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What are you doing in my house?

Wait. No, I can't. I can't. You can.

You just have to.

Or why don't I just do it without makeup?

Because when you look more gorgeous, you make more money.

You can't do that.

That's so messed up.

Hey, don't blame me. Blame, like...

Science. I'm just trying to help you. Oh, science? Mm -hmm. Really?

Mm -hmm. You failed science.

Okay.

Let's just remember why we're doing this.

Okay. Just do it.

Okay. So don't look at my hand.

Don't look at the wand.

Focus on the spot and the ceiling as hard as you can.

And I'll be over before you know it. Chin down.

Blink.

Blink.

Blink. And we'll do other side and blink.

Blink. Watch it.

Surely.

What do you think?

Superstar?

Can I go?

Hi, everyone.

My name is Kelsey Romano, and this is my mom, Lisa.

We actually made this frame at a craft fair together.

She's always so good at...

coming up with fun things to do.

But three months ago, after a long battle,

she died of breast cancer.

The only agonizing opposite of fun things she liked to do was run.

And I was hated when she would ask me to go on runs with her.

But this summer, the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation is sponsoring a

half marathon right here in the city. And I am determined to run it for my

So over the next six months, I will be posting my update, keeping

you guys posted.

And please consider making donations if you can.

Even a dollar helps.

Oh, yes. And you can find all my information on my social media.

Okay. Thanks, guys. I'll see you out there.

Okay, one -take wonder.

Was that fine? Yeah, it was great.

Okay.

Dad, I can't do this anymore.

Are you seriously telling me two blocks from your first mile?

You're going to call it quits?

Just like that? Come on. Oh, Dad, I'm so serious.

My whole body is aching.

I'm going to be elevated.

Oh, come on, Kelsey.

If we want to get anywhere in this life, we've got to develop mental toughness.

It's just your mind saying you can't. Ignore it. And if my mind is right, and

just expire right here?

Then you don't got to run no more.

Come on.

Let's get home. You can get on those silly apps you love so much, and you can

tell everyone how wonderful you're doing.

Dude, we have to go. The movie starts in 15 minutes.

No, the half an hour of previews they play before the movie starts is in 15

minutes. You don't need to respond to everyone who donates or writes a message

to you. These people are taking time out of their day to help me. It's the least

I can do.

You're already at $5 ,000?

Why? This is amazing!

I haven't told my dad yet. I want to surprise him.

But still, then we should still celebrate.

No. What we need to do is make another video.

So I just did my first mile.

It was horrible.

I have no idea how I'm going to do 13, but the experts on my app say if I stick

to the plan, I will.

Oh, she's cute.

She's one of my drama students at the high school. I used to teach her part

-time.

You teach part -time?

Sure. Yeah.

After I get back from New York, you know, you do your part where you can.

Billy, do a face -out pass on the canned goods.

Yeah.

They're in a jet.

Hey,

Billy!

Miss Bird.

How is everything at the house? Great.

How would it be?

Well, I just worry about your mom. I mean, I've known her a long time. And,

know, she used to be so active. And now, stuck in that chair?

I mean, it would bring me to tears. But you are so wonderful to come back here

and take care of her.

Well, just till the physio ends.

Sorry. You okay?

Oh, it's just these damn hearing aids. They give me such horrendous feedback.

That's not your hearing aid. That's coming from my app. Hold on.

How long have you been like this? Doc, if you can believe it. Can you help me?

I'm sorry, Billy.

What are you apologizing for?

I hate being an invalid.

I pushed myself too hard. I was feeling wobbly.

I had to go to the bathroom. I couldn't wait for you to get home.

All right.

Can you feel everything okay?

Dinner's ruined. I tried to surprise you.

It's okay. We can make cereal or something. No, no, no, no, no.

Go get $20 out of my purse and go get some burgers for my treat.

But you were saying that... Don't argue with your mother.

All right.

First get me the hell out of here.

Thanks, Mom.

I'm going out!

Hey. You okay?

Mrs. Bird dropped off my grocery order, and I thought I had enough money to pay

her. And you're looking for her in the couch kitchen?

