Fathers (2026) Movie Script
1
She wake up yet?
Now she's still out.
She looks like
she has been through hell.
So let's just let her rest.
What do you think that had happened to her?
No clue.
But I guess they found her family
and her father is on his way
But whatever happened to her
She's lucky to be alive.
Whoa.
Easy. Easy now.
You're safe.
Everything's going to be all right.
We don't have much more
than that at this point.
But we just felt that
Natalie's disappearance has been
not only traumatic for her and her family.
It's been traumatic
for our entire city.
So we'll have more information
at this point.
But the main thing
is that Natalie's home and she's safe.
Chief, do you have one more question?
Sure. Where's she been all these years?
Um. This is an ongoing
investigation, okay?
And we will release more information
when you know it's appropriate.
But right now,
I want to ask everyone.
Not. In fact,
I'm not asking.
I'm telling everyone.
To please give Natalie
and her family
some space and some privacy.
The most important thing is
that she's home.
She's safe.
Hey, I help you hold on.
Any other questions?
Chief, chief, chief!
Where was she found?
Well,
I drive down that road almost every day,
and nothing ever interesting happens.
I mean, sometimes I see myself
a deer or a rabbit.
well there is a one time,
and I seen myself a fox.
And it was pristine.
Like it came out of one of those magazines.
Can I go out and play?
I don't know. Can you?
Urg, may I?
I don't know
Tomorrow after school. Okay.
Aw. Just for a little bit?
Okay, sure.
But stay close.
You still need a bath before bed.
And I'm sure you still have homework.
Kids.
I guess it's better than playing
video games all day.
Excuse me!
Excuse me!
Do you live around here?
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.
Normally, that makes a whole lot sense
except I-I'm lost.
And I could really use the help.
Hey!
So what do you need to find?
Um, I got a map in the car.
If you want to just
Thank you so much, I appreciate it.
By the way, my name is Bobby.
What's your name?
Actually, don't tell me. You look like...
I think you'd be an Olivia.
No, Okay. Hang on.
I got one more guess.
Lindsay.
No.
Not even close.
All right.
See if I can figure it out.
Just Natalie.
You don't, remember me?
Well, I'll give Nat
a bath and put her to bed.
You know,
it'd be nice if you saw your daughter
just a little.
It's about making time for
what's important Calvin.
Nat.
Natalie.
Time to get in.
Nat!
Oh, my God, do you guy's
know what happened yesterday?
Hey, have you guys seen Natalie?
Uh, earlier we were riding bikes.
Nat!
Hello?
Hello!
Anybody there?
Hey. Sorry if I scare you.
In the mood for breakfast?
No, I want my mom.
Where am I? Oh. I'm, I'm
I'm sorry if you're scared and confused.
I promise I'll tell you.
I'll tell you everything about it.
And when I tell you,
you're not gonna want to leave, okay?
I want my mom.
And if you don't get
my mom, I'll scream bloody murder.
Ahh!
I'm sorry, screaming is not going to work.
We're literally miles and miles
from our closest neighbor.
Save the energy. Okay.
Why are you doing this?
Um, when I tell you everything.
You're not going to want to leave.
I promise you that.
But let's talk about it over breakfast.
Do you still like eggs?
How did you know?
I know that.
And I know a lot more Natalie.
You know what else I know?
Last one to the kitchen is a rotten egg.
Surprise!
I know how much you love animals,
so I thought I would get you one.
What do you say?
Thank you.
Anything for my beautiful little princess.
I like it.
Well. That's good.
Maybe if you take good care of it,
I'll let you have a real dog one day.
I'd love that.
Yeah, well, that's awesome.
Spaghetti sound good?
Okay.
Are you going to protect me?
Of course I will.
I'll keep you safe.
That's good.
Especially when it gets dark.
You're not going to,
You're not going to take me,
and I'm going to find my mom.
No, Natalie!
Natalie stop!
Natalie!
Natalie stop!
God no!
It's okay.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
You'll be okay,
Come here.
We got this, okay?
We'll get this man.
It goes away. It will be okay.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
It's all going to be good Nat.
It's PTSD from her trauma.
She doesn't remember much, but it's all
still there, and it's bubbling over.
So what can I do?
An institution is probably our safest bet
until we can get a handle on things.
No, I can't do that to her.
She needs family.
She needs to feel safe.
She will be safe.
Yeah.
I can't risk losing her again.
She needs to be able to explore herself
in a safe space until she's ready
to process everything that's happened.
She can stay here.
We have a great security system.
I'll stay at her hotel.
I guess...
She'll be safe.
She'll have space.
You come work with her here.
Hey, let me see what she thinks.
You stay, watch and if they come.
You bark, okay?
Hey, Natalie.
Yeah?
Did you brush your teeth?
Yes.
Did you say prayers?
Yes.
So good.
I'm going to have to give you something.
I see Wolfie is standing
guard against Calvin and his demons.
It's good.
Just remember that if he actually comes.
I need you to stay completely quiet.
Remember the place in the closet
I told you about?
Quiet and still.
And you'll be safe.
Good night.
I love you.
So you remember
running through the woods,
but not where you came from?
Yeah,
I think so.
Do you remember anything
about where you came from?
Anything.
I'm sure it'll come in time.
But I was thinking,
perhaps we could try something
that would possibly spur this along a little bit.
I know
Detective Parker would love some answers.
Because whoever took you
may still be out there.
I don't know.
Are you willing to try it?
It's completely up to you, of course.
but I would think you'd want to know that
whoever took you was put away.
How about this?
How about we just.
We try it and we see how it goes.
Okay.
It's going to be okay. Natalie.
I've got you.
But we need to figure out what happened.
Okay?
- Okay.
Next Wednesday,
- next Wednesday.
A hell of a game.
Natalie, you're missing a good game.
That looks fantastic.
Yeah. What's up?
When can we get Mom,
I really miss her.
Honey,
we already talked about this.
I want her here as bad as you do,
so please don't don't don't do that, okay?
I know, I didn't mean to.
I promise.
It'll be okay, baby girl.
It'll be okay.
Hey.
How have you been? Hello.
We're very sorry to bother you,
Natalie, but,
Is this you?
Yeah.
Have you uh, been outside?
No, I can't.
I tried, but I can't.
Hey, come on in.
We tried tracking,
and we even had the dogs come up
and they lose trail at the creek
at the same place that we lost you.
Guys, I can't help you.
okay?
I don't remember anything. Okay?
I wish I did.
I didn't mean it like that.
I'm sorry.
We're just trying to figure out
what happened to you Natalie.
You're not going to find anything there.
I remember a little bit from before,
but not much.
Like I said, I wish I did.
What about the man that the other kids
said they saw you with?
is there's anything,
anything there?
Anything?
Jog, jog your memory there?
No, any sights
or sounds or anything like that?
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
It'll come back to you.
You'll see.
We're just checking in on you
to see how you were doing.
Still working with Bridget?
Yeah, a few times a week.
That's good.
I guess.
Okay.
Do you mind backtracking
to where they found you?
I can't remember much
running in the woods and.
Maybe I slept in the woods.
I'm not even entirely sure.
So how long were you running for?
I don't know.
Are you okay Natalie?
Yeah.
Yeah, I think so.
Did you see anything?
Anything new at all?
You want to try again?
Um.
I have a bit of a headache, so.
Okay.
You were saying no,
and you sounded kind of sad.
Are you sure,
there is nothing new?
No, just.
Just me running in the woods.
Are you okay?
If we try this again at our next session?
Yeah.
Yeah, we can do that.
How's your dad?
I don't know.
Honestly.
All right.
He stops in
from time to time, but...
I can't blame him.
After what happened.
He's giving you space, Natalie.
You barely remember him.
That can't be easy.
Sure.
You are becoming such a talented artist.
Tell me about the picture.
It's Wolfie protecting mommy
and you from Calvin.
Oh, yeah.
Good. Good job doggy.
Wolf Dad, he's a wolf.
Oh, okay.
Sorry, Wolfie.
You have my permission to bite
any bad people who come here.
Especially when I'm not around.
Do you hear me?
Yes. Bark, bark, bark!
Calvin!
Calvin.
Calvin.
Jesus Christ Nat, you're losing it.
Get it together.
Oh, you gotta get it together. Nat.
Cavin, It's not you, dad.
Oh my God!
Wow. That's great.
Do one more.
Straight legs.
Wow!
Ummm..
I got something to uh,
I got something to tell you. And
it's not.
It's not good.
I don't know how.
What do you mean?
It's about.
It's about your mom.
Maybe I should tell you later.
I don't know now or later. What?
I don't know what you want.
I think I want you to tell me.
Honey,
She's gone.
They took her from us.
No, no, not mom.
Dad, what happened?
