Hoda Kotb

I know everyone's wondering.

Good evening, I'm Hoda Kotb.

It's the story that has horrified the nation and it hit us so hard here at NBC, the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's beloved mom, Nancy.

As we follow developments in this case, we have marveled at Savannah's strength and her courage.

Well, tonight that courage, it is on full display as she opens up about her raw and deeply painful journey over these last eight weeks.

This was unlike any interview I've ever done.

It's a conversation both unbearable and yet somehow, because of who Savannah is, inspirational.

On the weekend, her family's life changed forever.

Savannah was having fun with her kids while her husband, Mike, was away.

Take me back to the day.

That's our friend and colleague, Carson Daly.

We had a beautiful day.

Her sister Annie was at Nancy's house in Tucson, Arizona, along with her husband Tommy.

Nancy's friends had called them after she did not show up to watch an online church service.

You saw Annie and Cam when you got to their house.

Tell me about that moment.

At that point, Nancy Guthrie had been missing for nearly 24 hours, and as searches got underway, strange clues would begin to emerge.

When we return, Savannah tells me about those disturbing ransom notes.

On the morning of February 2nd, America woke up to the unfathomable news.

Then the Pima County Sheriff confirmed what Savannah and her family feared most.