Into the Dark (2018–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - Pooka - full transcript
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Hey, would you mind
taking our picture?
‐Um, of course not. ‐Yeah?
Okay, don't miss it.
- Cheese!
- Cheese!
- That's great.
- Yeah.
Hey, man,
thank you so much, dude.
‐Merry Christmas.
‐Merry Christmas.
Hello!
Hi, I'm so sorry,
I'm your next door neighbor
and I think
I've locked myself out.
Do you mind letting me in?
Hi.
I'm Wilson.
You buzzed me in downstairs.
You just moved in?
Right.
Well, come on.
Come on in.
Well, thank you.
‐
Are you thirsty?
You look thirsty.
I'm all right, thanks.
People don't usually let
strangers in.
You know?
It can be dangerous.
Well...
it can be dangerous
being alone too.
I was just worrying
about being all alone
for Christmas, and poof!
You appear.
Poof.
I'm Red.
So, Wilson
from just next door,
are you from around here?
I'm not.
Well, what brings you to town?
I'm not really sure.
I'm... starting over, I guess.
Blank slate.
Are you employed?
Sort of.
Sort of...
I'm an actor, I guess,
so I‐‐I guess I'm acting.
An actor!
I'm as light as a feather
and happy as an angel.
I'm as merry as a schoolgirl
and as giddy as a drunkard.
You too?
I had my moment.
It's long gone now.
I have a good feeling about you,
Wilson from just next door.
This is your moment.
It's not gone for you.
"Am I in the presence
of the Ghost
of Christmas Yet to Come?"
"I fear you more than any spec‐‐
specter I have seen."
No, that's shit.
It's fucking shit.
Okay, um...
"Am I in the presence"
of the Ghost
of Christmas Yet to Come?
I fear you more than any specter
I have seen.
But as I know your purpose
is to do me good,
I am prepared to bear
your company
and do it with a thankful heart.
But before I draw nearer
to that stone
to which you point,
"answer me one question."
"Are these the shadows"
of the things that will be
or are they the shadows
of the things
that may be only?
Men's courses will foreshadow
certain ends to which,
if persevered in,
they must lead,
but if the courses
be departed from,
the ends will change.
Say it is thus
with what you show me.
Am I that man
who lay upon the bed?
Am I that man who
lay upon the bed?
Am I that man who lay...
Wilson Klaus?
Hi.
Your mark, please.
It's in the center.
Okay.
Sorry.
Okay.
"Am I in the presence
of the Ghost of‐‐."
Okay, that's fine, thank you.
That‐‐that was the monologue?
It's fine.
Did I do something wrong?
I'm...
I can do it differently.
That won't be necessary.
Are you... sure?
Raise your arms up.
I'm sorry, what?
Raise your arms up.
- ‐Okay.
- Higher.
Now together like a triangle.
No, in front of your face.
Now out like an offering.
A‐‐a what?
Like an offering.
Now fly like a plane.
Turn around.
Fly like a plane
and turn around.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
- ‐Fly like a plane.
- Faster!
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
‐Fly like a plane. ‐Faster!
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
‐Fly like a plane. ‐Faster!
Raise your arms up,
together like a triangle.
Out like an offering,
fly like a plane.
All right, all right,
all right, that's enough.
Stop, stop, stop.
He's the guy.
Send everyone else home.
It's him.
Wow.
Congratulations.
Come with me.
So...
This is Pooka.
What do you think?
It's, um...
Cute?
Come on!
This motherfucker's
more than cute, baby.
Come on!
This motherfucker's
more than cute, baby!
Right?
It's amazing.
It's a main feature.
He listens to what you say
and repeats it.
But here's the hook.
He's unpredictable.
You don't choose
what Pooka's gonna record
and repeat, Pooka does.
He's got a naughty setting
and a nice setting,
but you don't choose what mood
he's gonna be in.
Pooka does.
But you don't choose
what mood he's gonna be in.
Pooka does.
I'm telling you,
this thing tested
through the roof.
This is gonna rip Christmas
a new asshole.
I don't understand what this
has to do with me.
I'm an actor.
Buddy, your life
is about to change forever.
Buddy,
your life is about to change forever.
Ooh!
Naughty Pooka.
Is this thing fucking amazing
or is this thing
fucking amazing?
What do you think?
Looks just like the toy.
No, no, no, no,
other way around.
The toy looks like this.
This came first.
So you want me to wear this?
Buddy, I want you to be him.
I think there's been
a misunderstanding.
See, I am a professional actor.
That's why you're here.
We need somebody who can be
more than just a guy in a suit.
We need somebody
who can bring him to life.
Without you,
he's nothing.
You didn't take my measurements.
How did you know it'd fit?
Of course it fits!
It belongs to you.
How does it feel?
It feels...
okay.
Well, okay.
Seems like you two
were made for each other.
Let's see you move around.
How do I move?
Remember the thing you did
in your audition?
Try that.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
And then you fly like a plane.
You raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
And then you fly like a plane.
You okay?
What's goin' on, man?
You okay?
What's goin' on?
Jesus Christ.
Watch it on that, man.
We're trying to market
this thing to children.
Is this too tight for you?
What the fuck
kind of test was that?
‐What do you mean?
‐Forget about it!
Forget about what?
I'm not feeling it, okay?
Do you want
to talk about numbers
before you make
your final decision?
I feel like you're gonna
feel these numbers.
There's this, um...
There's this anonymity clause.
Standard nondisclosure.
You don't say who you are,
we don't say who you are.
Protects us both.
No one'll know it's me?
No, never.
It's about trust.
And, um, everyone else
who promotes these toys,
they sign one of these?
What do you mean?
The other actors.
What other actors?
I thought you said
this was gonna be huge.
Tested through the roof.
