Home, Not Alone (2023) Movie Script

1
Please! Please, stop!
No!
Come on, Jordyn, come join me.
You could've pulled up
further, Mom.
I know.
I guess I find it
hard to believe
it's really ours, you know?
I bet there's dead bodies
in the basement.
Oh, Jordyn.
Or the previous owner died
under mysterious circumstances.
No, he just fell behind
on payments
and the bank foreclosed.
I heard it was your big day.
Yeah.
Oh, Kendall Jones.
We met briefly at the bank.
I'm a local realtor.
Oh, hi, yeah.
Uh, this is my daughter, Jordyn.
Oh, hi, Jordyn.
I wanted to bring
something for you.
Welcome to the neighborhood.
Thank you.
If you need help with anything,
just let me know.
We should have lunch sometime.
Sure.
How about you get settled in
and then give me a call?
Wonderful, thanks.
All right, take care.
See ya.
Oh, looks even bigger
than I remember it.
Uh, Mom,
why is there furniture here?
Because the previous owner
sold it with the house.
If the guy couldn't make
the mortgage payments,
why didn't he sell some of it?
I don't know.
But aren't we lucky?
It's beautiful.
Oh.
That must be the movers.
Be right back.
Huh, weird.
What?
Huh?
I said, "What?"
As in, what are you looking at?
Oh, is this some
sort of movie reference?
You want me to guess? Um...
Oh, please go.
Oh, wait. I...
How about we start again?
I'm Noah. Noah Ryan.
Jordyn Wilson.
Lovely to meet you,
Jordyn Wilson.
Did you just move here?
Yup.
You going to Memorial High?
How'd you ever guess?
You don't seem
too happy about it.
Why wouldn't I be happy?
Isn't it every girl's dream
to be dropped
into a new high school
in the middle of her senior year
knowing no one?
That's not true.
What's not?
You know me.
Terrific.
So I'll see you tomorrow.
On the bus?
Bus?
Nobody takes the bus.
How do you get to school?
I drive.
I'll be by at 8:00
to pick you up.
I know you like to give me
a hard time
about rarely cooking,
but even you have to admit
this is way better
than anything I could make.
Come on, Jordyn.
It's our first night here.
So?
New house, new start?
I just don't understand
why we had to leave.
I didn't want to.
No, I'd say
we both needed a change.
Well, I didn't ask them
to suspend me.
You didn't have to.
Vaping on school property,
after they had already given you
a warning...
It was just one hit, barely one.
Okay. A suspension isn't exactly
a badge of honor
on a college transcript.
Who says
I even wanna go to college?
Okay. Can we not have
this conversation?
Not tonight.
I'm not the one
who brought it up.
Look, your dad and I always said
that you could pick
any career you want
as long as you go
to college first.
Well, at least you guys agreed
on one thing.
Have you talked to him recently?
Who, Frank?
Yes, your dad.
Nope.
So, are you excited
for tomorrow?
First day of school.
Were you planning
on taking my picture
and walking me to the bus stop?
I was gonna offer you a ride.
Actually, I already have one.
What do you mean?
A ride for tomorrow.
I make friends quickly, Mom.
That's what you wanted,
isn't it?
Save the rest of my pizza
so I can eat it
for breakfast, please?
Uh-hmm.
Jordyn?
What?
Couldn't you wear something
a little less black
on your first day?
It's not my first day.
It's the middle of my last year.
Can I make you something to eat?
Toast you something?
No, I'll have my pizza cold.
Did you hear
anything last night?
Mom, where's my pizza?
It's in tin foil.
A creaking
in the middle of the night,
did you hear that?
No idea
what you're talking about.
And... and the pizza's not here.
It's on the bottom shelf.
Huh.
I wonder who that is.
I told you. I have a ride.
Oh, I thought you were joking.
Can I meet whoever it is?
I don't wanna be late
on my first day, Mom.
But, Jordyn, I...
- Hey.
- Hi.
But, Jordyn, I just...
- Uh, shouldn't I say hello?
- No.
- Oh.
- Let's go.
Have a great day, you guys.
Hmm.
Hey. Let's see about that.
Oh, I'm sorry. I... I'm slammed.
I will get to the numbers
by the end of the day.
Oh my gosh,
to hell with the numbers,
tell me about the house.
Well, there's not much to tell.
I mean, you saw it.
Came with some furniture.
And now we're just unpacking,
you know, trying to make it
feel like ours.
But you like it, right?
I love it. I mean, Lucy,
I have an indoor pool.
I know. Which I can't wait
to swim in
it's a big step up
from that hovel
the two of you used to live in.
Our house was quaint.
It was a disaster.
And Ms. Jordyn, what does
she have to say about it?
You know Jordyn.
I mean, we could moving
into the Taj Mahal
and she would feel put out.
Well, you deserve a medal.
Why?
You threw your hat into the ring
and worked hard for a promotion.
All while shopping for a house
so you two could have
a new start.
I'm just doing
what any mother would do.
- Uh-hmm.
- Just trying to give us
- a better life.
- Hmm, with no help from Frank.
Not like he'd know how to.
Oh. I am just happy
that I don't have
to listen
to his abusive criticism,
you know, or wonder
what his ulterior motives are.
Oh, my gosh, he was exhausting.
Have you heard from him?
Not a word, surprisingly.
Well, enjoy it, the job,
the house, all of it.
- Uh-hmm.
