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Breakfast in five, honey bear.

Okay, daddy.

I'm gonna steal one of these.

Want some more eggs?

No, thanks.

Mrs. Ellis showed us this year's citizenship award.

It's a medal. It's really big.

- 'Like the Olympics.' - Really?

Well, not that big.

It's pretty big.

I'm gonna win it.

It wouldn't surprise me a bit... if you did.

'It's given to the person who exemplifies'

'St. Alden's values.'

Faith, honesty, grace and compassion.

I just don't want you to be disappointed

if you don't win it.

When are you having another date?

Why? Does it bother you when I date?

No. Why would it bother me?

- 'Hey.' - 'Hey, Aunt Angela.'

Hey.

Hey, honey bear. I found our gal.

Em and I were just talking about me dating.

Not a date, I found you a nanny.

Wasn't that the assignment?

Uh.. I mean, new baby sitter.

I know you don't need a new nanny.

I don't need a new baby sitter either.

It's stupid.

She's still upset about Ms. Livia.

You should baby sit me, Aunt Angela.

It would be an honor, my queen.

But I think my patients might object.

Don't worry, Em, I'm gonna find you someone you like.

Oh, she also says she's gonna win

another award this semester.

Hmm. She's got drive.

You should be thrilled.

Right, Emma?

Emma.

There's a dead cat in the fountain.

[intense music]

Don't be sad.

Probably happened very fast

I don't think it felt a thing.

[bell ringing]

[indistinct chatter]

[wasp buzzing]

[kids whimpering]

(Mrs. Ellis) 'Calm down, everyone.'

'I guarantee you it's more afraid of you'

'than you are of it.'

'Emma Grossman!'

[wasp buzzing]

- Thank you, Emma. - You're welcome, Mrs. Ellis.

[indistinct chatter]

H-h-how did you do that?

We have a nest in our backyard.

My dad says wasps only attack

when they feel threatened.

It's nature, Milo.

[train chugging]

(David) 'Hope you're not allergic to dust.'

This probably isn't the best place in the house

to have a meeting, but..

...I'm on a dead line.

No worries.

Do you make everything here?

No, hardly anything anymore.

I have two factories goin', but..

...this is where it all began.

Cool.

So, tell me about you.

Your resume says you were a professional snowboarder.

Yep, right up until I blew out my ACL.

- Hate to hear that. - It's for the best.

I still hit it hard, I just try to avoid the dangerous stuff.

Sure, so you've been a nanny for five years?

- That's right. - Seem to like it?

I love kids, there's no BS, they're not complicated.

If they're sad, they cry, if they're happy, they laugh.

It's refreshing.

So is there anything else I need to know?

Your references all seem to love you.

I make a mean grilled cheese.

You wanna know the secret ingredients?

- Sure. - Pickles and mustard. Boom!

Done.

Well, um..

Can you start next week?

Emma's about to begin her spring break.

Sure, I can start whenever you--

(male #1) 'Uh, Mr. Grossman.'

'Here are the Stegall plans'

and you have a materials call

in five minutes.

Thank you, is there anything else?

Nope.

Is there anything you wanna ask me?

What's your daughter like?

Emma is...very focused.

She's a normal little girl but she can be very focused.

I don't know how else to say it.

She's smart, straight A's.

Never gets into trouble.

Loves hot chocolate.

- My kinda girl. - Mine too.

And your wife, should I meet with her too?

She died just after Emma was born.

I'm so sorry.

Thanks.

So it's, uh, it's just the two of us.

And, um...we manage.

Well..

...I guess I will see you..

...next week.

Looking forward to it.

Your watch is sick.

Right? I got it for my birthday.

(kid #1) I got a watch for my birthday too..

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- Careful there. - 'You're it.'

- 'Check this out.' - 'Whoa, watch out.'

[groaning]

Katie, are you alright?

You okay?

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you.

Here, let me help you up.

I'm so sorry.

You're still it, let's go.

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[bees buzzing]

Brought you your favorite.

Thanks, daddy.

- You wanna read together? - You don't have to, daddy.

I know how busy you are.

What would you give me for a basket of hugs?

A basket of kisses.

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A basket of kisses.

A basket of kisses. A basket of kisses.

Basket of kisses. Basket of kisses.

You look like a movie star.

Don't make me late, dad.

I won't.

[foot tapping]

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[indistinct singing]

[applauding]

- Nice suit, Milo. - Thanks.

He has been counting down the days.

Oh, tell me about it.

(Mrs. Ellis) And now, our final award.

The St. Alden's Citizenship Medallion.

'Every year we honor someone of character.'

