Shimmera (2026) Movie Script
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(gentle music)
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(door knocking)
(Subject breathing sharply)
Hello.
Hey, it's Charles.
I'm here about the place.
Place?
Yeah, the bungalow, this place.
Oh, you're also looking at the house.
Yeah, you mind if I
check it out real quick?
I'm parked in an alley.
You wanna come inside?
That's what I was thinking.
Sure.
Thanks.
It's nice.
Thank you.
Just you?
Who?
Live here.
Yeah.
You have a dog?
No.
You have dog toys and no dog?
Oh, sorry, yeah.
What kind of dog?
He's brown.
Cool.
What do you pay?
Standard.
Can I see the rest?
Sure.
It's your sink, fridge,
got your, just your...
- Stove.
- Yeah.
Stove, yeah, for cooking.
Oh, washer dryer, huh? That must be nice.
What?
Yeah.
Knives, forks, spoons.
Right.
Well, can I see the rest or?
No. Hey.
That's the dining table.
Right. I saw that.
Can I check out the bedroom?
You want to go into the bedroom?
Yeah, if I could.
I mean, it's regular.
- Can I just see it?
- Can't you picture it?
I'm sorry. Is this a bad time?
'Cause you put the ad
online about subletting
and I answered it and emailed you
and we agreed on this time.
You seemed pretty
cool with it in the email.
I even got cash to pay up front.
Did you forget or?
I did, yeah.
I forgot.
Okay, that makes all of
this make more sense then.
Cool.
So can I see the bedroom then?
- It's just...
- You know what?
Fuck it. Nevermind.
I probably already have a ticket
and I really don't wanna
fucking deal with you anyway.
No, wait. I'm sorry.
Okay, I'm sorry.
You see, I just got up
from a nap in the bedroom.
I'm a little groggy. It's messy.
I don't care about mess.
The rest of your place is spotless.
Right. Thanks.
Then, okay,
you can see the bedroom.
You sure?
(bright gentle music)
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(door knocks)
- Henry's here.
Henry.
Oh.
- Henry?
- Yeah.
- Henry?
- No.
Henry.
- Oh, the dog.
- Yeah.
I'm dropping him off.
Here?
Yeah.
Where's Ryan?
We're good friends.
Good friends?
Yeah, he's letting me stay here.
So where is he?
Vacation.
Where?
Greece.
- Where in Greece?
- The beach.
Someone had to watch his dog.
Right.
Thank you.
[Daphne] Should put that ice cream away.
Yeah, it's not very good.
No, Henry can't have ice cream.
Henry?
- The dog.
- Oh, yeah, right.
Will do.
Take care.
[Customer Support] Name on the account?
Ryan Dunning.
[Customer Support]
Address on the account.
1289 East Lincoln Boulevard.
[Customer Support] Do you have the pin?
Pin?
[Customer Support] The
pin number on the account?
I don't have that.
[Customer Support]
Social security number?
I just need the password to the internet.
[Customer Support] I know, sir.
I'm trying to help you.
But I'm in the house, my house.
[Customer Support] Oh,
then you can press the button
on the router.
What?
[Customer Support] You can
press the button on the router
to accept any local connection.
Where's the router?
[Customer Support] I don't know, sir.
It's your house.
Are you setting up a new TV?
No, my phone.
[Customer Support] Oh, well,
I'll send a link to the
phone on the account.
Well...
[Customer Support] There. Did you get it?
(bright wistful music)
(bright wistful music continues)
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(phone ringing)
Hey.
[Stephanie] Hey, you.
How's it going?
[Stephanie] Just having a glass of wine.
Me too. Well, a beer.
- Well, cheers.
- Cheers.
[Stephanie] I like
your pictures on the wall.
Oh, thank you.
[Stephanie] Yeah, are
you like a big decorator?
I try.
[Stephanie] That's impressive.
You know, not every guy does.
- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.
Let me see the others.
Okay, I'm feeling it.
Well done, you.
Thank you.
Glad to get the seal of approval from you.
[Justin] Wow, Steph?
[Stephanie] Hey.
Who is that?
[Stephanie] Oh, that's
just my roommate, Justin.
So are you from San Dimas? Probably not.
So you live with a guy?
[Stephanie] Yeah.
Is that weird or something?
Is that like an issue?
I got to pee so bad.
I'll walk you to the bathroom.
Oh, such a rush. (Chuckles)
Straight ahead?
No, no, it's to the right.
To the right, yeah, that's it.
Yeah. I think I got it from here.
Sure.
Why? You wanna watch?
No, that's...
(Brooke chuckles)
[Brooke] I called your bluff.
Just giving you some privacy.
I'll get you a drink.
[Brooke] No, wait. Keep me company.
