The Neighbors Are Watching (2023) Movie Script
1
(sirens wailing)
(indistinct radio chatter)
- Where'd she go?
- Hm, homicide wants her
for questioning.
(breathing shakily)
(man): Can you see me?
(indistinct radio chatter)
(birds chirping)
(jo): Here you go.
Hardwood floors throughout,
Two fireplaces.
Half-acre backyard and
everything else you wanted.
The neighbours are quiet
and super friendly.
You know, I've sold most
of the houses on this area,
So I know them well.
It's beautiful, isn't it?
The house across the road
is also for sale.
I can show you that one too
if you'd like,
But this one checks
all your boxes.
Would you like to go upstairs?
- I'll take it.
(dry rumbling)
(gasps)
(panting)
(sighs)
(water runs)
(sighs)
(exhales)
(birds chirping)
(deep breathing)
(thud)
(footsteps approaching)
(gasps)
- oh, oh!
(laughs)
gosh!
- I'm so sorry.
Oh, honey, I'm sorry.
- That's okay.
- Your door was open.
I knocked a knock.
- Oh, okay.
I was, uh, letting some air in.
Sorry, I've been
at this all day.
- Oh, well, I'm betsy.
I'm your neighbour.
- Oh, hi! I'm amy.
Amy horton.
- Well, amy,
You are just
the cutest thing,
Look at you!
You're precious.
Listen, I know people
bring food,
But I bring ugly lamps
as housewarming gifts.
So, there you go.
- Oh! Oh, well, thank you!
That's very nice of you.
- Antiques are my thing.
So, I hope it's not too gaudy.
- Oh, no!
No, I love stuff like this.
- Well, good! Well, good.
Well, welcome to
the neighbourhood, amy.
- Well, thank you.
- I've always wanted
To see inside this one.
- Oh.
Well, by all means.
(chuckles)
- Aw, it's just precious.
Look at you,
getting all moved in.
- Mm-hmm.
- Well, honey, I hope you have
A lot of room in that fridge.
- Sorry?
(chuckles)
- You'll be getting
a lot of food.
Now, they'll wait a minute
before they bombard you
With meals,
but they're coming.
And pies, so many pies!
Oh, honey, you're gonna
gain a few pounds
By the end of the week.
Oh, but it's worth it, right?
They're gonna be tasty ones.
(chuckles)
Single?
- Yep.
(awkward chuckle)
- Mm, I can help with that.
(chuckles)
But here's the real reason
that I came here, amy.
This is the real housewarming
gift right here.
- Oh.
(chuckling)
- Come on, tell me you have
wine glasses unpacked.
- Um, I think I might have some.
- Ahem. I come prepared.
- Oh.
- Come on.
I'm gonna get you all caught up
on the neighbourhood.
- Let's do it.
- It's my favourite part.
Day drinking.
Over there, they're newlyweds.
Standard suburban families
all the way down from there.
- Uh, and then, that's you.
- Yes.
Me and a creature
you'll meet named steve.
Oh, he's my gentle giant.
He watches too much football
and even more sci-fi.
But he's a master
on the grill.
You'll have his barbecue
soon enough.
We were the first ones to move
into this neighbourhood
Years ago.
- Um, more?
- Oh.
Yes, and honey,
for the record,
You never ever have to ask me
That question again.
(chuckling)
I can see this is the start
of a beautiful friendship.
- Mm, thank you. It's...
It's really nice to make
new friends in a new place.
- So, tell me.
Why no handsome counterpart?
Or pretty counterpart.
(chuckles)
- There was one.
- Mm-hmm.
- Um... Handsome.
- Was?
(chuckles)
- Yeah. Uh, to say it was
a turbulent relationship
Would... Would be
sugarcoating it.
I came here to start over.
- I'm old, I pry.
I learned it from my momma.
And she from hers.
Runs in the family,
So... Sorry.
- Oh, it's fine.
Not at all. That's what friends
talk about, right?
- Indeed they do.
And you know what?
You're gonna find plenty here
And they're all wonderful.
They drive me crazy sometimes.
And I them, I'm sure.
But you know what?
In the end, amy,
They're gonna have your back.
I guarantee it.
- That's nice.
- Mm-hmm.
Cheers to that.
(soft chuckle)
- So, my jo helped you
find a suitable place?
- Oh, yes.
She was amazing.
She helped me find
my dream house.
- Yeah, it's a wonderful
neighbourhood,
Parents are great.
You've got the sour apples
here and there,
But we pride ourselves
on our excellence.
We've got the best
test scores in the state.
An amazing athletics department.
Except for the basketball team.
- Oh.
(chuckles)
- don't get me started.
The school board wants
to ensure that we have staff
That reflect that
excellence as well.
- Oh, well, you don't have
anything to worry about with me.
I grew up in
a town like this.
I went to a school like this.
So, principal diaz, really,
I'm just wanting to teach
These students
the best way that I can.
- Hm!
That's just wonderful.
Oh, I mean, well,
you'll fit right in.
And it's richard.
I only make
the parents and students
Fear the name principal diaz.
(chuckles)
Here we are.
(chuckling)
Just remember...
They fear me.
(chuckling)
Use this to your advantage,
if necessary.
- Thanks.
Hello, everyone!
(doorbell rings)
Oh.
- Hi.
- Hi!
- Sorry to bother.
- No, it's not a bother at all.
- I'm jared, this is nicole.
We live a couple houses over.
- Oh, right, down from betsy's,
right?
- Ugh, she beat us to ya.
(laughing)
She always does.
So, we baked this for you.
I hope you like apple pie.
- Oh, yeah, I... I love it.
Thank you very much.
- Expect at least six more pies.
We corner the market on apple,
though.
It's a neighbourhood agreement.
- Yeah, and be ready
For the pot pies, casseroles
and probably a quiche.
(whispers): Maybe
avoid that one.
- Oh, okay.
Uh, well, do you guys
wanna come in?
I could probably--
- oh no, that's okay,
But hopefully we'll see you at
betsy's barbecue this weekend.
- Oh, right. Yeah, absolutely.
- Yeah, everyone will be there.
- Good, great.
- Enjoy the pie.
- I will, thank you.
Nice meeting you.
- Take care.
- You too.
Bye.
- Thanks, bye.
(gasps)
(screams)
(panting)
(deep breathing)
So today, we're actually
gonna switch it up.
We're gonna turn to page 165
in your books, chapter five.
Today, we're learning
all about shakespeare.
Yep, shakespeare's something
I actually know
a little bit about.
(steve): It's all in the wrist.
Oh, you're getting it,
alright!
- Steve, leave jared alone.
You asked him to cook.
- Hey, just giving him
some grill master tips.
- If he wants to burn
the burgers,
Let him burn the burgers.
(laughing)
- Thank you, betsy.
And let's be clear.
They're crisp, not burnt.
Locks in the flavour.
- Okay.
(laughing)
- So, amy,
where are you from?
- Ooh, the inquisition begins.
(chuckles)
- um, uh, madison heights.
- Really?
I have family there.
Are yours still there too?
- Oh, uh, uh, no.
It's just me.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Oh. Oh no, it's okay.
They've been gone awhile.
(chuckling)
- How's the teaching going?
- Oh, it's great.
The students are
really wonderful.
- Good, good.
- Oh, and how's the house
coming along?
- Good. I'm sure I'll be
unpacking boxes forever.
(laughing)
- Yeah, we've been here
for a few years
And we still have some, so...
(laughing)
- It's true.
I've seen your garage.
- We don't talk about it.
- Okay, I forgot.
- It's really nice that
you guys get along so well.
- Yeah, we're lucky.
There've been a couple lemons
Over the years,
but it worked itself out.
- Oh, yeah.
- Yeah, you remember margaret?
- Oh, yeah.
- Oof, margaret.
- She lived in the house
across the road from you.
The original owner.
I have never met anyone
Who was so antisocial.
I still don't understand
Why she moved
to the suburbs.
- Ugh. Oh, and she was so nosy.
- She was!
I forgot about that.
(laughing)
She knew everything
about everyone.
I'm pretty sure she did
background checks on us.
- I think she did.
- Oh, you gotta be kidding.
- No, she did her research.
Circuit courts
are public record.
You can find out practically
anything about anyone
Online these days.
- Yeah.
- It's true. It's true.
- Uh, well, why did she move?
- Oh, because she was tired
Of all the gossip-y neighbours.
(laughing)
- Oh, come on, honey. You know
you are the queen of gossip.
- Oh, well, he doesn't say much,
but when he does...
(laughing)
Don't let him scare you, honey.
- Oh, I don't scare
away that easily.
(laughs)
- well, good.
You're gonna fit right in, then.
(chuckles)
Welcome, amy.
- Thank you.
(all): Welcome, amy.
- Welcome.
- To amy.
Welcome.
- Thank you, guys.
(car revs)
(amy shouts)
(panting)
(insects chirping)
- Well, they must've been
distracted by their phone.
Not paying attention
to the road.
Nobody's gonna come all the way
out here to hurt somebody,
On purpose, anyway, right?
- Yeah, you're probably right.
- So, you're all settled.
Everybody loves you.
Any suitors?
(sighs)
- You are a master
at changing subjects,
You know that, right?
- Honey, it's my superpower.
(chuckling)
- betsy,
No one calls them
"suitors" anymore.
But to answer your question...
No.
And oddly enough, I...
I think I'm okay with that.
- He must've done
a number on you.
(sighs)
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I brought it--
- no, no, no,
It's... It's okay.
He was charming,
at first.
We were really young
and so in love.
And we got married... Fast.
Too fast.
Anyway, I've tried
to move on and...
All I can see is him.
- Past, it's funny, isn't it?
It just has this way
of creeping in
Where it doesn't belong.
You need to learn to just...
Let it go.
Look at you!
The neighbours love you,
your students love you.
God knows I love you, honey.
And sometime soon,
Somebody special is gonna
come in and love you too.
- Thanks.
(gasps)
- it's a man!
(giggling)
A handsome one too, look at him.
(chuckles)
He looks single.
Oh, he's about your age too.
Maybe a little younger.
Uh, wanna open a bottle
and watch the show?
Uh, you know I'd love to, but
I've gotta grade some papers.
