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(doors rumbling)

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(singers vocalizing)

(eerie suspenseful music)

(singers continues vocalizing)

(Tom's father retching)

(glass clinks)

- [Tom's Father] What is this junk?

(glass clinks)

You call this dinner?

I'm out busting my butt every day at work.

What are you doing?

- [Tom's Mother] Yeah, you bust your butt with that girl.

- [Tom's Father] Excuse me.

What'd you say?

You got something to say to me? Speak up!

(glass clinks)

And look at this house!

(object screeching) I mean, what are these crayons

and papers doing all over the floor?

Where's Tom? Tom!

- [Tom's Mother] I'll, I'll get him.

- [Tom's Father] Kid, where...

- [Tom's Mother] Tom, Tommy, are you in there?

- [Tom's Father] Tom!

- [Tom] Mom.

- [Tom's Mother] Come on out.

- [Tom's Father] Tom!

- [Tom's Mother] Oh, it'll be all right.

We're not gonna punish you.

- [Tom's Father] All right, Tom,

I'm not gonna play this game.

- [Tom's Mother] Tom, your father wants to talk to you.

I said come on out.

- [Tom's Father] Would you get in here, where I am?

- [Tom's Mother] I said come on out now!

(footsteps tapping)

- [Tom's Father] Closet again, you little freak,

come on out of there. What are you doing in here?

- [Tom] You lied to me, you-

- [Tom's Mother] I told you to pick 'em up.

I told you, you never listen to me!

I told him to-

(hand smacks) (Tom screams)

- [Tom's Father] So what if we lied to you?

Big deal! So what, Huh?

- [Tom] Stop, no!

- [Tom's Father] You're never gonna amount to nothing, boy.

- [Tom] No, dad, I'll stop! - [Tom's Father] Huh!

(Tom screams)

(glass shards clattering)

- [Tom] Dad, I'll stop, stop!

- [Investigator] Tom, how'd you get all these bruises?

- [Tom] I fell down on the playground.

- [Investigator] Mm-hm and what about these marks

on your arm?

- [Tom] I don't know.

(footsteps tapping)

- [Tom's Father] You open up that door, Tom,

you come out here right now!

- [Tom] Why should I?

(hand smacks)

- [Tom's Father] Get down right now!

- [Tom] I hate you, I hate you.

- [Tom's Father] Yeah! Yeah!

- [Tom] Oh my God, I'll get him, I'll get him,

I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him.

(matchstick screeches) (Tom gasps)

You won't hurt me anymore, never again.

(man screams) (fire crackling)

(kid screams)

(man screams) (fire crackling)

- [Stranger] Help! (screams) (fire crackling)

- [Tom] I'm sorry. Dad, I'm sorry.

(fire crackling)

Oh, dad, I didn't mean it. I'm sorry.

Oh no.

Oh no!

(metal clanging)

(heavy metal door rumbling)

(bell clinks) (singers vocalizing)

(bell clinks)

(electricity buzzing)

- [Stranger] He said, I waited...

This isn't right!

- [Stranger 2] Tomorrow.

- [Stranger] No, come on, man!

Please, please, please...

- [Stranger 2]Let me tell you what it's gonna do to you.

(car engine revving)

- Hey, let me in, please.

(buzzer buzzes) (lock clicks)

- [Stranger] Come in 'cause I'm-

(buzzer buzzes) (lock clicks)

Aww!

I'm so happy. (buzzer buzzes)

- Do you have any mail or messages for me?

- [Stranger] I have been dying to meet you!

(Tom screams)

- Watch your cigarette, please.

208.

- Yeah.

(footsteps tapping)

Yeah, ah, you got this.

(siren blaring)

Ah, you got something here from the hospital.

(siren blaring) - Okay.

- Oh, yeah and the outpatient unit called,

said to reschedule,

uh, the pharmacy's still waiting for you

to pick up your medication.

Oh and the manager says, if you don't pay

for your room by tomorrow, you are out.

(girl cheers)

- I have a check from the hospital.

- [Receptionist] Huh. - Could you cash that for me?

- [Stranger] Oh, I want-

- [Receptionist] What do I look like, a bank to you?

You wanna cash your check, you go to the bank.

You don't mess with me.

(Tom groans) (hand smacks)

- I told you, watch that cigarette.

(receptionist cackles)

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I just lost control for a minute.

I'm okay now.

(man speaking indistinctly)

(footsteps tapping)

- How crazy, fuck!

(receptionist sighs)

(paper rustling)

- I can't lose control.

(siren blaring)

(crow caws)

(crow caws)

- [Tom] Hey John, let me in please.

- [Stranger] Leave me, let go!

(buzzer buzzes)

- [Guard] Hi, Tom. (door clicks)

(footsteps tapping)

Take care, Tom.

(crowd chattering indistinctly)

- [Gordon] How old are you in this picture?

(Tom sighs)

- Seven or eight.

- [Gordon] Where is that?

- It's under the sink.

It's comfortable.

- Comfortable?

Underneath the sink?

- Uh.

Well, my parents couldn't find me.

They couldn't find me, they couldn't hurt me.

So, felt safe.

- Safe, yeah.

Safe, not comfortable.

- Oh yeah, okay, safe, not comfortable.

- [Gordon] Are you safe now?

(Tom exhales sharply)

- Haven't had any violent spells in a long time.

- I sense a little hesitation.

- No, no violent spells in a long time.

- Is that because you feel safer now?

- I'm never gonna feel as safe as I want to.

- Well, no one does.

- Yeah.

- Okay, well, let's talk about the future a little bit.

- Okay.

- Where are you living now?

- I've decided I wanna live in a house.

- [Gordon] Well, maybe some kinda boarding house.

- Yeah. Yes.

- Okay.

Well, you know, next week

is our last mandatory session together.

How do you feel about that?

- Fine.

I think I've relied on you for too long.

(Rudolf barks) (birds chirping)

- Hey, watch me do a wheelie!

(Rudolf barks) (birds chirping)

(Rudolf barks)

- [Kid] Wait up, wait up! (Rudolf barks)

(hammer smacking) (tool whirring)

(birds chirping)

(hammer smacking)

(hammer smacking) (birds chirping)

(Tom whistling)

(car horn honking)

- Ah.

(birds chirping)

(hammer smacking) (Tom whistling)

- [Contractor] How's that look?

- [Contractor 2] It's a little low,

bring it about a quarter of an inch.

(hammer smacking) (birds chirping)

(gentle suspenseful music)

(crickets chirping)

(hammer smacking)

(Tom chuckles)

(door creaks)

(Tom laughs maniacally)

(Tom whooshes)

- [Tom] Black to black.

And green to green.

Okay.

(crickets chirping)

(crickets chirping) (car door thuds)

(footsteps banging)

(birds chirping)

(footsteps tapping)

- [Julie] Hello, hello?

Hello, house.

(crickets chirping)

(footsteps banging)

(door creaks)

(crickets chirping)

(window creaks)

(footsteps tapping)

(crickets chirping)

- [Phil] Julie.

- I'm up here.

- Julie. Julie.

- Where are the kids?

- Well, I've got Holly

and Neil's getting Rudolf outta the car.

Hi. - [Julie] Hey.

Hey baby.

Mm-mm.

How you doing? isn't that fun?

- [Holly] Mm-hmm.

- [Julie] Mm-hmm.

Hey, lemme show you the rest.

- Let's go, babe. - Okay.

(crickets chirping)

- Let's go, babe.

(birds chirping)

(crickets chirping)

- You love it? - Yes, I love it. (giggles)

Neil, well?

- I don't like it.

- That's gratitude for you.

- Why do we have to move here anyway?

- Because your father and I don't like

any of your old friends,

and we think you're having way too much fun.

- Mom, so gross.

