It Hunts (2026) Movie Script
1
Hello?
Hello?
Ah, shit.
Thank you for calling
Innovative Solutions.
My name is Casey. How can I help you?
I do apologize for the inconvenience.
Lemme check on the order details.
Do you happen to have
the order number at hand?
Can I have it? Actually,
that's not the order. Nu...
Yeah, that's it.
Fuck
You cool?
It's, it's nothing.
I don't know. Maybe I
need to get out more.
-How's that?
-Just feel weird.
Spill it, homes. What?
It's just, just a little
depressed, I guess.
Well, shit, you need to
roll out more, Sunshine.
Rethink your hustle.
You know, the graveyard shift
isn't for everyone.
-Yeah.
-Are you happy? You know... doing this?
I fucking love it. I step
outside. I'm at work.
Shoot the shit a little.
Protect the old hood.
It's a chill gig, man.
Working nights doesn't...
Nah, I'm a weird fuck.
I sleep better during the day.
So... how are things with Alex?
-Ugh.
-That bad, huh?
We don't talk anymore, Fred. We just...
I'm going to Michelle's Halloween party.
You wanna come? Awesome. Don't
wanna come. That's fine too.
I can't spend what little free time...
I have cooped up in here.
Alex, why can't be spending...
I'm wearing an old costume
and Jerry's driving me to save on gas.
-Jerry is driving.
-Yes, Casey.
Jerry's become my
private chauffeur. Driving me
to parties, driving me to work.
You know, maybe if you
chipped in with the bills,
I wouldn't have to bump rides from him.
-You don't start till nine.
-I'll find a place to study.
Oh, shit. Be there in a minute.
You know, I'm barely keeping us afloat.
And it feels like all the weight is on me
because you simply don't care.
That's really unfair.
And do me a favor. Will
is driving me nuts.
Fix his computer so I
can get him off my back.
God damn thing has been
there for over a month now.
I dunno how you put up with him.
He stuck by me when...
And you stuck with him too, hon.
But people either grow
together or they grow apart.
No, I, I know.
Has he done anything to better himself?
I still love him, Mel. Even
if he is part of the problem.
I aint fucking doing this.
The fuck.
Hello?
Hello?
What the fuck is..?
Hey, Fred, did you hear
a really loud crash?
Mm. Like a car crash? Yeah,
like a car crash. Real
Loud. Just now?
-Yeah. Just now.
-No. Is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah. I must
have... everything's fine.
It's an often lethal
disruption of the Heart Rhythm...
Hey, Did you heart that?
Hear what?
There's a voice... like...
directly over the heart,
the precordial region...
Ah, nevermind. It's Alexa. She goes off
by herself sometimes.
Alright. I'll see you later.
This sudden rise in
intracavitary pressure leads
to disruption of normal heart
electrical activity followed
instantly by ventricular fibrillation.
Alexa, stop.
Complete disorganization
of the heart's pumping function.
Alexa, stop!
And cardiac arrest.
It is not caused by mechanical damage
to the heart muscle or
surrounding... Alexa, stop.
What the hell?
The precordial region
at a critical instant
during the cycle of a heartbeat.
The condition is 97% fatal,
if not treated within three minutes.
Did you get around
to fixing the computer?
You know I had the weirdest...
-Weirdest what?
-Nevermind.
I read her diary. Fred. I'm not,
I can't be what she wants me to be
Diaries are private, shithead.
I quit smoking for her.
So what do you want?
A fucking cookie? Fuck you.
Well, you're probably better off.
These things will kill you anyway.
- Such a fucking
- Hypocrite. Look...
Go back to school. It'll make her happy.
Anything else, professor?
-Yeah. Quit your fucking job.
-Rethink your eating habits.
And back off on the coffee, fuckhead!
The fucking nerve.
Unreal.
You should know, it is
coming for you. Sure as day.
Sure as night. There's
no place for you to hide.
I'm so lucky to have you, hon.
Hmm...
I'm the lucky one.
Looks like a storm is coming.
Wake up. Casey. Wake up.
I am working right now. What is it?
-I'm hallucinating, Alex.
-I'm fucking seeing things.
-What?
-I'm hallucinating weird shit.
God, Casey, Jerry and I are
the only ones tending the bar
and the house is packed to the rafters.
I don't have time for this.
-Don't hang up on me.
-Don't you dare hang up on me.
Alex, I need you to talk
to me right now. I'm fucking losing it.
You were dreaming. It's nothing.
It wasn't a fucking dream.
What the hell do you
want me to do about it?!
Damn, shorty. Why you so angry?
I'm not in the mood dip-shit.
Yo, yo, it's cool
It's not! Fuck off!
-Alright, damn!
-Alex...
Did you fucking hang up on me?
Bitch!
Alex!
I'm gonna get fired on counting
your psychotic episode.
Get a grip or go to a hospital.
We'll talk when I get home.
The fuck?
Casey?
Where did you say it happened?
Casey, I don't see anything.
It's probably nothing, Casey.
I don't want to go home. Just
drop me off at The Hammocks.
I am really sorry for all this.
What? How are you getting home?
I'll walk.
What are you doing?
I'm not leaving you alone right now.
It's fine. I don't need supervision.
You'll be dying tonight.
I'll be fine.
Listen, your primary
already told you. Lots
of things can cause an
isolated episode like this.
And you have no other
accompanying symptoms.
This is nothing.
Fuck!
You suffered any head
injuries recently? No.
How about in the past? No.
Have you been sleeping well?
I have recurring nightmares.
Working the graveyard shift...
I guess I get maybe three,
four hours of sleep.
Do you have any family
history of mental disorder?
Don't know. I was in foster
homes. Never met my parents.
What can you tell me about
your childhood?
It sucked.
Can you elaborate?
I was in and out of
foster homes until I was 18.
I felt like most of my foster parents
just took me in for the paycheck.
Did you get moved around a lot? Yeah.
Was there abuse involved?
No. Nothing like that. I was just..
Difficult.
How's your home life?
Hasn't changed.
How so?
I'm still difficult.
Why?
I keep people at a distance.
Why is that?
I don't know. Fear of loss.
Fear of being hurt.
Who would you say is closest to you?
My girl. But... that'll change soon.
Did she come with you today?
Yeah, she drove me here.
Would you mind if she sat in with us?
I don't think that's a good idea.
You have the right to refuse.
But I have to tell you,
having a support system,
it helps quite a bit on
the road to recovery.
Did you ask her to bring you here today?
No. She volunteered.
Hmm.
I say let her sit in.
If she wants to shoulder
the responsibility,
provide you with some support.
She'll have the information
she needs to do so.
If not, then there's no harm done.
I'll be right back.
Thanks for sitting in with us, Alex.
I asked Casey to bring you in
because having the support
of a friend is integral to recovery.
I finally got the lab results.
No toxins showed up in your blood tests.
No abnormal brain activity on the CT.
No concussion or even previous trauma.
However, given your testimony,
I'm gonna put you on six
milligrams of Risperdal per day.
Risperdal is a second
generation antipsychotic.
The side effects are not too severe,
but do try to stay hydrated
throughout the day.
The medication can also
slow your reaction time.
So be careful behind the wheel.
I don't drive.
Alcohol can increase
certain... Oh, nevermind.
I'm also going to recommend three months
of psychotherapy sessions
at two sessions per week.
Focusing on problem solving.
How to avoid relapses,
medication management, that kind of thing.
Is that for...?
No, just him.
Stability at home helps
to prevent relapses.
Look, I know it's gonna be
difficult giving your line
of work, but try to keep
stress levels down to a minimum
and stick to a routine.
If you're used to going to bed
at 7:00 AM every day, then go
to bed at 7:00 AM every day.
For now, just try to stick to
stuff on TV that is soothing.
Maybe even shows you've already watched.
If the episodes have not
subsided in four weeks,
we'll increase the dosage.
For the most part, treating
neurological conditions
is a matter of trial and error.
Two individuals with the same
symptoms can have completely
different reactions to medication.
It's important during this time.
You take the medication like clockwork
and just be patient till we arrive
at a treatment that works for you.
Hey, did you ever meet the
tenants that lived at our place
before Christina bought it?
Yeah. Young couple. About
your age. They were all right.
What about before them?