(disappointed groan)
sorry, enjoy.
(sighs)
- oh, I will. I will.
- Thank you. Thank you.
This is...
This is perfect for me.
- I think you're gonna love
This neighbourhood.
- Yeah.
Thanks so much.
- He is handsome.
God.
(birds chirping)
(distant bells tolling)
(truck rumbling)
(truck beeping)
Oh, my god!
I am so sorry!
Oh.
- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm, I'm fine.
I was listening to music.
I wasn't paying attention,
sorry.
Isn't that the first thing
that we learn?
- It's okay.
- No, it's embarrassing,
Is what it is.
(chuckles)
- Uh, sorry.
I'm henry.
- I'm amy.
I live across the road.
- I know. Or, um...
I happened to see you
leave earlier.
Uh, that's how
I know where you live.
- Right. Um, well,
I should--
- watch out!
- Right, it's a curb.
Um, well, thank you
for saving my life.
- Anytime.
(nervous chuckle)
(sighs)
(betsy): Yoo-hoo!
I thought I'd be discreet and
come in through the back door!
Unless... Well,
your door is sticking.
I don't know
what's wrong with it.
- Uh...
Oh.
Hm. Guess I'm gonna have
to get this fixed.
- You know what, I think
those builders cut corners.
Mine does the same thing.
So does everybody else's.
Hey, that was quite
a first impression.
(laughs)
- you saw that?
- Honey, the whole
neighbourhood saw that.
- Oh.
- And don't forget, I see all.
Until midnight, and then
I sleep like a rock
And the whole neighbour's
not safe until morning.
- Mm.
- What you need
Is a game plan, right?
Like a...
A method of approach.
(chuckling): Oh!
Oh, yeah, jared and nicole
brought another one by.
- Yeah, they do that.
What? I think better
when I'm eating pie.
(chuckles)
- Me too.
So, um, what's this
method of approach?
- Well, you certainly can't run
behind a moving vehicle.
- Oh, that was an accident!
- Nothing's an accident.
- Okay. So, he's tall,
dark, handsome,
And he's already saved my life.
So, what do we do now?
- The cavalry has arrived.
- You guys are lifesavers.
Thank you so much.
- Of course. Give us
about 40 minutes
And we will have the best pie
Ready for the perfect
first impression!
- Well, let's go.
Come on.
We don't want him to see.
(laughing)
Come on, come on.
(birds chirping)
(knocking)
- Oh, uh, hi.
- Hi! Um, I have a pie for you.
- Ah.
- It's kind of
a neighbourhood tradition.
Expect many, many more.
Oh, skip the quiche, though.
- Uh, wow, you didn't...
You didn't have to do that.
- Oh, I didn't. I mean,
it's uh, it's no problem.
- Where I grew up, when
a neighbour brings a dish,
It's customary for
the giver and receiver
To take the first bites
together.
- Oh, I don't to intrude.
- Come on.
Wow.
- It's pretty good, right?
- Glad to see
you're very confident
About your baking talents.
- Mm.
I have a confession.
- Uh-oh.
(laughs)
Confession on the first date?
- Is that what this is?
The first date?
- Proceed with the confession.
(chuckles)
- Well, I didn't
exactly bake it.
- Did you regift this pie, amy?
- No, no. Our neighbours,
jared and nicole,
They came over to help.
Actually, they made
the whole thing.
(chuckles)
- it's the thought that counts.
(birds chirping)
- Well, well, well.
You warmed him up for me.
(giggling)
- Wait, how many of those
do you have?
(distant barking)
(chuckles)
(knocking)
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
(whispering chatter)
(chuckles)
- you're late.
- Oh.
- But fashionably late
and I love it.
Steve, say hi!
- Hello.
(chuckling)
Welcome.
- Hi, steve.
- He doesn't say much,
but you know what,
He'll have a few more
of those and he'll be
Singing show tunes before
you know it, trust me.
(laughing)
now come on.
(clears throat)
You're welcome.
(nervous chuckle)
- Hi.
- Hi.
- I'm on drink duty.
- Ah.
Betsy put you on that,
I'm guessing.
(laughs)
- yeah.
Uh, so, what will you be having?
- Whatever you're having
is good.
- Great. Beer?
- Great.
- Cheers.
- You are the troublemakers
Because your garage
is full of boxes.
- Cheers!
- How are you?
- Good.
- Never argue with the dealer.
(overlapping chatter)
(laughing)
(cackling)
- So, you know what that was,
right?
- Oh, your classic set up.
(laughs)
I mean, look at 'em,
They're placing
their bets as we speak.
(laughing)
- Well, we are
the only single neighbours.
- Hm.
- Um, well, this is me.
- Oh, you live here?
What a coincidence 'cause
I just live right over there.
- Wild.
(chuckles)
- So...
Let's give them
what they want.
Oh, no, I don't...
I don't kiss on
the first barbecue.
(chuckles)
No, uh, dinner.
My place, next weekend,
I'll cook.
- You'll cook?
- Yeah. I was raised by
a mom with six sisters.
That's seven italian cuocas.
- Cuocas?
- Cooks.
So, it's a date.
- A second date.
- Ah, yes, pie feast.
How could I forget?
(chuckling)
- Well, third date,
Technically,
after tonight.
And you know I usually kiss
around the third date,
But I don't wanna break
your no barbecue rule thing.
- Hm. Yeah,
I'm all about tradition.
(chuckles)
- Um... Well, goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(jared): Should've kissed her!
(scoffs)
- Goodnight, everyone!
Hope you enjoyed the show.
(chuckling)
- Ah, what are you doing?
(panting)
(shaky breathing)
(screaming)
(gasps)
(thud)
(lock clicks)
(soft panting)
(knocking)
- Hey, sorry. I, I know
it might be silly,
I just, I heard a noise
and I...
- Here?
- Yeah.
- This one?
- Yeah, it...
It doesn't really close fully,
Sometimes it doesn't lock
either.
- That's a cheap door.
- Yeah, that's what betsy said.
- I, uh... I own
a construction company
And most builders spend
their money on the front doors,
Back ones are usually horrible.
- Well, I shut it before
I went to bed, I'm sure of it.
- Ah, yeah.
Okay, so, when another door
in the house opens,
It can create a vacuum.
(door creaks)
Some people think that their
house is haunted or something.
- Oh.
(chuckles)
- then it's a poltergeist,
right?
I think you might be in
the market for a new door.
Something heavier.
I know a guy.
- Thank you.
You came to my rescue,
yet again.
(chuckles)
- So, do we count this
as an official date?
- Only if you're looking
for that first...
...Kiss.
- I'll see you tomorrow.
- Yeah. Um, your place.
You're cooking.
- Yeah.
Goodnight.
(scoffs)
- It was.
(chuckles)
Alright, everybody!
Have a good weekend!
Do something crazy,
not too crazy.
(chuckles)
Good work today.
Thank you, guys.
Bye.
- Oh!
- Oh! Sorry, miss horton.
- That's okay!
See you Monday.
- They tend to that, don't they?
- Oh.
(chuckling)
- yeah.
- I've been principal
since most of these kids
Were in elementary school.
My first week,
One of the little buggers
took my knee out.
- Oh.
- I was on crutches for weeks.
- Oh!
- They haven't changed a bit.
Gotta keep your head on
a swivel, especially with
Their phones in their faces.
- Yes, it's true.
(chuckles)
- I appreciate you, uh, taking
over the after-school tutoring.
- Oh, yeah, no problem.
I would rather the teachers
With kids get home.
(chuckles)
- Much appreciated.
- Yeah.
- Have a good weekend, amy.
- Yeah, you too!
- Alright.
(car revs)
(distant barking)
(insects chirping)
(garage door whirring)
(car approaching)
(door clunks)
(soft panting)
(water runs)
(birds chirping)
(inaudible chatter)
(thud)
(gasps)
(whispers): Oh, god...
(scoffs)
- Hope you're hungry.
(gasps)
- Oh...
(chuckling)
Oh, you scared me.
- Sorry, you okay?
- Yeah. Yeah.
- I was just saying I hope
you're hungry for tonight.
- Starving.
Yeah, can't wait.
- Okay.
See you tonight?
- Mm-hmm.
(shower runs)
(insects chirping)
(man speaking indistinctly
on tv)
(knocking)
- Can I help you?
- Could you please
hurry up and let me in?
I can feel the whole
neighbourhood watching me.
(henry scoffs)
(chuckles)
- Goodnight, everybody!
- Are you gonna share
the popcorn, missy?
The movie's starting!
- Yeah, yeah.
There's an alien in it,
I'm leaving.
(chuckles)
(exhales)
- this was amazing.
- Really?
- Yes!
I wish I had taken
a picture of it
So I could remember
how amazing it was.
(chuckles)
- I grew up in a very
Italian neighbourhood.
All spaghetti and sausages.
(chuckles)
My brother and I could
definitely eat our fair share.
- So, do you have a lot
of brothers and sisters?
- Um, right. So, the one brother
And a sister.
How about you?
- Oh, um,
I'm an only child.
- Hmm.
- And you're in construction?
- Yeah. Yeah, it's kind of
a family business, actually.
Mm-hmm.
- So, why the suburbs?
I kind of thought you would want
to build your own house.
(deep inhale)
- I spent my whole life
in the city, you know?
Kind of wanted something
a little more...
- Calm?
- Yeah.
Yeah. This house is
kind of like
A rebound for me
from city life.
I'll build my own someday,
But wanted to see what
suburban life was like.
- Mm. And?
- So far so good.
(chuckles)
- And was there a woman
you were also rebounding from?
(scoffs)
- Um, straight to the point.
I like it. Um, no.
No, I'm not on the rebound.
You?
- It's been a little
while for me.
- Hmm. And who were you
rebounding from?
I'm, I'm sorry. I didn't...
I didn't mean to pry.
- No, no. It's okay,
I started it.
Um...
I, I was married before.
- Oh.
- Our marriage was a mistake.
Escaping him was... The best
thing that ever happened to me.
And I came here to start over.
- Nobody should ever
treat you that way.
You're just...
To the future, not the past.
The thrill they would get
if you didn't leave
This house tonight,
could you imagine?