- Hey Neil, pretty high tech, huh?

Beam us up, Scotty.

- Can I try? - [Julie] Sure.

- [Neil] Okay.

Hello. (giggles)

Hello.

Guys, there's another one in the living room.

- Come on. - Where?

- All over the house, all over the house.

- Cool!

There's another one?

- [Phil] Yeah!

(Rudolf barks)

(Rudolf barks)

(crickets chirping)

(Rudolf barks)

(door creaks)

(Rudolf barks)

- Go!

(Rudolf barks) Go, go, go, go.

(Rudolf barks)

(metal clanging)

(Rudolf grunting)

(Rudolf barks)

(Rudolf barks)

(tongue smacking) Come here, come here, come here.

(Rudolf grunting)

(Rudolf grunting)

Come here, (lips smacking), come here, come here.

(lips smacking), come here, come here, come here.

(sprayer hissing)

(Rudolf barking)

(Rudolf grunting)

(footsteps tapping)

(Tom coughs)

- Beautiful. (footsteps tapping)

- We now sure have space.

- It's huge.

- Holly, sweetheart, come on, let's go.

- (screams) Rudolf!

- [Julie] Oh, Neil, would you get Rudolf?

- [Neil] - Kay.

- [Phil] What do you wanna do about dinner?

- [Holly] Rudolf! - How about pizza?

- Hey, I wanna go with you, daddy.

- Okay, I got this one.

What do you like on your pizza?

- [Julie] Pizza! - [Neil] Pepperoni!

- [Phil] Pepperoni, what do you like?

- [Neil] Yeah. - [Julie] Cheese!

- [Phil] How about half cheese, half pepperoni.

- [Julie] Okay, I said it all.

- [Holly] And a Coke!

- [Julie] Okay, bye!

- [Neil] Bye, dad.

- [Holly] Bye, Rudy.

(gentle somber music) (crickets chirping)

(hammer smacking)

(tool whirring)

(hammer smacking)

(gentle somber music continues)

- [Tom] Nice.

(hammer smacking)

(crickets chirping)

(birds chirping)

(footsteps tapping) (dog barking)

- [Julie] Right over here.

You got Oskar, Holly.

(gentle somber music continues)

- [Kid] Yeah.

- [Neil] Hey, Oscar.

- Survived the trip?

- Yeah.

(water splashing)

- Swim around the house.

(gentle somber music continues)

- [Julie] Looks good. - [Phil] Smiling.

- [Julie] (indistinct) Fishes don't smile.

- [Kid] Dad! - [Phil] Ever seen this?

- Yeah.

Come on!

- [Phil] No, that's fine. - Oh my God!

- He should see you and all of you.

- [Neil] Oh, I remember that picture.

- [Julie] Can you hold that. Can you hold that!

- [Phil] Oh, Frick.

- This is Frick?

Remember we used to call him Freak instead of Frick?

- Do you remember when we got him?

- No, I was, (inaudible) I don't remember.

Aw! - Never had a haircut.

(gentle somber music continues)

Look at that picture.

(tree leaves rustling) (dog barking)

(crickets chirping)

(tense brooding music)

- [Tom] Ah!

(crickets chirping)

(tree leaves rustling)

(crickets chirping)

Huh.

(crickets chirping)

(window creaks)

(ceiling thumping)

- What was that?

- What was what?

- I heard a thump.

- Oh, big houses are full of strange noises.

We'll get used to 'em.

- Yeah.

(crickets chirping) (gentle suspenseful music)

- Ah, okay.

(woods screeching)

Phil.

Hm,

Julie.

(crickets chirping)

Neil.

(woods screeching)

And Holly.

And you, Mr. Rudolf.

You'll be on the porch.

(gentle suspenseful music continues)

(woods screeching)

(crickets chirping) Tom.

(owl hooting)

(keyboard buttons clacking)

- Hi babe.

Hi, sweetie.

Mmm.

- Hmm. (lips smacking)

(computer beeps)

Got a presentation tomorrow.

- Oh, it's our first night here.

- Yeah, well, the bank has to decide tomorrow

whether they're gonna buy this business or not.

Sorry.

- Okay.

- I'll be up in a little bit.

(Phil sighs)

(keyboard buttons clacking)

(crickets chirping)

(water burbling)

(gentle suspenseful music)

(water splashing)

(gentle suspenseful music fades)

(door creaks)

- Honey.

- Hmm!

- Ta-da!

- What's (chuckles) this?

- A little housewarming present?

- Oh, I didn't get you anything.

- Oh, that's all right. Just open it.

(Phil laughs)

Oh wait.

Toast.

A new house.

(glass clinks)

- Got it.

(glass clinks)

(paper rustling)

You made this, right?

- You like it?

- Yeah, this is nice, this is nice.

This is really nice.

Um, the exterminator's coming tomorrow or Thursday?

- Oh, (clears throat) tomorrow.

Don't worry about it.

It's, it's all been taken care of.

- You are really getting good at this.

- Oh, thanks.

- Mm.

(lips smacking)

- Honey, I think we should just get some sleep.

- Jesus, Julie, I said thank you.

- I know, it's just been a long day.

(switch clicks)

- Okay.

(switch clicks)

(wrapper rustling) (gentle suspenseful music)

(metal clinking)

(Rudolf panting)

- No.

(lips smacking)

Come here.

(tongue smacking)

Hello.

Come here.

Come here, come here.

(Rudolf panting)

Come on.

(Rudolf whining)

(gentle suspenseful music continues)

(door creaks)

Hm.

(gentle suspenseful music continues)

Oh no.

(gentle suspenseful music continues)

- Mommy. Mommy.

- Holly, what is it?

What is it, baby?

- A man scared me.

- A man?

Oh, you must have been dreaming, sweetheart.

Wanna sleep with me?

- Okay.

(Julie breaths deeply)

(birds chirping) - Rudolf!

(motorcycle engine revving)

Rudolf!

Rudolf!

(crow caws)

Rudolf?

Can't find him. (footsteps tapping)

- [Holly] He's just looking around.

- That's right, sweetheart.

And somebody nice is gonna read our sign and bring him back.

What do you think?

- You know, this wouldn't have happened

if we hadn't moved here.

- Have you seen my briefcase anywhere?

- Um, I was pretty sure I saw it by your desk.

- No, it was on my desk last night. (knuckles rapping)

I don't know where it is now.

- George, hi. - Hi, Mrs. Dreyer, you called?

- Come on in, yeah, how you doing?

- Good, good, good, good.

- [Phil] What's it doing on the floor?

- Marone!

You got a big place here!

- Yeah. Yeah.

- It's vermin heaven.

- [Phil] Oh, good to see you, George.

- Phil, you see, my philosophy is,

that you start from the top and you work your way down!

- Stairs are right over there.

Kill 'em all, George.

(gentle music)

Okay, babe, gotta go.

I'll be home late tonight.

- [Julie] All right, bye honey.

- [Phil] Bye guys.

- [Neil] See you later, dad.

(door creaks)

(George vocalizing)

(crickets chirping)

- I know you're in there.

You think you can get away from me, but you can't.

You are in for a big surprise, you slime pickers, you.

(George laughs) (crickets chirping)

(George vocalizing)

(door creaks)

(Tom exhales sharply)

- Oh, no.

- Rats?

- Yeah, you see, they live in the wall space.

- Can you get rid of 'em?

- Yeah, I mean, it's no problem.

It's just that you gotta stay outta the house

for a couple of hours, you know? It's a big job, rats.

- Great, go to work, George, thanks.

Neil, Holly, let's go.

(footsteps tapping)

- Okay, mom.

- Thank you.

All right my darling, get in.

Good.

- [Holly] So exciting!

- Yeah, first day, it is exciting.

- Oh, hi, hi, hi, hi.

