, babe,

let me get you something.

Come on...

Good girl, Tonita.

Got you, you b*stard.

We are looking for

an African American male,

roughly six-foot, early 30s,

buzzed haircut.

That's him?

Send out an emergency bulletin

to every police station

nationwide.

Contact major news stations.

I want his picture

on every street corner.

-You understand?

-What if he's on the run,

and left the country?

No, I doubt it.

He's learning as he goes,

but the killings are getting

quicker and quicker.

We have no time to lose.

All right, on it.

[exhaling]



[laughing]

Lock it.

[party music thumping

downstairs]

[knocking on door]

[Isaiah] Hey, Mom?

I'm leaving in a bit.

You good?

[Monica] I'm good!

[Monica giggling]

Are you sure?

I could stay in my room

and call the base

in the morning--

Absolutely not,

I'm gonna be just fine.

[sighing]

What?

What's the matter?

You don't like Anthony?

No...

You just don't know

that much about him.

We're dating,

we're getting to know

each other.

You told me to date,

we're dating.

Yeah, I know, I know.

Okay, good.

Then be on your way,

and call me tomorrow morning

when you get there,

let me know you got there safe,

okay, sweetie?

-Okay, Mom.

-Love you.

-All right, love you, too.

-Don't worry about me.

Jesus...

Hey!

What are y'all drinking?

Cheers! It's my birthday!

[laughing]

I can already tell

you're a special person,

and you are so beautiful.

Okay...

aren't you, you know,

dating my Aunt Monica?

No.

She's...

she's too old for me,

but I really love

our connection.

What are you doing later?

I got a nice motel.

Maybe you can come by after,

and we could...

get to know each other

a little better--

I have to go.

[scoffs, whispering]

Ugh, such a creep!

Who does that?

Hey.

[awkwardly] Hey!

Where's Isaiah?

Oh, he went back

to military camp.

He took off.

That's too bad,

I really wanted

to say goodbye to him.

He's such a great kid.

Thank you.

I'm tired.

Yeah, I'm tired, too.

-Yeah.

-Let's go.

Let's call it a night.

I'm glad you came.

Thank you.

Thanks for having me.

[yard and house silent]

[dog barking distantly]



Hey, hey...

look at me,

connect with me.

I want you.



[sighing]

Babe, are you okay?

I could use a drink.

Anthony,

what did you say to Jasmine?

Who is Jasmine?

My 19-year-old niece.

Did you suggest

that you wanted to take her

to a motel?

I was drunk.

She's barely of age, Anthony!

Why would you say

something like that?

What the hell were you thinking?

I just told you,

I was trying to... make jokes,

trying to be the funny guy.

Well, there's

nothing funny about it.

I need you

to get out of my house.

It didn't mean anything,

Monica!

Well, it meant something to me!

[tearfully] Why would you

disrespect me like that?

Why would you do that?

At my birthday party,

in front of my family?

Anthony, come on...

I need you to go.

I knew you'd reject me.

Anthony...

I was willing

to give you everything.

Everything!

Don't you understand that?

And then you went...

and you said those things

to Jasmine.

Look, I don't know why

I do the things that I do!

I've done bad things!

Those women, they...

they didn't accept me for me.

They provoked me.

Provoked you...

Okay.

I'm sure

that it wasn't your fault,

but I'm gonna need you

to leave.

Please.

You need to go.

All right, then,

if that's how you wanna play it.

Hmm?

Fine!

[Monica gasping]

[door slams]

[locking deadbolt]

[knocking head against door]

[breathing hard]

[screaming in rage]

[crying] Laila!

[Laila] Monica?

What's going on?

[crying] Anthony and I

had a really big fight,

and I threw him out.

What? Are you okay?

I don't know, I don't know.

I'm scared, I'm scared!

[breathing hard]

He's outside my house,

and he's just standing there,

he's not leaving.

Okay, I am coming over,

I'm coming over right now.

No, no, no, don't come over,

don't come over.

I'm sorry I woke you up.

[sobbing] I'm so sorry.

Oh, god...

Well, did you at least

lock the door?

[gasping]

Oh, did I lock the door?

Yeah, yeah, I locked the door,

I locked the door.



Monica!

[Laila] You know, I didn't

want to say anything,

but he did seem

kind of odd to me.

[sobbing] No, I know, I know.

I know he was really awkward,

but I thought it was because of

everything that

he had been through, you know.

He said he lost his child,

and he lost his girlfriend,

and I don't know.

He scared me, Lai.

He gave me chills.

Okay, if you want,

we can go report him tomorrow.

I will come with you.

No, no, no, no, no, no,

that's okay.

I just...

I just need to take a shower.

I need to wash him off of me.

Okay.

Okay, then I'm coming over.

I love you.

I love you, too.



[door creaking]

You didn't think

I'd just leave, did you?

Anthony!

You're just like

the rest of them.

I wanted you

to be different, Monica.

Can I call you Ant?

The way Skye did?

