Forgotten (2023) Movie Script
1
[somber music]
Mister Murray, please don't
take this the wrong way,
but you pay me $150 twice
a week to keep you company.
Although I greatly
appreciate the generosity,
I'd like to try to assist
you with your troubles.
You have to open up
at some point, Isaac.
I can't do my job if
you don't speak to me.
Isaac, I know you've been
through an enormous amount
of trauma, but I can help you.
At least, I can try if
given the opportunity.
Isaac.
Isaac.
(ON RADIO) Anybody that wants
to comment on the situation
can call in to the
station at 450-789-9600.
Again, that's 450-789-9600.
We want to hear from the people.
Tell us your name or where
are you calling from.
(ON RADIO) I'm Jennifer,
calling in from Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
(ON RADIO) What's up, Jennifer?
What's your thoughts
on this whole thing?
(ON RADIO) Listen, look, I
feel like someone is lying.
I feel it in my bones.
And my intuition,
it's always right.
[gravel crunching]
[dog barking]
Baby, who was that?
You're crazy.
Don't start that.
[huff]
Why are you going
on about my phone?
(WHISPERING) Hey, baby, I
think that's him right there.
Yeah, I think so.
I heard he's been doing a
lot of weird, crazy shit.
Yeah, I heard that too.
Yeah, you know what?
Let's just go.
Come on.
Weirdo.
Babe.
Babe.
[eerie sounds]
[indistinct voices muttering]
[panting]
Isaac.
Isaac.
Hey, baby girl.
Sandra, you heard your father.
I'm about to go hang out
with a few friends, Mom.
I'll be back soon.
Sandra.
You know it's your fault
that she hates me, right?
My fault?
Yes, your fault.
Isaac, Sandra has
a mind of her own.
And you know why
she's acting that way.
You know she does not hate you.
She's just hurt.
Well, Alex, I'm trying.
I just get so angry.
And the pills don't
seem to be working.
[doorbell chiming]
Are you expect the company?
No.
Are you?
[door creaking]
Hey, these are for you.
And you said you have no idea
what this card could be about.
Well, like I said, I've
never had a conversation
with the Johnsons
prior to today.
I asked my wife about it, but
she didn't understand the card
either.
Your wife?
Speaking of Alexandra,
this wouldn't
happen to belong to her?
Don't you ever fucking
touch these again.
You know, Isaac, we haven't
spoke about your wife
that much recently.
I'm sorry.
You know Alexandra and I
haven't been in the best space
as of late.
No?
I haven't been the best
husband as of late.
I mean, I'm trying.
I swear, I'm trying.
I put the bottle down
close to a year ago.
And so what seems
to be the problem?
[melodic music]
Can I tell you a story?
OK.
It was cold,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
It's about 7:30 or 8:00.
I remember because the
game was about to come on--
Packers versus Bears
at Lambeau Field.
These rivalries in football
dating back to the '20s.
Rookie wide receiver, Ken
Margerum, played for the best.
Ball slipped right
through his hands.
[huff] It's a 23-yard line.
Packers picked it off, stopping
the Bears' scoring drive.
November 15, 1981.
Packers won 21-17.
Big fan of the Packers, I see.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
My father was a big Bears fan.
One of the biggest Bears
fans you'd want to meet.
Yeah, we moved to Chicago
from Gulfport, Mississippi
in the late '70s.
My parents were seeking
work in the steel industry.
Anyway, that night my father
met a man named Gerald.
Mister G is what we called him.
[chuckle] Alexandra's father--
one of the nicest men
walking god's green Earth.
They stayed three houses
down in a light blue house
on the corner.
It was over 40 years ago.
Anyway, November
16, 1981, that's
when I met the love of my life.
You sound like you really
enjoyed telling that story.
What happened?
I've got to go.
Alexander's making my
favorite meal tonight.
I've got to get going.
But Isaac--
Yeah?
Never mind.
[mysterious music]
(ON RADIO) It's been over 20
years since something like this
has happened.
Such a small loving community.
This type of thing doesn't
happen around here often.
(ON RADIO) So Kelly,
what's the atmosphere
been like since all of
this has taken place?
(ON RADIO) Look,
George, I'll be honest.
It's created a sense
of fear and concern
throughout the community.
Hey, babe, I'm home.
Jeff.
Something smells good.
What are you making?
I had my headphones in.
I didn't know you were home.
I said something smells good.
So how was work?
I had six patients today,
including my special case.
I think we're slowly starting
to make a connection.
I think he's
beginning to open up.
Really?
What makes you say that?
I got a childhood memory.
It's been two months and
finally a breakthrough.
Usually he says
nothing, so I hope
we can stay on this
path of communication.
Well, I hope so too.
You've been trying to get
through to that guy for a while
now.
Yeah, I know.
Hopefully it all works out.
Thanks, babe.
[music continues]
[knocking]
Sandra, It's time to wake up.
It's time for you to go to work.
[knocking]
Sandra.
Come on, now.
You've got to get up.
You've got to be
more responsible.
You've got to get out and
do things on your own.
You're an adult now.
Sandra.
You know what?
Forget it.
If you get fired,
you just get fired.
I don't care.
Good morning, babe.
I see you're not
answering my calls.
I just want to say I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about last night,
raising my voice at you.
And that's my fault. I need you
to understand that I'm trying.
I really am.
I understand if you
need a breather.
Probably at Pam's house.
I hope you come home this
evening because we really
need to talk this out.
And can you please
talk to Sandra?
She's ignoring me.
And I'm not feeling that, so you
just talk to it for me, please.
I hope to see you this evening.
I love you.
Isaac.
Isaac.
Yes?
Where'd you go?
What do you mean?
You drew a complete
blank mid-conversation.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
I asked you if you wanted
to finish your conversation
from yesterday.
You were talking to me about
your wife and her father.
This is a safe space.
I can help you.
If you don't want
to talk about that,
we can talk about
anything that you want.
I don't know how to get
through to my daughter.
She's very upset with me.
She won't even talk to me.
Why is she upset?
She's upset because
how I used to be.
What did you used to be?
An alcoholic.
How long were you an alcoholic?
Too many years to count.
Too many.
Do you remember what
made you start drinking?
I used to hear
voices in my head.
They used to tell
me to do things,
and I didn't want to hear it.
When I was a teenager,
I started drinking,
and drinking would
calm the voices.
I just didn't want to hear it.
You know what I'm saying?
Of course.
I understand.
A lot of people start taking
drugs and alcohol because
of mental illness.
So did you ever get help?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
If I had went and
got help, that would
be me admitting that
something was wrong with me.
My mama used to tell me, boy,
there's nothing wrong with you.
That's just god talking to you.
Yeah.
So what made you stop drinking?
I stopped for her, my Sandra.
I mean, I missed so
much of her life.
I don't even remember
much of her childhood.
I-- [stammering] I've got to--
No, Isaac, stay in the moment.
Let it out.
You said, I don't remember
much of her childhood.
I--
I just wish I had
been a better father.
I wish we could have
had that bond, you know?
And she's grown now.
I can't tell her nothing.
I just wish things would
have been different.
[stammering] I've got to go.
Alex doesn't like it
if I'm late for dinner.
And I might have been a
drunk, but in 20 years
I have never been
late for dinner.
[MUSIC - ANTHONY LAZARO, "MILLE
INCENDI"]
Hey, babe.
Just checking to see if
you left Pam's house yet.
I'm on my way home for dinner.
Actually I'm going to
be a little early today.
You know what?
I think I'm taking you
out to dinner tonight.
Yeah.
Sandra's just going to
have to fend for herself.
[chuckle]
All right, I'm on my
way over to Pam's house.
See you soon.
Love you.
[music gets louder]
[knocking]
Hey, Pam, is Alexandra here?
You've got some nerve
coming around here.
I'm sorry I didn't call
first, but can I come in?
Hell, no, you can't
come in my house.
Get off my property.
[eerie music]
Why is it every time me and
your sister get into it,
you've got to involve yourself ?