- Hi. - Hi, ah,

I'm, I'm Gene Hufford.

Um, I, I live, live right here.

I'm a n-next door neighbor.

Ah, oh, little housewarming gift, pie, rhubarb.

I, I made it myself, yeah.

- Well, thank you very much.

- Hi.

- I'm Julie Dreyer.

- Julie, pleasure.

- Ah, these are my kids, Neil and Holly.

- Neil, Holly! - Hi.

- Nice to see you two. - Hi.

- How you doing?

Oh, God, you sure got a great house.

- Oh, we did, I'll tell you, we love it.

- [Gene] Yeah. - It's a great neighborhood!

- Oh! Great neighborhood, hm. (chuckles)

Pool's nice too, huh? Uh-huh? (laughs)

Uh-huh?

(birds chirping)

(Gene laughs)

- Yeah, um, I've gotta get going.

Ah, you know, I have to get the kids to school.

- I'm going to kindergarten!

- Kindergarten! Oh God, yeah.

I wish I were back in kindergarten, especially with you!

(Gene laughs)

Nice to see you kids.

You have fun now!

(birds chirping)

- [George] Ra, ra.

Ra, ra.

Ra, ra, reee.

Ra, ra, ra, reee.

Ra, ra, ra, reee.

Ra, ra, ra, reee.

(George laughs)

Ra, ra, reee.

Ra, ra, reee.

Ra, ra, ra, ra, ra, ra, reee.

(smoke machine hissing)

(smoke machine whirring)

(smoke machine whirring)

(tense ominous music)

(smoke machine whirring)

(smoke machine whirring)

(Tom coughing)

- [Tom] Damn! (coughs)

(tense ominous music continues)

(Tom coughing)

(tense ominous music continues)

(Tom coughing)

(George screams) (Tom coughing)

- Who the hell are you?

You don't belong here.

You're not going nowhere!

(tense ominous music continues)

(hand smacking)

(Tom grunting)

(hand smacking)

(tense ominous music continues)

(Tom breathing sharply)

(gentle ominous music)

- Oh, no.

Oh, no.

(Tom groans)

(gentle ominous music continues)

(gentle ominous music continues)

(dog barking)

(paper rustling) (birds chirping)

(car engine revving)

(birds chirping)

(birds chirping)

(car engine cranking)

(car engine revving) (car tires screeching)

(car engine revving) (car tires screeching)

(car horn honing)

- [Driver] Hey! (car tires screeching)

What do you think you're doing?

(car engine revving)

(paper rustling)

- Drunks. (birds chirping)

Hm! (birds chirping)

- [Friend] Hi, Tom.

- When are you coming back?

(Tom sighs)

- It took me a long time after the fire happened

to discover it wasn't my fault.

They drove me to it.

- [Gordon] it was a horrible situation.

- Yeah.

- [Gordon] Why are you bringing it up today?

(Tom sighs)

- I wanna make sure it doesn't happen again.

- [Gordon] Well, why would it?

- If someone were to attack my house,

then I'd have to defend myself.

- Oh, um, excuse me for just a minute.

- [Tom] Yeah.

(telephone dialer whirring)

(Tom sighs)

- [Gordon] Hello, Dr. Spencer?

Yeah, can I see you for just a minute?

It is.

I'm sorry. - That's okay.

- So, do you like your new place.

- [Tom] Very much.

- Good.

And do you like the rest of the boarders?

- There's a family that lives there that I like very much.

In fact, they make me wanna have a family myself.

- [Gordon] Well, uh, maybe someday you could.

- Well, I'm planning on it.

(knuckles rapping)

- Oh, excuse me. I'll be right back.

- Okay.

- Dr. Gordon. - Hi.

Thanks, ah, I've got Tom Sykes in there,

and today was supposed to be his last day.

But I don't know,

I just get a really bad feeling about the guy.

For one thing,

he's considerably more paranoid today.

- Dr. Gordon, unless we have evidence that he's a danger

to himself or to others, we can't hold him.

- [Gordon] I know, but this is a guy who was brutalized

by his parents for years.

Now, okay, we've made some strides,

but we're talking about a guy who very deliberately set fire

to his house and burned his parents to death.

- Dr. Gordon, our hands are tied.

- Right. Okay.

Well, I was just asking.

- Good day, doctor.

- Thanks.

Well...

Well, this is our last session, Tom.

- Yeah.

- Tom, do you feel like you're ready to be out on your own?

- I'm trying as hard as I can.

I'm trying as hard as I can.

(kids chattering indistinctly)

(kids chattering indistinctly)

- Okay, so we go over to Mrs. Patrick's house

about 11:00 o'clock.

We'll ride our bikes over,

get a bag and put the stuff in, all right?

Then we light the paper bag on fire and ring the doorbell.

Just as Mrs. Patrick comes out,

her doormat catches on fire.

Is this, is this, is this the dog doo trick?

- Dog doo?

No, it's a dog shit trick.

You're, you're new here, aren't you?

- Yeah, me and my family just moved here.

- Do they teach you to interrupt conversations

you're not a part of?

- No.

- So why did you?

I know why, you got big ears.

(tool whirring)

♪ Sleep, pretty loved one ♪

♪ Don't you cry ♪

(Julie laughs)

♪ I sing a lullaby ♪

(crickets chirping)

- [Julie] That's good!

Ready to go to sleep?

- [Holly] Mm-hmm.

- Okay, you got a kiss for me?

(lips smacking)

Night, baby.

- Night.

(switch clicks)

(Tom groans)

(crickets chirping)

- [Neil] I don't like it there.

- [Julie] Why?

- [Neil] Because there's this kid named Bernard,

he's giving me a hard time.

- [Julie] Well, you're the new guy in school.

Sometimes it takes a little while to make the adjustment.

- Why can I go to my old school?

- 'Cause we're not in that district anymore, sweetie.

- I don't care. I miss all my friends.

- I know you do.

I know how hard the first day of school is.

I remember that.

But it's gonna be okay.

You are gonna make new friends, you'll see,

Okay?

(lips smacking)

Night, honey.

- Night, mom.

- Sleep tight.

(switch clicks)

Love you.

- [Neil] I love you too.

(crickets chirping)

- I love you too.

(crickets chirping)

I love you too, ah.

Mm.

Mm-mmm.

(crickets chirping)

Night, mom.

(crickets chirping)

Night, mom.

(crickets chirping)

I love you too.

- Ahh!

(motorcycle engine revving)

Ah.

(gasps) Jesus Christ! You scared the hell out of me.

- [Julie] Oh, I'm sorry, honey. I heard you come in.

- Did you have to sneak up on me like that?

- I didn't sneak up on you, Phil.

What's the matter?

- I just had a very shitty day.

- [Julie] What happened?

- Well, I was in the board meeting this morning,

and I'm giving my report on the Davis project.

Well, I get to the end of it,

when I'm gonna sum up all my figures,

the spreadsheet that contains all my totals is missing.

- [Julie] What?

- It's missing. It's gone!

I'm standing there in front of 11 people

looking like the biggest idiot they've ever seen.

- Well, what happened to it? - Good question.

Good question!

Now, everything was on top of my desk last night

before you moved my briefcase.

- [Julie] Wait a minute, I, I didn't touch your briefcase.

(crickets chirping)

- (sighs) Well, now, the kids were asleep.

What do you think happened,

get up and walk over there by itself?

- I don't know what happened,

but I did not touch your briefcase.

Honey, things are gonna settle down.

You've had a long day, why don't we just go to bed?

- I, I can't, I have to work.

- Well, there's something I kinda need

to talk to you about before tomorrow.

- [Phil] What?

- Contractor called today and-

- Of course, the house, the house!

Julie, please, please!

Not the house, okay?

I'm sick of hearing about the goddamn house!

