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It's summer after.

I love my dollhouse.

Do you know what I did once?

What?

I pretended that one was me and one was you.

And we were playing in the garden.

Well...

I was alone until she saw me.

She stayed with me and told me stories as we walked forever.

Daddy had left me, but now Daddy had left us.

And I felt comfort in her and knew from that day on we could never be apart.

Before Hannah arrived,

I was scared, but she made everything so easy.

She decided what we did and where we went.

She decided who we were, so I never had to be frightened again.

Aunt Sarah used to read me stories.

I didn't understand them.

Until now.

And in this kingdom, there were two worlds, which divided those who lived in

sky and those who lived on the ground.

Neither had ever truly known the other, and neither had a reason to.

Until one day, the sky fell slowly, and the land of

echoes woke up amongst the shadows.

Claire?

Prince put a hand to his face and rubbed his waking eyes.

Beside him was the princess.

She lay so still beside him, her eyes full of questions.

Without thought, he put his finger to her lips.

We have to go.

Now.

You're nothing. Do you hear me? You're nothing. Nothing, nothing, nothing.

I should have never married you.

Marriage?

What a joke.

What? Do you have any idea how embarrassing that is?

Yes, if you... Just let me finish.

Well, do you have anything to say?

I don't. Typical. That's all I get from you. Silence.

I'm trying to talk. Silence, silence, silence. Finally banished. That's what

call yourself.

More silence. Is that all you can do? I can... You're nothing.

Jeremy, you're nothing.

Paranoid. Is that what you call it?

Paranoid. I'm trying to let him finish.

Did you say anything?

No. Whatever makes you... Silence, silence, silence. Oh, Jesus, you're all

hard. Mom!

She's flying.

She's flying.

Okay, don't talk.

Dad!

There's no reason.

Babe. Callum.

No, something's wrong, Sarah.

Something's happened. It's not Charlie. It's just not him.

What are you saying?

Hannah.

Pooh, pooh, pooh. I'm Mommy, and I'm a big, wry baby.

Pooh, pooh, pooh. I need my napkin changed.

Stop it!

Jamie, I told you to shut up!

This

is

never easy.

Well, aren't there pills or something?

For whom?

Helen.

It's difficult for everyone.

But medical, let alone chemical solutions are very premature.

But they are solutions.

I want her to be happy.

Not something inconvenient.

Inconvenient?

The vast majority of children... with an imaginary friend are in no way

medically wavered.

The most common explanation is that the child is using their friend as a tool,

an antennae, to feel the way in what they're unsure of until they understand

world more comfortably.

At this stage, the most important question might be to ask, is she

And if not, why not?

Mr. Graham, is she at least happy?

She will be.

Mum looked at me desperately now.

She saw his eyes and mine.

She didn't believe in Hannah.

When we didn't let us play, she kept me as a child to remain with them forever.

When we died and left me freedom.

Look, Claire.

She was my sister, and I loved her dearly. I really did.

But what she did with you is wrong.

Keeping you cooped up, wrapped in cotton wool while she rotted.

She kept me safe.

From what?

From harm?

Where did everyone go?

Home.

To live their lives.

Like you should.

You've grown so quickly.

Look at you.

Just gorgeous.

Yeah, right.

Hey, I mean it.

Well, look at you. You haven't changed a bit in all these years.

Well, fine, dear.

We've got quite the prototypical princess, then.

Happy now?

I have an apartment in the city that you could use.

Oh, I don't know. I don't even know what I would study.

Good. People who do become pointless dreadfully quickly.

I remember here.

I had a picnic with you and your friend.

Oh, and Sarah.

Is Sarah there?

Sarah? Yes.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

After the longest time the princess stopped.

She looked down and saw the garden dying.

Orange flashes to nothing but shadows as the water fizzed and sparked, glowing

before an angry sound.

This strange land was impossible and she sat down to remember.

Remember all that had happened and all that she'd lost.

She knew in this land What she heard was what was to be, not what had gone

before.

Claire?

After leaving the halls, the prince had travelled a long way through this new

kingdom. The two worlds, now as one, had led him far from the path he had always

known so well.

Everything had smashed together and reformed in a way that only those who

never seen either could navigate.

He was a stranger, but he was home.

Do you not think I have enough to worry about?

Hey. Hey.

Sorry, I have a class here.

Or I had a class here.

Bit fucking lame.

How you doing, anyway?

I'm Claire.

Hey, Danny, this was really cool.

Oh.

Hey.

I'm Claire.

I'm Danny.

What?

I should go.

No, no, relax.

I've only just met her.

It is the first day, you know.

Well, not for you.

Here,

take this. This will be worth a shitload someday.

Probably.

Did I miss much?

Fuck yeah.

Some department dean would tell them they are not simply here to teach us.

They are here to teach us how to learn.

Hey, listen to this.

It's pretty good, right?

Yes.

It's him.

Through all the shadows and the change, the loss and fear, the princess began to

see the light.