'Someone who truly embodies the values'

'that this school was founded on.'

This year I am proud

to award the St. Alden Citizenship Medallion

'to Milo Curtis.'

- Mom. - What?

Good job.

[foot tapping]

[chuckles]

Here you go, Milo.

- Good job. - Thanks.

[applauding]

[chuckles] Wow.

I'm sorry I missed our parent teacher conference.

I had a big installation in the city.

No worries, we can reschedule.

How is Emma doing? I mean...not to put you on the spot.

Right. She's fine.

She's, um..

I have to say, I've never met anyone quite like her

in my 20 years of teaching.

Why does it sound like a bad thing?

No, I didn't mean that in any fashion at all.

Emma's never had one mark against her

and she's one of our top students.

She can be a real leader when she wants to be.

B-but?

Emma lives in her own particular world.

And I'm sure it isn't anything like the world

that you and I live in.

I mean, she has many remarkable qualities

that are great in a child.

Her courage is...most unusual.

She's almost without any..

...physical fear.

And she really knows how to come across when she has to.

She could be an actress I bet.

- Please. Not an actress. - Alright.

- Mrs. Ellis. - Oh, hi.

- Excuse me. Mm-hm. - Sure.

I'm proud of you, honey bear.

I know you're disappointed.

That medal's mine. I deserve it.

Milo can't even talk in front of the class.

Come on.

Everybody has something special to offer.

Milo's a good kid.

Yeah, well, he's an awful public speaker.

- And he can't spell. - Emma.

[sighs] You're right.

Sorry.

Milo's my friend.

I'm really happy he got it.

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[indistinct chatter]

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[waves crashing]

(Milo) Wow, you're right, this place is cool.

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We should go back now.

(Milo) 'Emma, what's wrong?'

What do you want?

I think you know.

[indistinct chatter]

One, two, three.

Oh, it's good, I'll email it to you.

- Hey, dad, can we get going? - Sure.

Has anyone see Milo?

- I haven't seen him. - Emma, have you seen him?

Um, last place I saw him was by the bonfire.

[children screaming]

Help! Help!

- Help. - Quickly.

Mrs. Ellis, please come, look.

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[gasping]

Oh, my God!

Just.. Milo!

Milo!

Come on, come on, baby, breathe.

Somebody do something!

Call 911.

Milo!

Come on, baby. Milo.

Come on, Milo. Come on. Come on.

- Milo? - 'Yes, please hurry.'

[sobbing]

(Maggie) 'Somebody help us.'

That poor kid.

He was lying there on the rocks for hours

before they came and took him away.

It's horrible.

How is she?

She's okay. Mm..

- I think she's in shock. - Hmm.

I think we all are.

She's up in her room reading.

I'm sure it'll hit her later.

[sighs] Yes, I'm sure it will.

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[clock ticking]

- Emma. - Morning, dad.

Morning, hon.

You want some cereal?

There's just enough left.

No, I'm okay, thanks.

How are you feeling?

I'm alright.

Hope it doesn't rain today.

I meant about yesterday.

'You must be pretty sad, right?'

'If you wanna talk about it, I'm here for you.'

Okay.

Do you need someone to talk to?

I don't really think there's anything to talk about.

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Give her time, kids process differently.

Don't make her feel self-conscious.

[sighs] You're probably right.

She's just so strong, you know.

I mean, even her teachers are talking about it.

Just hope she can..

...take some time and...feel.

[car honking]

Look who's here.

Great job, by the way, she seems perfect.

Miller said she was great with Sam.

Professional head hunter, that's me.

Are you gonna finally take my friend Leslie out?

Oh, my God, you are relentless.

Yes, I will call her.

Hey there.

Let's get this party started.

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Washer, dryer obviously.

- Wow, this place is amazing. - Thanks.

It was a fixer-upper my wife and I bought

right before Emma was born.

- Is this your wife? - 'Oh, yeah.'

'That was, um, our Christmas card one year.'

There she is. Emma, this is Chloe.

- Chloe, this is Emma. - Hi, Emma.

It's very nice to meet you.

I like your necklace.

Do you wanna see my medals?

We have to finish the tour first.

Anyway, emergency numbers here.

All the keys go in that, uh

'little place there.'

'Um, fire extinguishers under the sink.'

'We have a couple upstairs in the bedrooms.'

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[dog barking]

I wanna watch a movie.

The wind was blowing a window open.

I'll be down in a minute.

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- Elmer! - Nell!

I don't get it. This is stupid.

- What's stupid? - Shirley Temple.

(Nell on TV) 'Come on with me.'

The woman was a United States ambassador.

Can't imagine she was very stupid.

