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To be to be

I know, sorry, sorry.

I'm writing this one up, Nova.

Like there's ever been a time you haven't?

Breaking tonight from Brookhaven, a doll resounding the missing woman, Heather

Crane, was found in her Ridgeview home earlier this evening.

Hey, Benny.

Holy shit, man. That's like two blocks from where I grew up.

Authorities believe she could be the doll keeper's eighth victim.

Oh. Marking an escalation. Yeah, this time's fucked.

No rules, fuck kid.

Families of previous victims have raised the reward to $250,000 for anyone with

information leading to the capture of the doll keeper.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the hotline. Knock down, please,

chef. That looks... Is that no mayo?

Small fry, chef.

Yep, heard you the first time. This piece of shit is acting up again.

Okay, well, that won't help. We desperately needed a new one months ago.

At this point, it's just criminal. Look, Susan will listen to you. Yeah, well,

she'd listen to you, too, if you took your job seriously.

I take the sacred art of cholesterol distribution very seriously, Albert.

No. It's a sign of respect. It's a sign you watch too much TV.

I'm not calling you chef.

You know what? It doesn't cost anything to be kind and inclusive.

The other night you asked if I could try and dress less dyke.

Yeah, well, you don't do yourself any favors.

Where's your cap?

I hate the thing. It's itchy.

It's company policy.

Look, you know as floor manager I can't just... What, you're just going to leave

me hanging?

I really wish we weren't the only late-night spot in town.

Grab me a double-double, would you?

Sir?

You heard the man.

And for yourself?

The usual.

Sorry, can you remind me... Don't act like you haven't been taking my order

since grad.

One double-double and one three-pump skinny latte with half-and-half milk.

That'll be $3.75.

From straight A's to minimum wage.

You're really living the dream there, Harpy.

Staying out of trouble, Benny boy?

Hey!

Frank? Deputy Mitchell.

Come on now.

I don't want to have to tell your probation officer that you're

disrespecting law enforcement.

I got my eye on you, Benny boy.

Don't forget who's holding your leash.

I'm confused, Er.

You the dog? No, you are.

Why are you barking?

Because I'm... You're the dog.

He's the head.

So what's new, Harpy?

You still hassling people for your cult?

I'm still helping people create financial freedom, if that's what you

mean. Look, my downline is about to take off.

So it's too late for you to get in on the ground floor.

Your ground floor looks a lot like rock bottom to me, Harpy.

This?

This is temporary.

You know Jeff Bezos worked at a McDonald's, right?

When he was like her age.

Ten years ain't temporary.

No, but where are those? There you go, chef.

Well, back to doing the real work.

What's so funny? Just a bold flex when our town tops the state charts for crime

rate. Order's up.

Well, what do you expect when you keep giving jobs to these mug shots?

You're always such a blast. Nova!

Your cap.

Go.

You alright, kid?

I can't find my stupid cap.

Who cares?

Guess. Oh, yeah.

We're the spare.

That smells like ass.

You're lucky you don't have to... Yeah.

I'm living the high life up in here.

Opera still stands, you know.

Me and the boys can make a house call.

I reckon that asshole stepped out of yours has earned a special visit.

Thanks, Benny, but I can handle Wade.

I know.

What was it this time? Bottle ran out?

Something like that.

Better me than her.

Man, if I was you, I'd be halfway to anywhere else by now.

Trust me, this town don't kill you fast.

It'll drag it out.

I'm not sticking around for the town.

So you take your sister with you.

Not like they'd break away and leave and give a shit. Dude, I just pawned some of

my jewelry to get gas for the week.

I can't take care of a five-year-old.

Hello?

Am I working alone tonight?

Your break starts in five minutes, Chef.

Taking it early, Chef.

Nova, I need you back on the floor.

Damn, I'm not chef anymore?

Not when you're not working.

Well, apparently the health violations and broken equipment's not the real

issue. It's my hatless head.

Then where are the spare?

Hell no.

I'll go check my car.

You'll want to wash your hands.

Stupid can't work without your stupid can

Can

I

help you

I get a...

Slap shop and large fries.

Would you like the full drip?

It's an extra patty and soda.

If you're offering for free.

No, it's an extra $3.49.