How much did you take out?

$20, like you told me.

Where's the other $40 I had?

There was no other money.

You took $60 out of the bank for me.

I haven't touched it, and nobody else has been in the house except for you and

the cleaning lady.

Mama, I went to the bank for you two weeks ago.

No, it was Monday.

The doctor said short -term memory might be a bit of an issue after the

accident.

Look.

Okay.

Today's the 16th.

I went to the bank for you on the 3rd.

I guess things are worse than I thought.

I know my body. I'm a dancer.

I was a dancer.

Hey.

It's okay.

I'm here.

My sweet boy.

If you're going to be stuck here with me and your old mom, then you should at

least get out and have some fun.

So handsome.

Find some young beauty to take out.

It's not really what I'm focused on right now.

Hmm.

So how about a gym?

You used to love working out.

I can't do that.

I'm always at work.

If I'm not, I'm here watching you.

What about in the attic?

Your dad's old workout equipment is up there.

Buried under some stuff.

I'll even give you a little bit of money.

Fix it up.

Okay.

I like that idea.

Good.

Let's eat.

Oh, I actually ate mine in the car.

Don't really like it when it gets cold.

But, uh, keep you company.

You're my boy.

They wait too long to get married, and by then their minds are corrupted by the

false promises of feminism.

The simple fact is that young women do not know what they want.

Hey, hey, hey, don't throw that away. That's my memory trunk.

You want to hold on to this?

Yeah.

Here, bring it over here.

Forgotten about this.

This is when I played Vegas.

Oh, my gosh.

This is when I was in the national tour of a chorus line.

You were away a lot.

Hey, hey.

I had to be.

Your father was a wonderful man, but he wasn't much of a provider.

When my mom left us this house, the property taxes were crazy, and if I

worked, you would have not had a home to grow up in.

Hang on to it. I want to go through it later.

I might want to hang some of the pictures on the wall of my room.

All right.

Keep it in the attic for you.

Pretty sure there's room.

Just an update. I am happy to report I am ahead in my training schedule.

Yes, if we pour the foundation by Friday, the timeline works.

Good morning. Okay, gotta go.

Tell the bells, big breakfast, then I drive you to the gym.

Dad, come on.

Did you forget?

Forget what?

I'm running my first 10 -mile today.

Not on your own, you're not.

It's our usual trail.

Come on, we'll do it together.

Dad, I can't do that. Everybody's expecting me to do this.

I'll be home before noon.

Besides, isn't this a good test of my mental toughness?

Goodbye.

Hey,

excuse me.

Yeah? You seen a golden retriever running around?

No, sorry.

I didn't check before I opened the door, and he ran off.

He's not trained yet.

My five -year -old's already obsessed with him, so I'm trying to find him

she gets out of camp.

Okay, well, I'll keep my eyes open.

Hey, wait.

Is she that girl who's running for charity?

Yeah, I am.

I've seen your posts online.

Actually, I used to go to Lincoln High myself.

Well, hey, wait a sec. Maybe I have to show you this flyer really quick.

Just in case you see him later. I got some in the trunk.

Sure.

Where are the flyers?

Must have left them at the house.

I'll grab a drink.

Look like you could use a drink.

Yeah, I've been running.

I got to go.

Hey, what's going on? I thought you had physical therapy.

Oh, the heater broke, and they closed early, and my ride care couldn't come

an hour.

And she couldn't get ahold of you, so she called me.

Tell them your good news, Debbie.

Where did she run off to so early this morning? Well, I... It's no big deal.

No big deal. She walked two steps with a walker.

It's still progress.

Your physical therapist said if you keep up with your exercises, you could be

out of this chair within six months.

Six months?

Really?

You okay?

Yeah. Fantastic.

Come inside. I'll make you some sandwiches. Wait.

I feel like we should celebrate.

Well, that's why we're here. We're going to go inside and have a nice lunch.

Well, I'll tell you what.

Why don't you guys treat yourselves to the Mexican place down the street? On

How's that?

And they have margarita.

Sure do.

It's barely noon.

Well, it's perfect.

