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Thank you.

This, um, it means a lot to Sadie.

Thank you.

Oh, no need to thank me.

I'm happy to do it.

It'll be fun.

I'm proud of her, honestly. I never thought she'd retire.

She didn't really have a choice.

No?

Time comes first.

Tell me about it.

Any day now, this one is going to turn me gray.

My, my... Oh, it's already handled. Come on.

Wow. This is really something.

Oh, it certainly used to be.

Okay. Got a couple steps here.

Oh, I'm sorry. Just go easy, go easy. Recovery takes time, okay?

And she's up. Atta girl.

Oh, you have a key.

Thank you, Frank.

Well, good thing Mom called for backup.

Yes. I'll let her know that you've arrived. Okay.

Grandma has a boyfriend.

Good for her.

Looks like you weren't the first little one to have lived here.

Well, thanks for keeping this old bird company.

Look.

Who's that?

Is that Grandma?

Look. It's Grandma.

Say hi, Grandma.

Hi, Grandma.

Hi.

Thanks for letting us stay for a bit.

We are going to make this place so pretty, and then Grandma's going to get

Oh, you don't have to do a darn thing, but stay healthy and safe, all right?

How are you doing?

Well, I think we've got our work cut out for us. Excuse me.

This is one hell of a flip, Mom.

Yeah, well, you should have seen this place when I got here.

Retirement's supposed to be a break, you know?

Yeah. I do see why you bought it, though.

Ten bucks says that when we're through, you won't want to sell it.

Hey, where are you going?

I've got to grab some paint before the store closes.

I'm going to leave you two some space.

Thank you.

Oh, hush, hush.

You're living together?

Do I need permission?

No, no.

Hey, you know what? Why don't I help you get settled?

Let's just get settled.

Are you good? Yeah, come on.

There we go.

Let's go up.

Oh, that's been open. It's so pesky.

Put it on the list. Come on.

How cute. How long have you two been? None of your business.

Harper, hi.

Is it all right if I call you Harper?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.

Sorry.

Who are you?

I'm Bette.

Just think of me as a homemade.

We are so glad that you're home.

Mom, you...

I'm sorry, Beth. Nice to meet you.

Do you mind if my mom and I have a minute alone?

Oh, of course.

Yeah. I'll just, um, I'll go start dinner.

Okay.

Nice to meet you.

Mom,

what's going on?

What do you mean?

I know you're getting older. I just, I didn't realize that you needed that kind

of help.

Don't worry about it. Even with Frank, you needed a nurse? Is that what she is?

Don't worry about it. Mom, should you be fixing up a house? Don't worry about

it.

Are you good?

I'm good if you're good. I'm good. Okay.

Settle in, and I will get you for dinner.

And we're so happy that you're here, safe and sound.

Oh my god.

Tastes familiar.

Well, it should. It's from your family's kitchen.

Isn't that right, Sadie?

No, no, let her cry. Let her cry. Let her cry.

It's important for healthy attachment for both of you.

Oh, God.

You just ripped my heart out.

I know. That's motherhood for you.

Oh, okay. Somebody distract me. Um, Beth.

Why are you here? You were way too pretty for this line of work.

Well, I have always had a soft spot for seniors.

Oh. I just... I needed a bit of grounding.

Well, that's an understatement.

You were right.

Mm -hmm. And don't ever forget it.

Christine! What is going on?

Oh, thank God.

Oh, thank God. Mom, I saw something. I thought there was someone.

Something is fine. It's okay. It's fine.

There you go. See?

Yeah. It's okay.

It's okay.

Oh, the damn birds.

Well, I could ask Bette if she wanted to switch. I mean, her room's smaller. I'm

sure she'll be amenable. And Frank will be home soon, so he can help move

your... No, Mom, it's... It's okay. I came here to help you, not make more

for you.

I'm sure it was, um...

So this place just

sat empty?

Why do you ask?

I mean, I know it's not very obvious, but I have made a lot of progress.

Oh, I'm sure. I'm sure. Oh, and I talked to Frank about the bird thing, and he's

on it. It's fine.

It's fine. I'm sure it's all going to turn out great.

You've always had an eye for possibility.

Oh, thank you.

We're going to go to bed.

Okay.

Oh, and I'm going to keep an eye on this, just in case you see any monsters

under the bed.

Okay.

Amen, baby.

That just grabbed her a few hours ago you were out cold, and she she decided

was best you know not to wake you I'm sorry.

I didn't I didn't mean to You what time is it?

