Come Play (2020) Movie Script
I don't understand
what you're talking about.
What is this...
Like, I'm here
as often as I can.
I'm working two jobs.
I don't know what else
you want me to do.
Ah, what a wonderful day.
The sun is out.
The water is shimmering.
Good morning to you, sir.
Would you care
to blow a bubble?
Oliver, we're okay.
We're okay.
What happened?
Can you use
your words, please?
There you go.
Something.
In. House.
Something in house.
That was probably
just a nightmare,
'cause there's nobody
in the house but your mom
and your dad.
All right. Come here.
Come here.
Come here, come here.
Can you take some
deep breaths for me, huh?
Okay. We're gonna do
some deep breaths.
Okay?
He woke up
in the middle
of the night screaming.
I went in there,
I was up for
two hours with him.
He's a little boy.
He has nightmares.
It's easy for you to say.
You never go in with him,
It's always me.
I slept through it,
all right? I'm sorry.
Don't do that.
Why can't you just admit
that you don't want to help?
I help, okay?
I always help
when I'm awake.
Hey, buddy.
No more nightmares, huh?
I heard you had
a bad dream, bud.
You need a hug?
I know what the problem is.
Too far away?
Yep. Let's see. 10 feet.
Oh, that's definitely
too far for a hug.
Well, what do you think
5 feet is?
Yeah. Oh, okay,
a little closer.
- I'm getting the weirdest reading on this thing.
- It just...
Tummy tickles!
Your throne, sire.
Are you able to make it
to a speech therapy today?
Oh, sorry, I can't.
I picked up a shift
at the parking lot.
Oh, well, hopefully
you can make one soon, right?
Yeah, for sure.
Are.
We.
Moving.
Are we moving?
You are not moving
anywhere. Okay?
So don't worry.
Today we're gonna start in
with multiplying more
than two numbers.
Not cool, man.
You don't even know
what you're groaning about.
It's not so hard.
If you could multiply
two numbers,
you could multiply three.
Make sure you pay attention
to the lesson. Okay?
Anybody
want to take this?
Come on.
You learn by trying.
Nobody?
Oliver?
What do you make
of these three numbers?
The.
Answer.
Is.
Eight.
The answer is eight.
Not quite.
I see what you did there,
though.
You were adding
instead of multiplying.
Very good try, Oliver.
Anyone else
want to give it a go?
Go ahead. Byron.
How come Oliver still gets
to use his phone in class,
but you took mine away?
He's autistic, dude.
So he gets
special treatment?
Oliver gets to use his phone
because he wasn't
playing Fortnite during
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ooh!
Let's get back
to our first pair.
Product of two and four.
Why don't we start there?
Try one of those radioactive
sludge balls you call food?
Next, I suppose you want me
to go square dancing
with Patrick.
Hey, what's up?
Sorry, Patrick.
Do you wanna come
hang out with us?
Where?
Oh, uh...
It's just...
I saw something
cool over there.
That way.
I'll catch up in a sec.
Friends?
Hello?
Hey.
I can't believe
he actually fell for it.
Of course he did.
He's such a loser.
Is he having
a heart attack?
He totally is.
We're supposed to call 911.
Dude, dude, listen.
That's just how he talks.
Moaner Boner.
Like,
he can't even talk.
He's always like...
Exactly. Hey,
maybe he's a robot
under his skin.
Moaner Boner
thinks he's special.
Oh, did you want
to say something?
I can't believe
you used to be friends
with Moaner Boner over here.
My mom made me.
You.
Are.
Very.
You are very ugly.
Who's ugly now?
Come on.
I didn't know
what to think
when I pulled up
and he wasn't there
waiting for me.
I went right into
the worst-case scenarios.
Did he get in trouble?
Did someone take him?
And then I found him
just screaming in the field.
That sounds very scary
for both of you.
And he lost
his phone somehow.
I wish he could
explain what happened.
Good.
Now we're gonna try
using our words.
Lost. In. Field.
We're gonna work
on your Fs. Okay?
Fs can be tricky.
Field.
Field, can you
try that?
F...
F...
F...
F...
Oliver,
you can do it.
F...
Okay, good practicing.
Have you
been trying to provide him
with social experiences
like we discussed?
Poor guy still doesn't
have any friends.
You said he was hanging out
with your friend's son.
Jennifer's son, Byron.
Yeah.
Yeah, we're not
close anymore.
Okay, so, if you could
make any effort
to help him find friends,
take him to birthday parties,
anything.
It could be a good way
to get him to open up.
And just like he's trying
to get better at talking,
we have to make sure
we're listening.
Okay, Patrick,
it's all in the technique.
Just go like this.
Spin around. Stop!
Double take three times.
One, two, three...
Come on.
Oliver, you gotta
stay with me, okay?
That's five bucks, please.
Thanks a lot.
Come on.
Ah!
Oliver,
take that box off.
Whoa, buddy.
It is time to brush
your teeth.
- He's full of energy tonight.
- Yeah, he is.
Where'd you get that?
It was at the lost and found
at work. Think it just
needs to be charged.
I guess you like it, huh?
Hey, be careful
with the screen.
It's a little cracked.
What?
You know what.
I run around with
our son all day
and you get to swoop in
and be the hero once again.
The hero?
It's not all presents
and tummy tickles with me
like it is with you.
I just wish I could
take that part of him
and put it in a box
and tape it up
and hide it somewhere,
so we didn't have
to deal with it.
Then he wouldn't be
our Oliver.
I should have...
I should have
taken him sooner.
What if he never
learns to talk
because I didn't do
anything for so long.
We didn't do anything.
He's never looked me
in the eyes.