A hazy orange promise that warmed her face.

The new form world was waking up and bringing with it hope.

Hope of a freedom for all.

But this was not the end.

The end had already come and gone.

And she marched on with everyone else.

To the beginning.

Sure, you didn't want a proper drink.

No, but thank you anyway.

Seriously, it's like donut. I haven't had that since I was like six.

I mean, what planet are you from?

It reminds me of my dad.

Well, that sounds about right.

Sorry? Thing.

So, what age are you?

Why?

Look, I'm not being a bitch. It's just that you seem different.

From what?

From... All of us? I don't know.

Isn't that meant to be a good thing?

I'm 26.

Is that old?

Kind of.

So what does your dad do?

My dad's dead.

I have to go.

Oh, look, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean anything.

Just sit down. Just two minutes, okay? Just two minutes.

I just wanted to have a quick drink with you.

I mean, you seem nice and, you know, I just don't want anything to happen to

you.

Like what?

I've seen you talking to Danny and I just think you should be careful.

You don't know him.

I have to go.

What?

See

over

there? Yeah?

That's where the British took a hundred cattle and hung them from the gallows as

a show of strength in 1938.

Really? No.

Fucking you've got to you have to

That is very you

In class you're in a more obvious kind of way.

You actually pull it off. But my head's too big.

Oh, you want more?

One's not enough.

That's a lot of fried doughnuts.

Now we're out.

That's terrible.

Is that what the big deal's all about?

Oh, shit.

Drinking and swearing. Nice.

God, you're cute when you're being corrupted.

Sorry, let me help. It's okay.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Never mind.

I'll get you another one. You're a good customer.

Thanks.

Good customer?

When the fuck have you ever been here? I've never been here in my life.

Shut the fuck up, though. Free coffee. It's free coffee.

Here, I'll let you sit in the bathroom.

Will you pardon me, my prince?

Do take your time, milady. I shall recline in this charming house, prestoed

news of your return to my father's woman.

You know what fascinates me?

People.

I mean, that's what drew me to psych.

It's kind of sensory, but also very scientific.

Fact -based, you know.

I'd love to analyse you.

You have a... a fountain.

Or... you could have a wank over me later in your greasy, sordid single bed.

I'm just gonna do that anyway, bitch.

Ready? One, two, three.

Oh my god, that's way severe.

That's better.

That's way better.

No, no, no, you don't know. I need to pee.

Here I go.

Hello. I know you.

Do you? Who am I?

Where are you? Are you afraid?

I can't think.

Prophet.

Guilty.

You win the titles.

Then you fucking die.

Smile. Oh, that.

That is a thing of beauty.

Let me see.

You shot a knife.

Oh, my God. My eyes are closed.

Horrible. It's a look.

You're rocking it.

What are you doing out here? You're missing all the crack.

I've been pulling my best dance moves in there.

I'm looking around for you. You're nowhere to be seen.

You're waiting to show off to me.

Well, yeah.

Hey, what's up?

I think I'm a little bit drunk.

I think you might be right.

Do you ever wonder about it all?

No.

No. That's it. No.

Yep.

What's there to know?

I'm here.

You're here.

And we're here.

Existing. Ah, but how do you know?

Aha.

But why do you need to know how you know if you know?

Asshole.

I had a thought today and I just let it go.

Into the air.

That's just so deep.

Why don't you ever talk, Claire?

We are talking.

You know what I mean.

Properly. Without you.

Play it again.

Don't help me. What good will it do?

Please. You've already confirmed his voice. All we need... Play it!

Daddy. Look,

I'm going to have to go. No, no, no.

Don't go. Please.

I haven't surprised you.

I'm pissed. I don't want to go pick you up.

You're pissed.

Can

we

go up to the park?

Yeah.

Keep sketch.

Where are we going to go down?

Up the fence.

You're going to have to help me. I can't do this.

Okay.

All right, go.

So is this how the little people live?

Yeah.

What do you reckon?

I like it.

Thank you.

What's going on?

No? No.

Okay, bye -bye.

You're lagging me. I've got high heels on. Oh, sorry. I keep forgetting. I kept

walking high heels. Okay. And you should wear them then.

I wore them for you.

I don't care about high heels. You could wear shoes. I'd still think you're

gorgeous. Did you hear what Vanessa said about that chap with the glasses on?

No. Oh, it's the funniest thing I've ever heard in my life.

Here.

No, babe, I need a smoothie. Come on, there's a great place just down a bit.

No, here.

Your mantle, come on. It's got smoke in it.

Why here?

I don't know, but we need to go now.

I'm so sorry. Let me help.

Here, I'll let you go in the bathroom.

Well, do pardon me, my friend.

Am I hobble anyway?

No fucking way!

And you laughed at me!

Now this is protopico.

Prototypical. Whatever.

Fucking cool.

Why didn't you tell me you had this?

You're a dark horse indeed.

This is my aunt's house.

I've never seen that before.

