Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones Season 1 Episode 2 Chapter Two: Love Bomb

As it turns out, "The Prophet" wasn't too thrilled about Elsie's escape from the "Sacred Path" - so much so that he decides to take drastic measures and sends in a seasoned member of the cult, Mr. Toby (played by Kevin Carroll), to bring her back or get rid of her for good. Elsie, on the other hand, is determined to leave her traumatic past behind and start a new life with her newfound friend, "Rebecca" (Juliette Lewis), whose real name is Harper. The two hit it off instantly, with Harper taking Elsie under her wing and teaching her about the pleasures of life outside of the cult.

However, their happiness is short-lived, as Elsie is forced to confront her past when the police investigate a possible murder that might be linked to the "Sacred Path." Their investigation leads them to the house where the cult operates, and although they find no signs of the murder weapon or a body, they do uncover a trail of bodies that have been buried on the property.

As the police continue to investigate, Elsie and Harper's friendship begins to blossom into something more, and they start to open up to each other about their pasts. Elsie tells Harper about her mother's suicide and her father's abuse, which led her to join the cult in the first place. Harper, on the other hand, reveals that she used to be a drug addict, but cleaned herself up when she became pregnant with her daughter, Lexie. However, Harper's past catches up with her when Lexie's father, Devon (Toby Huss), shows up and threatens to take their daughter away from her.

Meanwhile, Mr. Toby is getting increasingly frustrated with his failed attempts to capture Elsie and decides to take matters into his own hands. He lures Harper away from Elsie by pretending to be a love interest and then kidnaps her at gunpoint. Elsie manages to escape and goes after Harper, eventually finding her tied up in the woods. However, Mr. Toby is hot on their trail and catches up to them. Just as it seems like all hope is lost, the police show up and arrest Mr. Toby, allowing Elsie and Harper to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Overall, chapter two of Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones manages to maintain the show's eerie tone while also delving deeper into the characters' backstories and motivations. The episode's climax is particularly thrilling, with a race against time to rescue Harper before it's too late. With only six episodes in total, it's clear that Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones is wasting no time in delivering a gripping and unpredictable story.