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Don't do that, Tim.

Tyler. Don't turn it off. It's broken.

And? It's making that annoying noise.

Would you like me to ask it to stop?

I'm asking you nicely.

Oh, I know. I heard you and I'm politely replying no.

You can't just do that. One person doesn't just dictate a fan. Exactly.

So don't dictate.

It's not even doing its job. That makes two of you.

Fiona, it's been a really tough week, and I'm asking you to do me a favor.

My dog died a couple days ago.

How did he die?

It was a freak thing.

I was trying to... It's really hard for me to talk about because it's been

bringing up a lot of things.

You're pathetic.

I could give a fuck whether or not you turn that fan off. It really doesn't

matter to me.

I mean, do you feel that?

Do you?

Exactly. It's doing nothing.

Just like you.

You do nothing.

Just to know that I could come in here every day, basically say

whatever I want.

And time after time, you listen.

Obedient. Just like a little dog.

Oh, sorry.

Was that too soon?

I'm sorry.

You're not. I am.

I hate this.

I'd rather just take the tape. Not until you take the card.

I'm not reading your apology letter.

Please?

I just drove all the way here in the middle of the night to give this to you.

I want you to have it.

That wasn't really your question.

No! No!

No! No! Stop! Stop!

Stop!

Ah!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm so, so sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

No! No! No!

Stop! No! No! No!

No!

No! No!

No! No! No! No! No! No!

No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!

No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!

No! No! No!

No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!

No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!

No! No! No! No! No! No!

No!

No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!

No!

No!

Please! Please!

Please just leave!

Please!

You and me, always, forever We can

stay, alone, together You and me,

always, forever Stay to stay,

never to be severed

Thank you.

Hello?

Yes, this is him.

I'm free tomorrow.

Okay.

This is good.

This will be good.

I just need to jump in.

This is what I need.

This is what I want.

I'm excited to experience something new.

Something different.

I want this change.

I want a change.

I really want a change.

Okay.

Lincoln?

Hello. Hi, it's Sloane. How are you?

Good.

Shall we?

All right.

This should work perfectly. Thanks again for agreeing to meet with us.

It's no problem at all. I was shopping.

Right. I just have a lot of clients. Thought I would knock two birds with one

stone.

Smart. So once again, like I was saying, the film has a future, Lincoln.

I'm going to help us reach it. You did the work, now I show the art.

We actually started telling people in the industry.

My job to generate and manage your publicity for your film.

Sound good?

Yes.

Hey. Hi.

How was your day?

Honestly, it's been a shit show.

I'm one good week away from getting that promotion.

But of course, somebody's mad at somebody else because somebody else

forgot something. I'm just going a little bit crazy right now.

I'm sorry, that sounds tiring.

Yeah, it's exhausting.

Oh, I'm sorry.

How was your day?

It was alright.

I was at that meeting.

Oh, the meeting.

Sorry, yeah, that was today.

That should have been the first thing I asked you when you came in. You're fine.

You're fine. How'd it go?

It went okay.

She seems nice.

Okay, but is she gonna sell your film?

That's what she says. Okay, but is that what she does?

You know, these are the kind of questions you have to be asking

yourself.

I think so.

She's also repping Jane Blackwell.

Oh.

That's wild.

It's big.

She actually had a meeting with Jane after the meeting with me.

That's awesome.

You must be really important.

Thanks. This is a really big deal.

And you have your birthday coming up on Saturday.

What are we going to do to celebrate? Have you given it any thought?

Yes, I was thinking that we could... Hey.

Oh, hey.

Hello.

What are you guys talking about?

Oh, just about Lincoln's birthday.

Happy birthday.

Oh, well, it's not today. It's going to be on Saturday.

Oh.

Yeah, Lincoln had a really big meeting today with his brand new manager.

They're talking a lot about the brand new film he's working on.

Congratulations.

Sounds great for you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Yeah, it's a pretty big deal.

I actually want to talk to you about your film.

Okay.