I meant the movie.

(Elmer on TV) 'Alas! That I should find you..'

- When's my dad coming home? - Soon.

He has a meeting.

So you sad about the kid that drowned?

I don't think it matters if I'm sad.

He's dead anyway.

Besides, my dad said

you don't feel anything when you drown.

You're all warm and fuzzy, aren't you?

So what are you into?

Music? Horses?

I'm into everything.

What's the deal with your dad? He got a girlfriend?

No. Why?

Just asking. No biggie.

Here it comes.

He had one for a while.

I didn't like her.

So he dumped her?

Yep.

You're sort of somethin' else, aren't you?

And you're sort of a thief.

Excuse me.

And you're smart.

I saw you take the pills from my dad's bedroom.

But not enough for my dad to notice.

Don't worry...I won't tell.

I think I'm gonna stay up past my bedtime tonight.

Now go and get me some ice cream.

You little bitch.

Bring me a couple of cookies while you're at it.

[indistinct singing]

It's okay. It's okay.

'Try not to cry.'

- I'm so sorry. - Thank you.

[sighs] Hey.

Thanks for coming.

Hi, Emma.

Well, don't ask me how I am. I don't wanna lie to you.

It was a beautiful service.

He had a good last day.

A really good last day, I mean

he has never won anything before

'and he was so proud of that medal.'

I just wish I knew where it was.

You don't have the medal?

Well, I think maybe it sunk to the bottom?

(David) Is there anything I can do for you?

If you have any pictures of that day, I'd like 'em.

Just pictures of him playing, happy..

It really does help.

[sniffling]

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Dad.

What are you doing in my room?

- Just picking up a little. - It is picked up.

It's always picked up.

Anything else?

No.

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Mrs. Ellis.

- Hey. - Nice to meet you.

(Mrs. Ellis) 'Believe me, nothing like this has ever happened'

in our 95-year history.

'And we're using every resource we have to make sure'

'that it never happens again.'

'But there is a legal issue that we have to contend with.'

Sure.

'We're reaching out to all the parents'

to gather whatever information we can.

Well.. Okay, I-I don't really understand.

So this an insurance thing or..

Well, that's one component, yes.

Well, what did happen?

No one's given anybody an update.

'How did Milo fall off that cliff?'

That's what we're gonna find out.

Are the police involved?

Uh, we're not at liberty to share that.

Obviously, if and when the authorities are involved

we may share that information with the families.

Some families.

Excuse me, but..

...is there something you're not telling me?

Please don't misunderstand.

We're just trying to get to the facts.

But if Emma heard or saw something, we need to know.

That boy couldn't swim and he was afraid of water.

Why was he out on the rocks?

You little shit.

Any information would be helpful, as it seems

'Emma was the last to see the boy.'

I'm sorry?

At least three people saw her near the rocks.

Now we're not saying Emma did anything wrong--

(David) 'Well, I should hope not.'

Listen, I'd be very careful of what you insinuate.

[Emma screaming]

(David) Emma. Emma!

Emma!

What happened? Are you okay?

We'll show ourselves out.

Yeah, sure.

Let me see this arm.

Let me see this.

Alright, let's get you cleaned up.

Okay?

You're lucky you didn't cut yourself worse, honey bear.

- I'm sorry, daddy. - It's okay.

Accidents happen.

Do you know why Mrs. Ellis was here?

It was about Milo I bet.

Is there anything you wanna tell me about that day?

Anything at all?

Nope.

You're sure?

You weren't ever out on that rock face, were you?

No.

Mrs. Ellis says you were.

She's lying.

Honey, why would Mrs. Ellis lie?

Because she hates me.

She never liked me.

I don't know why.

Why would she say that?

I-I don't know what's going on

I'm just, I'm just worried about you.

I'm sorry, daddy.

I don't mean to get upset.

I'm just sad about Milo.

Want me to read to you?

I'm not really in the mood.

Okay.

Daddy.

What would you give me for a basket of kisses?

A basket of hugs.

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[exhales sharply]

[sniffs]

Hi.

Sorry, I was just checking on you and Emma, uh..

And we're out of milk.

[saw whirring]

- Hey. - I'm, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to startle you last night.

I probably could've waited to do the market list.

Yeah.

- So what's up? - Um..

Hey, do you mind if I, like, smoke in here?

I would never do it around Emma

but out here, I thought...maybe.

Do you see everything against that wall?

It's all flammable, so no, I don't think

this is the best place for a smoking area.

Ah. Got it.

- So how can I help you? - Emma's arm seems good.

I'm sorry, I should have been paying closer attention to her.

