For Your Own Sake (2021) Movie Script
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(upbeat music)
(runner panting)
(helicopter blades roaring)
(upbeat music continues)
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(helicopter blades roaring)
(radio chattering)
(ratchet clicking)
- Mrs. McKinney's gonna
get dropped off at 7:30.
The family only has the one
car, you think it'll be ready?
- Yes, sir.
- Great.
I've got some paperwork to
do and I'll lock up after.
- All right. Have a
good weekend, Doug.
- You too.
Gotta stay out of jail.
(bright music)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
When we make our ascend
Will grab a little stone
Will we be stopped by
(doorbell chiming)
Little service here.
Where's my liquor?
- [Attendant] I got it
right over here, Doug.
Good to see you.
- They got paperwork this time?
- [Attendant] Yes, yes
we do have the paper.
(radio playing music)
- Okay.
- [Attendant] Hey, Doug,
how's the shop going?
- Good, business is good.
- [Attendant]
Excellent. Good to hear.
- Thank you, sir.
- No problem.
- Have a great weekend.
- [Attendant] You
as well. Thank you.
(bright music)
Good, good, good, good
Hey, hey, ooh, ooh.
Who are you to arrest me
(bright music continues)
(phone dinging)
- [Ruth] Hey, dad.
- Almost home.
At the bottom of the canyon.
- Okay. Just get home safe.
- How was the drive?
- Quick.
I don't know. The
freeways were wide open.
I got here at like four.
- Told you, Phoenix
isn't that far.
- I got lucky with traffic.
- I'm lucky.
All my girls around
the table again.
- Well, I'm glad to be home,
but it's really not
safe to talk and drive
so I'm gonna let you-
- I've been driving and talking
since cell phones were invented
so I'm in no danger, sweetie.
- Tells me.
I'll let you go, okay?
- See you soon. Goodbye.
- Bye.
(clock ticking)
(crickets chirping)
- No, no, then what was
the point of all this?
- It's important you
not feel trapped.
- If he wants to go,
we have to let him.
- Dad's almost here.
- Thank you for calling him.
(crickets chirping)
(car engine roaring)
(Doug humphing)
- Fay, it's very rare for
someone to walk away from this.
Look, when Doug sees us together
and knows we mean
business, he'll sink in.
When my wife and dad confronted
me at my intervention
and had to look him in the eyes,
trust me, Doug will hear us out.
- Dad wasn't in
your intervention?
(liquid gurgling)
(crickets chirping)
(crickets chirping continues)
- Lester, how many
people have walked out
of cases you've been a part of?
- Only a handful over my
nine years of working.
If we express our
support and love,
everything will fall into place.
Let's not focus on
what might happen.
Let's focus on being in
the moment for your father.
(door creaking)
- Hi, dad.
- I take it dinner is
going to be later then.
Keith, how's it going.
- Beautifully.
- Good to know.
I'm guessing you're after
my daughter. (laughing)
- My name's Lester Baron.
I'm an interventionist.
- That's worse.
(Chloe laughing)
- We're willing
to have a meeting.
Living room okay for you, Doug?
- How much do you
charge an hour?
- Really?
- It's not important.
- Doug, you're
gonna hear us out?
- I'm the one being blindsided,
how am I the bad guy?
- No one's the bad
guy or the good guy.
We're here to talk. Have
a simple discussion.
- In that case, I'm gonna
need a drink of water.
- I'll get it. You guys
go sit down, I'll get it.
(door creaking)
(water gurgling)
(gentle soothing music)
(footsteps pattering)
- Whenever you're ready.
- You are the love of
my life, my best friend,
and the father of our
beautiful children.
You are the strongest
person I know,
except when it comes to this.
I have tolerated your drinking
because of the strength
and openness you show in
everything else, but no longer.
This flaw, which I have
learned is better described
as a disorder, has been with
you for most of your life.
13, Doug, you were a child
when you had your first drink.
There is not a
time, day or night,
when you don't have
the flask on you.
It's always been
escalating slowly
and I have mistaken that
as being in control of it.
Your drinking is to the
detriment of your health
and our relationship.
Accidents I have
had to deal with,
stumbling doing your hard work,
falling off the couch
and cutting your head.
Drunkenly punching your
hand against the wall.
You've always been a homebody,
but you and that flask
have all but completely
retreated into your study.
We all love you.
You need help, Doug.
Accept this opportunity please.
- Keith.
(paper rustling)
- Doug, I've always admired you.
Your ability to build things
and see things to the end.
This house, your business,
this gorgeous family.
Doug, God has blessed
you with determination
and you've done so
much with that gift.
Doug, I have such
respect for you.
The Lord's blessings
also come with challenges
that He asked us to overcome.
Doug, we both struggle
with being stubborn men.
We think our way
is the right way,
but there's nothing right
with having six drinks
when we go out together.
Doug, I'm asking you as a
friend to keep an open mind
and to listen to
what your family
and what God has to say to you.
I know you'll make
the right decision.
- There's so much
love in this room.
Chloe, dear, your turn.
- Well, mine's short.
(paper rustling)
Dad, I don't know what's
normal or what's right,
which are pretty subjective.
When I see you crashing on
the couch, flask nearby,
I see the hardest
working person I know
relaxing in his own way.
We grow up being asked to
better ourselves every day.
You're a far better
person than I am, dad,
but do you think the happiest
and healthiest version of you
drinks the way you do now?
It's up to you.
- You're the rock
of this family,
your friends, and your business.
You overcome what
life throws at you
while bearing the troubles
of those who need you.
You are the definition
of supportive
in the way that you bring
your intelligence, passion,
and humor to others.
You supported cooking stoves
when no one else would.
Chloe and I had an
amazing childhood
because of you and mom.
You've always been there for us,
please let us be there for you.
When we talk on the phone,
you try to hide the fact that
you're slurring your words.
You drink as a coping mechanism
and it's hurting you and
everyone close to you.
We've all done learning and
growing in preparing for this.
And by participating,
you've shown your willingness
to grow and learn with us.
(somber music)
There's this great
facility in Florida,
it's called Coast Path Healing.
- Florida?
- The best for senior
treatment is Coast Way.
But I can email a fair list of
great California facilities.
- So what do you say?
- Look, I appreciate
all your concerns
and I know this embarrassing
ordeal came from a good place,
but there's no way in hell
I'm going to some facility.
If my drinking really makes
all of you that uncomfortable,
I'll be more conscientious
just going forward.
I'll give you my word,
that's the compromise
I'm willing to make.
- You are a highly
functioning sufferer of AUD.
You need professional help.
- Professionals who know
all the abbreviations.
- Acronym.
- AUD is an initialism.
- Who cares?
- Doug, please
don't be combative.
- I'm trying to meet
you halfway here.
- Dad, you have a problem.
- We all have problems, why do
you get to come into my house
and tell me mine?
- Doug, everyone
is here for you,
you need to do right by them.
If you refuse treatment,
there will be consequences.
Each person has prepared one.
- Oh, your last resort
is to strong arm me?
This I wanna hear.
- No one's strong arming.
- What's your consequence?
- Dad.
- Go on.
- If you don't get help,
I'll stop visiting the house.
- Wow, four times
a year to zero.
Big deal.
Keith, your consequence.
- Take some time to
think about it, Doug.
And I'm sorry it's come to this.
I know it's difficult for you.
But until you make
the right choice,
I can't take part in the
erosion of your life anymore.
- The erosion of my life.
At least I make an
honest living, you snake.
- Why do you have to
make this so hard?
- What's yours?
- Doug, listen-
- Oh, I'm listening.
- Please.
- Consequence now!
- I'll file for a divorce.
- Get the papers.
I'll sign.
You damn coward, Fay.
- Enough!
God, we get it,
Dad, you're pissed.
- Get the fuck out! All of you.
This is my home
too. Everyone stays.
- Chloe, what was
your consequence?
- I didn't have one,
Dad, it's your life.
- Damn right.
(gentle dramatic music)
(crickets chirping)
(gentle dramatic
music continues)
- Empty your pockets.
(phone clattering)
(Doug grunting)
Back to the house real slow.
- My truck and my
cash are yours.
I won't say a word and
you will never hear-
- I wish that was enough.
The more difficult you
make things for me,
the more I make 'em for you.
- I got a family.
- We all do.
- They're inside,
please don't hurt them.
- We'll come to that.
Move.
- Unbelievably
selfish of you, Chloe.
- I didn't wanna do this.
- Stop it you two.
- She just had to
undermine all of us.
- You always need
someone else to blame.
- Ladies, enough.
- Emotions are running high.
Breathe with me.
(inhaling and exhaling)
Doug left on his
own. We did our best.
- Ah, he's coming back.
Look, he blew off
all of his steam
and now he needs to cool down.
He'll be back.
Have a little faith.
(suspenseful music)
- Open it.
What's your name?
- Doug.
- You willing to bet their lives
I don't find another way in?
(suspenseful music continues)
Open it.
- Doug, praise God.
What the...
Girls, run!
(family members screaming)
- No, no, no, don't
run, don't run.
- [Bo] Calm down. Nobody moves.
- Up in my room I
have jewelry, I can-
- Your phones now.
Come towards me slowly.
Doug, fetching me
a bowl of water.
- Do what he says. We
comply, we don't get hurt.
- Right. Everyone,
stand over here.
No dialing. Let
me see your hands.
Let me see your phones.
Okay.
One at a time, walk over
and hand me your phones.
Back to your family. Next.
Keep it on me.
Anyone gets hurt, it's
me. Is that a deal, Bo?
- Won't come to that.
In the bowl.
Next. In the bowl.
One at a time!
(dramatic music)
- [Fay] Keith!
- No games.
In the bowl. Come on.
Sit down.
Put your palms on the ground.
All right, I'm gonna take
a look around the house.
No one make a sound,
everyone stays still,
lips are sealed.
Got it?
- It's okay.
(door creaking)
- Okay. Go ahead and stand up.
Look, it's a fuck situation
and I'm sorry, truly.
But here we are.