What do you want to talk about?

You know, just like the process.

Like, what was it like?

It went well.

What do you mean? Are you asking about post-production?

Or writing? Or set? Oh, you're on the set.

I directed it. And wrote it?

Wow.

You really like to control things. Oh, Regina.

Why'd you name the bitch character in your film after my mom?

I didn't.

Yes, you did. The bad character did not have your mom's name.

How can you say that to me when he literally calls her Fiona? I don't see

Fiona as the bad character.

Lincoln.

I have eyes.

I watch the thing.

I have ears.

I heard the thing.

I'm not stupid. She sucks.

So does Tyler.

So what? Am I supposed to be less upset?

The character is not named.

After your mom.

I looked up a list of random girl names. Why would you think I would do that?

I don't know.

Because it's her name?

I mean, what do you want me to say? I'm sorry for assuming?

Why am I the one apologizing? George, you remember.

We were out here talking about my parents when he walked in to get one of

his stupid frozen pizzas. Yeah, but I don't remember saying their names. I

remember. I remember.

even though we had lunch with them like a week before.

Okay, fine.

Well, now I'm gonna remember both, all thanks to Lincoln.

Regina, I'm sorry, it was a joke.

You're lucky I'm nice.

You know, I could say something about your mother.

But I won't.

It's our subject.

She didn't mean it.

I'm sorry.

Ever since the screening, it's been all she can talk about.

I don't know what I'm going to say to her anymore. Tell her that her mom's

name was perfect.

You scared me.

Yeah, I know. You are so easy to scare.

No, I think you're just really scary.

Good.

You remembered Galaxior tonight.

Galaxius. Galaxius.

Eh, close enough.

So, what are you guys doing tonight?

Well, we finally defeated the Ice King, but we had to use this revive relic that

I didn't really want to use, but the Dungeon Master said it was the Only way

we can keep playing.

It's understandable.

Yeah, it's whatever, but I've told everyone that the first thing we're

doing tomorrow is going down to the castle dungeon.

It's gonna be just like your film.

What are you talking about?

Like, when Tyler goes into the basement?

How have you seen my film?

Lincoln! That is all you ever talk about. So, me and the rest of the club

decided to go to the screening.

Oh.

I didn't see you.

Well, it was supposed to be a surprise.

I really wanted to surprise you.

You left so fast.

Yeah, I know.

Thanks for coming. You guys did not have to come.

Yeah, I know, but we wanted to.

It was really cool.

Thanks. So, what are you doing now?

I've been writing a bit.

Yeah.

It's been a slow process, but yeah, I've been writing a bit.

I bet it's going to be cool.

This one's going to be even better.

Yeah, it's going to be a good one.

I know.

Oh, my mom's here.

See you tomorrow, Lincoln.

See you tomorrow.

Okay, this is going well.

Mostly.

Change is going well.

I don't feel any different.

Am I supposed to?

How come you never feel yourself changing until you've already changed?

I feel trapped.

Stuck in a loop.

That's why I need to change.

I can completely get rid of this part of me.

I want to get rid of this part of me.

Then I won't need to change anymore.

Then I can move on.

And I can be... me.

i'm happy this could work out it's great to see you let's get started how are you

doing lincoln

lincoln

i'm sorry she asked how you were doing oh great great

great first off i just want to say how much we loved the film i mean it was

scary sure but what it said about this troubled broken man So delicate.

And then to just have the whole thing ripped out from under him at the end.

Definitely. What do you mean by that?

Tyler, in your film, there's something about him that just resonates with you

as an audience.

And then there's this thing haunting him, and so in a way, it adds this layer

of mental health awareness.

It fits a nice niche.

We've been looking to add more projects that open an active discussion about

mental illness.

Exactly, that's what I'm saying. No.

You're not.

You're giving your take. I'd like to hear it.

No, of course.

My take.

My take on what?

What was the haunting to you?

Mental illness?

Yeah, no.

I mean, yes, maybe part of it.