It's a Santa‐in‐the‐mall thing,
right?
How many other Pookas are there?
Wilson,
this is all you, okay?
One Pooka, one you.
This is a dream.
Yes, yes!
Corporate is gonna love you,
so...
get comfortable,
take the rest of the day off.
Here you go!
No, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no.
And nothing's missing,
nothing at all?
No.
Do you have an idea
how they got in?
The door was locked,
the windows were closed.
I have no idea.
I'm telling you, darling,
you should call the police.
Nothing was stolen.
Well...
a lot was broken
that you can't un‐break.
Has this ever happened
in this building before?
First time I can remember.
It's a rather quiet place.
Well...
I'll borrow a vacuum tomorrow
from one of the neighbors
for any bits of glass
that we've missed.
Meanwhile, you keep
your shoes on inside.
Relax, love.
I know, break‐ins can be scary.
They make you feel scared
in your own home,
but no one is coming back.
It's over.
Boom.
It's beautiful, Wilson.
That way you won't feel alone,
even when I'm not here.
All right, off to work.
What is this new job?
You've hardly told me
anything about it.
It's just this thing
in a costume.
Trust me, there's nothing
interesting about it.
I'll see you.
He's making a list,
he's checking it twice,
but even Santa
won't be able to tell
if this year's new hottest toy
is naughty or nice.
Meet Pooka,
a cute, friendly
little teddy bear
with a bit of a naughty side.
Or is it the other way around?
The toy has surprised
even its biggest competitors
and is making waves
with its unusual marketing
and distribution strategy.
The company won't say
how the toy was conceived,
or how many units
have been made,
just that they expect them
to sell out entirely
well before Christmas morning.
And get this
If you want one,
there's only one place
you'll be able to get it,
and it's right here behind me
at the Pooka Pop‐Up.
I love you, Pooka.
I love you, Pooka!
I like turtles.
I like turtles!
I like turtles.
I like turtles!
I like turtles!
Okay, everyone.
So sorry, sad news,
sad news out of Pooka Town.
We are all sold out.
Yeah, so we'll be back open
tomorrow at 9 a. m.
Come back, we got
a lot more Pookas for sale.
What's up, man?
Cruisin' moms?
Give me a second.
What are you doing?
This didn't come from me.
You scared me.
I'm so sorry.
I'm Wilson.
Melanie.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I, was just hoping
to have a look at the house
if you're not too busy.
Of course, I will give you
the official tour.
You will be the first.
The house was built in '66.
It's a mid‐century gem.
Modern, bright.
Filled with tons of light.
Four bedroom, four bath
with plenty of communal space
if you need it.
Speaking of which,
this is the family room.
How long have you been
in the market?
The‐‐the market?
Real estate market.
How long you've been looking.
Right.
Yeah, I'm not sure
I am in the market.
The‐‐the listing
just caught my eye,
I think.
You know how you just
see someplace and...
you picture yourself
living there.
I do like to see myself
in all the places that I show.
Even the bad ones?
There are no bad ones,
only right or wrong fits.
That's very good, um,
that's very... professional.
Was nicely done.
Yeah.
So, what do you do?
I'm an actor.
Nice.
Well, it's LA.
I'm not much more
than a walking cliché.
You look familiar.
Well, you don't have
to say that.
No, it's true!
Anything
I would have seen you in?
Yeah.
Maybe.
So, what do you think
of this kitchen?
Brand new granite
and Caesarstone countertops,
new appliances,
and the view.
Not too bad.
You look like
you're having a vision.
Seeing how this house could be.
Yeah.
So...
I guess this is the living room.
Right?
Yeah, I'd put
a big leather couch
in the corner over there.
A... huge piece of art
on the wall,
something... modern,
abstract,
strange.
Yeah.
Someone could...
could really make
a nice life here.
It is kind of big
for one person, you know?
Well...
Hopefully
it won't always be just one.
Do you want to make an offer?
Maybe.
But listen,
I don't normally do this.
Um...
I swear, but...
could I maybe ask
you out for dinner?
That's a little forward.
I know,
but it's not always
that you meet someone
that you think might be amazing.
It was really nice
meeting you, Wilson.
I'll let you see yourself out.
Call me sometime.
She's amazing, Red.
You know that feeling
when you meet someone
and it's like
you've known them forever?
God, she's funny
and she's so... beautiful,
and‐‐and I just feel amazing.
I feel like everything
is working out.
I feel like I can do
anything I want.
What's that?
What's what?
That pounding noise.
I can't hear anything.
I just remembered I‐‐I left
something in my room.
I'm gonna go and grab it, okay?
I'll be back in just a sec.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
I, um,
I burnt my hands, cooking.
I've got to keep them
covered for a while
to allow them to heal.
Handsome.
He cooks.
Lucky me.
Well, I, ‐‐
I burnt my hands
cooking a pot of spaghetti,
but, I mean...
I like the way
that you're spinning it
much, much better.
What else should I know
about you?
Well...
What are you smiling about?
This has been nice.
Meeting you.
Unexpected.
Right?
So far so good.
I want to kiss you,
but...
I think I might need permission.
Permission granted.
Not from you.
Good luck with that.
It's the last one today.
Really appreciate this, man.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Hey.
Wow, this is,
this is a nice home.
Thank you.
It's temporary, though.
Where's your tree?
We don't have one.
Maybe we'll skip it this year.
I thought I saw you
at the Christmas lot
on Halpern.
No, not us.
Is this for me?
Nah, um, no.
This is...
This is for the gatekeeper.
Is that right?
Ty?
Come here for a sec.
Ty, this is Wilson.
Hello, sir.
Wow.
That's‐‐that's good manners.
I don't mess around.
Hello Ty.
I have somethin' for you,
if you want it.
Can I open it now, or?
Yeah.
