04x09 - End of Days
Posted: 01/31/23 09:57
home, is this my home? *
been starting over *
bathe in the water *
home, is this my home? *
been starting over *
bathe in the water *
home, is this my home? *
been starting over *
bathe in the water. *
- Where is she?
- I don't know.
- What are you doing in there?
- I'm dropping off cara lynn.
We were supposed to meet my mother.
Where is she?
She's gone.
What do you mean "gone"?
Well, she's in kansas.
Didn't you know?
I spoke to her last week.
She never said anything of the sort.
Well, in fairness, nicki,
You and she were never that close.
Hi, toots. I'm so glad to see you.
- When will she be back?
- I don't know.
She said she wanted
to be surrounded
By her loving sister-wives
during her pregnancy.
There was a caravan
leaving and she hopped on.
Come on, sweetheart.
I'll get you settled in.
We'll come back in an hour.
I told my sister evie
we'd come by to say hello.
But you said it was urgent, bill.
I'd hoped that we
could speak privately.
Well, I'm afraid this
is the best I can do.
It concerns marilyn densham and some
troubling things have come to my attention.
What are you talking about? - Clark,
she's running a corruption racket
Bilking indian tribes with the help
of some pretty powerful insiders.
Uh, go ahead. I'll meet you inside.
She's working with the nez perce
tribe to shut my casino down,
And at the same time she's
still taking money from us.
- No, I-- I can't believe that.
- Well, it's true.
And I found out some,
Frankly, damning information
about who she's close to--
You know, politically.
Ah.
Information of what sort?
Files, really, that break
down a lot of her deals--
A mix of people she brings together
At junkets and the like.
I see.
So why tell me?
I want her to leave my casino alone
And stop looking into
my personal life.
I thought you might talk to her.
I mean, you're pretty close to her.
You're a congressman.
She'll listen to you, right?
I just want to solve this
Without getting the press involved.
Good luck on Tuesday, bill.
Nicki: Mama didn't say
one word about leaving.
She loved her royal
copenhagen figurines.
She would never ever
have left them behind.
Adaleen grant walker.
She's married to j.J. Walker.
She'd have arrived there
in the last day or so.
I'll check it out. Also, bill,
There's rumors of a new round of
indictments coming down out here.
They're based on evidence
off the 340 children
That were taken in
last spring's raid.
The accusations involve
"a systematic pattern
of intermarriage."
The sheriff's department
told you this?
No, the whole thing's been taken
over by the kansas ag's office.
- How soon is this happening?
- This week, the next.
Which? It makes
all the difference.
The authorities don't even know
who's running this place now.
Okay, thanks.
And let me know as soon
as you find out anything
- About adaleen grant walker.
- You got it.
Roquet: Sooner or later,
we'll have to release her.
We can't just keep her
here indefinitely.
We can if she's gonna squeal
all the way to kingdom come
And I know nicki won't drop it.
Well, this is a
high-risk pregnancy.
Ere could be complications.
I'm not sure--
And if for some reason
you had to make a choice,
I know you'd choose the innocent,
precious life of the unborn infant.
Malinda: I'm sure
adaleen would agree.
The sedatives might
damage the fetus.
Ease up on them-- just a bit.
And you'll call me tomorrow
when nicki arrives.
If we win, everything in
our lives will change,
So I want to lay out the game plan.
I'm calling a press conference
after the results are in.
I'm announcing who we are
And introducing you as my wives
On the steps of the capitol.
- We could be arrested on the spot.
- Bill: We won't be,
But there'll be a limo there
waiting to take us home.
A limo? - It's just so
we can make a quick exit.
Now I'm hiring a press agent.
We'll be under a microscope
so we need to be careful
And we need to speak
with a clear voice
And we need to put our
best foot forward.
We've got two more days
of hard campaigning.
Remember, we're doing this for our
children and our children's children.
And as long as we're talking about
putting our best foot forward,
You can splurge and
get some new outfits
For the day at dillard's.
- ( phones ringing )
- ( people chatting )
Dad. Dad, marilyn densham
is in your office.
You've got to be kidding.
Who let her in?
I don't know. I got here 10
minutes ago and there she was.
Oh, and the new leaflets just
came back from the printers.
Good job, son.
You're not welcome in my office.
Very very clever--
Pushing stem cell researct
That your opponent is
catholic and not mormon.
Such a nice, divisive wedge issue.
And then scaring the
crap out of paley--
That was well-played too.
Since you don't take me seriously,
- I thought you might listen to him.
- I take you seriously.
I take you very seriously.
Look, why don't you let me
help you like I help paley?
Forget state senator.
How would you like to be a
congressman in two years?
How does that sound?
I told you the first day we met
That I don't play those
washington games,
And I don't make deals with
morally bankrupt vipers.
You know what?
We're done talking about me.
From here on out we're
talking about you.
Paley and I could
crush your casino.
He can sink your campaign.
And if you think I'm
even close to being done
With miss margene heffman,
think again.
You have no remorse for
what you've done, do you?
Who do you think you are?
You saw my offices.
You saw my gst list.
I have friends. I have relationships.
I am respected.
- You're a common criminal.
- You listen to me!
I am not the woman you say I am.
( softly ) I am not that woman.
You cannot do this to me.
Haven't you ever made a mistake?
- Nicki: How are ana and goran?
- Margene: Fine.
Nicki: I know bill told
you to stay married,
But I just hope you're
keeping yourself annulble.
Barb: We're in a
public dressing room.
Margene: And I don't have to discuss
that marriage with you, nicki.
Nicki: Fine, let's talk
about our marriage.
I thought that maybe when
we move into the new house
We should try a different rotation.
We could switch off bill week
to week instead of day to day.
- Sure, that could work.
- But we've always done a day rotation.
Nicki: Well,
maybe it's time to rethink
- Doing what we always do.
- Barb, nice.
- Do you think?
- Mm-hmm.
And, nicki, that looks good.
Why are you dressed like me?
I just want to dress appropriately
for a state setor's wife.
But do you really think
it suits you, nicki?
Yes, I think it does.
And you heard bill-
everything's going to be different.
You were first wife because
you were public wife,
But that's not necessarily
the case anymore,
'cause we're all gonna
be public wives.
I'm first wife, nicki,
because I came first.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I must've put that
suit on the wrong door.
Oh, you took the suit off my door?
I didn't think it would
raise such a ruckus.
Nicki, it's fine.
( sighs ) - well,
we can't go out there
Dressed as twins, so--
( whispering ) all right,
first she dresses like you,
She wants to change the schedule.
What is going on with her
anwhy are you kowtowing?
( whispering ) barb, she just
found out her father was m*rder*d
And she's infertile. ( gasps )
She didn't want you to know.
She's lost, barb.
Then after the end of days,
We'll have our pick
Of all the beautiful homes.
( chuckles ) we'll buy 'em
for pennies on the dollar.
We'll drag out the dead
bodies and we get the house.
Don't you have a busy
campaign schedule these days?
There's rumors of indictments
Coming down out of kansas, j.J.
- Know anything about that?
- How would I?
You know I haven't been
in kansas for months.
You ran the place. Surely you
get news from your brethren.
The prophet ran kansas, bill.
I was his caretaker, nothing more.
The indictments have to
do with intermarriage.
340 children were taken
and then returned
When there wasn't a shred
of evidence of any abuse.
The state of kansas was forced
to issue a public apology.
This is a different matter.
Kissing cousins is
the best they can do?
It's a trumped-up charge.
They want the abuses
to end and so do I.
Do we understand each other?
You and I aren't
so different, bill.
We want the same things--
We want what's best
for our families.
Where's adaleen?
Malinda said that
she was in kansas,
But we can't seem to reach her.
Keep trying.
There's terrible cell service
in that part of kansas.
I'm sure she's safe and sound.
Fine. Until we hear from
her and know she's safe,
You won't be seeing cara lynn.
Now you know I don't like it
When my daughter is
brought into these things.
Cara lynn: No, papa. It's just no
one can drive me back down today.
We can come pick you up,
sweetheart.
It's no trouble.
But I would have to come right back.
School is on Monday.
What about your tonsillectomy?
You need a follow-up exam,
Make sure you're healing properly.
I miss you so much.
It's breaking my heart
just a little bit.
( baby crying ) - that's the baby.
I need to get her,
- But I'll call-- - don't-
- don't hang up on me!
- I have to go.
- Don't hang up!
Man: She was dealing at the a.
T.M. By the cashiers.