I'd have to sit down and watch the film again, of course.

I felt that Fletcher did a great job of portraying someone who was dealing with

constant troublings.

Is that a word? So Tyler is trouble?

No, he's not trouble.

Then your opinion is what? That the film speaks to mental health awareness.

How? He killed his dog, right?

How'd you figure that out? Okay, it's probably... I'm just saying, there's

layers to it, and this speaks to an important one.

That's all I'm saying, it was a compliment.

Thank you, it's always great when everyone has an opinion.

So... We'd love to hear about your ideas regarding next step. What was the

haunting to you, Lincoln?

Revenge.

Huh.

That's interesting.

Okay, but what's the reason for it?

This thing just shows up to give him a taste of his own medicine?

No, no, no, true.

He's not sick.

Tyler could have done things differently.

He didn't.

So the haunting kills him.

We think it'd be a good idea for Lincoln to do some interviews.

That's not... Does that interest you, Lincoln?

Is it necessary?

I wouldn't say it's necessary, but it would be good.

Seeing the face behind the mind of the film is always beneficial.

Why not?

With everything that happened.

This is entirely up to you. Of course it is.

That's why I was asking him.

That sounds great. Thank you.

You don't have to, but it would be good.

We're just trying to offer you our help, which is really the whole purpose of

this meeting. I'll do it.

It's something new to me, but I want the film to do well.

Wonderful. I'm sure Ms. Anderson could train you for that.

Yes, that's standard.

We'll deal with all that later.

All right, perfect.

We'll have someone call you today or tomorrow.

Once we make this public, it'll be like a whole new world.

I hope you're ready for it, Lincoln.

Do you see the... I know this is scary, but you seem like the kind of guy who's

just gonna come alive once the cameras start rolling.

So, numbers.

I assume we'll be around the range of five... Do I have to be here for this

part?

Uh... No, not really.

It's important, but if you don't want to be here, I will handle it and I'll

update you. Thank you.

Thank you.

Great to finally meet you, Lincoln.

It's nice meeting you.

Are you Lincoln Areto?

Yes.

My name is Baron Holloway. Nice to meet you.

I was at the festival.

Oh, that's great.

Yeah, yeah.

I just wanted to say, what an incredible film.

Genuinely, the cinematography of that piece was so strong.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

I could tell the shots that you got were fairly specific, like purposeful.

Hello? Can you come pick me up?

Okay. Okay.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

When I was your age, we used to go to parties all the time.

You gotta know how to have a little fun in your life.

Hey!

Don't slam my fucking door!

Hey, I'm talking to you!

Why don't you ride the train?

I missed it, and there wasn't one coming for a while.

And I need to get back to work.

How'd you miss it?

I was distracted.

What were you doing?

Nothing.

I just had a really long day.

How was your time?

Pretty fucking good for once.

I finally got that promotion.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

So, I think we should talk about how we're going to

move forward.

You know, I don't want to leave.

It's just...

You know remember the only reason this works is because they're gonna move me

closer Regina And I figured it was just easier to move in with her so and the

commute is gonna Do we have to have this conversation? It's now not a good time

for you It's just a lot to think about well. I'm not giving you something to

think about Lincoln. I'm telling you I'm telling you

Okay,

so are you gonna say?

Congratulations. Okay, can we just have an honest conversation like adults? I

mean, like, I want to hear your thoughts.

You want to know my thoughts on the thing that I'm not supposed to think

about? Yes, I want to know your honest, open opinion.

I... Why would I lie?

Have I lied to you?

Tonight.

I was distracted.

I said that. I am not sure why that is implausible. Okay, so you called me at 7

.15 p.m. to pick you up, even though you could have just waited for the next

train. I needed to get home. I had work in an hour. Bye, Lincoln.

Thank you for picking me up.

Someone from the film festival approached me and something was just

off.

It felt weird.

I wanted an out and my first instinct was to call you.

Why didn't you just say that? I'm sorry.

No, it's fine.

I'm happy you called.