Pam, why can't you
just stay neutral?
Get the fuck off my property.
You're just walking around here
like you got it all together.
You've got all
these people fooled.
But see, I know the real you.
Now as I said before, get
the fuck off my property.
Hey, Isaac, do me a favor.
Don't ever show your
face around here again.
I think I'm going to
give him my number.
You're going to give
who your number?
The guy from work.
What is his name, child?
Come one, his name
doesn't even matter.
Hey.
I thought you was
still over Pam's house.
No, I left this morning.
Go ahead, sit down.
I've already got
your plate ready.
Well, why didn't you answer
the phone when I called
or return my voicemails?
I just was trying
to get over it.
So how was your day, Sandra?
I said, how was
your day, Sandra?
Sandra, don't you hear
your father talking to you?
Yes, Mom.
My day was fine.
Did you make it to work on time?
Because I came by your bedroom,
but you didn't answer the door.
I am a grown woman, OK?
I don't need you waking
me up to go to work.
[cutlery rattling against plate]
[thud]
Oooh.
[laugh] Yeah.
Yeah, that's it.
That's the father I know.
Hm-mm.
But you know what, Isaac?
I'm not scared of you.
I'm not like my mom.
[indistinct voices muttering]
[panting]
Isaac.
Isaac.
Baby.
Hey, baby.
Isaac, it's OK.
It's OK.
Come on, come on.
Breathe.
Isaac, come on.
Come on.
Yeah, you're OK.
You're OK.
Where's your pills, baby?
Your pills.
Where's your pills?
[rattling]
(WHISPERING) It's OK.
[grunt]
OK, it's all right.
(WHISPERING) It's OK.
It's OK.
It's OK.
Are you all right?
OK.
Do you see what
you've even done?
Your father is sick.
Why can't you just stop it?
Me, stop it?
I didn't even do
anything to him.
You know what?
He brought all of
this on himself.
[thud]
[inaudible]
[clanging]
And what was that
supposed to mean?
What?
That you're not like me.
Mom, you know what it means, OK?
You know what?
I'm just going to go over one of
my friends house or something.
I can't even have
dinner with you all.
It's just like so
much, all the time.
[thud]
Sandra Renee.
Yes.
Now if you're going to
continue to live in this house,
you're going to show your
father and me some respect.
Do I make myself clear?
Do I?
Yes, ma'am.
[sighing]
(ON RECORDING) Anyway,
that night father
met a man named Gerald.
Mister G is what we called him.
Alexandra's father--
One of the nicest men
walking god's green Earth.
What are you doing?
(ON RECORDING) They
stayed three houses down--
Just going over a few things
for my session tomorrow.
(ON RECORDING) It was
over 40 years ago.
It's like 3:00 AM.
Would you put that stuff
off and get some rest?
Don't you have to be at
the office at like 9:00?
Yeah, I will in a few.
(SIGHING)
You said you wouldn't
bring home work,
and now there's
files on the bed.
Yeah, I know.
After I read these last couple
of pages, I'll put it away.
No work in the bedroom.
I'm sorry.
What's he got going
on over there?
I don't know.
What's that in his hand?
Looks like a trash bag.
That boy sure is weird.
Hm-mm.
[bird chirping]
[tapping]
Babe.
Yes?
The neighbors are
acting weird again.
Which ones?
The crazy lady next
door and that couple
down two houses down.
Something's seriously
wrong with them, for real.
Every time I speak,
they look like they
want to take off running and
run away from me or something.
What?
I haven't did nothing to them.
But you know what we need to do?
The next time they
try to approach us,
we need to take off
running on their ass.
[laughing]
See how they feel about that.
You know what I'm saying?
Oh, you're so silly.
Um-hm.
I'm about to get ready for
my appointment, all right?
All righty.
All right.
(ON RADIO) So the big
question is, as a woman,
do you still feel safe in our
little, quiet town following
the disappearance
of those two ladies?
Going to go to the
phone line right now.
Caller, what's your name?
(ON RADIO - VOICE
DISTORTED) This is Tanya.
(ON RADIO) So Tanya, do
you feel safe as a woman,
knowing two women are missing?
(ON RADIO - VOICE
DISTORTED) No, I'm scared.
Things like this
never happens here.
I've been locking
my doors, and I even
have an alarm system now.
(ON RADIO) An alarm system?
[MUSIC - SEMO &
BEL AMI, "BETTER"]
(LYRICS) In the faith that
you can achieve what's
inside your soul.
Someday we'll make it on by.
Upstage we only can try.
Either way, no matter
what people say,
either way we're going to get--
Some day we'll make it on by--
So when he yells at me,
I just get up so upset,
I just end up crying
in the ladies room.
So what I need from you is
to help me not feel anything,
so I can focus and
get my job done.
Have you ever thought
about leaving this job?
No, I can't leave this job.
I've spent years in school
and working with kids.
I can't just leave this job.
Well, our time is up for today.
So let's revisit this next week.
OK.
Look who's early?
That's always a great start.
Come on in, Isaac.
Thank you, thank you.
OK, so how are you today?
I'm doing great today, doc.
That's great.
What happened today that
has you in such a good mood?
My neighbors are being so weird.
I mean-- [chuckle] And it
gave Alex and I a good laugh
this morning.
What happened with
the neighbors?
It's funny.
Any time I'm around, they
get in a small huddle.
And I'm already knowing
they're talking about me.
It's-- I don't know.
It's-- and then when I try to
speak back, they don't speak.
If I try to approach
them, they walk away
like they're scared
or something.
I don't know.
Why do you think they
behave in this manner?
I don't know.
I've never done
anything to them.
Come to think about it, all
my neighbors act this way,
or they're bringing me
a plate of food and--
[chuckle] --and
saying they're sorry.
And then they walk away.
Why do you think they
all behave like this?
Honestly, doc, I don't know.
What does Alexander think
of the neighbors' behavior?
Well, I mean, she doesn't know
why they treat me that way.
How do they treat her?
Alexandra, she doesn't
talk to the neighbors much.
As a matter of fact, I haven't
seen Alexandra communicate
with the neighbors much at all.
Do you think they could have
overheard some arguments
between the two of you?
I don't know.
I mean, they are a bit nosy.
But maybe on one of those
drunken nights, I suppose.
Maybe on a drunken night.
Do you remember any of
those drunken nights?
No, not really.
I mean, I used to get
hammered all day from sunup
to sundown daily.
What type of drunk were you?
What do you mean?
Were you a funny drunk,
sleepy drunk, horny drunk,
an angry drunk, or were
you a violent drunk?
I was a angry, violent drunk.
I hurt her before.
Who did you hurt?
Alex.
I hit her.
I mean, only when I was
intoxicated, but still.
I put her in the hospital.
And still, she stood by my side.
I mean, she said she
knew I had a disease.
But she was always there.
I owe it to her--
I owe it to them--
to get myself together, yeah
just to be a better person.
But yeah.
What did you do to them?
What did I do to who?
You said you owed it to
them in the past tense.
No, I mean, I owe them,
like present and future.
Yeah, I owe them the world.
I mean, they see me at my worst.
I can be better, though.
How will you be better?
I'll take my meds and
stay sober and be there
and be present for my girls.
That's great, Isaac.
That really is.
But I want to dig a
little deeper, though.
OK.
I want to go back to
my initial question.
What did you do to them?
What did I do to who?
Where are they now?
Where is who?
Isaac, I need you to
sit and calm down.
Did you take your
medicine today?
Yes.
Yes, yes.
But doc, what's going on?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
I see you're not ready
for this just yet.
And our time is up, so I
want you to think about some
of the things that you
did when you were drunk.
If you have a memory, write it
down, and we can discuss it.
Listen, I need to know
what's going on here.
What did I do to who?
What-- did I hurt somebody?
What happened?
You are completely
correct, Isaac.
I apologize if my questions
made you feel uncomfortable.
That was not my intention.
I'm sorry.
We can reconvene
later this week.
[somber music]
Hey, babe.