Place was empty for a while
Why?
Oh, it's nothing.
Just wondering about the
history of the place.
Everything cool?
Yeah. Yeah.
You know what's not cool? That
ugly ass coffee mug of yours.
I think it's a fucking horror show.
Asshole.
I know who you are.
You can run, you can hide.
But no matter where
you go, I will find you
and dispatch you.
You don't belong here.
Oh man.
What do you want?
Hello?
-I am off to the, um...
-I'll drop you off on the way to work.
-I'll take the bus, Alex.
-Casey, I don't mind.
No, I know. It's, it's fine.
Same as before. Motor functions were fine.
Cognitive abilities were fine.
I was working. No aura. It...
I heard a sound and I followed
it. I thought it was real.
These hallucinations, don't engage them.
Going down that rabbit hole
will undermine the psychotherapy
and everything we're doing
to try to get you stable.
How's your relationship with
Alex? The same.
I feel guilt
Would you do the same for her if the
shoe was on the other foot?
I think so.
She wants to
help you. Let her help you.
I'm gonna bump you up to eight milligrams.
-Is that safe?
-I wouldn't be
prescribing it if it wasn't.
-I don't get it, Doc.
-What?
How... isn't it weird I don't
have any other symptoms.
I suppose that's both a
positive and a negative.
If you had some of the
other symptoms, we'd be able
to pinpoint the triggers.
Neurological conditions are
some of the hardest to treat.
No one treatment works for everyone.
The condition varies greatly
from one person to another.
Casey, are you staying off the internet?
No, not really.
If you're going to do online
research, stick to the pages
that I recommended or just ask me.
There's a lot of information online
that's not medically accurate.
Yes, Doc.
Casey?
Yes.
Did you mean to throw these away?
10 minutes ago I did.
Just put them on the counter.
Are you okay?
I'm not.
Commotio Cordis can occur only upon
impact within a narrow window
of about 40 milliseconds in
the cardiac electrical cycle.
Explaining why it is
so rare. If cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, CPR combined
with use of an onsite automated
external defibrillator is
employed within three minutes
of the impact survival from
Commotio Cordis can be as high
as 58%.
Hello?
Fuck.
It's not real. It's not fucking real.
I'm back.
Casey?
Oh shit.
Casey?!
Fuck!
Hey.
What's going on?
-I got fired.
-What?
How? Why?
Well, there's gotta be
something. I'm sure ADA laws...
I can't do this. I can't
do this anymore, Alex.
You're gonna be fine.
Okay? This is just a
little bump in the road.
We're gonna get past this.
You okay?
You sure won the Powerball with me.
Oh, you cock.
Oh, Casey.
God damn you, Casey.
Fuck you.
Hey, what the..?!
Oh
Next time you decide to run away,
make sure you leave your phone.
-Fuck. This has a...
-All smart phones do.
You know that.
I appreciate you trying to give me an out,
but I'm helping you because I want to,
not because I have to.
-It's not fair to you.
-No, it's not.
Then again, when is life ever fair?
We all need a little
help every now and then.
I know you wouldn't abandon
me if I was in your place.
Come on. I'd like to go
home and pass out now.
I'm beat.
Come on.
What exactly were you planning to do?
There's a hostel around the corner.
I thought it'd be cheaper
than a motel.
Mmm.
Let me see that.
Hey, what the...
I'll cook you a real meal.
Stop eating that crap.
-I need it, Alex.
-No, I know.
I'll... cut back on the coffee
May save you from an ulcer.
I hate calculus.
Yeah.
I hear that stuff is...
What are you doing?
You're not gonna solve
that without taking...
How the hell did you..?
I have no idea.
You're pranking me. You saw the...
What?
That. There. Solve it.
No.
You can't...
The hell?
About 10 years after
leaving my last foster home,
I picked up my bags and
left Atlanta for good.
10 years. Are you sure?
Positive. Why?
What?
I think you're missing time, Casey.
-What do you mean?
-I think you're missing time, Casey!
Two, maybe even three years of your life.
Come on.
CT scans didn't show brain trauma.
Maybe it's dissociative amnesia.
It's what happens when
you repressed traumatic.
-No, I know what it is.
-Well,
it would explain the computer. The math.
Doesn't fit.
Children get dissociative
amnesia. Not adults.
Actually, in some cases,
adults can also develop the condition.
Hey.
Would you be opposed
to a background check?
Easiest way to find out.
I'll do it.
Who is it?
Um. I think maybe
I have the wrong apartment.
I'm looking for Fred.
Fred?
Yeah. I've been trying to give him this,
but I haven't seen him in like, two weeks.
It's... just a little Christmas gift.
Which...
Fred? Fred Hernandez?
I don't know his last name.
-Is this a joke?
-What? No. I'm just...
My father passed away
over four years ago from
pancreatic cancer. What is this?
I'm... really sorry to
have woken you up, miss.
I'm sorry for all this.
Fred?
Oh, shit.
Holy fuck!
Easy, homie.
Fuck easy, Fred! You're a corpse!
How fuck am I talking to you?
You are a medium. Am I dead?
No, no, no. Wait, you, you're
Not dead.
Where you going? What? What? What's that?
Fuck, Casey. You didn't
tell me you were taking
antipsychotics.
How long you been on this shit?
Answer the question, Casey.
How long you been taking
this stuff?
Goddammit!
Several months.
Why didn't you spill about it?
It isn't something you
bring on to somebody...
unless you wanna scare the
hell out of 'em, Fred.
Jesus. Fuck
Why the fuck am
I still talking to you?
Med's not working 'cause
you ain't crazy, dummy.
That's just...
Homie, look,
let's go with the alternative.
You hallucinated all your
chats with me. Congratulations.
You're batshit crazy. How
did you find out about me?
So you hallucinated scaring
the shit outta my daughter at
two o'clock in the morning.
Thank you for that.
I just have to arrive at
a medication that works.
That's it.
Look me up!
That's not gonna prove anything.
-Show Alex my pick.
-She'll verify it's me.
-Yeah. How?
-Because we were tight... long ago.
Why didn't we...?
But...
-How is this possible, Fred?
-Close call with death.
-I haven't had one of those.
-You sure?
I'm... fuck!
Oh!
You can see him?
Yeah, I can see him.
He's about to blow his fucking head off.
What?
-When did you start?
-It's been a rough couple
of months.
Fred, what's happening to me?
I don't know. I thought you were Medium,
but you wouldn't be able
to see Replays if you were,
you'd have to be dead.
Oh, fuck.
Done?
What the hell is a Replay?
The guy with the gun's a Replay.
It's a projection from the past.
It's, it's not really there.
You can't communicate with
him any more than you could
with the fucking host
of the price is right.
Besides Replays.
Have you been seeing or
dreaming any weird shit?
We call that Tripping.
It's only useful if you're
a Sigmund Fucking Freud.
Look, mediums can't Trip
and they can't see replays.
Only ghosts can. And you're not dead.
So what's the fucking verdict,
Fred?
I don't have a clue.
Big fucking help you are.
What the fuck do you want from me, Casey?
How the fuck can I give
you something I don't have?
You want me to make shit up?
I might have been
involved in a car accident.
Might have?
Yeah, off of my
visions I would say that's it.
But I have no real life
recollection of it.
Details?
There might have been somebody else
involved. A girl
Who's the girl?
Time or place?
Well, if it actually happened,
she could have helped you long ago.
Who?
The girl. If she's a ghost.
So then why don't we just...?
Nah, you can't summon someone
whose identity you don't know.
And she might still be here as a ghost.
But right now we have
no way to confirm it.
Most of us, we don't stick around
unless we've got unfinished business.
Why?
We're not meant to.
It makes it harder for people to move on.
Look, run a background check on yourself.
If you've ever had a close
brush with death, then you need
to witness the replay.
You can't communicate with
him any more than you could
with the fucking host
of the price is right.
Besides the replays,
have you been dreaming
or seeing some really weird shit?
We call it Tripping.
It's only useful if you're
Sigmund fucking Freud.
Look, Mediums can't Trip
and they...
The fuck do you want from me, Casey?
I can't fucking
give you what I don't have.
You want me to just make shit up?
If you've had a closed brush
with death, then you need
to witness the Replay.