What did he say?

He really liked my film and he wanted my opinion on his.

Okay.

That doesn't sound too bad.

Yeah, I know. I just, I made it worse than it was. No, Lincoln, you're fine.

This kind of thing happens to everybody.

You have to trust me on that.

I'm sure whatever happened back there is all in your head.

Yeah.

You didn't come by to say hi, did you?

Yeah, I know, I was... I was gonna stop by as soon as I finished up here.

Everyone else already left.

So, how was the, um... How's the script going?

Um...

It's going.

It's not coming to me as easy as the last one, but I'm writing some stuff.

What's it about?

Um, you know, it's... I'm mostly outlining right now. It's really boring

stuff. Yeah, but like, what's the story?

It's a surprise.

You can't surprise me.

Why not?

Because I know you.

Well, did you know I'm going on TV tomorrow?

What? Yeah, to talk about the film.

But you won't even talk to me about it. No.

The old film, A Company. You're still talking about that? Yes.

I have to.

Why? We have to promote it. Why do we have to promote it? Because we need it

to do well.

It's important that my film does well.

I got that.

It's doing so now.

I'm going to be on TV tomorrow.

You told me. Yes.

I told you.

I also told you that the next one is going to be a lot better, okay?

I've been dedicating a lot of time to it recently. And I promise you, if you give

me a couple days, I will... I'll tell you the surprise.

You're not alone.

You're not alone.

So, this is what change looks like.

I'm making the right choice.

I must change now.

Before it consumes me.

I don't know what it is, but I feel it all around me.

I'm never alone.

But everything's gonna change today.

Hi, I've watched your sh- er... Hi, I'm Lincoln...

I'm just saying, they're extremely useful. I really recommend getting one.

Yeah, I actually already have one. You know, look, getting Stevens can

completely change the trajectory of my career.

If you're interested, Lincoln, I'm always looking for smart new clients

like yourself.

Okay, I'll keep that in mind. Let's keep our minds on the film for right now. How

does that sound?

If you don't want media gigs, Lincoln, just tell me. We can make arrangements

to... No, no.

This is great.

Really.

Oh, so you do have one. How long have you had her?

He's had her for two weeks now.

And you're already going to be on the big screen?

Nice job, little man.

Do we know how long this is going to be?

It's a 15-minute segment.

Why do you ask?

I'm just trying to do my job.

Yes, we can all see you're trying.

What's that?

My family.

Can I see it?

Yeah.

That's a cute dog.

Yeah.

My parents got him for me for my birthday.

It's the first and last dog we ever got.

Super cute.

Yeah.

So what are we going to be doing today?

Just answering a few questions.

It'll be fun.

We're generating some noise around the film, you know? What it's about, how it

was for you, that sort of thing.

Great. I really think that we need to- I wanted to talk to you about that.

Okay.

What's up?

How was your experience playing Tyler?

It was awesome.

I mean, the people loved it, so... I mean, how did you feel?

It was fun.

Yeah, getting to step in someone else's shoes. Were you ever scared?

No.

Never? Has anyone given you your love mites? Oh, no one has helped you yet.

Okay, who's going on?

Me.

Looped it through here.

Me too.

Perfect. You're on in 60. Perfect. You're all set. Head that way.

I'm going to do exactly to you what I just did to him. So I'm going to put

this in here.

Like this.

You're going to do great today.

Okay. Perfect.

Good luck.

35!

Hey.

Next person to show up, dumbass. Just get the shit out of us. Come on.

This is Miss Jones.

Nice to meet you, Lincoln.

Okay, come on.

Okay, we're just going to sit you right here.

Come on in.

How's it look?

It's a pleasure to finally meet you.

Let's save it for the take, shall we? It's my job.

Okay, if you could just stand right after me. Thank you. We're just going to

switch you guys right here. Yes, get up.

Come on. Come on.

Four, three, two...

Hello, everyone.

It's Live at Five.

I'm your host, Serenity Jones.

