Caretaker, The (2026)

[bunniefuu]

(gentle music)

(gentle music)

(suspenseful music)

(footsteps scraping)

No.

No, no, man. Please don't.

No, no, no, no, no! (Bed rattling)

(suspenseful music continues)

(suspenseful music)

Let me tell em one time

I been on the grind

This my prime, huh

Let me tell em one time

I been on the grind

And this my prime

Yeah, sorry for the wait

Didn't think I'd come up

y'all just need a little faith

I been patient just waiting

on the river with an ace

Got to move real careful we

come in surveying the place

I touch down in

your city that's arrival

Y'all got one thing on

your mind that's survival

But if you want to

take a shot at the title

Call the medic we checking your vitals

Let me tell em one time

I been on the grind

This my prime, huh

Let me tell em one time

I been on the grind

And this my prime

Let me tell em one time

Said I'm all in my prime

Let me tell em one time

I been on the grind

Feeling real good yeah all in my prime

Its about that time say your goodbyes

(floors squeaking)

(water splattering)

Mm. Good morning, baby.

Hey baby. How was your run?

- It's pretty good.

- Uh, ah, ah!

No, that is for the team, back up.

Hmm.

What?

I think Jay's got the

hottest mom on the team.

Hey, stop. Go take a shower.

- All right.

- Oh, Miles.

Talk to Chase please.

That kid on his team

is picking on him again.

Okay.

[Lisa] Thank you.

(door knocking and squeaking)

Jay. Finished our homework?

Yeah.

How you feeling about today's game?

Okay.

I saw you practicing earlier.

Hey, that jump shot looking good?

Yeah.

If I say so

I hear you having some issues

with one of your teammates.

Do you wanna talk about it?

No, it's fine.

Okay, I understand.

Hey, you're a star player on the team.

All we need you to do

is stay focused, okay?

- All right.

- Hey.

All right.

(dramatic music)

(Lisa humming)

- Hey, baby.

- Hey, baby.

Mm, ah. That feels good.

- Yes?

- Mm hmm. (Laughs)

You know, this is the

opposite of helping me, right?

You trying to get another baby outta me.

You know, we don't

have time for that, right?

Yeah, that's the point.

You don't have time.

Why do you always do that?

Do what?

We were having a moment.

Why do you always have to take it there?

Forget it.

Look, I'm sorry I haven't

been around as much.

They hired a new technician,

so things should start to settle down.

All right, if you say so.

(ball thumping)

- [Both] Not in the house!

(phone buzzing)

Hello?

Right now?

Yeah, I was about to head to my son's game.

Okay, yeah. I understand.

All right, I'll be there in a minute, bye.

(dramatic music)

Miles?

Again?

Are you serious?

Hey, keep your head

in the game, all right?

I'll make it up to you.

The both of you.

(dramatic music continues)

Come on. Come on.

Let's get ready for the game, okay?

(dramatic music continues)

Thanks for coming

over, girl, I needed this.

You know, I'm always here for you, girl.

I just can't believe that

Miles missed another game.

I can't take the constant look

of disappointment on Chase's face.

Yeah.

I mean, he says things are gonna change,

but I know his work is important.

I'm just tired of him putting

his job before his family.

It seems like he really

does love you and Chase.

I mean, yeah, I know

he does, but that's like me.

My job is considering me for a promotion,

but I'm stretched thin as it is.

Right, but not like Miles.

I mean, you're actually here.

Yeah.

(gentle music)

You think he's cheating on me?

- Girl.

- Auntie Sarah,

Jerry's taking photos of your car again.

[Both] What?

They are not giving me the

12 inches of clearance I need.

(speaking in foreign

language) These two people,

they're on my every last nerve.

Same thing all the time.

What the hell are you doing?

Get away from my car.

Jerry, what's the problem?

You're blocking my driveway.

You're not allowing me

12 inches of clearance.

What? You do know

this is a public street, right?

Why don't you go back in

the house and have a drink?

A lot of people are

complaining around here.

Really, 'cause it looks

like you're the only one

out here complaining.

An illegally parked vehicle

in front of my driveway.

Must be friends of the Carters.

Girl, just move it to my driveway.

You know, you people

are always causing trouble.

- [Both] Excuse me?

- Listen.

You better be careful what

comes out of your mouth next.

Please.

Mm hmm, go back in the house.

Unbelievable.

- Ridiculous.

- He's insane.

Girl. He needs a life.

- Yeah.

- He need to get some.

Seriously.

Did you see the fight that

my coach had with that dad?

- Mm hm, I did.

- That was crazy.

That was crazy. (Phone buzzing)

Hold on one second, sweetie.

Hello.

I'm just calling to let you

know I'm on my way home.

Okay, great.

It took a little longer than I expected.

It always does.

Hey, it was work. They needed me.

Okay, well, I needed you too.

Why are you so upset with me?

Jerry threatened me

today and you weren't here.

Wait, wait, what?

Doesn't matter. I handled it.

Look, you're not the only one

that's busy with work around here, okay?

Are you kidding me?

How many more family

dinners are you gonna miss?

How many more practices?

