Landlord BacT two, Part two, Exterior Canaan doom road night. Ava runs in the dark, frantic and exhausted, not knowing where she's going. A car pulls up from behind her. Ava turns, waves wildly, face stained with tears. The car stops. The driver rolls down the window. It's Missus White. Doctor Daniels sits in the passenger seat. Missus White steps out of the car, concern on her face.

Landlord BacT two, Part two, Exterior Canaan doom road night. Ava runs in the dark, frantic and exhausted, not knowing where she's going. A car pulls up from behind her. Ava turns, waves wildly, face stained with tears. The car stops. The driver rolls down the window. It's Missus White. Doctor Daniels sits in the passenger seat. Missus White steps out of the car, concern on her face.

Goodness, Please, I need your help.

Goodness, Please, I need your help.

Missus White turns to Doctor Daniels. He nods, get in dear gently. Missus White takes Ava by the arm, guides her into the back seat, slams the door shut. Interior hospital lobby day Meeka fidgets in her seat. She's a nervous wreck. A young mother across from her nurse is a newborn baby. It's a sweet, tender moment in distinctively, Mika smiles. Flashback two, the horrifying image of the leeches sucking from Max. Back to scene. Mika averts her eyes, suddenly disgusted. The lobby door opens as David enters from outside.

Missus White turns to Doctor Daniels. He nods, get in dear gently. Missus White takes Ava by the arm, guides her into the back seat, slams the door shut. Interior hospital lobby day Meeka fidgets in her seat. She's a nervous wreck. A young mother across from her nurse is a newborn baby. It's a sweet, tender moment in distinctively, Mika smiles. Flashback two, the horrifying image of the leeches sucking from Max. Back to scene. Mika averts her eyes, suddenly disgusted. The lobby door opens as David enters from outside.

What did the cops say?

What did the cops say?

They don't know what happened. No sign of Brandon, just his car.

They don't know what happened. No sign of Brandon, just his car.

David sits next to her, visibly anxious and stressed.

David sits next to her, visibly anxious and stressed.

This is so fucked that we thought we were escaping.

This is so fucked that we thought we were escaping.

What does that mean.

What does that mean.

I'm saying, mess up. Shit happens no matter where you go.

I'm saying, mess up. Shit happens no matter where you go.

We don't know what happened.

We don't know what happened.

Whatever happened, it's not good.

Whatever happened, it's not good.

And it's my fault.

And it's my fault.

I never said that.

I never said that.

You didn't have to, Mika. I'm the one who screwed up, lost everything and moved us here right.

You didn't have to, Mika. I'm the one who screwed up, lost everything and moved us here right.

Mika looks into David's bulging, bloodshot eyes. His chest heaves up and down. He's like a stranger.

Mika looks into David's bulging, bloodshot eyes. His chest heaves up and down. He's like a stranger.

My fault that you need to surrogate.

My fault that you need to surrogate.

I'm sorry about Brandon, I really am, but there's something else going.

I'm sorry about Brandon, I really am, but there's something else going.

On with you.

On with you.

David's phone ding on his phone a stock update bro Coin trends severely downward.

David's phone ding on his phone a stock update bro Coin trends severely downward.

Can you stop with the phone for two seconds?

Can you stop with the phone for two seconds?

I rate. David stands up and kicks his chair across the room. David other hospital visitors, including the mother and newborn, quickly move away from the scene. Security walks over.

I rate. David stands up and kicks his chair across the room. David other hospital visitors, including the mother and newborn, quickly move away from the scene. Security walks over.

Oh, my fault.

Oh, my fault.

David storms out of the hospital before the security guards make him. Mika has left shaken. The nursing mother approaches her.

David storms out of the hospital before the security guards make him. Mika has left shaken. The nursing mother approaches her.

My ex was like that it only gets worse. We're going through a lot. He's not normally like this. They've all got a monster side to them, and if you have kids, run.

My ex was like that it only gets worse. We're going through a lot. He's not normally like this. They've all got a monster side to them, and if you have kids, run.

The mom finds another seat elsewhere. From behind, a female nurse touches Mika's shoulder.

The mom finds another seat elsewhere. From behind, a female nurse touches Mika's shoulder.

You can see her now.

You can see her now.

Interior hospital room day. Lying in a hospital bed, Ava stares at the ceiling. She's in shock. Mika stands by her side, touches her arm.

Interior hospital room day. Lying in a hospital bed, Ava stares at the ceiling. She's in shock. Mika stands by her side, touches her arm.

Her family has been informed. Doctor says she's stable, but we'll understand war once the shock wears off.

Her family has been informed. Doctor says she's stable, but we'll understand war once the shock wears off.

She wasn't hurt, no, just severely dehydrated. She was fine last night.

She wasn't hurt, no, just severely dehydrated. She was fine last night.

You'd be surprised how the body responds to stress.

You'd be surprised how the body responds to stress.

The nurse leaves the room as Mika looks into Ava's distant, blank brown eyes. Something is wrong. As she comes closer, Mika notices Ava's eyelashes wriggling like insect tentacles. The hairs on both the bottom and top waterlines move toward each other in a mesmerizing formation. Entranced, Mika holds her breath. She's unable to take her eyes off the grotesque scene. Ava blinks, her eyelids make a small squelching sound. Mika looks again. Ava's eyes have returned to normal. Exterior the bungalow garden day, a sweltering fall day. Mika selects flowers from a blooming bush. She holds up the bouquet to admire. Super Day three hundred and twenty five. Mika picks up the water hose to spray the garden. Nothing comes out. It's broken. Annoyed, she tosses it to the side. Missus White and Doctor Daniels go by on their daily walk.

The nurse leaves the room as Mika looks into Ava's distant, blank brown eyes. Something is wrong. As she comes closer, Mika notices Ava's eyelashes wriggling like insect tentacles. The hairs on both the bottom and top waterlines move toward each other in a mesmerizing formation. Entranced, Mika holds her breath. She's unable to take her eyes off the grotesque scene. Ava blinks, her eyelids make a small squelching sound. Mika looks again. Ava's eyes have returned to normal. Exterior the bungalow garden day, a sweltering fall day. Mika selects flowers from a blooming bush. She holds up the bouquet to admire. Super Day three hundred and twenty five. Mika picks up the water hose to spray the garden. Nothing comes out. It's broken. Annoyed, she tosses it to the side. Missus White and Doctor Daniels go by on their daily walk.