Get your s'mores ready, because tonight we get an exclusive dive into a scary

story. Or should I say, ghost story.

Here with me now is Fletcher Rhodes and Lincoln Areto, two minds who helped

create A Company, one of the scariest movies you'll see this year.

Gentlemen, how are we this evening?

Great, thank you. How are you, Serenity?

Oh, wonderful.

Lincoln?

I feel good.

That's great to hear, boys.

So, the movie.

A hit.

Probably the biggest one you've ever been in, right, Fletcher?

Yeah, no. I mean, you know, this whole experience has been really interesting.

Just everything.

You know, Lincoln and I were just talking before we came on. And you know,

filming it was this fantastic and thrilling, yet challenging experience.

Sort of indescribable, you know? Well, you just used three adjectives.

So, sort of describable.

So Lincoln, you're the director. Writer and director, yes.

So what does that make Fletcher here?

An actor.

So, how does it feel having one of your pieces become such a great movie?

Good.

I feel good.

Yeah, we worked really hard. We were a small crew that got things done.

I bet.

You're dealing with some pretty crazy stuff.

Did it ever get too hard?

Yes, and no.

Look, I mean, there are times on a horse that even the crew get a little scared

by what we do, but, you know, we're all professionals.

We like to have fun on set, but at the end of the day, this is our job.

So we have to treat it like that.

So were there ever times where it got too difficult on set?

No.

Wow, that's amazing.

You know, it really is.

You know, you both, so early in your careers, I mean, this has been an

amazing experience.

And then afterwards, having to deal with all this.

Deal with?

Serenity, are you kidding?

We live for this. I mean, I think I speak for us both when I say the

aftermath of this film is pretty nice.

So towards the end of the movie... The film.

What?

A company.

It's a film, not a movie.

Is there really a difference? You know, I don't think... Yes, there is.

And I made a film.

So, it's no problem.

It's no problem.

I just want you to call it the right thing.

My apologies.

So Fletcher, in the film, you were the lead.

Which can be challenging. You know, especially when the script relies so

heavily on just one actor to carry out the plot.

Yes.

Definitely challenging.

But again, it's just a role.

And it's just a story.

You know, for a role like this, I think it's vital to maintain a sense of focus.

I needed to be completely immersed in the world of the character for the

correct portrayal to be shown on screen.

And you know, I have Lincoln to thank for a lot of that.

I was very easily able to tap into my work by looking to Lincoln, for

example. I mean, you know, let's be honest.

Lincoln, didn't you put a lot of yourself into my character?

No.

I didn't.

So then...

Who was Tyler inspired after?

Every character does not have to be directly inspired by someone that is

real. Of course.

I only ask because who Tyler was. I assume you were partly inspired by your

parents.

How was I inspired by my parents?

Well, come on, Lincoln.

My parents died in a car crash.

In which your father was drunk at the wheel.

Lincoln. Excuse me, Lincoln.

Excuse me.

Lincoln, can you just sit down and explain what I was trying to say? I'm

sorry, but... Lincoln!

I... I can't be here.

You don't do that.

Lincoln?

I'm sorry. You being sorry does nothing.

Apologizing and sitting there feeling sorry for yourself does nothing.

It's not up to me to do something.

Were you listening?

Yes.

she shouldn't have said that but oh well it's her

show you don't correct her on her show it doesn't end up very good does it

it doesn't it doesn't does it you just laf films all the time

they're not actually live at five They have a dozen other segments they can use

instead of the one where the guest makes the host look like an idiot!

Where did this come from?

Why can't you just be the way you always are?

I haven't been feeling like myself- And what the fuck was that movie film

bullshit?

I'm sorry.

I'm just... This was important.

For us.

Okay.

I shouldn't have blown up.

Okay.

We'll be fine.

Can we meet tomorrow?

I'd like to buy you a coffee and we could just...

Talk?

Is that something you'd be interested in?

Okay. Yes?

Yes. Perfect.

Do you know the coffee shop on 31st?