You know, all this time
I thought I was nuts.
You never spilled about the...
I know, I know.
But you could have at
least said something.
You would've shut me out.
And besides dropping this
little jewel on your lap is like
dropping a horse on a sinking boat.
And I knew you and Alex were going
through some shit. I didn't
wanna add to it.
Dude.
I'm sorry. I didn't see it
coming.
That's okay, Fred.
So... uh...
What did you get me?
A mug?
Couldn't stand looking at the ugly
fucking thing of yours anymore.
Well, that one was
just for you, Sunshine.
Hey, so why the security guard bit?
Well, it makes me feel more at home.
Wait, so who the hell is
actually guarding our...?
You're, you're, you're
not Mr. Current affairs.
Are you there? Casey? You see you.
You have video surveillance now
Stalled enough?
You know, you could have
gotten all that online.
What do I feel this way?
Because you're a pussy. Read it.
Is that it?
Yeah, I think it is.
So... what's the verdict?
It says that I lived at
8600 South City Highway
for almost two years.
And it says that I, that I
majored in computer engineering.
Fuck!
What?
September 4th, 2016.
I totaled a 2007 Malibu.
I think I'm gonna pass out
Casey?
Oh, shit.
Who are you talking to?
Fred.
I've been talking to...
Fred?
The Fred you never told me about
How?
Alfredo Hernandez.
Fred.
When you worked at Carinos,
you would wake up every morning
at 5:00 AM to make breakfast
for him.
You care for him very much.
It's the reason why every April 2nd,
you put fresh flowers in his grave.
How is this possible?
How? Where, where are you...?
-That's okay, Alex. Listen.
-Just, just think about it.
How would I know about all this?
That's not possible.
He's standing right here. Ask him
something.
Ask him something only
the two of you would know.
What did I give him
for his last birthday?
-Nothing. You forgot.
-Overwhelmed with work.
But he did have something for you.
Something that's been hanging
from your neck ever since.
How?
I don't know. But I know
I'm not crazy anymore.
Is the reason why the
meds didn't seem to work?
Is he here?
Do you want to say something to him?
I do.
The place was dead. Larry
gave me the rest of the night.
How is this possible?
We're trying to figure it out.
You are right. I was missing
time. A little over two years.
Just like you figured
Jesus!
Is this right?
And that?
It's just a cover page.
I'll cross reference the information
But I'm telling you, Alex,
it's a reliable source.
My God.
I'll make you some chamomile tea.
Uh, pour me a drink. Please.
Red.
No, there's something
stronger under the sink.
Casey.
Casey!
Huh?
Is this normal?
What?
That.
You can see her?
Of course I can see her.
Oh, shit.
Psychotic ex-girlfriend?
I wish.
Casey.
Casey!
Oh, Jesus Christ.
God damn it!
What happened?
She vanished.
One second she was there...
And the next... Jesus Fuck!
You okay? Yeah. Yeah.
What do you want? Hey, do
you hear me? Fred? Fred?!
What the hell is that?
What the hell is that?
For the last time. What
the fuck do you want?
One by one they die
Sure as day, sure as night.
No one escapes my wrath.
Not the snake nor the rat.
Count your seconds, your
minutes and your days
'cause your time will
soon be at an end.
Fucking Poetic but what do you... oh!
I AM WATCHING YOU.
I'm calling the cops.
Good luck explaining that one.
It'll probably shine a flashlight in
your eyes have toss the
place for drugs.
Best possible outcome:
they'll suggest pepper spray
and a home security system.
We still report it. If things go south
with this crazy bitch, at least
we have some kind of alibi
to fall back on.
Where did you get this?
Michelle gave it to me.
-Why? What's up?
-It's nothing.
No, you're not telling me something.
I've never seen it before.
Not outside the visions.
Do you want me to?
No. No.
It's fine.
I aced all my classes.
Congrats.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks.
Well, that was nice of her.
I've gotten you...
nothing.
Don't worry.
So...
How long you've been off the meds?
How did you know?
Watched you working on the computers.
You were sharp as a razor.
You are not like that on the meds.
Very observant.
Thanks for tonight.
It was the best present
I could have gotten.
He was the closest thing
to a father I ever had.
Some daddy issues, huh?
And on that note...
You okay?
Off to bed.
You know, I think we'd be
more comfortable in the...
Shut up.
No!
Smile pretty, sweetie.
Fred!
Hey!
What the fuck do I do?
Whoa! Casey, what the fuck?
What do you do about what?
The fucking black hood I told
you about.
You're tripping.
Put the blade away.
It feels real.
Close your eyes.
Do it.
Take a deep breath.
Now... look again.
Huh? That was a warning.
What's with the search?
None of it has triggered any...
Oh, I done told you to get
your ass down to Panama City,
but you're so fucking stubborn.
And then what? Who the fuck
do I talk to?
God damn it, you just have
to witness the replay.
Death is coming for you and
that fucking blade ain't gonna
Save you.
When did you get that?
What do you think, Fred?
When a demonic bitch
shows up at your place,
it's time to start packing.
-Just a few minutes.
-I'll explain everything.
Well?
She read it.
I feel like I'm on shit a cinder block.
I know.
What if I need you?
You won't.
I've taught everything I know
about this side of things.
The girl, the girl is the key.
Good luck, Casey. And thank you.
I was a reckless asshole in my youth.
I, uh, I abandoned my
daughter when she was six.
By the time I tried to reconnect with her,
she was in her twenties.
I'd lost her.
When I passed
I left her the townhouse,
money from a 401k plan
that I transferred to an IRA
and a letter with my lawyer.
She took the apartment and the money,
but she burned the letter
without having read it.
I know she's forgiven me since,
and I know there's a side of her
that wishes she would've read that letter.
Help me move on, Casey. Do
this for me before you go.
How are you awake?
'cause I'm anxious.
Well, talk to me. Help me stay awake.
Can't do.
Why not?
Because I'm anxious.
I can't drive anymore.
-What? - No. I, I can't...
-You wanna get there alive?
Where are you going...?
All right. That's it. We're going home.
Okay.
Fine. I'll keep going.
Where are we?
Baby?
Where are we?
Here.
Where's here? Your place?
-There was nothing there.
-I need to talk to them.
Whoa. Shit. Where are you..?
No, no, no, no. Wait for me here.
Are you okay?
Casey
You can't be here.
I'm sorry. I just...
Why are you here?
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I
didn't mean to upset you.
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm sorry.
What was that?
Get me outta here.
-Casey. What's happening?
-Not now. Drive. Please.
How much did you drink that night?
Five, maybe six cocktails.
Casey...
and the other driver?
Died in the crash.
How long were you inside?
16 months.
Did you ever see them
again? Lisa's parents.
Her mother went to visit
me in jail after the trial.
I couldn't see her. I just couldn't.
It wasn't your fault.
Your blood alcohol content
was just over the limit.
Staying up all night didn't
help your reaction time.
But you just told me the other
driver had a blood alcohol
content at point 23%.
Even stone cold sober...
Could have avoided it.
There was no gross
negligence on your part.
You'd still be rotting in
jail if there had been.
It wasn't your fault.
It was not your fault.
Okay?
Are you sure about this?
-Still doesn't fit...
-Dissociative Amnesia.
Not unless something worse
happened.
Something I still can't recollect.
Hey, what are you..?
I'm, I'm staying.
I need to do this on my own.
Please be careful. The diner
is only three minutes away.
You call me the second...
I will.
I promise.
Lisa?
I had a feeling I'd find you here.
I need to show you something.
I was so scared.
-I'm so sorry, Lisa.
-It wasn't your fault, sweetie.
He swerved onto us
so suddenly no one could have avoided it.
None of the safety
features on your car were
working as they should have.
So even if I'd been using my
seatbelt, I may not have made it.
After our accident, my folks tried
to file a lawsuit against Chevy.
And during that process, they found out
that the vehicle had been
in a previous accident.
The vehicle owner at the time
never did the proper airbag
repairs before selling you the car.
That's why the airbags never deployed.
Your thorax wouldn't have hit
the steering wall if they had.
What is that?
What is that?
The hell?!
That's it, baby.
That's it.
-I love you. I love you Casey.
-We should have fought it.
But none of us knew what it was.