You know that

you were my first, right?

My first in a very,

very, very long time,

I can't even remember

how long it's been...

Yeah.

...and you know

how you wanted me to do

all those freaky things

with you,

and I wasn't ready yet?

I do have my tastes.

I know you do, baby,

and maybe now

I'm discovering mine.

What do you mean?

Well, you wanted

to tie me up, right?

Yeah.

Maybe.

Maybe I don't like that.

Maybe I wanna do

something different.

Like what?

Well, I'm gonna show you,

better than I can tell you.

[body thumping onto bed]

You wanna tie me up, right?

[Monica chuckling]

You like that?

Yeah.

Is that what you like?

You like to tie people up?

I'm gonna tie you up, baby,

and you're gonna love it.

You like that, right?

[chuckling]

Mm...

Hey!

Don't even think about it.

I'd rather die first

than ever see your face again.

Careful

what you wish for, b*tch.

[shouting]

[bed frame rattling]

Untie me, Monica!

[urgent knocking on door,

gasping awake]

[Moreno] Monica White!

This is the Fairfax

Police Department!

I need you

to come to the door, please!

[knocking]

You Monica White?

Yes.

I'm Detective Moreno

with Fairfax PD.

We need to speak to you

regarding Anthony Robinson.

Can I come in, please?

Yeah.

[Moreno] We raided

Robinson's apartment.

and we found your name

on his desktop,

along with numerous

other women.

How can I help?

I need you to tell me

everything you know about him.

Every detail that

you can possibly remember.

His name

is Anthony Eugene Robinson,

and, um...

I met him

on one of those dating apps,

called Connections.

Um...

he talked about doing

really dark things to women...

...and, um...

[voice breaking] I'm sorry...

Hey, hey,

I have the entire force

out there looking for him.

I swear to you,

you are safe now.

Okay.

[exhaling]

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I should have known.

-No, it's not your fault.

-I should have known...

I'm sorry [crying]

It's not your fault.

I'm so angry.

I know.

I'm so mad,

I'm so mad at myself!



[officer]

First to have eyes on,

let us know.

[police sirens wooping]

[Moreno] You see him?

Where is he? Where is he?

[Boyden] Third seat.

[Moreno]

Got it, got it, got it!

[Moreno] I need all passengers

to disembark!

Anthony Robinson,

you stay in your seat!

Everyone else,

off the bus now!

Driver, too, let's go!

Get 'em off quickly.

Go, go, go! Come on!

Move, move, move, move!

Let's go, everyone, off!

[police sirens wooping]

[Moreno] Anthony Robinson,

put your hands

on your head now!

On behalf of the joint county

task force,

you're under arrest

for the second-degree m*rder

of Beth Redmon and Tonita Smith.

[news report]

Anthony Robinson,

dubbed

The Shopping Cart k*ller

was arrested today.

He's been charged

with two counts

of First Degree m*rder,

but police say there may be

more victims out there--

and it appears

a police car has arrived.

-Mr. Robinson!

-[cameras clicking]

Mr. Robinson!

How do you respond

to these charges?

Did you k*ll these women?

Is there anything

you want to say to the public?

[crying]

[Isaiah] Oh, my God, Mom.

I'm safe.

I'm safe, baby.

I'm always gonna be safe,

because my instincts are good.

God is good.

Is there anything

that I can do for you?

I want to pray.

I want to pray for those women

who lost their lives

way too soon.

Dear God,

thank you so much

for your peace,

your protection,

and your guidance.

Please fill our hearts with love

as we remember those women

that were far less fortunate

than ourselves.

Thank you.

In Jesus's name we pray.

Amen.

[Isaiah] Amen.

[Monica] Amen.

[children's laughter echoing]



[Beverly] Miss Monica?

Hi.

I owe you a big thank you.

Oh, nonsense.

No, I do.

You fought for my boy,

and I appreciate it.

There's just not a lot of people

in our corner like that,

you know?

You know what,

I can't tell you

what to do, Beverly,

but being with a man

that doesn't treat you right--

that is never the answer.

There's been a time in my life

where

I've ignored red flags, too,

and in turn,

I put myself in danger,

and my family.

Baby girl...

that is not love.

Look at that beautiful boy.

You did that,

so believe in yourself.

Sometimes, being alone

is not loneliness,

it is a source of strength.

I'm going to leave him.

I am.

You deserve better.

Rayleigh deserves better...

and if you need anything,

you just call me, okay?

[chuckling in relief]

I'll be right here.

Thank you.

Oh, honey,

it's gonna be okay.



Thank you.

Rayleigh, let's go!



[sighing]

[Beverly]

Hey, how was your day?

[Rayleigh] Good.

[sighing]

Hey, you okay?

I will be.

Yes, you will be.

You know why?

Because you are a queen.

You know what, Lai,

I'm beginning to think

I'm a little bit more

of a warrior princess.

[laughing]

Ooh, see, I love that.

Yeah, it really suits you.