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[Suspenseful music plays]

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[Down-tempo music plays]

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I can't wait.

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You okay? Yeah.

Yeah.

All right.

Mom, can I see the rooms upstairs?

Be careful, honey. Sarah, go with your brother.

-Baby. -I'm not a baby.

Sarah: [Mocking] "I'm not a baby."

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Not bad.

[Chuckles]

Okay.

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This might actually not be so bad after all.

[Chuckles]

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Sarah!

What do you want?

[Ominous music plays]

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What do you want?

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Look.

A secret compartment.

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Janice: Hey, guys, come on down.

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Incoming.

[Laughs]

Baby, would you look at this kitchen?

[Ominous music plays]

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Woman: We weren't expecting you so soon.

I was just finishing up.

It is not polite to sneak up on people like that.

My apologies, ma'am.

Um, can I get your bags from the car?

No, we got it. Thank you.

I am here to make sure your stay is a pleasant one.

There is fresh linen in the master bedroom

and in the children's bedroom, as well.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. I'm -- I'm sorry I snapped.

I've just been a little on edge lately.

No problem, Ms. Duvernay.

I will help the children settle in.

No, the children have got it.

We pull our own weight in this family.

Understood.

A brochure detailing all the fun things

to see and experience is on your bedside table.

Now. I will be out of your hair and on my way.

Enjoy your stay.

Thank you.

Sarah: Hmm. Hey.

So I think I'm gonna go explore.

Gonna find somewhere where I can take some dope pics,

so I'll be back in a --

"Gonna." You mean "going to."

[Indistinct]

You've been out of school for all of two minutes,

and you've completely forgotten the English language.

Same rules apply here as at home.

Do not go showing these people your bottoms.

I'm sorry, Mother. Can I go now?

I don't know. Can you?

Wow. Okay. MayI go now?

[Laughs] Take your brother.

Why do I have to take the weirdo with me?

Well, either he goes with you,

or you stay here with the honeymooners.

Oh, ew. Come on, creep.

Not too late, you guys. Back before sundown.

Good job.

-Just be cool. -I am cool.

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It's actually really pretty out here.

It is.

Gonna get some great pictures of my 'Gram.

Nice. I wish you were more excited about that.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. It's you guys.

-Hey. -Hey. How you doing?

Hi. Chee Chee, girl, I thought I recognized you

from back there.Hey, queen.

Hey, little man.

Hi.You know, Chee Chee,

I-I love that commercial you're doing for Twinkles.

They're, like, the best.

-Really? -Yeah. They're, like, so hot.

Oh, thank you, girl. You know,

that money was right, so I had to.

Y-Yo, is that Infant? Yo, what up, bro?

Yo, God, hey, it's Infant, bro. It's Infant!

Damn. Now everybody know I'm here. What up, man?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that.

I just...You good.

Hey, yo, Infant. Come on, man.

Come to the water, bro. The water feels so good.

[Chuckles] Nah, I'm good, Hollister.

That's what the hot tub in the room is for.

I only fuck with controlled water, feel me?

Yeah.See, look, me and water --

we got a thing going on, we got a understand.

I don't fuck with it. It don't fuck with me.

Know I'm saying? Unless, you know,

when I'm washing my ass.[Laughs]

-That's so funny. -Please stop.

-That was really good. -Please stop.

-Okay. Got you. -Hey, hey. What about you two?

Uh, no, thank you. We don't know how to swim.

Hey, man, don't go telling my business to people.Sorry.

Dude, are you serious?

That's right. I almost forgot

Black people were afraid of water.

What?Hey, watch your mouth, Jack Harlow.

Hey, hey, chill, chill. Look, the water's shallow.

We'll stay in the low part, I promise.

Oh, come on, man. Don't tell me you're afraid.

Nobody said anything about being scared.

They come in. Let's go! The water feels great.

Uh, no, I'm good.

No, we're gonna -- Just don't be lame. Just go.

There's so much going on here.

Yeah, it's a lot going on.

Look, I cannot believe you told that guy

we don't know how to swim.We can't. It's true.

Take off your hoodie. Take off your hoodie.

This is not a good idea.

Infant is behind us, okay? Just play cool.

I don't care. This is not a good idea, Sarah.

Jacob...I don't want to be in the water.

...this is the one time I need you to be cool, okay?

