04x03 - Séance

[bunniefuu]

[CHUCKLING, CHATTERING]

Hello, bonjour to our new family.

We're so glad to introduce ourselves.

- Roberta.
- And Beverly.

[ROBERTA] We hope our presence
here will make life a breeze.

Leave it to the professionals.
We'll have Dorothy on her feet.

We've seen hundreds of patients,
from Montclair to Monterey.

So no need to worry.

[BOTH] Bobbie and Bev are here to stay.

- [SEAN] So good.
- [JULIAN APPLAUDING]

[SEAN] It was meant for tenants,
to bring in some extra cash,

but we never quite got around to it.

It was renovated in the 's I think?

The owners before Dorothy's parents.

It's just down here to the right.

This gate gives you
direct access to the park.

- [BOBBIE] Okay. Yeah.
- [BEV] I see.

- [SEAN] A hat festival every Thursday.
- [BEV, BOBBIE] Oh.

- [SEAN] God, I hate... Yeah.
- [BOBBIE] Oh, thank you.

[BOBBIE] Bev, one more step.

[SEAN] It's this door here
on your right.

That's it.

All right, so, there's an intercom
here so you can buzz Dorothy.

Leanne was gonna move down here
first, but we moved her upstairs.

Dorothy wanted her closer to the baby.

I know it's not the most
glamorous place,

so if there's anything we can do
to make it more comfortable...

Oh, a house has feelings, you know.

This one just needs a little loving.

[BEV] This will be fine for us.

[SEAN] All right, great.

Well, we're right upstairs
if you need anything.

Oh, Dorothy wanted you to stop by
her room once you're settled in.

Oh. We'll head up in a minute, dear.

All right, good. Welcome.

[CLEARS THROAT]

[DOOR CLOSES]

How are the Shining twins?

- Settling into their new apartment.
- Hmm.

Things were fine.

Dorothy has no idea what she's done.

You think they're from the cult?

Of course they are.

Well, you've got
your park army everywhere.

I doubt the cult is sophisticated enough

to do a Trojan f*cking horse on you.

You don't know them like I do.

Leanne, I checked their references
like you asked.

They seem legit.

Maybe you give them a chance.

[SMACKS LIPS] Maybe
you just need to look harder.

There'll be something.
Something in their history.

Be a fake name, missing piece of time,
an obituary, something.

They think I'm stupid.

That I don't know that
an att*ck is coming.

Haven't they heard what I do
to people that thr*aten me?

Now, I've hired you two to get me

out of this bed as quickly
as humanly possible.

Doctors have said I
may never walk again,

but I don't believe that. I won't.

You'll have to forgive us
if we look surprised.

It's just that we rarely see patients
with as much enthusiasm as you.

Oh.

Part of our job is to
help you understand

what healing will look like.

Sometimes the body just needs time.

[DOROTHY] Mmm.

Not mine.

I'll try anything.

Anything.

[CAWING]

[GASPS, BREATHING SHAKILY]

[KNOCKING]

- Morning, pumpkin.
- Oh, hey.

Morning. [SIGHS]

What's up?

This Japanese lady
is a master of organization.

This thing will change your life.

Oh. [CHUCKLES] That's
really thoughtful. Thank you.

Oh, was there something else?

I know it's hard to see your
sister going through this,

and we can feel the tense
energy all over the house.

But you don't need to worry
anymore, honey pie.

- Oh.
- Things are finally changing.

[LEANNE] Hey, angel.
How did you sleep, little guy?

[BOBBIE, BEV CHATTERING, LAUGHING]

- [BOBBIE] Three, two, one.
- [INHALES SHARPLY]

- Yeah. [SIGHS]
- [BOBBIE] Ah, good work. Okay.

This is hopeless.

Oh... [CHUCKLES] ... don't say that.

I have done these exercises.

I have been doing these exercises
for weeks in rehab.

And I'm still exactly where
I was four months ago.

We need to think outside the box here.

[CHUCKLES] The spine is connected
to everything, dear.

It's possible something
cognitive or psychical

may be what's getting in your way.

Are you saying I don't want it enough?

No, not at all.

If my son cries down the hall,
I can't go to him.

I have no idea if he is
scared or hungry or in pain.

All I can do is listen to him cry.

And he's left to wonder
why Mommy isn't coming.

