Totem (2017) - full transcript

A teen must resort to extreme measures to protect her family from a supernatural entity.

(birds chirping)

(water flowing)

(ominous music plays)

(indistinct chatter)

Man on PA:

Take your marks!

(blows whistle)

(cheering and clapping)

♪ ♪

All right, guys, smile.

(camera shutter clicks)

Okay, cool.

Good.

(sighs)

Hey, you did great today.

Hey. Thanks.

Oh, I'm all sweaty.

(rock music plays)

You killed it

out there.

I guess. Would have

been nice to win though.

Well, you got a trophy.

I got a medal.

(laughs)

So did two other girls.

Well, I'm allowed

to be proud of you, so.

Proud of me, too?

Yes, I am.

What for?

You're a very

special person.

A very special snowflake.

That's right.

A special snowflake.

(laughs)

Okay, what'll it be?

Your turn.

Well, you're

the big winner,

you decide.

You know, you never choose.

You should get some say

around here.

"Frozen"?

(gasps)

(clicks tongue)

You know, if that's how

you want to spend your turn,

okay.

You will both

be asleep so soon,

it won't matter.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

That, lady, is BS.

(laughs)

(sighs deeply)

Woman: ...strikes midnight,

all the evil things

in the world will arrive.

Man: The stories

are not always pleasant

or understandable.

Go safely, and leave

some of the happiness

you bring.

♪ ♪

(beeping)

Yeah, yeah.

(crickets chirping)

(sighs)

♪ ♪

(sighs)

(sizzling)

(rock music playing)

Um...

(laughs)

Nope, inappropriate.

Why?

It's just one of those

society things, sis.

Go change.

(laughing)

Need any help?

Uh, you don't have

time to help.

Go get dressed.

I don't know what

I'd do without you.

Good morning.

(sighs)

Uh...

What is it?

Nothing, no,

it's just...

Actually, I wanted to talk

to you guys about--

Oh, no.

What is it?

Not what. Her.

When?

When's she coming?

Next week.

I like her.

You do?

Look, I just

want you to be happy.

Me, too.

But can I just

say one thing?

And it's about

what's right for you,

so you just can't get mad at me.

Well, I reserve the right

to get mad, but you can

say what you like.

I'd-- I'd rather see you

with someone else.

Wow, now I am

a little mad.

Wait, why?

Well, listen,

I mean, you get a vote,

but it's after the third

or fourth date,

you don't get one

a year and a half later.

I'm sorry, I just--

Listen, I play more

than fair with you.

I haven't had her

over here for sleepovers...

TMI!

...that you know of, anyway.

Way TMI, Dad!

But I want-- I want her

to be part of our lives.

Look, she could really

help you out around here.

You could be like

a real 17-year-old

instead of a superhero

17-year-old.

Well, I like

superhero 17.

(sighs)

Penny for your thoughts.

I'm nervous, you know?

What are you talking about?

The girls love you.

Really?

Yes.

Really?

I just...

have this feeling that--

Look, it's gonna be

a shakeup, but...

I think that's

a good thing.

I just don't want them

to associate me

with disruption.

No, disruption, that's--

that's a good thing.

I mean, I need disruption.

I know, but she's seventeen.

I remember that age,

I mean, she's gonna

have opinions.

Listen, if you're

having second thoughts,

you got to tell me...

No, no, no.

...because I put the deposit

on the moving truck, and--

No.

I'm just... thinking out loud.

I think...

I'm gonna make

a good friend for them.

Wow. Wow, you are just--

you are such a toxic presence,

I don't know how

this is gonna work.

(laughs)

(crickets chirping)

(Abby speaks indistinctly)

What?

I don't know.

♪ ♪

(Abby speaks indistinctly)

Abby:

What?

I can't understand you.

Oh, she'd be great.

No, she's nice.

(whispers indistinctly)

What are you

doing in there?

I won't tell anyone.

What are you--

what are you doing?

Talking.

Aren't you a little old

for imaginary friends?

♪ ♪

(sighs)

I'm not tired

anymore.

What do you mean?

You're not scared,

are you?

No.

Then why

can't you sleep?

Because.

