The Eden Theory (2021) - full transcript
After his best friend disappears, Tom Edwards is investigated by a relentless detective as he tries to lead a normal summer. Tom fears facing the truth and struggles to cope with the loss of his friend as the world around him seems to fall apart.
Shit.
Come on.
Please, let's go. Come on,
come on, come on, come on.
Hello?
Wah.
Wah, wah, wah, wah.
Wah.
Here, boy.
Come on, boy.
Better not be taking my food.
It's like it
never even happened.
Something wrong?
- He's right here.
- Edwards.
- Where you goin'?
- I'll be back.
Stay strong, sweetie.
You can't fight this forever.
- I wonder what happened.
- Him and his best friend...
Your mother's been
worried about you.
It's time to go home.
I mean, my son has
never been in trouble before.
I understand.
I mean, he
didn't do anything wrong.
Your mom's a sweet lady.
You mind if I come in?
Mr. Edwards, I know you've
been going through a rough time
and I'm not here to add to that.
I just need to, uh,
find out what
happened so we can find him.
Okay?
How long have you
known Mr. McDonald?
Long time.
Long...
Time.
So good pals, huh?
- Mack's my best friend.
- Ah.
Best friends.
Wow.
Well I guess if anyone knows
where he's at, it would be you.
You wouldn't have any idea
where he might be, do you?
Did Mr. McDonald ever say
anything about running away
or anything like that?
- No, he...
I mean, actually, yeah,
he said stuff like that.
He...
He just doesn't wanna get stuck
in this town his whole life.
Hm.
When was the, uh, last
time you saw Mr. McDonald?
I don't know, exactly.
Any communication,
text messages, phone call?
Not recently.
He say anything about
what he was gonna be doing?
Where he might be
going? Anything?
No.
Where were you the
night he went missing?
I was with my girlfriend.
I was at her place.
With...
Girlfriend.
What's her name?
What difference does that make?
It's just a simple
question I'm asking you.
An irrelevant one.
Look, I'm just trying to
gather all the information I can
regarding the case.
That's my job.
Uncovering the truth.
That's why I'm
asking the questions.
Yeah well these don't sound
like questions about the case.
They sound like
questions about me.
This is supposed
to be about Mack.
I'm sorry, but I
already told you.
I don't know anything
about where he went.
You should stop
wasting your time here
and start looking for him.
I don't remember it, uh,
raining recently, Mr. Edwards.
Are you listening?
I feel like I was just
saying how happy I am to have
you back and I feel like you
haven't even returned yet.
I don't think I have, either.
Sorry.
I'm worried about him too.
But Mack's smart, he's
not gonna get himself
into anything he
can't get himself out of.
Right.
I just don't understand
why he didn't tell us.
I mean, he could've
got hurt out there.
I'm sure he has his reasons.
They better be good.
Can I get you anything?
- I'm fine, thank you.
- Fine.
When did you get your truck?
I grabbed it this morning.
Were you out
there the entire time
looking for him?
Yeah. I mean, as
long as I could.
Before I got lost.
I'm sorry, baby. That's
a long time to be alone.
Oh, by the way, the detective?
He thinks I was with you
the night he went missing.
Why?
That's what I told him.
So you lied to him?
Yeah. I don't like him and I
can tell he doesn't like me.
If he knows that I was the
last person to see Mack,
he'd somehow use it against me.
I feel like that's
what he's trying to do.
It's hard to explain.
That's stupid, I mean,
what if he talked to me first
and I'd given him
a different story?
- Did he?
- Well, no, but he could've.
You know what?
It's gonna be fine and
Mack's gonna come back.
This has all just been
blown way out of proportion.
Yeah.
Hey, you should
get back to the farm,
before old Joe detassels you.
Son of a bitch!
Look who's back from vacation.
Sorry, boss.
You're one day away
from being replaced, Edwards.
Looks like you're short-handed.
What?
No, no. See,
quality, not quantity.
Those kids can teach
you a couple of things.
Hey, Maxwell, what
the hell are you doin'?
Don't! Just drop it, okay?
Put it down.
Just don't do it!
You gotta be kiddin' me.
All right, just take the
row next to Ellison and Grant
and make up for lost time.
Right. You got it.
Hey! Hey, Edwards!
You seen McDonald?
Him and his
best friend disappeared
and they can't find his friend.
I wonder what happened to him.
Summer's so long.
I don't even
remember being in school.
It's like it
never even happened.
I want this to last
forever and ever.
Enjoying yourselves?
As a matter of fact, I am.
See, this is what summer
break looks like, Mack.
Oh, right. Your reward for
being a good little student.
Yeah, absolute freedom.
Well, until next year.
It's like a false
sense of freedom.
Just enough to
keep you obedient.
Well, apparently it
didn't work with you.
That's right. The
system can't control Mack.
Except from 8 to 12,
Monday through Friday.
Yeah. Yeah, I guess,
but only for one more week.
- Then I'm outta here.
- Yay.
