Whisper in the Dark (2025)

[bunniefuu]

[suspenseful music]

Hey, Jeremy.

How are you doing, man?

Hey, Mike.

You're never off the clock, huh?

Yeah, you know, I gotta

get those hours in, mate.

Gig economy is k*lling me, and

I think I'm only one of two guys

- around here, so.

- Yeah.

Yeah.

Your food.

Wait here, I have something for you.

Sure.

Oh, it's for you.

Just take it.

I drew it last week.

It's for your little sister.

You said she was feeling

kind of lonely at school,

so I thought it might be nice.

You make her feel less alone.

Oh, OK.

Yeah.

Yeah, you weren't lying when

you said you were an artist.

Well, anyways, yeah.

Yeah.

Wait here.

Wait, wait.

Wait a minute.

Sure, no worries.

Here you go.

Huh, so you're finally going to do it, huh?

Yeah, finally.

Well, congrats, man.

I mean, your first big thing, right?

Your first exhibition.

It's a big deal.

But there's... there's no address here.

Where is it?

There is... there is a

QR code just right here.

I need to scan it a few

hours before the starting time.

He didn't show up.

Interesting concept.

I'm intrigued.

Yeah, I've been prepping

it for two months now.

I'm excited.

Well, I can't wait to

see it, mate, but yeah,

I've got to get back to work.

- Yeah, of course.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

It was good to see you.

Yeah, you take care, OK?

Yeah. No, I will do, man.

- See you soon.

- OK, take care.

- See you soon.

- Bye-bye.

Bye

[suspenseful music]

Hey, buddy.

Everything good?

I've been worried about you.

I'm fine.

Sorry, I didn't pick up.

I was just... just sleep.

Been asleep for a week.

You've been ghosting everyone, man.

What's going on?

You scared the sh*t out of me.

I'm sorry.

Come on in, bro.

It's me.

Just to get here as well.

Hey, buddy, I got some beers.

I don't know if you're drinking still.

No, man, my body's a temple.

I knew you were going to say that sh*t.

That's why I got you one of these.

Hold on one sec.

What are these.

Protein shakes you like so much.

Enjoy.

Why does it feel different in here?

It feels like you changed change something.

Dude, what's... what's

with all the art stuff, man?

OK.

Here we go.

No f*cking way.

Since when?

I've been prepping for two months now.

So this is why you've

been ghosting everyone?

Yeah, I kind of have

been pretty busy with this.

You sneaky m*therf*cker.

Why couldn't you just text

me so let me know you're OK?

All right.

You haven't been online.

I haven't seen you for days.

You remember that?

You missed that as well.

What?

Is this... this is so sweet.

Oh, my God, are you OK, bro?

Should I bring you good sh*t.

Are you OK?

Dude?

Bro talk to me, what the f*ck.

You want me to call the ambulance.

Should I call an ambulance to pick you up?

So you had another panic attack recently?

Yeah, it happened again.

It appears this has been

happening a lot lately.

Can you think of anything

that might have triggered it?

I'm not sure.

I won't pressure you

into discussing anything

you're not comfortable with.

In our last session, we

delved into your agoraphobia

and the challenges associated

with leaving your home.

Our aim was to identify potential triggers

for its intensity.

You opened up about

the passing of your aunt

during that conversation.

Unfortunately, we had to conclude

our session at that point.

Would you mind telling me a

bit more about your relationship

with her?

Well, she was like a mom

to me after my parents died.

When I was four or five years old,

I went to live with my grandmother

but the old lady started to lose her mind

so I went to live with my

Aunt Molly here in England.

So I left France.

Aside from my grandmother,

she was my only family left,

so I didn't really have much of a choice.

You said you were living with

your grandmother for a while.

Can you tell me what happened to her?

Nothing much, Doc.

I don't really remember.

I was just a kid.

DR. SMITH: OK.

Can you continue talking about your aunt?

Yeah, so I was living with

her and her husband, David.

And do you mind telling

me about your life with them?

Well, David used to beat my aunt.

And then I realized when I was older

that he was also abusing her.

OK.

And was he abusing you as well?

No, Doc, I was the lucky one.

I was only getting beaten.

One day he beat my aunt like never before.

Then a few months ago, I

found out she'd k*lled herself.

Do you think the news of her passing

could have triggered some childhood trauma?

Perhaps it possibly

triggered the agoraphobia?

Maybe, but the agoraphobia

started before that.

