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00:07I do not care what you say. Mark Troyer stole her from me.
00:10You only took her home from one singing.
00:13What does that matter?
00:17Sorry to interrupt. You boys need anything else?
00:19No, ma'am. No, ma'am.
00:25I suppose you're entitled to your own opinion.
00:28But you are wrong.
00:51Oh, my gosh. Blood.
00:54Blood.
00:55Blood.
00:55Blood.
01:02What seemed like just another ordinary day in the small town of Sweetwater, Texas, turned out to be anything but.
01:10When Karen Huang woke up to the news that her boyfriend of six months had suddenly gone missing.
01:27Good morning, Naomi.
01:28Good morning, Cheryl.
01:30Esther.
01:31Elizabeth, what brings you in today?
01:32Oh, it's awful.
01:35The Ashes boy, Jonas, has been diagnosed with diabetes.
01:40Elizabeth and I are planning a fundraiser for them.
01:43Don't they have insurance?
01:44Amish do not need insurance.
01:46We take care of each other.
01:49But how? Medical costs can be expensive.
01:52Well, there is a fund for unexpected medical needs, and we will collect donations at the fundraiser.
01:58What if that's not enough?
02:00We will have faith.
02:02Well, let me know what I can do to help.
02:04Thank you, Cheryl.
02:05I'm sure there's something.
02:06Right, ma'am?
02:07We will see.
02:08Lydia!
02:09Hey, girl.
02:10Cheryl?
02:11This is Lydia Troyer.
02:13My very best friend.
02:14Hello, Miss Cooper.
02:15I appreciate you giving me this opportunity.
02:16Oh, it's just Cheryl.
02:18And you're welcome.
02:19Hi, Mrs. Miller.
02:21Elizabeth.
02:22Hello, Lydia.
02:25Well, Elizabeth and I must go.
02:27Goodbye now.
02:29Bye.
02:29See you later.
02:31Esther, could you keep working on the inventory?
02:33Mm-hmm.
02:34Okay, Lydia.
02:35Let's start your training.
02:38All right, so you put in the amount, print.
02:45Give it a try.
02:53Nice!
02:59While you're on Rum Spring, other rules don't apply.
03:01You can basically do whatever you want.
03:03Well, if Esther's on Rum Spring, then why can't she have a phone?
03:06That's a whole other story.
03:08But don't worry, I'll turn mine off while I'm working.
03:10I appreciate that.
03:14What?
03:16That's weird.
03:17What is it?
03:18My cousin has been missing for three years.
03:21Is that from him?
03:22I don't know who it's from, but someone knows what happened to Mark.
03:25Maybe the police can trace the number.
03:27I don't think that's a good idea.
03:31One more time.
03:44Hey, Cheryl.
03:46Hi.
03:46What can I get you?
03:47Uh, chicken salad, please.
03:49You got it.
03:50Kathy?
03:51Mm-hmm.
03:51You know pretty much everybody in Sugar Creek, right?
03:54Most everyone.
03:55Lydia Troyer just started working for me.
03:58What about her cousin, Mark?
04:00Did you know him?
04:02Mark Troyer.
04:04Hmm.
04:07He was the most popular guy in town.
04:10All the girls were crazy about him.
04:12It didn't matter if they were Amish or English.
04:16He stopped wearing Amish clothes, and he drove a little sports car.
04:20Didn't try to hide it from anyone.
04:23So, what happened to him?
04:25No one knows, but the night Mark disappeared, I found his shirt in the dumpster, covered in
04:32blood.
04:33Blood?
04:35You think he was murdered?
04:37I don't know.
04:38The police found his car at the bus station.
04:41Now, the official statement says that he ran away like a lot of the Amish kids do.
04:46But what about the bloody shirt?
04:48I gave it to the police and heard nothing else about it.
04:52Interesting.
04:53I'll get those started for you.
04:55Thanks.
05:03Hey, Renee.
05:04Can I please speak to Chief Churchill?
05:05Hi, Cheryl.
05:07I think he's busy right now.
05:10Ortega, can you put a pot of coffee on?
05:12Hi.
05:15Oh.
05:16Hi, Cheryl.
05:18Chief, can we talk?
05:21Follow me.
05:26Lydia Troyer got a text from an unknown number saying they know where her cousin Mark is.
05:31I know you're new here, but we already know what happened to him.