That green thumb of yours is giving me a run for my money.

That green thumb of yours is giving me a run for my money.

Mika smiles, gratefully.

Mika smiles, gratefully.

You both still coming by tomorrow to help with the root cellar, We'll be there.

You both still coming by tomorrow to help with the root cellar, We'll be there.

I'm making my famous lemon bars a fair bribe, I promise you.

I'm making my famous lemon bars a fair bribe, I promise you.

Missus White spins Doctor Daniels around, heading home.

Missus White spins Doctor Daniels around, heading home.

And keep those marigolds moist.

And keep those marigolds moist.

Interior living room day, A very pregnant Denise thirties, wholesome and motherly, SIPs a diet soda from the sofa. She's in a staring match with Max, the cat, whose eye twitches drool seeps from his open mouth. Uncomfortable, Denise looks away. Mika enters from the kitchen with a bouquet in a vase.

Interior living room day, A very pregnant Denise thirties, wholesome and motherly, SIPs a diet soda from the sofa. She's in a staring match with Max, the cat, whose eye twitches drool seeps from his open mouth. Uncomfortable, Denise looks away. Mika enters from the kitchen with a bouquet in a vase.

Sorry about him, he hasn't been the same since he fell into the creek.

Sorry about him, he hasn't been the same since he fell into the creek.

She brings the flowers to Denise, who takes them happily.

She brings the flowers to Denise, who takes them happily.

Mika, these are beautiful.

Mika, these are beautiful.

I thought you might like the smell of them. Maybe the babies will too.

I thought you might like the smell of them. Maybe the babies will too.

I'd love to see the nursery.

I'd love to see the nursery.

David's working in there right now. Don't know what he'll do when the twins move in. Is he excited? Hard to tell. He hasn't been the same since Brandon disappeared. Sometimes he seems really excited, And then.

David's working in there right now. Don't know what he'll do when the twins move in. Is he excited? Hard to tell. He hasn't been the same since Brandon disappeared. Sometimes he seems really excited, And then.

My husband was the same way with our first But once the baby was here, it just clicked. I swear he turned into super Dad overnight. He could hardly wait for the next one.

My husband was the same way with our first But once the baby was here, it just clicked. I swear he turned into super Dad overnight. He could hardly wait for the next one.

Denise touches her stomach.

Denise touches her stomach.

Oh, they always kick when I'm here.

Oh, they always kick when I'm here.

You think they can sense?

You think they can sense?

I do want to feel.

I do want to feel.

Mika considers for a moment, Not right now. Interior office day. David, sweaty and disheveled, hunches over at his desk. The blinds are closed. A half built NIKEA crib sits in the corner on his computer screen. Several windows are open, Crypto prices and stock market charts half. Ri An emails an article with Brandon's photo reads, bro Coin flounders all hype without its hype man. David doesn't even look up as Mika walks in.

Mika considers for a moment, Not right now. Interior office day. David, sweaty and disheveled, hunches over at his desk. The blinds are closed. A half built NIKEA crib sits in the corner on his computer screen. Several windows are open, Crypto prices and stock market charts half. Ri An emails an article with Brandon's photo reads, bro Coin flounders all hype without its hype man. David doesn't even look up as Mika walks in.

Denise just left. Who Denise the surrogate?

Denise just left. Who Denise the surrogate?

You didn't tell me she was coming.

You didn't tell me she was coming.

It's so stealing.

It's so stealing.

Here she opens a window. David winces as sunlight pours in.

Here she opens a window. David winces as sunlight pours in.

Did you make the surrogacy payment?

Did you make the surrogacy payment?

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

The agency called? They said the installment is late.

The agency called? They said the installment is late.

I'll pay it tomorrow.

I'll pay it tomorrow.

It's forty five days late.

It's forty five days late.

I said I'll pay it.

I said I'll pay it.

Mika stares at him. He stares back, barely recognizable anything else.

Mika stares at him. He stares back, barely recognizable anything else.

The hose is broken again.

The hose is broken again.

What do you want me to do about it?

What do you want me to do about it?

Fix it? Or call you hannas you've got his number.

Fix it? Or call you hannas you've got his number.

The computer screen catches Mika's eye as she notices the picture of Brandon. David quickly turns off the monitor.

The computer screen catches Mika's eye as she notices the picture of Brandon. David quickly turns off the monitor.

I need to work, Mika Nagny. Later.

I need to work, Mika Nagny. Later.

Frustrated, Mika's storms out interior bedroom night. It's late. Mika gets out of bed as David sleeps interior office night. At David's computer, Mika looks through the various tech articles and news. Nothing she doesn't already know. She's about to give up when an email pops up with the subject urgent interior bedroom. Moments later, Mika storms in, turns on the light, and yanks the blanket off David. He's groggy and confused. Mika holds up a piece of paper in front of him.

Frustrated, Mika's storms out interior bedroom night. It's late. Mika gets out of bed as David sleeps interior office night. At David's computer, Mika looks through the various tech articles and news. Nothing she doesn't already know. She's about to give up when an email pops up with the subject urgent interior bedroom. Moments later, Mika storms in, turns on the light, and yanks the blanket off David. He's groggy and confused. Mika holds up a piece of paper in front of him.

What's that?

What's that?

Brocoyne's value is shit? Dogecoin? Isn't this worthless? Your lies and recklessnes have put my investment at risk. I'm not going to tolerate any more of your dilatory tactics. The time for excuses is over.

Brocoyne's value is shit? Dogecoin? Isn't this worthless? Your lies and recklessnes have put my investment at risk. I'm not going to tolerate any more of your dilatory tactics. The time for excuses is over.

David hops out of bed, lunges at the printed email and Mika's hand. She dodges him, continues reading out loud.

David hops out of bed, lunges at the printed email and Mika's hand. She dodges him, continues reading out loud.

