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-You're okay. -Ah, wait.

-No, I can't, I can't. -You can.

-It freaks me out. -You just have to relax.

Or, why don't I just do it without makeup?

Because when you look more gorgeous, you make more money.

Oh, Sofia, you can't say that.

That is so messed up.

Okay, don't blame me, blame like... science.

I'm just trying to help you.

-Oh, science? -Really?

-Mm-hmmm. -You failed science.

Okay.

Let's just remember why we're doing this.

Okay, just do it.

Okay, so don't look at my hand.

-Don't look at the wand. -Okay.

Focus on a spot on the ceiling as hard as you can,

and it'll be over before you know it.

Chin down. Blink.

Blink. Blink.

And we'll do the other side. And blink.

Blink. Gorgeous. Okay.

What do you think? Superstar?

Can I go? Yeah.

Hi, everyone, um, my name is Kelsey Romano

and this is my mom...

Lisa.

We...

we actually made this frame at a craft fair together.

She's always so good at coming up with fun things for us to do.

Um...

but three months ago,

after a long battle, she died of breast cancer.

Um...

The only agonizing, opposite of fun,

thing she liked to do was run.

And I always hated when she would ask me

to go on runs with her.

But this summer,

the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation is sponsoring

a charity half marathon, right here in the city,

and I determined to run it...

for my mom.

So, over the next six months,

I will be posting my updates, um,

keeping you guys posted,

and please consider making donations,

if you can. Even a dollar helps.

Um...

Social media.

Oh, yes, and you can find all my information

on my social media.

Okay, thanks guys.

I'll see you out there.

Okay, one-take wonder.

Was that fine?

-Yeah, it's great. -Okay.

Dad, I can't do this anymore.

Oh, are you seriously telling me

two blocks on your first mile

you're gonna call it quits? Just like that? Come on.

-No, Dad, I'm so serious. -My whole body is aching.

I'm gonna puke, I'm gonna puke.

Oh, come on, Kels.

If we want to get anywhere in this life,

we gotta develop mental toughness.

It's just your mind

saying you can't. Ignore it.

And if my mind is right

and I just expire right here?

Well, then you don't gotta run no more.

-Ha, ha. -Come on, let's get home,

you can get on that social media app you love so much,

and you can tell everyone how wonderful you're doing.

Dude, we have to go.

The movie starts in 15 minutes.

Uh, no, the half an hour of previews

they play before the movie starts is in 15 minutes.

You don't need to respond to everyone

who donates or writes a message to you.

These people are taking time out of their day to help me.

It's the least I can do.

Here look.

You're already at $5,000?!

Shh! Shh!

-Why? -This is amazing!

-I haven't told my dad yet. -I want to surprise him.

Okay.

But still, then we should still celebrate.

No, what we need to do is make another video.

-So, I just did my first mile. -It was horrible.

I have no idea how I'm gonna do 13,

but the experts on my app say

if I stick to the plan, I will.

-So... -Oh, she's cute.

Yeah, she's one of the drama students at the high school

I used to teach at part time.

You teach part time?

Sure, yeah.

After I got back from New York, you know.

Gotta do your part where you can.

Billy? Do a face out pass.

-Yeah. -Be there in a jiff.

Hey, Billy!

Mrs. Byrd!

How is everything at the house?

-Great. -Why wouldn't it be?

Well, I just worry about your mom.

I mean, I've known her a long time.

And you know, she used to be so active.

And now...

stuck in that chair?

I mean, it would bring me to tears.

But you are so wonderful

to come back here and take care of her.

Well, just 'til the physio ends.

Ah, God, ah, sorry.

You okay?

Oh, it's just these damn hearing aids.

They give me such horrendous feedback.

-That's not your hearing aids. -That's coming from my house.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom?

I'm here!

Hey, hey, what happened?

How long have you been like this?

I'm stuck, if you can believe it.

Can you help me?

I'm sorry, Billy.

What are you apologizing for?

I hate being an invalid.

I pushed myself too hard.

I was feeling wobbly but...

I just had to go to the bathroom.

I couldn't wait for you to get home.

All right, can you feel everything okay?

-Dinner's ruined. -I tried to surprise you.

Oh, it's okay.

We can make cereal or something.

No, no, no, no.

Go get $20 out of my purse and go get some burgers.

My treat.

But you were saying that um...

Don't argue with your mother.

All right.

First get me the hell outta here.

Thanks, Mom.

I'm going out!

Hi guys, it's Kelsey, again.

Um, I just wanted to update you guys on my plans

for this weekend's run...

Hey.

You okay?

Mrs. Byrd dropped off my Costco order

and I thought I had enough money to pay her.

And you're looking for it in the couch cushions?

How much did you take out?