You there?
You're not gonna wash your hands?
No.
I'm gonna put them in your mouth.
- Come here. (Chuckles)
- Gross.
Fine. I'll wash my hands.
There. Clean.
Oh, you brought us drinks.
So you didn't listen to
me pee like a pervert.
No. I'm not a pervert.
Bummer.
You gonna open it? I got nails.
Gracias.
Cheers.
Cheers.
I like your place.
Thanks.
How much money do you make?
Like I'll tell you.
Probably smart. I'm a big gold digger.
Oh, I could tell.
Oh, yeah?
You see right through me, huh?
Yes, ma'am. Ow.
I'm not a ma'am. I'm a miss.
Sorry, miss.
Well, maybe I see right through you too.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah.
I see how you wanna kiss me.
But my feet are killing me.
Let's go to the couch.
Sit.
You drag me to your
place and now you're shy?
- No.
- Good.
You're a nice guy.
Is that why you're shy?
Yeah.
Good. That's nice.
That's sweet.
I should tell you, I'm on my period, so.
Oh.
Is that okay?
- Sure.
- Great.
You wanna go to your bedroom?
No.
Okay.
We can stay out here.
Well, it's your couch.
(gentle music)
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(phone ringing)
(phone continues ringing)
(phone continues ringing)
(hammer slams)
(door knocks)
Sir, I'm sorry to bother you,
but I know you're just inside.
I saw you walk in.
Sir, look, I couldn't help but notice
the black bag you were carrying.
The way you were carrying it, time of day,
it just seems you might
have a problem I used to have.
(door knocks)
Sir.
Goddamn. I was about to walk away.
You still can.
Now, no, I can't. Not now.
You mind if I come in?
I have a peaceful message to share.
Oh, we don't have to start
there, but we can just talk.
It could help with your issue.
Just leave the door.
You don't want to let the
heat in on a day like today.
Hello, sir. Peace be to this house.
My name's Jordan,
I'm with the St. Andrew Christian Church.
Okay.
I bless you and thank
you for inviting me in.
You invited yourself in.
Well, thank you for allowing me in.
I barely work one of those things myself.
You mind if I open your blinds?
It's rather dark in here.
I figured let the Lord in.
The tie helps as a conversation starter.
Really?
You know I used to
partake the way that you do.
I was a gin drinker myself.
Lord set me right.
Not my experience.
Heavenly Father, we
give thanks for today's visit
and the opportunity to be
welcome in a stranger's house.
We ask that you give
blessings upon this man
and that you be with him
and I today in our journey.
Amen.
So, you have heard of Jesus Christ.
Yes.
Well, then you, my friend,
you have a relationship
with our Lord and Savior.
It's not my Lord and Savior.
Well, I mean, that may be
why you're a bit of a drinker.
Look, I know that hole
that you're trying to fill,
that is a God-sized hole
and nothing can fill that
hole except Jesus Christ.
- Is that so?
- Yes.
And I'm here to tell you, my
friend, that hope is not lost.
See, I've been going door to door...
Like a salesman.
I'm sorry?
Door to door, like a salesman.
Well, not exactly...
Because you're selling something.
Sir, what I'm providing
is an opportunity to people.
No, you're selling something.
What I'm offering is free, sir.
How could I be selling
something that's free?
It's not free.
I'm sorry?
You know how I know?
I'm not sure.
Because I already bought it.
I'm sorry?
My father was a Christian.
Oh, that's wonderful.
It was not.
I see.
I already bought what you're selling,
and I want a refund.
Look, I can tell you're in pain.
I was too.
Long nights of quiet agony, the silence,
unable to be alone myself,
yet not knowing how to pull
myself out of that dark hole.
I'm sad to say there even came a time
where I no longer wanted to live.
I was never alone. God was always with me.
I don't do this going door
to door, talking to strangers
to fill some sort of quota for the church.
Most of the time, I don't
truly get to share God's life
with those I speak to.
I'm told they're not
interested or they're busy.
Fine, good.
I do this because, once upon a time,
somebody came to my door
and they looked me in my
eyes and they saw my pain
and they held out their
hand, the hand of help,
of humanity, of the Lord.
Whatever happened to
you in your past experiences
with your father, it
wasn't the light of God.
That is.
You want a beer?
I'll take a glass of water.
No.
Come out to church anytime.
We have regular service twice a day.
No, thank you.
Look, you're never too
late for the Lord to save.
You don't know that.
(door knocks)
Hello.
Hi, I think I found your dog.
Oh, okay.
I mean, thank you.
Yeah, I was driving on Crescent Boulevard
and I saw this little guy
just bopping up the streets.
Didn't know where he was going,
but must have had big plans, huh?
Whoa, hey. Easy there.