I wasn't quite sure what had happened,
but I knew I was now all alone.
-How do I stop this?
-You, you have to kill yourself.
What?!
That thing is still inside
you, taking over like a virus.
The incubation period
should have ended long ago.
You're lucky to be here at all.
Jesus Christ, Casey, this is nuts!
I'm not any happier than you are.
This can't be real.
-Well, fuck sakes.
-We're this already, Alex.
Is she? Is she here?
No.
Do you trust her?
Why wouldn't I?
Maybe your ex is looking
for you to join her
in the afterlife.
That's ridiculous.
Ridiculous. Really?
I saw it, Alex.
I saw the fucking thing
going into my body.
It's the only thing that makes any sense.
I'm not crazy, Alex.
And she's the only one that's been able
to provide me any answers since...
Fuck
This has to happen.
And I could try to do it without you,
but...
I have a better chance
of coming outta this one
piece with your help.
You know I'm a fucking idiot.
You are.
We're out of time.
-Anything?
-Just downloaded the Kindle
version of Final Exit.
Gonna skim through it now.
-Final Exit?
-Assisted suicide manual.
Try downloading the
Peaceful Pill Handbook.
-But I'm not su...
-I know you're not, sweetie.
But with a manual like this, there has
to be something we can use.
Can't we just simulate what
happened to me at the accident?
-That's impossible.
-Why?
During the accident your
thorax hit the steering wheel
hard enough to cause cardiac arrest,
but no mechanical damage
to cardiac muscle.
Replicating that with the
precision hit is impossible.
Think about it.
Couldn't we just use a defibrillator?
No, I would looked it up.
It doesn't actually stop your heart.
Are you sure?
Hey!
What about an electrical shock?
-What are you gonna do?
-Bite into a power line.
-No, I'm serious.
-It can leave you with severe burns, Casey
You wanna lose body parts?
We're pulling too much time, Casey.
It's fucking dangerous, Lisa.
No, I know.
It just...
Alex.
We can use a generator to
control the voltage output.
If the output is low
enough, the burns might not be...
Potassium Chloride.
-What?
-That's our answer.
It's one of three chemicals
used for the lethal injection.
It'll stop your heart.
-That's a one way ticket.
-It's not,
you can counteract the
effects with epinephrine.
Am I gonna come back in one piece?
That depends on how long
we take to bring you back.
-Okay, so what do we need?
-Gimme a minute.
So... four 20 milliliter vials
of 10% Potassium chloride should do it.
We'll also need one
milligram of epinephrine
and 125 milliliters
of a 4.2% intravenous solution
of sodium bicarbonate.
That's a big ass laundry
list of controlled substances.
How the hell are we gonna get that?
Spike.
Spike?
He can get his hands
on just about anything.
I thought you severed ties
with that sketchy-ass crew.
Years ago.
But we don't have a choice, do we?
Alright, do it.
-He can get it by tonight.
-We should start driving down.
Okay.
So, how much is this gonna cost us?
Next month's rent.
Fuck.
-Walk me through this again.
-Okay.
So during the lethal injection,
a barbiturate like
Sodium Thiopental is used
to render the person unconscious.
Pancuronium Bromide is used
to stop the breathing.
And Potassium Chloride is
used to stop the heart.
Now, every muscle in your body,
including your cardiac muscle, works
with something called the
Sodium Potassium Pump,
which causes your heart
to contract and relax.
That's how you get your heartbeat.
If the concentration
of potassium in your blood
is much higher than that
of sodium, your heart will stop.
You'll be fine. Just as long
as we keep oxygenated blood
circulating through your body.
I'll perform CPR just as soon
as you go into cardiac arrest.
That should keep all tissue,
including your brain intact.
There's one other thing. I'm not
gonna bring you back myself.
I'm gonna leave that to the professionals.
I'll inject you with a potassium chloride
only when we hear the sirens approaching.
You're calling 911
before the potassium.
It'll minimize risk.
Listen, Casey, when we do
this, you're gonna have to fight
that thing for your body.
And I won't be able to help you.
This body that you take
for granted, it wants it
above all else.
You can't let it have it, sweetie.
If you wanna be around for
the promise of a better life,
you can't lose this fight.
Do you understand?
Don't let it take more
than it already has.
Alex.
Are, are we there?
I'm exhausted.
I can't be here. I'm going for a walk.
-Wait, Casey, you shouldn't...
-Spike will ring any minute.
I know. Just call me.
Well keep an eye on your...
Shit
Hello, Casey.
Are you real?
I mean, are you uh...
I'm a vessel.
-What does that mean?
-We're pawns... in a war.
Are you gonna..?
They
How did you find me?
We're open channels, you and I.
So, so I could have
found you if I wanted to.
Your boy has not taken over yet.
Besides...
you may not wanna find me.
Listen, I I, I may have
found a way to get rid of it.
-There's no way.
-No, there is.
Listen, Casey...
get your affairs in order, alright?
It's the only thing I came to tell you.
If there's a way to get rid
of it, you better get it done.
'cause it won't be me
who'll be coming for you.
Hey, listen.
Have we ever met?
Like, before?
Fuck.
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Xirtamine, forget the rabbit hole
and move forth the things you love.
There's the ATM. I'll get
the gas.
Hey, guys, welcome in.
$10 on number four and a
pack of Marlboro Lights.
Casey?
Oh no.
That'll be $19 and six...
Casey?
Mr. Are you okay?
Baby? Are, are you...?
Mister?
Hey, what the hell are you
doing? He's having a seizure.
What the fuck kind of seizure is that?!
Stop pointing the gun at him.
Fight it, Casey fight it!
Put it down.
Put the fucking gun down.
You want to die in jail?!
Casey, grab your wallet and go!
Come on! Let's get out of here!
Go, Casey! Go!
My god.
You okay?
What kind of
fucking question is that, Alex?
Of course I'm not fucking okay.
I almost got my head blown off
like a fucking pinata!
Hey!
I'm shaken as well.
Okay? Just cool it. I'm scared too.
Really? Are you gonna put your
motherfucking lights out too?
Let's just get this over and
fucking done with already.
Fuck.
What?!
What the fuck are you looking at?
Do I got something in my face?
Bitch.
What's going on? What's going on?
Hey, Spike.
Everything good?
Yeah. You know I'm doing
my best. I'm back in school.
Oh, that's what's up.
Casey?
What?
Can you turn around for a minute?
Are you with us?
So far.
Does it know?
Everything you do.
Everything you say.
And even that which you don't.
I can't believe you left me, Lisa.
What?
You knew this thing was inside of me
and you fucking left me.
Is that what you think? You've
got it backwards, sweetie.
You left me.
-Really?
-Yeah.
After the accident I was
bouncing all over the place
doing my best to check on you all.
One day you just...
up and left.
No warning, no forwarding
address. Just vanished.
How do you find someone when
you can't use a computer
or open a phone book?
Make a call?
You have no idea
how much I cried over you.
I am gonna need one other item.
Slow your breathing
Casey.
-What?
-Come here.
Drink it.
Fuck that. I don't...
You did before the accident.
Drink it.
Drink.
-Go Lay on the bed. Relax.
-I'll be there in a minute.
-You're going to be fine.
-Just focus on the task at hand.
Relax your left arm.
Hey, what are you..?
Fight it, Casey.
Fight it!
Get the stuff.
Get it done.
This is your fight, Casey.
You kick and claw and you make
sure you keep that thing out
of your body till the paramedics get you.
Mine.
MINE!
Fight it, Casey!
Fight it with...
Fight it, Casey!
Shut the fuck up!
Oh fuck.
Stop. Stop. Keep us a chance.
Just give us a chance.
And you?
Unfinished business.
He's the reason I stayed
behind. Just give us a chance.
We have everything we need.
If you fail, he won't get far.
-If we fail, then he's gone.
-And you do what you must.
All right. Do it.
Hey.
Hey!
Go.
Go!
God, I can't do it.
One by one they die.
Sure as day.
Sure as night.
Do it
It stopped.
Here it comes.
Did you ever think it
would end this way?
Life is like the roll of the dice.
She's had that thing ever
since her father's passing.
Lisa...
I still have gaps in memory.
Just give it time, sweetie.
And I can still see you
Why is that?