(laughs)
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(knocking)
(birds chirping)
(squeals)
(chuckling)
- Okay, guys,
that's lunch!
Thank you. Great,
great work today.
Turn in those quizzes,
please.
Thank you.
Awesome work today.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Can't wait to grade these 'cause
I know they're all awesome.
Bye, see ya. Hey!
- Hey.
- What are you doing here?
- Thought we could have
Some lunch together.
- That's sweet.
(giggles)
What'd you bring?
- Chicken gyros.
- Ooh!
(giggles)
(exhales)
- Amy's gonna be
helping me cook.
- Really?
- Amy doesn't know
half of nothing--
- Don't say that!
- She needs some lessons.
- Immediately.
(overlapping chatter)
- You sure you have to go?
(scoffs)
- Just for a couple days.
Gotta visit some sites,
meet with some suppliers,
That kind of thing.
- You know, it's been
a couple months.
I don't think we've spent
a day apart.
- I know.
I'll really miss you.
- I know, me too.
Will you text me?
- Of course.
Hey.
Are you happy?
- Extremely.
- Good.
That's what I want you to be.
Happy.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(birds chirping)
(text message swooshes)
(distant barking)
(shaky breathing)
(door creaks)
(text message swooshes)
(panting)
(insects chirping)
(indistinct chatter)
- They are going crazy.
(overlapping chatter)
- Hey. Hey, honey.
You okay?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, sorry.
- You miss him, don't you?
- Um, yeah.
Yeah, I do.
- So sweet.
- So, why did margaret leave?
(clears throat)
Sorry, um...
I was just thinking about
what you all said.
How she was with you
and why she left.
- I don't think we knew why.
I mean, one day,
jo put up a "for sale" sign,
She moved all her stuff out.
Said goodbye to betsy
and a couple others.
- But she didn't say
goodbye to you?
- No. I mean, we weren't very
close, most of us weren't.
- Me neither. She wasn't
that close to any of us.
- Why do you ask?
- Sorry, I guess I was just
thinking about henry
And his house and margaret
lived there before.
I don't know.
It's probably the wine.
(laughing)
(sighs)
(distant thud)
(click)
(door creaks)
(lock clicks)
(deep rumbling)
(car alarm beeps)
(woman laughing)
(indistinct chatter)
(insects chirping)
(heavy sigh)
(text message swooshes)
(scoffs)
(sighs)
(car approaching)
(birds chirping)
- Hey, you!
Morning.
Where you headed to today?
- The book fair,
I... Volunteered to run it.
- Um, okay, yeah. Um...
I came home early
to surprise you.
I was gonna text you last night,
but I was so late.
(soft chuckle)
- I've been texting you
for days.
- Yeah. Yeah, I cracked
my phone on a site
And it has been
acting up ever since.
Wait, you didn't get
any of my replies?
- No, I, I didn't get
any of your texts.
- Oh, um, wow.
I'm sorry, I didn't...
I didn't realize.
I'm sorry.
- What is going on here?
- Wha...? What do you--
- Henry, I... I saw you!
I saw that girl
in your house!
- Who?
- Who?!
Henry, I was up
all night last night!
I saw the girl.
You and her!
(scoffs)
- amy,
What are you talking ab--
(birds chirping)
(gasps)
Look, maybe we should
talk inside?
- I... I...
- I saw, I saw you and her.
I saw you last night.
- Amy,
That's my sister.
- What, you were with...
- Yeah, my sister.
Her flight got delayed
at the airport
And I didn't want her
to stay at a hotel
So I picked her up
on the way home, we...
We hadn't seen
each other in forever.
- You said your phone
was broken, that--
- She called before
it got damaged.
I was coming home early
to surprise you.
I even wanted you two to meet,
But she left so early
this morning.
- I... I saw you two
in... In your room!
I--
- I gave her my room.
You've been in my guest room,
amy.
There's not even
a mattress in there.
I was trying to be nice.
- Oh, my god.
Uh... I'm sorry, henry.
I, I just...
I missed you
And you weren't
texting me and I--
- Look. You're clearly...
Not in a good place
right now.
And I think maybe we need
to put the brakes on this a bit.
- No, no, no, no.
No, henry, I, I'm--
- Amy.
(birds chirping)
(gasps)
(shaky breathing)
- Oh, my god...
(sniffles)
(panting)
(hyperventilating)
(sniffles)
(knocking)
(sighs)
- what in the world?
What did you do?
- I ruined it.
(sniffles)
- Oh. Listen.
You're gonna have a chance
to explain, so...
(scoffs)
- I slapped him, betsy.
I've never hit
anybody in my life.
- He'll understand, okay?
You... You were upset.
- No.
I saw the look
on his face.
We're done.
(scoffs)
And now I have to see him
every single day
Because we live across
the street from each other.
And everybody else!
I mean, you saw how
they looked at me, betsy.
- Stop, you do not have to worry
about everybody else.
- Why did I do that?
- We're gonna fix this.
We are.
(indistinct chatter)
(nicole, in singsong):
Awkward!
(amy): I saw them,
all night.
Look, that's not his sister.
- Honey, are you sure
it's the same--
- Yes! 100%, it's her.
Look, he's bringing
her home at night.
They're there and then he's
driving her home before sunrise.
- Wait.
You were up all night?
- Yes. Well, I mean,
most of it.
Look, betsy,
you don't understand.
You said it yourself.
I mean, you're out
and the neighbourhood isn't safe
Until you get up.
He knows that.
We all joked about it
at the fire pit.
And now they...
They won't even look at me.
- That's not true.
- Oh, come on.
Don't lie to me.
- Sweetie...
(indistinct chatter)
(sighs)
- I know what's going on,
henry!
- Amy, please.
- What? I know
what you're doing!
I know what you're doing!
You might have
All of them fooled,
but I am not fooled, okay?
I know the real you.
- Look, I think
you need to see somebody.
(scoffs)
- look, I, I know the truth.
Okay? I saw you.
Alright? I saw you and her
and I saw you together.
I know!
(sighs)
- what do you...
What do want from me?
- I...
I, I just wanna talk!
I, I want to understand!
I want to understand why!
- Talk?
- I mean, how could you do this?
I thought we were happy!
- Talk?
- Yes!
- That's it?
Yeah, maybe we should.
- Okay.
(screams)
- shh!
You're gonna be quiet,
you understand me?
Nod if you do.
(heavy breathing)
(amy whimpers)
Now...
You have got to move on.
'cause if you don't,
If you keep making these scenes
And cackling with your friend
betsy about me...
Well, I have some secrets
about you, amy.
On my trip,
I was in verona.
The city where
you're really from.
And the town's still abuzz
About the woman
who killed her husband.
I don't care whether or not
you're innocent,
But the school board?
And what about
our neighbours, huh?
You've been lying to them
since the beginning.
What about your students,
amy?
Are they safe?!
(cries)
(heavy sigh)
Now...
You can go out there...
And tell them whatever you want.
But understand...
That I have much, much
better stories to tell.
(birds chirping)
(shaky breathing)
(sighs)
- amy? What is it, honey?
What happened?
- It's, it's over.
It's my fault.
- Amy.
- Look, I'm sorry,
I just um, I just wanna
be alone right now. I just...
Need to be alone.
(hyperventilating)
(breathes shakily)
(man): Has your husband
hit you before?
(amy): Yes.
(man): Mm.
Well, we have no formal
complaints about any domestic
Disturbances at this address.
- Um...
(sniffles)
well...
When I finally had
the courage to leave...
I told him.
(shaky breathing)
(gasps)
- ah, there you are.
- And he snapped.
Please, I, I--
- please just what?
(amy): He started hitting me.
- Is that what you think?
(shouting)
- He threatened to kill me
if I left him.
He said he would track me down
And find me and then...
(sobs)
Then he put the gun to my head.
And I thought he was gonna
shoot me, I mean...
(shouting)
And that's when it happened.
(gunshot)
(screams)
(gasps)
I, I didn't wanna kill him.
I just...
I just wanted to leave.
I don't know how it happened.
- The jury find the defendant,
amy horton, not guilty.
(gavel bangs)
(phone alarm beeps)
(gasps)
(sighs)
(deep exhale)
(insects chirping)
(overlapping chatter)
(laughing)
- Listen, I've already had
a whole... I've had two bottles.
(laughing)
(indistinct chatter)
(laughing)
- That's it,
no more drink for you.
You're done, you're done--
(overlapping chatter)
Time for water for you, okay?
- Do you need a drink?
You good on this?
- No, I'm good!
(laughing)
- sorry.
- This is mine.
(woman screaming)
(panting)
- Oh, my god.
(shaky breathing)
(dial tone)
- 911, what's your emergency?
(officer): Grab him
around the head.
(chuckling)
alright, book him now.
(officers laughing)
(overlapping chatter)
- Wait, why aren't you
doing anything?
Wait!
Why aren't you arresting him?
- This is... This is exactly
what I'm talking--
- I saw him attacking a woman!
She was screaming!
- We searched the house, okay?
There's no one inside.
No sign of anyone or anything
that's suspicious.
- Okay, well, then
search it again!
- She clearly needs help.
Look, we've all been
Concerned about her.
I mean, now this.
- Come on!
- Miss horton, please calm down.
- Calm down?!
How am I supposed to calm down
When I know what I saw?
- Now, I'm trying to
help you here.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah. Can you just
Listen and answer my questions?
- Yes.
- I think it's gonna be
the best idea,
You understand
what I'm trying to say?
- Yes!
- Okay, in talking with
Your neighbours, you've had
A couple of run-ins
with mr. Hach.
One in which you struck him
on the face.
- Oh, that, that was diff--
that was--
- I think it's wise
if you'd just go inside
And get some rest, okay?
(amy scoffs)
and avoid any more contact
With mr. Hach to avoid
any legal issues
You don't wanna deal with.
Trust me. And in fact,
I think that's a great idea.
Let's all just go back
In our houses
and get some rest, okay?
Do you need to maybe
talk to someone?
- No, I'm fine.
(distant train horn)
- are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
- I'm sorry to wake you,
mr. Hach.
We had to respond to the call.
- No, I understand.
Hey, listen, thanks for checking
and we're worried about her.
Um... Thanks for coming out.
- Yeah.
(knocking)
- Amy.