Make this right, or I swear to God I will tear your life apart.

Make this right, or I swear to God I will tear your life apart.

Enough.

Enough.

David slumps onto the floor.

David slumps onto the floor.

Why is this guy saying this? What did you do?

Why is this guy saying this? What did you do?

It wasn't me, It was Brandon.

It wasn't me, It was Brandon.

You're going to blame the guy who's been missing for months.

You're going to blame the guy who's been missing for months.

He made promises to investors that he couldn't keep. I had no idea. It was smoking mirrors.

He made promises to investors that he couldn't keep. I had no idea. It was smoking mirrors.

All of it.

All of it.

So what does that mean?

So what does that mean?

It means I'm broke?

It means I'm broke?

What about our savings?

What about our savings?

David opens his bank ap on his phone shows Mika the balance.

David opens his bank ap on his phone shows Mika the balance.

That's it. It's enough for two months.

That's it. It's enough for two months.

Maybe the reality of the situation fully hits Mika.

Maybe the reality of the situation fully hits Mika.

David, we're about to have two kids, babies relying on us.

David, we're about to have two kids, babies relying on us.

Why do you think of it so fucking stress?

Why do you think of it so fucking stress?

You convince me to do this surrogacy, then you gamble everything and don't tell me.

You convince me to do this surrogacy, then you gamble everything and don't tell me.

I was scared.

I was scared.

I told you not to trust him again.

I told you not to trust him again.

I know, I know.

I know, I know.

She stops herself before she can say anything. She'll regret.

She stops herself before she can say anything. She'll regret.

Useless, pathetic. I know.

Useless, pathetic. I know.

You're a coward.

You're a coward.

Interior Bart Station night flashback. Late night underground at the Bar train station. It's mostly empty. Super two years ago, Mika and David stumbled down an escalator. Tipsy and laughing, they head to the ticket machine, where David struggles to bypasses. He presses all the wrong buttons.

Interior Bart Station night flashback. Late night underground at the Bar train station. It's mostly empty. Super two years ago, Mika and David stumbled down an escalator. Tipsy and laughing, they head to the ticket machine, where David struggles to bypasses. He presses all the wrong buttons.

How do I we're gonna miss the last train.

How do I we're gonna miss the last train.

I told you we should have taken an uber.

I told you we should have taken an uber.

Here, let me do it.

Here, let me do it.

Mika playfully pushes him away and takes his credit card. Interior Bart Train night flashback. The train doors are about to close. Mika and David pushed through just in time. There's no one else inside. Nice an empty car.

Mika playfully pushes him away and takes his credit card. Interior Bart Train night flashback. The train doors are about to close. Mika and David pushed through just in time. There's no one else inside. Nice an empty car.

Thank god, I think I makepuke.

Thank god, I think I makepuke.

They sit in a center row. David puts his arm around her. The car door opens as a teen couple enter from an adjoining car. The teen girl wears sunglasses as the teen boy yanks her by the arm. The tension between them is palpable. David doesn't pay them attention, but Mika watches closely.

They sit in a center row. David puts his arm around her. The car door opens as a teen couple enter from an adjoining car. The teen girl wears sunglasses as the teen boy yanks her by the arm. The tension between them is palpable. David doesn't pay them attention, but Mika watches closely.

Hey, I think I know that kid really. Yeah, he was one of my students a few years back, got expelled for what he brought a gun to school crazy.

Hey, I think I know that kid really. Yeah, he was one of my students a few years back, got expelled for what he brought a gun to school crazy.

Without warning, the boy reaches a handback and slaps his girlfriend. Her glasses fly off her face and land on the aisle floor. Hey, Mika immediately stands up. David pulls her back down.

Without warning, the boy reaches a handback and slaps his girlfriend. Her glasses fly off her face and land on the aisle floor. Hey, Mika immediately stands up. David pulls her back down.

We've got to do something.

We've got to do something.

Wait till the next stop.

Wait till the next stop.

You're really gonna sit there and watch this?

You're really gonna sit there and watch this?

There's nothing we can do. Let go with me.

There's nothing we can do. Let go with me.

Mika walks up to the couple directly. The girl looks away, not.

Mika walks up to the couple directly. The girl looks away, not.

Sure if you remember me. I was your teacher at Harden.

Sure if you remember me. I was your teacher at Harden.

The team looks her up and down with disdain.

The team looks her up and down with disdain.

I don't know you fuck off? Are you okay?

I don't know you fuck off? Are you okay?

The girl won't look at her.

The girl won't look at her.

I can help you.

I can help you.

The boy gets up he's inches from Mika's face.

The boy gets up he's inches from Mika's face.

Did you hear me? I said, go sit the fuck down.

Did you hear me? I said, go sit the fuck down.

Mika turns to a bewildered David, who's still seated.

Mika turns to a bewildered David, who's still seated.

Your man isn't gonna do shit, are you?

Your man isn't gonna do shit, are you?

David looks like a deer in headlights, can't even respond. Mika heads to the intercom located at the end of the train car. She pushes the button to speak to the train operator. Before she can get through, her head is forcibly jerked back as the team yanks her ponytail, sending her backwards. David stands up, but remains at a distance Mika. Mika lunges at the intercom again. This time, the team abs her by the neck. Meka fights back, kicks him in the groin. He tackles her to the ground and they scuffle.

David looks like a deer in headlights, can't even respond. Mika heads to the intercom located at the end of the train car. She pushes the button to speak to the train operator. Before she can get through, her head is forcibly jerked back as the team yanks her ponytail, sending her backwards. David stands up, but remains at a distance Mika. Mika lunges at the intercom again. This time, the team abs her by the neck. Meka fights back, kicks him in the groin. He tackles her to the ground and they scuffle.

Stop it Stop.

Stop it Stop.

The boy takes out a switchblade. Mika doesn't even see it as he stabs her. She gasps, looks down at the wound in her lower abdomen. She falls to her knees, shocked by the profuse bleeding. The teen stabs her again. David runs over to her. Finally, the train comes to a stop.