You're looking good
with all that yellow on.
[alexandra laughing]
My little bumblebee.
Um-hm.
Well, I tried to get you
that rotisserie chicken.
[rustling]
But they were out, of course.
But I got you the
next best thing.
What's wrong?
Babe, it's-- psychiatrist said
something that has me a little
discombobulated.
What did she say?
She asked, where are they,
and what did I do to them?
I have no clue what
she's talking about.
Where, what you did to who?
That's what I'm saying.
I don't know what
she's talking about.
OK, we're not going to
let that bother you.
Maybe she just wanted you
to open up about your past.
I'm not talking about my past.
Hey, sometimes they ask
you a lot of questions.
Um-um.
Lots of questions--
Mm.
--that don't make sense.
Mm.
Then they put it all together.
[laughing]
See, that's what
I'm talking about.
That's why I love
you, because you
know how to quiet that
storm inside of me.
Ooh, OK.
[laughing]
[tense music]
Isaac--
Oh, hell, no.
What the hell?
That's what I'm--
Isaac.
--talking about.
(YELLING) What the fuck
are y'all doing, huh?
Isaac--
(YELLING) You're
always talking shit.
No, no, I'm tired of this shit.
Come home.
(YELLING) I'm
tired of this shit.
Oh, you're recording?
Oh, you're recording, huh?
You're recording?
Record this.
Please, Isaac--
(YELLING) Record this.
Oh, y'all recording too?
Baby, baby--
(YELLING) Y'all,
get that fucking--
[interposing voices]
(YELLING) Keep walking straight.
You know what I'm saying?
Oh, y'all want some of this?
Isaac--
(YELLING) Y'all
want some of this?
Huh?
Y'all want some of this?
Isaac--
(YELLING) No.
Fuck that.
I'm tired of this shit.
I'm tired of it.
I'm tired.
I'm tired of--
[screaming]
[indistinct voices muttering]
Listen.
Listen to me.
Listen.
Listen.
Listen.
Breathe.
I need you to breathe.
I need you to breathe, baby.
I need you to breathe.
I'm here.
I'm here.
[inaudible]
I'm here, baby.
It's OK.
Look at me.
Breathe for me.
Breathe for me, OK?
Just concentrate on me.
Concentrate on me.
Concentrate.
Concentrate.
I'm here.
I've got you.
It's OK.
Breathe.
Come on.
Let's go.
Susan, what is this?
Look at this.
There were no witnesses.
The ladies disappeared
from the house.
I thought you said you weren't
going to bring work home.
But technically this isn't work.
You're right.
This is police work
you're doing here.
Susie, you're not a detective.
You're a psychiatrist.
I know, but I think
I found a clue.
They interviewed the husband--
I don't care about that shit.
I don't care at all.
This is our time.
You already work
all day, so this
is supposed to be our time.
Babe, he said--
You are in way too
deep, and I think
you need help at this point.
Look, leave this to the
police, and get this shit out
of my house.
Babe, I've made a breakthrough.
I don't care, Susie,
and neither should you.
Don't let this
affect our marriage.
You're barely getting
any sleep, and this is
all you've been thinking about.
You're way too
involved, and you're
completely out of character.
Please, just give this
case to someone else.
I know.
You're right.
I got some information
today, and I started
piecing together this puzzle.
I shouldn't have
brought work home.
But I'm not getting on my case.
I have worked entirely too hard.
I've built a sense of trust.
I can't just stop.
I can't just stop now.
Then it would have
been all for nothing.
I am almost there.
I can do this.
I will do this.
Whatever, Susan.
Like I said, get this
shit out of my house,
and leave it to the police.
[suspenseful music]
(SLURRING) Baby--
Don't even touch me.
You're relaxed?
I'm sick of this shit.
Baby, it was a one-time--
I'm not doing this no
more with you, Isaac.
It was a one-time thing.
It won't--
Really?
--happen again.
I promise it won't.
No.
Me and Sandra deserve
better than this.
You promised the last
time was the last time.
I'm not doing this
no more with you.
Not doing what?
[drawer opening]
This marriage.
I'm leaving you.
[drawer slamming shut]
We're going to stay
with my sister.
Now where do you think
you're going, huh?
I'm leaving.
Do you think I'm going
to keep doing this?
I cannot take it anymore.
[packing sounds]
Baby, baby, [inaudible]
you not leaving me.
[zippers closing]
I already know too much,
and this life is too short.
And I refuse to go through
this shit again with you.
I'm tired.
I'm tired, Isaac.
Baby, you can't do me this way.
Come on.
I'm serious.
Baby, please, don't do this
What are you doing?
Come here.
You're not leaving me.
Isaac, what are you--
get your hands off of me.
[sinister music]
You are not leaving me.
You--
(WEEPING) Isaac--
--are not--
(WEEPING) Isaac, please.
Isaac.
[slapping]
--leaving me.
[choking sounds]
You are not leaving me.
[gasp]
[panting]
Isaac.
Isaac, relax, Breathe.
Breathe.
It's OK.
It's OK.
It's OK, baby.
It's OK.
It's OK It's OK.
[deep breathing]
It was just a dream.
It was just a dream.
It was just a dream.
Doc, I've been having the same
nightmare for about a week.
What happens in the nightmare?
The nightmare is about Alex.
So what is happening with
Alex in this nightmare?
Doc, I need you to understand.
I love my wife.
You understand?
I might have been a shitty
husband, but I love my wife.
Isaac, this is a safe space.
Let me help you.
I know you love your wife.
I had a dream that I hurt Alex.
I hurt her really bad.
You mean physically?
Yes.
Do you think this could be
a memory from your past?
No, no, no, no, it couldn't be.
You did tell me that
you've hurt her before.
Did you ever think
that that was OK?
A man is never to hit a woman.
In those moments, I
was less than a man.
You understand?
So how does the dream end?
I don't know.
I usually wake up.
So this is affecting your sleep.
Yes, I'm scared to go to sleep.
I don't want to see that.
I'm going to write you a
prescription for Ambien five
milligrams.
No, doc.
I'm just going to stay awake.
Isaac, you need
to get some sleep.
Staying awake for days is
bad for your mental health.
It's a very low dosage.
I don't know, doc.
I'm fine.
I just won't go to sleep.
I'm just going to stay awake.
You need to finish the dream.
You need to know what
happens, see how it ends,
see it through.
OK, I'll try if you
think it's best.
Write it down.
We'll discuss it next session.
All right.
I've got to go.
I know.
You don't want to
be late for dinner.
[tense music]
(ON RADIO) So they're saying
that these ladies disappeared
from their home.
There was no blood splatter
or evidence of forced entry.
The husband wasn't at home.
He said he went
out for some food.
How has this man not a suspect?
Isn't the husband
the first person--
Wait.
Turn that back on.
The radio?
Yes, hurry up.
(ON RADIO) So let me know
how y'all feel about him.
Call in at 866-474-3849.
Damn it.
I missed it.
Leave it to the police, Susie.
Do not get involved.
[melodic music]
Yeah.
[laugh]
Hey, there, my Sandy Bear.
Sandy Bear.
I haven't heard
that in a long time.
Well, sit down.
Check it out.
It's your favorite show, right?
Oh, yeah, it is.
Um-hm.
That's great.
I didn't say you
could have no popcorn.
Thank you, Dad.
Oh.
Listen, I hate to tell
you the last ending, but--
Don't tell me the ending.
The maid dies.
[sighing]
[laughing]
I'm sorry.
I had to tell somebody.
I thought it was
this-- what is it?
Brad?
Yeah, Brad.
I thought it was Brad.
He's not even the killer.
OK, I won't say anymore.
I'm just saying.
I don't believe
you, but you know.
You can still watch.
Yeah, I'm going to watch.
It's pretty good.
Who made this popcorn?
Hm?
You made this?
I did.
[sinister music]
Get off of her.
Get off of my mom.
What is wrong with you?
Mama.
Oh, my god.
Oh, my god.
Don't go.