Tell me.

Please, please, please.

Knock yourself out.

Showtime.

Are these new socks?

Yeah. Oh, please help yourself. Don't mind me.

When did you take this?

I look scary.

Look at this.

I look really drunk.

Do you know what's on the thumb?

No. That's even better.

It could be anything. You need to be careful.

What is this?

Your greatest hits, huh?

Aww,

you're so cute.

I don't even know if that's me.

Who else could it be?

I don't know.

That's a beautiful house.

My God, you never said that you grew up in a palace.

I can't remember.

You don't remember that? No.

You must, that's amazing.

I don't even know if that's my house.

Definitely want one of those from there. You can really picture me getting in

one of them, can't you?

My dad.

The fuck is that?

The fuck is that?

Claire, what is this?

What is this? Tell me what this is. It's a joke.

A joke? What?

Tae! Tae!

Tae!

Who is that?

There's the baby.

Oh, there he is. Or she.

She. She, excuse me.

Hey.

Yeah?

How long have I known you?

Forever.

Remember the first time we met?

Of course I do, guys.

I love that little cardigan.

Oh, shut up.

And the hair tied up. And those Christian shoes.

Stop it.

No, seriously.

I always went for the librarian look.

Where do you even buy shoes like that?

Sorry I wasn't cool enough for you in the gorgeous Vanessa.

Oh, jealousy.

Yeah. Now that really gets me hard.

Damn.

Fuck's sake, Claire.

I've been trying to get you on the phone for days.

Everyone has.

Danny has.

But you freaked out. That's why.

I'm worried.

Danny's a prick.

This is never easy.

The princess chose to believe her way was the right path

Not that she was foolish or stubborn, but because she knew the truth told

would make any decision matter not.

The echoes returned.

She felt their sounds and knew their call and closed her eyes against them.

Hello? Hello?

Hey,

little

friend.

You okay?

I'm good. You?

Better than good.

But I could do with a drink.

Just give me a minute, okay?

Pear!

Pear!

Hannah?

Hannah! No, Niamh!

WHAT THE FUCKING DOOR IS -

You have to go.

Now. Fuck you!

Fuck all of you!

Fuck all of you!

Rego!

I don't have it.

Please.

Please.

Bad,

bad.

She needed to learn the lesson.

What she was listening to.

I hate you.

Go away. I hate you. Go away.

You're not ready.

This is never easy.

I assume you know why I've asked you to come in today for a little chat.

Yeah, is it about Danny?

Who's Danny?

He's my boyfriend.

No, Claire.

I didn't ask you to come in to tell us about your boyfriend.

I did, however.

I want to ask you about why you have not attended a single class during your

time with us.

Not a single one.

That's not true.

But I've been here every day and now Danny's gone missing and no one fucking

cares.

Who's Danny?

You haven't been to class.

And that no one called Danny in your group, Claire.

I don't know any of these people.

Now we're getting somewhere.

Look, I told you, I've been here every day and with Danny and... Look,

there's posters all over campus. I can show you.

You mean these?

I've never seen that before in my life.

There's hundreds of these.

They're everywhere.

Have you seen my boyfriend? Have you seen him?

Danny? Danny?

I can't find my boyfriend. Will somebody help me, please?

Danny, no?

I had a photograph of him, but I can't find the photograph. Do you know where

is? Can anybody help me find my boyfriend? I can't find my boyfriend.

Danny?

my boyfriend.

No. I used to have a picture of him. Have you seen my boyfriend?

Have you seen my boyfriend?

Danny Pink.

What does he look like?

He's like this tall and he's got red hair.

Where's he from? I don't know.

Danny?

Danny was there. I know Danny was there. I saw Danny.

I met Danny in college and he took a picture of me but I can't find the

and the picture was on the mirror.

I don't know.

I

can't

find him. No one knows, Johnny. And he was in my class. I know he was in my

class. I know he was there. And they tell me he's not there and he was there.

What is that?

I'm sorry, let me help you. Leave it!

No, really, I'm sorry.

Just fucking leave it, will you? I'm sick of your shit. No more, okay?

Enough.

Get out. Go on.

Not tonight. I'm working.

Who's Claire?

Aren't you glad to see me?

Look, I'm not your fucking teacher.

I wasn't it last night or the night before that.

Go home.

Just go.

You do know me though.

We all know you, Hannah.

Everyone does.

I know you.

They're okay, love.

They're among friends now.

We know you can, come on.

Take care, Professor.

We are born into confusion and all of us will die in it, the prince said as he

held her closely.

We don't see the beginning or the end.

We live in the middle and spend our lives guessing.

The princess stood up because for the first time she understood.

She turned to the prince and smiling through her tears, she exclaimed.

The same thing over and over.

Our fears and dreams.

Everything that makes us who we are.

Some real, some not.

And only us decide.

The prince nodded and held his arms open.

We have to go.

Hannah?

I had a thought today and I just let it go.

Into the air.