Couple Across the Street, The (2026)

[bunniefuu]

[Amy] Penny for your thoughts.

Lily.

Lily?

What?

The next rest stops

in thirty minutes.

Did you want to scrounge up

some lunch there or...

Ah!

[tires screech]

Is everyone okay?

Stay in the car,

sweetheart. Okay?

[deer breathing noisily]

Oh, no.

What happened?

Looks like it's

been here for hours.

Poor thing.

[Lily] Oh, no. Is it okay?

I told you to stay in the car.

I think I've got something

in the trunk I could use.

You're not gonna k*ll it.

[car door closes]

[Amy] I know, sweetheart.

Sometimes you just have to focus

on the things you can control.

Let it drown

everything else out.

I want you to take your seat

belt and then pull it slowly,

and then clip it in.

[seat belt clicks]

[Amy] Focus on your breathing.

I am safe.

I am present.

I am strong.

[door opens suddenly]

[startled gasp]

Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm fine. I'm fine.

I...

You did what you had to do.

You always do. That's

why we love you.

[pulsating music]



[birdsong]



This just feels right, you know?

It'll feel better

when my bed gets here.

[small chuckle]

You get the winks

and I get the sass?

Hey, you've been

all-time super lawyer

for the last few years.

Mhmm.

So you may not have

noticed all the winks

she gives you too.

She's not a client to win over.

She loves you, and she's

desperate to connect with you.

Give it some time.

I guess.

Thank you for doing this.

I think it's gonna be

really great for us.

Mm?

[laughs]

Mom, what?

Careful.

[Amy] Delivery, Mr. Lawson?

Do you know where my

online lesson plans are?

Yes. Important

documents came with us.

Trunk of the car.

Okay. Okay. Uh,

and my work laptop.

Ah, there it is. [Chuckle]

[sigh]

Sorry, I'm stressing.

Didn't know working from home

could be this stressful.

Everybody. Everybody knows that.

[Nate laughs]

But, but what if the

kids don't like me?

[noisy kiss]

[laughs]

[peaceful music]

[noisy knocking]

[Amy] Hey!

Whoa whoa whoa whoa.

- Take it easy, Ma'am.

- Nate?

It's Amy. Right?

Amy? It's okay, Amy.

My name's Tom. Tom Sullivan.

My wife Rachel and I,

- we live next door.

- Okay.

So we were knocking,

heard you inside,

someone inside, so I thought

I'd come around and...

It's fine.

[Tom] What the?

Nate, it's fine.

This is Tom. He lives next door.

Oh. Well, it's all right then.

Hey, neighbor, I'm Nate.

Casserole. I, my wife,

Rachel, made a casserole,

and I think she's

still at the front.

I think we should go and

see if she's still there.

[Nate] Yeah, come on through.

[Tom] Okay.

[Amy] We've gotta get used

to the isolation out here.

[Rachel] Oh, I know

what you mean.

There are mornings we look

out the back of the woods

and we feel like we're in the

middle of nowhere. [Giggle]

Do you spend much time in town?

Um, no, no, not really.

Not really our speed. Hm?

We're much happier

keeping to ourselves.

Our grandson used

to come up a bit,

but aside from that...

Why don't I get us a drink?

I don't have much to offer,

but I'll see what I can find.

How are the farmers markets?

Couldn't tell you. We grow.

Grow just about everything

we need in here.

Ah, we hear that.

Amy has the startings

of an herb garden,

and I think we're gonna get

vegetables in the ground soon.

I spent all of my time

at a big law firm,

so the plan is to start a

small part-time practice,

just be around a bit more.

So really this is

all of my fault.

Cheers.

That's how it should

be, grow your stuff,

take care of your own backyard.

No one poking around and

interfering with

rules and regulations.

Not a fan of the

government, I take it?

No, sir.

[Tom] So where'd you

all come in from?

This time? Chicago.

[Tom] Whereabouts?

Do you know Olds Town?

Yes, sir.

[Nate] North Lawndale.

That's a big change

from Brooklyn.

Yeah, you're not uh...

How did you know I

was from Brooklyn?

I don't think I have an accent.

[Tom] Oh, did I say Brooklyn?

I didn't...

And before you said my name.

I'm sorry. He does this.

Thomas!

He doesn't mean anything by it.

Doesn't mean anything by what?

What, what is he doing?

Tom served in the

military, and before that,

he was involved in

counterintelligence.

He still does background

checks on people.

On who?

Everyone.

He usually finds an outlet

with true crime podcasts,

online chat groups.

When new folks come to town...

Hey, make sure we're

not drug dealers.

I appreciate that.

So did we uh, pass your test?

Yeah, all good.

A few holes here and there.

[Rachel chuckles]

Why don't we leave these

nice people to themselves?

Sorry again. I mean no offense.

Tell you what, we're hosting

a barbecue on Saturday.

We could use a couple

of true crime stories

to liven things up.

We'd love to come. Thank

you. For... thank you.

[Rachel] We should

really get going now.

It was lovely to meet you.

And we're really looking

forward to finally

having some good

neighbors. Come on, hon.

No, no. We know our way out.

[Rachel chuckles]

You just had to invite them.

I think they're fun.

Looking forward

to good neighbors.