Pretty rambunctious, huh?
He got away from me
even with the leash on.
Right.
I love his name.
Thanks. Yeah.
Thanks.
So I hate to bring this up,
but I did chase him for like 20 minutes,
not just in my car.
I had to get out, then jog, run.
I caught up to him, but he
wouldn't just come with me,
so I had to sort of edge
up to him slowly, you know?
And that took like 20 minutes.
He's a sweet dog, but you know?
But?
Well, I just think that
for my time and effort.
Yes?
You're gonna make me say it?
- What?
- Okay.
Shouldn't there be some sort of reward?
Oh, yeah. Okay.
I really appreciate it.
You know, one time my cat got loose
and he was in my apartment complex,
but I baked a pie from a
neighbor who wrangled him.
$9?
Is it? Okay.
Do you not give a shit
about your dog or something?
Oh, is that not? Okay.
Sorry, wait here.
But like, wait here.
Nine fucking dollars.
I'm even sweating like, hello?
(gentle foreboding music)
This?
This is $800.
Oh, you said $9 wasn't enough.
I know, but...
Okay.
Just so that I can live with myself,
do you understand that
you just handed me $800?
Sure.
'Cause I'm not judging,
you smell like alcohol.
That's because I was drinking.
Well, yeah, friend, that's what I meant.
I don't actually care what you smell like.
Smell like whatever you want.
It's just...
I can't accept this money
unless you are cogent to give it to me.
Cogent?
Are you sure you
wanna give me this money?
Yes.
All right. I asked, you answered.
Get your dog some water.
I think he's pretty thirsty.
(person breathing heavily)
(person continues breathing heavily)
(cans rattling)
(door knocks)
Hey.
[Jeff] Hi. Hello.
Come on in.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too, yeah.
I like your place.
Thanks.
Yeah, good.
The beams are...
What's that?
What? Oh, oh, sorry.
This is a baby monitor?
It's for my...
I mean, it doesn't work.
I mean, it works.
It stopped transmitting
in the car. It's not.
Oh.
I don't do this very often.
And so anyway, I brought tequila.
Sorry, it's not what you...
And I drank some earlier, but not...
That's fine.
You look just like your picture.
I mean, your shirt, it's the same shirt.
Do you want to maybe sit down or?
- Sure.
- Okay.
Okay.
Let me put this.
Do you want to maybe get glasses?
Yeah, sure.
I'll just...
Cheers.
Oh, so what do you do?
It doesn't matter.
Yeah, right. No.
Okay, I'm just doing this.
I'm sorry, I don't do this very often,
and I am sure everyone says that, right?
Right.
But I don't do this often.
Okay.
Do you do this often?
Sometimes.
What?
Are you gay?
- No.
- Me neither.
I mean, obviously I'm here,
but it's just,
it's a thing I do.
Hey, you have a dog.
Yeah.
Where is he? Or she?
It doesn't matter.
Yeap, you're right. It doesn't.
Right, you don't care.
Jobs and dogs.
I mean, I get it. I do.
I mean, you're in the moment,
and I can totally dig that.
I mean, I like that. I love it.
I don't love, I mean...
(Jeff laughs)
I'm sorry.
You just have
this stoic man face on.
Sorry.
I like your place.
- Everyone says that.
- Everyone.
It doesn't matter.
Yeah, it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter.
Okay, look, do you just,
like, do I just get started or?
What?
Okay.
You're gonna make me say it.
Do you want me to suck your dick?
No.
Okay. Okay.
Did you just like hit me up
so I would bring you booze?
No.
Because it seems like you did.
I mean, it's late.
You know, stores are closed.
I just feel like you just
like hopped on an app
and got some fucking sucker
to bring you tequila and like...
Is that what you did?
No.
Okay. Well, I mean, like,
then what's the point of all of this?
(sinister brooding music)
(person breathing heavily)
Hola.
Hola.
Sofa?
Clean the sofa?
No. (Speaks Spanish)
Okay.
Thank you.
De nada.
De nada.
No. (Speaking Spanish)
Oh. Gracias.
De nada.
(footsteps thumping)
(Connie speaking Spanish)
Okay.
Gracias.
De nada.
Oh, bedroom?
(Connie speaks Spanish)
Does that mean bedroom?
Si.
No bedroom.
No?
Don't go in.
It's already clean. It's fine.
(lively upbeat music)
(lively upbeat music continues)
(lively upbeat music continues)
Oh, one second.
(Subject speaks Spanish)
Here you are.
Oh, gracias.
De nada.
Oh, si. De nada.
I go?
You don't have to.
I got to go.
Oh, okay.
[Connie] Thank you.
Adios.
(sinister ominous music)
(person breathing heavily)
Mom.
