Dwelling Page #2

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There was a charm on it of

the Mother Mary that I loved.

But... all things that are

loved are eventually broken.

Me, my mom, and River

used to walk the park

every Sunday before church.

And the first day that

they planted that tree,

we took the broken charm

from my mother's rosary

and we put it in one of

the cracks in the branches.

So every Sunday when we walked

to the park, it was there.

Then my mom died.

And the Sunday of her funeral

came and...

I ran from River and

I walked to the park alone...

...and it was gone.

No charm.

No tree.

Just me.

I have to find my answer,

Gavin.

I can't stand to see River

in that place any longer.

She's not a monster.

Only in their eyes.

You know she isn't.

They never had any proof.

And you protected River by keeping

what you saw her do a secret.

Only my mother knows what

happened that night.

River's completely

blocked it out.

I know...

The day I gave you this ring,

I made a promise to myself

to help you find your answer.

I found mine

at a younger age.

But it's your turn now.

That being said, we can't

do this forever, Ellie.

At some point you have to stop living

in the darkness and just start living.

I'll find my answer.

That's why we're here.

But how far are you

willing to go?

That's what scares me.

Mom?

River. Don't come any closer!

Whatever happens tonight,

I want you to remember

what I told you...

[scribbling]

[woman whispering]

I can hear you breathing...

River, make her go away...

[woman] I wrote a

letter to my mother...

[gasping]

[tap tap]

[tap tap]

[blade clicks]

Well, when will she

be calling?

It's already taken care of.

I have just the thing.

[Gavin] Yay!

[clapping]

Did you make a wish?

Yes, but I'm not telling.

All right, Izzy, how big

of a piece do you want?

Okay, you're getting

two pieces then.

[kazoo fanfare]

Princess Peanut and her dames

of the royal table!

I, Prince Humperdinck,

have a gift.

Why thank you, my liege.

Oh, and this.

Now you can be

just like Uncle Gavin.

- [laughing] What do you say?

- Thank you, Uncle Gavin.

Now back to the throne to feast and

make a mess of your new dress.

[phone ringing]

Hello? No... yeah,

she's right here.

I'll put her on.

It's Mommy.

Hi, Mom.

Happy birthday, peanut!

When are you coming back?

You know I can't answer that.

Izzy, I... I want you

to think back to

the moment when we had

to say goodbye to each other.

I see us, Mommy.

And what happened next?

You touched my cheek...

What did you hear?

The door close.

But did you see me leave?

No.

I'm always with you, Izzy.

Love is stronger

than anything.

You can open your eyes now.

I wrote a letter

to my mother

On the way

I dropped it

And one of you

has picked it up

And put it in

your pocket...

Not you...

Not you...

But you!

[laughter]

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

Not you...

[Ellie] Gavin?

- Gavin!

- Hold on, peanut.

What's up, El?

What happened?

That's a nasty looking rash.

Oh, It's been like that

since last night.

Maybe it's something

in the house?

I don't know.

Maybe you should take

that off for a while?

You're probably right.

[camera shutter]

Very funny.

All right, where's

she sleeping?

She doesn't sleep.

Why's that?

Then she can't watch you.

Then maybe we can put her

on guard with Grendon?

Amara doesn't like Grendon.

Amara doesn't like any of them.

Who?

My new friend.

Where'd you hear

that name, Izzy?

She told it to me.

Ask her yourself.

Maybe tomorrow...

[tap tap]

[banging]

[door squeaking]

I don't like that sound.

Where's it coming from, Izzy?

No, the mirror.

[water running]

Izzy, do you know

who did this?

Amara. She's playing.

I told Uncle Gavin

she doesn't sleep.

Izzy, go to Gavin.

Grendon.

[rustling]

[Gavin screaming]

[screaming]

- Gavin! Gavin!

- [gasping]

What... what happened?

I don't know...

Where's peanut?

She's...

She's right here.

Izzy...

It's okay, Isabelle,

he's fine.

[Izzy] Don't scare me

like that again.

[Izzy] Why can't I take

your picture?

They can't hear you.

Mom will, though.

[water running]

Isabelle,

who are you talking to?

When do I get

to see Mommy today?

[pained groaning]

[Ellie] Uncle Gavin will

be down soon to take you.

Did you do this?

Aah, I see we finally

made it out!

- Nice to see you again, Gavin.

- You, too, Doctor.

Well, hello!

You know, I believe

your mother

mentioned something

about a birthday.

- What do we say?

- Thank you!

You're welcome.

Want me to save it

for later?

I wondered when

I'd see you again?

River?

There's someone here

to see you.

Hi, peanut!

Hi.

Hi, Mommy.

Hi.

Let's give them

a moment alone.

How've you been?

You look beautiful, baby!

I hope you don't mind me

asking you about the girl.

River and I

never really spoke much.

No, I meant Isabelle.

Has she ever shown

any distance from you?

Her attention elsewhere,

her eyes looking past you,

anything that would cause

you to be concerned?

See, Izzy is getting close to the age when

River first developed her... condition.

It's her dolls.

This is Amara.

Does Amara get along

with the others?

No... she took them.

Where did she take them?

I don't know.

What about the dolls?

She talks about them

like they're real people.

Oh.

Amara has a secret

to tell you.

[screaming]

Get away from me!

Get it away from me!

Get it away from me!

Get it away from me!

They're not there, River,

remember? They're not there!

[River] Keep it

away from me!

[choking]

It's all up to you now.

Keep it away from me!

Keep it away!

Keep it away from m!

They're not there, remember!

They're not there!

No!!

Will Mommy be okay?

She'll be fine, peanut.

She's in good hands.

I'm sorry to cut

the visit so short,

but I think it's best

we give her some rest.

Any idea what happened?

Oh, no. No.

Amara spoke to Mommy.

What did your doll tell her?

I can't tell you.

It's a secret.

Izzy, look at me.

What did Amara tell you?

Mommy burned Grandma.

"Objects associated with haunts

are often used as conduits

for the spirit or demon

to interact with the living."

Izzy, has she told you

other things?

Can you tell us?

I can't, or she'll hurt

Uncle Gavin again.

She didn't hurt me.

Amara said, next time she'll

leave more than just a scratch.

How'd you know about that?

I don't want her

to hurt you anymore.

Izzy, what if

I keep Amara here

and get her some help?

That way Gavin will be safe?

"The act of looking into a mirror

or reflection to communicate

with the afterlife is

known as mirror gazing.

Viewing a mirror by candlelight

will show you your reflection

and that of any entities

inhabiting your home.

Needless to say,

once you become aware of them,

they also become aware of you."

Are you okay, Izzy?

You've been quiet.

Look, nobody is gonna

hurt me. Okay?

Then why were you screaming

last night?

I just had a bad dream.

The small dark room?

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