What's wrong with

their other neighbors?

What's wrong with

their old neighbors?

It's fine. Come on,

this is getting cold.

I wanna try this casserole out.

[sizzling]

Hi!

Here.

Thank you, darling.

Mm hm.

Lily, you having fun socializing

with the other kids?

Yeah. Getting on great with

all the other kids my age.

[kids playing]

Hey. They'll uh, need

babysitters one day.

Great. So just another five or

so years of this treatment.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

[Nate] Hm. I didn't

think they'd come.

Okay. I guess we're doing this.

That's the spirit.

And I can trade crypto

just about anywhere.

So we moved out here

after the first boom.

[Tianna] Besides, my crystals

resonate better in the woods.

Absolutely.

Keep it simple.

[Rachel] How are you? Good.

Oh, this is a pretty bracelet.

[Amy] Preppers?

Tom and Rachel.

They're doomsday preppers.

People say that

Tom was a good guy.

He was ex-service

before moving out here

to work in the prison

for a little bit.

But with everything

he's seen out there,

he didn't last long.

[Tianna] What's the

trouble, you know?

You can't escape the

monster inside, right?

It's like he's preparing

for someone to invade.

I worry about him, but I

also worry about Rachel.

It does feel like

she enables him.

[Tianna] I've seen

her roaming the border

of our properties at night.

[Rachel] Your earrings are

great. Who got them for you?

[Lily] My dad.

Will you excuse me?

I think Your dad has a

good taste in jewelry.

[Lily laughs]

What's the occasion?

- Lily.

- Mom.

Your dad would like

some help on the grill.

Hey, remember.

Just people.

Just try to put yourself in

their shoes once in a while.

Got it. Sure, Mom.

I'll give him a hand.

[Amy] What in the

world was that?

[Rachel] Oh, I just gave her

a different version of the

Mom and Dad are people too.

I'm sure it's nothing you

haven't already told her.

[chuckle]

She doesn't listen to me.

Well, why would she?

You're only her mother who

loves her and raises her.

[laugh]

Hey, neighbors.

I got some grub on

the table for you.

Uh, thank you.

But I don't think we'll

stick around for food,

but I appreciate the offer.

No? Dang, I was hoping

to get Tom talking about

some true crime. Between you

and me, all of these people

are about as exciting as

a bowl of plain yogurt.

You know what? My

mama raised me right.

I would never

disagree with my host,

but I think you should

form your own impressions.

Oh, I mean, Rachel, if the

man's interested, I I

Ah bah. Maybe next time.

Sounds good.

Where'd you get that?

[Nate] Serious w*r wound.

The b*ttlefield? My

university dorm,

the combatants, me against

the camping stove I snuck in.

[chuckles]

Looks Like a b*llet wound.

Well, camping stove

was packing heat.

[laughs]

Okay. Thank you. Thank

you. Let's go, dear.

Come on. I think our

other guests are waiting.

And I think that Dylan

guy is sweet on you.

He's married. Oh, and come

to think of it, so am I.

Nice of you to remember.

[Nate] Well, take a look around.

Do you see this place?

[Amy] I see it.

Why don't I handle the cleanup

and you go for a walk in nature?

Are you sure you don't

have to [startled gasp]

- The internet's down again.

- Lily!

Sorry. Can you pretty please

fix the Internet for me,

dearest parents?

I'll tell you what.

Your dad has been hard at work.

How about he takes a breath

and then deals with

your internet issues?

And while he's doing that,

how about you and I

take a look around?

I know you're saying this

like I have a choice,

but I don't, do I.

Mm mm. [Negative]

You sure?

Yeah, it'll be fun.

You know, in my time, nature

was kind of like our internet.

That's not even close

to a working metaphor, Mom.

[Amy] Isn't it?

[peaceful orchestral music]



[Amy] There you go.

Can you balance?

I don't know. You

have to hold my hand.

Oh, that is so gross!

[Amy] I know.

[Lily] It's good luck to

find a single feather.

[Amy] How do you know that?

I googled it.

[Amy] You googled it?

You and your devices.

[muffled conversation]

[Tom] No. See?

This one's collecting

rust in the mechanism.

The guy at the hardware store

said this was stainless steel.

[Rachel] I'll just

give it a vinegar soak,

and then then I'll

wax the parts.

[Tom] And if we

need it before then?

[Rachel] Honey, it'll

take three days.

[Tom] Well, why does

everything always have to take

three, three days?

[metal clacks together]

[shocked gasp]

[Tom] Amy? Amy!

Oh. Okay, Amy?

I'm gonna need you to

stay completely still.

Don't shift your weight.

Don't pull back.

[Amy] I I I

[Tom] No. Don't

shift your weight.

Whoa.

[Rachel] I know

it's scary, honey.

But trust him. Tom

knows what he's doing.

One move, then we're

in a whole other story.

Just hang on. He'll

get you out of it.

Your mom's gonna be fine, honey.

[Rachel] No. No. No. No.

Up here. Eyes on me.

Just be a few more seconds.

Okay? Just a few more seconds.

Right, Tom?

[Tom] Okay.

[Rachel] Okay. You're

good; You're good.

[frightened shouts]

It's all good. It's all good.