Oh hon. Are you sure these
are questions you wanna ask?
Hello?
Hello?
Ah, shit.
Thank you for calling
Innovative Solutions.
My name is Casey. How can I help you?
I do apologize for the inconvenience.
Lemme check on the order details.
Do you happen to have
the order number at hand?
Can I have it? Actually,
that's not the order. Nu...
Yeah, that's it.
Fuck
You cool?
It's, it's nothing.
I don't know. Maybe I
need to get out more.
-How's that?
-Just feel weird.
Spill it, homes. What?
It's just, just a little
depressed, I guess.
Well, shit, you need to
roll out more, Sunshine.
Rethink your hustle.
You know, the graveyard shift
isn't for everyone.
-Yeah.
-Are you happy? You know... doing this?
I fucking love it. I step
outside. I'm at work.
Shoot the shit a little.
Protect the old hood.
It's a chill gig, man.
Working nights doesn't...
Nah, I'm a weird fuck.
I sleep better during the day.
So... how are things with Alex?
-Ugh.
-That bad, huh?
We don't talk anymore, Fred. We just...
I'm going to Michelle's Halloween party.
You wanna come? Awesome. Don't
wanna come. That's fine too.
I can't spend what little free time...
I have cooped up in here.
Alex, why can't be spending...
I'm wearing an old costume
and Jerry's driving me to save on gas.
-Jerry is driving.
-Yes, Casey.
Jerry's become my
private chauffeur. Driving me
to parties, driving me to work.
You know, maybe if you
chipped in with the bills,
I wouldn't have to bump rides from him.
-You don't start till nine.
-I'll find a place to study.
Oh, shit. Be there in a minute.
You know, I'm barely keeping us afloat.
And it feels like all the weight is on me
because you simply don't care.
That's really unfair.
And do me a favor. Will
is driving me nuts.
Fix his computer so I
can get him off my back.
God damn thing has been
there for over a month now.
I dunno how you put up with him.
He stuck by me when...
And you stuck with him too, hon.
But people either grow
together or they grow apart.
No, I, I know.
Has he done anything to better himself?
I still love him, Mel. Even
if he is part of the problem.
I aint fucking doing this.
The fuck.
Hello?
Hello?
What the fuck is..?
Hey, Fred, did you hear
a really loud crash?
Mm. Like a car crash? Yeah,
like a car crash. Real
Loud. Just now?
-Yeah. Just now.
-No. Is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah. I must
have... everything's fine.
It's an often lethal
disruption of the Heart Rhythm...
Hey, Did you heart that?
Hear what?
There's a voice... like...
directly over the heart,
the precordial region...
Ah, nevermind. It's Alexa. She goes off
by herself sometimes.
Alright. I'll see you later.
This sudden rise in
intracavitary pressure leads
to disruption of normal heart
electrical activity followed
instantly by ventricular fibrillation.
Alexa, stop.
Complete disorganization
of the heart's pumping function.
Alexa, stop!
And cardiac arrest.
It is not caused by mechanical damage
to the heart muscle or
surrounding... Alexa, stop.
What the hell?
The precordial region
at a critical instant
during the cycle of a heartbeat.
The condition is 97% fatal,
if not treated within three minutes.
Did you get around
to fixing the computer?
You know I had the weirdest...
-Weirdest what?
-Nevermind.
I read her diary. Fred. I'm not,
I can't be what she wants me to be
Diaries are private, shithead.
I quit smoking for her.
So what do you want?
A fucking cookie? Fuck you.
Well, you're probably better off.
These things will kill you anyway.
- Such a fucking
- Hypocrite. Look...
Go back to school. It'll make her happy.
Anything else, professor?
-Yeah. Quit your fucking job.
-Rethink your eating habits.
And back off on the coffee, fuckhead!
The fucking nerve.
Unreal.
You should know, it is
coming for you. Sure as day.
Sure as night. There's
no place for you to hide.
I'm so lucky to have you, hon.
Hmm...
I'm the lucky one.
Looks like a storm is coming.
Wake up. Casey. Wake up.
I am working right now. What is it?
-I'm hallucinating, Alex.
-I'm fucking seeing things.
-What?
-I'm hallucinating weird shit.
God, Casey, Jerry and I are
the only ones tending the bar
and the house is packed to the rafters.
I don't have time for this.
-Don't hang up on me.
-Don't you dare hang up on me.
Alex, I need you to talk
to me right now. I'm fucking losing it.
You were dreaming. It's nothing.
It wasn't a fucking dream.
What the hell do you
want me to do about it?!
Damn, shorty. Why you so angry?
I'm not in the mood dip-shit.
Yo, yo, it's cool
It's not! Fuck off!
-Alright, damn!
-Alex...
Did you fucking hang up on me?
Bitch!
Alex!
I'm gonna get fired on counting
your psychotic episode.
Get a grip or go to a hospital.
We'll talk when I get home.
The fuck?
Casey?
Where did you say it happened?
Casey, I don't see anything.
It's probably nothing, Casey.
I don't want to go home. Just
drop me off at The Hammocks.
I am really sorry for all this.
What? How are you getting home?
I'll walk.
What are you doing?
I'm not leaving you alone right now.
It's fine. I don't need supervision.
You'll be dying tonight.
I'll be fine.
Listen, your primary
already told you. Lots
of things can cause an
isolated episode like this.
And you have no other
accompanying symptoms.
This is nothing.
Fuck!
You suffered any head
injuries recently? No.
How about in the past? No.
Have you been sleeping well?
I have recurring nightmares.
Working the graveyard shift...
I guess I get maybe three,
four hours of sleep.
Do you have any family
history of mental disorder?
Don't know. I was in foster
homes. Never met my parents.
What can you tell me about
your childhood?
It sucked.
Can you elaborate?
I was in and out of
foster homes until I was 18.
I felt like most of my foster parents
just took me in for the paycheck.
Did you get moved around a lot? Yeah.
Was there abuse involved?
No. Nothing like that. I was just..
Difficult.
How's your home life?
Hasn't changed.
How so?
I'm still difficult.
Why?
I keep people at a distance.
Why is that?
I don't know. Fear of loss.
Fear of being hurt.
Who would you say is closest to you?
My girl. But... that'll change soon.
Did she come with you today?
Yeah, she drove me here.
Would you mind if she sat in with us?
I don't think that's a good idea.
You have the right to refuse.
But I have to tell you,
having a support system,
it helps quite a bit on
the road to recovery.
Did you ask her to bring you here today?
No. She volunteered.
Hmm.
I say let her sit in.
If she wants to shoulder
the responsibility,
provide you with some support.
She'll have the information
she needs to do so.
If not, then there's no harm done.
I'll be right back.
Thanks for sitting in with us, Alex.
I asked Casey to bring you in
because having the support
of a friend is integral to recovery.
I finally got the lab results.
No toxins showed up in your blood tests.
No abnormal brain activity on the CT.
No concussion or even previous trauma.
However, given your testimony,
I'm gonna put you on six
milligrams of Risperdal per day.
Risperdal is a second
generation antipsychotic.
The side effects are not too severe,
but do try to stay hydrated
throughout the day.
The medication can also
slow your reaction time.
So be careful behind the wheel.
I don't drive.
Alcohol can increase
certain... Oh, nevermind.
I'm also going to recommend three months
of psychotherapy sessions
at two sessions per week.
Focusing on problem solving.
How to avoid relapses,
medication management, that kind of thing.
Is that for...?
No, just him.
Stability at home helps
to prevent relapses.
Look, I know it's gonna be
difficult giving your line
of work, but try to keep
stress levels down to a minimum
and stick to a routine.
If you're used to going to bed
at 7:00 AM every day, then go
to bed at 7:00 AM every day.
For now, just try to stick to
stuff on TV that is soothing.
Maybe even shows you've already watched.
If the episodes have not
subsided in four weeks,
we'll increase the dosage.
For the most part, treating
neurological conditions
is a matter of trial and error.
Two individuals with the same
symptoms can have completely
different reactions to medication.
It's important during this time.
You take the medication like clockwork
and just be patient till we arrive
at a treatment that works for you.
Hey, did you ever meet the
tenants that lived at our place
before Christina bought it?
Yeah. Young couple. About
your age. They were all right.
What about before them?
