A Worrisome Thing (2022) Movie Script
1
(slow music)
(ominous music)
This is my country
[Man] In the book of Revelation-
- [Woman] Playing God
and it's not for us to-
- [Man] Murdered his wife and young child
in what seems to be a murder suicide.
[Woman] In the ongoing civil unrest
and there's really no signs that-
- [Man] Now, police were
called to the doctor's home-
(upbeat music)
(water rushing)
(slow music)
It's moody out there.
Yeah, she's struggling more
than I thought she would.
I can see the toll that
it's taken on both of you.
How's Avery?
He's doing really well.
Practically demanded to go
to that damn film camp this weekend.
He is adapting a lot
better than the rest of us.
I do not know where he gets it.
Hey, what can I do to help?
I come whipping around the corner,
holding my laundry basket, to
find Jacob in the parking lot,
squatting behind someone's
car, holding a potato.
In college, a little background.
I lived in the dorms across the street
from this trust fund baby frat house.
And the president of
the chapter was a dick.
He didn't mess with me directly,
but he was always harassing
my pre-med buddies.
And I thought, you know,
a little payback was in order.
So his beloved Beamer's
muffler was the target.
So he's standing there,
still holding the potato,
and he says, "Hey, I'm Jacob."
"Wanna help me fight fascism on campus?"
There is something about this place
that makes such good memories.
It's the people.
There's something else to it.
You know, like the salty air or the wind
or the trees or something.
It's primal.
Literally, as humans,
we evolved to survive
in nature and as nature.
And now we just live
in this artificial world
with all this unnatural stuff
like electricity and indoor plumbing.
Do not try to take
away my indoor plumbing.
(laughs)
(doorbell rings)
Probably some kids trying
to sell us Girl Scout cookies or something.
All the way out here?
Let's just ignore it.
All right, I'll get it.
Social convention and all.
How can I help you?
I'm Michael?
Carl said I should stop by around seven.
I brought the wine.
Carl.
You must mean Mr. Donagen.
You're very close, just one
house down that direction.
I'm sorry.
It looks like you're right
in the middle of dinner.
It's no trouble, Michael.
Tell Mr. Donagen that I said hello.
My name is Amelia, Amelia Vogel.
I will do that, Amelia Vogel.
Pleasure meeting you.
Have a nice dinner.
Oh, don't forget your wine.
Some of my best memories
are from Leavenworth.
Yeah, but I didn't
expect to be trapped there
after that article came out.
It was a great article.
You took a delicate subject,
put it into perspective.
It had to be said.
And it put your career on the map.
Yeah, it put my career and my family
and our safety on the map.
You've got to let me
take some responsibility.
Wouldn't be in this situation
if I had a desk job.
(laughs)
Someone had fun.
Yeah, it's been awhile.
Good.
(kissing)
Let's go back.
Let's stay the night.
That's tempting.
But we've got Avery.
His camp ends tomorrow.
Not until noon.
Plenty of time.
All right, you got me.
I...
I want to get home.
I just can't get those
threats out of my head.
Yeah, I got it.
Okay.
Rain check?
Sure.
I came from the mud
There's dirt on my hands
Strong like a tree
There's roots where I stand
Oh, I've been running from the law
When we get our drone, we're
going to spy on everyone.
You know you'll need a permit, right?
My uncle says it's way easy.
Plus you only need a
permit if you get caught.
Gotta go.
See you later, alligator.
In a while, crocodile.
Later, dude!
- Hi.
- Hey, sweetie.
Did you learn a lot?
Mom, we learned everything.
What does everything mean?
There's a guy there who taught us
about seven different kinds of microphones.
[Amelia] Well, that sounds like a blast.
Are you ready to go see
your dad at the gym?
Yeah.
Dad, I got to fly a drone!
Hey there.
Ready to slay?
Dig deep.
Now hit me like you mean it.
(fists thumping)
Okay, better.
Yes.
(slow music)
(phone buzzing)
Hi, Cassandra.
Still no cell service up
here on the mountain top.
Thank God for wifi calling.
The art installation
piece, yes, almost done.
Tomorrow.
Sure, that'll be no problem.
Mm-hm, okay, bye bye.
(doorbell rings)
Coming!
Hi, Eve Aegis.
We're renting for the next couple weeks
and I just thought I'd come say hello.
Oh, is everything okay?
Oh, yeah, so far so good.
We're renting with the intention to buy.
I'm exploring, you know,
checking the area out.
It seems like we're the only people up here
for the off season.
Are these mostly second homes around here?
Yes.
A lot of the west siders,
they leave after the summer months.
I saw an older gentleman earlier today.
Oh, yeah, that is my dad.
He just left for another solo trip,
but he can be a little antisocial.
That makes sense.
He acted like he thought I was
going to sell him something.
That is so accurate it hurts.
Well, I don't want to keep you.
I know you're probably super
busy, but I was wondering,
can I come back later this
evening with my husband
to meet your family?
Oh, um, sure.
Oh, that's great, that's great.
Nice to meet you, neighbor.
We'll see you then, okay?
Nice to meet you too.
Have a good day.
(insects buzzing)
I don't know, Jo.
I feel like I've got a foot in two worlds.
You know, am I a journalist or a housewife?
Maybe I'm a mountain woman.
[Jo] Can you be both?
Yes, I am doing both jobs
full time and it's exhausting.
You know, I don't...
I don't even feel feminine anymore.
Or sexy.
Yeah, Jacob doesn't seem to mind,
but I can feel my insecurity
is like creating space
between us.
[Jo] Yes?
Shit.
I gotta go, I'm going to
be late picking up Avery.
[Jo] Okay, bye.
(laughs)
Oh, look who's here.
I don't think she's been on time yet.
Oh, that poor child.
How do you think he must feel?
Hi, Mom.
Can I go over to Jason's house?
Mrs. Campbell just said that it was okay.
'Cause he just got a new trampoline.
Time management.
Yeah.
You know what,
I would rather have you home
for family dinner, sweetie.
Okay, sure, Mom.
(slow music)
(phone ringing)
Hey, babe.
Are you close?
Oh, bummer.
Okay.
Yeah, I'll keep a plate warm for you.
Drive safe.
Love you.
Dad's working late again, huh?
Unfortunately yes.
If I call now, can I go
over to the Campbells'?
Okay, but I want you home by 9:30, okay?
Okay, thanks, Mom.
(doorbell rings)
Eve, hi, come on in.
Hi.
Jacob is running a little bit late.
He got held up at work, so
he'll be joining us shortly.
No worries.
Abel's in the same boat.
I love the colors in this room.
It's so cozy.
Thank you.
My mother was very into
Laura Ashley and shabby chic.
Was?
She passed on.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Would you like to try some Gruyere?
Not usually, but I'm doing this thing
where I don't say no to
anything for 21 days.
What's that called?
I don't know, I made it up.
I just got tired of doing the same stuff
over and over again, you know?
Yeah.
Here goes.
Try it with a sip of wine.
It softens the flavor.
So what do you and your husband do?
I tend to the home mostly,
but I do volunteer quite a bit.
Which organizations do you volunteer for?
I volunteer at the schools.
I really love kids.
And at our church quite a bit.
Oh, excuse me.
Might be Jacob.
Honey, you're breaking up.
I can't hear you.
What do you mean on...
Hello?
He said something about a flat tire
somewhere up on the pass.
I couldn't really hear him.
Does he have a spare?
Oh yeah.
Still, I feel like I
should go and find him.
Actions speak louder than words, Amelia.
If you want to go, I totally understand.
Now, what kind of a
neighbor would that make me?