Do you know what it's like
for your own child
to never look you
in the eyes?
Well...
He's got nice eyes,
if that helps.
No, Marty,
it doesn't help.
Because he...
He loves you
and he hates me.
Ow...
Okay, now, how many of you
have played musical
instruments before?
Do instruments
of torture count?
No.
Is mayonnaise
an instrument?
No, Patrick, mayonnaise
is not an instrument.
Is.
Dad.
Gone?
Is Dad gone?
Yes.
Hello.
Who.
Are.
You.
Who are you?
I am Larry.
Your parents
want you to be normal.
I just want to
be your friend.
Hi, honey.
So, I just had
a little chat
with Jennifer.
You know how Dr. Robyn
is always talking about
you making friends.
Well, we're gonna
have a sleepover
this weekend.
I know, it's scary.
I'm nervous, too.
I haven't really seen Jennifer
since that whole incident.
But can you try
and have some fun for me?
You noticed your dad's gone
earlier than usual, huh?
I have something
I need to talk to you about.
I've been wanting
to talk to you about it
for a while,
but I just haven't been
sure what to say.
Your dad and I
love you so much.
I don't want you
to feel alone.
That's why you're gonna
have a sleepover this weekend.
Is that your way of saying
you don't want to
talk to me about it?
Hi.
Hi.
How are you?
Thank you for coming.
Nice to see you.
You, too.
So, I hope you're gonna be
okay with these guys.
They can be
a little bit of a handful.
Oh.
Yeah, I think
we'll be fine.
Byron just felt more
comfortable with his posse.
You're welcome
to stay for a while.
Mmm. And spend more time
with Byron than I have to?
- Mom?
- Yes?
I'm just kidding, honey.
Not kidding.
So, um,
can I say hi?
Oh, yeah, of course.
Yes. Yeah.
Oliver, you remember
Jennifer, right?
Hi, Oliver.
Why does he do that
weird thing with his fingers?
- Hey, be nice, guys.
- No, it's okay.
Um, it helps
calm him down.
It's called stimming.
Okay. But why?
Well, he's undersensitive
to stimulation,
so sometimes he needs
to touch his own skin
or spin in a circle,
and it makes him feel good.
Can he spin forever
without puking?
Sure seems like it.
That's kind of cool.
Come on, Oliver.
Hi, Oliver.
It's really nice
to see you, honey.
My gosh,
you've gotten big.
Yeah. Yeah,
he's still not talking,
but his writing
has really improved.
- That's awesome.
- Mmm-hmm.
High five?
Whoa!
Still strong.
Okay, that is not
gonna happen,
because he knows now
to keep his hands to himself.
- Of course.
- Right, Oliver?
Well,
the boys have all
agreed to include Oliver,
so I'm sure it's just gonna
be a really great night.
Is he gonna make
those sounds the whole night?
Keep it down.
Isn't it sad
that your mom
has to force kids
to come over and pretend
to be your friend?
What are you staring
at anyway?
Moaner Boner has been looking
at that closet all night.
Maybe that's where he keeps
his secret candy stash.
What, you guys are telling me
you don't have
a secret candy stash?
I'm gonna
check it out.
Do you see
any candy?
- Hey, what's your deal?
- We all got these.
Aw, does he think
we're gonna steal it?
Want to see
what kind of games
you got on here.
What's this?
Does your mommy
still read you
bedtime stories?
"This is Larry."
- Who's Larry?
- Yeah. Who's Larry?
This guy.
Whoa. Look at that dude.
Yeah, it looks
just like your dad.
Shut up.
My dad is way hairier.
"Larry never gets
to play pretend.
"He gets made fun of
because he's different."
Okay. Did your parents forget
to pay the electricity bill?
"Larry just wants a friend."
Are you guys seriously
afraid of a dead light bulb?
Two dead light bulbs.
"He's tall
and pale and thin
"and tries to hide his face.
"He isn't from the world
you know.
"Larry comes from
another place."
Maybe we should
stop reading.
"Larry watches
through your windows
"which connect his realm
to yours.
"He need you to know
his whole story to turn
those windows into doors."
What does that mean?
Oh, my God!
- Oh, my God.
- What's going on?
Oh, no.
Are you
making those sounds,
Moaner Boner?
What the shit is that?
Shit. Shit,
shit, shit.
What the hell
kind of app is this?
Is it an app?
Should I read
the next page?
I'm gonna read the next page.
No, no, no. Don't read
the next page.
"Larry has looked
through the glass
and found you staring back.
"He understands
your loneliness.
"A true friend
is what you lack.
"Will you be Larry's friend?"
No, no, I will
not be Larry's friend.
Um, guys, guys.
There's nothing
in the corner.
No, no, no.
Don't. Don't.
See?
It's probably
just a fuse.
Do you see him?
Do you see Larry?
Guys, there's
no such thing as Larry.
It's just your imagination
playing tricks on you.
What is happening?
Oh! My God.
Byron, are you okay?
I don't know how
this happened.
I don't see how Oliver
could have done this.
Byron? Baby, do you think
you can tell us
what happened?
Who did this?
It was...
It was Oliver.
He's a freak.
Excuse me?
Let's go.
Jennifer, I...
I'm sorry.
I am so sorry.
We gotta go.
How did you blow out
all of these lights?
I don't understand.
Were you trying
to hurt Byron again?
Not you?
Well, who else
could it have been?
You know, if you want friends,
you can't push furniture
into them.
Will you at least help me
move this table?
Please stop humming.
We are not happy
right now. This...
Is that the SpongeBob song?
You don't...
You don't have to stop.
Does that help
you calm down?
Maybe I pushed you
into this too fast.
We've got a lot
going on in this house.