Doug, I'm gonna be you
and your family's guest
for the next couple of nights.
All of you do as I say,
everyone act smart,
nothing rash, no heroics,
and this will be a breeze.
I mean, you're
complying so keep it up
and I'll be outta your hair
as soon as I can, I promise.
Okay? Got it?
- We didn't do anything to you.
- And I don't plan
to inconvenience you
any more than I already am.
I'm up shits creek.
I mean, I told your
husband earlier,
I wish there was a better way.
- Let me go, just me,
please. I promise you-
- Yeah, we are all in
this together, I'm afraid.
Doug, do you have a screwdriver
and a hammer nearby?
- What?
- A screwdriver and a hammer.
- In the study, yeah.
- All right.
We're gonna flip the door
handle and nail shutters closed.
Take the screws out,
turn the handle around,
and seal the window off.
(crickets chirping)
(hammer banging)
(footsteps pattering)
All right. Perfect.
Just leave the tools
on the floor there.
All right.
Everyone, get in the bathroom,
you're gonna be sleeping
in there tonight.
Hurry. It's been a long night.
- Is it cool if we grab pillows?
- No, no, we're
fine, we're fine.
- No, go ahead.
- I need this.
- Sure. Go.
(footsteps pattering)
- Couple of nights, I'm gone.
(footsteps pattering)
(gentle soothing music)
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music continues)
(Bo panting)
(Bo groaning)
(gentle soothing
music continues)
(Bo humphing)
(Bo humphing)
(clock ticking)
(no audio)
- Back off.
- I'm trying to
place where he is.
Stop. We're safe.
Or do you want to change that?
- We're hostages.
- Shut up, we're safe.
- Dad's right, we need
to weather this out,
not rock the boat.
- Oh shit. Jesus.
(floorboards creaking)
- Shh, mom.
- What's the password
for your iPad?
- [Doug] My iPad?
- I want to go online,
I hope it's okay.
- [Doug] 2590.
(no audio)
(Bo groaning)
(no audio)
(no audio)
(gentle music)
(Bo moaning)
- I'm sorry.
- Thank you.
- If you're actually sorry,
you'll put a lid
on freaking out.
- I've never seen a
gun in person before.
- Neither have I.
- He's not gonna use it.
If he was gonna hurt
us, he would've already.
- Don't be so sure
of that, Chloe.
- There's something
off about him.
- How did he even get the gun?
- What matters is,
he's dangerous.
More so if he thinks
we're a threat.
- Exactly.
Do what he says as he says it.
- Oh, and you we're just
gotta let him come in here
and humiliate us.
- Well, what exactly
do you suggest, Keith?
- We can take him.
- You shut the fuck
up, he may hear you.
- He's upstairs.
Don't you remember those
pricks at the Giants game?
I mean, we showed those
men who real men are.
- He's got a gun.
- Well, I can disarm him.
So I've got this new
technique to grab a gun.
- Do you hear yourself?
- An Israeli special forces
agent is training me.
- I don't care how many
overpriced courses you paid for.
You risk my family's
safety, I'll kick your ass.
- Oh, so you talk
like a man with me,
but a panty with him?
- Again, you fucking
idiot, he has a gun.
- Yeah, one man with a gun
is no match for
two men in tandem.
And you should have learned
that in combat where two men in-
- Keith, if we are gonna
make it through this,
we have to focus
on deescalation.
This is the way we
want to handle it.
Respect that.
- Now listen to me, Fay-
- No, you'll listen
to me, we've decided.
- Okay. All right.
- All right.
I think we should all try
and get some rest now.
- Mom, do you want the bathtub?
- I'm all right.
- Dad?
- Mm-mm.
- Ruth?
- Just take it.
(crickets chirping)
(bright music)
(hostages snoring)
- Did you mean it?
Would you actually file?
- You called me a coward
in front of my daughters.
- Have you already?
- I'm the furthest
thing from a coward.
Do you know what a
coward does? Run.
- I felt cornered. I'm sorry.
You love me. I love you.
- I used to have a husband.
You stow away at work,
you cancel and lie when I
make plans with our friends.
- I told you I was
sorry I missed Sarah's
son's bar mitzvah.
- No, it's not just that,
you're drinking more.
You hide in your office,
you never used to.
You have to participate.
Be a part of this marriage.
(no audio)
I haven't filed yet, Doug.
(gentle soothing music)
(birds tweeting)
(Bo groaning)
(no audio)
(crow cooing)
(birds tweeting)
(crow cooing continues)
(bright music)
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(oil sizzling)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(footsteps pattering)
(door knocking)
- Morning.
Oh, here.
I made breakfast.
- If that goes up, it's
pointed at me, remember?
- I wanna talk to you all.
Everybody up?
- We are.
- Our predicament isn't great,
but it doesn't have
to be terrible.
Everyone, please stay cool
and where I can see you
and let's make the
best of this weekend.
- I smell eggs.
- I make mean scrambled eggs
and cook plenty of bacon.
- It's better than in here.
- Everything's ready for
you in the dining room.
(footsteps pattering)
- Give me a moment.
- Does anyone else need
to use the restroom?
- I do.
(water flushing)
(water gushing)
- You can go on in
the dining room.
- We'll stick together.
- Killer.
Who's the artist?
- I am.
(water flushing)
- You got a gift.
- Thanks.
- Let's eat.
- Don't.
- I would never mess
with someone's food.
- I'm not really an egg person.
- Then have some bacon.
- Switch with me.
- Sure.
(no audio)
You know, this goes smoother
if we can trust each other.
I mean, let's get
to know one another.
Tell me about yourselves.
- I'm Chloe Freeman.
I'll drop out the first
day of school intro.
(Bo laughing)
I'm a Pisces.
Liberal, non progressive.
I like TV over movies
and hate house music.
Like actual instruments.
And I'm a proud C student.
- Killer.
Favorite TV show.
- Tie between "Full
House" and "Breaking Bad."
- I remember "Full House."
John Stamos.
- Yeah.
And they have a new Netflix
series, but I prefer classic.
- I'm Bo.
"Storage Wars" is
my favorite TV show,
but I'd rather watch a
monster movie over television.
Not a breakfast
person, Kyle, was it?
- Keith.
No offense, I'm vegan.
- None taken.
You well off, Keith?
- What do you mean?
- You know, rich.
- I'm blessed.
Why?
- I never met a working man
who called himself that.
- Blessed?
- Vegan.
(all laughing)
Well, at least have some OJ.
- He won't drink those either.
Won't go near processed sugars.
- There's processed
sugar in orange juice?
- Loaded with it.
And full of preservatives.
All made from concentrate.
They shouldn't even be allowed
to call it fruit juice.
- A life with no
juice, no bacon?
No, thank you.
Well, I didn't catch
everyone else's name.
Again, I'm Bo. It's
good to meet you.
- I'm Fay.
- The artist.
- Ruth.
- Hi, Ruth.
No hard feelings, I get it.
I'd be suspicious too.
- Lester.
- For keeping me out of
trouble, not starting it.
Are you Fay's brother, Lester?
- Fay hired me.
- You work for them?
I thought you were
the gay uncles.
- What made you say that?
- Well, he looks
the most like Fay
and they sort of
gravitate towards each
other, I don't know.
Are you a lawyer, Lester?
You're kind of dressed like one.
- I'm an interventionist.
- Like drug interventions?
- Mostly I deal with
those who suffer from AUD,
alcohol use disorder.
- So you're some sort of doctor.
- Not exactly.
- No, he's nothing
like a doctor.
- Are you the one with the
drinking problem, Doug?
- According to them.
- You don't think so?
- I'm sure you've
heard the phrase,
everything in moderation.
- Yeah.
- Here we go.
- That's not an
exact translation of
the ancient Greek.
The exact translation
of the ancient Greek is,
nothing in excess.
- Okay.
- I like my vodka.
Am I an excessive drinker?
No, I make sure of it.
- Yeah, my old man didn't
think he was an alcoholic.
- Who has the right
to draw the line
between user and abuser?
- Doc.
- He's not a doctor.
- Lester, what's the
professional definition
of an alcoholic?
- We don't use that term.
Common symptoms for someone
who suffers from AUD
are difficulties with
social, familial,
or occupational responsibilities
due to drinking.
- That's vague.
- Oh no, not really, honey.
- Lying about drinking,
drinking to relax.
- Who doesn't drink to relax?
- Let him talk, Doug.
- An inability to go
through daily activities
without alcohol, along with
uncontrollable cravings.
One with AUD often suffers
from withdrawal symptoms
due to chemical and
physical dependency.
- I'm far from
dependent on alcohol.
- Ruth, you're sensible.
You think he needs it?
- Don't ask her, She
hasn't been around.
- You've had your flask attached
to your hip my entire life.
I doubt it's changed that
much over the last year.
- It's my life.
Mine.
As long as I'm not
hurting anyone,
I'm free to live
the life I want.
- I'm going to ask that
as long as I stay here,
no one drink.
We should all be levelheaded.
I mean, I'm not going to either.
I mean, hell, I can go
for a beer right now,
but it's for the best.
- I don't wanna drink.
- I brought over the
counter medications
to help when you
start experiencing
minor withdrawal symptoms.
- That won't be necessary.
- Well, that was good.
- So much better
than insta eggs.
I will never touch that
damn excuse for food
again in my life.
- I used to eat 'em all the
time at Camp Hollywoodland.
Thanks for making the real deal.
- It was a really nice gesture.
- No trouble. The
least I could do.
Lester, would you mind
helping me with these?
And could you wash
up the dishes?
We don't want to leave
Doug and Fay's home
messier than we
found it. (laughing)
- Right away.
- All right, I will
help bring them in.
- We can all go in
the living room.
- Killer. Living room's
more comfortable.
- The situation's changed.
His guard is slipping.
I'll give you the signal.
- Hey, no.
- Hey, Keith, I'm
gonna grab you a water.
- Oh, right. Yeah.
- I need to use the facilities.
- And I need to go after.