[inaudible]
[muffled screams]
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
[weeping]
[gasp]
[heavy breathing]
[phone ringing]
Isaac?
Is everything OK, Isaac?
Isaac, what's wrong?
Where are you, Isaac?
5793 West Xavier Street.
I can be there in 20 minutes.
Meet me there.
Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, wait.
Where do you think you're going?
I can't argue with
you right now, Jeff.
Hey.
Hey, look, the
things that they're
saying about this guy on
the radio, the grocery
store, the shopping
centers, the news--
It's just all
rumors and hearsay.
You don't see what's going on?
He's dangerous.
There's no proof.
I have to get to the
bottom of what's going on.
Well, I'm coming with you.
No, you can't.
Well, why the hell not?
Because I'm the only
one that he trusts.
If you come, then
he'll just shut down.
And I'll never get him to talk.
I have to go alone.
Oh, this can't be happening.
This can't be fucking happening.
Baby, it's OK.
It's OK.
I promise.
I'll be back soon, OK?
I'll call you.
No.
[eerie music]
[indistinct voices muttering]
No, no.
[scream] [muttering]
No, no, no--
Isaac.
No, no.
Isaac, it's me.
It's Susan.
Isaac, talk to me.
Am I crazy, doc?
No, you're not crazy.
What's going on, Isaac?
I had the dream again.
This time, it was worse.
Doc, I hurt Sandra.
OK.
She wasn't moving.
I don't know what happened.
Something was wrong.
She wasn't moving, doc.
She wasn't moving, doc.
I don't know what was wrong.
She wasn't moving.
She wasn't breathing,
either, doc.
Isaac, did you take
your medicine today?
I'm not crazy, right?
I'm not crazy.
Did you take your pills?
No, no, no, doc.
Don't go.
No-- No, it was a nightmare.
Please tell me it
was a nightmare, doc.
[tires screeching]
(HYSTERICALLY) Please tell
me it was a nightmare, doc.
Please tell me-- [scream]
Hey, get fuck away from my wife.
(WEEPING) I was so scared.
[tires screeching]
[weeping]
(ON RADIO) Again, if
you have any information
as to the whereabouts of
Alexandra Murray and Sandra
Murray, please call
authorities at 855-678-4967.
There is a cash
reward being offered
by her sister, Pamela Jenkins.
The two ladies were
last seen at their home
at 355 West End Avenue.
The husband said he came
back from getting food
and the two ladies were gone.
Their purses and cell phones
were still in the house.
Alex.
Sandra.
Baby, where you at, baby?
Where you at?
Sandra, baby,
answer me, damn it.
[indistinct voices muttering]
(CRYING OUT) No, no, not this.
Baby.
Sandra.
Baby girl, where you at, baby?
Answer me, please.
Baby.
Baby.
What the fuck is going on?
What Is happening?
Could they be--
[gasping]
[rustling]
[cabinet door opening]
[cabinet door closing]
[rattling]
[moan]
What the fuck is going on?
Pam.
[somber music]
What are you doing here?
(YELLING) Alex.
Sandra.
You've got some fucking
nerve coming to my house?
What type of games
are you playing?
You tell him to come
out here right now.
This little game is over with.
Alex.
Sandra.
Have you lost your damn mind?
Huh?
Oh, I know what
you're trying to do.
I see the games that
you're trying to play.
You're trying to get the
damn insanity plea, huh?
What are you--
(YELLING) What the fuck did you
do to my niece and my sister?
Where are they?
Huh?
What did you do?
Because I know you had something
to do with their disappearance.
I know you had something to
do with their disappearance.
I didn't do anything.
I just had breakfast
with them this morning.
What are you talking about?
I just kissed my
wife before I left.
Me me and Sandy Bear, we
watched a movie together.
We watched her favorite show.
Y'all are wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
They're not missing.
They are not missing.
Call her.
Call her, Pam.
Call her, Pam.
Call her, Pam.
Please call her, Pam.
Call her, Pam.
She may answer for you.
She won't answer for me, Pam.
Call her.
She's not going to
answer the phone, Isaac.
She hasn't answered the
phone in two months.
(HYSTERICALLY) No,
no, no, no no, no.
You're wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
They are not missing.
No.
[weeping]
[car engine roaring]
They are not missing.
They are not missing.
[indistinct voices muttering]
Nobody said-- [muttering] Stop.
Stop it Stop it.
Stop it.
[INDISTINCT VOICES CONTINUE
MUTTERING]
[rattling]
[breathing deeply]
(STAMMERING) No.
They're OK.
Sandra's probably at work.
Alexandra's out
somewhere shopping.
I know it, I know it.
That's what it is.
I'm tripping.
I'm tripping.
Yeah.
All right.
[somber music intensifies]
Yeah.
Um-hm.
OK.
OK, I'll try to be
home early today.
OK.
Let me call you back.
Isaac, what's wrong?
And why didn't you call
before you stopped by?
I know I don't have
an appointment,
but I just had to
talk to somebody.
OK, first, Isaac, I want
to apologize for yesterday.
It was very unprofessional
of me to have met you
after hours in a parking lot.
What are you talking about?
I didn't meet up
with you last night.
You don't remember driving
to a parking lot last night
and talking to me
about your nightmare?
No, last night I
was with my wife.
I had dinner with my wife,
and then we went to bed.
I don't have a clue of
what you're talking about.
OK, Isaac, so what
brings you in today?
I was listening to the radio.
They said something
on the radio,
and it just can't be true.
You've got to tell me
that this can't be true.
What did you hear on the radio?
They said that my wife and
my daughter are missing.
And I just had dinner
with my wife last night.
So they can't be missing.
I don't know what's going on.
Can you please tell
me what's going on?
Isaac, can you
please take a seat?
No, no, no, you need to
tell me what's going on now.
OK, Isaac, I will
tell you everything
that you need to know.
But I need you to sit down
and take your medicine.
[rattling]
All right, doc, please
tell me what's going on.
Isaac, you've been coming to
see me for two months now.
You've been in denial
about your wife
and daughter's disappearance.
No, that's not--
Isaac, please remain seated.
Isaac, I believe you've
suppressed your feelings
and emotions.
You've had an
emotional breakdown.
Your subconscious wants you
to forget about the trauma
that you've endured, hence
why you still see them.
But Isaac, they aren't there.
You don't have any recollection
about going to the police
station, being questioned
about their disappearance?
No.
You had to stay in a hotel
for a week for forensics
to look over your
house for clues.
You don't remember this?
No.
Isaac, you're the one who
reported them missing.
Here, read this.
That's what I've been
doing in these sessions--
trying to help you remember,
trying to bring you
back to reality, if you will.
Doc, am I crazy?
No, not at all, Isaac.
Everyone deals with
things differently.
You're just in denial about
what's really going on.
OK, OK, OK.
I'm not crazy.
Isaac, I think you're
experiencing DRC,
Dream Reality Confusion.
You can't determine whether
this nightmare is just a dream
or if it was a reality, whether
your short-term memory is
processing information
into your long-term memory.
What?
I think your dream is
your memory coming back.
No, no, no, no, no--
Have a seat.
I want you to try
an exercise with me.
Doc, I just--
Yeah?
It's my family.
That's OK.
That's right.
Relax.
Close your eyes.
That's right, Isaac.
Try to remember and think.
[eerie music]
That's right, Isaac.
Relax.
Alex and Sandra want
you to remember.
They want to speak to you again.
[panting]
[indistinct voices muttering]
[yelling]
[panting]
[beeping]
[gasping]
I did it.
It was an accident.
I didn't mean to do it.
What was an accident, Isaac?
What didn't you mean to do?
I murdered my family.
I left them in a
ditch all alone.
Isaac.
Isaac.
[sinister music]
Come on, baby.
Say the grace.
Dear Lord, we thank
you for this family,
and we thank you for this food.
We ask that you bless those that
prepared it for us to give us
the nutrition and nourishment
that we need for our bodies.
In your son Jesus's
name, we bless his food.
Amen.