Count some sheep

or something, all right?

It'll make my job easier.

You can do this.

(meows)

(Abby giggling)

(knocks)

I just--

I wanna

thank you girls

for letting me

into your home

and your hearts.

I love your dad

very much and...

I'm looking forward

to being your--

Mom?

Sister?

Maybe I could be

a bit of both.

Uh... Momster.

(Abby giggles)

Ooh. Now, that

has a ring to it.

(metal clanking)

What are you doing?

Well...

it's a new start, right?

She doesn't know

you were married?

What? No, of course

she does. I just--

you know,

we want to make her

feel welcomed.

It's a new start

for me too, you know.

(sighs)

I don't remember her.

You know what?

She loved you very much.

Do you want to put that

in your room? Would that

make you feel good?

Yeah?

Robin:

Wow! It's up already?

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Are you sure that it fits?

Yes! Yeah, totally.

Yeah.

Really?

Very much so.

We can do

a "Game of Thrones" thing.

(laughs)

(garage door opening)

(sighs)

Everybody's

finally doing okay.

I've been trying so hard.

Don't worry.

I'll keep it that way.

(chuckles)

Good stuff.

Make it all

the way through

this one?

Can't blame me

for trying.

Well, you know,

Abby's a little weird,

so if you need any help,

just let me know.

There's no book for her.

Thanks. That'd be great.

♪ ♪

(sighs)

(giggling)

♪ Wise men say

goodbye to yesterday ♪

Oh, lighter.

Ah.

Yeah.

Ah!

(laughing)

(Abby continues giggling)

When did this start?

(whispering)

You'll have to wait.

It's dinnertime.

Just the other day.

Hey, Abs, what's the deal?

(whispers)

Do you...

What's the deal?

(whispering)

Do you like her?

She eats a lot of green things.

I think imaginary friends

can actually be healthy.

Yeah. Not as healthy

as real ones.

Meh. Let her explore.

Did you just say "meh,"

like, phonetically?

Oh. Is that not

how you do it?

No, Momster,

it's Internet speak only.

Oh.

Are you sure

you're only 29?

(laughs) Just different

interests, I guess.

James:

Okay, here we go,

here we go, here we go.

First two.

Uh, I got a medium.

That's a medium.

Okay.

And medium rare.

Sesame seeds?

Uh, hemp seeds.

I run track.

They test, you know.

Oh, don't worry,

it won't show up.

And if it did,

weed never made anyone

run any faster.

James:

It's okay, Kellie.

Um, it's got omega 3s.

Your dad loves it.

Yeah, load me up.

Yeah, um,

it adds an extra crunch.

I like it.

And your brain

likes it, too.

I would like

to propose a toast.

Um... to, um...

welcoming Robin

into our home

and into our family.

Robin:

Thank you. Cheers.

(glass shatters)

(screams)

James: Jesus!

Are you okay?

Uh, I'm fine...

Um, could you grab me

a paper towel?

Y-Yeah.

(inhales sharply)

Ahh.

I'm sorry.

Yikes.

Yeah, it's pretty deep.

Thank you. I'm sorry.

Mm.

(Robin groans)

It's never been this exciting.

Robin:

Are you okay?

(thuds)

(knocks)

(gasps, sighs)

(mouthing)

Boy: Hey!

Jesus Christ,

you scared me!

You can't be here

right now.

Wait, why not?

My dad's here.

He's never here

on Tuesdays.

Well, now, she's here

and that's changed.

Well, that sucks.

Didn't you see the cars?

We have

talked about this.

Oh, come on,

you know we're

more than friends.

How's that?

I can tell by the way

you look at me.

Look, they won't

hear anything, all right?

I mean, they're probably

going at it right now.

And you want to do it

in sync with them? Eww.

Besides, I don't--

I don't want to think

of him that way.

Like, with another woman?

No. No, I mean,

no one wants to think

of their dad doing anything.

The seeds were stupid.

I should have asked

before putting them on.

James:

No, you know

that's just not true.

She really liked them.

But it's my first night here,

and I'm messing

with her food.

(laughs quietly)

Not good.

I know I'm not their mom.