- Jacob.
- Hey.
Oh my God, I was so worried.
I'm okay.
She holds you in very high regard.
Hi, you must be Eve.
And that must make you Jacob.
Yeah, nice to meet you.
Amelia, this is my husband Abel.
Ma'am.
[Amelia] It's a pleasure, welcome.
Abel just saved my ass.
I don't know what happened,
but that tire is fucked.
Oh my God, you just got those tires.
I know.
Probably ran over something in the city,
but worked its way through and then bam.
Luckily he was right behind me.
Saved me.
[Amelia] Abel, thank you.
No trouble.
[Amelia] We've been here
for about six months now.
Now almost seven.
Yeah.
It was a natural transition
and it's been a great
sabbatical for my writing.
Jacob, what do you do for work?
I work in geriatrics.
[Eve] Are you a doctor?
Yeah.
That must be so satisfying.
So what do you do with the elderly?
Home visits.
I focus on palliative
care and quality of life.
- Hmm.
- What do you do, Abel?
He travels, oversees the
maintenance of the data storage
for these large companies.
And what do you do for fun?
Well, I do love building
miniatures, mostly military.
His airplanes, world-class.
I specialize in realistic
finishes and patina.
Wow, how did you get into that?
I had to spend a lot of
time in my room as a kid.
Well, I can't thank you enough, Abel.
Well, as they say, do unto others.
You know, there are so few of us up here,
we really have to stick together.
Well, yes.
Thanks for having us.
Yeah, we'll have to do it again.
Our pleasure.
That was nice.
[Jacob] Nice?
Yeah, I mean I liked her especially.
Yeah, they were friendly.
Maybe they're swingers.
Hmm, naughty boy.
Well, a man has to dream.
Anyway, I'm totally joking.
They are straight.
(laughs) The names.
Yeah, among other things.
I mean, biblical names,
straight laced perfect clothing,
his posture.
But based on her alcohol
consumption, probably not devout.
Yeah, it's still scary, huh?
Yeah, we're safe here.
Anyway, reminds me of my family.
Not too much connection you can get
from someone believing
you're going to hell.
So, how was Jason's house?
That trampoline is awesome.
You know how some tramps go
all the way to the ground
when you jump?
Yeah.
This one was so bouncy.
You would go so high, it was like flying.
Oh.
How'd you make sure that
you didn't go off the edge?
There's a whole big net around the tramp
to keep the kids in.
It's super safe, Mom.
Okay.
- Good night, sweetie.
- Good night, Mom.
[Amelia] I'm so exhausted.
Poor baby.
I feel like I didn't do anything.
Maybe that's why.
(slow music)
Hi, neighbor.
[Amelia] Hey.
Hey, Amelia, how are you today?
Oh, good, Eve.
How are you doing?
Nice to see you.
In college, I always thought
that I'd be into some sort of
women's sport broadcasting.
[Amelia] Really?
What sport?
Honestly?
[Amelia] Mm-hmm.
Softball.
I know that sounds cliche.
You know, but I played since I was a girl.
I could see it.
So you like team sports?
What happened?
You know, I guess we just got caught up
in what you're supposed to do.
What are you doing later today?
(laughs) I don't know.
What did you have in mind?
[Amelia] I want to go on an adventure.
[Eve] I'm always up for an adventure.
Guys, guys.
What's Beethoven's favorite fruit?
I don't know.
My mom prefers Mozart.
Bananana.
I'm still blown away
that she makes him eat school lunches.
Who are those judgy women over there?
Oh, you see them too.
I thought I was making
up those angry faces.
[Eve] Oh, I see them okay.
Oh my gosh, Eve!
She didn't just do that.
No.
What?
[Avery] Jason makes fun of her too, Mom.
[Amelia] I just don't
understand the (indistinct) thing.
I wasn't trying to be rude.
I just told her my mom's
happiest when she's working.
Oh, honey, you're home.
[Jacob] Hi, Eve.
Good to see you.
Dad, guess what happened today.
Remember Jason's mom-
- Hey, have you ever
been to a drink and draw?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
It's this happy hour stunt that they do
at a local bar or pub.
And they'll bring a model in
and they give all the
patrons a pen and paper
and you sketch 'em.
I saw a flyer for one downtown.
Would you like to go with me?
That sounds like a blast.
Jacob, can you take care of dinner today?
I guess so.
I'll miss you.
Thank you guys.
Awesome.
Bye!
Dad, now you can have
that man's mac and cheese
that you were talking
to me about, with bacon?
Dad, bacon.
Yeah, bacon.
Cheese pasta, right.
We're going to have
the best food coma ever.
(upbeat music)
You know what'd be so cool?
Hmm?
A drone, Dad.
You still like those things?
Yeah, like the most.
I could fly it off a cliff
or from the bottom of the valley up to us
or deep through the tree tops in the woods.
That sounds fun.
Where would you want to go?
Camping maybe.
I heard there's older
glacier lakes up the icicle.
I'd love to take you there.
We could fly the drone
over the Enchantment mountain range.
The drone.
I don't know about that.
Aren't those really expensive?
Yeah, but we can work something out.
It's only $1,000.
Only $1,000?
What I mean is it's
an amount I could earn.
Hey, where's that pocket
knife Grandpa gave you?
Think about it.
If I did extra chores and helped
Grandpa around the property
and maybe I could go into
town and knock on some doors,
there'd have to be some old people willing
to give me 10 bucks to mow their lawn.
I like where you're going with this.
If I earn $50 a week,
that'd be $200 a month.
So in five months, I could pay you back.
Sounds like hard work.
It's work, that's all.
If I could mow a lawn in an hour,
it would be 20 hours a month.
That's doable.
Got it.
(laughs)
Good morning, my lady.
Coffee.
It's on the table.
Looks like somebody had a late night.
I think we were drawing
a half naked dwarf
wearing a fanny pack.
That sounds like a stressor.
Avery and I had fun last night.
He made a proposal that he
earn the money for the drone
and we take it camping.
That's impressive.
I thought the camping season was over.
No, not quite.
Tonight'll be fine.
We'll just take heavy bags,
warm clothes, be good.
Oh, my babies are leaving me.
Yeah, that's what I
wanted to clear with you.
It's our last window
and I wanted to give him the
drone we got him for Christmas
a little early so...
What?
You already got it?
We're going tonight?
I'm going to need a bigger bag.
Wait, come back and get some food!
(slow music)
(man panting)
(man groans)
What a cliffhanger.
I can't believe they killed that guy.
I know, right?
Scary sometimes.
It gets me.
We should crack another bottle.
Would you help me finish it?
You bet.
Oh my goodness.
Here, I'll grab it, okay?
Thank you.
[Eve] This is the only
one that I could find.
I don't think I can open that bottle.
Oh?
Only because it's from our wedding
and we've been saving it for
our 15th anniversary this year.
Do you think it's still available?
Yeah, sure.
We could replace it.
I mean...
What he doesn't know won't hurt him.
(slow music)
Sweet dreams, Amelia.
Well, well, well.
Look what the cat dragged in.
Oh, shit.
Nice language.
Not surprising.
What do you want, Sylvia?
Well, I want Avery to have a
good role model for a mother,
but we can't always get
what we want, can we?
What the hell?
Oh, I didn't see you there.
See you in church.
I don't know what to say.
Thank you'd be fine.
Are you okay?
Actually, no, I'm not feeling very well.
I need to go lay down.
You get some R and R.
We'll see you on the hill, neighbor.
[Amelia] Dad!
Hey, honey, I'm home.
[Amelia] I thought you
were staying in Montana.