Twenty dollars, like you told me.

Where's the other 40 I had?

There was no other money.

But you took $60 out of the bank for me.

I haven't touched it and nobody else

has been in the house except for you and the cleaning lady.

Mom, I went to the bank for you two weeks ago.

No, it was Monday.

The doctor said short-term memory

might be a bit of an issue after the accident.

Look...

Okay, today's the 16th.

I went to the bank for you on the 3rd.

Well, I guess things are worse than I thought.

I know my body, I'm a dancer.

I was a dancer.

Hey.

It's okay.

I'm here.

My sweet boy.

If you're gonna be stuck here with me, your old mom,

then you should at least get out and have some fun.

You're so handsome.

Find some young beauty to take out.

That's not really what I'm focused on right now.

Hmm.

So, how about a gym?

You used to love working out.

I can't do that.

I'm always at work.

If I'm not, I'm here, watching you.

Your dad's old workout equipment is up there.

Buried under some stuff.

I'll even give you a little bit of money.

Fix it up.

Okay.

I like that idea.

Good.

Let's eat.

Oh, I actually ate mine in the car.

I don't really like it when it gets cold.

But uh, I'll keep you company.

You're my boy.

Come on.

And bro, you know what?

We've given up on nature.

Women today wait too long to get married,

and by then, their minds are corrupted

by the false promises of feminism.

The simple fact is that young women

do not know what they want, let alone what they need.

Hey, hey, hey, don't throw that away.

That's my memory trunk.

You wanna hold on to this?

Yeah.

Forgotten about this.

This is when I played Vegas.

Oh, my gosh.

This is when I was in the national tour

of "A Chorus Line".

You were away a lot.

Hey, hey!

I had to be.

Your father was a wonderful man

but he wasn't much of a provider.

And when my mom left us this house,

the property taxes were crazy,

and if I hadn't worked,

you would have not had a home to grow up in.

Hang on to it.

And we'll go through it later.

Might want to hang some of the pictures

-on the wall of my room. -All right.

Well, I'll keep it in the attic for ya.

Pretty sure there's room.

Hi, guys! Uh, just an update.

I am happy to report I am ahead in my training schedule.

Yes, if we pour the foundation by Friday,

the timeline works.

-Good morning. -Okay, gotta.

Kells Bells, big breakfast, then I drive you to the gym.

-Dad, come on. -Did you forget?

Forget what?

I'm running my first 10 mile today.

Not on your own, you're not.

It's our usual training.

Come on, we'll do it together.

Dad, I can't do that.

Everybody's expecting me to do this.

I will be home before noon.

Besides, isn't this a good test of my mental toughness?

Goodbye.

Oh. Okay.

Hey, excuse me?

You seen a golden retriever running around?

No, sorry.

I didn't check before I opened the door and he ran off.

He's not trained yet.

My five-year-old's already obsessed with him,

so I'm trying to find him before she gets out of camp.

Okay, well, I'll keep my eyes open.

Hey wait...

Aren't you that girl who's running for charity?

Yeah, I am.

I've seen your posts online.

Actually used to go to Lincoln High myself.

Well, hey, wait a sec, maybe I could show you this

flyer really quick, just in case you see him later.

Uh... s-sure.

Where are the flyers?

Huh.

Must have left them at the Kinko's.

Do you wanna grab a drink?

You look like you could use a drink.

Yeah, I've been running.

I gotta go.

No, no, no. This can't be happening.

Hey, what's going on?

I thought you had physical therapy?

Oh, the heater broke and they closed early,

and my ride care couldn't come for an hour.

Yeah, and she couldn't get hold of you so she called me.

Tell him your good news, Debbie.

Oh, where did you run off to so early this morning?

Well, what's the good news?

-Um, well, I... -it's no big deal.

No big deal. She walked two steps.

With a walker.

It's still progress!

And your physical therapist said if you keep up

with your exercises, you could be out of this chair

within six months.

-Six months? -Really?

You okay?

Yeah, fantastic.

Here, come inside, I'll make you sandwiches.

Wait, wait, wait, that...

I feel like we should celebrate.

Well, that's why we're here.

We're gonna go inside and have a nice lunch.

I'll tell you what?

Why don't you guys...

on me? How's that?

And they have Margaritas.

It's barely noon!

Oh, it's perfect!

Gives me a chance to sober up before my five.

Right, your walk.

5 P.M., every day, rain or shine.

Rain or shine!

-Let's go! -Well, have fun, ladies.

There you go.

You're finally home.

Now we can start our lives together.

Help! Help me!

Help me! Help!!

Help! Help!

Help me! Help!

Help! Help! Help me!

Help!

Help!

Kelsey! Kels!

It's Sofia! Yell if you can hear me!