Kellie's obviously fine...

but... Abby...

Abby is so young.

There's so much

to protect her from.

(window slams)

(panting)

(Abby screams)

What happened?

Someone slammed

the window!

Hey.

What? No one slammed

the window, it just fell.

(clattering)

Listen, I'll fix it later.

It's too cold to have it

open right--

What is he doing here?

Getting me grounded.

(clears throat)

I don't know what I was

thinking. I just...

Are you really gonna

be grounded?

Please, he's wrapped

around my finger.

Well, pretty soon

he'll be wrapped around

your step-mom's.

She's not my step-mom.

Not yet.

Kellie:

You gotta cut that out.

Abby:

I'm not tired.

I've heard that one before.

You know, I can lay here

with you, if you want.

Did Dad give you that?

Why doesn't Daddy

talk about how she died?

Well, um...

it's not very fun

to talk about.

Mommy wasn't...

It wasn't a good time

for Daddy and Mommy.

But all you need to know

is that she loved you

very much.

Here, lay on your stomach.

I'll show you how she used to

put me to sleep.

Okay...

♪ The itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the water spout ♪

♪ Down came the rain ♪

♪ And washed

the spider out ♪

♪ Out came the sun

and dried up all the rain ♪

♪ And the itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the spout again ♪

Again?

(laughs)

If you're anything like I was,

this will take a while.

♪ The itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the water spout ♪

♪ Down came the rain ♪

♪ And washed the spider out ♪

♪ Out came the sun

and dried up all the rain ♪

♪ And the itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the spout again ♪

♪ The itsy bitsy spider

went up the water spout ♪

♪ Down came the rain... ♪

♪ ♪

Good morning.

Breakfast?

Um...

you didn't-- you didn't

have to do that.

I normally get it.

It's a part of my routine.

Oh, no, you've got school.

I'm sure you have to cram

or whatever.

It can be my routine.

I kind of think that Abby's

pretty used to my--

This is really good.

Thanks.

(computer chimes)

(gasps) Ah!

I sold another one!

Of those things?

Be nice.

So, did you get

back to sleep

after your little

adventure last night?

Yeah, but...

the window didn't shut

like Dad said it did.

Oh, no?

It was cold, so...

she shut it.

Who shut it?

Let's not really

talk about this.

(chuckles)

I think it was... Mom.

Hey, Abs, um...

it wasn't Mom.

She's not here anymore.

I'm sure she's here

in some way.

Lexy...

it is an honor

to be in your home...

with your two

beautiful daughters.

Thank you.

(scoffs)

I'm sorry, um,

are you trying to talk

to a ghost?

Because ghosts are scary,

even if it is Mom--

which it isn't.

No, no, of course not. I--

I was just thinking

more along the lines

of a therapeutic--

Therapeutic is not

talking to walls.

So, what makes you think

it's her? Why now?

She's been here all along.

I just haven't been

looking for her.

(footsteps approach)

James:

Well, you're never gonna

believe it, look at this.

I'm actually running

on time for once.

(giggles)

Hi.

(kissing)

Girls?

(rock music playing)

(breathing hard)

(knocking)

Hey, kiddo.

I need you to do me

a little bit of a solid.

What's that?

How would you feel

about integrating Robin

a little more?

She's been here

for 24 hours,

and I'm already two-for-two

on meals, Dad.

I just want her

to feel welcome, you know?

And you could stand to do

a little bit of decorating.

Did she make you say that?

No, no.

(whispers)

It's a lot better

if it comes from you.

(sighs)

(rock music continues)

Why are

we selling

our stuff?

Oh, it's not all our stuff.

It's her stuff, too.

We're just, uh,

getting rid of the old

to make room for the new.

Hey, fam.

Hey, Bernard.

Hey, Grandpa.

Abby:

Grandpa!

(chuckles)

How's my favorite grandkid?

I'm just kidding.

It's a tie.

Hey, James.

How are you?

Hi! I'm Robin.

Oh. I'm Bernard.

Um, you two don't--

you've never met before?

Uh, Bernard is my

father-in-law.

Oh.

Nice to meet you.

You, too.

(sighs)

What are you doing with that?