It's around noon Shit Jesus sleep. I just can't get enough can't get enough

See I'm surprised he didn't wake you he's been doing this in six

Well, now I just feel like a sloth.

Okay, Mom, hit me with it. What can I help you with today?

Oh, just rest.

I did.

A lot.

I'm not going to stay here and not help you.

You can help me weed the garden, the mess. Well, let's start with something

nice. Great. No, I would love to.

I'm just going to change, get this girl. Okay, come on. Listen, listen. Why

don't you go out?

I'll keep an eye on her, and if she wakes up, I'll come and get you.

Okay. You're going to be with Grandma?

Yeah.

Okay.

So, how long have you been working with my mom?

Just since she moved in here.

She's okay.

What do you mean?

She doesn't have, like, cancer.

Oh, God, no, no, no.

No.

I'm just trying to understand exactly why you're here.

No offense.

No, I get it. It's weird watching parents age.

She's just always been so independent and reasonable.

This house thing, it just feels...

Different. Call me a bit woo -woo, but this place is... No, there's an energy

here.

For sure.

For what it's worth, I'm a bit woo -woo too.

But no, Sadie is fine.

I'm just an extra pair of hands.

I promise.

The garden.

Oh.

Want to sit down?

Mm -hmm.

Hey, how's your bruising doing?

Do you mind if I take a look?

It was right here, yeah?

Can I just... Yeah.

Oh, wow, that is a nasty one.

You're lucky you didn't break anything. I have a cream that would be really good

for this. Okay.

Let's clear these leaves, you hear that?

Beth, thank you for getting Christine for me.

I'm just really protective.

Yeah, all mothers are.

Do you have kids?

Not yet.

Motherhood's the worst thing you can do to yourself.

Keep you doing.

Oh, Jesus Christ.

Okay. Okay,

okay. You okay?

Can you get her?

Mom?

Mom, can you get the baby, please?

Oh god.

Oh my god.

Mom, I can't stay here.

We're leaving, okay? This place isn't right. Have a seat, dear. I can help you

on the weekends. I can help with the listings. I just, I can't stay here. We

an agreement, remember?

You, me, your doctor, your caseworker. We discussed it. I don't understand.

It's not your fault. A lot of people go through this.

Wait. You need supervision.

You need care.

It's not safe for you to live alone. No.

I couldn't sleep.

I needed air.

I got confused for a moment. You could have died. It happened once. Once.

Being a single mother is hard. It is exhausting.

It takes a toll. And now you have support.

There's something wrong with this place.

There's... There's something bad here.

We need to leave.

We're not staying. We can't stay.

Then you can't keep her.

Well, I get it now.

You're not here for her. You're here for me.

Can I be here for both of you?

Am I so bad?

No.

But I am, apparently.

Hey, it was a scare.

Sadie was scared.

This is just a season, okay? You'll get through this.

You just lost track of things for a bit.

We all lose track sometimes.

Brain is a wild beast.

What's that for?

Crows.

shiny things keep them away.

Donna's always going to keep you safe.

Frank, I said

no, and I want you to call. I want to keep the appointment. I want to

reschedule. Reschedule what?

A showing.

Our first one.

Our only.

What? It's too much.

Are you kidding?

You have to show it. The sooner you offload this place, the better.

Listen to her.

Keep her in the kitchen.

Come here.

Come here.

Hey, you know those boxes in the living room?

Do you happen to know where those went?

Frank might have put him in the basement.

Why do you ask?

I don't know.

I don't know.

It's your character.

Yeah, we like to think so.

Yeah, it's all original. If you can handle the upkeep, it's quite an

A real solid piece of Southern history.

Hi there.

Welcome.

Oh, can we offer you a treat?

My cookies.

Well, who do we have here?

This is Christine, and she loves this house.

Oh, how nice.

Um, please go back into the kitchen.

And how old is she?

She is six months old.

Do you want to hold her? It's supposed to be good for them to get used to being

held by new people.

No, I don't think so. Oh, are you... Well, you're saved by the tummy. Are you

hungry? Yeah?

Well, I really hope you enjoy the tour. This place is really special.

Oh, are you hungry?

Are you hungry?

Yes. Okay.

Let's get you fed, baby.

Go into the kitchen, please.

Now. Go.

Now.

I'm so sorry. I should have gotten a blanket.

Actually, we're... We have another appointment, but... Let

me show you how.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Oh,

my God.

How dare you?

Are you kidding me? That was completely inappropriate.

Mom, are you serious? They are our only lead.

