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Is this it?

So, do you fancy taking a look around?

Are we allowed to be here?

It's so beautiful.

It's okay.

Lisa?

Where have they gone?

Don't worry.

I'll show you around.

Okay.

You're one of those history freaks.

What? Not one of those greasy hippies I've turned to.

You seem pretty interested in the house. You didn't saw the archaeology crap.

For your information, archaeology is when you dig a hole in the ground, not

looking at buildings.

Whatever.

Don't freak yourself out about it.

How about we go down to that garden bench over there? What?

You get a really good view of the house from down there.

Told you. It's a nice view, isn't it?

It's beautiful.

I don't know why I've never heard about this place before.

I never believed a place could be so captivating.

You are a strange girl. What?

Well, you're not like most of the girls I know.

You mean I've got a brain?

Well, yeah.

What do you think you're doing?

Come on, Ali. There's no one around.

There's no one looking.

You know you want me. I do not, thank you.

I knew today would be a complete waste of time. Drop dead.

You know what your problem is?

You're colder than the Antarctic, you frigid gal.

Me!

What are you doing?

Jack! There's some bloke after me.

What? Some nutter. I think he works here.

Where?

He was chasing me.

I thought you said this place was empty at this time of day. It is. Normally it

is.

Well, he's not here now.

Well, he's probably got to phone the police.

You know all these security guards are like. Mad in the head. Look, he was

probably just trying to scare you off.

Yeah, well, he's done a good job. I don't know about you two, but I'm out of

here.

Well, what about Ali?

Where is she?

Jeffrey!

You dimp!

Hi, Mr. Duncan.

I have given the doctor a rest.

She'll be fine. She should sleep it off now.

Can I ask how she got herself into that state?

I don't know.

A friend brought her home.

They found her parked out on the floor.

Has she been drinking?

Well, no. You see, that's the assumption I made at first. But, in fact, she

hasn't been drinking.

Well, what then?

It's clearly got herself worked up over something.

It's funny. You know, my honest opinion, it's almost as if she's been frightened

by something.

Frightened?

Terribly frightened.

Hello. Hi, it's me.

How are you feeling?

Yeah, I'm okay.

You just went all weird on us.

The guys thought you were dead.

Yeah, it really freaked me out as well. I've never fainted like that before.

You still think you saw a ghost?

I'm not sure.

I don't remember that much.

Anyway, not the only one who got scared.

Some weirdo frightened the life out of Jeff while he was teeing up a tree.

He went as white as a sheet.

The idiot.

At Highland?

Yeah, of course.

Anyway. What are you up to today?

Are you there?

I have to go back to Highlands.

Why?

You're not going ghost hunting, are you? No, no, of course not.

I need to go back.

Are you sure?

I've been offered a job and they're looking for stories.

There's a story there, I know it.

Bye.

Hello. Oh, hello, Mr. Williams.

Yes, I received your letter this morning. Thank you.

A story?

Yes, I have a story I think your readers might be quite interested in.

It's a wonderful location. Such a beautiful, historic house and garden.

I don't know what it is about the place.

The presence, I can't describe.

You have to be here for a while just to take it all in.

Yeah, I'm at the house now.

I'll be taking a tour inside soon.

There'll be a story here, I'm sure of that.

Okay, I'll see you in a week.

No, wait!

Thank you.

Excuse me.

When's the next tour?

I think one's about to start. Going through the main door, I'm sure she

started yet. Oh, thank you. No problem.

This is our west room, or as we call it, the banquet room, which has recently

undergone restoration to its former glory.

If you look up, you'll see that the ceiling has been rebuilt to its original

design.

The majority of Highland's house has been restored.

There are several paintings on the walls, all by various...

Who was she?

Hidden?

Something

about

her. I'm not sure what it is.

It's like I'm looking at my own ghost.

Yeah, there is a resemblance.

Look, if you want to know more about the painting, you might like to speak to

Peter. Peter?

Yes, the head gardener. He's lived here for as long as I can remember. He's

always got stories to tell.

So maybe he knows something about the lady in the portrait.

Well, it's not lens flare.

I can't see any reflection and it doesn't appear to be the end of a spool.