We can meet there around 12.30?

12?

Sounds good.

Great. I'll see you at 12.

Take care of yourself, Lincoln.

You're okay.

Stop!

You going to work?

Yes.

Where's your cover on?

I don't need it today.

Okay. Well, this is me.

So, I'm gonna... You can go this way.

Hey.

What if you skip work tonight?

I don't think I can do that. Oh, come on. It's just one night of work.

When's the last time you and me did something together?

Me and Regina were going to a party, and we'd love it if you came along.

Or, uh, sorry.

Scratch that.

We could, uh, I could ask her for the night off. We could have a...

No boys night?

I don't know. I just... I think it would be really good.

Yeah.

So do I. I also think it would be good.

Unfortunately, I have a job. I just thought it would be a fun idea.

It's a great idea.

One that I'll be thinking about for hours as I clean up after 12-year-olds.

Thomas?

Hey, come in here.

Thomas?

Hello?

Are you okay?

I'm not sure.

What does that mean?

We'll see.

Please tell me you've written more.

No, I can't write. Yes, you can.

You wrote a company.

Yeah, but not really. I didn't.

You're very special, Lincoln. No, I'm not.

I'm a scribe.

I wrote down what I experienced.

I took exact circumstances and I put them on a page and...

Like he never had before.

Like he should have. Him?

Or someone else?

Why are you still here?

I'm always here.

Why are you?

I work here.

Do you?

Because it looks like you're just walking to a school in the middle of the

night.

I couldn't.

It's getting closer.

What? You're haunting.

You're not doing a very good job.

If you can't change, it'll consume you.

No.

No.

I made the haunting.

It's in my head. I know what's real.

Do you?

Because you were ranting to a 13-year-old at 2 in the morning.

Anyways, my mom's here to pick me up from my after-school club that runs for

six hours.

See ya!

Hey, Thomas!

Stop!

Thomas!

Stop!

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Over here.

How are you?

Okay,

you?

I'm good, yeah.

I'm really happy we're doing this.

Before we get into anything, I just wanted to say I was sorry.

I shouldn't have blown up on you like that.

You're obviously new to this and going through a lot.

I was just stressed and I took it out on you, which is unfair.

Thanks.

I shouldn't have said and did what I did.

You stuck up for yourself.

It's okay and truly not the end of the world. I promise I'll do better.

Well, just wanted to say that. Now that that's out of the way, onto much better

things. I have a pretty big surprise.

Think of it as an apology present.

It's already been set up, I've taken care of everything.

Basically the idea is, tomorrow, we're going to have a second showing of your

film.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to do that. No shit.

What the fuck is wrong with you?

Are you okay?

I need to leave.

Okay.

I need to leave too.

I'm sorry.

I have to go home.

I have to go.

None of this is real.

None of this is real.

That didn't happen.

That did not happen.

That didn't happen.

Not real.

It's not real.

Not real.

Not real.

Okay.

Okay. Okay. Now you hide.

Okay.

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

What are you doing?

Are you okay?

Yes, yes.

I'm fine.

Where did you go?

Lunch.

You want some water?

Gina. I'm fine.

Okay.

You sure you're okay, man?

Why?

Why do you have to do that?

Am I not allowed to breathe?

Do you have to be like this?

We just had a really great lunch.

Nothing's wrong with you being here.

Yeah, obviously nothing's wrong.

I can be here, John.

I'm okay.

Mine was an eight minute walk, which was really nice.

Finally awake.

You hit your head pretty hard.

How do you feel?

I'm okay.

I think.

Good.

I'm sure you'll be okay.

Regina.

I'm really happy you're okay, Lincoln.

Really.

I'm sorry.

She's... Regina.

I'm really glad you're okay.

I was getting worried.

You're gonna be okay now.

They're gonna take good care of you.

I've... I'll be right back.

I still don't understand why we need to wait.

He's my roommate.

And us waiting here for five hours just for 15 seconds of conversation. No, it

wasn't supposed to be 15 seconds. You were the one that walked out. He said he

was fine.