So what's going on with that Julia girl?

Are you guys still in touch?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): No,

we're not really talking anymore.

But it's fine.

I mean, plenty more fish in the sea, right?

I don't really need a girlfriend anyway.

It's so true, man.

She's a b*tch to you anyways, bro.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

Yeah, she was just a b*tch.

No time to be a simp, man.

You got to focus on being

a king, doing career sh*t.

And you're a full on

professional artist, bro.

So f*ck those girls.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Yeah, man.

f*ck them.

Oh, sh*t.

They're attacking me

up North, I need backup.

Wait, where... where?

I can't see them.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

Next to the nuclear factory

where the commander is.

Oh, sh*t.

Yeah, I got them.

I'm sending you backup right now.

I'm on it.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

Sending you some tanks I just built.

We got those m*therf*ckers.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): That was close.

Let me build the T3 unit

so we can attack their base.

Just cover my a*s.

Yes, boss.

On that note, are you talking

to any other girls, if not Julia?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): No, not really.

As I said, I don't...

I don't have time for

love and sh*t right now.

I feel pretty great being by myself.

That's the spirit, man.

Listen, I just broke up

with this girl I was seeing.

She was nice and everything,

but I'm just not ready to commit

to a relationship, you know.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): How come?

The girlfriends are so much work, bro.

And I just want to...

I still want to have fun.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): And you

think having a girlfriend isn't fun?

No, I mean, I...

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Got those T3 ready.

Let's kick their a*s.

Yeah, OK.

I'm going to bring my Titans in.

We're going to get them from the East

and we'll have them surrounded, OK?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): OK, General.

Anyway, sorry, you were saying?

No, I was just saying I enjoy a woman's

company for a limited

amount of time, though.

I'm fully enjoying my own company.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): So far, dude.

Nothing better than being

by yourself with no one

to disturb your peace.

[suspenseful music]

Hey, Jeremy.

How are we doing today?

I'm good.

It's great to hear, man.

Here's your food.

Thanks.

Oh, by the way, thanks, man.

For?

For the painting.

Oh, no, that was nothing.

Oh my sister loved it.

She actually hung it on her bedroom wall.

OK, glad I could help.

I'm looking forward to the exhibition.

Yeah, see you.

See you there.

Yeah, see you later, mate.

Yeah.

It takes dedication and discipline.

I'm dedicated and disciplined.

It will demand strength and power.

I have strength and power.

You must persist whether we give up.

I'm not weak.

I refuse to be weak.

Failure is not an option.

If you stumble, if you fall,

you must get up and fight.

I won't fail.

I won't give up.

I will fight.

Don't follow.

Let others follow you.

You are the leader.

I'm myself, and no one else.

Your only limit is you.

You are your own worst enemy.

I'm my only limit.

I'm my worst enemy.

[upbeat music]

MAN: And I've put you eyes as well.

And look at me.

Look pretty eyes.

[woman moaning]

You promised to do your homework.

WOMAN: I promise.

MAN: You swear?

WOMAN: I pinky swear.

MAN: This is crazy.

You better do it.

WOMAN: I promise I will. MAN: I'm serious.

Your mom can...

[woman moaning]

[suspenseful music]

WOMAN: It gave me plenty of water and...

[suspenseful music]

What the f*ck.

[suspenseful music]

Is anyone in here?

[suspenseful music]

Help me.

There's someone in my home.

They're coming.

They're coming to my room.

They're trying to get in.

The overtone circle flawlessly.

KA267ROI.

[suspenseful music]

You'd better leave

my house, or I'll k*ll you!

I have a g*n!

[suspenseful music]

OFFICER: We've checked

the exterior CCTV footage,

and we're unable to identify

anyone near the house

at this time, or anyone

outside within the last 24 hours.

Are you sure you saw someone inside?

I promise you, I did.

They grabbed my hand

by the desk over there.

Did you catch a glimpse of

what the intruder looked like?

No, I couldn't.

I was in complete darkness.

Thank you for the information, but I'm

afraid we're not able to

pursue this case further

at this time due to lack of evidence

with breaking and entering.

But we will file a report.

In the meantime, do

ensure you lock all doors

and windows as we've had a lot of reports

of robberies in this area.

OK thank you very much, Officer.

If you see something again, please

don't hesitate to call us.

Have a safe evening, Sir.

DR. SMITH: So the police came and they said

they couldn't see anything?

Yeah, they said they

couldn't see anyone on CCTV

and my doors were locked.