Mom, it's me.
I'm not on the street.
I'm not on the street.
I'm not drinking.
No, I'm not. I'm not.
You can smell it.
That doesn't make any sense.
(cans rattles)
It's nothing.
It was nothing.
I told you what it was, nothing.
Because you're my mom,
so I call you.
I'm in a nice house.
It's nice.
It has nice pictures.
I have nice clothes.
Mom,
Mom, I did it again.
It just happened.
Women, men too.
Hello?
I don't want you to say anything
because it helps to tell you.
Well, what else should I do?
I can't do that.
It's different.
It makes me do it.
I'm not, you believe in the devil.
I'm not saying that, but something.
Something is inside of me.
But I stop it so much though.
Isn't that good?
That's good.
Years.
Two years?
Yeah, but that's good.
I'm good sometimes.
Yes, I am. Otherwise, I
would do it all the time.
That's only three times.
I don't know, four.
Yeah, I'm sure.
I'm with them.
I like being with them.
I know they will.
I know someone will, yeah.
After I'm done. Soon, I don't know.
Don't say that.
Because I'm your son.
Mothers don't say that to sons.
Well, you're my mom, so you shouldn't.
That's not nice.
It's not nice.
You done?
I'm going to.
[Caller] Hello.
[Subject] Hey.
[Caller] How's it going?
Yeah. How are you?
(person breathing heavily)
Good to hear your voice too.
Okay.
Okay, great. I'm at 1289.
(person breathing heavily)
Just park on the street,
turn right down the
walkways, house on the right.
Okay, yeah, it's great.
Two minutes. Great.
Yeah, see you soon.
(person breathing heavily)
Fuck.
(person breathing heavily)
(gentle suspenseful music)
(person continues breathing heavily)
Hey.
Hey, how's it going?
Good, good. How are you?
I'm good.
You find the place all right?
I did, yeah.
(Bethany laughs)
I like your place.
Thank you.
You ready to go?
Actually, I was thinking
maybe we could just hang out here.
But I made a reservation
for the brunch spot at 11:00.
Oh, well, maybe we
could just hang out first,
just because.
So I don't mean to judge or anything,
but have you been drinking?
What?
There's a beer can under your couch.
That was from last night.
And you really smell like alcohol,
like bad when we hugged.
Yeah, and I don't mean
to judge, seriously.
Okay, I'll admit.
I was having a little Sunday fun day
before you got here, so.
Okay.
I get nervous for dates.
Okay.
What?
I didn't say anything.
So did you want to go to brunch or not?
Do you not wanna hang out first?
And do what, drink?
We could have some drinks.
That's not what you asked me to do.
Yeah, but...
I'm hungry.
I've got food.
I'm gonna go.
Oh, what?
Do you wanna! Go to brunch?
Yeah.
[Bethany] Okay, so...
So do you not wanna get a drink first?
I don't drink.
Do you want to go to brunch?
- No.
- Ah.
Wait.
Bitch.
(door slams)
(person breathing heavily)
Hello.
What?
Where's Ryan?
Not here.
Where's Ryan?
Not here.
Who are you?
I'm...
Who are you?
John.
What the fuck is going on?
I'm renting the place.
No, you're not.
Yeah, I am.
He showed it to me
and I decided to rent it.
Yes, he was gonna sublet it
while he went to Oregon for the month,
but I haven't heard from him in three days
and neither have they.
Well, okay, I don't.
I had the phone company trace his phone.
It was here last night.
Maybe he left it.
The TV is smashed. You're drinking.
What the fuck is going on?
It's fine.
It's not fine. It's not fine.
I'm saying it's not fine.
Okay.
Why don't you have a beer, hm?
And I'll tell you.
Look, okay, I don't
want any trouble, all right?
I don't care that you're drinking.
I don't care about the TV.
Just please tell me where my brother is.
I'll tell you where he is,
but you have to have your beer first.
Where is my brother?
Don't worry.
Please just tell me.
I don't wanna be like this.
Like what?
I'm not like...
- What, an alcoholic?
- No.
Do you care about me?
Sure.
Thank you.
Please just tell me.
It's too late.
It's too late.
Oh, you're spilling your beer.
(heartbeat thumping)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(person breathing heavily)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(person continues breathing heavily)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(person continues breathing heavily)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
It's you.
I didn't kill your sister.
Couldn't find her.
I like your place.
I'll call 911.
(heartbeat thumping continues)
Yes, there's a man at
1289 E Lincoln Boulevard.
He's been badly hurt.
He's lost a lot of blood.
He was hit in the head with a hammer.
Right away.
There. You're welcome.
(heartbeat thumping continues)
Okay.
(gentle poignant music)
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(gentle music)
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(door knocking)
(Subject breathing sharply)
Hello.
