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It's time to wake up, honey.

We gotta get going.

I don't want to leave.

I don't want to leave either.

This is the way it has to be.

Just for a little while.

I promise everything's gonna be just fine.

He won't find us.

But what if he does?

We will do.

What we have to.

Even if it means killing daddy?

Especially if it means killing daddy.

It's that time of year again, the Ashton Falls winter solstice.

I know I don't have to explain to you how important it is that you gather in

safe zone and not get caught out in the cold. But hey, if you do, I guess we'll

see you in 30 years.

You'll be reporting through the night, so keep your radios on and those

televisions off.

No telling what might come through during the solstice. It's been exactly

year to the day.

Since the great collapse. I think we're pretty fortunate to have only lost five

or so people. I think the hardest part might be when they make their way back

through it. It's a long time to pass living the same day over and over. Not

aging. Well, I guess there are certain benefits.

You know what they say.

The only way out is through. You have me wondering what it might be like now.

Well, I mean, if you're crazy enough to find out, just go for a walk tonight.

Have a feeling it will be a quiet night for you. Just me and the Kelpie.

On second thought, I don't think I want to end up at dinner.

Stay safe, Ashton, and don't fear the Reaper.

It's time.

Get dressed.

I'll make the coffee.

Come on, get up.

I'll be down in a minute.

Puffy? Table.

Hey, Denny, grab your gear.

So, you ready?

I'm nervous.

You'll be just fine.

How far is it?

It's right on the border.

He's going to find us.

We've talked about this.

I just want things to go back to the way they used to be.

Look, I understand if you don't want to do this, but I'm not going to be able to

protect you from him, not when you change.

We can't live in the past.

We have to live in the future, and we can't do that with Daddy.

Why not?

Because he wants to be stuck in the past.

So much so, he let the control in.

Then pulled him down dead.

Now come on, we have to go.

With only six hours left, we're wondering what kind of plans you all

tonight while you wait out the storm.

Give us a call or text, and let's see what's happening out there. I guess

we'll be stuck here in the studio, it's time to break out the branding.

You hear that, listeners? I think Walker's trying to get me drunk.

While we negotiate his proposition, here's another song to help pass the

don't want to fade away, becoming old and gray.

I don't want to pacify the glimmer in your eye.

You know, I remember the first time my dad took me up here. I was so scared.

And then I took that shot.

Man, I felt like a man.

God, that was good.

Think we'll make it back on time?

Oh, we better.

That solstice is nothing to screw with.

Hey, Eric.

Hello?

Where the fuck is he?

He should be here.

There you are.

Did you bring it?

You have the cash?

What do you take me for? A Kelpie?

Here.

I don't know when I'll be able to get the next batch.

The Council's locking us down.

Thanks.

We have to get out of here.

I can help with that.

Yes, you can.

I shouldn't.

I'm on my final warning with the Council already, V.

I know that.

And I would never want you to risk your status.

But I need you.

We need you.

He's going to kill her when she turns.

Sometimes I think that's the only thing he's waiting for.

It will cost you.

It doesn't matter.

I'll do whatever it takes.

If we stay, we're dead anyway.

If you do this, they will hunt you down.

They already are.

What? Harry isn't stupid.

I think he knows I'm going to leave, just maybe not today.

Please.

You're the last person I'm able to go to.

Shit. Harry is going to - What the fuck is Harry going to do?

He has the support of the entire council.

We have to get out of here.

Okay.

There's a cabin 40 minutes north of here, just on the border of Ashton.

I will give you the address when you return with the payments.

How much?

Everything you've got.

And Abigail has to come with me.

What? No.

Why?

If he's already after you, why do you want to put her in harm's way?

Be safer with me.

Besides, my veil is stronger when she's near me.

Fine.

But you better keep your word.

And I want the address before I go.

And you'll get your money when you've held up your end.

Make sure you get there before the solstice, or it's not even going to

And what if I don't make it?

Not an option.

Well, if it does, please keep her safe.

Please, Eric.

The cabin is a safe zone. Just get there and you'll be fine.

Both of you.

Okay, please let go.

Talk about the past crawling its way back in. Didn't expect to see little old

again, did you? No, I guess not.

I told you I'd get out.

I didn't believe you'd have the strength.

I've always had the strength.

But strength aside, I was always going to need a little bit of help.

You went to Eric?

But his help came with a condition.

What are you talking about?

He never said anything about conditions.

To help you find your freedom.