Kelsey!

It's just a dream.

It's just a dream.

Oh, wake up, wake up, wake up.

You're finally awake, sleepyhead.

-What is this? -Where am I?

You're home.

What are you talking about?

Let me go!

Oh, I plan to.

When?

So many questions.

You...

y-you, you're that guy, with the, with the lost dog.

That's the last thing I remember.

What did you do to me?

Relax, Kelsey.

Now is the time you can put aside

everything that's ever made you anxious, or-or-or upset.

How do you know my name?

I know a lot more about you than that.

From your posts, remember?

I made a project of you.

My clothes.

It's...

am I still a virgin?

You poor thing.

No, I didn't touch you.

I need my wife to be pure.

Your wife?

You think we're married?

Not yet.

You have to earn that privilege.

And what if I don't want it?

Well, then you can stay up here.

My wife, on the other hand,

will live in a big, beautiful house with me.

Have a family.

Dinners together. Vacations.

Would you like that?

I don't want to stay up here.

So, you'll be my wife?

Good.

Then I'm gonna need to know I can trust you.

Ow.

Start with your social media passwords.

We finished combing every inch of the woods

within a five mile radius

of where Kelsey's phone was located.

And the good news is, we didn't find any blood

or other signs of foul play.

You ever try to take a teenager's phone from them?

They will fight you to the death for it.

So, forgive me if I don't believe you

that there's no foul play.

She may have been abducted, or she may have run away.

Run away? No, not Kelsey.

No way.

Listen, I'm sorry, I'm going to have to ask you,

was everything okay at home?

Yeah.

Yeah, it was good. I mean...

it's been tough since her mom has been gone

but she seemed good, right?

Yeah.

Were you two fighting more than usual?

-More than usual? -No, we don't fight.

Kelsey's a great kid.

Look...

I'd push her to get good grades and always do her best.

But I'm supposed to do that, right?

I mean, I'm her dad, right?

Soph, is there something going on with Kelsey

that I don't know about?

Soph, I'm desperate here!

If you got some information, you need to tell us!

Would you rather speak to me alone?

-No. -No, um...

Kelsey just didn't want you to know

but she's been raising money online for the half-marathon.

-On-online? -Where?

Just like, on social media.

She would post her running experiences and stuff.

Okay.

Yesterday before she left,

she said she had to do her first 10-mile run

because everyone was watching. That's what she meant?

Did she tell people where she'd be running, Sofia?

Sometimes.

But it was, like, mostly for, like, tips,

and encouragement, and stuff.

I mean, she's raised almost $10,000.

I don't believe this.

She-she wanted to do something really big

for her mom and it was supposed to be a surprise.

I'm so sorry.

Okay.

I'm going to need to know every app and all her usernames,

and then we can start by checking out

her male followers in the area.

Okay, I'm-I'm gonna drive around the neighborhood.

Mom!

Yes?

What the hell's going on?

Well, hello to you too.

Why is there a cop outside?

-I'm fine. -Everything's fine,

which you would know if you answered the phone.

I've been trying to call you...

What happened?

After the cleaning girl left,

I checked my purse

and I was missing $36.

You called the police for that?

This is the third time my money's gone missing

on cleaning days.

Well, did you mention to the detective

you have memory problems?

Because this has been an issue before.

No, I know, I know,

and since the last time you mentioned that,

I have been keeping a notebook with all my cash expenses.

Every last cent.

Well, what now?

Should I be expecting to see more cops around?

-Well, what does that matter? -Why do you care?

-Because, okay? -I was worried about you.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Come here.

You're not rid of me yet.

I thought that dress might be a little tight.

But I think that's the size I want you to be.

Let's put you down to one meal a day.

Billy, it...

it might go faster if, if I could exercise.

Maybe run a few miles a day or...

I know you didn't grow up with a good role model

of what a wife should be,

so I'm going to forgive what you just did.

But in this house, we do things right.

You understand that?

Good.

You know what?

This actually might be a good thing.

We get to make up for the first time.

Huh?

Say you're sorry.

I'm sorry.

As long as you mean it, that goes a long way with me.

You've earned this.

The beginning of our physical intimacy.

Our first kiss.

Let's get you minty fresh.

I want it to be perfect.

Open up. Come on.

Uh...

There you go.

What do you think?

Oh, much better.

But we have got to do something about those cuticles.

Oh, when's the last time you cleaned those things?

Oh, pfft, easy-peasy.

What?

Very nice. Very nice, Beth Byrd.

Hmm.

Oh. Ah!

You all right?

I still get a little ringing in my ear

from your casserole incident.

How do you know about that?

Well, I was out for my 5 P.M. walk.

Right, your walk.

