Alabama Rose (2022) Movie Script
1
[calm guitar music playing]
[birds chirping]
[thunder rumbling]
[soft, eerie music playing]
[Mary] Help! Help!
Help! Please help!
Help me!
Please! [sobbing]
Please!
Help!
[music distorts]
[music stops]
[birds chirping]
[exhales]
[seagulls squawking]
[Mary] Babe?
Babe?
[unsettling music playing]
Babe?
[phone chimes]
-[water running]
-[faint clatter]
Babe, was that you?
[floorboards creaking]
I told you to stop doing that.
I have to make sure
you can protect yourself.
That's what I have you here for.
You're getting better
with the knife.
Yeah, I know.
You taught me well.
[Trey] Apparently.
Really slick,
grabbing it from the bedroom.
Didn't even see it.
Yes, you did.
I missed you.
[calm string music playing]
So, how long do I have you?
'Bout a month.
A month, really?
[Trey chuckles] Six weeks.
We haven't had that much time
together in years.
So what do you have planned?
[sighs]
I'm gonna stay home and sleep.
[chuckles]
Well, I guess that
could be kinda fun too.
Well, what else
do you have planned
for a girl that's
been all by herself
all these past couple months?
Well, a list.
[chuckles] A list, huh?
What's on the list?
All of my favorite meals
I want you to cook for me
while I'm back.
[laughs] Okay.
Really? [laughs]
-Yeah, really.
-This is your list!
[laughing]
We can do
whatever you want to do.
Okay, that's more like it.
-This is number one.
-[laughs]
[tranquil music playing]
[chuckling] What?
You know why it's so easy
for me to leave you?
[laughs]
Why is it so easy?
All I know
I'm trying to say is...
it's easy for me to go out
and fight for our country
because... you're worth it.
And when I'm out there
fighting for our country,
I'm fighting for you.
Fighting to make sure
I get back home to you.
And when I'm with you,
I'm whole. I'm complete.
[emotional piano music playing]
Lord only knows how hard it
must be for you while I'm gone.
But you never complain
or make me feel guilty.
You're just
always so supportive.
You know you have me, right?
[laughs]
Babe, this is starting
to feel like a proposal.
It's because it is.
I want us to have a baby.
I know I'm gone all the time
and it'll probably make things
more difficult.
Then let's make a baby.
-Yeah?
-[laughing] Yeah!
-But on one condition.
-What's that?
You have to fix
the leak in the roof.
And you have to fix
the kitchen window,
because it doesn't
even close properly.
Oh, I guess you have
a list for me too.
Yeah, you bet your ass
I have a list for you!
Well, how about
you complete my list
-and I'll complete yours?
-Deal.
[eerie music playing]
[foliage rustling]
[heavy breathing]
[Michael] Mary!
It's not too late
to save your husband
from this embarrassment.
Take it easy on him, Michael!
-You know he's out of practice.
-[laughing]
You know you don't
stand a chance, right?
You sure you don't want me
to give you a head start?
Aw, hell.
I am about to smoke you, boy.
-We're having a baby.
-[Nicole] What?
You're pregnant?
No, not yet, but we're trying.
You know I do this
for a living, right?
I don't give a damn.
I didn't know you wanted a baby.
You do want a baby, don't you?
[Nicole] Go!
-I tried to warn you.
-Oh, shit! Damn it. Come on!
-[women cheering]
-Damn it.
[Trey laughs]
-[Michael] God damn!
-[Trey] I tried to tell you!
[Michael]
Ah, when you going back?
[Trey] You got me
for a month, man.
That's a month
full of ass whoopin'.
-Shit. Pain in my ass.
-[laughing]
Ah, what were you saying?
[Trey] Come love me,
that's what I'm saying.
What's up, buttercup?
-[Mary] I'm glad you won.
-[Trey] Yeah?
Come love me,
that's what I'm saying.
What's up, buttercup?
[solemn piano music playing]
[crickets chirping]
[faint thud]
[thudding & shuffling]
[eerie music playing]
[heavy breathing]
[dial tone droning]
Hey, Joe. Hi, it's Mary.
Yeah, can you send
somebody out to the house?
Yeah, I just keep
hearing noises outside.
Yeah, just like--
like, tip-tapping
and, um, footsteps.
I just feel like
somebody's watching me.
Well, ac-- actually,
I was hoping that you could
send somebody out now?
Yeah, 'cause I'm leaving
for work soon.
[stalker breathing heavily]
You know what, though?
Don't worry about it.
Yeah. Uh, yeah. I'm-- I'm fine.
Mm-hmm. Yeah, I-- I promise.
I'm probably-- um,
probably just being paranoid.
Yeah.
[stalker exhales]
Just relax.
Hey, Joe.
Uh, yeah, I'm just gonna--
I'm just gonna wait for you
to send somebody over.
Yeah, don't--
yeah, don't worry about it.
Yeah, take-- take your time.
Okay, thank you.
[clock ticking]
[Mary] Thank you.
Let me get another one, Jess.
One second.
-[Mary] I'm sorry I'm late.
-Really?
You know,
I used to feel sorry for you.
But now this is
gettin' ridiculous.
You're not the only one
with problems, Mary.
I got a kid I gotta get home to.
You don't wanna work
here anymore, Mary?
Why don't you just quit?
-[door creaks]
-Jess?
[door thuds shut]
[Mary] Hey, Charlie.
What are you having, the usual?
-Is that Mary?
-[Mary] Yeah, it's me.
I know that smell from anywhere.
Thought I'd smell you come in.
I think you hit your limit.
No. Nope. I get two more.
I'm keeping count.
[Mary] How about one more?
You got yourself a deal, Mary.
[twangy music playing]
I swear last time
was the last time
But my heart changed my mind
Now here I am again
Was it those blue eyes
on cloud nine
The late nights
or the jawline
That made us more than fool
Wish it wasn't true
I always let you
Into my heart,
let it break me
My soul, let it save me
Back and forth, baby,
we go, away we go
Make a no turn to yes,
make my head second guess
Break every defense
that I throw, that I throw
It ain't fair,
it ain't right
That you got me tonight
sittin' here
Wastin' all of my time
on tears
Those blue eyes
on cloud nine
The late nights
or the jawline
It made us more than friends
[Owen] Mary.
Mary. You back with us?
Lost you for a second.
Yeah, I'm-- Um, what's going on?
-So you were late again today?
-I'm sorry about that.
Look, I know you're
going through a lot.
But if you need
some extra time off...
No, no. I'm-- I'm good.
[Charlie]
Let me get another, Mary.
Give us a moment.
No, I'm fine. Really.
I thought we had a deal,
remember?
-Oh, all right.
-[Mary chuckles]
[Mary] Do you need me
to get you a glass of water
while you wait for your ride?
You know that stuff
makes me sick.
[Mary scoffs] Okay.
[crickets chirping]
Hey, Joe, it's Mary again.
Hey, Mary.
Hey, sorry, um,
I'm calling so late.
I just,
I got home from work and I...
I-- I just feel like somebody's
lurking around outside.
I'm sorry that I keep calling.
It's just...
-Don't you worry about it.
-Okay.
That's what we're here for.
Just make sure you lock up.
I'll-- I'll make sure I--
I lock all the doors
and the windows.
Thank you.
[sighs]
-[officer] Mary?
-Yeah, it's Mary.
Should I head over to Mary, sir?
No, no. Don't worry about it.
She's been a mess.
She'll be fine.
I don't mind, sir.
What if she calls again?
If she calls again...
we'll figure it out.
Just take me back to the office.
[window rattling]
[news theme playing on TV]
[grunts]
[news anchor] ...earlier
this year has been found...
-[sighs]
-People all over the country
have been following
the search for Shelby
after earlier this year,
her cell phone was found
in some bushes
along the highway.
-The authorities--
-[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
-Hey, Papa.
-[Mary's dad] Hey, sweetie.
-I just wanted to--
-[Mary] I'm okay.
Really, Dad, I promise.
I know you're okay.
But, um...
if you do wanna
talk about anything...
you know I'm here for you, Mary.
Don't you?
I know, Daddy. I just...
I'm just tired,
and I had a really long day.
Can I just--
I'll-- I'll call you soon, okay?
Yeah. Okay.
You get a good night's sleep,
Mary.
I love you, sweetie.
Good night.
[news anchor] ...for its final
arrangements have not been made
and there is no official
cause of death yet.
Detective O'Kelly
of the BPD says
there are similarities
in this case
to other missing women
over the last few years,
and he fears that there may be
a serial killer on the prowl.
[eerie music playing]
[Nicole] It's okay.
It's just me.
[curtains rustle]
Remember when Trey
first joined the military?
How pissed you were?
But he told you that
he's doin' it for you...
and you're worth it.
I know things
have been hard lately.
There's no telling on
how long the pain will last.
But you gotta try
to find something...
that's worth it for you.
[Mary] I just...
I can't believe he's gone.
[choked] I can't believe
he's not coming back this time.
[Nicole] I know.
It's hard on all of us.
He was such a good man.
You know what he'd say
if he was here, right?
"Straighten up,
peanut butter cup."
[chuckles]
[sob, laughs]
It's gonna be okay.
Thanks.
-Now can you go take a shower?
-[both laughing]
Aww!
[laughs] Let me go.
[Mary groans]
You're just--
you're a little tart.
-[laughs]
-[Mary] Jeez.
I'll still cuddle
if you need it, but...
I'd appreciate if
you took a shower first.
[seagulls squawking]
[Mary] For someone
who has a photo shoot,
you sure are
making a lot of stops.
Just wanna make sure
you eat something.
Hey, how y'all ladies doing?
Are y'all ready to order?
Uh, yes. What are you getting?
Well, I'm not that hungry.
You can go first.
She's gonna have
the French toast
with extra blueberries.
Extra blueberries.
French toast, extra blueberries.
And for you?
[Nicole] I'm just gonna get
an unsweetened iced tea.
Right. Can I get
an unsweetened iced tea?
All right, you ladies
can make yourself comfortable
and I'll be right with you.
-He's cute.
-Why didn't you order anything?
I don't eat before a shoot.
Well, Nic,
that is so ridiculous.
I never understood
why you model.
You make enough money
as a fire medic.
Well, being a medic
has its perks.
I love it, but modeling lets me
explore my creative side.
[scoffs] By taking
half-naked photos?
That's not all I do.
And you would know that
if you tried it once.
You of all people
would enjoy it.
What up, ladies? I have
your unsweetened iced tea,
and here's your French toast
with extra blueberries.
[Mary] Thank you.
Let me know
if you need anything else.
He was flirtin' with you
pretty hard.
-What?
-The waiter.
Oh, I don't know.
This looks amazing.
[Nicole] You better
finish that whole plate.
[chuckles] It's pretty good.
This is so good.
[photographer] Hi, Nicole.
Go ahead and turn
just a little bit out for me.
Oh, my gosh, that's perfect.
Yes, hold that.
All right, all right,
let's try something else.
Here we go. There it is.
-All right, one more. Perfect.
-[Henry] Hey, how are you?
I'm Henry.
I'm good, Henry. I'm just
a little busy at the moment.
I see. I've been
watching you from over there,
and you're doing
a really good job.
[chuckles]
I appreciate you taking
the time to come over here,
but I need to finish up.
It's cool.
Look,
maybe I can get your number
and I can call you
when you're not so busy.
Nic.
Henry, was it?
I'm not interested.
I'm not interested either.
I was just...
hoping we could hook up?
You should go.
I don't have to go anywhere.
You acting like this
'cause she's here?
-I know what you models want.
-Get away from me.
Hey, man!
She said she wasn't interested.
-Dude, who the fuck are you?
-Get the fuck outta here!
-[punch thuds]
-[Nicole exclaims]
-[Mary] Oh, my--
-Michael!
-[Mary] Mike!
-[both] Michael!
-[Mary] Michael, stop!
