(pounding)
( rumbling )
( pounding continues )
( rumbling )
Woman in recording: Hi, you've reached Rachel's phone,
I'm away at the moment,
so leave your details and H! get back you.
- Thanks. -( beeps )
Man in recording: Ah... it's me.
Look, I know you don't wanna talk, but...
I'm back at work.
Yeah, I needed to after all that's happened.
It's paying really well.
Yeah, I just don't want you to worry.
Call me if you need anything.
I love you.
(water drips )
(camera snaps )
(phone rings)
- Yeah? - Man on phone: Is that Parker?
- Speaking. - You got in fine?
Yeah, I did.
Is she home?
She is. I got a good spot.
I haven't had a chance to get ears on her yet.
Okay. Amfihing to report?
Yeah. She overcooked her lasagna.
You wrap this one up soon.
Don't worry, I'll call tomorrow. Same time?
Sure. Same time.
Okay- Bye-
Yeah, bye.
(water drips )
(phone rings)
Man on phone: Cathgate Research Center, Robert speaking.
- Woman on phone:Hey, Rob. - Oh, hey.
Woman: Um, is Bret in yet?
Rob: Dr. Buchanan just left a few seconds ago.
- Woman: Ah, yeah? - Rob: Anything wrong?
Woman: No... I'm just not feeling great this morning.
Rob: Oh, not coming in today?
Woman: I'm sorry, Rob.
Rob: Hey, don't worry about it. It's not a problem.
Get yourself better, okay?
Woman: Okay.
I will, thanks. Thanks, Rob.
- Bye. - See ya.
(phone rings)
Female receptionist: Hello?
Hi. Is this the Cathgate Research Center?
May I ask who's calling?
Ah, I'm just calling to find out
if this is the Cathgate Research Center.
Yes it is.
ls Rob available?
I'm sorry, but he isn't available.
Do you know when he'll be available?
I'm sorry, sir. What's your name?
Ah, this is Mike Silver.
How did you get this number?
Why?
I'm sorry but he isn't available.
- Can I take a message? - Oh, no, that's okay, maybe you can help me.
I was talking to Rob about an employee working with you guys.
Blonde hair, pretty, late 205...
I have completely forgotten her name, do you--
(dial tone hums )
Hello?
( Chuckling ) They put you up here?
Yeah, I've had better jobs.
Lightbulbs.
Thanks.
Can I open a window?
Smells like piss in here.
How are things?
As good as they can be.
Spoken to Rachel?
No. Still won't talk to me.
Just give her some time.
She'll come out of it soon enough.
I don't think this is something
you can come out of.
We both know she's stubborn.
She'll come around.
Yeah, maybe.
You wearing that chain?
Yep.
It was a Christening gift.
Oh, yeah.
Who gave it to him?
Can't remember.
Rachel might know.
So who are you spying on?
A woman.
Is she pretty at least?
It's only for a few days.
You don't think it's a little too soon for you?
It's just a few days. I'm fine.
So you're free for Thursday?
- Thursday? - My birthday.
Will Rachel be there?
I don't know. But you should come anyway.
Yeah, I'll try my best.
Oh. I'm sorry man.
Yeah, no. It's fine, Dan.
You should appeal it.
- No, I'm good. - You have to appeal them.
It's so much money. You'll spend forever paying it back.
It's fine. Really.
You need to pull hard.
Thanks so much man, what do I owe you?
Don't worry, I'll see you Thursday.
- Drinks on you. - Sure.
See you.
B-U-C-H-A-N-A-N.
Man on phone: Yeah, okay. Got it.
See what you can dig up on him.
- Mainly on his father, George Buchanan. - Yeah, sure.
I'll be here for another day
but see what you can get on him.
Man on phone: What address am I delivering to?
128 Overlook Street.
- Talk soon. Bye. - Bye.
Parker. I wanna speak to the client.
Employer: The client doesn't wanna be contacted.
But this is bullshit.
What do I-- what do I do if he hits her again?
You're here to watch her. Just watch.
