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It is a curse, but what a lovely curse... to be young forever.

Colin, what are you doing?

I'm walling you in... alive.

How could he survive? Bulletproof vest.

I need you to go through those old files. Pull me everything you can find on the Lair.

That is some scar. Looks like it might have been serious.

It's an animal bite.

[roaring] [screaming]

Stay away from me!

Help me and I'll help you.

What do you want from me?

I need you to release me from my prison.

That wasn't nearly as easy to obtain

as one might guess by looking at it.

This lamina orchid only thrives only on light from a full moon.

This could be worth...

You act like that thing has feelings.

Well, it certainly has some limited intellect.

Vampires... they tried to kill us, remember?

Look, it's all still pretty hazy.

What are you guys doing?

♪♪ [theme]

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♪ Right before the pain ♪

♪ You can slip inside me ♪

♪ You can play our game ♪

♪ Here's where ♪

♪ Dreams become nightmares ♪

♪ Here's where ♪

♪ You can scream and no one cares ♪

♪ Welcome to the Lair ♪

♪ Welcome to the Lair ♪

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♪ Welcome to the Lair ♪

[vomiting]

[sobbing]

What do you want?

Easy, mister!

I can explain! Good.

Let's start with who you are and what you're doing in my house.

I got turned around in the woods.

I-I saw your house.

I-I needed a telephone.

Oh, damn it!

Can I put my hands down? Just don't move.

Okay, I won't.

Look, I was just getting a drink of water. Honest.

I was hitching a ride up north

and got off the main road in the dark

and was lucky enough to find your house.

How come I don't believe you?

Well, I guess you're just gonna have to trust me on that one.

If you're planning on robbing me, you're gonna have to shoot me first.

I don't want to hurt anyone.

What'd you expect me to think?

Bustin' into a man's house.

I know.

I'm sorry.

I was desperate.

'desperate"?

You wouldn't understand.

But I can see you've got problems of your own.

What, this?

This ain't nothin', kid.

Minor setback. Can you see anything at all?

Yeah.

Shapes.

Outlines, if they're against a light backdrop.

Well, how did it happen? An accident?

[sighs] A bullet.

One that could've killed me.

So I guess I'm lucky it just parted my hair a little.

Well, I can see why you're a little jumpy.

Kid, I'm the sheriff in this town.

Now I'm stuck out here on my ass, useless.

That must be rough.

It ain't rough.

It's agitating.

Really agitating.

And I'm not the kind of guy you want to get agitated.

Yeah. Yeah, I can see that,

and that's the last thing I'd want to do, so

maybe I'd better just be moving along.

Yeah, maybe you'd better.

Okay.

You... You said you were desperate.

You need a few bucks?

What?

Why would you want to help me?

You, uh...

You remind me of someone.

Someone I knew a long time ago.

Did you care about them?

I didn't think I did.

He told me he was desperate once too.

I just laughed at him.

I shouldn't have.

Well, I don't want to take your money.

Maybe something to eat for the road.

How about you helping me out for a few days?

Say that again?

Yeah. I could use some work done around here,

and you see yourself my fridge is almost empty.

I got a car, but they suggest I not drive for a while.

Bum shoulder.

Um...

Well, yeah.

Yeah, I could do that for a few days.

I mean, if you're sure you want me hangin' around.

Well, we'll see.

Why don't you start by hustling us up some lunch.

I mean, you hungry?

Yeah.

My stomach's empty.

Thanks.

Don't thank me yet.

[door shuts]

Thom! Oh! What the hell?

Dude, you look like you've seen a ghost. I almost killed you!

I didn't hear you come in. It's my house. I don't have to knock.

What are you doing here?

I brought you the stuff you asked for.

The files on the Lair, remember?

Right, thanks.

They're kind of mixed in with some other stuff,

and I pulled some copies of the loose files there for you too.

They're all there.

I already know where you used to hide the spare key,

and I accidentally broke a glass.

Sorry.

You just have no idea what I've been going through lately

with Laura and Jonathon.

It's all just really screwed up.

So what else is new? You mind?

I'll just, uh, drink it from the bottle.