It says it,
it wants to be opened now.
I think you're right, it does.
Just this one.
Holy crap, Mom, it's a Pooka!
Holy crap, Mom,
it's a Pooka!
Watch your mouth, both of you.
What do you say?
Thank you, sir!
Wilson.
Call me Wilson.
Call me Wilson.
Yeah, they,
they can be
a little unpredictable.
What?
You're kind, Wilson.
Something his dad
never would have thought of.
No?
Not that kind of dad.
What kind of dad was he?
Not the kind
I want to talk about.
I don't want to talk about him.
I... don't want him
to spoil my life anymore.
Wait here.
I'll be right back.
Don't worry.
I'm not goin' anywhere.
Hey!
Good job today.
You too.
You want to get out of here,
get a drink?
You‐‐you go ahead.
I'll‐‐I'm just gonna
hang out here for a bit.
Okay.
All right.
Take care.
Hey.
Thank you.
Not just for today,
or the gig, but...
for everything.
Of course.
Take care.
‐‐what the‐‐no, no!
No!
No!
No!
No!
Dearie me, what‐‐
what's wrong with you?
‐‐love, come in.
Come in.
I'll put the kettle on.
There's nothing in the world
that a good cuppa can't fix,
as my mum used to say.
Of course, that's a lie,
though, isn't it?
Some lies help you
get through things,
don't they?
Good, strong tea
got her through the Blitz,
after all.
I think there's
something wrong with me.
There's something wrong
with all of us, love.
No, Red, I'm...
I'm losing time, and...
I'm losing control.
Things are all right...
right?
I have this job,
and this girl, and...
and it feels...
really good.
But then, there's this‐‐
this thing, this...
this other thing, this...
danger.
I feel like I remember
why I moved here.
So I could get away.
Away... from pain.
Away from causing pain.
Everyone has regrets,
Wilson darling.
Life is hard.
We make mistakes.
Make good choices now.
That's all you have.
Come on!
Come on, come on!
Good, aw.
Come on, guys!
It's Pooka, come on!
Come on!
So did you have fun today?
I know what you're up to.
What am I up to?
Trying to get on my good side
so that my mom
will like you more.
You don't have to buy me things
or get us a tree.
You just have to stick around
and be nice.
I can do that.
You don't like Christmas?
Tricky time for us.
Maybe I can make Ty
love Christmas again,
so I'm throwing him
a little Christmas party
at the end of the week.
Get a lot of his friends
together,
play some music, exchange gifts.
So your mom, she told me
about your Christmas party
next week.
Are you, excited?
Yeah. It's gonna be
a Pooka thing.
How cool is that?
Well, tell me this, now...
would you like to meet
Pooka for real?
- ‐Hell yes!
- I heard that!
This is it.
That's it.
Yeah, this is the one.
Hey, Ty!
Come and have a look
at this one.
Excuse me, pal.
Do you mind taking our picture?
Yeah, of course, man.
Thank you.
Okay.
Look, Ty.
Look at all the pretty lights...
Are you going to hurt my mom?
Are you going
to hurt me?
Melanie?
You know,
you didn't have to promise that.
He's been telling
all his friends all morning
that that thing
is coming to his party.
I know you meant well, but...
he's going to be
really embarrassed
when it doesn't happen.
Why wouldn't it happen?
- ‐Come on.
- No, I told you.
I have connections.
I told you, why‐‐
why wouldn't you trust me?
I trust you, it's just...
are you sure?
You don't have to overpromise
to impress me.
No, I know!
I'm not trying
to put things in his head.
Okay? It's going to happen.
Okay.
‐ ‐Pooka!
Mom, Pooka's here!
Can you believe he's here
at my house?
Pretty awesome.
Right?
Yeah, it's okay, I guess.
Have you‐‐have you gotten
to talk to him?
He's for little kids,
what's the big deal?
Your dad isn't here.
What's that supposed to mean?
Just‐‐everybody knows
about your dad.
Help...
Yeah, I don't know.
I really don't understand
what happened.
No.
He's not saying much either.
You okay, buddy?
I'm sorry I wasn't able
to make it today.
It's okay.
I'm used to it.
Can you tell me what happened?
Wilson.
I saw what he did.
I'm pretty sure
I know who he is.
I was really scared.
They're livid.
I should have been there.
I wish you had been.
‐I'm sorry...
that it went so wrong.
We both wanted the party
to be special
‐for Ty. ‐Who was that guy?
What? ‐That guy in the costume?
I just don't understand
how someone like that
‐could be around kids.
‐Are you blaming me?
No, I just don't understand
what happened.
That's all.
Wilson, you just seem
kind of passive,
and it was really awful,
and I just don't understand,
all right?
The kids love that toy.
I just thought
that having the character there
interacting with them,
that it would be special.
- I get that.
- I just wanted to do
something nice for Ty.
How was I supposed to know
something like that
would happen?
‐That's not what I meant.
‐I just wanted to do
something nice for you and Ty!
That's all I want.
Where is it?
Where is what?
The tree.
‐What tree? ‐Christ, Melanie!
If you didn't like
the goddamned tree,
you could have just told me.
Don't talk to me like that!
‐What has gotten into you?
‐I feel like...
like it's about trust,
I feel like
you don't trust me.
You don't tell me the truth.
What don't I
tell you the truth about?
Everything!
About the tree, Ty's dad...
What does he have to do
with any of this?
Is he still in the picture?
Well, he's Ty's dad,
he's not in the picture
but he's in the picture.
That's the way it works,
it's not that simple.
Right, everybody knows
about Ty's dad.
Everybody knows
about him but me!
You need to leave now.
I'm...
‐I'm‐‐ ‐Don't touch me.
Leave.
Now.
The hottest toy of the season
has turned into
its biggest disappointment.