(floorboards creaking)
(water gurgling)
(dramatic music)
(water splashing)
(water splashing)
(dramatic music)
- We cool?
- As much as we can be.
Given the circumstances.
- Yeah, that's a sticky one.
But keep it this
temperature, all's good.
- Appreciate the water.
- You must be really thirsty,
considering last time
I drank tap water,
you gave me the whole
fluoride speech.
- Oh, I've heard that one.
- I haven't gotten that one
but have you heard the
aluminum in deodorant rant?
- What?
- Nothing wrong with
being health conscious.
You did it yourself?
- Not completely.
Juan, Robert, and
Enrique were fundamental
during the construction.
- Friends of yours?
- We became close by
the end of the project.
- How long did it take?
- Let's see.
I added the deck and
the dining room later.
The girls' rooms were
originally one room.
The house without the additions
took about nine months.
- Holy shit. I
mean, that's killer.
Not a lot of men can
sleep under the roof
they literally put over
their family's head.
What year was that?
- [Fay] '77.
- Hell yeah. Must be
crazy here in the '80s.
(Bo laughing)
(suspenseful music)
Hey, Lester, don't worry
about putting them away.
I'll put everything back
where I found it tonight.
- I have two more left.
- No rush.
- With enough
dedication and patience,
a man can accomplish anything.
Why don't you take my chair,
it's more comfortable.
Who's the musician?
Fay, do you play as
good as you paint?
- Well, Chloe plays
and sings beautifully.
- That's my guitar.
- Creative Pisces. Sure.
Been at it a while?
- Since I was about 12.
- Who taught you?
- I just watched a
ton of YouTube videos.
- Dedication and patience.
- More or less.
- Well, can I hear a little bit?
- You want my sister
to perform for you?
- No, it's not like that.
I mean, for all
of us, I mean for-
- It's fine.
- You don't have to.
- I don't mind.
I mean, when was the last
time I got to play for you?
- You sure?
- Yeah. Why not?
What the hell, I
know mom loves it.
- You're very talented.
- All you Freemans
are dripping with it.
- Well, what should I play?
- You decide.
- Oh, I guess I'll
just play my favorite.
(gentle soothing guitar tune)
(gentle soothing
guitar tune continues)
(gentle soothing
guitar tune continues)
(gentle soothing
guitar tune continues)
(all clapping)
- Killer.
Wasn't that a killer, Lester?
Damn.
- I love your take
on the classics.
- Yeah, you really
make it your own.
- Thanks. What can I say?
- Well, thanks for
sharing that with us.
- Yeah, it's fun.
- Makes it look easy.
- [Bo] Right?
- [Fay] Do you play
any instruments, Bo?
- I wish.
The closest that I come to
musical talent is my whistling.
I'm a mad whistler.
- Awesome. I played for
everyone, now's your turn.
- All right.
- [Chloe] Come on.
(Bo whistling)
- That was sick! (clapping)
I learned "Stairway,"
That was the first song
I learned how to play.
- You know, my buddy
Dray used to say,
it is not bode well that there's
only a stairway to heaven,
but a highway to
hell. (laughing)
What about you,
Ruth, any talents?
- I wasn't really
the talent show tape.
- [Bo] What kind were you?
- Regular.
- Actually, she was captain of
the women's volleyball team.
- And class president.
- In high school.
- Leadership is 100% a talent.
- True.
(crickets chirping)
- It could be possible,
who might have doubt
someone's experience?
- Well, I've heard
countless stories.
I mean, it has to be real,
so many people deal with ghosts.
- Maybe, anything can happen.
- I've never seen a
rhino in the flesh,
but it doesn't mean
they're not real.
- But you've seen a
picture of a rhino.
- Well who hasn't?
- Well, a picture is proof.
Evidence proves what
is and isn't there.
- There is video of
paranormal activity.
- Right.
They measure waves and signals.
- Okay, let me
rephrase, repeatable and
verifiable evidence.
- Do you believe in ghosts?
- Certainly.
The first apartment complex
I moved into was haunted.
- Really?
- Mr. Monroe was the
elevator operator
who worked in the
building in the '30s.
He suffered a heart
attack and died.
Mr. Monroe was famous for
the cigars he always had.
At night, you could
smell his Cubans
when riding the elevator.
- Or more likely someone else
smokes cigars in the building.
- Smoking isn't permitted
in the building anymore.
- That's not gonna stop anybody.
- Okay, hauntings can be
explained by natural phenomenon.
- Don't you believe in God?
- How are they similar?
You're not making any sense.
- They require faith.
- Well, no, faith
is very different.
- Both are forms of a belief.
- The Lord is present every
day in everyone's life.
Whether or not you
believe He's there.
- In a repeatable
and verifiable way?
- Vatican has exorcists.
- So?
- So the church recognizes
hauntings, but you don't?
- I'm a Protestant.
We don't share the same
theology as Catholics.
- Bo, may I get a glass of water
and reach into my briefcase?
- How come?
- Doug needs to stay hydrated
and I think some medicine
would go a long way.
- I'll get the water myself.
- Are you all right?
- Get me the damn pills.
- Of course, go.
(no audio)
(water gushing)
- [Lester] Do you have any
allergies to medications?
- [Doug] Not to my knowledge.
- [Lester] Take two of these.
It's crucial...
- [Fay] Thank you, Lester.
(Doug gulping)
- Headaches and the shakes
come at stressful times.
Fighting the shop's
lease most of '08
in that bullshit
liability lawsuit.
- You know what's great
for stress relief? Games.
- Games?
- Like board games?
- Right.
Have any?
- In the basement.
- That could be a
little difficult.
Burn the Witch. Killer game.
- I don't know that
one. How do you play?
- Does that sound
good to you, Doug?
I mean focus on something
else a little while.
You don't even have to
stand if you don't want.
- Explain the rules.
- Okay.
Well, there is a moderator
and a four-person team
of village folk, and a
two-person team of witches.
- Sounds similar to Mafia.
- Well, there are plenty of
games with similar type names.
Go on.
- Well, to start, all six
players close their eyes
and the moderator
chooses two people
to be the games witches.
- How do you know who's who?
- Well, hold on, let me explain
then I'll answer any
leftover questions.
So the witches then are
allowed to open their eyes
and recognize who
each other are.
The rest of the
game is in phases,
the trial phase, and of
the burning of a suspect.
During the trial phase,
everyone talks and
asks questions,
trying to figure out together
who a witch could be.
The town's folk have no idea,
but the witches can try to
throw the town's folk off.
The next part of the game,
the burning of a
suspect takes place.
And everyone casts their vote
as to who they wanna
see burned at the stake.
And whoever gets the
most votes is burned
and removed from the game.
Before we begin the
next trial phase,
everyone closes their eyes
and the witches select a
town's folk member to banish.
So we go through
phase after phase
until either both witches
are caught and burned
or witches outnumber
town's folk.
And those are the rules.
- What happens if
there's a tie in votes
during the burning
of the witch stage?
- Hold on, I think Chloe
had the first question.
What was yours?
- How do the witches
know they're witches
without spoiling it
for everyone else?
- The moderator
walks around the room
and lightly taps the players
who are gonna be the
witches for the game.
- Kind of like
Heads Up, Seven Up.
- Sure.
Lester, you are asking what
happens if there's a tie?
- Mm-hm.
- Good question. There
has to be majority vote.
- It's definitely Mafia.
- Well, it sounds like fun.
- All right, well,
all clear everyone.
Ruth, Doug.
- [Doug] Got it.
- Well, let's play.
- Okay, well, I'll be the
moderator for the first game.
So everyone close your eyes.
(gentle music)
(gentle music continues)
All right, those I
selected as witches
may open your eyes and
acknowledge each other.
Okay, witches, close your eyes.
If you were not
selected as a witch,
you are town's folk and
on the opposing team.
All right, perfect.
Everyone open your eyes.
Our beloved mayor
has disappeared.
All that was left in his room
were black cats and a broom.
- What?
- It's flavor.
- We must get to the
bottom of this dark magic.
We will begin a court session
and the town's folk may
question one another.
- Dad, are you a witch?
- No. Are you?
- No.
- Keith, are you a witch?
- No.
- Mom, everyone's gonna say no.
Chloe, who looks fishy to you.
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
- Mom's gotta be the
witch. (laughing)
- [Fay] You're being goofy.
- Or are you cracking
under pressure?
I vote for mum.
(Chloe laughing)
- Dad, is Chloe overselling?
Is she a possible witch?
- No, if she was, she would've
tried to lead from the start.
- Wait, are you accusing me?
- No, you're doing
what you would do
if you were on either team.
- Maybe it's you, Ruth.
- Look at me, I'm not a witch.
- Do we have to vote?
- It's up to you guys.
- Is my mom a witch?
Is she?
- That's not allowed,
he's the moderator.
- Oh, you're so guilty, mom.
(Chloe laughing)
- Okay, we have to
let the people vote
then we'll know more.
Next phase.
- Are the town's folk finished
questioning for this round?
- Yep.
- A stake is prepared and
a vote must be called.
- I vote for mom.
- Little cheater.
- Oh no, you totally
gave it away.
I also vote for mom.
- See?
- Yeah, my vote's
for Fay as well.
- Same.
- Well, we have a majority.
The town's folk have
decided to burn Fay
and she's removed from play.
- So you were a witch.
(Fay groaning)
- Duh.
(Chloe and Ruth laughing)
- We wait till the
end of the game.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Ah, it's all good.
I mean, first time
we've played together.
All right, so everyone
still in, close your eyes.
Night falls and spells are cast
and witches may open
your eyes and vote
on a town's folk
member to banish.
- Can I still vote
even if I'm dead?
- Sure.
Another member of our community
has mysteriously vanished.
The town will miss Chloe.
- Damn, damn, damn!
- It seems our town has not
solved it's witch problem.
We must hold a trial
and question each other
to find the true witches.
- Okay, so that
was definitely mom.
- It would have to be someone
who would go along with her.
(stomach rumbling)
- Did you eat
anything this morning?
- Well, we can still
play, nevermind me.