I am cool. This is just stupid.

Two steps. Two steps in the water.

Two steps too many.

Hurry up, please.

I'm trying.

Hey.

-All right, come on. -Okay.

It's not that bad.

No, Sarah, I can't. I can't.

What are you? Come on, man. Don't be scared.

-No. -Jacob.

-No. -Just keep going, please?

Sarah, I can't. I can't. I can't.

Jacob, everyone is watching right now.Sarah, I can't.

I don't care, Sarah. I can't.

Jacob, be a man.Really, bro?

You're not gonna come any closer?

Hmm.

You know, you really need to stop letting people

punk you around, like Dad used to say.

What are you talking about? I didn't let anybody punk me.

You know, you say you're not a baby.

Start acting like it.Okay, well, Mom says

you can't talk to me like that.

And that's the problem. She's always protecting you.

And you know she won't be here forever.

God, grow up.

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Man: My dear Jojo, as you approach the land,

be sure to take it all in.

Enjoy the trees,

the animals,

and most importantly, the water.

Pour your thoughts into the water.

Delve into the water.

Place your feet into the water

and watch the vibrations spread.

The water is you.

It is powerful and it has energy.

Pour all your positive energy into the water.

Baby, can we please remodel our bathroom

with a shower like that?

I mean, those -- the fixtures alone,

they probably cost more than our entire house.

Oh, and that rain head with the jets

pointing straight at your body?

It's like a standing massage.

Oh, that shower's incredible.

So what'd you do today?

Hey, babe.

I said, what'd you do today?

Oh, uh, nothing. Just walked around.

Well, I could get used to this.

Oh, no, don't.

We are staying here one week and then back to life.

Back to reality.

We are teachers living paycheck to paycheck.

Paycheck to paycheck?

Mm-hmm. [Chuckles]

Okay, so you think I didn't hear that part

about the monthly stipend?

I got me a sugar mama.

What's wrong?

[Sighs] I'm sorry, babe. I just...

I watched my mother struggle.

We had no money for food, for rent.

We had nothing.

And to see her father was balling like this?

I-I know that she wanted nothing to do with him, but still.

What kind of father would keep this life from you?

Maybe giving it to you now was his way of making amends.

Not really. I can't do what I want.

I can't sell it.

We certainly can't live here full-time.

We have to go back to the real world.

Ben, there are bills waiting for us

piling up day by day.

Like, I am so tired of trying to catch up, Ben.

What was this man's agenda?

You are killing my honeymoon buzz.

Listen...

you -- you can rent this thing out throughout the year.

I mean, look at it.

It's sure to bring in passive income.

You a landlord now, woman.

I am a landlord.Mm-hmm.

We're a landlords.

I'm sorry, my love. I just --

This all feels so overwhelming.

Well...

I wish I could fix the whole world tonight,

but I can't. Mm.

Although...

maybe I can fix you tonight.

[Laughs]

What do you say we get that honeymoon started?

Oh, okay. Mm-hmm.

Get the honeymoon started?You know, get that...

♪ Wanna be starting something ♪ [Laughs]

♪ Wanna be starting something ♪

♪ Mini skirt on, got my body in glitter ♪

[Cellphone rings]

Sarah: Hey, look, did you see my text?

Isn't it so crazy that Infant's here right now?

Dude, look, being the mastermind that I am,

I got a video of him, but I think the next time

I'm gonna try for a selfie.

Man, my feed is gonna be so hot.

See, girl, you better than me, 'cause if I would have seen

Infant in person, I woulda snatched him up

right in front of his girlfriend.

Sorry, Chee Chee.

[Laughing] Dude. Look, like you said,

Infant may be spoken for, but --

But what?

Oh, do not tell me there are more rappers up there

'cause my FOMO is already on 1,000.

No, no, no. No more rappers. Don't worry.

But there is this one guy.

I don't know. I think he works here

'cause I saw him by the lake earlier.

But, look, okay, there may be nothing going on

'cause, like, totally no words spoken,

but we, like, definitely had a moment.

Mm, the pool boy!

Sounds like a porno to me.

Oh, my God! Ray, shut up.

My bestie senses did tell me

you were gonna lose your virginity this summer,

so, girl, you better talk to him.

Dude, okay. Speaker privileges gone.