How many more meetings,

how many more games?

I'm the one that's here, not you.

Hey, look, I'm doing the

best that I can, all right?

You don't prioritize this family

and I'm sick and tired.

- Look, I'm sick and tired!

(wheels screeching) (cars crashing)

(sirens wailing)

(wheels clattering)

(suspenseful music) (sirens wailing)

(heartbeat thumping)

(wheels clattering)

(heartbeat thumping)

(door squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music continues)

(curtains rattling)

(suspenseful music)

(footsteps clunking)

(gentle music)

- Hi, baby.

- Hi.

I've been waiting for you to wake up.

I know.

I'm just glad you're okay.

Yeah.

(footsteps clunking)

Good morning, Mr. Carter.

Good morning.

So, good news.

The surgery was successful

in stabilizing your spine.

That's good.

We were able to

address the immediate risk

with no additional complications.

How long will it be

before I can walk again?

A recovery from this type of injuries

is a gradual process.

We'll set you up with a rehabilitation plan

and recommend a good facility.

I just want to go home, please.

Just, I, I'll need to go home.

- I know.

- I understand Mr. Carter,

but the next few weeks are critical.

We can arrange in-home care,

but it is very important that

you follow their instructions.

Improper care could lead

to permanent damage.

I just wouldn't come home, babe.

- I know, babe. I know.

- I just

Our social worker will, can take you.

Okay.

(dramatic music continues)

My sweet baby, I'm here.

(dramatic music continues)

(suspenseful music)

(papers rustling)

(footsteps clunking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(upbeat music)

(curtains scraping)

Thank you. Hey baby.

- Hey.

- How you feeling?

I'm feeling okay.

Oh, you look better.

Where's Chase?

Oh, Sarah took him to school for me.

Well, your social worker reached out.

She recommended the caretaker, Eric Chen.

He's supposed to stop by

and do your assessment,

so hopefully if everything goes

well, you can go home today.

Mm. That's good.

That's good news.

Yeah.

[Lisa] Want some water?

[Miles] Yeah.

Hello, my name is Nathan

Hensley, but please call me Nate.

Hi. I'm sorry.

What happened to Eric Chen?

Well, I'm not supposed

to be telling y'all this,

but he's under review for his

last patient that passed away.

Tragic.

Oh?

Yeah.

Nobody informed us.

Well, you're more than

welcome to call if you

No, no, it's, it is fine.

Just whatever, just get what we, ah!

- Oh.

- Ah!

- Okay. Okay.

- Ah! It's

I got it. I got it.

All right, let's see, this is

completely normal, okay?

Your, your, your body

is repairing its nerves,

which means it's, you're healing.

- Oh.

- Yeah.

How many people have you

helped in this situation before?

Many.

Much older, but not as strong as you.

Yeah?

I believe that I can help

you back on your feet.

Do you mind if we start the intake now?

Yeah, whatever it takes

to get me back to work

as quickly as possible.

Excuse me. I gotta take this.

All right. Do me a favor.

Squeeze my two fingers right quick.

See something.

Okay. Okay.

So how long have you been married?

Like 14 years.

Okay.

You enjoy it? Being married?

Yeah, I do.

All right, so on a scale

of one to 10, let me know.

Does your back hurt when

I lift up your leg like this?

Ah, yeah, like about a six.

About a six, okay. Any kids?

Yeah, we have a son.

All right. (Miles groaning)

All right, all right. All right.

- No. That hurts.

- So that's the one.

All right. All right.

Okay, must feel great having somebody

care about you as much.

You know, not a lot of people get that.

So I see it like this.

You have a long road ahead of you,

but I can't see why you

can't make a full recovery.

I can start today.

Okay.

You know, I'm gonna discuss it with my wife

and she'll let you know.

No worries. Take your time.

Thanks for stopping by.

- No problem.

- Actually, excuse me, Nate.

(footsteps clunking)

Do you think my husband will walk again?

I asked the doctor, but he

didn't give me an exact yes.

Well, you know, these doctors

always managing expectations,

but with the proper care,

I believe he will.

- Okay, thanks.

- All right.

So what do you think?

He's okay.

I was hoping for a cute nurse, but.

Ah! A cute nurse?

- Baby.

- No, you wanna stay

at the hospital, that's cool?

I don't, I don't, I want to go home.

Yeah, no, he's, he's all right.

He seems very knowledgeable and, you know,

he could start right

away, so that's a plus.

Yeah, I think it will be good.

Yeah.

(gentle music)

I'm just glad to get you home.

I'm glad to get home.

(gentle music continues)

(engine purring)

Okay.

(doors banging)

Okay, I got it. Hold this Chase.

(gentle music continues)

Okay, wait, wait, what side

do you want me to be on there?

This side?

Okay. (Miles groaning)

- All right.

- Got it. Okay.

Chase, get the door for

me once I get your dad up?

Okay. Just take it slow.

(gentle music continues)

Easy on this step.

- Ready?

- Yeah.

[Lisa] Okay.

(Miles grunting)

Get the door.

Chase get the base.

(door squeaking)

Grab the wheelchair, baby.