Awesome.

That's $7.99.

Large fry, chef.

You, uh, make sure it's a large.

Not just a small and a large box.

I know how you big chains like to scam the man.

You're on trash duty tonight.

A word?

Now?

No, for what the hell are you... That guy, the new customer, in his car, I saw

a... a doll.

Saw what? A creepy one.

It looked like the one on the news.

The missing women?

Oh.

Wait, are you saying what I think you're saying?

Yeah, Barclay looks creepy enough.

Okay, can one of you enlighten me?

Look, he might be the doll keeper.

Wait, the serial killer.

That's absurd.

Now, there are a million reasons why there's a doll in a car. He's probably

got kids. No, no, it doesn't look like one he can buy in the store.

There was something off about it.

I think we should call the cops to check it out.

Oh, and humiliate ourselves.

We can't do nothing because you're scared of your high school bully.

Scared?

Please, in six months, I'll be raking in passive income while she's still

clocking over time to make rent.

All right, we need to be sure it's him.

Okay, we'll get more evidence then.

I'll check his car. No, you won't.

This is ridiculous.

That's a good idea.

Seriously, you two?

Quarter mil.

That's the reward out for this guy now.

We split that three ways.

Ain't bad.

Okay.

Okay, but if it is him, we need to call the cops.

One thing at a time, kid.

Okay.

Let's, uh, let's prove it.

You're offering a free cup of coffee for our customers tonight.

Pass.

Although, if you're offering anything else, you, uh... You'll let me know?

It's the best cup in town.

Goddammit! Sorry.

There's a washing out back.

you know what i'm in a good mood today i'm gonna let this one go

Cheers. Cheers.

Get Nova back here!

Nova!

No, but Hey

Hello Hey

Open the fucking door man. Yeah, I'm working on a man places a shit on

everything's broken

Fuck, huh? Shit, man.

I'm sorry, man. It happens to me all the time.

Sucks.

You want some free coffee?

No, but... Come on!

You know what?

Today's a good day.

Yeah? Not even this dump can ruin it.

Benny.

You're so loud.

Alpha, give me the keys.

Alpha, give me the keys.

Ew, Nova.

God, it's so unhygienic. Jesus, you're alright kiddo.

Holy shit, is that?

Oh my god, is she dead?

Is she dead?

Yeah.

She's, she's dead.

It's her.

The woman on the news.

Shit, so it's really him.

The doll keeper.

We have to call the cops. Whoa, hold on.

Now, we bring those asshole pigs in now, and they will shaft us six ways to

Sunday. You need to let us touch that reward money? Not a fucking chance.

Shit, you're right.

How do we claim it? Family set up a hotline. I'll look into it. We lock that

cash down first, then we call the cops.

Agreed? Agreed. What?

No! We have to call the cops now.

There's a fucking serial killer out there with a dead body in his trunk.

I mean, she's not getting any debtor.

Is she?

Hey. I won't let him hurt anyone else. All right? He's not going anywhere.

This is life-changing money.

Take it out of this dump.

Think of what that could do for you and your sister.

Okay. Okay.

to act normal.

We can't have this guy getting suspicious.

Got it?

Business as usual, right?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

What can I get you?

Vanilla spill and sloppy fries. One vanilla spill and sloppy fries, chef.

Chef!

Hey, yeah, I'm, uh, calling about the reward money. Uh, is this legit?

Uh-huh. You got information.

Fuck, yeah, I do. This is the call you've been waiting for. But, uh, first

things first, how exactly does the payout work?

Your tip is to sign the case ID number. If it leads to an arrest, the funds are

released to you.

Oh, it'll lead to an arrest, all right. It's gonna close the goddamn case,

because, uh... Mm-hmm.

I got him.

The doll keeper.

Uh...

Well, he's here now.

And that local missing woman, she's in his goddamn trunk outside.

Is she okay?

No, not really. She's kind of past the point of needing medical attention, if

you catch my drift.

Wait, what did you say?

Yeah.

Here you go.

Oh, shit.

Susan's here.

Susan's here.

Hey, I'm going to have to put you on hold for just a minute, all right? I'll

be right back.

Come on, precious.

Let's go and see those slackers.

