01x02 - Sabina

[bunniefuu]

Kevin!

Dana?

Dana?

Daa-na?

What the f*ck? What the
f*ck? What the f*ck?

What the f*ck was that? Dana?

What the f*ck was that?

Dana. Dana. Dana!

Hey, it's me.
It's me. It's me.

It's Kevin. Dana! It's me.

Dana, it's me. It's me.

Dana, this... uh...

I don't even know this. This
is... this is terrifying.

How did all this
happen to you just now?

How long was I gone?

Like, less than a minute.
Not even. Seconds.

It felt like I was gone
for an hour at least.

The first time I
think this happened,

it was only a few minutes,

and then the next time, it
was a little bit longer.

It's getting worse, Kevin.
I have to do something.

Do what?

Shouldn't we be trying
to get out of here?

What if it's this house?

Dana?

I need new clothes.

If it happens again, I can't
be in a f*cking bathrobe.

Are you sure you don't
want to call your aunt?

She already
thinks I'm crazy.

But she's the
only one who can tell you

about your mother or any
of this stuff, right?

Who the f*ck is that?

I don't know, but I think
you need to get that.

Look at me.

I'm coming.

Hello again.

I'm sorry to bother you,

but have you seen a... cat?

Uh, a cat? No. Sorry.

Well, do you think maybe
your friend has seen her?

Dana?

I, I don't know.

Would you mind if
I asked her myself?

You know, Dana's
actually asleep.

Asleep?

You know, we both were.

It's actually been a really
long day of being here,

that sort of thing.

Yes.

Yes?

- Niecy.
- What do you need?

Can I ask you a question?
It's about my mother.

- What about her?
- You said you live in the area.

Around the corner on Coronado.

Okay. Yeah, I've
never seen you before.

You know everyone around here?

How do you two know each other?

We went to college together.

When you said she wasn't well,
what did you mean by that?

Oh-kay.

- Why are you asking me this?
- What did you mean by that?

What exactly was wrong with her?

Are you worried about something?

Please answer me.

Your mother... she
could be depressive.

She had fits of mania and
near the end of her life,

she claimed to see things

that weren't there.

See what things?

Dana, I don't like
these questions.

Where are you getting
all this from?

What happened when they d*ed?
When my mother and father d*ed?

Who was driving?
Was she driving?

- Yes.
- Was her body ever recovered?

Uh...

No.

Do you think Dana would mind
if I checked the backyard?

The former occupant
had a tendency

to feed Princess
behind our backs and...

Sure. Have a good night.

Dana.

Dana!

It was assumed

she tried to swim
away from the vehicle.

Dana?

Dana?

- Dana!
- Look. Who is that?

I gotta go. I'll
call you tomorrow.

- Bye.
- Dana? Hell...?

- Dana?
- In here.

Oh, my God. What are...
what are you doing?

I just got off the
phone with aunt.

My mother's body was never found

-which means she's still alive.
-What?

My parents. My parents.
She d*ed, or they d*ed,

in a car crash.

No one ever knew what
happened. But now I'm realizing

that she must have been driving.

She must've got
pulled back in time,

and lost control of the car

or I don't know.

Who was that at the door?

Um, your neighbor again with
some bullshit about a cat.

The f*cking cat.

- You saw her cats?
- Yeah. Earlier.

The cat, it came
to the back door,

and I... I picked it up.

I held it and that's
when I got pulled back.

And he left my arms.
He's still there.

You find her?

No, but something very
bad is going on next door.

- What?
- That guy answered the door again.

And this time he was
covered in blood.

I mean, he wasn't covered in blood,
but there was blood on his neck.

Then I asked where she was.

He told me that she was asleep.

And so then I asked
him about Princess Di,

and he told me that
he hadn't seen her.

And then I overheard them
talking and she wasn't asleep.

Wait, wait, wait, slow
down. You overheard...

Carlo, please stop
interrupting me.

I'm trying to
finish telling you.

I overheard them talking.
She was not asleep.

And then...

I heard her mention
something about a cat.

- What'd she say?
- Here it is.

I don't know.

So what
do you want to do?

I want to know if anyone
else has seen anything.

But what if it's
the house, Dana?

And I'm not saying
that I'm someone

who believes in
things like that,

but I'm... I'm just
getting freaked out.

It's not the house,
Kevin, it's me. Me.