Well, if breastfeeding my child was enough to scare them off, they sure as

wouldn't have liked the baby buried in the garden. What the hell are you even

doing here? You're just going to make my life harder.

I'm sorry.

You were supposed to keep her out of here.

She is a human being. I know you weren't fit for this. Just get out of my sight.

Go. Go.

Dad.

What is the matter with you?

You can't treat people like that.

You get out of my sight, too.

Look, I don't know what's going on with you, but you need to check yourself.

Hey.

Hey.

Can I get your help with something?

Yeah.

Yeah, bring that down. Look at that.

Yeah,

you're in there. Look at that.

Sadie never told me you were an artist.

Well, that's because Sadie doesn't value art. She finds it frivolous.

Like a painter?

A little bit of everything.

Metalwork and pottery.

Wow. That's so cool.

I actually dropped out of art school.

My mom also did not value art.

Wants me to be more practical.

Wow. Now you're putting up with this shit.

You should quit. You should go back to school.

I'd be sad to see you go, but my mom's being a total cunt.

She is, seriously.

That was so inappropriate.

Yeah, yeah, it was.

But, I mean, it's not that simple.

I, uh, I need her.

The job, you know?

I got myself into a little bit of a bind.

I don't have anywhere else to go.

And it's early days, but I am pregnant.

Oh, Dad.

I'm sorry.

That's really presumptuous of me.

No, I'm going to keep it.

I want to do it.

I just...

I am scared shitless. Yeah, I am scared shitless.

You and me both, girl.

Aren't you uncomfortable?

Eating with her hanging off your chest like that.

I'm fine.

Well, you know you're too attached. It's not healthy. You don't have to be with

her constantly.

Believe it or not, she actually enjoys my company. Let me take her. I'll put

in the crib. We're fine. Harper, give her to me. We're fine.

Don't be stubborn. She said she's fine.

She's going through a lot more than you know.

Could you just... Could you just cut her some slack?

You should be in bed. You should be in bed.

Sometimes I get jealous of her.

You know?

The apple of your eye.

Your baby girl.

I could never compete.

You'll never not be perfect.

Thank you.

You're confused again. Take a breath. It's not safe. We need to leave now. You

want to keep the baby? You stay here. Maybe she's right. Maybe it's time to...

We got to try something. You stay here with me. I am not dangerous.

I am being terrorized. Are you listening to yourself? I can hear it in the

walls. It is in the earth. It is... It is... It's everywhere.

It is rocks. There is an infestation. Oh, my God. It's gotten to you, too.

at yourself.

You're pale. You're exhausted.

You're not acting right. Yeah, I guess. Why do you think that might be? It's

because there's a witch living in the wall. Is that what you're telling me?

I have seen it. You don't know what you're seeing!

Okay.

I think everyone's just a little tired. We all need some rest.

Huh?

Hey, why don't you come and stay in my room with me?

The door stays open.

Hey,

can I ask you a question?

Of course.

What did it look like?

me song.

I've seen it.

It's happening again.

Baby girl Pernelli died the night of October 1st, 1958.

She was six months old.

Mother claims which was...

you

Beautiful.

All the way back.

Open the goddamn door.

Open the door!

Where the hell is my daughter? Harper, please.

Where the fuck is my daughter?

Try and stay calm.

Let me out. Let me out.

I don't know you. I don't know you. Harper.

This is sick.

I have rights. This isn't legal. I want a lawyer.

These are for anxiety.

I want to hear you say it.

Say what?

What all this means.

That I'm an unfit mother.

Say it.

Say it.

One week. One week without an episode.

And she'll be returned to you.

Stand back a little.

Thank you.

I think Harriet would want you to have it.

Don't tell Sadie.

December 8th, 1957.

The house is perfect.

Otto loves it too.

I'll be a father again very soon. A happy family of four.

Just like I always dreamed.

March 15th, 1958.

My darling baby girl is here.

But why do I feel such dread?

Only dread.

Constant dread.

As if I'm waiting for something terrible.

Gone. My baby.

Gone.

The winged witch was hungry.

For the Beldam never sleeper sleeps.

Through the dark so deep The winged witch is hungry

And the bell doesn't ever ring

Pillsworth wonders.

Thank you.

Any new prospective buyers?

That's really not your concern.

I'll get out of the way this time if you want to show the house. I know you've

put a lot of work into it and just want it to go smoothly.

I am surprised that nobody's called.

Well, why don't you just go put flyers all over town if I am that incompetent?

Nobody think.