-Michael!
-[Michael] Fucking tourists!
-[Mary] Stop it!
[Michael] You make me sick!
This is what makes me
fuckin' hate spring break!
God damn.
Maybe we should just
pick this up on another day.
Yeah, I agree.
That-- that was a bit much.
-Do we have time?
-Yeah, we'll be fine.
It's funny, 'cause I'm judged
because I'm a photographer,
and you have assholes like that
that can totally
ruin it for you.
What do you mean?
Just that some photographers
are looked at as... pervs.
What are you doing here, Mike?
Just wanted to
check out the shoot,
see how y'all are doing.
Well, now that you're here,
I think we all need a drink.
[Mary] I kinda wanna go home.
-[Nicole] Nope. You're coming.
-[Mary] Ugh.
[Nicole laughs]
[rock music playing over stereo]
[laughing]
-Is this Lord of the Rings?
-[all laughing]
It's good to see you smile.
So, Mary, what'd you think
of the modeling experience?
Besides the-- the jerks
and the fights and all that.
[Mary giggling]
Um, I thought it was okay.
Yeah, I mean, I don't see myself
pursuing it or anything,
but, um...
you are great, Nic.
I think you'd be great at it.
[Mary clears throat]
So, Michael. You, uh...
seeing anyone lately?
I don't know.
Not quite sure yet.
[Mary clears throat]
I'm thinking of getting a dog.
Maybe.
Hey, Nic, where is
the, uh, bathroom again?
In the same place
it's always been.
[both laughing]
Um, I'm just gonna
be right-- right back.
[birds chirping]
[Nicole] I have another gig
in a few days.
[Mary] That's cool.
Yeah. You should join me.
[chuckles] Uh, no.
It's just a friend of mine
who's a photographer,
and he's updating his portfolio.
-No, I'm okay.
-You'd have so much fun.
I'll think about it.
What, you don't wanna
hang out with me?
I said I'll think about it.
Okay.
I'll let you get some rest.
Can you stay?
Yeah.
You want me to stay the night?
No, no, no. It's okay.
No, I-- I don't mind,
I just wanted to make sure.
Of course I'll stay.
Yeah, it's just been
kinda lonely here, and...
it's nice having your company.
Yeah, we can have a girls night.
Today was...
actually the first day
that wasn't so bad.
That makes me really happy.
All right.
What are you doing?
Well, you got all fresh
in the shower.
I'm gonna jump in.
[laughing]
I don't need it.
You do if you're
sleeping in my bed.
Fine. You used to love it.
[scoffs]
[distant thud]
-[water turns on]
-Nic?
Nicole.
-[Nicole] Mary, did you call me?
-Yeah, did you hear that?
[Nicole] I-- I'll be right out,
I'm almost done.
Are you serious?
-What are you doing?
-What do you mean?
It's been you this whole time
that's been watching me?
-Wait, what?
-Making me feel like
-I'm going crazy here!
-Michael.
What are you doing here?
I just came to talk.
Get-- Just go, Michael.
Before I call the cops.
-Mary, I--
-Go!
Mary, what was he doing here?
I noticed Michael
being weird earlier.
First he shows up
out of nowhere at the shoot.
Then I saw the way
he was lookin' at you.
Now he's showing up
creeping around your house?
Are you gonna tell me
what's going on with you two?
Nothing happened.
He's not gonna
act like that for nothing.
A few months after Trey passed,
I must've called Michael,
like, every night.
Why?
It wasn't like that.
Or at least it didn't
start out like that.
I...
[sighs] I just kept feeling
like I was being watched,
and I kept hearing noises
all around the house.
And all this time, it was him!
What was him?
The noises and me constantly
feeling like I'm being watched!
What's going on between you two?
Usually...
he-- he would just come over
and he'd tell me
that there was nobody here.
But then this one night...
[door creaks]
-Anything?
-[Michael] Nothin'.
You gonna be okay?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
Grab me a pillow.
Why?
Instead of you calling me
right when I make it home,
maybe it'll be better for me
to just sleep on the couch.
No,
you don't have to do that, Mike.
I, um, I promise I won't call.
[Michael] Look, it's okay.
It's been hard on me too.
I haven't really slept.
Go get some rest
and me a pillow.
[Mary chuckles softly]
Hurry up. I'm sleepy.
Where's the blanket?
[Mary] Good night.
[sighs]
[sobbing]
[somber piano music playing]
[whispering]
Hey, hey. It's okay, it's okay.
-It's okay, it's okay.
-[sobs]
It's okay.
[sobbing]
Wait...
I think you need to go.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to--
No, I'm sorry.
I just-- It's-- it's too much
for you to be here right now.
[sobs]
I think you need to go.
That's it?
Yeah.
What did you think happened?
I didn't know, but I figured
something more happened,
the way he was
acting around you.
Did you call him back
after that?
[sighs] No,
I haven't talked to him since.
I don't mean to be
rude or anything,
it's just it's weird.
Him and Trey have always
been so competitive,
and I didn't wanna
be the next thing.
I don't know...
Why didn't you call me?
[tender music playing]
I just-- I just call the police.
I call them so many times
that they haven't--
they don't pick up
my calls anymore.
[scoffs]
I have to call the sheriff
directly to get through.
Well, at least
the noise has stopped.
Come on, let's go inside.
Nic,
I'm-- I'm sorry I didn't call.
It's okay.
-[ominous music playing]
-[stalker breathes deeply]
[Adam] How you feeling today?
Feeling good? Feeling hot?
-[laughs]
-You're looking hot, baby.
There we go.
You're looking good.
-[camera shutter snapping]
-[Adam moans]
Love it when you do that to me.
Want you to do it
more for the camera for me.
-Okay. [giggles]
-[Adam] All right? Excellent.
Hold on a second.
Oh, stay warm, baby.
You're definitely on fire.
Love you in black.
We gotta-- Wow.
We gotta do more black.
That was fantastic.
-I like the hands up.
-[Nicole] Thanks, Adam.
[Adam] Got a beautiful
arm there. All right.
Take a break.
I wanna do these.
Wow, that seems intense.
It's not too bad.
-You should try.
-[laughs] What?
-No, no, no, I'm okay.
-Hey, Adam!
-Wha--
-Mary is dying to
-take some photos.
-No, no, no, I'm okay.
-Come on!
-[Adam] Mary, right?
Come on. Go.
-[Adam] Come on, Mary.
-Take a few pictures.
[Mary scoffs]
I don't know what to do!
[Nicole] Aw,
just do whatever feels natural.
It's fine, Adam's gonna
tell you what to do.
[Adam] I got you.
Ready? Take a deep breath.
[inhales, exhales] How's that?
-[Mary exhales]
-[Adam] I got you.
Okay, Mary,
what I want you to do--
Yeah, but I don't-- I don't
want these to end up anywhere.
[Adam] Of course they are.
[chuckles] No, they're not.
No, of course not! I got you.
And it's all free too,
all right?
-It's all you, all free.
-[Nicole] Thanks, Adam.
[Adam] On me. Yeah, yeah.
All right. Ready?
Now, what I want you to do
is put your hands on your hips.
-[camera shutter snapping]
-All right. Great.
Oh, yeah, that's good.
I like that. Now,
drop your chin
just a little bit.
Give me your left shoulder.
No, I'm sorry, my bad.
Your right shoulder.
There we go. There we go.
Sometimes I get bad.
[Adam laughs]
There's that smile.
Excellent. Beautiful.
Oh, I like that attitude
right there.
All right,
now I wanna see it in your eyes.
All right? Give me
some attitude in your eyes.
See, that wasn't so bad, was it?
[laughs] No,
it was actually kind of fun.
[Adam] All right,
well, come take a look.
Oh, no, no. I'm-- I'm good.
[Adam] Well, don't you
wanna see what you did?
No, really, I don't--
I don't need to see them.
-[Nicole] Mary.
-What?
-[Nicole] Look at this work.
-[Mary groans]
Wow.
These are amazing.
Nic, you look so, so beautiful.
-Thanks, I know.
-[laughing] Shut up!
[laughs] I'm just kidding.
-Ugh.
-[Nicole] Mary,
look how beautiful you are.
Shut up.
Really, you think so?
[Nicole] Are you not
seeing what I'm seeing?
[Adam] Mary?
What are you doing next week?
I've got a photo shoot
I'd like you to do with me.
It's paid.
[Nicole]
What are you looking at me for?
Yes, Adam. She'll be there.
-[Adam] Great.
-[Nicole] I'm getting...
Things haven't actually
been that bad. [chuckles]
I'm starting to feel better.
[calm guitar music playing]
I mean, I still miss you, and...
I still have
my hard days, but...
I know that you want me
to find happiness and...
live my life, so I'm trying.
[chuckles]
I went to a photo shoot
with Nicole...
[chuckles]
...and I modeled.
[laughs]
I don't even know if
that really is, like, a word,
but I did it.
I surprisingly enjoyed it.
[laughs]
And the photographer, he--
he wants me to come back
and do a photo shoot.
And he wants to pay me for it.
I mean,
maybe with the money I can...
get the window fixed, and...
if it continues,
I could get the...
leak fixed before winter, and...
Like you never did.
I love you.
[seagulls squawking]
[Nicole]
...loved the dresses last time.
Today, focus is jeans.
-[Adam] Hey.
-Hey!
[Adam] Ladies. Hi.
-Good to see you, Adam.
-Hi, Adam.
[Adam] Come here.
-How are you doing?
-I'm good.
So I've got a friend
who has a clothing line
and he's gonna be
advertising soon,
so, hence the jeans.
We have some tops over here
that are gonna
mix it up a little bit,
and Carissa's gonna take you to
your dressing rooms, all right?
And try to speed it up
a little bit,
'cause we're running
out of light. All right?
-Thanks, Adam.
-[Adam] You got it.
[Carissa] Don't be nervous.
You'll do great.
Right this way.
[Adam] Wow. You look terrific.
[chuckles] Thank you.
[Adam] You ready to get started?
-Yeah. Um...
-[Adam] All right.
But you're gonna
tell me what to do, right?
Are you serious right now?
Nicole,
are you serious right now?
Just kidding. I got you.
-Oh, okay.
-[Adam] You're in my hands.
Okay.
All right, I'm gonna
take a couple press shots.
-[camera shutter snapping]
-Kinda get here with ya.
Can I get you to drop your hands
and relax a little bit?
Mm-hmm.
[Adam] All right, can I have you
move your left shoulder to--
towards me a little bit.
To-- Right--
Candy, can you get her...
Thanks, Candy.
-[Carissa] It's Carissa.
-Yeah.
[Adam] Perfect.
Let's see what you got.
[camera shutter snapping]
-[Mary chuckling]
-[chuckling] Yes!
Move your-- move your left
shoulder towards me just a tad.
Not too much. Right there.
Beautiful. [laughs]
Oh, my-- Yes!
-Feel it! Feel it!
-[giggling] Okay.
[Adam] All right!
You got it going, girl.
Let it go.
Just let it-- it's you and I.
-It's you and I right now.
-Okay.
-[giggling]
-[Adam] Oh, my God.
[Mary] I get it now.
-Get what?
-Why you model.
-It's like a rush.
-[chuckles]
I don't know.
It's how it is for me.
It's freeing.
And sometimes it pays well.
I think I wanna do it more.
It's good for me.
Keeps my mind busy.
Gets you out of the house.
Thanks, Nic.
For dragging me to that shoot.
[tearful] I missed
seeing you smile.
-[Mary] Yeah.
-[both laugh]
-You wanna go swim?
-[both laugh]
[chuckling] No.
[dial tone drones]
-Hello?
-Daddy!
Hey, sweetie.
Oh, my gosh, you will not--
not believe it.
Don't worry. I'm on my way.
Just stay where you are.
-What?
-Where are you?
No. [laughs] Dad, I'm fine.
What, were you gonna
drive an hour to me?