Hey, it's Charles.
I'm here about the place.
Place?
Yeah, the bungalow, this place.
Oh, you're also looking at the house.
Yeah, you mind if I
check it out real quick?
I'm parked in an alley.
You wanna come inside?
That's what I was thinking.
Sure.
Thanks.
It's nice.
Thank you.
Just you?
Who?
Live here.
Yeah.
You have a dog?
No.
You have dog toys and no dog?
Oh, sorry, yeah.
What kind of dog?
He's brown.
Cool.
What do you pay?
Standard.
Can I see the rest?
Sure.
It's your sink, fridge,
got your, just your...
- Stove.
- Yeah.
Stove, yeah, for cooking.
Oh, washer dryer, huh? That must be nice.
What?
Yeah.
Knives, forks, spoons.
Right.
Well, can I see the rest or?
No. Hey.
That's the dining table.
Right. I saw that.
Can I check out the bedroom?
You want to go into the bedroom?
Yeah, if I could.
I mean, it's regular.
- Can I just see it?
- Can't you picture it?
I'm sorry. Is this a bad time?
'Cause you put the ad
online about subletting
and I answered it and emailed you
and we agreed on this time.
You seemed pretty
cool with it in the email.
I even got cash to pay up front.
Did you forget or?
I did, yeah.
I forgot.
Okay, that makes all of
this make more sense then.
Cool.
So can I see the bedroom then?
- It's just...
- You know what?
Fuck it. Nevermind.
I probably already have a ticket
and I really don't wanna
fucking deal with you anyway.
No, wait. I'm sorry.
Okay, I'm sorry.
You see, I just got up
from a nap in the bedroom.
I'm a little groggy. It's messy.
I don't care about mess.
The rest of your place is spotless.
Right. Thanks.
Then, okay,
you can see the bedroom.
You sure?
(bright gentle music)
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(bright gentle music continues)
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(door knocks)
- Henry's here.
Henry.
Oh.
- Henry?
- Yeah.
- Henry?
- No.
Henry.
- Oh, the dog.
- Yeah.
I'm dropping him off.
Here?
Yeah.
Where's Ryan?
We're good friends.
Good friends?
Yeah, he's letting me stay here.
So where is he?
Vacation.
Where?
Greece.
- Where in Greece?
- The beach.
Someone had to watch his dog.
Right.
Thank you.
[Daphne] Should put that ice cream away.
Yeah, it's not very good.
No, Henry can't have ice cream.
Henry?
- The dog.
- Oh, yeah, right.
Will do.
Take care.
[Customer Support] Name on the account?
Ryan Dunning.
[Customer Support]
Address on the account.
1289 East Lincoln Boulevard.
[Customer Support] Do you have the pin?
Pin?
[Customer Support] The
pin number on the account?
I don't have that.
[Customer Support]
Social security number?
I just need the password to the internet.
[Customer Support] I know, sir.
I'm trying to help you.
But I'm in the house, my house.
[Customer Support] Oh,
then you can press the button
on the router.
What?
[Customer Support] You can
press the button on the router
to accept any local connection.
Where's the router?
[Customer Support] I don't know, sir.
It's your house.
Are you setting up a new TV?
No, my phone.
[Customer Support] Oh, well,
I'll send a link to the
phone on the account.
Well...
[Customer Support] There. Did you get it?
(bright wistful music)
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(phone ringing)
Hey.
[Stephanie] Hey, you.
How's it going?
[Stephanie] Just having a glass of wine.
Me too. Well, a beer.
- Well, cheers.
- Cheers.
[Stephanie] I like
your pictures on the wall.
Oh, thank you.
[Stephanie] Yeah, are
you like a big decorator?
I try.
[Stephanie] That's impressive.
You know, not every guy does.
- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.
Let me see the others.
Okay, I'm feeling it.
Well done, you.
Thank you.
Glad to get the seal of approval from you.
[Justin] Wow, Steph?
[Stephanie] Hey.
Who is that?
[Stephanie] Oh, that's
just my roommate, Justin.
So are you from San Dimas? Probably not.
So you live with a guy?
[Stephanie] Yeah.
Is that weird or something?
Is that like an issue?
I got to pee so bad.
I'll walk you to the bathroom.
Oh, such a rush. (Chuckles)
Straight ahead?
No, no, it's to the right.
To the right, yeah, that's it.
Yeah. I think I got it from here.
Sure.
Why? You wanna watch?
No, that's...
(Brooke chuckles)
[Brooke] I called your bluff.
Just giving you some privacy.
I'll get you a drink.
[Brooke] No, wait. Keep me company.
You there?
You're not gonna wash your hands?
No.
I'm gonna put them in your mouth.