All right. Okay. (Miles grunting)

Yeah, put the locks down.

All right, just real slow.

(Miles groaning)

Are you good? Okay.

Thank you.

Of course.

Thanks.

(gentle music)

Okay. You're good?

- Thank you.

- Of course. Okay.

I need to get upstairs and in the bed.

What time will the caretaker be here?

Oh, let me just see my phone.

He should be here in a second.

(dramatic music)

[Jerry] Hey, don't even think about

parking that car like that.

What, are you deaf?

Did you hear me?

I heard you the first time.

Well, good, then move.

You're blocking my driveway.

(dramatic music continues)

Oh, I'm sorry, were you

trying to be intimidating?

Look, I, I don't know

what you're getting at,

but if you don't move this

car, I'm calling the cops.

I don't know if you are aware,

but your next door neighbor over there

was in a really bad accident.

And you know, accidents

can happen to anyone.

So you be careful, I don't

wanna see you get hurt.

Have a good day, sir.

What's, what's going on?

It's another one of your friends.

Sorry about that.

No, it's pretty cool.

Come on, let's go. Draw you inside.

(dramatic music continues)

[Miles] Yeah.

How are you?

Man, sorry about that.

He thinks he's the neighborhood watch,

but really, he's just an as*h*le.

That's good to know.

And who's this little young fellow here?

This is our son, Chase.

Nice to meet you.

Hey, nice to meet you as well, I'm Nate.

I'll be helping your father get better.

Nice.

Hey, help me get upstairs.

Absolutely.

All right, here you go.

All right. Okay.

Chase, grab, grab my shoes.

All right, you got one more step to go?

There it is. Take your time now.

Take your time.

(Miles groaning)

All right. There you go.

All right, so this is where we'll be at.

All right.

All right, for these next few works,

I need you to hold on to me, all right?

I'm putting my bag down.

All right. There we go.

(walking stick clinking) (floor squeaking)

There you go.

Oh, you good, you good?

I got you. I got you.

All right, we got a few more steps here.

- Here we go.

- Ah.

All right. Mr. Miles, you made it.

I got you.

All right, let's get your legs up here.

All right, I got you, slowly.

We ain't in no rush. (Miles groaning)

Ah. All right.

Get you up here.

Woo! How you feel?

To be honest, this sucks.

[Nate] Mm.

I'm in a lot of pain, but man,

I guess this is better than

being in that hospital bed.

I know it is, but if I

looks at things, man,

you got a nice setup here, I like.

Yeah.

(gentle music continues)

Hey babe. Here, sit up.

Is that better?

(bag rustling)

[Nate] Oh, the pills?

Yeah.

All right, so this is for inflammation.

I'll go ahead and put

one of those down here.

[Miles] I have a headache.

These? Yes, these are antibiotics.

So you're gonna wanna take this with food.

All right, and these are to help you sleep.

These right here.

Hey, look guys, I

know it sounds like a lot,

but that's why I'm here.

Thank you. We appreciate you.

No problem.

And Nate, you're able to be

here from seven, seven, right?

Well, I typically recommend 24 hour care.

Oh, well I can take care of him at night.

Sure, whatever you feel is best.

Okay.

I'll go get some water

for the pills that I laid out.

Okay, thanks.

So what do you think?

You go with Nate?

I mean, yes. I guess.

I don't think I had too many options.

We'll get through it, okay?

- Right, I'll be back.

- I know.

(gentle music continues)

(suspenseful music)

(dustbin clanking)

(air hissing)

Somebody over there?

(suspenseful music continues)

Who is that?

(suspenseful music continues)

(suspenseful music crescendo)

Hey!

(door squeaking and banging)

Hey wait!

(body thumping)

(suspenseful music continues)

Is mine is mine is mine

Whose world is this?

Yeah, what's mine is mine is mine

Whose world is this

(watch clattering)

(suspenseful music continues)

(stairs squeaking)

(door clicking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(ball thumping)

- Chase. Chase, Chase!

Come on. Stop with the ball.

Look, you got 30 minutes,

so you're taking the bus.

Let's go. That kid.

(cup clinking)

(water trickling)

(door knocking)

(kettle clinking)

(footsteps clunking)

(door squeaking)

- Hey.

- Hey.

- Come in.

(door squeaking)

- Well, good morning.

Oh, thank you.

I was actually just brewing some.

Hmm.

Smells amazing.

Yes, this is one of my favorites.

- Good, right?

- Okay, that's good.

[Nate] Yeah.

Okay, well, I'll let you get to it.

- All right.

- Thanks Nate.

[Nate] Thank you.

(Nate sighing)

(stairs squeaking)

Yeah, well, quarter

20 may be too, too big.

I don't know, he may

need a fire 30 seconds.

Yeah, well, have him call

me if he needs anything.

Okay. Hey, thanks.

I appreciate it.

All right. Bye

Man, I knew they were gonna

have to find me a replacement,

but I don't know, this just sucks.

Doesn't feel good at all.

Well, if you don't mind me asking,

what do you do for a living?

Hmm, in layman terms,

I'm a skilled mechanic,

but I work on specialized welding robots.

