The Remains Page #2

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Can we set my room up next?

One step at a time,

little man.

Tell you what, why don't

you get up and help?

Nah, I'm fine.

Aiden, get up and help.

No, that's okay.

I mean, at this rate...

Who knows how long it's gonna

take to get to his room, huh?

Mr. non-helper?

No, I'll help! I'll help!

Give me the cards,

I'll show you a trick.

Dad?

Yup.

Can we hang this up?

I think that's a good idea.

Where should we put it?

Somewhere we can all

see it everyday.

How about...

Above the couch?

That's perfect.

Hold it for me, buddy,

yep.

Thank you.

Come here.

It's perfect.

What do you think?

Great.

Foods here!

Better be the food,

I'm starving like a Marvin!

You don't look like

you're starving.

Izzy, food's here!

Hey, how much?

I think your doorbell is busted.

Yeah.

$32.50... please.

Okay, there's $40.

Thanks.

Keep the change.

When did you guys move in?

Today, actually.

Didn't think anyone would

ever buy this house.

What do you mean by that?

Have a good night.

Enjoy.

This smells pretty good.

Can we eat it in here

and watch TV? Please! Please!

Okay, but only tonight!

Where are you going?

Plates and forks.

I think they are in a box

on the kitchen table.

Can't wait to see how terrible

the food is here.

We got chopsticks!

I'm sorry, hun! I was starving!

The light in the kitchen

just blew out.

And now it begins.

Izzy! Where are you going?

Stay here and eat with us.

I'm good.

Yes, have an eggroll,

they're amazing.

Those were mom's favorite.

Dad! Dad!

Dad! Dad! Dad!

What's the matter?

What's the matter, buddy?

Did you have a nightmare again?

I heard something, dad.

There's nothing in here, hun.

I think you're just not used

to this new room yet.

I saw someone!

There's someone in here!

Well, I don't see anybody.

I think you're just tired from

the move. I know we all are.

Tell you what,

I'm gonna leave that light on.

And I'm gonna leave that

door open.

And if you need me, you just

call for me, okay?

No! Please!

Aiden, there's nothing

in here, okay?

Now let's tuck you back in.

There you go, legs out,

let's get the blanket on.

Let's tuck you in, there you go,

tight like a burrito.

I love you, buddy.

Make sure you count to 50!

I will.

In Mississippi's!

One Mississippi, two

Mississippi, three...

Mississippi, four Mississippi,

five Mississippi.

13 Mississippi, 14 Mississippi,

15 Mississippi...

16 Mississippi, 17 Mississippi,

18 Mississippi.

Gotcha!

You scared the crap out of me!

Good! Now I got you back

for the other day.

This stuff is awesome!

It must have belonged to the

people who used to live here.

Everything looks weird

through this thing.

Agh!

What?

I saw some--

if you keep trying to scare me,

then I'm going to smack you.

I don't like it up here. I'm

gonna take this stuff to dad.

Hey, dad, look.

What ya got there?

I found some cool stuff

in the attic.

This whole entire house and you

end up in the dusty, old attic.

This entire house is dusty.

Wow... ain't that something?

I knew you'd like the

pocket watch!

Victoria...

Victoria?

I'm just playing, daddy.

Can I have that back, please?

Let me speak to Claire

about some of this stuff.

But we bought the house,

it's ours now.

I haven't seen you play with

your dolls in a long time.

Well, mommy bought them

for me and I miss them.

Okay, sweetie.

Let me just check some

of this stuff out, okay?

Who knows, it could be worth

a whole bunch of money.

Claire

hi, you've reached Claire...

At primetime realty. Please

leave your name, number...

And a brief message and I will

be happy to return your call.

Hey, Claire, this is John

on Willow road.

When you get a chance, can you

call me back on my cell.

A few things about the house

that I want to ask you.

Thanks, bye.

Holy sh*t!

Hey! Watch your mouth!

What were you guys doing

in here?

It wasn't us, dad!

We didn't do it!

F***in' a!

Enough with the swearing,

goddamn it!

Nothing I haven't heard before.

Seriously, what happened?

I don't know.

Victoria, would you go get some

bags out of the kitchen, please?

Okay.

Aiden, you go get the broom

and the dust pan.

All right.

Well, don't just stand there,

give me a hand.

Seriously, this is like

freaking me out.

Think the house is haunted?

No, don't be ridiculous.

There's gotta be some

practical explanation.

I didn't screw the legs

into the bookcase well enough.

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't come in

here, buddy, there's glass.

I got you.

Thanks, Aiden, you can go

up to your room.

What?

Oh, nothing... you just reminded

me of your mother just then.

Lynn, was that you?

I've missed you, John.

Hey, there!

Good morning!

I'm Melissa, I live next door.

I'm John, I'm the new homeowner.

I meant to stop by and welcome

you guys to the neighborhood...

But my father's been such

a handful.

Is everything okay?

He has a lot going on right now.

I'm watching after him.

Okay.

He had a stroke a while back and

he hasn't been the same since.

Mix that with dementia...

And well let's just say

he's a lot to handle.

That's terrible.

I'm-- I'm really sorry.

Yeah, I know, it's-- it's sad.

It's hard, but I get through it.

I saw your kids running

around the other day.

Cute little things!

I'd love to meet your wife.

She recently passed. I'm still

learning how to say that.

Oh, i-i am so sorry to hear

that.

It's okay.

Please! If you ever need help

with the kids...

Or if you just need some

time alone...

I'd be happy to watch them.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

Look at us, first time we meet

and we're exchanging sob

stories.

You know what? I'm gonna

bake up a cake...

And bring it over to you guys.

Oh, no, no, that's not

necessary.

I'm right next door,

if you need anything.

I'm just so happy this

old house finally sold.

Um, how long has this house

been empty?

Well, I don't know

if it's ever been empty.

What do you mean by that?

Oh, I've just seen some mice

coming from it.

You might want to keep an eye.

Yeah, I'm sorry about that!

I'll check into it.

Maybe-- maybe I'll get a cat.

Oh, no need to apologize,

it's not your fault.

Anyway, I should get back

to my father.

Uh, nice meeting you.

Aiden, Victoria... time

to get up!

Jeez, didn't expect you

guys to be up.

You're never up this early.

What's for breakfast?

I'm gonna make oatmeal.

Aiden, what do you feel like?

Eggs.

Eggs, you got it, coming up.

How do you like em', bud?

Sunny or scrambled?

Scrambled.

You got it!

Hm.

Um...

Got it?

Buddy, I think these eggs

are spoiled.

Or not... um, how about some

cereal?

Enjoy.

Hold that, I'll be right back.

Fix yourself some cereal.

Hello?

Good morning! John!

Sorry, I went around to the back

to see if you guys were home.

I rang the door bell

a few times.

Hello, Claire. Yes, the doorbell

is still busted.

Well, you better get on that,

Mr. fix-it!

Hey, I got your message

this morning.

I was in the neighborhood

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