I wanna try getting on my feet.

[BREATHES DEEPLY]

["LOVE SURVIVE" PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

[LEANNE] Shouldn't you be working today?

Oh, I've got the day off. I'm, uh,
overnight sh**ting later tonight.

Okay.

So, what's all this?

For Dorothy.

Oh, this is a, uh, um, love languages
book from Bev and Bobbie.

It's a subtle insinuation

that I don't know how to
communicate with my wife.

Um, I think this is mine.

You really shouldn't be
letting Bev and Bobbie

make judgments about you, Sean.

No, I'm not. It's, uh... I just thought
this would be a nice gesture.

Well, it is nice to see
you cooking again.

You had us worried.

[DOORBELL RINGS]

[VEHICLE DEPARTING]

Where are the grannies?

They're upstairs with Dorothy.

- Leanne thinks they're from the cult.
- They're not.

She's convinced.

They ordered a shitload from Amazon.

Oh, could you put it downstairs?

Um, n-no. That... That
place freaks me out.

Julian, I'm busy.

Everybody in the house is busy,
so could you please put it downstairs?

Fine.

[BREATHES SHAKILY]

No.

No.

No.

No.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

f*ck you.

f*ck it.

[SIGHS DEEPLY]

[BOBBIE] Are you sure about this?
We wouldn't ordinarily advise...

[DOROTHY] I'm ready.

[BEV] Well, now, take your time.
It's not a race.

[DOROTHY] I just need
to get forward now.

- [BOBBIE] Easy, easy.
- [DOROTHY GROANS]

- [BOBBIE] Put your arm around me.
- [DOROTHY] Okay.

[BEV] Easy, easy.

- [BOBBIE] Use your upper body.
- [DOROTHY] Yeah.

- [BOBBIE] And I'm gonna support you.
- [BEV] I'm behind you. Got you.

- [BOBBIE] On three.
- Uh-huh.

- [BOTH] One, two...
- Mm-hmm. Okay.

- ... and up. Here we go.
- [BOBBIE] ... three. All right.

- You okay? All right.
- Okay. Mm-hmm.

Right. And here, Dorothy.

- Give me this. Give me your hand.
- [BOBBIE] All right. Good.

- [BEV] Got that? All right.
- [BOBBIE] Yes.

[BEV] I've got this other one.
Whoa, whoa. I'm almost there.

- [DOROTHY WHIMPERS] Uh-huh.
- [BEV] Almost there. Let me just...

- We've got you.
- [DOROTHY PANTING]

- Okay? Okay. [CHUCKLES]
- Oh! [LAUGHING] Oh, yes!

[SIGHS]

I knew I could do it.
[BREATHING HEAVILY]

Good work, Dorothy.

Yes, really. Now, let's
get you seated again.

No. I want to try to take a step.

- [STAMMERS] Another time, maybe.
- Uh, mm-mmm.

No, let's do it now, while I'm up.

- Dorothy, you may not be ready for that.
- On three.

- One, two... [GRUNTS] ...three.
- Use your stomach.

- [SCREAMS]
- [BEV SCREAMS] Oh.

[FOOT THUDS]

[THUDDING]

[YELPS, PANTING]

Oh, G...

[BUZZING]

[STAMMERS] Mother of God.

[BUZZING CONTINUES]

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

[OLD-FASHIONED ROMANTIC SONG
PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

[DOOR OPENS, SLAMS]

What the hell happened?

Horrible, horrible things.

Don't feel discouraged just
because you couldn't do it yet.

One day you'll be ready to.

You should stay in bed
for a week at least.

- [HUFFS]
- Give yourself time to recover from this.

There's gotta be
something else we could try.

One of your alternative methods?

We can certainly consider that.

Try not to lose hope, Dorothy.

[SIGHS]

Please go.

[SIGHS DEEPLY]

I just need to be alone for a bit.

[LEANNE] One more button.
[GASPS] There you go.

And you're ready. Ready?
Up, up, up, up, up.

- [SQUEALS] Okay. Okay.
- [COOING]

[LEANNE] Is this meant to taunt me?

Taunt you?

[LEANNE] It's a warning, right?

I don't know what you're waiting for.

Go ahead. Do what you're gonna do.

Leanne, w-we purchased that doll
from the Amish in Lancaster.