You're good. Safe and sound.

What the hell is

wrong with you people?

Ma'am, you stepped

over into our property.

Didn't you pay attention

to the markers?

[Rachel] We're out in

the Middle of nowhere.

There are risks that

go along with that.

What if something

were to go down?

Do you know how long it

would take for the cops

to get out here or an ambulance?

So we have ways of

protecting our property.

- To booby trap the woods.

- No, we just...

What would have happened if

you weren't here just now?

Or or if Lily had

been all on her own?

We would never

[slap] hurt... Amy!

You stay away from my family.

[dramatic orchestral music]



[Amy] Come on, honey;

Don't look back.

Nate? Nate!

[Lily] Dad!

Amy! Lily! Hey. Hey.

Hey. Are you okay?

Amy, what happened?

Our neighbors.

I'm so sorry I

wasn't there for you.

Mom?

Hm?

[Nate] Maybe you should do your

breathing exercises again?

Yeah.

[Lily] I don't understand.

It's... I'm fine,

sweetie, honestly.

I'm not a little kid anymore.

You don't have to hide

these things from me.

I, um... All right.

I know you've seen me get a

bit highly strung sometimes.

Well, when I was in college,

I... It was a man who

wouldn't leave me alone.

[Nate] Stalker.

[Amy] It's a horrible world

out there, and I just...

It's my job to keep you safe.

I'm lucky I have your father.

Oh, don't look so shocked.

You know your mother loves me.

What? Who cares about

that, Dad? And Mom?

How did you never

tell me any of this?

How about we go into the

details of it another time

when I'm less raw?

Oh! I got you ladies a

little moving in present.

Nate! Oh, it's beautiful!

[phone buzzes]

[helicopter whirring]

Mom, Dad, they're saying there

was a prisoner transport crash

up on the hill and

someone got out.

This is messed up.

It's okay. Right?

Of course. We need to stay calm,

lock up and hunker down.

It says the prisoner's

name is Wyatt Harlow,

a convicted m*rder*r with a

history of home invasion.

It's gonna be okay.

For him to find our

house, let alone break in,

is very unlikely.

I don't want to play around.

Can we just go?

Okay. Uh, let's grab

a few things quickly

and then we'll get

outta here, okay?

Yeah.

Nate... I...

Thank you.

[Amy] Oh, no. They

won't let us through.

[Nate] Stay calm and

see what they say.

Is there a problem here, sir?

No. No, sir. Just, uh,

we heard the alert,

and my wife got a bit spooked.

Sir, you realize

that the alert asked

you to remain indoors?

No. I know that. But uh...

Listen, I understand these

events are quite stressful,

but I also need you to

understand that the safest

place for you guys to

be right now is at home.

Uh, yes, sir.

I'm gonna ask you to

turn your vehicle around.

We're on top of this.

Everything will be okay.

Okay. Thank you, officer.

[Amy takes big breath]

It's an enormous area.

He's not coming to our home.

[crickets chirping]

[dog barking]

[movement and breaking glass]

Nate? Nate, wake up.

Nate, I think someone's

trying to break in.

I heard glass break.

[loud banging]

What are you doing?

Hey, you better think

twice about being here

before I get downstairs!

[eerie music]



Nate!

[grunts of pain]

[Nate] Get a knife!

[Amy] Wait, let me help you.

[Nate] [grunt of pain]

Sorry. Okay. It's in

deep, but I'm almost done.

[911] Are you still

there, ma'am?

Yes. Yes, ma'am.

And there's still no

sign of an intruder?

Besides from the broken

glass? Sorry. I'm sorry.

That's fine. It's a

stressful situation.

We've got officers looking

into something else nearby,

but they'll swing by

you as soon as they can.

I know it's hard, but

I'm gonna need you

to hold tight and ride this out.

For now, try and get some rest.

Thank you.

Have a good night.

[knocking on door]

If he broke in the back, he

wouldn't knock at the front.

Okay, both of you stay here.

Whoa, hang on

Mom, I could help.

Both of you sit down.

You just said it

wouldn't be him.

I know what I said, but if you

think I'm just gonna sit here...

Nate! You can't

walk to the door.

How are you supposed to

defend us or yourself?

Just stay here and

protect our daughter.

I'll be right back.

Mom.

It's fine. Help me.

Stay here.

[door squeaks closed]

[dark music]



I am safe. I am present.

I am strong.

[ragged breathing]

We heard something shatter.

Sounded like a window.

Let us in, hon.

[Amy] How did you?

Is everyone okay?

No. Someone tried to break in.

Nate scared him away,

but then he cut his foot

really badly on

the broken glass.

- Where is he?

- He's in our bedroom.

- Lily?

- She's with him.

Tom, two in the master bed.

[Tom] Copy that.

First level, clear.

You've been through quite an

ordeal today, haven't you?

It's okay. We got you now.

Listen, we don't

talk about this,

but we have a secure

space beneath the house.

It's not much, but it's

got everything we'd need.

A couple of rooms,

facilities, food,

and no way for anyone to get in.

That sounds amazing.

[Tom] All clear.

[Amy] Well, if it's all clear,

then we should probably

wait for the police.

[Nate] Amy, you're not gonna be

able to relax if we stay here.