The boy takes out a switchblade. Mika doesn't even see it as he stabs her. She gasps, looks down at the wound in her lower abdomen. She falls to her knees, shocked by the profuse bleeding. The teen stabs her again. David runs over to her. Finally, the train comes to a stop.

Come on.

Come on.

The team grabs his girlfriend. As the train door is open. The couple run out of the train.

The team grabs his girlfriend. As the train door is open. The couple run out of the train.

Three car Fremont train now morning platform two.

Three car Fremont train now morning platform two.

David cradles Mika as her vision goes black and the train fills with the screams of horrified riders. Interior bedroom night back to present. Mika is exhausted from reliving the trauma.

David cradles Mika as her vision goes black and the train fills with the screams of horrified riders. Interior bedroom night back to present. Mika is exhausted from reliving the trauma.

I knew what you were before we left San Francisco. Having kids with you was a mistake.

I knew what you were before we left San Francisco. Having kids with you was a mistake.

David looks like he wants to cry. He meets the eyes of Max, who sits in a corner. Max breathes loudly, his mouth agape. Interior cellar Same. Below the floorboards of the bungalow. In the darkness, we hear excited, irregular breathing, then it stops. Interior bedroom Same. Mika looks down at David, So what now?

David looks like he wants to cry. He meets the eyes of Max, who sits in a corner. Max breathes loudly, his mouth agape. Interior cellar Same. Below the floorboards of the bungalow. In the darkness, we hear excited, irregular breathing, then it stops. Interior bedroom Same. Mika looks down at David, So what now?

We go to bed?

We go to bed?

She takes a pillow off the bed throws it to him. Interior Missus, white cellar. Day. It's dark and dank, old antiques and decaying furniture. David, soiled with dust and sweat, picks up a box to bring up to the house. He trips, sends the box flying. Super Day three hundred and twenty six Doctor Daniels peeks in, shines a flashlight below.

She takes a pillow off the bed throws it to him. Interior Missus, white cellar. Day. It's dark and dank, old antiques and decaying furniture. David, soiled with dust and sweat, picks up a box to bring up to the house. He trips, sends the box flying. Super Day three hundred and twenty six Doctor Daniels peeks in, shines a flashlight below.

It needs some help.

It needs some help.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

As he picks up the items from the fallen box, he notices a pair of raggedy stained Gucci slippers. Interior Missus White's sitting room day the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Missus White's house. Carved pumpkins, cobwebs, fake skeletons adorn the room. Mika sorts through old photographs on the floor. Missus White carries in a tray of mulled wine and cups.

As he picks up the items from the fallen box, he notices a pair of raggedy stained Gucci slippers. Interior Missus White's sitting room day the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Missus White's house. Carved pumpkins, cobwebs, fake skeletons adorn the room. Mika sorts through old photographs on the floor. Missus White carries in a tray of mulled wine and cups.

David isn't very handy, is he?

David isn't very handy, is he?

I sold you.

I sold you.

Missus White pours Mika a cup of the warm wine.

Missus White pours Mika a cup of the warm wine.

I bet trick or treaters love your house.

I bet trick or treaters love your house.

My dear. We haven't had a trick or treater since nineteen eighty eight.

My dear. We haven't had a trick or treater since nineteen eighty eight.

Doctor Daniels wheels in, holds up the grimy slippers like a victory prize. David behind him.

Doctor Daniels wheels in, holds up the grimy slippers like a victory prize. David behind him.

I used to wor these every day.

I used to wor these every day.

I'm sure you can get them cleaned.

I'm sure you can get them cleaned.

He can't. They're cursed.

He can't. They're cursed.

It's true time I wore him. I murdered a man. That's his blood right there.

It's true time I wore him. I murdered a man. That's his blood right there.

Oh it wasn't murder. He was an intruder. He did what had to be done. You're a hero far as I'm concerned.

Oh it wasn't murder. He was an intruder. He did what had to be done. You're a hero far as I'm concerned.

Wait, you're serious.

Wait, you're serious.

About ten years ago, I was making a castle role for the neighborhood pot luck, like I always do. Had it cooking in a cast iron skillet. Tastes better that way. I go to take it out of the oven, and oh, it was perfection. That's when I saw a deranged young man climbing through the kitchen window. He meant to rob us. Of course, these criminals think elderly folks are low hanging fruit. That was this mistake. Before he could finish worming his way through, I took that hot skellot and brought it down on his head. Crushed it again and again. I don't know how many times his teeth smashed all over the kitchen counter. They sounded like hard little candy tap dancing, and by the end of it, I couldn't tell what was castle role and what was his brain.

About ten years ago, I was making a castle role for the neighborhood pot luck, like I always do. Had it cooking in a cast iron skillet. Tastes better that way. I go to take it out of the oven, and oh, it was perfection. That's when I saw a deranged young man climbing through the kitchen window. He meant to rob us. Of course, these criminals think elderly folks are low hanging fruit. That was this mistake. Before he could finish worming his way through, I took that hot skellot and brought it down on his head. Crushed it again and again. I don't know how many times his teeth smashed all over the kitchen counter. They sounded like hard little candy tap dancing, and by the end of it, I couldn't tell what was castle role and what was his brain.

The room is painfully silent after this gruesome revelation.

The room is painfully silent after this gruesome revelation.

Wow, that is very, very horrible.

Wow, that is very, very horrible.

I'll say it again. He did what had to be done.

I'll say it again. He did what had to be done.

The police agreed.

The police agreed.

But I could never bring myself to wear these again.

But I could never bring myself to wear these again.

And missus White is right. You protect at your home and.

And missus White is right. You protect at your home and.

Your family because shoots David appointed. Look, Missus White catches this.

Your family because shoots David appointed. Look, Missus White catches this.

Family is the most important thing. You too will understand that soon enough. You'll do anything to protect those precious babies.

Family is the most important thing. You too will understand that soon enough. You'll do anything to protect those precious babies.

Mika holds up an old photo. It's an image of two Victorian era families standing next to each other.

Mika holds up an old photo. It's an image of two Victorian era families standing next to each other.

Is this your family?

Is this your family?

Missus White takes the ceviatone picture nods.

Missus White takes the ceviatone picture nods.

We don't like to think about those days, do we.