Ritchie, it's more than anyone in their right mind would want to believe.

I... I don't want you to get involved.

I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Why not? We've never kept secrets before.

I know, but that was in the past, when we were together.

And now anyone who gets involved

would wind up in danger. Why do you want that?

Dude, you sound like some kind of secret agent

instead of a small-time writer.

And speaking of which, the old man's got me

doing your work and mine too.

And with Laura in the can,

it's getting pretty lean around the bullpen.

Laura... Have you been writing about her?

Easy, Thom.

Company line is to downplay the whole thing.

She's not getting the third degree from her own paper. It wouldn't be right.

The old man's got this crazy idea to try to get Laura

to do her column from the slammer.

A jailhouse diary.

Cute.

But I'm working on getting her out of there sooner than later.

Oh, well. It's a dumb idea anyway.

Look, Ritchie, I appreciate your concern,

but now you've seen me and you know I'm okay.

So I'm gonna have to ask you to not come sneakin' around here like that again.

It could end up very badly for you.

Thom, you're acting totally weird right now.

Just use the doorbell like everyone else, okay?

Ritchie, you have to get out of here right now.

Thom, I just cracked a beer. Yeah, I know.

I'm under very high stress right now and I'm not trying to be rude,

but you have to go.

Listen, friend, I only came by here because I care about you.

You don't need to throw me out. I'm getting the message.

It's for your own good. Trust me.

Ever since you took up with that guy Jonathan,

you've been like a different person.

And it's not just me who's noticed it.

Out with the old, in with the new.

I know we have some unresolved issues,

but now's not the time or the place to talk about this.

You have to go!

Well, call me when you're feeling better.

Okay?

Yes. I miss you.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, me, too.

Hello, Thom.

Why can't you leave me alone?

I need you, Thom.

And you need me.

You just don't realize it yet.

I'll never need you.

You need me, Thom.

We're meant to be together.

And I believe that when we are finally together,

the curse of the painting can be removed.

You are gonna help me, Thom, whether you like it or not.

Why me? You can pick anyone to be your slave.

Because I know I can trust you.

Oh, don't bet on it.

I can help you free Jonathan.

Wouldn't you like that?

You already know the answer.

You'd have to destroy him, of course. That's the only way.

Once you're in, there's only one way out.

I can't kill him. I love him.

Well, then you have to destroy him.

He's already dead.

All you can do is put his soul to rest and be done with it.

There's no other way?

No.

What do you want me to do?

Well, we're gonna need a sledgehammer.

[Colin] I understand that this unfortunate incident

has put a black eye on the Lair

that is gonna be very difficult to recover from.

But I think we can all agree that it is nearly impossible to know

all the intimate details of every single employee.

Yes, we can.

But the fact is, a shooting occurred here.

And with the investigation still ongoing,

well, the suspension of your liquor license

and operating permit are mandatory

until it's all settled.

That place is has a severe stranglehold on my business.

This will certainly resolve itself in time.

But for the moment, I can't help you.

I'm sure you don't want any more trouble with the sheriff's department now.

Of course not.

Good.

Sheriff Trout can be very testy if you push him.

How is the sheriff doing?

Still on the sidelines.

But he'll be back soon,

even if he has to use a guide dog to get around.

Please, give the sheriff my best

for a speedy recovery

and for a quick lift of this unnecessary

and unfair ban on my club.

Just be patient.

Patience, my ass.

I'm gonna kill something.

Jonathan, go lock the door.

You're more trouble to me than you're worth.

I don't know why I wanted you.

But I did.

You bring out my generous side.

♪ Baby, baby ♪

♪ If you let me love you ♪

♪ You may find ♪

♪ That you're in love with me ♪

♪ I feel that ♪

♪ Maybe, baby ♪

♪ If you let me hold you ♪

♪ You may find ♪

♪ That's how we're meant to be ♪

♪ When you are near ♪

♪ Or are clearly ♪

♪ Sweet ♪

♪ In finding you ♪

♪ I have found ♪

♪ My hopes and dreams ♪

♪ I know that maybe ♪

♪ Baby ♪

♪ If I could dare love you ♪

♪ There is something ♪

♪ That you ought to know ♪

[groans]

Oh! Tim, Tim!