Not a word to her. We can't hide it.

Of course we can.

It's stingy, Susan.

She'll take everything.

She sniffs even a wind of this? We kiss that money goodbye.

Get rid of her.

Oh, you will all let me know when the council of standing around doing fuck

all has convened, won't you?

Because Precious would love to know.

Good evening, Susan.

I was just delegating tasks for the evening.

No, don't skip the toilets.

Our cubicles are making the shitters and train spotting look like the rest.

Yeah, Noah's on it.

Kid pulled the shit straw, huh?

Well, it's only fair considering she was late again today.

Oh, well, that's coming out of her tips.

Don't stand so close to her, Harper. She's not feeling well. She's got a poo

bump. It's squirting out both ends.

What the fucker? Oh, my God. Are you okay, precious?

Are you all right, baby? What the hell have you done to this thing? Nothing.

It's been like that for months. We really need a new one.

No, it's fine.

Nova just needs to take better care of it is all. See?

If it's greasing, then it ain't needing no fixing.

Okay.

We hardly need her checking out the fryer right now. She needs to leave.

What a big baby.

You, uh... You've been working out, huh?

That's still a no, Susan.

How many times do I gotta tell you?

You don't gotta be so formal.

My friends call me Susan. Well, you're my boss.

Sam. Look in here.

Outside, things could get a whole lot less professional.

Yeah. Yeah, that sounds awesome.

Susan, I actually wanted to show you the new schedule I put together.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Later, Harper. It'll save you a lot of cash.

Really?

Okay Hey,

all right, I'm back. Why don't you go ahead and transfer those funds now and I

will tell you exactly where you can find this asshole I

can promise you it is him. He's literally 20 feet away from me

Hello?

God, seriously, shit.

Emma?

Grady?

Flash. Look, um, your profile pic, is it an old one?

Yeah, I guess.

We have to call the police. She's obviously the next victim.

Give me your phone, kid.

Shit.

Signal and Wi-Fi's down.

He must have done something.

I'm sure.

Hey.

Can I get a Saucy Beast and Coke?

That's $9.99.

Oh, that's to go.

Technology hates me.

Here.

I'll be right back with your order.

Don't go anywhere.

Fuck this fucking place.

Did you make the call?

No bars.

Then we'll call the police with the landline.

Okay, well, the money, it's real. It's all legit. I checked.

All right? I'll use the landline, and I'll finish the call. Benny, she's in

danger. Not while she's in here.

It's the only order to keep them waiting.

All right? Trust me. I won't let anything happen to her.

I mean, there are other iterations, but this one really is the most cost

-effective. With these two pulling a few double shifts, they're up for it, right?

Great plan.

Oh, taking one for the team, huh?

You're so chivalrous.

Oh, look at the time.

Susan, you must be exhausted.

You work way too hard.

Yeah. Yeah, I am. I am.

But someone's got to keep this place running.

Yeah. Yeah, no, you're the glue that keeps this whole place from falling

apart, right?

I am? Yeah.

All right, okay.

Well, I'll see you all tomorrow.

Oh, and, uh, Nova, don't forget the shitters, honey.

Make the call.

Honest.

Seriously, what the fuck?

Master, pick a coffin.

Jeez, Louise.

There you go.

When's my food going to be ready?

Sorry, our chef just finished a really big takeout order, but he's working on

yours.

Why don't you take a seat and bring it over to you?

No, wait!

Do you want any sauces?

Uh, sure.

Sweet and sour.

Wow.

Way to be discreet. We shouldn't be sending her back up and down. Good

evening, ladies.

Mr. Greenwood. Sir!

I haven't seen you since grad.

Wait. Since when do you eat fast food?

I've got some late-night marking to do.

I could use a change of scenery. Just a coffee, please. Sure, no problem. One

coffee coming right up.

Nova, sorry, could you please get coffee?

Oh.

Oh, no, no, no, Mr. G, no, this one's on me.

Harper, thank you, that's so sweet.

Everything good with you?

Yeah, no, it is.

I'm an entrepreneur now.

Yeah, no, this is a side hustle.

My bottom line is, it's really taking off. Oh, that's fantastic.

What about you, Nova?

How's that book report coming?

Huh?