5 P.M., every day, rain or shine.

And being outside,

I had the volume on my hearing aids turned up

and I could hear your smoke alarm down the block.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I can't believe that I practically burned

this place down after working so hard to hold on to it.

Have those developers from the subdivision been by?

Turned away three offers

without even listening to the price.

I didn't travel back and forth across the country

to wind up in a wheelchair and a convalescent home.

At least now I can sleep in my own bed.

Mom, why wouldn't you at least hear

-what they're offering? -Oh, honey,

I learned a long time ago that if you never listen

to the offer... yer never tempted!

Honey, you'll get all this eventually.

Be patient.

In the meantime, let me enjoy my house.

I'm gonna get outta here.

Hey, uh, what's happening in the attic?

Excuse me?

Well, I mean, the lights are on all hours of the day.

-Billy's turned it into a gym. -Oh.

He's been working out quite a bit.

Well, good for you!

Thanks.

Does he look any different to you, at all?

Not at all.

But he seems calmer.

-Mm-hmm. -So, I'm going along with it.

I think he used the money for a gaming room.

Good mornin', sunshine.

Good morning, Billy.

Did you sleep well?

No, Call of Duty tournament went late

and then we ended up losing

in the final elimination anyway.

Hmm.

Well, I'm sure they only even made it that far

because of you.

You're learning.

Good.

Do you want to tell me about it?

Yes, and I will, but today's all about you.

We're going on a field trip.

A few months ago,

my mother injured her spinal cord

in a car accident.

Now, she goes to therapy twice a week.

So, I figured it'd be a good opportunity for a bath.

Let's get these things off you.

Not a word. Not a sound.

You understand?

I've never given someone a bath before.

How'd I do?

I know you feel exposed but that's how we build trust.

I love how innocent you are.

I don't know how much longer I can wait

to marry you.

Billy!

You okay?

Yeah. Hold on a second, I want to show you something.

Can it wait?

No, it cannot!

Meet my new friend.

I call her B-r-r-r-idget.

Bridget?

It means "power, strength, and vitality!"

It was either that or Eileen.

Anyway, I...

I couldn't wait to show you.

Well, really happy for you, Mom. Seriously.

Who knows? Maybe by Christmas I'll be climbing the stairs

to work out in your gym!

-Christmas? -Is that what they said?

They said it's possible.

Well, uh, fantastic.

Ah, flowers?

Oh, uh... you weren't supposed to see that.

It was supposed to be a bit of a surprise.

For what?

Your... walker.

Thought we could celebrate.

But you just...

you just found out about that.

Well, I could tell it was going well.

I'm trying to be optimistic here.

Okay.

Sorry to ruin the surprise.

Just put 'em in the kitchen and I'll uh, I'll put 'em in water.

You got it.

Mom, please,

if you can hear me, please help me get out of here.

Please, please, please, please.

Please help me get out of here.

Honey, I'm home.

-I need water, food. -Please.

That's how you're gonna greet me?

I work very long days to provide for you.

Buy us a house.

And this is what I come home to? Not even a smile.

I'm sorry.

I'm beginning to think this isn't working.

It's like you're not even trying.

I just want to go home.

My dad...

my dad is probably terrified.

Is that what you think?

It's time for a hard dose of reality for you.

You gave me all your social media passwords.

Your dad hasn't posted anything about you.

He has been posting...

I screen grabbed this the other day.

I was waiting for the right moment to show you.

Who is that?

His new girlfriend.

He's moved on, Kelsey.

So should you.

Why don't you stay here

with a man who actually cares about you?

Hey...

you have one month to become wife material.

You understand? I have needs!

What if I can't do that?

Well, I'll send you home,

but to your mom.

Is that what you want?

No.

I can't hear you.

No, it's not what I want.

What do you want?

I want to be perfect for you.

That's better.

I'm sorry that you had such a bad day.

Can you, can you please let me make it up to you?

What did you have in mind?

Ah, that's it, just like that.

You're really getting the hang of this.

See? This is how it should be.

You take care of me here at home.

I take care of us out in the world.

That's it.

Ah, a little more pressure, kitten.

Help! Help! Help!

Billy? Did you call me?

I treated you like my wife,

and all you've done since you've been here

is lie to me and try to escape.

Wives are supposed to be obedient.

And you know who isn't? Whores!

And from now, that's how you're gonna be treated.

Sometimes obedience needs to be imposed.

Billy, please, I didn't mean to.

I should have done this a long time ago.

Billy! Billy!

Billy!

Billy!

Jesus.

-My pills. -I can't find my pills.

It's like you're getting murdered or something.

They're all right here.

No, not those pills, my arthritis pills.

They're supposed to be in this caddy.

They're always in this caddy.

Well, I'm sure they'll turn up.