If they are fakes, then they're the best fakes I've ever seen.

No sign of manipulation.

And if they're not fakes, then that leaves only one conclusion.

Calm down, monkey.

Are you okay?

Better now, thanks.

I suppose everyone's entitled to one good scare.

This is a graveyard.

Where better?

I don't know what I'm doing here, really.

Have you strolled over from the house?

Yes. I'm Father Seabrook. Hello, Father. I'm Ali.

How can I help you, my dear?

I understand everyone who lived at Highland's house is buried here.

No, that's not true. Not everybody from the house is buried here.

Only the direct family is buried here.

What about the servants and staff?

Oh, no, that rarely happens.

Why not?

Read your history books, my dear.

Servants were poor.

They couldn't afford it.

Now, I'll have a service in a few moments. I have to go.

Thank you for talking to me.

It's been a pleasure.

You know, from time to time, you see strange things around here, but you

to live with it.

We found her in the basement.

You can search if you like.

You may find what you're looking for.

Hmm.

Hello, my dear.

Aren't you well?

Settle down, Derek. I'll let you go in a minute.

Hello.

There you are. There you are.

Did you just call that duck Derek?

Yes, my dear.

You may laugh, but in duck society, Derek is a very important name.

That one was named after my brother. He's another good -for -nothing show

but that's another story.

I'm Peter.

I'm the gardener here. I have been for as long as I can remember. I'm Ali. I've

been looking for you.

Are you sure you're all right?

I'm fine. I'm just a bit disorientated.

I'm here doing an article on Highlands House.

The tour guide up at the house said that you might know a bit more about its

history. They did, did they?

Well, I have lived here for many years.

I suppose I have a few over the years. You pick up a few stories.

Well, what do you want to know?

Well, there's a portrait of an unknown girl hanging in the banqueting hall.

I understand it was found in the basement.

I was there when they found it.

Have you seen the basement?

You should have seen it before they started. I mean, they really did a

good job.

It's no wonder that the portrait was lost for so many years.

That's why I'm feeling a bit disorientated.

It's strange, but I thought I saw a ghost down there.

It's probably just my imagination, you know, being frightened and everything.

Maybe I dreamt it.

Well, the mind can play tricks on you from time to time.

Although...

I don't want to frighten you or anything, but there is a ghost that

house and gardens. Only a few people have seen her. I have myself once or

Only glimpses mind.

They say it's Lord Emmett Meredith, and he's been searching the grounds looking

for his lost love for over 200 years.

There was a scandal about the Lord and a servant girl.

What do you make of that?

Is this our ghost?

I wasn't there when I took the shot.

I had this feeling someone was watching me all day yesterday.

Then I was looking through my shots and I came across this one.

Looks more like a girl to me, though.

Highlands is a very sensitive place, Sally.

I sometimes, too, have the feeling that someone's watching over me. But I know

they mean me no harm.

I figure if they did, they would have done something by now.

Good heavens, is that the time? I must get on. I don't want to keep you from

your work.

Gardening isn't my work, it's my life. But I do have other things to attend to.

Now look, you search wherever you like.

The gardens are open to you at all times. I'll arrange that with the house.

Ah, I nearly forgot.

I have a few things that might be of interest to you back at the stable

Some items that might be of interest to the story and yourself.

They're back in my room. You're welcome to visit any time you like.

They don't mean anything to me.

But to an educated lady like yourself, well, you may be able to put something

together. Thank you. I'd like that.

You can see me.

You can actually see me.

Yes.

You will not understand how long I have waited for this moment.

Who are you?

You know me.

I know you do.

I am Emmett.

You're Emmett?

The Duke's son?

But you're a... Ghost.

A ghost?

That's impossible, isn't it?

I do not know.

But you can see me.

And this means you can help me. I couldn't see you just now.

It takes time, being here at Highland, to become involved.

You have to take it all in.

Most people come and go.

But you, you keep coming back.

You've been drawn in.

I do not have all the answers, but I believe over time...

Your eyes adjust to what is really here. You're the one who frightened Jeff out

of his skin.

He was most despicable.

I do not care for his thought around here.

I saw to it that he will never return.

Why didn't you do the same to me?

I could see you were different.

You have a heart and a soul.