Yeah, fine.

Okay. Well, thank you. Right.

I'm gonna go check on Benny.

We've got, uh, places to be, so...

How about I just grab my girlfriend's order now?

Girlfriend?

Jealous. It seemed like you two had only just met.

Are you spying on me?

I'll go check on your brother now.

He knows something's up.

What the hell are you doing?

Oh, my God.

Everything is broken and I need to finish the call. Shit.

I'll drive him to town to report it.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa!

Whoa!

Whoa!

Oh, actually, you might call me too, that.

Freshly defrosted, but I mean, sugar, sugar, am I right? Can I put this down

over there?

Order's up!

Big car.

Bugman, finally.

Hey, have you seen the car keys? These? Yeah, the goddamn car keys. Have you

seen them? No.

Hey, hey, the chick that was cleaning our table, where is she?

Huh? Where is she? Hey, you!

You took...

My keys.

Whoa, calm down. No, they were on the table. She cleaned it, and now they're

gone. I didn't see any keys. You fucking liar!

Whoa. No.

Chill out.

Is there a problem here? The fuck are you? Stay out of this, old man!

Sir, Mr. Greenwood, it's fine. This customer lost his car keys.

I didn't lose them. You stole them.

Okay, whoa.

This is probably just one big misunderstanding.

Nova, where did you put the trash?

I threw it out back.

Okay. All right, now go check.

Whoa, this is staff only, pal.

Yeah, well, your staff stole from me,

pal.

Okay, I'll go take a look together.

Lead the way.

This is gluten-free, right?

No.

Just keep an eye on her, okay?

Now, if they were picked up by mistake, they would be in there.

All right.

You can get your hands dirty looking, then.

I'll go grab some gloves.

I'm disgusted.

You've just

met

him, right?

Huh? That guy.

You've only just met him? In person.

We've been, like, speaking for weeks.

Not that it's any of your business.

Please, just don't leave with him. Okay, you're being really fucking weird.

Nova, what's going on? What the fuck?

Fucking

fuck!

Fuck!

All right.

Grab a leg.

Why is your signal so shit? Seriously, don't leave.

Nova, are you in trouble?

I... Um, it's...

No, no. Nova.

You need to take her.

I can't watch Millie tonight.

Yeah, you can.

I got somewhere I need to be.

Wait, I'm serious. She can't stay.

Quit acting like you're so important.

You work in a fucking fast food joint.

Wait. Wait.

No, no, please don't leave. No, really can't stay. No, no!

No!

Hey,

hey, this isn't your fault.

I'm sorry.

There's a lot happening tonight.

I need you to do what I say.

Okay?

Uh,

Nova?

Oh!

Who is this lovely young lady?

This is my sister, Millie.

Mills, this is my teacher, Mr. Greenwood. Hi, Millie.

When I was your age, the triceratops was my favorite.

What about you?

She loves the T-Rex.

Oh, she's deaf?

Nonverbal. She can hear you.

Okay. Well, golly, Millie, it sure is nice to meet you.

Nova, is anything the matter?

You know you can tell me if anything is wrong. Brady!

Everything's fine, sir.

Excuse me.

What the hell is up with the service tonight?

We gotta get back on the call.

Nova's itching to blow this whole pale...

Ah, kids just panicked about this asshole running off with his latest

catch.

Problem solved.

Hello? Hello, hello! Stop her!

Shut the hell up, dirtbag!

Yeah, yeah, we know exactly who you are.

Have you met it?

Hey, could you get them to speed it up in there? I'll be right with you.

All right, Space Ranger, time to fuel

up. In three, two, one, blast off.

Alarm is set for the next mission, Captain.

I'm gonna go check the service box out back.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

You can't just leave me with him. It's a bowline knot. He's not going anywhere.

What?

You don't like the taste of karma?

Huh? All right.

I mean, I... Uh,

hi.

Grady?

What the fuck is this?

You let him go. Yeah, we can't do that.

You see your, uh, your beau here?

Yeah, he's a killer.

What? Yeah, yeah, the doll keeper, to be more specific.

And you would have been next. We hadn't stepped in, so... You're welcome. No,

no, no, no!

No.

You're wrong.