- You deserve it.
Hey, Sara, here's those numbers
that you asked for.
Thank you.
Okay. I better get back
to this report.
I took a half-day so I could
be home for Jordyn today.
- Oh, that's sweet. Okay.
- Okay. Bye.
No. Okay.
Wow.
Oh.
What'd you do with your key?
I'm sorry.
You were expecting someone else.
Yeah, my daughter.
Oh, uh, well,
I won't keep you long.
I just wanted
to introduce myself.
I'm Colin Murray.
Hey. Sara. Uh, Sara Wilson.
Um, can I help you?
Yeah, you live in my house.
I mean,
I've lived in your house.
I mean, you bought my old house.
Oh, yeah, you're the guy?
Yeah, yeah,
I was in between jobs
and I put all my savings
into maintenance, so...
Well, you kept the place
in great shape.
I mean, I can't believe
it's a hundred years old.
Those wood doors
off the living room,
they're gorgeous.
Wow. I'm so happy
you appreciate the place.
Yeah, right.
Well, uh, I just...
yeah, I just wanted
to introduce myself like I said
and I'm a contractor,
so if you have any questions
or need anything,
please, uh, feel free to call.
That's my number.
Look, I'm sorry,
I, uh...
I didn't just live in the house,
I grew up in it.
My grandfather built it.
Oh.
Yeah, the, uh, wooden doors
are from Barcelona.
He built the house
during Prohibition
and there even used to be
a Speakeasy in the basement.
It's not still down there,
is it?
Um, no.
No, the... the swimming pool area
consumed it.
Oh.
But when I was little,
there were cubbies
and secret doors hiding
where they kept the alcohol.
How interesting.
I have a lot of good memories
in this place.
I just wanna make sure
it's, uh, taken care of.
Yeah, of course.
Oh! I... I did have one question
for you.
Um, I just heard
something in the walls.
You didn't have a pest problem,
did you?
It sounded pretty big.
Uh, no, I didn't.
Okay. Well, we sure do love
the place, my daughter and I.
We'll do our best
to take good care of it.
Well, I won't keep you
any longer.
You have my number.
Please feel free to use it.
Thank you.
Thanks.
No problem.
You're right on my way home.
I mean for everything.
You made my first day
a lot easier.
And also for the pizza.
Oh, well, that was just me
doing my duty as a citizen.
You can't move here
and not eat at Angelo's.
I better get going.
My mom is probably
glued to the front door waiting.
Yeah. Yeah, okay.
Uh-hmm.
Listen, like I said,
I appreciate all this,
but I don't want you to think
the new girl is just some easy...
Uh, Jordyn,
no, I... I swear.
Not for one second.
I'll see you tomorrow.
What are you doing?
There was this guy standing
by the side of your house.
He took off around the back.
What did he look like?
I don't know.
It happened so fast.
Maybe someone from
the electric company or gas.
No. No uniform.
And why would he run?
I don't know.
My mom, she's in the house.
Hey! Why don't you
let me go first, okay?
He had plenty of time
to get away.
Get away where?
I don't know.
Into the woods over there,
or he could have gone back
around the house
on the other side.
Either way, he's not here now.
Let's just make sure, okay?
I mean, we looked everywhere.
But if I were you,
I'd still tell your mom.
I will, but I don't know
what she's gonna do about it.
You didn't get
a good look at him.
He moved too quickly.
God, Mom!
I'm sorry.
I just heard you guys talking.
Mom, this is Noah.
Uh, hello, Mrs. Wilson.
I just live down the road.
Oh, it's nice to meet you, Noah.
Why don't you guys come inside?
Uh, he can't.
He has to get going.
Yes, I... I... I have to get going.
Hmm. Could I ask a favor
before you go?
Yes, ma'am.
Super!
Little bit left,
and then take it
back just another inch,
and then down.
And just straight.
Oh, thank you, you guys.
Why are we moving it?
It looked fine before.
Oh, I just wanna make
the space feel new.
Yeah, it looks good.
Thank you, Noah.
So I'll pick you up
tomorrow morning?
Sure.
Okay.
Nice to meet you, Ms. Wilson.
Oh, you as well.
- See you tomorrow, Jordyn.
- Bye.
He seems nice.
I guess.
Oh, don't give me
that "I guess."
I saw the way
you were looking at him.
Mom, he's the only person
I know here,
so I let him give me a ride.
- That's it.
- Uh-huh.
So how was school?
Um, Mom, how long
have you been here?
What do you mean?
Here at the house?
Maybe an hour and a half. Why?
Did you... hear anything?
Yeah, I heard your voices.
That's why I opened
the front door.
No, no, no. Before that.
Did you hear anything else?
I think I might've heard
some rodents in the walls.
But don't worry,
I'm calling the exterminator.
Why?
Well, when Noah pulled up,
he saw some guy lurking
around the side of the house.
Okay. Well, the previous owner
came by
just to introduce himself,
but he was hardly lurking.
Well, Noah saw a guy run
around the side of the house.
So we tried to catch him.
What? What happened?
He got away.
Okay.
You don't believe me.
No, I didn't say that.
I'm just wondering
if Noah saw something else
and maybe thought
it was a person.
He's on varsity tennis, Mom.
I'd say his vision
is pretty good.
It just seems odd that some guy
would be snooping around.
Okay.
Thanks so much
for coming back over.
No problem.
Now they can't get in.
- So that's it?
- That's it.