Your hands are freezing.

What about the basement?

It's a disaster, and I know I made it worse.

I'd really like to fix it up. Call it my apology.

You go nowhere unsupervised.

Well, I'll help her.

Of course you will.

I guess Frank must have already... Must have

what? He must have cleaned... Oh,

my God.

She drew this.

It won.

I think it won.

Girls, upstairs.

Three more days.

That's what you promised. Did you think I wouldn't keep track?

Three more days.

She isn't capable.

She can handle more than you think. Stop undermining me. You're making things

worse. Is everything okay?

Mom, are you okay? Just worry about yourself, all right?

Oh, my God.

Shut your mouth. You look like a damn trout.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I just... I don't know who I'm becoming.

Have you picked out any names yet?

Oh, no.

No.

You haven't even thought about it? I mean, it just...

Make that feel real, you know?

It is real.

Yeah. Yeah, I know.

I know. I just... Like, how do you... How do you manage

the... Like, when I think about who I am.

Who I've always been. Who I... Who I dreamed I would be.

Mother just...

not in the equation it's just tough to you know like i don't i don't have a

great relationship with my mom like she was a single mother and

her mom was a single mother and now i'm a single mother and i just it's a

fucking textbook why are you selling if you don't mind me ask the owner oh i

think well it's beautiful

Why don't we go back inside?

Oh, who do we have here?

Um, hey, come on inside now. No, no, it's fine.

You just do your thing.

Let me guess.

Sisters.

It does feel like it sometimes.

Yeah. Is that a little garden I spot?

Mm -hmm, it is. We've been working hard to fix it up.

Uh, I'll show you. Yes, please.

Oh, I insist.

I've got a strong green thumb myself.

I find it to be so relaxing, don't you?

I've heard.

Look at that. Yeah, we've planted some strawberries, some ivy,

chocolates, rosemary. Well, it's just lovely.

What's this?

Oh, I'm sorry. No, no, no. I didn't mean for you to...

It did not... I'll see myself out.

It happened long ago.

I was horrified when I first saw it, too, but...

You know, long ago,

it wasn't uncommon for families to bury their loved ones at home.

It was comforting, in fact.

It was a way to stay connected.

I like to think of her as our guardian angel.

In this way, she's not really gone.

She's part of the earth, part of the foundation,

part of who we are.

She's here with us always, blessing us for generations to come.

I'd love to put in an offer.

Seriously? Yes.

We're going through the same thing.

Oh my gosh, she is such a blessing to you.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Wait. What time are they bringing her back tomorrow?

Noon.

No. Sadie. Mom.

Sadie, help. Mom.

Please.

Mom.

Is she going to be okay?

Eventually.

And... Time will tell.

I didn't know.

I didn't know it was her. I would never.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Who are you?

It's Lois, remember?

We've been working together for some time. I'm your caseworker, sweetie.

What case? I don't have a case.

I'm here to talk to you about your most recent episode and what that means for

you now, dear.

You mean about Christine?

No, I'm... No, this... This is...

This is a misunderstanding. This was an accident. I've been good. I'm good. I'm

supposed to get her back today.

Today's the day I get her back.

Sadie Pernelli has been named as your legal guardian, dear.

Do you understand?

For your safety, all decisions, medical, financial, and so forth, will rest in

her care. No, no.

We're hopeful you can remain here at home.

But if symptoms persist, we'll need to consider a more timely facility for

vulnerable adults.

No.

You don't understand. I am in danger.

There's something here. There's a monster.

You have to get out of here.

I'm in danger. Please just take me to my daughter. Please take me to Christine.

Please. Please take me to my daughter. Please take me to Christine. Please.

Please help me.

Please, you don't understand.

Good night.

All right, here we go.

Let's get you in.

Thanks, Frank.

Please let me see her.

You can be there. I won't touch her. I won't even close.

Please let me make this right.

I need to make this right. Please.

Okay, girl time for bed

Be with me, please Please

be with me

Please

be with me

Please

Please, be with me.

As of this morning, the court has awarded your daughter legal guardianship

your person.

Do you understand what that means, dear?

There is nothing here, Harriet. It's a monster.

No, it's a witch.

Please take me to my daughter.

Harper?

How long have I been out?

Mom.

Oh, no.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I'm so sorry. No.

Oh, I'm sorry, my chickadee.

I left you again.

I'm so sorry.

It's not your fault, Mom.

It was never your fault.

Thank you.

I think it's...

Ready to see grandma?

Great -grandma?

Be with you.