Gives me just a sober eye before my five.

Right. Your walk.

5 p .m. every day. Rain or shine.

Let's go.

Well, have fun, ladies.

Find me a woman we can start our lives together

It's a dream. It's a dream.

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up.

Finally awake, sleepyhead.

What is this?

Where am I?

You're home.

What are you talking about?

Let me go!

I plan to.

When? So many questions.

David, you're that guy with the lost dog.

That's the last thing I remember.

What did you do to me?

Relax, Kelsey.

Now's the time you can put aside everything that's ever made you anxious

upset.

How do you know my name?

I know a lot more about you than that.

From your posts.

Remember?

I made a project of you.

My clothes.

And my clothes hurt you.

You poor thing.

No, I didn't touch you.

I need my wife to be pure.

Your wife?

You think we're married?

Not yet.

You've earned that privilege.

And what if I don't want it?

Well, you can stay up here.

My wife, on the other hand, lives in a big, beautiful house with me.

Have a family, dinners together, vacations.

Would you like that?

I don't want to stay up here.

So, you'll be my wife?

Good.

Then I'm going to need to know I can trust you.

Sir, there's social media passwords.

We finished combing every inch of the woods within a five -mile radius of

Kelsey's phone was located, and the good news is we didn't find any blood or

other signs of foul play.

You ever try to take a teenager's phone from them?

They will fight you to the death for it. So forgive me if I don't believe you

that there's no foul play. She may have been abducted or she may have run away.

Run away? No, not Kelsey. No way.

Listen, sir, I'm going to have to ask you, was everything okay at home?

Yeah.

Yeah, it was good. I mean, it's been tough since her mom has been gone, but

she's been good, right?

Were you two fighting more than usual?

More than usual?

No, we don't fight. Kelsey's a great kid.

Look, I'd push her to get good grades and always do her best.

But I'm supposed to do that, right?

I mean, I'm her dad, right?

Soph, is there something going on with Kelsey that I don't know about?

Soph, I'm desperate here. If you got some information, you need to tell us.

Would you rather speak to me alone?

No. No, um...

Kelsey just didn't want you to know, but she's been raising money online for the

half marathon.

Online? Where?

Just, like, on social media. She would post her running experiences and stuff.

Hold it.

Yesterday, before she left, she said she had to do her first 10 -mile run

because everyone was watching.

That's what she meant?

Did she tell people where she'd be running, Sophia?

Sometimes. But it was mostly for tips and encouragement and stuff.

I mean, she saved almost $10 ,000.

I don't believe this.

She wanted to do something really big for her mom, and it was supposed to be a

surprise.

I'm sorry.

Okay. I'm going to need to know every app and all our usernames, and then we

start by checking out our male followers in the area.

Okay. I'm going to drive around the neighborhood again.

Well, hello to you, too.

Why is there a cop outside?

I'm fine. Everything's fine. Which you would know if you answered the phone.

I've been trying to call you all afternoon. What happened?

After the cleaning girl left, I checked my purse and I was missing $36.

You called the police for that? This is the third time my money's gone missing

on cleaning days.

Did you mention to the detective you have memory problems? Because this has

an issue before.

No, I know, I know. And since the last time you mentioned that, I have been

keeping a notebook with all my cash expenses.

Every last cent.

What now?

Should I be expecting to see more cops around?

Well, what does that matter? Why do you care?

Because, okay? I was worried about you. Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Come here.

You're not rid of me yet.

Thought that dress might be a little tight.

I think that's the size I want you to be.

To cut you down to one meal a day.

Billy, it might go faster if I could exercise.

Maybe run a few miles a day here.

I know you didn't grow up with a good role model of what a wife should be, so

I'm going to forgive what you just did. But in this house, we do things right.

You understand that?

Good.

You know what?

This actually might be a good thing.

We get to make up for the first time.

Oh.

So you're sorry?

As long as you mean it, that goes a long way with me.

You've earned this.

Beginning of our physical intimacy.

First kiss.

Let's get you minty fresh.

I want it to be perfect.

Open up.

Come on.

What do you think?

Oh, much better.