I'm not even sure we can afford it.

- [Julie] Would you, would you want me to keep going?

Should I go back to work?

- [Phil] No. No.

We both agreed that it's important for you

to spend time with the kids!

That's not what I'm saying!

- Okay, just calm down, you don't have to yell.

- I'm not yelling, Goddamn it.

(crickets chirping)

- I don't understand what's going on here.

- Yeah, well, that's a big part of the problem, isn't it?

- [Julie] What is that supposed to mean?

- Forget it.

- [Julie] Phil, if there is a problem,

I would really appreciate hearing what it is.

- You wanna know what the problem is?

You wanna know what the problem is?

I think you're spending too much time on this stupid house

and not enough time with your family and I'm sick of it.

- Well, what did you think?

Did you think the house was just gonna move itself in?

- [Phil] I'm not talking about the moving.

I was here for the moving, wasn't I?

But I don't need to here every detail

of every contractor you have a conversation with,

don't pretend like I didn't help you with the moving.

Okay?

- [Julie] I'm not saying, I, I am-

- Shut up!

- Isn't it enough that I'm paying for the Goddamn house?

- Fine.

(box smacks)

(crickets chirping)

(crickets chirping)

(playful upbeat music) (birds chirping)

- That's bad. (laughs)

- Hey, you two.

Hi, Brian.

(lips smacking) - Beautiful house.

- Thank you! Jennifer, you guys want something to eat?

- Michael!

- Hey, hi, sweetie.

God! You look great.

- Oh, thank you. - Beautiful dress.

- (exhales sharply) Julie, you started the party without me?

- Oh, Rita, honey...

(toy gun clacking)

- Hey, Phil!

- Very young.

- Can you take that up for me.

- Hi. - Hi.

(Rita laughs)

- So is this, um, is this something for the walls?

Is it something for the kitchen?

- [Holly] Rita! - No...

- Holly, sweetie.

Ooh-ah, ahh, aww!

Mmm.

- So, new house, neighborhood.

How's it going?

- [Phil] Oh, great. Just great.

- Yeah, I'm glad I didn't talk you out of buying this place.

Julie's done a terrific job with it.

- [Phil] Thanks, yeah.

- [Guest] And you look like shit, eh!

So what's going on?

- Well, I think I'm gonna see her again.

- Are you kidding?

I thought that was supposed to be a one time thing.

- Yeah, I know.

- Yeah. So.

- Well, you know, sometimes I think I ought to end it

before it really begins.

But sometimes I feel like I just wanna do something

that's just for me.

You know?

(guests chattering indistinctly)

(toy gun clacking)

Just, you know, what I'm saying?

Neil! Neil, outside with that, huh!

(crickets chirping)

- [Guest] Well, you're all wound up.

- [Phil] Yeah.

Yeah, it's turning me into an asshole too.

(sighs) The other night I can barely say thank you

for this present that Julie made for me.

(gentle somber music)

(guest sighs)

- I can't believe it. (crickets chirping)

I can't believe it.

(guests chattering indistinctly)

(crickets chirping)

So when are you supposed to see her?

- [Phil] I don't know, tomorrow.

Century Hotel.

(gentle somber music continues)

(pencil scratching)

(paper rustling)

(water splashing)

(gentle somber music continues)

- [Holly] Mm!

- [Tom] Huh. (Holly gasps)

(water splashing)

- Thanks.

(birds chirping)

(playful upbeat music)

(energetic electric guitar music)

- Have a good day, bye.

- [Julie] You want some breakfast?

- No time. - Bye, daddy.

- Why in such a hurry?

- You wouldn't believe the workload I got.

Gotta go, babe.

(birds chirping)

(door thuds) (lock clicks)

(car engine revving)

- Mm-hm.

Bom, bom, bom.

(plate clattering)

Plate clattering

Hmm.

(birds chirping)

(Tom sighs)

Gotta go, babe.

(Tom laughs maniacally)

Gotta go, babe.

(Tom exhales sharply)

- Okay.

(paper rustling)

(birds chirping)

(plates clattering)

(telephone rings)

- Hello.

- Uh, Mrs. Dreyer?

- Yeah.

- This is Frank Reed.

I work with your husband.

He had to rush outta the office,

but he asked me to call you to see

if you could meet him for lunch.

- Really? When?

- Now, at the Trattoria Valentino in the Century Hotel.

- Well, great! Thanks for calling.

Bye-bye. - Goodbye.

(birds chirping)

(Tom gasps)

Okay.

(gentle classical music)

(plates clattering)

- Can I help you, sir?

- Yes, I'm expecting my wife, Julie Dreyer is her name.

She's about this tall and has red hair.

- Hm.

- Could you give her this note for me?

- Certainly, sir.

- Thanks.

I'd love a cup of coffee.

(gentle classical music continues)

(guests chattering indistinctly)

(plates clattering)

(guests chattering indistinctly)

(gentle classical music continues)

(guest laughs)

- Good afternoon.

(car horn honks)

(car engine revving)

(gentle classical music continues)

(glass clattering)

- [Guest] Yeah. - [Guest 2] No, no, no, no.

(gentle classical music continues)

(guests chattering indistinctly)

- Can I help you, Miss?

- Actually, I'm looking for my husband,

but I don't see him here.

- The name please.

- Dreyer, Phil Dreyer.

- Ah, I was told to give you this.

(paper rustling)

(gentle classical music continues)

- Thank you.

- [Receptionist] You're welcome.

(door creaks)

(door thuds)

- Just when you thought romance was dead.

- [Phil's Friend] Mmm. (giggles)

- Shit, Julie.

Julie!

Wait a minute!

(door thuds)

(Julie groans)

(door creaks) Julie!

Julie, honey, listen.

We have to talk.

- We have nothing to talk about.

- Wait one minute.

(door creaks)

- [Phil] Julie, Julie.

(door creaks)

What are you doing?

- Getting you out of here.

- [Phil] You can't do that.

Honey, I'm sorry, I made a mistake.

- Big one!

I want you out of here.

- Look, this is my house too!

- Honey, please, can we talk about this?

- I don't wanna talk to you.

I don't want you near me, I don't wanna even see you.

Just get out!

- Julie.

- Get out! - Julie!

(footsteps banging) - Out!

- [Phil] Julie! Please listen to me!

(crickets chirping) (birds chirping)

(birds chirping)

- [Tom] Gotta go, babe.

- [Phil] Aargh!

(dog barks)

(window thuds)

(crickets chirping)

(gentle somber music) (Tom vocalizing)

(gentle somber music continues)

(Tom continues vocalizing)

(gentle somber music continues)

(Tom laughs maniacally)

- Ooh.

(gentle somber music fades)

- Okay, guys.

This is what's happening.

Your daddy and I are kind of having a fight right now,

so we need to spend a little time apart.

- Why are you mad at each other?

- You know how sometimes you and Neil fight

and then you don't wanna talk to each other for a while?

- [Holly] Mm-hm.

- Well, sometimes grownups fight too.

- Did daddy tease you?

(Julie sighs)

- Yes, he did, sweetheart,

and I don't like it any more than you do.

- Where did he go?

- He's gonna stay with a friend for a while.

- He, why did he have to leave?

(birds chirping)

- Your dad and I just have some things to work out, Neil,

but I don't want you guys to worry about it.

It, it's, it's gonna be all right.

- Is he staying with Rudolf?

(birds chirping)

- I don't think so, sweetheart.

(birds chirping)

(gentle somber music)

(crickets chirping)

(Julie sobbing)

(gentle somber music continues)

(crickets chirping)

(gentle somber music continues)

(eerie suspenseful music)

- Ah.

Ahh!

(birds chirping)

- Mom!

Mom, are you up yet?