I, uh, laid the traps
and filled any holes
they might use
to enter the house.
So, you should be fine.
Oh. I was about to call
an exterminator.
But then I thought, you know,
what if the noises I heard
wasn't animals
and it was just pipes clanking?
Yeah, well, I'm glad you didn't.
It doesn't look like
you have a pest problem to me.
But, uh, better safe
than sorry, right?
Well, thank you
for dealing with it.
You saved me some money, anyway.
No, it was my pleasure, really.
And Like I said,
I know this house.
Yeah. Great.
Well, hey, looks like
you're really...
getting settled in.
Yeah, we're trying.
Are you sure you don't want
some coffee?
I was just about to make some.
Oh, well, I wish I could,
but I really need to get going.
Okay. Maybe some other time.
Yeah, I'd like that.
Okay.
Thanks. So how'd you sleep?
- Fine. You?
- Good.
Jordyn, I need to talk to you
about something.
Mom, we had this talk
in middle school.
Plus, they bring it up every
year in health class.
No, not that. Um, did you move
the couch last night?
- What?
- I want the truth.
Mom, you asked Noah and I
to move the couch
for you yesterday.
Okay, but now it's back.
So I thought maybe, you know,
because you were irritated
with me
for questioning whether or not
you saw someone
outside the house.
Um, I was irritated.
So you moved the couch?
Why would I do that?
I don't know.
Maybe to make a statement?
Here's a statement.
You're crazy.
Give the kid a break.
She's had to deal
with a lot in the last year.
Count yourself lucky
she's still in school.
I know. But I just don't
understand why she would do it.
Maybe she's trying
to assert herself,
make her presence felt
in the new house.
Possibly.
Just ignore it.
It'll stop eventually.
Lucy, you should be a therapist.
Hmm. Hardly.
Well, I don't know
what I would do without you.
Oh.
Hey, oh, sweetie, can you hand
me that one?
- Uh, yeah.
- Just wanna make this place
feel a little
bit more like ours, you know?
- What is this?
- It's a shadow box.
You know, with memorabilia
from the house.
Huh.
How do you feel
about Thai food tonight?
Um, I'm going over to Noah's.
Oh. Will his parents be there?
Of course.
Well, you do need
to eat, sweetie.
They're gonna feed me.
We just have
a big history test tomorrow.
Oh. Are you guys...
you're dating now?
God, Mom. He's just a nice guy.
All right. Just wake me up
when you get home.
Okay.
Oh.
Oh.
Hey, sweetie!
Oh, God, Mom. You scared me.
I thought you'd be asleep.
No, I got a little preoccupied
unpacking boxes.
So how was studying?
It's good.
Great. All right.
Well, goodnight.
Love you. Sleep good.
You, too.
- Oh!
- Come on, you guys!
You really scared me!
Uh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Wilson.
I was just, um...
Uh, I... I took his history book
by mistake.
- Oh.
- Uh, here.
Thank you! I should get going.
Noah. Uh, let's just use
the front door. Always, please.
- Of course.
- Please.
Sorry.
We didn't wanna wake you up.
I'm sure you didn't.
Don't give me that look, Mom.
Jordyn, I'm not naive.
Let's keep the windows closed
and Noah out of the bedroom
from now on, okay?
- Fine.
- Great.
Goodnight.
I don't want you to panic,
but it sounds like
you have a poltergeist.
Stop it.
No, a ghost might be moving
things around in your house.
Okay, well, Lucy, you know that
I don't believe
in that sort of thing.
So there must be
some other explanation.
Well, have you asked
Jordyn about it?
I didn't want her to feel like
I was accusing her again.
And I guess
I didn't wanna scare her.
Yeah. Oh.
I have a 10 o'clock meeting.
- We'll talk later, okay?
- Yeah. Okay.
Hey, Colin.
Fine.
Yeah, do you have
any free time today?
So, do you think I'm crazy?
Oh, yes.
Certifiably so.
I'm serious!
No, I don't think you're crazy.
And I'm... I'm really glad
you called.
I just hoped, I don't know,
maybe you might have
some sort of explanation
for what's going on.
I don't.
And I'm finding it
a little hard to believe
what you're telling me.
So nothing like that
ever happened
- when you lived there?
- No.
Oh.
Do you...
think it could be your daughter?
I did at first
when the couch was moved back.
Hmm.
She did have a history of lying
before we moved here,
but she was with a friend
last night.
Well, maybe she and her friend.
I have reason to believe
that they didn't.
Did you ask her what she thought
might've happened?
I didn't wanna
scare her unnecessarily.
Look, I would suggest
going to the police.
But in this case, I'm not sure
how much they can really do.
I know what they'd do.
They'd think I was crazy.
Why don't I take a look around?
And see if anything strikes me
as suspicious.
I'd appreciate that.
Why don't you come over
for dinner tomorrow?
Sure.
Oh.
- Ooh.
- Thank you.
Looks good.
Can I get you guys
anything else?
No, thank you.
- Okay.
- All right. Yeah.
Sorry. Every time I call,
I'm either talking about me
or the house.
Not at all. I gave you
my number for a reason.
Okay, Colin Murray,
tell me more about,
I don't know, the construction
that you do.
Oh, it's mostly
residential renovations.
Are you renovating
your place at all?
A little. But I'm just
renting right now.
You know, until I'm ready
to buy again.
Hmm. So are you married?
No.