Sorry, darling, but it's true. Yeah. That local missing woman, we found her

dead body in his trunk.

No, no, no, no, no!

No,

no, stop, stop!

Just listen.

I'm gonna let you go now, okay? No screaming, okay? Just let us explain.

Okay?

Okay.

Hey, look, there's a reward out for this asshole.

Once we lock that down, we'll call the cops to help us out, and we'll cut you

in, okay?

50 bucks.

Yeah, just to...

Hang tight.

Yeah.

Okay. Okay.

Excellent. So all we have to do is just deep breath. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

What the fuck?

Yo.

A little service here?

I'm sorry. One moment.

Sorry, sir. Can you keep an eye on Malik for just a minute?

Uh, sure.

What have we got here?

Fuck.

Yeah, she's dead.

It was an accident.

It's fine. We'll tell the cops it was an accident.

Tell the cops?

Are you... Are you out of your goddamn mind?

They are trying to find any reason to throw me back inside, and I'm pretty

sure killing a woman is a fucking good reason for them. No.

No. We didn't kill her.

He did.

You.

You tricked her.

You killed another innocent woman, you fucking fuck.

We held her against her will, Harper.

I mean, you don't.

Fuck! This is going to bury me. They'll bury me. No.

No.

I'll tell the cops it was an accident.

They'll listen to me. Really?

Your copy of Fifth Buddy is going to back you up, huh? You're that close.

You did this too, Harper.

You know, you pulled that damn chair out. Any half-decent lawyer is going to

argue that that's second-degree murder.

Oh, my God.

I can't go to jail.

I won't survive in jail.

Look at me.

Oh my God, I'm going to be forced to be on this one.

Hey, wait. I'm going to have to make hooch out of a toilet.

And smuggle cigarettes in places that I don't even want to think about. Shh,

shh, shh, wait, wait, wait. Harper, Harper.

He's the only witness.

You're saying we... Oh my God, Denny, no!

We can't do that! It's him or us!

Are you seriously going to put this sick asshole's life ahead of your own?

He is awful. He's the fucking worst.

I mean, how many people has he killed? How many people won't die if he's, you

know... I guess that's true.

We still get the reward.

I mean, we caught him, right?

We take him out now.

That money's still ours.

Okay. Okay.

Okay. All right.

We just, you know, we just... Yeah.

Fuck you.

What the fuck?

What happened?

He did it.

Oh, my God, Nova. We tried to stop him.

I'm sorry, kid. It's true.

Hello? Some of us gotta schedule the key.

What the hell's going on here?

Kid, she's... Call an ambulance!

She's dead.

I told

you we should've called the cops!

I'm gonna get help. Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on, hold on.

All right, let me check the service box out back. I'll get the line back up and

working, okay?

What... what happened?

We confronted him, and he got angry. He went full psycho.

Threw her across the room, broke her neck.

But he signed up.

Yeah, well, he is now.

We had to wrestle him.

Don't get too close, kid, alright? He's dangerous.

Hello?

Hello?

Sorry, I was... Let's see what happens.

Sir?

Sir, this is not what it looks like. This man, he's the doll keeper.

Doll keeper?

As in the... The killer? Yes.

We found a dead body in his car earlier. We cornered him. He killed her. We tied

him up. So... Holy moly.

Well, we need to call 911. We can't. Service is down.

Oh.

The police must already be on their way, though.

Um... No.

You said you found the body earlier this evening.

Yes. I'm sorry. I'm... I'm not understanding.

You haven't called the police.

We were gonna, all right? We were gonna call the police, but there's a reward

after this guy. I didn't get to finish the fucking call.

I'm gonna check the service box out back.

Actually, I could, uh... I could use a hand with that.

I'm not leaving her alone with him.

No, sir, it's mine.

It's fine. No, that's a bowtie knot. Bowline. Bowline knot.

He's not going anywhere.

We do need to get the line fixed.

Um,

you keep your distance from him, Harper. Yeah, of course. And you come get me if

anything happens.

Yes. Yeah.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Nothing, nothing.

They were, uh, just taking a nap. They're fine.

Everything's okay.

Hey, lady.

I ain't standing around here for my health.

I'm sorry.

Everyone needs to leave.