How did she even get in here? - Man:
Her cousin works at security.
We didn't know she was carrying.
Austin, I want her taken
into town for this.
You're not gonna do
anything like that.
Tell her.
Our only involvement has
been in trying to clean up
The problem on the reservation.
Then why does she say she's
protected by you and your father?
I have no idea,
okay? I need to eat.
That's a terrible lunch.
Don't you want something to drink?
- I'll get you water.
- Hey.
You don't have to do that.
( water sloshes )
All right. I trusted you, tommy,
And now you're not
telling me something.
If there's anything
I've kept from you,
- It's for your own protection.
- What does that mean?
This tribe can't lose this casino.
It's the only good thing that's
happened to us in 150 years.
So you are involved
in the drug trade.
Leila's my niece.
She and that part of the family
Started using and
then dealing a lot.
There was an investigation.
My father called it off.
We wand to handle things ourselves.
He lied to the d.E.A.
That was stupid and
short-sighted and wrong,
But they are our family.
And I thought it was over.
Tommy, we can't lose
this casino either.
If-- if bill wins,
we are just out there.
You can't expect us
to defer our dreams
Because you and your
father are enabling leila.
Is it your dream, barb?
'cause I don't believe
that's what's in your heart.
But you can'take care
of this on your own,
Don't you see? We can help, okay?
( door opens, closes )
( paper rustles )
What are you doing there?
He said it was trustee business.
- I'm sorry, alby.
- Get out of my sight.
No apologies, bill.
My office is always open to you.
Tell me everything you know about what j.
J. Was doing in kansas.
There's talk of
incestuous marriages.
I came to see the
marriage books for myself,
But I can't find a discrepancy.
Everything looks normal.
Father was always exact
in his record keeping.
Alby, neither of us needs
this to blow up in our faces.
If these rumors are true, theywe should
both be onle and the same side on this.
We are on the same side.
I support your campaign.
And I'm finally announcing
my father's succession by me,
Whom heavenly father hath anointed,
And I expect you will
offer your support for me.
That depends on your
plans for juniper creek,
If you're committed to the
reforms begun by dale tomasson.
Don't mention his
name in my presence.
He was an embezzler and a traitor.
What makes you so sure
you will win, bill?
I could end your ambitions with
one well-placed phone call.
And I could end
yours with the same.
I'm sorry, father.
He said it was official business.
Please tell me what I must do
To be worthy of your love again.
He's home, he's home.
The great charlatan is home.
What on earth are
you talking about?
Telling margene she can't
be in your family anymore
Unless she divorces us.
- What a bully.
- I'm not bullying anyone.
I never said that to you. - Margene
doesn't want to give up her business
- And she wants to stay married.
- That's not what she told us.
Margene. - Well, I don't
want to give up my business.
Why couldn't you be honest, bill?
Why? Is it that hard?
Are you saying that you're not
going out on stage with us?
No, of course I want to.
I hope so. I don't know.
Yes.
No. It-- both.
But you're the one who insisted
you wanted the marriage to end.
Ana: You said bill's making you.
Is he not making you--
- He sort of is.
- What a tangled web, margene.
Just give us a straight answer:
Are you ending the marriage or not?
Yes. I am so sorry.
But you're not selling
your business,
Which means you can't walk
out on the stage with us.
So why are you ending the marriage?
( stammers ) everyone
just leave me alone!
Wanda, do you know me?
Do you know joey?
Your husband joey?
Wanda, are you a zebra? See?
The doctor said exactly what we thought--
emotional trauma.
They said she's like
a cambodian woman.
They wanted to send her to the
psychiatric wing for treatment,
But then we'd have to
tell them about joey.
What difference does that make?
( phone ringing ) - for all we know,
he may never come back from mexico.
Wanda, I know you understand.
You and joey jr. Are safe and
can stay here until you're well.
- Hello.
- Nicki.
- Dr. Roquet.
- I'm sorry to bother you.
It's about your
appointment tomorrow.
I've been looking over your labs
And I'm afraid our
regimen isn't working.
But how can that be?
You said with the progesterone
I'd be ready to ovulate.
I-- I'm sorry.
I misread the hysterosalpingogram.
I've had to reconsider my opinion.
I don't believe pregnancy's
an option for you.
But there must be
something else we can try.
You could give me what
you gave my mother.
Look, if you want to see another doctor,
I can give you a referral.
I've had to cancel
your appointments.
I'm sorry.
Who was it?
It was just a canceled appointment.
I'm fine.
Papa called me. He wants to see me.
Honey, no, I don't
want you going there--
At least not for the next few days.
No, it's okay. I don't want to go.
I want to be here.
I think what bill is
doing is so exciting
And I want to be a part of it.
( whispering ) what do you mean
selling meth on the casino floor?
Just that, and tommy
confessed it all.
They've been trying to protect
their family and their tribe.
- But it implicates us.
- I know.
- No no no, this cannot stand.
- Well, of course it can't,
But they can't solve
it on their own.
We need to help.
We have to figure out a way--
We have to figure out our
exposure is what we have to do.
Nicki: Barb? - We need to
figure out how deep this goes.
I told him I'd tell you,
And I told him we'd address it.
Nicki: Barb, come in here now.
( sighs )
- Are you behind this?
- Behind what?
Marge's little plan
to give me her egg.
Margene: More than one-
as many as it takes.
We know how hard your fertility
issues have been for you.
I was in the shower,
thinking about it
And how you must feel,
and this idea just popped into my head.
I told you I don't want your egg.
Give me one good reason why not.
You have no boundaries
and never have.
I can't believe you'd
go along with this.
I carry her baby and she
gets to keep her job?
Yeah, well, I thought
it was worth discussing.
This isn't about my job.
It's commonplace. It's I.V.F.,
- And it would be your baby, nicki.
- It's not my baby.
Not even close.
Your egg, bill's sperm in me--
- I mean, it's disgusting.
- What's going on in here?
Wives' stuff, bill.Sorry.
If it involved you,
we wouldn't be closing these doors.
I don't want one of
your big-headed babies.
I probably wouldn't even
be able to deliver it.
An idea just popped into
your head-- my foot!
- You tramp.
- Nicki!
- What did you just ll me?
- This is a sneaky attempt,
Margene, to buy your way out of the
doghouse for your many transgressions
And to deflect
attention about goran.
What about goran? - It's as
plain as the nose on your face.
Your mother flirted
from man to man,
Always looking for the next thing.
I don't see you as any different.
I'm becoming seriously
concerned about your ability
To settle down and commit to a
serious polygamist relationship.
Nicki, we do share our children
On all other matters anyway.
We're more than just our
ability to conceive.
No, don't. I'm not a member of
the we who are infertile club.
We were just trying to help you.
Listen to me. When I have a baby,
It is going to be
my baby with bill.
- I don't care-- I don't care what-
- - I understand.
No, you don't. Neither of you do.
Because the fact is
I feel more for bill
than either of you
And I don't particularly
want to share him anymore.
- ( glass shatters )
- all: Oh!
- Is everyone okay?
- Margene: Oh my god.
Don't move, margie. You've got bare feet.
There's glass everywhere.
Get off. Get off me!
Get off of me,
fucker! You ruined my life!
And you ruined my dad's life!
Gary? - Gary: You made
him take the fall for you,
And now everybody knows about us
And our lives are effing ruined!
He's having a hard time-
at school especially.
Bill: I understand.
Don, I'm sorry it's been
so tough on your family.
You've been getting
your casino checks?
How's your custody fight going?
I've made some inroads,
More with vernie than jo-jo.
Maybe it'll rub off.
Well, you look good.
Thanks. You too.
Are you all right otherwise?
We're okay. We'll make it through.
We're still pulling for you.
You know I've missed you, pal.
I've really missed you.
( engine starts )
Man on tv: The dramatic
press conference has set off
A firestorm in kansas, with ripple
effects sure to be felt here in utah.
- The indictments have come down.
- How bad are they?
The 22 indictments involve 32
children below the age of 12
Who show dramatically high
coefficients for inbreeding.
Attorneys for the
polygamous sect...
Disgusting. -...Have already filed
for the return of the children.
Older teens had a
less-pronounced distribution
Of markers for genetic closeness,
Leading officials to surmise the
problem began relatively recently.
Officials stormed the
compound shortly after 3:00 pm
And have made 14 arrests so far.
I don't understand.
I looked at the nuptial registries.
There was no evidence
of intermarriage.
This is bad, barb.
Bill, I am so afraid
The dam is about to burst.
