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They call themselves the rakudushis.
Previously on "ruthless"...
They are anti-government, anti-laws, and so on.
That's the one they call the highest... classic psychopath.
- You're gonna be undercover. - So we have to up and move.
This man is dealing in child trafficking and drugs.
Do you remember Andrew whiteside?
We sent him undercover about three months ago.
We think they may have converted him.
- I can become a member. - Undercover is dangerous.
You know how I feel about you.
You're about to be an elder.
- You can't say those things. - May I help you?
- I was told you help many. - Come, yes.
Did I do something wrong?
You came here.
No! Stop!
Yes. Yes.
Come.
Come with us.
Help me.
Hello, my child.
Help me. Please.
Shh. Shh. Relax.
I can't breathe.
Just relax.
You have to help me. Please.
I'm gonna take you on a mission into your soul.
No. I can't breathe.
- Yes, you can. - Help me. Please.
Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh.
What is your name, child?
My name is Lynn.
What are you doing here?
I need to see the highest.
I need to the highest, please.
Please.
What is it?
What is this? Please.
What's happening to me?
Why do... why do i... Why do I feel...
You're on a journey.
Do you see her?
Who?
You. As a child.
Yes. Yes.
What did he do to you?
Nothing.
Why are you crying?
I'm smiling. I'm smiling.
Did your mother tell you to smile?
How did you know? How did you know?
What did he do to you?
He hurt me.
That's it. Let it out.
Oh!
Let it out.
Oh. What's... what is happening? Why?
You're in the presence of god.
Aah!
Please, help me.
I am helping you, child.
Dogs.
Yes.
That's... that's my dog. That's my dog.
He's dead.
No, he is here.
You are in paradise, and you are so privileged.
Hey, this is Lynn. I'm currently unavailable.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Hey, babe, I know you're really upset,
but please call me.
And you know I have to give mack an answer,
so call me, okay?
I love you.
I'll see you when I get home.
Hi.
So?
I think I wanna take a ride up and meet with the sheriff.
Brian, you know your wife's not okay.
What is it?
You know how this is.
Okay. Take a look.
This is why we sent Andrew in.
Are all these women missing?
We don't know.
But they're all part of this cult.
Ones without the xs on them,
family members haven't heard from them.
You said you had one missing informant.
Yeah. And now this thing with Andrew,
we got to move right away.
This is a lot of people.
Yeah, I know.
Are they being held against their well?
We don't know that.
What was in Andrew's last report?
He said that they seem happy,
and he would report more.
I need to see all of his reports.
There they are.
Are all these girls from around here?
Some. The rest are from all over.
And what are the xs for?
Those sent us letters and videos,
that's them there, saying that they were happy
and they do not wish to be contacted.
Is it really them?
Their parents ID'd them.
You think they're under duress?
I think that they wanna be there.
I mean, according to Andrew,
they seem to think the highest is harmless.
They're into this free love, free sex thing, you know.
Hippies.
He gives them hallucinogens.
It's in the water, in the... In the food,
in the powder that he blesses them with.
They think they're seeing some crazy
Charles manson kind of shit.
There are lookouts on the compound.
You can't get close.
Has the local sheriff been up there?
No.
He's not worried, which makes me worry.
Brian, let me tell you something.
They believe that he's god. They will die for him.
Put me in.
You wanna call Lynn?
Just put me in.
Look, take the drive, meet with the sheriff,
tell him that you're looking for a transfer out of D.C.
We set it all up through a buddy.
Then come back and talk to Lynn.
Do not do what I did.
Divorce is a real and expensive thing.
When?
They're waiting up there for you now.
Okay.
You better call her.
I'll call her from the car.
Okay.
The highest would like to see you both.
Yes, mother.
Leave.
Dikahn.
Yes, your highest.
We have an issue or two.
What can I do?
You have always been my right-hand man.
Yes. And I always will be.
Thank you.
The highest, no need to thank me.
It is my honor.
Dikahn, all went well last evening?
Not as expected, your highest.
What happened?
Shall we bring them to you?
Yes, bring them.
Tally as well, your highest?
Bring all of them.
Yes, sir, your highest.
And I will have an assignment for you.
Thank you, sir.
How is he doing?
He's solid.
You like?
Yes.
Then he shall be cleansed.
I think he's ready for that.
Come.
Hello, child.
She is telling the truth.
You would know, your highest.
Can we trust Andrew to do it?
Yes, yes.
In a moment, have them load her.
Yes, your highest.
Hello, my child Lynn.
Yes?
How are you?
It's so beautiful.
Yes, you are.
Is this heaven?
Yes, it is. And you are here.
I wanna stay.