Well, it's too cold to
be sleeping in a tent.
Well, I'm glad.
We missed you.
You know, and this house is a little empty
with Jacob and Avery gone.
Yeah, it can be lonely up here.
Did you have a party last night?
No, I made a new friend.
Next door neighbor moved in.
The special bottle?
I thought your anniversary was next month.
Yeah, I've been feeling
a little guilty about that.
Jacob doesn't know.
Well, maybe you can replace the bottle
and what Jacob doesn't know won't hurt him.
So then, Grandpa,
we flew the drone with one
single shot over the lake
and it was so close to the water.
Yeah, you could see the
ripples from the propellors
as it flew over.
Yeah, it was like (mimics drone)
and then it went over the mountain.
Wow, that sounds really exciting.
I can't wait to see the footage.
Dinner is served, guys.
(doorbell rings)
Expecting someone?
I'm not.
Should we just ignore it?
No, I'll get it.
Be right back.
Something for you.
Mind if I open it?
Go ahead.
I know it was just a bottle,
but it was symbolic and I
can't help feeling betrayed.
Oh, I don't think it was intentional.
Her friend probably opened it
without realizing it was special.
Yeah.
Try giving her a break.
I know it sounds funny
in the retelling it,
but in the moment, I was
actually scared of her.
[Jo] Maybe she was protecting you.
Besides, it's not like
that town is crawling
with friend options.
True.
It's not my typical
normal thing, you know.
It just, I don't really
know what got into me
or got into my head.
I'm just so sorry
and I just hope you can find
it in your heart to forgive me.
But right now I've got to go.
I got to go catch Amelia, okay?
So we'll see you guys at church, all right?
[Amelia] Hi, sweetie.
- How was your day?
- Good.
Hi.
Hi, Avery.
Hey, can I talk to you?
It's not really a good time right now.
I get that.
I just need to apologize.
Sometimes I get a little over-protective
and I really never meant
for any harm to come
to Mrs. Campbell.
Our friendship means so much to me
and I would never do anything to hurt that.
Amelia, can you forgive me?
Friends?
Friends.
I'll see you on the hill.
Okay.
(slow music)
[Jacob] Hey, guys.
Hey.
How are you?
[Jacob] Good.
[Amelia] You want to join us?
No, I got some computer work to do.
(knocking)
Hey, how can I help you?
Is Abel here?
No, he's at work.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, how long are you
guys staying here again?
Oh, another couple of weeks, you know,
unless we find something and then more.
Why do you ask?
Just curious, thanks.
Good luck, I guess.
Jacob, do you have a problem with us?
Yeah, maybe I do.
And why is that?
You don't like competition?
What does that even mean?
Oh, please.
A pretty woman like that with
a husband who's always gone,
isolating her from the community?
You really didn't think there'd
be consequences at home?
I don't even know what
you're talking about.
Oh, sure you do.
Don't worry, Jacob, I don't
think she's cheated on you yet,
but in her heart, maybe she's
ready for a real connection.
Someone she can respect.
That is ludicrous.
Who do you think you are, Eve?
If that's even your real name.
You know what I think?
I think you're hiding something
and I'm going to find out what it is.
And in the meantime,
stay away from my family.
(doorbell ringing)
(knocking)
[Amelia] Coming!
I think my car had a
bomb in it or something
and it won't start.
What happened?
I don't know, I ran
here as fast as I could.
There was a big explosion
and a big black cloud.
And I don't know.
And the strangest thing
is there was this potato.
[Jacob] I'm telling you,
there's something wrong with this lady.
Yeah, man, she sounds crazy.
But you gotta be careful
with how you spin that with the missus.
What do you mean?
You start throwing accusations
and ultimatums around
and you're going to
sound like the crazy one.
Yeah, maybe you're right.
[Man] I'm definitely right.
[Jacob] Hey, thanks, man.
I gotta get out of here if
I'm going to beat rush hour.
Go.
I need to talk to you.
Upstairs.
Now.
Ooh.
That's not funny.
You gotta be kidding me.
She thought there was a bomb in her car.
What the hell are you talking about?
Don't play stupid with me, Jacob.
I know you put a potato in her tailpipe.
Potato?
What the fuck?
You can't even be honest with me.
- Classy.
- What the hell?
Where are you going?
- Gimbal guard.
- Gimbal guard.
I can't believe you
actually broke three sets
of propellers already.
Object avoidance only
works going forward.
Yeah, I'm still learning.
Guys, guys.
What do your tonsils
call their best friends?
No idea, man.
Something to do with the uvula?
Okay, give up?
Taste buds.
(laughs)
- I got it.
- Whoa.
How'd you do that?
It's called live stream.
I linked the drone to his account.
It's online?
Yeah.
This means that we can spy on anyone.
Too bad you live in the boonies.
Hi!
He seems like such a nice-
- Nice guy.
Yeah, I guess.
It sounds kind of stupid
when I say it out loud.
No, it doesn't.
It sounds like exactly what
I've been telling myself.
(sighs)
I feel like I'm at a fork in the road.
How did I get all the way
out here in the country?
I should be with my friends,
I should be at restaurant
openings and art galleries.
And Jacob threatening you?
How is this my husband?
How is this my life?
This isn't who I pictured as a girl.
Constantly compromising.
(gentle music)
(kisses)
You didn't have to drive me home.
I could have walked.
It just wouldn't seem right.
You know, you could stay with us.
We have a guest room.
Abel makes a mean breakfast.
You're sweet.
But no, I'm going to go face this.
I understand.
(slow music)
This all is wrong.
This is your soul we're talking about.
We have a job to do,
we are sent here for God's mission.
We are here to save the world
and you have crossed over.
You have broken that rule.
What?
What?
I know I should be punished.
[Able] You have to punish
yourself, do you understand?
[Eve] Yes.
Begin, come on.
One.
(slaps)
Two.
Three.
(Eve crying)
God have mercy on your soul.
(ominous music)
(slow music)
[John] Have a good day at school.
- Bye, Mom.
- Bye, sweetie.
(knocking)
Hi.
Hi, hi, John.
Hi.
I'll go walk Avery in.
I'll be right back.
Okay, Dad.
Is something wrong?
With us?
No.
Is it about last night?
I came back after you dropped me off.
Abel?
Yeah.
I was in the wrong.
He considers it a sin and I had to repent.
Are you listening to
yourself right now, Eve?
You sound like a zealot.
It's not him.
I chose my own punishment.
It...
Okay, I get it.
I mean, you're married and so am I
and I do not believe in infidelity.
But whatever you're talking
about with a punishment, I mean,
I hardly think our kiss was worthy of that.
I mean, it was practically an accident.
It wasn't an accident to me.
I shouldn't have said that.
I just...
I can't take this right now.
I understand.
I'll see you around, Eve.
(slow music)
(water splashes)
(Eve crying)
You had one job.
(knocking)
Eve.
She does not want to see you.
You don't understand.
You don't understand.
I think I do.
She told me all about it.
And I think you should go.
I'm so glad you're home today.
Me too.
(slow music)
Is it too good to be true
I want this so much but
don't know if I can trust you
My mind's racing fast
Trying to find the
red flags I'm used to
All these green lights,
are they coming too soon
Caught between red
and the green and you
I'm stuck in the blue
Blue
Good morning.
Hey.
(kisses)
That was nice.
There's more where that came from.
Stay close today.
Like butter on toast.
That's my girl.
I gotta go.
Bye.
Thanks.
The last sense to go is always our hearing.
I want to encourage you to
talk to both Mom and Dad.
I know that Mom is still responding,
but both of them will hear you.