05:34He ran off like Amish kids do on Ron Springer.
05:37What about the bloody shirt?
05:39I don't know why I'm telling you this, but there's a lot more evidence to suggest that
05:43the Troyer kid left town than any sort of foul play.
05:45So you tested the blood on Mark's shirt?
05:47Look, he was 18.
05:50Legally, he can leave town.
05:52He doesn't have to tell anyone, not even his family.
05:54Wait.
05:54You're not even going to trace the number?
05:56No need to.
05:58That was done three years ago.
06:00Oh.
06:01You have been just as helpful as always.
06:05Excuse me.
06:07Did someone make coffee?
06:09I'll see.
06:15I'll see.
06:16Hey, Renee.
06:18Can you give me the file on Mark Troyer?
06:21Sure.
06:23Let's keep this between us, okay?
06:27Okay.
06:27I'll get right on that.
06:29Cool.
06:30Thanks.
06:31Thanks.
06:42Thanks for coming to meet Mark's parents.
06:53Lydia, what a surprise.
06:55Hi, Aunt Joanna.
06:56This is my friend Cheryl.
06:57Hello.
06:58She wants to ask you some questions.
07:00About Mark.
07:04Come in.
07:05Thanks.
07:11Naomi speaks so highly of you.
07:13She says,
07:14Scott has given you a gift.
07:16The way you helped find the Schwartz's baby
07:18and solve those robberies.
07:20Well, that was very kind of her.
07:23Mrs. Troyer,
07:24Lydia told me about Mark.
07:26I'd like to try to help you find your son.
07:29This is my daughter, Matilda.
07:32Hi, Matilda.
07:33Dad does not like us to talk about Mark.
07:35Matilda, I got a text.
07:36Someone knows where Mark is.
07:37Isn't that good news?
07:39Who?
07:39I don't know.
07:40I thought we were trying to find out.
07:41Do you have any idea who might know Mark's whereabouts now?
07:44Friends?
07:45Enemies?
07:46No.
07:50I do not want his name spoken in my house.
07:53Mr. Troyer.
07:54Hi, I'm Cheryl Cooper.
07:56I run the Swiss Miss.
07:57Uncle Saul, Cheryl is here to help.
07:58We do not need her help.
08:00But we have some information about Mark.
08:02Lydia, please.
08:02He knows where we are.
08:04But Saul.
08:05I have nothing more to say about this.
08:06Oh, okay.
08:09Well, thank you for the tea.
08:14That was strange.
08:16Did I mention they're Schwartz and Trouber Amish?
08:19No.
08:20They're the most conservative of the Amish community.
08:22Do you think that's why Mark left?
08:25Maybe.
08:25He wanted to be an artist, and that is discouraged in the Amish community.
08:30Kathy said that he might have had a girlfriend.
08:31Yes, Mark broke a lot of hearts.
08:34Anyone special?
08:35There's a long list, but at the top I would say Sarah Yatzee, Hannah Hilty, and Henry Detweiler.
08:43Henry?
08:43Mark flirted with Sarah Yatzee, who was sort of dating Henry Detweiler.
08:48So when she broke it off with Henry, he thought it was Mark's fault.
08:51Oh.
08:51And what about Hannah Hilty?
08:54He was Hannah's first boyfriend, and I don't think she ever got over him.
08:58Oh, hold on.
09:05Meet me at the Guggersburg Inn parking lot at 8 p.m.
09:09We need to talk.
09:11What?
09:14Who is this?
09:26Officer Ortega?
09:36Twitch, will put you up to this?
09:38No.
09:40He doesn't know I'm here.
09:42So why are you?
09:44I agree with you.
09:46The Troyer case could use another look.
09:48But we have to find new evidence to justify reopening the case.
09:52We?
09:53The Amish aren't fond of talking to the police.
09:57But it sounds like they will talk to you.
09:59So you need my help.
10:01Let's just say we may be able to help each other.
10:04Okay.
10:05Okay.
10:07Send me the number.
10:08I'll try and trace it.
10:11You can't tell anyone about this, okay?
10:14Got it.
10:15Thanks.
10:28Thanks.
10:29Hello?
10:31Hi.
10:32Ooh, you're making pies?
10:34Jess Crust today.
10:36Is this for the fundraiser?
10:37Yes. We will decorate the barn, and everyone who attends will bring a dish.