And maybe we're just
not ready for friends.
Let's fly on over
to the Midwestern region.
Which one is this,
North or South Dakota?
- South.
- That's right.
- Underneath South Dakota is?
- Nebraska?
Nebraska.
Jake, what's under Nebraska?
- Kansas.
- Kansas. Nice one.
Oliver, you want
to give this one a try?
Oliver, did you bring
your talker today?
Another day.
And under Kansas...
Oklahoma?
"Misunderstood Monsters.
"This is Larry.
"Larry never gets
to play pretend.
"He gets made fun of
because he is different.
"Larry just wants a friend."
Ugh.
Ugh.
Ugh.
Marty?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello.
"Somebody watching me."
Oliver, what the hell
did you download
on this thing?
Say goodbye to Oliver.
Have you been
talking to my son?
You need to stop.
This is not funny.
Stay away from my son.
I won't let you hurt him.
Not hurt.
Take.
Take, take, take, take, take.
Why?
To collect and...
Everything okay?
Sorry. Yeah.
Oliver?
- Is Oliver here?
- Yeah.
Thank God
you're all right.
We gotta go.
We have a family emergency,
so we're just gonna go.
Just gotta get
you home, okay?
I know, I know.
This isn't part
of your routine.
It's just...
Someone was
watching us at home.
They said they
want to take you.
Oh.
Hi. Jen, I can't...
What do you mean,
he's not talking?
I don't know what
they got up to this weekend,
but Byron,
he still hasn't slept.
Didn't go to school,
won't eat.
Two days of him
not talking and...
I seriously don't know
how you do it.
I think someone hacked
into Oliver's screen.
Someone was talking to him...
SpongeBob, I just want to say
that I'm sorr...
What?
I'm trying to say I'm...
What?
How could someone
use that to get to...
Honey, it's nice of you
to try and apologize,
but I don't think he wants to
watch SpongeBob right now.
It was Larry.
Honey?
Oliver didn't
do anything.
- It was Larry.
- Who's Larry?
I read about Larry today
in that story.
Tell me what you saw.
Please.
Larry just wants a friend.
He... He made
the lights go out.
I... I could hear him
in the house.
He moved things.
But I couldn't see him.
Not really.
So, you guys
played make-believe?
No.
He's the one that hurt me.
Not Oliver.
Larry.
I could feel him.
His hands around my neck.
He tried to kill me.
Larry just wants a friend.
Larry just wants a friend.
Larry just wants a friend.
Larry just wants a friend.
Hurry, Oliver.
We gotta get to Dad's.
We can't stay here.
Honey, I'm sure it's nothing,
but better to be safe, right?
Can you look at me?
We should get going. Okay?
And no screens.
Oliver?
- What are you talking about?
- I know it sounds crazy.
But I was reading
this story about Larry,
and then the lights,
they started
going on and off.
And then another one
is going on and off.
It was like he was using
the electricity to move
around the room.
And then, he screwed in
all the new light bulbs.
So, he helped you
with your chores.
He must have needed the power
or something to come alive.
Larry?
Larry.
I knew I shouldn't
have moved out.
I am not making this up.
Oliver saw him.
There is something
inside our house.
Oliver, here.
Tell Daddy.
He wants me as friend.
This thing
wants our son.
Okay.
I think you need
a good night's sleep.
I'll take him to school
in the morning.
No, I am not letting him
out of our sight.
How do we know
the school is safe?
Okay. Well, why don't
I bring him to
work with me tonight,
if he's not going
to school tomorrow?
Absolutely not.
Come on. What,
you don't trust me
with him?
No, it's not that.
It's...
Rest is important
for the body.
So you sleep
and we can talk about
all this tomorrow.
Really, come on.
Let me take care of him.
Give this and the change
to the gentleman.
There you go.
Thanks so much.
Have a good one.
My man is a pro!
Very nicely done.
See? Look how good
you are at that!
You could take over
for me some nights.
The best part is that
in between cars, you can
do whatever you want.
You can listen to the radio.
You can even watch SpongeBob.
Oh, hey.
Is this the infamous
haunted screen?
It's okay.
Hey, do you know how
your nightmares aren't real?
Well, neither are
ghosts or ghouls
or vampires or witches.
And certainly not Larrys.
"This is Larry.
"He's..."
"Will you
be Larry's friend?"
It's nothing.
Happens all the time.
It's okay.
Huh.
Hang tight.
All right.
Let's see
what we have here.
Oliver, what are
you doing, buddy?
What if a car
drove in, huh?
You gotta
be more careful.
Hey. Here, give me this.
Look, hey.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
Look, buddy,
there is nothing.
Hey, look at me.
I mean, there's nothing out
there, okay?
I'll show you. Look.
See?
Look at that.
See?
You're totally safe.
Oliver.
Let him go!
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
I saw through that...
That... That screen.
The way he
was holding Oliver...
Why does
he want our son?
The story said
something, um, about, um...
A true friend
is what you lack.
He hasn't had
a friend since...
Since...
Oh, yeah,
since Jennifer and I
got in our fight, I know.
Stupid fight.
Hey, Oliver hit Byron,
and then she decided
our son was dangerous.
Either way,
he's been lonely
long before that.
I mean, Oliver's
been staring at his screens
for years, and that...
That thing has been staring
right back.
And how come
we can't see it, huh?
I don't know.
It doesn't
make any sense.
How can he be here
and not here
at the same time?
What have you got, honey?
That's very nice.
We got some kid.
Larry's in his world,
and we're in ours, but...
But we're also together.
Larry can interact with us,
but he can't reach us.
He can't get to Oliver yet.
That's why he wants
to get into our world.
If that's his window...