It's going to happen
no matter where I am.

My mother, she was
driving, and she...

I know what you
think is happening.

You can go but I have to stay.

I have to go back.

What's happening?

I can't leave you
alone like this.

And the people next
door, they know my name.

They know where I
live. Dana, please.

If something happens
to you, I'm in trouble.

Please. Dana,
please come with me.

- Kevin.
- If something happens, it happens.

But we got to get
out of this house.

Please. We got to
get off this block.

What's... What's happening?

It's happening
again. Kevin.

Oh, no, no, no.

Dana.

Let me go. This is it.

Rufus, I'm coming.

Kevin!

- What's your name?
- Nigel.

Nigel, you need to
run and go get help.

I wasn't supposed to
let him climb no trees.

They're going to
k*ll me if he's dead.

This man, he's going
to go with you, okay?

He's going to tell them
that it wasn't your fault,

but you have to go right now.

This is it. This is him.
We have to save him.

What am I supposed to say?

Just tell them that,
um, we're travelers.

And we came upon them.

Hey, Rufus. Hey,
Rufus. Hey. Stay awake.

Stay awake. Stay with me.

Hey!

Where's Master Rufus?

Master Ruf fell
out the tree, sir,

and his legs were all sideways.

And he wouldn't get
up. Then this woman,

dressed like a man,
came out of the woods,

and they sent me here, sir.

And they said for me
to come and get help.

Go and call on
Dr. West, quickly.

Forgive me, sir, but I
must ask who you are.

We are travelers.

We came upon them. Traveling.

Wait here. I'll
bring my wagon.

Sir Rufus, stay awake.
Hey, stay with me.

Stay with me.

You're gonna be okay.

- He alive?
- Yeah.

Yeah, I got it.

How did you know how
to make a splint?

TV.

- I'm freaking out.
- Don't.

Stay calm. Pretend
it's like a game.

Can you do that?

Yes.

It's okay. It's gonna be okay.

- I'm right here.
- Cold.

I'm right here with you.

If I lose even one blossom

to this grass before my party

it's the end of
all three of you.

These come all the
way from France.

Who is that?

No! Rufus!

- Oh, my Rufus.
- Come over and let me bring Master Rufus inside.

- His leg is broke.
- Open this!

What happened to my baby?

It's okay. Mama's here.

So why don't you shut
up with all that noise?

What's wrong with you?

Young Master Rufus fell out
of a tree. Broke his leg.

Where's Nigel?

I called him away to
carry some wood for me

in preparation for the storm.

Master Rufus was alone.
It was my mistake.

You bet it is.

But I sent him ahead
to summon Dr. West

-before the roads get too rough.
-Go!

Dr. West?

Can you talk to me?

Carry this demon
up to his bedroom

and out of my sight.

Can I believe this?

Oh, get him.

Careful! Careful!

- You beast.
- Shut up, Margaret.

Watch his head.

- How do we go back?
- It's okay, baby.

I don't know.

Who are you?

We're travelers.

We were traveling

when we found him in the
woods, passing through.

What is the costume?

We were robbed.

Thomas.

Charles, I'm so sorry.

- Forgive this intrusion.
- Oh, no, no.

Forgive me for intruding. Clearly,
you have a family emergency

that needs tending to.
Allow me to take my leave.

Charles, no. You must stay.

We were just getting
down to business,

and Sarah has
prepared us a feast.

Tom, your son needs attention.

At least come back for
our party tomorrow.

We'll see.

Yeah.

Damnit!

Why don't you come on
inside and get warm, hmm?

It's the least I can do.

- Sumana?
- Yes, sir.

Get this man some warm clothes
and pair of decent shoes.

- Yes, sir.
- You, take her to the cookhouse,

bring him something warm to eat.

You can come with me, sir.

Luke!

What the f*ck?
What are we doing?

Just play along. We have
to act like it's real

until we get to my mom.

I just need someone to
tell me how to get to her.

Just go inside. I'll catch
up with you in a minute.

What if he starts
asking me questions?

- What do I say?
- Just make something up.

It doesn't matter.

We can do this.

Sir, you ready?

I'm Dana by the way.

What's your name?

Do you know Olivia? Do
you know where she lives?

You're going to have to wait.
I'm in the middle of serving,

and I still got to finish
Master Tom's whole supper.

In fact, go check on that pie.