- That was just juice and
bacon, and Keith had less.
- Yeah, you should eat, mom.
- I could eat.
- Oh, so what are you
gonna fix for us this time?
- Well, let's do something easy.
I'm not much help with one hand.
I was hoping you wouldn't
mind fixing dinner.
- You want me to cook?
- Well, it's really hard
for me with one hand.
And besides, I don't know
your health restrictions.
- I'll do it.
- No, I'll take care of it.
- Perfect. Thanks.
- We don't have anything
in the fridge for Keith.
- Well, wait, I think we
have carrots and blueberries.
- Enough for everyone?
- No, probably not.
- Okay, you and
Keith can have that
and we can have something else.
- That works.
- I think we have
some leftover lasagna.
- Plenty. We have plenty.
- Homemade lasagna
sounds killer.
(Keith groaning)
(no audio)
At the end of this,
don't lift a finger.
Just leave everything
where it's at.
I will collect, sort,
and wash everything.
- Here.
(footsteps pattering)
- Ow!
- Oh, careful, that
was in the oven.
- Plastic melts.
- Cooking stoves don't.
- Keeps food moist while cooking
and can go in microwaves
and ovens up to 350 degrees.
(gentle music)
- It's a recycled polyurethane.
- Yes and safe to eat food in
and not harmful to
the environment.
- Sold.
Can I get it at Target?
- Nope.
- [Bo] Amazon?
- They're not
making them anymore.
- Huh, that's a
bummer. Clever idea.
- 7.99 clever.
- People are cheap.
- Doesn't need an excuse,
it's survival of the fittest.
- Could you have moved the
price down a little more?
- I mean, maybe if
I got it to scale.
I'd actually rather
not talk about this.
- So dad, has your
medicine kicked in yet?
- Well, let's see.
I'm eating and I'm not throwing
up so yeah, I guess so.
- Glad to see you're
feeling a little better.
- Thanks.
- Maybe you should take some
anti-nausea tablets I have.
- Really trying to get
that overtime, aren't you?
- Take it after dinner.
- You have a beautiful family.
- What about your family?
- Chloe.
- What?
- We're all friends
here, it's alright.
My family doesn't want
me talking with them
so I don't have to
worry about that.
- So sad when
families drift apart.
- It's inevitable.
- What happens in your life
is what you allow to happen.
- It's about not giving up,
accepting the bumpy roads.
- So why don't you
and your family talk?
- That's a long story.
- We got time.
- Well, I think Fay's right.
People give up.
I gave up on my dad.
My mom gave up on me.
Spencer, Nick, and Miles
threw in the towel.
I don't know, it seems
like it's really hard
to keep things together and
just easy for him to fall apart.
Oh, please, leave it.
Just leave it.
- Can we play Burn the Witch?
- If everyone wants.
- I wanna redeem myself.
- I'm in.
- Perfect.
Ruth, do you wanna be moderator?
- Yeah, if that's what
everyone wants to do.
(clock ticking)
(footsteps pattering)
(clock ticking continues)
Okay.
Witches open your eyes and
acknowledge each other.
Witches close your eyes.
Now, everyone, all at
once open your eyes.
First phase of questioning
will begin in three, two-
- You're not gonna
add the flavor?
- Run it however you like.
- Three, two, one.
- Chloe, whose team are you on?
- Town's folk.
- Fay, are you guilty?
- No, not this time around.
- Let's vote.
- Is everyone ready to vote?
- I'll skip this round.
- He's making the same moves
as last time. I vote for him.
- Keith was quiet last round.
Too quiet. I vote for him.
- Yeah, I'm gonna have to agree
with mom and vote for Keith.
- Doug.
- Yeah,
first round of voting is over.
Majority rules. Keith's out.
Stand over here by me and
then everyone close your eyes.
Witches may now open their eyes.
One player is out.
Witches point to your vote.
Must be unanimous.
No one is allowed to talk.
(dramatic music)
- Move.
- Keith!
- Oh, God.
- I'm not around,
down to the floor now.
- [Keith] Put the gun down.
- Last chance.
- [Doug] Keith, listen, drop.
Drop, Keith, on the floor.
- On the floor, asshole!
(gunshot exploding)
(dramatic music)
(Keith choking)
(Keith coughing)
(Keith gasping)
(dramatic music)
(hostages crying)
Stop yelling!
- Bo.
Bo!
- I told him!
- No one will say anything.
- He made me.
- Well, my family, I beg you.
- He was the fucking one.
- You're right.
Bo, please, my girls, please.
- Do you think I
fucking wanted this?
You'd all be dead if I wanted.
Are you?
Oh, get it outside.
Doug, Lester, grab the body
and take it to the woods
and then come back.
- Please take my truck,
take anything you want.
- Now.
No one else has to get hurt.
- Please.
- Are you gonna make
me threaten her?
- Okay, okay, don't.
Lester, get the fuck over here.
Fast.
- And you both come back.
- [Doug] Hurry.
Damn it!
How far?
- Away from here.
And then right back.
(crickets chirping)
- [Doug] Here, here.
Gently. Gently.
Good job.
(Doug humphing)
- I'll go get help.
(crickets chirping continues)
(blows thumping)
(dramatic music)
(Fay and Chloe crying)
- It wasn't supposed
to go like this.
Chloe, he rushed me.
- [Chloe] No.
- I'm not.
- [Chloe] Stop. Please, stop.
Please.
(crickets chirping)
(footsteps pattering)
- At sunset tomorrow, I'm gone.
- I'm so sorry
for all this hell.
I never meant to...
Forgive me,
- We're sleeping in
the bathroom again.
(footsteps pattering)
(somber music)
(somber music continues)
(somber music continues)
(somber music continues)
(water gushing)
(somber music continues)
(no audio)
(broom rustling)
(somber music)
(somber music continues)
(plates cluttering)
(water gushing)
(no audio)
(no audio)
(no audio)
- What were you thinking?
- No one wants to stay in here.
Keith!
(gunshot exploding)
Hey, bitch.
(dramatic music)
- [Fay] My family.
(birds tweeting)
(gentle music)
(Doug snorting)
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
(Doug crying)
(gentle music continues)
(Doug continues crying)
(gentle music continues)
(Doug crying)
(Bo panting)
(Doug retching and coughing)
(Doug retching)
- These symptoms can be
managed with more medication.
- Whatever I had
before, it worked.
- In my briefcase.
(Doug panting)
- I was out of line.
I hope you're not too.
Hurt.
- Is he not letting
us out today?
- [Chloe] I don't think he's up.
(Doug retching)
- You think this will
solve our problems?
- Well, the medicine will
help at least a little.
- I'm talking about
stopping my drinking.
It won't be the silver
bullet you hoped for.
Nothing changes the
way we're headed.
- And where are we headed?
- Our marriage is
circling the drain
I drove our daughter away.
- Dad.
Without you-
- Don't try to butter me up.
I'm done with people telling
me what I wanna hear.
I'm a failure with an addiction,
not a failure because of it.
- You think you're a failure?
- I'm fighting for us,
Not trying to escape our issues.
- If you're fighting
for us, I am a failure.
I'm your husband, it's my job
to keep you secure
and fulfilled.
- Why do you get to
define everything?
I say a marriage starts to erode
when I see the love of
my life pulling away
and distancing himself.
- I refuse to lose you.
- Then act like it.
I'm here with you.
I'm right here.
Are you with me?
- I promise I'll be around more.
- Someone shouldn't be made
to do what they don't want.
- Why would you say that?
- You look at me different.
We force it, we didn't used to.
- I moved.
Dynamics change.
- After your business
went bankrupt,
I was the one with the
experience, I should-
- It was my business, it
was my responsibility.
- You made a great product.
- It was a shit product
and it was a shit startup.
God, you think you're a failure?
How am I supposed to feel.
- With the right manufacturing-
- I avoided you because I
hated that I couldn't do
what you said I could do.
My whole life,
everything you said I
could accomplish, I did.
And my family's next on the line
when I wanna start
my life outright?
I can't.
I'm small fish.
That's true failure.
- I'll throw out all
the cooking stoves.
- I'm over it. Or
mostly, I guess.
I'm just licking my
wounds for a long time.
I just couldn't bear knowing
that I'm what made dad sad.
- I'm what made me sad.
I just couldn't bear
seeing you so hurt.
I want you to be happy.
A good father wants-
- Stop saying you're
not a good father.
You were there for
me, I'm no good.
You gave me everything.
And look what I
have to show for it.
Nothing.
- Is your entire self worth
measured in accomplishments?
That's not the Ruth we raised.
The point is to learn
and get back up.
- You deserve a daughter who
wouldn't make you question
how you raised her.
I thought I was that person.
- You are.
You are that person.
You are.
- A young woman of
integrity and dignity.
I'm proud of who you are.
- Me too.
- Love you.
(Doug and Fay chuckling)
(gentle music)
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
- When I leave tonight,
wait two hours.
I'll be back there.
Stay downstairs, do
whatever you want.
- What's going on?
- He said when he
leaves to wait,
to stay downstairs,
do what we want.
- Is he leaving?
- He's waiting till night fall.
- Let's stay in here.
- There's no need
to be suspicious,
let's go into the living room.
- I'm not talking to that man.
- I don't think he
wants to either.
- We'll wait it out too.
- Right.
- He's holding the gun.
- It's okay, honey,
stay with us.
- Get the pills
for my dad, Lester.
- On it.
(gentle music continues)
(gentle music continues)
For Doug.
(no audio)
- I'll get the water.
(no audio)
(no audio)
(no audio)
(Chloe sobbing)
(Chloe continues sobbing)
(somber music)
(somber music continues)
(Crickets chirping)
(no audio)
- Lester, you're gonna
gimme a lift in your car.
- It's yours.
- You are going to drive
us until I say stop.
The Freemans will wait two
hours before getting help.
- I can't see.
- You're my passenger then.
- Where?
- Not far.
(crickets chirping)
(gun cocking)
- Promise us you won't hurt him.
- I promise.