Turn up?

We're not talking about a missing set of keys, here.

I need these pills to function, to live.

Oh, to live.

Come on, dramatic much?

I can't physically move without them.

Do you get that?

Fine.

What do you want me to do?

Go back to bed.

Come on.

You don't seem to give a damn about this

so don't worry about it.

-Mom... -Go back upstairs.

I'm sorry it came out that way.

I said leave me alone!

Want some help?

No.

I didn't think it would get this bad so quickly.

I can't believe the insurance company didn't approve

your emergency prescription.

-It was a new bottle. -Why would they?

Well, wait's almost over.

When does the renewal get here?

Week from Thursday.

Not that it matters.

All my progress is shot to hell.

Damn it.

Okay, here, let me help you.

Okay.

Come on, open up.

Where are you going?

I'm not going to have you start feeding me.

I'd rather starve.

Can you open the door, please?

-Hi. -Hi.

Hi. Can you open it for me, please?

Sure.

Thank you. I've been waiting all day for my...

-Here you are. -Ah, my pills.

Thank you.

Thank you! Thank you.

You're welcome.

What?

Hey buddy, declined.

What?

Hold on, I'm...

I don't understand!

We've been paying the mortgage on time.

This isn't about the mortgage payments, Mom!

It's about the property tax.

You haven't paid them and now they're gonna garnish

your disability checks.

So, you need to go down to the bank and,

and transfer some money from the savings!

There are no other savings!

How is that possible?!

Medical bills, your physical therapy,

all-I of your medicine. This stuff adds up, Mom!

Not to mention your attic activities.

What's that supposed to mean?

You told me to build a gym up there, okay?

-Is that what you did? -Really?

You wanna see?

Come on, I'll take you up there right now.

As a matter of fact, I'll carry you.

-Come here. -No! No! Hold..., back off!

None of this changes the fact that we could lose the house.

The house that I killed myself to hang on to,

and what are you going to do when that happens?

Pick up some overtime or something.

I'll get a second job.

Oh, there you are.

You seem chipper this morning.

Why wouldn't I be?

Good workout last night in the gym?

Best so far.

I'm sure.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means, I know your secret.

My secret?

Wh-what are you talking about?

At first, I thought my mind was playing tricks

on me all that time you spent in the gym.

Even late at night.

But you still look the same.

Well, I'm doing a conditioning thing.

It takes a little longer.

Then...

I thought that you used my money for gaming equipment.

But what really gave it away were the long hairs

I found in the shower this morning.

Am I really that much of an embarrassment

that you can't introduce me to your girlfriend?

I, I mean...

Relax, Romeo, you're an adult.

But I want to meet her.

Okay.

I'm not really sure how serious it is.

If she's spending time in my house, I want to meet her.

Sunday dinner, no arguments.

I'll make something special.

Okay.

Sunday. Dinner.

Uh... we'll be there.

I gotta get to work. I'll uh, I'll be home later.

A girlfriend?

Well, what's her name? What does she do?

-He won't tell me! -He says they're not official.

But I insisted on meeting her

if they're gonna spend time in this house.

She's been in your house but you've never even met her?

I think he's sneaking her in after I go to bed.

-No, no, no. -This is your house.

You have the right to know who's traipsing around in it

-when you're sleeping. -I know,

that's why she's coming to dinner on Sunday.

What are you gonna do if she doesn't show up?

I'm not lying. People get sick.

Happens.

So, prove it.

Doctor's note?

How about a photo?

A photo?

Tell her to send a photo

so I can see how sick she really is.

You're being ridiculous.

I wasn't born yesterday.

So, unless you can prove to me

that you have a real girlfriend who happens to be sick,

I have to assume that you're lying,

and I am going to find out why!

Okay, it's your life.

Waste it however you like.

Up, up, up. There you go.

Okay. You still don't look sick enough.

Here. There we go.

Okay.

There. Hoo, should be a director.

What are we doing?

Tell you what?

Billy, please, no more photo shoots.

The faster you do this, the faster I'll let you eat.

Sound good?

Okay.

Now, sicker, like you've got the flu or something.

Okay, now give me your hand.

Let's make this look like a selfie.

There ya go.

Perfect.

I'm such an idiot.

Ow!

Oh!

What are you doing in my house?

-Help! Help me! -Help me, please help me!

What the hell is going on?

Billy brought me here.

-You... -you're the girlfriend.

Oh, what is this, some sort of...

Fifty Shades role playing or something?

You... you knew about me?

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Oh, oh, listen, honey, I...

I... honey, I don't want any trouble, I...

I'll have a conversation with Billy when he gets home,

but right now, you need to get outta here.

You think I'm here on purpose?

On purpose?!