Just because he can't talk back
doesn't mean he isn't there.
And don't forget about physical touch.
Squeeze of the hand, a hug.
These are the simple gestures,
the most primitive communication.
Mrs. Smith?
I've got the medication
that we talked about,
I'm going to set it right here.
Mom?
Bernie, is that you?
[Woman] It's me, Mom.
We're both here, Mom.
When you're ready to
take it, it's here for you.
It's time to help your father.
(slow music)
I've been desperate for a
friend and she was available.
Oh, don't be so hard on yourself.
There's no way to predict people
if they don't reveal their intentions.
I just feel stupid.
Well, if it makes you feel any better,
I've done the same thing myself.
Really?
Yeah, an old college girlfriend revealed
a frightening side of her
personality after our first fight.
What'd you do?
Well, actually I had her leave me.
It seemed like the safest choice
once I realized she was crazy.
It took a while, but I didn't have to worry
about her chasing after me in the future.
Wow.
I never thought of it like that.
A woman's a two-face, a worrisome thing
Who'll leave you to sing
the blues in the night
(Amelia laughs)
Thanks, Dad.
I think it's time for me to go.
Got to get Avery from school.
Okay.
All right, I'll see you for dinner.
(doorbell rings)
Hi there.
Millie's not home right now.
Can I come in?
Okay.
So I've heard you and Amelia
have had a disagreement?
I just hope she can forgive me.
Well, friendships can be difficult.
It seems like women have
it worse in that arena.
John, do you take cream or sugar?
Black is fine.
I like my coffee the way I like my people.
Simple.
(Eve laughs)
Do you have a best friend?
Best friend.
Well, let's see now, it's been a while.
My friend Gary, but
he's back in New Jersey.
That counts.
How long have you known Gary?
Well, let's see now,
we must know each other more than 50 years.
We used to play together when we were kids.
Gary's family was a little unusual.
They lived out in the country,
had all sorts of animals for pets.
They had a duck, a woodchuck,
deer, an owl, a monkey.
I remember one summer, we had
a wounded hawk, broken wing.
Nursed it back to health in the basement,
feeding it roadkill, mice.
(yawns) Rodents.
I'm sorry.
This coffee is having the
opposite effect on me.
I think I have to go lie down.
Amelia should be home soon.
(ominous music)
(Eve crying)
(phone ringing)
Come on, pick up.
Pick up.
Pick up, pick up.
Shit.
(phone buzzing)
Fuck.
(door creaks)
Psycho bitch.
What's up, Doc?
Abel.
You've got good timing.
Even a little early.
(ominous music)
(phone buzzing)
Avery!
Yeah?
Avery!
Avery, go and run!
Coming!
Dad?
Avery, stay calm.
Everything's going to be okay.
Careful, you don't
want to leave any marks.
Go get his gun.
And find her.
Avery, this is just like we practiced.
Everything's going to be
okay, no matter what happens.
It wasn't supposed to be like this.
We were going to spare the boy.
Michael.
This must be who we've been waiting for.
(laughs)
Dear Jacob.
She was gone when we got here.
Eve's searching upstairs.
Gone so far away from our
intended path, haven't we?
Avery, where's your mother?
I'm not telling you anything.
(phone ringing)
I see.
(door creaks)
Do you know why we're here?
You're the protestors.
You're why we're hiding.
(laughs) Sweet child.
[Jacob] Avery, you don't
have to tell them anything.
We are here because
of your mommy and daddy.
Calm down, Jacob.
It's just a tranquilizer.
Upstairs is clear.
There's no sign of her.
(dramatic music)
[Amelia] Shit.
So you jeopardize
your own souls for what?
Some headlines about my suicide?
And Amelia?
She'll never let you get away with this.
I don't think she has it in her.
She's stronger than she looks.
What kind of mother would she be
if she didn't come back for her son?
(flames crackling)
[Eve] Amelia!
And there she is.
Go and get her, alive please.
Sweet Avery.
Leave him alone.
Our children are not ours to keep, Jacob.
We are but a gateway
through which they pass into this world.
Mom!
[Woman] What are you watching?
Mom, there's a man with
a gun at Avery's house.
Oh my god.
We're calling 911.
(smacks) (man groans)
I want to talk to you about
something really important.
Why?
So I can be like you?
There are things that
you don't understand yet.
Like what?
Have you ever wondered why we're here?
Not here, like at the table,
but why we're here in this world?
Not really.
Michael, I don't think
this is who you are.
You have no idea who I am, Jacob.
I defend life.
I make a difference.
By killing an innocent family?
That's blood on your hands for eternity.
My job is to relieve suffering.
I provide a sense of control and dignity.
I empower them.
I give them a choice.
It's murder.
You and I are not so different.
Don't do this.
I will never see my mother
again because of you people.
I am nothing like you.
You gave me no choice.
No.
Leave him alone!
(dramatic music)
(grunting)
(gun fires)
Forgive me.
(groaning)
Mom!
It's okay, it's over.
(Amelia crying)
(radio murmuring)
[Avery] I'll meet you inside, Mom.
- Come on, guys!
- Coming!
Hey, slow down!
This would have been a
funeral for the whole family
if you hadn't called the cops.
Seriously.
That's not true, Alexandra.
I'm pretty sure it was
over before anyone arrived.
(solemn music)
What happened to the guns?
The police took everything into evidence.
We had to stay in a hotel for a week.
Were there chalk outlines
where the bodies were?
Yeah.
Where did they die?
What?
Oh, man, that's brutal.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I will be.
John was a gentle man.
John did not trouble himself
with the outcome of his soul.
Please, bow your head in prayer.
In Jesus' name, amen.
I'd like to say a few words.
Peace and love are not natural
unfoldings in humanity.
They are actions.
Look around this room.
Look into the eyes of family, friends,
and those you don't know.
See them.
Be with them.
These are yours.
Your humans.
Your life.
If you take away anything from
the suffering and bloodshed,
take this.
Our humanity is your choice.
(upbeat music)
You think you're a romantic
Play your games like I won't understand
Ratchet back your straps, take action
I won't give you the satisfaction
This time, mama, we've all got secrets
You're a puzzle with a
piece that I can't see
Cryptic codes at breakfast
But our perspective smells
like coffee into cream
When I was a bachelor,
I lived by myself
All the meat I had,
I put up on my shelf
Then I went to London to buy me a wife
She's hungry as an ox and cold as ice
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Shave your pound off piece by piece
You won't feel a thing
Clarity's convoluted
Thrown up in the air
like pick up sticks
Mind is whirling and
you're sinking hopeless
Crash and burn, you're gonna
need your fix this time
Mama, we've all got secrets
The rushing waves are
gonna swallow me whole
Overwhelming undercurrent
A sea of heartbreak
might just take your soul
When I was a bachelor,
I lived by myself
All the meat I had,
I put up on my shelf
Then I went to London to buy me a wife
She's hungry as an ox and cold as ice
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Shave your pound off piece by piece
You won't feel a thing
Plastic street, we've all gotta eat
Sweet nectar in your belly
but it ain't for free
Hard, hard, the cleaver's sharp
Searching your body
for the softest spot
Plastic street, we've all gotta eat
Sweet nectar in your belly
but it ain't for free
Hard, hard, the cleaver's sharp
Searching your body
for the softest spot
Plastic street, we've all gotta eat
Sweet nectar in your belly
but it ain't for free
Hard, hard, the cleaver's sharp
Searching your body
for the softest spot
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Shave your pound off piece by piece
You won't feel a thing
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Grab your sons and grab your daughters
Bring them to the slaughter
(slow music)
(ominous music)
This is my country
[Man] In the book of Revelation-
- [Woman] Playing God
and it's not for us to-
- [Man] Murdered his wife and young child
in what seems to be a murder suicide.