Place was empty for a while
Why?
Oh, it's nothing.
Just wondering about the
history of the place.
Everything cool?
Yeah. Yeah.
You know what's not cool? That
ugly ass coffee mug of yours.
I think it's a fucking horror show.
Asshole.
I know who you are.
You can run, you can hide.
But no matter where
you go, I will find you
and dispatch you.
You don't belong here.
Oh man.
What do you want?
Hello?
-I am off to the, um...
-I'll drop you off on the way to work.
-I'll take the bus, Alex.
-Casey, I don't mind.
No, I know. It's, it's fine.
Same as before. Motor functions were fine.
Cognitive abilities were fine.
I was working. No aura. It...
I heard a sound and I followed
it. I thought it was real.
These hallucinations, don't engage them.
Going down that rabbit hole
will undermine the psychotherapy
and everything we're doing
to try to get you stable.
How's your relationship with
Alex? The same.
I feel guilt
Would you do the same for her if the
shoe was on the other foot?
I think so.
She wants to
help you. Let her help you.
I'm gonna bump you up to eight milligrams.
-Is that safe?
-I wouldn't be
prescribing it if it wasn't.
-I don't get it, Doc.
-What?
How... isn't it weird I don't
have any other symptoms.
I suppose that's both a
positive and a negative.
If you had some of the
other symptoms, we'd be able
to pinpoint the triggers.
Neurological conditions are
some of the hardest to treat.
No one treatment works for everyone.
The condition varies greatly
from one person to another.
Casey, are you staying off the internet?
No, not really.
If you're going to do online
research, stick to the pages
that I recommended or just ask me.
There's a lot of information online
that's not medically accurate.
Yes, Doc.
Casey?
Yes.
Did you mean to throw these away?
10 minutes ago I did.
Just put them on the counter.
Are you okay?
I'm not.
Commotio Cordis can occur only upon
impact within a narrow window
of about 40 milliseconds in
the cardiac electrical cycle.
Explaining why it is
so rare. If cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, CPR combined
with use of an onsite automated
external defibrillator is
employed within three minutes
of the impact survival from
Commotio Cordis can be as high
as 58%.
Hello?
Fuck.
It's not real. It's not fucking real.
I'm back.
Casey?
Oh shit.
Casey?!
Fuck!
Hey.
What's going on?
-I got fired.
-What?
How? Why?
Well, there's gotta be
something. I'm sure ADA laws...
I can't do this. I can't
do this anymore, Alex.
You're gonna be fine.
Okay? This is just a
little bump in the road.
We're gonna get past this.
You okay?
You sure won the Powerball with me.
Oh, you cock.
Oh, Casey.
God damn you, Casey.
Fuck you.
Hey, what the..?!
Oh
Next time you decide to run away,
make sure you leave your phone.
-Fuck. This has a...
-All smart phones do.
You know that.
I appreciate you trying to give me an out,
but I'm helping you because I want to,
not because I have to.
-It's not fair to you.
-No, it's not.
Then again, when is life ever fair?
We all need a little
help every now and then.
I know you wouldn't abandon
me if I was in your place.
Come on. I'd like to go
home and pass out now.
I'm beat.
Come on.
What exactly were you planning to do?
There's a hostel around the corner.
I thought it'd be cheaper
than a motel.
Mmm.
Let me see that.
Hey, what the...
I'll cook you a real meal.
Stop eating that crap.
-I need it, Alex.
-No, I know.
I'll... cut back on the coffee
May save you from an ulcer.
I hate calculus.
Yeah.
I hear that stuff is...
What are you doing?
You're not gonna solve
that without taking...
How the hell did you..?
I have no idea.
You're pranking me. You saw the...
What?
That. There. Solve it.
No.
You can't...
The hell?
About 10 years after
leaving my last foster home,
I picked up my bags and
left Atlanta for good.
10 years. Are you sure?
Positive. Why?
What?
I think you're missing time, Casey.
-What do you mean?
-I think you're missing time, Casey!
Two, maybe even three years of your life.
Come on.
CT scans didn't show brain trauma.
Maybe it's dissociative amnesia.
It's what happens when
you repressed traumatic.
-No, I know what it is.
-Well,
it would explain the computer. The math.
Doesn't fit.
Children get dissociative
amnesia. Not adults.
Actually, in some cases,
adults can also develop the condition.
Hey.
Would you be opposed
to a background check?
Easiest way to find out.
I'll do it.
Who is it?
Um. I think maybe
I have the wrong apartment.
I'm looking for Fred.
Fred?
Yeah. I've been trying to give him this,
but I haven't seen him in like, two weeks.
It's... just a little Christmas gift.
Which...
Fred? Fred Hernandez?
I don't know his last name.
-Is this a joke?
-What? No. I'm just...
My father passed away
over four years ago from
pancreatic cancer. What is this?
I'm... really sorry to
have woken you up, miss.
I'm sorry for all this.
Fred?
Oh, shit.
Holy fuck!
Easy, homie.
Fuck easy, Fred! You're a corpse!
How fuck am I talking to you?
You are a medium. Am I dead?
No, no, no. Wait, you, you're
Not dead.
Where you going? What? What? What's that?
Fuck, Casey. You didn't
tell me you were taking
antipsychotics.
How long you been on this shit?
Answer the question, Casey.
How long you been taking
this stuff?
Goddammit!
Several months.
Why didn't you spill about it?
It isn't something you
bring on to somebody...
unless you wanna scare the
hell out of 'em, Fred.
Jesus. Fuck
Why the fuck am
I still talking to you?
Med's not working 'cause
you ain't crazy, dummy.
That's just...
Homie, look,
let's go with the alternative.
You hallucinated all your
chats with me. Congratulations.
You're batshit crazy. How
did you find out about me?
So you hallucinated scaring
the shit outta my daughter at
two o'clock in the morning.
Thank you for that.
I just have to arrive at
a medication that works.
That's it.
Look me up!
That's not gonna prove anything.
-Show Alex my pick.
-She'll verify it's me.
-Yeah. How?
-Because we were tight... long ago.
Why didn't we...?
But...
-How is this possible, Fred?
-Close call with death.
-I haven't had one of those.
-You sure?
I'm... fuck!
Oh!
You can see him?
Yeah, I can see him.
He's about to blow his fucking head off.
What?
-When did you start?
-It's been a rough couple
of months.
Fred, what's happening to me?
I don't know. I thought you were Medium,
but you wouldn't be able
to see Replays if you were,
you'd have to be dead.
Oh, fuck.
Done?
What the hell is a Replay?
The guy with the gun's a Replay.
It's a projection from the past.
It's, it's not really there.
You can't communicate with
him any more than you could
with the fucking host
of the price is right.
Besides Replays.
Have you been seeing or
dreaming any weird shit?
We call that Tripping.
It's only useful if you're
a Sigmund Fucking Freud.
Look, mediums can't Trip
and they can't see replays.
Only ghosts can. And you're not dead.
So what's the fucking verdict,
Fred?
I don't have a clue.
Big fucking help you are.
What the fuck do you want from me, Casey?
How the fuck can I give
you something I don't have?
You want me to make shit up?
I might have been
involved in a car accident.
Might have?
Yeah, off of my
visions I would say that's it.
But I have no real life
recollection of it.
Details?
There might have been somebody else
involved. A girl
Who's the girl?
Time or place?
Well, if it actually happened,
she could have helped you long ago.
Who?
The girl. If she's a ghost.
So then why don't we just...?
Nah, you can't summon someone
whose identity you don't know.
And she might still be here as a ghost.
But right now we have
no way to confirm it.
Most of us, we don't stick around
unless we've got unfinished business.
Why?
We're not meant to.
It makes it harder for people to move on.
Look, run a background check on yourself.
If you've ever had a close
brush with death, then you need
to witness the replay.
You can't communicate with
him any more than you could
with the fucking host
of the price is right.
Besides the replays,
have you been dreaming
or seeing some really weird shit?
We call it Tripping.
It's only useful if you're
Sigmund fucking Freud.
Look, Mediums can't Trip
and they...
The fuck do you want from me, Casey?
I can't fucking
give you what I don't have.
You want me to just make shit up?
If you've had a closed brush
with death, then you need
to witness the Replay.