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I couldn't save her
I couldn't save her.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
It's not like I have anybody
to get ready for anyway.
I'll be right there.
Oh my god!
I said I'll be right there!
Thanks.
Sorry if I'm interrupting something.
We did say two right?
Yeah.
Come on in.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Come in.
What do the voices sound like?
Anyone you know?
No.
It was a man's voice.
Familiar?
But I'm not sure.
Your father.
You mean Calvin?
No, no, it's not him.
Friends or uncles? Maybe?
What do you think they mean?
If anything.
I don't know.
But there are obviously saying
that Calvin isn't my dad.
Is he?
You're crazy.
What?
What if it's, like Leatherface
or Hannibal Lecter living here?
You watch too many movies.
I'll stay back a little bit
in case he's got a shotgun or something.
Real funny.
It's nice knowing you.
You suck. You know that.
Anyone home?
Are you crazy?
What do you want me to do?
There's no gas for like a mile
That is not my fault.
Whoever's fault, I don't give a shit.
We're trying to get this taken care of.
And with your luck, no-one is home?
No one is home.
Hello?
You see anyone?
Nope.
Should we try the door?
Are you nuts?
Maybe they got some gas and some money.
We can get up out of here.
You are nuts.
Listen.
These woods people,
have more guns than brain cells.
So I think we should do our best
to be careful and not do anything stupid.
Yeah, but I had to turnt
You're an idiot.
Yeah, but I'm your idiot baby.
I am not with this guy.
Okay, I know it looks like I am,
but I'm not.
So whatever dumb shit he does...
is on him and not me.
So I'll just be right back.
Right back here
in the car. I'll stay there.
You're doing too much.
Idiot.
Step one.
Be quiet.
Step two
Fuck, please die.
Hello?
Hello?
Free ice cream.
Free ice cubes and blowjobs.
You are going to get yourself.
And you're probably going to get me too.
But don't let that stop you.
Hey! Shit for brains.
There's no one home.
Hello?
Anybody?
We just want some gas
and we'll be on our way,
okay?
No, what.
Im leaving...
If you feel like staying,
and having your skull
decorate their basement.
Be my guest.
Hang on Emmy.
We just.
We're
just trying to get this taken care of,
so we can be on our way, and that's it.
We don't want to be stranded out here.
All right?
And they're going to give you gas.
That'll happen.
They don't look like cops.
Step one
Step two, be very quiet.
Step one, not step two
Be quiet. Step one be quiet.
Okay, let's just head back to the road
and see if we can get help.
That's what I've been saying.
Yeah. Let's just leave our things
and let's go.
We'll come back for it later.
Yeah. Hello?
I saw you. I know you're home.
Shit, I can't do anything right
Just let us get some gas, we'll be on our way.
We are good people. We need no harm. Just.
We just need some gas, that's it.
Hey, how can I help you?
We're starting a new search area
tomorrow, by the way.
North to here, past Sagle
It's unlikely that you came that far,
but possible
if you followed the creek.
Okay.
Hopefully they find something.
I'll keep you posted.
Did you hear that?
Hear what?
It sounded like a door slamming.
No.
Do you think someone's in here?
Okay.
I guess I'll be leaving now.
I'll keep you posted.
Stay here.
Let me take a look.
Is there anyone else here?
No. No.
Not even your father?
No, Calvin.
He isn't here.
Natalie.
Is everything all...
What the hell?
Natalie.
Natalie.
Natalie.
How can I help you?
Hey, sir. I'm sorry.
I'm Fred this my girlfriend Emmy,
We're just trying
to head our way out to camping.
I think we're lost.
And our car broke down,
so we just need some gas.
I told Fred we shouldn't just enter
private property, without permission, but
without phones, or we're a little lost,
and we're almost out of gas.
No, No!
No!
Okay, there we go.
Hey!
Natalie.
You can come out now. It's safe.
They were.
They were Calvin's people.
But they're gone.
And you're.
You're safe.
And you can come out now.
You're safe.
You're safe baby.
You're safe.
You're safe.
Everything's going to be okay.
You're fine.
Natalie.
Have you seen this before?
Not a lot.
Yeah, I.
Look, I already...
I didn't know what to say.
I already think I'm going crazy.
Your life could be in danger.
We need to know these things.
I'm sorry. I just.
I just don't know what to do.
And...
it just keeps saying
that I don't understand it.
Is he your father?
I don't know, but maybe?
I don't know what to say.
I think so.
I just keep acting crazy.
You know the handwriting?
No.
You think you'd agree to a paternity test?
But you're saying a place is secure?
Well, it's not Fort Knox, but she hasn't
left her place since she was found.
And her dad is staying away
on the advice of Bridget.
Hmmm
And whats this business about
a paternity test.
I mean, hasn't a dad been through enough?
He can't even see
his own daughter.
What if he's not her dad, though?
And someone is using that information
against her?
Well, ask him.
You want me to ask him?
Well if you think it's worthwhile,
ask him.
You know. Just checks out then, fine
If not, then you give me a reason
to change my mind.
That's fair.
Are you settled then?
Alright.
Let's get to it fellows.
Chief, we just got
the car delivered.
I can,
I can, I can tell this is hard on you.
It's hard on me, too.
I've been living like this since.
This is right after you were born.
Running from them.
Hiding from them.
I, I hate doing it.
I don't feel like I have a choice.
I really don't.
I can't let them take you from me again.
I wish I didn't have to do it.
But it's.
It's us against them.
And, I'm
I'm not going let them take
you from me again.
I love you too much.
I know Dad.
You'll find out soon enough.
You'll see.
I wish you didn't have to, but
These weren't the first.
And they won't be the last.
But. But
what if they're just regular people?
Natalie.
I have learned a few tricks along the way.
I would.
I would never hurt
someone who was innocent.
I, I, I think you would know that by now.
I know, Dad.
That's good, sweety.
That's good.
I will, I will make sure we're safe.
I'll make sure of it.
Calvin's office.
It's the last office on your left
Excuse the interruption, sir.
We just.
Meredith.
Hold on my calls till we are done in here
would you?
So how may I help you?
Well, we would love your DNA sample.
Just to ensure that we can
separate yours,
and Natalie's
and the people who took her, so..
I'm going to need you to spit
in this
small container until you reach that line.
Really?
Just right up to the line sir.
So you have DNA
you think could be the kidnappers.
We have blood taken from Natalie
in the clothes she was wearing,
as well as a rape kit.
Rape kit?
Cautionary.
But yes.
And we need to isolate
the DNA that we know.
That's good and all.
But I didn't touch her.
And I didn't see her until
she was cleaned up in a hospital gown.
So this shouldn't be necessary.
Well, like I said, there's a precaution.
Seems like an unnecessary
precaution to me.
Is there any particular reason
you don't want to take the test sir?
Do I need any more reason
than does it make sense?
And then a man in my position
with my influence
can't risk a split
being shown up anywhere.
Trust is good.
Control
better.
Your daughter has been missing
for 15 years,
and we're just trying to solve the crime.
And you were too important to help.
I didn't say that
did I?
I didn't see her before
whatever evidence you were processing.
So I'm absolutely not going to do that.
I think we're done here.
Unless you have a warrant.
I hear you, sir.
We'll be on our way.
Just trying to eliminate loose ends.
You know.
Are you in the woods, Natalie?
Yeah.
Are you running?
Yeah.
What are you running from?
Don't know.
Remember, you're safe.
Okay.
You can look in.
They can't see you right now.
I see a man.
That's good Natalie.
Describe him for me.
He, he's coming.
He's coming after me.
Calm down. Okay.
You're safe.
No! He's coming! He's coming.
Okay Natalie.
You're gonna wake up calmly.
I, I, I saw a man.
Hey, can you get me another beer?
That was the last one.
How's that even possible?
I bought a six pack last night.
Shit
Is that Calvin?
Oh, I-I
I'm not sure,
but maybe
I mean, I mean, you you you
you drew it, right?
Yeah, but I wasn't really thinking.
I was just drawing.
Well,
It looks like Calvin.
Oh.
I don't. I don't know if he's with Calvin,
but
I can't take the chance.
You remember what I told you?
All right.
I'm gonna go out and talk to him.
Hey, you stay here.
Stay busy in the kitchen.
If he.
If he wants to ask any questions,
keep the answers short and sweet.
Okay. You remember what I told you.
Here we go.
Hey, officer.
What can I do for you?
We have a missing couple
that came through around here,
so we're just checking in with everyone.
Missing couple around here?
Yeah, they came up from Detroit.
Here to do some camping at Barnes Lake.
Last seen picking up supplies
at the local Meyer in town.
Yeah they've been missing for a few days now.
Recognize these two?
No, can't say I do.
Sorry, I couldn't be more help, Officer.