I know.
I will teach you everything you wanted to know about life.
I am the highest, and I will show you the path.
You feel so warm.
Mm-hmm. That is the healing virtue
that you are feeling.
I'm here to heal your soul.
You are loved, and you are love.
Why do I... where am I...
That is the love that you are missing.
Now, sleep, child.
Sleep.
- Yeah? - Sir.
- What? - We've got an issue.
What's that?
Heh.
Isn't that agent rollins' wife?
What? What the hell?
I was shocked, too.
When was this taken?
- This morning. - Dammit.
What do you wanna do, sir?
Has she come out?
No.
And where's her car?
Parked about two miles from the gate.
Keep an eye on her.
Damn.
Are you gonna tell him, sir?
I have to.
Sir, if you tell him,
we might not be able to get Andrew out of there.
I know that.
Why don't you give me two hours?
I'll see if she comes out.
- Okay. - Thank you.
- You have two. - Yes, sir.
And keep an eye on that car.
Yes, sir.
Damn. What the fuck is she thinking?
Ruth, come.
No need to bow.
But I have to.
By bringing this child, you are an elder now.
And you will have them bowing at your feet.
Your highest?
You deserve it.
You've been so loyal since you've been here.
I... love it here, and I love you.
And I love you.
And this little one, we will call you Ruby.
My name is Callie.
Oh, she speaks.
I want to go home.
Now, Ruby...
My name is Callie.
Would you rather be a Callie
or would you rather be a precious Jewel?
I think you are precious.
Mothers, take her to the other children.
I wanna go home.
Oh, no, Ruby. You just wait.
You will love it here. It is paradise.
You just wait. Come on. Take her.
Mom.
Ruby, go.
I'm Callie.
Go on. Okay.
This place will be heaven. You'll see.
Come on. Take her now.
Mom!
I want my daddy. I want my daddy.
Oh, Ruby, you will upset the other children.
I want to go home. Aah!
I want my daddy.
I know you are worried about her,
but she will blossom here.
No tears.
Come on. Mothers, take her and bathe her.
Prepare her to be an elder.
She's beautiful.
Dikahn, what didn't go so well?
Sister tally.
She was being disobedient.
Well, that is disappointing.
And she wrecked the car.
Step up, sister tally.
Come on.
How did you get here?
Was the car drivable?
No, your highest.
Well, tell me. Did you find another one?
Yes, we did.
Good. Good.
But she was caught and fought a man.
He ripped her cloak.
That is unfortunate.
I'm sorry, your highest.
Have you become disenchanted here?
No, your highest.
My third eye tells me that you have.
No, I haven't.
You will no longer be an elder.
Ruth will take your place.
You'll inform us of all your latest recruits.
You will bear no children.
So disappointing.
But my daughter's here.
She's older now, lost her purity.
I'm so sorry.
I forgive you.
Thank you. Thank you.
But what I can't forgive
is three years without a child.
- But I tried everything. - Have you?
Yeah. I tried everything that you told me to do.
Yes. What about the elder mothers?
Yes.
Well, even though I forgive you,
the rakudushis want you to pay penance.
- So, you must be punished. - Please don't.
Think of it as love.
The father corrects in love.
- Please. - Please.
Please think of it that way.
Please, your highest. Please.
You know that begging is outside
of the law of the rakudushis.
Andrew.
- Yes, sir. - Please.
Go now. Go.
Get out of here. Go.
Your highest.
- Yes? - We heard on the scanner
that someone called the police and reported the truck stolen.
They described two women.
Dikahn, will you handle this, please?
Yes, your highest.
Sacrifice the boy, the disobedient one.
I wanna see her.
You're an elder now.
You have more important things to do.
Oh, that's it if you have to cry now.
The rakudushis will dry them all the way.
Get her to talk to you.
See where her head is.
Do you understand?
I will take them.
Yes, elder mother.
The elders do unthinkable for a human,
but it is normal for the highest.
But listen to me.
There are spies and liars all over this place.
Jesus had twelve and one was a devil.
We have 108, so there are nine.
You never know who's telling you the truth.
Some people can be so good at deceiving.
Now, go on and prepare for your bath.
Yes, elder mother.
Hey, this is Lynn. I'm currently unavailable.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Come on, babe.
I know you're mad, but you gotta talk to me.
Look, I'm driving up to meet with the local sheriff.
He won't know, but I'll drive back right away.
You need to call me back.
Andrew.
Yes, sir.
I'm so proud of you.
Thank you, your highest.
You are a gift.
Thank you, sir.
Would you like to be cleansed?
With all my soul, sir.
Then you shall be cleansed.
Thank you, your highest.