The casino is in jeopardy.
There's personal
complications in the family.
Now all this.
Then proclaiming who we are?
I'm afraid we're
walking off a cliff.
I've come too far to retreat.
I'm not suggesting we retreat.
Honey, we just need to put one
foot in front of the other.
We're gonna see this through
and it's gonna be all right.
Trust me.
And I'm taking care of the casino.
Man on tv: Events
coming out of kansas
Have crept back into the news
with yesterday's indictments,
Namely because of ties into utah
And our ongoing
relationship with polygamy.
How would you solve this?
Mrs. Usher?
Well, it's difficult to speak
about in decent society.
We have social taboos that have
apparently been transgressed.
We have to end it now-- full stop.
Of course I don't know how
my opponent feels about it.
Are you truly challenging
me to take a position
Against intermarriage
and inbreeding?
No. I am asking you why you are
not pushing our own utah a.G.
I understand that he planned a
similar raid on juniper creek,
But then he backed
off because it was
Potentially "too expl*sive."
I am not the attorney general.
I'm merely the
trustee to the u.E.B.
Yeah, with authority
over juniper creek,
Which is the tumor from which this
kansas metastasis has been spreading.
With due respect, where are
you getting this stuff from?
I think your information
may be a little inbred.
( laughing )
Look, we need to return to the
issues that concern us all.
Embryonic stem cell research.
Do you realize we have the
potential to cure alzheimer's?
We could build a world-class
research facility
At b.Y.U. And lead the way.
I just don't understand why my
opponent can't support that.
( people clapping ) build with bill!
Build with bill!
Build with bill! ( cheering )
11 years ago I started
home plus on a dream.
We fight for that dream
every day, don't we?
In 25 seconds we begin
our final dial-a-thon.
Over the next three hours,
we'll reach every voter in the district.
My opponent's fought
a strong race--
Leslie "inbred" usher!
Leslie "inbred" usher!
- Leslie "inbred" usher!
- Now now--
But I think we've worked
harder and done better.
With your help, tomorrow
might be a very good day.
- Can I help you?
- I'm terry westlake from k.C.Y.B.
Oh, terry, good to see you.
Yeah, we're doing well.
The polls show us neck and neck,
but I think we're doing a bit better.
Good, but I'm here to
get you on the record
For information surrounding
your alleged mistress.
I'm sorry?
I'm an investor in her business-
nothing more.
Anything beyond that is
an utter fabrication.
So you're denying
the child is yours?
- What child?
- Her baby.
Ana mesovich.
She's six months pregnant
And according to the paternity test
She's carrying your child.
Care to comment?
Well, if you change your mind,
We're breaking the
story tonight at 10:00.
Bill: He said 10:00. - Well,
you-- you said they had evidence?
The paternity test.
Marilyn obviously twisted
someone's arm to get it.
Bill: But whose? - Ana,
has anyone spoken to you?
No, and I resent the implication.
Well, you were mad at bill.
If bill doesn't win,
Goran stays married to marge.
- ( phone ringing )
- no, don't answer it.
- It could be a reporter.
- What about you, nicki?
You hate ana and her baby.
It's just the kind
of thing you'd do.
I never said I hated the baby,
Just that the baby
was a big mistake.
And heavenly father got rid
of ana because he realized
That particular spirit baby
wasn't intended for us after all.
You're nuts! - Stop turning
our g*ns on each other.
It's not helping. - And you stand
to benefit from the scandal as well.
If bill doesn't win,
guess whose business still stands.
Except I would never do
such a thing-- never.
( emphatically ) never.
Maybe I should come
forward as the father.
That's not necessary.
I'm the baby's father.
No, it's your child,
but I'm going to be the father.
- No, I don't think so.
- Barb: Bill.
What are you gonna do?
Well, tell 'em to stay late.
If they've got any information,
I need it now.
Because once he's elected,
it's of no use to me.
( knocks on door ) - email it,
fax it-- I don't care.
If he's elected, it's too late.
( phone beeps )
What? Have you come to beat me
up or are you wearing a wire?
Your story's about to break.
You've got me.
( door closes )
- So? - You were right about me-
- I cheated on my wife.
Then there's the baby.
Then there's the baby.
Channel 9 says they're running
with the story at 10:00.
An extramarital affair
would sink me, as you know.
It would.
- This can't come out now.
- No, or ever.
What do I have to do
for you to call it off?
I just need you to know
That it's not in your best
interests to libel me.
Fine, but if it was libel,
you could've sued.
( sighs )
Okay, what evidence have they
come up with on their own?
To my knowledge, they just have
the paternity test you gave them.
Right, the paternity test.
Okay. Any--
Any confessions?
Not that I know of.
Channel 9 is owned by
bossman broadcasting,
Which is the lancaster family.
Is it too late for you or
paley to stop the story
Or-- or walk it back?
I think we can
Try to get the horse
back in the barn.
You're like a big pinata, bill.
Every time I give you a whack,
more goodies fall out.
I just can't believe they'd
accuse me of leaking the story.
Ey don't understand you if
they can think such a thing.
They will always be paranoid and
controlling, and that's just a fact.
- ( phone ringing )
- don't! Reporters, maybe.
Margie, I hate to say this,
But now bill probably won't win.
I don't see how he could.
Maybe you and goran
can stay married
And we can do like
we've been doing.
( sighs ) I'll unhook it.
Ana, I can't.
I have to get a divorce.
I have to.
It's not just about bill.
It's a little more
complicated than that.
I'm so sorry and embarrassed,
But I'm attracted to goran--
A little-- so I just
need some distance.
And I'm so sorry I
couldn't help you.
I'm sorry that I'm such a tramp.
I've really become
a terrible woman.
I've become my worst nightmare-
I've become my mother.
Oh, margie.
I love bill.
I didn't want to infringe.
I didn't--
I-- I have no boundaries.
That's my problem.
It's okay.
It's okay.
I know there is a spark between you two.
We talked about it.
You talked about it?!
- ( cries )
- yes.
Honey, you're attractive and he is.
And I love you and
goran loves me...
And it's nice to all be together.
That's exactly how I feel.
But I didn't think
anybody else would.
You're not a tramp, margene.
Don't listen to that bullshit.
( cries )
Oh, hi. Oh god.
- How much did you hear?
- ( chuckles )
"you are not a tramp."
We'll figure something out.
Margie, we love you.
Tell her, honey.
We do, margene.
And we are very grateful
for all you have done.
- ( crying )
- see?
It's okay.
Oh, ana, I missed you.
- We always clicked.
- ( women giggling )
You guys.
Man on tv: That about
wraps it up for us.
If you have any questions about
the city's new recycling rules,
Contact sue at the station.
And join us again tomorrow.
From everyone here at channel 9 news,
have a good night.
( tv shuts off )
I guess we're in the clear.
For now.
No, margene. It's over.
Bill: I think we're okay.
Nicki: Marilyn thought she
could stop us and she didn't.
No, it wasn't marilyn.
It was me. I did it.
- What?
- It was me.
I called channel 9 this morning.
The world isn't ready for us
And we are not
ready for it. - Whoa.
- Barb. - You called the station?
You gave them a copy
of my paternity test?
You were so blinded by your vision.
You don't see what's going on.
- Bill: How could you have done that?
- There is no ground beneath us.
The casino is okay. - Bill,
we're not even polygamists anymore.
I mean, nicki doesn't want tshare
and margie has a half-marriage.
You wanted me to lose.
I didn't know what else to do.
( cameras clicking )
- Morning, ladies.
- Good morning.
Thank you. - Man:
Can we get one more, please?
One more?
Well, I'm gonna vote now.
- No, I need to speak to him.
- ( people chattering )
No, I need to speak to him now.
Please just put me through.
Well, where is he?
Removed? By who?
Come on, everybody. Keep pushing.
- We are almost home.
- ( cheering )
( whispering ) you went
to the tribal council
And had tommy and jerry removed.
You denounced them and
had them replaced.
( whispering ) there was no choice.
I made an assessment.
"assessment"?
I did what I had to do-- quickly,
cleanly-- to protect us.
I told them we'd help them.
I asked you to help em.
- He was my friend, bill.
- I know that.
Barb, they lied to the d.
E.A. Twice.
They're implicated in the
distribution of meth.
It was an ambush. Without even telling them,
we just cut and run.
I didn't cut and run. Their
involvement puts our license at risk.
We can't go forward if
this casino is compromised.
Except I don't think
you care about that.