Then we have to destroy it
before it becomes his door.
We have a cookie,
we have a blue car,
and you get to choose.
Whichever one you want.
What's it gonna be?
Yeah, good!
Marty and I
both experienced it.
It's not just
in Oliver's imagination.
I'll be right back,
kiddo.
Sarah, do you know
what a physical empath is?
No.
It's when you
love someone so much
that you feel
or experience their pain.
It's a good sign.
It shows just how much
you care about Oliver.
And it's very common
in parents.
So you're saying
that we could be
seeing his imagination
because we love him?
That doesn't
make any sense.
But an invisible monster
that travels through
electricity does?
Well, we're hoping that
that's over now
because we destroyed
that thing.
So does he have a way
to communicate?
I'll let him take
my phone with him
to school
until we can afford
a new one.
Unless you could
get him talking first.
Sarah.
Come on. It's...
It's extremely rare
for kids his age
to start verbalizing
in the way
I fear you're imagining.
I know, I know.
I just...
I just want to make sure
that you still have
the right expectations.
If he can say a few words,
maybe a sentence
here or there,
that would be a big win.
We have to keep
remembering his strengths.
Have you seen him again?
What's this?
He gave it to me.
Seriously?
Yes.
Then Mom and Dad
broke him.
Broke him?
So, like,
he's gone, then?
Yes.
Can I ask you something?
Yes.
Why'd you stop
being my friend?
We used to hang out
all the time.
I did bad thing.
You did?
Punch face.
Your mom mad.
I barely
even had a bruise.
The next day, I was
asking my mom when we could
have another sleepover,
but she played me
a message
from your mom.
Your mom said
you didn't want to be
my friend anymore.
That is lie.
Wait, so you
never said that?
Lie.
Wrong.
I never.
Lie.
Moms are so weird.
What are you watching
over there?
Wait, let me guess.
SpongeBob?
No.
No!
Help!
Hello? Somebody help.
Oh...
Where are you?
Shoot.
You need any help
with your homework?
Hey, I talked
to Jennifer today.
She said Byron's
doing much better.
Hello?
How?
We found him in his car
on the side of the road.
We're not sure
how it happened.
He was unresponsive.
We rushed him
to the hospital.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello.
Welcome to the Krusty Krab.
How may I help you?
Did you turn it on?
...jumbo Krabby Patty.
Hey, what's that?
What are you doing
behind the counter?
He.
Will.
Follow.
You.
Until.
You.
Finish.
That.
Story.
Why are you
doing this to us?
Where did you
come from?
World.
Only.
Look.
At.
Screens.
Not.
Each other.
What does that mean?
People.
Very.
Lonely.
All.
That.
Loneliness.
In.
World.
Made.
Larry.
Larry.
Made.
Of.
Loneliness.
Larry is lonely.
How do you think
I would feel
if Larry took Oliver?
Finish.
The.
Story.
Finish.
The.
Story.
No.
No, no, no, no.
No, stop. Stop.
No. No! No.
Can you just be normal
for one second?
Oliver?
Oliver, I didn't mean it.
Honey.
Sometimes
even moms and dads say things
that they shouldn't.
I just... I...
Your dad...
He's been in an accident.
And, um...
They're trying
to wake him up.
Something happened to him,
and I think it was Larry.
And I cannot
let Larry get us, too.
Oh, my God.
Run! Let's go!
Okay,
we're gonna go
for the door.
Stay quiet.
Oliver,
if something happens to us,
I don't want you think
that I meant what I said
downstairs.
What did I lie about?
"Byron"?
Oh, honey, I...
You hit him
out of nowhere,
and I thought it would be
easier for everyone
if I just cut ties.
"You took away..."
"Friend."
"Now I go with..."
No, no, no.
Don't go with Larry.
You were right.
I did lie.
And I didn't do it...
Honey, I didn't do it
to protect you.
I did it to protect me.
Oliver.
Can you look at me, please?
Please, can you look at me?
It's okay.
I know you're listening.
You're always listening.
Much more
than I listen to you.
Oliver.
Oliver.
Oliver.
Come play.
Friend.
Friend!
F...
F...
Shh.
F...
Shh.
Field.
Field, field, field, field.
Field, field, field, field.
No! No!
Oliver!
Field, field, field,
field, field, field.
Why the field?
There's
no electricity here.
He can't get us.
Oh, you did it.
You did it.
You saved us.
Oh!
Run!
Run! Come on! Run!
Stop. No, Oliver.
Oliver!
No!
Oliver!
Friends?
I'll be your friend, Larry.
We both want the same thing.
We both want
to protect Oliver.
I love you.
I love all of you.
Good.
Now you want
to give it a try?
"Mom."
"Mom." Excellent.
"Loves
"me."
Wonderful. "Mom loves me."
I know for a fact your mom
loves you very much.
You're so good with him.
So are you.
How's he doing
at home?
Uh...
He seems okay.
I've been trying to give him
more social experiences,
like you said.
And we've been
practicing his speech,
like, five times a day.
Well, you don't want
to wear him out.
I'd say three times a day.
Oh, okay.
Got it.
"Three times a day.
"For speech work."
Well, you know, Sarah,
she was...
Incredible.
I thought I understood,
but I...
I just wish
I could tell her
that I'm sorry.
That I'm trying now.
I'm sure
she'd like to hear that.
I hope
they'll find her.
Is that you?
Hey.
Hey.
Can I, uh,
eat lunch with you guys
tomorrow or something?
That depends.
Are you willing
to take the pledge?
What pledge?
A secret handshake
for those of us
who've seen Larry.
The pledge
to stay friends.
To play together forever,
so no one has to be alone,
like Larry.