All right, well,
promise me you actually show up
for that last
week, pass the exam,
and then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
Uh, yeah, I'm not sure
about all that obedience shit,
but definitely down
for the celebrating.
- All right.
- Am I invited?
Sorry, James, guys trip.
Come on, you
hate camping anyway.
You'd be miserable.
And then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
Here you go, love.
Thanks, Mom.
Have you heard from Mack at all?
No, Mom.
I'm just so worried about him.
I mean, I know he's
been in trouble before.
This isn't the first
time. We know Mack.
But it's not like him to just
run off and not tell anybody.
And for him to not even
say anything to you, I just
think it's the strangest thing.
I can't believe that he
hasn't called or messaged you.
No, I just hope
that all is well.
And he'll be back soon
and that'll be that.
All will be well.
I'm just glad you're home
safe and sound, Thomas.
I can't imagine if
anything were to happen, I just,
not even gonna
entertain that thought.
Anyway, you just give me 15
minutes on these cookies,
and then I'll pour you
a nice glass of milk
to wash it down with.
Continuing tonight,
the investigation of the
missing teen from Eden
and the mystery
surrounding his disappearance.
Law enforcement
officials say they have found
no trace of the boy and his
whereabouts remain uncertain
as the search continues.
If you have any information,
please contact the Eden
County Police Department.
The police are advising
residents within a 20-mile radius
to stay in their homes,
board up their windows...
Wow. That bad, huh?
What? No, I...
I'm just...
You're distracted.
Yeah, I'm distracted.
Babe, I wanted to see a movie
so it could take
your mind off things.
You know how you always
say that you watch movies
to escape reality?
To get lost in a fantasy?
Yeah. No, you're right.
This was a good idea.
Liar.
What? No, it
definitely helped me.
Whatever.
Come on.
You ready to go home?
What? Take me home already?
It's 12:30.
Yeah, but...
I mean, you could, uh,
give me another
chance to distract you.
Afternoon.
Hope, uh, my stopping
by isn't a problem.
I was in the area and I
thought, uh, now might be
a good time to come back
to some of those questions.
Is that all right?
Great.
Can you tell me the last
time you saw your friend?
No.
I don't remember.
Did he tell you, uh,
what he was gonna be doing
that night he went missing,
where he might be going?
No.
What were, uh...
What were you doing that night?
You've already asked
me all these questions.
Yeah, you said you
were with your girlfriend?
Yeah.
"Jamie."
I found out.
You said you were
hanging out at her place.
Yeah, I talked with Jamie.
She said...
Oh, what was it? She said that
she was with you that night.
At her place.
I asked her what you
guys did that night.
Now, I'm
gonna ask you the same thing.
I don't know, we ate food.
Watched a movie.
I don't know, we just hung out.
What movie?
Close Encounters.
Yeah, she, uh...
She couldn't remember,
so, uh, I was just curious.
That's, uh, that's
a classic though.
Yeah.
My mom has dinner, so...
Okay.
Talk to you soon, Mr. Edwards.
He just shouldn't
be bothering you.
I think it's
incredibly insensitive.
And for him to just show up
at the house, unscheduled?
I mean, I understand the
first time it's protocol.
That's fine.
But really, it's rude to
just keep showing up uninvited.
If he wants to talk to you,
he should at least
call in advance.
That would be the proper
thing to do, but, I mean,
honestly, I think he's
wasting his time talking to you
when he should be
out looking for Mack.
Oh, his poor mother
must be heartbroken.
Maybe you should call her.
I bet she'd really
appreciate that.
On second thought, maybe not.
Maybe give her some space.
Anything out of the ordinary
just might make her anxious.
Tom?
Yeah?
We're out of milk.
I already told you everything
I know. Just leave me alone.
What? You don't want me
to help you find this kid?
You mean Mack? Yeah, well
he's not here, so go find him.
You know what? You seem
like a very troubled young man.
A lot of built up anger.
It's not uncommon
for a kid your age,
lettin' the emotions get
the best of you, lashing out.
Maybe doing
something you might regret.
When was the last
time you and Mack
got into a serious argument?
So be it.
I'll swing by Jamie's place.
Maybe she'll be more helpful.
No, you won't.
Don't talk to her.
Oh, no?
Okay.
Fine.
She's probably dealing
with a lot right now anyways.
What do you mean?
Well, you of all
people should already know.
Know what?
The pregnancy.
I swear to god.
You better watch what
comes out of your mouth.
Hey, you shouldn't
talk to me like that.
Oh, one other thing.
Hey, no, I'm done with all
your stupid riddles, all right?
That's it.
Stay away from Jamie.
Wanna know something funny?
What?
You know I hate
fish, like won't eat it,
unless it's like a really
good salmon or something?
Right.
Well, lipstick has fish
scales in it, so it's kinda
like I'm rubbing a dead fish
all over my mouth.
My hair still needs work.
You're awfully quiet.
I know. I'm just tired.
I haven't been
sleeping much lately.
That's okay, um...
I've been having a
hard time sleeping, too.