Amen.
[somber music]
Mister Murray, please don't
take this the wrong way,
but you pay me $150 twice
a week to keep you company.
Although I greatly
appreciate the generosity,
I'd like to try to assist
you with your troubles.
You have to open up
at some point, Isaac.
I can't do my job if
you don't speak to me.
Isaac, I know you've been
through an enormous amount
of trauma, but I can help you.
At least, I can try if
given the opportunity.
Isaac.
Isaac.
(ON RADIO) Anybody that wants
to comment on the situation
can call in to the
station at 450-789-9600.
Again, that's 450-789-9600.
We want to hear from the people.
Tell us your name or where
are you calling from.
(ON RADIO) I'm Jennifer,
calling in from Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
(ON RADIO) What's up, Jennifer?
What's your thoughts
on this whole thing?
(ON RADIO) Listen, look, I
feel like someone is lying.
I feel it in my bones.
And my intuition,
it's always right.
[gravel crunching]
[dog barking]
Baby, who was that?
You're crazy.
Don't start that.
[huff]
Why are you going
on about my phone?
(WHISPERING) Hey, baby, I
think that's him right there.
Yeah, I think so.
I heard he's been doing a
lot of weird, crazy shit.
Yeah, I heard that too.
Yeah, you know what?
Let's just go.
Come on.
Weirdo.
Babe.
Babe.
[eerie sounds]
[indistinct voices muttering]
[panting]
Isaac.
Isaac.
Hey, baby girl.
Sandra, you heard your father.
I'm about to go hang out
with a few friends, Mom.
I'll be back soon.
Sandra.
You know it's your fault
that she hates me, right?
My fault?
Yes, your fault.
Isaac, Sandra has
a mind of her own.
And you know why
she's acting that way.
You know she does not hate you.
She's just hurt.
Well, Alex, I'm trying.
I just get so angry.
And the pills don't
seem to be working.
[doorbell chiming]
Are you expect the company?
No.
Are you?
[door creaking]
Hey, these are for you.
And you said you have no idea
what this card could be about.
Well, like I said, I've
never had a conversation
with the Johnsons
prior to today.
I asked my wife about it, but
she didn't understand the card
either.
Your wife?
Speaking of Alexandra,
this wouldn't
happen to belong to her?
Don't you ever fucking
touch these again.
You know, Isaac, we haven't
spoke about your wife
that much recently.
I'm sorry.
You know Alexandra and I
haven't been in the best space
as of late.
No?
I haven't been the best
husband as of late.
I mean, I'm trying.
I swear, I'm trying.
I put the bottle down
close to a year ago.
And so what seems
to be the problem?
[melodic music]
Can I tell you a story?
OK.
It was cold,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
It's about 7:30 or 8:00.
I remember because the
game was about to come on--
Packers versus Bears
at Lambeau Field.
These rivalries in football
dating back to the '20s.
Rookie wide receiver, Ken
Margerum, played for the best.
Ball slipped right
through his hands.
[huff] It's a 23-yard line.
Packers picked it off, stopping
the Bears' scoring drive.
November 15, 1981.
Packers won 21-17.
Big fan of the Packers, I see.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
My father was a big Bears fan.
One of the biggest Bears
fans you'd want to meet.
Yeah, we moved to Chicago
from Gulfport, Mississippi
in the late '70s.
My parents were seeking
work in the steel industry.
Anyway, that night my father
met a man named Gerald.
Mister G is what we called him.
[chuckle] Alexandra's father--
one of the nicest men
walking god's green Earth.
They stayed three houses
down in a light blue house
on the corner.
It was over 40 years ago.
Anyway, November
16, 1981, that's
when I met the love of my life.
You sound like you really
enjoyed telling that story.
What happened?
I've got to go.
Alexander's making my
favorite meal tonight.
I've got to get going.
But Isaac--
Yeah?
Never mind.
[mysterious music]
(ON RADIO) It's been over 20
years since something like this
has happened.
Such a small loving community.
This type of thing doesn't
happen around here often.
(ON RADIO) So Kelly,
what's the atmosphere
been like since all of
this has taken place?
(ON RADIO) Look,
George, I'll be honest.
It's created a sense
of fear and concern
throughout the community.
Hey, babe, I'm home.
Jeff.
Something smells good.
What are you making?
I had my headphones in.
I didn't know you were home.
I said something smells good.
So how was work?
I had six patients today,
including my special case.
I think we're slowly starting
to make a connection.
I think he's
beginning to open up.
Really?
What makes you say that?
I got a childhood memory.
It's been two months and
finally a breakthrough.
Usually he says
nothing, so I hope
we can stay on this
path of communication.
Well, I hope so too.
You've been trying to get
through to that guy for a while
now.
Yeah, I know.
Hopefully it all works out.
Thanks, babe.
[music continues]
[knocking]
Sandra, It's time to wake up.
It's time for you to go to work.
[knocking]
Sandra.
Come on, now.
You've got to get up.
You've got to be
more responsible.
You've got to get out and
do things on your own.
You're an adult now.
Sandra.
You know what?
Forget it.
If you get fired,
you just get fired.
I don't care.
Good morning, babe.
I see you're not
answering my calls.
I just want to say I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about last night,
raising my voice at you.
And that's my fault. I need you
to understand that I'm trying.
I really am.
I understand if you
need a breather.
Probably at Pam's house.
I hope you come home this
evening because we really
need to talk this out.
And can you please
talk to Sandra?
She's ignoring me.
And I'm not feeling that, so you
just talk to it for me, please.
I hope to see you this evening.
I love you.
Isaac.
Isaac.
Yes?
Where'd you go?
What do you mean?
You drew a complete
blank mid-conversation.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
I asked you if you wanted
to finish your conversation
from yesterday.
You were talking to me about
your wife and her father.
This is a safe space.
I can help you.
If you don't want
to talk about that,
we can talk about
anything that you want.
I don't know how to get
through to my daughter.
She's very upset with me.
She won't even talk to me.
Why is she upset?
She's upset because
how I used to be.
What did you used to be?
An alcoholic.
How long were you an alcoholic?
Too many years to count.
Too many.
Do you remember what
made you start drinking?
I used to hear
voices in my head.
They used to tell
me to do things,
and I didn't want to hear it.
When I was a teenager,
I started drinking,
and drinking would
calm the voices.
I just didn't want to hear it.
You know what I'm saying?
Of course.
I understand.
A lot of people start taking
drugs and alcohol because
of mental illness.
So did you ever get help?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
If I had went and
got help, that would
be me admitting that
something was wrong with me.
My mama used to tell me, boy,
there's nothing wrong with you.
That's just god talking to you.
Yeah.
So what made you stop drinking?
I stopped for her, my Sandra.
I mean, I missed so
much of her life.
I don't even remember
much of her childhood.
I-- [stammering] I've got to--
No, Isaac, stay in the moment.
Let it out.
You said, I don't remember
much of her childhood.
I--
I just wish I had
been a better father.
I wish we could have
had that bond, you know?
And she's grown now.
I can't tell her nothing.
I just wish things would
have been different.
[stammering] I've got to go.
Alex doesn't like it
if I'm late for dinner.
And I might have been a
drunk, but in 20 years
I have never been
late for dinner.
[MUSIC - ANTHONY LAZARO, "MILLE
INCENDI"]
Hey, babe.
Just checking to see if
you left Pam's house yet.
I'm on my way home for dinner.
Actually I'm going to
be a little early today.
You know what?
I think I'm taking you
out to dinner tonight.
Yeah.
Sandra's just going to
have to fend for herself.
[chuckle]
All right, I'm on my
way over to Pam's house.
See you soon.
Love you.
[music gets louder]
[knocking]
Hey, Pam, is Alexandra here?
You've got some nerve
coming around here.
I'm sorry I didn't call
first, but can I come in?
Hell, no, you can't
come in my house.
Get off my property.
[eerie music]
Why is it every time me and
your sister get into it,
you've got to involve yourself ?
Pam, why can't you
just stay neutral?