10:43And a bit of money to contribute.
10:45You're having it in the barn?
10:47Our house just isn't big enough for that many people.
10:49Well, you could rent a space and have dinner catered.
10:53Oh, that is not what we do.
10:55You could raise so much more money if you make it a special event.
10:58I could talk to Kathy about catering.
11:00Oh, and I could design some posters that we could hang around town.
11:03Uh, I will talk to the Eshes about that.
11:07Would you like me to come with you?
11:09No. Uh, that will not be necessary.
11:15Cheryl, did you tell them what happened?
11:16What happened?
11:17I'm sure you know about Mark Troyer.
11:20Oh.
11:21Very sad story.
11:22I can only imagine what Joanna has been through.
11:26Lydia got a text that they knew where Mark was, but she does not know who sent it.
11:29She asked me to help her find out where it came from.
11:32Oh, that would be such a gift to Joanna to finally have some answers.
11:37Even if it is bad news, she'll still know.
11:42Do you want to help me?
11:45Yeah.
11:57Cheryl.
11:58You leaving already?
12:00Yes.
12:01I just stopped by to ask your mom about Mark Troyer.
12:04Did you know him?
12:05Not well.
12:05He's a few years younger than me.
12:07Though I do remember Elizabeth and Esther being quite fond of him.
12:10Yeah, it sounds like he was quite popular.
12:12Lydia gave me a few names to look into.
12:14If you need a hand, let me know.
12:16I thought you weren't into mysteries.
12:18I was just trying to be helpful, but you don't need any.
12:21That's not what I meant.
12:25I'll get the door for you.
12:33All right.
12:35Bye, Levi.
12:36Bye.
12:40Troyer's car was found abandoned at the Canton bus station.
12:44The search did not reveal signs of foul play.
12:46However, Sugar Creek police have taken possession of several items inside the car as evidence.
12:52A book of sculptures by the artist Martin Puryear.
12:56Canton Raceway betting slip with a number 87 written on the back.
13:01Troyer has not been seen since the night of September 24th.
13:07Oh, wouldn't Mark take his car if he was running away?
13:13I think it's suspicious, too.
13:25Hey, Cheryl.
13:27Hey.
13:27Can I ask you a couple more questions about Mark Troyer?
13:30Yeah, sure.
13:31Go ahead.
13:32The night that you found his shirt, can you remember who else was there?
13:36Oh.
13:37That kind of thing sticks with you.
13:39There was Ben Vogel, your aunt Mitzi, and two Amish boys, Henry Detweiler and Moses Schrock.
13:47Do you think Henry or Moses would talk to me?
13:50Like a lot of the Amish, especially the boys, no.
13:55Because we're women?
13:57Yes, and not Amish.
13:59But they talk to Levi.
14:00Noted.
14:01Thanks for your help.
14:04Don't you want to stay and do the dishes?
14:06Next time.
14:16Kathy said the Amish boys might talk to me if you were with me, so thank you.
14:29Hi there.
14:29How can I help you folks?
14:30I'm looking for Henry Detweiler.
14:32Is he working today?
14:32Yes, he's that young man right over there.
14:36Henry?
14:38Hello, Levi.
14:39It's good to see you, Henry.
14:41This is my friend, Cheryl Cooper.
14:43Hi.
14:45We'd like to talk to you about Mark Troyer.
14:48We heard there was some tension between the two of you.
14:50Could you tell me about that?
14:53It's okay.
14:54You can trust her.
14:56It is true.
14:57There was tension between us.
15:00We'd not been seeing each other long, but Mark stole Sarah from me.
15:05So it was about a girl.
15:07Yeah.
15:08Sarah Yatzee.
15:10A few weeks before he disappeared, Mark flirted with her at a singing.
15:14Well, could have had any girl he wanted, but he picked her.
15:17She went with him.
15:19And he moved on to a new girl.
15:21That's what he did.
15:24After that, she stopped wanting to see me.
15:29I know it's hard, but you will find someone, Henry.
15:33I'm sure.
15:36I just have one last question.
15:38Do you happen to have a cell phone?
15:41It's a phone?
15:41No.
15:42It is forbidden.
15:43Except during Rumspringa.
15:45Thank you for your time, Henry.
15:53Well, he is either upset or guilty.
16:09I thought we were keeping this investigation between us.
16:11You can trust him.