Countless malfunctioning Pookas
have been returned
throughout Los Angeles,
with parents complaining
that the popular.
"Naughty or Nice" toys
are suddenly broken,
all of them saying nothing but
one bizarre prerecorded phrase.
Look at all the pretty lights,
Look at all the pretty lights.
Sir,
how do you feel about Pooka?
It was a total rip‐off.
All day, all night,
it just kept saying
the same thing
over and over.
Yeah, I‐‐ I got my money back,
but where's my time?
This is bullshit!
- Yeah!
- This is bullshit!
Where is my time?
We want our money back!
Hey, man!
Thanks for bringing this by,
appreciate it.
You don't look so good, man,
what's going on?
I need to talk to you.
Listen, I think corporate
has got it wrong
and we just need to keep going.
What are you talking about, man?
There's been a recall,
the PR's terrible.
There's no coming back
from that.
You can't just let
a few fucking incidents
ruin everything!
It's more than
a few incidents, Wilson.
The toys are busted.
Nobody wants to buy them
anymore.
In fact, I'm glad
you brought this,
'cause I gotta take it back.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
What's going on, man?
Hey!
This doesn't belong to you.
It's done!
Hey, man.
Take some time for yourself.
Get out of town or something.
Go live life.
Go have some beers
with your bros.
I need to be inside it.
You gotta get a grip.
It's okay for this
to be over, man!
‐ MELANIE Wilson!
Leave me alone, just go away!
Mel, please, I need to explain!
Mel?
Mel?
Mel?
I need to talk to you.
Hello, love.
Jesus Christ. Red.
I'm sorry, love.
You're too late.
It's time for you to go.
Hi, it's Melanie,
leave a message.
Hi, Melanie, it's me, Wilson.
Please listen to this.
I miss you, and...
and I understand, um,
I owe you an apology.
A real one, and, um...
I understand
why you pushed me away
and why you were scared.
But I want you to know
that things
are gonna be different now.
I was confused.
But I want to start over.
And I want us to be a family.
I'm worried about you,
and, um...
I am ready to be a better man.
Hi.
Melanie, it's me, Wilson.
Please listen to this.
I miss you and...
and I understand, um,
I owe you an apology.
Dude, watch where
you're going, buddy.
And I want you to know that things
are gonna be different now.
What is your problem, man?
What's your problem, man?
I was confused.
I wanna start over.
I want us to be... a family.
I'm worried about you and, um,
I am ready to be a better man.
You need help, man.
Hey‐‐hey, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
- Let's go.
- No, what are you doing?
What are you doing?
No, that's me!
That's me!
Holy shit.
Wilson.
What happened?
What did you do?
They took it, man.
They took it!
They took what?
My head!
Jesus Christ, do something.
I can't feel Pooka.
Wilson?
Buddy?
There is no Pooka.
It's an invention to sell toys.
It's you in a costume.
It's just you.
It's always been just you.
No!
No, no!
Stop!
No, no!
We see it a lot
this time of year,
to be honest.
Was there a...
was there a struggle?
The only struggle
was with the bottle
and five floors.
You need to find
who did this to her.
Pretty sure I'm
looking at that person
right now.
No, you're wrong.
I know exactly who you are!
No...
no, not them!
Not them!
Fuck!
Hello? ‐Hello, Ty?
Ty, are you okay?
We're going to the tree lot.
We need to get a new tree.
Ty, Ty, listen to me.
Something is coming
for you, okay?
You're in danger, all right?
- ‐Listen to me.
- ‐
Ty?
Melanie?
Ty?
You are not going to hurt
anyone anymore!
You are not going to hurt
anyone anymore!
You are not going to hurt anyone
anymore.
Mel?
Mel, it's me, Wilson.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry
for how I acted before,
but it's all gonna be
different now,
everything's gonna be okay now,
everything's changed.
I've changed.
Mel?
We're sorry,
you have reached a number
that has been disconnected
or is no longer in service.
If you feel you have reached
this recording in error,
please check the number
and try your call again.
Melanie?
Ty?
Melanie?
Ty!
Go to your room.
I don't want to do this.
Melanie, I just
want to discuss‐‐.
You don't want to discuss it.
You want to convince me
that you're not a liar.
So before I lose my shit,
get out of my house.
It's my house too!
Yell as much as you want.
But you blaming me is bullshit.
Do you know what it's like
to constantly be called a liar?
Do you know how that feels?
Do you know what it's like?
Do you know how stupid
that makes me feel?
Do you even fucking care?
Fuck! Don't‐‐
don't fucking
turn your back on me!
Dammit!
Ty.
I'm‐‐I'm sorry.
Buddy, this...
this was an accident.
Okay?
But don't worry,
we're gonna get a new one.
All right?
I'm...
I'm so sorry.
We'll get a new one
right away, okay?
It'll be the best one ever,
I promise.
The lot will still be open.
You know, we can just
head down and get‐‐
and get a new one
together, okay?
No.
Don't listen to him.
It's not okay. He's lying.
He just wants
to make himself feel better.
It'll be special.
Sweetie, go get your jacket.
This is the last time, Wilson.
It's over.
Yeah, okay.
‐Hello? Hello, Ty?
Ty, are you okay?
We're going to the tree lot.
We need to get a new tree.
Ty, Ty, listen to me.
Something is coming
for you, okay?
You're in danger, all right?
‐Listen to me. ‐Come on.
Stay with me.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry!
Slow down, Wilson.
Gotta get there on time.
Right, Ty?
Want to get
the best tree they have.
Look, Ty.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Melanie?
Ty?
All right,
we got you, we got you.
All right, buddy.
Stay with me, buddy.
Stay with me.
Just relax.
All right, all right, all right.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Just relax.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Just relax.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Hey, would you mind
taking our picture?