If that's what it takes, yes.
I'm fine. I just--
-What's the matter, Mary?
-Nothing!
I had a really good day,
and I-- I wanted to
tell you about it.
Well, that's great.
Tell me all about it.
I was a model today. [chuckles]
-You were a model?
-Yeah.
And-- and I was good at it.
And I was on a pier,
and the ocean was in
the background, and... ugh.
I don't know. I just--
I was nervous at first,
but then...
then I don't know,
I just-- I did it, and...
It was so fun, Dad. I...
I haven't had...
this good of a day
in a really long time.
That's great, sweetheart.
That's great.
[guitar music
playing over stereo]
[Jess scoffs]
You are always late.
The one time
a cute guy shows up,
now you're early.
Figures.
Kai,
it was real nice meeting you.
Hope you're staying
in town for a while.
We'll see.
I think she likes you.
-She's nice.
-Can I get you anything else?
What would you recommend?
[scoffs] Probably what
you were already drinking.
[chuckles]
I'll take another beer.
So, where are you from?
What, I don't pass for a local?
[scoffs] No.
[chuckles]
So?
I'm far from here.
Which is where, exactly?
Everywhere, really.
I travel a lot.
So you're a full-time tourist?
[Kai] Well...
Be careful.
What do you mean?
People around here
aren't big fans of tourists.
Why?
You travel a lot,
so I'm sure that you know.
Tourists don't usually care
about the places
that they're visiting.
But, they do pay the bills
around here, so.
Oh, I'm nothing like that.
Complete opposite, actually.
How so?
I do travel photography.
So it's my job
to capture the beauty
of the places I visit.
The culture.
The people.
Well, that sounds real nice.
I bet you have amazing photos.
Eh.
They're okay.
-[Charlie] Can I get another?
-One sec.
You heading out?
Yeah.
Gotta get some work done.
It was nice to meet you, Mary.
Yeah, you too.
[phone vibrates]
-Hey.
-[Nicole] Hey.
Are you off work yet?
Yeah, I'm just about
to jump in the shower.
-Great. Get dressed.
-Why?
I want you to come
out with me tonight.
I'm really, really tired.
You're always tired.
Just for a little bit.
I don't wanna go by myself.
-So, what's the occasion?
-It's my birthday.
Oh, my gosh, Nic, I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry, I--
I don't know
where my head has been.
Don't worry about it. I know.
But at least
you're out, which means...
-we're gonna drink.
-[laughs]
Okay, but not too much.
Cheers to having just one.
Don't make that noise.
Don't make that noise.
-Whoo!
-Cheers. Okay, cheers.
-Thanks for taking me out.
-Oh, baby.
Okay, do it again.
[both] Cheers.
[both laugh]
-Don't blow that on my face.
-I won't this time.
Okay, I want
the pink one this time.
-Ooh, cheers.
-Cheers.
[Nicole laughs]
[Mary] [retches] That was worse.
Thanks for taking me out.
-[Nicole] I love you.
-I love you.
I love you. I'm so sorry
I haven't been there.
I'm like...
Thank you.
Thank you a lot.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
I love you, babe.
You were so worried.
No, you would have been too,
okay?
You didn't see
the size of the lizard.
I wouldn't have been.
The way you fell.
-I know.
-Why are you babysitting?
Come on, finish that one
so we can have another.
No, no, no, no, no.
I can't. I-- I'll drink this
one. I can't have another one.
Oh, I forgot to tell you
Mike called me the other day.
-What did he say?
-Not too much.
He was just
mainly worried about you.
[sighs]
-It's Mike.
-Yeah.
You know what?
You gotta call him.
-No, no, Nicole, no.
-Yeah.
-Oh, yeah.
-We're not calling him.
-Come on.
-We're not.
-Oh, he remembers when you fell.
-No!
We're not gonna call him.
Nicole, we're not calling him.
Thanks for meeting me.
Well, I didn't want you to think
I was avoiding you or anything.
[scoffs] Well, that's
exactly what you're doing.
Avoiding me.
It's true.
We're better than that.
Well, there was just,
like, a lot going on
and I just didn't want to make
things anymore weird, so.
Things should
never be weird with us.
Nothing happened.
We both were
just experiencing loss
at the same time, that's all.
This is common, I looked it up.
-[chuckles] You looked it up.
-Yeah.
I wanted to make sure
when I did finally talk to you
I could fix things.
I already lost Trey.
Can't lose you too.
Well, you didn't have to hang
around my house like you did.
For the longest time
I thought that somebody
was spying on me and I...
must have called the cops
like, every night.
I kind of thought I was
losing my mind.
Don't avoid me.
Okay, Michael,
I won't avoid you,
and how 'bout
you don't stalk me?
One night
and you call it stalking?
I was about to
knock on the door
but then I heard Nicole
in there with you.
Right when I turned to
leave, y'all came outside.
-Just that one night?
-Yeah.
That was the only night
you were at my house?
I promise.
Since that night,
I actually haven't felt
eyes on me everywhere.
Well, you do seem much better.
Maybe it was just in your head.
Ha ha.
[ominous music playing]
Was a time in my life
when I was working
day and night
And I knew there
had to be something more
I didn't know
what I was needing
Just knew my heart
was beating
Kai, right?
-You got it.
-I'll be right with you.
So I looked up to the sky
Threw my hands up high
-What can I get for you?
-The usual.
The usual? You've been
here enough to have usual?
Here you go, Kai.
Saw you come in.
-Thanks, Jess.
-Guess so.
Let me know
if you need anything.
Mary.
Yeah?
Have you ever
thought about modeling?
Mary.
I'll be right with you, Charlie.
Why do you ask?
Well, you have a great look.
And your energy is...
amazing.
I think you would
highlight Alabama well.
Thanks, I'm just starting out
but my friend
would be really interested.
I'm more interested in you.
[chuckles]
[chuckles] But you haven't
even seen my friend yet.
Jess would be interested.
-Why don't you ask her?
-God damn it, Mary.
Let me get him.
Oh, give me something real
Now after years
we've been together
Through all kinds of weather
Now she is center
of my world
We're gonna have a baby
And when people
come up to me
And they ask
if I want a boy or a girl
I'll just look up to the sky
Throw my hands up high
And ask for something good
in my life
I'm not leaving until
you agree to shoot with me.
[laughs] What?
You have to understand,
I'm very passionate
about what I do.
I only want the best.
[laughs]
-I'll think about it.
-That didn't sound like a yes.
Well, it doesn't
sound like a no either.
[chuckles] Okay, I'll make
a deal with you.
-You work tomorrow?
-Uh, no, I am back on Tuesday.
Tuesday? That's three days away.
That's when I'm back.
Okay, I'll see you Tuesday.
And by Tuesday,
give me your answer.
Deal?
-Okay, deal.
-Okay.
Goodnight, Mary.
Are you gonna come
with me to this year's event?
Isn't that for like,
professional models?
No, it's for charity.
Anybody can do it.
Yeah, but those girls have,
like, professional experience.
It's not really like
a modeling thing.
It's more like the models
are there so people donate.
You should come.
We'll see.
Hey, whatever happened
to that guy you mentioned?
-What guy?
-The tourist photographer guy?
-You should shoot with him.
-I don't know him.
-Get to know him.
-Nicole!
Not like that. Just...
You know, maybe
you'd be more comfortable
with him than
one of my photographers.
You never mentioned
if he was cute.
What difference does that make?
[Nicole] I might want
to shoot with him.
[overlapping indistinct chatter]
[woman laughing]
[fire alarm rings]
[Owen] Everyone out, please.
-What's wrong?
-It's a fire in the kitchen.
-How?
-I don't know.
Let's just
get everybody out of here.
-Come on, y'all.
-Come on, guys.
[Mary] Come on, y'all.
You too.
I don't know what happened.
Everyone is fine,
seems to be minimal damage.
So how'd this fire start anyway?
Not sure, but have
you two been checked out?
I'm fine.
All right, well,
there's not much more
we can do here tonight,
so why don't you go home,
-get some rest.
-All right.
What about you, sweetie?
Have you been checked?
No, I haven't,
but I think I'm fine.
I'm sure you're fine,
but let me do my job.
Come with me.
-Hey, Mary.
-Hey, Hank.
So we good?
We'll see. I'll be
finished here shortly.
How you doing?
I just know
it's these damn terrorists.
I mean, every year they come
here and fuck with my shit.
Sorry, we're closed
at the moment.
Hey, what happened here?
I saw a truck out front.
Yeah, there
was a fire here last night.
-A fire?
-Yeah.
Hey, what happened
to you last night?
Yeah, sorry.
I got caught up.
Since you're asking me,
I'm assuming
you made a decision.
Yeah, I did.
I decided
I'm not gonna do it.
Really?
So you were looking
for me last night to tell me no.
Why do you think
that I was looking for you?
You literally just
asked what happened to me.
Meaning you were looking.
I was just observing my bar
and I just noticed
that you weren't there.
-Oh, so you missed me?
-No, I don't even know you.
-Um...
-I think you missed me.
Hey, we can open back up
tomorrow, okay?
Okay. Do you need me
to stay and help out?
There's nothing more
we can do now.
I mean, uh,
just take the day off.
Okay. Thanks, Owen.
How about
we shoot this afternoon?
-Today?
-Yeah, why not?
You don't have work anymore
and I know the perfect place.
Well, 'cause I already said no.
Nah, you didn't mean it.
Oh, my gosh, are you
like this everywhere you go?
I don't know.
I haven't been everywhere.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Okay. Tomorrow.
-Tomorrow.
-Okay.
-Text me.
-I'll do that.
-I'll see you tomorrow.
-See you tomorrow.
-Adam is really good.
-Yes he is.
So you're shooting
with that
mysterious
photographer tomorrow?
It looks like it.
What's the theme you're doing?
[Adam] So, Who's this
mysterious photographer
y'all talking about?
[chuckles] It's just
this guy I met at a bar.
[laughs] I know
that sounds terrible,
but it's not like
I just met him.
I mean-- I mean, I did just meet
him, but it was like days ago.
Well. You should be careful.
I mean, there's...
all sorts of things
that that they use for ploys,
-sex, human trafficking--
-What?
-You name it.
-Don't be jealous at him.
She's still
gonna shoot with you.
I'm just saying
be careful, that someone
should probably go with it.
-I'll go with you.
-No, I'm-- I'll be fine.
-These are amazing.
-Yeah, they are.
-I'm so proud of you.
-Thanks, Nic.
-How are you?
-This place is beautiful.
Look at that.
A tourist is showing you
around your own town.
I just can't believe
my husband never took me here.
I didn't
know you were married.
I'm... not.
I used to be.
Hello.
Oh, Kai, This is
my good friend Michael.
-How's it going, Michael?
-Good. Nice to meet you, Kai.
Hope I'm not in the way.
No, no, of course not.
Do you model as well?
Maybe I could get
a couple shots--
No.
I'm just here as an assistant.
Okay. Well, nice to meet you.
-Thanks for helping out.
-No problem.
So, Mary,
we don't have a lot of time.
The idea is to get the shots
as the sun's setting.
-That's nice.
-Yeah.
So let's see what wardrobe
you brought with you.
So you said dresses.
These are all
the dresses I have.
-Let's do this one.
-Okay.
Where should I change?
Ah.
Sorry, I didn't
think about that.
You guys just turn around.
So, you been doing
photography long?
Few years. Yeah.
Nice.
-Oh, Mary, did I mention--
-Hey, I'm not done yet.
Sorry.
As foolish as it sounds,
I wasn't thinking.
-Okay.
-You're all done?
Yeah, wait.
I'm just kidding.
What-- what do you
want to do about makeup?
Everything's fine.
Perfect.
Are you sure you don't
want me to put a little bit on?
Are we putting confetti
on the tree? No.
It's perfect
just the way it is.
I'm beginning to think
that all photographers
are a bunch of smart asses.