Yeah. Have a good day.
Does anyone else live here?
Um,
Yeah, it's me and my daughter.
Is she home?
Yeah. Yeah.
Sure is.
Heya, Megan,
would you, come out?
The officer wants to ask you a.
Seeing either of them?
No
Yeah, I guess I'm sorry we couldn't help you more.
Okay.
Well, if you do or hear
of anyone who has seen them,
please give us a call.
Yeah.
Sure thing.
Thanks.
He's gone.
I'm proud of you.
That was really good.
But I need you to see the difference.
He was not with Calvin.
Do you see the difference?
You see the difference, right?
We're. We're safe.
Remember what I said?
You're not in any danger.
They can't see you.
I want you to take a good look
around for me, okay?
Maybe see if you can find your way back.
I see woods splits.
There everywhere
But can you see where you came from?
No. No.
I can try.
Try to go back
as far as you can, Natalie.
They can't see you
but you can see them.
I want you to stay calm
and just keep talking to me, okay?
I-
I think I heard my
I think I heard my dad's voice.
You think you heard Calvin's voice?
No.
Not Calvin.
Well, I don't I don't understand.
I don't know what you mean.
I don't know.
Jesus Christ.
Let's clear this out,
when this evidence is collected.
Please excuse me.
I'm walking this off.
Make sure you get everything.
Alright. Hey.
Come on. Listen up.
I want to make sure that we are
looking for prints on that car
and her neck as well.
Yes, sir.
I want you to check for any hair
that does not match them.
And that means
every single strand of hair.
Yes
Please
Absolutely.
We won't miss a spot.
All right, then,
I want you to give me anything
that you find as soon as possible.
Now, I have a feeling that
that man is still out there somewhere.
So
let's not give him a chance
to do this again.
This all feels a bit rush.
Likely the killer is probably a local.
Yeah, well, we will find him.
You understand?
All right, let's get to work.
Well, it feels like something happened.
And honestly, I'm worried.
It's a lot of stress.
Your mental health is not where it needs
to be right now.
It's too much.
I know.
I'm not going to think you're crazy.
Okay?
I've heard it all
from ghost to aliens.
I'm not going to judge you.
It's not that.
It's not that.
I barely know who I am.
I- I have no memories.
You and and the detectives
your the only people that I have.
I know, it's going to be okay, Natalie,
but there's going to be some bumps
in the road.
And you're probably not going to like
most of what we learn.
But no matter what
we do here in these sessions,
your past is going to keep pulling
you off course
until we get this behind you.
Just.
Just be patient with me, okay?
Please.
Okay.
Let's talk about this tomorrow.
What the hell do you want from me?
And what the hell do I have to do
to get some goddamn answers?
What the hell is going on?
Does he know?
Oh my god.
He's here in the house.
What the hell do I do now?
My luck.
No beer and a pair of queens.
Oh, well,
look at that.
Oh my God.
All right, I'm going to go into town
and get some more to drink.
Do you want some?
Um, some more barbecue chips
would be nice?
I can do that.
You did good today. So.
Want anything else?
Maybe some more faygo?
I'm sure we can make that happen.
Hey uh, how about today?
You get used to the whole house while I'm gone.
I mean, I don't see why not.
I think that would be okay.
You will be okay.
I'll be back in a little bit.
Hey, Nat.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Everything's okay.
No. Actually, no.
I'm not okay. But,
But I'm working on it.
I got.
All these loose ends in my head.
It's all just a blur
anyways.
Can we talk?
Yeah. Of course.
I'll cut out early
and bring something.
We can talk.
Thank you.
I'll be there before you know it.
Oh does wine sound good?
Oh, um
I've never had it before.
Yeah, that makes sense.
I bring that and some faygo
Maybe some snacks too
Thank you Calvin.
No problem.
I, um
I love you Nat.
Well, I'll see you soon.
All right Nat, a little vino here.
Yeah, a little here.
A little for you,
and a bit more for me.
There you go.
Here you go, try it
Oh. Smells better than beer.
How do you know what beer smells like?
I'm guessing an acquired taste.
Oh, well, more for me, and I need it.
Yeah,
that's much better.
You know, it's nice
to get to spend some time with you Nat
It is.
Can I ask you some questions?
And please, please don't get mad.
I just.
I have a lot of loose ends in my head.
Yeah, sure.
Go for it.
Okay.
Does anybody have access to your house?
Yeah. Um Miranda.
She cleans.
I told her to stay gone for a while
till you're comfortable.
And then technically, Drew.
he mows the lawn.
You can access to the garage
if the doors are locked.
Oh, trust me, I've locked everything.
Is there anybody else?
No, not that I could think of.
Look,
if you feel safer, just change the lock.
Go for it.
Okay.
So, uh about mom,
I don't think now's the right time Nat.
It really wouldn't help you.
How? How did she die
How did she.
It was.
It was.
It was a stroke, honey.
It was a stroke.
A stroke?
How old was she?
It was shortly after you disappeared.
At least she didn't suffer.
She's is in a much better place now.
She would be 51 this year, right?
Yeah.
I wish you were here to help you
piece it all together.
I do.
You two were so close.
Um. Are you my real dad?
What?
Are you, my real dad?
Why would you ask me that?
Why can't you just answer the question?
You've been gone for 15 years.
At first you wouldn't see me.
You stayed locked up in my house.
Now you ask me am I your real dad? Come on.
I'm sorry.
I'm trying here, Nat.
I'm really trying here.
Who's saying I'm not your real dad?
Why would they say something like that?
It's not like that. Okay.
Dad...
Never mind.
I just.
I just.
None of this is making any sense.
Okay?
I'm sorry.
It's not about me.
After all you've gone through,
it's just not about me.
Is there anything else?
I mean
you kind of already answered it, but.
I....
I found these.
What are these?
I found them in the house.
Just one minute,
we're going to get right back
to this, okay?
Hello?
Yeah
Did I or did I not tell you
we would get them?
We got prints in the car.
What do we know?
He's a loner up in the woods,
using a P.O. box
but it's just a matter of time, though.
Well, let's learn whatever we
can about this guy.
So when we find him,
we know what we're dealing with.
That's where I'm way ahead of you.
His name is, Bobby Nash.
I saved these
after,
you know,
look at you.
So adorable.
Yeah you're adorable, little girl.
And, now you're a
a beautiful woman now.
Yeah...
Do you mind if I take a look at that?
Yeah, sure.
You know that
that was my favorite thing
to come home to.
Seeing you two together.
It may work, uh work uh
workwhile I mean
I mean, worthwhile.
You got me a little tipsy here Nat.
Yeah.
Here. Just give me a minute.
I'll be right back.
Oh, I think you got me a little
more than tipsy Nat.
Yeah.
Just relax.
Yeah.
Relax just
Just a minute.
Just relax.
Booker.
Okay.
Okay. Okay.
Let us take a lead on this.
All right.
Do not do not send
anybody ahead of us. All right.
Tell them to hold back.
A couple miles off the road okay.
Oh, we got him.
Didn't I tell them we would get him?
We got him.
Holy shit.
I think we found him.
Is there anyone here?
Bobby.
If you come out,
I promise we won't shoot.
Parker, do you see anything
in his file about kids?
Not at all.
What the fuck happened here?
Alright.
I'll sweep the rest of the house,
come on.
I'll call it in.
Hello?
Anybody there?
Help me!
I'm sorry Calvin,
but I need answers.
And I think you're the only one
that can give them to me.
Natalie?
You did this.
Why?
I have these voices in my head
saying that you're not my dad.
And these notes all over the house
saying it, too.
And somehow my mom's dead while I'm gone.
And these notes say
to punish him.
What are you talking about?
A piece of me has died every single day
the past 15 years, searching for you.
And your mother,
she killed herself
because she couldn't handle the loss.
I don't believe you.
I don't care what you believe.
Your life isn't the only one
that changed that day.
We lost you too.
I think you still lost.
Shut up!
Shut up!
Natalie.
If I'm losing you again, just kill me now
because I don't think
I can handle that again.
Didn't I tell you to be quiet?
Didn't I tell you to be quiet?
God. Why is it so hard for everybody?
I just need somebody to be patient with me
so I can figure this shit out
and just answer any questions.
It's all I've been trying to do.
Alright.
Let's just take a fresh look at this,
okay?
Think I'm gonna call Natalie.
You be quiet now, you hear?
We're going to sort this out
in one moment.
Oh, shit. Okay calm down.
Hey. You called?
Natalie.
You know a Bobby Nash?
Natalie?
No. Should I?
We're at the other case
I told you about?
And according to our notes,
he doesn't have any kids.
but there's a kid's room in here.
and there's a dead man here.
I don't know what to say.