‐Um, of course not. ‐Yeah?
Okay, don't miss it.
- Cheese!
- Cheese!
- That's great.
- Yeah.
Hey, man,
thank you so much, dude.
‐Merry Christmas.
‐Merry Christmas.
Hello!
Hi, I'm so sorry,
I'm your next door neighbor
and I think
I've locked myself out.
Do you mind letting me in?
Hi.
I'm Wilson.
You buzzed me in downstairs.
You just moved in?
Right.
Well, come on.
Come on in.
Well, thank you.
‐
Are you thirsty?
You look thirsty.
I'm all right, thanks.
People don't usually let
strangers in.
You know?
It can be dangerous.
Well...
it can be dangerous
being alone too.
I was just worrying
about being all alone
for Christmas, and poof!
You appear.
Poof.
I'm Red.
So, Wilson
from just next door,
are you from around here?
I'm not.
Well, what brings you to town?
I'm not really sure.
I'm... starting over, I guess.
Blank slate.
Are you employed?
Sort of.
Sort of...
I'm an actor, I guess,
so I‐‐I guess I'm acting.
An actor!
I'm as light as a feather
and happy as an angel.
I'm as merry as a schoolgirl
and as giddy as a drunkard.
You too?
I had my moment.
It's long gone now.
I have a good feeling about you,
Wilson from just next door.
This is your moment.
It's not gone for you.
"Am I in the presence
of the Ghost
of Christmas Yet to Come?"
"I fear you more than any spec‐‐
specter I have seen."
No, that's shit.
It's fucking shit.
Okay, um...
"Am I in the presence"
of the Ghost
of Christmas Yet to Come?
I fear you more than any specter
I have seen.
But as I know your purpose
is to do me good,
I am prepared to bear
your company
and do it with a thankful heart.
But before I draw nearer
to that stone
to which you point,
"answer me one question."
"Are these the shadows"
of the things that will be
or are they the shadows
of the things
that may be only?
Men's courses will foreshadow
certain ends to which,
if persevered in,
they must lead,
but if the courses
be departed from,
the ends will change.
Say it is thus
with what you show me.
Am I that man
who lay upon the bed?
Am I that man who
lay upon the bed?
Am I that man who lay...
Wilson Klaus?
Hi.
Your mark, please.
It's in the center.
Okay.
Sorry.
Okay.
"Am I in the presence
of the Ghost of‐‐."
Okay, that's fine, thank you.
That‐‐that was the monologue?
It's fine.
Did I do something wrong?
I'm...
I can do it differently.
That won't be necessary.
Are you... sure?
Raise your arms up.
I'm sorry, what?
Raise your arms up.
- ‐Okay.
- Higher.
Now together like a triangle.
No, in front of your face.
Now out like an offering.
A‐‐a what?
Like an offering.
Now fly like a plane.
Turn around.
Fly like a plane
and turn around.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
- ‐Fly like a plane.
- Faster!
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
‐Fly like a plane. ‐Faster!
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
‐Fly like a plane. ‐Faster!
Raise your arms up,
together like a triangle.
Out like an offering,
fly like a plane.
All right, all right,
all right, that's enough.
Stop, stop, stop.
He's the guy.
Send everyone else home.
It's him.
Wow.
Congratulations.
Come with me.
So...
This is Pooka.
What do you think?
It's, um...
Cute?
Come on!
This motherfucker's
more than cute, baby.
Come on!
This motherfucker's
more than cute, baby!
Right?
It's amazing.
It's a main feature.
He listens to what you say
and repeats it.
But here's the hook.
He's unpredictable.
You don't choose
what Pooka's gonna record
and repeat, Pooka does.
He's got a naughty setting
and a nice setting,
but you don't choose what mood
he's gonna be in.
Pooka does.
But you don't choose
what mood he's gonna be in.
Pooka does.
I'm telling you,
this thing tested
through the roof.
This is gonna rip Christmas
a new asshole.
I don't understand what this
has to do with me.
I'm an actor.
Buddy, your life
is about to change forever.
Buddy,
your life is about to change forever.
Ooh!
Naughty Pooka.
Is this thing fucking amazing
or is this thing
fucking amazing?
What do you think?
Looks just like the toy.
No, no, no, no,
other way around.
The toy looks like this.
This came first.
So you want me to wear this?
Buddy, I want you to be him.
I think there's been
a misunderstanding.
See, I am a professional actor.
That's why you're here.
We need somebody who can be
more than just a guy in a suit.
We need somebody
who can bring him to life.
Without you,
he's nothing.
You didn't take my measurements.
How did you know it'd fit?
Of course it fits!
It belongs to you.
How does it feel?
It feels...
okay.
Well, okay.
Seems like you two
were made for each other.
Let's see you move around.
How do I move?
Remember the thing you did
in your audition?
Try that.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
And then you fly like a plane.
You raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
Fly like a plane.
Raise your arms up.
Together like a triangle.
Out like an offering.
And then you fly like a plane.
You okay?
What's goin' on, man?
You okay?
What's goin' on?
Jesus Christ.
Watch it on that, man.
We're trying to market
this thing to children.
Is this too tight for you?
What the fuck
kind of test was that?
‐What do you mean?
‐Forget about it!
Forget about what?
I'm not feeling it, okay?
Do you want
to talk about numbers
before you make
your final decision?
I feel like you're gonna
feel these numbers.
There's this, um...
There's this anonymity clause.
Standard nondisclosure.
You don't say who you are,
we don't say who you are.
Protects us both.
No one'll know it's me?
No, never.
It's about trust.
And, um, everyone else
who promotes these toys,
they sign one of these?
What do you mean?
The other actors.
What other actors?
I thought you said
this was gonna be huge.
Tested through the roof.