Get the fuck off my property.
You're just walking around here
like you got it all together.
You've got all
these people fooled.
But see, I know the real you.
Now as I said before, get
the fuck off my property.
Hey, Isaac, do me a favor.
Don't ever show your
face around here again.
I think I'm going to
give him my number.
You're going to give
who your number?
The guy from work.
What is his name, child?
Come one, his name
doesn't even matter.
Hey.
I thought you was
still over Pam's house.
No, I left this morning.
Go ahead, sit down.
I've already got
your plate ready.
Well, why didn't you answer
the phone when I called
or return my voicemails?
I just was trying
to get over it.
So how was your day, Sandra?
I said, how was
your day, Sandra?
Sandra, don't you hear
your father talking to you?
Yes, Mom.
My day was fine.
Did you make it to work on time?
Because I came by your bedroom,
but you didn't answer the door.
I am a grown woman, OK?
I don't need you waking
me up to go to work.
[cutlery rattling against plate]
[thud]
Oooh.
[laugh] Yeah.
Yeah, that's it.
That's the father I know.
Hm-mm.
But you know what, Isaac?
I'm not scared of you.
I'm not like my mom.
[indistinct voices muttering]
[panting]
Isaac.
Isaac.
Baby.
Hey, baby.
Isaac, it's OK.
It's OK.
Come on, come on.
Breathe.
Isaac, come on.
Come on.
Yeah, you're OK.
You're OK.
Where's your pills, baby?
Your pills.
Where's your pills?
[rattling]
(WHISPERING) It's OK.
[grunt]
OK, it's all right.
(WHISPERING) It's OK.
It's OK.
It's OK.
Are you all right?
OK.
Do you see what
you've even done?
Your father is sick.
Why can't you just stop it?
Me, stop it?
I didn't even do
anything to him.
You know what?
He brought all of
this on himself.
[thud]
[inaudible]
[clanging]
And what was that
supposed to mean?
What?
That you're not like me.
Mom, you know what it means, OK?
You know what?
I'm just going to go over one of
my friends house or something.
I can't even have
dinner with you all.
It's just like so
much, all the time.
[thud]
Sandra Renee.
Yes.
Now if you're going to
continue to live in this house,
you're going to show your
father and me some respect.
Do I make myself clear?
Do I?
Yes, ma'am.
[sighing]
(ON RECORDING) Anyway,
that night father
met a man named Gerald.
Mister G is what we called him.
Alexandra's father--
One of the nicest men
walking god's green Earth.
What are you doing?
(ON RECORDING) They
stayed three houses down--
Just going over a few things
for my session tomorrow.
(ON RECORDING) It was
over 40 years ago.
It's like 3:00 AM.
Would you put that stuff
off and get some rest?
Don't you have to be at
the office at like 9:00?
Yeah, I will in a few.
(SIGHING)
You said you wouldn't
bring home work,
and now there's
files on the bed.
Yeah, I know.
After I read these last couple
of pages, I'll put it away.
No work in the bedroom.
I'm sorry.
What's he got going
on over there?
I don't know.
What's that in his hand?
Looks like a trash bag.
That boy sure is weird.
Hm-mm.
[bird chirping]
[tapping]
Babe.
Yes?
The neighbors are
acting weird again.
Which ones?
The crazy lady next
door and that couple
down two houses down.
Something's seriously
wrong with them, for real.
Every time I speak,
they look like they
want to take off running and
run away from me or something.
What?
I haven't did nothing to them.
But you know what we need to do?
The next time they
try to approach us,
we need to take off
running on their ass.
[laughing]
See how they feel about that.
You know what I'm saying?
Oh, you're so silly.
Um-hm.
I'm about to get ready for
my appointment, all right?
All righty.
All right.
(ON RADIO) So the big
question is, as a woman,
do you still feel safe in our
little, quiet town following
the disappearance
of those two ladies?
Going to go to the
phone line right now.
Caller, what's your name?
(ON RADIO - VOICE
DISTORTED) This is Tanya.
(ON RADIO) So Tanya, do
you feel safe as a woman,
knowing two women are missing?
(ON RADIO - VOICE
DISTORTED) No, I'm scared.
Things like this
never happens here.
I've been locking
my doors, and I even
have an alarm system now.
(ON RADIO) An alarm system?
[MUSIC - SEMO &
BEL AMI, "BETTER"]
(LYRICS) In the faith that
you can achieve what's
inside your soul.
Someday we'll make it on by.
Upstage we only can try.
Either way, no matter
what people say,
either way we're going to get--
Some day we'll make it on by--
So when he yells at me,
I just get up so upset,
I just end up crying
in the ladies room.
So what I need from you is
to help me not feel anything,
so I can focus and
get my job done.
Have you ever thought
about leaving this job?
No, I can't leave this job.
I've spent years in school
and working with kids.
I can't just leave this job.
Well, our time is up for today.
So let's revisit this next week.
OK.
Look who's early?
That's always a great start.
Come on in, Isaac.
Thank you, thank you.
OK, so how are you today?
I'm doing great today, doc.
That's great.
What happened today that
has you in such a good mood?
My neighbors are being so weird.
I mean-- [chuckle] And it
gave Alex and I a good laugh
this morning.
What happened with
the neighbors?
It's funny.
Any time I'm around, they
get in a small huddle.
And I'm already knowing
they're talking about me.
It's-- I don't know.
It's-- and then when I try to
speak back, they don't speak.
If I try to approach
them, they walk away
like they're scared
or something.
I don't know.
Why do you think they
behave in this manner?
I don't know.
I've never done
anything to them.
Come to think about it, all
my neighbors act this way,
or they're bringing me
a plate of food and--
[chuckle] --and
saying they're sorry.
And then they walk away.
Why do you think they
all behave like this?
Honestly, doc, I don't know.
What does Alexander think
of the neighbors' behavior?
Well, I mean, she doesn't know
why they treat me that way.
How do they treat her?
Alexandra, she doesn't
talk to the neighbors much.
As a matter of fact, I haven't
seen Alexandra communicate
with the neighbors much at all.
Do you think they could have
overheard some arguments
between the two of you?
I don't know.
I mean, they are a bit nosy.
But maybe on one of those
drunken nights, I suppose.
Maybe on a drunken night.
Do you remember any of
those drunken nights?
No, not really.
I mean, I used to get
hammered all day from sunup
to sundown daily.
What type of drunk were you?
What do you mean?
Were you a funny drunk,
sleepy drunk, horny drunk,
an angry drunk, or were
you a violent drunk?
I was a angry, violent drunk.
I hurt her before.
Who did you hurt?
Alex.
I hit her.
I mean, only when I was
intoxicated, but still.
I put her in the hospital.
And still, she stood by my side.
I mean, she said she
knew I had a disease.
But she was always there.
I owe it to her--
I owe it to them--
to get myself together, yeah
just to be a better person.
But yeah.
What did you do to them?
What did I do to who?
You said you owed it to
them in the past tense.
No, I mean, I owe them,
like present and future.
Yeah, I owe them the world.
I mean, they see me at my worst.
I can be better, though.
How will you be better?
I'll take my meds and
stay sober and be there
and be present for my girls.
That's great, Isaac.
That really is.
But I want to dig a
little deeper, though.
OK.
I want to go back to
my initial question.
What did you do to them?
What did I do to who?
Where are they now?
Where is who?
Isaac, I need you to
sit and calm down.
Did you take your
medicine today?
Yes.
Yes, yes.
But doc, what's going on?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
I see you're not ready
for this just yet.
And our time is up, so I
want you to think about some
of the things that you
did when you were drunk.
If you have a memory, write it
down, and we can discuss it.
Listen, I need to know
what's going on here.
What did I do to who?
What-- did I hurt somebody?
What happened?
You are completely
correct, Isaac.
I apologize if my questions
made you feel uncomfortable.
That was not my intention.
I'm sorry.
We can reconvene
later this week.
[somber music]
Hey, babe.
You're looking good
with all that yellow on.
