Episode 5 of "Unchosen" unfolds with Miriam and Rosie rushing to the scene of the crime, where Issac's lifeless body is discovered. Mr. Phillips is swiftly taken into police custody, accused of killing a man while under the influence of alcohol.
Sam, consumed by guilt, runs to the fellowship center and collapses in a fit of self-reproach. After regaining his composure, he returns to Mr. Phillips' house, lying to Miriam about how Mr. Phillips had forced him out of the car and taken over the wheel while drunk. Miriam, understanding his plight, reassures Sam that it is not his fault.
Meanwhile, Rosie's heart is heavy as she sees Issac's body lying in a casket at his house, filled with remorse for not listening to him when she had the chance.
Elsewhere, Mr. Phillips is released on bail but is stripped of his role as an elder and placed under house arrest by the community. He tries to defend himself, but Adam refuses to listen.
Later that day, the women from the community go to a local mall to buy groceries for Issac's funeral. Rosie slips away to a tech store to look up Sam's information and learns that he was imprisoned for the murder of a teenage girl named Aisling.
At Issac's funeral, Adam struggles to come to terms with his loss, blaming himself for what happened with Sam. Sam tries to comfort him and leads him outside, where Adam reluctantly takes over the funeral service.
Sam tries to speak to Rosie, but she pushes him away, revealing that she knows what he did. Sam turns the tables on her, reminding her that she also broke the law when she lied to the police and warning her that Grace will be left alone if she speaks up.
The episode ends with a heavy atmosphere of guilt and responsibility, as each character grapples with their own demons and the consequences of their actions.
At the house, Matthew arrives and requests a conversation with Mr. Phillips and Miriam. Mr. Phillips declines his request, but Miriam opens the door and engages in a conversation with him. Matthew asks to come inside, but she refuses and decides to pack her things and leave the house. Mr. Phillips attempts to stop her and promises to change his behavior, but Miriam leaves, forgetting her scarf behind.
Meanwhile, Rosie tries to talk to Adam about Sam, but he refuses to listen. Hannah struggles with the loss of Issac when Charley arrives and gives her the letters Issac wrote to his children. As Charley leaves, Hannah loses control and tries to run her over with a car. Sam intervenes and saves Charley, while Rosie comforts Hannah as she breaks down. Rosie asks Grace to play with Anthony, who is also struggling with his father's death.
Adam thanks Sam for his support during the funeral and for being there for his family. Sam encourages Adam to trust himself, but Adam feels guilty about his feelings and ends up hurting himself.
At the fellowship center, Rosie asks Sam to tell her the truth. Sam confesses that he killed his girlfriend Aisling when she wanted to leave him. He breaks down and explains that he served his sentence but was later attacked in prison by Aisling's cousin, whom he killed in self-defense. Sam reveals that the tattoo on his wrist marks the date of Aisling's death.
Rosie shows sympathy and tells him to seek forgiveness from God. They pray together while Grace and Anthony play outside at night.
Meanwhile, Mr. Phillips begins to recall what happened on the day of Issac's death. Sam notices this and follows him. He confronts Mr. Phillips and chokes him, while Grace watches from outside.
Episode 5 ends with Sam approaching Grace and trying to talk to her. The scene is filled with tension and emotion as characters grapple with their pasts and seek forgiveness and understanding.