[Laughs]

[ Voices whispering indistinctly]

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[Birds chirping]

Howdy, neighbor.

Good morning. Jonathan.

Ben. Nice to meet you.

Yeah. Uh, family vacationing here?

Ben: Sort of.Yeah, I saw you when you came in.

Beautiful wife. That's quite a catch.

Thanks.

And the boy looks just like you.

Chip off the old block.[Laughs]

Have you been to the golf course yet?

Oh, and don't miss the hot springs

and fine dining at Giselle, okay?

And, uh, if you like running and gonna try this trail,

try the trail out in Mount Reston.

It overlooks the whole area.

Once you come to the lakes, it's hard to leave.

I'll be sure to check out all the above.

Uh, how long are you renting for?

Uh, well, actually, we, um, sort of kind of own it.

Wow.At least my wife does.

Bet that cost you a pretty penny.

Must do pretty well for yourself.

No. I'm a history teacher,

so that statement is probably a stretch.

Ah, sly fox.

Get in here with your colorful family.

The, uh, Realtors and the developers are very careful

to make sure a certain color line isn't crossed.

That line happen to be the color red, Mr. John?

[Chuckles]

Yeah.

Nice day.

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[Leaves crunching]

Uh, well, don't fret, honey.

Um, I was just on my way to cut some firewood.

People love a good bonfire out here.

First time here?

Yeah.

Not many of us come here as visitors.

Especially the sisters.

Excuse me?

I've probably said too much.

Freeman Lakes is, uh...

Wait. Freeman Lakes.

Where have I heard that name?

'Course you have.

A Black woman was killed here recently.

Been quite a few.Killed?

I don't think management, uh,

would take too kindly to my meddling,

scaring their guests away.

You mind my folklore.

Be careful, darling.

Have a beautiful day.

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Hey, Jan. You okay?

Yeah.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah, I think so.

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Hey.

Sarah, right?

Yeah. Why the hell would you care?

I just want to make sure I remember, that's all.

Right, 'cause there are so many Black Sarahs around here.

Listen...

I wanted to apologize about earlier.

We didn't mean anything by it. We were just joking around.

Okay, whatever.

Hey, do you think maybe we can start over?

Hang out sometime?

You know, maybe get to know each other a little bit?

Yeah. Yeah?

No. There are one too many of you guys at home, so...

Hey. Hey.

I saw you looking at me earlier.

Yeah, I, um -- I'm sorry.

No, it's cool. I mean, I didn't mind.

So where are you from?

I'm from the West Indies,

but came here when I was really young.

Parents came in on a work visa, and I've been here ever since.

Here -- like, you live here?

Yeah.So, wait, all the other staff members

live on the grounds, too?Yeah, but, um,

our spot ain't like y'all's rich people's lake homes.

Okay, look, we're not rich, but that does sound cool.

So, I mean, I guess since you're from around here,

you think you could show me around sometime?

Yeah, I can do that.Yeah?

Okay. You got a phone?

Yeah.

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Okay.

See you around.

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You all right, little man?

Yeah, just thinking.

What a young kid like you need to be thinking about?

A lot.

You know, the world isn't a friendly place for kids like me.

[Scoffs] What you mean, "kids like you"?

Nerds. Geeks. Awkward.

You wouldn't understand. You're a cool, famous rapper.

[Scoffs] Being a rapper is a safety hazard, little man.

It ain't all it's cracked up to be.

At least people respect you and know not to mess with you.

[Chuckles]

I'll tell you a little secret.

I ain't really from the 'hood, even though I rap about it.

I know. You grew up in the suburbs in Highland Park.

Your father was a software engineer,

and your mother was a paralegal.

[Scoffs] What the hell? You fed?

Nah, I just do a lot of research,

and my friends really like your music.

I was just starting to like your little ass, too.

Nah, but I'm gonna see you around.

Be safe out here, man.

It's hard for us young Black kings, you know?

Yeah.Keep your head up.

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Side note.

How is the sister?

She's the first Black woman I've had.

She's the first Black person, really.

So she's okay, I guess.[Door squeaks]

-Hi. -Oh, hey.

May I help you with something, ma'am?

Sorry to bother you. We are at table 22.Mm-hmm.

But I forgot to tell our waiter a few of my son's allergies.

Oh. What allergies, ma'am?