I haven't met
the right woman and...
Oh, come on, tell me.
Uh, I... I just...
I always thought that
I'd get married
and we'd live in the house.
Raise a family there.
Oh. Well, what about
your parents?
They're both deceased.
I'm so sorry.
No, uh, they had me
when they were older
and lived long and happy lives.
Yeah, we had some good times
at that house.
Well, I know Jordyn
and I will, too.
It's a special place.
Yeah, it really is.
Lucy was right.
- This place is pretty good.
- Uh-hmm.
No phones at the table, please.
Sorry.
It's your dad calling you.
I know.
Have you talked to him recently?
No.
Well, he's called you
three times tonight.
I mean, if he's trying
to get in touch,
we should just talk about it.
Mom, I haven't picked up.
Don't worry.
Okay. Well, I'm...
Um, I have an English paper
to finish, so...
Okay. Sure.
Ugh.
Not again.
Noah?
Noah?
Frank?
Hey, Sara.
What are you doing here?
I was hoping to see
our daughter.
In the middle of the night?
I keep calling her, but...
that girl, she, uh...
she sure knows
how to hold a grudge.
Wonder where she gets that from.
If you wanna talk
to our daughter,
you have to contact me
per our court order.
And if I had,
you'd let me see her?
If you do this again,
I'm gonna call the police.
No need.
I'm going.
You're looking good, though.
Oh.
Who's Noah?
Frank, get out of here.
Okay.
When I asked
for something to drink,
I thought you'd bring me, like,
seltzer or something.
Oh! You deserve better
than bubbly water.
- Uh-huh.
- Plus,
your mom was,
like, "No alcohol."
Except for this whiskey I found
in the back of a cupboard.
Yeah,
she's not much of a drinker.
Anyways, let's toast?
- To having an indoor pool.
- Yeah.
- Oh!
- You don't like it?
Um, not really,
uh, but I need something
- to help me get through tonight.
- What's tonight?
My mom is having the guy
who used to live here
over for dinner.
Should be good and boring.
I'm sorry I'm late, Lucy.
Oh, my God.
So, tell me everything.
Did Frank really show up
last night?
Tapping on Jordyn's window,
to wake her up
in the middle of the night,
to talk to her.
I mean, if he just wants
a relationship
with Jordyn though,
maybe that's a good thing.
Hmm, maybe.
I just can't tell
if that's the only thing.
Wait, do you think
he's been breaking in
and doing those things?
It's entirely possible.
Maybe he's desperate.
Maybe.
Oh, before I forget,
I got an extra house key
made for you.
Just in case I lock myself out.
Or need me to swim in your pool.
- Or that.
- Yeah.
Anytime.
I just need to make sure
I'm back in time
for that dinner.
Just a few more hours
of studying at my place,
I promise.
Yeah.
Dad?
Hey, kiddo.
- Who's this?
- Uh, Noah Ryan, sir.
You're not supposed to be here.
Look, you're my daughter.
I have to see you.
Well, you should have
thought of that before you left.
Come on, sweetheart.
I know you.
Let's cut the angry
teenager routine.
I have nothing to say to you.
Let's go.
Jordyn?
Come on.
Jordyn!
I told you last night
- to stay away.
- Yeah, I know.
I just thought
I'd give it one last shot.
- Are you stalking our house?
- What?
No, I just... I just wanted an
opportunity to talk to Jordyn.
Clearly, she doesn't want to.
Okay, so you're not sneaking in
and moving things around on us?
I'm trying to make contact.
Not scare her.
Why? Is something going on?
Is someone bothering you?
No, no, we're fine. Never mind.
Are you sure? You two are safe?
- We're fine.
- I could help.
The best way you can help
right now, Frank,
is by staying away.
Fair enough.
You know, it takes time
to earn trust back.
So just give her some space.
Fine.
I'll keep my distance.
Until she is ready.
So, what, is this guy
like your boyfriend now?
Boyfriend?
Please. He's just a nice guy.
You know, like Noah.
Oh!
- Hi.
- Hi.
I hope I'm not late.
Not at all. Come on in.
I know you said
not to bring anything,
but I couldn't come
empty-handed.
God forbid.
Thank you.
Colin, this is my daughter,
Jordyn.
Hi, Jordyn.
And pleased to meet you.
I've heard a lot about you.
Oh, great.
Come on. Have a seat.
Well, she's looking good.
Oh, yeah, the house.
Oh, yes, the house.
Anyway, so, uh, Jordyn,
how do you like your new school?
Um, same as my last one.
I don't.
Can I get you some wine?
Please.
Jordyn, what do you make
of the latest
occurrence in the house?
What occurrence?
I haven't had a chance
to talk to her about that yet.
Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry.
Oh, it's just that some things
we moved again.
And you think I did it?
Did you... do it?
- Oh!
- Oh, I'm sorry. I overstepped.
It's just that
your mother and I, we were...
We were just looking
for a rational explanation.
For what?
Uh, the fact that the shadow box
is hanging up again
after I took it down
a few nights ago.
Oh, well, well, busted!
You got me!
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
I really just don't like seeing
shadow boxes mistreated.
Ridiculous.
Wow, I apologize.
I didn't mean to...
She's just an angry teenager
who's been through a lot.
You know, my husband...
my ex-husband,
he was pretty rough.
I mean, not, uh, physically,
but just not the nicest of guys.
He used to put us
both down a lot.