Why?
Mack.
Yeah.
He's gonna be okay,
though. Don't you think?
Has that detective
still been questioning you?
Um, occasionally.
Just basic stuff.
If I've heard from Mack,
if I know where he's at.
Just stuff like that.
Obviously I have
nothing new to tell him.
Does he bother you a lot?
Not as much as he bothers you.
So you haven't
told him anything?
No, there's nothing to tell.
Does he talk to
you about other stuff?
Like stuff about you?
Um...
Yeah, but just as
it pertains to Mack.
Are you gonna be ready
by the time I'm finished?
Does he ask you
questions about us?
What?
Like do you talk
about our relationship?
Things about you and me?
What? No.
No. Tom, what're you getting at?
I'm just wondering
what you talk to him about.
I already told
you what I told him.
You didn't tell
me the specifics.
Specifics? So what, now I'm
being interrogated by you too?
Just tell me what
you talked about!
I did.
You didn't tell me everything!
We didn't talk about
anything. Why are you...
Why are you freaking out?
- I'm not freaking out!
Really?
Look at yourself.
I just think I deserve
to know what you told him.
That's all.
I told you everything!
What? What, did he
say something to you?
I don't know.
What do you think?
What do you think
he might've told me?
Huh?
Tom, stop. I don't understand
why you're doing this.
You're starting to scare
me. I would never lie to you.
I'm not hiding anything from
you. I don't understand why-
Are you pregnant?
What the hell, Jamie?
Tom.
How long have you known?
I, I just found out.
I was gonna tell you.
Oh, you were
gonna tell me? When?
After you tell everyone else?
- I didn't tell anyone else.
- Don't lie!
Don't fucking lie!
What? You didn't think he'd
share your little secret?
- I didn't tell him.
- Bullshit!
I didn't.
Tom, please don't
leave. Don't go.
Please. Let's talk about it.
It's too late for that.
Come on!
Come on!
Come on!
God damn it.
Hey, man,
let's go. Light me up.
You're gonna
have to come over here,
unless you wanna
lose this lighter.
Come on, come on.
No, don't throw
it. Don't throw it.
Thank you.
What?
I'm out of beer.
Preparation, my friend.
- Yo, where you goin'?
- To get more beer.
You're gonna go all the way back
to the shore for that shit?
Are you gonna share?
Hell no.
I didn't think so.
I'll be back.
Bring me that tequila, then.
Tom!
Tom!
Fucking Tom, come back!
Tom!
Tom!
No!
Tom!
Mack!
Mack!
Come on, man.
Don't joke like this.
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Oh, honey, do you
want something to drink?
There's milk in the fridge.
The milk's sour.
Greetings, my friends.
We are all interested in
the future, for that is where
you and I are going to
spend the rest of our lives.
And remember, my friends,
future events such as these
will affect you in the future.
You are
interested in the unknown,
the mysterious,
the unexplainable.
That is why you are here,
and now for the first time,
we are bringing to you the
full story of what happened
on that fateful day.
We are giving you
all the evidence,
based only on the
secret testimony
of the miserable souls who
survived this terrifying ordeal.
The incidents, the places...
My friends, can your heart
stand the shocking facts
about grave robbers
from outer space?
Hey.
Hey.
Look, Jamie.
I'm so sorry.
You wanna come in?
I'm an asshole.
You didn't deserve any of that.
It's just this detective...
Tom, I didn't say
anything. I promise.
No, I know.
I believe you.
It's just in the moment and...
I don't know how he knew.
I forgive you.
It's okay.
I love you.
I need you.
I really need you.
And this, I mean...
It's unexpected.
But...
I'm okay with it.
I think I might even
be happy about it.
I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring.
Oh, ah... I might have to
get back to you on that one.
You may have to
give up corn detasseling
and get a real job.
Yeah. Boy or girl?
How am I supposed to know?
It's like, uh, like
intuition or something, right?
No, it's way too
early for that anyway.
Come on.
Maybe we can ask your
detective friend if he knows.
He apparently seems to
know about everything else.
Except for where
Mack is, obviously.
What's wrong?
Is everything okay?
Come in, Tar Two.
Come in, Tar Two.
We've lost contact, sir.
Baker Two, sir.
All control plants in
test area. This is a mayday.
Repeat, this is a mayday.
Proceed to
statement baker one-seven.
Search for Tar Two.
Control from Tar Seven.
Wreckage site at
southwest corner, Solid at Flats.
The ship appears
completely demolished.
No sign of survivors. Over.
Roger, Tar Seven.
Circle wreckage at
one-zero-zero-zero-three
until arrival of
helicopter rescue unit.
Hey, are you okay, man?
Yeah, I'm
fine. Just a broken ankle.
Hey, love birds! The
tassels are on the top.
Let's get back to
work, gentlemen.
Never seen it so clean.
How'd you know
Jamie is pregnant?
I'm a detective?
I'm intuitive. I
put things together.
- She didn't tell you shit.
- Yeah, she didn't have to.