But we have got to do something about those cuticles. Oh, when's the last time

you cleaned those things?

Ow!

Easy peasy.

Very nice, Beth Bird.

You all right?

I still get a little ringing in my ear from your casserole incident.

How do you know about that?

Well, I was out for my 5 p .m. walk.

Right, your walk.

5 p .m., every day, rain or shine.

I think outside, I had the volume on my hearing aid turned up, and I could hear

your smoke alarm down the block.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I can't believe that I practically burned this place down after working so

to hold on to it.

Have those developers from the subdivision been by?

Turned away three offers without even listening to the price.

I didn't travel back and forth across the country to wind up in a wheelchair

a convalescent home.

At least now I can sleep in my own bed.

Mom, why wouldn't you at least hear what they were offering?

Oh, honey, I learned a long time ago that if you never listen to the offer...

You're never tempted.

Honey, you'll get all this eventually. Be patient.

In the meantime, let me enjoy my house.

I'm going to get out of here.

Hey, what's happening in the attic?

Excuse me?

I mean, the lights are on all hours of the day.

Billy's turned it into a gym.

He's been working out quite a bit.

Well, good for you.

Thanks.

Does he look any different to you at all?

Not at all.

He seems calmer, so I'm going along with it.

I think he used the money for a gaming room.

Good morning, sunshine.

Good morning, Billy.

Did you sleep well?

No. Video game tournament went late and I ended up losing in the final

elimination anyway.

I'm sure they only even made it that far because of you.

You're learning.

Good.

Do you want to tell me about it?

Yes, and I will, but today's all about you.

We're going on a field trip.

A few months ago, my mother injured her spinal cord in a car accident.

Now, she goes to therapy twice a week.

So I figured it'd be a good opportunity for a bath.

Let's get these things off you.

You understand?

Never given someone a bath before?

How'd I do?

I know you feel exposed, but it's how we build trust.

I love how innocent you are.

I don't know how much longer I can wait to marry you.

Over there, okay?

Yeah. Hold on a second. I want to show you something.

Can it wait?

No, it cannot.

Meet my new friend.

I call her Bridget.

Bridget? It means power, strength, and vitality.

It was either that or Eileen.

Anyway, I couldn't wait to show you.

Well, really happy for you, Mom.

Seriously.

Who knows? Maybe by Christmas I'll be climbing the stairs to work out in your

gym.

Christmas?

Is that what they said?

They said it's possible.

Well, uh, fantastic.

Oh, uh, you weren't supposed to see that. It was supposed to be a bit of a

surprise. For what?

Your walker.

Thought we could celebrate.

But you just... You just found out about that.

Well, I could tell it was going well.

I'm trying to be optimistic here.

Okay.

Sorry to ruin the surprise.

Take him in the kitchen, and I'll put him in water.

You got it.

Mom.

Please, if you can hear me, please help me get out of here.

Please, please, please, please.

Honey, I'm home.

Please. That's how you're going to greet me?

I work very long days to provide for you.

Buy us a house, and this is what I come home to?

Not even a smile.

I can't even think this isn't working.

It's like you're not even trying.

I just want to go home.

My dad.

My dad is probably terrified.

Is that what you think?

It's time for a hard dose of reality for you.

You gave me all your social media passwords.

Your dad hasn't posted anything about you. He has been posting.

Screen grabbed this the other day.

It's waiting for the right moment to show you.

Who is that?

His new girlfriend.

He's moved on, Kelsey.

So should you.

Why don't you stay here with a man who actually cares about you?

Hey, you have one month to become wife material.

You understand?

I have needs.

What if I can't do that?

Well, I'll send you home.

What's your mom?

Is that what you want?

I can't hear you. No, it's not what I want.

What do you want?

I want a perfect baby.

It's better.

I'm sorry that you had such a bad day.

Can you please let me make it up to you?

Do you have a mind?

That's it.

Just like that.

You're really getting the hang of this.

See?

This is how it should be.

You take care of me here at home, you take care of us out in the world.

That's it.

A little more pressure, kitten.

you're supposed to be obedient.