And then, one day, he just left.
That's terrible. I'm sorry.
You know,
he came by this morning,
so I know that's why
she's upset.
Makes sense.
You would think
that this whole situation
would bring us closer together,
but...
- Have you ever thought...
- A therapy?
Uh, yeah, we've had therapy.
No. No.
Have you ever thought that...
well, you know,
maybe it's your ex-husband
doing these things?
Yeah, I did, but not anymore.
Mom, where are the paper towels?
What happened? Something spill?
Um, yeah,
just my entire plate of pasta.
Okay. Let me grab a towel.
Hang tight.
Hey. Jordyn, uh,
why don't you sit for a sec?
Why?
Oh, just hoping
maybe we could have
a moment together to connect.
Okay. Um, let me guess,
you're gonna tell me
how much my mom means to you,
and how you understand
that it's hard for me
to see her with another man.
Oh, wait! No, no, no, no.
It's totally that you know
how much I mean to my mom,
and how I now mean a lot to you.
Am I getting close?
Actually, I was gonna tell you
to stop being so ungrateful
that you get to live
in this house.
Okay, well, your, uh, comforter
is in the wash.
Just make yourself
another plate, okay?
I'm good.
Uh-hmm.
Oh, sorry about that.
Where were we?
You want some salad?
Sure.
Looks good.
Thank you for
such a lovely dinner tonight.
Oh, thank you for checking out
the house for me.
Yeah, the doors
and locks are secure.
No one's getting in here.
Thank you.
Oh, hang on! Hey!
- What's this?
- It's just a small thank you.
This is the, uh,
Prohibition Amendment,
written on the side there.
I saw it at this little shop,
and it just made me
think of you,
because of the house's history.
Wow.
Thank you.
It's my pleasure.
And I'm so sorry
about Jordyn's behavior tonight.
Oh, well, we were all
teenagers once, right?
Yes. That, we were.
It's not just that
he's on her side, Noah.
I am telling you
there is something
really off about this guy.
How so?
I feel like he's using her
to get his house back
or something.
Or maybe he just likes her.
Oh, my God. Ugh!
I'm watching them
talk outside right now.
I bet she wants him to kiss her.
It's pathetic.
- Ew.
- Oh.
Uh, my mom's calling.
I got to go, okay?
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
We should do this again.
Yeah. I mean, I would love to
have you over at my place,
but, uh, not really nice enough
for entertaining.
Oh, that's okay.
I mean, really,
I just wanted to say
thank you for the advice and...
But I would love to take you out
to a restaurant sometime.
I mean, if you'd like.
Yeah, I'd like that very much.
Okay.
Well, good night.
Good night.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Good morning.
I said good morning.
Do you wanna at least talk
about last night?
- No.
- Jordyn, please.
Mom, your creepy new boyfriend
called me ungrateful
because I am not thrilled
about living in this house.
Well, I... I'm sure
he didn't call you ungrateful.
He was probably just urging you
to appreciate living here.
No. Mom, he did,
and he was weird
and mean about it.
Can you not do this?
I mean, I really want us
to have a new start.
A new start would be you
starting to trust me.
Okay, you lied to me
about drinking and vaping.
Oh, my God,
that was just a phase.
And I'm over it.
Well, it takes a minute
to earn trust back, okay?
Even the people
you love the most.
Oh, and take Noah's camera
back to him.
That's not Noah's.
- Whose is it?
- I don't know. Colin's?
Uh, that's not Colin's.
He didn't bring that
over last night.
God! I hate this house.
So, it doesn't actually work?
Uh, no. These cables,
they weren't even plugged in,
so I don't think that camera
can record anything.
You know,
I remember admiring this tree
when I bought the house.
I feel like I would've
noticed that.
And you didn't install anything
when you lived here?
Uh, no.
I didn't install any
security cameras around here.
I never felt like
I needed them, so.
What do you think
it's doing up there?
Well, maybe the bank thought
they should have one,
when they were
showing the place,
and then, you know,
just forgot to remove it.
Okay. So no one's watching me?
Watching you?
Uh, no.
That camera
looks pretty inactive.
Oh. I... I'm sorry.
You must think
I'm out of my mind.
Not at all.
I think you're just getting
used to a new house
and all its quirks.
I hope I didn't
mess up your morning
by calling you here,
for basically nothing.
It's no problem. Really.
I'm happy to help.
And, I was close by, so...
Okay.
So are you becoming a thing?
Yeah, I like him.
Like him, like him?
What are we, in junior high?
To be honest,
it's just nice to have someone.
Of course it is.
And not just for companionship,
because of the house.
It's still freaking you out?
I feel like someone
is inside the house watching me.
I found a camera this morning
that neither Jordyn nor I
have ever seen.
It doesn't make any sense.
I need to come over
and burn some sage.
- That's not necessary, Lucy.
- No, it wouldn't hurt.
Jordyn told me this morning
that she hates the house.
She wished
we'd never moved there.
She's just angry.
Maybe.
Oh.
- Oh!
- What you need is proof.
Of what? That there's something
messed up about this house?
Sure.
It's just,
now that she's dating Colin,
ugh, and he's, like,
in love with this place,
so she feels
like she needs to be too.
I just... I wanted to see
how twisted he is.
Yeah.
Hey, we should find out
where he lives and follow him.
- Why?
- Because I bet he does
something creepy and we can
use it against him.
Come on.
Isn't your mom
gonna be home soon?