(crickets chirping continues)
(footsteps pattering)
(crickets chirping)
(car engine roaring)
(crickets chirping continues)
I've never been to Florida.
(upbeat music)
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(upbeat music continues)
(upbeat music continues)
(no audio)
(no audio)
(no audio)
(upbeat music)
(runner panting)
(helicopter blades roaring)
(upbeat music continues)
(upbeat music continues)
(helicopter blades roaring)
(radio chattering)
(ratchet clicking)
- Mrs. McKinney's gonna
get dropped off at 7:30.
The family only has the one
car, you think it'll be ready?
- Yes, sir.
- Great.
I've got some paperwork to
do and I'll lock up after.
- All right. Have a
good weekend, Doug.
- You too.
Gotta stay out of jail.
(bright music)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
When we make our ascend
Will grab a little stone
Will we be stopped by
(doorbell chiming)
Little service here.
Where's my liquor?
- [Attendant] I got it
right over here, Doug.
Good to see you.
- They got paperwork this time?
- [Attendant] Yes, yes
we do have the paper.
(radio playing music)
- Okay.
- [Attendant] Hey, Doug,
how's the shop going?
- Good, business is good.
- [Attendant]
Excellent. Good to hear.
- Thank you, sir.
- No problem.
- Have a great weekend.
- [Attendant] You
as well. Thank you.
(bright music)
Good, good, good, good
Hey, hey, ooh, ooh.
Who are you to arrest me
(bright music continues)
(phone dinging)
- [Ruth] Hey, dad.
- Almost home.
At the bottom of the canyon.
- Okay. Just get home safe.
- How was the drive?
- Quick.
I don't know. The
freeways were wide open.
I got here at like four.
- Told you, Phoenix
isn't that far.
- I got lucky with traffic.
- I'm lucky.
All my girls around
the table again.
- Well, I'm glad to be home,
but it's really not
safe to talk and drive
so I'm gonna let you-
- I've been driving and talking
since cell phones were invented
so I'm in no danger, sweetie.
- Tells me.
I'll let you go, okay?
- See you soon. Goodbye.
- Bye.
(clock ticking)
(crickets chirping)
- No, no, then what was
the point of all this?
- It's important you
not feel trapped.
- If he wants to go,
we have to let him.
- Dad's almost here.
- Thank you for calling him.
(crickets chirping)
(car engine roaring)
(Doug humphing)
- Fay, it's very rare for
someone to walk away from this.
Look, when Doug sees us together
and knows we mean
business, he'll sink in.
When my wife and dad confronted
me at my intervention
and had to look him in the eyes,
trust me, Doug will hear us out.
- Dad wasn't in
your intervention?
(liquid gurgling)
(crickets chirping)
(crickets chirping continues)
- Lester, how many
people have walked out
of cases you've been a part of?
- Only a handful over my
nine years of working.
If we express our
support and love,
everything will fall into place.
Let's not focus on
what might happen.
Let's focus on being in
the moment for your father.
(door creaking)
- Hi, dad.
- I take it dinner is
going to be later then.
Keith, how's it going.
- Beautifully.
- Good to know.
I'm guessing you're after
my daughter. (laughing)
- My name's Lester Baron.
I'm an interventionist.
- That's worse.
(Chloe laughing)
- We're willing
to have a meeting.
Living room okay for you, Doug?
- How much do you
charge an hour?
- Really?
- It's not important.
- Doug, you're
gonna hear us out?
- I'm the one being blindsided,
how am I the bad guy?
- No one's the bad
guy or the good guy.
We're here to talk. Have
a simple discussion.
- In that case, I'm gonna
need a drink of water.
- I'll get it. You guys
go sit down, I'll get it.
(door creaking)
(water gurgling)
(gentle soothing music)
(footsteps pattering)
- Whenever you're ready.
- You are the love of
my life, my best friend,
and the father of our
beautiful children.
You are the strongest
person I know,
except when it comes to this.
I have tolerated your drinking
because of the strength
and openness you show in
everything else, but no longer.
This flaw, which I have
learned is better described
as a disorder, has been with
you for most of your life.
13, Doug, you were a child
when you had your first drink.
There is not a
time, day or night,
when you don't have
the flask on you.
It's always been
escalating slowly
and I have mistaken that
as being in control of it.
Your drinking is to the
detriment of your health
and our relationship.
Accidents I have
had to deal with,
stumbling doing your hard work,
falling off the couch
and cutting your head.
Drunkenly punching your
hand against the wall.
You've always been a homebody,
but you and that flask
have all but completely
retreated into your study.
We all love you.
You need help, Doug.
Accept this opportunity please.
- Keith.
(paper rustling)
- Doug, I've always admired you.
Your ability to build things
and see things to the end.
This house, your business,
this gorgeous family.
Doug, God has blessed
you with determination
and you've done so
much with that gift.
Doug, I have such
respect for you.
The Lord's blessings
also come with challenges
that He asked us to overcome.
Doug, we both struggle
with being stubborn men.
We think our way
is the right way,
but there's nothing right
with having six drinks
when we go out together.
Doug, I'm asking you as a
friend to keep an open mind
and to listen to
what your family
and what God has to say to you.
I know you'll make
the right decision.
- There's so much
love in this room.
Chloe, dear, your turn.
- Well, mine's short.
(paper rustling)
Dad, I don't know what's
normal or what's right,
which are pretty subjective.
When I see you crashing on
the couch, flask nearby,
I see the hardest
working person I know
relaxing in his own way.
We grow up being asked to
better ourselves every day.
You're a far better
person than I am, dad,
but do you think the happiest
and healthiest version of you
drinks the way you do now?
It's up to you.
- You're the rock
of this family,
your friends, and your business.
You overcome what
life throws at you
while bearing the troubles
of those who need you.
You are the definition
of supportive
in the way that you bring
your intelligence, passion,
and humor to others.
You supported cooking stoves
when no one else would.
Chloe and I had an
amazing childhood
because of you and mom.
You've always been there for us,
please let us be there for you.
When we talk on the phone,
you try to hide the fact that
you're slurring your words.
You drink as a coping mechanism
and it's hurting you and
everyone close to you.
We've all done learning and
growing in preparing for this.
And by participating,
you've shown your willingness
to grow and learn with us.
(somber music)
There's this great
facility in Florida,
it's called Coast Path Healing.
- Florida?
- The best for senior
treatment is Coast Way.
But I can email a fair list of
great California facilities.
- So what do you say?
- Look, I appreciate
all your concerns
and I know this embarrassing
ordeal came from a good place,
but there's no way in hell
I'm going to some facility.
If my drinking really makes
all of you that uncomfortable,
I'll be more conscientious
just going forward.
I'll give you my word,
that's the compromise
I'm willing to make.
- You are a highly
functioning sufferer of AUD.
You need professional help.
- Professionals who know
all the abbreviations.
- Acronym.
- AUD is an initialism.
- Who cares?
- Doug, please
don't be combative.
- I'm trying to meet
you halfway here.
- Dad, you have a problem.
- We all have problems, why do
you get to come into my house
and tell me mine?
- Doug, everyone
is here for you,
you need to do right by them.
If you refuse treatment,
there will be consequences.
Each person has prepared one.
- Oh, your last resort
is to strong arm me?
This I wanna hear.
- No one's strong arming.
- What's your consequence?
- Dad.
- Go on.
- If you don't get help,
I'll stop visiting the house.
- Wow, four times
a year to zero.
Big deal.
Keith, your consequence.
- Take some time to
think about it, Doug.
And I'm sorry it's come to this.
I know it's difficult for you.
But until you make
the right choice,
I can't take part in the
erosion of your life anymore.
- The erosion of my life.
At least I make an
honest living, you snake.
- Why do you have to
make this so hard?
- What's yours?
- Doug, listen-
- Oh, I'm listening.
- Please.
- Consequence now!
- I'll file for a divorce.
- Get the papers.
I'll sign.
You damn coward, Fay.
- Enough!
God, we get it,
Dad, you're pissed.
- Get the fuck out! All of you.
This is my home
too. Everyone stays.
- Chloe, what was
your consequence?
- I didn't have one,
Dad, it's your life.
- Damn right.
(gentle dramatic music)
(crickets chirping)
(gentle dramatic
music continues)
- Empty your pockets.
(phone clattering)
(Doug grunting)
Back to the house real slow.
- My truck and my
cash are yours.
I won't say a word and
you will never hear-
- I wish that was enough.
The more difficult you
make things for me,
the more I make 'em for you.
- I got a family.
- We all do.
- They're inside,
please don't hurt them.
- We'll come to that.
Move.
- Unbelievably
selfish of you, Chloe.
- I didn't wanna do this.
- Stop it you two.
- She just had to
undermine all of us.
- You always need
someone else to blame.
- Ladies, enough.
- Emotions are running high.
Breathe with me.
(inhaling and exhaling)
Doug left on his
own. We did our best.
- Ah, he's coming back.
Look, he blew off
all of his steam
and now he needs to cool down.
He'll be back.
Have a little faith.
(suspenseful music)
- Open it.
What's your name?
- Doug.
- You willing to bet their lives
I don't find another way in?
(suspenseful music continues)
Open it.
- Doug, praise God.
What the...
Girls, run!
(family members screaming)
- No, no, no, don't
run, don't run.
- [Bo] Calm down. Nobody moves.
- Up in my room I
have jewelry, I can-
- Your phones now.
Come towards me slowly.
Doug, fetching me
a bowl of water.
- Do what he says. We
comply, we don't get hurt.
- Right. Everyone,
stand over here.
No dialing. Let
me see your hands.
Let me see your phones.
Okay.
One at a time, walk over
and hand me your phones.
Back to your family. Next.
Keep it on me.
Anyone gets hurt, it's
me. Is that a deal, Bo?
- Won't come to that.
In the bowl.
Next. In the bowl.
One at a time!
(dramatic music)
- [Fay] Keith!
- No games.
In the bowl. Come on.
Sit down.
Put your palms on the ground.
All right, I'm gonna take
a look around the house.
No one make a sound,
everyone stays still,
lips are sealed.