It's true.
You're beautiful.
Okay, let's take
a couple of practice shots
so when the time comes,
we'll be ready.
Okay. Where do you want me?
Well, you'd look great
anywhere.
-Ha ha.
-But...
let's get you...
[clicks tongue] All right,
you got everything you need?
Yeah.
Thanks again for today.
Anytime.
Was happy to do it.
Look,
you're my responsibility now.
-I gotta look out for you.
-[chuckles]
Wait, you were gonna finish
telling me about that girl
-you were seeing.
-[scoffs]
We met online. [laughs]
-That's fun. [laughs]
-Yeah, sure.
-Does she live around here?
-No, in Huntsville.
-Well, that's not too bad.
-Yeah.
Thinking about
going up to see her soon.
Mike, you should.
That'd be really good for you.
Yeah. I think so too.
I mean, she seems all right,
you know, for Tinder
Oh, gosh. Well, good.
-I'm happy for you.
-Yeah. All right.
You deserve somebody
really, really nice.
Thanks. I think so too.
-Okay. Okay.
-Okay. Let's go.
-[laughs] Okay.
-[engine starts]
[ominous music playing]
[thud]
[Nicole] So, did he say when
the pictures would be ready?
-I didn't ask.
-Girl, you should have asked.
These photographers sometimes
like to hold the photos hostage.
I don't think he will.
-Why are you so sure?
-I think he likes me.
Really. Is he cute?
-Hello? [chuckles]
-I don't know.
Yes, you do.
He's nice.
When will I meet him?
Oh. I gotta go.
I'll call you back.
Well, look who it is.
-The usual?
-Please.
So,
how'd the photos turn out?
Oh, you did fantastic.
Definitely some of my best work.
-Really?
-Without a doubt.
Well, when can I see 'em?
When you have lunch with me.
[both chuckle]
Nicole told me that you'd keep
those photos hostage.
-Who?
-Oh, she's just a friend.
Well tell Nicole she was right.
I will not
release your photos
-until you have lunch with me.
-[scoffs]
It's just lunch.
I can understand
you hesitating if I said
dinner, but not for lunch.
You know what?
I'll even pay.
[both laugh]
[sighs]
Few more steps.
And...
What are we doing here?
We're fishing. [chuckles]
Fishing?
You don't like fishing?
No, I-- I-- I-- I do, I just,
it-- it's not
what I was expecting.
What did you have in mind?
["Lamb" by Brett Benowitz plays]
Love underneath your spell
I'm feeling far from well
Have I gone to hell
I'm losing time
It's never on my side
I'm sorry that I lied
There's nowhere I can hide
It's over now
What am I to do?
You tell me
that we're through
But you pull me back to you
And you break me down
Tell me what I am
Your sacrificial lamb
I don't give a damn
I'm dying
Can be anybody help me?
Anybody help
Anybody help me
This love is gonna kill me
Can anybody help me?
Anybody help
Anybody help me
This love is gonna kill
Kill me
Gulf Shores, Alabama!
Small town, Big beach.
[crowd cheers, applauses]
You look great.
We feel great.
This band right here,
they freaking rock.
They're here for you. Enjoy it.
But first, I need you to
join me in giving a very warm,
warm welcome to
our Mayor, Miss Loretta Lee.
[crowd cheers, applauses]
Hello, everyone.
Thank you all very much
for being here with us tonight.
As you all know,
this is something we do
every year and every year
there are more and more
of you amazing people helping
and donating to our great cause.
Every dollar donated
will help the families
of our fallen soldiers,
benefiting our local
military members
and first responders.
They put
their lives on the line
for us to be here today,
to live the lives we live
and today is to celebrate them.
Thank you.
Let's give our heroes
a round of applause.
[crowd cheers and applauses]
Once again guys,
thank you for being here.
This night truly would not
be possible without you.
Couple things. There will
be a table in the back
where these beautiful...
I mean, truly beautiful models
will help you
with your donations
and maybe even take a picture
with you if you're real nice.
There's a lot of food.
You need to eat it.
So relax, enjoy yourself,
and let's have a great night.
[crowd cheers and applauses]
That's him?
-He's cute.
-We're just friends.
I just said he was cute.
So this is him.
Him, huh?
Is that a good thing?
A very good thing.
Um, Nicole, this is Kai.
Kai, Nicole.
Pleasure to meet you, Nicole.
Pleasure's all mine.
So, uh, how long you plan on
staying in town for?
I'm not sure.
That depends.
[chuckles]
Oh, all right.
["The Ride"
by The Revelries plays]
So take my hand
and don't let go
Yeah, your favorite song's
on the radio
You smile, you say...
Hey, man. I'm gonna take a few.
You're good.
-[woman 1] Thank you.
-[woman 2] Thank you.
Do you wanna take a picture?
Yeah.
What else can I get with this?
Hey.
-You can just be respectful.
-It's okay, Kai.
If all he's donating
is 20 bucks,
maybe he has
to pay for his attention.
Do you wanna take a photo?
Just take the picture.
Smile.
Just tell me,
what do you think about him?
Uh, I do like him.
He's so kind.
And sweet.
But I don't-- I don't know,
I'm-- I'm not ready
for anything serious, so...
I like
hanging out with him, but...
I don't know.
Well, maybe you should tell him.
I think he's getting
pretty serious with you.
Nic, you've met him one time.
Yeah, but when I asked him how
long he planned on being here,
-he looked at you.
-So?
So?
That depends on
what's going on with y'all.
Well, he knows about Trey.
Yeah, but does he know
you're not looking
for anything serious?
You have been
spending a lot of time with him.
[both laugh]
Okay, lady.
-You're done.
-You're such a tease.
[both laugh]
-Get your foot off of me.
-You get your--
-Okay. They're done.
-Thank you. Just say--
[heavy breathing]
-[suspenseful music playing]
-[muffled screaming]
[muffled screaming]
[suspenseful music continues]
[Mary sobbing, groaning]
I remember
when I first laid eyes on you.
I didn't think you were real.
Not at the bar.
That was just
the first time you noticed me.
[sobbing continues]
Your smile captivated me.
Then...
all of a sudden...
[Mary whimpering]
I tried.
To be patient.
To wait for you.
So I waited.
And waited.
-To give you what you deserve.
-[sobbing]
But you just
wouldn't figure it out.
He didn't love you, not like me.
It's been almost a year
and you're still hung up on him.
I thought getting rid of him
would make things easier, but--
[Mary exclaims]
Shh.
-[thud]
-[exclaims]
[thudding]
-I killed him.
-[sobbing]
I didn't want to do it.
But no matter
how many times he left you here,
you still waited for him.
Finally, we were getting close.
And you bring this clown,
Michael, to our shoot.
Like, what the hell
was that about, Mary?
Our first date
and you do that?
[Mary sobbing intensely]
I had to get rid of him too.
[thud]
[suspenseful music plays]
[thudding]
[Mary sobbing]
I've been in love with you
for too long.
Just...
couldn't let anyone
get in our way.
Then there was Nicole.
No.
Nicole's fine.
She's supportive of us.
She believes in us.
Why don't you?
-[muffled] I do.
-No, you don't.
Don't lie to me!
I heard you talking to her!
That's when I realized
you left me with no choice.
[muffled] No! No!
Why?
Why?
-Why?
-No!
Why? He's gone! He's gone!
-What?
-[muffled speaking]
What are you saying?
Are you gonna be nice?
Don't scream.
Do you understand?
I love you too, Kai. [sobbing]
I love you too.
Just let me say goodbye.
You want to look at
his picture and sniff his shirt?
Yeah.
Yes, just let me say goodbye.
Mary, I left my bag.
I see Kai's in there with you.
Mary.
Hey, girl.
We're just a little busy.
Can I get it to you later?
I'll get it tomorrow.
Don't hurt her, Kai.
I... [chuckles] ...I won't.
[Mary sobbing]
[ominous music playing]
-[groans]
-[Kai] Stay down!
We'll get through this.
I hate that
it had to come to this.
Just...
don't understand
why you started to pull away.
Again.
I think I was just scared.
With my feelings about you.
I thought that's what it was.
But you never...
But you can never be too sure.
[car engine revs]
What are you gonna tell Nicole?
[Mary] What do you mean?
About us having to go away.
We can't stay here anymore.
-[rustling]
-What are you--
[car tires squeal]
Mary!
[ominous music playing]
[Mary exclaims]
It this what it's come to?
Us fighting?
This isn't us.
Let's stop this.
[Mary exclaims]
-[thud]
-[Mary groans]
Why are you making me do this?
I love you.
[Mary exclaims]
-[woman] Hey. Get off of her!
-[man] Hello? Hey! Hey!
-[coughing]
-[woman] Are you okay?
[police siren wails]
-[Mary] Hi, Daddy.
- Hey, sweetie.
So when am I gonna get to see
some of these amazing pictures
you were bragging about?
Mary?
What's wrong, baby?
[sobbing] Daddy,
I wanna come home.
Yeah, of course.
-You wanna talk about it?
- No.
[sobs] I just wanna come home.
Okay, come home, baby.
I'm here for you.
Hi, this is Deputy Moore.
First, let me tell you,
your daughter's fine.
-Oh my God.
-But let me fill you in
on the situation.
She was taken
from her house tonight.
She was able to escape.
And she's here
with us now and fine.
[pensive music playing]
[water running]
I don't know if you noticed,
Mary, but I painted your room.
Yeah, I-- I thought
something looked different.
Same colour, just fresh paint.
Do you think maybe
we could, uh...
sit in the living room
for a little while?
We really haven't
said much to each other.
Might be kinda nice to...
To visit.
Okay?
[water stops]
Mary, I know you're grown up.
And you don't need a...
lecture from
your old man but there's...
And I would like to share
some feelings with you if...
if that's okay.
There's just
not that many people
who could go through
what you've been through
and find their way again.
And I say that because...
I know when we lost your mother,
I didn't f-- find my way.
And I still haven't really.
But there's something
special about you.
We lost your mother and...
and you lost Trey
and...
and now...
And somehow...
you're strong.
You definitely got that
from your mother.
I can only imagine
the pain you're in right now.
And...
I don't want you to let that...
that sick
animal ruin
the rest of your life.
Take your time.
All the time you need.
And you will find your way.
You always do.
Everything's gonna be okay.
I promise.
[Mary and Nicole laughing]
No, no. Do you remember
that time when I spent the night
at your house
and then we prank called Steven?
-Oh, my gosh, Steven.
-[Nicole laughing]
Oh, God,
I haven't thought about him
in a long time.
-I wonder what he's up to.
-I don't know.
Thank you guys
for coming in.
I'll take this
whenever you're ready.
-All right.
-[both] Thank you.
No, no, no.
I have this one.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
-Thank you for taking me out.
-Of course.
[ominous music playing]
["Time on T3ars"
by Alli Leighann plays]
I swear last time
was the last time
But my heart changed my mind
Now here I am again
Was it those blue eyes
on cloud nine
The late nights
or the jawline
That made us
more than friends
And kept me on the fence
Why did I let you in?
So my heart,
let it break me
My soul, let it save me
Back and forth, baby
we go where we go
Making no turn to yes
make my head second guess
Break every defense
that I throw, that I throw
It ain't fair, it ain't right
that you got me tonight
Sitting here
Wasting all of my time
on tears
Why did I think it'd be easy
For you to love me
and leave me
Like you always do?
It's the same wrong
on repeat
And the same song
that I keep listening to
Wish it wasn't true
I always let you
into my heart
Let it break me
my soul, let it save me
Back and forth, baby
we go where we go
Making no turn to yes
make my head second guess
Break every defense
that I throw, that I throw
It ain't fair, it ain't right
that you got me tonight
Sitting here
Wasting all of my time
on tears
Why do I let you
live in my head
Sleep in my bed
mess with my truth
I always let you
Into my heart,
let it break me
My soul, let it save me...
