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to face it.

Calvin, just because you took

those online psychology courses,

doesn't mean that you can

cross-analyze everyone.

Jesus, Abby. Calm down.

Sorry.

It's just...

It's been a stressful day.

How's Rebecca doing?

I gave her something

to help her sleep.

Rest is probably the best

thing right now.

How are you feeling?

Okay.

Are you hungry?

Do you wanna get up

and stretch your legs?

We shouldn't have

gone up there.

Becca, what's bothering you?

We weren't meant to find that.

You brought that back?

We have to get rid of that,

right now.

Becca, calm down.

What's the big deal?

- I don't want it around me.

- Calvin, get it out of here.

- Get it away from me.

- Calvin, now.

Okay.

It's okay. It's gone.

Now, what's gotten into you?

We shouldn't have come back

here. This was a mistake.

Becca, I don't understand

why you're acting like this.

Nothing happened up there.

Everything happened up there.

It's beautiful out here.

Yeah.

Its okay, honey.

She's gonna be fine.

It's just a transition period.

You think so?

After what she's been through?

Plus your mom sheltered her after

everything that happened, right?

That's what I used

to think, but...

Or maybe mom was just trying

to protect her.

No.

Abby, don't start thinking

that way.

Its better that Rebecca faces

this now

and learns how to stand on her own

two feet. We can help her do that.

Maybe you're right.

Oh.

I like hearing that.

Don't hear it too often.

That's because it's not true

all that often.

I really appreciate

you being here for me.

And Rebecca.

Of course.

I love you.

Hello?

Becca, is that you?

What do you want?

We have to leave this place.

Calvin.

Rebecca, Good Morning.

Good morning. Where's Abby?

Uh, she's...

She's out at the car.

Organizing.

- You feeling any better?

- Organizing?

Yeah, we packed up our stuff

this morning.

We're going home.

Abby?

Oh, sweetie.

How're you feeling?

- Okay, I guess.

- Good.

I know you packed light, so I

figured we'd just eat on the road.

Why are you in such a rush?

Last night, you were the one

who was in a rush.

What are you talking about?

You came into my room and said

we had to leave.

What do you mean?

I slept the whole night.

No, I...

I walked you

out my room, and...

And then...

Okay. Whatever.

Sounds like you had the most

boring dream ever.

I'll go get my bag.

This is such

a nice place, Abby.

We just bought it.

It was our first act as a

soon-to-be-married couple.

Looks expensive.

Well, it was a little bit

of a stretch.

But Calvin got us a really

good deal.

- The guest room is all set up for you.

- Yeah.

I... I'll show it to you. You'll

be really comfortable there.

Thank you so much, you two.

I really appreciate

how welcoming you've been.

Don't mention it.

You're family.

Hey, what's going on

down here?

Calvin?

Oh, my God,

you brought back home?

Abby, you've...

You've got to check this out.

The table's uneven, right?

Lift the edge of the table.

Why?

Just... Grab the edge.

Lift it.

Hey, what are you guys doing?

Is that what I think it is?

Ah, I'm sorry, sweetie.

I didn't know.

It was... It was totally me.

This thing is...

I have never seen anything

like it.

Well, what do you think it is?

I don't know.

But that was a crash

out there, right?

Well, every plane has to have

a black box.

A black box?

Yeah.

They're indestructible.

They record everything

that happens to a plane.

They come in handy when one

goes down.

The engineers study it.

Find out what happened

that caused the accident.

So, it's a black box?

I don't know.

Shouldn't it look like a box?

I... I don't know.

It could be some new model.

Why did you want me to lift

the table?

Um... I was just

doing some tests,

but, uh...

If its gonna bother anyone...

You know, we don't have to.

Do what you were gonna do.

All right, Abby.

Grab the edge of the table

and lift it to make an incline.

Little higher.

What the f***?

That is not a black box.

You shouldn't have brought

that here.

It's just a f***ing black

ball. Who knows what it is?

That is exactly why

you shouldn't have taken it.

What if it is

a military thing?

Absolutely. It could be

something experimental.

A prototype.

So, why do we want that?

- What if it's worth something?

- So it's about the money?

I don't know but it could be

worth a lot.

And if it isn't,

I just wanna know what it is.

What if it's dangerous?

Dangerous how? That you

might step on it and slip?

What if it's radioactive

or something?

- Are you kidding me right now?

- I don't know.

Listen, its fine. I promise.

If at any time, it seems like

it might be dangerous,

we'll contact the authorities.

- The authorities?

- The police.

The f***ing army. Whatever.

We'll hand it right off.

But it might be

worth something

and how will we know unless

we find out what it is first?

This could be good for us.

Help pay for this house

that you love so much.

Okay. If it seems dangerous

at any point, it's gone.

- Abby.

- It's fine.

Now, I'm not scared of...

Whatever it is.

Neither am I.

Rebecca?

Calvin? Calvin?

Calvin!

Honey, what's wrong?

I...

My God... I had a nightmare.

It's okay.

You're awake now.

So, nobody knocked these over?

Honey, I swear.

As much as I like to avoid

incurring the wrath of Abby,

I would not lie

about this one.

I didn't do it.

Oh, my God. I'm really gonna

be late. Vinny's gonna kill me.

Have a good day at work,

honey.

You too. Love you.

Oh, Rebecca, feel free to dig into

the books or movies if you get bored.

Thanks. See you later.

I gotta go too.

I'm sorry

it's so busy this morning.

I didn't sleep well last

night, I lost track of time.

It's fine.

If you need anything, call me.

And if you can't get a hold of me,

Calvin's number is on the fridge.

All right.

Just make yourself at home.

- Thank you.

- Yup.

Hmm-mmm.

Hmm-mmm.

Hello.

Abby.

Wow! Hi, Aunt Linda.

Been a while

since we've spoken.

What's up?

I was checking in on Rebecca. She

hasn't been answering her phone.

Well, she's been doing great.

Really great. I love having

her here. It's just like old...

And your mother's ashes?

Uh...

We took care

of that right away.

Rebecca and I did it together.

Good.

We took them up to the old cabin

and we spread them out on the...

You did what?

Oh! We poured them into

the lake at the cabin.

Aunt Linda?

What did you think

you were doing?

I don't understand?

Send Rebecca home,

on the next bus.

You have done enough,

don't cause her any more pain.

What the f***

is that supposed to mean?

You should never

have taken her up there.

- What are you...

- Send her back home before it's too late.

What are you talking about?

Abby, send her home.

Hey! What was that about?

Sounded serious.

Uh, it was nothing.

A solicitor.

Yeah, mom used to curse

those guys out too.

How was work?

- It was good.

- Good.

When do you have to get back

to Louisville?

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