OK.

They asked me if I was on

drugs or stressed recently.

I showed them the medication.

Or the medication shouldn't

have that sort of side effect

on you.

Do you mind if I ask you a question?

Yeah, go on.

When did it start?

Started what?

The manifestations in your house.

Oh, about a week ago.

OK.

And do you have any sort of family history

with hallucinations or schizophrenia?

What are you implying?

I'm not implying anything.

I'm asking simple questions

to understand the situation in

order to walk you through this.

Are you saying I'm mad?

And I know nothing about my family.

Sometimes people with schizophrenia

have crises where they

see things that aren't real.

And those crises can be

triggered by a traumatic event.

Those are real.

And if I have been schizophrenic,

it would have been triggered way sooner.

I'm not denying what you see, Jeremy.

I'm just simply trying to

understand the situation.

[suspenseful music]

You know, my life is already messy.

I mean, I don't need

more problems on top of it.

I understand, but we're

not here to pile up issues,

but to sort them out together.

I understand that you have

seen horrific events in your life,

and I can only imagine the burden

it must have been to carry

that on your shoulders.

But I don't want you to feel

reduced during these sessions.

That's not the point.

Sorry, doc, I'm just going through...

I'm just going through a lot.

So I don't know where to start.

It's OK, I'm here for this.

I'm here for you to help you.

It's just... it's just like.

Am I becoming crazy?

No, you're not.

I swear, those are real.

You told me you have

a passion for painting.

Why don't you express what

you see through some art?

Just show me in next week's session, OK?

Yeah, I could do this.

I mean, I will do this, yes.

[suspenseful music]

You're mine now!

You're mine now!

It takes courage.

It takes discipline.

It takes sacrifice.

I'm not crazy.

They're real.

They're real.

It takes dedication and discipline.

They're real.

I'm not crazy.

It demands strength and power.

I have strength and power.

But I'm not crazy.

You must persist whether we give up.

I'm not weak.

I'm not weak.

I'm not weak and I'm not crazy.

Failure is not an option.

If you stumble, if you fall,

you must get up and fight.

I'm not a loser.

They're real and I'm not crazy.

I won't let her have me.

Be the best version of yourself.

I'm trying to be the

best version of myself,

but those visions, they're

tearing me up apart.

Don't... you are the leader.

I'm in control.

I'm in control.

I won't let her have me.

I'm in control.

The captain of your own ship.

I'm the captain.

I'm the captain.

Don't follow.

Let others follow you.

Shut up, shut up!

Your only limit is you.

You are your own worst enemy.

I said, shut up.

Shut up, you piece of sh*t!

You are the leader.

I'm not crazy.

Where are you?

Where the f*ck are you?

Show your face in the light, you coward!

[doorbell rings]

Oh, Jeremy, man, this is f*cking hilarious.

I'm paying shitloads of money for this app,

and it's like I'm scraping the bottom

of the f*cking barrel, bro.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): It's not that simple.

You sound a bit off tonight.

Is everything OK?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): I've

been dealing with a lot lately...

Work, personal stuff.

Work.

Bro, you've been acting strange recently.

Are you sure this is

something you're not telling me?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): No, no, just stress.

You know how it is.

Life can get overwhelming, I get it.

Have you considered

talking to anyone about it?

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

Yeah, I thought about it,

but you know how it can be.

I don't want to be seen as the guy who

can't handle his own problems.

It's not a sign of weakness

to confront your issues, bro.

If anything, it's a sign of strength.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

I appreciate that, James.

It's just hard sometimes... the

expectation, the uncertainties.

Yeah, I but...

Dude, that's why I'm here for you, OK?

That's what friends are for, OK?

You can... you got me to rely on.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

Yeah, you know, I needed this.

Thank you, James.

Anytime, buddy.

Oh, man.

Like, you know, it's

all right if you haven't

figured everything out, man.

Like, it's really not that deep.

Life is a series of highs

and lows, you know.

And we're all just trying to,

like, freaking find our way,

man, find our purpose in life.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Yeah, man, I feel that.

Bro, I love you, man.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): You too.

Well, look at that.

Seems like the universe is

throwing me a bone tonight.

Looks like.

Looks like our DMC brought

some much needed good vibes, bro.

Who's a lucky match?

Go on.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Her name's Emily.

Seems interesting.

Maybe I'll ask her out.

Uh?

Wait, send me... send me a screenshot.