- Come here. (Chuckles)
- Gross.
Fine. I'll wash my hands.
There. Clean.
Oh, you brought us drinks.
So you didn't listen to
me pee like a pervert.
No. I'm not a pervert.
Bummer.
You gonna open it? I got nails.
Gracias.
Cheers.
Cheers.
I like your place.
Thanks.
How much money do you make?
Like I'll tell you.
Probably smart. I'm a big gold digger.
Oh, I could tell.
Oh, yeah?
You see right through me, huh?
Yes, ma'am. Ow.
I'm not a ma'am. I'm a miss.
Sorry, miss.
Well, maybe I see right through you too.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah.
I see how you wanna kiss me.
But my feet are killing me.
Let's go to the couch.
Sit.
You drag me to your
place and now you're shy?
- No.
- Good.
You're a nice guy.
Is that why you're shy?
Yeah.
Good. That's nice.
That's sweet.
I should tell you, I'm on my period, so.
Oh.
Is that okay?
- Sure.
- Great.
You wanna go to your bedroom?
No.
Okay.
We can stay out here.
Well, it's your couch.
(gentle music)
(gentle music continues)
(phone ringing)
(phone continues ringing)
(phone continues ringing)
(hammer slams)
(door knocks)
Sir, I'm sorry to bother you,
but I know you're just inside.
I saw you walk in.
Sir, look, I couldn't help but notice
the black bag you were carrying.
The way you were carrying it, time of day,
it just seems you might
have a problem I used to have.
(door knocks)
Sir.
Goddamn. I was about to walk away.
You still can.
Now, no, I can't. Not now.
You mind if I come in?
I have a peaceful message to share.
Oh, we don't have to start
there, but we can just talk.
It could help with your issue.
Just leave the door.
You don't want to let the
heat in on a day like today.
Hello, sir. Peace be to this house.
My name's Jordan,
I'm with the St. Andrew Christian Church.
Okay.
I bless you and thank
you for inviting me in.
You invited yourself in.
Well, thank you for allowing me in.
I barely work one of those things myself.
You mind if I open your blinds?
It's rather dark in here.
I figured let the Lord in.
The tie helps as a conversation starter.
Really?
You know I used to
partake the way that you do.
I was a gin drinker myself.
Lord set me right.
Not my experience.
Heavenly Father, we
give thanks for today's visit
and the opportunity to be
welcome in a stranger's house.
We ask that you give
blessings upon this man
and that you be with him
and I today in our journey.
Amen.
So, you have heard of Jesus Christ.
Yes.
Well, then you, my friend,
you have a relationship
with our Lord and Savior.
It's not my Lord and Savior.
Well, I mean, that may be
why you're a bit of a drinker.
Look, I know that hole
that you're trying to fill,
that is a God-sized hole
and nothing can fill that
hole except Jesus Christ.
- Is that so?
- Yes.
And I'm here to tell you, my
friend, that hope is not lost.
See, I've been going door to door...
Like a salesman.
I'm sorry?
Door to door, like a salesman.
Well, not exactly...
Because you're selling something.
Sir, what I'm providing
is an opportunity to people.
No, you're selling something.
What I'm offering is free, sir.
How could I be selling
something that's free?
It's not free.
I'm sorry?
You know how I know?
I'm not sure.
Because I already bought it.
I'm sorry?
My father was a Christian.
Oh, that's wonderful.
It was not.
I see.
I already bought what you're selling,
and I want a refund.
Look, I can tell you're in pain.
I was too.
Long nights of quiet agony, the silence,
unable to be alone myself,
yet not knowing how to pull
myself out of that dark hole.
I'm sad to say there even came a time
where I no longer wanted to live.
I was never alone. God was always with me.
I don't do this going door
to door, talking to strangers
to fill some sort of quota for the church.
Most of the time, I don't
truly get to share God's life
with those I speak to.
I'm told they're not
interested or they're busy.
Fine, good.
I do this because, once upon a time,
somebody came to my door
and they looked me in my
eyes and they saw my pain
and they held out their
hand, the hand of help,
of humanity, of the Lord.
Whatever happened to
you in your past experiences
with your father, it
wasn't the light of God.
That is.
You want a beer?
I'll take a glass of water.
No.
Come out to church anytime.
We have regular service twice a day.
No, thank you.
Look, you're never too
late for the Lord to save.
You don't know that.
(door knocks)
Hello.
Hi, I think I found your dog.
Oh, okay.
I mean, thank you.
Yeah, I was driving on Crescent Boulevard
and I saw this little guy
just bopping up the streets.
Didn't know where he was going,
but must have had big plans, huh?
Whoa, hey. Easy there.
Pretty rambunctious, huh?
