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I can't do it.

Get up there.

Okay, one more time faster.

Yes. Cool.

Good job.

I knew you could do it.

What?

Nothing.

Are you sure?

Mom, let's go.

I worked all damn day

I should come home to a clean house.

Where were you?

I got a ride into town with Sam to get groceries.

That's bullshit.

I swear.

What, are you sleeping with Sam now?

Stop Earl, please.

You're worthless,

you should consider yourself lucky

that I put up with your lazy whoring ass.

Stop.

It's your fault you don't let us do anything.

She can't breathe, she can't breathe.

- Hey, hey, come on. - Mom.

Wake up, it's okay, she's fine.

She's fine, just give her a minute.

- She's fine. - Wake up.

Gracie.

There you go.

You could have killed her.

You make me do this, you come in here

and it's like, you're looking for a fight.

- She does not asshole. - Shut the fuck up.

No, no.

Go to your room.

No Earl.

I'm your father, don't fucking call me that

go to your room right now Tanis.

Please, baby girl just go.

I'll be okay.

Go to your room.

Now.

Hey.

Hey.

Angel.

Mom.

Sorry.

Careful.

Glad you're feeling better, honey.

I wish he was dead.

Tanis.

Mom, I think I saw Gracie.

What are you talking about?

Forget it.

Come on, let's get you cleaned up.

What do you mean you saw Gracie?

It was nothing.

You remind me of her, you know?

How did Gracie die?

You still don't think I'm old enough.

What was she like?

She was insane, okay.

She was always talking about ghosts and shit.

Okay and what else?

Why won't you talk about them?

I don't have anything to say.

Angel knows what to do if there's an emergency.

He's breaking our Angel.

Why aren't you doing anything?

I'm trying to understand.

Just stop him, you have to stop him.

Earl is drinking every night now.

What?

What's wrong?

Is he awake?

Did you hear that?

What?

It doesn't have to be this way.

I just want a little appreciation.

I'm sorry.

Angel.

Angel.

Good morning.

Rough night?

You need a little more makeup right there.

What?

I think it's time for Tanis to get a bra.

Okay.

I can take her.

It'd be good to get into the city.

Oh, you wish.

I'll take her after work.

Tanis.

Tanis, stop messing around.

Why aren't you doing anything?

Stop him, please.

You broke my wing.

- You broke my wing. - Jesus, Gracie.

Hey look, we can fix it later.

Stay with me.

I can't, I can't.

Angel.

So just one pill, understand?

One.

Yes, only one, okay.

Yes daddy.

You scared me.

Who were you talking to?

What?

You woke me up, you were having a full on conversation.

Guess I was dreaming.

Can I sleep with you?

I love you, mom.

Love you Angel.

Oh, don't scare her away old man.

Hey, any mail?

One from Frankie.

You said we'd go see him when I'm older, I'm older.

We don't have a car.

Man baby does.

Jail's not a good place for kids.

More than here?

Hungry?

Why is Frankie in jail anyway?

Did he hurt Gracie or something?

Mom.

My dear Angel, I feel like a broken record,

but it would be nice if you wrote me back.

I hope Tanis is well.

I miss you and I can't wait to...

Tanis, dinner.

I'm not hungry.

Any mail?

Just junk.

What's going on with you?

Nothing.

Why?

You seem off.

Hey, don't fucking lie to me.

Tanis.

Why is she slamming these fucking doors?

If it's Earl, you can drop dead.

Brought you a cookie.

What's wrong?

This house, my life.

Leave us alone Gracie.

Hey Frankie.

Yeah.

A buddy saw Angel in town.

She looked all banged up.

Isn't that nice?

I'm a prick.

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again, I promise. You mean everything to me.

You remember when we first met?

I couldn't get that goofy grin off my face,

for like weeks and weeks.

I'm still that guy

I'm trying.

I got you something

It's like that one from your picture upstairs.

The one your mom's wearing.

I thought you'd like it.

What do you think?

I did good huh?

Poof.

Let's go shower.

Lets.

This freaking house.

You're a freaking zombie.

Mh?

I can't remember the last time I saw you laugh

or go out with your friends.

Oh wait, you have no friends.

You don't have to be nasty.

Do you realize that all my memories

are of you getting your ass kicked?

Why don't you do that to him?

What the fuck is wrong with you?

Dear angel, how are you?

Sorry for what happened that horrible day.

Please know that she was sick for long.

And I think about you and Tanis every day.

How's my old farmhouse keeping up?

Great news, my parole hearing is coming up soon.

I've been here for two extended sentencing.

I can't stand to know that he is hurting you.

How is Sam, our neighbor?