We're closing early for the night. The hell you are. I didn't stand here for

nothing. I want some damn food.

Sorry for the inconvenience. Here.

Free food. On us.

That's it?

Oh, yeah. Keep them coming.

Thank you kindly.

Sorry, it has to be like this.

Actually, no.

I'm not sorry.

No, you're getting exactly what you deserve.

Okay, fine!

You're gonna have your final words.

If you scream, that cap is going so far down your throat, you'll be tasting it

for days.

Well, you would if you weren't, you know, dead.

Sorry, I'm still so confused.

What made you even look in his trunk in the first place?

I don't know if I found a doll.

A doll?

Yeah, you know, one of them creepy fucking doll things he always leaves

behind? She, uh... She saw one inside his car.

What the fuck?

What?

The line's been cut.

John, I'm out!

I'm going, I'm going. Slow your horses.

It's not me. I'm not a fucking killer. I'm not.

Wow.

That's exactly what a killer would say.

It's not my car. It's not my car. It's not my car.

What? It's not my fucking car.

Lily?

Where did you get that?

How'd that motherfucker cut the cable wings?

What the fuck?

I stole the thing earlier tonight.

No, you're... you're lying.

I'm not!

Look, man, I'm broke as hell.

And I told them I was successful.

I go, shut up, and shit.

All right.

I see the car, the keys in the ignition, like it's my lucky fucking day. I don't

even look in the goddamn trunk. No, no, you're lying!

I looked in the glove compartment for cash.

I saw the creepy fucking doll, and I tossed it.

That's a... that's a funny story.

But it's a lie.

You're a killer!

And a liar!

No, there's no way.

No, there's no way.

Fucking psycho bitch!

Bitch, I'm gonna fucking ruin you. Everyone will know!

Hello?

Are you okay?

I need the police. It's an emergency at the Big Dripper.

No!

No! The restaurant in Brookhaven, off Highway 2.

Benny's working on the service box. I'm sure he'll have it up and running in two

shapes of a lamb's tail.

I

don't

want you to worry, Millie.

Everything's going to be a-okay.

Good thinking.

clearing everyone out of here.

I guess we should just sit down and wait for the police.

Millie needs the washroom.

I really think that we should stick together.

Vinny?

Vinny?

Stay here.

No, don't move, okay?

You've gotta hide.

Promise me.

Nova?

See, I told you we'd find her.

Why don't you come join us over here?

Come on, can you go?

Making a suit.

And wearing it.

Good.

Coloring.

Oh, I think you can put that down.

We don't want anyone to get hurt.

Now do we?

But we don't want our guests to overstay their welcome.

I would say that the length of about one song should do it.

But they really shouldn't be here when it ends, Nova.

Hello?

You called them?

Where were you? I'm allowed a bathroom break, Nova.

Look, we haven't claimed the reward yet, so don't say anything, please, Nova.

Gee whiz, whatever you think's best.

No, huh? They call us right there.

Ooh. I love this one.

Three minutes.

Give or take.

Harriet can wait. Really?

What's the big emergency, then? Salute a fountain on the fritz.

Emergency? Nothing.

There's nothing going on. We just got a call from your number claiming an

emergency. My kid sister was playing with my phone. It was a mistake. I'm

sorry. I should write you up for wasting police time. It's my fault, officers. I

was meant to be watching over her while Nova and Harper were closing up. Sir,

what are you doing here? Just some late night grading.

Kate, look at you.

I always knew you'd go far.

It's always wonderful to see my ex-students flourish.

Uh, can I get you anything?

Just gonna grab a word with that ex-con of yours.

Uh, Benny's gone home.

That's why we've closed early.

No chef.

Sorry for the mix-up, but everything's fine.

I don't think so.

You pulling us off the street made life easier for all the crooks and dirtbags

out there.

How about some free food?

For your troubles. Now go.

Don't forget the barbecue sauce.

Oh, you can take your time, ladies.

I love this.

Yeah, so I'll probably make deputy before I'm 26.

Yes, that C-minus didn't hold you back. Shakespeare don't put criminals away.

Intuition does.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Reorders all week, I'd say. Sure, no problem.

Of course.

Sir. Oh, Kate, would you mind if I grab a few snaps for the teacher's lounge?