Impressive. Let me see that back.

(Miles grunting) That's cool. Got you.

All right, everything

seems to still be intact.

Go ahead. Take your time.

Ah, sh**t. (Grunts)

Seriously, how long

before I can go back to work.

Well, it's kind of hard to say,

but the goal is to actually have you up

and walking by yourself

in the next few weeks.

- Hey baby.

- Hey.

Go to work. (Kisses smacking)

- All right.

- Nate,

thanks again for the coffee.

Chase!

Yeah?

Honey, you're gonna have to take the bus.

(sighs) Mom, you said you would take me.

I know, honey, but

I'm already running late.

Please don't make me take the bus.

All right. All right.

But we have to leave now

and I'm calling your school.

No, no, no, no, you're just

gonna make things worse.

All right. Come on, come on.

Let's, let's go. Come on.

(suspenseful music)

Come on, Chase, we're already late.

(suspenseful music continues)

(door banging)

(Lisa sighs)

What's wrong?

I think Jerry slashed my tires.

- What?

- Yeah. And God.

I gotta catch a lift.

I'm already late, Chase

is gonna be late for school.

You mind if I take a look?

(suspenseful music)

All right.

(car jack clanking)

(suspenseful music continues)

All right, guys. You are good to go.

You didn't even have to take the bus.

Thank you.

Thank you, Nate. I

really appreciate this.

Hey, no problem.

Considering as helping

out the whole family.

All right, you ready?

All right.

Thanks again.

Oh, no problem.

- All right.

- All right. Have a good day.

(doors banging)

(suspenseful music continues)

All right, here you go, my guy.

Carne a sad a tacos here.

I want you to enjoy this now.

- Oh, this smells good.

- Come on.

(Miles grunting)

Okay. (Pills clinking)

(gentle music)

Wow! Man, this tastes amazing.

- Yeah, you like that?

- Mm hm.

Yeah, my last patient was a chef,

so I picked up on a few things.

Man, I ain't touch a few things.

Let me get you something

to wash that down.

Here you go.

Water from the purest form.

All right, make sure you

take the meds, all right?

- Yeah.

- Maybe later on

we can talk about those

Detroit Pistons, man?

I guess.

(gentle music continues)

(light switch clicking)

(dramatic music)

Good job, good job.

I'm proud of you, brother.

I'm proud of you.

(dramatic music continues)

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Couple of pills. Like that?

Heck, yeah.

(dramatic music continues)

(Miles grunting)

Okay. You okay?

One more? (Dramatic music continues)

(Miles grunting) Not

good. Great, all right.

Let's try the same one more time.

What's that?

All right.

(Miles groaning)

All right, give me one more good one.

(dramatic music continues)

I got you. I got you. (Miles groaning)

All right.

(dramatic music continues)

(Miles groaning)

(pestle scraping)

(dramatic music continues)

(spoon clattering)

(footsteps clunking)

(dramatic music continues)

(suspenseful music)

(suspenseful music)

[Miles] Hey.

Hey, you're up.

Let's get you some light.

[Miles] What?

What were you doing over there?

Oh, I was just checking out

your book collection over there.

It's nice.

[Miles] Can you help me up?

I need to go to the bathroom.

Easy. Easy.

You might hurt yourself.

[Miles] You got any more of those tacos?

Come on, we could do that.

Good morning, dad.

Chase, what did we talk about, man?

- Sorry, dad.

- Good morning.

- You all right?

- Mm hm.

[Lisa] How you feeling, babe?

I'm, I'm feeling pretty good.

Although, I feel like yesterday was a blur.

Yeah. Well, I mean baby,

you probably just needed the extra rest.

That's okay.

(doorbell ringing)

- I'll get it.

- Yeah.

- That's probably Nate.

All right, I gotta get outta here.

(kiss smacking) Love you.

Yeah. (Door squeaking)

Good morning, Mr. Miles.

[Miles] Good morning.

- All right.

I'm feeling.

Say, what happened yesterday?

I don't remember much of anything.

You know it can happen

with the medications

that you are on.

What you need to realize

is that your body needs rest.

Yeah. (Suspenseful music)

[Nate] Are you hungry?

Yeah.

I'll fix you up something.

All right.

(suspenseful music)

I understand.

But I don't want you

worrying about that other kid.

He's just a wannabe bully.

You just need to keep

your head in the game.

What do we say?

I know dad.

Show up every single day and

[Both] Do do the work.

That's right.

It's just best to avoid trouble if you can.

I want you to be safe, all right?

All right, dad. I'll see you later.

(gentle music)

Fine young boy.

Well, some fuel for you, my brother.

Yeah, you know, I was

thinking the other day,

this is the longest I've

gone without working out.

It sucks, but I guess I

have to push through.

Well, eat up.

You need to build up your strength.

We need to take this

recovery one step at a time.

Yeah.

What's made me drowsy yesterday?

Hmm, well, you need to take your meds.

Any infection can set us back for weeks.

And besides, you don't

wanna be in pain, do you?

No.

Oh boy.

(water splattering)

Oh, hi. You must be Nate?