[phone rings]

Oh, mate, she's so peng.

She's so buff.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): What do I say?

I don't know, man.

I don't know how to talk to women.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Keep

it short and simple, young King.

Oh, f*ck, she replied back.

Wait, wait, what'd she say?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): She said hey, just hey.

Oh, you're joking.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): What do I say, bro?

Oh, bro.

[suspenseful music]

Been having weird sorts of visions.

Maybe they are just dreams.

It's like sleep paralysis,

but without being paralyzed.

I don't know if that makes sense.

And what sort of things

have you been seeing?

It's usually a woman,

kind of the ghost of her.

Sometimes it's just aggressive.

Sometimes it just stares at me and I don't

really know what she wants.

And does she resemble anyone you know?

I'm not sure.

I guess it must be a dream, because it's

that same feeling of when you're dreaming

and you can't really make out faces.

Are you sure they're not

some sort of hallucinations,

or are you saying they're dreams?

I feel like I'd know if

I was hallucinating,

because it would be clear

afterward that it wasn't real.

Not always.

Hallucinations can last

or seem real for months.

I just feel so trained.

Nothing I touch, eat or see or

say seems to make a difference.

There is this constant ache,

the kind that hits you when you're

missing the good old days when

life was sweet and simple when

I was happy.

And when did you last

remember feeling happy?

Well, there was this girl.

DR. SMITH: Go on.

She was my universe, my reason to exist.

But when I was with her, I

was feeling like invincible,

like a superhero.

I found peace and I was safe.

[suspenseful music]

The first time in my life I was safe.

I think people underestimate

the power of women's love.

And do you know what happened with her?

She just disappeared.

Gave up everything... myself,

my dreams, my whole existence,

turned into this empty

shell with no purpose.

How are you coping with loneliness?

[suspenseful music]

Hey, Doc, there is no...

There is no fix for that pain.

All I'm asking for is to be wrapped

up in love's cozy embrace...

A basic ask, the only thing

I'm holding on too deep down.

You're not destined to be unloved,

for there are those around

you who cherish you deeply.

No... no soul on this

Earth deserves to traverse

its winding roads alone.

Your fear of abandonment

is a self-destructive force

that threatens to

sabotage your relationships.

You see, Jeremy, I don't know this woman.

And she probably loved

you, and maybe she didn't.

That I don't know.

And neither do you.

And there's no point in wasting energy

on things we could only assume.

I feel you tend to set

one part of your happiness

on something you cannot reach.

And that is a very dangerous game,

because you might turn your

back on those who really, truly

want to give themselves to you.

[suspenseful music]

I just hope she will come back,

call me again, speak to me like

could be happy together again.

Yeah.

There's nothing more

deadly than hope, Jeremy.

Well, romanticizing a reality in your mind

that is not the reality of this world,

it could be tricky to live

within your dream, Jeremy,

because what happens in your

mind is not what happens here.

The world is waiting for you, with plenty

of people ready to give

you what you deserve.

And I can tell you, Jeremy,

you deserve to be loved.

You are worth it.

[suspenseful music]

[phone rings]

[suspenseful music]

This place looks amazing, Jeremy.

You really know how to

create a bit of atmosphere.

I'm glad you like it.

I believe in making a

good first impression.

You have an eye for detail, don't you?

You could say that.

[suspenseful music]

So tell me, what brings you to

this fine establishment tonight?

Well, the promise of home-cooked

meal by mysterious and charming artist

was too intriguing to resist.

Mysterious, like the sound of that.

And I also wanted to know

the man behind the screen.

And what if the man ends

up being a disappointment?

I guess I'll decide it for myself.

You don't want to eat anymore?

No, just drink.

Cheers.

[suspenseful music]

To mysteries and intriguing first dates.

To mystery and the hope

that they unfold beautifully.

[suspenseful music]

There's something you

have to know about me, Emily.

Oh, really?

Do tell.

I really love cheesy and romantic movies.

Don't judge.

No judgment here.

I secretly love them, too.

Emily?

I think the mystery is getting

more interesting by the minute.

[suspenseful music]

So the dinner impress you that much?

That was impressive dinner.

The thing you did with with...

With what?

With um...

Are we still talking about the dinner?

Do you want to impress me again?

[suspenseful music]

Have you experienced any

more of those visits recently?

No, actually, it's been a while.

It's maybe going away.

That's good.

Do you think there's a reason behind this?

Starting to feel like I'm more

in control, you know, in myself.