Of course.

Deputy, why don't you get in on this as well? The staff would love to see who's

mentoring our favorite ex-student.

Oh, let's get that out of the shot. We don't need that in there.

and say, stick him up.

Oh, I'm sorry. These essays are taking my coordination as well as my sanity.

Don't worry about it, sir. Oh, no, no, nonsense.

We can't have our town's finest eating soggy fries.

Nova, why don't you pack up some fresh fries for the officers?

And throw some extra barbecue sauce in.

Have a good one, sir. You stay safe now.

Go catch some bad guys.

Bathroom. Nova, why don't you come join us again?

Good job, Millie.

Great job.

You can do this.

Diamond leaders don't quit. They pivot.

Gringing.

Enough of that.

Enough!

Has she always been this way?

It's not surprising.

It's hard to find your voice when Betty doesn't settle things with words.

You're... You're the Dolekeeper?

You want to see one?

Vessel dolls.

Yeah, they take the pain, the sins, the suffering of their masters.

Nova, I truly wish that I could have prepared you your own doll.

Then you wouldn't have to feel what's going to happen to you tonight.

Your vessel would bear.

Please.

Please just let Millie go.

Millie especially should have her own doll.

What do you want?

Well, Nova, I don't mind admitting that I've been improvising since I stepped

away from my car earlier.

It was careless, I know, but it was just for a moment. And it was in an affluent

neighborhood. This charming little town of ours is becoming a hotbed for crime.

Still, it was easily tracked.

And I appreciate you and your friends taking care of the thief.

What are they doing back here?

Get rid of them.

Hello?

Barbecue sauce?

It's not rocket science.

This seems intentional, Nova.

It doesn't feel like you're taking this situation seriously.

I'll get rid of them. Please! Stop!

You get the sauce.

Millie and I will let her in.

Twice in one night. How lucky am I?

This dummy gave me ketchup.

Nova?

I believe the request was for sauce.

It's a free cup for inconveniencing the officer.

Again.

Inconveniencing me. Again.

Nova?

Nova?

Now!

Freeze!

Shit! Stay right there!

Sir, are you okay?

He's the doll keeper!

What? How did you...

No, Pop. Run!

Hey there.

Hi. Hey, you all good, Teach?

Oh, uh, Kate needs your help with a rowdy customer. This town's full of

them.

What's up, Kate?

Hello.

Wait, aren't they closed?

He's refusing to leave, I guess. They're out back by the washroom.

Inside! Go, go, go!

Come on, Harper!

It's okay.

It'll be alright.

Did he kill Benny?

And the guy in the staff room?

He was innocent.

Shit. What are we going to do?

We need to kill him.

Greenwood, we need to kill him. No, no. We're not going anywhere near him.

So what's the plan, Nova?

What, he just wanders out there freely murdering people?

It's all right. It's all right, Space Ranger.

Slow, deep breaths.

In and out.

Shh.

Her nail is out there.

It's okay. I'll be okay.

Stay here.

We need to kill him.

He's dangerous.

All that matters right now is making sure he's okay.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Morph, Benny Sharp is nice.

One in each hand.

And then we both attack.

No hesitation.

He's only one guy.

We could take him. The man has a gun now.

Okay. Okay, that's fine.

That's fine. We create a diversion.

And then we can support him. Why are you so focused on killing him?

Hello, Nova.

He's a serial killer. And I don't want to give him three more victims.

What about our customers?

Anyone who comes to our door?

It's a corner.

The fire alarm.

It's not connected to the main power.

Okay.

So?

So, it connects straight to the fire department.

All right, it needs to ring for 30 seconds and just catch up the alert.

This is your last chance.

Keep an eye on Libby.

I'll be right back.

Sorry.

Harper, what are you sorry for?

They had to...

That's enough playtime now, Nova.

Why?

Fucking bitch.

I'm gonna ruin you.

Everyone.

It can be our little secret.

I can't have my life ruined, Nova.

I'm building a fucking empire!

I'm gonna make something of myself!

You really think he's gonna let you walk away?

You know who he is!

No, it's called strategy.

We've got something on each other.

It's a mutually beneficial exchange.