Could I see you in my office,
please?
- Yeah. I...
- It's been brought
to the board's attention
That you have an assault charge
That's been brought against you.
One that goes against your code
of conduct guidelines
As a teacher at east coeda high.
- Richard...
- It's also been brought
to the boards' attention
That you failed to report
an incident from your past.
A murder trial,
of all things.
- I can explain.
- The background
didn't pick it up
Because you used
your maiden name
Instead of your married name.
(scoffs)
- I was found innocent.
- Regardless,
You didn't list any alias,
You certainly didn't
list your legal name
At the time of your application.
- So, what?
Am... Am I suspended?
- The school board is cutting
ties with you, amy.
I'm sorry.
- Richard.
I mean, how can you--
- there's nothing I can do.
It's out of my hands.
(scoffs)
Amy.
The school board's
decision was swift.
There was nothing I could do.
I'm truly sorry.
(sighs)
(insects chirping)
(overlapping chatter)
- Did you say that you put
16 cameras out or something?
(sighs)
- Sweetheart,
Why are you still up?
Let's go to bed.
Hey, she will be fine.
All of this will blow over.
- You know what I told her
when I first met her?
- What was that?
- I told her the neighbours
would always have her back.
I told her that, steve.
(steve sighs)
- Sometimes,
People have to hit rock bottom
Before they get
the help they need.
Nobody here can make
that happen for her.
Nobody.
(groans)
(sighs)
(car alarm beeps)
(car door closes)
(scoffs)
(insects chirping)
(sighs)
(dialling)
- 911, what's your emergency?
(door closes)
(utensils clattering)
(scoffs)
(keyboard clacking)
(sirens wailing)
(sighs)
- He... He killed the girl!
She's in the trunk!
She's... She's rolled up
in a carpet!
I saw him!
- She's right.
- I was on the way to the dump
when you called.
The pipe to my washer broke.
(car beeps)
The whole damn
laundry room flooded.
I didn't want wet rug
stinking up the place.
Please, have a look.
(radio): Car's full inside.
(indistinct)
(amy whimpers)
- I don't know
what's happening to me.
I... I know, I...
I saw it.
(radio): Dispatch.
Code 04a.
- Sweetheart, you did
the right thing.
Now she can get
the help she needs.
(car beeps)
(shaky breathing)
(knocking)
- What is it?
- You're free to go.
- He's decided not
to press any charges.
As long as you keep
your distance from him
And avoid all contact
with him, miss horton.
If something like this
happens again,
You will be charged.
It's time to move on.
- Yeah, you're right.
It is time to move on.
(crinkling)
(indistinct chatter)
(birds chirping)
(keyboard clacking)
(phone beeps)
Hi! Uh, yes, uh,
I wanted to ask you
About one of your girls.
(knocking)
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Can I come in?
- Oh, uh, yeah, yeah.
Sorry.
(nervous chuckle)
- Just you?
- Oh. Yeah, yeah,
it's just me.
Oh, no. I... I didn't
ask you here for that.
- What did you ask me here for?
- Information.
And I'm willing to pay, um...
Double your rate for it.
(insects chirping)
- Yeah, how could I forget him?
He was a strange one.
That first night,
I was expecting to, you know,
Do things,
but he just insisted
That I sleep on his bed
While he slept on the mattress
in the guest room.
I mean, we had fun.
We shared a bottle of wine.
He was handsome,
which is always nice.
But no, nothing happened,
that was it.
He called a cab for me
early in the morning.
- But... But then,
he requested you again?
- We went out
in the city together
And then he drove me
back to his house.
It was late and he was
pretty forward.
We... You know.
(chuckles)
But the next morning,
same thing, early cab.
It was the next night
that was more unusual.
It kind of scared me
a little bit.
We were in our underwear
and he dared me to go outside.
- He told you to go out?
- Yeah, I'm...
It seemed playful.
Kind of like role-playing,
which I get a lot of, but...
He wanted me to scream,
but not too loud.
And then he wanted me to let him
pull me back into the house.
Ad then, it just got
really weird.
- Weird, weird how?
- He told me to throw all
my clothes on really fast
And go out the back
To the next street over,
And that there would be
a cab waiting for me.
Sure enough there was,
and I haven't seen him since.
He has a reputation,
And he definitely lived up
to it that night.
- Reputation?
What do you mean?
- I work at a strip club
downtown some nights,
And everybody knows
who henry lombardi is.
- Lombardi?
- Yeah, henry lombardi.
He's an ex-con, a regular.
He just got out of prison,
Long sentence for fraud,
Intimidation of a witness,
and assault, I think.
(stammers)
- you're sure
That was his last name?
It wasn't hach?
- Yeah.
- Lombardi?
- Yeah.
Why, do you know it?
- I don't know what you want me
to do, miss horton.
- I want you to do
the right thing.
Henry hach is not
who he says he is.
- Well, we check his id.
It says otherwise.
And need I remind you,
this happened after
You falsely accused him
of murder?
And again, after
you broke into his house.
- But I talked to the girl,
it was all set up.
- What a man and woman,
what they do for kicks
Is nothing but their business.
There's nothing I can do.
- All I'm asking is you look
into it, please.
This man destroyed my life.
- Are you trying to destroy his?
- Look, miss horton,
I don't know
who henry lombardi is,
But your neighbour
is henry hach.
His name was clear
in our system.
Now I can put in a call
to city pd.
- Please, that's...
That's all I'm asking.
- But you're gonna have
to go home and wait.
These things take time.
If something comes up,
I'll let you know.
In the meantime,
You stay away from
that house of his.
Understood?
- Yep.
- Excuse me one second.
Amy? Ah, I am just about
to go into a showing,
I can't talk right now.
- I... Look, I know nobody
wants to be associated
With me right now,
but just please,
I... I need your help.
(sighs)
- I don't really know
How I can help.
Um, if anyone shows
any interest in the house,
I will let you know.
- No, no.
It's not about my house,
It's about henry's house.
- I don't know what
I can do for you.
- I just had a question.
Is there anything weird
That you can remember
about henry's closing?
- Oh, uh, he didn't
buy the house.
He's renting it from the bank.
- Wait, what do you mean?
- We didn't find a buyer
when margaret moved,
And he offered twice as much
As the mortgage would be
to rent it.
- Why didn't he buy it?
- He said he wanted to see
if the suburbs suited him.
And if they did, he would make
an offer in a few months.
- A few months.
So... So he doesn't
own the house?
(relieved sigh)
thank you.
Thank you so much, jo.
(insects chirping)
(garden hose runs)
- Yeah.
When was this?
(garage door whirrs)
(sighs)
- She came back, huh?
- There's something strange
going on here.
Something's not right.
(steve): Hmm...
Just let it be for now.
They'll work it out.
(panting)
(gasps)
(panicked breathing)
- No, I'm not playing
your game anymore.
You come to me.
And then, they'll find out
who you really are.
(phone rings)
(sighs)
- This is wilson.
Yeah, sure.
It just came in.
I'll be damned.
- What?
(betty gasps)
Wha...? Who?
(gasps)
(sniffles)
(heavy breathing)
(lock clicks)
(phone vibrating)
(phone continues vibrating)
- Hello?
- So you know who I am.
I asked you a question.
- I...
- Who am I?
I wanna hear you say it.
- His brother.
(bangs table)
- louder!
- His brother!
- Say his name.
I wanna hear you say his name.
(stammers): Tony lombardi.
- You're a heavy sleeper.
(sniffles)
- H-how?
- You gotta hand it to hookers.
They love their money.
And... You know what a guy like
me will pay for information.
(gasps)
- but, but why?
I mean, everything.
The house, us,
all of it, why?
- They told me how he died.
How his bitch wife killed him
with his own gun.
(gunshot)
I clipped all the headlines
And put them on my cell wall.
And all I could think about...
Was you.
How I was gonna find you.
(exhales)
- that was you?
You put the newspaper clippings
in my kitchen.
The note?
(stammers): But why?
- You killed my brother.
- You don't understand!
You don't know
what he was like.
- He's my brother! Blood!
- He never even talked
about you.
I didn't even know
he had a brother.
- He sent me a picture of you,
though.
He was proud.
He was looking forward
to the day we would meet.
And after what you did,
oh, I wanted to kill you.
The first time I saw you,
I wanted to run you down.
(tires screeching)
You had this content
look on your face
With your new friends and
your new house and your new job.
And the first time
I stepped into your house
And you weren't there,
you came home.
I wanted to hurt you
right then and there.
I wanted you to suffer!
I destroyed your perfect
little suburban life.
Now, it's time to finish it.
You know what I'll tell them?
That you called me.
It's on my phone.
(phone vibrates)
I'll tell 'em you threatened
to hurt yourself.
And what did I find?
You with a knife
And your fingerprints
all over it.
- They know who you are.
- Who?
- The police.
Wilson.
They know your real name.
So maybe, maybe
You can get away if you run now.
I mean, you're really good
at disappearing.
Pretending to be other people.
(panting)
(grunting)
- What are you doing, huh?
(panting)
You're gonna stab me, huh?
- Please, please don't.
- You can't do it, can ya?
Huh? You can shoot him,
but you won't stab me.
Do it.
- I...
- Right here. Huh?
You've done it before.
You killed him.
Kill me!
- I didn't mean to kill him!
I just... I just wanted
to get away!
I... Please.
(clattering)
(startled scream)
(shaky breathing)
(whimpering)
(panicked breathing)
- It's okay.
I'm gonna get you another lamp.
(laughing)
Hmm. You're okay.
- Henry lombardi, huh?
City pd's gonna be happy
getting you back upstate.
(clears throat)
Watch your head there,
mr. Lombardi.
I'll see you at the station.
(car beeps)
(car door closes)
- You okay?
- Yeah.
(sighs)
- I am so sorry.
I should've believed you.
- We all should have.
- No, it's okay.
- No.
- It's over now.
- You okay?
- I mean, she was
as brave as she could be.
- Wow, yeah.
- It's about 4 in the morning,
right?
- I mean, yeah, I know.
I got him with a lamp.
(giggling)
- you saved me.
- I said, I said
it would come in handy.
She's a tough one.
You should've seen her.
- We won't hear the end of this.