Doesn't ring a bell?
No, no.
But I've lost most of my memory.
You know that.
You better come clean, dad.
Natalie,
I need you to really listen to me.
I can't say
I know what you're going through.
I can't.
But there must be something.
Something that will lead you to believe
that I am your father.
I do love you.
And I loved your mom.
And I would trade places with her
if I could.
Don't you talk about her.
Don't tell me how to talk of her
or to love her.
I loved her before you even existed!
Shut up, shut up, shut up!
I am your father,
you hear me Nat? I'm your fucking father.
No.
No.
You keep talking,
and it'll be worse next time.
I can't.
Why can't anybody just listen to me?
I feel like I'm going crazy
like crazy.
Crazy.
batshit crazy.
I don't even know who I am,
or anything.
I'm sorry Nat
I'm so sorry.
Whatever you want from me.
I don't know what you want from me.
Whatever it is, you can have it.
If it's mine to give.
God damn it.
It's not.
Oh, this isn't working.
Who is Bobby?
What?
Who the fuck is Bobby?
I don't know what fuck Bobby is.
Arrrg!
Hey, I got something.
They're going to have to bring
the dogs out
try following in the morning.
That's definitely enough blood.
All right, look.
I mean, I highly doubt he's going
to make it much further than this,
so,
let's go and
alert the community
to lock the doors and stay inside.
Let's get in touch with the hospitals
and veterinarians around.
Because if he's going to survive,
he's probably gonna need help.
I'm on it.
You know, I know this
doesn't seem like it's connected,
but,
the kid's room,
the blood.
No kid.
No Bobby
and Natalie
running out in the woods
less than 25 miles
south of these same exact woods.
It seems like more
than just coincidence.
Yeah.
It sure does.
Natalie.
Why don't we call Bridget?
You hired Bridget?
I met her only after you did.
Oh. Shut up.
Why don't you just shut up?
Havoc
I can't think.
Come.
Yeah.
Get it in your mouth!
What do you do now, Nat?
Is Calvin your dad?
That's the wrong question.
Who is Bobby?
Who the hell is Bobby?
Bobby
Hey, there.
How you doing?
Mind if I ask you a few questions?
Yeah
Sure.
Dad!
Dad!
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hey
Heya
Well, what can we do for you?
Hey, my name is Jerome,
and I'm out here surveying,
and a,
I'm just wondering if
maybe you guys seen this young man.
Oh, no. Yeah,
they already came and asked us.
The cops were here,
and we haven't seen him.
I'm not a cop.
Fred's family hired me to find him.
Since the police have their hands
full around here.
We haven't seen him.
Yeah.
Sorry we couldn't help you.
You have, You have a good night.
Thanks.
So you two live out here alone?
Yeah.
Must be nice and quiet around here.
Away from it all.
It is.
Hey, do you get many bear around here?
Yeah, we do,
but they know to stay away from people.
So it's.
I said, don't talk to them!
They come here
looking for information for Calvin.
But what if he was telling the truth?
Do you have any idea what will happen
when Calvin finds us?
Do you?
But that doesn't mean that he's
one of them.
That's not a chance
I'm willing to
Dad what are we going to do?
I have to get to the hospital.
I have to get patched up.
I can't drive!
No, I know
I know just, I'll take care of it
But.
But no. You can't drive.
Go!
No.
He was so mad at me.
Natalie!
Natalie!
We have to watch out for Calvin.
We have to.
No.
Watch out for Calvin.
He's not your dad.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Do you live around here?
No.
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.
Normally that makes a
whole lot sense, except,
But, I-I'm lost.
And, I could really use the help.
Watch out for Calvin.
You don't remember me?
Calvin
No,
don't.
Hey, did you get ahold of her?
Yeah, I did, last night.
It's crazy.
Alright, look,
we're going to have to approach this
like they're working in this together.
You know, whatever the hell
this is.
Come on, man. You think she's with him?
I don't know.
They're both missing aren't they?
She has to be a sociopath to pretend
for weeks that she doesn't remember.
I bet you she doesn't remember.
What about the notes?
You think it's him?
Shit, I don't know what I believe
anymore man.
Okay.
So this guy Bobby,
he kidnaps her.
Then maybe she ran,
then maybe she.
Shit.
I don't know either.
You know,
I listen, I tell you what.
Maybe you should call that,
that shrink lady.
Calvin.
Take this off of me.
I will in a minute.
Please don't make this harder
than it needs to be.
Okay.
I just need you to answer some questions
so I can piece my life back together.
Thank you.
Are you my real dad?
Natalie.
Calvin I just need you to answer the question.
Please. Please.
Simple answer.
Short yes or no?
Yes. I am your real dad.
Why would he tell me then?
Then you're not.
Who said that?
- Bobby.
Who's Bobby?
= Calvin.
Calvin. Oh.
If you
keep this up, I'm just going to have
to put the scarf back on ya.
Okay?
I'm sorry.
No,
Oh my god, do you have somebody coming?
No.
Oh my God.
You better be quiet.
I'll be right there.
Oh, shit.
Hi!
Hey
Um
We scheduled for today.
Didn't we?
Yeah.
Um
And, you're going to let me in
or we going to do the session out here.
Um, I have a headache.
So,
how about we reschedule?
This is the clearest case of Stockholm syndrome.
I've ever seen.
Alright, I'll tell you what.
I'll drive.
And call that shrink again.
Right.
Just one second.
You want to answer?
No. Don't answer that.
Okay.
I guess you can come in.
Okay.
Neither are answering.
Might be in a session.
Yeah, but we may be late.
I don't want to hurt you, Bridget.
I just need some answers.
Natalie
What did you do?
Who is Bobby?
What?
Who the fuck is Bobby?
Hey. And him claiming to be my dad.
Is he really my dad?
I've already told you I am your real dad.
Then what happened to mom?
Where's mom at?
It was an overdose Nat.
she couldn't live
without you being around.
I bet you have something to do with it
I'm sorry. Okay. I.
I just need some answers.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
Natalie.
I don't think we have answers
to these things.
I think you do.
I don't know, what any of these people
it doesn't make any sense to me.
This doesn't make any sense to me at all.
I don't understand everything just yet.
Okay?
But it strikes me
as though you have Stockholm syndrome.
And maybe your
captor imprinted these things on you.
But I,
I can't.
I can't remember anything.
This doesn't make any sense.
I don't have any memories.
Natalie,
I need you to really listen to me.
I love you,
and you are my real daughter.
And I wish I could take away your pain.
And I wish I could get you your answers.
But I think that Bridget is right.
How am I supposed to trust you?
I don't even know you.
How am I supposed to trust you?
Oh, shit.
Is that more your allegiance coming?
Look.
You two.
You better be quiet.
Okay.
I better not hear a peep
because if I hear peep
I'm gonna cut them up,
and I'm gonna slice you up
And
And then you'll have
three murders on your hands.
You okay?
Yeah.
Um.
I...
have a friend here.
Oh, sorry.
We had a break in the case,
and we found out where you were kept.
Can we just talk about this? Another time?
I have a friend here right now.
Okay, I can, I can
schedule you guys on another day
Alright.
Yes.
I really need to show you this.
Hey Natalie, is Bridget here?
What? Yeah.
We haven't been able to get ahold of her.
Um
I, I guess you guys can come inside.
You!
You're all in on it, aren't you?
Natalie.
- Wait, wait. Just wait.
So you were kidnaped
and held captive by this.
By this Bobby guy?
We are not your enemies.
No matter what he's telling you.
Natalie.
Natalie,
do you remember anything at all?
Nat calm down.
So you're
telling me
that Bobby is not my dad?
No. He's not. Calvin is.
What about the notes?
Hmmm?
I don't get this, I don't understand.
What's going on?
Calvin,
I'm so sorry.
It's okay Nat.
It's okay.
I'm so sorry so sorry
Natalie
You're safe.
Okay.
Let me have that.
Give it to him
Come on.
Come on, it's ok.
You need to come with us
so we can sort this all out.
Okay?
Where is Bobby?
We was hoping you can help us with that.
What do you mean?
We lost track of him at Tank Creek.
There was no sign of him other than.
In fact, he was bleeding out, so likely
he didn't make it that far.
We just need to find him.
You're telling me
that he is still out there, right?
You're telling
me that he can still get me?
Natalie, let's just relax, relax.
Relax alright
We got a whole team tracking him,
and he's lost a lot of blood,
so I would not worry about him
coming after you.
I don't think you guy's don't understand
I don't think you understand.
He will do what he can to get me.
He will try to find me.
I need you to find him, okay?
I need you to find him.
And I need you to promise me
that you'll kill him.
You need to promise me
that you'll kill him.
Oh my God.
No. No!
Oh my God!
You promise me.
