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The divine does not reach out to us

from a cosmic beyond.

It breathes from within.

Our souls are secret entities which nest inside our skin.

If the body shelves the soul,

and the soul is divine grand...

then God is earth.

God is us.

God is all around.

Siobhan?

Siobhan?

Connor?

Connor.

Is Siobhan with you?

No, still inside in bed I would imagine.

She's not.

Siobhan!

Siobhan!

Good morning, welcome to the show.

Another election cycle upon us. Oh, goodie.

Let's start with the democrats.

-Hey. -What are you doing here?

I thought you were working on your artist statement.

Oh, I was...

-Hey. -Hi.

I had the weirdest dream last night,

I think it was about this one...

I don't know, it's missing something.

What?

I don't know.

I cannot seem to finish my artist statement.

I mean, can't the work just speak for itself?

No, I...

Okay, I promise I'll get it done by the end of the day.

What?

What's the matter?

Okay, so you can't freak out about this,

we'll figure it out.

Figure what out?

I have some bad news.

Seriously, don't freak out.

I'm completely flummoxed by this.

What did you do?

They called and said that the only way they would cover it

was as an advance preview.

If I had any inkling they were going to actually review it,

you know I never would've agreed to it.

Wendy, the show isn't even finished!

You said you were feeling good about it.

I change my mind every five minutes before an opening.

I haven't even finished my artist statement and...

Why do you care if I even finish it if you don't care if the critics read it or not?

Look, I'll call them right now. It'll be okay.

So, this show doesn't say anything.

He's one critic, Mel, who didn't get it.

He's the most important coverage we're going to get,

and maybe he did get it.

You realize this is, like, a total living nightmare.

Fuck...

Hello?

Is this Melanie Thomas?

Yeah, this is she.

Miss Thomas, I'm calling on behalf

of Alisdair Burke.

Are you there Miss Thomas?

Yeah, I'm here.

Good. I thought I lost you for a moment.

Miss Thomas, Alisdair Burke has learned of your show.

-Is this a joke? -I'm afraid not.

I realize this must come as a bit of a surprise,

but I assure you this is no joke.

-How did you get my number? -It's posted on your website.

He has learned of your new show from an article online--

I'm sorry to interrupt, but if I had thought

there was any way to contact him I would have.

I apologize if I've offended him in any way,

it was never my intention.

Not at all, Miss Thomas.

Though he hasn't seen your work in person,

Father Burke, nonetheless, believes that you have accomplished

something quite special with it.

While he realizes that you must be rather busy at the moment,

he wishes to meet you and purchase one of your sculptures.

Moreover, he would like to commission you to create an original piece

that he will help you to sell while you're here.

While he has been able to evade the public eye for many years,

Father Burke has managed to forge a strong relationship

with some of Europe's most influential collectors.

These are the individuals who will be bidding on your work.

Miss Thomas, are you still there?

Yeah, I'm... I'm here.

Father Burke would like to fly you

to our local airport in Ireland.

Do you think you might be willing and able to grant this request?

Hi, I'm Melanie Thomas.

Oh, I can get my things.

Well, hello!

I'm Shelly.

And you don't need an introduction.

It's lovely to meet you, Miss Thomas.

Oh, please, call me Melanie.

Oh, Melanie.

You must be knackered after that long flight.

Oh, I'm okay, I'm just a little groggy.

Did you remember to bring the sculpture that Father Burke requested?

It's in there.

That's great, he'll be delighted.

Oh, it's beautiful.

We don't take nearly as good care of the place as we should,

so don't go inspecting too closely.

We don't even set foot in many of the rooms.

What year was it built?

I'm not sure the exact date,

but the house has been here for nearly 300 years.

You might hear some strange things during your stay,

don't pay any attention to it.

Contrary to public opinion,

Ireland is not overflowing with ghosts and spirits.

Oh, this place is huge.

-Isn't it? -Yeah.

This is your bathroom.

And this is your bedroom.

Now, Father Burke's quarters are just down the hallway.

It would be best if you didn't go beyond this point.

Of course.

Wow, this is great.

Does the sink still work?

It does, that's if you want to freshening up before bed.

Thank you.

It's a pleasure.

I swore off sugar a few months ago,

but in this case I think it's okay.

Of course it is. Treat yourself.

Think of this trip as both a holiday and a job.

Yeah, Padraig. Thank you.

Um, how do you pronounce his name?

Purr-rig.

Purrig.

Got it.

Don't mind him.

He doesn't speak very much,

but he understands us all perfectly well.

Uh, about the commission,

is there a particular piece I'm supposed to make or...?

There is. We have a lovely grotto in the wood near the house,

Father Burke thinks that that would make for a very successful sale.

-Great. -In fact, I think you should probably

see it for yourself now, before you settle in.

Yeah, I should probably go do that.

Good. Our collectors...

or should I say Father Burke's collectors,

are the wealthiest of the wealthy.