You tried to blow us up,
Sabotage everything this family
stands for as if we were worthless,
So don't talk to
me about an ambush.
I am trying hard to understand
why you did what you did,
But I can't.
( phone ringing )
Hello. - Nicki,
you'll have to forgive me.
I made an error, though I think
you'll be pleased to hear it.
What is it?
I misread someone
else's file for yours.
And in fact I was not only
wrong about your diagnosis,
But I believe you're
actually pregnant.
I'm sorry?
You're pregnant, nicki.
( laughing ) oh my goodness.
Oh my goodness, you have no
idea how happy that makes me.
I knew it. I knew it.
I knew you could do good things for me.
I had faith in you
I just need to run a
few tests to confirm.
Can you swing by sometime soon?
I'm on my way. I am on my way.
I'm so happy. Thank you.
- ( phone beeps )
- wanda. Wanda.
I'm running to the
compound to see dr. Roquet.
I may have the most wonderful
gift to celebrate bill's victory.
I'm pregnant!
( faintly ) nicki.
Woman on tv: An additional 118
children were removed from the ranch
And taken into protective
custody this morning, larry.
Clearly the lurid and
salacious details
Coming out of the kansas compound
Have captured the
public's imagination.
This is exploding out of control.
Baltimore, hello? - Woman: I've heard
there's a secret cemetery in kansas
And juniper creek for all
the babies they smother.
They were born with horrible
deformities. Is that true?
April, what do you know about that?
I don't know if it's
a private cemetery
Or a section of pioneer cemetery
That's been set aside, but,
yeah, I've heard the same.
How can we come
forward with all this?
A spokesman for the sect
insisted they do not tolerate
The promotion or the
practice of incest.
They don't regard it incest,arry.
They think of it as a strong
interest in family planning.
The walker family had instituted a
program of eugenics in the '50s,
But it was thought to
have been discontinued.
No matter what we do,
we'll be tarred with this filth.
I wanted there to be an open
dialogue about our way of life.
I am so proud of this family.
- ( door opens )
- ben...
I thought when people saw you,
really saw you,
They couldn't help but love you.
- Daddy?
- What are you doing here?
You had me k*ll the story that
would have k*lled your career...
Teeny, please leave-- now.
...Which I did,
On the assumption that it would
give me leverage over you.
What's your point? - But as of 9:
00 tonight, it doesn't, does it?
You're a polygamist.
What are you talking about?
Tommy and jerry flute told me.
They hate me but, boy,
do they hate you more.
Do you really think the
world is gonna embrace you?
Oh, you sad, stupid man.
So you figured it out.
Now get out of my house.
You are gonna face a shitstorm.
Every member of any real church
Is gonna revile you.
Every-- every campaign worker
That you've deceived
is gonna despise you.
Are you done?
You duped me into
putting you into office.
And your religion,
I think, is bullshit.
It's just another excuse
for f*cking around.
You are in no position to judge me.
At least my sins are my own.
I don't use god to justify them.
- Nicki.
- Wanda?
- He tricked her.
- Who did?
J.J. That's what he does.
- He does bad things.
- What bad things?
He keeps us pure--
The family,
The walkers. - He arranges
inappropriate marriages?
No.
He-- he--
Collects our eggs
And plants them.
He fools us and steals them.
He's got nicki at his clinic.
He'll do to her what
he did to adaleen.
Ben, go find cara lynn now!
What did he do, wanda?
What did he do to adaleen?
Tell me, what did he do?
What did he do?!
He put me and him inside her!
( sobbing )
I knew there was a mistake.
I knew it was working.
I could feel it.
Now you're gonna
feel a little prick.
Nothing more. - You know I'm
not squeamish about needles.
( inhales )
I thought the progesterone was
To help me conceive.
The same deficits that
made conception difficult
Must still be corrected
to sustain the pregnancy.
Put a little pressure on that.
When I thought I
couldn't have children,
I was afraid heavenly
father had forsaken me,
Because of some things
that had happened,
Things I had done.
Oh, I'm a bit dizzy.
Uh, relax now.
I'm just gonna do a quick little
procedure and see what's going on.
Oh, I feel so darn dizzy.
Alby, your sister's in danger.
J.J. Has a clinic here.
Tell me where it is.
I don't know where it is. I'm busy.
He's got nicki!
You've got to help me find her.
I don't have to help
you do anything.
I have been given keys that
you have no understanding of.
- Don't turn your back on your family.
- I have no family!
My struggles are only
of this lifetime.
The end of days is near
And you ask for facts and
figures and wheres and whos?
Here, take them.
Here's your maps and
permits and locations!
I'm not interested in
this pettiness anymore.
Help me, please!
A little versed.
Forgive me, nicki.
For what?
( folk music playing )
What?
You like this song?
( volume increases )
( grunts )
( distorted ) I'm
taking over from here.
- I am so happy.
- ( cries )
You've finally returned to me.
I recently borrowed something
from our daughter...
That will help
Reunite our loving family.
- The three of us.
- ( whimpers )
( door opens )
My baby is not mine.
- Darling?
- It's not mine.
- Mama?
- He put an egg in me.
No, I told margie anbarb
I wouldn't do that.
You monster! Incestor!
( chuckles )
How can there be incest
When there is no intercourse?
Stop! Stop him!
Stop that man! I beg of you!
He's getting away!
( crying )
Nicki, did he hurt you?
No. I didn't let him.
I just wanted to give
you another baby.
I want to be a good wife,
But how can I be a good wife
When I can't give
you more children?
Honey, it's all right.
I don't care.
- I don't.
- That's not the way it is.
That's the way it is with us.
( phone ringing )
- ( beeps )
- hello?
- ( loud cheering )
- dad! Dad, it's me!
- You won!
- What's that, ben?
Ben: Leslie newton
usher just conceded.
You're really gonna be
making that speech tonight.
( music playing over phone )
We've got to be downtown in an hour.
Are you coming?
I'm struggling with us, bill.
I've always given you my consent
To anything you wanted.
Why are we doing this?
Why are we going downtown?
I have a testimony.
I believe in the prophet joseph.
I believe in doctrine and
covenants, section 132.
I believe that the principle
of plural marriage
Is the key to eternal
life everlasting.
No, this isn't about polygamy.
Yes, it is.
The principle will die
if it's left in the dark.
It'll be con men and perverts.
It'll be despots and victims
until it's destroyed.
Just as brigham young led
us across the country,
I have to lead the
principle into the future
To keep it alive,
to redeem it, to save it.
I don't want to hear your g.
D. Testimony.
Tell me what's in your heart.
We've gone off the tracks.
I've seen the darkness in me too...
With don...
With ben...
And with you.
I've fallen short.
Completing this journey,
Stepping into the light,
Is the only way I know
how to redeem myself.
Tell me what's in your heart.
I don't know what's
happening to me.
I want a different life, I think.
I've needed you for 20 years.
I don't think I need you anymore.
Are you sure?
( gasoline splashing )
( crying )
- ( explodes )
- ( both screaming )
( bill over p.A.
) I'm very grateful tonight
As I assume the position
of state senator.
I want to thank the
many many volunteers
For their tireless campaigning
And to acknowledge a well-fought
race by my opponent, leslie usher.
( cameras clicking )
Before I go any further,
I want to introduce myself to you.
I'm bill henrickson.
And I believe in the
principle of plural marriage.
I am a polygamist.
( scattered chattering )
Man: Are you kidding us?
Come on.
I want to introduce
you to my family.
( cameras clicking ) - we're
not your typical american family
But we're an american
family nonetheless.
My wife nicolette grant--
Mother of our two sons
and a beautiful daughter.
Woman: You lied to us!
My wife margene heffman--
A proud, strong businesswoman,
Mother of two boys and
one precious daughter.
Woman: How many do you have?!
And my first wife, my first love,
Barbara henrickson--
Mother of our three
eldest children.
Though I believe
in plural marriage,
I promise you that I
will make it my mission
To shine a light where
there are abuses,
Where there is
fundamentalism and extremism.
Where the principle is used
as a cudgel against the weak,
I will tear down those
places and begin anew.
There are portraits of polygamists
lining the halls of this capitol.
After an absence of 100 years,
I will proudly join them
At the next session
of the legislature,
To serve the great state of utah.
Thank you.
I *
I can remember *
standing *
standing by the wall *
and the g*ns *
shot above our heads *
and we kissed *
as though nothing could fall *
and the shame *
the shame was on the other side *
* oh, we can beat them *
* for ever and ever *
* and we can be heroes *
just for one day. *
been starting over *
bathe in the water *
home, is this my home? *
been starting over *
bathe in the water *
home, is this my home? *
been starting over *
bathe in the water. *
- Where is she?