You need to promise me.
No
She wake up yet?
Now she's still out.
She looks like
she has been through hell.
So let's just let her rest.
What do you think that had happened to her?
No clue.
But I guess they found her family
and her father is on his way
But whatever happened to her
She's lucky to be alive.
Whoa.
Easy. Easy now.
You're safe.
Everything's going to be all right.
We don't have much more
than that at this point.
But we just felt that
Natalie's disappearance has been
not only traumatic for her and her family.
It's been traumatic
for our entire city.
So we'll have more information
at this point.
But the main thing
is that Natalie's home and she's safe.
Chief, do you have one more question?
Sure. Where's she been all these years?
Um. This is an ongoing
investigation, okay?
And we will release more information
when you know it's appropriate.
But right now,
I want to ask everyone.
Not. In fact,
I'm not asking.
I'm telling everyone.
To please give Natalie
and her family
some space and some privacy.
The most important thing is
that she's home.
She's safe.
Hey, I help you hold on.
Any other questions?
Chief, chief, chief!
Where was she found?
Well,
I drive down that road almost every day,
and nothing ever interesting happens.
I mean, sometimes I see myself
a deer or a rabbit.
well there is a one time,
and I seen myself a fox.
And it was pristine.
Like it came out of one of those magazines.
Can I go out and play?
I don't know. Can you?
Urg, may I?
I don't know
Tomorrow after school. Okay.
Aw. Just for a little bit?
Okay, sure.
But stay close.
You still need a bath before bed.
And I'm sure you still have homework.
Kids.
I guess it's better than playing
video games all day.
Excuse me!
Excuse me!
Do you live around here?
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.
Normally, that makes a whole lot sense
except I-I'm lost.
And I could really use the help.
Hey!
So what do you need to find?
Um, I got a map in the car.
If you want to just
Thank you so much, I appreciate it.
By the way, my name is Bobby.
What's your name?
Actually, don't tell me. You look like...
I think you'd be an Olivia.
No, Okay. Hang on.
I got one more guess.
Lindsay.
No.
Not even close.
All right.
See if I can figure it out.
Just Natalie.
You don't, remember me?
Well, I'll give Nat
a bath and put her to bed.
You know,
it'd be nice if you saw your daughter
just a little.
It's about making time for
what's important Calvin.
Nat.
Natalie.
Time to get in.
Nat!
Oh, my God, do you guy's
know what happened yesterday?
Hey, have you guys seen Natalie?
Uh, earlier we were riding bikes.
Nat!
Hello?
Hello!
Anybody there?
Hey. Sorry if I scare you.
In the mood for breakfast?
No, I want my mom.
Where am I? Oh. I'm, I'm
I'm sorry if you're scared and confused.
I promise I'll tell you.
I'll tell you everything about it.
And when I tell you,
you're not gonna want to leave, okay?
I want my mom.
And if you don't get
my mom, I'll scream bloody murder.
Ahh!
I'm sorry, screaming is not going to work.
We're literally miles and miles
from our closest neighbor.
Save the energy. Okay.
Why are you doing this?
Um, when I tell you everything.
You're not going to want to leave.
I promise you that.
But let's talk about it over breakfast.
Do you still like eggs?
How did you know?
I know that.
And I know a lot more Natalie.
You know what else I know?
Last one to the kitchen is a rotten egg.
Surprise!
I know how much you love animals,
so I thought I would get you one.
What do you say?
Thank you.
Anything for my beautiful little princess.
I like it.
Well. That's good.
Maybe if you take good care of it,
I'll let you have a real dog one day.
I'd love that.
Yeah, well, that's awesome.
Spaghetti sound good?
Okay.
Are you going to protect me?
Of course I will.
I'll keep you safe.
That's good.
Especially when it gets dark.
You're not going to,
You're not going to take me,
and I'm going to find my mom.
No, Natalie!
Natalie stop!
Natalie!
Natalie stop!
God no!
It's okay.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
You'll be okay,
Come here.
We got this, okay?
We'll get this man.
It goes away. It will be okay.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
It's all going to be good Nat.
It's PTSD from her trauma.
She doesn't remember much, but it's all
still there, and it's bubbling over.
So what can I do?
An institution is probably our safest bet
until we can get a handle on things.
No, I can't do that to her.
She needs family.
She needs to feel safe.
She will be safe.
Yeah.
I can't risk losing her again.
She needs to be able to explore herself
in a safe space until she's ready
to process everything that's happened.
She can stay here.
We have a great security system.
I'll stay at her hotel.
I guess...
She'll be safe.
She'll have space.
You come work with her here.
Hey, let me see what she thinks.
You stay, watch and if they come.
You bark, okay?
Hey, Natalie.
Yeah?
Did you brush your teeth?
Yes.
Did you say prayers?
Yes.
So good.
I'm going to have to give you something.
I see Wolfie is standing
guard against Calvin and his demons.
It's good.
Just remember that if he actually comes.
I need you to stay completely quiet.
Remember the place in the closet
I told you about?
Quiet and still.
And you'll be safe.
Good night.
I love you.
So you remember
running through the woods,
but not where you came from?
Yeah,
I think so.
Do you remember anything
about where you came from?
Anything.
I'm sure it'll come in time.
But I was thinking,
perhaps we could try something
that would possibly spur this along a little bit.
I know
Detective Parker would love some answers.
Because whoever took you
may still be out there.
I don't know.
Are you willing to try it?
It's completely up to you, of course.
but I would think you'd want to know that
whoever took you was put away.
How about this?
How about we just.
We try it and we see how it goes.
Okay.
It's going to be okay. Natalie.
I've got you.
But we need to figure out what happened.
Okay?
- Okay.
Next Wednesday,
- next Wednesday.
A hell of a game.
Natalie, you're missing a good game.
That looks fantastic.
Yeah. What's up?
When can we get Mom,
I really miss her.
Honey,
we already talked about this.
I want her here as bad as you do,
so please don't don't don't do that, okay?
I know, I didn't mean to.
I promise.
It'll be okay, baby girl.
It'll be okay.
Hey.
How have you been? Hello.
We're very sorry to bother you,
Natalie, but,
Is this you?
Yeah.
Have you uh, been outside?
No, I can't.
I tried, but I can't.
Hey, come on in.
We tried tracking,
and we even had the dogs come up
and they lose trail at the creek
at the same place that we lost you.
Guys, I can't help you.
okay?
I don't remember anything. Okay?
I wish I did.
I didn't mean it like that.
I'm sorry.
We're just trying to figure out
what happened to you Natalie.
You're not going to find anything there.
I remember a little bit from before,
but not much.
Like I said, I wish I did.
What about the man that the other kids
said they saw you with?
is there's anything,
anything there?
Anything?
Jog, jog your memory there?
No, any sights
or sounds or anything like that?
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
It'll come back to you.
You'll see.
We're just checking in on you
to see how you were doing.
Still working with Bridget?
Yeah, a few times a week.
That's good.
I guess.
Okay.
Do you mind backtracking
to where they found you?
I can't remember much
running in the woods and.
Maybe I slept in the woods.
I'm not even entirely sure.
So how long were you running for?
I don't know.
Are you okay Natalie?
Yeah.
Yeah, I think so.
Did you see anything?
Anything new at all?
You want to try again?
Um.
I have a bit of a headache, so.
Okay.
You were saying no,
and you sounded kind of sad.
Are you sure,
there is nothing new?
No, just.
Just me running in the woods.
Are you okay?
If we try this again at our next session?
Yeah.
Yeah, we can do that.
How's your dad?
I don't know.
Honestly.
All right.
He stops in
from time to time, but...
I can't blame him.
After what happened.
He's giving you space, Natalie.
You barely remember him.
That can't be easy.
Sure.
You are becoming such a talented artist.
Tell me about the picture.
It's Wolfie protecting mommy
and you from Calvin.
Oh, yeah.
Good. Good job doggy.
Wolf Dad, he's a wolf.
Oh, okay.
Sorry, Wolfie.
You have my permission to bite
any bad people who come here.
Especially when I'm not around.
Do you hear me?
Yes. Bark, bark, bark!
Calvin!
Calvin.
Calvin.
Jesus Christ Nat, you're losing it.
Get it together.
Oh, you gotta get it together. Nat.
Cavin, It's not you, dad.
Oh my God!
Wow. That's great.
Do one more.
Straight legs.
Wow!
Ummm..
I got something to uh,
I got something to tell you. And
it's not.
It's not good.
I don't know how.
What do you mean?
It's about.
It's about your mom.
Maybe I should tell you later.
I don't know now or later. What?
I don't know what you want.
I think I want you to tell me.
Honey,
She's gone.
They took her from us.
No, no, not mom.
Dad, what happened?
