Dark Touch

Blackie!

Blackie!

I'll be right back.

I'm just gonna tie him up.

Calm down.

Calm down!

Neve?

Is is that you?

It's neve!

Call here parents.

Shh.

Calm down, neve.

It's gonna be all right.

What was she doing

in the forest?

Henry and maud are coming.

They're close.

They think she's afraid

of the house,

That she jumped out

of the window to escape.

Neve, do you hear?

Your parents are coming.

Oh, god, lucas,

look at her mouth!

Jesus christ!

Shh, neve, neve..

Neve..

Sh*t.

Her tongue has been cut.

Looks like a bite.

Who did this to you?

Was it the dog?

neve..

Neve, what happened?

ryan and lucy,

go back upstairs, now!

she's covered

in scratches and bruises.

She must have fallen,

Either with the dog

or earlier.

Oh my god.

What's all this blood?

Oh, god..

Who did this to you?

Did someone break in

to the house?

Why did you jump?

You could have killed yourself.

Okay, let's go, now.

come on, come on.

It wasn't me!

It wasn't me, daddy!

Okay, let's go upstairs.

Mommy's upset, let's go.

Shh. Shh, shh..

Who is that?

Do you know them?

Hi.

Come in.

Maud, neve,

come downstairs.

Look who's here!

sit down.

Would you like some tea?

Yes, please.

please.

How are you?

Not too shaken up?

She looked so terrified.

That wound..

I don't know what to think.

I'm gonna ask advice

from a friend in galway,

Who's a shrink.

Hiya, neve.

How you feeling?

We came

to see how you are.

Say hello, neve.

You've got to

exercise your tongue.

hello.

Are you all right?

Two years

is not long enough.

I'm sorry

we couldn't be there.

I know mary loved henry.

He was her favorite doctor.

I just hope she soon

settles into the house.

A shelf fell down

yesterday.

It was my fault, I didn't

put it up properly, but..

She thinks things move.

The house creaks,

it's normal.

She's forgotten what it's like

living in the country.

But, if she doesn't settle,

then we'll have to move.

Even if it means

going back into town.

After only one month now,

it's a bit of shame,

But, still..

And we're gonna have to

do her bedroom up again.

Let her choose everything

this time.

Maybe she'll

feel better then.

And I've cut the branches down

outside her window.

They were casting shadows

over the wall.

We had to do that, too,

for our kids.

They were scared stiff by them.

And leave a night light

on for her.

Oh, we bought one of those

this morning.

Do you not miss

living in town?

With your high class

patients?

No, I'm fed up

with all that.

Besides, the country's better

for the kids.

That's enough, neve.

Leave him alone.

How many times

have we told you, dammit!

I'm sorry.

Neve is still

very jealous of her brother.

But children don't always

realize how violent they can be.

You're still a little tired,

sweetheart.

Go upstairs and have a rest,

and I'll come up and see you.

Nat?

You okay?

Yeah, I just..

I have this ringing in my ears.

Hmm?

It's it's okay.

It's gone now.

Come on, let's hurry up.

The kids are waiting on us.

Shh.

Don't be afraid.

Everything's all right.

Trust us.

Can you give mummy

a smile?

A good night kiss?

Mummy..

Daddy..

What's that noise?

Who was that screaming?

Neve!

What are you doing?

Bring your brother back here,

now!

Neve!

[crashing, slicing sounds

Neve, protect your brother!

Go downstairs!

Downstairs!

Go!

Aargh!

Brooke!

..No sign of them.

..To control..

We have recovered two adults,

We're still missing

two children.

Over.

check around the back.

there's something here.

come here.

Come here.

No!

Aaah!

Ciaran..

Ciaran!

No!

Ciaran!

Ciaran!

Let go of me!

What's wrong with him?

it's okay, it's okay.

My little brother!

Neve.. Neve, it's me.

It's joseph.

Neve!

Ciaran!

His ribs were compressed

too tight for too long.

He suffocated to death.

That wasn't the smoke.

The cupboard protected them.

She was squeezing him so hard,

could she.. Have..?

Maybe, but..

I don't think she would have

had the strength.

She's saying that

the house went crazy.

I mean, even if she doesn't

remember the attackers,

We're gonna try

and keep her here

During the investigation.

I'm not sure where,

exactly.

And it's going to take time

to find her a foster home.

We can take her.

Yes, of course.

Of course.

It might take a while.

It would be better for her

To start back at school

at start of term,

So she doesn't fall behind.

We can keep her

for as long as she needs.

We have a spare room.

Well, okay then.

Just the time being.

It'll help me out.

It's very kind of you.

If there's anything you notice,

you let us know.

I better go.

I didn't have

her medical records.

I suppose her father

looked after her.

All those marks and scars..

She had a bad accident

When she lived here

when she was little.

She was a bit of a daredevil.

She must not have changed.

Last week, she cut her tongue

escaping her house.

Last night, was she..

Was she hit or abused

in any way?

I'm not allowed to tell you.

She's had a shock, so..

Don't be surprised

if she's withdrawn or difficult.

don't cry.

Not in front of her.

oh..

Nat?

Okay.

It's okay.

I'll be all right.

It's okay.

Neve?

Neve?

No.. No!

be careful!

I'm tanya.

I'm the welfare officer

from school.

I'm here to help you.

She's only here

for the time it takes

To find the best possible

solution for her.

Don't go overboard,

or get too attached.

I'm just saying it

for your sake.

You okay?

Do you like your new room?

Another girl..

Another girl

used to live here, but..

..She left.

Well, we we can talk

about that another time.

Did you try any of

your new clothes on?

Do you wanna go

and buy some more?

Do you want to have

a quick wash?

No.

Okay, well..

..That doesn't matter.

Dinner will be ready

in about an hour,

If you want to go outside

for a breath of fresh air.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Just looking out the window.

Do you want

a glass of water?

Can't you sleep?

I don't know.

Tell me if you're too hot,

or you're too cold,

Or you need, ah,

thinner blankets.

if you're frightened,

You can come in

and sleep with us.

Or I can come in

and sleep here with you,

If you prefer.

Okay.

Good night, then.

It was a long war.

They didn't fight

like we do nowadays.

Look at those weapons.

What do you call

that long blade with the handle?

See the soldier

standing up

In the center of the picture?

Don't worry, neve.

You've only missed

the first few days.

You'll soon catch up.

Shush.

I haven't heard the bell yet.

It's a sword.

A sword.

Okay?

Turn to the next page..

morons, you stink!

Morons.

Eww!

I thought it might be nice

If we ate lunch together

from time to time.

Just the two of us.

What do you think?

And what about

the other children?

Are they nice?

I don't know.

And is everything going okay

with nat and lucas?

And ryan and lucy,

do you get on?

Oh, you're still very sad.

That's normal.

Do you want to talk

about your parents

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