- I don't know.
- What are you doing in there?
- I'm dropping off cara lynn.
We were supposed to meet my mother.
Where is she?
She's gone.
What do you mean "gone"?
Well, she's in kansas.
Didn't you know?
I spoke to her last week.
She never said anything of the sort.
Well, in fairness, nicki,
You and she were never that close.
Hi, toots. I'm so glad to see you.
- When will she be back?
- I don't know.
She said she wanted
to be surrounded
By her loving sister-wives
during her pregnancy.
There was a caravan
leaving and she hopped on.
Come on, sweetheart.
I'll get you settled in.
We'll come back in an hour.
I told my sister evie
we'd come by to say hello.
But you said it was urgent, bill.
I'd hoped that we
could speak privately.
Well, I'm afraid this
is the best I can do.
It concerns marilyn densham and some
troubling things have come to my attention.
What are you talking about? - Clark,
she's running a corruption racket
Bilking indian tribes with the help
of some pretty powerful insiders.
Uh, go ahead. I'll meet you inside.
She's working with the nez perce
tribe to shut my casino down,
And at the same time she's
still taking money from us.
- No, I-- I can't believe that.
- Well, it's true.
And I found out some,
Frankly, damning information
about who she's close to--
You know, politically.
Ah.
Information of what sort?
Files, really, that break
down a lot of her deals--
A mix of people she brings together
At junkets and the like.
I see.
So why tell me?
I want her to leave my casino alone
And stop looking into
my personal life.
I thought you might talk to her.
I mean, you're pretty close to her.
You're a congressman.
She'll listen to you, right?
I just want to solve this
Without getting the press involved.
Good luck on Tuesday, bill.
Nicki: Mama didn't say
one word about leaving.
She loved her royal
copenhagen figurines.
She would never ever
have left them behind.
Adaleen grant walker.
She's married to j.J. Walker.
She'd have arrived there
in the last day or so.
I'll check it out. Also, bill,
There's rumors of a new round of
indictments coming down out here.
They're based on evidence
off the 340 children
That were taken in
last spring's raid.
The accusations involve
"a systematic pattern
of intermarriage."
The sheriff's department
told you this?
No, the whole thing's been taken
over by the kansas ag's office.
- How soon is this happening?
- This week, the next.
Which? It makes
all the difference.
The authorities don't even know
who's running this place now.
Okay, thanks.
And let me know as soon
as you find out anything
- About adaleen grant walker.
- You got it.
Roquet: Sooner or later,
we'll have to release her.
We can't just keep her
here indefinitely.
We can if she's gonna squeal
all the way to kingdom come
And I know nicki won't drop it.
Well, this is a
high-risk pregnancy.
Ere could be complications.
I'm not sure--
And if for some reason
you had to make a choice,
I know you'd choose the innocent,
precious life of the unborn infant.
Malinda: I'm sure
adaleen would agree.
The sedatives might
damage the fetus.
Ease up on them-- just a bit.
And you'll call me tomorrow
when nicki arrives.
If we win, everything in
our lives will change,
So I want to lay out the game plan.
I'm calling a press conference
after the results are in.
I'm announcing who we are
And introducing you as my wives
On the steps of the capitol.
- We could be arrested on the spot.
- Bill: We won't be,
But there'll be a limo there
waiting to take us home.
A limo? - It's just so
we can make a quick exit.
Now I'm hiring a press agent.
We'll be under a microscope
so we need to be careful
And we need to speak
with a clear voice
And we need to put our
best foot forward.
We've got two more days
of hard campaigning.
Remember, we're doing this for our
children and our children's children.
And as long as we're talking about
putting our best foot forward,
You can splurge and
get some new outfits
For the day at dillard's.
- ( phones ringing )
- ( people chatting )
Dad. Dad, marilyn densham
is in your office.
You've got to be kidding.
Who let her in?
I don't know. I got here 10
minutes ago and there she was.
Oh, and the new leaflets just
came back from the printers.
Good job, son.
You're not welcome in my office.
Very very clever--
Pushing stem cell researct
That your opponent is
catholic and not mormon.
Such a nice, divisive wedge issue.
And then scaring the
crap out of paley--
That was well-played too.
Since you don't take me seriously,
- I thought you might listen to him.
- I take you seriously.
I take you very seriously.
Look, why don't you let me
help you like I help paley?
Forget state senator.
How would you like to be a
congressman in two years?
How does that sound?
I told you the first day we met
That I don't play those
washington games,
And I don't make deals with
morally bankrupt vipers.
You know what?
We're done talking about me.
From here on out we're
talking about you.
Paley and I could
crush your casino.
He can sink your campaign.
And if you think I'm
even close to being done
With miss margene heffman,
think again.
You have no remorse for
what you've done, do you?
Who do you think you are?
You saw my offices.
You saw my gst list.
I have friends. I have relationships.
I am respected.
- You're a common criminal.
- You listen to me!
I am not the woman you say I am.
( softly ) I am not that woman.
You cannot do this to me.
Haven't you ever made a mistake?
- Nicki: How are ana and goran?
- Margene: Fine.
Nicki: I know bill told
you to stay married,
But I just hope you're
keeping yourself annulble.
Barb: We're in a
public dressing room.
Margene: And I don't have to discuss
that marriage with you, nicki.
Nicki: Fine, let's talk
about our marriage.
I thought that maybe when
we move into the new house
We should try a different rotation.
We could switch off bill week
to week instead of day to day.
- Sure, that could work.
- But we've always done a day rotation.
Nicki: Well,
maybe it's time to rethink
- Doing what we always do.
- Barb, nice.
- Do you think?
- Mm-hmm.
And, nicki, that looks good.
Why are you dressed like me?
I just want to dress appropriately
for a state setor's wife.
But do you really think
it suits you, nicki?
Yes, I think it does.
And you heard bill-
everything's going to be different.
You were first wife because
you were public wife,
But that's not necessarily
the case anymore,
'cause we're all gonna
be public wives.
I'm first wife, nicki,
because I came first.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I must've put that
suit on the wrong door.
Oh, you took the suit off my door?
I didn't think it would
raise such a ruckus.
Nicki, it's fine.
( sighs ) - well,
we can't go out there
Dressed as twins, so--
( whispering ) all right,
first she dresses like you,
She wants to change the schedule.
What is going on with her
anwhy are you kowtowing?
( whispering ) barb, she just
found out her father was m*rder*d
And she's infertile. ( gasps )
She didn't want you to know.
She's lost, barb.
Then after the end of days,
We'll have our pick
Of all the beautiful homes.
( chuckles ) we'll buy 'em
for pennies on the dollar.
We'll drag out the dead
bodies and we get the house.
Don't you have a busy
campaign schedule these days?
There's rumors of indictments
Coming down out of kansas, j.J.
- Know anything about that?
- How would I?
You know I haven't been
in kansas for months.
You ran the place. Surely you
get news from your brethren.
The prophet ran kansas, bill.
I was his caretaker, nothing more.
The indictments have to
do with intermarriage.
340 children were taken
and then returned
When there wasn't a shred
of evidence of any abuse.
The state of kansas was forced
to issue a public apology.
This is a different matter.
Kissing cousins is
the best they can do?
It's a trumped-up charge.
They want the abuses
to end and so do I.
Do we understand each other?
You and I aren't
so different, bill.
We want the same things--
We want what's best
for our families.
Where's adaleen?
Malinda said that
she was in kansas,
But we can't seem to reach her.
Keep trying.
There's terrible cell service
in that part of kansas.
I'm sure she's safe and sound.
Fine. Until we hear from
her and know she's safe,
You won't be seeing cara lynn.
Now you know I don't like it
When my daughter is
brought into these things.
Cara lynn: No, papa. It's just no
one can drive me back down today.
We can come pick you up,
sweetheart.
It's no trouble.
But I would have to come right back.
School is on Monday.
What about your tonsillectomy?
You need a follow-up exam,
Make sure you're healing properly.
I miss you so much.
It's breaking my heart
just a little bit.
( baby crying ) - that's the baby.
I need to get her,
- But I'll call-- - don't-
- don't hang up on me!
- I have to go.
- Don't hang up!
Man: She was dealing at the a.
T.M. By the cashiers.
How did she even get in here? - Man:
Her cousin works at security.