I was with her one minute

and when I turned around

s-she was gone.

Yeah. I understand.

- Stuff happens. - Stuff happens.

Hell, yeah, it does.

So, let me ask you..

...how are things with you and Emma?

Everything okay?

Oh, she's great. Such a cool kid.

It's good to hear.

She's so...fun

and smart and funny.

I never would have thought of Emma as funny.

Oh, not in a weird way. She's funny like..

I don't know, like different.

In a good way.

Most girls her age are pretty lame.

Purple leggings and princess posters everywhere

but Emma's like...a lady, you know?

I do know.

Oh, I was looking at more pictures of your wife.

She was pretty hot.

Yes, she was. Thank you.

[wasp buzzing]

Gotta get rid of these wasps.

Well, I better get back to Emma.

She wants to go on the scooter.

- Great. - Anyway, I love my job here.

I just wanted you to know.

Thank you. I appreciate that.

- I'm sure Emma does as well. - Yeah.

We love each other.

Your dad thinks you have major issues, Curly Sue.

- What do you mean? - He knows what's up.

He was grilling me about you.

What'd he ask?

Wouldn't you like to know.

Don't worry, I told him how great you are.

I got you, girl.

Just don't mess with me.

[car brakes squeak]

(Emma) Why is Mrs. Ellis at Milo's?

(Chloe) 'You must be shitting bricks.'

Gross. Why'd you say something like that?

(Chloe) 'Cause they're closing in on you now, babe.

Building their case.

What do you mean?

One day, the police will get involved and you'll have

to come clean about what you did to Milo.

- I didn't do anything to Milo. - Sure, you didn't.

Anyway, you'll see.

You better get your story straight

or you're gonna get busted.

[indistinct chatter]

[intense music]

Yeah, I'd be worried, too, if I were you.

I'm not worried about anything.

You're just being a bitch.

Look...I don't know what you did

to that kid on the rocks, but I know it wasn't good

and I know you're lying to everybody.

And you stole from my dad's room.

Well, I guess we both have secrets to keep

for each other, don't we?

(Emma) 'My dad says it's not good'

'to keep secrets.'

If you see something, you should tell.

Are you threatening me, honey bear?

Do you know what they do to kids that go to jail?

(Emma) 'Not really.'

Well, if it's something like stealing or hurting someone

you get sent to a hospital

where kids yell and scream and cut themselves.

'You never get out.'

But if it's something really bad

like maybe if someone...dies..

...you get sent to the electric chair.

You're silly. Nobody would put a kid in the electric chair.

(Chloe) 'Sure, they do.'

Do you know what happens in the electric chair?

It cooks you.

Your skin crackles and shrivels

like when we make bacon in the morning.

I don't believe you.

A kid wouldn't even fit in that big chair.

They have a special one for kids. It's even painted pink.

And they put pee-pee pads underneath it

for when you piss yourself.

God, you're disgusting.

Google it.

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Emma?

Em?

Emma?

Emma, you out there?

Emma?

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[car lock beeps]

[engine revving]

[music continues]

[wasp buzzing]

[music continues]

[wasp buzzing]

[screams]

[breathing heavily]

Whoa.

[engine revving]

[intense music]

[wasps buzzing]

Hello?

[dog barking in distance]

[intense music]

[clock ticking]

[sighs]

There she is.

How was your day? Do anything fun?

Well, I don't know if it was fun exactly

but I had a good day.

[intense music]

[floor creaks]

What are you doing?

Oh, nothing.

- What's in your hand? - Nothing.

[clock ticking]

[music continues]

Oh, Emma.

Where did this come from?

Emma, how did Milo's medal get into this house?

I, I don't know.

Where did you find it?

(Chloe) 'It was hidden under the bed.'

I found it cleaning.

Thank you, Chloe.

I need to talk to Emma alone.

Sure thing.

Emma.

How did Milo Curtis' medal get under your bed?

I don't know how it got there.

How should I know how it got there?

Um..

Were you ever, at any time

out on that rock face?

Yes, daddy. I went there once.

So Mrs. Ellis wasn't lying when she said you were there?

Guess she wasn't lying.

Yes, daddy.

Were you with Milo?

For a minute.

And what happened?

Emma!

This is very serious and I can't help you

'if I don't know the truth.'

Milo and I were playing a game we made up.

It was kinda like capture the flag

'but with his medal instead.'

I won, so, Milo gave me his medal to wear.

So he gave you the medal out on the rock?

No, I got it later on.

I don't know where Milo went after that.

[sighs]

Emma, do you know Mrs. Curtis

has been looking for this?

She wanted to bury Milo with it.

How stupid.