I'm actually looking for Olivia.

Go on. Take a seat.

You know, I can... I
can take it from here.

See?

Never call a doctor
without consulting me first.

And especially not this
godforsaken crook Dr. West.

I mean, how do you expect
me to pay for all this?

He's amenable to
bartering for his services.

His services?

There was a man who
tends to my horses.

He might take you.

Well, I suggest you go figure
out what that trade is,

or else you'll be working
that debt off on Sundays.

Is my dresser failing
in her assistance?

No, I, um...

I'm just used to
undressing myself.

Sumana, you are dismissed.

Yes, Master Tom.

This will warm you up.

Thank you.

Please.

So tell me more about this
robbery that took place.

There were three of them
and they circled us.

One of them had a g*n, and,
uh, the other two had a...

- Knives?
- Yes.

And the one with
the g*n, he was big.

And he came up on us

and pointed that g*n in my face

and said, "Hand
over the bags."

So I did. And the horse.

And your shoes?

Yes, and my shoes and my coat.

It was very scary.

Now, that's unfortunate.

- Where were you headed?
- South.

- South.
- My uncle recently passed away.

- Hmm. I'm sorry to hear that.
- Thank you.

Me and Dana, we were
on our way to...

Dana? That's your
sl*ve's name?

- Mr. Franklin?
- Yes.

The way she talks
is quite strange.

From whence was she procured?

North in New York.

New York.

Is that how all the
n*gg*r*s talk in New York?

They? I don't know. Um...
That's how she talks.

And she's the only
sl*ve I've ever had, so.

I see.

So you are new to
the arrangement them?

Yeah, relatively.

Do you happen to know
where she is, Dana?

Well, I'm sure she'd
be around soon enough.

Now, I don't mean to pry into
your affairs, Mr. Franklin,

but as someone with
experience in the matter,

my advice would be
unless the amusements

that girl provides are singular,

you might do best to trade her
in for a more docile variety.

She's probably what got you
robbed in the first place.

Look, a sl*ve like that
is wont to prioritize

their own safety over
that of their master.

I... I have to use a bathroom.

You wish to take a bath?

No, I... I need
to relieve myself.

I understand. Of course.

Our privy is out that way.

- Thank you.
- Mmm.

- Take your overcoat.
- Yeah.

Oh, yes. Yes.

That's
not for you. Get.

It is you, isn't it?

Wasn't sure at first.

- Is that you know who?
- Who?

The devil, the
man you came with?

No, he's just a man.

A... He's a friend.

I need to get to
Olivia immediately.

I don't think that's
gonna happen tonight.

Trying to get there and
back without getting stuck?

I can't risk losing an
animal in this cold.

But it's important.

Something happened between
y'all on the patrol, didn't it?

The man ain't been seen ever
since and Olivia won't say.

How long has it been since
we last saw each other?

It must be about three
or four months now.

- Why?
- Dana?

Can I have a word?

Excuse me.

Kevin, what's going on?

They think... they
think you're my sl*ve.

Yeah. That's not surprising.

- What are we gonna do?
- Just keep a low profile.

With the weather, there's no way
we're gonna get to my mom's, so.

Dana, we cannot stay here.

- We have to go back.
- I know,

but I don't have
control over it.

I don't even know if there's
a way to have control over it.

And every time I come here,
I stay a little bit longer.

So it's just something
we have to figure out.

Just stay close to me.

Tell them that we can't
be separated and then...

- we can go.
- Master Franklin.

Your presence is
requested in the house.

Here he is.

Mr. Franklin meet Dr. West.

Dr. West. Uh, t is a pleasure.

I was informed there
was an able-bodied man

in the vicinity,

and I thought it
was just our luck,

because between the
young boy and his mother,

it's going to be
a three-man job.

Margaret is
going to be a handful.

Though, in her defense.

It is never pleasant,
in my experience,

for a mother to
see her child bled.

- Uh, bled?
- Yes.

We do not know how long the
child has been on the elements.

We must bleed young
Rufus to rid the blood

of any fever he
incurred as a result.

I don't think that's necessary.

I mean, he wasn't out
there for very long.

And who are you to tell
me what is necessary

or not necessary, negress?

Um, um...

My servant is actually the one
who found him and healed him.

She is, uh, actually
very skilled in healing.

She did prepare a sort
of splint for his leg.

One of these so-called
root women, I presume.