Have you told your mom yet?
I'm sure she's gonna
be really excited.
You think you're
ready to be a father?
That's a big commitment.
What the hell is your problem?
Seriously! Just
get out of my life!
I don't think we're
on the same page here.
No, we're not!
I'm on your
side. Can't you see?
I mean, sure, maybe I probe
you with one too many questions
at times, but I want
the truth, Mr. Edwards.
Like anybody else.
And I wanna help
you too, you know?
Especially now that
you're gonna be a father.
And Jamie, I mean...
You know, depending on
how this whole case turns out
it's possible she could be
raising the child all by herself.
You know, so I just
wanna make sure that...
Fuck you!
All right.
Thomas?
I brought you a little snack.
Thanks.
Somethin' wrong?
What?
You look stressed out.
I didn't know if
something was bothering you.
Anything you wanna talk about?
- No.
Am I a good mother?
Yeah?
I just, I hate
seeing you this way.
It makes me feel like
I'm doing something wrong.
I don't if I'm asking
the right questions,
or if I'm asking
too many questions.
Just makes me feel like
I'm failing as a mom.
Your mother's supposed
to be able to comfort you
and fix your problems, you
know, that's what moms do.
But I realize I can't.
I can't make
everything okay anymore.
I can't make it all right.
You've outgrown me, Thomas.
Your issues are too big
for me to solve, you know?
You have issues
only you can solve.
Stay strong, sweetie.
The man soaked in red
is still bothering you.
Excuse me?
Your uninvited guest?
How do you know about that?
This isn't as big
as you think it is.
You got a good girl
there. You hang onto her.
You'd be hard-pressed to find
another woman that loves you,
as much as she does.
The only other
woman that loves you
that much is your mother.
That woman is a saint.
I do worry about
your friend, though.
You know he'd have
your back no matter what.
You gotta do somethin', Tom.
You have what most people
would consider the perfect life,
but this intruder, he's
getting into your mind.
You want to stay in this
town, you gotta ignore him.
You gotta forget about him.
Don't let him
invade your thoughts.
He's got no power over you,
unless you give it to him.
That's about all the
advice you're gonna get
from this old set of bones.
Uh, one more thing.
Remember, nothing
good lasts forever.
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up,
or ignore.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
Everything was perfect.
Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
I thought I told you to
keep an eye on that girl?
Come on, kid,
she's getting away.
Hey, do the teachers
usually hang out at the courts?
I've never
really noticed. Why?
'Cause I swear one
of them was sitting
next to me in the bleachers.
At least, I know I've
been in his class before.
And he knew everything
about me. Like, everything.
What do you
mean, "everything?"
About my mom and you.
And the detective.
And he said if I
wanna stay here,
I need to avoid
him at all costs.
Like he was warning me.
What?
No, you're not going
anywhere. You did nothing wrong.
You're not going to jail.
I don't think
that's what he meant.
Mack.
Where are we?
This way.
What? What's the matter?
Oh, my god.
It's okay.
Mack!
Okay, go!
Go, go, go!
Three.
Two.
One.
Where the hell have
you been for the last five days?
I had some things come up.
Yeah, well, tassels are
all down. Season's over.
Already?
What part of
"seasonal" don't you understand?
Time to find
another job. Sorry, kid.
Time doesn't stand
still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
Hey, kid!
Fuck.
Mr. Edwards!
Pleasant night, isn't it?
How is it?
It's good.
Yours?
Pretty good.
How are you?
Tom, what's happening?
I don't know anymore.
We're gonna get through this.
Nothing good lasts forever.
Nothing lasts forever.
Well, you guys
look cute together.
Tom, I wanna talk with you.
One more thing!
Tom!
I know you were
there that night.
I know you were at the lake.
It all adds up, Mr. Edwards.
I know he's dead.
Why'd you lie to me, Tom?
You wanna stay in this town,
you gotta ignore him.
I just want to know,
why did you kill him?
Huh?
I just need a motive.
Hm.
Jamie?
What about you?
You're pretty close to Mack.
Did he do anything
to you that, uh,
might've pushed Tom
here over the edge?
And by the way, how
far along are you?
It's not possible
that maybe Mack...
He's lying, he's lying.
He's lying, he's lying.
And now you don't even know
if it's yours or if it's his.
Man, my, my money's
on Mack. Sorry to say it.
But that's the truth, isn't it?
That's why you killed him.
And don't let
him invade your thoughts.
I finally figured it out!
You killed Mack
because he screwed Jamie,
and now your whole
world is completely...
Tom!
Tom!
Stop!
Tom, stop!
Stop! Stop!
The man soaked in
red is still bothering you.
Your uninvited guest?
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up.
Tom, you're freaking me out.
Everything was perfect.
Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
This town isn't as
big as you think it is.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
Time doesn't
stand still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
You watch
movies to escape reality.
Get lost in a fantasy.
I can't make
everything okay anymore.
Stay strong, sweetie.
I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring.
Tom? Is
everything okay?
Everything's fine.