That I am.

I'm Sarah. Nice to meet you.

[Nate] Nice to meet you as well.

Lisa asked me to stop

by, I help out when I can.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to freak you out.

I have a key to the house.

No, that's fine.

Actually, I'm glad that you're here.

Miles needs a good support system.

Oh yeah, well, Lisa's my best friend.

Well, maybe I need to get your number

so you can let me know

the next time you stopping by.

Oh, okay.

How's Miles doing?

Would you like to see him?

Yes, I would love to, please.

Right this way.

(door clicking)

Oh God, it's dark in here.

Hey, Miles.

(suspenseful music)

Oh, you don't look so good.

Are you okay?

I am not.

He had a very intense

physical therapy today,

and damn near took him out.

(suspenseful music continues)

Wow. Oh my God.

God, did you hear about your neighbor?

Yeah, he actually fell

down the stairs and died.

Can you believe that?

Mm.

It took him three days to find his body.

I mean, I know he's a prick,

but I can't believe that he's, he's dead.

Are you, are you wanting

something to, to read?

I think he's referring

to this water right here.

Let me give him some.

Oh, I can take it for him.

Sure. Just be careful.

Don't wanna let him choke

Here, have a drink, friend.

(suspenseful music

continues) (Miles slurping)

Good.

Sarah.

I think that's enough visiting

for today, don't you think?

- Yeah.

- I can stay.

Well, I have to bathe him now.

Okay.

Well, feel better friend, all right?

Right this way. I can walk you out.

Call me if you need anything.

(suspenseful music continues)

(floors squeaking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(water sloshing)

All right. Easy, easy.

(Miles grunting)

What? What the hell?

(water trickling)

(Miles grunting)

I need this.

Oh, it's no big deal, really.

I'm just cleaning you up.

It's nothing for you to

be embarrassed about.

Get the hell off me.

You know, you got a lot of fight in you.

And I respect that.

I saw what you did.

You saw?

And what was that exactly?

(Miles grunting)

Bookshelf.

(suspenseful music continues)

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Your mind is playing tricks on you, Miles.

Hallucination is the side effect

of the medications that you are on.

But be careful, you

don't wanna sound crazy.

Actually, physical therapy

might be too much for you today.

So I'm just gonna have you rest.

(water trickling)

(suspenseful music continues)

(Miles grunting)

I can k*ll you right now.

So pathetic.

(suspenseful music continues)

Not just yet.

(suspenseful music)

(floors squeaking)

Oh, you don't have to

do that, I'll take care of it.

Oh no, it's quite away.

You know, I got a plate for

you and Chase in the kitchen

if y'all want to eat.

- Really?

- Mm hm.

[Lisa] Let me show you a little trick.

Well look at you, all professional.

Yeah, I might have

done a little time at Macy's.

I see.

I've been meaning to ask you something.

Is it normal for Miles

to be sleeping so much?

Hmm.

For the first few weeks,

recovery isn't normal, so yeah.

Okay, well, maybe I'll just

make a doctor's appointment,

you know, just to be on the safe side.

Well, if the doctors see

that he's not recovering,

they could readmit him.

And Lisa, he has been

a bit agitated lately.

If they find that out, they could put him

in a mental health evaluation.

What I strongly suggest is

that we wait a little bit longer.

Let it play out, see if it gets better.

What do you mean agitated?

With his level of confusion,

it's pretty normal, but

I'll tell you if anything gets serious.

Okay.

Nate, I'm really glad you're here.

Thanks.

(footsteps squeaking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(suspenseful music)

Mr. Miles, you have to take your pills.

No!

I guess I... Get this outta my face!

(suspenseful music continues)

Hey, hey, hey. What's going on?

I've been trying.

Listen, let me help you.

Stay the hell away from me!

[Lisa] Miles.

I'm only here to help you.

[Miles] The hell you are!

Nate, give us a minute, please.

Miles, what are you doing, baby?

Please, get back in the bed.

Listen to me, he put a

camera over there, I saw him.

- What? Miles?

- Just look.

He probably has them all over the house.

There's no camera in here.

Would you just look? Please.

Please!

(suspenseful music continues)

(door squeaking)

I am telling you, I saw him.

Miles, there's no camera.

Baby, you are not listening to me.

Look, look more.

Miles, look, get back in bed.

You're gonna hurt yourself, baby.

(Miles grunting) Stop!

(Lisa thumping)

(suspenseful music continues)

(Miles grunting)

What is wrong with you?

Don't you ever put your hands on me!

I can't do everything.

I can't take care of you

and Chase and go to work.

Nate is here to help you.

No, he isn't! He's drugging me.

- Oh my God.

- He put something in my tea,

- and he tried to drown me.

- Stop it!

Think about Chase.

Do you want him to see you like this?

I need you to take your medication, please.

Miles.

(suspenseful music continues)

(floor squeaking)

(door clicking) (walking stick clattering)

(suspenseful music continues)

What's wrong? You okay?

Yeah.

Miles is under a lot of stress right now.

Mentally and physically.

I don't know what to do.

The main thing that we

can do is just be patient.