Got it?
- It's okay.
(door creaking)
- Okay. Go ahead and stand up.
Look, it's a fuck situation
and I'm sorry, truly.
But here we are.
Doug, I'm gonna be you
and your family's guest
for the next couple of nights.
All of you do as I say,
everyone act smart,
nothing rash, no heroics,
and this will be a breeze.
I mean, you're
complying so keep it up
and I'll be outta your hair
as soon as I can, I promise.
Okay? Got it?
- We didn't do anything to you.
- And I don't plan
to inconvenience you
any more than I already am.
I'm up shits creek.
I mean, I told your
husband earlier,
I wish there was a better way.
- Let me go, just me,
please. I promise you-
- Yeah, we are all in
this together, I'm afraid.
Doug, do you have a screwdriver
and a hammer nearby?
- What?
- A screwdriver and a hammer.
- In the study, yeah.
- All right.
We're gonna flip the door
handle and nail shutters closed.
Take the screws out,
turn the handle around,
and seal the window off.
(crickets chirping)
(hammer banging)
(footsteps pattering)
All right. Perfect.
Just leave the tools
on the floor there.
All right.
Everyone, get in the bathroom,
you're gonna be sleeping
in there tonight.
Hurry. It's been a long night.
- Is it cool if we grab pillows?
- No, no, we're
fine, we're fine.
- No, go ahead.
- I need this.
- Sure. Go.
(footsteps pattering)
- Couple of nights, I'm gone.
(footsteps pattering)
(gentle soothing music)
(gentle soothing
music continues)
(Bo panting)
(Bo groaning)
(gentle soothing
music continues)
(Bo humphing)
(Bo humphing)
(clock ticking)
(no audio)
- Back off.
- I'm trying to
place where he is.
Stop. We're safe.
Or do you want to change that?
- We're hostages.
- Shut up, we're safe.
- Dad's right, we need
to weather this out,
not rock the boat.
- Oh shit. Jesus.
(floorboards creaking)
- Shh, mom.
- What's the password
for your iPad?
- [Doug] My iPad?
- I want to go online,
I hope it's okay.
- [Doug] 2590.
(no audio)
(Bo groaning)
(no audio)
(no audio)
(gentle music)
(Bo moaning)
- I'm sorry.
- Thank you.
- If you're actually sorry,
you'll put a lid
on freaking out.
- I've never seen a
gun in person before.
- Neither have I.
- He's not gonna use it.
If he was gonna hurt
us, he would've already.
- Don't be so sure
of that, Chloe.
- There's something
off about him.
- How did he even get the gun?
- What matters is,
he's dangerous.
More so if he thinks
we're a threat.
- Exactly.
Do what he says as he says it.
- Oh, and you we're just
gotta let him come in here
and humiliate us.
- Well, what exactly
do you suggest, Keith?
- We can take him.
- You shut the fuck
up, he may hear you.
- He's upstairs.
Don't you remember those
pricks at the Giants game?
I mean, we showed those
men who real men are.
- He's got a gun.
- Well, I can disarm him.
So I've got this new
technique to grab a gun.
- Do you hear yourself?
- An Israeli special forces
agent is training me.
- I don't care how many
overpriced courses you paid for.
You risk my family's
safety, I'll kick your ass.
- Oh, so you talk
like a man with me,
but a panty with him?
- Again, you fucking
idiot, he has a gun.
- Yeah, one man with a gun
is no match for
two men in tandem.
And you should have learned
that in combat where two men in-
- Keith, if we are gonna
make it through this,
we have to focus
on deescalation.
This is the way we
want to handle it.
Respect that.
- Now listen to me, Fay-
- No, you'll listen
to me, we've decided.
- Okay. All right.
- All right.
I think we should all try
and get some rest now.
- Mom, do you want the bathtub?
- I'm all right.
- Dad?
- Mm-mm.
- Ruth?
- Just take it.
(crickets chirping)
(bright music)
(hostages snoring)
- Did you mean it?
Would you actually file?
- You called me a coward
in front of my daughters.
- Have you already?
- I'm the furthest
thing from a coward.
Do you know what a
coward does? Run.
- I felt cornered. I'm sorry.
You love me. I love you.
- I used to have a husband.
You stow away at work,
you cancel and lie when I
make plans with our friends.
- I told you I was
sorry I missed Sarah's
son's bar mitzvah.
- No, it's not just that,
you're drinking more.
You hide in your office,
you never used to.
You have to participate.
Be a part of this marriage.
(no audio)
I haven't filed yet, Doug.
(gentle soothing music)
(birds tweeting)
(Bo groaning)
(no audio)
(crow cooing)
(birds tweeting)
(crow cooing continues)
(bright music)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(oil sizzling)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(bright music continues)
(footsteps pattering)
(door knocking)
- Morning.
Oh, here.
I made breakfast.
- If that goes up, it's
pointed at me, remember?
- I wanna talk to you all.
Everybody up?
- We are.
- Our predicament isn't great,
but it doesn't have
to be terrible.
Everyone, please stay cool
and where I can see you
and let's make the
best of this weekend.
- I smell eggs.
- I make mean scrambled eggs
and cook plenty of bacon.
- It's better than in here.
- Everything's ready for
you in the dining room.
(footsteps pattering)
- Give me a moment.
- Does anyone else need
to use the restroom?
- I do.
(water flushing)
(water gushing)
- You can go on in
the dining room.
- We'll stick together.
- Killer.
Who's the artist?
- I am.
(water flushing)
- You got a gift.
- Thanks.
- Let's eat.
- Don't.
- I would never mess
with someone's food.
- I'm not really an egg person.
- Then have some bacon.
- Switch with me.
- Sure.
(no audio)
You know, this goes smoother
if we can trust each other.
I mean, let's get
to know one another.
Tell me about yourselves.
- I'm Chloe Freeman.
I'll drop out the first
day of school intro.
(Bo laughing)
I'm a Pisces.
Liberal, non progressive.
I like TV over movies
and hate house music.
Like actual instruments.
And I'm a proud C student.
- Killer.
Favorite TV show.
- Tie between "Full
House" and "Breaking Bad."
- I remember "Full House."
John Stamos.
- Yeah.
And they have a new Netflix
series, but I prefer classic.
- I'm Bo.
"Storage Wars" is
my favorite TV show,
but I'd rather watch a
monster movie over television.
Not a breakfast
person, Kyle, was it?
- Keith.
No offense, I'm vegan.
- None taken.
You well off, Keith?
- What do you mean?
- You know, rich.
- I'm blessed.
Why?
- I never met a working man
who called himself that.
- Blessed?
- Vegan.
(all laughing)
Well, at least have some OJ.
- He won't drink those either.
Won't go near processed sugars.
- There's processed
sugar in orange juice?
- Loaded with it.
And full of preservatives.
All made from concentrate.
They shouldn't even be allowed
to call it fruit juice.
- A life with no
juice, no bacon?
No, thank you.
Well, I didn't catch
everyone else's name.
Again, I'm Bo. It's
good to meet you.
- I'm Fay.
- The artist.
- Ruth.
- Hi, Ruth.
No hard feelings, I get it.
I'd be suspicious too.
- Lester.
- For keeping me out of
trouble, not starting it.
Are you Fay's brother, Lester?
- Fay hired me.
- You work for them?
I thought you were
the gay uncles.
- What made you say that?
- Well, he looks
the most like Fay
and they sort of
gravitate towards each
other, I don't know.
Are you a lawyer, Lester?
You're kind of dressed like one.
- I'm an interventionist.
- Like drug interventions?
- Mostly I deal with
those who suffer from AUD,
alcohol use disorder.
- So you're some sort of doctor.
- Not exactly.
- No, he's nothing
like a doctor.
- Are you the one with the
drinking problem, Doug?
- According to them.
- You don't think so?
- I'm sure you've
heard the phrase,
everything in moderation.
- Yeah.
- Here we go.
- That's not an
exact translation of
the ancient Greek.
The exact translation
of the ancient Greek is,
nothing in excess.
- Okay.
- I like my vodka.
Am I an excessive drinker?
No, I make sure of it.
- Yeah, my old man didn't
think he was an alcoholic.
- Who has the right
to draw the line
between user and abuser?
- Doc.
- He's not a doctor.
- Lester, what's the
professional definition
of an alcoholic?
- We don't use that term.
Common symptoms for someone
who suffers from AUD
are difficulties with
social, familial,
or occupational responsibilities
due to drinking.
- That's vague.
- Oh no, not really, honey.
- Lying about drinking,
drinking to relax.
- Who doesn't drink to relax?
- Let him talk, Doug.
- An inability to go
through daily activities
without alcohol, along with
uncontrollable cravings.
One with AUD often suffers
from withdrawal symptoms
due to chemical and
physical dependency.
- I'm far from
dependent on alcohol.
- Ruth, you're sensible.
You think he needs it?
- Don't ask her, She
hasn't been around.
- You've had your flask attached
to your hip my entire life.
I doubt it's changed that
much over the last year.
- It's my life.
Mine.
As long as I'm not
hurting anyone,
I'm free to live
the life I want.
- I'm going to ask that
as long as I stay here,
no one drink.
We should all be levelheaded.
I mean, I'm not going to either.
I mean, hell, I can go
for a beer right now,
but it's for the best.
- I don't wanna drink.
- I brought over the
counter medications
to help when you
start experiencing
minor withdrawal symptoms.
- That won't be necessary.
- Well, that was good.
- So much better
than insta eggs.
I will never touch that
damn excuse for food
again in my life.
- I used to eat 'em all the
time at Camp Hollywoodland.
Thanks for making the real deal.
- It was a really nice gesture.
- No trouble. The
least I could do.
Lester, would you mind
helping me with these?
And could you wash
up the dishes?
We don't want to leave
Doug and Fay's home
messier than we
found it. (laughing)
- Right away.
- All right, I will
help bring them in.
- We can all go in
the living room.
- Killer. Living room's
more comfortable.
- The situation's changed.
His guard is slipping.
I'll give you the signal.