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I couldn't save her
I couldn't save her.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
It's not like I have anybody
to get ready for anyway.
I'll be right there.
Oh my god!
I said I'll be right there!
Thanks.
Sorry if I'm interrupting something.
We did say two right?
Yeah.
Come on in.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Come in.
What do the voices sound like?
Anyone you know?
No.
It was a man's voice.
Familiar?
But I'm not sure.
Your father.
You mean Calvin?
No, no, it's not him.
Friends or uncles? Maybe?
What do you think they mean?
If anything.
I don't know.
But there are obviously saying
that Calvin isn't my dad.
Is he?
You're crazy.
What?
What if it's, like Leatherface
or Hannibal Lecter living here?
You watch too many movies.
I'll stay back a little bit
in case he's got a shotgun or something.
Real funny.
It's nice knowing you.
You suck. You know that.
Anyone home?
Are you crazy?
What do you want me to do?
There's no gas for like a mile
That is not my fault.
Whoever's fault, I don't give a shit.
We're trying to get this taken care of.
And with your luck, no-one is home?
No one is home.
Hello?
You see anyone?
Nope.
Should we try the door?
Are you nuts?
Maybe they got some gas and some money.
We can get up out of here.
You are nuts.
Listen.
These woods people,
have more guns than brain cells.
So I think we should do our best
to be careful and not do anything stupid.
Yeah, but I had to turnt
You're an idiot.
Yeah, but I'm your idiot baby.
I am not with this guy.
Okay, I know it looks like I am,
but I'm not.
So whatever dumb shit he does...
is on him and not me.
So I'll just be right back.
Right back here
in the car. I'll stay there.
You're doing too much.
Idiot.
Step one.
Be quiet.
Step two
Fuck, please die.
Hello?
Hello?
Free ice cream.
Free ice cubes and blowjobs.
You are going to get yourself.
And you're probably going to get me too.
But don't let that stop you.
Hey! Shit for brains.
There's no one home.
Hello?
Anybody?
We just want some gas
and we'll be on our way,
okay?
No, what.
Im leaving...
If you feel like staying,
and having your skull
decorate their basement.
Be my guest.
Hang on Emmy.
We just.
We're
just trying to get this taken care of,
so we can be on our way, and that's it.
We don't want to be stranded out here.
All right?
And they're going to give you gas.
That'll happen.
They don't look like cops.
Step one
Step two, be very quiet.
Step one, not step two
Be quiet. Step one be quiet.
Okay, let's just head back to the road
and see if we can get help.
That's what I've been saying.
Yeah. Let's just leave our things
and let's go.
We'll come back for it later.
Yeah. Hello?
I saw you. I know you're home.
Shit, I can't do anything right
Just let us get some gas, we'll be on our way.
We are good people. We need no harm. Just.
We just need some gas, that's it.
Hey, how can I help you?
We're starting a new search area
tomorrow, by the way.
North to here, past Sagle
It's unlikely that you came that far,
but possible
if you followed the creek.
Okay.
Hopefully they find something.
I'll keep you posted.
Did you hear that?
Hear what?
It sounded like a door slamming.
No.
Do you think someone's in here?
Okay.
I guess I'll be leaving now.
I'll keep you posted.
Stay here.
Let me take a look.
Is there anyone else here?
No. No.
Not even your father?
No, Calvin.
He isn't here.
Natalie.
Is everything all...
What the hell?
Natalie.
Natalie.
Natalie.
How can I help you?
Hey, sir. I'm sorry.
I'm Fred this my girlfriend Emmy,
We're just trying
to head our way out to camping.
I think we're lost.
And our car broke down,
so we just need some gas.
I told Fred we shouldn't just enter
private property, without permission, but
without phones, or we're a little lost,
and we're almost out of gas.
No, No!
No!
Okay, there we go.
Hey!
Natalie.
You can come out now. It's safe.
They were.
They were Calvin's people.
But they're gone.
And you're.
You're safe.
And you can come out now.
You're safe.
You're safe baby.
You're safe.
You're safe.
Everything's going to be okay.
You're fine.
Natalie.
Have you seen this before?
Not a lot.
Yeah, I.
Look, I already...
I didn't know what to say.
I already think I'm going crazy.
Your life could be in danger.
We need to know these things.
I'm sorry. I just.
I just don't know what to do.
And...
it just keeps saying
that I don't understand it.
Is he your father?
I don't know, but maybe?
I don't know what to say.
I think so.
I just keep acting crazy.
You know the handwriting?
No.
You think you'd agree to a paternity test?
But you're saying a place is secure?
Well, it's not Fort Knox, but she hasn't
left her place since she was found.
And her dad is staying away
on the advice of Bridget.
Hmmm
And whats this business about
a paternity test.
I mean, hasn't a dad been through enough?
He can't even see
his own daughter.
What if he's not her dad, though?
And someone is using that information
against her?
Well, ask him.
You want me to ask him?
Well if you think it's worthwhile,
ask him.
You know. Just checks out then, fine
If not, then you give me a reason
to change my mind.
That's fair.
Are you settled then?
Alright.
Let's get to it fellows.
Chief, we just got
the car delivered.
I can,
I can, I can tell this is hard on you.
It's hard on me, too.
I've been living like this since.
This is right after you were born.
Running from them.
Hiding from them.
I, I hate doing it.
I don't feel like I have a choice.
I really don't.
I can't let them take you from me again.
I wish I didn't have to do it.
But it's.
It's us against them.
And, I'm
I'm not going let them take
you from me again.
I love you too much.
I know Dad.
You'll find out soon enough.
You'll see.
I wish you didn't have to, but
These weren't the first.
And they won't be the last.
But. But
what if they're just regular people?
Natalie.
I have learned a few tricks along the way.
I would.
I would never hurt
someone who was innocent.
I, I, I think you would know that by now.
I know, Dad.
That's good, sweety.
That's good.
I will, I will make sure we're safe.
I'll make sure of it.
Calvin's office.
It's the last office on your left
Excuse the interruption, sir.
We just.
Meredith.
Hold on my calls till we are done in here
would you?
So how may I help you?
Well, we would love your DNA sample.
Just to ensure that we can
separate yours,
and Natalie's
and the people who took her, so..
I'm going to need you to spit
in this
small container until you reach that line.
Really?
Just right up to the line sir.
So you have DNA
you think could be the kidnappers.
We have blood taken from Natalie
in the clothes she was wearing,
as well as a rape kit.
Rape kit?
Cautionary.
But yes.
And we need to isolate
the DNA that we know.
That's good and all.
But I didn't touch her.
And I didn't see her until
she was cleaned up in a hospital gown.
So this shouldn't be necessary.
Well, like I said, there's a precaution.
Seems like an unnecessary
precaution to me.
Is there any particular reason
you don't want to take the test sir?
Do I need any more reason
than does it make sense?
And then a man in my position
with my influence
can't risk a split
being shown up anywhere.
Trust is good.
Control
better.
Your daughter has been missing
for 15 years,
and we're just trying to solve the crime.
And you were too important to help.
I didn't say that
did I?
I didn't see her before
whatever evidence you were processing.
So I'm absolutely not going to do that.
I think we're done here.
Unless you have a warrant.
I hear you, sir.
We'll be on our way.
Just trying to eliminate loose ends.
You know.
Are you in the woods, Natalie?
Yeah.
Are you running?
Yeah.
What are you running from?
Don't know.
Remember, you're safe.
Okay.
You can look in.
They can't see you right now.
I see a man.
That's good Natalie.
Describe him for me.
He, he's coming.
He's coming after me.
Calm down. Okay.
You're safe.
No! He's coming! He's coming.
Okay Natalie.
You're gonna wake up calmly.
I, I, I saw a man.
Hey, can you get me another beer?
That was the last one.
How's that even possible?
I bought a six pack last night.
Shit
Is that Calvin?
Oh, I-I
I'm not sure,
but maybe
I mean, I mean, you you you
you drew it, right?
Yeah, but I wasn't really thinking.
I was just drawing.
Well,
It looks like Calvin.
Oh.
I don't. I don't know if he's with Calvin,
but
I can't take the chance.
You remember what I told you?
All right.
I'm gonna go out and talk to him.
Hey, you stay here.
Stay busy in the kitchen.
If he.
If he wants to ask any questions,
keep the answers short and sweet.
Okay. You remember what I told you.
Here we go.
Hey, officer.
What can I do for you?
We have a missing couple
that came through around here,
so we're just checking in with everyone.
Missing couple around here?
Yeah, they came up from Detroit.
Here to do some camping at Barnes Lake.
Last seen picking up supplies
at the local Meyer in town.
Yeah they've been missing for a few days now.
Recognize these two?
No, can't say I do.
Sorry, I couldn't be more help, Officer.