Oh, for starters, nuts. Tree nuts specifically.

But if we can avoid all nuts, that would be great.

Um, also, no garlic and no honey.

We've got you covered, ma'am. I'll relay the message.

Okay. Thank you.

Yeah.

Stop.

Yeah. You know that one.

-Sure. -Yeah.

Sarah: I guess. Oh, hey.

-Hey. -Hey.

-Hey. -Hey.

Everything okay?

Must be something in the water here.

Like what?

Nothing. We'll talk later.

Kids, so did you have fun?

-Yeah. -What did you get into?

The water. [Laughs]

Nothing, really. Nothing.

You know what, Mom?

There was just not very many things to do.

Especially 'cause I was stuck with this weirdo all day.

-Honey, that is not nice. -It's the truth.

Baby.

[Laughing] Oh, look, it's your boyfriend.

-Where? -Who is he?

Oh, that's Infant Medium.

-Who? -He's a famous rapper.

His claim to fame was a song called "Titty Milk."

I'm sorry. What?

-Yeah. -"Titty Milk"?

No, it's actually really good.

Mom. Hey, wait. No, no, no.

Can you calm down for one second, please?

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. What is he doing?

What are you doing? What is he doing?

What are you doing? Ben, stop. Stop!

Mom, I'm gonna cry. Stop.

I'm gonna cry. Mom, please.

Mom, please, please stop. -Hey, what's up?

-Hey! -Good to see you two again.

-Hey, guys. -Oh. Well...

Nice to meet you, Mr. Titty. Mom!

-Mom! -It's Infant, Mom.

Oh, my God. This is not happening right now.

-Uh, this is Chee Chee. -Oh, my God.

Hi.Hi, Chee Chee. Nice to meet you.

And Infant, I'm sorry.It's all good.

Uh, so do you live here?Nah, not full-time, you know.

I just come out here to create.

It's nice and secluded, quiet.

-So artistic. -Oh, you're drooling. Drooling.

-[Mouthing] -Uh, that is wonderful.

Um, well, I-I hope that we weren't a bother.

My kids are such huge fans.

Oh, Mom, I'm not a fan. Sarah is.

Do not ruin this for me.

And, um, we were wondering if we would be able

to take a picture with you.Of course. Let's get it.

-Okay, great. -Nope, nope, nope.

You guys are good. Just take it on my phone.

Yeah. Thanks. Thanks.

You guys look so good.Thank you.

-Ew. -Here we go.

"Toddler Milk" on two.

One, two.[Camera shutter clicks]

[Breathing heavily] Get out. Get out.

-Hey. -Mom?

Get out! Get out.

-Hey. -Mom?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I just --

I just had to seize the moment. I'm sorry.

-Oh. -What's so funny?

I-I'm just saying, like, other than the staff,

y'all are the first Black family I'm seeing here, so --

No offense.None taken.

But we good, Uh, nice to meet y'all, all right?

Good seeing you guys, too.

-Enjoy your dinner. -Yeah. Bye, guys.

I'll see you around.

-Okay, honey. -Okay.

-Come sit down. -Okay. Yeah.

-Sit down. -It wasn't that funny.

Hey. Can I see the -- Thanks.

-Sweetheart... -Oh, my gosh.

...how long have you been listening

to "Titty Milk"?Look how good we look. Mom.

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Old woodcutter: A Black woman was killed here recently.

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Honey.

Hey, what's wrong?

[Sighs]

I don't know, Ben.

This whole thing, this place --

something doesn't feel right.

I know something that'll feel right.

Why do you think there aren't any other Black guests?

And don't say because they can't afford it,

because that's bullshit.

I don't know, honey.

Maybe they don't want to be here.

You know, the guests are a little stuffy and pompous.

Have you heard of Freeman Lakes?

Yeah. The, uh, urban myth that it's haunted.

Hold up.

Benjamin Cheatham, youknew the tales here?

And you didn't think to mention it to your wife?!

Your very Black wife?

Honestly, hon, I, uh...

I mean, I didn't put two and two together till we got here.

I didn't know Lake Levi was originally Freeman Lakes.

You know, it's not exactly a selling point.

It isan issue.

Black women disappear here. That's not a myth.

In fact, one of the workers was warning me about it today.

Hold up. A random staff worker

warned you about staying here today?

