Brackenmore Page #2

letting myself in for.

How about you?

What are your plans?

I looked at those as well.

And they're rather

strangely familiar.

Well, you see that man there?

Uh-hm.

- That's your uncle.

- Really?

Mmmm. A long time ago,

obviously.

Where are these from?

Oh these? These are just

pictures of people

from around the village.

Community events

and things like that.

It's so small everyone

basically knows everyone.

You might find it strange,

but you'll get used to it.

It's so beautiful here.

And the village itself,

it's really quiet.

It's almost out of time.

I like how quiet it is

around here.

Mmmm.

Things aren't complicated.

Oh, and they're

not boring either.

At least to the people

that live here.

I can understand that.

So, tell me, how are you

finding the place?

Until today, I haven't really

had a chance to explore.

From what I've seen,

it's quiet and relaxing.

And that's um, that's definitely

what I need right now.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

I guess things are just sort of

complicated at the moment.

It doesn't exactly look open.

[sighs]

Well, that's annoying.

Listen, if you're not doing

anything later...

Why don't we go down

to the festival

that they have going on

by the lake?

I mean,

like it's nothing major,

but there'll be

lots of people there.

It'll give you a better feel

of the village.

Show you what the village

is really like.

Aw, come on.

It's going to be fun.

I'll pick you up at 8.

Eight sounds good.

I'll see you then.

All right. See you.

[on phone] Hello.

Your call cannot be taken

at the moment.

So please leave your message

after the tone.

[beeps]

Hey, it's me.

I've, um, I've not

heard from you.

I guess it's no surprise really.

It's nice here.

A little superstitious

and kind of in the middle

of nowhere.

I'm not sure you'd really

like it anyway, but...

It's been interesting.

And... and I'm all right.

I'm just a little bit

under the weather,

but I'm just checking in.

Hope you're okay.

[beeps]

Oh my God!

Why wouldn't there be

severed heads in the kitchen!

- [knock on door]

- [startles]

Tom, hey.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I thought we were meeting

at 8 though.

Yeah, we were.

It's 8:
30 now.

Oh God I'm so sorry.

I completely lost track of time.

I was... I was

looking around and um...

Never mind.

[crowd chatter]

[banjo music playing]

[sighs] It wasn't what I was

expecting at all, you know?

I'm glad we've got surprises.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I think this is definitely

what I've needed, you know.

Everyone just looks

so happy here.

Hey, come on.

I've got an idea.

Follow me.

Come on.

[laughter]

Want to try some?

A pipe?

There's more to it than that.

It's a local herbal recipe,

you know.

Oh! [giggles]

Now I know why

everyone's so happy here.

You don't have to try it

if you don't want to obviously.

I didn't want to stand out

more than I already do, do I?

[flicks lighter]

[laughter]

[crowd merrymaking]

[choking]

[choking]

Thank you for tonight.

[whispers]

I'm glad you had fun.

I did.

I haven't for so long,

but...

[sighs]

Tonight was really good.

I should go.

Yeah, you go ahead.

I'll see you soon.

Sleep well.

[knock on door]

- [door opens]

- Hey, Irene, I'm sorry.

[choking]

[struggling]

[groans]

- [scream]

- [grunts, punches thrown]

[choking]

[gasping]

[heavy breathing]

[scream]

[heavy breathing]

[sobs]

[scream]

[heavy breathing]

[sobs]

Kate, are you ready?

Uh-hm.

You're from London,

Miss Duffy?

Yes.

And how long have you been

in Brackenmore?

A couple of days. Sorry.

I got here on Tuesday.

And how well did you know

Allyn Nivonne?

I didn't.

You didn't have

any contact with him

when you arrived or prior?

No, I didn't know him.

Why are you here

in Brackenmore?

My uncle.

I'm here to sort out his things.

OFFICER:

Good man, your uncle.

Troubled.

Are you troubled, Miss Duffy?

No!

Mmmm. Where were you tonight?

I was at

the lunar festival outing.

OFFICER:
Yes, yes.

My men saw you.

So why would you ask

where I was?

So you met Allyn

at the festival.

No! I don't know him.

[emphatically]

I didn't meet him.

I've not met him.

Tell me about the festival.

We... we... we ate

and drank a little.

Maybe he saw me there.

OFFICER:
That was it?

You just ate and drank?

And danced, I guess.

Okay. You see,

by all accounts,

you were a little

out of sorts, shall we say.

We...

Smoked a little

of the festival root.

But you didn't meet Allyn?

No.

And you didn't party

with Allyn?

And you didn't invite Allyn

back to yours,

and then things

didn't take a turn,

and he didn't end up

bleeding out

on your bedroom floor?

All right now,

that's enough now.

OFFICER:
See?

You come over here from London.

You come to our

quiet little village

and you come

to our little festival.

You drink.

You smoke.

And then one of our village lads

ends up dead.

So, you can understand

why I'm not going to

cradle your head.

See, I knew that boy.

What are you looking at?

Old photos of my uncle.

Umm.

This here.

My uncle and my dad

when they were kids.

This woman here...

That's my Mom.

[sighs]

And this little girl...

I think that's me.

But...

I don't remember any of it.

[sighs]

Or anything that's here, and...

and I don't remember them,

and it's freaking me out.

I can't stay here.

[knock on door]

Miss Reynolds.

Uh, so, about the property.

I want to sell it.

Well, I'm afraid

it's not really that simple.

Why?

Well, you see,

we have to determine first

if your uncle left

any outstanding debts.

And well, then after that,

there's all the paperwork

and then we'll have to make sure

that that's all done correctly

so it transfers

over to you properly.

Isn't that something that

you should have started already?

Well, you see,

I was waiting to hear

from the next of kin...

yourself...

as how to proceed.

How long is it going to take?

Well, um, I'll have to make

a few inquiries first.

And like I say if there's

nothing outstanding a few days.

And well, if there is, it...

it might take a little longer.

But you'll be the first to know.

Yeah. Of course, I will.

[sighs]

[birds chirping]

Come on.

Answer it.

[sighs]

[door opens]

[sighs]

Hey.

Sorry about that.

There's no need for you

to be sorry.

I understand that.

Can you take me back

to the guest house, please.

Are you sure

that's a good idea?

I just want to get my things.

Are you sure about this?

Yeah.

[]

Irene!

[shouting]

Irene!

[]

[message from Steven]

Hi. I got your messages.

I'm really worried about you.

Anyway, I'm here.

I arrived this morning.

Where are you?

Look, Kate,

I found the pregnancy test.

I wish you'd told me.

I mean, this is

a good thing, you know.

We can start fresh.

Look, please just call me.

We need to talk.

Can I help you?

I'm uh... well, I'm looking

for a place to stay.

This, uh, this is

the guest house, right?

No.

Oh, oh.

Well, it's just, um...

I mean, the sign on the street

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