He promised me he would look out for you.

I've sent him money to fix up one of his old cars for you.

I'm sorry, mom.

For me slapping you?

Is this all you see when you look at me?

I see you.

My mom.

You've never really seen me though.

You're kind of broken.

That's not a bad thing to say, is it?

Broken.

My teacher talked about Kintsugi

when they put broken pottery pieces back together

and mend it with the powdered gold.

You're kind of like that, flawed but beautiful.

We need to be ready for next time.

Can we go back to sky door?

Dorothy was so nice.

There's not gonna be a next time.

What?

What's funny?

Nothing.

Where's my dinner?

I'm late.

Food's ready.

Why would he think you'd want this?

You hate Gracie.

I never said I hated her.

He's such a dumb ass.

Earl's trying I guess.

I can't wait to go home.

I like being on the Res.

You've been there once, it's not your home.

I've been there long enough to know

it's way better than here.

So mom, all the girls are going to a self defense class

in town tonight, it's like 10 bucks.

Monica's mom's picking me up soon.

Can I go?

Mom?

Hmm?

I need some money.

My wallet's over there.

You should come with us.

Learn some moves, kick some Earl ass.

No, I'm good.

Doesn't it suck me being here all alone?

You need to hide this better.

I gotta go.

Love you.

What the hell?

Tanis, I swear.

Fuck my life.

I hope Tanis is well.

I miss you and I can't wait to meet her.

A buddy of mine said someone saw you in town

and you were banged up.

Tell that man of yours to keep his hands off you or else.

Anyway, I know I haven't been there for you.

You haven't been there at fucking all,

but I know I'm being there for you now, I'll be home soon.

Who's fucking home?

I pay the fucking bills in this house.

What's wrong?

- What the fuck is this? - It's nothing.

I told you to tell me if there was any mail.

It's just from my dad.

How many more of these are there?

- None. - What?

- None. - Don't fucking lie to me.

Don't.

Earl.

Where is it? I know it's here.

Right, your dad knows how to write you.

Piece of shit just like you, where is it?

I know it's in here.

You're always hiding shit from me.

Oh, you bitch.

Earl, don't please.

Please don't.

You're gonna kick me outta my own fucking house?

No.

Is anything else you wanna tell me?

No.

No, please.

No, you're hurting me.

Don't.

Get off me.

You fucking coward.

Does hitting my mom make you feel like a man?

Oh, fuck.

Get him out of my house.

My God, Tanis.

Oh no,

I'm done.

We're leaving

Here, take this.

Sam said he'd have the car ready for us.

Remember what we talked about?

Go to Sam's garage and whatever you do, don't wake Earl.

Okay, careful.

You don't have to stay here if you don't want to

anymore Gracie.

Be careful.

Goddamn man baby truck.

What the fuck do you think you're doing?

Earl.

Fuck you.

Mom, hurry.

Okay, thank you.

Mom, let's go.

Jesus Christ, Oh my God, I fucking hit him.

Give me a hand.

It's about time she left your ass.

Fuck you Sam.

Oh God.

Fuck you.

Idiot.

I'll see you soon Khukham.

Been waiting a long time for you.

Why?

You can see the truth.

Finally.

Hey, you sleep okay?

Are we close?

Tanis, we fucking did it.

Fuck yeah!

I had a cool dream.

Oh yeah, about what?

Gracie and the old woman, Khukham.

There was a cabin in the woods and a native guy too.

Well, it was just a dream, so.

It was an important one.

Mom, Gracie was so nice.

You can dream her as nice as you want,

but she was bad shit fucking crazy, okay.

She didn't even know who the hell I was half the time.

Why do you hate her so much?

And Frankie left me alone with her.

Who would do that?

Hey look, mommy needs to sleep.

So just make sure she takes her medicine.

I don't hate her.

And mom, I got my period.

Are you all right?

That's it?

What do you mean?

Well, aren't there like things we're supposed to do.

Yeah, like what, buy pads?

- Sure. - Indian things.

In my dream Khukham was boiling medicine.

Well then I guess that makes you the expert.

What's your fricking problem anyway?

If Gracie didn't want us, we'd probably be dead.

She is dead Tanis, okay?

So stop talking nonsense.

While since I'm a woman now or whatever,

I'm gonna go find some Indian stuff

because I think I was supposed to do something special

for my period.

If you wanna stay in here and be all depressed, then fine.

You do you.

Are you coming?

Isn't cedar different than back east?

Ouch.

I mean, who says cedar's Indian anyway?

Like cedar is cedar, right?

Oh, it's getting cold out there.

Those are personal if you don't mind.