Milo wouldn't even know if he was buried with it or not.

[intense music]

Daddy, what's wrong?

'Where are you going?'

Just need some air.

Hey, Ange, it's me, listen, I need the name

of a good child psychiatrist for Emma. It's nothing urgent.

I just think that she needs someone to talk to.

(Angela on phone) 'Okay, I have the perfect person.'

Oh, okay. Good, thanks. Um..

I'll call you back.

[indistinct radio chatter]

[police sirens wailing]

[intense music]

[indistinct chatter]

(Mrs. Ellis) Mr. and Mrs. Grossman

there's something wrong with your daughter.

I'm sorry.

[monitor beeping]

[music continues]

I think I saw something in the fountain.

(David) Who did this?

[music continues]

[breathing heavily]

[clanks]

Pretty happy with yourself, aren't ya?

- What do you mean? - You know exactly what I mean.

Nope. I really don't.

Oh. You meant I shit-boxed you with Milo's medal?

- You're so gross. - 'Eat your eggs.'

I feel bad for you.

I wouldn't wanna go do this.

And I don't want to.

(Chloe) I won't say anything.

Nothing good can come of this for you.

Forgot who I was dealing with.

You'll be just fine..

'...you little psycho.'

(David) 'Emma!'

We have to go.

(Mrs. Curtis) It's good to see you, Emma.

Anytime I see one of Milo's classmates

it reminds me of how many friends he had

and what a good person he was.

How's your school break going?

Fine, thank you.

Mrs. Curtis, we have something

that we wanna give to you.

Where did you find that?

Apparently, Milo let Emma wear it for a while

and...and then when he..

...didn't come back, she kept it.

She knows it was wrong and she wants to apologize.

'Isn't that right, Emma?'

It's right.

I'm very sorry.

I shouldn't have kept it.

I don't understand. Milo gave it to you to wear, why?

It was a game. I was gonna give it back.

But he..

We never saw him again.

Well, I don't know what to say.

[sniffles] I'm glad you brought it back to me.

This whole day is..

I'm still in shock about Mrs. Ellis.

I'm sorry?

She's dead.

She rolled her car on Glenvale Avenue

'and she was just here talking about Milo.'

I-I didn't know.

I'm really sad, daddy.

Mrs. Ellis was my favorite teacher.

Do we know how it happened?

On the TV, it said there was a wasp's nest in her car.

'It was a science project or something and she was stung.'

'I don't know. It doesn't make any sense to me.'

Daddy, I'm not feeling well.

- Can we go home? - Sure.

So, now we don't have to talk about Milo ever again, right?

Are you gonna run, daddy?

Chloe and I are baking cupcakes today.

[birds chirping]

[whirring]

[intense music]

[keys clacking]

[music continues]

(David) 'Hey.'

We gotta leave soon for a doctor's appointment.

I'll be ready.

Daddy, I was thinking..

...you're right.

I think something good will come of this.

I hope so.

[intense music]

Emma, I have some magazines on the table

you might like while you wait.

I'm just gonna have a little chat with your dad.

- If that's okay. - Oh, of course, Dr. March.

[sighs]

So, how can I help you and Emma?

I don't know. Um..

Well, w-what is your primary concern?

Emma has always been different

very, very much in a good way..

...but also..

...there's a...coldness.

I don't know how to say it, um..

A lack of emotion. I mean, she has emotions but, uh..

She laughs and cries and all that

but it can be, um..

I don't know.

She's lying to me.

And I don't trust her anymore.

Well, it's very common

for children her age to lie.

'Most kids struggle'

'with their emotions.'

They very often don't know how

or what they should be feeling at any point in time.

'It can be very taxing on a parent.'

Mr. Grossman, everyone thinks their issues

are bigger than they are.

'More unique.'

'And o-obviously, there are the rare cases'

and I've had them, of..

...real psychological illness.

Anyway, I'm looking forward

to talking to Emma.

[intense music]

So, I'm not the kind of doctor

who operates on people or things like that.

- I'm what's called-- - You're a shrink.

Well, you know that term.

I watch "Intervention."

Oh, yes.

Well, I'm a psychiatrist

which is a fancy word for someone to talk to

'who can help you sort things out.'

I don't really need anything sorted out.

Really?

Well, why is that?

I mean, most people have something

'that they would like to be different.'

I don't.

Oh, I see.

I understand that your friend Milo

'recently passed away?'

That's right.

Well, how did that make you feel?

'Pretty sad, I bet.'

I cried for two days.

Oh, yeah.

I understand.

'Was that the first time someone you knew died?'

No.

Oh. I see.

Dr. March..