(knuckles rapping)

(birds chirping)

(door creaks)

Mom, are you gonna get up or what?

- [Julie] Mm.

- Mom?

- Oh.

Go downstairs and make some cereal for your sister.

- Why can't she make it?

- Neil, just do it.

(birds chirping)

Oh God.

(Julie sighs)

- Mommy.

Mommy!

- [Julie] Holly, what is it?

- Neil said daddy's never coming home.

- Oh, baby. (sighs)

Neil, what is the matter with you?

- Well, it's true, isn't it?

- No, it is not true.

I told you last night, we just,

we just have some things to work out.

It's okay, sweetheart.

It's not true, alright?

Everything's gonna be just fine.

Now, please, both of you,

would you go downstairs and have your breakfast?

Neil!

- [Neil] What?

- Uh, don't, don't forget, I'm picking you up

at three o'clock for the dentist.

(birds chirping)

(car horn honking)

Mm.

(clip clicks)

Mm!

Mm!

(water hissing) (water splashing)

(birds chirping)

(kids chattering indistinctly)

- Yeah, that's Neil.

(footsteps tapping)

- Hey, Neil, toilet trained yet.

- [Neil] Asshole.

- Ooh, what'd you say?

Did you call me an asshole?

- I said you're a dickhead.

(kids chattering indistinctly)

- [Kid] Look, look, wait!

- [Kid 2] Oh, my God, they're having a fight!

- [Kid 3] Come on, let's get front-row seats!

Come on!

(kids shouting indistinctly)

- [Kid 4] Whoa! Whoa!

- [Kid 5] Get up, come on! - Okay.

(kids shouting indistinctly)

Come here, come here, come here, come here.

- Honey. - Get your hands-

- Honey, what is going on here?

- Get off me. - Are you all right?

- Mom, mom, I'm, I'm fine.

- What? - Mom, everybody's looking.

- Hey!

Thank you very much.

- Tom Sykes.

- Julie Dreyer.

Your kids go to school here?

- No, I was just passing through on my way home

and I saw the fight.

- Yeah, Bernard started it, mom.

- We'll talk about it when we get home.

- The other boy did start it, I, I saw it happen.

- Well, thanks again Mr. Sykes.

- Tom.

- Thanks, Tom.

Very kind of you.

- Well, I was glad to be of help.

- Ready to go? - Yeah.

- Okay.

- Nice meeting you. - Nice meeting you.

- [Neil] See you later.

- See you Neil.

- [Neil] Hey mom, how did he know my name?

- [Julie] Probably heard me say it.

- [Neil] No, you didn't. You didn't say it.

- [Julie] Well, then he heard somebody else say it.

- Dear Julie, it was a pleasure meeting you today

and protecting your son against the schoolyard bully.

(gentle somber music) (crickets chirping)

If there is anything I can do to help, please feel free

to contact me at...

(gentle somber music continues)

Ahh.

Contact me at...

(door creaks)

- There you go.

Alright, let's get up here and hop in.

(eerie dramatic music)

- Good night, mommy.

- Good night, sweetie.

(fire crackling)

Jesus Christ. Neil, get back!

- Yeah.

- What the hell do you think you were doing up here?

(crickets chirping)

- I'm sorry.

- That's it!

You say you're sorry and you think everything's okay?

- No. - [Julie] Neil, do, ah,

do you have any idea how dangerous this is?

You could've burned down the house and killed us all!

I know.

- [Julie] Well, then why did you do it?

Neil I wanna know why you were burning your soldiers.

(Tom sighs)

(Tom sighs)

I am asking you a question!

- I wasn't burning my soldiers!

- [Julie] Then what were you doing?

- I was pretending they were dad!

He does not care about us- - Neil.

- He left us and he's never coming back.

I hate him, I hate him, I hate him!

- Neil, Neil, honey, no, listen to me!

(Neil sobbing) - I hate him! I hate him!

- Neil, sweetheart, look at me.

Listen to me!

Your dad loves you.

(crickets chirping)

He wouldn't do anything to hurt you.

Come on. You've gotta believe that.

- He doesn't even call us.

- Oh, sweetheart, he's had, he's had so much to do.

- You are sure?

- Listen to me,

there is nothing he would rather do

than see you and Holly.

- [Neil] Then why did he leave us for?

(Julie sighs)

- He left because we had a big fight.

(Julie sobbing)

Okay?

I told him to leave.

(Julie sobbing)

But it's not your fault, sweetheart.

It's got nothing to do with you.

I promise it's gonna be okay.

Let's go downstairs.

(car brakes whistling)

(birds chirping)

(birds chirping)

- Huh, huh, op,

oh, let me help you with those heavy bundles.

- Oh, no, no, no, really, this isn't necessary.

- And what are neighbors for?

It's the least I can do for a lovely lady like yourself.

Anytime, I'm always around the house.

Yeah, I really spend a lot of time alone, but I'm okay.

I mean, it's, it's all- - Could you,

could you just put them down over here?

- Oh, yeah, oh, you bet!

- [Julie] Great. - [Gene] Here we go.

- [Neil] Hi, mom, I'm home.

- In here, honey.

- Look who I found outside.

- Oh, hi, Tom, right?

- Yes. Hi, Julie.

Ah, Neil wanted to give me a drink for, how did you put it?

- (chuckles) Saving my butt.

- Saving his butt.

- Okay, coming right up.

- Hey, I'm grounded.

- Grounded, what for?

- Playing with matches.

- Oh, matches are dangerous things, that's for sure.

- [Julie] Neil, upstairs now.

- (sighs) Okay, I'll see you later.

- Yeah, see you later.

- Water, okay?

- Yeah, thanks.

- Oh, ah, did you want anything?

- No, no, no. I'm fine, thanks.

- [Julie] Alright, I'm just gonna be unpacking.

- Yeah.

Oh, Gene Hufford, I'm, I'm next door here, neighbor.

(paper rustling)

(paper continues rustling)

(glass jar thuds)

(door creaks)

- Oh, oh, oh, no, no, no, no.

- [Julie] No it's-

- Let, let me, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

- [Julie] It's, it's okay I've got it.

- No, no, no, I've got it, I'm fine.

- [Julie] No.

- Mm, mm, mm, yeah.

- Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

(birds chirping)

- Oh, yeah.

Ah, so you into, ah, sports?

- No.

(birds chirping)

(telephone rings)

- Hello.

Yes, this is Julie Dreyer.

- Hi.

- Hi.

- [Julie] Mm-hm.

- You saved my ball.

- What's your name?

- Holly.

- Holly, I'm Tom.

Handshake.

Let's see your grip.

- [Julie] Yeah, that is strange.

- Ouch.

- Um, when I left the house, he was just heading up

to the attic with all his gear.

(motorcycle engine revving)

Hmm.

Well, I wish I could be more help.

Okay.

Yeah. Bye-bye.

- Is everything all right?

- Yeah, that was the pest control people.

We had the exterminator out here last week,

and apparently they found his van parked across town,

but nobody's seen him for days.

- Ouch. - (gasps) Oh!

- Yeah, I, I saw him leave here last week.

Uh, he was drunker than a skunk, swerved all over the road.

He almost ran into some other cars.

- Really?

- [Gene] Yeah.

- Why don't you call them?

- [Gene] That's a good idea.

- Why don't you go home and call 'em?

- Oh, yeah, I really should be going.

Um, my home team is playing, 30 games out of first,

but (laughs) we loyal fans.

We never give up!

- Bye, Mr. Hufford.

- [Gene] Gene!

(Julie laughs)

- Oh.

- [Julie] Thanks.

- For what?

- Saving my butt. (laughs)

You really handled him well.

Ah, why don't you come in and sit down.

- Okay.

- That guy really gives me creeps.

I know he watches me.

- Where does he live?