[alexandra laughing]
My little bumblebee.
Um-hm.
Well, I tried to get you
that rotisserie chicken.
[rustling]
But they were out, of course.
But I got you the
next best thing.
What's wrong?
Babe, it's-- psychiatrist said
something that has me a little
discombobulated.
What did she say?
She asked, where are they,
and what did I do to them?
I have no clue what
she's talking about.
Where, what you did to who?
That's what I'm saying.
I don't know what
she's talking about.
OK, we're not going to
let that bother you.
Maybe she just wanted you
to open up about your past.
I'm not talking about my past.
Hey, sometimes they ask
you a lot of questions.
Um-um.
Lots of questions--
Mm.
--that don't make sense.
Mm.
Then they put it all together.
[laughing]
See, that's what
I'm talking about.
That's why I love
you, because you
know how to quiet that
storm inside of me.
Ooh, OK.
[laughing]
[tense music]
Isaac--
Oh, hell, no.
What the hell?
That's what I'm--
Isaac.
--talking about.
(YELLING) What the fuck
are y'all doing, huh?
Isaac--
(YELLING) You're
always talking shit.
No, no, I'm tired of this shit.
Come home.
(YELLING) I'm
tired of this shit.
Oh, you're recording?
Oh, you're recording, huh?
You're recording?
Record this.
Please, Isaac--
(YELLING) Record this.
Oh, y'all recording too?
Baby, baby--
(YELLING) Y'all,
get that fucking--
[interposing voices]
(YELLING) Keep walking straight.
You know what I'm saying?
Oh, y'all want some of this?
Isaac--
(YELLING) Y'all
want some of this?
Huh?
Y'all want some of this?
Isaac--
(YELLING) No.
Fuck that.
I'm tired of this shit.
I'm tired of it.
I'm tired.
I'm tired of--
[screaming]
[indistinct voices muttering]
Listen.
Listen to me.
Listen.
Listen.
Listen.
Breathe.
I need you to breathe.
I need you to breathe, baby.
I need you to breathe.
I'm here.
I'm here.
[inaudible]
I'm here, baby.
It's OK.
Look at me.
Breathe for me.
Breathe for me, OK?
Just concentrate on me.
Concentrate on me.
Concentrate.
Concentrate.
I'm here.
I've got you.
It's OK.
Breathe.
Come on.
Let's go.
Susan, what is this?
Look at this.
There were no witnesses.
The ladies disappeared
from the house.
I thought you said you weren't
going to bring work home.
But technically this isn't work.
You're right.
This is police work
you're doing here.
Susie, you're not a detective.
You're a psychiatrist.
I know, but I think
I found a clue.
They interviewed the husband--
I don't care about that shit.
I don't care at all.
This is our time.
You already work
all day, so this
is supposed to be our time.
Babe, he said--
You are in way too
deep, and I think
you need help at this point.
Look, leave this to the
police, and get this shit out
of my house.
Babe, I've made a breakthrough.
I don't care, Susie,
and neither should you.
Don't let this
affect our marriage.
You're barely getting
any sleep, and this is
all you've been thinking about.
You're way too
involved, and you're
completely out of character.
Please, just give this
case to someone else.
I know.
You're right.
I got some information
today, and I started
piecing together this puzzle.
I shouldn't have
brought work home.
But I'm not getting on my case.
I have worked entirely too hard.
I've built a sense of trust.
I can't just stop.
I can't just stop now.
Then it would have
been all for nothing.
I am almost there.
I can do this.
I will do this.
Whatever, Susan.
Like I said, get this
shit out of my house,
and leave it to the police.
[suspenseful music]
(SLURRING) Baby--
Don't even touch me.
You're relaxed?
I'm sick of this shit.
Baby, it was a one-time--
I'm not doing this no
more with you, Isaac.
It was a one-time thing.
It won't--
Really?
--happen again.
I promise it won't.
No.
Me and Sandra deserve
better than this.
You promised the last
time was the last time.
I'm not doing this
no more with you.
Not doing what?
[drawer opening]
This marriage.
I'm leaving you.
[drawer slamming shut]
We're going to stay
with my sister.
Now where do you think
you're going, huh?
I'm leaving.
Do you think I'm going
to keep doing this?
I cannot take it anymore.
[packing sounds]
Baby, baby, [inaudible]
you not leaving me.
[zippers closing]
I already know too much,
and this life is too short.
And I refuse to go through
this shit again with you.
I'm tired.
I'm tired, Isaac.
Baby, you can't do me this way.
Come on.
I'm serious.
Baby, please, don't do this
What are you doing?
Come here.
You're not leaving me.
Isaac, what are you--
get your hands off of me.
[sinister music]
You are not leaving me.
You--
(WEEPING) Isaac--
--are not--
(WEEPING) Isaac, please.
Isaac.
[slapping]
--leaving me.
[choking sounds]
You are not leaving me.
[gasp]
[panting]
Isaac.
Isaac, relax, Breathe.
Breathe.
It's OK.
It's OK.
It's OK, baby.
It's OK.
It's OK It's OK.
[deep breathing]
It was just a dream.
It was just a dream.
It was just a dream.
Doc, I've been having the same
nightmare for about a week.
What happens in the nightmare?
The nightmare is about Alex.
So what is happening with
Alex in this nightmare?
Doc, I need you to understand.
I love my wife.
You understand?
I might have been a shitty
husband, but I love my wife.
Isaac, this is a safe space.
Let me help you.
I know you love your wife.
I had a dream that I hurt Alex.
I hurt her really bad.
You mean physically?
Yes.
Do you think this could be
a memory from your past?
No, no, no, no, it couldn't be.
You did tell me that
you've hurt her before.
Did you ever think
that that was OK?
A man is never to hit a woman.
In those moments, I
was less than a man.
You understand?
So how does the dream end?
I don't know.
I usually wake up.
So this is affecting your sleep.
Yes, I'm scared to go to sleep.
I don't want to see that.
I'm going to write you a
prescription for Ambien five
milligrams.
No, doc.
I'm just going to stay awake.
Isaac, you need
to get some sleep.
Staying awake for days is
bad for your mental health.
It's a very low dosage.
I don't know, doc.
I'm fine.
I just won't go to sleep.
I'm just going to stay awake.
You need to finish the dream.
You need to know what
happens, see how it ends,
see it through.
OK, I'll try if you
think it's best.
Write it down.
We'll discuss it next session.
All right.
I've got to go.
I know.
You don't want to
be late for dinner.
[tense music]
(ON RADIO) So they're saying
that these ladies disappeared
from their home.
There was no blood splatter
or evidence of forced entry.
The husband wasn't at home.
He said he went
out for some food.
How has this man not a suspect?
Isn't the husband
the first person--
Wait.
Turn that back on.
The radio?
Yes, hurry up.
(ON RADIO) So let me know
how y'all feel about him.
Call in at 866-474-3849.
Damn it.
I missed it.
Leave it to the police, Susie.
Do not get involved.
[melodic music]
Yeah.
[laugh]
Hey, there, my Sandy Bear.
Sandy Bear.
I haven't heard
that in a long time.
Well, sit down.
Check it out.
It's your favorite show, right?
Oh, yeah, it is.
Um-hm.
That's great.
I didn't say you
could have no popcorn.
Thank you, Dad.
Oh.
Listen, I hate to tell
you the last ending, but--
Don't tell me the ending.
The maid dies.
[sighing]
[laughing]
I'm sorry.
I had to tell somebody.
I thought it was
this-- what is it?
Brad?
Yeah, Brad.
I thought it was Brad.
He's not even the killer.
OK, I won't say anymore.
I'm just saying.
I don't believe
you, but you know.
You can still watch.
Yeah, I'm going to watch.
It's pretty good.
Who made this popcorn?
Hm?
You made this?
I did.
[sinister music]
Get off of her.
Get off of my mom.
What is wrong with you?
Mama.
Oh, my god.
Oh, my god.
Don't go.