I'll be fine.

Thank you so much, we'd love to.

What? Sorry, I

just need a...

How about I give

you two a moment

to collect your

thoughts? Hm?

We'll wait outside.

[Amy] Yep. Mm hm.

Absolutely not.

Amy, I'm hurt, you're

scared, Lily too.

This isn't something

we take a risk on.

It's just one night.

[Lily] Please, Mom.

[Rachel] Let me just get this.

[metallic clacking

and squeaking]

Come in!

Come in. Come in.

Just get some lights.

[powering up buzz]

This is it.

Our humble abode.

Once Tom gets the hatch shut

[clack] uh, right on cue.

There we are.

Safe as can be. Safer even.

Tom.

This is the kitchen area

and the living room.

It's simple but works for us.

Let's get you sorted in

one of the side rooms.

Once you're settled in,

I'm sure you'll all start

feeling a lot better.

Okay! So why don't I

give you the tour, hm?

This way. Follow me.

Oh, and that's our ventilation

system. Really effective.

This is the bathroom.

There's no lock, so

[knocks on door]

Be sure to knock.

This is our room.

And keep going down the hall.

Bit of a maze just

around the corner here.

This way. Oh, this

is the storeroom.

Please don't go roaming

around in there. Just...

And... here we are.

So! I'll leave you to it then.

If there's anything you need.

Thank you. We really

appreciate it.

Okay. All right. See

you all in the morning?

Get some sleep. Top

bunk. Great choice.

- Good night.

- Good night.

[gentle music]

[door closes]

One night.

[sudden inhale]

[panicked breathing]

Nate?

Lily.

[breathing]

I'm safe.

I am present. I am strong.



Hey, Mom. I wasn't sure how

long you were gonna sleep.

[Amy] A chaotic night.

What time is it?

Nearly ten.

Oh.

How's your foot?

Much better. Rachel changed

my dressing this morning.

Ah! Can I get you

some breakfast?

Oh, no. I can manage.

Nonsense, dear.

You're our guests.

I know my way around a kitchen.

What'll it be?

Here?

Uh, no. Not in there.

Unless you'd like a

warm cup of bleach.

I got this.

Where's Tom?

He's in the w*r Room.

[Rachel chuckles]

It's actually his office.

He's in there. If you

want to knock on the door

and say good morning.

Thanks.

[knocking]

Good morning, Tom.

Tom?

[startled grunt]

- Morning.

- Morning.

Sorry, I'm trying to

listen for updates

on the police scanner.

Oh, any luck so far?

What?

Any luck?

Uh, not much.

Well, they think he's

gone to ground,

stalking through the woods.

But you don't think so.

You know, this place

used to be so safe,

but they've been cutting down

staff at the jail for years.

You know, this kind of

nonsense can't keep going on.

[radio noise]

[police dispatcher]

[sudden slamming noise]

Sorry, I get frustrated

with red tape is all.

Did you have a WiFi password?

I think we could

all use some updates

and I know Lily is desperate

to check her socials.

No, this bunker

doesn't have WiFi.

Hackers, I never

trusted this stuff.

Aren't you online right now?

That looks like a website.

Uh, no, these are just old

records... no internet here.

Sorry, I gotta get back to work.

Okay.

Thank you.

[dispatcher continues]

[Rachel] Two sixes.

[Amy] Two sevens

[Nate] One eight.

[Tom] Still don't

understand this game.

[Rachel] It's okay, honey.

[Tom] What is this game?

[Rachel] It's "Cheat", dear.

We've played it before.

Lily has a jack, you either

rank up or call her out

if you think she's lying.

[Lily] One jack.

[Tom] I guess one queen.

[Rachel] Whoosh, king.

[Amy] Ace.

[Rachel] Say, Lily,

do you hear that?

[Tom] I swear I hear something.

There it is.

All aboard the too too train!

Dad, that hasn't

been funny for years.

Hasn't been funny?

No, no, no, no, no.

Something doesn't go from

sh**ting milk out your nose

funny to not funny that quickly.

One three.

Oh. Oh. I know what it is.

[Tom] Okay, two fours.

[Nate] Sorry, Lily.

Thought you need to impress

your neighbors, huh.

Well, I think it's sweet

that she wants us to think

highly of her, which we do.

You raised a wonderful

young lady, Nate.

[Rachel] Five.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Right. I'm out.

[Rachel] Oh.

Can I take a shower, Rachel?

Sure, hon.

Amy.

I'm tired. Okay?

See you in a little bit?

Okay.

Now, Lily, I went to

the pantry earlier

and I got a special

can of something.

Do you know what's in that can?

Is it a can of...

It's a can of butt whooping!

Three eights!

[Rachel] I don't think so.

[Lily] Cheat.

[Nate] No.

[Rachel] I got three

eights right here.

[Nate] [groan]

You're a tricky one, Nate.

[Nate groans]

I told you we should have

worked on the same one.

Not too much longer.

Say, Rachel.

You guys heading home?

Yeah. Not that we

don't appreciate.

Ah, it's all good.

Easy for us to lose track

of time around here.

Why don't you grab your things?

Tom will walk you back.

[blender hums]

How about I grab our

things and you... two?