Oh, sorry. There is someone at the door.

Just one second.

Hi, sir.

I've got this parcel for

you, and also this letter.

Sign this for me, please.

Yeah, sure.

I need a proof of delivery.

Thank you.

Perfect.

Have a great day, mate.

Cheers.

Yeah, sorry about that.

I just received my new

painting tools and also a letter

from some solicitors,

probably scam anyways.

Oh, new painting tools.

Yeah, I got the exhibition coming up.

Of course.

When is it?

In a couple of weeks.

I'm so pleased.

Yeah, having a passion, a focus, you know.

It's a great sign.

I just want to circle

back to these visions.

You said the ghosts have stopped appearing?

Yeah, that's strange.

Maybe it's all in my head.

That's a good sign, Jeremy.

Perhaps the changes in your mental state

are influencing your perception.

You know, creating art can

be a therapeutic process.

Yeah, absolutely.

It gives me something to focus

on and a way to express myself.

I'm hoping the exhibition

will be a turning point.

I believe it will be.

Just keep channeling

your energy on your focus.

And if ever you feel overwhelmed

or the ghostly visits return,

don't hesitate to call me.

Thank you, Dr. Smith.

Really I mean, your

support means a lot to me.

I will tell you if something happens.

Thank you anyways.

Maybe I'm just a nut.

[suspenseful music]

That was a wonderful night, Jeremy.

Yeah, it was.

Is everything OK, though?

Yeah, just got a lot on my mind, you know.

Do you want to talk about it?

No.

There's some, you know, problem.

I mean, you shouldn't worry about it.

You don't need to carry it alone.

I appreciate that, Emily.

Just hard to open up about it.

OK.

Take your time.

I'm not leaving you,

but I need to get to work.

Duty calls.

Take care.

Yeah.

Call me if you need anything.

Yeah, let's go.

What an idiot.

[suspenseful music]

So, Emily, I've been keeping

this under wraps for a while.

[suspenseful music]

This piece strays from my usual style,

but I want to let the

emotions speak without

explicit narratives, you know.

Oh my god.

I mean, it's amazing, Jeremy.

It's kind of a personal journey, you know.

It's nice when the emotions

and the colors and shapes

convey what words

sometimes struggle to express.

OK.

Well, I've shown you mine.

What about you?

Well, I guess my substitute

for words would be photography.

[suspenseful music]

Yeah.

It's breathtaking.

Where is it?

Seven Sisters, the cliff, not the station.

You know, art has this

incredible way of connecting us,

don't you think?

Each piece is a part

of the soul of its creator.

Yes, absolutely.

It's a language that goes beyond words.

You know, this painting is

not just colors on Canvas.

It's like... it's like a

reflection, a silent

conversation with your heart.

And your heart speaks volumes.

I'm glad to share this part of me with you.

Likewise.

You know, we're, like, creating

our own masterpiece together.

[suspenseful music]

But we have our life

to do the thing, right?

Life is a long journey.

You never know what will happen know.

Yeah, that's nice.

Wait, she really said that?

Yeah, man.

Create our own masterpiece together.

Oh, brother.

That's not good, bro.

Well, why this?

Because she likes you.

Does she?

Are you dumb?

Of course, she does.

Well, is it a bad thing?

Oh, bro, please don't tell

me you like her as well.

Oh, careful.

They got T3 unit.

Yeah, I can see that.

Hey, you still haven't

answered my question, though.

Which question?

Do you like her?

I don't know, bro.

She's cool with just chilling.

Boy, you like her, don't you?

Bro, stop it.

Let's go back to the game.

Oh, my God.

What?

Hey, man, as long as you're happy.

Just don't be a simp.

[phone rings]

What?

Speak of the devil.

Back to it.

Not doing that.

So how was your day?

We need to talk, Jeremy.

Yeah, sure.

What's in your mind?

This us, it's not working for me.

Every time we meet is

just here in your apartment.

It's always the same.

It shouldn't matter, should it?

I mean, we like each other, right?

It's not about liking

or not liking, Jeremy.

It's about us growing

together, experiencing life.

You want more?

Yes, Jeremy.

I want more.

I want to go out, explore,

having new experiences together.

It just can't be like that.

I am who I am, Emily.

I won't change.

It's not enough for me, Jeremy.

I need a relationship that

grows outside this apartment.

I like things the way they are.

Why do we need to complicate it?

That's the problem, Jeremy.