It's a Santa‐in‐the‐mall thing,
right?
How many other Pookas are there?
Wilson,
this is all you, okay?
One Pooka, one you.
This is a dream.
Yes, yes!
Corporate is gonna love you,
so...
get comfortable,
take the rest of the day off.
Here you go!
No, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no.
And nothing's missing,
nothing at all?
No.
Do you have an idea
how they got in?
The door was locked,
the windows were closed.
I have no idea.
I'm telling you, darling,
you should call the police.
Nothing was stolen.
Well...
a lot was broken
that you can't un‐break.
Has this ever happened
in this building before?
First time I can remember.
It's a rather quiet place.
Well...
I'll borrow a vacuum tomorrow
from one of the neighbors
for any bits of glass
that we've missed.
Meanwhile, you keep
your shoes on inside.
Relax, love.
I know, break‐ins can be scary.
They make you feel scared
in your own home,
but no one is coming back.
It's over.
Boom.
It's beautiful, Wilson.
That way you won't feel alone,
even when I'm not here.
All right, off to work.
What is this new job?
You've hardly told me
anything about it.
It's just this thing
in a costume.
Trust me, there's nothing
interesting about it.
I'll see you.
He's making a list,
he's checking it twice,
but even Santa
won't be able to tell
if this year's new hottest toy
is naughty or nice.
Meet Pooka,
a cute, friendly
little teddy bear
with a bit of a naughty side.
Or is it the other way around?
The toy has surprised
even its biggest competitors
and is making waves
with its unusual marketing
and distribution strategy.
The company won't say
how the toy was conceived,
or how many units
have been made,
just that they expect them
to sell out entirely
well before Christmas morning.
And get this
If you want one,
there's only one place
you'll be able to get it,
and it's right here behind me
at the Pooka Pop‐Up.
I love you, Pooka.
I love you, Pooka!
I like turtles.
I like turtles!
I like turtles.
I like turtles!
I like turtles!
Okay, everyone.
So sorry, sad news,
sad news out of Pooka Town.
We are all sold out.
Yeah, so we'll be back open
tomorrow at 9 a. m.
Come back, we got
a lot more Pookas for sale.
What's up, man?
Cruisin' moms?
Give me a second.
What are you doing?
This didn't come from me.
You scared me.
I'm so sorry.
I'm Wilson.
Melanie.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I, was just hoping
to have a look at the house
if you're not too busy.
Of course, I will give you
the official tour.
You will be the first.
The house was built in '66.
It's a mid‐century gem.
Modern, bright.
Filled with tons of light.
Four bedroom, four bath
with plenty of communal space
if you need it.
Speaking of which,
this is the family room.
How long have you been
in the market?
The‐‐the market?
Real estate market.
How long you've been looking.
Right.
Yeah, I'm not sure
I am in the market.
The‐‐the listing
just caught my eye,
I think.
You know how you just
see someplace and...
you picture yourself
living there.
I do like to see myself
in all the places that I show.
Even the bad ones?
There are no bad ones,
only right or wrong fits.
That's very good, um,
that's very... professional.
Was nicely done.
Yeah.
So, what do you do?
I'm an actor.
Nice.
Well, it's LA.
I'm not much more
than a walking cliché.
You look familiar.
Well, you don't have
to say that.
No, it's true!
Anything
I would have seen you in?
Yeah.
Maybe.
So, what do you think
of this kitchen?
Brand new granite
and Caesarstone countertops,
new appliances,
and the view.
Not too bad.
You look like
you're having a vision.
Seeing how this house could be.
Yeah.
So...
I guess this is the living room.
Right?
Yeah, I'd put
a big leather couch
in the corner over there.
A... huge piece of art
on the wall,
something... modern,
abstract,
strange.
Yeah.
Someone could...
could really make
a nice life here.
It is kind of big
for one person, you know?
Well...
Hopefully
it won't always be just one.
Do you want to make an offer?
Maybe.
But listen,
I don't normally do this.
Um...
I swear, but...
could I maybe ask
you out for dinner?
That's a little forward.
I know,
but it's not always
that you meet someone
that you think might be amazing.
It was really nice
meeting you, Wilson.
I'll let you see yourself out.
Call me sometime.
She's amazing, Red.
You know that feeling
when you meet someone
and it's like
you've known them forever?
God, she's funny
and she's so... beautiful,
and‐‐and I just feel amazing.
I feel like everything
is working out.
I feel like I can do
anything I want.
What's that?
What's what?
That pounding noise.
I can't hear anything.
I just remembered I‐‐I left
something in my room.
I'm gonna go and grab it, okay?
I'll be back in just a sec.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
I, um,
I burnt my hands, cooking.
I've got to keep them
covered for a while
to allow them to heal.
Handsome.
He cooks.
Lucky me.
Well, I, ‐‐
I burnt my hands
cooking a pot of spaghetti,
but, I mean...
I like the way
that you're spinning it
much, much better.
What else should I know
about you?
Well...
What are you smiling about?
This has been nice.
Meeting you.
Unexpected.
Right?
So far so good.
I want to kiss you,
but...
I think I might need permission.
Permission granted.
Not from you.
Good luck with that.
It's the last one today.
Really appreciate this, man.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Hey.
Wow, this is,
this is a nice home.
Thank you.
It's temporary, though.
Where's your tree?
We don't have one.
Maybe we'll skip it this year.
I thought I saw you
at the Christmas lot
on Halpern.
No, not us.
Is this for me?
Nah, um, no.
This is...
This is for the gatekeeper.
Is that right?
Ty?
Come here for a sec.
Ty, this is Wilson.
Hello, sir.
Wow.
That's‐‐that's good manners.
I don't mess around.
Hello Ty.
I have somethin' for you,
if you want it.
Can I open it now, or?
Yeah.