Right.

And how exactly is that supposed to happen with you on the outside?

The council will send Harry after you, and he will ensure that it's personal,

and if he finds you, you will suffer.

Perhaps this long car ride will give you the chance you need to ponder when you

stop me from tearing him limb from limb. He was my husband before he was a

collector.

me realize that it was nothing more than a prison.

Where are you?

I'm free.

Free.

So which way do we go?

That way, I think. You think so, or you know so?

I know so. You take the lead.

Let's go hunting.

It's small.

Smaller than you, but then survival of the fittest.

I honestly didn't think you would pick up. I figured I owed you one last

conversation. What are you trying to do, V?

There's nowhere to go.

I want out.

What about Abigail?

You're just going to leave her too?

It's okay.

I already know she's with you. The school called me, said you took her out

class.

Wanted to know how the appointment went.

Then... Then what?

Then the council called me.

What are you going to do?

Our relationship's always been like a cracked piece of china on a dinner

hasn't it?

What are you gonna do, Harry?

I love you, V.

I love Abigail. What the fuck are you gonna do?

My job.

So you got something you want to say?

Ask.

Well, ask away, but I can't guarantee the answer.

Are we doing his work?

Why do you ask that?

You know what I'm taught and told, but is it really his work or our own?

Well, Kelpie sees all.

For our essence...

This is not what we do.

It's who we do it to.

I just want you to know that when this is all done, our Lord and Master will

join us in His glory.

We need to go.

Not without Mommy.

I'll wait for her.

I'm scared.

I know you're here.

I'll find you.

I promise.

Hey, Denny.

Is there something else you want to ask?

Did the Kelpie take Mom because she felt him? She was taken.

She didn't leave us.

You gotta remember that.

You know, just because we all share this world doesn't mean that the world

shares our beliefs.

Will you leave me too?

Not by choice, son.

We had to get moving.

The solstice is coming early this year, and we can't be stuck out here. Lucky

the cabin's on a lay line.

By design.

Abigail, are you okay?

I'm scared.

I know. So am I.

Dad's here.

I know. He followed me here.

Everything's going to be okay.

Is it?

Of course it is.

Maybe Dad won't hurt me.

Abby, we both know what we're going to do if we find them. Maybe he won't.

he's just trying to help us.

Abby. Without the council knowing.

You don't know how much I do.

You don't know what he's capable of.

I've seen what you are.

Sweetheart, you and I are the same.

Dad, he's just lost so much.

He's lost sight of what we were to him.

Honey, please don't cry.

Please don't. Everything's gonna be okay.

I promise.

You told me Eric wouldn't leave me. Eric's not with you?

No. Where are you?

I think I'm lost.

I told him not to leave you.

He promised me he wouldn't leave you. He swore.

You went after Dad.

Alone?

Yes.

Oh no.

Okay, go ahead, cock it.

You keep saying that everything's going to be okay, but it's not.

Yes, it will, but that's not important right now. It's important that you find

me. Tell me what you can see.

Trees.

Focus. I need something more than that.

Anything. What else can you see?

That's all I can see.

cold. I know, Abby.

Can you sense anyone other than me and Dad?

Yes.

If we can get to the cabin before your father does, then we'll be safe.

Eric told me to head north. Okay, then.

That's what you do.

I can guide you, but you need to help me.

Focus and tell me anything in Eric that you see, anything that you're walking

past.

That is it.

Abigail!

Abigail! Vanessa!

It's not me who did this.

It's your voice.

you! Do you hear me?

I will find you!

What is it?

Look over there.

Do you think it's mom?

Be nice if it was.

Would we know?

That's something you're going to have to ask me in 30 years.

I don't want to be here in 30 years.

Come on, let's get back.

Hey Denny, you ready for this?

You earned it.

You worked hard, and you earned it.

Thank you.

Protector of the night, wash over thy.

Take it thy boy, he offers his sight and abandonment of the fleshes.

He shall see for you, he shall taste for you, collect for you.

Fill this vessel with your darkness of light and fill this soul with your

knowledge.

He is yours.

As he was ours.

I am yours as I was theirs.

How do you feel, son?

Like I can see for miles.

Like I want more.

That hunger is going to stay with you a long time.

You're going to have to learn how to control it.

It's Kuru, isn't it?

Yeah.

They say it takes your soul.

Makes you immobile.

Makes you not remember.

They say it's a plague to us.

It's just Mother Nature taking her course in her own way.

