All Good Things – The episode starts as the veteran residents of the Colony Home put the finishing touches on the decorations for Fatima’s anniversary celebration. Ellis Stevens (Corteon Moore) admires the “Congratulations Fatima” sign hanging in the foyer, he takes a nip of his flask. Fatima (Pegah Ghafoori) and Julie Matthews (Hannah Cheramy) discuss the irony of celebrating the anniversary of the day of your arrival. Fatima reminds Julie that it’s more about the possibility of survival before revealing her “secret stash” of clothes. Julie points out her unique personality traits when Ellis approaches. Fatima says everyone is special in his or her own unique way. After sending Ellis off to find Victor (Scott McCord), Fatima suggests anniversaries can act as reminders of things lost.

Ellis tries to convince Victor to enjoy some early celebrations but he has no interest. Donna’s (Elizabeth Saunders) denials are enough to send him off sulking. Victor says there are no peaches in the pantry. She suggests looking in the basement. She is hoarding fruit cocktails and cranberries for him.

Kevin (Christopher Hayes) leaves another arrangement of flowers on the porch before his attention is called elsewhere.

In Town – Boyd Stevens (Harold Perrineau) makes his final march through town with his warning bell. Tabitha Stevens (Catalina Sandino Moreno) narrates Ethan Stevens (Simon Webster) into a peaceful sleep with a chapter from the story of the “Cromenockle” before lowering the shades and settling in.

Liu Residence – Kenny Liu (Ricky He) reminds Jade (David Alpay) of his dinner duty. Jade claims there is no paper so he sketches in his books before asking if he prefers he uses the wall like a “psychopath.”

In Town – Boyd finds Father Khatri (Shaun Majumder) waiting to speak with him. Upon entering the police station, Boyd’s traveling gear catches Father Khatri’s attention.

Matthews’ Residence – As Jim Matthews (Eion Bailey) puts the finishing touches on his radio tower design, Tabitha says Ethan is down for the night. Jim tries to lighten the mood by saying she broke the child labor laws by allowing Ethan to help with the excavation. She admits to being afraid to leave them alone. He assures her that they have taken all the necessary precautions to keep them safe. Jim hopes Donna is keeping an eye on Julie at the Colony House. They briefly discuss the radio tower.

Colony Home – Julie and Fatima share a song and dance in the living room. An intoxicated Ellis stumbles through the crowded room. Fatima tells him to take it easy. He reminds her of it being a party before leaving. Donna gives a short speech about Fatima’s wisdom, strength, and kindness. Someone compliments her excellent marijuana-growing skills. Saying happy anniversary, Donna gives Fatima a gift, a handmade dream catcher. After a quick embrace, Stacey (Lead Pritchard) wishes Fatima a very happy anniversary.

Town Post Office/Police Station – Boyd tells Father Khatri that he is trying to find a way out before it comes crashing down around them. Father Khatri tells him about the bag that he buried upon arriving there. Looking inside the bag, Boyd asks what is going on. Father Khatri recounts a story about a sensitive kid that visited his parish. The boy’s face would like up when his mother let him put a dollar in the offering. One day, he found the boy distraught outside his parish. He entices him to leave by giving him a candy bar. He later visited the boy’s house to find his mother hysterical and the father intoxicated. The boy’s body was lying on the floor with a broken neck. He admits to beating the father viciously. The next thing he remembered was standing on a bridge with the 5th of liquor. The “voice of God” told him to get in the car and drive. Two hours down the road, he discovered the path leading to the town.

Boyd demands to know why the Father is revealing this now. Father Khatri tells him that Sara Myers (Avery Konrad) is restrained in the parish basement.

Colony House – Kenny finds a disheartened Jasmine (Molly Dunsworth) brandishing his bouquet. She admits to being sad because he refused to let her inside and threatens to never return. He assures him that it is much lonelier outside than inside. He stops her before she can get away while also making her promise that she won’t let anyone else inside. She agrees as he utilizes a crowbar to remove nails.