He got away from me
even with the leash on.
Right.
I love his name.
Thanks. Yeah.
Thanks.
So I hate to bring this up,
but I did chase him for like 20 minutes,
not just in my car.
I had to get out, then jog, run.
I caught up to him, but he
wouldn't just come with me,
so I had to sort of edge
up to him slowly, you know?
And that took like 20 minutes.
He's a sweet dog, but you know?
But?
Well, I just think that
for my time and effort.
Yes?
You're gonna make me say it?
- What?
- Okay.
Shouldn't there be some sort of reward?
Oh, yeah. Okay.
I really appreciate it.
You know, one time my cat got loose
and he was in my apartment complex,
but I baked a pie from a
neighbor who wrangled him.
$9?
Is it? Okay.
Do you not give a shit
about your dog or something?
Oh, is that not? Okay.
Sorry, wait here.
But like, wait here.
Nine fucking dollars.
I'm even sweating like, hello?
(gentle foreboding music)
This?
This is $800.
Oh, you said $9 wasn't enough.
I know, but...
Okay.
Just so that I can live with myself,
do you understand that
you just handed me $800?
Sure.
'Cause I'm not judging,
you smell like alcohol.
That's because I was drinking.
Well, yeah, friend, that's what I meant.
I don't actually care what you smell like.
Smell like whatever you want.
It's just...
I can't accept this money
unless you are cogent to give it to me.
Cogent?
Are you sure you
wanna give me this money?
Yes.
All right. I asked, you answered.
Get your dog some water.
I think he's pretty thirsty.
(person breathing heavily)
(person continues breathing heavily)
(cans rattling)
(door knocks)
Hey.
[Jeff] Hi. Hello.
Come on in.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too, yeah.
I like your place.
Thanks.
Yeah, good.
The beams are...
What's that?
What? Oh, oh, sorry.
This is a baby monitor?
It's for my...
I mean, it doesn't work.
I mean, it works.
It stopped transmitting
in the car. It's not.
Oh.
I don't do this very often.
And so anyway, I brought tequila.
Sorry, it's not what you...
And I drank some earlier, but not...
That's fine.
You look just like your picture.
I mean, your shirt, it's the same shirt.
Do you want to maybe sit down or?
- Sure.
- Okay.
Okay.
Let me put this.
Do you want to maybe get glasses?
Yeah, sure.
I'll just...
Cheers.
Oh, so what do you do?
It doesn't matter.
Yeah, right. No.
Okay, I'm just doing this.
I'm sorry, I don't do this very often,
and I am sure everyone says that, right?
Right.
But I don't do this often.
Okay.
Do you do this often?
Sometimes.
What?
Are you gay?
- No.
- Me neither.
I mean, obviously I'm here,
but it's just,
it's a thing I do.
Hey, you have a dog.
Yeah.
Where is he? Or she?
It doesn't matter.
Yeap, you're right. It doesn't.
Right, you don't care.
Jobs and dogs.
I mean, I get it. I do.
I mean, you're in the moment,
and I can totally dig that.
I mean, I like that. I love it.
I don't love, I mean...
(Jeff laughs)
I'm sorry.
You just have
this stoic man face on.
Sorry.
I like your place.
- Everyone says that.
- Everyone.
It doesn't matter.
Yeah, it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter.
Okay, look, do you just,
like, do I just get started or?
What?
Okay.
You're gonna make me say it.
Do you want me to suck your dick?
No.
Okay. Okay.
Did you just like hit me up
so I would bring you booze?
No.
Because it seems like you did.
I mean, it's late.
You know, stores are closed.
I just feel like you just
like hopped on an app
and got some fucking sucker
to bring you tequila and like...
Is that what you did?
No.
Okay. Well, I mean, like,
then what's the point of all of this?
(sinister brooding music)
(person breathing heavily)
Hola.
Hola.
Sofa?
Clean the sofa?
No. (Speaks Spanish)
Okay.
Thank you.
De nada.
De nada.
No. (Speaking Spanish)
Oh. Gracias.
De nada.
(footsteps thumping)
(Connie speaking Spanish)
Okay.
Gracias.
De nada.
Oh, bedroom?
(Connie speaks Spanish)
Does that mean bedroom?
Si.
No bedroom.
No?
Don't go in.
It's already clean. It's fine.
(lively upbeat music)
(lively upbeat music continues)
(lively upbeat music continues)
Oh, one second.
(Subject speaks Spanish)
Here you are.
Oh, gracias.
De nada.
Oh, si. De nada.
I go?
You don't have to.
I got to go.
Oh, okay.
[Connie] Thank you.
Adios.
(sinister ominous music)
(person breathing heavily)
Mom.
Mom, it's me.
I'm not on the street.