No need to let up now.

He needs all the support he can get.

I just never seen him like this.

Well, he got up and

walked by himself, right?

So that means what we're doing is working.

I wouldn't recommend

taking him to the hospital

every time something happens,

it's just gonna stress him out.

- And him too.

- Oh God.

I didn't even check on Chase.

Listen. No, you finish getting ready.

I'll talk to him.

(suspenseful music continues)

- Nate.

- Yeah?

You said you offer live-in care, right?

I do.

Maybe just until he is better.

Sure.

(suspenseful music continues)

(door squeaking)

Hey buddy. You all right?

Look, Chase, I know it can

be pretty scary what your,

your dad is going through, but it's normal.

He was in a really bad accident.

It's just some things that happen in life

that's just out of our control.

Is my dad gonna be okay?

He will, if he's as strong as it seems.

But speaking of strong, I

overheard you and your dad

talking about that bully in school.

You know, he's really, he's

not that wrong about that.

But I found another way that might suit you

a little bit better.

What's the bully's name?

Elijah.

Next time Elijah messes with you,

I want you to boil your fists up like this.

Do this.

And when he gets close enough,

I want you to hit him

right there in the ba*ls.

Yeah, just like that. Hard too.

And I promise you, he'll

never bother you again.

(door squeaking)

Hey Sweetie. You okay?

Yeah.

Okay, let's get ready for school.

- Thank you, Nate.

- No doubt.

(door squeaking)

Thank you.

(suspenseful music)

(floor squeaking)

(suitcase thumping)

(suitcase squeaking)

(suitcase squeaking)

(door clicking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(bags rustling)

(box clinking)

(ball thumping)

All right, let's go.

Do your legs. Do your legs.

There you go. There you go.

All right. All right.

Okay, okay. There we go.

The game on lock I stand with the keys

I'm standing my ground

I ain't planning to flee

Standing my ground

I am planting my feet

Taking a stand embracing my destiny

Shaking his hand

Style going through my foot.

(ball thumping)

Oh! Ah, ah!

Uh-huh!

We bout' to change the game

We out here taking names

Let our voices rise

Let them reach the sky

We bout to change the game

Oh yeah, baby!

That's what I'm talking about.

Let them reach the sky - Come on, bro.

Hickory dickory dock

Giving em all that we got

You good? The door tried to knock

Hey dad.

Nate is so good at basketball.

He's been playing me all day.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Okay.

Yeah, but I'm gonna take

a shower, so I'll see you later.

[Miles] Okay.

(door banging)

Mr. Miles. (Suspenseful music)

That's a good kid.

[Miles] You two have fun.

Oh yeah. He's great.

I know.

I'll be out there with him soon.

[Nate] That's the goal.

Yeah.

(suspenseful music continues)

[Nate] You are not gonna eat that?

No, I don't have much of an appetite.

Why so sad

Oh, looks like Lisa is gonna

be late for dinner tonight.

Mm.

Did she text you that?

(phone beeping)

(suspenseful music continues)

It must be a delay or something.

Yeah. Must be.

Well, I'll take this plate downstairs.

If you need anything else, let me know.

(floor squeaking)

(gentle music)

I have a late meeting, so

I won't be home for dinner.

I'm sorry.

These last few weeks have,

they made me realize

what's important to me.

I wanna be the partner you deserve.

(gentle music continues)

I know.

We have time to figure it out.

I haven't been taking my

medication for the last few days,

but I just still feel

like I'm being drugged.

I don't know how he's doing it.

What do you mean you

haven't taken your medication?

Miles, come on.

You're sounding crazy again.

I don't have time for this.

(gentle music continues)

(footsteps clunking)

How you doing, my guy?

[Miles] Pretty good.

Well, it's time for the

favorite part of the day.

And that's taking medications.

Would you like a sandwich with that?

Yeah, that sounds good.

I'll be right up.

(footsteps clunking)

[Lisa] Have a good day, Nate.

[Nate] You too.

We'll talk later.

(footsteps clunking)

(gentle music continues)

(suspenseful music)

(light switch clicking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(Miles grunting)

(walking stick clinking)

(hands thumping)

(suspenseful music continues)

(light switch clicking)

What are you doing?

[Miles] Baby, there's a

camera over here, I know it.

Oh my God, I'm not

doing this with you again.

Either you get back in bed

or I will help you downstairs

to sleep on the couch.

[Miles] Baby.

(suspenseful music continues)

[Lisa] Miles.

Turn the light off.

(walking stick clinking)

(light switch clicking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(light switch clicking)

(mortar clinking)

(pestle scraping)

(knife scraping)

(suspenseful music continues)

(floor squeaking)

[Nate] Here you go.

A freshly made sandwich

and some coconut water.

Thanks.

I don't want that.

[Sarah] Hello?

[Miles] Hey Sarah.

- Oh, hey.

- Oh, you're back?

Yeah. Lisa texted me.

She said it was urgent, did I miss her?

Yeah. Yeah. She just got out of here.

But, hey Nate, do you

mind giving us a minute?

Oh sure.

[Sarah] Thank you.

[Nate] You're welcome.