It says it,
it wants to be opened now.
I think you're right, it does.
Just this one.
Holy crap, Mom, it's a Pooka!
Holy crap, Mom,
it's a Pooka!
Watch your mouth, both of you.
What do you say?
Thank you, sir!
Wilson.
Call me Wilson.
Call me Wilson.
Yeah, they,
they can be
a little unpredictable.
What?
You're kind, Wilson.
Something his dad
never would have thought of.
No?
Not that kind of dad.
What kind of dad was he?
Not the kind
I want to talk about.
I don't want to talk about him.
I... don't want him
to spoil my life anymore.
Wait here.
I'll be right back.
Don't worry.
I'm not goin' anywhere.
Hey!
Good job today.
You too.
You want to get out of here,
get a drink?
You‐‐you go ahead.
I'll‐‐I'm just gonna
hang out here for a bit.
Okay.
All right.
Take care.
Hey.
Thank you.
Not just for today,
or the gig, but...
for everything.
Of course.
Take care.
‐‐what the‐‐no, no!
No!
No!
No!
No!
Dearie me, what‐‐
what's wrong with you?
‐‐love, come in.
Come in.
I'll put the kettle on.
There's nothing in the world
that a good cuppa can't fix,
as my mum used to say.
Of course, that's a lie,
though, isn't it?
Some lies help you
get through things,
don't they?
Good, strong tea
got her through the Blitz,
after all.
I think there's
something wrong with me.
There's something wrong
with all of us, love.
No, Red, I'm...
I'm losing time, and...
I'm losing control.
Things are all right...
right?
I have this job,
and this girl, and...
and it feels...
really good.
But then, there's this‐‐
this thing, this...
this other thing, this...
danger.
I feel like I remember
why I moved here.
So I could get away.
Away... from pain.
Away from causing pain.
Everyone has regrets,
Wilson darling.
Life is hard.
We make mistakes.
Make good choices now.
That's all you have.
Come on!
Come on, come on!
Good, aw.
Come on, guys!
It's Pooka, come on!
Come on!
So did you have fun today?
I know what you're up to.
What am I up to?
Trying to get on my good side
so that my mom
will like you more.
You don't have to buy me things
or get us a tree.
You just have to stick around
and be nice.
I can do that.
You don't like Christmas?
Tricky time for us.
Maybe I can make Ty
love Christmas again,
so I'm throwing him
a little Christmas party
at the end of the week.
Get a lot of his friends
together,
play some music, exchange gifts.
So your mom, she told me
about your Christmas party
next week.
Are you, excited?
Yeah. It's gonna be
a Pooka thing.
How cool is that?
Well, tell me this, now...
would you like to meet
Pooka for real?
- ‐Hell yes!
- I heard that!
This is it.
That's it.
Yeah, this is the one.
Hey, Ty!
Come and have a look
at this one.
Excuse me, pal.
Do you mind taking our picture?
Yeah, of course, man.
Thank you.
Okay.
Look, Ty.
Look at all the pretty lights...
Are you going to hurt my mom?
Are you going
to hurt me?
Melanie?
You know,
you didn't have to promise that.
He's been telling
all his friends all morning
that that thing
is coming to his party.
I know you meant well, but...
he's going to be
really embarrassed
when it doesn't happen.
Why wouldn't it happen?
- ‐Come on.
- No, I told you.
I have connections.
I told you, why‐‐
why wouldn't you trust me?
I trust you, it's just...
are you sure?
You don't have to overpromise
to impress me.
No, I know!
I'm not trying
to put things in his head.
Okay? It's going to happen.
Okay.
‐ ‐Pooka!
Mom, Pooka's here!
Can you believe he's here
at my house?
Pretty awesome.
Right?
Yeah, it's okay, I guess.
Have you‐‐have you gotten
to talk to him?
He's for little kids,
what's the big deal?
Your dad isn't here.
What's that supposed to mean?
Just‐‐everybody knows
about your dad.
Help...
Yeah, I don't know.
I really don't understand
what happened.
No.
He's not saying much either.
You okay, buddy?
I'm sorry I wasn't able
to make it today.
It's okay.
I'm used to it.
Can you tell me what happened?
Wilson.
I saw what he did.
I'm pretty sure
I know who he is.
I was really scared.
They're livid.
I should have been there.
I wish you had been.
‐I'm sorry...
that it went so wrong.
We both wanted the party
to be special
‐for Ty. ‐Who was that guy?
What? ‐That guy in the costume?
I just don't understand
how someone like that
‐could be around kids.
‐Are you blaming me?
No, I just don't understand
what happened.
That's all.
Wilson, you just seem
kind of passive,
and it was really awful,
and I just don't understand,
all right?
The kids love that toy.
I just thought
that having the character there
interacting with them,
that it would be special.
- I get that.
- I just wanted to do
something nice for Ty.
How was I supposed to know
something like that
would happen?
‐That's not what I meant.
‐I just wanted to do
something nice for you and Ty!
That's all I want.
Where is it?
Where is what?
The tree.
‐What tree? ‐Christ, Melanie!
If you didn't like
the goddamned tree,
you could have just told me.
Don't talk to me like that!
‐What has gotten into you?
‐I feel like...
like it's about trust,
I feel like
you don't trust me.
You don't tell me the truth.
What don't I
tell you the truth about?
Everything!
About the tree, Ty's dad...
What does he have to do
with any of this?
Is he still in the picture?
Well, he's Ty's dad,
he's not in the picture
but he's in the picture.
That's the way it works,
it's not that simple.
Right, everybody knows
about Ty's dad.
Everybody knows
about him but me!
You need to leave now.
I'm...
‐I'm‐‐ ‐Don't touch me.
Leave.
Now.
The hottest toy of the season
has turned into
its biggest disappointment.