...why do people get so upset

when people die?

It's gonna happen to everyone sooner or later.

Mm. It's a great question, Emma.

We all do know it's inevitable

and we grieve anyway.

You know, to feel

or to have empathy for others..

'...is what it means to be human.'

[indistinct chatter]

[laughter]

(Dr. March) 'That's so funny.'

Emma, I'm gonna tell you a secret.

I did the exact same things as you

when I was your age.

[both chuckle]

[chuckles] I see.

Oh.

Well, you too seemed to really hit it off.

Oh, we had a great talk.

- Didn't we, Emma? - Yes.

- Um, daddy, can I go outside? - Sure.

Mm, Mr. Grossman, I have seen

thousands of kids in my practice

and Emma seems 100 percent

perfectly average.

In fact...I told her

she reminds me of myself.

[instrumental music]

♪ Your story ♪

♪ When I was down when I was down ♪

♪ Somebody told me somethin' ♪

♪ A simple word I'm following ♪

♪ To this day ♪

♪ Hey go follow your dreams ♪

♪ Follow your dreams oh ♪

♪ Hey.. ♪♪

- Hey, there. - Hey!

(Chloe) 'How'd the appointment go?'

Fine.

Emma's up in her room.

Well, I guess I better put on some clothes

head up there.

Hope you don't mind me taking advantage of the sun.

No, you...gotta take advantage of it.

Gotta take advantage. Yup.

Don't you have any friends?

What do you care?

- Everyone thinks you're mental. - Whatever, Chloe.

Now that everyone knows you stole that dead kid's medal

it's just a matter of time.

Matter of time until what?

Until they find out what you did to him.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Maybe you'll end up in the little pink chair.

I'm gonna have my dad get rid of you.

Go for it. He won't do it.

Your dad and I understand each other.

You can give me that psycho stare

all you want, but the fact is this

your dad's a DILF

D-I-L-F, okay?

And he's single and he was totally just scoping me out.

You wouldn't mind if he and I hooked up, would you?

The poor guy needs a release.

I mean, just look at him.

Stay away from my dad.

Or what?

Wouldn't I make a good stepmom?

You don't scare me, little girl.

I don't care if you stood there

and watched that little kid drown

'or even if you pushed him in.'

Where I come from

a spoilt little princess like you

ain't nothing.

Believe me.

It's not nice to threaten people.

But you and me..

...we're not nice.

Are we?

[intense music]

[crickets chirping]

Oh, Emma, you scared me.

Do you like Chloe?

- Wait, what? - She said that you like her.

That you...understand each other.

She said she could be my stepmother some day.

W-whoa, whoa, whoa, wait.. Hold on a second.

First of all, that would never happen

and why would she say something like that?

- You tell me. - Emma.

I don't want a stepmother...ever.

Everything's gonna be okay.

I have a meeting, but I'll be home early.

Okay? And we'll talk.

Great. I'll wait up.

Have fun on your date.

- So you never remarried? - No.

Like playing the field that much, huh?

[scoffs] Yeah, I love it.

It's so fulfilling.

I mean, you know, especially raising a young girl.

[instrumental music]

[lamp flickering]

Great.

[clattering]

[sighs]

When I first opened the store..

...I had about four months.

'I was really worried, but then'

business picked up

and it's been really good for six years now.

Emma?

[music continues]

'Dammit, Emma!'

[train chugging]

Emma?

[music continues]

[grunts]

Emma!

Emma, let me out of here. This isn't funny!

Emma!

[crickets chirping]

[fire crackling]

[indistinct chatter]

Emma?

Emma!

[glass shatters]

[screams]

[screaming]

[intense music]

Let me through, it's my house!

[indistinct chatter]

Emma!

Sir, are you the homeowner.. Are you the homeowner.

Yes, yes. I have a nine year-old daughter.

Her name is Emma. She's here with her nanny.

Sir, your daughter is fine, she's in the house

with one of my deputies.

Now, unfortunately there's been a terrible accident.

The nanny, Chloe, was in the work shed

'when the fire broke out.'

[indistinct chatter]

[belches]

I think she's in a shock..

...and hasn't told us much, but apparently

the young woman would sneak a smoke

'in the work shed.'

[dramatic music]

Honey bear.

It's okay, daddy.

Nothing happened to me.

[music continues]

Emma, I know you're awake.

I think we're in trouble.

I think we're both in very big trouble.

And we need to talk and I need you to tell me the truth.

I'm your father. I love you.

I'm going to do anything I can to help you.

[sighs]

You hurt Milo, didn't you?

Didn't you?

He was gonna tell on me that I took his medal.