[inaudible]
[muffled screams]
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
[weeping]
[gasp]
[heavy breathing]
[phone ringing]
Isaac?
Is everything OK, Isaac?
Isaac, what's wrong?
Where are you, Isaac?
5793 West Xavier Street.
I can be there in 20 minutes.
Meet me there.
Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, wait.
Where do you think you're going?
I can't argue with
you right now, Jeff.
Hey.
Hey, look, the
things that they're
saying about this guy on
the radio, the grocery
store, the shopping
centers, the news--
It's just all
rumors and hearsay.
You don't see what's going on?
He's dangerous.
There's no proof.
I have to get to the
bottom of what's going on.
Well, I'm coming with you.
No, you can't.
Well, why the hell not?
Because I'm the only
one that he trusts.
If you come, then
he'll just shut down.
And I'll never get him to talk.
I have to go alone.
Oh, this can't be happening.
This can't be fucking happening.
Baby, it's OK.
It's OK.
I promise.
I'll be back soon, OK?
I'll call you.
No.
[eerie music]
[indistinct voices muttering]
No, no.
[scream] [muttering]
No, no, no--
Isaac.
No, no.
Isaac, it's me.
It's Susan.
Isaac, talk to me.
Am I crazy, doc?
No, you're not crazy.
What's going on, Isaac?
I had the dream again.
This time, it was worse.
Doc, I hurt Sandra.
OK.
She wasn't moving.
I don't know what happened.
Something was wrong.
She wasn't moving, doc.
She wasn't moving, doc.
I don't know what was wrong.
She wasn't moving.
She wasn't breathing,
either, doc.
Isaac, did you take
your medicine today?
I'm not crazy, right?
I'm not crazy.
Did you take your pills?
No, no, no, doc.
Don't go.
No-- No, it was a nightmare.
Please tell me it
was a nightmare, doc.
[tires screeching]
(HYSTERICALLY) Please tell
me it was a nightmare, doc.
Please tell me-- [scream]
Hey, get fuck away from my wife.
(WEEPING) I was so scared.
[tires screeching]
[weeping]
(ON RADIO) Again, if
you have any information
as to the whereabouts of
Alexandra Murray and Sandra
Murray, please call
authorities at 855-678-4967.
There is a cash
reward being offered
by her sister, Pamela Jenkins.
The two ladies were
last seen at their home
at 355 West End Avenue.
The husband said he came
back from getting food
and the two ladies were gone.
Their purses and cell phones
were still in the house.
Alex.
Sandra.
Baby, where you at, baby?
Where you at?
Sandra, baby,
answer me, damn it.
[indistinct voices muttering]
(CRYING OUT) No, no, not this.
Baby.
Sandra.
Baby girl, where you at, baby?
Answer me, please.
Baby.
Baby.
What the fuck is going on?
What Is happening?
Could they be--
[gasping]
[rustling]
[cabinet door opening]
[cabinet door closing]
[rattling]
[moan]
What the fuck is going on?
Pam.
[somber music]
What are you doing here?
(YELLING) Alex.
Sandra.
You've got some fucking
nerve coming to my house?
What type of games
are you playing?
You tell him to come
out here right now.
This little game is over with.
Alex.
Sandra.
Have you lost your damn mind?
Huh?
Oh, I know what
you're trying to do.
I see the games that
you're trying to play.
You're trying to get the
damn insanity plea, huh?
What are you--
(YELLING) What the fuck did you
do to my niece and my sister?
Where are they?
Huh?
What did you do?
Because I know you had something
to do with their disappearance.
I know you had something to
do with their disappearance.
I didn't do anything.
I just had breakfast
with them this morning.
What are you talking about?
I just kissed my
wife before I left.
Me me and Sandy Bear, we
watched a movie together.
We watched her favorite show.
Y'all are wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
They're not missing.
They are not missing.
Call her.
Call her, Pam.
Call her, Pam.
Call her, Pam.
Please call her, Pam.
Call her, Pam.
She may answer for you.
She won't answer for me, Pam.
Call her.
She's not going to
answer the phone, Isaac.
She hasn't answered the
phone in two months.
(HYSTERICALLY) No,
no, no, no no, no.
You're wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
Y'all are wrong.
They are not missing.
No.
[weeping]
[car engine roaring]
They are not missing.
They are not missing.
[indistinct voices muttering]
Nobody said-- [muttering] Stop.
Stop it Stop it.
Stop it.
[INDISTINCT VOICES CONTINUE
MUTTERING]
[rattling]
[breathing deeply]
(STAMMERING) No.
They're OK.
Sandra's probably at work.
Alexandra's out
somewhere shopping.
I know it, I know it.
That's what it is.
I'm tripping.
I'm tripping.
Yeah.
All right.
[somber music intensifies]
Yeah.
Um-hm.
OK.
OK, I'll try to be
home early today.
OK.
Let me call you back.
Isaac, what's wrong?
And why didn't you call
before you stopped by?
I know I don't have
an appointment,
but I just had to
talk to somebody.
OK, first, Isaac, I want
to apologize for yesterday.
It was very unprofessional
of me to have met you
after hours in a parking lot.
What are you talking about?
I didn't meet up
with you last night.
You don't remember driving
to a parking lot last night
and talking to me
about your nightmare?
No, last night I
was with my wife.
I had dinner with my wife,
and then we went to bed.
I don't have a clue of
what you're talking about.
OK, Isaac, so what
brings you in today?
I was listening to the radio.
They said something
on the radio,
and it just can't be true.
You've got to tell me
that this can't be true.
What did you hear on the radio?
They said that my wife and
my daughter are missing.
And I just had dinner
with my wife last night.
So they can't be missing.
I don't know what's going on.
Can you please tell
me what's going on?
Isaac, can you
please take a seat?
No, no, no, you need to
tell me what's going on now.
OK, Isaac, I will
tell you everything
that you need to know.
But I need you to sit down
and take your medicine.
[rattling]
All right, doc, please
tell me what's going on.
Isaac, you've been coming to
see me for two months now.
You've been in denial
about your wife
and daughter's disappearance.
No, that's not--
Isaac, please remain seated.
Isaac, I believe you've
suppressed your feelings
and emotions.
You've had an
emotional breakdown.
Your subconscious wants you
to forget about the trauma
that you've endured, hence
why you still see them.
But Isaac, they aren't there.
You don't have any recollection
about going to the police
station, being questioned
about their disappearance?
No.
You had to stay in a hotel
for a week for forensics
to look over your
house for clues.
You don't remember this?
No.
Isaac, you're the one who
reported them missing.
Here, read this.
That's what I've been
doing in these sessions--
trying to help you remember,
trying to bring you
back to reality, if you will.
Doc, am I crazy?
No, not at all, Isaac.
Everyone deals with
things differently.
You're just in denial about
what's really going on.
OK, OK, OK.
I'm not crazy.
Isaac, I think you're
experiencing DRC,
Dream Reality Confusion.
You can't determine whether
this nightmare is just a dream
or if it was a reality, whether
your short-term memory is
processing information
into your long-term memory.
What?
I think your dream is
your memory coming back.
No, no, no, no, no--
Have a seat.
I want you to try
an exercise with me.
Doc, I just--
Yeah?
It's my family.
That's OK.
That's right.
Relax.
Close your eyes.
That's right, Isaac.
Try to remember and think.
[eerie music]
That's right, Isaac.
Relax.
Alex and Sandra want
you to remember.
They want to speak to you again.
[panting]
[indistinct voices muttering]
[yelling]
[panting]
[beeping]
[gasping]
I did it.
It was an accident.
I didn't mean to do it.
What was an accident, Isaac?
What didn't you mean to do?
I murdered my family.
I left them in a
ditch all alone.
Isaac.
Isaac.
[sinister music]
Come on, baby.
Say the grace.
Dear Lord, we thank
you for this family,
and we thank you for this food.
We ask that you bless those that
prepared it for us to give us
the nutrition and nourishment
that we need for our bodies.
In your son Jesus's
name, we bless his food.
Amen.
Amen.