Book 74 – Sheriff Boyd (Harold Perrineau) and his deputy, Kenny (Ricky He) start the episode with the shared responsibility of burying Nathan. Father Khatri (Shaun Majumder) delivers a poignant sermon about faith and the meaning of life. Tabitha Matthews (Catalina Sandino Moreno) gives the priest documents belonging to the former tenants of their new home. Sara Myers (Avery Konrad) is retrained and gagged in the basement of the church.

Town Cemetery – Putting the finishing touches on the grave, Boyd and Kenny discuss Sara’s disappearance with Tabitha. Tian Chen Liu (Elizabeth Moy) is truly baffled by the girl she thinks of as “the daughter she never had.” Boyd speaks of how the town is changing. After a night in the woods with the Matthews, he suggests pushing further into the forest. Kenny drops his shovel before leaving. He believes Boyd is taking unnecessary risks.

Matthews’ Home – Tabitha asks Jim Matthews (Eion Bailey) what he is thinking about. He explains his theory of the house’s wiring which is missing a metal wire conductor. Jade (David Alpay) drops off supplies. Jim points out that he barged in without knocking. Jade sarcastically asks if he should also remove his shoes before telling them about the weird aspects of the town’s electrical wiring. Tabitha doesn’t conceal her dislike of the man who almost killed her family. Jade suggests they’re even since he lost his lifelong best friend.

Town Church – Sara listens as Father Khatri rants about the town not having a Bible. Removing her gag, he says she is still here because of the voices she hears. He suggests Nathan would want her to do “good” with her gift.

Colony House –  Fatima (Pegah Ghafoori) comments on Julie Matthews’ (Hannah Cheramy) ability to arrange flowers. Julie admits to having found the flowers on the porch and put them in the vase.

Town Diner – Ethan Matthews (Simon Webster) and Tabitha discover a vast selection of strange items. He compares the place to the cavern in the “Cromenockle” story” where the dragon lives. She discovers a handmade bracelet.

Outside Town – Jim and Jade search for the largest tree in the woods, so they can make contact with the outside world. The two go back and forth about their skills. Jim questions if he needs Jade’s help. Jade admits to having vertigo.

Town Hospital – While searching for Kristi Boyd (Chloe Van Landschoot), Mr. Liu’s (Simon Sinn) murder site grabs his attention when she approaches. He inquires about her relationship with Kenny. She suggests Kenny needs a father figure before explaining where he went wrong with Ellis (Corteon Moore). She shuts the door to keep people from seeing Mr. Liu’s murder site.

Town Church – Giving Sara a quick rundown of the bible, Father Khatri reveals the tie-in to the title. Where most people think of the Bible as one fixed work, it is actually a collection of 73 individual books. He expands on that by mentioning that he often finds himself wondering if the town and their stories aren’t book 74, the book that is yet to be written.

Matthews’ Home – Tabitha is engrossed in the handmade bracelet when Ethan asks when Jim will be back. After a bit of back and forth, he questions the flickering lamp in the living room. Clearing the area to expose the electrical receptacle, she utilizes a hammer to hit a hole in the wall.

In The Woods – Jade cheers Jim on as he makes his way to the top of the tree when he begins to hallucinate. A familiar insignia is carved in the tree. Blood appears to be seeping from hanging corpses. Fleeing, he encounters a Civil War soldier (Dylan Bailey) who raises his musket and takes aim. A chase ensues and ends with Jim bringing him back to reality. Jade leaves without an explanation.

Town Church – Sara tells Father Khatri what the voices revealed to her. He realizes the voices have been around longer than the town’s residents. He believes they have been waiting for someone to hear their pleas. It is revealed that only once have two vehicles arrived in town simultaneously. The death of most of the locals explains why Victor (Scott McCord) was digging graves. Writing in agony, she asks for some paper so the voices can tell him something.

Town Diner – Jade sketches his vision. Tian delivers him tea when his sketches grab her attention. Grabbing them, she heads to the storage area where she finds a journal with the same insignia.

Town Church – Scribbling something on a piece of paper, Sara tells Father Khatri that the voices know what he buried upon arriving in the town.

Town Police Station – Kenny carves chess pieces when Boyd arrives. Boyd claims to have almost gotten scouted while playing baseball in college. He informs him of his Parkinson’s disease which his father was also diagnosed with. He voices his concern about not being able to keep the town safe. He hopes the people are already home before his condition progresses.

Matthews’ House – Jim is shocked to see several walls bare to the stud. Ethan hauls dirt from the basement. Tabitha asks if he and Jade had any luck with the radio. He claims to have received a faint signal. Tabitha discovers the electrical wiring runs underneath the basement concrete floor. She informs him of the handmade bracelet she made from his father’s bootlaces after they started dating. The bracelet went missing after Julie was born. Grabbing a shovel, he starts digging.

In The Woods – Father Khatri wants to make sure the bag from his past remains a secret. He briefly digs before finding the bag with the shirt covered in dried blood. Boyd and Kenny toss a baseball back and forth. Kenny wishes him luck for his upcoming trip.

Colony House – Kevin (Christopher Hayes) goes to the bathroom where an attractive creature (Molly Dunsworth) is holding a flower arrangement. She thanks him for the flowers before inquiring about an entrance.

 

From Review

Not the most action-packed episode but the building suspense coupled with all the shocking discoveries was almost too much to bear. The episode felt as if it was revealing too much. Whether it turns out to be good or bad, the stage is set. It will be truly awesome to see how and where each of these characters’ unique stories will lead. Even if the final revelations aren’t that fulfilling, the anticipation will feel like it was worth the ride.

The episode deserves an easy 6. Get more From recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link. Our onsite advertising can easily be customized to fit any budget.