I'm not on the street.
I'm not drinking.
No, I'm not. I'm not.
You can smell it.
That doesn't make any sense.
(cans rattles)
It's nothing.
It was nothing.
I told you what it was, nothing.
Because you're my mom,
so I call you.
I'm in a nice house.
It's nice.
It has nice pictures.
I have nice clothes.
Mom,
Mom, I did it again.
It just happened.
Women, men too.
Hello?
I don't want you to say anything
because it helps to tell you.
Well, what else should I do?
I can't do that.
It's different.
It makes me do it.
I'm not, you believe in the devil.
I'm not saying that, but something.
Something is inside of me.
But I stop it so much though.
Isn't that good?
That's good.
Years.
Two years?
Yeah, but that's good.
I'm good sometimes.
Yes, I am. Otherwise, I
would do it all the time.
That's only three times.
I don't know, four.
Yeah, I'm sure.
I'm with them.
I like being with them.
I know they will.
I know someone will, yeah.
After I'm done. Soon, I don't know.
Don't say that.
Because I'm your son.
Mothers don't say that to sons.
Well, you're my mom, so you shouldn't.
That's not nice.
It's not nice.
You done?
I'm going to.
[Caller] Hello.
[Subject] Hey.
[Caller] How's it going?
Yeah. How are you?
(person breathing heavily)
Good to hear your voice too.
Okay.
Okay, great. I'm at 1289.
(person breathing heavily)
Just park on the street,
turn right down the
walkways, house on the right.
Okay, yeah, it's great.
Two minutes. Great.
Yeah, see you soon.
(person breathing heavily)
Fuck.
(person breathing heavily)
(gentle suspenseful music)
(person continues breathing heavily)
Hey.
Hey, how's it going?
Good, good. How are you?
I'm good.
You find the place all right?
I did, yeah.
(Bethany laughs)
I like your place.
Thank you.
You ready to go?
Actually, I was thinking
maybe we could just hang out here.
But I made a reservation
for the brunch spot at 11:00.
Oh, well, maybe we
could just hang out first,
just because.
So I don't mean to judge or anything,
but have you been drinking?
What?
There's a beer can under your couch.
That was from last night.
And you really smell like alcohol,
like bad when we hugged.
Yeah, and I don't mean
to judge, seriously.
Okay, I'll admit.
I was having a little Sunday fun day
before you got here, so.
Okay.
I get nervous for dates.
Okay.
What?
I didn't say anything.
So did you want to go to brunch or not?
Do you not wanna hang out first?
And do what, drink?
We could have some drinks.
That's not what you asked me to do.
Yeah, but...
I'm hungry.
I've got food.
I'm gonna go.
Oh, what?
Do you wanna! Go to brunch?
Yeah.
[Bethany] Okay, so...
So do you not wanna get a drink first?
I don't drink.
Do you want to go to brunch?
- No.
- Ah.
Wait.
Bitch.
(door slams)
(person breathing heavily)
Hello.
What?
Where's Ryan?
Not here.
Where's Ryan?
Not here.
Who are you?
I'm...
Who are you?
John.
What the fuck is going on?
I'm renting the place.
No, you're not.
Yeah, I am.
He showed it to me
and I decided to rent it.
Yes, he was gonna sublet it
while he went to Oregon for the month,
but I haven't heard from him in three days
and neither have they.
Well, okay, I don't.
I had the phone company trace his phone.
It was here last night.
Maybe he left it.
The TV is smashed. You're drinking.
What the fuck is going on?
It's fine.
It's not fine. It's not fine.
I'm saying it's not fine.
Okay.
Why don't you have a beer, hm?
And I'll tell you.
Look, okay, I don't
want any trouble, all right?
I don't care that you're drinking.
I don't care about the TV.
Just please tell me where my brother is.
I'll tell you where he is,
but you have to have your beer first.
Where is my brother?
Don't worry.
Please just tell me.
I don't wanna be like this.
Like what?
I'm not like...
- What, an alcoholic?
- No.
Do you care about me?
Sure.
Thank you.
Please just tell me.
It's too late.
It's too late.
Oh, you're spilling your beer.
(heartbeat thumping)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(person breathing heavily)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(person continues breathing heavily)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
(person continues breathing heavily)
(heartbeat thumping continues)
It's you.
I didn't kill your sister.
Couldn't find her.
I like your place.
I'll call 911.
(heartbeat thumping continues)
Yes, there's a man at
1289 E Lincoln Boulevard.
He's been badly hurt.
He's lost a lot of blood.
He was hit in the head with a hammer.
Right away.
There. You're welcome.
(heartbeat thumping continues)
Okay.
(gentle poignant music)
(gentle poignant music continues)
(gentle poignant music continues)