You've been following me.

I must confess I have. It was you I saw.

But only because I wanted you to return here to Highlands.

I have been locked in this prison of paradise for over 200 years.

Its beauty is my hell.

I am alone, and have remained that way because I cannot find the one I am

searching for.

You're searching for your lost love?

She is nowhere to be found.

Why can't you find her?

She is lost.

I know she wanders the garden searching for me, as I do for her.

I think I may have seen her in the ground.

You have?

It was only for a moment, and then she was gone.

She is here.

Somewhere.

Just waiting for me to find her.

I have tried for over 200 years to reach out to her.

Why are you here?

I'm finding I'm drawn to the place.

You are having dreams?

Yeah. Dreams you cannot understand?

Yeah. How do you know about that?

You must find out for yourself.

I can help you if you wish.

Point you in the right direction.

But only you can unlock the mystery.

I feel you are the key to everything, Ali.

You know my name?

Somehow.

I have always known.

Emmett.

Don't go.

Saw you coming, so I brought us a nice couple.

These are beautiful.

Do you think some of them might have belonged to our mysterious ghost?

Ghost?

Yes. Then you've seen something just now.

Something else.

Something new?

He's kind, yet sad.

A gentleman.

He's lost and needs my help.

You have some connection to Highlands, I'm sure of that. I've never been here

before in my life. None of my family even know this place exists.

Emmett! Emmett!

I know why you don't want to talk to me.

I know you're there.

Ali. Emmett!

It's so good to see you.

I know who I was.

Who were you, Ali?

I lived here once.

That you did.

You know who I was?

Was I lady of the house?

I do not wish to say.

Please. It would be most disappointing to you.

I'm the girl in the portrait, aren't I?

Aren't I?

Yes, you are.

But you are not a lady of the house.

My father would not permit it.

I don't understand.

He took away everything I have ever loved.

He destroyed my life.

What happened?

I'm sorry, Ellie.

You look so much like her.

So beautiful.

My gentle Catherine.

Catherine? Was that my name?

That is her name.

Tell me what happened.

He wished to learn the truth.

Seek out our correspondent.

He knows more than he is saying.

Who? Peter.

The gardener.

I must leave you now.

Don't go.

I must.

I saw him. I saw him again.

Now, calm down. Settle yourself.

You're all over the place. Come to my rooms and tell me all about it. What is

it?

You saw him again.

I have some letters from the 1800s.

Really? They're in that drawer.

Those are the letters.

that were found with the portrait of the girl.

Why do you have them, then?

Well, I shouldn't tell you this, so you must promise not to tell anyone. OK.

I was there when they found the portrait. When no -one was looking, I

letters.

Now, I know I shouldn't have done it, but I just wanted to see them, to read

them. Besides, do you think they'd have let me?

Not on your life.

They'd have had them locked away somewhere.

So nobody's read these letters since they were written?

That's right.

I believe they are love letters.

Why haven't you read them?

Now that I have them, I haven't been able to bring myself to do so.

Maybe they are better left unread.

Beautiful.

Anyways, getting on, I have a lot of things to do. I can't leave it to the

help or we'll be in a real mess.

I'll leave you in peace to read the letters.

Make yourself comfortable and I'll be back later. Thank you.

My dearest Catherine, I think back to our first meeting when I saw you that

in the garden.

I thought you were the loveliest creature I had ever beheld.

Your beauty and manner entranced me from the first moment I caught sight of you.

Indeed, I believed I had seen an angel.

Please forgive my boldness once more, but you have captured my very soul, and

your beauty holds me its willing prisoner.

I long to see you again, to be in your presence.

Perhaps a walk in the East Garden?

You are the new companion to the hostess, are you not?

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry, sir.

Do not let it trouble you.

I come here myself on many occasions, just to contemplate.

It is a tranquil place, and one which should be used for such pleasures.

Do you wish me to remain in your service, sir?

What is your name?

Catherine, sir.

I believe that everyone, no matter what position they hold...

is given an opportunity to prove themselves within society.

I trust this is your first position as a stately home. Oh, yes, sir, it is.

Then I shall consider the matter as finished with.

You may continue your visit to this place if you wish.

