Ghostland Page #2

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What happened to you and your sister,

when you were teenagers?

Are you asking if the book

is autobiographical?

What I'm saying, Elizabeth,

Is that it just seems so real.

The details are so intense.

That I guess the question is:

"Why write this book?"

To keep from going insane.

Truly?

I mean,

Is there a better reason to write?

No.

She would not shut up about

Vera and I.

I got defensive.

I'm sure everyone noticed.

It's not this bad.

You know, with your mysterious way

You call the shots.

You're only saying that because

you're my biggest fan.

Sh*t.

You're right!

I'm gonna take Harlequin up to bed.

Are you sure you wanna

watch this all over again?

Take a note from your son

look how much he cares.

He's not going to go to bed.

wearing this.

Why not? He loves

this costume.

I told you, they love you.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

- Beth!

Please, you have to come back!

-Vera?

- Come back!

Is Mom there with you?

- They're here!

Vera, listen to me.

You're not hearing me, Beth!

I hear you!

Don't leave me alone, Beth!

Is Mom there?

Vera..?

Your mom is with her obviously, right?

She has to be.

It's busy.

Okay, you can just try again.

Are you sure about this?

I don't know.

It could be nothing.

Just one of Vera's delusions, but ...

Mom isn't answering her phone.

And I'm having those

dreams again

Something's not right.

I understand, but...

They never should have stayed

in that house.

It's not helping Vera.

She should be in an hospital.

Alright. You call us when you get there.

I will.

Take care of yourself

Here? Are you sure?

Yes.

Mom?

Mom?

Mom?

Beth?

Oh baby doll!

What are you doing here?

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

Vera called me last night.

She was screaming in the phone,

and I got disconnected

I tried calling back but I couldn't get through.

And I didn't know what was happening.

I didn't even know

she used the phone.

Everything's okay?

Yes. She's resting.

I've missed you so much.

You look beautiful.

You haven't changed at all.

The house looks exactly the same, Mom.

Well...

After all these years, you're

still living in this old crazy style.

It's fair.

I sold most of it.

Yeah?

You'd never believe what I got.

for the antique toys.

Oh really?

And I'm going to be able to

redo the whole house.

Oh really?

And I'm going to be able to

redo the whole house.

Mom, haven't you been getting the money I send you?

Sure I have.

Oh, Beth.

I didn't mean it like that.

Mom,

If it is not enough, just tell me.

I don't even know why I've said that.

You're already spoiling me.

I'm your daughter and I can do that.

I'm not spoiling you. I...

I'm your daughter and I can do that.

I'm not spoiling you. I...

Oh sweetie!

I'm sorry, I overreacted.

Beth ...

You're not mad at me?

Why would I be mad?

Because I left you here all alone with Vera.

Beth, look at me.

You didn't abandon me.

You left because

had your own life to live.

That's profoundly natural.

Understood?

Let dry those tears.

That's my girl.

Let's have a toast.

Since when did you start to drink rum-like beer?

Sh*t.

The key above the door.

You lock her in?

No, honey, she does.

She hides the key down there.

I made a copy.

Vera?

Sweetie?

Are you hiding?

Vera?

The first aid kit, Beth.

In the wardrobe to your left.

Vera? Where are you?

Honey?

The first-aid kit, Beth.

Vera?

Help me!

Vera!

Mom!

Grab her legs.

Beth!

Grab her legs.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Get in the room.

Help me!

Calm down, Vera!

It's okay.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Get the key, Beth.

Look at me.

It's over, dear.

It's over.

How did you do that?

They hurt me.

No one's gonna hurt you, honey.

My sister.

Beth.

I'm here, Vera.

She sees you.

Vera, she sees you.

Please tell me how you've got inspiration for this book.

Sure yeah, it all started when

I was doing my masters degree

And I ... went to galleries in Paris,

And I stumbled across that

small art gallery ...

Laisse tomber a. (Don't worry about it)

Come here.

It's though, isn't it?

I know.

How do you do it, mom?

Last week I found her in my room.

Tied to the radiator.

She was screaming like ...

I had to turn around

to make sure no one was there.

What can I do?

There's nothing you can do, Beth.

She keeps reliving that night over and over.

Come here.

It's okay.

Help me.

Vera?

Are you going to let me die alone?

No.

Not alone?

You're not going to die, Vera.

They're making me pay.

And you're not there.

I move ...

and they burn me.

I scream and they ...

Please.

Please.

I'm begging you.

Please tell them.

Tell me I'm not bad.

Vera?

Vera, listen to me, okay?

I'm sorry if I offended them.

Tell them to stop punishing me.

You didn't do anything wrong.

Tell them that...

It's not your fault, okay.

They're here.

Vera? It's just Mom. Vera?

Vera?

The truck.

Oh God.

The truck.

Mom?

Get lost!

Up already, sweetie?

Yeah.

Did Eugene come?

So much crap in this house.

Did he leave you the bill?

Oh, I didn't even see him.

What a great day for a picnic.

You still smell like Beth.

That smell drove me crazy.

What are you talking about?

I should have eaten you while

you were around here.

So you'd never leave me.

And no boy could ever come near my girls.

Stop drinking, Mom.

The flesh of my daughters.

You're not making any sense.

Are you okay Mom?

God, I look like sh*t.

I don't know where your talent comes from, honey.

Your capacity to create

your own worlds.

Ca vient pas de ton imbcile de pre en tout cas...

(You didn't get it from your stupid father for sure)

Does it still hurt?

Nothing hurts for real anymore.

You're still pretty, Mom.

What I'm trying to say is that...

"Incident in a Ghost Land"

Is your best book yet.

Did you read it?

Of course I did.

It was so good I didn't want to

stop reading it.

I didn't say anything about the book,

because I didn't want to bother you.

I'm very proud.

Beth.

Beth, I miss you.

You leave me ...

All alone.

Help me.

Vera!

Vera, it's okay!

It's okay.

Vera.

Vera, it's okay.

It's okay.

Vera.

What did you do?

Vera, look at me.

Vera, nobody's here!

No one is here, Vera!

Where is the key?

No!

No! No! No!

Vera!

Vera!

Vera!

Vera!

Listen to me! Please,open the door!

Stop! Vera!

Vera!

Vera!

Open the door!

Vera! Please!

Please...

Vera?

Mom!

Help me, Beth.

Mom.

Mom, where's the key?

Vera is having a fit.

She locked herself in her room.

Where is the bedroom key?

The bedroom key. Where is the bedroom key?

There is no key, honey.

Vera?

Vera!

No!

Get off me, you motherf***er!

A**hole!

Vera.

Vera.

Mom! Call an ambulance.

Vera!

Vera!

Stay, okay?

It's okay. It's okay.

Here we go. Here we go.

The ambulance is on its way.

I know why you did that.

I know what you want from your sister.

I'll wait for them on the road.

Otherwise they'll miss the trail.

Mom!

Stay with her.

And wait for me.

Mom.

What did you mean back there?

Don't listen to her, Beth.

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