Uh, I mind.

Why don't you write him back?

None your business.

Anyway, I tried a few times, but I never knew what to say.

Oh well, I guess if you tried, it's fine.

I never met my grandfather.

He must really love you.

Us.

I like reading them.

So do I.

Ever nosy.

What? You suck at hiding things.

Where'd you come from anyway?

Well, that's loaded question.

What now?

Are we lost?

Now might be a good time to ask Gracie for some help,

okay.

What the hell is that?

It's called a map.

Okay.

Let me see.

You don't know how to read that.

Okay, I need directions.

I'm seeing ghosts.

♪ Those black eyed peas tasted alright to me Earl ♪

♪ Na-Na-Na-Na-Na

♪ Goodbye Earl

We're warriors mom.

Yes, we are warriors.

Oh look, Tanis, we're almost there.

Mom, we must be close to the Res, you were talking about.

Shit.

I mean shoot.

We're cursed.

Oh man.

Oh God's, no.

Fuck!

Hey, hey.

Fuck you.

Fuck.

Jesus.

Holy shit, did you see that woman?

Holy shit, you gotta be kidding me.

Hey, you almost just killed my mom.

Angel.

Hey.

Hey.

Tanis, this is my friend Joshua.

Friend?

You have no friends.

Angel, he's coming for you.

He's coming for you okay?

Dorothy will help you.

She's my baby, she's my baby.

She's okay.

What happened?

Oh, you fainted and kind of epically too.

Just like in the movies, like also emotion stuff.

You fall right into Josh's arms.

So cheesy.

So, where are you guys going?

Wouldn't you like to know.

You visiting my mom?

Mom?

Yeah, Dorothy.

- Holy shit, she's your mom? - Hey Tanis, language.

Sky door.

Well, just gimme a call whenever.

What's your cell phone?

We don't have one.

Didn't you take Earl's?

Hand it over.

We can get a new SIM in town.

She wasn't allowed a cell phone.

- Earl was a control psycho. - Hey, hey, hey.

I'm sorry.

We're okay, we're warriors.

I can see that.

- Can we go? - Yeah, let's do it.

Home sweet home.

Far, far, far away from dickhead.

Someone's got a mouth on her.

Reminds me of someone.

You know, you sound exactly like your mom

when she was young.

Oh, well I'm my own person, so.

Okay, well, so I'll remember that I guess.

Okay, good.

Good, fine.

- Bye. - All right.

So, what the hell was that about?

He seems nice.

So since that's Dorothy's son

and Dorothy was your foster mom.

You two must've lived together for a while.

Tanis, I don't have energy for this right now.

Here we are.

Hi.

Hey Tanis.

Wow, you're so big now.

Well, you know the drill.

Luckily we have a room open.

Well, I'm hungry.

Sorry about that.

She's hungry every five minutes these days.

Kids can eat whatever they want.

We ain't running no residential school up in here eh,

come on in.

It's really good to see you Angel.

When's Dorothy on shift?

She only comes in on the weekends now

since her partner passed,

but you can always give her a ring at home.

Does she know you're here?

All right, let me grab your file.

So, it'll only take a minute or so,

and then I'll settle you both in,

you can meet with your counselor tomorrow morning

to go over your history of care.

Does he have any idea where you went?

He doesn't know much about my life.

These types can be very good detectives.

So let me know whether or not you remember anything

that could lead him here, okay?

Let's get you off to bed my dear.

Thanks Sunshine.

Hello, quick announcement.

There is a mandatory circle

happening with the Queen of Sunshine herself, me.

Kids under the age of 13

can go into the children's program room

and we'll see you guys in there shortly.

I hate circle.

Not as much as I hate the children's program room.

All my relations.

Thank you all for being here with me today

in the sharing circle.

I've brought in the spirit plate

to invite our ancestors to join us.

I'm gonna be passing around this Eagle feather.

So please feel free to share openly, this is a safe space.

I know it can be hard, but that is why we're here.

I can feel the spirits here with us now

and they're happy to be here.

Sago Solego, my name is Tina

and I've been here with my daughter Spring

for about three months now.

Hey, are you new?

I got here a few months ago.

It's a long time.

We don't really have a place to go.

We don't either.

I'm worried my mom will go back.

We're waiting for housing.

Are you gonna apply?

My name is Spring, what's yours?

I'm Tanis.

I've got a white name, but I was born in April

so I guess Spring is kind of like an Indian name.

It was a pretty long drive.

We live in my parents' old farmhouse.

My mom and dad moved out west here together

when they were young, Ocree.

I know the phrase, "the Cree behind every tree."