[calm guitar music playing]
[birds chirping]
[thunder rumbling]
[soft, eerie music playing]
[Mary] Help! Help!
Help! Please help!
Help me!
Please! [sobbing]
Please!
Help!
[music distorts]
[music stops]
[birds chirping]
[exhales]
[seagulls squawking]
[Mary] Babe?
Babe?
[unsettling music playing]
Babe?
[phone chimes]
-[water running]
-[faint clatter]
Babe, was that you?
[floorboards creaking]
I told you to stop doing that.
I have to make sure
you can protect yourself.
That's what I have you here for.
You're getting better
with the knife.
Yeah, I know.
You taught me well.
[Trey] Apparently.
Really slick,
grabbing it from the bedroom.
Didn't even see it.
Yes, you did.
I missed you.
[calm string music playing]
So, how long do I have you?
'Bout a month.
A month, really?
[Trey chuckles] Six weeks.
We haven't had that much time
together in years.
So what do you have planned?
[sighs]
I'm gonna stay home and sleep.
[chuckles]
Well, I guess that
could be kinda fun too.
Well, what else
do you have planned
for a girl that's
been all by herself
all these past couple months?
Well, a list.
[chuckles] A list, huh?
What's on the list?
All of my favorite meals
I want you to cook for me
while I'm back.
[laughs] Okay.
Really? [laughs]
-Yeah, really.
-This is your list!
[laughing]
We can do
whatever you want to do.
Okay, that's more like it.
-This is number one.
-[laughs]
[tranquil music playing]
[chuckling] What?
You know why it's so easy
for me to leave you?
[laughs]
Why is it so easy?
All I know
I'm trying to say is...
it's easy for me to go out
and fight for our country
because... you're worth it.
And when I'm out there
fighting for our country,
I'm fighting for you.
Fighting to make sure
I get back home to you.
And when I'm with you,
I'm whole. I'm complete.
[emotional piano music playing]
Lord only knows how hard it
must be for you while I'm gone.
But you never complain
or make me feel guilty.
You're just
always so supportive.
You know you have me, right?
[laughs]
Babe, this is starting
to feel like a proposal.
It's because it is.
I want us to have a baby.
I know I'm gone all the time
and it'll probably make things
more difficult.
Then let's make a baby.
-Yeah?
-[laughing] Yeah!
-But on one condition.
-What's that?
You have to fix
the leak in the roof.
And you have to fix
the kitchen window,
because it doesn't
even close properly.
Oh, I guess you have
a list for me too.
Yeah, you bet your ass
I have a list for you!
Well, how about
you complete my list
-and I'll complete yours?
-Deal.
[eerie music playing]
[foliage rustling]
[heavy breathing]
[Michael] Mary!
It's not too late
to save your husband
from this embarrassment.
Take it easy on him, Michael!
-You know he's out of practice.
-[laughing]
You know you don't
stand a chance, right?
You sure you don't want me
to give you a head start?
Aw, hell.
I am about to smoke you, boy.
-We're having a baby.
-[Nicole] What?
You're pregnant?
No, not yet, but we're trying.
You know I do this
for a living, right?
I don't give a damn.
I didn't know you wanted a baby.
You do want a baby, don't you?
[Nicole] Go!
-I tried to warn you.
-Oh, shit! Damn it. Come on!
-[women cheering]
-Damn it.
[Trey laughs]
-[Michael] God damn!
-[Trey] I tried to tell you!
[Michael]
Ah, when you going back?
[Trey] You got me
for a month, man.
That's a month
full of ass whoopin'.
-Shit. Pain in my ass.
-[laughing]
Ah, what were you saying?
[Trey] Come love me,
that's what I'm saying.
What's up, buttercup?
-[Mary] I'm glad you won.
-[Trey] Yeah?
Come love me,
that's what I'm saying.
What's up, buttercup?
[solemn piano music playing]
[crickets chirping]
[faint thud]
[thudding & shuffling]
[eerie music playing]
[heavy breathing]
[dial tone droning]
Hey, Joe. Hi, it's Mary.
Yeah, can you send
somebody out to the house?
Yeah, I just keep
hearing noises outside.
Yeah, just like--
like, tip-tapping
and, um, footsteps.
I just feel like
somebody's watching me.
Well, ac-- actually,
I was hoping that you could
send somebody out now?
Yeah, 'cause I'm leaving
for work soon.
[stalker breathing heavily]
You know what, though?
Don't worry about it.
Yeah. Uh, yeah. I'm-- I'm fine.
Mm-hmm. Yeah, I-- I promise.
I'm probably-- um,
probably just being paranoid.
Yeah.
[stalker exhales]
Just relax.
Hey, Joe.
Uh, yeah, I'm just gonna--
I'm just gonna wait for you
to send somebody over.
Yeah, don't--
yeah, don't worry about it.
Yeah, take-- take your time.
Okay, thank you.
[clock ticking]
[Mary] Thank you.
Let me get another one, Jess.
One second.
-[Mary] I'm sorry I'm late.
-Really?
You know,
I used to feel sorry for you.
But now this is
gettin' ridiculous.
You're not the only one
with problems, Mary.
I got a kid I gotta get home to.
You don't wanna work
here anymore, Mary?
Why don't you just quit?
-[door creaks]
-Jess?
[door thuds shut]
[Mary] Hey, Charlie.
What are you having, the usual?
-Is that Mary?
-[Mary] Yeah, it's me.
I know that smell from anywhere.
Thought I'd smell you come in.
I think you hit your limit.
No. Nope. I get two more.
I'm keeping count.
[Mary] How about one more?
You got yourself a deal, Mary.
[twangy music playing]
I swear last time
was the last time
But my heart changed my mind
Now here I am again
Was it those blue eyes
on cloud nine
The late nights
or the jawline
That made us more than fool
Wish it wasn't true
I always let you
Into my heart,
let it break me
My soul, let it save me
Back and forth, baby,
we go, away we go
Make a no turn to yes,
make my head second guess
Break every defense
that I throw, that I throw
It ain't fair,
it ain't right
That you got me tonight
sittin' here
Wastin' all of my time
on tears
Those blue eyes
on cloud nine
The late nights
or the jawline
It made us more than friends
[Owen] Mary.
Mary. You back with us?
Lost you for a second.
Yeah, I'm-- Um, what's going on?
-So you were late again today?
-I'm sorry about that.
Look, I know you're
going through a lot.
But if you need
some extra time off...
No, no. I'm-- I'm good.
[Charlie]
Let me get another, Mary.
Give us a moment.
No, I'm fine. Really.
I thought we had a deal,
remember?
-Oh, all right.
-[Mary chuckles]
[Mary] Do you need me
to get you a glass of water
while you wait for your ride?
You know that stuff
makes me sick.
[Mary scoffs] Okay.
[crickets chirping]
Hey, Joe, it's Mary again.
Hey, Mary.
Hey, sorry, um,
I'm calling so late.
I just,
I got home from work and I...
I-- I just feel like somebody's
lurking around outside.
I'm sorry that I keep calling.
It's just...
-Don't you worry about it.
-Okay.
That's what we're here for.
Just make sure you lock up.
I'll-- I'll make sure I--
I lock all the doors
and the windows.
Thank you.
[sighs]
-[officer] Mary?
-Yeah, it's Mary.
Should I head over to Mary, sir?
No, no. Don't worry about it.
She's been a mess.
She'll be fine.
I don't mind, sir.
What if she calls again?
If she calls again...
we'll figure it out.
Just take me back to the office.
[window rattling]
[news theme playing on TV]
[grunts]
[news anchor] ...earlier
this year has been found...
-[sighs]
-People all over the country
have been following
the search for Shelby
after earlier this year,
her cell phone was found
in some bushes
along the highway.
-The authorities--
-[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
-Hey, Papa.
-[Mary's dad] Hey, sweetie.
-I just wanted to--
-[Mary] I'm okay.
Really, Dad, I promise.
I know you're okay.
But, um...
if you do wanna
talk about anything...
you know I'm here for you, Mary.
Don't you?
I know, Daddy. I just...
I'm just tired,
and I had a really long day.
Can I just--
I'll-- I'll call you soon, okay?
Yeah. Okay.
You get a good night's sleep,
Mary.
I love you, sweetie.
Good night.
[news anchor] ...for its final
arrangements have not been made
and there is no official
cause of death yet.
Detective O'Kelly
of the BPD says
there are similarities
in this case
to other missing women
over the last few years,
and he fears that there may be
a serial killer on the prowl.
[eerie music playing]
[Nicole] It's okay.
It's just me.
[curtains rustle]
Remember when Trey
first joined the military?
How pissed you were?
But he told you that
he's doin' it for you...
and you're worth it.
I know things
have been hard lately.
There's no telling on
how long the pain will last.
But you gotta try
to find something...
that's worth it for you.
[Mary] I just...
I can't believe he's gone.
[choked] I can't believe
he's not coming back this time.
[Nicole] I know.
It's hard on all of us.
He was such a good man.
You know what he'd say
if he was here, right?
"Straighten up,
peanut butter cup."
[chuckles]
[sob, laughs]
It's gonna be okay.
Thanks.
-Now can you go take a shower?
-[both laughing]
Aww!
[laughs] Let me go.
[Mary groans]
You're just--
you're a little tart.
-[laughs]
-[Mary] Jeez.
I'll still cuddle
if you need it, but...
I'd appreciate if
you took a shower first.
[seagulls squawking]
[Mary] For someone
who has a photo shoot,
you sure are
making a lot of stops.
Just wanna make sure
you eat something.
Hey, how y'all ladies doing?
Are y'all ready to order?
Uh, yes. What are you getting?
Well, I'm not that hungry.
You can go first.
She's gonna have
the French toast
with extra blueberries.
Extra blueberries.
French toast, extra blueberries.
And for you?
[Nicole] I'm just gonna get
an unsweetened iced tea.
Right. Can I get
an unsweetened iced tea?
All right, you ladies
can make yourself comfortable
and I'll be right with you.
-He's cute.
-Why didn't you order anything?
I don't eat before a shoot.
Well, Nic,
that is so ridiculous.
I never understood
why you model.
You make enough money
as a fire medic.
Well, being a medic
has its perks.
I love it, but modeling lets me
explore my creative side.
[scoffs] By taking
half-naked photos?
That's not all I do.
And you would know that
if you tried it once.
You of all people
would enjoy it.
What up, ladies? I have
your unsweetened iced tea,
and here's your French toast
with extra blueberries.
[Mary] Thank you.
Let me know
if you need anything else.
He was flirtin' with you
pretty hard.
-What?
-The waiter.
Oh, I don't know.
This looks amazing.
[Nicole] You better
finish that whole plate.
[chuckles] It's pretty good.
This is so good.
[photographer] Hi, Nicole.
Go ahead and turn
just a little bit out for me.
Oh, my gosh, that's perfect.
Yes, hold that.
All right, all right,
let's try something else.
Here we go. There it is.
-All right, one more. Perfect.
-[Henry] Hey, how are you?
I'm Henry.
I'm good, Henry. I'm just
a little busy at the moment.
I see. I've been
watching you from over there,
and you're doing
a really good job.
[chuckles]
I appreciate you taking
the time to come over here,
but I need to finish up.
It's cool.
Look,
maybe I can get your number
and I can call you
when you're not so busy.
Nic.
Henry, was it?
I'm not interested.
I'm not interested either.
I was just...
hoping we could hook up?
You should go.
I don't have to go anywhere.
You acting like this
'cause she's here?
-I know what you models want.
-Get away from me.
Hey, man!
She said she wasn't interested.
-Dude, who the fuck are you?
-Get the fuck outta here!
-[punch thuds]
-[Nicole exclaims]
-[Mary] Oh, my--
-Michael!
-[Mary] Mike!
-[both] Michael!
-[Mary] Michael, stop!
-Michael!