Any such visit will be upheld with much secrecy.

Now, back to your duties.

I will, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Kindest Emmett, I thank you for your letter and hope that you are in good

health.

Indeed, sir, I feel you are bold in both your writing and your conversations

with young ladies.

Your kindness, however, these past days has brought a warmth and happiness to me

that I had long forgotten.

Your humour and gentlemanlike manner have made me feel welcome here at

and for that I thank you and remain forever in your debt.

I do own to being flattered by your attentions towards me, however imprudent

they may be.

and confess to being happy and obliging to meet you tomorrow in the garden.

Loveliest Catherine, my dreams are filled with you walking in fields of

daffodils.

I remember the first time that I held your hand, for cold, how you trembled.

Your eyes would not writhe to meet mine, and you called me sir.

You owe no debt to me, dearest Catherine.

Rather, it is I that am indebted to you.

You have made my life whole.

I long to walk boldly with you on my arm, and declare to the world that I

you.

But for now, I know that it must remain a secret.

Will you meet me tomorrow at the end of the woodland lane, that I may enjoy the

pleasure of your company once more?

It is at the far side of the estate, and we should not be observed there.

Never bow your head to me, Catherine.

I shall be dismissed for looking into my master's face.

I shall never have you dismissed from my service.

Is that what you wish, sir?

It is.

It is my father's wish that I marry.

I find this lady to be the most distasteful person one can conceive to

for even a single evening. Lady Pinkleton will surely have me dismissed

witnesses your advances toward me.

Lady Pinkleton mourns her lost youth. You are a man of outward speaking.

I am.

Will you walk with me?

Our hostess companion's duty is not to walk with the master of the house.

But as your master and employer, you must do as I ask.

I'm not sure how to.

I've never walked with the Lord before.

It will be my honour to show you.

Kindest Emmett, I believe the daffodils will forever hold a special place in my

heart.

They will always remind me of our first walks together and the kindness you

continue to show me.

You have shown yourself to be a man of honour and integrity.

I dare to dream that one day I may take your arm openly and walk proudly at your

side.

These past weeks have been the happiest of my life.

I look forward to our meeting tomorrow.

I caught the merest sight of you today as you entered the hostess's chamber.

It was as though the very air had been snatched from my body and left me unable

to breathe.

But a glimpse of your golden hair sends my heart racing.

I fear that I have fallen completely in love with you, my darling Catherine.

It is as though Highlands itself has come alive since you arrived.

I feel your spirit coursing through its very stones and mortar.

In the garden, the breeze sings out your name.

The trees and the flowers herald your beauty.

You, dearest Catherine, have given my life meaning.

Is my walking pleasing, sir?

It does.

I'm uneasy at the thought.

When I saw you that first day by the pond, my eyes were captivated.

Indeed, I have not slept since.

And every passing moment has brought me to the brink of madness.

I have therefore decided to approach you with my desire. You are too bold, sir.

I can see that you are a well -educated lady, and that your upbringing must have

been one of strictness.

It is a given.

You do not descend from a servant.

Is it that easy to surmise?

What is your family name?

Friedmeier of Nottingham.

And why are you here?

It is a story I cannot tell. A sinful tale that harms me in every way at the

mention of its contents.

Then I will advise myself to be more cautious in our next meeting.

I presume you wish to remain as companion for the hostess until your

right. If it is fitting with you, sir.

It is not fitting with me.

But I will let the game continue for as long as is needed. Thank you, sir.

My name is Emmet.

At your service.

My dearest Emmet, I thank you for keeping my secret. It means a great deal

me.

I beg you, though, to consider carefully your actions.

I feel certain that your father, the Duke, would not look kindly on your

advances toward me.

I fear as much as you have feelings for me, this situation could place you in

great risk.

I confess I hold great affection for you, and treasure our times together.

You have brought much joy into my world, and I hope that I too could at last be

truly happy.

I could not have hoped to meet such a wonderful man.

My dearest Catherine, I have made the arrangements for our travel.

Tonight we leave Highland under cover of dark.

Tonight we will begin a new life.

and we will never be apart again.

You have captured my heart and my soul.

They belong only to you.

Our love has joined us forever.

I love you, sweet Catherine.