And you know who isn't? Of course.

And from now on, that's how you're going to be treated.

Sometimes, obedience needs to be imposed.

I should have done this a long time ago.

My pills. I can't find my pills.

They murdered or something. They're all right here.

Not those pills. My arthritis pills. They're supposed to be in this caddy.

They're always in this caddy.

Well, I'm sure they'll turn up.

Turn up? We're not talking about a missing set of keys here.

I need these pills to function, to live.

To live?

Come on. You're manic much?

I can't physically move without them. Do you get that?

Fine.

What do you want me to do?

Go back to bed.

Come on.

You don't seem to give a damn about this, so don't worry about it.

Go back upstairs.

I'm sorry you came out that way. I said leave me alone!

Want some help?

No.

I didn't think we'd get this bad so quickly.

I can't believe the insurance company didn't approve your emergency

prescription.

It was a new bottle. Why would they?

Well, the wait's almost over.

When does the renewal get here?

A week from Thursday.

Not that it matters on my... Progress is shot to hell.

In a minute.

Okay, here. Let me help you.

Hey.

Come on.

Open up.

What are you doing?

I'm not going to have you start feeding me. I'd rather starve.

Hi. Can you open it for me, please?

Sure. Thank you. I've been waiting all day for my pills.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What? Hey, buddy.

Fine. What?

You know what?

I'm not... I don't understand.

We've been paying the mortgage on time. This isn't about the mortgage payments,

Mom. It's about the property tax.

You haven't paid them, and now they're going to garnish your disability checks.

So you need to go down to the bank and transfer some money from the savings.

There are no other savings.

How is that possible?

Medical bills, your physical therapy, all of your medicine. This stuff adds

Mom. Not to mention your attic activity.

What's that supposed to mean? You told me to build a gym up there, okay?

Is that what you did?

Really? You want to see?

Come on, I'll take you up there right now. As a matter of fact, I'll carry

Come here. No, no.

None of this changes the fact that we could lose the house.

The house that I killed myself to hang on to. And what are you going to do when

that happens?

Take up some overtime or something.

Second job.

for fun?

All it takes is a credit card to access photos of thousands of girls.

Join now.

Oh, there you are.

You seem chipper this morning.

Why wouldn't I be?

Good workout last night in the gym?

Best so far.

I'm sure.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means I know your secret.

My secret?

What are you talking about? At first, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me

all that time you spent in the gym, even late at night.

But you still look the same.

I'm doing a conditioning.

Then it'd take a little longer. Then.

I thought that you used my money for gaming equipment.

But what really gave it away were the long hairs I found in the shower this

morning.

Am I really that much of an embarrassment that you can't introduce

girlfriend?

I mean... Relax, Romeo.

You're an adult.

But I want to meet her.

Okay.

Not really sure how serious it is. If she's spending time in my house, I want

meet her.

Sunday dinner, no argument.

I'll make something special.

Okay. Sunday.

Dinner.

We'll be there.

I gotta get to work. I'll be home later.

A girlfriend?

Well, what's her name?

What does she do?

He won't tell me. He says they're not official.

But I insisted on meeting her if they're going to spend time in this house.

She's been in your house, but you've never even met her?

I think he's sneaking her in after I go to bed.

No, no, no.

This is your house.

You have the right to know who's traipsing around in it when you're

I know. That's why she's coming to dinner on Sunday.

What are you going to do if she doesn't show up?

I'm not lying.

People get sick.

Happens. So prove it.

Doctor's note.

How about a photo?

A photo?

Tell her to send a photo so I can see how sick she really is.

You're being ridiculous.

I wasn't born yesterday.

So unless you can prove to me that you have a real girlfriend who happens to be

sick, I have to assume that you're lying, and I am going to find out why.

Okay.

It's your life.

Wasted however you like.

sick enough here there we go

okay there should

be a director what are we doing tell you what

fast you do this faster i'll let you eat sound good

okay i don't look sicker like you've got the flu or something

Okay, now give me your hand. Let's make this look like a selfie.

There you go.

Perfect.

I'm such an idiot.