You're not willing to compromise.

It's always your way or no way.

[suspenseful music]

Well, I can change.

I won't change for you.

I'm not asking you to change.

I'm asking for a

partnership for us to grow.

Isn't that how relationships

are supposed to be?

I'm not your boyfriend.

We're just f*cking.

What?

Stop living in your own illusion.

OK, I get it.

We're sleeping together.

But you have to feel

that there is something

more than that, right?

I can't be alone in that.

[suspenseful music]

I won't change, especially

not for a girl I met online.

You know what, if you

can't see beyond this,

I guess we've hit a dead end.

Yeah, maybe we have.

We're nestled, Jeremy.

Walk out, Emily.

And leave me alone.

I thought you were different.

Bye, Emily.

[suspenseful music]

What a f*cking loser.

[suspenseful music]

Emily, is that you?

[suspenseful music]

Look at me, Jeremy.

[suspenseful music]

Auntie, what are you doing here?

I said look at me, Jeremy!

Look what you've done to me.

I'm so sorry.

Look at what you've done to me.

It can't be real.

Just get out of my head.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

[screaming]

I can't do this, Doctor.

It's just too hard.

Tell me, Jeremy, why are you

finding this so overwhelming?

I want to escape this.

I feel trapped in my own mind.

It's like there's no way out.

Take your time, OK?

I'm here to help you.

I'm stuck in this place, haunted by ghosts.

Jeremy, I'm so sorry

that you feel this way.

OK, let's... let's talk about it.

What's going on?

I'm so lonely.

It seems that nobody understands.

Isolation is eating away at me.

Oh, loneliness can be incredibly difficult.

And the weight of your

experiences with these visions

is undoubtedly overwhelming.

I want to understand more

about what you're going through.

Jeremy, I'm here to help you find

a way through this darkness.

But it's crucial that we

explore these feelings together.

You're not alone in this.

I have the feeling that

the chaos has taken over.

Tell me... tell me more about these ghosts.

What do they represent to you?

They're faces from my past, mistakes

I've made, people I heard like

a constant reminder of things

that I can't escape.

It sounds like these

ghosts are manifestations

of your guilt and regret.

And facing them can

be incredibly difficult,

but it's the first step

towards finding peace.

[suspenseful music]

Peace.

This is what I want, is just peace.

I want to feel alive again.

We'll work through this together.

It won't be easy, but

there's hope for healing.

I'm here to help you rediscover

your sense of life and purpose.

Doctor, I really appreciate

all what you're doing,

but I need to do this alone.

Jeremy, cutting off is not the answer.

Let's keep going through this.

I can't.

I will do it alone.

[suspenseful music]

Dinner is not ready.

Dinner is not ready.

[suspenseful music]

A little bit of salt. Yes,

salt. And my magic spice.

Yes, I said dinner is not ready.

Did you hear it?

Dinner is not ready.

He's been a very naughty boy.

Oh, yes, he has been.

He deserved to be punished.

He deserved to be punished.

What are you looking at?

Crazy.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Hey, bro.

Yeah.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): How are you, man?

Wait, wait.

Jeremy, wait, wait. Just... just one second.

One second. JEREMY (ON PHONE): Yeah.

Yeah, sure.

So you said you received a

letter from your Aunt Lester?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Yeah, how are you doing?

I've received a letter

from my aunt, you know.

Oh, good.

Oh, the inheritance coming, right?

You've got some peace now.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

Bro, it's not about inheritance.

Wait, what?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): I've just received

the letter from my aunt.

Just the letter?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): Yeah.

You only got the letter?

Dude, what the hell?

JEREMY (ON PHONE): I don't know, bro.

I haven't opened it.

Oh, mate.

You're joking.

You haven't read it.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): It's not that simple.

I wanted to talk...

You're so silly, bro.

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

I'm just trying to explain.

I know you got it today.

Dude, just open the damn letter, man.

Like, stop being a little b*tch.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): OK.

Open it, bro.

I swear to God.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): OK.

f*cking guy.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): When I

came here, she was the only person.

- I mean...

- You were doing my head in.

You're actually doing my head in.

Just open the letter.

You don't know what's in there, man.

Like, dude, that sounds important, man.

Why do I always have to babysit you?

JEREMY (ON PHONE):

It's not about babysitting.

It's about... we are friends, bro.

Dude, I know it's on your mind.

Just... just read it.

Once you read it, yeah, and

you understand what's going on,

you'll be able to chill man.