I try not to think too much about money

when it comes to my work, but a grant I was supposed to receive

just fell through, and after that shitty...

Sorry, terrible review,

my financial situation is a little up in the air at the moment.

Worry not, Miss Thomas.

You will be leaving here with enough money to keep you

afloat for a long time to come.

I'm sorry, Melanie, that I can't come with you

Anyway, if you just go down that path into the woods,

you'll come to a clearing and you can't miss it.

Okay, we'll see how this goes.

Maybe I should leave a trail of bread crumbs behind me

just to make sure I can make my way back.

I'm afraid I have to ask you something.

You did you obey Father Burke's request

not to tell anyone about your visit?

No one knows I'm here.

That's good. He so cherishes his privacy.

He would be heartbroken if anybody found out where he lives.

He'd never be left alone.

Yeah, I can't imagine what life must be like for him.

Thank you.

Hm.

Should I wait for Father Burke and Shelly or...?

Thank you.

You're eating, that's great.

I'm sorry, I just didn't want it to get cold.

No, you did the right thing.

I'm afraid I'm the one who should be sorry.

Father Burke is feeling under the weather.

Is he okay?

Sure.

Just a tummy bug. He's a very sensitive man.

You go ahead and finish.

He'll eat when he's feeling better.

-What about you? -I had a late lunch.

How are you taking to it?

Sorry?

Stew.

Oh, it's good, thanks.

Would you feel comfortable showing us the sculpture when he emerges?

Of course.

Oh...

He's very anxious to see it.

We both are.

Here she is!

Go on, go to it.

Uh, hi, Father Burke,

it's so nice to finally meet you.

Please, call me Alisdair.

There it is.

-Isn't it just lovely? -Thanks.

May I...

Of course, it's yours now.

Something about this piece doesn't feel finished to me,

but I can't seem to figure out what's missing.

It's uncanny.

As if you were there that day.

Are you still willing to part with it for the price we agreed?

Oh, of course.

Though your offer is far too generous.

Nonsense. Having seen it, I think we've underbid you.

Oh, of course not.

Thank you for having me here.

Really couldn't have come at a better time.

It's... just an honor to be here.

Oh, the honor is ours.

Hi.

Miss Thomas.

Are you Catholic?

I was baptized and confirmed,

but I haven't practiced in years.

Are you?

I... I know you left the priesthood

right after, right?

Yes.

So, do you still practice?

I felt I had to choose between one or the other.

Between what?

Painting and God.

It's beautiful here.

Is this where you settled after...

Shortly after, yes.

And when did you meet Shelly?

Around then.

She supported me when no one else would.

Not my family, nor my congregation.

And what about Padraig?

He came with the place.

Um, since you read the review of my show,

I just...

I want you to know that...

it was not my intention to exploit your story

or implicate you in any way.

I know the critic thinks that I did.

I'm sorry.

I understand how strange all of this must seem to you.

It's strange for me.

I... I must ask you,

what led you to choose the other disappearances in your show?

Well, I guess first heard about them

when I first heard about your story,

and as I started doing more research,

I came across multiple missing persons cases here

spanning over the past 30 years.

And I just couldn't believe that all these people

had suddenly vanished without a trace.

There's just no practical explanation for any of it.

And I know it sounds kinda crazy,

but I started to think that this was part of something

much bigger than we could even begin to understand.

And I thought the best way to capture that sense of mystery

was through the uncanny scale and nature of dioramas.

They're a lovely, pure form of expression,

there's no doubting it.

Um...

Thank you again for arranging the auction.

How many collectors are coming?

Excuse me.

I'm so sorry to disturb you, Miss Thomas,

but I noticed your lights were still on.

I was wondering if you might meet tomorrow morning

by the river.

There's something private that I would like to talk to you about.

Sure.

Oh, very well.

Um, what time?

Whenever you awaken,

but the closer to daybreak the better.

Okay, sure.

If you encounter Shelly

on your way out of the house,

just tell her you're going for a walk

and we can conduct our conversation at later time.

Okay.

Be sure to wear your Wellies.

The rain will stop soon,

but it will still be wet.

Okay.

-Good night. -Good night.

Miss Thomas.

Good morning.

Morning.

How did you sleep?

Uh... Okay.

Are you frightened of the water?

No.

Miss Thomas...

Please, call me Melanie.

Melanie...

I need you to know

that I did not abduct Siobhan Callahan.

I know you didn't.

Yet, I still feel responsible for what happened.

You were praying. I mean, a nun confirmed

you were in the rectory all night, right?

That's true.

But you must understand

how guilty this made me feel.

I've... I've never told anyone this before.

The day I painted Siobhan,

as she posed in her praying position,

the lighting changed.

It was like a celestial spotlight

shone down from Heaven.

It didn't last long.

But I never experienced anything like it.

That happened to me.

What?

-That happened to me. -When?

The other day when I... first time I saw the grotto on the property.

It's exactly how you described.

Describe it.

The lighting changed.