We don't like to think about those days, do we.

Brother, Doctor Daniel says nothing. Still in Reverie over his slippers, Missus White points to a wiry, sneering teen boy.

Brother, Doctor Daniel says nothing. Still in Reverie over his slippers, Missus White points to a wiry, sneering teen boy.

Recognize this little pissant.

Recognize this little pissant.

Wow, it's Johannas.

Wow, it's Johannas.

David looks over at the photo.

David looks over at the photo.

What was he like?

What was he like?

Hm, lazy, spoiled, only sixteen and already corrupted by greed and malice, the typical Leathemol family traits.

Hm, lazy, spoiled, only sixteen and already corrupted by greed and malice, the typical Leathemol family traits.

He broke my legs for fun.

He broke my legs for fun.

But why Doctor Daniels made friends with a little Jumash boy in the village, A nice boy.

But why Doctor Daniels made friends with a little Jumash boy in the village, A nice boy.

The leithe molds didn't like that.

The leithe molds didn't like that.

Johanna's a bigot. What a shock.

Johanna's a bigot. What a shock.

Day Johannas saw them playing together. Pushed my baby brother into the creek. He's been in that chair for since. Even worse, the length Malts blamed the whole thing on that true match boy, What.

Day Johannas saw them playing together. Pushed my baby brother into the creek. He's been in that chair for since. Even worse, the length Malts blamed the whole thing on that true match boy, What.

Year was this?

Year was this?

Can't find anything online about his family?

Can't find anything online about his family?

Get off the phone and listen to what I tell you. I'm so sorry, I was just dying to bitch slap him.

Get off the phone and listen to what I tell you. I'm so sorry, I was just dying to bitch slap him.

What year was this? Can't find anything online about his family?

What year was this? Can't find anything online about his family?

David looks at his phone. Missus White rolls her eyes.

David looks at his phone. Missus White rolls her eyes.

Get off the phone and listen to what I tell you. Anyway, that lie gave the Leath Malts the perfect reason to run the too Marsh off the land for good. Over one hundred and sixty men were killed, including people in my family. But after it was all said and done, the Lathe Molts were finally able to purchase the land.

Get off the phone and listen to what I tell you. Anyway, that lie gave the Leath Malts the perfect reason to run the too Marsh off the land for good. Over one hundred and sixty men were killed, including people in my family. But after it was all said and done, the Lathe Molts were finally able to purchase the land.

Mika and Dave been look at each other, Overwhelmed. Missus White gets up from her seat.

Mika and Dave been look at each other, Overwhelmed. Missus White gets up from her seat.

More mulled wine.

More mulled wine.

Exterior Missus White's house night. Missus White walks David and Mika out.

Exterior Missus White's house night. Missus White walks David and Mika out.

Thank you again, Yes, SI, least we could do. You're the reason why my garden is thriving.

Thank you again, Yes, SI, least we could do. You're the reason why my garden is thriving.

Can't say I'm eagerly awaiting the next cellar adventure.

Can't say I'm eagerly awaiting the next cellar adventure.

You know, most of these old bungalows were built with cellars, not ours.

You know, most of these old bungalows were built with cellars, not ours.

Oooh, I wouldn't be.

Oooh, I wouldn't be.

So sure, missus White smiles, closes the door.

So sure, missus White smiles, closes the door.

Yeah they're nuts.

Yeah they're nuts.

Interior Hallway Day. Mika stares down the hall, her eyes searched for something. She peeks in the hallway closet. It's just hanging coats. Super Day three hundred and fifty two. David, excited, runs out from the office.

Interior Hallway Day. Mika stares down the hall, her eyes searched for something. She peeks in the hallway closet. It's just hanging coats. Super Day three hundred and fifty two. David, excited, runs out from the office.

Do you hear that?

Do you hear that?

Hear? What?

Hear? What?

Never mind, come here, I want to show you something.

Never mind, come here, I want to show you something.

Interior Office Day. The two Ikea cribs are fully built, though wobbly. David looks to Meka for a reaction. What do you think she's not impressed.

Interior Office Day. The two Ikea cribs are fully built, though wobbly. David looks to Meka for a reaction. What do you think she's not impressed.

I know there's a lot more we have to do, but I figure it's to start.

I know there's a lot more we have to do, but I figure it's to start.

At least when the babies arrive to a shitty house with a freaky landlord and unemployed parents, they'll have somewhere to sleep.

At least when the babies arrive to a shitty house with a freaky landlord and unemployed parents, they'll have somewhere to sleep.

Meka walks away before David can say anything.

Meka walks away before David can say anything.

I'm trying, Mika.

I'm trying, Mika.

Interior Kitchen Day, A cloudy, rainy day. At the counter, Meka browses teaching jobs on her laptop. Super Day three hundred and fifty six. The doorbell rings. Mika looks out the window where a distraught woman with a child stands at the door. This is Gina Evans thirties and Mattie Evans three. Gina pounds on the door. David emerges, who is that?

Interior Kitchen Day, A cloudy, rainy day. At the counter, Meka browses teaching jobs on her laptop. Super Day three hundred and fifty six. The doorbell rings. Mika looks out the window where a distraught woman with a child stands at the door. This is Gina Evans thirties and Mattie Evans three. Gina pounds on the door. David emerges, who is that?

I have no idea.

I have no idea.

Interior front door. Moments later, Mikus stands behind David as he opens the door. Gina looks confused to see their faces.

Interior front door. Moments later, Mikus stands behind David as he opens the door. Gina looks confused to see their faces.

Where the hell is my husband?

Where the hell is my husband?

Interior living room day, Gina is on the sofa as little Mattie chases the cats around. Mika sits nearby with David.

Interior living room day, Gina is on the sofa as little Mattie chases the cats around. Mika sits nearby with David.

I called, emailed, texted, nothing, never said, he moved, just vanished.

I called, emailed, texted, nothing, never said, he moved, just vanished.

The police know nothing. Were you guys broken up?

The police know nothing. Were you guys broken up?

I mean it's complicated. Maddie and I have been with my mom and Vermont.

I mean it's complicated. Maddie and I have been with my mom and Vermont.