You know, all this time
I thought I was nuts.
You never spilled about the...
I know, I know.
But you could have at
least said something.
You would've shut me out.
And besides dropping this
little jewel on your lap is like
dropping a horse on a sinking boat.
And I knew you and Alex were going
through some shit. I didn't
wanna add to it.
Dude.
I'm sorry. I didn't see it
coming.
That's okay, Fred.
So... uh...
What did you get me?
A mug?
Couldn't stand looking at the ugly
fucking thing of yours anymore.
Well, that one was
just for you, Sunshine.
Hey, so why the security guard bit?
Well, it makes me feel more at home.
Wait, so who the hell is
actually guarding our...?
You're, you're, you're
not Mr. Current affairs.
Are you there? Casey? You see you.
You have video surveillance now
Stalled enough?
You know, you could have
gotten all that online.
What do I feel this way?
Because you're a pussy. Read it.
Is that it?
Yeah, I think it is.
So... what's the verdict?
It says that I lived at
8600 South City Highway
for almost two years.
And it says that I, that I
majored in computer engineering.
Fuck!
What?
September 4th, 2016.
I totaled a 2007 Malibu.
I think I'm gonna pass out
Casey?
Oh, shit.
Who are you talking to?
Fred.
I've been talking to...
Fred?
The Fred you never told me about
How?
Alfredo Hernandez.
Fred.
When you worked at Carinos,
you would wake up every morning
at 5:00 AM to make breakfast
for him.
You care for him very much.
It's the reason why every April 2nd,
you put fresh flowers in his grave.
How is this possible?
How? Where, where are you...?
-That's okay, Alex. Listen.
-Just, just think about it.
How would I know about all this?
That's not possible.
He's standing right here. Ask him
something.
Ask him something only
the two of you would know.
What did I give him
for his last birthday?
-Nothing. You forgot.
-Overwhelmed with work.
But he did have something for you.
Something that's been hanging
from your neck ever since.
How?
I don't know. But I know
I'm not crazy anymore.
Is the reason why the
meds didn't seem to work?
Is he here?
Do you want to say something to him?
I do.
The place was dead. Larry
gave me the rest of the night.
How is this possible?
We're trying to figure it out.
You are right. I was missing
time. A little over two years.
Just like you figured
Jesus!
Is this right?
And that?
It's just a cover page.
I'll cross reference the information
But I'm telling you, Alex,
it's a reliable source.
My God.
I'll make you some chamomile tea.
Uh, pour me a drink. Please.
Red.
No, there's something
stronger under the sink.
Casey.
Casey!
Huh?
Is this normal?
What?
That.
You can see her?
Of course I can see her.
Oh, shit.
Psychotic ex-girlfriend?
I wish.
Casey.
Casey!
Oh, Jesus Christ.
God damn it!
What happened?
She vanished.
One second she was there...
And the next... Jesus Fuck!
You okay? Yeah. Yeah.
What do you want? Hey, do
you hear me? Fred? Fred?!
What the hell is that?
What the hell is that?
For the last time. What
the fuck do you want?
One by one they die
Sure as day, sure as night.
No one escapes my wrath.
Not the snake nor the rat.
Count your seconds, your
minutes and your days
'cause your time will
soon be at an end.
Fucking Poetic but what do you... oh!
I AM WATCHING YOU.
I'm calling the cops.
Good luck explaining that one.
It'll probably shine a flashlight in
your eyes have toss the
place for drugs.
Best possible outcome:
they'll suggest pepper spray
and a home security system.
We still report it. If things go south
with this crazy bitch, at least
we have some kind of alibi
to fall back on.
Where did you get this?
Michelle gave it to me.
-Why? What's up?
-It's nothing.
No, you're not telling me something.
I've never seen it before.
Not outside the visions.
Do you want me to?
No. No.
It's fine.
I aced all my classes.
Congrats.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks.
Well, that was nice of her.
I've gotten you...
nothing.
Don't worry.
So...
How long you've been off the meds?
How did you know?
Watched you working on the computers.
You were sharp as a razor.
You are not like that on the meds.
Very observant.
Thanks for tonight.
It was the best present
I could have gotten.
He was the closest thing
to a father I ever had.
Some daddy issues, huh?
And on that note...
You okay?
Off to bed.
You know, I think we'd be
more comfortable in the...
Shut up.
No!
Smile pretty, sweetie.
Fred!
Hey!
What the fuck do I do?
Whoa! Casey, what the fuck?
What do you do about what?
The fucking black hood I told
you about.
You're tripping.
Put the blade away.
It feels real.
Close your eyes.
Do it.
Take a deep breath.
Now... look again.
Huh? That was a warning.
What's with the search?
None of it has triggered any...
Oh, I done told you to get
your ass down to Panama City,
but you're so fucking stubborn.
And then what? Who the fuck
do I talk to?
God damn it, you just have
to witness the replay.
Death is coming for you and
that fucking blade ain't gonna
Save you.
When did you get that?
What do you think, Fred?
When a demonic bitch
shows up at your place,
it's time to start packing.
-Just a few minutes.
-I'll explain everything.
Well?
She read it.
I feel like I'm on shit a cinder block.
I know.
What if I need you?
You won't.
I've taught everything I know
about this side of things.
The girl, the girl is the key.
Good luck, Casey. And thank you.
I was a reckless asshole in my youth.
I, uh, I abandoned my
daughter when she was six.
By the time I tried to reconnect with her,
she was in her twenties.
I'd lost her.
When I passed
I left her the townhouse,
money from a 401k plan
that I transferred to an IRA
and a letter with my lawyer.
She took the apartment and the money,
but she burned the letter
without having read it.
I know she's forgiven me since,
and I know there's a side of her
that wishes she would've read that letter.
Help me move on, Casey. Do
this for me before you go.
How are you awake?
'cause I'm anxious.
Well, talk to me. Help me stay awake.
Can't do.
Why not?
Because I'm anxious.
I can't drive anymore.
-What? - No. I, I can't...
-You wanna get there alive?
Where are you going...?
All right. That's it. We're going home.
Okay.
Fine. I'll keep going.
Where are we?
Baby?
Where are we?
Here.
Where's here? Your place?
-There was nothing there.
-I need to talk to them.
Whoa. Shit. Where are you..?
No, no, no, no. Wait for me here.
Are you okay?
Casey
You can't be here.
I'm sorry. I just...
Why are you here?
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I
didn't mean to upset you.
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm sorry.
What was that?
Get me outta here.
-Casey. What's happening?
-Not now. Drive. Please.
How much did you drink that night?
Five, maybe six cocktails.
Casey...
and the other driver?
Died in the crash.
How long were you inside?
16 months.
Did you ever see them
again? Lisa's parents.
Her mother went to visit
me in jail after the trial.
I couldn't see her. I just couldn't.
It wasn't your fault.
Your blood alcohol content
was just over the limit.
Staying up all night didn't
help your reaction time.
But you just told me the other
driver had a blood alcohol
content at point 23%.
Even stone cold sober...
Could have avoided it.
There was no gross
negligence on your part.
You'd still be rotting in
jail if there had been.
It wasn't your fault.
It was not your fault.
Okay?
Are you sure about this?
-Still doesn't fit...
-Dissociative Amnesia.
Not unless something worse
happened.
Something I still can't recollect.
Hey, what are you..?
I'm, I'm staying.
I need to do this on my own.
Please be careful. The diner
is only three minutes away.
You call me the second...
I will.
I promise.
Lisa?
I had a feeling I'd find you here.
I need to show you something.
I was so scared.
-I'm so sorry, Lisa.
-It wasn't your fault, sweetie.
He swerved onto us
so suddenly no one could have avoided it.
None of the safety
features on your car were
working as they should have.
So even if I'd been using my
seatbelt, I may not have made it.
After our accident, my folks tried
to file a lawsuit against Chevy.
And during that process, they found out
that the vehicle had been
in a previous accident.
The vehicle owner at the time
never did the proper airbag
repairs before selling you the car.
That's why the airbags never deployed.
Your thorax wouldn't have hit
the steering wall if they had.
What is that?
What is that?
The hell?!
That's it, baby.
That's it.
-I love you. I love you Casey.
-We should have fought it.
But none of us knew what it was.