Nope. We have time.
There's nothing on this guy.
There's a racecar driver
with the same name.
Hey, click on that site.
No, you have to pay
for that one.
I'll pay for it.
Okay.
Here's my card.
And we don't have
a lot of homework,
so we can go
check out his place later.
Yeah, good idea.
Great.
Okay. Here we go.
Just type in his name and...
check this out.
That's my address.
Maybe it's just not
the right house for us.
I mean, it's so lovely
and it has everything
we could want but...
Yeah, houses are like people.
You click with some
and not with others,
and sometimes for no
discernable reason.
I gotta be honest,
there's been some
strange things happening.
What kind of strange things?
Things being moved
like furniture
and I've heard noises. I...
Like you think
the house is haunted?
I usually don't believe
in things like that.
But I don't know what to think.
I mean,
there's no good explanation.
Well, your house
should be a place
where you can relax
and... and you're able
to be yourself.
Exactly.
I feel like that's
what we're missing.
Yeah. I know.
I've sold enough houses
to enough people
to know that a home
is a place you need
to feel safe.
You and Jordyn,
you deserve a place
that you can feel comfortable.
Yeah.
You know,
if you're interested in selling,
I could find plenty of buyers.
Really?
Oh, for sure.
It's a historic home
with an indoor pool.
Now, you will lose equity
but you should get
your money back.
It could be worth it.
Okay. Okay.
Great.
Well, I'll go ahead
and send you some links
to some properties in the area
you might be interested in.
Thank you, Kendall.
Gosh, I really appreciate that.
It's my pleasure.
Hey, Mom?
Yeah.
Uh, Noah is picking me up.
We're going to the varsity
basketball game.
Great. Is your homework done?
Uh, I won't be late.
Okay.
Mom, um, how much do you know
about that Colin guy?
I mean, plenty, you know,
for getting to know someone
at this stage.
But you've never been
to his place?
Yeah. I... I think
he's embarrassed by it.
Um, well, I looked him up
online today
and this address was listed
for where he lives.
You can't totally trust
an internet search.
Yeah, but I went to, like,
a legit fancy site
that you have to pay for.
Well, he used to live here,
so maybe they haven't updated
the records yet.
No, because we were listed
as living here
and we just moved in.
Hmm, that's a little strange.
What if he lives in his car?
And the reason why
he's always here is because...
he doesn't have a place to live?
I don't get that impression
but you're right,
I am still getting to know him.
Just be careful.
I know you're being protective
for me, sweetie.
And I really appreciate it.
Okay, but I also know
that he's the first guy
that I've seen since your dad.
- Probably...
- Never mind.
Listen, go have fun tonight,
okay?
Enjoy the game.
I'm gonna go to bed soon anyway.
Do you have your key?
Yeah.
Okay. Have fun.
Love you.
There was a loose wire
to the breaker box.
It happens.
The whole thing
is really disconcerting.
I think maybe I should
call the cops.
I agree, the picture is weird
and disturbing
but it's not really a crime.
I'm still shaking.
Jordyn's gonna be home soon.
I don't want her
to see me like this.
Let me go see
if I can find something
to calm your nerves.
You're still up?
Uh-huh. Yeah.
Well, the pantry cabinet
definitely needs some WD40.
Oh. Hi, Jordyn.
Hi.
Thank you.
Mom, is everything okay?
Yeah. I just had a little scare.
Well, what was it?
Um, there was a painting left
at the front door.
Oh, my God!
That is so messed up!
Jordyn, I don't want us
to overreact.
Overreact?
You're drinking whiskey
which you never do
because you know
something is wrong, Mom.
Jordyn, I think what your mother
is trying to say
is that there has to be
a rational explanation for this.
Why are you always here?
You know,
it's not your house anymore.
Jordyn.
Stop it.
Of course. Take his side.
I should let you two
work this out.
I'm so sorry
she spoke to you like that.
It's okay.
And thank you
for coming over tonight.
I'll check on you tomorrow.
Okay.
Hey. I couldn't sleep.
Mind if I join you?
I know that painting
is really disturbing
and I'm gonna get
to the bottom of it.
And sweetie,
I wasn't taking his side.
I just...
I don't want you to be rude.
Can we agree that
his obsession with the house
is a little strange?
Well, he really loves it.
And I think it's because
his parents have died
and doesn't have any family,
so in some ways,
this house is all he has left.
But it's like he has no life.
He's just always available
to stop by.
You know,
he's been very helpful.
I just don't trust him.
Okay.
Well, I do.
He's been a really
good friend to me.
I tell you
how I feel and it's...
you just...
it feels like you don't care.
Of course I care.
I'm just saying
that I don't feel the same.
You're just so quick
to dismiss my opinions, Mom.
It's like you've stopped
believing in anything I've said.
That is just not true.
We can't catch a break.
Wow. This is... disturbing.
Who would've done it?
I have no idea.
And Jordyn's right.
There's something wrong
about this house.
I just had such high hopes.
Of course you did.
I mean, we have to be
comfortable in our own home.
Exactly.
I just wish there was a way
we could resolve
whatever it is going on
without having to leave.
You're dreading
what Colin would say
if you told him you're thinking
of selling, aren't you?
I'm just
afraid he'd be disappointed.
I mean, I know
that's crazy for me to say but...
No, no, you... you like the guy.
Yeah.
I guess I do.
Don't worry.
Everything's gonna be all right.