16:13Levi Miller.
16:14Your secret is safe with me.
16:15I'm sure we're taken.
16:17So, what did you find out?
16:20I ran a check on Mark and our system.
16:22No matching police records from the last three years.
16:26I also tried the community college where he was taking art classes.
16:29I got a disconnected phone number and an invalid email address.
16:33Anything on the number I sent you?
16:35Not yet, but I do have some news that might help.
16:40I spoke with Jessica Stockton.
16:42She was the last person to see Mark Troyer in Sugar Creek.
16:45What did she say?
16:46She was driving home from Dover when she saw a car pulled over on the side of the road.
16:50Mark was having engine trouble, but waved Jessica on.
16:54So, she didn't speak to him?
16:56No, but what wasn't in the police report was that there was a girl in the car with him.
17:01A girl?
17:02Did she know who it was?
17:03Just that she wasn't Amish and she wore glasses.
17:07So, maybe Mark had an English girlfriend?
17:09It's unlikely in our church.
17:11But not impossible.
17:12I mean, especially during Rumspringer, right?
17:14Right.
17:17Copy that.
17:18I gotta go.
17:20Thank you, officer.
17:20Bye.
17:26Lydia, can you come in here?
17:30What do you think?
17:33It's not very Amish.
17:34Well, we want to get the whole town involved, not just the Amish.
17:38Hmm.
17:44But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him.
17:49He ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him.
17:52Do you think Saul would let Mark come home if he wanted to?
17:58Uncle Saul is strict, but he is a good father.
18:01My ma'am says he is heartbroken, but he tries to hide it.
18:04There's nothing he would want more than to hear from Mark.
18:07I'm sure that's true of the whole family.
18:09He may be a prodigal, but they'd welcome him home with open arms.
18:14Do you know if he had an English girlfriend?
18:16No.
18:17Never mention it if he did.
18:18But you should ask my brother, Elam.
18:20They were close.
18:22Lydia, if the police couldn't figure out what happened to Mark, what makes you think I can?
18:26Because you care.
18:28The police didn't.
18:43This is my house.
18:54Hold the bag wide.
18:57Cheryl, these are my older brothers, Elam and Thomas.
19:00Hey.
19:01Hello.
19:02Hi.
19:02Cheryl wants to ask you about Mark.
19:04Do you know if he had an English girlfriend around the time he disappeared?
19:08Mark liked Amish and English girls.
19:11It would be hard to keep track of all the girls.
19:13So there was no one special?
19:15Someone he might have taken with him when he disappeared?
19:18Not that we know of.
19:20I read that they found a betting slip in his car.
19:23Huh.
19:26During Rumspringa, we went to the horse races.
19:29There was even talk Mark got mixed up with gangsters.
19:33But the only thing we lost was our hard-earned money.
19:36Sorry to hear that.
19:38Just one more question.
19:40Do either of you have a cell phone?
19:43No.
19:44No, ma'am.
19:44We gave them up after Rumspringa gave mine to Thomas.
19:47Yeah, thanks for that.
19:48Took about a week before it broke.
19:52It's him again.
19:56Open the box.
20:03A puzzle box?
20:04Mark loved making them.
20:06It's beautiful.
20:07He gave it to me for my 13th birthday, just a couple of weeks before he disappeared.
20:11Well, the tech said to open it.
20:14We haven't been able to figure it out.
20:17You can try.
20:36Why don't we just bust it open?
20:38We can't.
20:39It's the last thing Lydia has from her cousin.
20:42Fine.
20:47This is Officer Ortega.
20:51Okay.
20:52Thanks.
20:55That was a phone company.
20:57The number is registered to Elam Troyer.
20:59That's not possible.
21:01I was with him when Lydia got that last text.
21:03He must be hiding something.
21:05Why don't you talk to him and find out what it is.
21:08Come on.
21:33Hi again.
21:36What can we do for you, Cheryl?
21:38Elam, I thought you said you didn't have a phone.
21:40I gave my phone to Thomas.
21:41Where is it now?
21:42It's in my room?
21:44But it's broken.
21:45Could you show it to me?
21:48I'll be right back.
22:02Here it is.
22:07It doesn't even power on.
22:09Wait, is the SIM card still in here?
22:11I don't know what that is.
22:13Elam, are you still paying the phone bill?