-[Michael] Fucking tourists!
-[Mary] Stop it!
[Michael] You make me sick!
This is what makes me
fuckin' hate spring break!
God damn.
Maybe we should just
pick this up on another day.
Yeah, I agree.
That-- that was a bit much.
-Do we have time?
-Yeah, we'll be fine.
It's funny, 'cause I'm judged
because I'm a photographer,
and you have assholes like that
that can totally
ruin it for you.
What do you mean?
Just that some photographers
are looked at as... pervs.
What are you doing here, Mike?
Just wanted to
check out the shoot,
see how y'all are doing.
Well, now that you're here,
I think we all need a drink.
[Mary] I kinda wanna go home.
-[Nicole] Nope. You're coming.
-[Mary] Ugh.
[Nicole laughs]
[rock music playing over stereo]
[laughing]
-Is this Lord of the Rings?
-[all laughing]
It's good to see you smile.
So, Mary, what'd you think
of the modeling experience?
Besides the-- the jerks
and the fights and all that.
[Mary giggling]
Um, I thought it was okay.
Yeah, I mean, I don't see myself
pursuing it or anything,
but, um...
you are great, Nic.
I think you'd be great at it.
[Mary clears throat]
So, Michael. You, uh...
seeing anyone lately?
I don't know.
Not quite sure yet.
[Mary clears throat]
I'm thinking of getting a dog.
Maybe.
Hey, Nic, where is
the, uh, bathroom again?
In the same place
it's always been.
[both laughing]
Um, I'm just gonna
be right-- right back.
[birds chirping]
[Nicole] I have another gig
in a few days.
[Mary] That's cool.
Yeah. You should join me.
[chuckles] Uh, no.
It's just a friend of mine
who's a photographer,
and he's updating his portfolio.
-No, I'm okay.
-You'd have so much fun.
I'll think about it.
What, you don't wanna
hang out with me?
I said I'll think about it.
Okay.
I'll let you get some rest.
Can you stay?
Yeah.
You want me to stay the night?
No, no, no. It's okay.
No, I-- I don't mind,
I just wanted to make sure.
Of course I'll stay.
Yeah, it's just been
kinda lonely here, and...
it's nice having your company.
Yeah, we can have a girls night.
Today was...
actually the first day
that wasn't so bad.
That makes me really happy.
All right.
What are you doing?
Well, you got all fresh
in the shower.
I'm gonna jump in.
[laughing]
I don't need it.
You do if you're
sleeping in my bed.
Fine. You used to love it.
[scoffs]
[distant thud]
-[water turns on]
-Nic?
Nicole.
-[Nicole] Mary, did you call me?
-Yeah, did you hear that?
[Nicole] I-- I'll be right out,
I'm almost done.
Are you serious?
-What are you doing?
-What do you mean?
It's been you this whole time
that's been watching me?
-Wait, what?
-Making me feel like
-I'm going crazy here!
-Michael.
What are you doing here?
I just came to talk.
Get-- Just go, Michael.
Before I call the cops.
-Mary, I--
-Go!
Mary, what was he doing here?
I noticed Michael
being weird earlier.
First he shows up
out of nowhere at the shoot.
Then I saw the way
he was lookin' at you.
Now he's showing up
creeping around your house?
Are you gonna tell me
what's going on with you two?
Nothing happened.
He's not gonna
act like that for nothing.
A few months after Trey passed,
I must've called Michael,
like, every night.
Why?
It wasn't like that.
Or at least it didn't
start out like that.
I...
[sighs] I just kept feeling
like I was being watched,
and I kept hearing noises
all around the house.
And all this time, it was him!
What was him?
The noises and me constantly
feeling like I'm being watched!
What's going on between you two?
Usually...
he-- he would just come over
and he'd tell me
that there was nobody here.
But then this one night...
[door creaks]
-Anything?
-[Michael] Nothin'.
You gonna be okay?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
Grab me a pillow.
Why?
Instead of you calling me
right when I make it home,
maybe it'll be better for me
to just sleep on the couch.
No,
you don't have to do that, Mike.
I, um, I promise I won't call.
[Michael] Look, it's okay.
It's been hard on me too.
I haven't really slept.
Go get some rest
and me a pillow.
[Mary chuckles softly]
Hurry up. I'm sleepy.
Where's the blanket?
[Mary] Good night.
[sighs]
[sobbing]
[somber piano music playing]
[whispering]
Hey, hey. It's okay, it's okay.
-It's okay, it's okay.
-[sobs]
It's okay.
[sobbing]
Wait...
I think you need to go.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to--
No, I'm sorry.
I just-- It's-- it's too much
for you to be here right now.
[sobs]
I think you need to go.
That's it?
Yeah.
What did you think happened?
I didn't know, but I figured
something more happened,
the way he was
acting around you.
Did you call him back
after that?
[sighs] No,
I haven't talked to him since.
I don't mean to be
rude or anything,
it's just it's weird.
Him and Trey have always
been so competitive,
and I didn't wanna
be the next thing.
I don't know...
Why didn't you call me?
[tender music playing]
I just-- I just call the police.
I call them so many times
that they haven't--
they don't pick up
my calls anymore.
[scoffs]
I have to call the sheriff
directly to get through.
Well, at least
the noise has stopped.
Come on, let's go inside.
Nic,
I'm-- I'm sorry I didn't call.
It's okay.
-[ominous music playing]
-[stalker breathes deeply]
[Adam] How you feeling today?
Feeling good? Feeling hot?
-[laughs]
-You're looking hot, baby.
There we go.
You're looking good.
-[camera shutter snapping]
-[Adam moans]
Love it when you do that to me.
Want you to do it
more for the camera for me.
-Okay. [giggles]
-[Adam] All right? Excellent.
Hold on a second.
Oh, stay warm, baby.
You're definitely on fire.
Love you in black.
We gotta-- Wow.
We gotta do more black.
That was fantastic.
-I like the hands up.
-[Nicole] Thanks, Adam.
[Adam] Got a beautiful
arm there. All right.
Take a break.
I wanna do these.
Wow, that seems intense.
It's not too bad.
-You should try.
-[laughs] What?
-No, no, no, I'm okay.
-Hey, Adam!
-Wha--
-Mary is dying to
-take some photos.
-No, no, no, I'm okay.
-Come on!
-[Adam] Mary, right?
Come on. Go.
-[Adam] Come on, Mary.
-Take a few pictures.
[Mary scoffs]
I don't know what to do!
[Nicole] Aw,
just do whatever feels natural.
It's fine, Adam's gonna
tell you what to do.
[Adam] I got you.
Ready? Take a deep breath.
[inhales, exhales] How's that?
-[Mary exhales]
-[Adam] I got you.
Okay, Mary,
what I want you to do--
Yeah, but I don't-- I don't
want these to end up anywhere.
[Adam] Of course they are.
[chuckles] No, they're not.
No, of course not! I got you.
And it's all free too,
all right?
-It's all you, all free.
-[Nicole] Thanks, Adam.
[Adam] On me. Yeah, yeah.
All right. Ready?
Now, what I want you to do
is put your hands on your hips.
-[camera shutter snapping]
-All right. Great.
Oh, yeah, that's good.
I like that. Now,
drop your chin
just a little bit.
Give me your left shoulder.
No, I'm sorry, my bad.
Your right shoulder.
There we go. There we go.
Sometimes I get bad.
[Adam laughs]
There's that smile.
Excellent. Beautiful.
Oh, I like that attitude
right there.
All right,
now I wanna see it in your eyes.
All right? Give me
some attitude in your eyes.
See, that wasn't so bad, was it?
[laughs] No,
it was actually kind of fun.
[Adam] All right,
well, come take a look.
Oh, no, no. I'm-- I'm good.
[Adam] Well, don't you
wanna see what you did?
No, really, I don't--
I don't need to see them.
-[Nicole] Mary.
-What?
-[Nicole] Look at this work.
-[Mary groans]
Wow.
These are amazing.
Nic, you look so, so beautiful.
-Thanks, I know.
-[laughing] Shut up!
[laughs] I'm just kidding.
-Ugh.
-[Nicole] Mary,
look how beautiful you are.
Shut up.
Really, you think so?
[Nicole] Are you not
seeing what I'm seeing?
[Adam] Mary?
What are you doing next week?
I've got a photo shoot
I'd like you to do with me.
It's paid.
[Nicole]
What are you looking at me for?
Yes, Adam. She'll be there.
-[Adam] Great.
-[Nicole] I'm getting...
Things haven't actually
been that bad. [chuckles]
I'm starting to feel better.
[calm guitar music playing]
I mean, I still miss you, and...
I still have
my hard days, but...
I know that you want me
to find happiness and...
live my life, so I'm trying.
[chuckles]
I went to a photo shoot
with Nicole...
[chuckles]
...and I modeled.
[laughs]
I don't even know if
that really is, like, a word,
but I did it.
I surprisingly enjoyed it.
[laughs]
And the photographer, he--
he wants me to come back
and do a photo shoot.
And he wants to pay me for it.
I mean,
maybe with the money I can...
get the window fixed, and...
if it continues,
I could get the...
leak fixed before winter, and...
Like you never did.
I love you.
[seagulls squawking]
[Nicole]
...loved the dresses last time.
Today, focus is jeans.
-[Adam] Hey.
-Hey!
[Adam] Ladies. Hi.
-Good to see you, Adam.
-Hi, Adam.
[Adam] Come here.
-How are you doing?
-I'm good.
So I've got a friend
who has a clothing line
and he's gonna be
advertising soon,
so, hence the jeans.
We have some tops over here
that are gonna
mix it up a little bit,
and Carissa's gonna take you to
your dressing rooms, all right?
And try to speed it up
a little bit,
'cause we're running
out of light. All right?
-Thanks, Adam.
-[Adam] You got it.
[Carissa] Don't be nervous.
You'll do great.
Right this way.
[Adam] Wow. You look terrific.
[chuckles] Thank you.
[Adam] You ready to get started?
-Yeah. Um...
-[Adam] All right.
But you're gonna
tell me what to do, right?
Are you serious right now?
Nicole,
are you serious right now?
Just kidding. I got you.
-Oh, okay.
-[Adam] You're in my hands.
Okay.
All right, I'm gonna
take a couple press shots.
-[camera shutter snapping]
-Kinda get here with ya.
Can I get you to drop your hands
and relax a little bit?
Mm-hmm.
[Adam] All right, can I have you
move your left shoulder to--
towards me a little bit.
To-- Right--
Candy, can you get her...
Thanks, Candy.
-[Carissa] It's Carissa.
-Yeah.
[Adam] Perfect.
Let's see what you got.
[camera shutter snapping]
-[Mary chuckling]
-[chuckling] Yes!
Move your-- move your left
shoulder towards me just a tad.
Not too much. Right there.
Beautiful. [laughs]
Oh, my-- Yes!
-Feel it! Feel it!
-[giggling] Okay.
[Adam] All right!
You got it going, girl.
Let it go.
Just let it-- it's you and I.
-It's you and I right now.
-Okay.
-[giggling]
-[Adam] Oh, my God.
[Mary] I get it now.
-Get what?
-Why you model.
-It's like a rush.
-[chuckles]
I don't know.
It's how it is for me.
It's freeing.
And sometimes it pays well.
I think I wanna do it more.
It's good for me.
Keeps my mind busy.
Gets you out of the house.
Thanks, Nic.
For dragging me to that shoot.
[tearful] I missed
seeing you smile.
-[Mary] Yeah.
-[both laugh]
-You wanna go swim?
-[both laugh]
[chuckling] No.
[dial tone drones]
-Hello?
-Daddy!
Hey, sweetie.
Oh, my gosh, you will not--
not believe it.
Don't worry. I'm on my way.
Just stay where you are.
-What?
-Where are you?
No. [laughs] Dad, I'm fine.
What, were you gonna
drive an hour to me?
If that's what it takes, yes.