I wasn't quite sure what had happened,
but I knew I was now all alone.
-How do I stop this?
-You, you have to kill yourself.
What?!
That thing is still inside
you, taking over like a virus.
The incubation period
should have ended long ago.
You're lucky to be here at all.
Jesus Christ, Casey, this is nuts!
I'm not any happier than you are.
This can't be real.
-Well, fuck sakes.
-We're this already, Alex.
Is she? Is she here?
No.
Do you trust her?
Why wouldn't I?
Maybe your ex is looking
for you to join her
in the afterlife.
That's ridiculous.
Ridiculous. Really?
I saw it, Alex.
I saw the fucking thing
going into my body.
It's the only thing that makes any sense.
I'm not crazy, Alex.
And she's the only one that's been able
to provide me any answers since...
Fuck
This has to happen.
And I could try to do it without you,
but...
I have a better chance
of coming outta this one
piece with your help.
You know I'm a fucking idiot.
You are.
We're out of time.
-Anything?
-Just downloaded the Kindle
version of Final Exit.
Gonna skim through it now.
-Final Exit?
-Assisted suicide manual.
Try downloading the
Peaceful Pill Handbook.
-But I'm not su...
-I know you're not, sweetie.
But with a manual like this, there has
to be something we can use.
Can't we just simulate what
happened to me at the accident?
-That's impossible.
-Why?
During the accident your
thorax hit the steering wheel
hard enough to cause cardiac arrest,
but no mechanical damage
to cardiac muscle.
Replicating that with the
precision hit is impossible.
Think about it.
Couldn't we just use a defibrillator?
No, I would looked it up.
It doesn't actually stop your heart.
Are you sure?
Hey!
What about an electrical shock?
-What are you gonna do?
-Bite into a power line.
-No, I'm serious.
-It can leave you with severe burns, Casey
You wanna lose body parts?
We're pulling too much time, Casey.
It's fucking dangerous, Lisa.
No, I know.
It just...
Alex.
We can use a generator to
control the voltage output.
If the output is low
enough, the burns might not be...
Potassium Chloride.
-What?
-That's our answer.
It's one of three chemicals
used for the lethal injection.
It'll stop your heart.
-That's a one way ticket.
-It's not,
you can counteract the
effects with epinephrine.
Am I gonna come back in one piece?
That depends on how long
we take to bring you back.
-Okay, so what do we need?
-Gimme a minute.
So... four 20 milliliter vials
of 10% Potassium chloride should do it.
We'll also need one
milligram of epinephrine
and 125 milliliters
of a 4.2% intravenous solution
of sodium bicarbonate.
That's a big ass laundry
list of controlled substances.
How the hell are we gonna get that?
Spike.
Spike?
He can get his hands
on just about anything.
I thought you severed ties
with that sketchy-ass crew.
Years ago.
But we don't have a choice, do we?
Alright, do it.
-He can get it by tonight.
-We should start driving down.
Okay.
So, how much is this gonna cost us?
Next month's rent.
Fuck.
-Walk me through this again.
-Okay.
So during the lethal injection,
a barbiturate like
Sodium Thiopental is used
to render the person unconscious.
Pancuronium Bromide is used
to stop the breathing.
And Potassium Chloride is
used to stop the heart.
Now, every muscle in your body,
including your cardiac muscle, works
with something called the
Sodium Potassium Pump,
which causes your heart
to contract and relax.
That's how you get your heartbeat.
If the concentration
of potassium in your blood
is much higher than that
of sodium, your heart will stop.
You'll be fine. Just as long
as we keep oxygenated blood
circulating through your body.
I'll perform CPR just as soon
as you go into cardiac arrest.
That should keep all tissue,
including your brain intact.
There's one other thing. I'm not
gonna bring you back myself.
I'm gonna leave that to the professionals.
I'll inject you with a potassium chloride
only when we hear the sirens approaching.
You're calling 911
before the potassium.
It'll minimize risk.
Listen, Casey, when we do
this, you're gonna have to fight
that thing for your body.
And I won't be able to help you.
This body that you take
for granted, it wants it
above all else.
You can't let it have it, sweetie.
If you wanna be around for
the promise of a better life,
you can't lose this fight.
Do you understand?
Don't let it take more
than it already has.
Alex.
Are, are we there?
I'm exhausted.
I can't be here. I'm going for a walk.
-Wait, Casey, you shouldn't...
-Spike will ring any minute.
I know. Just call me.
Well keep an eye on your...
Shit
Hello, Casey.
Are you real?
I mean, are you uh...
I'm a vessel.
-What does that mean?
-We're pawns... in a war.
Are you gonna..?
They
How did you find me?
We're open channels, you and I.
So, so I could have
found you if I wanted to.
Your boy has not taken over yet.
Besides...
you may not wanna find me.
Listen, I I, I may have
found a way to get rid of it.
-There's no way.
-No, there is.
Listen, Casey...
get your affairs in order, alright?
It's the only thing I came to tell you.
If there's a way to get rid
of it, you better get it done.
'cause it won't be me
who'll be coming for you.
Hey, listen.
Have we ever met?
Like, before?
Fuck.
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and move forth the things you love.
There's the ATM. I'll get
the gas.
Hey, guys, welcome in.
$10 on number four and a
pack of Marlboro Lights.
Casey?
Oh no.
That'll be $19 and six...
Casey?
Mr. Are you okay?
Baby? Are, are you...?
Mister?
Hey, what the hell are you
doing? He's having a seizure.
What the fuck kind of seizure is that?!
Stop pointing the gun at him.
Fight it, Casey fight it!
Put it down.
Put the fucking gun down.
You want to die in jail?!
Casey, grab your wallet and go!
Come on! Let's get out of here!
Go, Casey! Go!
My god.
You okay?
What kind of
fucking question is that, Alex?
Of course I'm not fucking okay.
I almost got my head blown off
like a fucking pinata!
Hey!
I'm shaken as well.
Okay? Just cool it. I'm scared too.
Really? Are you gonna put your
motherfucking lights out too?
Let's just get this over and
fucking done with already.
Fuck.
What?!
What the fuck are you looking at?
Do I got something in my face?
Bitch.
What's going on? What's going on?
Hey, Spike.
Everything good?
Yeah. You know I'm doing
my best. I'm back in school.
Oh, that's what's up.
Casey?
What?
Can you turn around for a minute?
Are you with us?
So far.
Does it know?
Everything you do.
Everything you say.
And even that which you don't.
I can't believe you left me, Lisa.
What?
You knew this thing was inside of me
and you fucking left me.
Is that what you think? You've
got it backwards, sweetie.
You left me.
-Really?
-Yeah.
After the accident I was
bouncing all over the place
doing my best to check on you all.
One day you just...
up and left.
No warning, no forwarding
address. Just vanished.
How do you find someone when
you can't use a computer
or open a phone book?
Make a call?
You have no idea
how much I cried over you.
I am gonna need one other item.
Slow your breathing
Casey.
-What?
-Come here.
Drink it.
Fuck that. I don't...
You did before the accident.
Drink it.
Drink.
-Go Lay on the bed. Relax.
-I'll be there in a minute.
-You're going to be fine.
-Just focus on the task at hand.
Relax your left arm.
Hey, what are you..?
Fight it, Casey.
Fight it!
Get the stuff.
Get it done.
This is your fight, Casey.
You kick and claw and you make
sure you keep that thing out
of your body till the paramedics get you.
Mine.
MINE!
Fight it, Casey!
Fight it with...
Fight it, Casey!
Shut the fuck up!
Oh fuck.
Stop. Stop. Keep us a chance.
Just give us a chance.
And you?
Unfinished business.
He's the reason I stayed
behind. Just give us a chance.
We have everything we need.
If you fail, he won't get far.
-If we fail, then he's gone.
-And you do what you must.
All right. Do it.
Hey.
Hey!
Go.
Go!
God, I can't do it.
One by one they die.
Sure as day.
Sure as night.
Do it
It stopped.
Here it comes.
Did you ever think it
would end this way?
Life is like the roll of the dice.
She's had that thing ever
since her father's passing.
Lisa...
I still have gaps in memory.
Just give it time, sweetie.
And I can still see you
Why is that?
Oh hon. Are you sure these
are questions you wanna ask?