We didn't know she was carrying.
Austin, I want her taken
into town for this.
You're not gonna do
anything like that.
Tell her.
Our only involvement has
been in trying to clean up
The problem on the reservation.
Then why does she say she's
protected by you and your father?
I have no idea,
okay? I need to eat.
That's a terrible lunch.
Don't you want something to drink?
- I'll get you water.
- Hey.
You don't have to do that.
( water sloshes )
All right. I trusted you, tommy,
And now you're not
telling me something.
If there's anything
I've kept from you,
- It's for your own protection.
- What does that mean?
This tribe can't lose this casino.
It's the only good thing that's
happened to us in 150 years.
So you are involved
in the drug trade.
Leila's my niece.
She and that part of the family
Started using and
then dealing a lot.
There was an investigation.
My father called it off.
We wand to handle things ourselves.
He lied to the d.E.A.
That was stupid and
short-sighted and wrong,
But they are our family.
And I thought it was over.
Tommy, we can't lose
this casino either.
If-- if bill wins,
we are just out there.
You can't expect us
to defer our dreams
Because you and your
father are enabling leila.
Is it your dream, barb?
'cause I don't believe
that's what's in your heart.
But you can'take care
of this on your own,
Don't you see? We can help, okay?
( door opens, closes )
( paper rustles )
What are you doing there?
He said it was trustee business.
- I'm sorry, alby.
- Get out of my sight.
No apologies, bill.
My office is always open to you.
Tell me everything you know about what j.
J. Was doing in kansas.
There's talk of
incestuous marriages.
I came to see the
marriage books for myself,
But I can't find a discrepancy.
Everything looks normal.
Father was always exact
in his record keeping.
Alby, neither of us needs
this to blow up in our faces.
If these rumors are true, theywe should
both be onle and the same side on this.
We are on the same side.
I support your campaign.
And I'm finally announcing
my father's succession by me,
Whom heavenly father hath anointed,
And I expect you will
offer your support for me.
That depends on your
plans for juniper creek,
If you're committed to the
reforms begun by dale tomasson.
Don't mention his
name in my presence.
He was an embezzler and a traitor.
What makes you so sure
you will win, bill?
I could end your ambitions with
one well-placed phone call.
And I could end
yours with the same.
I'm sorry, father.
He said it was official business.
Please tell me what I must do
To be worthy of your love again.
He's home, he's home.
The great charlatan is home.
What on earth are
you talking about?
Telling margene she can't
be in your family anymore
Unless she divorces us.
- What a bully.
- I'm not bullying anyone.
I never said that to you. - Margene
doesn't want to give up her business
- And she wants to stay married.
- That's not what she told us.
Margene. - Well, I don't
want to give up my business.
Why couldn't you be honest, bill?
Why? Is it that hard?
Are you saying that you're not
going out on stage with us?
No, of course I want to.
I hope so. I don't know.
Yes.
No. It-- both.
But you're the one who insisted
you wanted the marriage to end.
Ana: You said bill's making you.
Is he not making you--
- He sort of is.
- What a tangled web, margene.
Just give us a straight answer:
Are you ending the marriage or not?
Yes. I am so sorry.
But you're not selling
your business,
Which means you can't walk
out on the stage with us.
So why are you ending the marriage?
( stammers ) everyone
just leave me alone!
Wanda, do you know me?
Do you know joey?
Your husband joey?
Wanda, are you a zebra? See?
The doctor said exactly what we thought--
emotional trauma.
They said she's like
a cambodian woman.
They wanted to send her to the
psychiatric wing for treatment,
But then we'd have to
tell them about joey.
What difference does that make?
( phone ringing ) - for all we know,
he may never come back from mexico.
Wanda, I know you understand.
You and joey jr. Are safe and
can stay here until you're well.
- Hello.
- Nicki.
- Dr. Roquet.
- I'm sorry to bother you.
It's about your
appointment tomorrow.
I've been looking over your labs
And I'm afraid our
regimen isn't working.
But how can that be?
You said with the progesterone
I'd be ready to ovulate.
I-- I'm sorry.
I misread the hysterosalpingogram.
I've had to reconsider my opinion.
I don't believe pregnancy's
an option for you.
But there must be
something else we can try.
You could give me what
you gave my mother.
Look, if you want to see another doctor,
I can give you a referral.
I've had to cancel
your appointments.
I'm sorry.
Who was it?
It was just a canceled appointment.
I'm fine.
Papa called me. He wants to see me.
Honey, no, I don't
want you going there--
At least not for the next few days.
No, it's okay. I don't want to go.
I want to be here.
I think what bill is
doing is so exciting
And I want to be a part of it.
( whispering ) what do you mean
selling meth on the casino floor?
Just that, and tommy
confessed it all.
They've been trying to protect
their family and their tribe.
- But it implicates us.
- I know.
- No no no, this cannot stand.
- Well, of course it can't,
But they can't solve
it on their own.
We need to help.
We have to figure out a way--
We have to figure out our
exposure is what we have to do.
Nicki: Barb? - We need to
figure out how deep this goes.
I told him I'd tell you,
And I told him we'd address it.
Nicki: Barb, come in here now.
( sighs )
- Are you behind this?
- Behind what?
Marge's little plan
to give me her egg.
Margene: More than one-
as many as it takes.
We know how hard your fertility
issues have been for you.
I was in the shower,
thinking about it
And how you must feel,
and this idea just popped into my head.
I told you I don't want your egg.
Give me one good reason why not.
You have no boundaries
and never have.
I can't believe you'd
go along with this.
I carry her baby and she
gets to keep her job?
Yeah, well, I thought
it was worth discussing.
This isn't about my job.
It's commonplace. It's I.V.F.,
- And it would be your baby, nicki.
- It's not my baby.
Not even close.
Your egg, bill's sperm in me--
- I mean, it's disgusting.
- What's going on in here?
Wives' stuff, bill.Sorry.
If it involved you,
we wouldn't be closing these doors.
I don't want one of
your big-headed babies.
I probably wouldn't even
be able to deliver it.
An idea just popped into
your head-- my foot!
- You tramp.
- Nicki!
- What did you just ll me?
- This is a sneaky attempt,
Margene, to buy your way out of the
doghouse for your many transgressions
And to deflect
attention about goran.
What about goran? - It's as
plain as the nose on your face.
Your mother flirted
from man to man,
Always looking for the next thing.
I don't see you as any different.
I'm becoming seriously
concerned about your ability
To settle down and commit to a
serious polygamist relationship.
Nicki, we do share our children
On all other matters anyway.
We're more than just our
ability to conceive.
No, don't. I'm not a member of
the we who are infertile club.
We were just trying to help you.
Listen to me. When I have a baby,
It is going to be
my baby with bill.
- I don't care-- I don't care what-
- - I understand.
No, you don't. Neither of you do.
Because the fact is
I feel more for bill
than either of you
And I don't particularly
want to share him anymore.
- ( glass shatters )
- all: Oh!
- Is everyone okay?
- Margene: Oh my god.
Don't move, margie. You've got bare feet.
There's glass everywhere.
Get off. Get off me!
Get off of me,
fucker! You ruined my life!
And you ruined my dad's life!
Gary? - Gary: You made
him take the fall for you,
And now everybody knows about us
And our lives are effing ruined!
He's having a hard time-
at school especially.
Bill: I understand.
Don, I'm sorry it's been
so tough on your family.
You've been getting
your casino checks?
How's your custody fight going?
I've made some inroads,
More with vernie than jo-jo.
Maybe it'll rub off.
Well, you look good.
Thanks. You too.
Are you all right otherwise?
We're okay. We'll make it through.
We're still pulling for you.
You know I've missed you, pal.
I've really missed you.
( engine starts )
Man on tv: The dramatic
press conference has set off
A firestorm in kansas, with ripple
effects sure to be felt here in utah.
- The indictments have come down.
- How bad are they?
The 22 indictments involve 32
children below the age of 12
Who show dramatically high
coefficients for inbreeding.
Attorneys for the
polygamous sect...
Disgusting. -...Have already filed
for the return of the children.
Older teens had a
less-pronounced distribution
Of markers for genetic closeness,
Leading officials to surmise the
problem began relatively recently.
Officials stormed the
compound shortly after 3:00 pm
And have made 14 arrests so far.
I don't understand.
I looked at the nuptial registries.
There was no evidence
of intermarriage.
This is bad, barb.
Bill, I am so afraid
The dam is about to burst.
The casino is in jeopardy.
