The Testament

Season One Episode Three – Daisy

How did Daisy end up in Gilead? This episode will give us more information but not too much yet. At least we are finding out a little more about her character. It’s sad what will happen to Daisy, but she is strong and will get through this.

The Pearls are tasked to get honey from the hives daily and process. In Canada, Daisy has parents that owned a thrift shop. Daisy is living the teenage life and seems to be happy. Her parents don’t seem too strict but they keep her in line. Daisy seems to have a good relationship with them.

Daisy goes off with her boyfriend Justin and it’s getting high. On her way home she hears sirens and see flashing lights. Then Daisy looks across the street. It’s her parents thrift shop. She sees her mother lying on the ground; then she sees her dad too. Daisy rushes over trying to go into the shop but they do not let her pass. The police are not telling her what happened.

Daisy is back in Gilead serving tea for the Aunts. The Aunts are talking about the Pearl girls and Aunt Vidala is saying that she doesn’t know why “they are there.” The Aunts notice Daisy is listening and Aunt Vildala tells Daisy to get cleaned up for the field trip and go find Agnes. They are also wondering if Aunt Lydia is going to pair up all the Pearl girls with commanders daughters. One of the Aunts say they may become echo wise. See what happens when you assume things. I’m glad Aunt Lydia is not sharing her thoughts on what will happen to the Pearl Girls.

Daisy goes to find Agnes. The Plums are going to the home of one of the newly named married Plums, Penny. The Aunts are stating this would be a learning experience for the Plums and Greens to see how a household is run. Agnes greets her guardian Garth and gives him a smile. Daisy makes comments to herself observing the Agnes has a crush on Garth.

They get on the bus, down the road there is raid. Sound of guns that are being fired. Daisy makes Agnes get down and covers her. They are all later escorted off the bus and lead into a building. All the girls are understandably upset. It was mentioned that May Day was involved.

Back in Canada, Daisy goes to the morgue to identify her parents’ bodies. There is a social worker with Daisy trying to get her to go with him. The man hands Daisy a cup with tea to drink. He leaves to go talk to someone. While he is gone, June comes to sit beside Daisy. Yes our June!! So good to see her!! June tells Daisy she has to go with her. June takes the cup from Daisy stating he was trying to get her to drink the tea. Was there something in the cup besides tea? June also says he was not a social worker and not there to protect her. June tells Daisy she needs to come with her and takes her to the stairway. The man comes back looking for Daisy and upset when he does not find her.

The Plums are hiding inside a building. They are thinking it’s May Day too. Hulda says she saw one of the men and smiles saying she saw the hair on his chest. The girls start to giggle. Just think, they have never seen a man or boy without clothes on. They don’t have TV so they had no reason to know what A man would look like. Then Daisy smiles and tells them that’s normal and goes on to tell them a story about her seeing men on the beach without a shirt on.

Back in Canada, June tells Daisy her parents were killed and they were trying to take her. June also tells Daisy that she is a friend of her parents. Daisy seems to trust June and goes with her. June takes Daisy to a hotel room and gives her the full story about her parents saying they were in Mayday. Daisy doesn’t believe her. Daisy says she learned about Mayday in school. June says they were planning on telling her but didn’t get a chance. Daisy wants to call her boyfriend but June will not let her use the phone. Daisy is not happy about that.

When June goes to sleep, Daisy leaves and goes to her boyfriend Justin’s house. He is happy to see her. He ask her questions and later they make out. Daisy asked Justin to run away with her. Justin goes to get his parents to let them know Daisy is there. Daisy leaves not knowing if she can trust them. And on her way to the hotel, she sees June waiting for her. Daisy is realizing that June may be the only person she can trust.

They had to rescheduled the trip to Penney’s house because of the shooting. When the Plums get to get there, they’re happy to see their friend who is now a new wife. Penny shows them around. They are getting ready to have lunch when Penny’s husband Commander Judd comes in. He greets them and says a few words. He turns to Daisy and starts asking her questions about why she chose to come to Gilead. Daily makes something up the seems to please Commander Judd. They can’t even have a nice lunch with their friend without someone coming in and ruining it.

After the lunch. Daisy leaves first and goes to the bus. She sees Garth and starts asking him questions about when she would be getting out of there. She gives him a map of the school and he says it will help. Daisy asked to speak to June but Garth doesn’t seem to know who June is. Now Daisy is really nervous.

Back in Canada, Daisy is at the diner with June. June gives her the story about Gilead. June says Gilead wants to take her back so that’s why she rescued her. June let’s Daisy know that her parents were in Gilead and that they got her out. Daisy then realizes that her parents were not her real parents. Daisy is devastated and shocked about the entire situation. June tells Daisy to stay in the diner and not leave because someone is coming to pick her up. June gets up to leave. Daisy hesitates but sits there and waits.

Good episode. Daisy is going to be a strong character and reminds me of June. Daisy has no family and no where to go, so of course she is going to trust June. She does not know that June is the best thing that could happen to her. I have so many questions. Who are Daisy’s real parents? Is it June and Nick? Not sure how that would fit into the storyline. And if so, when did June leave Daisy with the other couple. And where is Holly. So many questions. I will continue on to the next episode. Hope you are enjoying the show as much as I am.