Okay. Why don't I grab our

things, and you find Lily?

Yep.

[blender hums]

[Amy] [urgent whisper]

Lily! What on earth?

I didn't do anything.

I was just...

We are guests here.

You were told not

to snoop around.

Look, I get it. They seem nice,

but the g*ns and the traps.

And those photos of

us and the neighbours?

We don't wanna

push these people.

I was just...

We are leaving, and

I want you to go

and help your dad

pack our stuff, okay?

Tom, what are you

doing? [Muttering]

I told them you'd

take them back.

I'm taking them back?

That's what I said.

I'm I'm sure they can...

All right? So what

are you doing now?

Well, I'm just grabbing a few

things before we head out...

Okay. Well, don't take all day.

I'll try not to, uh...

[softly] Thanks for

micromanaging me.

[intriguing music]



[cartridge clicks]



[light clicks off]

[door closes]

[birds chirping]

[Nate] Who'd have thought

half a day underground

would make you miss

the sun so much.

[Rachel] I'm just gonna

go check the perimeter.

We set some traps last night

when that police

chopper went by.

You guys be safe.

Any other worries?

Give us a holler. All right?

[Nate] Thanks, Rachel.

[Amy] Well, the police

came while we were gone.

They left a note saying

they found no evidence

of an intruder.

Ha! I guess they think we

broke the pot ourselves.

But they didn't find any

sign they've been here.

It's good news.

Yeah.

I have an idea.

Why don't I make us all

a snack? Hm? Yes? Yes?

All right!

Mom, you good?

No, sweetie. I mean, yes. Um...

I think... I think I need

to go burn off some energy.

Do want to go for a walk?

No. Sounds like a terrible idea.

Okay.

[Nate] Don't go too far, hon.

[Amy] I won't.

I am safe.

I am present.

I am strong.

Hello?

Hello?

I am safe. I am

present. I am strong.

[knocking]

Is anyone home?

Hello?

[splat]

[horrified screams]

Amy. Amy!

[quick breaths]

Good.

I'm here. Breathe in.

In ...out.

Good.

We don't have time.

Nate and Lily are

heading to the bunker.

I just sent Rachel

to go get them.

Can you walk?

Yeah, I just...

those poor people...

On me! On me. Focus. Focus.

Breathe in.

[inhale]

Out.

In. Out. Good.

We have to go now.

[sobbing]

Amy.

Hey, hey, hey.

What happened?

Are you okay? Where did you go?

It was bad.

I need to go let

the police know.

I'm sure they'll

extend the lockdown.

Better get comfortable.

Mom, are you okay,

you're shaking.

[Amy] I'm fine, sweetie.

You're not fine.

You're pale and

you've been crying.

I said I'm fine.

Sorry. I just...

We're together. We're safe.

It's okay. I just um...

I can't talk about

it right now, okay?

Yeah. Yeah, okay.

You okay, honey?

[knocking]

Nate. Are you awake?

[Tom] Oh, come on.

Come on. You know

better than that.

No.

The other case. The other case.

Okay. Okay, you're right.

Okay. I should, I

should check on that.

[whispering] Check

that. Check that.



Nothing about the

lockdown being extended.

Internet.

Yesterday.

Oh my God. The

neighbours' house.

[knock]

Who was there earlier?

Nothing. Did he

delete the video?

Debrief after covert

elimination

clandestine direct action.

How many people has Tom k*lled?

Meticulous planning.

Does he think he's still at w*r?

[clatter]

Tom?

[startled shriek]

You scared me.

I... I just um...

What are you doing?

I um, I couldn't sleep.

And then I came out here

and um, and then I saw

your your light was on,

your computer light.

So then I went into the office,

but then you weren't

there and I just...

It's fine. Just relax.

I thought I heard

something up top,

so I went to check it out.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I just, um, I saw the

map on the wall again,

and well, I couldn't

help but notice.

It's just a map of the area.

[Amy] Right.

With everyone's

names and details.

It's just my training.

That part of me can't relax

unless I've got all elements

written down somewhere.

Right.

And the code?

It's an old service

code. It's shorthand.

It's uh, figuring out who

could do what in an emergency.

Who you can rely on.

Who could fight?

Sure.

Who couldn't fight back?

I don't hurt people.

Look, I've seen some things

and I've done plenty.

It's a job that's

left a mark on me.

How about you try

to get some rest?

Good idea.

Tom, what was the

noise that you heard?

Deer. There's a family nearby.

And uh, sometimes they

get near the air filters

if I don't shoo them away.

Deer. Makes sense.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

[metal door closes]

[Nate] What are you doing?

[gasp] Oh! Nate.

It's fine. Don't worry about it.

Why are you sneaking

around in the storeroom?

What's gotten into you?

There's something

off here, all right?

And I know you can't see

it because you're too busy

being bumbling mister

lovable, but I see it.

They are social hermits,

and they invite us

into their bunker.

And they heard our

window shattering

all the way across the field?

Tom just happens

to be at the house

when I find those two bodies?

That there's a bloody teddy

bear hidden in the storeroom.

And on top of all of that,

Tom is a special

forces trained k*ller.

Amy, I'm not an idiot.

There must be an

explanation for this

without indulging

in conspiracies.