What are you doing in my house? Help me. Help me. Please help me.

What's going on?

Billy brought me here.

Oh, you're the girlfriend.

Oh, what is this? Some sort of Fifty Shades role -playing or something?

You knew about me?

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, listen, honey. Honey, I...

Honey, I don't want any trouble. I'll have a

conversation with Billy when he gets home, but right now, you need to get out

here.

You think I'm here on purpose?

Was it on one of those dating apps or something?

No. No.

I went for a run.

And he pulled over and asked me to help him look for his lost dog.

And then he drugged me and brought me here.

January 22nd.

Three months ago?

January 22nd, 2023.

You've been here over a year?

Can you please let me go?

I need to go home to my dad.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

How do I get you out of here? I don't know. I don't know.

I'm going to call the cops. Yes, yes. Please, please.

Thank you.

Where are you going? I dropped my phone on the stairs when I was coming up here.

I will go down there, and I will call, and I will get you out of here.

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

Looking for this?

Billy.

You ignored my text.

Here, help me up.

Happy to.

Ow!

Damn it, that really hurt, Billy.

Hey, hey, hey, give me my phone.

Why?

You can call the police on me?

Isn't that what you told Kelsey you'd do?

Hmm?

Honey.

What is going on?

What are you doing up there?

You know my real secret. Things are going to change around here.

Now on the chair stays with me.

You don't move unless I say so. You understand?

You let that girl go, Billy.

She's just a kid. What are you going to do about it?

You really think the police are going to believe you didn't know she was here

the whole time?

Who is that for?

Help! The neighbors aren't coming to your rescue anymore.

Help! Hey, keep screaming. I'll send them unhinged messages from your phone.

After I convince them you have dementia, they'll feel bad for me when they hear

you screaming.

Whatever you want to me, Billy, but let that girl go.

I won't say anything to anyone and we won't have to talk about it ever again.

You are in no position to be giving me orders.

Sweet dreams, Mom.

Good morning, sunshine.

Why the long face?

Are you talking to the police?

Are you really that delusional?

My mother can't walk. I'm her last surviving family.

You think she's going to choose some whore over her own son?

You belong to me. You understand?

You're my property and nobody damages my property but me.

Better way to start your birthday than with a bang.

It's over 22nd, right?

I'm 18.

A little less hot now that you're legal, but you make it work.

I haven't seen you for a while. What are you doing here?

Installing some alarms.

Why? What happened?

Did you keep a secret?

Of course.

A few months back, my mom was diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Last night she snuck out of the house in her nightgown. It took me an hour to

find her.

I had no idea.

Well, now if it happens again, alarms will sound.

We'll be able to get down here right quick.

You take such good care of your mother.

Thank you.

Appreciate that.

My husband had dementia at the end. I mean, I know how to deal with it. Let me

help you with your mom.

You know what?

I think she's a little embarrassed by the whole thing. I don't know if it

be a great idea.

I think she needs her friends.

Because your dignity is what she needs.

All right.

But the second you decide you need anything, you call me and I will be

over.

You got it.

Okay. Bye.

Mr. Ferris' mom, you can make us lunch.

What is she doing here?

What do you think?

We have our own live -in maid.

Of course, she goes back to the attic at night, but I thought we could use an

extra set of hands around here while you're indisposed.

Kelsey just finished the house. She's going to help you shower.

No.

I can take care of myself.

Not without your walker and your chair, you can't.

Let's make it quick.

I'm getting hungry.

You have to keep your head back or the water's going to get... Shut up and

tell me what to do! I was just trying to... Shush, that was for his sake.

We have to get out of here.

What? I want to help you.

No. No, you want to test me.

You can report back to that rapist son that you raided and take the bait.

The man outside that door is not the son I raised.

I think if we act like...

I'll be right back with your drink.

What the hell is this? The bun's not toasted.

You didn't toast the buns.

Toast them?

Do you not know what that means? Do you need a dictionary?

Sorry, I'll take care of it.

And don't let the food get cold.

You know, it's actually not a bad idea.

The food is cooked, the house is clean.

Might be the best idea you've ever had.