We came here a few years ago, but I just got all paranoid,

kept thinking he was gonna find me, but like,

how could he, right?

I don't know what else to say.

It's okay, you're doing good.

Tanis is 13.

Sometimes it's like, she's the parent.

I try to be a good mom

but I don't really know if I'm doing a good job.

My parents were not the greatest, but I mean,

at least I had Dorothy as a foster mom

for a few years anyway.

Tanis is so strong and really smart.

She reminds me a lot of my mom.

Gracie was a good mother before she got sick.

I'm worried about Tanis.

Nevermind, it's dumb.

Go to her now.

Gracie.

Gracie.

Gracie wait.

Hey girl, what's up?

Can you put our names on the housing list?

Why are you asking me and not your mom?

Usually takes a few times

before a woman like your mom leave for good.

We need to be supportive, okay?

I can't let her go back to him.

I know hun, but she needs time to heal.

Where's Sunshine?

Why?

Go ahead, I won't listen.

Thanks.

Hi, Joshua.

You free to hang later?

Okay, see you soon.

Just be back before 6:00 PM.

If by chance can't make it, be sure to call us.

These beds are precious as you know.

Okay.

And be careful.

Okay?

Sure thing.

Staring problem?

So what are we looking for?

Endless possibilities.

Only ever cheesy.

So when was the last time you two saw each other?

It's been a long time.

It's been a while.

What the hell?

Don't act surprised.

People gossip like crazy around here.

Yeah but you just took off.

Yeah 'cause all we did was fight like all the damn time.

Plus you were getting ready to travel.

Yeah but if you were straight up with me,

I would've stayed.

Hey man, this poor kid.

When are you gonna tell her?

'Cause my mom's gonna freak out.

Hey.

Guess who heard you were here?

My mom has ordered me to bring you both home.

Really?

Mom please, can we go?

She already called Sky Door and let them know

that you'll both be returned when she's done with you.

Yes, magic time.

Dear grandpa.

I hope to meet you soon.

I think you should know things are getting bad at home.

Please come back.

We need you.

Love, Tanis.

Hi.

Oh my God, you too my girl.

Oh my God.

Wow.

Isn't she getting big?

So big.

Oh my God, mom.

You were so cute.

Oh she was and very shy.

You know, the only person to get her to talk, it's Joshua.

It's true.

He was my best friend.

Was?

Oh my God, I fricking knew it.

What?

I'm young, not stupid.

Oh, what did I miss?

I swear, I had no idea.

That is such bullshit.

Hello? Talk.

I didn't expect to see him here.

Oh my God.

Tanis.

What have you two done?

Joshua, I asked you about this.

I'll go talk to her.

Fuck.

This is so messed up.

Why didn't you tell me or better yet

why didn't you tell her?

Why are you putting this all on me?

Because you didn't fucking tell me

I had a daughter.

What's going on in that head of yours?

Seriously.

You haven't even changed.

You know you can trust me, but you consistently...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, okay.

I'm gonna go get some air.

Hi.

Hi.

Can I join you?

Sorry for all this craziness.

I know it can be confusing.

Did you love her?

I always have.

It's always been complicated with your mom.

But you never came for her.

I didn't actually think she wanted me to.

What was she like when she was little?

Scared and quiet,

but she was fiery like you.

Did she ever tell you what happened to Gracie?

No, my mom did.

And Frankie loved his family very, very much.

Do you hear that?

Hear what?

Nothing.

You think there's like a bear?

I'm thinking more hyena.

Oh, okay.

There are times I miss hearing her voice.

Oh, Gracie was a beautiful Iskwewak.

Frankie was handsome and a good person.

They were soulmates those two.

So why did it all fall apart?

I hope you know how much Gracie loved you.

Your mama was a seer.

She always talked about seeing spirits.

If she had ceremony, I believe she'd still be here today.

Doctors said she had a mental illness

and gave her lots of white man medicine.

I'm worried I'm gonna turn out just like her

and Tanis is acting strange.

What if it runs in our family?

Maybe Tanis can see too.

It's not a bad thing.

Hey, have you gone to visit your dad?

I'm holding a sweat here tomorrow.

I've invited some clients from Sky Door.

I put your names on the list.

I don't really believe in that stuff

so like don't you have to believe in it to go?

Ceremony will do you some good.

I know Gracie.

She won't rest until she knows you're safe.

Come here.

Come here, it's okay.

It's okay.

There you are.

Fuck.

Sky Door.

I got you.

Where's Angel and Tanis?

What the hell are you doing in my house?

Your house?

I didn't buy this house for a white piece of shit like you

now where the hell are they?

How the fuck would I know?