Hey, what's up? The lamina orchid.

You've got to see it for yourself.

I take it the moonlight's doing it's trick, then.

Get your camera and meet me in the lab.

All right, Doctor.

Have a look.

Wow. You were right all along.

It must be the overdose of lunar rays it's receiving.

In nature, exposure to moonlight would be very restricted.

Well, now it's just soaking it up like a tanning bed.

Let me see that camera.

We need to have a detailed record of this.

Whoa! What?

That thing just moved. When?

Just now, when the flash went off. I think that plant just moved!

That's just an illusion because of the sudden flash.

So what are you feeding this thing?

I've been misting it, mostly.

But it seems to be reliant on the stone itself for its very existence.

Almost like a parasitic relationship. Like a leech.

Don't be silly, Tim.

[groans]

♪♪ [upbeat jazz]

Mr. Spivey, sorry to be so late.

Been here long? About 20 minutes.

Couldn't be helped.

So, now you're here.

Right. Read any good books lately?

This looks like something I might be interested in.

Good. I was hoping you hadn't read it yet.

Need a light?

Maybe later. Can't smoke inside anymore.

Damn politicians.

Always screwing it up for the little guy.

Well, that's all?

If you'll be needing any more of the same,

I think I know where I can put my hands on something close by.

Really?

Do you know how rare these items are?

Yeah, I do. But I can get more.

Well, if you can really pull it off, give me a call.

I'm in.

I will. But it's gonna cost you

a little extra, seeing how rare

they are and all.

I'm good for it, Mr. Spivey.

Oh, I know you are, sir.

Hey, I'm back!

I'm back!

Hey, I got your stuff.

Found your way around okay?

Oh, yeah. Easy. Nice little town you got here.

Used to be. Not anymore.

Bitter, bitter, bitter. You sound like a guy ready to throw in the towel.

You think so? Speaking from experience?

No, I don't even own a towel.

You're a funny cat, Ian.

Always talking in riddles.

Hey, can't blame a guy for

wanting to keep something of himself private.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

Just don't get any funny ideas about me. I'm no quitter.

Soon as I can get back out on the job I will. This town needs me.

Well, I'm sure they're

getting along just fine without you for a few days.

Yeah, you'd think so.

But my guys aren't prepared for the kind of b.s. that's going on around here lately.

They're in way over their heads.

But not you?

Oh, hell, yeah, me too.

But I can't let the people down. They're counting on me.

Wow.

I've never shouldered responsibility very well.

You've been a big disappointment to somebody?

You're pretty direct.

You let your folks down or just yourself?

Okay, enough with the crystal ball. It's pretty complicated.

So you said you were hitchin' up to the north end.

What's there for you?

Um... [clears throat] lobster traps.

I was promised a gig

pulling traps for a few weeks.

Lobsters, huh? Yeah. Anything wrong with that?

Sorry, kid.

It's... It's the lawman in me.

I can't seem to shake it off.

It's really none of my business.

No problem.

Are you surprised I didn't run off with your car?

I might not be able to see you too clearly,

but I had a feeling about you.

You didn't disappoint me.

Well, give me time.

I think I'll go fix dinner now.

I don't know if you can hear me in there, Damien.

I just thought I'd take some time out of my busy schedule

to share some thoughts with you.

Because of you, we've been closed down for a while.

Although it's only temporary,

we're gonna have to seek our pleasures outside the Lair.

All of us, that is, of course, except for you.

Actually, I think it's a good thing.

It'll teach the family to appreciate the sort of

security and leadership that I can provide.

And you, my friend,

you can continue to rot behind that brick wall until...

Well, let's face it. I can't really think that far into the future.

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Oh, no, not here, not now.

What... [growling]

This guy tore up like the tow truck driver? What do you know about it?

I know what you're hunting. Really?

You're hunting a man.

You're gonna end up dead. Or worse.

Frankie?

It's just a flower. Nothing more.

Is it, Tim? Is that all it is?

It doesn't want to die!

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