There's personal
complications in the family.
Now all this.
Then proclaiming who we are?
I'm afraid we're
walking off a cliff.
I've come too far to retreat.
I'm not suggesting we retreat.
Honey, we just need to put one
foot in front of the other.
We're gonna see this through
and it's gonna be all right.
Trust me.
And I'm taking care of the casino.
Man on tv: Events
coming out of kansas
Have crept back into the news
with yesterday's indictments,
Namely because of ties into utah
And our ongoing
relationship with polygamy.
How would you solve this?
Mrs. Usher?
Well, it's difficult to speak
about in decent society.
We have social taboos that have
apparently been transgressed.
We have to end it now-- full stop.
Of course I don't know how
my opponent feels about it.
Are you truly challenging
me to take a position
Against intermarriage
and inbreeding?
No. I am asking you why you are
not pushing our own utah a.G.
I understand that he planned a
similar raid on juniper creek,
But then he backed
off because it was
Potentially "too expl*sive."
I am not the attorney general.
I'm merely the
trustee to the u.E.B.
Yeah, with authority
over juniper creek,
Which is the tumor from which this
kansas metastasis has been spreading.
With due respect, where are
you getting this stuff from?
I think your information
may be a little inbred.
( laughing )
Look, we need to return to the
issues that concern us all.
Embryonic stem cell research.
Do you realize we have the
potential to cure alzheimer's?
We could build a world-class
research facility
At b.Y.U. And lead the way.
I just don't understand why my
opponent can't support that.
( people clapping ) build with bill!
Build with bill!
Build with bill! ( cheering )
11 years ago I started
home plus on a dream.
We fight for that dream
every day, don't we?
In 25 seconds we begin
our final dial-a-thon.
Over the next three hours,
we'll reach every voter in the district.
My opponent's fought
a strong race--
Leslie "inbred" usher!
Leslie "inbred" usher!
- Leslie "inbred" usher!
- Now now--
But I think we've worked
harder and done better.
With your help, tomorrow
might be a very good day.
- Can I help you?
- I'm terry westlake from k.C.Y.B.
Oh, terry, good to see you.
Yeah, we're doing well.
The polls show us neck and neck,
but I think we're doing a bit better.
Good, but I'm here to
get you on the record
For information surrounding
your alleged mistress.
I'm sorry?
I'm an investor in her business-
nothing more.
Anything beyond that is
an utter fabrication.
So you're denying
the child is yours?
- What child?
- Her baby.
Ana mesovich.
She's six months pregnant
And according to the paternity test
She's carrying your child.
Care to comment?
Well, if you change your mind,
We're breaking the
story tonight at 10:00.
Bill: He said 10:00. - Well,
you-- you said they had evidence?
The paternity test.
Marilyn obviously twisted
someone's arm to get it.
Bill: But whose? - Ana,
has anyone spoken to you?
No, and I resent the implication.
Well, you were mad at bill.
If bill doesn't win,
Goran stays married to marge.
- ( phone ringing )
- no, don't answer it.
- It could be a reporter.
- What about you, nicki?
You hate ana and her baby.
It's just the kind
of thing you'd do.
I never said I hated the baby,
Just that the baby
was a big mistake.
And heavenly father got rid
of ana because he realized
That particular spirit baby
wasn't intended for us after all.
You're nuts! - Stop turning
our g*ns on each other.
It's not helping. - And you stand
to benefit from the scandal as well.
If bill doesn't win,
guess whose business still stands.
Except I would never do
such a thing-- never.
( emphatically ) never.
Maybe I should come
forward as the father.
That's not necessary.
I'm the baby's father.
No, it's your child,
but I'm going to be the father.
- No, I don't think so.
- Barb: Bill.
What are you gonna do?
Well, tell 'em to stay late.
If they've got any information,
I need it now.
Because once he's elected,
it's of no use to me.
( knocks on door ) - email it,
fax it-- I don't care.
If he's elected, it's too late.
( phone beeps )
What? Have you come to beat me
up or are you wearing a wire?
Your story's about to break.
You've got me.
( door closes )
- So? - You were right about me-
- I cheated on my wife.
Then there's the baby.
Then there's the baby.
Channel 9 says they're running
with the story at 10:00.
An extramarital affair
would sink me, as you know.
It would.
- This can't come out now.
- No, or ever.
What do I have to do
for you to call it off?
I just need you to know
That it's not in your best
interests to libel me.
Fine, but if it was libel,
you could've sued.
( sighs )
Okay, what evidence have they
come up with on their own?
To my knowledge, they just have
the paternity test you gave them.
Right, the paternity test.
Okay. Any--
Any confessions?
Not that I know of.
Channel 9 is owned by
bossman broadcasting,
Which is the lancaster family.
Is it too late for you or
paley to stop the story
Or-- or walk it back?
I think we can
Try to get the horse
back in the barn.
You're like a big pinata, bill.
Every time I give you a whack,
more goodies fall out.
I just can't believe they'd
accuse me of leaking the story.
Ey don't understand you if
they can think such a thing.
They will always be paranoid and
controlling, and that's just a fact.
- ( phone ringing )
- don't! Reporters, maybe.
Margie, I hate to say this,
But now bill probably won't win.
I don't see how he could.
Maybe you and goran
can stay married
And we can do like
we've been doing.
( sighs ) I'll unhook it.
Ana, I can't.
I have to get a divorce.
I have to.
It's not just about bill.
It's a little more
complicated than that.
I'm so sorry and embarrassed,
But I'm attracted to goran--
A little-- so I just
need some distance.
And I'm so sorry I
couldn't help you.
I'm sorry that I'm such a tramp.
I've really become
a terrible woman.
I've become my worst nightmare-
I've become my mother.
Oh, margie.
I love bill.
I didn't want to infringe.
I didn't--
I-- I have no boundaries.
That's my problem.
It's okay.
It's okay.
I know there is a spark between you two.
We talked about it.
You talked about it?!
- ( cries )
- yes.
Honey, you're attractive and he is.
And I love you and
goran loves me...
And it's nice to all be together.
That's exactly how I feel.
But I didn't think
anybody else would.
You're not a tramp, margene.
Don't listen to that bullshit.
( cries )
Oh, hi. Oh god.
- How much did you hear?
- ( chuckles )
"you are not a tramp."
We'll figure something out.
Margie, we love you.
Tell her, honey.
We do, margene.
And we are very grateful
for all you have done.
- ( crying )
- see?
It's okay.
Oh, ana, I missed you.
- We always clicked.
- ( women giggling )
You guys.
Man on tv: That about
wraps it up for us.
If you have any questions about
the city's new recycling rules,
Contact sue at the station.
And join us again tomorrow.
From everyone here at channel 9 news,
have a good night.
( tv shuts off )
I guess we're in the clear.
For now.
No, margene. It's over.
Bill: I think we're okay.
Nicki: Marilyn thought she
could stop us and she didn't.
No, it wasn't marilyn.
It was me. I did it.
- What?
- It was me.
I called channel 9 this morning.
The world isn't ready for us
And we are not
ready for it. - Whoa.
- Barb. - You called the station?
You gave them a copy
of my paternity test?
You were so blinded by your vision.
You don't see what's going on.
- Bill: How could you have done that?
- There is no ground beneath us.
The casino is okay. - Bill,
we're not even polygamists anymore.
I mean, nicki doesn't want tshare
and margie has a half-marriage.
You wanted me to lose.
I didn't know what else to do.
( cameras clicking )
- Morning, ladies.
- Good morning.
Thank you. - Man:
Can we get one more, please?
One more?
Well, I'm gonna vote now.
- No, I need to speak to him.
- ( people chattering )
No, I need to speak to him now.
Please just put me through.
Well, where is he?
Removed? By who?
Come on, everybody. Keep pushing.
- We are almost home.
- ( cheering )
( whispering ) you went
to the tribal council
And had tommy and jerry removed.
You denounced them and
had them replaced.
( whispering ) there was no choice.
I made an assessment.
"assessment"?
I did what I had to do-- quickly,
cleanly-- to protect us.
I told them we'd help them.
I asked you to help em.
- He was my friend, bill.
- I know that.
Barb, they lied to the d.
E.A. Twice.
They're implicated in the
distribution of meth.
It was an ambush. Without even telling them,
we just cut and run.
I didn't cut and run. Their
involvement puts our license at risk.
We can't go forward if
this casino is compromised.
Except I don't think
you care about that.