I have been trapped here since the day your son drugged me

and threw me on this disgusting, filthy mattress!

I don't believe that.

Does it look like I want to be here?!

What...

how, how did you meet Billy?

Was it on one of those dating apps or something?

No.

No.

I went for a run and he pulled over

and asked me to help him look for his lost dog.

And then he drugged me and brought me here.

When?

July 22nd.

Three months ago?

July 22nd, 2023.

You've been here over a year?

Can you please let me go?

I need to go home to my dad.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

What... how do I get you out of here?

-I don't know. -I don't, I don't know.

-I'm gonna call the cops. -Yeah. Yes, yes.

-Please, please. -All right.

Oh, thank you.

-Oh. -Where are you going?!

I dropped my phone on the stairs

when I was coming up here.

I will go down there and I will call,

and I will get you out of here.

-Okay. -Okay. Please.

Looking for this?

Billy. Ha.

Here, help me up.

Happy to.

-Oh, damn it! -That really hurt, Billy.

Hey, hey, hey, give me my phone.

Why?

So you can call the police on me?

Is that what you told Kelsey you'd do?

Hmm?

Honey, what is going on?

What are you doing up there?

Now that you know my real secret,

things are gonna change around here.

From now on, the chair stays with me.

You don't move unless I say so.

-Do you understand? -You let that girl go, Billy.

She's just a kid!

What are you gonna do about it?

You really think the police are gonna believe

you didn't know she was here the whole time?

Help! Help!! Somebody help!

-Who is that for? -Help!

The neighbors aren't coming to your rescue anymore.

Help!!

Hey, keep screaming, I'll send them unhinged messages

from your phone after I convince them you have dementia.

They'll feel bad for me when they hear you screaming.

Do whatever you want to me, Billy, but let that girl go.

I won't say anything to anyone.

We won't have to talk about it ever again.

You are in no position to be giving the orders.

Sweet dreams, Debbie.

Good morning, sunshine.

-Why the long face? -Let me go!

Were you expecting the police?

Are you really that delusional?

My mother can't walk on her own.

I'm the last surviving family. You really think...

You really think she was gonna choose some whore

over her own son?

No!

-You belong to me. -You understand?

You're my property

and nobody damages my property but me.

What better way to start your birthday than with a bang?

October 22nd, right?

I'm 18.

Little less hot now that you're legal, but...

...we'll make it work.

Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing?

Why are you doing this?

You try to pull a stunt like that again

and it's a pillow over your face

and I'm putting the house on the market.

You understand?

Billy,

I haven't seen you for a while.

What are you doing here?

Installing some alarms.

Why? What happened?

Can you keep a secret?

Of course.

A few months back, my mom was diagnosed

with early onset-dementia.

Last night, she snuck out of the house in her nightgown.

Took me an hour to find her.

I had no idea.

Yeah, well, now if it happens again, alarms will sound,

be able to get down here right quick.

You take such good care of your mother.

-Thank you. -Appreciate that.

Yeah, my husband had dementia at the end, but I mean,

I know how to deal with it. Let me help you with your mom.

You know what? I think she's a little embarrassed

by the whole thing.

I don't know if it'd be a great idea.

I think she needs her friends.

She needs her dignity, is what she needs.

All right.

But the second you decide you need anything,

you call me and I will be right over.

You got it.

Okay. Bye.

Once you're finished with Mom, you can make us lunch.

What is she doing here?

-What do you think? -We have our own live-in maid.

Kelsey just finished the house. She's gonna help you shower.

No.

She..., I can take care of myself.

Not without your walker and your chair, you can't.

Let's make it quick. Getting hungry.

You have to keep your head back

or the water's going to get in your eyes.

Shut up and don't tell me what to do!

-I was just trying to... -Shush, that was for his sake.

We have to get out of here.

What?

I want to help you.

-No. -No, you want to test me.

You can report back to that rapist son that you raised

-I didn't take the bait. -Listen to me.

The man outside that door is not the son I raised.

I think that if we act like we hate each other

give him more control.

I promise you I will try to get you out of here

but you have to trust me.

Oh, I, I'll be right back with your drink.

-What the hell is this? -The bun's not toasted.

You didn't toast the buns.

Toast them?

Do you not know what that means?

Do you need a dictionary.

No, sorry, I'll, I'll take care of it.

And don't let the food get cold.

You know, it's actually not a bad idea.

The food is cooked, the house is clean.

This might be the best idea you've ever had.

Coming around faster than I thought you would.

Well, we both work so hard.

We deserve to enjoy this house.

-You know what? -That we do.

Dad wasn't so bad.

He worked hard, too.

Was just under a lot of stress.

Don't I know it.

In the months before he died,

his insomnia was so bad.

You okay?

