One of Us Page #2

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No. What is it?

Rabbit.

Everything you see

on this table was raised,

grown, and prepared here by us.

Except the wine.

Mmm!

That's great.

Everyone should really try

growing their own food.

I'm glad you think so.

Unfortunately, the majority

of this country is oblivious

to the fact that

gmos are being knowingly

and maliciously introduced

into their food supply

as a means to poison

and pacify the population

with cancer and obesity.

You really believe that?

I know it.

But...

Forgive me.

I'm a little passionate

when it comes to these things.

And is that why

you're doing the whole...

Amish thing here?

We're taking a stab

at an alternative lifestyle...

But I wouldn't call it amish.

We have power.

We just choose

to use it sparingly.

The world is filled

with enough energy leeches

as it is.

Yeah, I know.

That's why I left L.A.

I needed a break from it all.

Let me ask you something, Mary.

What really brought you here?

I'm looking for a friend.

Hmm.

Aren't we all?

Look around this table.

Everyone here was lost

in the darkness at one point,

just like you--

alone, afraid...

Strangers in a strange land.

But then, we found each other,

and now, we're one.

You'll be bunking with Luna.

I know it's a little cramped,

but there will be more space

once we build the bunkhouse.

No, it's great. Thank you.

You're lucky we even have space.

This bed just opened up.

Whose was it?

Her name was ceres.

"Was"?

She renounced her new name.

The average snake

will shed its skin

two to four times per year.

Some people will

go their entire lives

without doing it once.

Unfortunately,

ceres wasn't ready

to embrace her new self.

How come?

This lifestyle

isn't for everyone.

We're a nation of addicts--

opioids, social media,

the white noise of a bar

on a Friday night.

Some people would rather

be dependent than free.

Voluntary slavery.

So, what happened to her?

"Happened"? You mean

where is she?

Where does anyone ever go?

Away.

Here. Take this.

There's gonna be

a lot to take in,

but I promise you

it's all for a good reason.

A big part of this community

is shedding the things

we don't need.

I'll do whatever it takes.

You can set it down and leave.

Thank you.

What's this?

I'm sorry to say

that most of the girls

who end up here

show up with bruises.

Whoever did this to you

will never touch you again.

This is a place of healing.

Arnica is an herb that

will reduce the swelling

and heal the eye muscles

as well as any other tissue

that may have been damaged.

That's better.

I'll let you get some rest.

It's been quite a day.

Hey, Brent.

Thank you... for everything.

It's been my pleasure.

Oh! Before I leave...

I'm gonna need your phone.

I know. Why don't I just

take your arm, right?

But trust me.

It's for your own good.

Technology is

the enemy out here.

You must be really worried

to bother calling me.

Why does she do this?

I mean, at least

send a text, something.

I'm sure she's fine.

She just needs to get

the lay of the land

before she can reach out.

I don't have

a good feeling about this.

You always do.

At least, you used to.

I know. It's just

we parted on bad terms,

and I just don't want...

Promise you'll call

the second she reaches out.

I promise.

You're not gonna let Mel know

that I checked in on her, right?

Why start now?

We'll talk soon. Hang in there.

Thank you, Gavin.

Hey.

So, what does

a girl do around here

for fun after dinner?

Sleep.

Are you serious?

It can't even be 9:00 yet.

We get up at dawn.

Days are long.

Get used to it.

Do you want me to leave?

You have no idea.

Look, I know I'm kind of

invading your space here,

- but that doesn't mean

we have to hate each other.

Were you close with the girl

before me, ceres?

Go to sleep.

Why did she leave?

Shut up!

This isn't a slumber party.

We're not gonna braid

each other's hair.

I don't wanna be your friend.

I want you gone.

Sh*t.

Good morning.

How did you sleep?

Like a rock.

I don't usually

sleep in like this.

You needed it.

We didn't wanna disturb you.

I see that arnica

worked like a charm.

Yeah, thanks.

Hey, listen, I know

i gave you my phone,

but I should probably

let some people know

where I am.

My, my! Not even 12 hours,

and already, you gotta be

plugged back in.

No, it's just

what if someone needs me?

What if there's an emergency?

I promise

if you get any messages,

I'll return it immediately.

But we need to break you

of your addiction.

I don't want you staring

at the world

through that tiny,

electronic screen

- rather than...

- Living in the moment.

It's good to get lost out here.

The only way

to truly find yourself.

Speaking of which, hop in.

Oh, I can't. This is

all I've got to wear.

Take it off.

I can't just take it off.

Relax. I'm kidding.

We got plenty

of extra clean clothes.

They'll fit you like a glove.

Come on. I'll give you

a tour of the property

after breakfast.

Come on. Let's get you comfy.

Okay, but I'm not very good.

There's no competition here.

We're all perfect

in our imperfection.

Off this mountain,

the name of the game

is to hold on tight...

To your youth, your money,

your job, your lover.

And they wonder why

we're all going insane.

This entire world is suffering

a systemic nervous breakdown

because we're all terrified

to just... let... go.

But letting go is

the sanest thing you can do.

Remember that

nothing here is ours.

What is ours?

Nothing, father.

What's with

this whole "father" thing?

Don't ask.

I called him it

one time as a joke,

and I guess

it just kind of stuck.

It's not even funny anymore.

It's kind of creepy.

Yeah, kinda.

Nothing is ours...

Not these bodies...

Not this planet...

Not this life.

We're renters here.

So, we might as well live free

before we're all evicted.

I was wondering if I could stay.

What about your big city life?

I really wouldn't

call it a life.

It's more like a distraction.

Hmm.

But you really

think the whole world

can live like this,

without all

the creature comforts

they're addicted to?

--What?

You said "they."

-I did?

-Mm-hmm.

There's a knot

in your stomach...

Something urging you back

to the world you know.

I know that feeling...

All too well.

But there's a reason

you came here,

and I think you deserve

the chance to discover it.

I'd like to try.

This is our creative space

where we rehearse

and write our music,

sometimes meditate.

We even make odds and ends

at our neighboring properties

to sell at the shop--

candles, lip balm,

things like that.

Wow! You guys

are really organized.

We could use

an extra pair of hands.

They're so cute.

Can't I just do laundry?

This is the food chain,

not some convenient

death in a box

children are conditioned

to equate with happiness.

This is reality.

It's death feeding life,

and life feeding death.

Everyone did this

before I let them stay here.

Think of it

as a rite of passage.

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