We can't sell that!

Oh, uh--

oh, I'm sorry.

It didn't seem

like your style.

This was my mom's.

Oh, my God.

Kellie...

I would never have put it

in this pile if I thought--

Bernard:

I don't remember

this one.

Turquoise is a healing stone.

Why don't you try it on?

You want it, don't you?

Let's see how it looks.

Robin:

Looks beautiful on you.

Now she'll be

with you always.

Let's take a look

at the rest of this garbage.

(James chuckles)

Yeah.

(clears throat)

There's quite a bit

here, Bernard.

(panting)

Teacher: What does

the law of conservation

of energy state?

That energy can neither

be created or destroyed.

Teacher:

Very good.

And what can energy do

under this law?

It-- it can change form.

Teacher:

That's correct,

but we still

raise our hands

around here.

(phone buzzing)

I'm sorry.

Can I be excused?

Hi, there. You guys called.

I'm here to pick up Abby.

She's not here.

What do you mean?

Her mom picked her up.

Okay, her mom's dead.

You know that, right?

No, I am... so sorry.

So, not her mom.

That pretty young lady.

Your father added her

to the list.

(sighs)

(recording)

Hi, you've reached James.

I'm over 40,

so feel free

to leave a message.

(beeps)

(thuds)

♪ ♪

You know, when I was in school

kids picked on me, too.

Big time.

I was a little bit different,

like you are.

♪ ♪

Us weird ones...

we have to stick together.

Come on.

I have a surprise for you.

You do?

Yup.

I found that at the garage sale.

I figured if Kellie

gets to keep the necklace,

I wanted to save something

for you, too.

You made this for me?

I think

it's really important

that you feel a connection

with her.

And I want you to know

that I am here for you,

not to take her place.

Aww.

We fitting in already?

(laughs)

Is that my mom's stuff?

I thought that since

you got to keep--

Could you ask before doing

things like this, please?

I mean,

she's already fixated.

Your dad and I talked about it.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, she can--

she can have it. I...

It's just-- it's weird...

seeing all of her stuff again.

I miss her.

Of course you do.

She was great.

One of a kind.

It was really sweet,

what you did for Abby today.

I just...

I don't want her to think

I'm trying to replace

a perfect mom.

Part of you has to wish

she was still here.

What? No.

She was my choice back then,

but you're my choice now.

You are not

second fiddle.

Besides, she wasn't perfect.

What do you mean?

Well...

Something happened to her.

I don't know what.

It was like...

It was like the joy

got sucked out of her.

It was like something

was tormenting her.

I don't know what it was.

But...

maybe it was guilt.

Maybe...

Maybe it was somebody else.

When they found

her body,

she was not

wearing her ring.

Oh, sweetie,

I'm sorry.

I just--

I wonder...

about everything.

(creaking)

♪ The itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the water spout ♪

♪ Down came the rain ♪

♪ And washed

the spider out ♪

♪ Out came the sun ♪

♪ And dried up all the rain ♪

(creaking)

♪ And the itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the spout again ♪

♪ The itsy bitsy... ♪

(giggles)

Kellie, that tickles.

I didn't know you...

Kellie?

Mommy?

♪ ♪

(rattles)

(drawers rattle)

(loud thudding)

(rattling continues)

(rattling)

(Robin and James

speaking indistinctly)

♪ ♪

(motion sensor beeping)

(beeping continues)

(meows)

♪ ♪

(indistinct conversation

continues)

♪ ♪

(meows)

(gasps)

(screams)

(whispers)

It's all right.

I was just--

I was kind of hoping

that was you sneaking in.

I'm grounded, remember?

Give me a break.

Motion detector.

Abby's still

in her bed, right?

(meowing)

(beeping)

He never sets it off.

Yeah, well,

I told you you've been

feeding him too much.

(meows)

Hey, you don't

believe in this--

Of course not.

Well, good.

Here. Team cat.

Well, I'm gonna

go back to bed.

You should, too. Okay?

In a second.

(sighs)

Kellie:

Why now?

(meows)

Todd:

So, your house

is haunted by a ghost

who doesn't like

your taste in magazines?

You think I'm crazy.