Come on.
Please, let's go. Come on,
come on, come on, come on.
Hello?
Wah.
Wah, wah, wah, wah.
Wah.
Here, boy.
Come on, boy.
Better not be taking my food.
It's like it
never even happened.
Something wrong?
- He's right here.
- Edwards.
- Where you goin'?
- I'll be back.
Stay strong, sweetie.
You can't fight this forever.
- I wonder what happened.
- Him and his best friend...
Your mother's been
worried about you.
It's time to go home.
I mean, my son has
never been in trouble before.
I understand.
I mean, he
didn't do anything wrong.
Your mom's a sweet lady.
You mind if I come in?
Mr. Edwards, I know you've
been going through a rough time
and I'm not here to add to that.
I just need to, uh,
find out what
happened so we can find him.
Okay?
How long have you
known Mr. McDonald?
Long time.
Long...
Time.
So good pals, huh?
- Mack's my best friend.
- Ah.
Best friends.
Wow.
Well I guess if anyone knows
where he's at, it would be you.
You wouldn't have any idea
where he might be, do you?
Did Mr. McDonald ever say
anything about running away
or anything like that?
- No, he...
I mean, actually, yeah,
he said stuff like that.
He...
He just doesn't wanna get stuck
in this town his whole life.
Hm.
When was the, uh, last
time you saw Mr. McDonald?
I don't know, exactly.
Any communication,
text messages, phone call?
Not recently.
He say anything about
what he was gonna be doing?
Where he might be
going? Anything?
No.
Where were you the
night he went missing?
I was with my girlfriend.
I was at her place.
With...
Girlfriend.
What's her name?
What difference does that make?
It's just a simple
question I'm asking you.
An irrelevant one.
Look, I'm just trying to
gather all the information I can
regarding the case.
That's my job.
Uncovering the truth.
That's why I'm
asking the questions.
Yeah well these don't sound
like questions about the case.
They sound like
questions about me.
This is supposed
to be about Mack.
I'm sorry, but I
already told you.
I don't know anything
about where he went.
You should stop
wasting your time here
and start looking for him.
I don't remember it, uh,
raining recently, Mr. Edwards.
Are you listening?
I feel like I was just
saying how happy I am to have
you back and I feel like you
haven't even returned yet.
I don't think I have, either.
Sorry.
I'm worried about him too.
But Mack's smart, he's
not gonna get himself
into anything he
can't get himself out of.
Right.
I just don't understand
why he didn't tell us.
I mean, he could've
got hurt out there.
I'm sure he has his reasons.
They better be good.
Can I get you anything?
- I'm fine, thank you.
- Fine.
When did you get your truck?
I grabbed it this morning.
Were you out
there the entire time
looking for him?
Yeah. I mean, as
long as I could.
Before I got lost.
I'm sorry, baby. That's
a long time to be alone.
Oh, by the way, the detective?
He thinks I was with you
the night he went missing.
Why?
That's what I told him.
So you lied to him?
Yeah. I don't like him and I
can tell he doesn't like me.
If he knows that I was the
last person to see Mack,
he'd somehow use it against me.
I feel like that's
what he's trying to do.
It's hard to explain.
That's stupid, I mean,
what if he talked to me first
and I'd given him
a different story?
- Did he?
- Well, no, but he could've.
You know what?
It's gonna be fine and
Mack's gonna come back.
This has all just been
blown way out of proportion.
Yeah.
Hey, you should
get back to the farm,
before old Joe detassels you.
Son of a bitch!
Look who's back from vacation.
Sorry, boss.
You're one day away
from being replaced, Edwards.
Looks like you're short-handed.
What?
No, no. See,
quality, not quantity.
Those kids can teach
you a couple of things.
Hey, Maxwell, what
the hell are you doin'?
Don't! Just drop it, okay?
Put it down.
Just don't do it!
You gotta be kiddin' me.
All right, just take the
row next to Ellison and Grant
and make up for lost time.
Right. You got it.
Hey! Hey, Edwards!
You seen McDonald?
Him and his
best friend disappeared
and they can't find his friend.
I wonder what happened to him.
Summer's so long.
I don't even
remember being in school.
It's like it
never even happened.
I want this to last
forever and ever.
Enjoying yourselves?
As a matter of fact, I am.
See, this is what summer
break looks like, Mack.
Oh, right. Your reward for
being a good little student.
Yeah, absolute freedom.
Well, until next year.
It's like a false
sense of freedom.
Just enough to
keep you obedient.
Well, apparently it
didn't work with you.
That's right. The
system can't control Mack.
Except from 8 to 12,
Monday through Friday.
Yeah. Yeah, I guess,
but only for one more week.
- Then I'm outta here.
- Yay.
All right, well,
promise me you actually show up
for that last
week, pass the exam,
and then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
Uh, yeah, I'm not sure
about all that obedience shit,
but definitely down
for the celebrating.
- All right.
- Am I invited?
Sorry, James, guys trip.
Come on, you
hate camping anyway.
You'd be miserable.