Maybe he had a drug problem. David and explained the erratic behavior.

Maybe he had a drug problem. David and explained the erratic behavior.

Gina looks at her son, pained.

Gina looks at her son, pained.

As soon as we moved in, the drinking started. I didn't stop to think anything of it until he stopped going to work.

As soon as we moved in, the drinking started. I didn't stop to think anything of it until he stopped going to work.

Turns out he got fired and never told me. I know how that goes.

Turns out he got fired and never told me. I know how that goes.

Tim and I had our problems, but we both wanted to make it work. I moved out because of Johannes. What do you mean, come on, you must have noticed the guy's a freak. Well, yeah, well, when Tim lost his job, that fucker wouldn't leave us alone. He started showing up unannounced, calling constantly.

Tim and I had our problems, but we both wanted to make it work. I moved out because of Johannes. What do you mean, come on, you must have noticed the guy's a freak. Well, yeah, well, when Tim lost his job, that fucker wouldn't leave us alone. He started showing up unannounced, calling constantly.

Always lurking.

Always lurking.

He's terrifying. Tim didn't want to say anything or cause any problems.

He's terrifying. Tim didn't want to say anything or cause any problems.

Maddie runs past his mom, pretending to be an airplane.

Maddie runs past his mom, pretending to be an airplane.

The cellar was the last straw.

The cellar was the last straw.

Wait, you haven't seen it.

Wait, you haven't seen it.

Interior hallway day. Gina opens the closet. She moves the hanging coats out of the way. There's a door latch on the floor in the back. Mika and David watch, shocked.

Interior hallway day. Gina opens the closet. She moves the hanging coats out of the way. There's a door latch on the floor in the back. Mika and David watch, shocked.

This whole time.

This whole time.

Narnia is real.

Narnia is real.

Gina pulls the creaky door open. She motions to the steps leading down into the dark cellar. Maddie watches, scared.

Gina pulls the creaky door open. She motions to the steps leading down into the dark cellar. Maddie watches, scared.

He clings to I'm not going back down there.

He clings to I'm not going back down there.

Interior cellar. Moments later, Mika climbs down the rickety stairs, followed by David. They use flashlights to look around. It breaks on the cellar floor a makeshift pallette of blankets. Someone has been sleeping here recently, David look. David walks to the corner where Mika stands. She points to a pile of animal bones. Some trash is littered in the corner as well, use tissues, band aids. And what's this? He holds up a string attached to a wad of soiled cotton. Mika puts her hand to her mouth. He realizes it's a used tampon.

Interior cellar. Moments later, Mika climbs down the rickety stairs, followed by David. They use flashlights to look around. It breaks on the cellar floor a makeshift pallette of blankets. Someone has been sleeping here recently, David look. David walks to the corner where Mika stands. She points to a pile of animal bones. Some trash is littered in the corner as well, use tissues, band aids. And what's this? He holds up a string attached to a wad of soiled cotton. Mika puts her hand to her mouth. He realizes it's a used tampon.

Oh my god, no.

Oh my god, no.

David throws it across the room, disgusted.

David throws it across the room, disgusted.

What the hell is going on?

What the hell is going on?

Exterior Bungalow night. Gina holds Mattie by the hand as Mika walks them to their car. Gina takes out her cell phone.

Exterior Bungalow night. Gina holds Mattie by the hand as Mika walks them to their car. Gina takes out her cell phone.

Here's a picture of him. Well, you let me know if you see anything.

Here's a picture of him. Well, you let me know if you see anything.

Gina shows her a photo of Tim carrying baby Mattie on his back. Tattoos cover his arms. Quick flashback Johannes's party. A brittle man gives Mica a lego piece. His haunted eyes plead with Mika. It's tin. Back to present. Mika is inwardly disturbed by her sudden realization.

Gina shows her a photo of Tim carrying baby Mattie on his back. Tattoos cover his arms. Quick flashback Johannes's party. A brittle man gives Mica a lego piece. His haunted eyes plead with Mika. It's tin. Back to present. Mika is inwardly disturbed by her sudden realization.

Of course, deep down, you know you should leave.

Of course, deep down, you know you should leave.

She lifts Maddie into his car seat.

She lifts Maddie into his car seat.

I'll be glad you don't have kids. When I went down into that cellar, I found baby blankets and toys, god knows what Johannes wanted with.

I'll be glad you don't have kids. When I went down into that cellar, I found baby blankets and toys, god knows what Johannes wanted with.

Them Again, Mika represses internal panic. Interior bedroom night, Mika pays the room. David sits in a chair.

Them Again, Mika represses internal panic. Interior bedroom night, Mika pays the room. David sits in a chair.

How do you know it was him?

How do you know it was him?

I just do, David. He had the same tattoos, same face, everything, just sixty pounds.

I just do, David. He had the same tattoos, same face, everything, just sixty pounds.

Later, Jesus.

Later, Jesus.

Missus White was right. Missus White, she knew about the cellar, she knows more.

Missus White was right. Missus White, she knew about the cellar, she knows more.

She's nice, but she's a kook.

She's nice, but she's a kook.

So what should we do? Go to the cops. We can't prove anything, then we should leave, move out?

So what should we do? Go to the cops. We can't prove anything, then we should leave, move out?

What about the lease?

What about the lease?

It's almost up.

It's almost up.

We can't afford to move.

We can't afford to move.

So you don't want to ask, missus White. You don't want to go to the police, and you don't want to leave. What the hell should we do?

So you don't want to ask, missus White. You don't want to go to the police, and you don't want to leave. What the hell should we do?

Then?

Then?

The first thing we should do is confront Johannas. Work it out directly.

The first thing we should do is confront Johannas. Work it out directly.

That's your plan.

That's your plan.

We can't be afraid of him.

We can't be afraid of him.

You don't have to do that.

You don't have to do that.

Do what.

Do what.

There's confronting shit, and then there's being dumb and cornering that cycle is dumb.

There's confronting shit, and then there's being dumb and cornering that cycle is dumb.

David is offended. Mika doesn't care. She turns out the lights and gets in bed.

David is offended. Mika doesn't care. She turns out the lights and gets in bed.