Yeah. Have a good day.
Does anyone else live here?
Um,
Yeah, it's me and my daughter.
Is she home?
Yeah. Yeah.
Sure is.
Heya, Megan,
would you, come out?
The officer wants to ask you a.
Seeing either of them?
No
Yeah, I guess I'm sorry we couldn't help you more.
Okay.
Well, if you do or hear
of anyone who has seen them,
please give us a call.
Yeah.
Sure thing.
Thanks.
He's gone.
I'm proud of you.
That was really good.
But I need you to see the difference.
He was not with Calvin.
Do you see the difference?
You see the difference, right?
We're. We're safe.
Remember what I said?
You're not in any danger.
They can't see you.
I want you to take a good look
around for me, okay?
Maybe see if you can find your way back.
I see woods splits.
There everywhere
But can you see where you came from?
No. No.
I can try.
Try to go back
as far as you can, Natalie.
They can't see you
but you can see them.
I want you to stay calm
and just keep talking to me, okay?
I-
I think I heard my
I think I heard my dad's voice.
You think you heard Calvin's voice?
No.
Not Calvin.
Well, I don't I don't understand.
I don't know what you mean.
I don't know.
Jesus Christ.
Let's clear this out,
when this evidence is collected.
Please excuse me.
I'm walking this off.
Make sure you get everything.
Alright. Hey.
Come on. Listen up.
I want to make sure that we are
looking for prints on that car
and her neck as well.
Yes, sir.
I want you to check for any hair
that does not match them.
And that means
every single strand of hair.
Yes
Please
Absolutely.
We won't miss a spot.
All right, then,
I want you to give me anything
that you find as soon as possible.
Now, I have a feeling that
that man is still out there somewhere.
So
let's not give him a chance
to do this again.
This all feels a bit rush.
Likely the killer is probably a local.
Yeah, well, we will find him.
You understand?
All right, let's get to work.
Well, it feels like something happened.
And honestly, I'm worried.
It's a lot of stress.
Your mental health is not where it needs
to be right now.
It's too much.
I know.
I'm not going to think you're crazy.
Okay?
I've heard it all
from ghost to aliens.
I'm not going to judge you.
It's not that.
It's not that.
I barely know who I am.
I- I have no memories.
You and and the detectives
your the only people that I have.
I know, it's going to be okay, Natalie,
but there's going to be some bumps
in the road.
And you're probably not going to like
most of what we learn.
But no matter what
we do here in these sessions,
your past is going to keep pulling
you off course
until we get this behind you.
Just.
Just be patient with me, okay?
Please.
Okay.
Let's talk about this tomorrow.
What the hell do you want from me?
And what the hell do I have to do
to get some goddamn answers?
What the hell is going on?
Does he know?
Oh my god.
He's here in the house.
What the hell do I do now?
My luck.
No beer and a pair of queens.
Oh, well,
look at that.
Oh my God.
All right, I'm going to go into town
and get some more to drink.
Do you want some?
Um, some more barbecue chips
would be nice?
I can do that.
You did good today. So.
Want anything else?
Maybe some more faygo?
I'm sure we can make that happen.
Hey uh, how about today?
You get used to the whole house while I'm gone.
I mean, I don't see why not.
I think that would be okay.
You will be okay.
I'll be back in a little bit.
Hey, Nat.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Everything's okay.
No. Actually, no.
I'm not okay. But,
But I'm working on it.
I got.
All these loose ends in my head.
It's all just a blur
anyways.
Can we talk?
Yeah. Of course.
I'll cut out early
and bring something.
We can talk.
Thank you.
I'll be there before you know it.
Oh does wine sound good?
Oh, um
I've never had it before.
Yeah, that makes sense.
I bring that and some faygo
Maybe some snacks too
Thank you Calvin.
No problem.
I, um
I love you Nat.
Well, I'll see you soon.
All right Nat, a little vino here.
Yeah, a little here.
A little for you,
and a bit more for me.
There you go.
Here you go, try it
Oh. Smells better than beer.
How do you know what beer smells like?
I'm guessing an acquired taste.
Oh, well, more for me, and I need it.
Yeah,
that's much better.
You know, it's nice
to get to spend some time with you Nat
It is.
Can I ask you some questions?
And please, please don't get mad.
I just.
I have a lot of loose ends in my head.
Yeah, sure.
Go for it.
Okay.
Does anybody have access to your house?
Yeah. Um Miranda.
She cleans.
I told her to stay gone for a while
till you're comfortable.
And then technically, Drew.
he mows the lawn.
You can access to the garage
if the doors are locked.
Oh, trust me, I've locked everything.
Is there anybody else?
No, not that I could think of.
Look,
if you feel safer, just change the lock.
Go for it.
Okay.
So, uh about mom,
I don't think now's the right time Nat.
It really wouldn't help you.
How? How did she die
How did she.
It was.
It was.
It was a stroke, honey.
It was a stroke.
A stroke?
How old was she?
It was shortly after you disappeared.
At least she didn't suffer.
She's is in a much better place now.
She would be 51 this year, right?
Yeah.
I wish you were here to help you
piece it all together.
I do.
You two were so close.
Um. Are you my real dad?
What?
Are you, my real dad?
Why would you ask me that?
Why can't you just answer the question?
You've been gone for 15 years.
At first you wouldn't see me.
You stayed locked up in my house.
Now you ask me am I your real dad? Come on.
I'm sorry.
I'm trying here, Nat.
I'm really trying here.
Who's saying I'm not your real dad?
Why would they say something like that?
It's not like that. Okay.
Dad...
Never mind.
I just.
I just.
None of this is making any sense.
Okay?
I'm sorry.
It's not about me.
After all you've gone through,
it's just not about me.
Is there anything else?
I mean
you kind of already answered it, but.
I....
I found these.
What are these?
I found them in the house.
Just one minute,
we're going to get right back
to this, okay?
Hello?
Yeah
Did I or did I not tell you
we would get them?
We got prints in the car.
What do we know?
He's a loner up in the woods,
using a P.O. box
but it's just a matter of time, though.
Well, let's learn whatever we
can about this guy.
So when we find him,
we know what we're dealing with.
That's where I'm way ahead of you.
His name is, Bobby Nash.
I saved these
after,
you know,
look at you.
So adorable.
Yeah you're adorable, little girl.
And, now you're a
a beautiful woman now.
Yeah...
Do you mind if I take a look at that?
Yeah, sure.
You know that
that was my favorite thing
to come home to.
Seeing you two together.
It may work, uh work uh
workwhile I mean
I mean, worthwhile.
You got me a little tipsy here Nat.
Yeah.
Here. Just give me a minute.
I'll be right back.
Oh, I think you got me a little
more than tipsy Nat.
Yeah.
Just relax.
Yeah.
Relax just
Just a minute.
Just relax.
Booker.
Okay.
Okay. Okay.
Let us take a lead on this.
All right.
Do not do not send
anybody ahead of us. All right.
Tell them to hold back.
A couple miles off the road okay.
Oh, we got him.
Didn't I tell them we would get him?
We got him.
Holy shit.
I think we found him.
Is there anyone here?
Bobby.
If you come out,
I promise we won't shoot.
Parker, do you see anything
in his file about kids?
Not at all.
What the fuck happened here?
Alright.
I'll sweep the rest of the house,
come on.
I'll call it in.
Hello?
Anybody there?
Help me!
I'm sorry Calvin,
but I need answers.
And I think you're the only one
that can give them to me.
Natalie?
You did this.
Why?
I have these voices in my head
saying that you're not my dad.
And these notes all over the house
saying it, too.
And somehow my mom's dead while I'm gone.
And these notes say
to punish him.
What are you talking about?
A piece of me has died every single day
the past 15 years, searching for you.
And your mother,
she killed herself
because she couldn't handle the loss.
I don't believe you.
I don't care what you believe.
Your life isn't the only one
that changed that day.
We lost you too.
I think you still lost.
Shut up!
Shut up!
Natalie.
If I'm losing you again, just kill me now
because I don't think
I can handle that again.
Didn't I tell you to be quiet?
Didn't I tell you to be quiet?
God. Why is it so hard for everybody?
I just need somebody to be patient with me
so I can figure this shit out
and just answer any questions.
It's all I've been trying to do.
Alright.
Let's just take a fresh look at this,
okay?
Think I'm gonna call Natalie.
You be quiet now, you hear?
We're going to sort this out
in one moment.
Oh, shit. Okay calm down.
Hey. You called?
Natalie.
You know a Bobby Nash?
Natalie?
No. Should I?
We're at the other case
I told you about?
And according to our notes,
he doesn't have any kids.
but there's a kid's room in here.
and there's a dead man here.
I don't know what to say.
Doesn't ring a bell?