Well, I assure you, wench,

medicine is a far
more sophisticated art

than your primitive man
will ever comprehend.

Mr. Franklin, do
me the generosity

of keeping your sl*ve quiet.

It's bad enough she has the
gall to look me in the eye.

Now you will
remove Mrs. Weylin.

You must block the door.

Luke and I will set
about resetting the leg.

Would you like to
wash your hands, sir?

No, no, no. No time.

Grab her.

Don't! Stop!

Stay away, stay away.

Dana! Dana!

Get her over there
so she'll shut up!

- Margaret. Calm down!
- No! No!

You're okay. It's okay,
it's okay, it's okay.

Hold him down.

Stop it now!
Stop it. Stop it.

My baby. My baby.

I am sorry,
but please hold her down.

Hold her down. Hold her there.

m*rder! m*rder! m*rder!

- Look at me.
- Mommy.

Swallow,
Mrs. Weylin.

Swallow.

The longer you squirm
the longer it's gonna take.

Here, Rufus. Hold my
hand. Hard as you can.

That's it,
that's it. Hold his arm.

Now, you over
there. Come here.

Hey, hold him still.

You... You have a lovely home.

There is supposed to be a party.

What, tonight?

No, tomorrow.

It's ruined.

The Christmas feast.

Rufus and I were to do
a little dance together.

A minuet.

- It's Christmas Eve?
- Almost.

I know it's silly.

Who celebrates Christmas?

But I thought it would be

worth doing something
cheerful around here.

The minister will
be so disappointed.

Oh. He's fainted.

Good.

Go on.

I understand, Septimus,

but I simply don't have
access to any funds.

I was told the boy had explained
that when he called on you.

Well, he
absolutely did not.

And I must point out that
this weather has made this

a truly dangerous call. I
ought to charge you double.

Perhaps you are
amenable to exchange.

Hmm?

I know you are a man of science,

and I have a sl*ve with the most
peculiar ailment of the foot,

which might be of
benefit to your studies.

Say more.

Come.

Dana. Is it over?

Yeah. It's over.

How do you know my name?

I heard him calling you that.

Who?

That man you came
with. Is he here?

He is.

I saw him drag me
through that empty room,

dragging you to the door.

You were screaming.

Is he your master?

No. He's a friend.

- Was he hurting you?
- No.

- Oh.
- When did you see this, Rufus?

- How?
- In my head.

As I was falling.

Are you going to leave me again?

No. No.

Now, now Sabina, you won't be
going very far. Only to town.

And Dr. West here
will make sure

you're able to come visit
whenever is convenient.

- Isn't that right, Doctor?
- That's right.

Alright, now hurry along before
the roads become impassable.

So long, Weylin.

Oh, sorry. I hope
you don't mind.

No.

You seem quite proficient.

Thank you.

That piano hasn't been
touched in over a decade.

You a musician?

Um, yeah... Yes, that's right.

- A traveling musician.
- Hmm.

And your instruments?

Bandits.

Well...

I want to thank you for
your assistance earlier.

I know that wasn't
a pleasant scene.

And I appreciate
your discretion.

Please join me for supper.

- You can read?
- Yes, I can.

Where you come from, it's fine?

It is.

If daddy catches a
servant looking in a book,

even if they're just
looking at the pictures,

they get be-treed the same as
if you had stolen something.

Well, your daddy doesn't
tell me what to do.

- Will you read to me?
- Yeah.

"The author of these travels,

"Mr. Lemuel Gulliver,
is my ancient friend.

"There is likewise some
relation between us

- "by the mother's side..."
- What is this?

I asked her
to read to me, Momma.

Where she come
from, it's allowed.

Are you comfortable?
Does your leg hurt?

I feel all right, Momma.

Well, go on.

Uh... "About three
years ago, Mr. Gulliver,

"growing weary of the concourse
of curious people coming to..."

Baby, are you hot?

Want me get Carrie
up here to fan you?

- I'm all right, Momma.
- Are you hungry, baby?

'Cause Aunt Sarah
just made a cake.

Wouldn't you like a piece?

I don't want no cake, Momma.

Are you sure?

You ought to see the fine
white icing she put on it.

I want to hear Dana
read. That's all.

Well, why don't you go on?

You're supposed
to read. So read.

"Yet I have heard him say
his family came from..."

I don't know why
you like listening to her.