You're the best, Lucy.
Thank you.
Goodnight.
Yeah. Goodnight.
Hmm.
I love the windows in this room.
Oh, it's a great room, isn't it?
Yeah. Oh, thanks.
Be careful. They're hot.
Oh.
So, an out-of-town buyer
has made an offer.
Huh.
Twenty percent more than
what you paid for this place.
Wow.
Wow. Why so much?
Um, I don't know.
I think he needs the indoor pool
for physical therapy
or something.
But who cares?
He made the offer.
Sara, this is a no-brainer.
Why aren't you jumping up
and down?
I just didn't expect something
to happen so fast I guess.
That's the way
the real estate market works.
It's feast or famine.
I think you need
to jump on this.
Yeah. I know.
It's a great offer.
Just give me a day or two
to think about it.
Of course. No problem.
Hmm.
Hi. You've reached
Sara Wilson's cell phone.
Please leave a message
and I'll call you back
as soon as I can.
Hey, Sara.
Look, I just decided
to come into the office
to finish that report
and I started doing research
on your house
just to see if there was any way
to solve its mystery
and well I uncovered something
really interesting.
Look, I'm gonna come over
to tell you in person.
Um, I don't know if you're out
but if you are, I'll just wait.
I've got the key. Okay.
Sara?
Hello?
Who are you?
I was just, uh,
fixing the cabinet door.
Oh. So you're Colin?
I'm Sara's friend Lucy.
I've heard so much about you.
Um, okay.
Well, I'll let you get back
to what you're doing.
Um, I've been dying
to look around
and I'm sure
Sara will be back soon.
Hey, Luce, I'm home.
Are you here?
Lucy?
Hi. You've reached Lucy.
I'm away from my phone,
so just leave me a...
There's no
evidence of forced entry.
She probably went out
for a walk.
No.
She wouldn't have
left me that message
and then turn off her phone.
And she wouldn't have asked me
to wait here.
And now her car is here
and she's not?
You're sure no one else
has the house key?
Besides Jordyn and I, no.
Just Lucy.
And you have no idea
what she had to tell you
about this house?
None at all.
She told me to wait here.
And now her car...
Why don't I go
get you a drink, huh?
Yeah, that's exactly
what she needs.
- Jordyn.
- Let's get you a water.
Okay. Thank you.
Mom, are you gonna tell him?
About the strange things
that have been happening
in this house?
Come on.
Weird things have been happening
ever since we moved in.
A couch got moved,
a shadow box
that was taken off of the wall.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
And put back on the wall.
There was this
disturbing painting of us
that was at our front doorstep.
You think someone broke in
and did all that?
No, it all happened
at different times
over the last couple of weeks.
It's like someone else
is living in the house with us
and just doing messed up things.
Okay. Start from the beginning.
I'm gonna walk
the periphery of the house.
I mean, do you think that
she could've just wandered off?
No, I think someone
might be getting
inside the house.
I'm gonna see him out.
Detective.
I was hoping we could have
a moment in private.
Okay.
I'm not sure
if you picked up on it
but, uh, Jordyn, well,
she really
doesn't care much for me.
Or I should say she doesn't
approve of me dating her mother.
And this is relevant because?
Sara.
She's just been under
a tremendous amount
of stress lately,
that combined with a daughter
who's, well, you know,
let's just say she might not
be remembering things correctly.
Mr. Murray, are you telling me
what I just heard was all lies?
No. No, no, not lies
but maybe, um, you know,
unintentional exaggerations.
It could be that Sara
moved those things back
and she just doesn't remember.
You think she's delusional?
No, but she has a new job
and, you know,
difficult teenager,
a challenging ex.
She's just been
under a lot of strain
and I just wanted you to know.
Hmm. Tell me, Mr. Murray,
how long have you been
seeing Ms. Wilson?
Oh, uh, a few weeks.
A few weeks?
And you feel you gained
a good perspective
in that small amount of time?
Yes.
Well, we've gotten very close.
Okay. Thanks for filling me in.
Now, if you'll excuse me.
I'm going to check the grounds.
Sure.
Would you like me
to stick around?
I could order in food
for dinner.
Yeah, I don't want Jordyn and I
to be alone here tonight.
I just hope Lucy's okay.
What if something
happened to her here?
This damn house.
It's not the house's fault.
My friend is missing.
I'm just wondering when
the bad things are gonna stop?
I'm sorry to interrupt.
But I found something.
- What is it?
- A small room next
to the pool area.
Someone's been living in there.
A small room?
A mattress, some clothes.
Oh, and a glass that has...
get this, the Prohibition
Amendment written on it.
What?
I'm gonna need back-up
at the Wilson residence.
Looks like the cops are leaving.
Oh, I don't wanna stay
in this house tonight.
I get it.
- Can I stay at your place?
- I wish, but my mom
will definitely say no to us
being together overnight.
Please?
My parents just won't allow it.
Even if you tell them everything
that happened here?
But you don't wanna leave
your mom here all alone.
I will call first thing
in the morning.
Don't be mad.
You and your mom
will be safe tonight.
Don't worry.
I have patrol cars
driving around the area.
- We'll keep looking.
- You know, before today,
the two people I would've called
in this situation
would have been Lucy or Colin.
Here's my personal cell.
You hear anything,
see anything, you call me.
Thank you.
Thank you, Detective.
Come in.
Noah just left.
Are you okay?