That's why you're so anxious right now.

JEREMY (ON PHONE): f*ck you, man.

You're f*cking up the game as well.

What the hell are you doing?

Mike?

What?

Look at you.

Staying inside every day

eating the same f*cking food.

You f*cking freak Piss off.

Open your eyes!

[suspenseful music]

[screaming]

JEREMY: Hey.

Help me, please.

Oh, baby.

Help!

Oh help me!

Help!

[suspenseful music]

Doctor, I need to tell

you something that I've

kept buried for a long time.

When you asked about

my grandmother, I told you...

I told you I couldn't remember

anything, but it's not true.

[suspenseful music]

You remember when I was five, I told you

I was living with my grandmother in France

before moving in with my aunt?

She used to tell me awful

things, like I was worthless

and nobody would care about me.

I was just a kid trying to understand

why my own grandmother

treated me like that.

I'm so sorry you had

to endure that, Jeremy.

It must have been incredibly difficult.

I wanted to forget it all, so I convinced

myself it didn't happen.

It didn't exist.

But it's always here, haunting me.

It's common to block out painful memories

as a way of coping.

Facing them is a brave and

necessary step towards healing.

[suspenseful music]

There is something else,

something I haven't told anyone.

[suspenseful music]

I thought by pretending it didn't happen,

I could spare everyone from my problems.

You're not burdening anyone, Jeremy.

It's my role to help you

navigate these challenges.

Facing them is a courageous act.

What else happened?

[suspenseful music]

I want to break free from

the chains of my past.

I want to heal, Doc.

I've been living in the prison of silence,

scared that if I spoke,

the pain will become real.

But it's real.

It's real and it's eating me alive.

[suspenseful music]

You're not alone in this, Jeremy.

And you're not defined by your past.

We will work through this.

[suspenseful music]

She r*ped me, Doctor.

[suspenseful music]

I'm so sorry, Jeremy.

I'm so sorry.

[suspenseful music]

Jeremy?

Jeremy?

Jeremy?

Jeremy?

NARRATOR: My dearest

Jeremy, as I write these words,

my heart aches with the weight of remorse

and the burden of the truth

that has long remained hidden.

I need you to know that I love you.

And I am profoundly sorry for the anguish

you've endured, for the

pain I've inflicted upon you.

In the aftermath of David's death,

I found myself drowning

in grief and confusion.

Regrettably, I directed my sorrow

and frustration towards you, unjustly

blaming you for everything.

But the real truth, the one I

hid behind layers of denial,

is that I was terrified of

myself, ashamed of the condition

that haunted me...

Schizophrenia.

From a young age, this insidious ailment

cast its shadow upon

me, a relentless companion

that I tried desperately to keep at bay.

However, after David's tragic departure,

my internal struggles spiraled

into crises that threatened

to consume me entirely.

I reached a point where I feared I

could pose a danger to

everyone around me, including you.

In my desperate attempt to shield you

from the stark reality

of my mental turmoil,

I opted for a different narrative, one

where I appeared callous

rather than acknowledging

the chaos within.

I chose the semblance of heartlessness

over the vulnerability of

admitting my own fragility.

For this, I am sorry.

Know this, my beloved nephew.

You were, and you will

always be my little sunshine.

You deserve love,

unbridled and unconditional,

understanding and compassion that the world

failed to provide.

The love that I, in my brokenness,

struggled to express.

You're worth every ounce of affection.

Forgive me for failing you, for failing us.

I'm sorry.

No matter what, I will

always be in your heart

to protect you and guide you.

As the guardian angel I never was.

May you find solace in the understanding

that my love for you was

genuine, even if my actions

suggested otherwise.

You deserve better.

I want you to remember

that my shortcomings were

not a reflection of your worth.

You deserve hues of love,

warmth, and acceptance.

I love you, and I will always

love you with a heavy heart.

Aunt Molly.

[suspenseful music]

[heavy crown, "royal"] You're

connected to the matter at hand

I'm feeling like you're supposed to know

You see them every day when you take

A moment to protect who you love

Love, love

They got white shirts,

blue shirts, blonde hair

No hair

They look like they tryna

win the cosplay contest

Their face lights up when one of us is down

But you gotta give it to 'em

they came up with the crown

So let me put this up on my head

I'm gonna use your

violence against yourself

This gonna fade away

Fade away to make me

This gonna fade away

Fade away to make me.

[rock music]