(laughs)

I already think

you're crazy...

hot.

(sighs)

You really think this thing

wants to hurt you?

I mean, if it's something

you're really feeling...

I don't need

sensitive Todd.

I need practical Todd.

Here.

So, you don't

believe me either?

I thought you wanted

practical Todd.

You know what?

I want patient Todd.

(scoffs)

(chuckles)

Okay, um...

Maybe you need

a change of scenery,

you know?

I mean, at least next year,

we'll be a thousand miles away.

Actually, I was thinking

of staying here.

What do you mean?

We're going to Boulder.

Not if I go to college

in the city.

Why would you stay?

My family needs me.

They'll be fine.

They've got Robin now.

Got it. Patient Todd.

Yeah.

♪ ♪

(breathing heavily)

(purring)

(meows)

(purring)

(meows)

(meows)

(water dripping)

(creaking)

(scraping)

(slams)

(gasps)

(thudding)

(creaking)

♪ ♪

Oh, Abby!

I told you. It was Mom.

No, Abby.

She did "Itsy Bitsy."

She asked about the necklace.

I need you to not

talk to this thing.

But I like her.

Abby, I am your sister.

I need you to trust me, okay?

Do you trust me?

Yes.

Whatever this thing is,

stay away from it.

(door opens)

What the hell

is happening?

(gasps)

Robin--

Robin, can you take Abby

to her room, please?

I'll help you--

Please, Robin!

Robin:

Okay, okay.

(Robin whispers)

What happened, sweetie?

Dad...

Kellie,

are you doing this

to sabotage us?

Sabotage what?

You know what.

You think that I did this?

Maybe...

Maybe whatever was

bothering Mom

is bothering Abby now, too.

What does that mean?

We both know...

Mom was acting weird

towards the end.

That's not true.

She was depressed.

(silverware clinking)

I think we're all just

a little on edge right now

and reading into

the wrong things.

Okay, so what about

my room?

Maybe the shelf just couldn't

handle the weight.

A testament

to your hard work.

I'm sorry,

do your self-help books

tell you to ignore

all danger to your family?

James:

All right,

that's enough. What--

whatever this is,

we're still a family,

and we can act like one.

Totally.

(bag rustles)

Yeah, I gotta go, too.

Okay, come on, Abby.

Jump up.

(sighs)

Ugh...

(gagging)

(gagging)

(coughs)

(breathing shakily)

(panting)

♪ ♪

(coach whistles)

(gasping)

Teacher:

So what does Newton's

first law tell us?

Ms. Caldwell?

Ms. Caldwell?

Newton's first law.

Um...

Teacher:

An object?

An object that

is at rest?

An object that is at rest

will stay at rest

until an external force

acts upon it.

And an object in motion

will not stop

until an external force

acts upon it.

Bernard:

Hey, got a second?

Oh... Bernard.

What's up?

You've probably guessed

that I've steered clear

of meeting you

these past few years.

Yeah, I thought that

might be the case.

Well...

I came to apologize.

It's just that at the time,

I didn't know

what to think of it...

considering you knew her.

Look, James and I

didn't get together

until three years

after the funeral.

It's a circle of friends.

Things happen.

I was surprised as anyone

that he asked me out.

She's not an easy

act to follow.

Well, I'm--

I'm here to explain,

not accuse.

I was just being a dad.

I'm fine with it, now.

Life goes on.

It's such an uphill

battle as it is.

(chuckles)

Kellie, huh?

Yup.

Bernard:

Likes to be in charge,

doesn't she?

She's a handful, all right.

(uses inhaler)

With her, you gotta fight,

or roll over.

Don't worry.

I'm not going anywhere.

(chuckles) Well...

good luck with that.

♪ ♪

(sighs)

(sighs)

(rock music plays faintly)

(jingles)

(jingles quietly)

(sighs)

(buzzes)

Todd on phone:

So, did it show up again?

Nothing that'll convince them

that they're in danger.

Todd:

Well, uh...

what made it appear

last time?

The cat.

Let-- let me

call you back.

♪ ♪

(whispering)

Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.

Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.

(clicks tongue)

Meow.