I'm talking to missus White, tomorrow.

I'm talking to missus White, tomorrow.

Living room night. David lies on the sofa made up as a bed. He stares into the darkness, thoughts racing exterior bungalow night. Johanna's truck sits outside in the dark. The engine idols exterior Missus White's garden day, a lovely, vibrant garden of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Mika and Missus White sit at a table under the patio Wanning super Day, three hundred and fifty seven.

Living room night. David lies on the sofa made up as a bed. He stares into the darkness, thoughts racing exterior bungalow night. Johanna's truck sits outside in the dark. The engine idols exterior Missus White's garden day, a lovely, vibrant garden of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Mika and Missus White sit at a table under the patio Wanning super Day, three hundred and fifty seven.

So you found the cellar?

So you found the cellar?

We think Johannas has been sleeping down there.

We think Johannas has been sleeping down there.

Missus White SIPs her tea before answering.

Missus White SIPs her tea before answering.

Course he has what pick up your draw from the floor, Dear.

Course he has what pick up your draw from the floor, Dear.

I came here for answers, please.

I came here for answers, please.

And I don't know if you're ready to hear them.

And I don't know if you're ready to hear them.

I can't bring children into that home. If it's dangerous too.

I can't bring children into that home. If it's dangerous too.

Late, you won't let you go.

Late, you won't let you go.

The blood drain from Mika's face.

The blood drain from Mika's face.

Where's David?

Where's David?

Exterior Johannas's home. Same. David walks up to Johannas's front door. Nervous, he takes a deep breath, knocks exterior Missus White's backyard. Same. Mika is confused by Missus White's question.

Exterior Johannas's home. Same. David walks up to Johannas's front door. Nervous, he takes a deep breath, knocks exterior Missus White's backyard. Same. Mika is confused by Missus White's question.

David is running errands. What do you mean? Johannas won't let us leave. He's got to eat enough with the allegories and the metaphors.

David is running errands. What do you mean? Johannas won't let us leave. He's got to eat enough with the allegories and the metaphors.

Exterior Johannas is home. Same David peeks through the window. All the lights are off. He goes back to the door and slowly reaches for the knob. Exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Mika waits for Missus White to respond.

Exterior Johannas is home. Same David peeks through the window. All the lights are off. He goes back to the door and slowly reaches for the knob. Exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Mika waits for Missus White to respond.

Johannas was always a greedy son of a bitch. But after the chumash will run off, he personified the very.

Johannas was always a greedy son of a bitch. But after the chumash will run off, he personified the very.

Words of his character.

Words of his character.

Wasn't long before we all realized he had become something else?

Wasn't long before we all realized he had become something else?

What like a killer?

What like a killer?

A leech?

A leech?

This isn't the time for jokes.

This isn't the time for jokes.

Do I look like I'm clowning around?

Do I look like I'm clowning around?

Missus White's face is hard and serious.

Missus White's face is hard and serious.

Johanness is a leech, a big fat, thirsty leech.

Johanness is a leech, a big fat, thirsty leech.

And I'm not talking in metaphors. Here, drink your tea.

And I'm not talking in metaphors. Here, drink your tea.

Interior Johanns is home. Same David is inside the house. It's empty, stale, quiet. This makes David even more nervous.

Interior Johanns is home. Same David is inside the house. It's empty, stale, quiet. This makes David even more nervous.

Johannas, it's me David.

Johannas, it's me David.

He walks slowly surveys the house. It's worse than daytime. Dark oily stains in the carpets. A groan comes from a room upstairs. Startled, David takes out a small switchblade from his pocket. He clings to the knife as he makes his way up the stairs.

He walks slowly surveys the house. It's worse than daytime. Dark oily stains in the carpets. A groan comes from a room upstairs. Startled, David takes out a small switchblade from his pocket. He clings to the knife as he makes his way up the stairs.

Johanness, we need to talk hallway.

Johanness, we need to talk hallway.

The groaning returns louder. David looks down the hall, where he notices a door at the end. He's drawn to it. David's heart thumps in his chest and all the way to his ears. As he gets closer to the door, he tries to calm as irregular breathing, and as he swings the door open, David is shocked by what he sees. He lets out a whimper. In the closet, a dozen emaciated corpses in various stages of decomposition lean against a wall, chained together. It's a horrific scene. They're illuminated only by the natural light. Some of the corpses stir they're alive. A male corpse extends a bony hand towards David. David David is frozen in fear. The sound of his own name confuses him, turns on his phone's light, puts it on the man. David immediately recognizes the man as Brenton exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Mika rubs her face, tries to digest Missus White's revelation.

The groaning returns louder. David looks down the hall, where he notices a door at the end. He's drawn to it. David's heart thumps in his chest and all the way to his ears. As he gets closer to the door, he tries to calm as irregular breathing, and as he swings the door open, David is shocked by what he sees. He lets out a whimper. In the closet, a dozen emaciated corpses in various stages of decomposition lean against a wall, chained together. It's a horrific scene. They're illuminated only by the natural light. Some of the corpses stir they're alive. A male corpse extends a bony hand towards David. David David is frozen in fear. The sound of his own name confuses him, turns on his phone's light, puts it on the man. David immediately recognizes the man as Brenton exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Mika rubs her face, tries to digest Missus White's revelation.

Let's say, for the sake of argument, that Johannas is a human leech. Why is he sneaking around our house?

Let's say, for the sake of argument, that Johannas is a human leech. Why is he sneaking around our house?

Johannas is tied to that creek behind the bungalow, the same way an umbilical cord connects a baby to its mother. That creek is his life source. Without it, he can't replenish. He can't reproduce, reproduce. If you don't believe me, ask your friend who the pretty girl we brought to the hospital.

Johannas is tied to that creek behind the bungalow, the same way an umbilical cord connects a baby to its mother. That creek is his life source. Without it, he can't replenish. He can't reproduce, reproduce. If you don't believe me, ask your friend who the pretty girl we brought to the hospital.

This startles meek out.

This startles meek out.

Apha, What does she have to do with this?

Apha, What does she have to do with this?