Yes.

That's bizarre.

I don't want to believe it, but I just --

I can't stop thinking about it.

Okay. Look, nothing bad is gonna happen.

Shit. Maybe not to you.

[Chuckles] [Sighs]

Seriously?

Look, we can't just take the word

of some disgruntled worker, okay?

Every place has its history, good and bad.

Freeman Lakes, or whatever the hell you want to call it,

it's no different.

Okay, but I-I hear you.

So if you still feel the same way in the morning,

we'll -- we'll get out of Dodge.

Deal.

That sounds like a plan.

Yeah. And in the meantime,

your white in shining armor -- mm! -- will protect you.

Please stop.

Please.

[Sighs]

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[ Rap music thumping]

♪ If I gotta do it, I'm gonna do the most♪

♪ Since they paid to see a show...♪

[ Line ringing]

Sarah, girl.

Sarah: Hey, Ray.Hey. How you doin'?

I'm good. So much is going on. How are you?

I'm good. I'm good. Just doing some homework.

So...

what's been going on with pool boy?

We're literally texting right now.

He promised to show me around later.

Mm. Speaking of boo thangs,

how's it been with new-step-daddy Ben?

I-I don't even know what to say.

I mean, I don't even understand how they're married right now.

Like, Ray, how could my mom go from a guy like my dad to Ben?

I don't know, Sarah.

I feel like he's trying.

No, that's my problem, right there.

He tries too hard.

Okay, everything with him just feels so forced.

Like...

if my dad were here, we'd be downstairs right now,

as a family,

after he'd made us some amazing dinner.

We would play Scrabble

and makes s'mores.

I could talk to him about anything, you know?

God, even stupid pool boys.

It's just not like that with Ben.

I don't know. I-I feel like we're all cheating on my dad,

like we're having this whole family makeover

at this resort in our new lake house.

Like, what?

And you know what? Everyone here loves him,

so I guess I'm just the only one

not drinking the Kool-Aid here at Lake Levi.

Uh, that reminds me.

When I told my mom that your great-grandfather had left you

that lake house up at Lake Levi,

she said that she had heard

some pretty strange things happen up there.

Like what?

It actually used to be an apartment complex

where all these Black women --

Sarah, we need to talk.

Mom, have you been listening to my conversation?

Hang on, Ray. I gotta go.

You have to start knocking.

Dad told you to stop doing that.

God!Sarah!

Sarah.

Sweetheart?

Nobody's gonna mess with Jacobi the Invincible.

He's strong and has superpowers.

I will destroy you, Jacobi the Invincible.

I will summon the power of the elders.

Raw!

Okay, baby, how long do we have to be here?

I told you, we're not leaving

till I finish writing this new album.

Yo, I gotta get on my cerebral shit.

I can't keep doin' that dumbed-down music.

I gotta do something different.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. That dumbed-down shit

is what made you go triple platinum, okay?

Not your old shit. Don't fix it if it ain't broke.

And whatever you do, can you just hurry up

so I can get back to civilization?

You need to take a break from all that social media nonsense.

No, social media is how I make my money.

You know that. Sponsorships, partnerships.

Man, I was a boss-ass bitch when you met me.

And that ain't changin' now.Yeah, whatever.

Okay, well, at least go live with me or something

so I can get some content while we're out here.

Right. 'Cause if it ain't happen on the 'Gram,

it ain't happen, right?

Why you gotta be so difficult?

What? Said you want some --

No, I did not say that.Nah, that's what you said.

No, that's not what I said.I feel like that's what you said.

-No, I don't. No. -You're looking good, too.

No, you make me sick. Okay!

[Laughs]God, you play too much.

Enough.[Both laugh]

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[ Muffled screaming]

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[ Grunting and screaming]

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[Breathing heavily]

[Groans]

[Sighs]

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Janice: All right.

Jojo, it's important that you listen to me.

There are forces at work

that will go through extreme measures

of ensuring that you do not reach your true potential,

that you remain clear of your God-given stewardship.

It's impossible to be a child of God,

a child of which you descend, and not have enemies.

I will guide you to your true calling.

Welcome...

to Freeman Lakes.

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The Executor: Yes, yes, that's been taken care of.

She's in the house.

Yes. Yes, that's been handled as well.

He won't be saying much of anything anymore.

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