And then maybe next
weekend we go up to the lake.
Do a little celebrating?
Here you go, love.
Thanks, Mom.
Have you heard from Mack at all?
No, Mom.
I'm just so worried about him.
I mean, I know he's
been in trouble before.
This isn't the first
time. We know Mack.
But it's not like him to just
run off and not tell anybody.
And for him to not even
say anything to you, I just
think it's the strangest thing.
I can't believe that he
hasn't called or messaged you.
No, I just hope
that all is well.
And he'll be back soon
and that'll be that.
All will be well.
I'm just glad you're home
safe and sound, Thomas.
I can't imagine if
anything were to happen, I just,
not even gonna
entertain that thought.
Anyway, you just give me 15
minutes on these cookies,
and then I'll pour you
a nice glass of milk
to wash it down with.
Continuing tonight,
the investigation of the
missing teen from Eden
and the mystery
surrounding his disappearance.
Law enforcement
officials say they have found
no trace of the boy and his
whereabouts remain uncertain
as the search continues.
If you have any information,
please contact the Eden
County Police Department.
The police are advising
residents within a 20-mile radius
to stay in their homes,
board up their windows...
Wow. That bad, huh?
What? No, I...
I'm just...
You're distracted.
Yeah, I'm distracted.
Babe, I wanted to see a movie
so it could take
your mind off things.
You know how you always
say that you watch movies
to escape reality?
To get lost in a fantasy?
Yeah. No, you're right.
This was a good idea.
Liar.
What? No, it
definitely helped me.
Whatever.
Come on.
You ready to go home?
What? Take me home already?
It's 12:30.
Yeah, but...
I mean, you could, uh,
give me another
chance to distract you.
Afternoon.
Hope, uh, my stopping
by isn't a problem.
I was in the area and I
thought, uh, now might be
a good time to come back
to some of those questions.
Is that all right?
Great.
Can you tell me the last
time you saw your friend?
No.
I don't remember.
Did he tell you, uh,
what he was gonna be doing
that night he went missing,
where he might be going?
No.
What were, uh...
What were you doing that night?
You've already asked
me all these questions.
Yeah, you said you
were with your girlfriend?
Yeah.
"Jamie."
I found out.
You said you were
hanging out at her place.
Yeah, I talked with Jamie.
She said...
Oh, what was it? She said that
she was with you that night.
At her place.
I asked her what you
guys did that night.
Now, I'm
gonna ask you the same thing.
I don't know, we ate food.
Watched a movie.
I don't know, we just hung out.
What movie?
Close Encounters.
Yeah, she, uh...
She couldn't remember,
so, uh, I was just curious.
That's, uh, that's
a classic though.
Yeah.
My mom has dinner, so...
Okay.
Talk to you soon, Mr. Edwards.
He just shouldn't
be bothering you.
I think it's
incredibly insensitive.
And for him to just show up
at the house, unscheduled?
I mean, I understand the
first time it's protocol.
That's fine.
But really, it's rude to
just keep showing up uninvited.
If he wants to talk to you,
he should at least
call in advance.
That would be the proper
thing to do, but, I mean,
honestly, I think he's
wasting his time talking to you
when he should be
out looking for Mack.
Oh, his poor mother
must be heartbroken.
Maybe you should call her.
I bet she'd really
appreciate that.
On second thought, maybe not.
Maybe give her some space.
Anything out of the ordinary
just might make her anxious.
Tom?
Yeah?
We're out of milk.
I already told you everything
I know. Just leave me alone.
What? You don't want me
to help you find this kid?
You mean Mack? Yeah, well
he's not here, so go find him.
You know what? You seem
like a very troubled young man.
A lot of built up anger.
It's not uncommon
for a kid your age,
lettin' the emotions get
the best of you, lashing out.
Maybe doing
something you might regret.
When was the last
time you and Mack
got into a serious argument?
So be it.
I'll swing by Jamie's place.
Maybe she'll be more helpful.
No, you won't.
Don't talk to her.
Oh, no?
Okay.
Fine.
She's probably dealing
with a lot right now anyways.
What do you mean?
Well, you of all
people should already know.
Know what?
The pregnancy.
I swear to god.
You better watch what
comes out of your mouth.
Hey, you shouldn't
talk to me like that.
Oh, one other thing.
Hey, no, I'm done with all
your stupid riddles, all right?
That's it.
Stay away from Jamie.
Wanna know something funny?
What?
You know I hate
fish, like won't eat it,
unless it's like a really
good salmon or something?
Right.
Well, lipstick has fish
scales in it, so it's kinda
like I'm rubbing a dead fish
all over my mouth.
My hair still needs work.
You're awfully quiet.
I know. I'm just tired.
I haven't been
sleeping much lately.
That's okay, um...
I've been having a
hard time sleeping, too.
Why?
Mack.
Yeah.
He's gonna be okay,
though. Don't you think?
Has that detective
still been questioning you?
Um, occasionally.
Just basic stuff.
If I've heard from Mack,
if I know where he's at.