Come around faster than I thought you would.

Yeah.

We both work so hard. We deserve to enjoy this house.

You know what? That we do.

Dad wasn't so bad.

He worked hard, too.

Just under a lot of stress.

Don't I know it.

And the months before he died, the insomnia was so bad.

You okay?

Yeah.

Better than okay.

This is how the other half live. Pretty soon we'll be going to the opera and the

ballet.

I wanted to leave for that.

Kelsey.

Dance for us. What? Are you crazy?

What? I picked it up the other day. In case there's any more escape attempts.

Can you please put that away?

Come on. That's not necessary.

Come on.

Is that any bit of fun?

It's your problem.

Are you starting to care about her?

No.

If you tase her, she'll be worthless for the rest of the day. And then what are

we going to do about dinner?

Good point.

Fine.

Just don't forget to mix the rules here now.

What are you doing standing around? The food is getting cold.

All right, Kelsey.

It's time to make yourself useful.

You are going to help my mother with her hemorrhoid cream.

Get to it. Come on.

I'm going to be right on the other side of that door. And remember, these are

all alarmed.

No funny business.

Got it?

Yes.

All right.

You needed help with your cream?

I think I'm here.

I don't understand.

I need you to get it now for me quickly, okay?

Open the side zipper. There's a prescription bottle in there.

Where's my new pillow? That's more than enough. If we can knock Billy out long

enough, we can use his phone to call 911.

I'll keep these under my pillow tonight.

Tomorrow, sometime, I need you to get them into the kitchen and hide them.

Okay, and then what?

Leave the rest to me. I've got a birthday surprise planned for him.

Now, give me your arm. This cream will help some of your scars.

Let me see your arm.

that he did that to you.

It looks ready.

Perfect.

Actually, the top of this is a little uneven. You'll have to slice it. Why?

Because if you don't, the second tear will slide right off.

Your mother never taught you how to do this? Mom's dead.

I didn't know.

I'm sorry.

Oh, anyway, leave the kitchen to the birds. I'll be in the living room.

Like that? Looks good.

You can start icing it now.

Hey, Billy.

Remember how much your dad loved the Tom Collins I would make him?

What do you think if I made you one tonight?

Pass. I think it was better with chicken fried steak than beer.

There's no way I can fit those pills into his beer bottle.

Hold the spatula still and spin the case.

Did you grind them?

Yes, but the opening is way too narrow.

What are you two whispering about in there?

Allow your mother a few surprises.

Listen, we'll figure it out.

But whatever you do, you cannot panic.

Do you understand?

That smells amazing.

Turns out this one isn't completely useless in the kitchen.

It's not the only room that's useless.

Uh, she didn't want to spoil the surprise. I found your dad's old beer

froze it.

Kelsey, pour the beer into the mug slowly and on an angle to keep the head

Billy, do you remember your birthday? I think you were 12 years old.

Your dad and I didn't give you your presents in the morning, and you thought

that we forgot.

Yeah. When I got home, he had mounted that flat -screen TV on my wall.

It wasn't a bad gift -giver.

What are you so nervous

about?

No.

Tonight to be perfect for you.

Would you look at that?

A year and a half of training and she finally gets it.

Hello?

It's Mrs. Bird. Is anybody home?

Not a word or she dies.

Mrs. Bird. Hi.

Good evening.

Is your mother home? Can I say hello?

Who is Mrs. Bird?

Can we try the term?

They're risky.

He convinced the neighborhood that I went, and I took with the plan.

Yeah, it's not really a good time right now, but you know the night. Oh, okay.

Well, I remember that it was your birthday, and because you have done so

help your mother, I wanted to get you something special.

Thank you.

it now. I want to make sure you like it.

Right now? Yes, please.

Okay.

18 years.

Yeah. I know it's a good one because my husband always used to hide his when we

had company come. That's very generous of you, but I'm going to get back

Don't like to leave alone.

Well,

good night.

Turns out I was wrong.

There's something that goes better with chicken fried steak.

You put something in my drink, you bitch.

I knew it tasted funny.

No, no, no. Stop it. Stop it.