Whatever she's gonna do.

What about you?

I'll take my place.

What about me?

You'll take your place.

Eventually.

And guess who's doing the dishes tonight?

Come on, let's go inside.

We have to prepare the rest for the freezer.

That won't last us long.

And I won't be able to go with you next time.

I hate her.

residential home has caught fire.

At least one victim so far and one other that neighbors have reported seen

leaving the scene.

Ashton Falls Police Chief Bannister is treating the incident as a homicide.

We'll keep updating on this incident as things develop.

I guess we knew tonight was going to be eventful in some way.

Now things are getting exciting. Chief Bannister's office just issued a follow

-up reporting and I quote, the council is involved and some of tonight's events

are related. We don't yet have much more information.

We can make public at this time.

This sounds ominous, Walker.

I wonder if this is going to be swept under the rug or if we're going to hear

more about it.

You know how secretive the council is. And if someone is already dead, I'm

to guess we'll only hear what they want us to.

PR, what have you done?

I just wanted a taste.

I don't know why I just got so hungry.

I don't know what's happening to me.

It's okay.

I ate poetry.

Oh, sweetie.

You're not supposed to eat the dog.

and we'll figure out something.

Why don't you tell him the dog ran away? Let's get you cleaned up, okay?

Exactly. What do we know?

Is it a serial killer?

Vampire? Shadow walkers? Who knows?

We don't know if it's male, female, dead, alive.

Do they kill in the shadows or walk in the light?

I'm guessing we're never going to find out. But don't worry, folks. It won't

stop us from reporting salaciously biased and opinionated news for your

entertainment. Stay tuned for more drunken mumbling as we pass into the

hour. More to come.

Until then.

They are not far from Ashton Fall.

That's what the council tells us.

Just some very unlucky quote -unquote normals make their way in at the worst

possible time.

I mean, the singles.

Worst possible day of the entire year?

Hey, I'm just the messenger.

But come on, five of them?

Yeah, I get what you're saying.

Coincidence? Maybe.

Lies? Could be.

Could be, or not.

I think the council may be covering something up.

Whoa, take it down a notch.

We don't need collectors back in the heart.

Where's my baby girl, Eric?

upon our quaint little town of misfits to have five, five in one night, the

unluckiest night of all nights.

I know I'm bad at math, but that just seems like we are not getting the whole

story. With only three hours remaining until the solstice eclipse, let's take a

few callers and see how the people of this great town feel about the council.

Eddie, it's Walker.

You're on the line. Tell us what you think.

Hey, Walker, I love this town. They protect us. If it wasn't for the

where the hell would we be?

Thanks, Eddie.

Sarah, you're on the line.

Go.

Tides of blood are soon to wash over this hideous town. The end's in sight,

the council fears its reckoning, for it is the reckoning of their own sins,

their own dirty sins.

And click.

Should have introduced her as Psycho Susan. I don't know.

I'm kind of feeling her vibe, Walker.

What if this whole sanctuary is coming to an end?

Hello?

Hello? Is anybody here?

Anybody need help?

You better go back.

But I can help.

I know you can help.

But this is someone else's hunt. It could get dangerous.

So you go back, lock yourself in, and don't open that door for anybody but me.

Got it?

I want you to be safe.

Hello?

Anybody need help?

Harry?

What the hell is a collector doing out here?

Leave my boy alone.

Why'd you have to do that, old man?

I wasn't here for you.

Or for him.

I hope the hell you did take off.

Sorry kid.

I wish you didn't have to see that.

I didn't want for it.

Where are you?

I don't know.

What can you see?

Darkness. I miss Daddy.

I know you do. I do too. No, you don't. You just want to leave.

To keep us safe.

With Eric?

No, I love your father. It's not about that.

That's not what's important right now.

What's important is that you find me.

Maybe I don't want to find you.

What? Maybe you're the one that's wrong.

Maybe you're the one that's been lying to me.

No, listen to me right now. You cannot stay.

I'm doing all of this for you. When you turn, he will kill you. You are too

dangerous. The Lenin ship has been banished by the council.

There's no way out of this.

Abigail, please listen to me.

I don't want to see you.

I just can't let this happen.

Yeah, well, it's been a long day.

Did Daddy do that?

That's not important right now. It's important that you find me.

Just pick up on my scent and imagine that you're hunting me. I don't want to!

Yes, you do.

You've been told not to, but you can do it.

Like Wolfie?

No!