I didn't mean to hurt him.

I only pushed him.

He fell.

Kept on yelling and yelling that he couldn't swim.

I didn't believe him.

He always over-exaggerated.

And after a while..

...he stopped yelling and I couldn't see him anymore.

I'm so sorry, daddy.

I don't wanna get into trouble.

I won't do it again.

And Mrs. Livia, your first nanny..

...what happened to her?

(Emma) 'She should've never grabbed my arm.'

So I kicked her.

She fell down the stairs.

I didn't do anything wrong.

She's the adult.

She should've protected herself better.

And Mrs. Ellis and the wasps?

And tonight, what did you do to Chloe?

Emma!

The sheriff will get to the bottom of this eventually.

- So don't get me the bullshit-- - You said bullshit.

Emma, do you know what could happen to you?

Do you?

What could happen to us?

Yes, daddy.

'They're gonna take me and they're gonna put me'

in the lil' chair, in the lil' pink electric chair.

I really don't wanna go there.

[sobbing] I don't wanna pee myself.

Emma, what are you talking about?

Chloe said she knew about Milo and one day everyone would.

She said that they were gonna take me

to this little electric chair

they put kids in.

And she told me she was gonna be my stepmother.

- E-Emma, calm down-- - I don't want a stepmother!

'Ever!'

She stole pills from your room.

I watched.

She fooled you.

You weren't gonna do anything about it.

Not one thing!

So you did?

Isn't that right?

Someone had to.

[intense music]

(Dr. March on speaker) 'This is Dr. March.'

'I'm out of the office for the next two weeks.'

'If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.'

'Or you can call my associate, Dr. Max'

'at 9-1-4 5-5-5 0-1-1-3.'

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

[cellphone ringing]

- This is David. - Well, hi, Mr. Grossman.

This is Sheriff Peterson. Uh, sorry to call you so early.

Just checking to see that you and Emma were doin' okay.

[sighs] Yeah. Yeah, we're doing okay. Thank you.

(Peterson on phone) 'Good, good, also I was wondering'

'uh, when would be a good time to talk?'

'I don't wanna intrude, but..'

'...there are some questions I need to ask you and Emma.'

If that's possible.

(David on phone) 'Uh..'

Yeah, Emma's very sick.

She's upset about the accidents. You can imagine.

And I have a, a big day at work.

Could we postpone? Maybe for a few days?

How's Monday? You and Emma?

I'll come by the house.

Sure, t-that'll be great. I'll see you then.

[phone beeps]

Emma.

Pack your things.

We have to leave.

[dramatic music]

Where are we going?

The lake house.

Why? You hate it there.

I don't hate it there.

That's what you said once.

How long will we be there?

I don't know.

Well, what are we gonna do there?

I just need a place to think.

(Brian) 'Ha-ha! There he is!'

Hey, look at you. Well, you haven't changed a bit.

Well, cold air, hard work, no cable TV

and you too could live forever.

[chuckles]

Hey, is that who I think it is?

It can't be, 'cause Emma's just a baby

and you're a full-grown woman.

- It's very nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you, too.

You look just like your ma.

Well, I'm glad you finally got to come up here.

Your sister's been bogarting the place.

Angela would live here full-time if she could.

(Brian) Well, if you need anything

you let me know and I'll be right up.

And it's, uh, good to see you after all the years, Emma.

- You, too. - Thanks, Brian.

- I'll call ya if I need ya. - Alright.

[birds chirping]

(Angela on laptop) 'You still should've called me, David.'

What good would that have done?

And I wasn't thinkin' straight.

Still not thinking straight.

Chloe, that poor girl.

How could such a thing happen?

What did the police or-or firefighters say?

They're...investigating.

(Angela on laptop) 'Well, how's Emma?'

'Should I come up to the lake house?'

'I could take off work.'

No.

It's fine. We're just taking some time away.

- 'Look, I gotta go.' - Hey, call me.

I'm worried about you, David.

[cellphone ringing]

Hello?

We found the source of the fire.

It was deliberately set.

- Do you know who did it? - 'Not yet.'

But, from what we sent the lab, we'll know pretty soon.

(David) 'Okay, alright.'

- Keep me posted. - 'Will do.'

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[screaming]

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

[birds chirping]

[cellphone ringing]

Aren't you gonna answer?

[mellow music]

[crows cawing]

(man on laptop) 'But Tim started with a family pet'

'but as Timothy grew, so did his crimes.'

'Dr. Michalowitz, an expert'

'on violent child sociopaths explains.'

(Dr. Michalowitz on laptop) 'The violence seems to be inside them'

'buried like a bad seed.'