Why the hell are the goddamn lights?

Oh, my God.

Precious, you stay here, my honey. We can't have the damn sheriff's department

calling us and interrupting our snuggly TV time, can we? No, no, honey, no!

No!

Hey, Harper.

Harper, you're a problem solver.

Oh,

my

God. This place is filthier than a porta potty at a chili festival.

And you've got ketchup.

All over the damn floor!

Open the door, Harper!

Benny and Nova left early. Benny and Nova left early. Benny and Nova left

early.

Susan!

Hi, Susan.

Why the hell's the door locked?

Benny and Nova left early, so I was forced to close up. What do you mean

they left early? Where the fuck are they?

Nova had to sort her sister out, and Benny, he... He quit.

Benny left the kitchen looking like a war zone as best you don't see it. But I

promise I will have it swapped by morning.

Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah.

You say why he quit.

Honestly, Susan, I... I think he felt intimidated by you. Yeah. I mean, you

run such a tight ship, I think it just... Yeah, I do.

Broke his ego working under you. I told him enough times. I was happy to get

under him.

Yeah, you did.

Oh, Harper.

If only the rest of my staff were as dedicated as you. You know, you keep

this up, you could be regional manager.

Well, I'm just trying to follow your example.

Yeah.

Well, I gotta get up to cleaning.

Right. Yeah.

Right, right, right.

oh just um why are the cops here they're not they left their

car broke down so they said they'd pick it up tomorrow i'm not running a free

storage center if it's here tomorrow they're paying rent of course yeah night

season yeah yeah yeah

Fucking Christ!

You stay here, him. Mama's about you. Walk into some shit!

Inside now.

Okay.

Oh, shit.

Shit. Fuck, shit.

Shit. Problem solved.

Not quite.

I'm Adrian Greenwood. I'm a teacher at Haven Creek High. I used to teach

Harper, actually.

Ma'am, please, put the gun down.

Sir, there's bodies.

Yes, everywhere.

We have to call the cops.

We can't call them.

Oh, my God.

That isn't ketchup, is it?

I'm sorry.

What are you saying?

Dead. They're all dead.

Well, man, if someone's dead, we should call for help. I'm going to reach into

my pocket for my phone, and we'll call somebody. We'll get some help.

Yeah, okay. Yeah, okay. Okay.

You can take his phone.

His phone.

He's the doll keeper.

The serial killer.

That's his car outside. He killed them all.

All the purse you need is on his phone.

He's been keeping me a prisoner here all night.

Wait, what?

Trust me. When have I ever let you down?

Ouch.

Now you fuck.

Help!

He's back there.

What happened to our mutually beneficial exchange?

I'm sorry.

You have to feel this.

Look at me. Look at me.

There you go, you got it.

Ah.

Hey, Millie.

Hi.

Millie, this is Heather.

This is Minnie.

You two have fun now.

Enough games now, Nova.

We mustn't keep Millie waiting.

Pop quiz.

Multiple choice.

Should Millie watch what happens to you, or should you witness what I have

planned for her?

Truthfully...

Both options get you an A+.

You

know, on second thoughts, I think you can go first.

Millie can keep me company for a long time.

Millie.

Desperate.

panels to the lab ASAP.

You sure you don't want to ride to the hospital?

Get yourself checked out?

Look, I just want to get hurt a bit, if that's okay.

Absolutely.

We've got your statement.

We'll follow up if we need more.

Go get some rest.

Excuse me.

We'll be home soon.

Nova!

So, it turns out that Benny's tip had an ID number registered with the hotline.

The families have reviewed it and they've made a decision.

They want you to have the money, Nova.

God knows you've earned it, kid.

All the information is here.

No, no, we're not

Don't do that with your face. Why not turn up with my mates? What was that? I

look bad? Why do you wear that stupid hat? Look at that. Here you go. You

ain't all my cheerios. You ain't all my cheerios. You don't even hear me, no.

Don't do that. Don't do this. Stare at my lady. This. Hold me back. Don't you

dare. You will never get me back. Wah, wah, cry, baby. Sorry that I made you

cry. Wah, wah, cry, baby. Say it's something that I like.

Like, your shoes look nice today.

Like, your eyes are sparkling and violent.