I'm fine. I just--
-What's the matter, Mary?
-Nothing!
I had a really good day,
and I-- I wanted to
tell you about it.
Well, that's great.
Tell me all about it.
I was a model today. [chuckles]
-You were a model?
-Yeah.
And-- and I was good at it.
And I was on a pier,
and the ocean was in
the background, and... ugh.
I don't know. I just--
I was nervous at first,
but then...
then I don't know,
I just-- I did it, and...
It was so fun, Dad. I...
I haven't had...
this good of a day
in a really long time.
That's great, sweetheart.
That's great.
[guitar music
playing over stereo]
[Jess scoffs]
You are always late.
The one time
a cute guy shows up,
now you're early.
Figures.
Kai,
it was real nice meeting you.
Hope you're staying
in town for a while.
We'll see.
I think she likes you.
-She's nice.
-Can I get you anything else?
What would you recommend?
[scoffs] Probably what
you were already drinking.
[chuckles]
I'll take another beer.
So, where are you from?
What, I don't pass for a local?
[scoffs] No.
[chuckles]
So?
I'm far from here.
Which is where, exactly?
Everywhere, really.
I travel a lot.
So you're a full-time tourist?
[Kai] Well...
Be careful.
What do you mean?
People around here
aren't big fans of tourists.
Why?
You travel a lot,
so I'm sure that you know.
Tourists don't usually care
about the places
that they're visiting.
But, they do pay the bills
around here, so.
Oh, I'm nothing like that.
Complete opposite, actually.
How so?
I do travel photography.
So it's my job
to capture the beauty
of the places I visit.
The culture.
The people.
Well, that sounds real nice.
I bet you have amazing photos.
Eh.
They're okay.
-[Charlie] Can I get another?
-One sec.
You heading out?
Yeah.
Gotta get some work done.
It was nice to meet you, Mary.
Yeah, you too.
[phone vibrates]
-Hey.
-[Nicole] Hey.
Are you off work yet?
Yeah, I'm just about
to jump in the shower.
-Great. Get dressed.
-Why?
I want you to come
out with me tonight.
I'm really, really tired.
You're always tired.
Just for a little bit.
I don't wanna go by myself.
-So, what's the occasion?
-It's my birthday.
Oh, my gosh, Nic, I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry, I--
I don't know
where my head has been.
Don't worry about it. I know.
But at least
you're out, which means...
-we're gonna drink.
-[laughs]
Okay, but not too much.
Cheers to having just one.
Don't make that noise.
Don't make that noise.
-Whoo!
-Cheers. Okay, cheers.
-Thanks for taking me out.
-Oh, baby.
Okay, do it again.
[both] Cheers.
[both laugh]
-Don't blow that on my face.
-I won't this time.
Okay, I want
the pink one this time.
-Ooh, cheers.
-Cheers.
[Nicole laughs]
[Mary] [retches] That was worse.
Thanks for taking me out.
-[Nicole] I love you.
-I love you.
I love you. I'm so sorry
I haven't been there.
I'm like...
Thank you.
Thank you a lot.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
I love you, babe.
You were so worried.
No, you would have been too,
okay?
You didn't see
the size of the lizard.
I wouldn't have been.
The way you fell.
-I know.
-Why are you babysitting?
Come on, finish that one
so we can have another.
No, no, no, no, no.
I can't. I-- I'll drink this
one. I can't have another one.
Oh, I forgot to tell you
Mike called me the other day.
-What did he say?
-Not too much.
He was just
mainly worried about you.
[sighs]
-It's Mike.
-Yeah.
You know what?
You gotta call him.
-No, no, Nicole, no.
-Yeah.
-Oh, yeah.
-We're not calling him.
-Come on.
-We're not.
-Oh, he remembers when you fell.
-No!
We're not gonna call him.
Nicole, we're not calling him.
Thanks for meeting me.
Well, I didn't want you to think
I was avoiding you or anything.
[scoffs] Well, that's
exactly what you're doing.
Avoiding me.
It's true.
We're better than that.
Well, there was just,
like, a lot going on
and I just didn't want to make
things anymore weird, so.
Things should
never be weird with us.
Nothing happened.
We both were
just experiencing loss
at the same time, that's all.
This is common, I looked it up.
-[chuckles] You looked it up.
-Yeah.
I wanted to make sure
when I did finally talk to you
I could fix things.
I already lost Trey.
Can't lose you too.
Well, you didn't have to hang
around my house like you did.
For the longest time
I thought that somebody
was spying on me and I...
must have called the cops
like, every night.
I kind of thought I was
losing my mind.
Don't avoid me.
Okay, Michael,
I won't avoid you,
and how 'bout
you don't stalk me?
One night
and you call it stalking?
I was about to
knock on the door
but then I heard Nicole
in there with you.
Right when I turned to
leave, y'all came outside.
-Just that one night?
-Yeah.
That was the only night
you were at my house?
I promise.
Since that night,
I actually haven't felt
eyes on me everywhere.
Well, you do seem much better.
Maybe it was just in your head.
Ha ha.
[ominous music playing]
Was a time in my life
when I was working
day and night
And I knew there
had to be something more
I didn't know
what I was needing
Just knew my heart
was beating
Kai, right?
-You got it.
-I'll be right with you.
So I looked up to the sky
Threw my hands up high
-What can I get for you?
-The usual.
The usual? You've been
here enough to have usual?
Here you go, Kai.
Saw you come in.
-Thanks, Jess.
-Guess so.
Let me know
if you need anything.
Mary.
Yeah?
Have you ever
thought about modeling?
Mary.
I'll be right with you, Charlie.
Why do you ask?
Well, you have a great look.
And your energy is...
amazing.
I think you would
highlight Alabama well.
Thanks, I'm just starting out
but my friend
would be really interested.
I'm more interested in you.
[chuckles]
[chuckles] But you haven't
even seen my friend yet.
Jess would be interested.
-Why don't you ask her?
-God damn it, Mary.
Let me get him.
Oh, give me something real
Now after years
we've been together
Through all kinds of weather
Now she is center
of my world
We're gonna have a baby
And when people
come up to me
And they ask
if I want a boy or a girl
I'll just look up to the sky
Throw my hands up high
And ask for something good
in my life
I'm not leaving until
you agree to shoot with me.
[laughs] What?
You have to understand,
I'm very passionate
about what I do.
I only want the best.
[laughs]
-I'll think about it.
-That didn't sound like a yes.
Well, it doesn't
sound like a no either.
[chuckles] Okay, I'll make
a deal with you.
-You work tomorrow?
-Uh, no, I am back on Tuesday.
Tuesday? That's three days away.
That's when I'm back.
Okay, I'll see you Tuesday.
And by Tuesday,
give me your answer.
Deal?
-Okay, deal.
-Okay.
Goodnight, Mary.
Are you gonna come
with me to this year's event?
Isn't that for like,
professional models?
No, it's for charity.
Anybody can do it.
Yeah, but those girls have,
like, professional experience.
It's not really like
a modeling thing.
It's more like the models
are there so people donate.
You should come.
We'll see.
Hey, whatever happened
to that guy you mentioned?
-What guy?
-The tourist photographer guy?
-You should shoot with him.
-I don't know him.
-Get to know him.
-Nicole!
Not like that. Just...
You know, maybe
you'd be more comfortable
with him than
one of my photographers.
You never mentioned
if he was cute.
What difference does that make?
[Nicole] I might want
to shoot with him.
[overlapping indistinct chatter]
[woman laughing]
[fire alarm rings]
[Owen] Everyone out, please.
-What's wrong?
-It's a fire in the kitchen.
-How?
-I don't know.
Let's just
get everybody out of here.
-Come on, y'all.
-Come on, guys.
[Mary] Come on, y'all.
You too.
I don't know what happened.
Everyone is fine,
seems to be minimal damage.
So how'd this fire start anyway?
Not sure, but have
you two been checked out?
I'm fine.
All right, well,
there's not much more
we can do here tonight,
so why don't you go home,
-get some rest.
-All right.
What about you, sweetie?
Have you been checked?
No, I haven't,
but I think I'm fine.
I'm sure you're fine,
but let me do my job.
Come with me.
-Hey, Mary.
-Hey, Hank.
So we good?
We'll see. I'll be
finished here shortly.
How you doing?
I just know
it's these damn terrorists.
I mean, every year they come
here and fuck with my shit.
Sorry, we're closed
at the moment.
Hey, what happened here?
I saw a truck out front.
Yeah, there
was a fire here last night.
-A fire?
-Yeah.
Hey, what happened
to you last night?
Yeah, sorry.
I got caught up.
Since you're asking me,
I'm assuming
you made a decision.
Yeah, I did.
I decided
I'm not gonna do it.
Really?
So you were looking
for me last night to tell me no.
Why do you think
that I was looking for you?
You literally just
asked what happened to me.
Meaning you were looking.
I was just observing my bar
and I just noticed
that you weren't there.
-Oh, so you missed me?
-No, I don't even know you.
-Um...
-I think you missed me.
Hey, we can open back up
tomorrow, okay?
Okay. Do you need me
to stay and help out?
There's nothing more
we can do now.
I mean, uh,
just take the day off.
Okay. Thanks, Owen.
How about
we shoot this afternoon?
-Today?
-Yeah, why not?
You don't have work anymore
and I know the perfect place.
Well, 'cause I already said no.
Nah, you didn't mean it.
Oh, my gosh, are you
like this everywhere you go?
I don't know.
I haven't been everywhere.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Okay. Tomorrow.
-Tomorrow.
-Okay.
-Text me.
-I'll do that.
-I'll see you tomorrow.
-See you tomorrow.
-Adam is really good.
-Yes he is.
So you're shooting
with that
mysterious
photographer tomorrow?
It looks like it.
What's the theme you're doing?
[Adam] So, Who's this
mysterious photographer
y'all talking about?
[chuckles] It's just
this guy I met at a bar.
[laughs] I know
that sounds terrible,
but it's not like
I just met him.
I mean-- I mean, I did just meet
him, but it was like days ago.
Well. You should be careful.
I mean, there's...
all sorts of things
that that they use for ploys,
-sex, human trafficking--
-What?
-You name it.
-Don't be jealous at him.
She's still
gonna shoot with you.
I'm just saying
be careful, that someone
should probably go with it.
-I'll go with you.
-No, I'm-- I'll be fine.
-These are amazing.
-Yeah, they are.
-I'm so proud of you.
-Thanks, Nic.
-How are you?
-This place is beautiful.
Look at that.
A tourist is showing you
around your own town.
I just can't believe
my husband never took me here.
I didn't
know you were married.
I'm... not.
I used to be.
Hello.
Oh, Kai, This is
my good friend Michael.
-How's it going, Michael?
-Good. Nice to meet you, Kai.
Hope I'm not in the way.
No, no, of course not.
Do you model as well?
Maybe I could get
a couple shots--
No.
I'm just here as an assistant.
Okay. Well, nice to meet you.
-Thanks for helping out.
-No problem.
So, Mary,
we don't have a lot of time.
The idea is to get the shots
as the sun's setting.
-That's nice.
-Yeah.
So let's see what wardrobe
you brought with you.
So you said dresses.
These are all
the dresses I have.
-Let's do this one.
-Okay.
Where should I change?
Ah.
Sorry, I didn't
think about that.
You guys just turn around.
So, you been doing
photography long?
Few years. Yeah.
Nice.
-Oh, Mary, did I mention--
-Hey, I'm not done yet.
Sorry.
As foolish as it sounds,
I wasn't thinking.
-Okay.
-You're all done?
Yeah, wait.
I'm just kidding.
What-- what do you
want to do about makeup?
Everything's fine.
Perfect.
Are you sure you don't
want me to put a little bit on?
Are we putting confetti
on the tree? No.
It's perfect
just the way it is.
I'm beginning to think
that all photographers
are a bunch of smart asses.