She had nothing to do with it. I put a sleepy pill in your mug when Mrs. Berg

came to the door.

Why would you do that?

Why?

Why?

You want to know why?

Because, because you're holding a prisoner.

This is insanity.

You think this is a prison?

You haven't seen anything yet.

Dusty, get Mom's pill!

No. No, no, no, no, no, no. You can't do that. I won't be able to move. You have

been more trouble than you're worth. The only reason you're still alive is

because of your disability checks.

Don't forget that.

I'm not going to ask you to know. I'm going to put you in a chair, too.

Come here.

What do you think of her?

Who is she?

Replacement.

Relax.

You're not going anywhere.

You know everything I like and teach it to her.

All right, I'm standing around.

Go make the bed.

That's a good opening line for a teenage girl.

What?

Wait. I got it.

Billy, this needs to stop.

You're torturing her.

She has food.

A comfortable place to stay.

Doesn't sound like any torture I'm aware of.

Please. I will do anything you want me to.

You already do.

But it's good that you're saying that.

Now you know what I'm capable of if somebody tries to betray me.

Is it going to take much longer?

I researched this afternoon and got my motor running.

Do you need to finish eating?

I'm going to grab a beer.

Be done by the time I'm finished.

to get out of here.

I know.

Let's get your strength up first, okay?

You ready?

Didn't think you'd sit in that chair again, did you?

Well, see, I'm glad the moaning finally toned down.

I'm impressed, considering what a victim you always love playing.

Y 'all done in there?

Yeah, uh, everything but the laundry.

Good. We can start on some food after that.

We'll have to get your energy up.

You've got a big day clearing out the attic.

You want to be here soon?

Okay, help me get her up.

When was the last time you trimmed your nails?

Chop, chop. We don't have all day.

I've got a lot of work to do upstairs.

I'm not done filing yet.

You're kidding me, right?

Look at her. She's practically a vegetable.

Leave her for now. Let's go.

I had the volume on my hearing aids turned up. I could hear your smoke alarm

down the block.

5 p .m. every day.

Rain or shine.

I need to report an emergency.

A girl in the attic.

With someone in the attic? Yes.

What are you doing in the house?

You take this floor, I'm heading up here.

I can't believe they're letting me go home so soon.

Yeah, well, you're one tough bitch, so... Sorry, Mr. Romano. That's all

Honestly, Dad, you did not have to come walk me the whole way.

I will walk with you anywhere, anytime, and as much as you'll let me.

And you, you did not have to come home all the way from Sacramento.

Uh, we looked for you for one year, six months, and 23 days.

Yeah, I was coming back.

You look so grown up.

I really miss you.

Well, you don't need to worry about that again because you are never getting out

of my sight.

Well, you have to compete with me for that one.

Kels?

Are you okay?

You want me to get a doctor? No, I...

Yeah, what's up?

I can't leave without saying goodbye.

I can't believe you set fire to your own home.

Billy always said it was the thing in the world you were proudest of.

I wasn't doing a lot of living in that house anyway.

And I knew...

that Beth Byrd would hear that smoke alarm and call 911 right away.

It was all a setup.

Taking your nails into Billy's arm.

Yeah.

Well, he had to think that the manicure was his idea.

That boy may be a lot of things, but he is not stupid.

You saved my life.

No.

You saved my life.

If you hadn't gotten me those pills, I never could have done this.

How are you feeling now?

You walk around free. It makes me feel good.

They're still treating me for malnourishment, but... I...

I'm clear to go home.

What are you going to do first?

Well, I...

One, two, three.

or what it could be if I just keep my head down.

Someday we will see that what's meant to be one great victory.

Beautiful things are just about to happen. Beautiful things are just about

happen. Beautiful things just because we're close.

Yes, we are victorious.

Yes, we're never...

I'm breaking down the door And I'm winning cause I don't feel lonely

Finding freedom in the fire of a world that's turned so cold Cold, let

it go, go Gotta fight back, toss and turn, no sleep Thinking

about my dream, oh what it could be One great victory, beautiful

things are just about to happen beautiful things just because we're