- Hey, no.
- Hey, Keith, I'm
gonna grab you a water.
- Oh, right. Yeah.
- I need to use the facilities.
- And I need to go after.
(floorboards creaking)
(water gurgling)
(dramatic music)
(water splashing)
(water splashing)
(dramatic music)
- We cool?
- As much as we can be.
Given the circumstances.
- Yeah, that's a sticky one.
But keep it this
temperature, all's good.
- Appreciate the water.
- You must be really thirsty,
considering last time
I drank tap water,
you gave me the whole
fluoride speech.
- Oh, I've heard that one.
- I haven't gotten that one
but have you heard the
aluminum in deodorant rant?
- What?
- Nothing wrong with
being health conscious.
You did it yourself?
- Not completely.
Juan, Robert, and
Enrique were fundamental
during the construction.
- Friends of yours?
- We became close by
the end of the project.
- How long did it take?
- Let's see.
I added the deck and
the dining room later.
The girls' rooms were
originally one room.
The house without the additions
took about nine months.
- Holy shit. I
mean, that's killer.
Not a lot of men can
sleep under the roof
they literally put over
their family's head.
What year was that?
- [Fay] '77.
- Hell yeah. Must be
crazy here in the '80s.
(Bo laughing)
(suspenseful music)
Hey, Lester, don't worry
about putting them away.
I'll put everything back
where I found it tonight.
- I have two more left.
- No rush.
- With enough
dedication and patience,
a man can accomplish anything.
Why don't you take my chair,
it's more comfortable.
Who's the musician?
Fay, do you play as
good as you paint?
- Well, Chloe plays
and sings beautifully.
- That's my guitar.
- Creative Pisces. Sure.
Been at it a while?
- Since I was about 12.
- Who taught you?
- I just watched a
ton of YouTube videos.
- Dedication and patience.
- More or less.
- Well, can I hear a little bit?
- You want my sister
to perform for you?
- No, it's not like that.
I mean, for all
of us, I mean for-
- It's fine.
- You don't have to.
- I don't mind.
I mean, when was the last
time I got to play for you?
- You sure?
- Yeah. Why not?
What the hell, I
know mom loves it.
- You're very talented.
- All you Freemans
are dripping with it.
- Well, what should I play?
- You decide.
- Oh, I guess I'll
just play my favorite.
(gentle soothing guitar tune)
(gentle soothing
guitar tune continues)
(gentle soothing
guitar tune continues)
(gentle soothing
guitar tune continues)
(all clapping)
- Killer.
Wasn't that a killer, Lester?
Damn.
- I love your take
on the classics.
- Yeah, you really
make it your own.
- Thanks. What can I say?
- Well, thanks for
sharing that with us.
- Yeah, it's fun.
- Makes it look easy.
- [Bo] Right?
- [Fay] Do you play
any instruments, Bo?
- I wish.
The closest that I come to
musical talent is my whistling.
I'm a mad whistler.
- Awesome. I played for
everyone, now's your turn.
- All right.
- [Chloe] Come on.
(Bo whistling)
- That was sick! (clapping)
I learned "Stairway,"
That was the first song
I learned how to play.
- You know, my buddy
Dray used to say,
it is not bode well that there's
only a stairway to heaven,
but a highway to
hell. (laughing)
What about you,
Ruth, any talents?
- I wasn't really
the talent show tape.
- [Bo] What kind were you?
- Regular.
- Actually, she was captain of
the women's volleyball team.
- And class president.
- In high school.
- Leadership is 100% a talent.
- True.
(crickets chirping)
- It could be possible,
who might have doubt
someone's experience?
- Well, I've heard
countless stories.
I mean, it has to be real,
so many people deal with ghosts.
- Maybe, anything can happen.
- I've never seen a
rhino in the flesh,
but it doesn't mean
they're not real.
- But you've seen a
picture of a rhino.
- Well who hasn't?
- Well, a picture is proof.
Evidence proves what
is and isn't there.
- There is video of
paranormal activity.
- Right.
They measure waves and signals.
- Okay, let me
rephrase, repeatable and
verifiable evidence.
- Do you believe in ghosts?
- Certainly.
The first apartment complex
I moved into was haunted.
- Really?
- Mr. Monroe was the
elevator operator
who worked in the
building in the '30s.
He suffered a heart
attack and died.
Mr. Monroe was famous for
the cigars he always had.
At night, you could
smell his Cubans
when riding the elevator.
- Or more likely someone else
smokes cigars in the building.
- Smoking isn't permitted
in the building anymore.
- That's not gonna stop anybody.
- Okay, hauntings can be
explained by natural phenomenon.
- Don't you believe in God?
- How are they similar?
You're not making any sense.
- They require faith.
- Well, no, faith
is very different.
- Both are forms of a belief.
- The Lord is present every
day in everyone's life.
Whether or not you
believe He's there.
- In a repeatable
and verifiable way?
- Vatican has exorcists.
- So?
- So the church recognizes
hauntings, but you don't?
- I'm a Protestant.
We don't share the same
theology as Catholics.
- Bo, may I get a glass of water
and reach into my briefcase?
- How come?
- Doug needs to stay hydrated
and I think some medicine
would go a long way.
- I'll get the water myself.
- Are you all right?
- Get me the damn pills.
- Of course, go.
(no audio)
(water gushing)
- [Lester] Do you have any
allergies to medications?
- [Doug] Not to my knowledge.
- [Lester] Take two of these.
It's crucial...
- [Fay] Thank you, Lester.
(Doug gulping)
- Headaches and the shakes
come at stressful times.
Fighting the shop's
lease most of '08
in that bullshit
liability lawsuit.
- You know what's great
for stress relief? Games.
- Games?
- Like board games?
- Right.
Have any?
- In the basement.
- That could be a
little difficult.
Burn the Witch. Killer game.
- I don't know that
one. How do you play?
- Does that sound
good to you, Doug?
I mean focus on something
else a little while.
You don't even have to
stand if you don't want.
- Explain the rules.
- Okay.
Well, there is a moderator
and a four-person team
of village folk, and a
two-person team of witches.
- Sounds similar to Mafia.
- Well, there are plenty of
games with similar type names.
Go on.
- Well, to start, all six
players close their eyes
and the moderator
chooses two people
to be the games witches.
- How do you know who's who?
- Well, hold on, let me explain
then I'll answer any
leftover questions.
So the witches then are
allowed to open their eyes
and recognize who
each other are.
The rest of the
game is in phases,
the trial phase, and of
the burning of a suspect.
During the trial phase,
everyone talks and
asks questions,
trying to figure out together
who a witch could be.
The town's folk have no idea,
but the witches can try to
throw the town's folk off.
The next part of the game,
the burning of a
suspect takes place.
And everyone casts their vote
as to who they wanna
see burned at the stake.
And whoever gets the
most votes is burned
and removed from the game.
Before we begin the
next trial phase,
everyone closes their eyes
and the witches select a
town's folk member to banish.
So we go through
phase after phase
until either both witches
are caught and burned
or witches outnumber
town's folk.
And those are the rules.
- What happens if
there's a tie in votes
during the burning
of the witch stage?
- Hold on, I think Chloe
had the first question.
What was yours?
- How do the witches
know they're witches
without spoiling it
for everyone else?
- The moderator
walks around the room
and lightly taps the players
who are gonna be the
witches for the game.
- Kind of like
Heads Up, Seven Up.
- Sure.
Lester, you are asking what
happens if there's a tie?
- Mm-hm.
- Good question. There
has to be majority vote.
- It's definitely Mafia.
- Well, it sounds like fun.
- All right, well,
all clear everyone.
Ruth, Doug.
- [Doug] Got it.
- Well, let's play.
- Okay, well, I'll be the
moderator for the first game.
So everyone close your eyes.
(gentle music)
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All right, those I
selected as witches
may open your eyes and
acknowledge each other.
Okay, witches, close your eyes.
If you were not
selected as a witch,
you are town's folk and
on the opposing team.
All right, perfect.
Everyone open your eyes.
Our beloved mayor
has disappeared.
All that was left in his room
were black cats and a broom.
- What?
- It's flavor.
- We must get to the
bottom of this dark magic.
We will begin a court session
and the town's folk may
question one another.
- Dad, are you a witch?
- No. Are you?
- No.
- Keith, are you a witch?
- No.
- Mom, everyone's gonna say no.
Chloe, who looks fishy to you.
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- Mom's gotta be the
witch. (laughing)
- [Fay] You're being goofy.
- Or are you cracking
under pressure?
I vote for mum.
(Chloe laughing)
- Dad, is Chloe overselling?
Is she a possible witch?
- No, if she was, she would've
tried to lead from the start.
- Wait, are you accusing me?
- No, you're doing
what you would do
if you were on either team.
- Maybe it's you, Ruth.
- Look at me, I'm not a witch.
- Do we have to vote?
- It's up to you guys.
- Is my mom a witch?
Is she?
- That's not allowed,
he's the moderator.
- Oh, you're so guilty, mom.
(Chloe laughing)
- Okay, we have to
let the people vote
then we'll know more.
Next phase.
- Are the town's folk finished
questioning for this round?
- Yep.
- A stake is prepared and
a vote must be called.
- I vote for mom.
- Little cheater.
- Oh no, you totally
gave it away.
I also vote for mom.
- See?
- Yeah, my vote's
for Fay as well.
- Same.
- Well, we have a majority.
The town's folk have
decided to burn Fay
and she's removed from play.
- So you were a witch.
(Fay groaning)
- Duh.
(Chloe and Ruth laughing)
- We wait till the
end of the game.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Ah, it's all good.
I mean, first time
we've played together.
All right, so everyone
still in, close your eyes.
Night falls and spells are cast
and witches may open
your eyes and vote
on a town's folk
member to banish.
- Can I still vote
even if I'm dead?
- Sure.
Another member of our community
has mysteriously vanished.
The town will miss Chloe.
- Damn, damn, damn!
- It seems our town has not
solved it's witch problem.
We must hold a trial
and question each other
to find the true witches.