But first, take care of our friend.
And what would you like me to do?
Come out.
Do you wanna be redeemed?
Do you denounce the evil
that you have brought on to this sacred land?
Here, put this on.
These are... these are for girls.
You will put them on and you will say nothing.
If you're in jail, what do you do?
Say nothing.
This is the only way you will be redeemed by the highest.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Get dressed. Meet me at the front gate.
All right. That's enough.
The highest said we have to
give her many stripes and kicks.
I understand that. I will talk to the highest.
We have seven more kicks.
I will finish it.
We will be punished.
Our souls will burn.
I said that I will finish it.
We'll have to tell dikahn then.
Go on.
Finish it quickly.
Please, stop!
Baby, I am so sorry.
Don't touch me. Don't touch me.
I'm so sorry.
Maybe... maybe this is good for my situation.
What do you mean?
No. No baby.
No. I promise, okay,
I will never let them do this to you again, okay, but...
But you have to have to follow the rules, okay?
I just want to...
No. No. Not until you say it.
Say it.
I deserve to be punished.
Say it, tally.
Just... Just go.
Just go.
I love you.
Go, please.
Well, did you get a good look at them?
Yeah, I did. Got this, too.
Oh, damn.
Yeah. Tell me about it.
It's those people that have moved up the hill.
Well, you need to do something about this.
Sheriff conley: I mean, I want to.
Well, dammit.
Well, I can't just go up there and knock.
They got kids up there, sheriff.
And ain't none of them going to school.
There's a law against that.
They're all registered as home schooled.
Well, they stole our truck.
Are you sure it was them?
Who the hell else wears purple robes around here?
- Yeah. - Look, you need to go up there
and get all of those people out of there.
I know they're doing something illegal. I know it.
Herbert, Liz, this is still America.
I can't just go in there without a warrant
or proof of some kind. I need...
There. It's the truck.
No need for that, sheriff.
What the hell are you doing in that truck?
I'm so sorry. My name is dikahn Wright.
I live on the rakudushi compound.
We are a people who are all about peace and love,
and we do not tolerate thieves.
Well, then what are you doing in my truck?
Let me explain.
Come on over here, boy.
This is my boy. He stole your truck.
I saw three of them. And they were girls.
No, it was him. He wears this.
I think you may have ripped it.
He was hanging out with his friends.
I'm sorry.
What are you people doing up there behind those walls?
I don't understand what you mean.
You people are up to no good up there.
No need for offensive language, sir.
No. Uh, I didn't say that 'cause you're black.
I said it 'cause you're weird.
- Honey. - Well, hell, they are.
Why don't you just tell me what's going on?
Teenagers doing what teenagers do.
I'm sure there are kids around these parts
who do stupid things.
This was simply that...
Teenagers doing stupid things.
We will pay for the damages to your truck.
Gladly.
We want you out of our town.
I'm sorry, mister...
Well, don't worry about my name.
We will gladly pay for the repairs to your truck.
Sheriff, I want him arrested.
He's just a kid, Herbert.
Well, he could have killed him.
We are people of love.
We teach all of our children the golden rules.
I tell you what,
I'll let this go if you agree to pay him.
- Sheriff... - And...
Let me come by for a visit.
Why sure. You're welcome by any time.
All right. I'll be by there tomorrow.
Okay. Thank you.
What about him?
We are a people of love.
I understand my son needs to be punished,
and we will do that.
I don't like this.
I'll see you tomorrow, sheriff.
Yes, you will.
I assure you, he will be punished.
Sir.
Tell me you got some good news.
The car is gone.
So she left?
We don't know.
What the hell do you mean?
The car is nowhere to be found.
You've got to be kidding me.
- We're on it, sir. - Dammit, green.
There's more.
What is it?
Sarah's here.
You gotta be kidding me.
Sorry, sir.
Send her in.
She's coming in anyway.
Hi, Sarah.
- Where is my husband? - Well...
No. Enough of the bullshit.
- Where is he? - He hasn't checked in.
Well, is he okay?
We have eyes on him.
What does that mean?
He's in deep undercover.
Why isn't he calling me?
This place that he's in,
it's... it's in the middle of nowhere.
Look, I hate this.
I'm sorry.
My son's birthday is tomorrow.
- If he doesn't call me back... - Sarah.
- If he doesn't... - Hey.
Call me back, I'm gonna go find him.
Look, I understand your frustration.
Do you?
He hasn't called me in three weeks. Okay?
We are aware.
You're lying to me.
I'm not lying.
- Yes, you are. - Sarah.
- Everyone is lying to me. - What the hell is going on?
- Sarah. - What is going on?