Just stuff like that.
Obviously I have
nothing new to tell him.
Does he bother you a lot?
Not as much as he bothers you.
So you haven't
told him anything?
No, there's nothing to tell.
Does he talk to
you about other stuff?
Like stuff about you?
Um...
Yeah, but just as
it pertains to Mack.
Are you gonna be ready
by the time I'm finished?
Does he ask you
questions about us?
What?
Like do you talk
about our relationship?
Things about you and me?
What? No.
No. Tom, what're you getting at?
I'm just wondering
what you talk to him about.
I already told
you what I told him.
You didn't tell
me the specifics.
Specifics? So what, now I'm
being interrogated by you too?
Just tell me what
you talked about!
I did.
You didn't tell me everything!
We didn't talk about
anything. Why are you...
Why are you freaking out?
- I'm not freaking out!
Really?
Look at yourself.
I just think I deserve
to know what you told him.
That's all.
I told you everything!
What? What, did he
say something to you?
I don't know.
What do you think?
What do you think
he might've told me?
Huh?
Tom, stop. I don't understand
why you're doing this.
You're starting to scare
me. I would never lie to you.
I'm not hiding anything from
you. I don't understand why-
Are you pregnant?
What the hell, Jamie?
Tom.
How long have you known?
I, I just found out.
I was gonna tell you.
Oh, you were
gonna tell me? When?
After you tell everyone else?
- I didn't tell anyone else.
- Don't lie!
Don't fucking lie!
What? You didn't think he'd
share your little secret?
- I didn't tell him.
- Bullshit!
I didn't.
Tom, please don't
leave. Don't go.
Please. Let's talk about it.
It's too late for that.
Come on!
Come on!
Come on!
God damn it.
Hey, man,
let's go. Light me up.
You're gonna
have to come over here,
unless you wanna
lose this lighter.
Come on, come on.
No, don't throw
it. Don't throw it.
Thank you.
What?
I'm out of beer.
Preparation, my friend.
- Yo, where you goin'?
- To get more beer.
You're gonna go all the way back
to the shore for that shit?
Are you gonna share?
Hell no.
I didn't think so.
I'll be back.
Bring me that tequila, then.
Tom!
Tom!
Fucking Tom, come back!
Tom!
Tom!
No!
Tom!
Mack!
Mack!
Come on, man.
Don't joke like this.
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Mack!
Oh, honey, do you
want something to drink?
There's milk in the fridge.
The milk's sour.
Greetings, my friends.
We are all interested in
the future, for that is where
you and I are going to
spend the rest of our lives.
And remember, my friends,
future events such as these
will affect you in the future.
You are
interested in the unknown,
the mysterious,
the unexplainable.
That is why you are here,
and now for the first time,
we are bringing to you the
full story of what happened
on that fateful day.
We are giving you
all the evidence,
based only on the
secret testimony
of the miserable souls who
survived this terrifying ordeal.
The incidents, the places...
My friends, can your heart
stand the shocking facts
about grave robbers
from outer space?
Hey.
Hey.
Look, Jamie.
I'm so sorry.
You wanna come in?
I'm an asshole.
You didn't deserve any of that.
It's just this detective...
Tom, I didn't say
anything. I promise.
No, I know.
I believe you.
It's just in the moment and...
I don't know how he knew.
I forgive you.
It's okay.
I love you.
I need you.
I really need you.
And this, I mean...
It's unexpected.
But...
I'm okay with it.
I think I might even
be happy about it.
I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring.
Oh, ah... I might have to
get back to you on that one.
You may have to
give up corn detasseling
and get a real job.
Yeah. Boy or girl?
How am I supposed to know?
It's like, uh, like
intuition or something, right?
No, it's way too
early for that anyway.
Come on.
Maybe we can ask your
detective friend if he knows.
He apparently seems to
know about everything else.
Except for where
Mack is, obviously.
What's wrong?
Is everything okay?
Come in, Tar Two.
Come in, Tar Two.
We've lost contact, sir.
Baker Two, sir.
All control plants in
test area. This is a mayday.
Repeat, this is a mayday.
Proceed to
statement baker one-seven.
Search for Tar Two.
Control from Tar Seven.
Wreckage site at
southwest corner, Solid at Flats.
The ship appears
completely demolished.
No sign of survivors. Over.
Roger, Tar Seven.
Circle wreckage at
one-zero-zero-zero-three
until arrival of
helicopter rescue unit.
Hey, are you okay, man?
Yeah, I'm
fine. Just a broken ankle.
Hey, love birds! The
tassels are on the top.
Let's get back to
work, gentlemen.
Never seen it so clean.
How'd you know
Jamie is pregnant?
I'm a detective?
I'm intuitive. I
put things together.
- She didn't tell you shit.
- Yeah, she didn't have to.
Have you told your mom yet?
I'm sure she's gonna
be really excited.
You think you're
ready to be a father?
That's a big commitment.
What the hell is your problem?
Seriously! Just
get out of my life!