[Woman] In the ongoing civil unrest
and there's really no signs that-
- [Man] Now, police were
called to the doctor's home-
(upbeat music)
(water rushing)
(slow music)
It's moody out there.
Yeah, she's struggling more
than I thought she would.
I can see the toll that
it's taken on both of you.
How's Avery?
He's doing really well.
Practically demanded to go
to that damn film camp this weekend.
He is adapting a lot
better than the rest of us.
I do not know where he gets it.
Hey, what can I do to help?
I come whipping around the corner,
holding my laundry basket, to
find Jacob in the parking lot,
squatting behind someone's
car, holding a potato.
In college, a little background.
I lived in the dorms across the street
from this trust fund baby frat house.
And the president of
the chapter was a dick.
He didn't mess with me directly,
but he was always harassing
my pre-med buddies.
And I thought, you know,
a little payback was in order.
So his beloved Beamer's
muffler was the target.
So he's standing there,
still holding the potato,
and he says, "Hey, I'm Jacob."
"Wanna help me fight fascism on campus?"
There is something about this place
that makes such good memories.
It's the people.
There's something else to it.
You know, like the salty air or the wind
or the trees or something.
It's primal.
Literally, as humans,
we evolved to survive
in nature and as nature.
And now we just live
in this artificial world
with all this unnatural stuff
like electricity and indoor plumbing.
Do not try to take
away my indoor plumbing.
(laughs)
(doorbell rings)
Probably some kids trying
to sell us Girl Scout cookies or something.
All the way out here?
Let's just ignore it.
All right, I'll get it.
Social convention and all.
How can I help you?
I'm Michael?
Carl said I should stop by around seven.
I brought the wine.
Carl.
You must mean Mr. Donagen.
You're very close, just one
house down that direction.
I'm sorry.
It looks like you're right
in the middle of dinner.
It's no trouble, Michael.
Tell Mr. Donagen that I said hello.
My name is Amelia, Amelia Vogel.
I will do that, Amelia Vogel.
Pleasure meeting you.
Have a nice dinner.
Oh, don't forget your wine.
Some of my best memories
are from Leavenworth.
Yeah, but I didn't
expect to be trapped there
after that article came out.
It was a great article.
You took a delicate subject,
put it into perspective.
It had to be said.
And it put your career on the map.
Yeah, it put my career and my family
and our safety on the map.
You've got to let me
take some responsibility.
Wouldn't be in this situation
if I had a desk job.
(laughs)
Someone had fun.
Yeah, it's been awhile.
Good.
(kissing)
Let's go back.
Let's stay the night.
That's tempting.
But we've got Avery.
His camp ends tomorrow.
Not until noon.
Plenty of time.
All right, you got me.
I...
I want to get home.
I just can't get those
threats out of my head.
Yeah, I got it.
Okay.
Rain check?
Sure.
I came from the mud
There's dirt on my hands
Strong like a tree
There's roots where I stand
Oh, I've been running from the law
When we get our drone, we're
going to spy on everyone.
You know you'll need a permit, right?
My uncle says it's way easy.
Plus you only need a
permit if you get caught.
Gotta go.
See you later, alligator.
In a while, crocodile.
Later, dude!
- Hi.
- Hey, sweetie.
Did you learn a lot?
Mom, we learned everything.
What does everything mean?
There's a guy there who taught us
about seven different kinds of microphones.
[Amelia] Well, that sounds like a blast.
Are you ready to go see
your dad at the gym?
Yeah.
Dad, I got to fly a drone!
Hey there.
Ready to slay?
Dig deep.
Now hit me like you mean it.
(fists thumping)
Okay, better.
Yes.
(slow music)
(phone buzzing)
Hi, Cassandra.
Still no cell service up
here on the mountain top.
Thank God for wifi calling.
The art installation
piece, yes, almost done.
Tomorrow.
Sure, that'll be no problem.
Mm-hm, okay, bye bye.
(doorbell rings)
Coming!
Hi, Eve Aegis.
We're renting for the next couple weeks
and I just thought I'd come say hello.
Oh, is everything okay?
Oh, yeah, so far so good.
We're renting with the intention to buy.
I'm exploring, you know,
checking the area out.
It seems like we're the only people up here
for the off season.
Are these mostly second homes around here?
Yes.
A lot of the west siders,
they leave after the summer months.
I saw an older gentleman earlier today.
Oh, yeah, that is my dad.
He just left for another solo trip,
but he can be a little antisocial.
That makes sense.
He acted like he thought I was
going to sell him something.
That is so accurate it hurts.
Well, I don't want to keep you.
I know you're probably super
busy, but I was wondering,
can I come back later this
evening with my husband
to meet your family?
Oh, um, sure.
Oh, that's great, that's great.
Nice to meet you, neighbor.
We'll see you then, okay?
Nice to meet you too.
Have a good day.
(insects buzzing)
I don't know, Jo.
I feel like I've got a foot in two worlds.
You know, am I a journalist or a housewife?
Maybe I'm a mountain woman.
[Jo] Can you be both?
Yes, I am doing both jobs
full time and it's exhausting.
You know, I don't...
I don't even feel feminine anymore.
Or sexy.
Yeah, Jacob doesn't seem to mind,
but I can feel my insecurity
is like creating space
between us.
[Jo] Yes?
Shit.
I gotta go, I'm going to
be late picking up Avery.
[Jo] Okay, bye.
(laughs)
Oh, look who's here.
I don't think she's been on time yet.
Oh, that poor child.
How do you think he must feel?
Hi, Mom.
Can I go over to Jason's house?
Mrs. Campbell just said that it was okay.
'Cause he just got a new trampoline.
Time management.
Yeah.
You know what,
I would rather have you home
for family dinner, sweetie.
Okay, sure, Mom.
(slow music)
(phone ringing)
Hey, babe.
Are you close?
Oh, bummer.
Okay.
Yeah, I'll keep a plate warm for you.
Drive safe.
Love you.
Dad's working late again, huh?
Unfortunately yes.
If I call now, can I go
over to the Campbells'?
Okay, but I want you home by 9:30, okay?
Okay, thanks, Mom.
(doorbell rings)
Eve, hi, come on in.
Hi.
Jacob is running a little bit late.
He got held up at work, so
he'll be joining us shortly.
No worries.
Abel's in the same boat.
I love the colors in this room.
It's so cozy.
Thank you.
My mother was very into
Laura Ashley and shabby chic.
Was?
She passed on.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Would you like to try some Gruyere?
Not usually, but I'm doing this thing
where I don't say no to
anything for 21 days.
What's that called?
I don't know, I made it up.
I just got tired of doing the same stuff
over and over again, you know?
Yeah.
Here goes.
Try it with a sip of wine.
It softens the flavor.
So what do you and your husband do?
I tend to the home mostly,
but I do volunteer quite a bit.
Which organizations do you volunteer for?
I volunteer at the schools.
I really love kids.
And at our church quite a bit.
Oh, excuse me.
Might be Jacob.
Honey, you're breaking up.
I can't hear you.
What do you mean on...
Hello?
He said something about a flat tire
somewhere up on the pass.
I couldn't really hear him.
Does he have a spare?
Oh yeah.
Still, I feel like I
should go and find him.
Actions speak louder than words, Amelia.
If you want to go, I totally understand.
Now, what kind of a
neighbor would that make me?
- Jacob.
- Hey.
Oh my God, I was so worried.