Sarah, we have eyes on him. He's fine.
Is this it? Is this where he is?
No, he is not fine.
And I swear, if he does not call me back tomorrow,
I'm gonna go to that whatever this thing is right here.
And you wanna get him harmed?
I want my husband.
I'm sorry.
No, you're not. You're not sorry.
Agent green, get her some water.
I don't want any damn water.
This is funny to you?
What the fuck is the water gonna do?
Is this... is this funny to you?
I'm sorry. This will all be over...
Go to hell.
Shit.
What the hell is going on today?
Damn.
Sorry, sir.
We better find him.
We're on it.
Find out where the hell that car is.
Yes, sir.
I'm gonna have to call him.
Are you sure?
Yes.
I'm gonna have to call him.
Dammit.
This is Brian.
Hey.
I'm about 45 minutes out.
You need to turn around.
Did you find him?
No. We need to check on your wife.
Well, what do you mean?
She went there.
What?
We have her going there on surveillance.
She parked the car, got out, and jogged up to the gate.
Is she still there?
No.
Well, what the hell?
I'm sorry.
Where is she?
The car is not where it was.
Look, what are you saying to me?
We didn't get surveillance of her leaving,
but the car is gone.
Dammit.
Look, we're sending someone to the house
for a welfare check.
Elder Ruth.
Yes.
You are so lucky he chose you.
I know.
You mustn't tell anyone what goes on in there.
I know.
You know how many women want to be an elder?
And here you are.
Thank you.
Let this washing of your feet represent your rebirth.
Lynn! Lynn!
Lynn!
Baby.
Lynn.
Lynn. Baby.
Lynn.
Baby.
Honey. Honey. You okay?
- Brian? - Lynn.
Yes.
Brian.
Honey.
Baby, just... did you go to that cult?
Her son.
What?
He was so beautiful.
Did you... did you eat... did you eat or drink something?
Why did you leave me out in the bushes?
Baby, what did they give you?
He was so beautiful.
Mrs. Rollins?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
- What the hell? - Hey, hey, hey.
It's me, Malcolm.
Why the hell are you dressed like that?
Plainclothes, brother.
- Damn. - Is she all right?
- No. - What happened?
What the hell took you so long?
- I'm sorry. - "I'm sorry" is not an answer.
We had to find the right car
and the right clothes. We knew they'd be watching her.
So your damn investigation's more important than my wife?
Not at all, all right? I just didn't wanna compromise it.
- Is she all right? - I need to get her to a doctor.
Okay. Let me help.
No. Just... just stay the hell away from her.
Hey, stop, man.
No, get the hell out of my way.
Brian, they're in a Van across the street,
watching. You need to settle down.
Settle down, bruh. You're not thinking.
I'm gonna kill those sons of bitches.
Hey. Relax.
I'm gonna kill those sons of bitches.
They're in a Van across the street?
- Yes. - Okay.
No, no, no.
- What? - It's okay.
Well, then I blew it if they saw me coming in.
I distracted them when you drove up.
All right? Chill, man.
Are you really saying that to me?
Come on, man. We gotta get Andrew out of there.
This is my wife.
I know.
And we're gonna get those sons of bitches.
But we gotta do it the right way.
I'm not leaving my wife alone, Malcolm.
Hey, hey, hey, please. Go.
I'll meet you at the hospital.
Lynn.
I got you. Let's go.
Malcolm's gonna take you to the hospital, okay?
I wanna go back.
You need to go to the hospital.
It's gonna be all right, Lynn.
Look, just get over there, man, hurry.
I wanna go back.
Now go.
Hello, your highest.
Hello, son.
Hello.
Well, how'd he do?
He did great.
They didn't take him?
- No. - What?
The white man didn't take the black boy to jail?
No, they did not.
Well, how did that happen?
They love to incarcerate us.
Well... They wanted to trade.
Trade?
Yes, your highest.
What is that?
The sheriff wants to visit tomorrow.
Oh.
Thought they would come one day.
I understand.
The white man always wants to take down
the brown and black man.
Yes, they do.
Built my whole life's work here.
Now they wanna come.
We are prepared.
I will not let them destroy
what the raku has built for us.
No, your highest. Neither will I.
Gather them all. I need to speak.
Yes, your highest.
And a word from on high.
You ready to be cleansed, boy?
Yes.
Come on.
No, dammit. Dammit.
What?
- Are you okay? - No. Hell no.
I'll meet you at the hospital.
No, they drugged her.
I just need you to stay calm.
You aren't even gonna ask about her?
I know she's okay.
How the hell do you know that, mack?
Just meet me at the hospital.
I'm on my way.
You better come up with some damn answers.