- No.
- Never.
(sirens wailing)
(indistinct radio chatter)
- Where'd she go?
- Hm, homicide wants her
for questioning.
(breathing shakily)
(man): Can you see me?
(indistinct radio chatter)
(birds chirping)
(jo): Here you go.
Hardwood floors throughout,
Two fireplaces.
Half-acre backyard and
everything else you wanted.
The neighbours are quiet
and super friendly.
You know, I've sold most
of the houses on this area,
So I know them well.
It's beautiful, isn't it?
The house across the road
is also for sale.
I can show you that one too
if you'd like,
But this one checks
all your boxes.
Would you like to go upstairs?
- I'll take it.
(dry rumbling)
(gasps)
(panting)
(sighs)
(water runs)
(sighs)
(exhales)
(birds chirping)
(deep breathing)
(thud)
(footsteps approaching)
(gasps)
- oh, oh!
(laughs)
gosh!
- I'm so sorry.
Oh, honey, I'm sorry.
- That's okay.
- Your door was open.
I knocked a knock.
- Oh, okay.
I was, uh, letting some air in.
Sorry, I've been
at this all day.
- Oh, well, I'm betsy.
I'm your neighbour.
- Oh, hi! I'm amy.
Amy horton.
- Well, amy,
You are just
the cutest thing,
Look at you!
You're precious.
Listen, I know people
bring food,
But I bring ugly lamps
as housewarming gifts.
So, there you go.
- Oh! Oh, well, thank you!
That's very nice of you.
- Antiques are my thing.
So, I hope it's not too gaudy.
- Oh, no!
No, I love stuff like this.
- Well, good! Well, good.
Well, welcome to
the neighbourhood, amy.
- Well, thank you.
- I've always wanted
To see inside this one.
- Oh.
Well, by all means.
(chuckles)
- Aw, it's just precious.
Look at you,
getting all moved in.
- Mm-hmm.
- Well, honey, I hope you have
A lot of room in that fridge.
- Sorry?
(chuckles)
- You'll be getting
a lot of food.
Now, they'll wait a minute
before they bombard you
With meals,
but they're coming.
And pies, so many pies!
Oh, honey, you're gonna
gain a few pounds
By the end of the week.
Oh, but it's worth it, right?
They're gonna be tasty ones.
(chuckles)
Single?
- Yep.
(awkward chuckle)
- Mm, I can help with that.
(chuckles)
But here's the real reason
that I came here, amy.
This is the real housewarming
gift right here.
- Oh.
(chuckling)
- Come on, tell me you have
wine glasses unpacked.
- Um, I think I might have some.
- Ahem. I come prepared.
- Oh.
- Come on.
I'm gonna get you all caught up
on the neighbourhood.
- Let's do it.
- It's my favourite part.
Day drinking.
Over there, they're newlyweds.
Standard suburban families
all the way down from there.
- Uh, and then, that's you.
- Yes.
Me and a creature
you'll meet named steve.
Oh, he's my gentle giant.
He watches too much football
and even more sci-fi.
But he's a master
on the grill.
You'll have his barbecue
soon enough.
We were the first ones to move
into this neighbourhood
Years ago.
- Um, more?
- Oh.
Yes, and honey,
for the record,
You never ever have to ask me
That question again.
(chuckling)
I can see this is the start
of a beautiful friendship.
- Mm, thank you. It's...
It's really nice to make
new friends in a new place.
- So, tell me.
Why no handsome counterpart?
Or pretty counterpart.
(chuckles)
- There was one.
- Mm-hmm.
- Um... Handsome.
- Was?
(chuckles)
- Yeah. Uh, to say it was
a turbulent relationship
Would... Would be
sugarcoating it.
I came here to start over.
- I'm old, I pry.
I learned it from my momma.
And she from hers.
Runs in the family,
So... Sorry.
- Oh, it's fine.
Not at all. That's what friends
talk about, right?
- Indeed they do.
And you know what?
You're gonna find plenty here
And they're all wonderful.
They drive me crazy sometimes.
And I them, I'm sure.
But you know what?
In the end, amy,
They're gonna have your back.
I guarantee it.
- That's nice.
- Mm-hmm.
Cheers to that.
(soft chuckle)
- So, my jo helped you
find a suitable place?
- Oh, yes.
She was amazing.
She helped me find
my dream house.
- Yeah, it's a wonderful
neighbourhood,
Parents are great.
You've got the sour apples
here and there,
But we pride ourselves
on our excellence.
We've got the best
test scores in the state.
An amazing athletics department.
Except for the basketball team.
- Oh.
(chuckles)
- don't get me started.
The school board wants
to ensure that we have staff
That reflect that
excellence as well.
- Oh, well, you don't have
anything to worry about with me.
I grew up in
a town like this.
I went to a school like this.
So, principal diaz, really,
I'm just wanting to teach
These students
the best way that I can.
- Hm!
That's just wonderful.
Oh, I mean, well,
you'll fit right in.
And it's richard.
I only make
the parents and students
Fear the name principal diaz.
(chuckles)
Here we are.
(chuckling)
Just remember...
They fear me.
(chuckling)
Use this to your advantage,
if necessary.
- Thanks.
Hello, everyone!
(doorbell rings)
Oh.
- Hi.
- Hi!
- Sorry to bother.
- No, it's not a bother at all.
- I'm jared, this is nicole.
We live a couple houses over.
- Oh, right, down from betsy's,
right?
- Ugh, she beat us to ya.
(laughing)
She always does.
So, we baked this for you.
I hope you like apple pie.
- Oh, yeah, I... I love it.
Thank you very much.
- Expect at least six more pies.
We corner the market on apple,
though.
It's a neighbourhood agreement.
- Yeah, and be ready
For the pot pies, casseroles
and probably a quiche.
(whispers): Maybe
avoid that one.
- Oh, okay.
Uh, well, do you guys
wanna come in?
I could probably--
- oh no, that's okay,
But hopefully we'll see you at
betsy's barbecue this weekend.
- Oh, right. Yeah, absolutely.
- Yeah, everyone will be there.
- Good, great.
- Enjoy the pie.
- I will, thank you.
Nice meeting you.
- Take care.
- You too.
Bye.
- Thanks, bye.
(gasps)
(screams)
(panting)
(deep breathing)
So today, we're actually
gonna switch it up.
We're gonna turn to page 165
in your books, chapter five.
Today, we're learning
all about shakespeare.
Yep, shakespeare's something
I actually know
a little bit about.
(steve): It's all in the wrist.
Oh, you're getting it,
alright!
- Steve, leave jared alone.
You asked him to cook.
- Hey, just giving him
some grill master tips.
- If he wants to burn
the burgers,
Let him burn the burgers.
(laughing)
- Thank you, betsy.
And let's be clear.
They're crisp, not burnt.
Locks in the flavour.
- Okay.
(laughing)
- So, amy,
where are you from?
- Ooh, the inquisition begins.
(chuckles)
- um, uh, madison heights.
- Really?
I have family there.
Are yours still there too?
- Oh, uh, uh, no.
It's just me.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Oh. Oh no, it's okay.
They've been gone awhile.
(chuckling)
- How's the teaching going?
- Oh, it's great.
The students are
really wonderful.
- Good, good.
- Oh, and how's the house
coming along?
- Good. I'm sure I'll be
unpacking boxes forever.
(laughing)
- Yeah, we've been here
for a few years
And we still have some, so...
(laughing)
- It's true.
I've seen your garage.
- We don't talk about it.
- Okay, I forgot.
- It's really nice that
you guys get along so well.
- Yeah, we're lucky.
There've been a couple lemons
Over the years,
but it worked itself out.
- Oh, yeah.
- Yeah, you remember margaret?
- Oh, yeah.
- Oof, margaret.
- She lived in the house
across the road from you.
The original owner.
I have never met anyone
Who was so antisocial.
I still don't understand
Why she moved
to the suburbs.
- Ugh. Oh, and she was so nosy.
- She was!
I forgot about that.
(laughing)
She knew everything
about everyone.
I'm pretty sure she did
background checks on us.
- I think she did.
- Oh, you gotta be kidding.
- No, she did her research.
Circuit courts
are public record.
You can find out practically
anything about anyone
Online these days.
- Yeah.
- It's true. It's true.
- Uh, well, why did she move?
- Oh, because she was tired
Of all the gossip-y neighbours.
(laughing)
- Oh, come on, honey. You know
you are the queen of gossip.
- Oh, well, he doesn't say much,
but when he does...
(laughing)
Don't let him scare you, honey.
- Oh, I don't scare
away that easily.
(laughs)
- well, good.
You're gonna fit right in, then.
(chuckles)
Welcome, amy.
- Thank you.
(all): Welcome, amy.
- Welcome.
- To amy.
Welcome.
- Thank you, guys.
(car revs)
(amy shouts)
(panting)
(insects chirping)
- Well, they must've been
distracted by their phone.
Not paying attention
to the road.
Nobody's gonna come all the way
out here to hurt somebody,
On purpose, anyway, right?
- Yeah, you're probably right.
- So, you're all settled.
Everybody loves you.
Any suitors?
(sighs)
- You are a master
at changing subjects,
You know that, right?
- Honey, it's my superpower.
(chuckling)
- betsy,
No one calls them
"suitors" anymore.
But to answer your question...
No.
And oddly enough, I...
I think I'm okay with that.
- He must've done
a number on you.
(sighs)
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I brought it--
- no, no, no,
It's... It's okay.
He was charming,
at first.
We were really young
and so in love.
And we got married... Fast.
Too fast.
Anyway, I've tried
to move on and...
All I can see is him.
- Past, it's funny, isn't it?
It just has this way
of creeping in
Where it doesn't belong.
You need to learn to just...
Let it go.
Look at you!
The neighbours love you,
your students love you.
God knows I love you, honey.
And sometime soon,
Somebody special is gonna
come in and love you too.
- Thanks.
(gasps)
- it's a man!
(giggling)
A handsome one too, look at him.
(chuckles)
He looks single.
Oh, he's about your age too.
Maybe a little younger.
Uh, wanna open a bottle
and watch the show?
Uh, you know I'd love to, but
I've gotta grade some papers.
(disappointed groan)
sorry, enjoy.
