More than three years after the last installment ofNic Pizzolattosanthology series, time is once again a flat circle.

Ten years after said case, there have been calls to overturn the conviction.

Back in 1990, the investigators ask Wayne to talk to them about Nov. 7, 1980.

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Its the day that Steve McQueen died, but Im guessing that wont be the case.

In steps 1980 Wayne.

Well, no beatings tonight as they get the call to go to the Purcell house.

Speaking of wives, in 1980, Tom doesnt know where his wife is.

The search continues the next day with the partners heading to the childrens school.

They first talk to Wills teacher Amelia (Carmen Ejogo), whom Wayne seems immediately transfixed by.

They then question Freddie and another teenager who have conflicting stories.

They also scout out the home of Woodard, a.k.a.

Trashman, but he isnt there.

The timelines continue to blend as 2015 Wayne cuts off the interview just as Woodard is being brought up.

Wayne has his son Henry (Justice Leaguestar Ray Fisher) escort them out.

He calls it in to Roland.

Meanwhile, in 2015, we learn that the teacher, Amelia, became Waynes wife.

But in 1990, he learns something even more shocking.

Julies fingerprints were found at the scene of a recent burglary at a Walgreens in Oklahoma.

Jesus Christ; shes out there, he declares.

Its too dark, man, Roland tells Wayne, to which he replies, I dont care.

I really hope this is a meta-joke aboutTrue Detective, and if so, well done.

Read on for ourrecap of episode 2, which aired right after episode 1.