I'll protect you.
what you're talking about.
What is this...
Like, I'm here
as often as I can.
I'm working two jobs.
I don't know what else
you want me to do.
Ah, what a wonderful day.
The sun is out.
The water is shimmering.
Good morning to you, sir.
Would you care
to blow a bubble?
Oliver, we're okay.
We're okay.
What happened?
Can you use
your words, please?
There you go.
Something.
In. House.
Something in house.
That was probably
just a nightmare,
'cause there's nobody
in the house but your mom
and your dad.
All right. Come here.
Come here.
Come here, come here.
Can you take some
deep breaths for me, huh?
Okay. We're gonna do
some deep breaths.
Okay?
He woke up
in the middle
of the night screaming.
I went in there,
I was up for
two hours with him.
He's a little boy.
He has nightmares.
It's easy for you to say.
You never go in with him,
It's always me.
I slept through it,
all right? I'm sorry.
Don't do that.
Why can't you just admit
that you don't want to help?
I help, okay?
I always help
when I'm awake.
Hey, buddy.
No more nightmares, huh?
I heard you had
a bad dream, bud.
You need a hug?
I know what the problem is.
Too far away?
Yep. Let's see. 10 feet.
Oh, that's definitely
too far for a hug.
Well, what do you think
5 feet is?
Yeah. Oh, okay,
a little closer.
- I'm getting the weirdest reading on this thing.
- It just...
Tummy tickles!
Your throne, sire.
Are you able to make it
to a speech therapy today?
Oh, sorry, I can't.
I picked up a shift
at the parking lot.
Oh, well, hopefully
you can make one soon, right?
Yeah, for sure.
Are.
We.
Moving.
Are we moving?
You are not moving
anywhere. Okay?
So don't worry.
Today we're gonna start in
with multiplying more
than two numbers.
Not cool, man.
You don't even know
what you're groaning about.
It's not so hard.
If you could multiply
two numbers,
you could multiply three.
Make sure you pay attention
to the lesson. Okay?
Anybody
want to take this?
Come on.
You learn by trying.
Nobody?
Oliver?
What do you make
of these three numbers?
The.
Answer.
Is.
Eight.
The answer is eight.
Not quite.
I see what you did there,
though.
You were adding
instead of multiplying.
Very good try, Oliver.
Anyone else
want to give it a go?
Go ahead. Byron.
How come Oliver still gets
to use his phone in class,
but you took mine away?
He's autistic, dude.
So he gets
special treatment?
Oliver gets to use his phone
because he wasn't
playing Fortnite during
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ooh!
Let's get back
to our first pair.
Product of two and four.
Why don't we start there?
Try one of those radioactive
sludge balls you call food?
Next, I suppose you want me
to go square dancing
with Patrick.
Hey, what's up?
Sorry, Patrick.
Do you wanna come
hang out with us?
Where?
Oh, uh...
It's just...
I saw something
cool over there.
That way.
I'll catch up in a sec.
Friends?
Hello?
Hey.
I can't believe
he actually fell for it.
Of course he did.
He's such a loser.
Is he having
a heart attack?
He totally is.
We're supposed to call 911.
Dude, dude, listen.
That's just how he talks.
Moaner Boner.
Like,
he can't even talk.
He's always like...
Exactly. Hey,
maybe he's a robot
under his skin.
Moaner Boner
thinks he's special.
Oh, did you want
to say something?
I can't believe
you used to be friends
with Moaner Boner over here.
My mom made me.
You.
Are.
Very.
You are very ugly.
Who's ugly now?
Come on.
I didn't know
what to think
when I pulled up
and he wasn't there
waiting for me.
I went right into
the worst-case scenarios.
Did he get in trouble?
Did someone take him?
And then I found him
just screaming in the field.
That sounds very scary
for both of you.
And he lost
his phone somehow.
I wish he could
explain what happened.
Good.
Now we're gonna try
using our words.
Lost. In. Field.
We're gonna work
on your Fs. Okay?
Fs can be tricky.
Field.
Field, can you
try that?
F...
F...
F...
F...
Oliver,
you can do it.
F...
Okay, good practicing.
Have you
been trying to provide him
with social experiences
like we discussed?
Poor guy still doesn't
have any friends.
You said he was hanging out
with your friend's son.
Jennifer's son, Byron.
Yeah.
Yeah, we're not
close anymore.
Okay, so, if you could
make any effort
to help him find friends,
take him to birthday parties,
anything.
It could be a good way
to get him to open up.
And just like he's trying
to get better at talking,
we have to make sure
we're listening.
Okay, Patrick,
it's all in the technique.
Just go like this.
Spin around. Stop!
Double take three times.
One, two, three...
Come on.
Oliver, you gotta
stay with me, okay?
That's five bucks, please.
Thanks a lot.
Come on.
Ah!
Oliver,
take that box off.
Whoa, buddy.
It is time to brush
your teeth.
- He's full of energy tonight.
- Yeah, he is.
Where'd you get that?
It was at the lost and found
at work. Think it just
needs to be charged.
I guess you like it, huh?
Hey, be careful
with the screen.
It's a little cracked.
What?
You know what.
I run around with
our son all day
and you get to swoop in
and be the hero once again.
The hero?
It's not all presents
and tummy tickles with me
like it is with you.
I just wish I could
take that part of him
and put it in a box
and tape it up
and hide it somewhere,
so we didn't have
to deal with it.
Then he wouldn't be
our Oliver.
I should have...
I should have
taken him sooner.
What if he never
learns to talk
because I didn't do
anything for so long.
We didn't do anything.
He's never looked me
in the eyes.
Do you know what it's like
for your own child
to never look you
in the eyes?