You saw him, Regina.

Does he look fine?

He's obviously not okay. He needs someone here.

Especially after the... After the incident.

When has he ever been there for you?

Exactly. He's the creepiest person. You of all people should know that. Okay,

but something serious is going on. You'd have to be a fucking idiot not to see

that. Oh, I'm a fucking idiot.

Fuck you, George. Fuck me, really?

That's rich coming from you, Regina.

You don't get to say that after fucking everything.

Fuck you. Now, fuck you. You don't get to say that after doing that. He said he

needed me, so I helped him. You are not helping anyone.

Not helping? You wouldn't survive without me.

Oh, my God. We barely are now.

Look at you. Look at yourself.

We cannot live like this.

Fine. Fine.

I'll go! You'll see how hard life is for a guy!

Yes! Wait!

Stop!

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

My head feels a little light.

That's perfectly normal.

You took a bit of a tumble.

Yeah.

Who are you?

I'm Dr. Morton.

Can you move your head?

Not too well.

Could you get yourself up if you wanted to?

Maybe not right now, if that's okay.

That's perfectly okay.

Do you remember what happened, Mr. Arreola?

What do you mean?

Your head.

The reason why we're here. You already said I fell.

Is that really why we're here?

What? How did you fall?

Didn't George tell you?

Who's George, Lincoln?

He's my friend.

He's here with me right now. He took me here.

Oh, yes, yes, yes.

Was here with a girl when they dropped you off.

They left hours ago.

No, they didn't.

They're here right now. They're in the hallway.

I'm going to need for you to take some deep breaths, Mr. Arito.

I want to talk to George, please.

And say what?

That you're fine?

Or were you planning some other combination of a two-word sentence?

Why should he talk to you?

What have you done for him?

You have the audacity.

To call yourself his friend?

You do realize that a friend is someone who adds value to a person's life.

Do you add value to anyone's life, Frankie?

Silent, huh?

Just like always.

George, I...

I need you to come in here, George.

Come in here, please.

You're an unusual case, Lincoln.

And now is the perfect opportunity to figure you out. George!

George!

We're going to make you normal again. No, George!

No, stop! Stop! No, no, stop!

Stop! George!

No, stop! Stop! Stop!

George!

George, stop! Please stop!

George! Megan, I'm not doing anything.

What's going on? Are you alright?

Did you just wake up?

I'm Dr. Azadeh.

I just thought to check in. Where's Dr. Morton?

I don't think he's on call tonight.

I saw him check out around 8.

How does your head feel?

I'm fine.

My head is completely fine.

I'm not going to hurt you.

I'm just checking your pupils.

I'd like to leave, please.

I'm not sure we can do that, Lincoln.

You hit your head pretty hard.

I'd like to keep you here for another day or two. No!

I want to leave. You can't keep me here.

Well... Yes, you are technically allowed to leave against medical advice at this

point. Great.

Thank you.

You'll need to sign a few papers.

You'll need a pen.

Are you able to grab one?

Is that supposed to convince me you're not hurt? I'm not convincing you. I'm

telling you.

And I'm telling you we'd like you to stay.

Give me the papers.

If you just lie down, I can properly assess what's going on.

No!

I won't be doing that.

I'm so done with all of you.

I'm better now.

I'm leaving.

So give me the papers!

Calm down, Lincoln. Give them to me!

Okay!

Giving you the papers.

Where's the exit?

Get away from me.

Why do you keep looking at me?

Why?

Why do you keep looking at me?

It's the hair. It's my hair.

It's the hair. It's the hair!

You're all for this.

You're all for this.

Hello. How are you?

Good.

Good.

Well, aren't you gonna ask me how I am?

How are you?

I'm doing great.

Where are we going today?

What? We're going to go to the coffee shop and fake some productivity?

Or is today a stand at a location until we get scared and run away kind of day?

George, stop.

How about a meeting?

