The Note

Content Warning: This section contains descriptions of murder and suicide.

Kelsey makes a whispered phone call to Nate while Lauren and May sit on either side of her. She tells Nate that May is extremely annoying, but the judge told her to appreciate the opportunity to stay at May’s while she can. She lays out the story that she and May have concocted to lure Nate in. She tells Nate that some police officers have connected the murders of both Luke and David to Bill, and she claims to be worried that Bill will be convicted.

May and Lauren recognize the fact that as Kelsey voices her fears that her father orchestrated two murders for her benefit, she is speaking honestly about her real fears about Nate. In the past, Kelsey relied on Nate’s emotional support as she lamented the fact that her divorce from Luke would also mean the end of her chances to become a mother, since Luke would not agree to let her use the fertilized embryos. She also relied on Nate’s support after Dave broke up with her.

After their parents’ divorce, Kelsey made it clear to Nate that nothing sexual could happen between them, but they now have a very codependent (if platonic) relationship.