Ellis quickly grows frustrated with Dale (Cliff Saunders) regaling Stacey with tales of string theories and pocket universes. He describes his theories as “ridiculous.” Dale suggests having another drink when Ellis knocks his drink out of his hand. Fatima intervenes as Dale demands she takes him upstairs before he shoots the place up. Donna ends the dispute. Ellis apologizes to Fatima and says she should enjoy the party. Dale mutters “animal” under his breath before saying, “Like mother, like son.” Donna knocks him flat on his butt with a right hook.

In the bathroom, Jasmine and Kevin embrace before she attacks him. Fatima encounters a saddened Trudy (Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks) who admits to not wanting her pity. She compliments Fatima’s party. After assuring her that she will have her own party one day, Fatima gives Trudy her sweater. Trudy promises to return the favor. Julie describes what Fatima did as a nice act before asking if she can kiss her. Believing she is going to deny her request, she flees in utter embarrassment.

Town Police Station – Father Khatri delivers the undeniable proof of Sara’s candy bar sketch. He admits to burying the bag about three or four years ago and Sara and her family had been in town only five months. He suggests something was spying on him and it is now communicating through Sara. Boyd admits to having a difficult time believing a mysterious voice would help someone by telling them to kill an old man and a nine-year-old boy. Father Khatri assures him it isn’t a coincidence his bag surfaced as he plans to travel. He asks if he and Sara can join him on his trip.

Matthews’ Home – Tabitha tells Jim that she will dig as deep as necessary until she gets answers While massaging her sore shoulder, he suggests taking a break. He offers to take over while she spends time with Ethan.

Colony Home – With Kevin’s body stuffed against the bathroom wall, Jasmine tries to wash away the evidence. She opens the window to show a group of creatures approaching from the forest. Victor sorts through his collection of drawings when Julie approaches to ask about the graves. He tries to shoo her out of his room. She reminds him of his earlier comment about two vehicles arriving in town on the same day.

Liu’s Residence – Kenny is frustrated by Jade’s obsession with the journal. Jade pulls two pages stuck together apart to reveal a photo of the potential author, Tian. She points out young Victor (Eli Arsenault) in the background.

Colony House – Saying her final goodbyes to her favorite pillow before gifting it to Fatima, Trudy encounters a giddy Jasmine. As she approaches her, the Smiley Face Creature (Jamie McGuire) emerges from behind the door, trapping the helpless girl inside. Terrified, Trudy questions how the creature knows all the residents. Dale complains about not getting enough respect when drops of blood capture his attention. He looks up to see the Smiley Face Creature standing in the loft. The residents become hysterical, waking a sleeping Ellis. The creatures descend from the top floor. Fatima can’t reach Ellis. The ruckus gets Victor and Julie’s attention. Victor drops a rope out the window and tells Julie to go first. She grabs her lunchbox before scaling down the rope.

Donna escorts the others to a van while reminding everyone to locate their buddy. When Fatima arrives, she tries to convince Donna to leave. After a slight hesitation, Donna complies. Julie reaches the ground followed by Victor. She says they should get to town when he spots the Boy in White (Vox Smith). He says the best escape is the Faraway Tree. Mistaking Trudy for Fatima, Ellis turns her body over to see his mistake. The Smiley Face Creature approaches as Ellis tosses a TV out the window before jumping out, landing on the porch roof. Making his way to the ground, he reunites with Fatima. As creatures approach, she helps Ellis to his feet and into the house foyer. She places a talisman to protect the area. Being pursued through the forest, Victor leads Julie to the nearest Faraway Tree and forces her inside.

Town Police Station – Boyd and Father Khatri hash out final preparations for their upcoming travels. Boyd admits to not trusting Sara before promising to end her if she looks at them the wrong way. Donna and the residents pull up in front of the police station. They rush out to help them inside. Father Khatri’s throat is slashed. Boyd catches him before he hits the ground. He fires two shots into the creature. Inside the station, he applies pressure to his wound while reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Father Khatri dies as the episode ends.

 

 

From Review

Father Khatri’s death is a great loss for the town. Fatima’s anniversary party is ruined by a creature invasion while Ellis sleeps off his drunken stupor. An improvement from the previous episode. The season is gradually coming to an end. With a season 2 in progress, the possibilities are endless.

The episode deserves a 6. Get more From recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link. Ask about our onsite advertising packages to see how they can help you build your brand.