(sighs)
- oh, I will. I will.
- Thank you. Thank you.
This is...
This is perfect for me.
- I think you're gonna love
This neighbourhood.
- Yeah.
Thanks so much.
- He is handsome.
God.
(birds chirping)
(distant bells tolling)
(truck rumbling)
(truck beeping)
Oh, my god!
I am so sorry!
Oh.
- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm, I'm fine.
I was listening to music.
I wasn't paying attention,
sorry.
Isn't that the first thing
that we learn?
- It's okay.
- No, it's embarrassing,
Is what it is.
(chuckles)
- Uh, sorry.
I'm henry.
- I'm amy.
I live across the road.
- I know. Or, um...
I happened to see you
leave earlier.
Uh, that's how
I know where you live.
- Right. Um, well,
I should--
- watch out!
- Right, it's a curb.
Um, well, thank you
for saving my life.
- Anytime.
(nervous chuckle)
(sighs)
(betsy): Yoo-hoo!
I thought I'd be discreet and
come in through the back door!
Unless... Well,
your door is sticking.
I don't know
what's wrong with it.
- Uh...
Oh.
Hm. Guess I'm gonna have
to get this fixed.
- You know what, I think
those builders cut corners.
Mine does the same thing.
So does everybody else's.
Hey, that was quite
a first impression.
(laughs)
- you saw that?
- Honey, the whole
neighbourhood saw that.
- Oh.
- And don't forget, I see all.
Until midnight, and then
I sleep like a rock
And the whole neighbour's
not safe until morning.
- Mm.
- What you need
Is a game plan, right?
Like a...
A method of approach.
(chuckling): Oh!
Oh, yeah, jared and nicole
brought another one by.
- Yeah, they do that.
What? I think better
when I'm eating pie.
(chuckles)
- Me too.
So, um, what's this
method of approach?
- Well, you certainly can't run
behind a moving vehicle.
- Oh, that was an accident!
- Nothing's an accident.
- Okay. So, he's tall,
dark, handsome,
And he's already saved my life.
So, what do we do now?
- The cavalry has arrived.
- You guys are lifesavers.
Thank you so much.
- Of course. Give us
about 40 minutes
And we will have the best pie
Ready for the perfect
first impression!
- Well, let's go.
Come on.
We don't want him to see.
(laughing)
Come on, come on.
(birds chirping)
(knocking)
- Oh, uh, hi.
- Hi! Um, I have a pie for you.
- Ah.
- It's kind of
a neighbourhood tradition.
Expect many, many more.
Oh, skip the quiche, though.
- Uh, wow, you didn't...
You didn't have to do that.
- Oh, I didn't. I mean,
it's uh, it's no problem.
- Where I grew up, when
a neighbour brings a dish,
It's customary for
the giver and receiver
To take the first bites
together.
- Oh, I don't to intrude.
- Come on.
Wow.
- It's pretty good, right?
- Glad to see
you're very confident
About your baking talents.
- Mm.
I have a confession.
- Uh-oh.
(laughs)
Confession on the first date?
- Is that what this is?
The first date?
- Proceed with the confession.
(chuckles)
- Well, I didn't
exactly bake it.
- Did you regift this pie, amy?
- No, no. Our neighbours,
jared and nicole,
They came over to help.
Actually, they made
the whole thing.
(chuckles)
- it's the thought that counts.
(birds chirping)
- Well, well, well.
You warmed him up for me.
(giggling)
- Wait, how many of those
do you have?
(distant barking)
(chuckles)
(knocking)
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
(whispering chatter)
(chuckles)
- you're late.
- Oh.
- But fashionably late
and I love it.
Steve, say hi!
- Hello.
(chuckling)
Welcome.
- Hi, steve.
- He doesn't say much,
but you know what,
He'll have a few more
of those and he'll be
Singing show tunes before
you know it, trust me.
(laughing)
now come on.
(clears throat)
You're welcome.
(nervous chuckle)
- Hi.
- Hi.
- I'm on drink duty.
- Ah.
Betsy put you on that,
I'm guessing.
(laughs)
- yeah.
Uh, so, what will you be having?
- Whatever you're having
is good.
- Great. Beer?
- Great.
- Cheers.
- You are the troublemakers
Because your garage
is full of boxes.
- Cheers!
- How are you?
- Good.
- Never argue with the dealer.
(overlapping chatter)
(laughing)
(cackling)
- So, you know what that was,
right?
- Oh, your classic set up.
(laughs)
I mean, look at 'em,
They're placing
their bets as we speak.
(laughing)
- Well, we are
the only single neighbours.
- Hm.
- Um, well, this is me.
- Oh, you live here?
What a coincidence 'cause
I just live right over there.
- Wild.
(chuckles)
- So...
Let's give them
what they want.
Oh, no, I don't...
I don't kiss on
the first barbecue.
(chuckles)
No, uh, dinner.
My place, next weekend,
I'll cook.
- You'll cook?
- Yeah. I was raised by
a mom with six sisters.
That's seven italian cuocas.
- Cuocas?
- Cooks.
So, it's a date.
- A second date.
- Ah, yes, pie feast.
How could I forget?
(chuckling)
- Well, third date,
Technically,
after tonight.
And you know I usually kiss
around the third date,
But I don't wanna break
your no barbecue rule thing.
- Hm. Yeah,
I'm all about tradition.
(chuckles)
- Um... Well, goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(jared): Should've kissed her!
(scoffs)
- Goodnight, everyone!
Hope you enjoyed the show.
(chuckling)
- Ah, what are you doing?
(panting)
(shaky breathing)
(screaming)
(gasps)
(thud)
(lock clicks)
(soft panting)
(knocking)
- Hey, sorry. I, I know
it might be silly,
I just, I heard a noise
and I...
- Here?
- Yeah.
- This one?
- Yeah, it...
It doesn't really close fully,
Sometimes it doesn't lock
either.
- That's a cheap door.
- Yeah, that's what betsy said.
- I, uh... I own
a construction company
And most builders spend
their money on the front doors,
Back ones are usually horrible.
- Well, I shut it before
I went to bed, I'm sure of it.
- Ah, yeah.
Okay, so, when another door
in the house opens,
It can create a vacuum.
(door creaks)
Some people think that their
house is haunted or something.
- Oh.
(chuckles)
- then it's a poltergeist,
right?
I think you might be in
the market for a new door.
Something heavier.
I know a guy.
- Thank you.
You came to my rescue,
yet again.
(chuckles)
- So, do we count this
as an official date?
- Only if you're looking
for that first...
...Kiss.
- I'll see you tomorrow.
- Yeah. Um, your place.
You're cooking.
- Yeah.
Goodnight.
(scoffs)
- It was.
(chuckles)
Alright, everybody!
Have a good weekend!
Do something crazy,
not too crazy.
(chuckles)
Good work today.
Thank you, guys.
Bye.
- Oh!
- Oh! Sorry, miss horton.
- That's okay!
See you Monday.
- They tend to that, don't they?
- Oh.
(chuckling)
- yeah.
- I've been principal
since most of these kids
Were in elementary school.
My first week,
One of the little buggers
took my knee out.
- Oh.
- I was on crutches for weeks.
- Oh!
- They haven't changed a bit.
Gotta keep your head on
a swivel, especially with
Their phones in their faces.
- Yes, it's true.
(chuckles)
- I appreciate you, uh, taking
over the after-school tutoring.
- Oh, yeah, no problem.
I would rather the teachers
With kids get home.
(chuckles)
- Much appreciated.
- Yeah.
- Have a good weekend, amy.
- Yeah, you too!
- Alright.
(car revs)
(distant barking)
(insects chirping)
(garage door whirring)
(car approaching)
(door clunks)
(soft panting)
(water runs)
(birds chirping)
(inaudible chatter)
(thud)
(gasps)
(whispers): Oh, god...
(scoffs)
- Hope you're hungry.
(gasps)
- Oh...
(chuckling)
Oh, you scared me.
- Sorry, you okay?
- Yeah. Yeah.
- I was just saying I hope
you're hungry for tonight.
- Starving.
Yeah, can't wait.
- Okay.
See you tonight?
- Mm-hmm.
(shower runs)
(insects chirping)
(man speaking indistinctly
on tv)
(knocking)
- Can I help you?
- Could you please
hurry up and let me in?
I can feel the whole
neighbourhood watching me.
(henry scoffs)
(chuckles)
- Goodnight, everybody!
- Are you gonna share
the popcorn, missy?
The movie's starting!
- Yeah, yeah.
There's an alien in it,
I'm leaving.
(chuckles)
(exhales)
- this was amazing.
- Really?
- Yes!
I wish I had taken
a picture of it
So I could remember
how amazing it was.
(chuckles)
- I grew up in a very
Italian neighbourhood.
All spaghetti and sausages.
(chuckles)
My brother and I could
definitely eat our fair share.
- So, do you have a lot
of brothers and sisters?
- Um, right. So, the one brother
And a sister.
How about you?
- Oh, um,
I'm an only child.
- Hmm.
- And you're in construction?
- Yeah. Yeah, it's kind of
a family business, actually.
Mm-hmm.
- So, why the suburbs?
I kind of thought you would want
to build your own house.
(deep inhale)
- I spent my whole life
in the city, you know?
Kind of wanted something
a little more...
- Calm?
- Yeah.
Yeah. This house is
kind of like
A rebound for me
from city life.
I'll build my own someday,
But wanted to see what
suburban life was like.
- Mm. And?
- So far so good.
(chuckles)
- And was there a woman
you were also rebounding from?
(scoffs)
- Um, straight to the point.
I like it. Um, no.
No, I'm not on the rebound.
You?
- It's been a little
while for me.
- Hmm. And who were you
rebounding from?
I'm, I'm sorry. I didn't...
I didn't mean to pry.
- No, no. It's okay,
I started it.
Um...
I, I was married before.
- Oh.
- Our marriage was a mistake.
Escaping him was... The best
thing that ever happened to me.
And I came here to start over.
- Nobody should ever
treat you that way.
You're just...
To the future, not the past.
The thrill they would get
if you didn't leave
This house tonight,
could you imagine?
(laughs)
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(knocking)
(birds chirping)
(squeals)
(chuckling)
- Okay, guys,
that's lunch!