We thought Jericho might like it.

[BEV] We didn't mean to upset you.

Jericho doesn't need your toys.

And stay out of my room.

["ALL ALONG I'VE LOVED YOU"
PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

- The hospital behind me is one of many...
- [KNOCKING]

- ... that have reached capacity.
- Dorothy? Dorothy.

[SIGHS] I heard you the first time.

... nurses are desperately searching

for a solution to meet
their patients' needs.

Things are really going
to sh*t around here, huh?

... seems to be no discernible pattern
to the madness in Philadelphia...

- [TV VOLUME FADES]
- I thought you might be hungry.

I saw the terrible, god-awful puddings

Bobbie and Bev have
been bringing to you.

You remember this?

Duck and truffle pithivier.

The only dish that nearly made me
drop out of culinary school.

Still the most complicated
dish I've made.

But you wanted to try it,
so, for four months,

I tried and failed before I
even got remotely close.

You're the only reason I'm a chef.

You're the only reason I'm anything.

You want a bite?

I'd rather have the pudding.

- [TV TURNS ON]
- [REPORTER] ... has asked FEMA to provide aid

for hospitals and other facilities
that are becoming overwhelmed.

Needless to say, it's a scary
time to be a Philadelphian.

Back to you, Walker.

[DISPOSAL GRINDING]

[GRINDING STOPS]

Hey, what did that poor pie
ever do to you?

[CHUCKLES] Pithivier. It's not a pie.

- [BEV CHUCKLES]
- [CHUCKLES] Dorothy didn't want it.

Well, figured as much.

- Yeah.
- Sean, dear.

Yeah.

There's something
we want to discuss with you.

What is it?

We feel like Dorothy's
hope is waning quickly.

She had a setback today.

But it's not just that.

Leanne greatly mistrusts us.

She is a very angry girl.

Julian refuses to open up to us

even though it's clear he is
struggling with something.

And the woman that you
love so much resents you.

And we just can't understand why.

Well, if your intention
is to enlighten me

to the reality that my family is a mess,

you're too late. I already know.

Apologies if that seemed crass.

But we believe the only way we can all

help Dorothy heal is by being honest.

So let's get it all out on the table.

Tell us what we're missing.

I don't know.

Tell us, sweetie.

I think... [SIGHS]

I think this family doesn't cope well.

We've had a lot of loss,
a lot of it in this house.

Dorothy and Julian's mom,
for example. And others.

I see.

We thought that might be the case.

Allow us to suggest
something quite radical.

[MATCH STRIKES]

[BOBBIE BLOWS]

Come now. Let's all take hands.

You didn't have to agree
to this, you know.

Bev, could you come stand by me, please?

[JULIAN SIGHS]

Sorry I'm late.

[SEAN] I thought you said
you didn't want to be part of this.

[LEANNE] Changed my mind.

Thank you all for being here.

I know some of you had reservations,
all of which I understand.

Dorothy, this séance is for you.

Time to set your intentions.

Out loud?

- Yes, please.
- Oh.

The spirits are already listening.

Okay.

I just need some guidance.

I think... I think I just
need a little help.

[CHANTING] Om...

What's happening?

- Bobbie's becoming the vessel.
- Of course.

- What else are Tuesday nights for?
- [LEANNE SHUSHES]

[INHALES SHARPLY]

There's a tunnel in front of me.

Glorious white light
coming in the other side.

And a gentle breeze.

The passageway.

Bring forth the first item.
In the center of the circle, please.

Ah. We have our first visitor.

It's a man with dark hair.

A gentle energy. [CHUCKLES] He's waving.

[STAMMERS] Does the letter B
mean anything to you?

B?

Or R. I can't quite make it out.

R? [STAMMERING] Uncle Robert. [CHUCKLES]

Robert?

[CHUCKLING] Yes. He's nodding.

That's Dad's younger brother.

- And those were his cigars.
- You can't actually believe...

[BOBBIE] The next item, please.

[DOROTHY STAMMERS]

There's a woman walking towards us.

Strange, she looks a
bit like you, Dorothy.

Her hair is red like fire.

- [JULIAN SCOFFS]
- Mom.

[JULIAN] You've gotta be kidding me.

She's showing me a memory.

[BEV] They can do that.

Were there nights when you
slept with her? Bad dreams?