22:14The charges were deducted from my bank account, but when I gave it to Thomas, I told him to
22:18change it to his.
22:19It broke before I even got around to him.
22:21Well, if you're still paying for it, that means the SIM card's still active.
22:24Someone could be using it in another phone.
22:28What's that mean?
22:31There's no SIM card.
22:34Thomas, did someone have taken it?
22:37I don't know.
22:51Nice try, Bo.
22:54Oh.
23:06Got that part.
23:14What are you hiding in there, Mark?
23:26Thanks for coming with me to see Moses, Levi.
23:32What was this?
23:34Levi.
23:37How are you doing?
23:38Good to see you.
23:39This is Cheryl.
23:40Hi.
23:41Hi there.
23:42Cheryl has a few questions for you about Mark Troyer.
23:44He was nice enough to show me the ropes.
23:47I started working here at the buggy shop about a month before his disappearance.
23:50So you didn't notice any strange behavior?
23:53Uh, no.
23:55He was on Rumspringer at the time.
23:57Everyone liked Mark.
23:58Especially the girls.
24:00Except for Henry Detweiler.
24:02He was sure Mark had ruined his chances with Sarah Yutzi.
24:05He was angry about it, but Sarah was never serious about Henry.
24:09How do you know that?
24:10I'm married to Sarah's sister.
24:11And they talk.
24:14So you were at the Honey Bee the night they found Mark's bloody shirt, right?
24:17That wasn't Mark's shirt.
24:18That was my shirt.
24:19The bloody shirt was yours?
24:21I cut my hand on a buzzsaw the last day Mark and I had worked together.
24:25I had blood all over and he got me an extra shirt out of his car.
24:29And then I bled all over that one too.
24:32Must have been a deep cut.
24:33I have not made that mistake again.
24:35Anyway, I called Henry.
24:37We had phones at the time.
24:38I called him to meet me at the Honey Bee with a fresh shirt.
24:41I threw Mark's in the dumpster before we met.
24:44Figured he would not want that back.
24:46Why didn't you tell the police?
24:48No one asked.
24:50My mom passed away at the time.
24:52I wasn't working.
24:53I didn't even hear about Mark's disappearance until weeks later.
24:59Was there anything else?
25:01No.
25:02You've been very helpful.
25:04Thank you, Moses.
25:04Good scene.
25:05You too.
25:08We should probably talk to Officer Ortega.
25:10Yeah.
25:14And so, I think, given the fact that Jessica Stockton's account was not fully recorded,
25:20it may be reason enough to take another look at the case.
25:24If we request access to see where the phone is located,
25:28it might just give us the answers we need to finally put this case to bed.
25:33That's been in bed and sleeping soundly for three years.
25:36Troy is a runaway.
25:37That's the end of that.
25:39Chief, his family deserves closure.
25:41We have actual crimes to solve.
25:45Do you understand, officer?
25:49Yes, sir.
25:51That's all.
26:30I can't believe Ortega didn't answer.
26:52Thanks again. You were a huge help today. I don't think they would have talked to me without you.
26:57Not all. Amish men find it easy to talk to English women. At least, not as easy as I... with
27:04you.
27:05Eh. I like talking to you, too. I should've.
27:10Yeah.
27:24Hi. Hey. How's it going with Moses Schrock?
27:27Well, it was his blood on the shirt, not Mark Troyer's.
27:33Moses Schrock's? Mm-hmm. He cut his hand on a saw at work, Mark gave him his shirt, but he
27:38bled right through it and threw it in the dumpster.
27:40Oh my goodness. Yeah.
27:43Anyways, while I was here, I thought I'd check on the fundraiser. Do you think we should get some speakers
27:48for the dance floor?
27:49Amish do not dance, Cheryl.
27:52Well, yeah, but for the other guests.
27:56I know your heart is in the right place, but this is an Amish fundraiser, not English.
28:04I was just trying to help.
28:06It is not necessary.
28:16You're never gonna believe this. It turns out the blood on the shirt wasn't Mark Troyer's. It was Moses Schrock's.
28:21So at least now we can focus on finding Mark and not some killer.
28:26He said I can't pursue the case anymore.
28:28Are you serious? You're just gonna give up?
28:31I can't lose my job over one case.
28:34And it sounds like from what you found out from Moses that Twitchell is right. Mark is probably a runaway.
28:41You just said it. Probably.