Thank you. Great,
great work today.
Turn in those quizzes,
please.
Thank you.
Awesome work today.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Can't wait to grade these 'cause
I know they're all awesome.
Bye, see ya. Hey!
- Hey.
- What are you doing here?
- Thought we could have
Some lunch together.
- That's sweet.
(giggles)
What'd you bring?
- Chicken gyros.
- Ooh!
(giggles)
(exhales)
- Amy's gonna be
helping me cook.
- Really?
- Amy doesn't know
half of nothing--
- Don't say that!
- She needs some lessons.
- Immediately.
(overlapping chatter)
- You sure you have to go?
(scoffs)
- Just for a couple days.
Gotta visit some sites,
meet with some suppliers,
That kind of thing.
- You know, it's been
a couple months.
I don't think we've spent
a day apart.
- I know.
I'll really miss you.
- I know, me too.
Will you text me?
- Of course.
Hey.
Are you happy?
- Extremely.
- Good.
That's what I want you to be.
Happy.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
(birds chirping)
(text message swooshes)
(distant barking)
(shaky breathing)
(door creaks)
(text message swooshes)
(panting)
(insects chirping)
(indistinct chatter)
- They are going crazy.
(overlapping chatter)
- Hey. Hey, honey.
You okay?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, sorry.
- You miss him, don't you?
- Um, yeah.
Yeah, I do.
- So sweet.
- So, why did margaret leave?
(clears throat)
Sorry, um...
I was just thinking about
what you all said.
How she was with you
and why she left.
- I don't think we knew why.
I mean, one day,
jo put up a "for sale" sign,
She moved all her stuff out.
Said goodbye to betsy
and a couple others.
- But she didn't say
goodbye to you?
- No. I mean, we weren't very
close, most of us weren't.
- Me neither. She wasn't
that close to any of us.
- Why do you ask?
- Sorry, I guess I was just
thinking about henry
And his house and margaret
lived there before.
I don't know.
It's probably the wine.
(laughing)
(sighs)
(distant thud)
(click)
(door creaks)
(lock clicks)
(deep rumbling)
(car alarm beeps)
(woman laughing)
(indistinct chatter)
(insects chirping)
(heavy sigh)
(text message swooshes)
(scoffs)
(sighs)
(car approaching)
(birds chirping)
- Hey, you!
Morning.
Where you headed to today?
- The book fair,
I... Volunteered to run it.
- Um, okay, yeah. Um...
I came home early
to surprise you.
I was gonna text you last night,
but I was so late.
(soft chuckle)
- I've been texting you
for days.
- Yeah. Yeah, I cracked
my phone on a site
And it has been
acting up ever since.
Wait, you didn't get
any of my replies?
- No, I, I didn't get
any of your texts.
- Oh, um, wow.
I'm sorry, I didn't...
I didn't realize.
I'm sorry.
- What is going on here?
- Wha...? What do you--
- Henry, I... I saw you!
I saw that girl
in your house!
- Who?
- Who?!
Henry, I was up
all night last night!
I saw the girl.
You and her!
(scoffs)
- amy,
What are you talking ab--
(birds chirping)
(gasps)
Look, maybe we should
talk inside?
- I... I...
- I saw, I saw you and her.
I saw you last night.
- Amy,
That's my sister.
- What, you were with...
- Yeah, my sister.
Her flight got delayed
at the airport
And I didn't want her
to stay at a hotel
So I picked her up
on the way home, we...
We hadn't seen
each other in forever.
- You said your phone
was broken, that--
- She called before
it got damaged.
I was coming home early
to surprise you.
I even wanted you two to meet,
But she left so early
this morning.
- I... I saw you two
in... In your room!
I--
- I gave her my room.
You've been in my guest room,
amy.
There's not even
a mattress in there.
I was trying to be nice.
- Oh, my god.
Uh... I'm sorry, henry.
I, I just...
I missed you
And you weren't
texting me and I--
- Look. You're clearly...
Not in a good place
right now.
And I think maybe we need
to put the brakes on this a bit.
- No, no, no, no.
No, henry, I, I'm--
- Amy.
(birds chirping)
(gasps)
(shaky breathing)
- Oh, my god...
(sniffles)
(panting)
(hyperventilating)
(sniffles)
(knocking)
(sighs)
- what in the world?
What did you do?
- I ruined it.
(sniffles)
- Oh. Listen.
You're gonna have a chance
to explain, so...
(scoffs)
- I slapped him, betsy.
I've never hit
anybody in my life.
- He'll understand, okay?
You... You were upset.
- No.
I saw the look
on his face.
We're done.
(scoffs)
And now I have to see him
every single day
Because we live across
the street from each other.
And everybody else!
I mean, you saw how
they looked at me, betsy.
- Stop, you do not have to worry
about everybody else.
- Why did I do that?
- We're gonna fix this.
We are.
(indistinct chatter)
(nicole, in singsong):
Awkward!
(amy): I saw them,
all night.
Look, that's not his sister.
- Honey, are you sure
it's the same--
- Yes! 100%, it's her.
Look, he's bringing
her home at night.
They're there and then he's
driving her home before sunrise.
- Wait.
You were up all night?
- Yes. Well, I mean,
most of it.
Look, betsy,
you don't understand.
You said it yourself.
I mean, you're out
and the neighbourhood isn't safe
Until you get up.
He knows that.
We all joked about it
at the fire pit.
And now they...
They won't even look at me.
- That's not true.
- Oh, come on.
Don't lie to me.
- Sweetie...
(indistinct chatter)
(sighs)
- I know what's going on,
henry!
- Amy, please.
- What? I know
what you're doing!
I know what you're doing!
You might have
All of them fooled,
but I am not fooled, okay?
I know the real you.
- Look, I think
you need to see somebody.
(scoffs)
- look, I, I know the truth.
Okay? I saw you.
Alright? I saw you and her
and I saw you together.
I know!
(sighs)
- what do you...
What do want from me?
- I...
I, I just wanna talk!
I, I want to understand!
I want to understand why!
- Talk?
- I mean, how could you do this?
I thought we were happy!
- Talk?
- Yes!
- That's it?
Yeah, maybe we should.
- Okay.
(screams)
- shh!
You're gonna be quiet,
you understand me?
Nod if you do.
(heavy breathing)
(amy whimpers)
Now...
You have got to move on.
'cause if you don't,
If you keep making these scenes
And cackling with your friend
betsy about me...
Well, I have some secrets
about you, amy.
On my trip,
I was in verona.
The city where
you're really from.
And the town's still abuzz
About the woman
who killed her husband.
I don't care whether or not
you're innocent,
But the school board?
And what about
our neighbours, huh?
You've been lying to them
since the beginning.
What about your students,
amy?
Are they safe?!
(cries)
(heavy sigh)
Now...
You can go out there...
And tell them whatever you want.
But understand...
That I have much, much
better stories to tell.
(birds chirping)
(shaky breathing)
(sighs)
- amy? What is it, honey?
What happened?
- It's, it's over.
It's my fault.
- Amy.
- Look, I'm sorry,
I just um, I just wanna
be alone right now. I just...
Need to be alone.
(hyperventilating)
(breathes shakily)
(man): Has your husband
hit you before?
(amy): Yes.
(man): Mm.
Well, we have no formal
complaints about any domestic
Disturbances at this address.
- Um...
(sniffles)
well...
When I finally had
the courage to leave...
I told him.
(shaky breathing)
(gasps)
- ah, there you are.
- And he snapped.
Please, I, I--
- please just what?
(amy): He started hitting me.
- Is that what you think?
(shouting)
- He threatened to kill me
if I left him.
He said he would track me down
And find me and then...
(sobs)
Then he put the gun to my head.
And I thought he was gonna
shoot me, I mean...
(shouting)
And that's when it happened.
(gunshot)
(screams)
(gasps)
I, I didn't wanna kill him.
I just...
I just wanted to leave.
I don't know how it happened.
- The jury find the defendant,
amy horton, not guilty.
(gavel bangs)
(phone alarm beeps)
(gasps)
(sighs)
(deep exhale)
(insects chirping)
(overlapping chatter)
(laughing)
- Listen, I've already had
a whole... I've had two bottles.
(laughing)
(indistinct chatter)
(laughing)
- That's it,
no more drink for you.
You're done, you're done--
(overlapping chatter)
Time for water for you, okay?
- Do you need a drink?
You good on this?
- No, I'm good!
(laughing)
- sorry.
- This is mine.
(woman screaming)
(panting)
- Oh, my god.
(shaky breathing)
(dial tone)
- 911, what's your emergency?
(officer): Grab him
around the head.
(chuckling)
alright, book him now.
(officers laughing)
(overlapping chatter)
- Wait, why aren't you
doing anything?
Wait!
Why aren't you arresting him?
- This is... This is exactly
what I'm talking--
- I saw him attacking a woman!
She was screaming!
- We searched the house, okay?
There's no one inside.
No sign of anyone or anything
that's suspicious.
- Okay, well, then
search it again!
- She clearly needs help.
Look, we've all been
Concerned about her.
I mean, now this.
- Come on!
- Miss horton, please calm down.
- Calm down?!
How am I supposed to calm down
When I know what I saw?
- Now, I'm trying to
help you here.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah. Can you just
Listen and answer my questions?
- Yes.
- I think it's gonna be
the best idea,
You understand
what I'm trying to say?
- Yes!
- Okay, in talking with
Your neighbours, you've had
A couple of run-ins
with mr. Hach.
One in which you struck him
on the face.
- Oh, that, that was diff--
that was--
- I think it's wise
if you'd just go inside
And get some rest, okay?
(amy scoffs)
and avoid any more contact
With mr. Hach to avoid
any legal issues
You don't wanna deal with.
Trust me. And in fact,
I think that's a great idea.
Let's all just go back
In our houses
and get some rest, okay?
Do you need to maybe
talk to someone?
- No, I'm fine.
(distant train horn)
- are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
- I'm sorry to wake you,
mr. Hach.
We had to respond to the call.
- No, I understand.
Hey, listen, thanks for checking
and we're worried about her.
Um... Thanks for coming out.
- Yeah.
(knocking)
- Amy.