Well...
He's got nice eyes,
if that helps.
No, Marty,
it doesn't help.
Because he...
He loves you
and he hates me.
Ow...
Okay, now, how many of you
have played musical
instruments before?
Do instruments
of torture count?
No.
Is mayonnaise
an instrument?
No, Patrick, mayonnaise
is not an instrument.
Is.
Dad.
Gone?
Is Dad gone?
Yes.
Hello.
Who.
Are.
You.
Who are you?
I am Larry.
Your parents
want you to be normal.
I just want to
be your friend.
Hi, honey.
So, I just had
a little chat
with Jennifer.
You know how Dr. Robyn
is always talking about
you making friends.
Well, we're gonna
have a sleepover
this weekend.
I know, it's scary.
I'm nervous, too.
I haven't really seen Jennifer
since that whole incident.
But can you try
and have some fun for me?
You noticed your dad's gone
earlier than usual, huh?
I have something
I need to talk to you about.
I've been wanting
to talk to you about it
for a while,
but I just haven't been
sure what to say.
Your dad and I
love you so much.
I don't want you
to feel alone.
That's why you're gonna
have a sleepover this weekend.
Is that your way of saying
you don't want to
talk to me about it?
Hi.
Hi.
How are you?
Thank you for coming.
Nice to see you.
You, too.
So, I hope you're gonna be
okay with these guys.
They can be
a little bit of a handful.
Oh.
Yeah, I think
we'll be fine.
Byron just felt more
comfortable with his posse.
You're welcome
to stay for a while.
Mmm. And spend more time
with Byron than I have to?
- Mom?
- Yes?
I'm just kidding, honey.
Not kidding.
So, um,
can I say hi?
Oh, yeah, of course.
Yes. Yeah.
Oliver, you remember
Jennifer, right?
Hi, Oliver.
Why does he do that
weird thing with his fingers?
- Hey, be nice, guys.
- No, it's okay.
Um, it helps
calm him down.
It's called stimming.
Okay. But why?
Well, he's undersensitive
to stimulation,
so sometimes he needs
to touch his own skin
or spin in a circle,
and it makes him feel good.
Can he spin forever
without puking?
Sure seems like it.
That's kind of cool.
Come on, Oliver.
Hi, Oliver.
It's really nice
to see you, honey.
My gosh,
you've gotten big.
Yeah. Yeah,
he's still not talking,
but his writing
has really improved.
- That's awesome.
- Mmm-hmm.
High five?
Whoa!
Still strong.
Okay, that is not
gonna happen,
because he knows now
to keep his hands to himself.
- Of course.
- Right, Oliver?
Well,
the boys have all
agreed to include Oliver,
so I'm sure it's just gonna
be a really great night.
Is he gonna make
those sounds the whole night?
Keep it down.
Isn't it sad
that your mom
has to force kids
to come over and pretend
to be your friend?
What are you staring
at anyway?
Moaner Boner has been looking
at that closet all night.
Maybe that's where he keeps
his secret candy stash.
What, you guys are telling me
you don't have
a secret candy stash?
I'm gonna
check it out.
Do you see
any candy?
- Hey, what's your deal?
- We all got these.
Aw, does he think
we're gonna steal it?
Want to see
what kind of games
you got on here.
What's this?
Does your mommy
still read you
bedtime stories?
"This is Larry."
- Who's Larry?
- Yeah. Who's Larry?
This guy.
Whoa. Look at that dude.
Yeah, it looks
just like your dad.
Shut up.
My dad is way hairier.
"Larry never gets
to play pretend.
"He gets made fun of
because he's different."
Okay. Did your parents forget
to pay the electricity bill?
"Larry just wants a friend."
Are you guys seriously
afraid of a dead light bulb?
Two dead light bulbs.
"He's tall
and pale and thin
"and tries to hide his face.
"He isn't from the world
you know.
"Larry comes from
another place."
Maybe we should
stop reading.
"Larry watches
through your windows
"which connect his realm
to yours.
"He need you to know
his whole story to turn
those windows into doors."
What does that mean?
Oh, my God!
- Oh, my God.
- What's going on?
Oh, no.
Are you
making those sounds,
Moaner Boner?
What the shit is that?
Shit. Shit,
shit, shit.
What the hell
kind of app is this?
Is it an app?
Should I read
the next page?
I'm gonna read the next page.
No, no, no. Don't read
the next page.
"Larry has looked
through the glass
and found you staring back.
"He understands
your loneliness.
"A true friend
is what you lack.
"Will you be Larry's friend?"
No, no, I will
not be Larry's friend.
Um, guys, guys.
There's nothing
in the corner.
No, no, no.
Don't. Don't.
See?
It's probably
just a fuse.
Do you see him?
Do you see Larry?
Guys, there's
no such thing as Larry.
It's just your imagination
playing tricks on you.
What is happening?
Oh! My God.
Byron, are you okay?
I don't know how
this happened.
I don't see how Oliver
could have done this.
Byron? Baby, do you think
you can tell us
what happened?
Who did this?
It was...
It was Oliver.
He's a freak.
Excuse me?
Let's go.
Jennifer, I...
I'm sorry.
I am so sorry.
We gotta go.
How did you blow out
all of these lights?
I don't understand.
Were you trying
to hurt Byron again?
Not you?
Well, who else
could it have been?
You know, if you want friends,
you can't push furniture
into them.
Will you at least help me
move this table?
Please stop humming.
We are not happy
right now. This...
Is that the SpongeBob song?
You don't...
You don't have to stop.
Does that help
you calm down?
Maybe I pushed you
into this too fast.
We've got a lot
going on in this house.
And maybe we're just
not ready for friends.