I'm okay.
She holds you in very high regard.
Hi, you must be Eve.
And that must make you Jacob.
Yeah, nice to meet you.
Amelia, this is my husband Abel.
Ma'am.
[Amelia] It's a pleasure, welcome.
Abel just saved my ass.
I don't know what happened,
but that tire is fucked.
Oh my God, you just got those tires.
I know.
Probably ran over something in the city,
but worked its way through and then bam.
Luckily he was right behind me.
Saved me.
[Amelia] Abel, thank you.
No trouble.
[Amelia] We've been here
for about six months now.
Now almost seven.
Yeah.
It was a natural transition
and it's been a great
sabbatical for my writing.
Jacob, what do you do for work?
I work in geriatrics.
[Eve] Are you a doctor?
Yeah.
That must be so satisfying.
So what do you do with the elderly?
Home visits.
I focus on palliative
care and quality of life.
- Hmm.
- What do you do, Abel?
He travels, oversees the
maintenance of the data storage
for these large companies.
And what do you do for fun?
Well, I do love building
miniatures, mostly military.
His airplanes, world-class.
I specialize in realistic
finishes and patina.
Wow, how did you get into that?
I had to spend a lot of
time in my room as a kid.
Well, I can't thank you enough, Abel.
Well, as they say, do unto others.
You know, there are so few of us up here,
we really have to stick together.
Well, yes.
Thanks for having us.
Yeah, we'll have to do it again.
Our pleasure.
That was nice.
[Jacob] Nice?
Yeah, I mean I liked her especially.
Yeah, they were friendly.
Maybe they're swingers.
Hmm, naughty boy.
Well, a man has to dream.
Anyway, I'm totally joking.
They are straight.
(laughs) The names.
Yeah, among other things.
I mean, biblical names,
straight laced perfect clothing,
his posture.
But based on her alcohol
consumption, probably not devout.
Yeah, it's still scary, huh?
Yeah, we're safe here.
Anyway, reminds me of my family.
Not too much connection you can get
from someone believing
you're going to hell.
So, how was Jason's house?
That trampoline is awesome.
You know how some tramps go
all the way to the ground
when you jump?
Yeah.
This one was so bouncy.
You would go so high, it was like flying.
Oh.
How'd you make sure that
you didn't go off the edge?
There's a whole big net around the tramp
to keep the kids in.
It's super safe, Mom.
Okay.
- Good night, sweetie.
- Good night, Mom.
[Amelia] I'm so exhausted.
Poor baby.
I feel like I didn't do anything.
Maybe that's why.
(slow music)
Hi, neighbor.
[Amelia] Hey.
Hey, Amelia, how are you today?
Oh, good, Eve.
How are you doing?
Nice to see you.
In college, I always thought
that I'd be into some sort of
women's sport broadcasting.
[Amelia] Really?
What sport?
Honestly?
[Amelia] Mm-hmm.
Softball.
I know that sounds cliche.
You know, but I played since I was a girl.
I could see it.
So you like team sports?
What happened?
You know, I guess we just got caught up
in what you're supposed to do.
What are you doing later today?
(laughs) I don't know.
What did you have in mind?
[Amelia] I want to go on an adventure.
[Eve] I'm always up for an adventure.
Guys, guys.
What's Beethoven's favorite fruit?
I don't know.
My mom prefers Mozart.
Bananana.
I'm still blown away
that she makes him eat school lunches.
Who are those judgy women over there?
Oh, you see them too.
I thought I was making
up those angry faces.
[Eve] Oh, I see them okay.
Oh my gosh, Eve!
She didn't just do that.
No.
What?
[Avery] Jason makes fun of her too, Mom.
[Amelia] I just don't
understand the (indistinct) thing.
I wasn't trying to be rude.
I just told her my mom's
happiest when she's working.
Oh, honey, you're home.
[Jacob] Hi, Eve.
Good to see you.
Dad, guess what happened today.
Remember Jason's mom-
- Hey, have you ever
been to a drink and draw?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
It's this happy hour stunt that they do
at a local bar or pub.
And they'll bring a model in
and they give all the
patrons a pen and paper
and you sketch 'em.
I saw a flyer for one downtown.
Would you like to go with me?
That sounds like a blast.
Jacob, can you take care of dinner today?
I guess so.
I'll miss you.
Thank you guys.
Awesome.
Bye!
Dad, now you can have
that man's mac and cheese
that you were talking
to me about, with bacon?
Dad, bacon.
Yeah, bacon.
Cheese pasta, right.
We're going to have
the best food coma ever.
(upbeat music)
You know what'd be so cool?
Hmm?
A drone, Dad.
You still like those things?
Yeah, like the most.
I could fly it off a cliff
or from the bottom of the valley up to us
or deep through the tree tops in the woods.
That sounds fun.
Where would you want to go?
Camping maybe.
I heard there's older
glacier lakes up the icicle.
I'd love to take you there.
We could fly the drone
over the Enchantment mountain range.
The drone.
I don't know about that.
Aren't those really expensive?
Yeah, but we can work something out.
It's only $1,000.
Only $1,000?
What I mean is it's
an amount I could earn.
Hey, where's that pocket
knife Grandpa gave you?
Think about it.
If I did extra chores and helped
Grandpa around the property
and maybe I could go into
town and knock on some doors,
there'd have to be some old people willing
to give me 10 bucks to mow their lawn.
I like where you're going with this.
If I earn $50 a week,
that'd be $200 a month.
So in five months, I could pay you back.
Sounds like hard work.
It's work, that's all.
If I could mow a lawn in an hour,
it would be 20 hours a month.
That's doable.
Got it.
(laughs)
Good morning, my lady.
Coffee.
It's on the table.
Looks like somebody had a late night.
I think we were drawing
a half naked dwarf
wearing a fanny pack.
That sounds like a stressor.
Avery and I had fun last night.
He made a proposal that he
earn the money for the drone
and we take it camping.
That's impressive.
I thought the camping season was over.
No, not quite.
Tonight'll be fine.
We'll just take heavy bags,
warm clothes, be good.
Oh, my babies are leaving me.
Yeah, that's what I
wanted to clear with you.
It's our last window
and I wanted to give him the
drone we got him for Christmas
a little early so...
What?
You already got it?
We're going tonight?
I'm going to need a bigger bag.
Wait, come back and get some food!
(slow music)
(man panting)
(man groans)
What a cliffhanger.
I can't believe they killed that guy.
I know, right?
Scary sometimes.
It gets me.
We should crack another bottle.
Would you help me finish it?
You bet.
Oh my goodness.
Here, I'll grab it, okay?
Thank you.
[Eve] This is the only
one that I could find.
I don't think I can open that bottle.
Oh?
Only because it's from our wedding
and we've been saving it for
our 15th anniversary this year.
Do you think it's still available?
Yeah, sure.
We could replace it.
I mean...
What he doesn't know won't hurt him.
(slow music)
Sweet dreams, Amelia.
Well, well, well.
Look what the cat dragged in.
Oh, shit.
Nice language.
Not surprising.
What do you want, Sylvia?
Well, I want Avery to have a
good role model for a mother,
but we can't always get
what we want, can we?
What the hell?
Oh, I didn't see you there.
See you in church.
I don't know what to say.
Thank you'd be fine.
Are you okay?
Actually, no, I'm not feeling very well.
I need to go lay down.
You get some R and R.
We'll see you on the hill, neighbor.
[Amelia] Dad!
Hey, honey, I'm home.
[Amelia] I thought you
were staying in Montana.
Well, it's too cold to
be sleeping in a tent.