Hey, can you close the,

the door for us too, please?

[Nate] Of course.

(door clicking)

What's up? What's going on?

Sarah, listen to me.

Look, I'm telling you.

Lisa thinks I'm crazy, but he's hurting me,

and she just can't see it.

I know she'll listen to you.

What do you mean hurting you? How?

He's lacing my drinks, all right?

He, I think he's giving me

double doses of my meds.

Miles, Nate seems really nice.

And to be honest with you, friend,

you are a little confused.

(suspenseful music)

I haven't taken my

medication in the last two days.

Yet, I'm still drowsy.

All right, I'm sleeping all day

and I can't remember a thing.

Please, okay. Just talk to Lisa.

I know she'll listen to you.

(suspenseful music continues)

(door clicking)

(floor squeaking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(floor squeaking)

Okay.

Okay Miles, I'll, I'll

talk to Lisa, all right?

Thank you.

Just try and get some rest, okay?

- Yeah.

- All right.

- I'll see you later.

- Yeah.

Hey, can you just give

me something to drink

before you leave?

Oh yeah, absolutely. I'll be right back.

(suspenseful music continues)

(water splattering)

(suspenseful music)

(glass clinking)

You hungry?

Because I can fix you something.

Oh, I was just getting

a glass of water for Miles.

- Mm?

- Is that his lunch?

You know, I'm very happy

that you were able to come over.

You know, Miles needs

more friends like you.

I could tell you're a caring person.

Yeah, well, I was

actually getting ready to go.

Can you, can you take this for me, thanks.

Maybe we should go

out on a date sometime.

You like Italian?

Yeah, I gotta get going.

(door squeaking and banging)

(suspenseful music continues)

(Sarah screaming) (fist thumping)

(suspenseful music continues)

(Miles grunting)

(walking stick clanking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(walking stick clanking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(door squeaking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(walking stick clanking)

[Miles] Where the hell is it?

(walking stick clanking)

(suitcase scraping)

(box clattering)

(suspenseful music continues)

(bottle clanking)

(Miles thumping)

(suspenseful music continues)

(suspenseful music)

You know, you're really

making this hard for me.

I see who you are.

Where's Sarah?

How the hell should I know?

I haven't seen her all day.

You know, you starting to act delusional.

Maybe I should increase your medication.

What you think?

Why are you even keeping me alive?

So you won't ruin my date?

(suspenseful music continues)

She'll never choose you! Never!

(Miles grunting)

I'm there, but you're not.

Your kids a wimp, Lisa's miserable.

When Lisa finds

out about this, it's over.

Well, I guess we gotta make sure

that doesn't happen now, don't we?

(Miles grunting)

(suspenseful music continues)

How much is that doggie in the window

The one with the waggly tail

Lights out. (Light switch clicking)

(door squeaking)

Chase. Chase. Get back here!

Oh, this boy.

(keys rattling)

Hey, welcome home. Everything okay?

No, Chase got

suspended for picking a fight

with one of his classmates today.

Mm. Was it Elijah?

How do you know that?

Chase trust me.

Well, that may be,

but I need to discuss this

with my husband and my son, excuse me.

(suspenseful music)

(door clicking and squeaking)

(door squeaking and clicking)

Chase.

[Chase] I don't wanna talk right now.

We need to talk about what

happened at school today.

Go away!

Don't talk to me like that.

Chase!

May I?

Hey Chase. It's Nate.

You mind if I talk to you for a second?

[Chase] No, you can come in.

Let me soften him up a little bit.

Just give me a minute.

(suspenseful music continues)

(door squeaking and clicking)

Yo, I'm so proud of you, boy.

I ain't rat you up.

Oh, no, no, no. I'm good with that.

Listen, your mom ain't

gonna have you on punishment

for a long time 'cause she

love you too much, all right?

Just continue to keep being nice.

Say you're sorry and tell her

how much you love her, all right?

- All right.

- Oh, and tell her

how much Elijah really bothered you.

How that really affected you,

really play that up, all right?

- All right.

- All right. You good though?

- Mm mm.

- Want a milkshake later?

All right. (Nate laughing)

All right.

I softened him up for you.

(suspenseful music)

(floor squeaking)

I am sorry mom. It's just Elijah.

He kept picking on me and

I know baby. I'm sorry.

You hungry?

No, can I just stay up here?

I'm kind of tired.

Okay, I'll check on

you a little later, okay?

- All right.

- Love you.

Love you. (Suspenseful music continues)

(door squeaking)

(door squeaking and clicking)

(suspenseful music continues)

(gentle music)

Wow, that was really good.

My pleasure. You deserved it.

You know Chase

really hurt that kid today.

I mean, he tried to talk to me about it.

Just, I've been so preoccupied with work.

(gentle music)

Am I a terrible mother?

Of course not. That's ridiculous.

You're a great mother.

Here I am accusing my husband

of not prioritizing his family.

And I do the exact same thing.

Do you know I got a promotion today?

You did? Congratulations.

You're the first person I told that to.

I mean, you should be proud.

It's kind of hard to celebrate

with everything that's

going on with my family.