Countless malfunctioning Pookas
have been returned
throughout Los Angeles,
with parents complaining
that the popular.
"Naughty or Nice" toys
are suddenly broken,
all of them saying nothing but
one bizarre prerecorded phrase.
Look at all the pretty lights,
Look at all the pretty lights.
Sir,
how do you feel about Pooka?
It was a total rip‐off.
All day, all night,
it just kept saying
the same thing
over and over.
Yeah, I‐‐ I got my money back,
but where's my time?
This is bullshit!
- Yeah!
- This is bullshit!
Where is my time?
We want our money back!
Hey, man!
Thanks for bringing this by,
appreciate it.
You don't look so good, man,
what's going on?
I need to talk to you.
Listen, I think corporate
has got it wrong
and we just need to keep going.
What are you talking about, man?
There's been a recall,
the PR's terrible.
There's no coming back
from that.
You can't just let
a few fucking incidents
ruin everything!
It's more than
a few incidents, Wilson.
The toys are busted.
Nobody wants to buy them
anymore.
In fact, I'm glad
you brought this,
'cause I gotta take it back.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
What's going on, man?
Hey!
This doesn't belong to you.
It's done!
Hey, man.
Take some time for yourself.
Get out of town or something.
Go live life.
Go have some beers
with your bros.
I need to be inside it.
You gotta get a grip.
It's okay for this
to be over, man!
‐ MELANIE Wilson!
Leave me alone, just go away!
Mel, please, I need to explain!
Mel?
Mel?
Mel?
I need to talk to you.
Hello, love.
Jesus Christ. Red.
I'm sorry, love.
You're too late.
It's time for you to go.
Hi, it's Melanie,
leave a message.
Hi, Melanie, it's me, Wilson.
Please listen to this.
I miss you, and...
and I understand, um,
I owe you an apology.
A real one, and, um...
I understand
why you pushed me away
and why you were scared.
But I want you to know
that things
are gonna be different now.
I was confused.
But I want to start over.
And I want us to be a family.
I'm worried about you,
and, um...
I am ready to be a better man.
Hi.
Melanie, it's me, Wilson.
Please listen to this.
I miss you and...
and I understand, um,
I owe you an apology.
Dude, watch where
you're going, buddy.
And I want you to know that things
are gonna be different now.
What is your problem, man?
What's your problem, man?
I was confused.
I wanna start over.
I want us to be... a family.
I'm worried about you and, um,
I am ready to be a better man.
You need help, man.
Hey‐‐hey, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
- Let's go.
- No, what are you doing?
What are you doing?
No, that's me!
That's me!
Holy shit.
Wilson.
What happened?
What did you do?
They took it, man.
They took it!
They took what?
My head!
Jesus Christ, do something.
I can't feel Pooka.
Wilson?
Buddy?
There is no Pooka.
It's an invention to sell toys.
It's you in a costume.
It's just you.
It's always been just you.
No!
No, no!
Stop!
No, no!
We see it a lot
this time of year,
to be honest.
Was there a...
was there a struggle?
The only struggle
was with the bottle
and five floors.
You need to find
who did this to her.
Pretty sure I'm
looking at that person
right now.
No, you're wrong.
I know exactly who you are!
No...
no, not them!
Not them!
Fuck!
Hello? ‐Hello, Ty?
Ty, are you okay?
We're going to the tree lot.
We need to get a new tree.
Ty, Ty, listen to me.
Something is coming
for you, okay?
You're in danger, all right?
- ‐Listen to me.
- ‐
Ty?
Melanie?
Ty?
You are not going to hurt
anyone anymore!
You are not going to hurt
anyone anymore!
You are not going to hurt anyone
anymore.
Mel?
Mel, it's me, Wilson.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry
for how I acted before,
but it's all gonna be
different now,
everything's gonna be okay now,
everything's changed.
I've changed.
Mel?
We're sorry,
you have reached a number
that has been disconnected
or is no longer in service.
If you feel you have reached
this recording in error,
please check the number
and try your call again.
Melanie?
Ty?
Melanie?
Ty!
Go to your room.
I don't want to do this.
Melanie, I just
want to discuss‐‐.
You don't want to discuss it.
You want to convince me
that you're not a liar.
So before I lose my shit,
get out of my house.
It's my house too!
Yell as much as you want.
But you blaming me is bullshit.
Do you know what it's like
to constantly be called a liar?
Do you know how that feels?
Do you know what it's like?
Do you know how stupid
that makes me feel?
Do you even fucking care?
Fuck! Don't‐‐
don't fucking
turn your back on me!
Dammit!
Ty.
I'm‐‐I'm sorry.
Buddy, this...
this was an accident.
Okay?
But don't worry,
we're gonna get a new one.
All right?
I'm...
I'm so sorry.
We'll get a new one
right away, okay?
It'll be the best one ever,
I promise.
The lot will still be open.
You know, we can just
head down and get‐‐
and get a new one
together, okay?
No.
Don't listen to him.
It's not okay. He's lying.
He just wants
to make himself feel better.
It'll be special.
Sweetie, go get your jacket.
This is the last time, Wilson.
It's over.
Yeah, okay.
‐Hello? Hello, Ty?
Ty, are you okay?
We're going to the tree lot.
We need to get a new tree.
Ty, Ty, listen to me.
Something is coming
for you, okay?
You're in danger, all right?
‐Listen to me. ‐Come on.
Stay with me.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry!
Slow down, Wilson.
Gotta get there on time.
Right, Ty?
Want to get
the best tree they have.
Look, Ty.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Melanie?
Ty?
All right,
we got you, we got you.
All right, buddy.
Stay with me, buddy.
Stay with me.
Just relax.
All right, all right, all right.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Just relax.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Just relax.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.
Look at all the pretty lights.