'Eventually grows and once it starts'

'it doesn't seem to stop.'

Emma.

I don't like you sneaking around like that.

How long were you standing there?

You snooping on me?

Think you were snooping on me.

I told you.

I didn't do anything wrong.

I wouldn't have hurt anyone for no reason.

I'll never ever do that.

Do you think I would?

Do you, daddy?

I don't know anymore.

That makes me sad.

[dramatic music]

[crickets chirping]

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[gas hissing]

[music continues]

[birds chirping]

[sniffles]

[intense music]

[coughing]

Why?

Why would you do that to me?

I'm the only person you have.

No.

If something happened to you, I'd live with Aunt Angela.

At least she thinks I'm nice.

Oh, my God.

[sighs]

[guitar music]

♪ Pour me a drink ♪

♪ And leave the bottle ♪

♪ 'Cause I can see no ending in sight ♪

♪ To this fight the war that I wage ♪

♪ With the back of my mind ♪

♪ Just pour me somethin' ♪

♪ And keep it coming through ♪

♪ The ni-i-ight ♪

♪ 'Cause I am ♪

♪ Terrified ♪

[music continues]

♪ I don't know why ♪

[sniffles]

♪ But I don't wanna think ♪

♪ And this whiskey does me right ♪

♪ Grips me tighter ♪

♪ Than any lover has tried ♪

I brought you your favorite.

Can I have whipped cream on it?

Sure.

♪ To something that I've outlasted ♪

♪ I'm just the sum ♪

♪ Of all my worst habits ♪

♪ Intertwined ♪

♪ And I.. ♪

Just one more week together, daddy.

I don't think so.

I think you should just sleep.

Will you sit with me until I fall asleep?

Sure, honey bear.

[music continues]

♪ I don't know why ♪

♪ I need somethin' ♪

The doctors told your mommy that..

...if she didn't take her medicine

she might die.

'And she said'

"Only if you can promise me that it won't hurt my baby."

'She always did whatever she wanted to do'

'no matter what the cost.'

You remind me of her.

Do you know where we're gonna go yet?

Yes.

Somewhere safe.

♪ I'm terrified ♪

♪ I'm scared to let go ♪

♪ I don't know why.. ♪

I love you, daddy.

I love you, too, honey bear.

Angela, she tried to kill me.

She turned on all the gas in the house.

(Angela on phone) 'David, what you're saying'

'doesn't make any sense.'

- 'You're talking about Emma.' - And you don't understand!

(Angela) 'She's nine years old.'

'Nine-year-olds don't kill people.'

'Listen to yourself.'

'You need help. Let me come get you.'

She needs help.

But I'm not going to let them take her away.

She's not gonna live the rest of her life in some institution.

Or prison.

I'm her father.

I have to protect her.

And I have protected her.

I'm so sorry, Angela.

I am so deeply sorry

but there is no other way and I have thought

about every other option because..

...she'll do it again.

David? David, wait.

W-w-what have you done?

It's done.

[owl hooting]

[whimpers] Night, night, daddy.

[gunshot]

[intense music]

- You're alive? - Yes, daddy.

(Emma) 'Didn't drink the hot chocolate you made for me.'

You did... when I switched them.

(woman on phone) '9-1-1, what's the emergency?'

[screaming]

Help me! My dad's trying to kill me!

(woman on phone) 'I'm sorry, can you say that again?'

- 'Emma!' - 'What is your emergency?'

(Emma) 'I'm Emma Grossman. I'm at our lake house.'

Emma!

[music continues]

Emma?

Emma?

Emma, I know you're in there.

[knock on door]

Emma! Open the door!

[sobbing]

'Emma!'

'Open the..'

Emma, just come out.

I'm not gonna hurt you.

'We'll just go to sleep together.'

We'll go see mommy.

'Emma!'

[screams]

Stop right there, David. What the hell's going on?

Help! He's trying to kill me!

Don't listen to her.

She's not right. There's something wrong with her.

- Put down the gun. - I have to do this.

Plea..

I have to protect her from herself.

'They're coming for her.'

I will not let you hurt that girl.

That's just the problem.

'Nothing hurts her.'

[sirens wailing]

Forgive me.

[gunshot]

[screaming]

[dramatic music]

[gasps]

[screaming]

[sobbing]

[indistinct radio chatter]

[music continues]

He was gonna shoot that little girl. No question.

I Just wish I'd gotten here sooner.

I'm so sorry, Emma.

- Was daddy sick? - 'Yes.'

Yes, I think so.

I think your daddy was sick.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Angela..

...can we go home?

Can I have ice cream?

You can have whatever you want.

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]