Yeah, it would be nice to see Sloan and pave over those road bumps.

Not too close though.

We might want to keep a safe distance for a while.

What is going on, George?

George! You weren't there!

Oh, Lincoln.

We're always there.

Hello?

Why haven't you left?

What?

The meeting? It's already started.

I didn't know there was a meeting today.

Then why did you just call me?

I... What you're wearing is fine.

Let me help you.

You aren't real!

I'm normal!

You're more than that, Lincoln.

You're a sight to see.

I don't want change.

I'm still the same.

I don't need a change. I just need to keep going.

This will always be a part of me.

I am not afraid anymore.

I am in control.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, stop!

What the fuck?

Lincoln, what did you do to your head?

What are you doing?

Why did you leave the hospital?

I asked you a question, George.

And I asked you two.

I feel fine.

Well, that didn't answer either of them. George! You need to start telling me

what's going on. No, and then you do. I left you in the hospital bed less than

24 hours ago, and now you're standing in my kitchen?

And your head, it's fucking mutilated.

You're trying to distract me. I don't know what you're talking about. What are

those things, George?

Your birthday present.

What?

I was gonna bring you a pie in the hospital and that's your gift.

Did you forget about your birthday?

No.

Lincoln, you have to talk to me so I can help. Give it to me!

How did you know that's what the dog looked like?

Lincoln.

No, I was a random- I'm not the dog.

I don't know why you got this from me. I'm not the dog anymore.

That's who I was.

I was supposed to be the monster- I picked a random dog, okay? I don't know

what the fuck you're talking about.

Lincoln.

I don't know what you see.

when you look at me, but I know myself, and I know that whatever you're thinking

about me right now is wrong. You can't tell me what to think.

But you'll keep trying.

That's why you're still here, right?

I am still here.

I'm not gonna leave you alone.

I'm not going anywhere until you get better.

I'm going to help you, Lincoln.

I'm going to help you get back to normal.

I am.

I am normal.

I've been trying so hard to keep acting normal

and...

I'm still normal.

I'm still me.

But you... You're not normal.

You keep following me and making it impossible for me to be normal because I

have to be normal with you!

Okay, Lincoln.

I'm... Gonna leave.

Hello?

Yes, this is him.

Yes, I am with him.

What?

Okay. Who was that?

George!

The hospital.

Lincoln. Lincoln, no! No!

Get away! No!

Get away!

Oh, Lincoln, what the fuck? Get away from me!

Hello? Hello?

Lincoln?

Hello? Where are you?

What? It started 11 minutes ago.

Everyone is waiting for you to start the film.

Yes.

Great.

Thanks so much for giving up a couple hours out of your precious week to make

time for your own film.

I mean, this is ridiculous at this point, Lincoln.

Do you ever think about your film anymore?

It's at the landmark.

The one on Rosalind.

I'll see you soon, right?

I'll see you soon?

Yes.

Okay.

We're starting now. Come on.

I'm sorry about what I said on the phone.

I want you to read this.

After the premiere, but before we talk.

I know you're going through stuff lately.

I need to do better. End of story, but I also need you to- I'm not taking your

apology note.

Excuse me?

Lincoln, this is not an apology note.

I wrote down some things I need you to hear, then we can talk. No!

You're not real.

I'm alone.

I'm alone right now.

Are you fucking kidding me? No!

Hi Lincoln.

Just got off a call with your friend.

I can't believe you didn't invite him to the big second premiere.

I really shouldn't be taking the credit though.

You did this all to yourself.

Everyone else and I are just there,

following you.

Did you really think your haircut would become invisible to us?

We'll still recognize you.

How could we not?

We're always together.

Stop. Stop.

Stop. Oh, no.

No. No. Stop.

I don't want you to be here!

I

don't

want you to be here!

I don't want you to be here!

I'm in

control

and you're here.

I'm in control.

in control!

me always forever we could stay

alone together hard to say things

could be better darling don't get away right now

have to

You know you've got me in your pocket You

don't just have to wait