It's true.
You're beautiful.
Okay, let's take
a couple of practice shots
so when the time comes,
we'll be ready.
Okay. Where do you want me?
Well, you'd look great
anywhere.
-Ha ha.
-But...
let's get you...
[clicks tongue] All right,
you got everything you need?
Yeah.
Thanks again for today.
Anytime.
Was happy to do it.
Look,
you're my responsibility now.
-I gotta look out for you.
-[chuckles]
Wait, you were gonna finish
telling me about that girl
-you were seeing.
-[scoffs]
We met online. [laughs]
-That's fun. [laughs]
-Yeah, sure.
-Does she live around here?
-No, in Huntsville.
-Well, that's not too bad.
-Yeah.
Thinking about
going up to see her soon.
Mike, you should.
That'd be really good for you.
Yeah. I think so too.
I mean, she seems all right,
you know, for Tinder
Oh, gosh. Well, good.
-I'm happy for you.
-Yeah. All right.
You deserve somebody
really, really nice.
Thanks. I think so too.
-Okay. Okay.
-Okay. Let's go.
-[laughs] Okay.
-[engine starts]
[ominous music playing]
[thud]
[Nicole] So, did he say when
the pictures would be ready?
-I didn't ask.
-Girl, you should have asked.
These photographers sometimes
like to hold the photos hostage.
I don't think he will.
-Why are you so sure?
-I think he likes me.
Really. Is he cute?
-Hello? [chuckles]
-I don't know.
Yes, you do.
He's nice.
When will I meet him?
Oh. I gotta go.
I'll call you back.
Well, look who it is.
-The usual?
-Please.
So,
how'd the photos turn out?
Oh, you did fantastic.
Definitely some of my best work.
-Really?
-Without a doubt.
Well, when can I see 'em?
When you have lunch with me.
[both chuckle]
Nicole told me that you'd keep
those photos hostage.
-Who?
-Oh, she's just a friend.
Well tell Nicole she was right.
I will not
release your photos
-until you have lunch with me.
-[scoffs]
It's just lunch.
I can understand
you hesitating if I said
dinner, but not for lunch.
You know what?
I'll even pay.
[both laugh]
[sighs]
Few more steps.
And...
What are we doing here?
We're fishing. [chuckles]
Fishing?
You don't like fishing?
No, I-- I-- I-- I do, I just,
it-- it's not
what I was expecting.
What did you have in mind?
["Lamb" by Brett Benowitz plays]
Love underneath your spell
I'm feeling far from well
Have I gone to hell
I'm losing time
It's never on my side
I'm sorry that I lied
There's nowhere I can hide
It's over now
What am I to do?
You tell me
that we're through
But you pull me back to you
And you break me down
Tell me what I am
Your sacrificial lamb
I don't give a damn
I'm dying
Can be anybody help me?
Anybody help
Anybody help me
This love is gonna kill me
Can anybody help me?
Anybody help
Anybody help me
This love is gonna kill
Kill me
Gulf Shores, Alabama!
Small town, Big beach.
[crowd cheers, applauses]
You look great.
We feel great.
This band right here,
they freaking rock.
They're here for you. Enjoy it.
But first, I need you to
join me in giving a very warm,
warm welcome to
our Mayor, Miss Loretta Lee.
[crowd cheers, applauses]
Hello, everyone.
Thank you all very much
for being here with us tonight.
As you all know,
this is something we do
every year and every year
there are more and more
of you amazing people helping
and donating to our great cause.
Every dollar donated
will help the families
of our fallen soldiers,
benefiting our local
military members
and first responders.
They put
their lives on the line
for us to be here today,
to live the lives we live
and today is to celebrate them.
Thank you.
Let's give our heroes
a round of applause.
[crowd cheers and applauses]
Once again guys,
thank you for being here.
This night truly would not
be possible without you.
Couple things. There will
be a table in the back
where these beautiful...
I mean, truly beautiful models
will help you
with your donations
and maybe even take a picture
with you if you're real nice.
There's a lot of food.
You need to eat it.
So relax, enjoy yourself,
and let's have a great night.
[crowd cheers and applauses]
That's him?
-He's cute.
-We're just friends.
I just said he was cute.
So this is him.
Him, huh?
Is that a good thing?
A very good thing.
Um, Nicole, this is Kai.
Kai, Nicole.
Pleasure to meet you, Nicole.
Pleasure's all mine.
So, uh, how long you plan on
staying in town for?
I'm not sure.
That depends.
[chuckles]
Oh, all right.
["The Ride"
by The Revelries plays]
So take my hand
and don't let go
Yeah, your favorite song's
on the radio
You smile, you say...
Hey, man. I'm gonna take a few.
You're good.
-[woman 1] Thank you.
-[woman 2] Thank you.
Do you wanna take a picture?
Yeah.
What else can I get with this?
Hey.
-You can just be respectful.
-It's okay, Kai.
If all he's donating
is 20 bucks,
maybe he has
to pay for his attention.
Do you wanna take a photo?
Just take the picture.
Smile.
Just tell me,
what do you think about him?
Uh, I do like him.
He's so kind.
And sweet.
But I don't-- I don't know,
I'm-- I'm not ready
for anything serious, so...
I like
hanging out with him, but...
I don't know.
Well, maybe you should tell him.
I think he's getting
pretty serious with you.
Nic, you've met him one time.
Yeah, but when I asked him how
long he planned on being here,
-he looked at you.
-So?
So?
That depends on
what's going on with y'all.
Well, he knows about Trey.
Yeah, but does he know
you're not looking
for anything serious?
You have been
spending a lot of time with him.
[both laugh]
Okay, lady.
-You're done.
-You're such a tease.
[both laugh]
-Get your foot off of me.
-You get your--
-Okay. They're done.
-Thank you. Just say--
[heavy breathing]
-[suspenseful music playing]
-[muffled screaming]
[muffled screaming]
[suspenseful music continues]
[Mary sobbing, groaning]
I remember
when I first laid eyes on you.
I didn't think you were real.
Not at the bar.
That was just
the first time you noticed me.
[sobbing continues]
Your smile captivated me.
Then...
all of a sudden...
[Mary whimpering]
I tried.
To be patient.
To wait for you.
So I waited.
And waited.
-To give you what you deserve.
-[sobbing]
But you just
wouldn't figure it out.
He didn't love you, not like me.
It's been almost a year
and you're still hung up on him.
I thought getting rid of him
would make things easier, but--
[Mary exclaims]
Shh.
-[thud]
-[exclaims]
[thudding]
-I killed him.
-[sobbing]
I didn't want to do it.
But no matter
how many times he left you here,
you still waited for him.
Finally, we were getting close.
And you bring this clown,
Michael, to our shoot.
Like, what the hell
was that about, Mary?
Our first date
and you do that?
[Mary sobbing intensely]
I had to get rid of him too.
[thud]
[suspenseful music plays]
[thudding]
[Mary sobbing]
I've been in love with you
for too long.
Just...
couldn't let anyone
get in our way.
Then there was Nicole.
No.
Nicole's fine.
She's supportive of us.
She believes in us.
Why don't you?
-[muffled] I do.
-No, you don't.
Don't lie to me!
I heard you talking to her!
That's when I realized
you left me with no choice.
[muffled] No! No!
Why?
Why?
-Why?
-No!
Why? He's gone! He's gone!
-What?
-[muffled speaking]
What are you saying?
Are you gonna be nice?
Don't scream.
Do you understand?
I love you too, Kai. [sobbing]
I love you too.
Just let me say goodbye.
You want to look at
his picture and sniff his shirt?
Yeah.
Yes, just let me say goodbye.
Mary, I left my bag.
I see Kai's in there with you.
Mary.
Hey, girl.
We're just a little busy.
Can I get it to you later?
I'll get it tomorrow.
Don't hurt her, Kai.
I... [chuckles] ...I won't.
[Mary sobbing]
[ominous music playing]
-[groans]
-[Kai] Stay down!
We'll get through this.
I hate that
it had to come to this.
Just...
don't understand
why you started to pull away.
Again.
I think I was just scared.
With my feelings about you.
I thought that's what it was.
But you never...
But you can never be too sure.
[car engine revs]
What are you gonna tell Nicole?
[Mary] What do you mean?
About us having to go away.
We can't stay here anymore.
-[rustling]
-What are you--
[car tires squeal]
Mary!
[ominous music playing]
[Mary exclaims]
It this what it's come to?
Us fighting?
This isn't us.
Let's stop this.
[Mary exclaims]
-[thud]
-[Mary groans]
Why are you making me do this?
I love you.
[Mary exclaims]
-[woman] Hey. Get off of her!
-[man] Hello? Hey! Hey!
-[coughing]
-[woman] Are you okay?
[police siren wails]
-[Mary] Hi, Daddy.
- Hey, sweetie.
So when am I gonna get to see
some of these amazing pictures
you were bragging about?
Mary?
What's wrong, baby?
[sobbing] Daddy,
I wanna come home.
Yeah, of course.
-You wanna talk about it?
- No.
[sobs] I just wanna come home.
Okay, come home, baby.
I'm here for you.
Hi, this is Deputy Moore.
First, let me tell you,
your daughter's fine.
-Oh my God.
-But let me fill you in
on the situation.
She was taken
from her house tonight.
She was able to escape.
And she's here
with us now and fine.
[pensive music playing]
[water running]
I don't know if you noticed,
Mary, but I painted your room.
Yeah, I-- I thought
something looked different.
Same colour, just fresh paint.
Do you think maybe
we could, uh...
sit in the living room
for a little while?
We really haven't
said much to each other.
Might be kinda nice to...
To visit.
Okay?
[water stops]
Mary, I know you're grown up.
And you don't need a...
lecture from
your old man but there's...
And I would like to share
some feelings with you if...
if that's okay.
There's just
not that many people
who could go through
what you've been through
and find their way again.
And I say that because...
I know when we lost your mother,
I didn't f-- find my way.
And I still haven't really.
But there's something
special about you.
We lost your mother and...
and you lost Trey
and...
and now...
And somehow...
you're strong.
You definitely got that
from your mother.
I can only imagine
the pain you're in right now.
And...
I don't want you to let that...
that sick
animal ruin
the rest of your life.
Take your time.
All the time you need.
And you will find your way.
You always do.
Everything's gonna be okay.
I promise.
[Mary and Nicole laughing]
No, no. Do you remember
that time when I spent the night
at your house
and then we prank called Steven?
-Oh, my gosh, Steven.
-[Nicole laughing]
Oh, God,
I haven't thought about him
in a long time.
-I wonder what he's up to.
-I don't know.
Thank you guys
for coming in.
I'll take this
whenever you're ready.
-All right.
-[both] Thank you.
No, no, no.
I have this one.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
-Thank you for taking me out.
-Of course.
[ominous music playing]
["Time on T3ars"
by Alli Leighann plays]
I swear last time
was the last time
But my heart changed my mind
Now here I am again
Was it those blue eyes
on cloud nine
The late nights
or the jawline
That made us
more than friends
And kept me on the fence
Why did I let you in?
So my heart,
let it break me
My soul, let it save me
Back and forth, baby
we go where we go
Making no turn to yes
make my head second guess
Break every defense
that I throw, that I throw
It ain't fair, it ain't right
that you got me tonight
Sitting here
Wasting all of my time
on tears
Why did I think it'd be easy
For you to love me
and leave me
Like you always do?
It's the same wrong
on repeat
And the same song
that I keep listening to
Wish it wasn't true
I always let you
into my heart
Let it break me
my soul, let it save me
Back and forth, baby
we go where we go
Making no turn to yes
make my head second guess
Break every defense
that I throw, that I throw
It ain't fair, it ain't right
that you got me tonight
Sitting here
Wasting all of my time
on tears
Why do I let you
live in my head
Sleep in my bed
mess with my truth
I always let you
Into my heart,
let it break me
My soul, let it save me...