And I was suddenly overwhelmed by this feeling, I can't explain it.

It... grace?

On the morning Siobhan disappeared...

as I was praying in the church I... I had another vision.

At that moment, I knew that something terrible had happened.

I didn't mean cause any harm...

But you didn't do anything wrong.

Isolated from the world for 30 years

and yet I still can't get ten minutes of privacy.

Good morning, Melanie!

-Lovely morning for a boat ride. -Morning.

Are you trying to kill our guest?

Don't you ever try it again.

Oh, you scared me.

What did he say to you?

Sorry?

You mustn't listen to him.

His mind is becoming quite muddled.

Uh...

What I mean to say is... that's he's very ill.

We mustn't let his precious gift perish with him.

What gift?

You are here for a reason, my dear.

You mustn't listen to him.

I'd say you have some work to do.

It isn't finished.

I know.

This one's been a particular challenge.

You always get like this towards the end.

So sensitive and moody.

Lighten up a little.

You wouldn't understand.

Of course, I would never understand what you two go through.

I'm not an artist.

Finish by midnight.

-Good morning, Melanie. -Good morning.

-Did you sleep well? -Great.

Good.

I really appreciate you inviting me here

and, um, organizing an auction,

but I really think I need to go home, like, today.

Is everything all right?

Everything's fine. I just sort of left in a rush

and I shouldn't have.

And I'd still really like to sell the sculpture I made here,

but I just don't think I can be here for the actual auction.

Listen, dear, I certainly do appreciate your anxiety.

But the reality is that this is a very special situation,

and a crucial part of the appeal for the collectors

is to meet yourself, the artist.

I know...

Frankly, I can't see it happening without your attendance.

If she wants to leave, let her go.

One more night, and we'll send you on your merry way back to America.

Whatever damage has been done over there has already been done.

Besides, you've worked so hard on your piece,

and you did agree to do it as a commission.

Professionally, the best thing to do

is see it through to its conclusion.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

My dear, if you truly want to depart today,

we are certainly not going to shackle you.

No, you're right, I traveled so far

and I made a commitment, so...

Indeed you did.

Now, we are going to make tonight the most memorable send-off possible.

Shelly!

- Miss Thomas. -Hi.

Is everything okay?

With you...

and everything here or...?

Sorry, that's none of my business.

You're a good person...

Miss Thomas.

You think so?

Here she is.

The woman of the hour.

Hi.

Gentlemen, thank you for joining us tonight

to welcome Melanie Thomas,

who has come the whole way from America,

to grace us with her lovely presence.

Fancy.

As most of you know,

Miss Thomas is a very talented artist.

We can see some of her talent right there.

Indeed we can!

Sláinte.

Sláinte!

You might want to take your time with that.

Uh, why, what is it?

Poitín.

Or as you Americans like to say...

Moonshine.

Let me introduce you.

You know, I um...

I think I need to go...

upstairs for a minute.

Melanie Thomas...

I think I need to go upstairs for a second.

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

You should've been here for the last one.

That will be nothing compared to this.

None of them will.

I wish we could record this.

That's the whole point.

Gentlemen, are you ready to witness a miracle?

Then you've come to the right place.

Oh, dear.

You shouldn't be awake for this.

But it must be God's will.

It was nice meeting you, Melanie Thomas.

You're a very talented artist,

and an even lovelier young woman.

Now... are we ready?

Let's get on with it.

Brace yourselves, gentlemen.

Fantastic.

Incredible.

-Oh, my God!

That was something all right.

Let the bidding begin!

That was a worthwhile evening from my point of view.

I'll get you next time.

Maybe you will, maybe you won't.

Drink this.

Did you watch?

I couldn't.

It was transcendent. Truly.

It made me sick.

How many times do I have to say this?

It's a blessing you have.

But they're people.

You're sending them to Heaven.

-How do you know that? -You are.

It's what they want.

It's what everybody wants.

What about those they leave behind?

You mustn't punish yourself. You're a good man.

You just need some rest.

You've had a taxing few days, but she's gone.

We can live freely once more.

It'll pass.

Hello?

Hey!

-What are you doing? -Getting rid of her stuff.

-Not this one. -It's evidence.

-No one will find it. -You got too close to her.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I fooled...

I fooled myself.

But...

I've misunderstood all this time.

Where are you?

Is...

Is anyone there?

Siobhan?

Is your name Siobhan Callahan?

I can't find my house.

How long have you been lost?

I went to bed last night and woke up here.

I can't find my way out.

I can't either.

I miss my mommy and daddy.

I just want to go home.

Go on.

Get your things.

How'd it go?

Well.

What are you rushing off for?

To get this over and done with.

Where are you going?

To pray.

Would you like some tea?

I've already had some.

What in God's name?

No...

You stupid, stupid, man.

She's not right.

We must leave this place. Come, quickly!

No!

No!

Stop the car.

Hi, Siobhan.

I'm here to take you home.

All of us?