(clicks tongue)

Meow.

(meows)

Hi.

(purring)

(breathing shakily)

♪ ♪

(purring)

(beeping rapidly)

Why are you doing this?

(sensors beeping rapidly)

(cat howls)

(whispers)

Leave us alone!

Leave us alone!

You want this?

(thudding and creaking)

(rumbling)

(sensors beeping rapidly)

(otherworldly shriek)

(meows)

What are we gonna tell Abby?

He ran away,

or we sent him to a farm

where he could play?

I-I don't like it.

Why were you up so late?

I don't even understand

what happened.

I told you what happened.

Dad, listen...

Look, whatever Abby's

talking to,

it's real.

Dad.

Okay, it did this.

And it's not Mom.

It's pretending to be her.

I think...

I don't know, I think

it wants something

from Abby,

to pull her away from us.

I'm in.

Look, I'm open to the idea

that something's here,

that there's a...

(stammering)

You know, that there might

be something here,

that maybe

it's your mother, or...

Does part of you

wish it was her?

(scoffs)

Yeah, I'd have

some questions, I guess.

People lose their rings

all the time.

I mean, Todd's dad

loses his three times a day.

It doesn't mean

that she was--

Don't wanna talk about that.

You don't have

to fix this, okay?

We'll figure something out.

Hopefully soon,

before Robin goes running

for the hills.

You're very protective

of your sister and me.

You know, I think when

your mother died,

you took on

too much responsibility

for a 12-year-old.

It's fine.

No, it's not.

It's not fine.

But now I'm grabbing

the wheel.

What do you mean?

I mean, you're wired

to protect us because--

because I didn't do my job.

But that's my fault,

because I should have

been stronger.

So I'm being demoted?

No, you're being freed.

You don't have to

protect us anymore.

What are you gonna do?

About this?

I don't know, I don't know.

I'll figure it out.

Here.

♪ ♪

(door opens, closes)

(switch clicks)

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Honey?

Hey, what are you doing?

(whispers)

Sweetie?

Sweetie?

(screams, gasps)

Teacher:

Everything okay,

Ms. Caldwell?

I'm sorry.

Hey.

You all right?

I got to go.

I heard you freaked out

in class.

It's nothing.

Well, in Sociology they were

talking about totems,

and some cultures think

that physical objects

tie spirits to the real world.

Yeah, and?

The necklace,

you said you had some

kind of effect on it, right?

Like it was... hurt?

I mean, that sounds

exactly like what they

were talking about.

Did they, um--

did they say

if they could

get rid of it?

No. (laughs)

I mean,

this isn't Hogwarts, Kellie.

My family needs to know

what this thing really is.

(water stops draining)

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

(water dripping)

♪ ♪

(dripping continues)

(water gurgling)

(gurgling continues)

(water gurgling)

(metal rattles)

♪ ♪

Abby? Abby?

Wake up. Where is it?

Where's my necklace.

What?

Abby, where is my necklace?

What?

Where is my

necklace, Abby?

Abby!

She wanted it.

Where is it, Abby?

Where is the necklace?

I don't know.

Abby, where is it?

(breathing heavily)

(screams)

(shrieks)

What?

Where is my necklace?

I don't know.

Tell me

where it is right now!

Where's my necklace?

There!

(creaking)

You can't

have her!

(otherworldly growling)

Mommy?

(grunts)

Abby?

(screams)

(screaming)

Hey, hey, hey!

Kellie:

Dad, see?

It's getting stronger!

(sobbing)

James:

Hey, take Abby!

I'm calling Bernard!

(door opens, closes)

(footsteps)

Should we pack our bags?

(car approaches)

Hey, thanks for coming.

Thanks for coming.

I'm gonna--

I'm gonna take the girls

over to your house.

And then I'm gonna--

I'm gonna clear up here.

Then we'll get a--

then we'll come back--

Clear up what?

What-- what the hell

is going on?

Jesus, Todd!

Oh, my God.

Not a good time.

You told me to come

when I knew something.

Yeah, but learn to read

the room, man.

Okay.

I know how to use

Google, Todd.

No, look.

I took these pictures

at the library.