Yeah.

Better than okay.

This is how the other half lives.

Pretty soon we'll be going to the opera and the ballet.

Who wants to leave for that?

Kelsey!

-Dance for us. -What, what are you crazy?

What?

Picked it up the other day

in case there's any more escape attempts.

-Can you please put that away? -That's not necessary.

-Come on. -Just having a bit of fun.

What's your problem?

Are you starting to care about her?

No.

If you tase her,

she'll be worthless for the rest of the day

and then what are gonna do about dinner?

-Good point. -Fine.

Just don't forget who makes the rules here now.

What are you doing standing around?

The food is getting cold.

All right, Kelsey, it's time to make yourself useful.

You are going to help my mother with her hemorrhoid cream.

Well, get to it. Come on.

I'm gonna be right on the other side of that door.

And remember, these are all alarmed.

No funny business.

-Got it? -Yes, Billy.

All right.

You needed help with your cream?

I think I may have found a way out

but we have to act quickly.

Tonight?

No, but soon.

My husband had terrible insomnia.

His doctor prescribed sleeping pills for him

that could take out an elephant.

Wait, I don't understand.

In the closet there should be a black leather bag

that's hidden under a million things.

I need you to get it out for me, quickly.

Okay.

Is this it?

-Yes. -Open the sides.

See if there's a prescription bottle in there.

-There's only two pills. -That's more than enough.

If we can knock Billy out long enough,

we can use his phone to call 911.

I'll keep these under my pillow tonight.

Tomorrow sometime I need you to get them

into the kitchen and hide them.

Okay, yeah, and then what?

Leave the rest to me.

I've got a birthday surprise planned for him.

Now, give me your arm.

This cream will help some of your scars.

Let me see your arm.

Oh.

I'm so sorry that he did this to you.

It looks ready.

Perfect.

Actually, the top of this is a little uneven.

-You'll have to slice it. -Why?

'Cause if you don't,

the second tier will slide right off.

Your mother never taught you how to do this?

Her mom's dead.

Oh, I didn't know.

I'm sorry.

Anyway, leave the kitchen to the birds.

I'll be in the living room.

Like that?

Looks good.

You can start icing it now.

Hey, Billy, remember how much your dad

loved the Tom Collins I would make him?

What do you think if I made you one tonight?

Pass. Nothing goes better with chicken fried steak than beer.

There's no way I can fit those pills

into his beer bottle.

Hold the spatula still and spin the cake.

Did you grind them?

Yes.

But the opening is way too narrow.

What are you two whispering about in there?

Allow your mother a few surprises!

Listen, we'll figure it out.

But whatever you do, you cannot panic.

Do you understand?

Mm, smells amazing.

Turns out this one

isn't completely useless in the kitchen.

That's not the only room she's useful in.

I... uh, I was...

She didn't want to spoil the surprise.

I found your dad's old beer mug and froze it.

Kelsey, pour the beer into the mug slowly

and on an angle to keep the head down.

Billy, do you remember your birthday,

I think you were 12-years-old,

your dad and I didn't give you

your presents in the morning,

and you thought that we forgot?

Yeah, but when I got home,

you had mounted that flat screen TV on my wall.

He wasn't a bad gift giver.

Mm-hmm.

What are you so nervous about?

Sit.

No.

I... I just want tonight to be perfect for you.

Would you look at that?

Two and a half years of training,

she finally gets it.

Hello? It's Mrs. Byrd.

Is there anybody home?

Not a word or she dies.

-Mrs. Byrd. -Hi.

Well, good evening.

Uh, so is your mother home? I... can I say hello?

Who's Mrs. Byrd?

C-c-can we trust her?

It's too risky.

He convinced a neighborhood that I went nuts.

I... let's stick with the plan.

Yeah, it's uh, not really a good time right now

-but maybe another night. -Oh, okay.

Well, I remembered that it was your birthday

and because you have done so much to help your mother,

I wanted to get you something special.

Thank you.

-Oh, no, open it now. -I want to make sure you like it.

-Right now? -Yes, please.

Okay.

-Aged 18 years. -Yes.

I know it's a good one

'cause my husband always used to hide his

when we had company come.

That's very generous of you but I'm gonna get back inside.

Don't like to leave her alone too long.

-Okay. -Um, well, happy birthday!

Good night!

Turns out I was wrong.

There is something that goes better

with chicken friend steak.

What the hell is this?

You put something in my drink, you bitch!

I knew it tasted funny.

No! No!

-No! No, Billy! -Stop it! Stop it!

She had nothing to do with it.

I put a sleeping pill in your mug

when Mrs. Byrd came to the door.

Why would you do that?

Why? Heh.

Why? You want to know why?

Because, because you're holding us prisoner!