You tried to blow us up,
Sabotage everything this family
stands for as if we were worthless,
So don't talk to
me about an ambush.
I am trying hard to understand
why you did what you did,
But I can't.
( phone ringing )
Hello. - Nicki,
you'll have to forgive me.
I made an error, though I think
you'll be pleased to hear it.
What is it?
I misread someone
else's file for yours.
And in fact I was not only
wrong about your diagnosis,
But I believe you're
actually pregnant.
I'm sorry?
You're pregnant, nicki.
( laughing ) oh my goodness.
Oh my goodness, you have no
idea how happy that makes me.
I knew it. I knew it.
I knew you could do good things for me.
I had faith in you
I just need to run a
few tests to confirm.
Can you swing by sometime soon?
I'm on my way. I am on my way.
I'm so happy. Thank you.
- ( phone beeps )
- wanda. Wanda.
I'm running to the
compound to see dr. Roquet.
I may have the most wonderful
gift to celebrate bill's victory.
I'm pregnant!
( faintly ) nicki.
Woman on tv: An additional 118
children were removed from the ranch
And taken into protective
custody this morning, larry.
Clearly the lurid and
salacious details
Coming out of the kansas compound
Have captured the
public's imagination.
This is exploding out of control.
Baltimore, hello? - Woman: I've heard
there's a secret cemetery in kansas
And juniper creek for all
the babies they smother.
They were born with horrible
deformities. Is that true?
April, what do you know about that?
I don't know if it's
a private cemetery
Or a section of pioneer cemetery
That's been set aside, but,
yeah, I've heard the same.
How can we come
forward with all this?
A spokesman for the sect
insisted they do not tolerate
The promotion or the
practice of incest.
They don't regard it incest,arry.
They think of it as a strong
interest in family planning.
The walker family had instituted a
program of eugenics in the '50s,
But it was thought to
have been discontinued.
No matter what we do,
we'll be tarred with this filth.
I wanted there to be an open
dialogue about our way of life.
I am so proud of this family.
- ( door opens )
- ben...
I thought when people saw you,
really saw you,
They couldn't help but love you.
- Daddy?
- What are you doing here?
You had me k*ll the story that
would have k*lled your career...
Teeny, please leave-- now.
...Which I did,
On the assumption that it would
give me leverage over you.
What's your point? - But as of 9:
00 tonight, it doesn't, does it?
You're a polygamist.
What are you talking about?
Tommy and jerry flute told me.
They hate me but, boy,
do they hate you more.
Do you really think the
world is gonna embrace you?
Oh, you sad, stupid man.
So you figured it out.
Now get out of my house.
You are gonna face a shitstorm.
Every member of any real church
Is gonna revile you.
Every-- every campaign worker
That you've deceived
is gonna despise you.
Are you done?
You duped me into
putting you into office.
And your religion,
I think, is bullshit.
It's just another excuse
for f*cking around.
You are in no position to judge me.
At least my sins are my own.
I don't use god to justify them.
- Nicki.
- Wanda?
- He tricked her.
- Who did?
J.J. That's what he does.
- He does bad things.
- What bad things?
He keeps us pure--
The family,
The walkers. - He arranges
inappropriate marriages?
No.
He-- he--
Collects our eggs
And plants them.
He fools us and steals them.
He's got nicki at his clinic.
He'll do to her what
he did to adaleen.
Ben, go find cara lynn now!
What did he do, wanda?
What did he do to adaleen?
Tell me, what did he do?
What did he do?!
He put me and him inside her!
( sobbing )
I knew there was a mistake.
I knew it was working.
I could feel it.
Now you're gonna
feel a little prick.
Nothing more. - You know I'm
not squeamish about needles.
( inhales )
I thought the progesterone was
To help me conceive.
The same deficits that
made conception difficult
Must still be corrected
to sustain the pregnancy.
Put a little pressure on that.
When I thought I
couldn't have children,
I was afraid heavenly
father had forsaken me,
Because of some things
that had happened,
Things I had done.
Oh, I'm a bit dizzy.
Uh, relax now.
I'm just gonna do a quick little
procedure and see what's going on.
Oh, I feel so darn dizzy.
Alby, your sister's in danger.
J.J. Has a clinic here.
Tell me where it is.
I don't know where it is. I'm busy.
He's got nicki!
You've got to help me find her.
I don't have to help
you do anything.
I have been given keys that
you have no understanding of.
- Don't turn your back on your family.
- I have no family!
My struggles are only
of this lifetime.
The end of days is near
And you ask for facts and
figures and wheres and whos?
Here, take them.
Here's your maps and
permits and locations!
I'm not interested in
this pettiness anymore.
Help me, please!
A little versed.
Forgive me, nicki.
For what?
( folk music playing )
What?
You like this song?
( volume increases )
( grunts )
( distorted ) I'm
taking over from here.
- I am so happy.
- ( cries )
You've finally returned to me.
I recently borrowed something
from our daughter...
That will help
Reunite our loving family.
- The three of us.
- ( whimpers )
( door opens )
My baby is not mine.
- Darling?
- It's not mine.
- Mama?
- He put an egg in me.
No, I told margie anbarb
I wouldn't do that.
You monster! Incestor!
( chuckles )
How can there be incest
When there is no intercourse?
Stop! Stop him!
Stop that man! I beg of you!
He's getting away!
( crying )
Nicki, did he hurt you?
No. I didn't let him.
I just wanted to give
you another baby.
I want to be a good wife,
But how can I be a good wife
When I can't give
you more children?
Honey, it's all right.
I don't care.
- I don't.
- That's not the way it is.
That's the way it is with us.
( phone ringing )
- ( beeps )
- hello?
- ( loud cheering )
- dad! Dad, it's me!
- You won!
- What's that, ben?
Ben: Leslie newton
usher just conceded.
You're really gonna be
making that speech tonight.
( music playing over phone )
We've got to be downtown in an hour.
Are you coming?
I'm struggling with us, bill.
I've always given you my consent
To anything you wanted.
Why are we doing this?
Why are we going downtown?
I have a testimony.
I believe in the prophet joseph.
I believe in doctrine and
covenants, section 132.
I believe that the principle
of plural marriage
Is the key to eternal
life everlasting.
No, this isn't about polygamy.
Yes, it is.
The principle will die
if it's left in the dark.
It'll be con men and perverts.
It'll be despots and victims
until it's destroyed.
Just as brigham young led
us across the country,
I have to lead the
principle into the future
To keep it alive,
to redeem it, to save it.
I don't want to hear your g.
D. Testimony.
Tell me what's in your heart.
We've gone off the tracks.
I've seen the darkness in me too...
With don...
With ben...
And with you.
I've fallen short.
Completing this journey,
Stepping into the light,
Is the only way I know
how to redeem myself.
Tell me what's in your heart.
I don't know what's
happening to me.
I want a different life, I think.
I've needed you for 20 years.
I don't think I need you anymore.
Are you sure?
( gasoline splashing )
( crying )
- ( explodes )
- ( both screaming )
( bill over p.A.
) I'm very grateful tonight
As I assume the position
of state senator.
I want to thank the
many many volunteers
For their tireless campaigning
And to acknowledge a well-fought
race by my opponent, leslie usher.
( cameras clicking )
Before I go any further,
I want to introduce myself to you.
I'm bill henrickson.
And I believe in the
principle of plural marriage.
I am a polygamist.
( scattered chattering )
Man: Are you kidding us?
Come on.
I want to introduce
you to my family.
( cameras clicking ) - we're
not your typical american family
But we're an american
family nonetheless.
My wife nicolette grant--
Mother of our two sons
and a beautiful daughter.
Woman: You lied to us!
My wife margene heffman--
A proud, strong businesswoman,
Mother of two boys and
one precious daughter.
Woman: How many do you have?!
And my first wife, my first love,
Barbara henrickson--
Mother of our three
eldest children.
Though I believe
in plural marriage,
I promise you that I
will make it my mission
To shine a light where
there are abuses,
Where there is
fundamentalism and extremism.
Where the principle is used
as a cudgel against the weak,
I will tear down those
places and begin anew.
There are portraits of polygamists
lining the halls of this capitol.
After an absence of 100 years,
I will proudly join them
At the next session
of the legislature,
To serve the great state of utah.
Thank you.
I *
I can remember *
standing *
standing by the wall *
and the g*ns *
shot above our heads *
and we kissed *
as though nothing could fall *
and the shame *
the shame was on the other side *
* oh, we can beat them *
* for ever and ever *
* and we can be heroes *
just for one day. *