Okay. A totem is something

that meant a lot to the person

when they were alive.

And now, they're bound to it...

in death.

You said when you

interacted with it,

it affected

this thing, right?

It... definitely didn't

like being burned.

I could feel it

through the necklace.

Okay, so see here?

If you destroy it,

it should sever

the connection,

and I think

that we might be able

to get rid of this thing.

What's that

coming out of it?

I don't know.

Who knows what happens

if this thing works?

Yeah, we need to get

everyone out of here.

They need to be safe.

You guys are telling me

that-- that a ghost

is doing this?

Yeah, something

like that, yeah.

Oh... maybe it is my fault.

I thought it would help Abby

if she felt her mom

was still close.

I should have never

encouraged her to talk to it.

For once,

I agree with you.

Kellie, that's enough.

You need to ask

why this is happening now.

What's new here?

Come on, Dad,

we need to do something.

Did you see that thing

try to take Abby?

It's threatening my family!

I'm not just gonna sit back!

So, what's it doing?

Is there-- is there

a pattern to it?

It followed her here.

Maybe-- maybe it wants

to warn us.

Abby thinks that it's Lexy.

No, not any more.

She's scared of it, too.

Abby thinks that it's Lexy!

And you saw this, too?

I don't--

I don't know what it was.

If my little girl is here,

I wanna know!

Bernard.

Bernard! Wait!

(labored breathing)

♪ ♪

James:

Bernard.

Bernard,

what are you doing?

You guys can just

leave if you want,

but if there's a chance

in hell my daughter's here--

I understand, but--

I'm staying right here!

Oh, my God. Where's Abby?

What? Jesus!

Abby?

Abby! Abby!

Do you see

what you've done?

I know you think

it's all my fault.

You really think

that he's gonna want anything

to do with you after this?

You knew my mom,

but you really liked my dad,

didn't you?

What, you think

I didn't know that?

You don't think that we're all

starting to wonder what you did

to take her place?

What?

Kellie:

I don't know why

I was packing my bags.

The one who should

be packing is you.

James:

Jesus Christ, will you guys

stop and find Abby?

Bernard, you should sit down.

You really don't look good.

You go--

you go look for Abby.

I'll be fine.

(scoffs)

Did Abby come in here?

What? No.

I need you to hide.

Why?

I do not want my dad

to find you in here

right now!

Hey, I'm not leaving,

all right? Let me help you!

Todd,

we need to get rid

of this thing.

Wait, what are you gonna do?

Um... I need to find Abby.

And then I'll come get you,

and we'll finish this, okay?

♪ ♪

(straining)

Okay, where the hell is she?

Dad, we're gonna

find her, okay?

Uh, I, uh, I should have

listened to you.

If this thing took her,

if it--

Maybe-- maybe she's hiding

in the front yard.

Maybe, okay. I hope so.

James:

Abby? Abby, honey?

Abby!

(labored breathing)

Are you doing okay?

Just...

a lot to take in.

You...

You seem so sure

it isn't her.

Maybe...

Maybe you'd be jealous

if it was... huh?

Trust me, I was never

jealous of her.

This was

her goodbye present.

(walls creaking ominously)

Let me help you

with that.

♪ ♪

No, no! Give--

Ah! Ah! Ah!

(groaning)

Ah!

(labored breathing)

You-- you--

you always...

were...

Daddy's...

girl.

♪ ♪

Abby?

Abby! Abby!

Why would you keep this

from your dad?

Relax.

Why would you have this,

unless you--

Okay, just relax.

You don't understand.

She and Dad weren't happy.

I mean,

he needed somebody stronger.

What?

Like you?

Robin.

(chuckles)

Robin, listen.

Stay away from me.

Don't worry.

Okay, Dad's in the right hands.

(screams, thuds)

(gasps)

(breathes heavily)

(panicked breathing)

(whispers)

What was that?

What's going on?

(whispers)

Don't go out there!

That thing killed Robin!

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God! Okay,

we need to get out of here!

Kellie, come on!

Kellie!

Kellie!

Thank you for being

such a great friend.

What?

You're so loyal...

and so nice.

You put up with all my stuff...

I really appreciate it.