No.
I mean, do we have
to stay here tonight, Mom?
Can't we go to a motel?
There's some sort of conference
happening in town.
I checked and everything's
booked up.
Detective Bryant says there's
officers patrolling the area.
I mean, he says there's no way
Colin would come back tonight.
But he's obsessed
with the house.
Yeah. I know.
But if he came back
he'd be caught.
Ugh.
Can I sleep in here
with you tonight?
Of course, sweetie.
Why don't you get changed?
And I'll make us some tea.
Okay. Thanks.
What is that?
Oh, my God, Lucy?
Lucy!
Lucy!
Oh, my God, Lucy.
Lucy.
Oh, my God, Lucy.
Okay.
Hurry, before he comes back.
Hurry. Hurry.
That's him! He's back!
Okay, go, go. Go, go, go.
You run.
All I wanted was to share
this house with you, Sara.
That's why you need
to put that down,
so nobody gets hurt.
Okay, Colin. Colin, please.
We don't wanna hurt
this house, do we?
I won't let them
take me out of here!
Please. Please, stop!
No! Don't go in there!
No! No! No!
- Please, please.
- Let go! Let go!
Stop! Hey!
I never meant to hurt you, Sara.
I didn't leave you
that painting.
We could've been so happy here.
Get your disgusting hands
off of my mom.
The police are on their way.
Get out!
- Mom!
- Jordyn!
Mommy.
It's normal for criminals
to deny things.
He wasn't in his right mind.
- Oh, thank you, sweetie.
- I think what you mean to say
is that my mom
was not in her right mind.
She could've gotten killed
going after him.
The important thing
is you're both safe.
Officers picked him up before he
even made it to your front gate.
And my boys did a sweep
of the whole house
and there's no cameras,
just a lot of clever peepholes.
- We'll be taking care of those.
- Yeah.
Well, you ladies stay put.
And I'll let myself out.
Well, we're gonna play
hooky tomorrow.
- I'll make pancakes.
- Hmm.
Oh, good.
Lucy says the doctor doesn't
think she has a concussion.
- Oh.
- Well, then,
- we'll invite her to join us.
- Uh-hmm.
Hey.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I wanted to see
how you're doing.
Oh, we had a really rough night
actually last night,
kind of unbelievable.
Yeah. I know.
That's why I'm here.
Really? How did you hear?
I have a contact down
at the police department.
I need to know the goings
on around town,
- you know, so that I can...
- Oh, yeah, yeah.
Well, we were fine,
rattled but fine.
I'm so glad you guys are okay.
I was so worried.
Thank you.
Do you wanna come inside?
Have you had the chance
to consider the offer
on the house?
It's funny you should ask.
Jordyn and I talked
about it this morning.
Be careful.
Sorry, it is scalding hot.
Oh, it's okay.
After everything
that's happened,
I can imagine
that you'd wanna leave.
Yeah. You'd think, right?
That's why it's so unexpected,
you know, that Jordyn and I,
we decided we're gonna stay.
- What?
- Yeah.
I think this whole experience,
you know, has brought us
close together, and...
we're gonna make
our new start here.
You know, like we planned,
instead of running.
Plus, I think it'd be really
hard to find another house
with the indoor pool, right?
I don't know, Sara. I, uh...
I think you should reconsider.
My client, I mean,
he just really wants this house.
Oh, well, I'm sorry, Kendall,
but we really wanna stay.
Um...
Are you okay?
No, Sara, I'm not okay.
I needed you to sell this house
to my buyer.
Don't you get it? I'm the buyer.
Okay. Just put the knife down.
- We can talk about this.
- It's too late for that.
- Hey, Mom, have you seen...
- No, no, no. Jordyn!
Oh!
Jordyn! Oh, my God.
Are you okay?
She made me do it!
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Look...
This is just a house, okay?
Why?
Why are you doing this?
Mary Weather Industries,
they're one of the largest
conglomerates in the world.
They're going to invest
two billion dollars
just to revitalize this area.
And at the heart
of their endeavor,
where they plan to put
their corporate campus...
you guessed it.
It's right here
in your lovely home.
So you're planning
on selling our land
to Mary Weather Industries?
Oh.
It's going to make me very rich.
When you told me about
all the real scary things
that were going on
in this house,
I figured it out way
before you did.
I knew it was the former owner.
I mean, clearly, this Colin guy
couldn't let go of his home.
And he even became obsessed
with you in it.
And, you know,
I was actually worried
that you would get in
the way of my plan.
He helped me.
So the only thing
I had left to do
is find a way to scare you
to make you finally leave.
Why didn't you
just explain to me
that Mary Weather Industries
wanted our property?
I mean, the commission alone
would've made you rich.
The commission alone...
would have given me peanuts.
- Jordyn.
- Mom.
No!
No!
Mom!
Mom!
Jordyn.
Are you okay?
- Are you okay?
- I'm fine, Mom.
I'm so sorry that I...
I stopped listening to you,
and trusting you and...
No. It's okay. I'm sorry
for being such a brat.
I love you, honey, so much.
I love you, too.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Okay.
Let me just find a couple more
of these
- and I can start a fire.
- Thank you, Noah.
This is beautiful.
I was thinking I'd collect
a bunch of these,
and put them in a vase
at the front entrance.
I love that idea.
What do you guys want
for dinner?
Um, souffle...
or coq au vin.
How about some pizza?
Come on, Mom.