I mean...

They're trying to keep

us and our daughter safe.

Our daughter?

Do you see how they look at her?

What if?

What if that's

what's going on here?

What if they're trying

to take her away from us?

You're being irrational.

No, I'm not.

No, no, you just don't see

what's in front of you.

Don't insult me, okay?

I hate when you do that.

But, God, I've done all this

work to overcome your paranoia

and now we're back

at square one.

How dare you throw

that in my face?

Yeah, fine. You're

right. You're right.

I'm just a bumbling fool who

can't see the grand conspiracy

right in front of his dumb face.

Nate, that's not

what I'm saying.

No.

Let's pick this up later.

[metallic slam]

It's okay, hon.

Good to get these things

out in a marriage, right?

What? No.

No, uh, this isn't

normal for us.

Just the stress of

being trapped down here.

[sigh]

We never fight.

Really?

Oh, hon.

My mama used to say, if

you love him, it's a fling.

If you still like him after

you've wanted to strangle him,

that's marriage.

[exhale laugh]

So go on.

Hug him or strangle him.

See which one

feels more natural.

Thank you.

Anytime.

[soft knock]

Hey, Mister.

Do you have room for

one more in there?

Only if you don't mind sharing

it with Bumbling Mr.Lovable.

I'm sorry I called you that.

I'm sorry, too.

You're completely right.

You've been through so much.

I shouldn't have

brought up the past.

It was wrong.

I've just been trying so

hard to keep everyone calm

and stay upbeat for Lily.

All of this.

Hey.

Just tell me everything's

gonna be okay.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Lily will be fine.

If she's half as

strong as her mother.

We don't have to worry

about her at all.

Plus they're like, what, 90?

I'm pretty sure

Lily could take 'em.

[chuckle]

You know, that thing

doesn't work down here.

You don't have to hold

on to it for dear life.

Look.

I know that you're not my

biggest fan these days,

but if we could just...

Oh, honey.

Honey, what's wrong?

What happened?

Are you and dad

gonna get a divorce?

What? No. No, why

would you think...?

It's just Rachel and Tom are

talking about you fighting.

Oh, honey.

We almost never fight, do we?

It hasn't been a

normal week, has it?

We're all feeling

the strain, huh?

I hate it down here.

It was fun at first, but I

feel like I can't breathe.

I get that.

How long do we

have to stay here?

I don't know.

But maybe the police

have caught the guy.

Yeah.

Yeah, that's possible.

But...

Nothing.

I will tell you what.

I will push for some

updates over dinner.

And if Tom isn't helpful,

I will take things

into my own hands.

Let me help.

No, Lily.

I don't want to

be stuck in here,

and I'm not just gonna sit

around and be useless.

What do you need?

I need a few minutes

alone in Tom's office.

How about we create

a little diversion?

I can give you that.

Okay.

[door opens and closes]

[tense music]



[Rachel] OK, here we

go. Another night,

another meal to be thankful for.

Some bread. And sour

cream. All right.

Go on then. Have at it.

Thank you, Rachel for

being so accommodating.

We hate being such a

drain on your resources.

[Rachel] Oh, nonsense.

It's our pleasure.

Right, Tom?

Uh... absolutely.

Tom, have you heard

anything on the radio?

Nope.

Nothing from the police?

No. No, nothing.

Huh.

Nothing new about

what's happened?

[Tom] No.

Hm. Here, Tom. Let me.

No. No, it's okay.

I can... I can...

No, no. I insist.

[shrieks]

[cries of pain throughout]

I'm so sorry. I hit

the bowl by accident

and it just shattered...

I'll get a dishtowel.

[Rachel] Oh my goodness. Okay.

[Tom] Never mind. Never mind.

Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

[Rachel] Don't worry about it.

Oh, here. I'm such a klutz.

[Rachel] It's all right.

These things happen.

Mom?

Yes, sweetie.

I don't...

Oh! Oh, sweetheart.

Go with Rachel, honey.

So take it easy.

[sigh]

Thank you for all

your help with Lily.

Oh, no problem.

Lots of commotion for one

meal, wouldn't you say?

[Amy] Mhmm.

[Amy] I'm gonna have

to keep an eye on her.

A few years back,

she got really ill

and had to spend some

time in the hospital.

If things get worse...

We've got lots of medical

supplies down here, hon.

Don't you worry.

This isn't the kind of thing

medical supplies can help.

How you doing, sweetheart?

Lily Bug?

Why don't you go

take a shower, okay?

What the hell was that?

I don't know what you mean.

Did I do okay?

You did so good. Are you okay?

How are you feeling?

Fine.

Yeah?

Can we go home soon?

We will be in our own

beds by tomorrow night,

no matter what.

I'm proud of you.

What the hell was that?

I don't know what

you're talking about.

Don't talk to me

like I'm stupid.

Rachel was just asking me about

Lily's time in the

hospital as a kid.

Why would you make that up?

Nate, listen to me.

After you and I talked,

I talked to Lily

and she had a

breakdown and I just...

You comforted her.

Yeah, of course.

I comforted her,

but it reminded me

that Tom did nothing

about that poor couple.

He called the police.

He said he called the police,

but he's the only

one with the radio.