Doctor Daniels and I are the ones who found her. You saw it in her eyes, didn't you?

Doctor Daniels and I are the ones who found her. You saw it in her eyes, didn't you?

How did you know?

How did you know?

Ask Aaba what happened that night we picked her up? On Canaan doom.

Ask Aaba what happened that night we picked her up? On Canaan doom.

Scared to death?

Scared to death?

Vim interior, Johannes's home closet. Same David frantically tries to loosen the ties on Brandon's hands and feet. He notices huge bite marks on Brandon's neck, arms, and thighs. The site makes him more frantic.

Vim interior, Johannes's home closet. Same David frantically tries to loosen the ties on Brandon's hands and feet. He notices huge bite marks on Brandon's neck, arms, and thighs. The site makes him more frantic.

That's sick, monster, Herry. I'm here, buddy, You'll be okay, bro Corton, Yeah, it's gone to shit. We'll talk about that later though.

That's sick, monster, Herry. I'm here, buddy, You'll be okay, bro Corton, Yeah, it's gone to shit. We'll talk about that later though.

Finally the ties are loose enough to get Brandon's fragile limbs out. From elsewhere, the pained groaning sounds return. It's joined by voices of men arguing. David looks towards the noise, conflicted. The groans grow louder as he makes the.

Finally the ties are loose enough to get Brandon's fragile limbs out. From elsewhere, the pained groaning sounds return. It's joined by voices of men arguing. David looks towards the noise, conflicted. The groans grow louder as he makes the.

Decision I'll be right back, okay, don't don't. You're getting out of here, all of you.

Decision I'll be right back, okay, don't don't. You're getting out of here, all of you.

The ones who are alive, look to him, too weak to understand. David follows the groans that have evolved into screams. Then the screams abruptly stop. Sweat drips down David's face as he fumbles with his phone. He dials nine to one one, but the call fails. No bars. At the opposite end of the hall, a door opens. The voices are coming from there. Exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Missus White refills Meeka's cup with more tea.

The ones who are alive, look to him, too weak to understand. David follows the groans that have evolved into screams. Then the screams abruptly stop. Sweat drips down David's face as he fumbles with his phone. He dials nine to one one, but the call fails. No bars. At the opposite end of the hall, a door opens. The voices are coming from there. Exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Missus White refills Meeka's cup with more tea.

But what does he want from us? If he's really a leech? That means he wants to drink.

But what does he want from us? If he's really a leech? That means he wants to drink.

Your blood, but it's better for him if you're alive.

Your blood, but it's better for him if you're alive.

What the hell does that mean?

What the hell does that mean?

As his tenants, you're his dead slaves. He'll deplete you of your energy and resources until there's nothing left by your flesh. At that point, you're only good to eat. But don't worry.

As his tenants, you're his dead slaves. He'll deplete you of your energy and resources until there's nothing left by your flesh. At that point, you're only good to eat. But don't worry.

As long as you work and produce, you'll avoid the dinner plate.

As long as you work and produce, you'll avoid the dinner plate.

Mika is speechless. Missus White blows on her hot tea.

Mika is speechless. Missus White blows on her hot tea.

Ollo. None of the previous tenants seem to make the cut.

Ollo. None of the previous tenants seem to make the cut.

Interior Johannes's home, hallway, saying, David puts his ear to the door, where you can hear the muffled voices of Johannes and Fred.

Interior Johannes's home, hallway, saying, David puts his ear to the door, where you can hear the muffled voices of Johannes and Fred.

He's not yours to take. You can't hold your food to yourself. Watch yourself.

He's not yours to take. You can't hold your food to yourself. Watch yourself.

I'm tired of your crap.

I'm tired of your crap.

You will respect me, boy.

You will respect me, boy.

The groans have stopped, but the sickening, monstrous sounds of flesh tearing and ripping apart replaced them. Exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Mika stands to leave, zips up her coat.

The groans have stopped, but the sickening, monstrous sounds of flesh tearing and ripping apart replaced them. Exterior Missus White's backyard. Same Mika stands to leave, zips up her coat.

Where did you say your husband was?

Where did you say your husband was?

Why are you so worried about him?

Why are you so worried about him?

Interior Johannes is home hallway same. Unable to help himself, David must look. He cracks open the door a little more to reveal just a sliver of the horror in the room. Johannes and Fred, enlarged and gorged and bloody, fight over the remnants of a carcass like wild animals.

Interior Johannes is home hallway same. Unable to help himself, David must look. He cracks open the door a little more to reveal just a sliver of the horror in the room. Johannes and Fred, enlarged and gorged and bloody, fight over the remnants of a carcass like wild animals.

David is already in his grip.

David is already in his grip.

He's got the same fuzzy, dazed stare they all get. Johanns will use him for a time, but when he's done, they'll.

He's got the same fuzzy, dazed stare they all get. Johanns will use him for a time, but when he's done, they'll.

Toss David to the side like old chicken bones.

Toss David to the side like old chicken bones.

David watches in horror, Too stunned to move or even breathe, he drops his phone. Johannes and Fred immediately halt their gruesome meal look to the crack door. Johannes roars savagely as he throws the bloody head of the carcass. The headlands at David's feet. He looks down to see the eyes of Tim Evans staring back at him. David screams him, keep doing it. Interior, Missus White's backyard Day in disbelief, Mika struggles to find words.

David watches in horror, Too stunned to move or even breathe, he drops his phone. Johannes and Fred immediately halt their gruesome meal look to the crack door. Johannes roars savagely as he throws the bloody head of the carcass. The headlands at David's feet. He looks down to see the eyes of Tim Evans staring back at him. David screams him, keep doing it. Interior, Missus White's backyard Day in disbelief, Mika struggles to find words.

This isn't why I came.

This isn't why I came.

You came here for answers and that's what you got.

You came here for answers and that's what you got.

I don't believe you.

I don't believe you.

Belief makes no difference.

Belief makes no difference.

Missus White shakes her head as Mika runs to the side gate. End of BAC two excellent. Hopefully there's going to be lunch

Missus White shakes her head as Mika runs to the side gate. End of BAC two excellent. Hopefully there's going to be lunch