Well, you deserve to be celebrated.

I can't believe Miles is still sleeping.

I mean, I wanted to

share the news with them.

You must really love him, don't you?

Of course I do.

Well, in that case, let's make a toast.

To the cornerstone to this family.

And to a well-deserved promotion.

(gentle music continues) (glasses clinking)

You know, you always

know the right things to say.

Now why is that?

Because I see you.

You are not looking so good.

(suspenseful music)

You look a little sleepy.

Maybe I should take you

upstairs so you can get some rest.

(suspenseful music continues)

- Hey, I got you.

- Oh?

Here, let me help you.

Hey, I got you.

- I'm, I'm okay.

- Are you okay?

[Lisa] Yeah.

Oh, hey, I got you. I got you.

I'm just gonna guide you, okay?

[Lisa] I'm good.

(suspenseful music continues)

(suspenseful music)

(bed squeaking)

(Lisa sighing)

(suspenseful music continues)

(bed squeaking)

(door clicking)

(floor squeaking)

Morning.

How'd you sleep?

Actually, you know, I've got a headache.

You think you could make some

of that coffee that you make?

Sure.

(suspenseful music continues)

(door clicking)

(light switch clicking)

Miles, Miles! Mile, Miles.

What's wrong?

I don't know, something

happened last night.

Baby, I can't remember.

Were you with him last night?

I'm sorry.

He probably drugged you.

He did something to Sarah too.

Wait, what?

Yeah, he attacked her and

then he drove off in her car.

What? How do you know that?

I saw him.

Look, we gotta get

outta here, we're not safe.

Okay.

Okay. Call the police.

I'm gonna go get Chase.

He, he took my phone again.

What?

Miles, I'm scared.

Listen, listen. Go get Chase, okay?

- Quietly.

- Okay.

Let's lose this psycho bear please.

Okay.

(door clicking)

What are you doing?

Oh, I was just gonna take a shower.

Coffee's ready. Come join me.

Okay, let me just take a shower first.

How about breakfast?

(suspenseful music continues)

(door squeaking)

Chase, Chase. Chase, baby.

Chase, come on. Wake up.

Come on, baby. Wake up, please.

Get up. Get up. Get up.

Come on, I need you to put this on.

Come on Chase. Come on.

Come on. Come on.

Get up. Get up.

Here, put your shirt on.

Chase, Chase come on. Come on.

Look at me. Look at me.

Okay, Okay, okay. Come on.

(door squeaking)

- Hey, let's go.

- Okay.

(suspenseful music continues)

(floor squeaking)

Where do you think you're going?

(suspenseful music)

You see, I just wanted to k*ll the husband,

but now everybody dies.

(suspenseful music continues)

(Miles grunting)

(door banging)

(Miles grunting)

(suspenseful music continues)

No! No!

(Lisa grunting)

(suspenseful music continues)

(fist thumping)

10, 25, 5.

(door knocking)

- 25.

- Now Chase, don't be stupid.

Open the door or your

mother and dad are dead.

(suspenseful music continues)

(Miles grunting)

Yes.

Put the phone down.

Hey!

Ah, ah, ah!

I win! You lose!

I will break his neck, mm-hm.

(Nate grunting)

(Miles groaning)

(suspenseful music continues)

(fist thumping) (Miles groaning)

(Miles panting)

(walking stick clattering)

(gentle music)

Mr. Carter,

your wife has sustained

some very serious injuries

and it's going to be a

long road to recovery.

Would you consider hiring a caretaker?

(suspenseful music)

(suspenseful music continues)

Not every light is gonna guide you

Yeah, when I blow up

I'ma soar high like Peter Pan

In real life be living out my dreams

If I'm waking up it's in a foreign land

Whole wrist covered up in Ice

Dealership, never ask the price

I'll hit the mall and ball with my dogs

Yea, I'll swipe it once

without thinking twice

'Cause this' what I was made for

Man, I know this what I came for

On the big stage,

couple thousand people

And they do whatever I say so

Have chicks every color of the rainbow

Yeah, chains on me like Django

Be a long way from my tank low

'Cause my Tesla

charged for them bankrolls

And I'm grinding, money on my mind and

I'm headed to the top,

I won't stop until I find it

Write my name in diamonds

But all these lights are blinding

I wonder is it worth it?

Feel like I'm losing my

mind, yeah remind me

Don't be afraid of the

dark, be careful with stars

Not every light is

gonna guide you, baby

Don't let 'em rain on your spark

Keep it close to your heart

All of the pressure's

gonna drive you crazy

Close your eyes to the madness

In the morning its all gonna vanish

Don't be afraid of the

dark, be careful with stars

Not every light is gonna guide you

(lively music continues)

Mmmm-Mm-Mm, yeah

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid

Yeah Don't be afraid

Look, since I blew up

Everybody telling me that I'm the man

Same people gave me the finger

They reaching out for me to give a hand

In a different city and my pills came

'Cause this tour don't

happen if I feel pain

And the girl with me

say she down for life

But she don't even

know what's my real name

Just, tryna get what you she came for

And ain't nothing I got safe though

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