- Okay, so that
was definitely mom.
- It would have to be someone
who would go along with her.
(stomach rumbling)
- Did you eat
anything this morning?
- Well, we can still
play, nevermind me.
- That was just juice and
bacon, and Keith had less.
- Yeah, you should eat, mom.
- I could eat.
- Oh, so what are you
gonna fix for us this time?
- Well, let's do something easy.
I'm not much help with one hand.
I was hoping you wouldn't
mind fixing dinner.
- You want me to cook?
- Well, it's really hard
for me with one hand.
And besides, I don't know
your health restrictions.
- I'll do it.
- No, I'll take care of it.
- Perfect. Thanks.
- We don't have anything
in the fridge for Keith.
- Well, wait, I think we
have carrots and blueberries.
- Enough for everyone?
- No, probably not.
- Okay, you and
Keith can have that
and we can have something else.
- That works.
- I think we have
some leftover lasagna.
- Plenty. We have plenty.
- Homemade lasagna
sounds killer.
(Keith groaning)
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At the end of this,
don't lift a finger.
Just leave everything
where it's at.
I will collect, sort,
and wash everything.
- Here.
(footsteps pattering)
- Ow!
- Oh, careful, that
was in the oven.
- Plastic melts.
- Cooking stoves don't.
- Keeps food moist while cooking
and can go in microwaves
and ovens up to 350 degrees.
(gentle music)
- It's a recycled polyurethane.
- Yes and safe to eat food in
and not harmful to
the environment.
- Sold.
Can I get it at Target?
- Nope.
- [Bo] Amazon?
- They're not
making them anymore.
- Huh, that's a
bummer. Clever idea.
- 7.99 clever.
- People are cheap.
- Doesn't need an excuse,
it's survival of the fittest.
- Could you have moved the
price down a little more?
- I mean, maybe if
I got it to scale.
I'd actually rather
not talk about this.
- So dad, has your
medicine kicked in yet?
- Well, let's see.
I'm eating and I'm not throwing
up so yeah, I guess so.
- Glad to see you're
feeling a little better.
- Thanks.
- Maybe you should take some
anti-nausea tablets I have.
- Really trying to get
that overtime, aren't you?
- Take it after dinner.
- You have a beautiful family.
- What about your family?
- Chloe.
- What?
- We're all friends
here, it's alright.
My family doesn't want
me talking with them
so I don't have to
worry about that.
- So sad when
families drift apart.
- It's inevitable.
- What happens in your life
is what you allow to happen.
- It's about not giving up,
accepting the bumpy roads.
- So why don't you
and your family talk?
- That's a long story.
- We got time.
- Well, I think Fay's right.
People give up.
I gave up on my dad.
My mom gave up on me.
Spencer, Nick, and Miles
threw in the towel.
I don't know, it seems
like it's really hard
to keep things together and
just easy for him to fall apart.
Oh, please, leave it.
Just leave it.
- Can we play Burn the Witch?
- If everyone wants.
- I wanna redeem myself.
- I'm in.
- Perfect.
Ruth, do you wanna be moderator?
- Yeah, if that's what
everyone wants to do.
(clock ticking)
(footsteps pattering)
(clock ticking continues)
Okay.
Witches open your eyes and
acknowledge each other.
Witches close your eyes.
Now, everyone, all at
once open your eyes.
First phase of questioning
will begin in three, two-
- You're not gonna
add the flavor?
- Run it however you like.
- Three, two, one.
- Chloe, whose team are you on?
- Town's folk.
- Fay, are you guilty?
- No, not this time around.
- Let's vote.
- Is everyone ready to vote?
- I'll skip this round.
- He's making the same moves
as last time. I vote for him.
- Keith was quiet last round.
Too quiet. I vote for him.
- Yeah, I'm gonna have to agree
with mom and vote for Keith.
- Doug.
- Yeah,
first round of voting is over.
Majority rules. Keith's out.
Stand over here by me and
then everyone close your eyes.
Witches may now open their eyes.
One player is out.
Witches point to your vote.
Must be unanimous.
No one is allowed to talk.
(dramatic music)
- Move.
- Keith!
- Oh, God.
- I'm not around,
down to the floor now.
- [Keith] Put the gun down.
- Last chance.
- [Doug] Keith, listen, drop.
Drop, Keith, on the floor.
- On the floor, asshole!
(gunshot exploding)
(dramatic music)
(Keith choking)
(Keith coughing)
(Keith gasping)
(dramatic music)
(hostages crying)
Stop yelling!
- Bo.
Bo!
- I told him!
- No one will say anything.
- He made me.
- Well, my family, I beg you.
- He was the fucking one.
- You're right.
Bo, please, my girls, please.
- Do you think I
fucking wanted this?
You'd all be dead if I wanted.
Are you?
Oh, get it outside.
Doug, Lester, grab the body
and take it to the woods
and then come back.
- Please take my truck,
take anything you want.
- Now.
No one else has to get hurt.
- Please.
- Are you gonna make
me threaten her?
- Okay, okay, don't.
Lester, get the fuck over here.
Fast.
- And you both come back.
- [Doug] Hurry.
Damn it!
How far?
- Away from here.
And then right back.
(crickets chirping)
- [Doug] Here, here.
Gently. Gently.
Good job.
(Doug humphing)
- I'll go get help.
(crickets chirping continues)
(blows thumping)
(dramatic music)
(Fay and Chloe crying)
- It wasn't supposed
to go like this.
Chloe, he rushed me.
- [Chloe] No.
- I'm not.
- [Chloe] Stop. Please, stop.
Please.
(crickets chirping)
(footsteps pattering)
- At sunset tomorrow, I'm gone.
- I'm so sorry
for all this hell.
I never meant to...
Forgive me,
- We're sleeping in
the bathroom again.
(footsteps pattering)
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(water gushing)
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(broom rustling)
(somber music)
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(plates cluttering)
(water gushing)
(no audio)
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- What were you thinking?
- No one wants to stay in here.
Keith!
(gunshot exploding)
Hey, bitch.
(dramatic music)
- [Fay] My family.
(birds tweeting)
(gentle music)
(Doug snorting)
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(Doug crying)
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(Doug continues crying)
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(Doug crying)
(Bo panting)
(Doug retching and coughing)
(Doug retching)
- These symptoms can be
managed with more medication.
- Whatever I had
before, it worked.
- In my briefcase.
(Doug panting)
- I was out of line.
I hope you're not too.
Hurt.
- Is he not letting
us out today?
- [Chloe] I don't think he's up.
(Doug retching)
- You think this will
solve our problems?
- Well, the medicine will
help at least a little.
- I'm talking about
stopping my drinking.
It won't be the silver
bullet you hoped for.
Nothing changes the
way we're headed.
- And where are we headed?
- Our marriage is
circling the drain
I drove our daughter away.
- Dad.
Without you-
- Don't try to butter me up.
I'm done with people telling
me what I wanna hear.
I'm a failure with an addiction,
not a failure because of it.
- You think you're a failure?
- I'm fighting for us,
Not trying to escape our issues.
- If you're fighting
for us, I am a failure.
I'm your husband, it's my job
to keep you secure
and fulfilled.
- Why do you get to
define everything?
I say a marriage starts to erode
when I see the love of
my life pulling away
and distancing himself.
- I refuse to lose you.
- Then act like it.
I'm here with you.
I'm right here.
Are you with me?
- I promise I'll be around more.
- Someone shouldn't be made
to do what they don't want.
- Why would you say that?
- You look at me different.
We force it, we didn't used to.
- I moved.
Dynamics change.
- After your business
went bankrupt,
I was the one with the
experience, I should-
- It was my business, it
was my responsibility.
- You made a great product.
- It was a shit product
and it was a shit startup.
God, you think you're a failure?
How am I supposed to feel.
- With the right manufacturing-
- I avoided you because I
hated that I couldn't do
what you said I could do.
My whole life,
everything you said I
could accomplish, I did.
And my family's next on the line
when I wanna start
my life outright?
I can't.
I'm small fish.
That's true failure.
- I'll throw out all
the cooking stoves.
- I'm over it. Or
mostly, I guess.
I'm just licking my
wounds for a long time.
I just couldn't bear knowing
that I'm what made dad sad.
- I'm what made me sad.
I just couldn't bear
seeing you so hurt.
I want you to be happy.
A good father wants-
- Stop saying you're
not a good father.
You were there for
me, I'm no good.
You gave me everything.
And look what I
have to show for it.
Nothing.
- Is your entire self worth
measured in accomplishments?
That's not the Ruth we raised.
The point is to learn
and get back up.
- You deserve a daughter who
wouldn't make you question
how you raised her.
I thought I was that person.
- You are.
You are that person.
You are.
- A young woman of
integrity and dignity.
I'm proud of who you are.
- Me too.
- Love you.
(Doug and Fay chuckling)
(gentle music)
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- When I leave tonight,
wait two hours.
I'll be back there.
Stay downstairs, do
whatever you want.
- What's going on?
- He said when he
leaves to wait,
to stay downstairs,
do what we want.
- Is he leaving?
- He's waiting till night fall.
- Let's stay in here.
- There's no need
to be suspicious,
let's go into the living room.
- I'm not talking to that man.
- I don't think he
wants to either.
- We'll wait it out too.
- Right.
- He's holding the gun.
- It's okay, honey,
stay with us.
- Get the pills
for my dad, Lester.
- On it.
(gentle music continues)
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For Doug.
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- I'll get the water.
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(Chloe sobbing)
(Chloe continues sobbing)
(somber music)
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(Crickets chirping)
(no audio)
- Lester, you're gonna
gimme a lift in your car.
- It's yours.
- You are going to drive
us until I say stop.
The Freemans will wait two
hours before getting help.
- I can't see.
- You're my passenger then.
- Where?
- Not far.
(crickets chirping)
(gun cocking)
- Promise us you won't hurt him.
- I promise.
(crickets chirping continues)
(footsteps pattering)
(crickets chirping)
(car engine roaring)
(crickets chirping continues)
I've never been to Florida.
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