- Oh, right next door over there.

Where do you live, Tom?

- Uh, I live on Woodcliff.

- Oh, you should bring your family by some night.

We can have a barbecue.

- Ah, I don't have a family.

- Come by yourself then.

- You mean just stop by?

- Yeah, maybe this weekend.

We had a housewarming party,

but that was for our old friends.

And I'd like to get to know some of the people

in the neighborhood.

- Hmm.

Where did you get these?

- [Julie] I did this.

- You made these?

- Yeah.

- Oh, may I?

- Oh yeah.

- Look at one.

Oh, this is really good.

- Thank you.

You like that one?

- Well, I like this one.

- Why don't you take it?

- Really?

- [Julie] Yeah.

- Are you sure?

- Absolutely. I insist.

- Ah.

Ah!

I want you to have this rabbit's foot.

I had it since I was a kid, and it mean a lot to me.

- Oh, Tom.

- No, I insist.

- Okay. Thank you.

Um, yeah, I guess I could use a little luck these days.

- Have you ever thought about selling these?

- Not really.

It would, it'd be fun to do more with them.

- [Tom] Why don't you?

- I don't know.

My husband thinks they're kinda stupid.

- I don't think they're stupid.

I think these are really beautiful.

(birds chirping)

(knuckles rapping)

- Excuse me. I'll be right back.

Rita!

- [Rita] Julie!

- [Julie] Hi, sweetie. - Hi, oh!

- [Julie] Come on in. - [Rita] Okay.

You look good.

- [Julie] I feel good, how are you?

- Tom,

I'd like you to meet my friend, Rita.

Rita, this is Tom.

- Hi, nice to meet. - [Rita] Nice to meet you.

- Well, I better get going. I don't wanna bother you.

- [Rita] Oh, no, don't leave on my account.

- Ah, (exhales sharply) I really have to go.

It is nice meeting you, Rita.

- [Rita] Hm.

(birds chirping)

- See you later, Julie.

- Let me walk you out.

- Thanks for the little bowl.

- [Julie] Oh, thank you. - Okay.

- [Julie] Bye-Bye. - [Tom] Bye.

(birds chirping)

- What?

- Who is that?

- His name is Tom Sykes, and he lives in the neighborhood.

And it's not what you're thinking, Rita.

- Oh, what do you think I'm thinking?

- I know what you're thinking.

(Julie and Rita laughs)

- Okay, I'm not saying anything.

- Mm-hm.

- But if you decide that you don't want him,

(Julie sighs)

I'd be more than happy to take him off your hands.

- Well, thank you, dear.

(Rita laughs)

- What is that?

(dog barks)

- Huh, that sun feels great.

(Rita giggles)

- Hey, you're in a good mood.

- Yeah, I am.

- Wouldn't have anything to do with Tom, would it?

- He's a nice guy. That's all.

- Is that all?

- Yeah, you know, he's gentle, he is considered.

He is a nice guy.

- Maybe you should go out with him.

- I hardly know him, Rita.

- Oh, that's why people go out.

- Oh, oh, yeah and I'm really in a position to start dating.

(Rita chuckles)

- Phil hasn't exactly called, has he?

(birds chirping)

- No.

- [Rita] Well, then I think it's time

you get on with your life.

(soil squelching)

(tense menacing music)

(Julie gasps)

Oh, my God. What is it?

(housefly buzzing)

(Julie retching)

(birds chirping)

- Oh, it's Rudolf.

(Rita gasps)

- Oh my God. oh my God, oh my God.

- Oh, no, Rita, keep, keep quiet.

I don't want the kids to see this.

(gentle suspenseful music)

Oh God. Let's go.

(birds chirping)

(tense ominous music)

Come on.

- Looks like I'm staying with you this weekend.

- I'm sure it's an animal. What department handles it?

- [Agent] That would be Animal Control.

- Look, somebody killed our family pet

and buried it in my backyard.

I, I'm a little upset. I would like some police assistance.

- [Agent] Ma'am that is not our department.

I can give you the (indistinct) if it's an emergency.

- This is an emergency!

- [Agent] Ma'am-

- Jesus! (phone holder clinks)

- What?

- (sighs) They, they say,

as long as it's an animal buried on private property,

it's not a police matter.

If I wanna dig it up and I can prove it's Rudolf,

then they'll take a report.

- Bastards.

(gentle suspenseful music)

(crickets chirping)

(crickets chirping)

- Hm.

- There, is that too tight?

- Mm-mm.

- Good.

(stranger whistles)

- [Tom] How do you like your new house?

- [Neil] Well, I guess it's okay.

I miss my old friends on my street.

- Oh, well, I'm your new friend.

- I know. (chuckles)

- What about this, Bernard?

Does he fight you every day?

- Yeah, every day he pick-

- [Tom] Does he- - Picks on me, every day!

- [Tom] Every day? - [Neil] Every day.

- Be back in a minute.

- Drop your bag.

- You know why he's picking on you?

- Why?

- Because he knows you're not gonna do anything.

And when I was growing up, there was these people

who used to beat me up every day.

I finally had enough and I stood up for myself.

- What happened? (birds chirping)

- They never hurt me again.

(birds chirping)

Hi.

- Hi, Tom.

- [Neil] Hi, mom.

- Hi, honey.

- Okay. You know how to fight?

- Sorta.

- The schoolyard bully.

Okay, hit my head.

(hand whooshing)

Hmm.

Try it again.

Don't let me in there.

No, wait, here.

Keep your, you gotta keep your fist up around your face.

Okay?

Keep your eyes open and watch me.

Try it again.

Hit my hand. (hand whooshing)

(hands smacking)

Come on. Come on.

- I'm never gonna learn this.

- Well, wait a minute. It takes time.

- I don't got any time.

Bernard pounds my head every day.

(birds chirping)

- Well, then do this. (birds chirping)

The minute you think there's gonna be a fight,

kick him as hard as you can right in the balls.

Fuiaa!

You grab him by the hair, pop him with your elbow,

take him down.

(Neil groans)

Hit him once in the face, then make sure he doesn't get up.

Kick him with your shoe, right in the mouth.

(Tom laughs maniacally)

- Wow! - [Tom] Okay?

I promise you Bernard will never hurt you again.

- Neil, I want you to go inside and get dressed.

- [Neil] Mom! - Now.

- Go on.

Yeah.

- We are leaving for grandma and grandpa's

in 15 minutes, now get ready.

- See you later.

- [Neil] See you later.

(birds chirping)

- Tom, I, I really don't appreciate you teaching

those kind of things to Neil.

It, it's just totally inappropriate.

- Ooh, well, sometimes it's the only way.

- [Julie] I'll be the one to decide that.

- Oh, okay.

(chuckles) I'm sorry.

Because I just got carried away.

(birds chirping)

I'm sorry.

I'll see you later.

(birds chirping)

- Tom,

I know you were just trying to help.

I'll see you soon, okay?

- Yeah.

- Okay.

- Yeah.

(birds chirping)

- [Neil] Ready, mom.

- Great, let's hit the road.

Grandma's making a sweet potato pie.

How does that sound? - Mm, sounds gross.

- You sound gross (chuckles).

(door creaks)

(door lock clicks)

(gentle pensive music)

(Rita sighs)

(jar clangs)

(Rita gasps)

- Huh! Huh! - Shit!

- Oh.

- What are you doing here?

- I, uh...

Well, I'm keeping an eye on the place.

(Rita laughs)

- Well, look at you!

That's Phil's robe.

- Yeah, I know.

I know.

Phil's gone.

Ah,

did Julie tell you about us?

- No. - [Tom] About Julie and I?

- [Tom] She didn't?

- Huh!

- Well, ah,

Julie needs someone to be in the house when she's gone

to protect, well, to protect the kids.