I don't think we're
on the same page here.
No, we're not!
I'm on your
side. Can't you see?
I mean, sure, maybe I probe
you with one too many questions
at times, but I want
the truth, Mr. Edwards.
Like anybody else.
And I wanna help
you too, you know?
Especially now that
you're gonna be a father.
And Jamie, I mean...
You know, depending on
how this whole case turns out
it's possible she could be
raising the child all by herself.
You know, so I just
wanna make sure that...
Fuck you!
All right.
Thomas?
I brought you a little snack.
Thanks.
Somethin' wrong?
What?
You look stressed out.
I didn't know if
something was bothering you.
Anything you wanna talk about?
- No.
Am I a good mother?
Yeah?
I just, I hate
seeing you this way.
It makes me feel like
I'm doing something wrong.
I don't if I'm asking
the right questions,
or if I'm asking
too many questions.
Just makes me feel like
I'm failing as a mom.
Your mother's supposed
to be able to comfort you
and fix your problems, you
know, that's what moms do.
But I realize I can't.
I can't make
everything okay anymore.
I can't make it all right.
You've outgrown me, Thomas.
Your issues are too big
for me to solve, you know?
You have issues
only you can solve.
Stay strong, sweetie.
The man soaked in red
is still bothering you.
Excuse me?
Your uninvited guest?
How do you know about that?
This isn't as big
as you think it is.
You got a good girl
there. You hang onto her.
You'd be hard-pressed to find
another woman that loves you,
as much as she does.
The only other
woman that loves you
that much is your mother.
That woman is a saint.
I do worry about
your friend, though.
You know he'd have
your back no matter what.
You gotta do somethin', Tom.
You have what most people
would consider the perfect life,
but this intruder, he's
getting into your mind.
You want to stay in this
town, you gotta ignore him.
You gotta forget about him.
Don't let him
invade your thoughts.
He's got no power over you,
unless you give it to him.
That's about all the
advice you're gonna get
from this old set of bones.
Uh, one more thing.
Remember, nothing
good lasts forever.
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up,
or ignore.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
Everything was perfect.
Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
I thought I told you to
keep an eye on that girl?
Come on, kid,
she's getting away.
Hey, do the teachers
usually hang out at the courts?
I've never
really noticed. Why?
'Cause I swear one
of them was sitting
next to me in the bleachers.
At least, I know I've
been in his class before.
And he knew everything
about me. Like, everything.
What do you
mean, "everything?"
About my mom and you.
And the detective.
And he said if I
wanna stay here,
I need to avoid
him at all costs.
Like he was warning me.
What?
No, you're not going
anywhere. You did nothing wrong.
You're not going to jail.
I don't think
that's what he meant.
Mack.
Where are we?
This way.
What? What's the matter?
Oh, my god.
It's okay.
Mack!
Okay, go!
Go, go, go!
Three.
Two.
One.
Where the hell have
you been for the last five days?
I had some things come up.
Yeah, well, tassels are
all down. Season's over.
Already?
What part of
"seasonal" don't you understand?
Time to find
another job. Sorry, kid.
Time doesn't stand
still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
Hey, kid!
Fuck.
Mr. Edwards!
Pleasant night, isn't it?
How is it?
It's good.
Yours?
Pretty good.
How are you?
Tom, what's happening?
I don't know anymore.
We're gonna get through this.
Nothing good lasts forever.
Nothing lasts forever.
Well, you guys
look cute together.
Tom, I wanna talk with you.
One more thing!
Tom!
I know you were
there that night.
I know you were at the lake.
It all adds up, Mr. Edwards.
I know he's dead.
Why'd you lie to me, Tom?
You wanna stay in this town,
you gotta ignore him.
I just want to know,
why did you kill him?
Huh?
I just need a motive.
Hm.
Jamie?
What about you?
You're pretty close to Mack.
Did he do anything
to you that, uh,
might've pushed Tom
here over the edge?
And by the way, how
far along are you?
It's not possible
that maybe Mack...
He's lying, he's lying.
He's lying, he's lying.
And now you don't even know
if it's yours or if it's his.
Man, my, my money's
on Mack. Sorry to say it.
But that's the truth, isn't it?
That's why you killed him.
And don't let
him invade your thoughts.
I finally figured it out!
You killed Mack
because he screwed Jamie,
and now your whole
world is completely...
Tom!
Tom!
Stop!
Tom, stop!
Stop! Stop!
The man soaked in
red is still bothering you.
Your uninvited guest?
Sometimes in life, there's
things you can't cover up.
Tom, you're freaking me out.
Everything was perfect.
Chaos knocks on the
door of perfection.
It always gets in.
This town isn't as
big as you think it is.
Sometimes you
gotta face reality.
Time doesn't
stand still for anybody.
World keeps spinning.
You watch
movies to escape reality.
Get lost in a fantasy.
I can't make
everything okay anymore.
Stay strong, sweetie.
I'll trade you.
A baby for a ring.
Tom? Is
everything okay?
Everything's fine.