We we don't know

if he actually did.

Amy, come on.

No, Nate. You come

on. This is not okay.

I am trying to

protect our family!

By sending us outside with a

known k*ller on the loose?

By getting us out of here!

These people are dangerous!

Amy, they've let

us in and fed us.

This is getting out of hand.

I'm gonna go talk to Lily when

she gets out of the shower.

And I want you to

go and apologize

to those poor people.

Nate, please.

Amy, I'm serious.

Like, I can't deal with

your paranoia again.

Fine.

[sigh]

Why aren't you listening

to me? I told you.

But I already told you. I

told you what was going on.

Oh. You're questioning me.

Why are you questioning me?

I should be questioning you.

No. No. But no. It's

all clear so far.

But still, you need

to get here faster

because they're getting twitchy.

I think they suspect something.

Well, I'm trying.

Listen, if you don't

get here by tomorrow,

I'm gonna have to do something

more drastic. All right?

Thank you.

All right.

I'll check in soon.

Whoa!

Where were you racing off to?

You surprised me.

I I just need to talk to Nate.

You seem on edge. Let

me make you a cuppa tea.

No. It's okay. Thank you.

Oh, nonsense. You

need some me time.

Nate was really upset about

what happened at dinner.

I was gonna help you clean.

Oh, don't you worry about that.

Got it all in hand.

Lily doing okay?

I worry about her.

Down here, in general.

I guess you never stop

worrying as a mother, do you?

Is it any different

as a grandmother?

No.

But you have less control.

You're older, slower.

When things go wrong.

Something went wrong?

With your grandson?

Is he okay?

Did it happen down here?

Excuse me, I just...

I need a minute.

Well, isn't there

always something!

[Announcer] Police officials

made a statement today

saying they are no closer to

understanding how he escaped,

[Tom] sh**t!

But now that convicted

m*rder*r Wyatt Harlow

has been recaptured

by federal marshals...

It is said that an

investigation into

prisoner transfer practices

will be opened in the state.

[Tom] Rach, you in here?

[Tom] Nate, Amy.

[Tom whispered] Lucky.

[door opens and closes]

[clicks into place]

[door slams]

Mom? What's going on?

- Lily?

- Dad said...

Honey, I know that I've

kept you at a distance,

and I am so sorry for that.

But I was just trying

to protect you,

and I need to be honest

with you right now.

You're in danger. Okay?

So I need you to

grab your stuff.

Mom, you're scaring

me. Where's Dad?

Oh no, honey. It's okay.

Your dad?

He doesn't know that

they're lying to us,

but we're gonna get your stuff.

And we're gonna get

the hell out of here.

It's okay. It's okay.

You're stronger than

you think. Let's go.

Stay close to me.

[Nate] Well, you know. I just

never really had the urge

for anything else.

And you just love math.

Mm hm.

Most people barely pass it,

let alone wanna teach it.

[Nate] I guess. What

about you, though?

Big military career,

then retired,

and got a hobby out of it.

I don't catch your drift.

I mean, you saw

active duty, right?

Probably took out a few

bad guys in your day.

And then when you retired,

you spend your time

learning about K*llers.

Don't compare me to them.

No, no, no.

I wouldn't. Of course not.

But you're telling me

you're not a little excited

about being in the

line of fire again?

If you think I'm enjoying

any part of this...

[Rachel] Tom! Hon.

Time for a breather.

What did I say?

He just needs a moment, okay?

[Nate] It's your bunker.

Take all the time

you need, big guy.

Okay, that's enough out of you!

[g*n clicking]

[Amy] That's enough.

I told you, Nate.

I told you he was dangerous.

[Rachel] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Just hang on a minute there.

No, don't think I will.

Amy, what's going on?

I tried to tell you Nate,

but you wouldn't listen.

And then you sent

me to apologize

for trying to keep

our daughter safe.

Tom, I heard you on the radio.

You couldn't wait till tonight.

You saw them at

dinner. That stunt.

[Amy] You lied to

us about the police.

About the radio.

They caught the

k*ller yesterday.

Amy, I don't think

you understand

what's going on here.

You're right. I don't.

I don't understand

why you're doing this.

But I am not going

to sit here hostage.

I'm taking my family

and we are going home.

Amy, you gotta listen to me.

I've been looking into you guys

since before you moved in,

but it took me a while to

get all the information.

Too long considering what

happened to that poor coup...

Stop moving!

Agh!

[shout]

[cry of pain]

I'm sorry.

[grunt]

I really do want to talk,

but it seems like you might

need some time out first.

[Nate] Nah, we'll pass.

[shouts]

I like Amy's plan better.

Amy, no, please.

You're not safe with him.

- What?

[Nate] That's insane. What

are you talking about?

The police are on their way.

Of all the deranged...

[Tom] It's true! He's

dangerous. None of us are safe.

Go ahead.

Go ahead. Prove me right.

You lived in Brooklyn,

then you moved to Old Town.

I was the one who broke

into your house that night.

I got a little careless, but

I was looking for evidence.

One of my contacts dug

up Nate's service record.

What service record?

Your husband did one tour.

Nathaniel Lawson,

you served in 07.

You were in the Surge into Iraq.

You don't talk about it much.