- Look, I don't know what you're doing here.

- Well, I'm trying to explain what I'm doing here,

what I'm doing here is, is I live here now.

I live here with Julie-

- I think you should go- - And with Neil, no.

Ooh, wait. (Rita screams)

Rita, don't scream, don't scream, don't scream.

Don't scream, don't scream, don't scream, don't scream,

please don't scream.

Don't scream.

(Rita screams)

Don't scream, don't scream, don't scream!

(Rita screams)

(glass shards clattering) (Rita continues screaming)

Wait, wait, wait. (Rita continues screaming)

(Tom groans)

(Rita continues screaming)

Rita, Rita!

Rita! (Rita continues screaming)

Wait, wait, shh, shh! - No!

(Rita continues screaming)

(neck squelching)

- Shh!

That's better. That's better.

You just don't know.

Let me explain.

Rita. (gentle somber music)

Rita?

(gentle somber music continues)

(birds chirping)

(gentle somber music continues)

(telephone rings)

(telephone rings)

- [Julie] Hi, this is the Dreyers.

If you leave your name and number,

someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

(telephone beeps)

- [Phil] Julie, this is me again,

I've been calling all week.

I know you're upset,

but I think you could at least return my calls.

Honey, I'm sorry for what I did.

I miss you. Call me back.

(gentle somber music continues)

I love you.

(telephone beeps)

(telephone beeps)

(telephone beeps)

(door thuds)

(birds chirping)

- Shit!

(water splashing)

(knuckles rapping)

Uh!

(knuckles rapping) - [Phil] Julie. Julie.

- Oh!

(car engine revving)

(birds chirping)

(door thuds)

- "Julie, I miss you.

I'm sorry. I love you very much, Phil."

Ugh!

(head bangs)

(crickets chirping)

(owl hooting)

(crickets continues chirping)

- [Holly] Mommy, is Rita here?

- [Julie] I don't see her car, honey.

[Holly] Hey, maybe Rudolf's come home.

- Hey, Holly.

Ah!

Ah!

(Neil grunts) Twice to the face, twice to the-

- Neil, (indistinct), hey, knock that off!

- I'm just having some fun, ooh, ho, ho!

(leaves rustling)

(own hooting)

(telephone button clicks)

- Gosh, I'm so popular.

(crickets chirping)

(paper rustling)

(telephone beeping)

(telephone rings)

- [Rita] Hi, this is Rita.

Leave a short message, not your life story. (beeps)

- Rita, this is me. Where are you?

Listen, I know you probably met some guy

at the grocery store and jetted off to Mexico,

but I'm worried.

You know, there's no note, no message.

(crickets chirping)

(gentle ominous music)

Rita goddamn it, call me soon.

(tense brooding music)

(lock clicks)

(vase clinks)

(tense brooding music continues)

(tense brooding music continues)

Neil, I just saw somebody downstairs in the garden.

I want you to help me lock all the windows.

- What's he gonna do? Climb the side of the house?

- Neil, I am serious.

Get up. I need your help.

Now, where's your little sister?

- I don't know.

- Holly. Holly!

(tense brooding music continues)

- Here, there's your tea.

Have a little coffee.

(tense brooding music continues)

(glass clinks)

Sugar to finish.

- [Julie] Holly, Holly!

- [Holly] Hi, mom. - [Julie] Ah! Hi, honey.

I don't want you playing up here right now, sweetheart.

It's almost time for your bed.

Let's take your dollies and go downstairs, okay?

- Already?

- Yeah. Come on.

(tense brooding music continues)

(clock ticking)

(crickets chirping) (floor squeaking)

- Ah, hi, Julie.

Hi, I was just passing through

and I thought you might like to take a movie in

with me tonight.

Oh,

(crickets chirping)

Oh, I read today where the circus is in town.

Would you...

Oh, no?

Well, then I better be going.

Gotta go, babe. (crickets chirping)

Huh, gotta go, babe.

Julie, I'd love to have a cup of coffee.

Hi, Julie, I was just passing through

and I thought maybe you'd like

to take a m-movie in with me tonight.

(bird clucking) (Tom laughs)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(birds chirping)

- [Bernard] Hi, Neil.

Who's your bodyguard?

- He's not my bodyguard.

- Oh, you were he was here,

'cause I would've kicked your ass.

(hands smacking)

- We can finish it now.

(hands smacking) Back off!

(leg thuds) - [Bernard] Ooh!

Ooh!

(kids chattering indistinctly)

(birds chirping)

(Neil grunts) (leg thuds)

(kids chattering indistinctly)

(birds chirping)

- Oscar?

(birds chirping)

Huh!

What the hell?

(knuckles rapping)

Yes.

- Hi. - [Julie] Hi.

- I was just passing through

and I saw your car in the driveway,

and I thought maybe you'd like

to take in a movie this evening.

- Oh, ah, gosh.

To tell you the truth, ah...

- Did I catch you at a bad time?

- Actually, you did. - Aww!

- I'm kinda busy right now.

- What's wrong?

- Oh, nothing, nothing really.

Sounds kinda funny,

but it, it seems like our goldfish suddenly

got a lot bigger overnight.

- Fish grow.

- Yeah, but this is a different color.

I, I don't think it's the same fish.

- Oh. Hmm.

Well, maybe your friend that was visiting here-

- Rita? Did you see her?

(birds chirping) - No. No.

- Oh.

Well, how did you know she was staying here?

- I just guessed she was.

Julie, let's go to a movie.

It's just right down-

- Tom seriously, thank you for the offer, that's very kind

but this just isn't a good time.

Um, I'm sorry, I, I, I'm gonna have to get going.

(door thuds)

- Julie, I just wanted to stop by and say hello.

Oh, I read in the paper where the circuses in town.

- [Julie] Tom, Tom. - Would you go

to the circus with me?

- I really do have to go.

(birds chirping)

- [Tom] Okay.

- Listen, it might be better if you didn't,

if you didn't come by for a while.

- Ahhh, I'd love a cup of coffee.

- [Julie] No, Tom?

- Yes.

- No.

- [Tom] Please.

- Tom, no! - Just one cup of coffee.

- No! Please.

- Hm-mm.

- Tom, please, I, I really have to go!

Please!

(door bangs)

(birds chirping)

- Oh, Julie!

Oh, shit!

(birds chirping)

(Tom exhales sharply)

(knuckles rapping)

Julie!

(knuckles rapping)

Julie!

(knuckles rapping)

Julie don't do this to me!

Come on, come on, come on, come on, Julie!

(knuckles rapping)

Julie, I need to talk to you, please.

- Tom, I told you not to come by here.

- I know you asked me not to come by,

but I would like to see you.

- No!

- Julie, would you open the door and please let me in?

- No, I just, Tom, would you leave?

Would you please just leave?

(door bangs) - No, no!

(door bangs)

- Julie?

- An eye for an eye.

- No, not at all.

Sort of two very strange men who happen

to live in this neighborhood.

What are you doing here?

- Well, I figured this was the only way

I was gonna get to talk to you,

since you won't answer my calls.

- Huh! What calls?

- I called every day last week and I left a message.

- I haven't gotten any messages.

- Ah, well, I called. I really did!

- What about your friend?

- [Holly] Daddy!

- Hi, you guys.

Oh, oh, boy, have I missed you?

- Are you coming home?

- I dunno yet, sweetie.

- I went to kindergarten

and I made you a picture of Rudolf!

- You did, huh?

- Hey, dad, guess what?

There's this kid at school and his name's Bernard.

- Uh-huh.

- He's been picking on me every day.

So you know what I did today-

- [Julie] Guys, Neil- - I kicked-

- Neil, I, I, I'm sorry.

Your dad and I really need to talk,

would you please take your sister upstairs?

- You can tell me about it later, okay?