Let's fly on over
to the Midwestern region.
Which one is this,
North or South Dakota?
- South.
- That's right.
- Underneath South Dakota is?
- Nebraska?
Nebraska.
Jake, what's under Nebraska?
- Kansas.
- Kansas. Nice one.
Oliver, you want
to give this one a try?
Oliver, did you bring
your talker today?
Another day.
And under Kansas...
Oklahoma?
"Misunderstood Monsters.
"This is Larry.
"Larry never gets
to play pretend.
"He gets made fun of
because he is different.
"Larry just wants a friend."
Ugh.
Ugh.
Ugh.
Marty?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello.
"Somebody watching me."
Oliver, what the hell
did you download
on this thing?
Say goodbye to Oliver.
Have you been
talking to my son?
You need to stop.
This is not funny.
Stay away from my son.
I won't let you hurt him.
Not hurt.
Take.
Take, take, take, take, take.
Why?
To collect and...
Everything okay?
Sorry. Yeah.
Oliver?
- Is Oliver here?
- Yeah.
Thank God
you're all right.
We gotta go.
We have a family emergency,
so we're just gonna go.
Just gotta get
you home, okay?
I know, I know.
This isn't part
of your routine.
It's just...
Someone was
watching us at home.
They said they
want to take you.
Oh.
Hi. Jen, I can't...
What do you mean,
he's not talking?
I don't know what
they got up to this weekend,
but Byron,
he still hasn't slept.
Didn't go to school,
won't eat.
Two days of him
not talking and...
I seriously don't know
how you do it.
I think someone hacked
into Oliver's screen.
Someone was talking to him...
SpongeBob, I just want to say
that I'm sorr...
What?
I'm trying to say I'm...
What?
How could someone
use that to get to...
Honey, it's nice of you
to try and apologize,
but I don't think he wants to
watch SpongeBob right now.
It was Larry.
Honey?
Oliver didn't
do anything.
- It was Larry.
- Who's Larry?
I read about Larry today
in that story.
Tell me what you saw.
Please.
Larry just wants a friend.
He... He made
the lights go out.
I... I could hear him
in the house.
He moved things.
But I couldn't see him.
Not really.
So, you guys
played make-believe?
No.
He's the one that hurt me.
Not Oliver.
Larry.
I could feel him.
His hands around my neck.
He tried to kill me.
Larry just wants a friend.
Larry just wants a friend.
Larry just wants a friend.
Larry just wants a friend.
Hurry, Oliver.
We gotta get to Dad's.
We can't stay here.
Honey, I'm sure it's nothing,
but better to be safe, right?
Can you look at me?
We should get going. Okay?
And no screens.
Oliver?
- What are you talking about?
- I know it sounds crazy.
But I was reading
this story about Larry,
and then the lights,
they started
going on and off.
And then another one
is going on and off.
It was like he was using
the electricity to move
around the room.
And then, he screwed in
all the new light bulbs.
So, he helped you
with your chores.
He must have needed the power
or something to come alive.
Larry?
Larry.
I knew I shouldn't
have moved out.
I am not making this up.
Oliver saw him.
There is something
inside our house.
Oliver, here.
Tell Daddy.
He wants me as friend.
This thing
wants our son.
Okay.
I think you need
a good night's sleep.
I'll take him to school
in the morning.
No, I am not letting him
out of our sight.
How do we know
the school is safe?
Okay. Well, why don't
I bring him to
work with me tonight,
if he's not going
to school tomorrow?
Absolutely not.
Come on. What,
you don't trust me
with him?
No, it's not that.
It's...
Rest is important
for the body.
So you sleep
and we can talk about
all this tomorrow.
Really, come on.
Let me take care of him.
Give this and the change
to the gentleman.
There you go.
Thanks so much.
Have a good one.
My man is a pro!
Very nicely done.
See? Look how good
you are at that!
You could take over
for me some nights.
The best part is that
in between cars, you can
do whatever you want.
You can listen to the radio.
You can even watch SpongeBob.
Oh, hey.
Is this the infamous
haunted screen?
It's okay.
Hey, do you know how
your nightmares aren't real?
Well, neither are
ghosts or ghouls
or vampires or witches.
And certainly not Larrys.
"This is Larry.
"He's..."
"Will you
be Larry's friend?"
It's nothing.
Happens all the time.
It's okay.
Huh.
Hang tight.
All right.
Let's see
what we have here.
Oliver, what are
you doing, buddy?
What if a car
drove in, huh?
You gotta
be more careful.
Hey. Here, give me this.
Look, hey.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
Look, buddy,
there is nothing.
Hey, look at me.
I mean, there's nothing out
there, okay?
I'll show you. Look.
See?
Look at that.
See?
You're totally safe.
Oliver.
Let him go!
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
I saw through that...
That... That screen.
The way he
was holding Oliver...
Why does
he want our son?
The story said
something, um, about, um...
A true friend
is what you lack.
He hasn't had
a friend since...
Since...
Oh, yeah,
since Jennifer and I
got in our fight, I know.
Stupid fight.
Hey, Oliver hit Byron,
and then she decided
our son was dangerous.
Either way,
he's been lonely
long before that.
I mean, Oliver's
been staring at his screens
for years, and that...
That thing has been staring
right back.
And how come
we can't see it, huh?
I don't know.
It doesn't
make any sense.
How can he be here
and not here
at the same time?
What have you got, honey?
That's very nice.
We got some kid.
Larry's in his world,
and we're in ours, but...
But we're also together.
Larry can interact with us,
but he can't reach us.
He can't get to Oliver yet.
That's why he wants
to get into our world.
If that's his window...