This is insanity!

-You think this is a prison? -You haven't seen anything yet.

Kelsey, get Mom's pills!

No.

No. No, no, no, no, you can't do that.

I won't be able to move!

You have been more trouble than you're worth.

The only reason you're still alive

is because of your disability checks.

Don't forget that.

I'm not gonna ask again

or I'm gonna put you in a chair too.

No, no, no!

No! No!

No, no, please! Don't! Don't do this!

Hey, come here.

What do you think of her?

Who, who is she?

A replacement.

Relax.

You're not going anywhere.

You know everything I like and you can teach it to her.

All right, no more standing around.

Go make the bed.

What's a good opening line for a teenage girl?

What?

Wait, I got it.

Billy, this needs to stop.

You're torturing her.

She has food and a comfortable place to stay.

Doesn't sound like any torture I'm aware of.

Please.

I will do anything you want me to.

You already do.

But it's good that you're saying this.

I know what I'm capable of if somebody tries to betray me.

Is it gonna take much longer?

All that research this afternoon

got my motor running.

She needs to finish eating.

I'm gonna grab a beer.

Be done by the time I'm finished.

I found your arthritis pills.

They were under Billy's mattress.

It's a 28-day supply.

I tore the house apart looking for those.

He's looking to bring another girl here.

She's even younger than I was.

We have to get out of here.

I know.

Let's get your strength up first, okay?

You ready?

Didn't think you'd sit in that chair again, did you?

I will say, I'm glad the moaning finally toned down.

I'm impressed considering what a victim

you always loved playing.

You all done in there?

Yeah. Uh, everything but the laundry.

Good.

Get started on some food after that.

We'll have to get your energy up.

Got a big day clearing out the attic.

The new one will be here soon.

Okay, help me get her up.

-All right, ready? -Mm-hmm.

Okay.

Ow!

When was the last time you trimmed her nails?

Chop, chop, we don't have all day.

I've got a lot of work to do upstairs.

I'm not done filing yet.

-You're kidding me, right? -Look at her.

She's practically a vegetable.

Leave her for now. Let's go.

I had the volume o my hearing aids turned up.

And I could hear your smoke alarm down the block.

5 P.M. every day, rain or shine.

Ooh.

Oh, ah!

Ooh.

Debbie!

Debbie!

Debbie!

-911. --I need to report an emergency.

There's a, there's a girl in the attic.

There's someone in the attic?

One of you come with me now. In the house! Let's go!

You take this floor. I'm heading upstairs.

He went out the window! He went out the window!

Go to the window! He went out the window!

I'm just trying to get as far away from that house as I can!

They're holding me prisoner there!

I can't believe

they're letting me go home so soon.

Yeah, well, you're one tough bitch, so.

-Sorry, Mr. Romano. -That's all right.

Honestly, Dad, you did not have to come walk me

the whole way.

I will walk with you anywhere, anytime,

and as much as you'll let me.

And you, you did not have to come home,

all the way from Sacramento.

Uh, we looked for you for two years,

six months, and 23 days.

Yeah, I was coming back.

You look so grown up.

I really missed you.

Well, you don't need to worry about that again

because you are never getting out of my sight.

Well, you'll have to compete with me for that one.

Kels? Are you okay?

-You want me to get a doctor? -No, I... I...

Yeah, what's up?

I, I can't leave without saying goodbye.

I just, I can't believe you set fire

to your own home.

Billy always said it was the thing in the world

you were proudest of.

I wasn't doing a lot of living in that house anyway.

And I knew that Beth Byrd would hear that smoke alarm

and call 911 right away.

What? It was all a set-up?

Digging your nails into Billy's arm and...

Yeah.

Well, he had to think that the manicure was his idea.

That boy may be a lot of things but he is not stupid.

You saved my life.

No.

You saved my life.

If you hadn't gotten me those pills,

I never could have done this.

Well, how are you feeling now?

Seeing you walk around free makes me feel good.

They're still treating me for malnourishment but I...

I'm clear to go home.

What are you going to do first?

Well...

♪ I got a reason to try even when it don't feel right ♪

♪ When I'm lost in my mind

♪ And I'm running out of time

Mile 20 complete

♪ ...When the fear is taking hold, hold ♪

♪ Let it go, go Gotta fight back ♪

♪ Toss and turn, no sleep ♪

♪ Thinking about my dream Or what it could be ♪

♪ If I just keep my head down

♪ Someday we will see This was meant to be ♪

♪ One great victory ♪

♪ Beautiful things are just about to happen ♪

♪ Beautiful things are just about to happen ♪

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♪ Because we're glorious We are victorious ♪

♪ We're never going down We're never getting old ♪

♪ Because we're glorious We are... ♪