Could I see you in my office,
please?
- Yeah. I...
- It's been brought
to the board's attention
That you have an assault charge
That's been brought against you.
One that goes against your code
of conduct guidelines
As a teacher at east coeda high.
- Richard...
- It's also been brought
to the boards' attention
That you failed to report
an incident from your past.
A murder trial,
of all things.
- I can explain.
- The background
didn't pick it up
Because you used
your maiden name
Instead of your married name.
(scoffs)
- I was found innocent.
- Regardless,
You didn't list any alias,
You certainly didn't
list your legal name
At the time of your application.
- So, what?
Am... Am I suspended?
- The school board is cutting
ties with you, amy.
I'm sorry.
- Richard.
I mean, how can you--
- there's nothing I can do.
It's out of my hands.
(scoffs)
Amy.
The school board's
decision was swift.
There was nothing I could do.
I'm truly sorry.
(sighs)
(insects chirping)
(overlapping chatter)
- Did you say that you put
16 cameras out or something?
(sighs)
- Sweetheart,
Why are you still up?
Let's go to bed.
Hey, she will be fine.
All of this will blow over.
- You know what I told her
when I first met her?
- What was that?
- I told her the neighbours
would always have her back.
I told her that, steve.
(steve sighs)
- Sometimes,
People have to hit rock bottom
Before they get
the help they need.
Nobody here can make
that happen for her.
Nobody.
(groans)
(sighs)
(car alarm beeps)
(car door closes)
(scoffs)
(insects chirping)
(sighs)
(dialling)
- 911, what's your emergency?
(door closes)
(utensils clattering)
(scoffs)
(keyboard clacking)
(sirens wailing)
(sighs)
- He... He killed the girl!
She's in the trunk!
She's... She's rolled up
in a carpet!
I saw him!
- She's right.
- I was on the way to the dump
when you called.
The pipe to my washer broke.
(car beeps)
The whole damn
laundry room flooded.
I didn't want wet rug
stinking up the place.
Please, have a look.
(radio): Car's full inside.
(indistinct)
(amy whimpers)
- I don't know
what's happening to me.
I... I know, I...
I saw it.
(radio): Dispatch.
Code 04a.
- Sweetheart, you did
the right thing.
Now she can get
the help she needs.
(car beeps)
(shaky breathing)
(knocking)
- What is it?
- You're free to go.
- He's decided not
to press any charges.
As long as you keep
your distance from him
And avoid all contact
with him, miss horton.
If something like this
happens again,
You will be charged.
It's time to move on.
- Yeah, you're right.
It is time to move on.
(crinkling)
(indistinct chatter)
(birds chirping)
(keyboard clacking)
(phone beeps)
Hi! Uh, yes, uh,
I wanted to ask you
About one of your girls.
(knocking)
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Can I come in?
- Oh, uh, yeah, yeah.
Sorry.
(nervous chuckle)
- Just you?
- Oh. Yeah, yeah,
it's just me.
Oh, no. I... I didn't
ask you here for that.
- What did you ask me here for?
- Information.
And I'm willing to pay, um...
Double your rate for it.
(insects chirping)
- Yeah, how could I forget him?
He was a strange one.
That first night,
I was expecting to, you know,
Do things,
but he just insisted
That I sleep on his bed
While he slept on the mattress
in the guest room.
I mean, we had fun.
We shared a bottle of wine.
He was handsome,
which is always nice.
But no, nothing happened,
that was it.
He called a cab for me
early in the morning.
- But... But then,
he requested you again?
- We went out
in the city together
And then he drove me
back to his house.
It was late and he was
pretty forward.
We... You know.
(chuckles)
But the next morning,
same thing, early cab.
It was the next night
that was more unusual.
It kind of scared me
a little bit.
We were in our underwear
and he dared me to go outside.
- He told you to go out?
- Yeah, I'm...
It seemed playful.
Kind of like role-playing,
which I get a lot of, but...
He wanted me to scream,
but not too loud.
And then he wanted me to let him
pull me back into the house.
Ad then, it just got
really weird.
- Weird, weird how?
- He told me to throw all
my clothes on really fast
And go out the back
To the next street over,
And that there would be
a cab waiting for me.
Sure enough there was,
and I haven't seen him since.
He has a reputation,
And he definitely lived up
to it that night.
- Reputation?
What do you mean?
- I work at a strip club
downtown some nights,
And everybody knows
who henry lombardi is.
- Lombardi?
- Yeah, henry lombardi.
He's an ex-con, a regular.
He just got out of prison,
Long sentence for fraud,
Intimidation of a witness,
and assault, I think.
(stammers)
- you're sure
That was his last name?
It wasn't hach?
- Yeah.
- Lombardi?
- Yeah.
Why, do you know it?
- I don't know what you want me
to do, miss horton.
- I want you to do
the right thing.
Henry hach is not
who he says he is.
- Well, we check his id.
It says otherwise.
And need I remind you,
this happened after
You falsely accused him
of murder?
And again, after
you broke into his house.
- But I talked to the girl,
it was all set up.
- What a man and woman,
what they do for kicks
Is nothing but their business.
There's nothing I can do.
- All I'm asking is you look
into it, please.
This man destroyed my life.
- Are you trying to destroy his?
- Look, miss horton,
I don't know
who henry lombardi is,
But your neighbour
is henry hach.
His name was clear
in our system.
Now I can put in a call
to city pd.
- Please, that's...
That's all I'm asking.
- But you're gonna have
to go home and wait.
These things take time.
If something comes up,
I'll let you know.
In the meantime,
You stay away from
that house of his.
Understood?
- Yep.
- Excuse me one second.
Amy? Ah, I am just about
to go into a showing,
I can't talk right now.
- I... Look, I know nobody
wants to be associated
With me right now,
but just please,
I... I need your help.
(sighs)
- I don't really know
How I can help.
Um, if anyone shows
any interest in the house,
I will let you know.
- No, no.
It's not about my house,
It's about henry's house.
- I don't know what
I can do for you.
- I just had a question.
Is there anything weird
That you can remember
about henry's closing?
- Oh, uh, he didn't
buy the house.
He's renting it from the bank.
- Wait, what do you mean?
- We didn't find a buyer
when margaret moved,
And he offered twice as much
As the mortgage would be
to rent it.
- Why didn't he buy it?
- He said he wanted to see
if the suburbs suited him.
And if they did, he would make
an offer in a few months.
- A few months.
So... So he doesn't
own the house?
(relieved sigh)
thank you.
Thank you so much, jo.
(insects chirping)
(garden hose runs)
- Yeah.
When was this?
(garage door whirrs)
(sighs)
- She came back, huh?
- There's something strange
going on here.
Something's not right.
(steve): Hmm...
Just let it be for now.
They'll work it out.
(panting)
(gasps)
(panicked breathing)
- No, I'm not playing
your game anymore.
You come to me.
And then, they'll find out
who you really are.
(phone rings)
(sighs)
- This is wilson.
Yeah, sure.
It just came in.
I'll be damned.
- What?
(betty gasps)
Wha...? Who?
(gasps)
(sniffles)
(heavy breathing)
(lock clicks)
(phone vibrating)
(phone continues vibrating)
- Hello?
- So you know who I am.
I asked you a question.
- I...
- Who am I?
I wanna hear you say it.
- His brother.
(bangs table)
- louder!
- His brother!
- Say his name.
I wanna hear you say his name.
(stammers): Tony lombardi.
- You're a heavy sleeper.
(sniffles)
- H-how?
- You gotta hand it to hookers.
They love their money.
And... You know what a guy like
me will pay for information.
(gasps)
- but, but why?
I mean, everything.
The house, us,
all of it, why?
- They told me how he died.
How his bitch wife killed him
with his own gun.
(gunshot)
I clipped all the headlines
And put them on my cell wall.
And all I could think about...
Was you.
How I was gonna find you.
(exhales)
- that was you?
You put the newspaper clippings
in my kitchen.
The note?
(stammers): But why?
- You killed my brother.
- You don't understand!
You don't know
what he was like.
- He's my brother! Blood!
- He never even talked
about you.
I didn't even know
he had a brother.
- He sent me a picture of you,
though.
He was proud.
He was looking forward
to the day we would meet.
And after what you did,
oh, I wanted to kill you.
The first time I saw you,
I wanted to run you down.
(tires screeching)
You had this content
look on your face
With your new friends and
your new house and your new job.
And the first time
I stepped into your house
And you weren't there,
you came home.
I wanted to hurt you
right then and there.
I wanted you to suffer!
I destroyed your perfect
little suburban life.
Now, it's time to finish it.
You know what I'll tell them?
That you called me.
It's on my phone.
(phone vibrates)
I'll tell 'em you threatened
to hurt yourself.
And what did I find?
You with a knife
And your fingerprints
all over it.
- They know who you are.
- Who?
- The police.
Wilson.
They know your real name.
So maybe, maybe
You can get away if you run now.
I mean, you're really good
at disappearing.
Pretending to be other people.
(panting)
(grunting)
- What are you doing, huh?
(panting)
You're gonna stab me, huh?
- Please, please don't.
- You can't do it, can ya?
Huh? You can shoot him,
but you won't stab me.
Do it.
- I...
- Right here. Huh?
You've done it before.
You killed him.
Kill me!
- I didn't mean to kill him!
I just... I just wanted
to get away!
I... Please.
(clattering)
(startled scream)
(shaky breathing)
(whimpering)
(panicked breathing)
- It's okay.
I'm gonna get you another lamp.
(laughing)
Hmm. You're okay.
- Henry lombardi, huh?
City pd's gonna be happy
getting you back upstate.
(clears throat)
Watch your head there,
mr. Lombardi.
I'll see you at the station.
(car beeps)
(car door closes)
- You okay?
- Yeah.
(sighs)
- I am so sorry.
I should've believed you.
- We all should have.
- No, it's okay.
- No.
- It's over now.
- You okay?
- I mean, she was
as brave as she could be.
- Wow, yeah.
- It's about 4 in the morning,
right?
- I mean, yeah, I know.
I got him with a lamp.
(giggling)
- you saved me.
- I said, I said
it would come in handy.
She's a tough one.
You should've seen her.
- We won't hear the end of this.
- No.
- Never.