No, no.
But I've lost most of my memory.
You know that.
You better come clean, dad.
Natalie,
I need you to really listen to me.
I can't say
I know what you're going through.
I can't.
But there must be something.
Something that will lead you to believe
that I am your father.
I do love you.
And I loved your mom.
And I would trade places with her
if I could.
Don't you talk about her.
Don't tell me how to talk of her
or to love her.
I loved her before you even existed!
Shut up, shut up, shut up!
I am your father,
you hear me Nat? I'm your fucking father.
No.
No.
You keep talking,
and it'll be worse next time.
I can't.
Why can't anybody just listen to me?
I feel like I'm going crazy
like crazy.
Crazy.
batshit crazy.
I don't even know who I am,
or anything.
I'm sorry Nat
I'm so sorry.
Whatever you want from me.
I don't know what you want from me.
Whatever it is, you can have it.
If it's mine to give.
God damn it.
It's not.
Oh, this isn't working.
Who is Bobby?
What?
Who the fuck is Bobby?
I don't know what fuck Bobby is.
Arrrg!
Hey, I got something.
They're going to have to bring
the dogs out
try following in the morning.
That's definitely enough blood.
All right, look.
I mean, I highly doubt he's going
to make it much further than this,
so,
let's go and
alert the community
to lock the doors and stay inside.
Let's get in touch with the hospitals
and veterinarians around.
Because if he's going to survive,
he's probably gonna need help.
I'm on it.
You know, I know this
doesn't seem like it's connected,
but,
the kid's room,
the blood.
No kid.
No Bobby
and Natalie
running out in the woods
less than 25 miles
south of these same exact woods.
It seems like more
than just coincidence.
Yeah.
It sure does.
Natalie.
Why don't we call Bridget?
You hired Bridget?
I met her only after you did.
Oh. Shut up.
Why don't you just shut up?
Havoc
I can't think.
Come.
Yeah.
Get it in your mouth!
What do you do now, Nat?
Is Calvin your dad?
That's the wrong question.
Who is Bobby?
Who the hell is Bobby?
Bobby
Hey, there.
How you doing?
Mind if I ask you a few questions?
Yeah
Sure.
Dad!
Dad!
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hey
Heya
Well, what can we do for you?
Hey, my name is Jerome,
and I'm out here surveying,
and a,
I'm just wondering if
maybe you guys seen this young man.
Oh, no. Yeah,
they already came and asked us.
The cops were here,
and we haven't seen him.
I'm not a cop.
Fred's family hired me to find him.
Since the police have their hands
full around here.
We haven't seen him.
Yeah.
Sorry we couldn't help you.
You have, You have a good night.
Thanks.
So you two live out here alone?
Yeah.
Must be nice and quiet around here.
Away from it all.
It is.
Hey, do you get many bear around here?
Yeah, we do,
but they know to stay away from people.
So it's.
I said, don't talk to them!
They come here
looking for information for Calvin.
But what if he was telling the truth?
Do you have any idea what will happen
when Calvin finds us?
Do you?
But that doesn't mean that he's
one of them.
That's not a chance
I'm willing to
Dad what are we going to do?
I have to get to the hospital.
I have to get patched up.
I can't drive!
No, I know
I know just, I'll take care of it
But.
But no. You can't drive.
Go!
No.
He was so mad at me.
Natalie!
Natalie!
We have to watch out for Calvin.
We have to.
No.
Watch out for Calvin.
He's not your dad.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Do you live around here?
No.
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.
Normally that makes a
whole lot sense, except,
But, I-I'm lost.
And, I could really use the help.
Watch out for Calvin.
You don't remember me?
Calvin
No,
don't.
Hey, did you get ahold of her?
Yeah, I did, last night.
It's crazy.
Alright, look,
we're going to have to approach this
like they're working in this together.
You know, whatever the hell
this is.
Come on, man. You think she's with him?
I don't know.
They're both missing aren't they?
She has to be a sociopath to pretend
for weeks that she doesn't remember.
I bet you she doesn't remember.
What about the notes?
You think it's him?
Shit, I don't know what I believe
anymore man.
Okay.
So this guy Bobby,
he kidnaps her.
Then maybe she ran,
then maybe she.
Shit.
I don't know either.
You know,
I listen, I tell you what.
Maybe you should call that,
that shrink lady.
Calvin.
Take this off of me.
I will in a minute.
Please don't make this harder
than it needs to be.
Okay.
I just need you to answer some questions
so I can piece my life back together.
Thank you.
Are you my real dad?
Natalie.
Calvin I just need you to answer the question.
Please. Please.
Simple answer.
Short yes or no?
Yes. I am your real dad.
Why would he tell me then?
Then you're not.
Who said that?
- Bobby.
Who's Bobby?
= Calvin.
Calvin. Oh.
If you
keep this up, I'm just going to have
to put the scarf back on ya.
Okay?
I'm sorry.
No,
Oh my god, do you have somebody coming?
No.
Oh my God.
You better be quiet.
I'll be right there.
Oh, shit.
Hi!
Hey
Um
We scheduled for today.
Didn't we?
Yeah.
Um
And, you're going to let me in
or we going to do the session out here.
Um, I have a headache.
So,
how about we reschedule?
This is the clearest case of Stockholm syndrome.
I've ever seen.
Alright, I'll tell you what.
I'll drive.
And call that shrink again.
Right.
Just one second.
You want to answer?
No. Don't answer that.
Okay.
I guess you can come in.
Okay.
Neither are answering.
Might be in a session.
Yeah, but we may be late.
I don't want to hurt you, Bridget.
I just need some answers.
Natalie
What did you do?
Who is Bobby?
What?
Who the fuck is Bobby?
Hey. And him claiming to be my dad.
Is he really my dad?
I've already told you I am your real dad.
Then what happened to mom?
Where's mom at?
It was an overdose Nat.
she couldn't live
without you being around.
I bet you have something to do with it
I'm sorry. Okay. I.
I just need some answers.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
Natalie.
I don't think we have answers
to these things.
I think you do.
I don't know, what any of these people
it doesn't make any sense to me.
This doesn't make any sense to me at all.
I don't understand everything just yet.
Okay?
But it strikes me
as though you have Stockholm syndrome.
And maybe your
captor imprinted these things on you.
But I,
I can't.
I can't remember anything.
This doesn't make any sense.
I don't have any memories.
Natalie,
I need you to really listen to me.
I love you,
and you are my real daughter.
And I wish I could take away your pain.
And I wish I could get you your answers.
But I think that Bridget is right.
How am I supposed to trust you?
I don't even know you.
How am I supposed to trust you?
Oh, shit.
Is that more your allegiance coming?
Look.
You two.
You better be quiet.
Okay.
I better not hear a peep
because if I hear peep
I'm gonna cut them up,
and I'm gonna slice you up
And
And then you'll have
three murders on your hands.
You okay?
Yeah.
Um.
I...
have a friend here.
Oh, sorry.
We had a break in the case,
and we found out where you were kept.
Can we just talk about this? Another time?
I have a friend here right now.
Okay, I can, I can
schedule you guys on another day
Alright.
Yes.
I really need to show you this.
Hey Natalie, is Bridget here?
What? Yeah.
We haven't been able to get ahold of her.
Um
I, I guess you guys can come inside.
You!
You're all in on it, aren't you?
Natalie.
- Wait, wait. Just wait.
So you were kidnaped
and held captive by this.
By this Bobby guy?
We are not your enemies.
No matter what he's telling you.
Natalie.
Natalie,
do you remember anything at all?
Nat calm down.
So you're
telling me
that Bobby is not my dad?
No. He's not. Calvin is.
What about the notes?
Hmmm?
I don't get this, I don't understand.
What's going on?
Calvin,
I'm so sorry.
It's okay Nat.
It's okay.
I'm so sorry so sorry
Natalie
You're safe.
Okay.
Let me have that.
Give it to him
Come on.
Come on, it's ok.
You need to come with us
so we can sort this all out.
Okay?
Where is Bobby?
We was hoping you can help us with that.
What do you mean?
We lost track of him at Tank Creek.
There was no sign of him other than.
In fact, he was bleeding out, so likely
he didn't make it that far.
We just need to find him.
You're telling me
that he is still out there, right?
You're telling
me that he can still get me?
Natalie, let's just relax, relax.
Relax alright
We got a whole team tracking him,
and he's lost a lot of blood,
so I would not worry about him
coming after you.
I don't think you guy's don't understand
I don't think you understand.
He will do what he can to get me.
He will try to find me.
I need you to find him, okay?
I need you to find him.
And I need you to promise me
that you'll kill him.
You need to promise me
that you'll kill him.
Oh my God.
No. No!
Oh my God!
You promise me.
You need to promise me.
No