You have made me the happiest man alive.

I have something for you.

The servants must never find out about our love, dear Catherine. It is too

Then we must leave tonight.

Return to your duties, and I will make the arrangements for our travel.

You would give all this up for me?

I would give up my life for you.

You've changed my world, kind sir.

You've made me believe in life.

I couldn't bear any harm to come to you.

It was nothing.

It means everything.

I know why you don't want to talk with me.

I was your Catherine.

I read the letters. I know everything except what happened after she

disappeared.

Please tell me.

Please, I need to know.

I knew you'd come back.

Now you know.

But you should know everything.

You should know the real reason.

Please tell.

My father was a strong, noble...

an arrogant businessman and a wealthy landowner.

I remember when I was not even eight years old, I was playing a game with a

young servant boy named Evan, the one where you ride a silver kitchen tray

the staircase.

My father was furious when he found out.

Not furious at my possibly ruining his grand staircase, he was incensed that I

was playing with a servant boy as my equal.

I was a small child and did not understand.

Evan and his family were dismissed that same day.

Evan was my only friend at that time in my life.

I was though still to feel the full cruelty of my father's wrath.

What is it, Father?

You cannot comprehend my anger.

Now I see it with my own eyes.

That sun is everything I damn in the world.

I do not understand.

I had assumed that the rumours of you and this servant girl were purely myths.

Now I see it is much more.

It is, Father.

Ah.

You are using her desire for your lust.

No, father.

It is more than that.

How can it be more?

She is a lowly hostess companion.

You are a duke's son.

You cannot continue to see this girl.

It is not love.

It is lust.

It is love, father.

It has always been love.

I was afraid of this.

I was afraid that you would force me to take action.

This is a copy of my new will.

I have just taken it to my solicitor.

It forbids you to marry this girl or to have any contact with her. You cannot do

this.

I shall do as my heart desires.

If you choose to be with this girl, then you will no longer be my son.

All titles, deeds and monies will be held in trust until you marry a decent

girl. A decent girl, Father?

I presume she would be of your choosing.

Of course.

I know of several ladies who have come of age.

Daughters of wealthy landowners.

And what of love?

There is no love.

You are young in heart and young in brain.

She is but a lowly hostess companion.

Once a servant, always a servant.

If you continue to be with her,

I shall be forced to take matters into my own hands.

He will never give you anything.

You will be left penniless with no title, no money,

nothing.

On the contrary, Father.

I shall have everything I have ever desired.

I will be the wealthiest man alive.

He made her disappear.

That was the last time that I saw her.

We had arranged to run away together.

But my father found out.

I never saw her again.

Never said goodbye.

Now you are here.

You know what happened to her.

You know what happened to my Catherine.

I don't.

Your dream.

She is in your dream.

How do you know about that?

I had another dream.

I was at the back of Highland's house.

A man was painting my portrait.

Perhaps it was not a dream.

It felt so real.

Maybe it wasn't a dream.

He was calling to me.

In the dream, I was the girl in the portrait.

The portrait in the banqueting room is Catherine.

I was painting her portrait.

Your portrait.

How many of our letters did you read?

All of them, I think. Then they suddenly just stop.

What happened after that?

I do not know.

But you do.

And this is why you feel compelled to return here over and over.

Because you have dreams of being Catherine.

I keep having dreams about being here.

Most of the time it's just myself in the garden being chased by these two evil

looking men.

Who do you think these men could be?

My father's men.

One was a repulsive character called McCormick.

The other his footman, Smith.

I knew it.

Why did I not confront them when I had the chance?

McCormack, why haven't you finished with this? I informed you of its urgency.

I'm sorry, sir. One of the other labourers was taken ill.

And? The only reason you were given this position is because your father was

head footman here.

I hold that position now, and it doesn't mean I will hold you in the same

respect. Do you understand?

I'm sorry, sir.

The Duke wishes to see us both. There is a situation in the household we must

address.

I know all the staff personally. Just point me in their direction, and I

You'll do nothing of the kind unless it's under my instruction.

much of the hostess's companion.

We have all heard about her.

And at Lordship, the Duke wishes to discuss that very issue with her.

Why were they chasing me?