28:43Cheryl, please. Just leave this alone.
28:46Wow. You sound just like Twitchell. Maybe you two deserve each other.
28:59You don't have to do that.
29:01I don't mind.
29:03Anyway, I'm, uh, not here on my own accord.
29:07You're not?
29:09Ma'am is afraid that she hurt your feelings. She asked me to come and check with you.
29:13I'm fine. I wasn't listening to her or Elizabeth. I just wanted to do everything my own way.
29:20You know, I haven't had a yard before. Can I try?
29:23Sure.
29:25Wait.
29:27You'll find it easier if you rake with the breeze. That way the leaves blow towards you.
29:32See?
29:37Um...
29:39It's not always a bad thing to be headstrong.
29:41It means you know what you want.
29:43It also means you don't know when to let go.
29:46Just like in grade school when they took the strawberry milk off the menu.
29:49I tried to get everyone to protest with me and then I found out I was the only one who
29:53liked it.
29:53Still protested anyway, just me and my sign.
29:58Strawberry milk?
30:00I guess it's an acquired taste.
30:04How'd everything go with Officer Ortega?
30:06She's done helping me. Twitch will put an end to that.
30:10Well, I guess that just means you'll have to find Mark on your own.
30:13How? The only clue I have left is that puzzle box that Mark left for Lydia.
30:17You never mentioned a puzzle box.
30:19I didn't?
30:21Come on.
30:23Let's see.
30:35Let's see.
30:38What's there?
30:47Got it.
30:49Oh my gosh!
30:50Nina, you're amazing!
30:53I...
30:54I do like puzzles.
30:56Ah, well...
30:57You know...
30:58Mysteries are just big puzzles waiting to be solved.
31:11What is it?
31:13The title to Mark's car.
31:15He signed it over to you, Lydia.
31:19That's not Mark's name.
31:20It says Mark Purr here.
31:22I guess he changed his last name.
31:24To his favorite artists.
31:26Which explains why we couldn't find him in any of our searches.
31:29So if Mark left me his car, that means he'd plan to leave all alone.
31:34But...
31:35I don't understand.
31:36Why would he just vanish without telling anyone?
31:39I think someone did know.
31:46Chief Switcher wants to see you.
31:48He probably wants me to make coffee.
31:51Yeah.
31:52Yeah.
32:04Wanted to see me?
32:06Take a seat.
32:13I went over your notes on the trial of your file.
32:15It's not bad work.
32:18I may have missed a few things after all.
32:21I decided to reopen the case.
32:24I'm writing a formal request to the courthouse right now.
32:27Asking them to track that SIM card signal to find out who's been texting Lydia Troyer.
32:32Thank you, Chief.
32:34There's just one condition.
32:37I don't want to hear anything about Cheryl Cooper being involved in this.
32:41Is that clear?
32:43Yes, sir.
33:08Yes, sir.
33:11There you are.
33:13I'm so glad you came.
33:15Of course I came.
33:17Naomi, this is lovely.
33:18It would have been lovelier if we had brought someone in to decorate.
33:22It could not have turned out better.
33:24I'm sorry I tried to take over.
33:27I just wanted the night to be successful for your friend.
33:30I know.
33:31And it is.
33:33Look around.
33:34See all these people who came out to show my cousin and her family that they care.
33:39What about their medical expenses?
33:41Well, we will be able to cover some of it.
33:45But the most important thing is that they know that we are there for them.
33:48And we know what they need.
33:50And whatever we can't provide, we will trust that God will.
33:55You're right.
33:57Our table is right over there.
33:59I'm going to get some food.
34:03Cheryl, you made it.
34:05Elizabeth!
34:07Hi!
34:07You did a beautiful job in here.
34:09You're too kind.
34:11No.
34:11It's perfect.
34:12It truly is.
34:14Levi says there's some big developments in Mark's case.
34:17I think we're getting closer.
34:19I'm sure you'll figure it out.
34:21Dett and Levi are waiting for you over there.
34:23Oh, okay.
34:30Cheryl!
34:32Cheryl!
34:32Hey!
34:34What are you doing at an Amish fundraiser?
34:36I thought you'd be here.
34:37And I wanted to tell you, Twitchell's working on the court order to track the cell phone.
34:41I think you might be too late.
34:43They just sent me this text.
34:45I think someone overheard me talking about the case.