Do you?

You got a b*llet to the arm,

and that scar, that scar,

that set me off because

I've seen plenty of

those in my time.

And it wasn't hard to track

you after that because

universities always

advertise their staff.

And everywhere you went,

there were murders.

Amy, I'm sorry I

ever doubted you.

These people are crazy.

That's correlation,

not causation.

Come on, Amy. You were

a big city lawyer.

Why don't you take a step

back and look at the facts?

You've just said

a bunch of things.

You've not actually

given any evidence.

[Tom] This k*ller takes

mementos from his victims.

You get a lot of jewelry?

[Nate] Yeah. Just

keep talking, old man.

My family and I, we're gonna

grab our things and leave.

And if you're very lucky,

we won't find a way

to lock this place

from the outside.

And you had a stalker before

you met him, didn't you?

And that stalker died just

after meeting him, didn't he?

[Nate] Stop talking to my wife.

[Tom] He's always been

protective of you, hasn't he?

I said stop.

The police said that this

stalker was beaten to death

savagely, that it was

a personal k*lling.

I said stop it right now!

Nate?

Nate.

Why aren't you looking at me?

I... I love you.

All right? I love you.

Can we, can we please go now?

You k*ll people?

You uh, you were

so scared of him.

I protected you.

You said you loved me forever.

Yeah. It's fine.

It's fine because

you fixed everything.

You and Lily ground me.

Yeah. Yeah, everything

was perfect.

It was so perfect

being out here.

We're so far away from

temptation until these two.

Did you k*ll the neighbors?

He looked at you.

Babe, don't look

at me like that.

Okay? Just...

Just give me five minutes

alone with these two.

Don't look at me like that.

Mom?

I don't understand.

[Nate] Lily?

Dad!

Hey, sweetie.

We're just uh, just

leaving now. Okay?

Come here, Lily. Go to the door.

[Amy] Nate, think about this.

[Nate] All of you need

to stop disrespecting me.

Uh uh! Put that down.

Don't be stupid.

Nate.

Nate. Please.

Please. Please. Please.

Let her go. Please.

Lily still loves me.

The rest of you can rot here.

Tom!

[g*nsh*t / shout]

[Amy] No!

[door slams]

No!

No, no! [Sobbing]

[Rachel] There's

no time for this.

Get up. Off your knees.

With me.

I need you to unlock

the back door.

[Amy] The back door?

Back at the storeroom, there's

a door. Unlock it quickly.

No, I should be the one

that goes out there.

No. No! You're injured and slow.

And she's my daughter.

[Rachel] Just past the tree

line, there are about 10 traps.

Got it?

Be careful.

This exit will get you out on

the other side of the house.

If you hurry, you might

be able to cut them off.

I am safe. I am

present. I am strong.

[Rachel] [grunt] Okay.

I am safe. I am

present. I am strong.

Yes you are!

Okay, honey. Let's

get you cleaned up.

Dad, what are you doing?

Dad! Let go! [Scream]

Don't scream. You're

strong, you're strong.

Come on, honey. Come on,

sweetie. Come on, sweetie.

[crying]

Going on a little road trip.

Go on in the car.

Lily, get down!

[multiple g*nshots]

Come on, Amy.

Don't damage the car.

I don't wanna sh**t you.

And we both know you're

not gonna sh**t me.

[g*nsh*t]

Lily, stay down.

[g*nshots]

[g*nshots]

Lily?

Baby? Baby, baby, baby!

Are you okay? Did he hurt you?

I don't understand.

If he gets away, we're

never gonna be safe, okay?

So I need you to go

back to the bunker.

No.

Yes, Tom and Rachel are

gonna take care of you

until I get back, okay?

I need you to go.

Go! Stay safe!

[tense music]



[panting]



[g*nsh*t] [shout]

All right.

How many, Nate?

How many people did you k*ll?

This isn't about love, Nate.

You m*rder*d innocent people.

[Nate] None of

them were innocent.

[g*nsh*t]

[Nate] That was

actually pretty close.

[g*nsh*t]

[whimpers]

We'll start again. Okay?

You and me.

We'll recoup, start fresh.

New small town and

uh, no nosy neighbors.

And I'll stop doing it. Okay?

[Amy] Get off me!

Okay. I'll stop ...for you.

Okay?

And you'll love me because

I know you still do.

I know it. I know you still do.

I know you do!

[shouts]

Let me go!

Why are you doing this to us?

You're ruining our family.

[choking]

I'm sorry.

[gasping for breath]

I'll always love you.

And I'll never speak

bad of you to Lily.

MOM! NO!

[heavy breathing]

[attack screams]

[shout of pain] [yelling]

[police radio chatter]

[sombre music]



I don't know how to thank you.

Amy, we turned your

world upside down.

It was only a matter

of time before...

He wasn't gonna stop.

I just, I'm still sorry that

it turned out like this.

If you need anything...

Thank you. I appreciate it.

We'll see you around, Amy.

Take good care of

that girl of yours.

She's a real treasure.

Come on.

- Mom?

- Mm hm?

What are we gonna do?

I don't know, sweetie.

I don't have those

kinds of answers.

But what I do know is

that we've got each other.

Everything else, we'll

just figure it out.