She's got a voice
like a fly buzzing.

I can't hear her
with you talking.

- All I said, baby...
- Don't say nothin', Momma.

Go away and stop bothering me.

- Rufus.
- Go!

How can you treat me this way?

Just 'cause of some n*gg*r.

I get so tired of her sometimes.

Don't worry about it.

She'll be back after a while
to get me a piece of cake

with fine white icing.

Read Dana.

"Before he quitted Redriff,

"he left the custody of
the following papers in..."

Is, uh, Dana?

Yeah. She's upstairs
with the boy.

He seems to be quite
taken with her.

Yeah, she, she is
good with children.

Let's make sure
she's taken care of.

Bring Mr. Franklin's servant

a warm bowl of whatever
mush it is Sarah's serving.

I'll say, by my measure,
you're already better company

than the man this
meal was meant for.

Was that the gentleman
from earlier?

Charles Broadus.

What a pain in my ass.

Yeah.

He just happens to own
the 100-and-some acres

one lot over from here.

He's moving back to England,

and I need him to sell
to me before he goes

or else I'm going to have issues
with some of my neighbors.

But this rogue is
an absolute enigma.

And I can't seem to
relate with such a...

an effeminate peahen of a man.

You a family man,
Mr. Franklin? Hmm?

Perhaps a wife
awaits you somewhere?

No, not yet.

At your age?

Well, um, yeah, there were...

There was someone,
but she, uh, d*ed.

Yes.

I'm familiar with that
special breed of hurt.

My first wife, Hannah.

She suffered from
Boulogne Fever,

which swept through
here some 15 years ago.

It also took her father,
some of my servants.

Yeah, it was very nasty.

Yeah, there's not
a day that passes

where she doesn't come to mind.

Mm-hmm.

She was a very talented
musician like yourself.

That was her piano you
were playing earlier.

Her music, too.

Oh, I'm... I'm sorry.

No, don't be.

Now, see here,

I am horrified at the treatment

you received at the
hands of those bandits.

It's one thing to be
fleeced of one's belongings,

but to be robbed of
one's livelihood,

that's another thing altogether.

Why don't you stay
here with us, hmm?

For another day or two.

I'll inquire as to whether
or not these thieves

might be tracked down and
your things recovered.

I can't imagine they've
gotten far with such a haul.

In the meantime, consider
yourself a guest in my home.

Thank you.

"We found ourselves
in the latitude of 38

"Two minutes south.

"12 of our crew were dead by
immoderate labor and ill food.

"The rest were in a
very weak condition."

Who wants cake?

You are dismissed.

So he's somehow
what's bringing you here?

Somehow he can see me
before I come back here.

He saw you in the
kitchen. You and me.

And I can...

I can kind of see him
too, like, I can feel him.

I can feel what's
happening to him.

So what's the plan here?

I mean, it's been hours, Dana,
we've been here for hours.

Are we really
supposed to stay here?

I don't know what else to do.

I can't control it.

There's gotta be some
sort of solution.

If anyone has it,
it's my mother.

She's the only person
that would know.

And... and I...

We just have to stick it
out until we can get to her.

How have you been
holding up here?

I... I couldn't even tell you.

I had some luck
playing piano earlier.

That passed the time.

- That was you?
- Yeah.

It's how I used to
distract myself as a kid.

Aren't you hungry?

Mmm-mmm. Exhausted.

Hmm. It is 6:00 a.m. for us.

Good evening, Mr. Franklin.

Good evening.

I just wanted to come

and personally apologize
for my behavior earlier.

And thank you for the
care you took for me,

as well as my son.

You can imagine how
difficult it must be

to see your child in danger.

It was no problem.

Are you ready to retire?

I'd be happy to escort
you to your lodgings.

Uh... Oh, I'd
rather stay here.

Thank you.

I believe it's what
my master wants.

That's right.

I can sleep on the floor.

I understand, Mr. Franklin,

but, unfortunately,
we really must insist

on slaves sleeping in
their own quarters.

But don't worry,
we have very fine

-accommodations waiting for her.
-I really must insist.

If you require her for anything,

simply ring the
bell at your bedside

and she should be
able to comply.

The room in which she sleeps is
merely the one above this one.

Stay up, I'll
come back as soon as I can.

I assure you, she'll
be most comfortable.

This way, wench.

It is not dying