34:48They're here?
34:50Call the number.
34:52Good idea.
34:55Where is that?
34:58Over there!
35:00Lydia!
35:03Police!
35:05Stop!
35:07Turn around!
35:10Slowly!
35:15Elizabeth!
35:17What's happening?
35:19I think we found our mystery texter.
35:22But she doesn't even own...
35:25A phone.
35:29I bought it during my room, Springa.
35:31Go on.
35:33I took the SIM card from Thomas' phone when I was helping his mom with the baby.
35:37Why would you do that?
35:41Because I know what happened to Mark and I wanted you to know.
35:44What happened to him?
35:47He left to study art in New York.
35:50But why would he leave without telling anyone?
35:53He didn't.
35:54He left a note for his whole family.
35:56He's even written his parents and they've never responded.
35:59How do you know?
36:04Mark and I used to see each other...
36:06romantically.
36:09Mark Troyer?
36:10I'm sorry.
36:12It...
36:12It was a secret.
36:14I knew what people would think.
36:15I was too... young.
36:18But we told each other everything.
36:21He told me things that he did not dare tell his family or anyone.
36:26We ended things before he left, but...
36:30We remained friends.
36:32Even though he's married?
36:35Mark is married?
36:37So what did you mean by your text?
36:39You're getting closer.
36:40There's not much time.
36:42Mark's wife's pregnant.
36:43And in the new year, they're moving to Rome.
36:46I just wanted him and his family to make peace before they left the country and...
36:50It's too late.
36:52So it was you in the car with Mark the night he left?
36:55No. That... that was not me.
36:58Then who was it?
37:05Matilda.
37:07Matilda?
37:09I found Mark's note that night.
37:11I did not want him to leave, so I found him and I tried to convince him to stay, but...
37:15His mind was already made up.
37:17Why not tell us?
37:19I knew it would upset you and Dad.
37:21To know that Mark had abandoned us.
37:22Our family. Our faith.
37:24You thought it would be better for us to think that our son left without saying goodbye?
37:29Or even worse, to think he might be dead?
37:32The rules of our district are very clear.
37:35We do not condone sin among our members.
37:37Did you not think that we would forgive him?
37:39He's more important than any of the rules.
37:41Mark was not a member. They've not been baptized yet.
37:44Where are the letters he sent?
37:45I want to see them.
37:48I...
37:48I... I did not want him to influence the younger children, so I...
37:51I burned them.
37:53I was only trying to keep our family together.
37:56Matilda, everyone can make their own decisions about joining the church.
38:00Even your brothers and sisters.
38:10Come inside.
38:12Can I have everyone's attention, please?
38:15I wanted to thank everyone for coming out in support of the Eshes.
38:19Not only have you given of your talents with all of this delicious food, but you have opened up your
38:28hearts and given generously.
38:33God is good.
38:44This is really good.
38:51Poor Elizabeth. Having to keep that all in.
38:54We can never trust the quiet ones.
38:57Do you think she still has feelings for Mark?
39:00Just friendship.
39:01Yeah.
39:03Sometimes that's enough.
39:07Cheryl, did you see all of the pies that they have up there?
39:11No.
39:12Did I interrupt something?
39:16Uh...
39:16If...
39:35He's here!
39:36Hi.
39:53Welcome home, son.
39:54It's good to see you, Dots.
39:56This is my wife, Anna.
39:58Hi. Nice to meet you.
39:59Hi. Nice to meet you.
39:59Nice to meet you.
40:00I've heard a lot about you guys. It's great to meet you.
40:03It's good to see you guys.
40:04Matilda!
40:10Elon!
40:11Thomas!
40:15Nice to meet you.
40:17Nice to meet you.
40:18Good to see you.
40:20Elizabeth.
40:20It's been too long, Lizzie.
40:22Are you talking about your hair?
40:26You must be the Cheryl Cooper I keep caring about.
40:29It's very nice to meet you, Mark.
40:31Nice to meet you too.
40:32Come inside, everyone.
40:34Supper time.
40:35Grace has a way of pulling us back.
40:38Guiding us home.
40:39Even when we've strayed far.
40:41Even when we're unsure if we belong.
40:43Tonight wasn't just a celebration for the Troyers.
40:46It was a reminder for all of us.
40:48No matter how far we wander,
40:50there is always a way back to the Father.