Keep it asshole.

Your daughter's worthless.

If you even look at my daughter again, I will kill you.

You wanna play Indian warrior old man?

You better watch the fuck out.

I might play cowboy.

Hey, you okay?

She's fine my boy.

Are you sure?

She's fine.

When I was young,

my Khukham taught me the importance of ceremony.

I shared those teachings with Gracie.

What did you say to Tanis?

I told her not to be afraid of her gift.

Please don't feed into that.

Well, someone's gotta talk to her about it.

Yeah.

You are an Inu Iskwewak.

Ceremony is our culture, our identity.

You know that white man, he dishonored you.

Do you understand?

He's responsible for his actions, you did nothing wrong.

I put my daughter in harm's way.

Well, you're here now, aren't you?

I've been selfish.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

Angel.

Earl is coming.

Earl is coming.

Gracie?

Angel, Angel.

Be careful, it's hot.

What's happening? Is Gracie doing this?

Gracie came as a warning.

Angel's spirit is tired

so we have to prepare her for battle, okay?

Look, it's working.

Earl's poison is leaving her body.

Angel.

Angel.

They were so happy.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

I got you something by the way.

Isn't that nice?

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Have you seen a woman?

Anyways, we're taking off today.

Mom's going back with her boyfriend.

How can she do that?

She doesn't listen to me like most moms.

I'm gonna miss you.

I'll miss you too.

We got a ride into town, let's go.

You know, we never say goodbye.

We say, 'til we meet again.

Be careful.

I love you so much.

So much, it hurts.

I'm not sure love is supposed to hurt.

I'm so sorry about everything.

This is where I used to pick medicine

with Dorothy and Joshua.

Are you ever gonna tell me what happened?

I don't know, we were young and I was messed up

and we saw each other off and on

after I left the Res.

Do you still love him?

I thought about him like all the time,

but I'm not ready for anything like that right now.

You know, you really scared me last night.

Well, I feel really good today.

Like I honestly can't remember ever feeling this light.

Oh yeah.

Well you should have seen your nasty ass bath water.

Whatever.

I'm gonna run and go get Joshua.

Why?

Because I want to.

Okay, then I guess I'll just stay here.

Okay, be careful and hurry back.

I'll be super fast.

Hey, what's up?

Hey.

I have to hurry 'cause mom's alone in the bush.

Do you wanna come for a walk with mom and I?

No, I'm busy.

I'm just kidding.

I'll come, sure.

Mom, heading to the lookout with Tanis.

Gonna see Angel.

I'll see you later.

Okay my boy.

See you later.

God, where the hell is that kid?

Frankie.

Oh God.

Are you okay?

Where's Angel?

Come on.

It's a lot of land that we have here.

It belongs to us, but it's hard to access.

Who's that?

Angel.

Wait.

Come on.

Let's go home.

No.

Come on.

- No. - Come on.

- Don't, stop it. - Come on.

Everything I've done for you, come on, let's go.

Fuck you.

I'm not afraid of you.

- Do it you coward. - I will, I will.

I will, don't.

I love you.

You love me.

I know you do.

I was afraid of you.

I was trying not to get hit asshole.

No, shut up.

Dad?

- I didn't do that. - Dad.

He jumped on me, I didn't do that.

Get the fuck outta my way rent a cop.

I'm a fucking Res cop.

Oh my God, oh my God.

Frankie.

Oh my God, stay with us. Come on dad, please dad.

Mom, what happened?

Stay a little longer my love.

Dad.

Dad, stay with us please.

Call an ambulance.

Dad, wake up.

Dad, dad, please stay with us.

Hey, wake up.

Gracie, wake up, wake up.

Fuck.

Gracie, wake up.

You're gonna have to come with me.

Let go of my daughter.

Let go of my daughter, leave us alone.

Honey, wake up.

Calm down.

Fuck you.

Wake up.

We may need back up here.

Get the fuck off of me.

Stop.

I'm so sorry, Angel.

Aw.

Time to say goodbye to your mom.

You ready?

We've kept her here long enough.

Yeah, I'll go check on Tanis.

She's gonna help with the ceremony.

She's a strong spirit that one.

It's really good to see you out and about old man.

I never got to say thanks to you and Dorothy

for looking out for my girls.

Well, technically one of them is my girl, Tanis.

Welcome to the family son.

Not a minute too soon.

Yeah.

So, you ready for this?

Sending Gracie off on her journey?

Not really, but she's been tied down here too long.

You know, I bought this house to get away from the Res.

Oh yeah.

How's that working out for you?

Looks like the feast is gonna start soon.

Let's do this.

My Tanis.