(thuds)

(gasps)

I'm sorry, Todd.

♪ ♪

I really like you.

But we could never be together.

I belong to someone else.

(grunts)

(gasps)

You did a great job, okay?

I just didn't want

the ghost to get you.

I didn't make a noise,

even when Daddy

was calling me.

Yeah,

don't beat yourself up.

All you need to remember

is that you're afraid

of this thing, okay?

That's all Dad needs to know.

(whimpers)

Okay?

Okay.

Come on.

Thank God you're here.

Daddy!

Abby! Where were you?

We have to leave!

That thing killed everyone.

If we don't leave

right now, we're all...

What do you mean

it just got everyone?

Are you telling me that

that thing did this?

That's why Kellie told me

to hide in the crawlspace.

Abby!

Wait, what?

You told her to hide?

Why did you tell her

to hide?

I-I didn't want it

to find her.

Where is Robin?

Where is Bernard

and Robin?

Why are you looking

at me like that?

Bernard! Robin!

Robin!

Ah!

(gasping)

♪ ♪

(grunts)

(groans)

I'm sorry.

I-I just needed

a chance to explain.

Wh-- (scoffs)

(grunting)

Where's Robin?

Where's-- where's Bernard?

All of this was Mom.

Oh, my God.

She was...

trying to protect us...

when Robin moved in...

from you.

Don't be ridiculous.

I would never have hurt you.

I have been

protecting you.

I've been protecting you

for years, I mean,

I got rid of the drama.

I-I got rid of the yelling.

Think about how much happier

we were once she left.

(quietly)

You-- you killed her.

You killed her.

Don't be sad, okay?

(stammering)

This is totally fixable!

We'll go back to the way

it was-- just us!

Just you, and me, and Abby.

No Mom.

No Robin.

Just us.

Weren't the past

five years great?

Listen. Listen.

Why don't we just stop this,

and we'll figure something out?

What is it that you

don't understand?

Robin?

We don't need her! We don't.

Robin!

Robin!

Robin!

I'm sorry, I really am.

She was...

a fantastic woman.

Robin!

James:

Robin! Robin!

♪ ♪

She can't hear you.

I tried to stop it...

I did, but...

Mom got her.

She's forgetting...

I'm the longest relationship

you've ever had.

I'm your protector.

This is our family.

I love you, Dad.

Ah!

Abby, come here!

Abby, seriously?

Nothing was haunting

your mother but you!

That's not true.

That's not true.

James:

Kellie, listen.

Honey...

you-- you need some help...

but we're gonna get you some.

We're not gonna

be together anymore?

You just--

you destroyed everything.

No!

Robin:

My baby!

Kellie, stop!

Come here. Untie Daddy, honey.

(pounds on door)

By the way, your art sucks!

Your hand...

(grunts)

Robin:

Stop!

Kellie! No, Kellie!

Stop it!

Just some defensive wounds.

They'll see my side.

They always do.

Kellie, stop!

Dad.

You replaced me.

No. No.

(crying)

You replaced me.

No, honey.

(gasping)

No!

(Kellie whimpers)

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Abby:

I know, I know.

I still like

the other one better.

No, they're asleep.

They're tired.

(James whispers)

Babe, did you hear her?

Is she up?

(Robin whispers)

Oh, I'll check.

Who are you talking to?

You can tell me.

♪ ♪

Come on.

Meh.

Just... exploring.

(chuckles)

(sighs)

When are we gonna

stop moving around?

As soon as we find

the right place to settle.

We just need to regroup a bit.

But, you know,

home can be wherever

we want it to be.

Okay?

Mm-hmm.

I'm gonna go wake up

your dad, okay?

(James whispers)

Listen, is everything

all right?

(Robin whispers)

We have to keep

our eye on her.

(giggles)

(softly)

♪ The itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Went up the water spout ♪

♪ Down came the rain ♪

♪ And washed the spider out ♪

♪ Out came the sun ♪

♪ And dried up all the rain ♪

♪ Then the itsy bitsy spider ♪

♪ Climbed up the spout again ♪

♪ The itsy-- ♪

Again?

♪ ♪

♪ ♪