Then we have to destroy it
before it becomes his door.
We have a cookie,
we have a blue car,
and you get to choose.
Whichever one you want.
What's it gonna be?
Yeah, good!
Marty and I
both experienced it.
It's not just
in Oliver's imagination.
I'll be right back,
kiddo.
Sarah, do you know
what a physical empath is?
No.
It's when you
love someone so much
that you feel
or experience their pain.
It's a good sign.
It shows just how much
you care about Oliver.
And it's very common
in parents.
So you're saying
that we could be
seeing his imagination
because we love him?
That doesn't
make any sense.
But an invisible monster
that travels through
electricity does?
Well, we're hoping that
that's over now
because we destroyed
that thing.
So does he have a way
to communicate?
I'll let him take
my phone with him
to school
until we can afford
a new one.
Unless you could
get him talking first.
Sarah.
Come on. It's...
It's extremely rare
for kids his age
to start verbalizing
in the way
I fear you're imagining.
I know, I know.
I just...
I just want to make sure
that you still have
the right expectations.
If he can say a few words,
maybe a sentence
here or there,
that would be a big win.
We have to keep
remembering his strengths.
Have you seen him again?
What's this?
He gave it to me.
Seriously?
Yes.
Then Mom and Dad
broke him.
Broke him?
So, like,
he's gone, then?
Yes.
Can I ask you something?
Yes.
Why'd you stop
being my friend?
We used to hang out
all the time.
I did bad thing.
You did?
Punch face.
Your mom mad.
I barely
even had a bruise.
The next day, I was
asking my mom when we could
have another sleepover,
but she played me
a message
from your mom.
Your mom said
you didn't want to be
my friend anymore.
That is lie.
Wait, so you
never said that?
Lie.
Wrong.
I never.
Lie.
Moms are so weird.
What are you watching
over there?
Wait, let me guess.
SpongeBob?
No.
No!
Help!
Hello? Somebody help.
Oh...
Where are you?
Shoot.
You need any help
with your homework?
Hey, I talked
to Jennifer today.
She said Byron's
doing much better.
Hello?
How?
We found him in his car
on the side of the road.
We're not sure
how it happened.
He was unresponsive.
We rushed him
to the hospital.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello.
Welcome to the Krusty Krab.
How may I help you?
Did you turn it on?
...jumbo Krabby Patty.
Hey, what's that?
What are you doing
behind the counter?
He.
Will.
Follow.
You.
Until.
You.
Finish.
That.
Story.
Why are you
doing this to us?
Where did you
come from?
World.
Only.
Look.
At.
Screens.
Not.
Each other.
What does that mean?
People.
Very.
Lonely.
All.
That.
Loneliness.
In.
World.
Made.
Larry.
Larry.
Made.
Of.
Loneliness.
Larry is lonely.
How do you think
I would feel
if Larry took Oliver?
Finish.
The.
Story.
Finish.
The.
Story.
No.
No, no, no, no.
No, stop. Stop.
No. No! No.
Can you just be normal
for one second?
Oliver?
Oliver, I didn't mean it.
Honey.
Sometimes
even moms and dads say things
that they shouldn't.
I just... I...
Your dad...
He's been in an accident.
And, um...
They're trying
to wake him up.
Something happened to him,
and I think it was Larry.
And I cannot
let Larry get us, too.
Oh, my God.
Run! Let's go!
Okay,
we're gonna go
for the door.
Stay quiet.
Oliver,
if something happens to us,
I don't want you think
that I meant what I said
downstairs.
What did I lie about?
"Byron"?
Oh, honey, I...
You hit him
out of nowhere,
and I thought it would be
easier for everyone
if I just cut ties.
"You took away..."
"Friend."
"Now I go with..."
No, no, no.
Don't go with Larry.
You were right.
I did lie.
And I didn't do it...
Honey, I didn't do it
to protect you.
I did it to protect me.
Oliver.
Can you look at me, please?
Please, can you look at me?
It's okay.
I know you're listening.
You're always listening.
Much more
than I listen to you.
Oliver.
Oliver.
Oliver.
Come play.
Friend.
Friend!
F...
F...
Shh.
F...
Shh.
Field.
Field, field, field, field.
Field, field, field, field.
No! No!
Oliver!
Field, field, field,
field, field, field.
Why the field?
There's
no electricity here.
He can't get us.
Oh, you did it.
You did it.
You saved us.
Oh!
Run!
Run! Come on! Run!
Stop. No, Oliver.
Oliver!
No!
Oliver!
Friends?
I'll be your friend, Larry.
We both want the same thing.
We both want
to protect Oliver.
I love you.
I love all of you.
Good.
Now you want
to give it a try?
"Mom."
"Mom." Excellent.
"Loves
"me."
Wonderful. "Mom loves me."
I know for a fact your mom
loves you very much.
You're so good with him.
So are you.
How's he doing
at home?
Uh...
He seems okay.
I've been trying to give him
more social experiences,
like you said.
And we've been
practicing his speech,
like, five times a day.
Well, you don't want
to wear him out.
I'd say three times a day.
Oh, okay.
Got it.
"Three times a day.
"For speech work."
Well, you know, Sarah,
she was...
Incredible.
I thought I understood,
but I...
I just wish
I could tell her
that I'm sorry.
That I'm trying now.
I'm sure
she'd like to hear that.
I hope
they'll find her.
Is that you?
Hey.
Hey.
Can I, uh,
eat lunch with you guys
tomorrow or something?
That depends.
Are you willing
to take the pledge?
What pledge?
A secret handshake
for those of us
who've seen Larry.
The pledge
to stay friends.
To play together forever,
so no one has to be alone,
like Larry.
I'll protect you.