- Hm, okay.

(birds chirping)

- [Phil] Julie.

- [Julie] So what about your friend?

- That's over.

And there was never anything there to begin with.

- And you expect me to believe that.

- It's the truth.

I've never loved anyone but you, Julie,

and I'm sorry.

- (gasps) Don't!

(Julie sobbing)

You just think it's that easy?

You think it's that simple?

- [Phil] No, no, I did something incredibly stupid

and I'm sorry and I, I just, I don't dunno what else to say.

- You bastard! (hand smacks)

(hand smacks) Ah!

Oh, God! (sobbing)

No, no. (sobbing)

- [Phil] I'm so sorry. (sobbing)

I'm so sorry. (sobbing)

Please don't hate me. (sobbing)

I am sorry. (sobbing)

Julie, don't hate me.

(Julie sobbing)

(lips smacking)

Please forgive me.

(dog barks)

(birds chirping)

- Oh.

(car engine revving)

(Tom grunts)

(birds chirping)

(Julie moaning)

(Julie giggles) (Phil moans)

(Julie continues moaning)

(Julie and Phil continues moaning)

(lips smacking)

(Julie continues moaning)

(Julie continues moaning)

(gentle morose music)

(gentle morose music continues)

(gentle morose music continues)

(gentle morose music continues)

- I love you.

I'm so sorry.

Hurting was the last thing I wanted to do.

(Tom groans)

I'd like to make it up to you.

(gentle morose music continues)

I love you.

- I love you too.

We have a lot to work out.

- Are you willing to give it a try?

- Yeah.

(lips smacking)

- [Phil] I'm gonna go to hotel,

I'm gonna get my things.

Is it okay?

- [Julie] Yeah.

- [Phil] I'm gonna make it up to you.

That's a promise. I really blew it.

(gentle morose music continues)

(door creaks)

(door lock clicks)

Hi.

- Daddy, are you gonna live here again?

- I sure am. I sure am!

Yes!

I'm gonna go and pick up some clothes

and then I'll be back for good.

- Can I come? (lips smacking)

- Ah, is it okay?

- Well, I'm going too.

- All right. Got 'em both.

- You guys hurry back. - Okay.

- Okay. Bye, Mom.

- Bye, sweetie!

(Tom groans)

(ceiling bangs)

(gentle suspenseful music)

(door creaks)

(eerie suspenseful music)

(switch clicks)

(door creaks)

(tense menacing music) (Julie gasps)

Oh, my God! (eerie suspenseful music)

Rita!

(door bangs)

Oh!

Tom.

- Yes.

You shouldn't have taken him back.

He didn't deserve it.

(eerie suspenseful music continues)

I was the one who saved Holly from drowning.

Did you know that? Hmm?

I was the one who taught Neil to protect himself.

You shouldn't have lied to me.

- I don't...

I don't underst-stand

ha, when, when did I lie to you?

- You t, you told, you told me to just stop by.

Remember? You told me to just stop by

that you slammed the door in my face!

(eerie suspenseful music continues)

Huh! Come on!

[Julie] No!

- Come, come, come here! - No! Ahhh!

- Come here!

- Let go, you're hurting me!

- Come here, come here.

I protected you, he was with another woman.

Did you know that he was with another woman?

Yeah, daddy!

- Tom, let go of me now!

(eerie suspenseful music continues)

You just let go.

- Okay.

Oh, Julie.

- You're right, Tom.

You're right.

I, I shouldn't have taken him back.

I, I, I shouldn't have taken him back.

- You shouldn't have taken it back.

Why did you?

- Ah, the, the children need a father, Tom.

- I could have been the father.

- I know.

- I could have been the father!

- Of course, you could have,

of course, you could have,

of course, you could have been but-

- I could be the father- - But Tom-

- I could be the father now.

- Tom, you never, you never told me what you were doing.

You, you, I mean, you, you didn't tell me

about saving Holly, and, and you didn't tell me how, you,

didn't tell me how you felt about Holly

and, and Neil and me

- Yeah.

- And so I didn't know what you were doing.

I,

I didn't know.

- Well,

you know now, don't you?

- I didn't know that I had a choice. I didn't.

If I had known that I, I had a choice, then,

then I wouldn't have taken him back.

But I didn't know.

Do you, do you understand?

I didn't know.

- Yeah. Yeah.

- Do you understand?

- Yeah.

Yeah. I understand.

- Tom, why don't, why don't we go?

Let's go downstairs.

Let's go downstairs and then-

- Go downstairs.

- When Phil comes back, then we'll tell him

that he's not needed.

Okay, we'll tell him.

- Because, okay.

- Can we do that? - Yes.

- Can we, can we do that?

- Yes. Yes.

(footsteps banging)

Sit down over here.

- Okay.

- There.

- It's better, isn't it?

- Yes.

- Mm, would you, (clears throat) would you like a drink?

How about if I get us a drink?

That, that would be nice.

- Yes. That would be nice.

I would like a drink. - Okay.

(door lock clicks)

- Hi.

- Hi

- Phil, I want you to take the kids and leave.

- What's going on here?

Who are you?

- That's Tom.

- Phil, get the kids out of here.

- Look, buddy, I don't know who you are

or what happened while I was gone, but I'm back now!

- Phil, stay away from him, he is crazy!

- [Phil] Ah!

(hand smacks) - [Julie] Ah!

(Tom grunts)

(glass shards clattering) - [Phil] Ah!

(footsteps banging)

- Wait!

- Mr. Hufford!

- Mr. Hufford!

- [Neil] Mr. Hufford. - [Holly] Mr. Hufford.

- Open up the door!

Someone's gonna kills my parents!

Open up the door!

- Why are you screaming? What?

- [Tom] Come here. Come here.

- [Julie] Ah! - Alright, ah!

You lied to me. You lied to me!

Come here. (tense menacing music)

- [Julie] No, no!

(Julie sobbing)

(tense menacing music continues)

Ah! Ah!

No, Tom, don't, please, don't.

No! Aw!

- You lied to me!

Why did you, why did you lied to me?

I really trusted you. - [Julie] No, no!

- I really trusted you.

- [Julie] Ah!

(tense menacing music continues)

(Julie sobbing)

No, no!

(glass shards clattering)

No! (sobbing)

- You shouldn't have lied to me!

What did you lie to me for?

- [Phil] You son of a bitch!

Julie, run!

(footsteps banging)

(Phil grunting)

(Tom grunting)

- Hey, Julie doesn't serve you.

The kids don't serve you.

(Phil groans)

Why did you come back?

You'll never amount to nothing.

(Phil screams)

You shouldn't have come back!

(Phil groans)

(Tom grunts)

(gun bangs)

(gun bangs)

(Tom groans)

(tense menacing music continues)

- Julie!

(crickets chirping)

(tense foreboding music)

- Ahh! (Tom grunts)

(Julie screams)

(Julie sobs)

- Julie, Julie, put your head right here next to mine.

I'm sorry I couldn't be what you wanted me to be.

I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry!

(gun bangs)

(gentle pensive music)

- Ah, Ah.

(Julie sobbing)

(siren blaring)

Come on guys, come on.

- [Man over Radio] 35, suspect got in the ambulance.

- Hey, how you doing? What's your sister?

- She is right here.

- [Julie] He is just going.

- [Neil] Hey, dad- - [Phil] Hm.

- [Neil] When you are coming home?

- [Phil] Oh, it'll be a while

but you come visit me at the hospital, okay?

- [Holly] Can I come too? - [Phil] Mm-hm.

It'll be all right.

(gentle poignant music)

(camera clicks)

(officers chattering indistinctly)

(camera clicks)

(gentle poignant music fades)

(gentle morose chorus music)

(gentle morose music)

(gentle morose chorus music fades)

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