Well, I'm glad.
We missed you.
You know, and this house is a little empty
with Jacob and Avery gone.
Yeah, it can be lonely up here.
Did you have a party last night?
No, I made a new friend.
Next door neighbor moved in.
The special bottle?
I thought your anniversary was next month.
Yeah, I've been feeling
a little guilty about that.
Jacob doesn't know.
Well, maybe you can replace the bottle
and what Jacob doesn't know won't hurt him.
So then, Grandpa,
we flew the drone with one
single shot over the lake
and it was so close to the water.
Yeah, you could see the
ripples from the propellors
as it flew over.
Yeah, it was like (mimics drone)
and then it went over the mountain.
Wow, that sounds really exciting.
I can't wait to see the footage.
Dinner is served, guys.
(doorbell rings)
Expecting someone?
I'm not.
Should we just ignore it?
No, I'll get it.
Be right back.
Something for you.
Mind if I open it?
Go ahead.
I know it was just a bottle,
but it was symbolic and I
can't help feeling betrayed.
Oh, I don't think it was intentional.
Her friend probably opened it
without realizing it was special.
Yeah.
Try giving her a break.
I know it sounds funny
in the retelling it,
but in the moment, I was
actually scared of her.
[Jo] Maybe she was protecting you.
Besides, it's not like
that town is crawling
with friend options.
True.
It's not my typical
normal thing, you know.
It just, I don't really
know what got into me
or got into my head.
I'm just so sorry
and I just hope you can find
it in your heart to forgive me.
But right now I've got to go.
I got to go catch Amelia, okay?
So we'll see you guys at church, all right?
[Amelia] Hi, sweetie.
- How was your day?
- Good.
Hi.
Hi, Avery.
Hey, can I talk to you?
It's not really a good time right now.
I get that.
I just need to apologize.
Sometimes I get a little over-protective
and I really never meant
for any harm to come
to Mrs. Campbell.
Our friendship means so much to me
and I would never do anything to hurt that.
Amelia, can you forgive me?
Friends?
Friends.
I'll see you on the hill.
Okay.
(slow music)
[Jacob] Hey, guys.
Hey.
How are you?
[Jacob] Good.
[Amelia] You want to join us?
No, I got some computer work to do.
(knocking)
Hey, how can I help you?
Is Abel here?
No, he's at work.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, how long are you
guys staying here again?
Oh, another couple of weeks, you know,
unless we find something and then more.
Why do you ask?
Just curious, thanks.
Good luck, I guess.
Jacob, do you have a problem with us?
Yeah, maybe I do.
And why is that?
You don't like competition?
What does that even mean?
Oh, please.
A pretty woman like that with
a husband who's always gone,
isolating her from the community?
You really didn't think there'd
be consequences at home?
I don't even know what
you're talking about.
Oh, sure you do.
Don't worry, Jacob, I don't
think she's cheated on you yet,
but in her heart, maybe she's
ready for a real connection.
Someone she can respect.
That is ludicrous.
Who do you think you are, Eve?
If that's even your real name.
You know what I think?
I think you're hiding something
and I'm going to find out what it is.
And in the meantime,
stay away from my family.
(doorbell ringing)
(knocking)
[Amelia] Coming!
I think my car had a
bomb in it or something
and it won't start.
What happened?
I don't know, I ran
here as fast as I could.
There was a big explosion
and a big black cloud.
And I don't know.
And the strangest thing
is there was this potato.
[Jacob] I'm telling you,
there's something wrong with this lady.
Yeah, man, she sounds crazy.
But you gotta be careful
with how you spin that with the missus.
What do you mean?
You start throwing accusations
and ultimatums around
and you're going to
sound like the crazy one.
Yeah, maybe you're right.
[Man] I'm definitely right.
[Jacob] Hey, thanks, man.
I gotta get out of here if
I'm going to beat rush hour.
Go.
I need to talk to you.
Upstairs.
Now.
Ooh.
That's not funny.
You gotta be kidding me.
She thought there was a bomb in her car.
What the hell are you talking about?
Don't play stupid with me, Jacob.
I know you put a potato in her tailpipe.
Potato?
What the fuck?
You can't even be honest with me.
- Classy.
- What the hell?
Where are you going?
- Gimbal guard.
- Gimbal guard.
I can't believe you
actually broke three sets
of propellers already.
Object avoidance only
works going forward.
Yeah, I'm still learning.
Guys, guys.
What do your tonsils
call their best friends?
No idea, man.
Something to do with the uvula?
Okay, give up?
Taste buds.
(laughs)
- I got it.
- Whoa.
How'd you do that?
It's called live stream.
I linked the drone to his account.
It's online?
Yeah.
This means that we can spy on anyone.
Too bad you live in the boonies.
Hi!
He seems like such a nice-
- Nice guy.
Yeah, I guess.
It sounds kind of stupid
when I say it out loud.
No, it doesn't.
It sounds like exactly what
I've been telling myself.
(sighs)
I feel like I'm at a fork in the road.
How did I get all the way
out here in the country?
I should be with my friends,
I should be at restaurant
openings and art galleries.
And Jacob threatening you?
How is this my husband?
How is this my life?
This isn't who I pictured as a girl.
Constantly compromising.
(gentle music)
(kisses)
You didn't have to drive me home.
I could have walked.
It just wouldn't seem right.
You know, you could stay with us.
We have a guest room.
Abel makes a mean breakfast.
You're sweet.
But no, I'm going to go face this.
I understand.
(slow music)
This all is wrong.
This is your soul we're talking about.
We have a job to do,
we are sent here for God's mission.
We are here to save the world
and you have crossed over.
You have broken that rule.
What?
What?
I know I should be punished.
[Able] You have to punish
yourself, do you understand?
[Eve] Yes.
Begin, come on.
One.
(slaps)
Two.
Three.
(Eve crying)
God have mercy on your soul.
(ominous music)
(slow music)
[John] Have a good day at school.
- Bye, Mom.
- Bye, sweetie.
(knocking)
Hi.
Hi, hi, John.
Hi.
I'll go walk Avery in.
I'll be right back.
Okay, Dad.
Is something wrong?
With us?
No.
Is it about last night?
I came back after you dropped me off.
Abel?
Yeah.
I was in the wrong.
He considers it a sin and I had to repent.
Are you listening to
yourself right now, Eve?
You sound like a zealot.
It's not him.
I chose my own punishment.
It...
Okay, I get it.
I mean, you're married and so am I
and I do not believe in infidelity.
But whatever you're talking
about with a punishment, I mean,
I hardly think our kiss was worthy of that.
I mean, it was practically an accident.
It wasn't an accident to me.
I shouldn't have said that.
I just...
I can't take this right now.
I understand.
I'll see you around, Eve.
(slow music)
(water splashes)
(Eve crying)
You had one job.
(knocking)
Eve.
She does not want to see you.
You don't understand.
You don't understand.
I think I do.
She told me all about it.
And I think you should go.
I'm so glad you're home today.
Me too.
(slow music)
Is it too good to be true
I want this so much but
don't know if I can trust you
My mind's racing fast
Trying to find the
red flags I'm used to
All these green lights,
are they coming too soon
Caught between red
and the green and you
I'm stuck in the blue
Blue
Good morning.
Hey.
(kisses)
That was nice.
There's more where that came from.
Stay close today.
Like butter on toast.
That's my girl.
I gotta go.
Bye.
Thanks.
The last sense to go is always our hearing.
I want to encourage you to
talk to both Mom and Dad.
I know that Mom is still responding,
but both of them will hear you.
Just because he can't talk back
doesn't mean he isn't there.