Maybe we're looking in the wrong place.

Where should I be looking?

I mean, maybe there's another avenue to take.

Come with me. Where are we going?

You'll see.

Why do you really come here? I don't understand.

You have my unanswerable question hidden within you. But I came here for Arthur.

Do you not see?

You have the answers.

You are the key to everything.

There is so much more that you know. Search your soul.

I have dreamed about being here. Living here.

What do they say?

They're confusing.

What do you see?

I'm here, living in the house. I am Catherine.

Something happens to me. You know what happened to my Catherine.

I do?

Your dreams are the answers.

You hold them deep within you. But they are just dreams. No.

Tell me everything that you see in your dreams.

I am here, at the back of the house.

Yes.

I can see it now.

I was right here.

Look at what you see, Ali.

Look at the view.

There is so much more you know.

The view in my dream.

You are seeing yourself being chased here in the ground.

You are Catherine in your dream.

Your dream is telling you the truth.

Yes.

What happened to Catherine?

My dreams make sense now.

You have to remember, Ali.

Try to remember what happened in your dream.

I'm in the garden at night.

I'm being chased by two men.

The rest I'm unsure of.

I believe I met a face at Highland sometime in the past.

Someone grabbed me.

Search inside your mind, Allie. What's happening?

You are remembering.

You are remembering everything.

You know what you must do? Yes, sir. There has been talk of a companion in

lordship. You can trust me, sir. The matter will be kept secret.

McCormack understands exactly.

She is to be banished from the estate.

And nobody is to know of this.

Otherwise, you will both hang high on the gallows.

Yes, sir.

Come on. Yeah, move on.

Get

afraid.

I want every inch of this ground searched.

Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

She cannot just have disappeared.

Where are you, my darling Catherine?

Lord, please help me find her.

We searched the grounds and found no trace of her, sir. Keep looking.

Yes, sir.

you for what you have done. I have done nothing.

She has left our service and no more.

It is just like a servant.

They never stay long.

One must keep replacing them to maintain a level of trust.

If I find out that you have had anything to do with this, treat this

as a trivial matter.

It is a trivial matter.

It is nothing of the kind. Now that she has left,

We can introduce you back into society as my son.

She was never worthy of your attentions.

You must maintain the position you hold and become the man you are supposed to

be.

I will never become the son you desire.

You have taken my life.

You know nothing of love.

You shall know only my hatred.

You're the new companion to the hostess, are you not?

Yes, sir. I'm sorry, sir.

I shall never have you dismissed from my service.

Is that what you wish, sir?

The servants must never find out about our love, dear Catherine. It is too

It is too late.

It is too late.

It is too late.

I know where she is. I know what happened to her.

Stopped.

It's better now.

You don't understand. It stopped on its own. I didn't need the medication.

You didn't give me any medication.

Medication?

No. It stopped on its own.

It's never done that before.

I know where she is. I know where Catherine is.

I know what happened to her.

I have to find Peter. I have to tell him everything.

Peter!

Peter! What is it, Ellen?

I know where she is, come on

What is it, Ali?

This is the place.

This is where she's buried.

Are you sure? Yes.

Now I know why I have asthma and why I'm claustrophobic. I was buried alive.

You found her.

After all these years, you found her.

Lord Meredith Long Lost Love.

Excuse me, I'm looking for a book called A History in Essex.

Yes, the man's just asked for that one. It's over in the history section over

there. Oh, thank you. Would you mind holding on to them? Sure.

Excuse me, is that a history in ethics?

I was hoping to get that book out.

Why don't we read it together?

Over a coffee?

That'd be lovely.

I know that I could set spirits free.

The night falls and the shadows draw down deep.

I watch her as she falls into her sleep.

As she travels through, I long to touch her in her dream.

And show her the love that might have been.

Torn between eternity You broke the

chains And set my soul free Torn

between eternity You broke the chains

And set my soul free

And set my soul free

Our

love just

can't die when the tides are strong

No one can tell us that we were

so wrong

Since we were parted, the years were so dark.

Now we're together, in love we once were.

Set my soul free.

Torn between eternity.

You broke the chains and set my soul free.

Torn between eternity.

You broke the chains and set my soul free.