[DOROTHY] Oh, my God. All the time.

She was the only one
who could comfort me.

I'd nearly forgotten all about that.

The spirits show us
visions for a reason.

- If I may interpret?
- Please.

I think she may be trying to tell you
that it's okay to need support.

- That little girl is still in there.
- [JULIAN SIGHS]

This is so stupid. [SIGHS]

She's speaking directly
to you now, Julian.

Oh, is she?

Your mother says it's time
for you to forgive yourself.

People make mistakes.

There's something else.

[DOROTHY] What is it?

I-I'm not sure how to put this.
It's a... a warning.

[SEAN] A warning?

[BOBBIE] She's showing me this house,

but... [STAMMERS] ... it's different.

The paint is peeling.
The walls and floors are rotting.

I've never seen such a clear vision.

She's putting me on the street.

I can see something through the windows.

A-A-A dark shadow moving about,
like a black storm cloud.

I-I-It feels ice cold. Evil.

It's... It's tethered to this house,
attached to this family.

I hear something now.

There's a baby crying.

[DOROTHY] Baby?

Our grandmother lost a child once.
Could it be hers?

- Sean.
- We need to stop this.

[SCREAMS]

[WHIMPERING]

What's happening?

The wailing. It's hurting my ears.

Uh, Bobbie, we have to stop this now.

He... He's desperate.
No one is coming to help him.

- This is f*cked up.
- Why won't they come?

Wait, no. Find out what happened.

W-Wha... What?

- No, this is over.
- What was it?

- This is over.
- Who was it?

[WHIMPERS]

Yes.

It's time to close the door
to the other side.

[LEANNE] I still have an item.

[BOBBIE] Okay. Bring it forward.

[METAL CLATTERS]

Don't you wanna look at it?

Do you recognize it?

It's what you were looking for
in my room, wasn't it?

Well, now you've found it.

[BOBBIE] I-I've never
seen this thing before,

but I can do my best to read it...

Pick it up.

- Do you remember how to use it?
- [JULIAN] Leanne.

[LEANNE] First, you take out my eyes.

And then you slice from my shoulder down

to my elbow, and you let me bleed out.

And then you set me on fire,
isn't that right?

So go ahead. What are you waiting for?

[DOROTHY] Oh, my God. This is insanity.

I honestly have no idea
what you're talking about.

"A false witness shall be punished,
and a liar shall be caught".

So why don't you tell everybody
who you really are?

[DOROTHY] Leanne.

- [BOBBIE SHOUTING]
- [SEAN] Whoa.

- [FABRIC TEARS]
- [BOBBIE GASPING, GROANING]

[BEV] Goodness.

[BOBBIE] Get off me.

[GROANING, PANTING]

- [BEV GASPS]
- Sean, get the lights!

- [DOROTHY] Are you okay?
- [BOBBIE GROANING]

[LEANNE] She'll be fine.

- [JULIAN] Come on, Bobbie.
- [SEAN] So sorry.

Leanne! You cannot rip the clothes off

everybody who comes into this house!

She's not one of them.
I just needed to be sure.

[DOROTHY] Leanne, go to your room!

What?

You clearly made a mistake.
You've embarrassed yourself.

Now it's time for you to go.

Can you hear me?

We don't want you here.

[SLAMS]

[JULIAN] Almost forgot your w*apon.

Leave me alone.

Why are you looking at me like that?

What were you trying to do?

What, Julian?

How far would you have gone
if she had scars on her back?

Do you really wanna know that?

Yeah. I kinda do.

I would have f*cking k*lled her.

[SEAN] I checked on them. They're fine.

Bobbie says this kind of confusion
and aggression

is pretty common in this situation.

Usually, it's the children
of the patient.

They feel like Leanne is feeling
helpless. I tried to explain...

Well, anyways, they're
not going anywhere.

Good.

- Blueberry pancakes.
- Oh.

They always used to make you smile.

Things are just different now.

I need you to try to understand that.

I have an overnight sh**t.
Will you be okay?

- Sean?
- Yeah?

Could you actually leave the pancakes?

I'm kind of over pudding.

[SEAN CHUCKLES] Sure.

[FOOTSTEPS DEPARTING]

[SIGHS]

[STATIC ON TV]

[EXHALES DEEPLY]

[PERSON BREATHING DEEPLY]