Sweetheart, you have to. You have all the instincts. You just have to let them

out and use them.

I have to go. No one's close.

No, you're in there!

I can fucking smell you!

No one's gonna take my daughter.

You're not getting out of Ashton Falls.

Just you and me now!

little rat.

Vermin.

That's what you become, isn't it?

Disgusting vermin.

You took something that belonged to me, and I want it back.

She doesn't belong to you anymore.

Why'd you let it come to this?

You knew I wouldn't quit.

You knew you wouldn't.

How can you say that? Because it's true. That's how.

Even if it is, keep your goddamn voice down.

And put the drink down. You've had enough. Oh, I've had enough, have I?

have. You're damn right I've had enough of this constant shit. Is that what you

think we are?

You know, you're the one that accepted the council's invitation. I warned you.

How could you? It won't happen again.

You know the rules. You put us all in danger.

I know.

You know?

Is that all you've got to say?

I thought that we agreed to keep Abby as far away from her heritage as humanly

possible. And I'm trying.

Not hard enough. Don't think I don't know about your secret trips to the

bank either. I have no idea what it's like to have this unquenchable thirst

every second of every day.

That's why you take your damn medicine, Vanessa. I'm not sick.

That's a matter of opinion, isn't it? Will you keep your voice down?

Why should I? All you ever tell me to do is be quiet or be nicer. What's so

wrong with me?

I mean, you're a fucking vampire.

You're empty inside.

You always have been. So what are you now just being?

I'll tell you why, Harry. Because it's not true. I've not changed.

You're the one that has. Oh yeah?

How's that? Ever since your accident.

It wasn't an accident, Vanessa.

They left me for dead.

See? There you go again with that look.

That look like you don't believe me. I never said that.

You don't have to. I didn't light that match, B. I don't remember much, but I

remember that. I can still see their faces.

The look in their eyes. Pure hatred.

Sometimes that's how you look at me.

No, it's not hatred, Vanessa.

It's regret.

That is the same thing.

Hatred consumes just you.

Regret suffocates everything around you.

Where are you going?

Out.

Harry!

Hello.

Well, you don't seem particularly concerned about the consequences.

Why panic, Derek?

What else do you want me to tell you?

What you're going to do next.

I don't know what to do. That's why I'm calling you.

It's exactly what happened to me, except I didn't have anyone to help me fix it.

I can't keep putting my ass on the line for you, V.

Even if I fix this, she doesn't have long before she turns altogether.

I know.

And when she does... They'll lock her away.

And have you considered that might be for the best?

Then let him.

Why didn't you just kill me?

Always looking for the easy way out, aren't you?

Now, you took something from me.

Something very important to me.

I didn't take anything that didn't want to leave.

She never had a choice.

You think she wasn't going to go with her mother?

You think she'd have gone with you if she'd have known what you've done?

To your own family?

To people you called your friends?

I honestly thought this would all be over

once I killed your friend.

What?

Here you are.

I guess I was wrong about who started all this.

What did you do to him?

He proved to me more of a challenge than I had anticipated.

You're waiting for him, aren't you?

That's why you've come here.

My daughter wasn't the only thing that was taken from me.

This is all that's left.

He took mine, so I took his.

It's difficult to peel the skin off someone's face.

More so if they're still alive.

That was a struggle.

I mean, I couldn't have killed him and then done it.

Fuck you.

You called me a monster.

Look around you, Vanessa.

What would you call yourself?

I'm a mother.

You actually thought you could have your happy ever after, didn't you?

Where's mine?

No, you aren't.

And neither am I. At least not for what I'm about to do.

What's amusing?

What makes you think you deserve one?

Excuse me?

You and I aren't so disconnected.

How do you figure?

You've killed people.

Lots of innocent people.

So have I.

To get to you?

No. To escape yourself.

I think you're avenging me.

Because someone had to.

She didn't mean that much to you when she was alive.

Why do you pretend to care?

Mommy, you need to eat.

I know.

Look over there.

Do you think you can get it?

Okay, but be careful, understand?

Okay, go ahead cock it Ready now

I don't know, but it's not something we want to stick around for.

You got to get the head.

If you do this, they will hunt you down.

They already are. There's a cabin 40 minutes north of here, just on the

of Ashton. Make sure you get there before the solstice, or it's not even

to matter. And what if I don't make it? Not an option.

home. Here's a dark, cold river, walking slowly,

dead by day.

The sky hallowed me and chills in my

bones.