And don't forget about physical touch.
Squeeze of the hand, a hug.
These are the simple gestures,
the most primitive communication.
Mrs. Smith?
I've got the medication
that we talked about,
I'm going to set it right here.
Mom?
Bernie, is that you?
[Woman] It's me, Mom.
We're both here, Mom.
When you're ready to
take it, it's here for you.
It's time to help your father.
(slow music)
I've been desperate for a
friend and she was available.
Oh, don't be so hard on yourself.
There's no way to predict people
if they don't reveal their intentions.
I just feel stupid.
Well, if it makes you feel any better,
I've done the same thing myself.
Really?
Yeah, an old college girlfriend revealed
a frightening side of her
personality after our first fight.
What'd you do?
Well, actually I had her leave me.
It seemed like the safest choice
once I realized she was crazy.
It took a while, but I didn't have to worry
about her chasing after me in the future.
Wow.
I never thought of it like that.
A woman's a two-face, a worrisome thing
Who'll leave you to sing
the blues in the night
(Amelia laughs)
Thanks, Dad.
I think it's time for me to go.
Got to get Avery from school.
Okay.
All right, I'll see you for dinner.
(doorbell rings)
Hi there.
Millie's not home right now.
Can I come in?
Okay.
So I've heard you and Amelia
have had a disagreement?
I just hope she can forgive me.
Well, friendships can be difficult.
It seems like women have
it worse in that arena.
John, do you take cream or sugar?
Black is fine.
I like my coffee the way I like my people.
Simple.
(Eve laughs)
Do you have a best friend?
Best friend.
Well, let's see now, it's been a while.
My friend Gary, but
he's back in New Jersey.
That counts.
How long have you known Gary?
Well, let's see now,
we must know each other more than 50 years.
We used to play together when we were kids.
Gary's family was a little unusual.
They lived out in the country,
had all sorts of animals for pets.
They had a duck, a woodchuck,
deer, an owl, a monkey.
I remember one summer, we had
a wounded hawk, broken wing.
Nursed it back to health in the basement,
feeding it roadkill, mice.
(yawns) Rodents.
I'm sorry.
This coffee is having the
opposite effect on me.
I think I have to go lie down.
Amelia should be home soon.
(ominous music)
(Eve crying)
(phone ringing)
Come on, pick up.
Pick up.
Pick up, pick up.
Shit.
(phone buzzing)
Fuck.
(door creaks)
Psycho bitch.
What's up, Doc?
Abel.
You've got good timing.
Even a little early.
(ominous music)
(phone buzzing)
Avery!
Yeah?
Avery!
Avery, go and run!
Coming!
Dad?
Avery, stay calm.
Everything's going to be okay.
Careful, you don't
want to leave any marks.
Go get his gun.
And find her.
Avery, this is just like we practiced.
Everything's going to be
okay, no matter what happens.
It wasn't supposed to be like this.
We were going to spare the boy.
Michael.
This must be who we've been waiting for.
(laughs)
Dear Jacob.
She was gone when we got here.
Eve's searching upstairs.
Gone so far away from our
intended path, haven't we?
Avery, where's your mother?
I'm not telling you anything.
(phone ringing)
I see.
(door creaks)
Do you know why we're here?
You're the protestors.
You're why we're hiding.
(laughs) Sweet child.
[Jacob] Avery, you don't
have to tell them anything.
We are here because
of your mommy and daddy.
Calm down, Jacob.
It's just a tranquilizer.
Upstairs is clear.
There's no sign of her.
(dramatic music)
[Amelia] Shit.
So you jeopardize
your own souls for what?
Some headlines about my suicide?
And Amelia?
She'll never let you get away with this.
I don't think she has it in her.
She's stronger than she looks.
What kind of mother would she be
if she didn't come back for her son?
(flames crackling)
[Eve] Amelia!
And there she is.
Go and get her, alive please.
Sweet Avery.
Leave him alone.
Our children are not ours to keep, Jacob.
We are but a gateway
through which they pass into this world.
Mom!
[Woman] What are you watching?
Mom, there's a man with
a gun at Avery's house.
Oh my god.
We're calling 911.
(smacks) (man groans)
I want to talk to you about
something really important.
Why?
So I can be like you?
There are things that
you don't understand yet.
Like what?
Have you ever wondered why we're here?
Not here, like at the table,
but why we're here in this world?
Not really.
Michael, I don't think
this is who you are.
You have no idea who I am, Jacob.
I defend life.
I make a difference.
By killing an innocent family?
That's blood on your hands for eternity.
My job is to relieve suffering.
I provide a sense of control and dignity.
I empower them.
I give them a choice.
It's murder.
You and I are not so different.
Don't do this.
I will never see my mother
again because of you people.
I am nothing like you.
You gave me no choice.
No.
Leave him alone!
(dramatic music)
(grunting)
(gun fires)
Forgive me.
(groaning)
Mom!
It's okay, it's over.
(Amelia crying)
(radio murmuring)
[Avery] I'll meet you inside, Mom.
- Come on, guys!
- Coming!
Hey, slow down!
This would have been a
funeral for the whole family
if you hadn't called the cops.
Seriously.
That's not true, Alexandra.
I'm pretty sure it was
over before anyone arrived.
(solemn music)
What happened to the guns?
The police took everything into evidence.
We had to stay in a hotel for a week.
Were there chalk outlines
where the bodies were?
Yeah.
Where did they die?
What?
Oh, man, that's brutal.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I will be.
John was a gentle man.
John did not trouble himself
with the outcome of his soul.
Please, bow your head in prayer.
In Jesus' name, amen.
I'd like to say a few words.
Peace and love are not natural
unfoldings in humanity.
They are actions.
Look around this room.
Look into the eyes of family, friends,
and those you don't know.
See them.
Be with them.
These are yours.
Your humans.
Your life.
If you take away anything from
the suffering and bloodshed,
take this.
Our humanity is your choice.
(upbeat music)
You think you're a romantic
Play your games like I won't understand
Ratchet back your straps, take action
I won't give you the satisfaction
This time, mama, we've all got secrets
You're a puzzle with a
piece that I can't see
Cryptic codes at breakfast
But our perspective smells
like coffee into cream
When I was a bachelor,
I lived by myself
All the meat I had,
I put up on my shelf
Then I went to London to buy me a wife
She's hungry as an ox and cold as ice
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Shave your pound off piece by piece
You won't feel a thing
Clarity's convoluted
Thrown up in the air
like pick up sticks
Mind is whirling and
you're sinking hopeless
Crash and burn, you're gonna
need your fix this time
Mama, we've all got secrets
The rushing waves are
gonna swallow me whole
Overwhelming undercurrent
A sea of heartbreak
might just take your soul
When I was a bachelor,
I lived by myself
All the meat I had,
I put up on my shelf
Then I went to London to buy me a wife
She's hungry as an ox and cold as ice
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Shave your pound off piece by piece
You won't feel a thing
Plastic street, we've all gotta eat
Sweet nectar in your belly
but it ain't for free
Hard, hard, the cleaver's sharp
Searching your body
for the softest spot
Plastic street, we've all gotta eat
Sweet nectar in your belly
but it ain't for free
Hard, hard, the cleaver's sharp
Searching your body
for the softest spot
Plastic street, we've all gotta eat
Sweet nectar in your belly
but it ain't for free
Hard, hard, the cleaver's sharp
Searching your body
for the softest spot
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Shave your pound off piece by piece
You won't feel a thing
A pound of flesh to feed the butcher
All for just an ounce of sugar
Grab your sons and grab your daughters
Bring them to the slaughter