No, but then you tell me,
what am I supposed to do if he harms her?
It'll be fine. Don't worry.
That's not your problem. We'll take care of it.
ls there anything else to report?
She hasn't left the apartment once,
still haven't got sound in there.
Oh, and I looked into her work
at Cathgate Research Center.
Couldn't find anything.
- You tapped her phone line? - Yeah.
She mentioned a guy on the phone
when she called in sick, a Dr. Bret Buchanan.
Heard the surname, looked them up.
What did you find?
Well, I did a general background check.
Turns out he's being groomed for politics,
but dropped out and studied physics in England.
What else?
Um, he's the son of this George Buchanan.
Wealthy family. Father ran for Governor about 20 years ago.
There was a big scandal.
Not much else.
What do you know about this scandal?
Press dragged up something
about an old mistress who disappeared.
Then he dropped out.
That's all I got.
Just focus on the girl.
That's not what we're after.
( sighs ) Okay.
How are you for supplies?
- Good. - Sure?
Yeah, a friend dropped over some food,
I'll be good until tomorrow.
What friend?
It's my brother-in-law.
We can trust him.
Well, no one else.
Yeah. Okay, no one else.
I'll call tomorrow before you finish up.
Sure.
Ya, asshole.
( Snaps )
( creaking )
( creaking, rumbling )
( screams )
(phone rings)
She hasn't left the house in 49 hours.
Ah...
I also believe that Dr. Buchanan
is fiancé to our subject one.
Employer: Okay.
I know that she also works
at the Cathgate Research Center.
Is-- so, is that all you needed to know?
No. We think there might be
a few more days required.
What?
Just a few more days.
Yeah, well. Get someone else.
It's easy money.
Look, I don't care.
I've spoken to the client
and they're willing to pay extra.
10,000 for the rest of the week.
Okay, 15 for the rest of the week.
Okay, so what is it you want me to do? Same thing?
Yes. Just watching and reporting--
Look, I am happy to report back to you
but I need to know if this is gonna get worse.
Is there something I should be looking out for?
Just watch and report back. That simple.
Yeah, sure.
- Thanks, Parker. - Yeah, talk tomorrow.
Woman #1 on phone: Where were you?
Woman #2 on phone: Sorry, just been busy with work and my paper.
- Woman #1: You sound tired. - Woman #2: lam tired. So tired.
Woman #1: How long have you got left?
- Woman #2: End of the year. - Woman #1: Oh, that's pretty close.
Woman #2: Well, it feels like forever, like I just give it my all
and never get anywhere.
Woman #1: It's not true. How's Bret and things?
- Woman #2: He's fine. Just the usual. - Woman #1: Usual?
Woman #2: Never mind. How are things with you?
Woman M: Yeah, as good as ever.
Thinking we're gonna have to move soon though.
Woman #2: How come?
Woman #1: Oh, a lot of things. Mainly rent, I guess.
We just got a letter telling us
it's going up 15 percent.
I told them to look for new tenants,
it's just ridiculous.
Woman #2: What are you gonna do?
I mean, are there cheaper places in your area?
Woman #1: Not really, I'm thinking we might go back with Mom.
Woman #2: Well, what about the kids and school?
Woman #1: I don't know.
Woman #2: Jeez. Here's me complaining about my problem.
Woman #1: Oh, don't be stupid. We'll be fine.
Woman #2: I know you will.
Hey, let me know if there's anything I can do.
Woman #1: Oh, thanks, hon.
Anyway, better get back to it.
Stanley's parent's are coming over tonight.
Woman #2: They're not so bad.
Woman #1: They're assholes, but I can deal with it.
I hope you feel better soon, though.
Woman #2: Me too. I think I'm gonna take a long hot shower.
Woman #1: That sounds good.
- Bye. - See ya.
(phone rings)
Hello?
Oh, hey.
Yeah. Yeah, that's fine.
No, no, don't worry about it.
Yeah, um...
( heavy breathing )
Yeah...
(static ringing)
(distorted mumbling )
( distorted mumbling continues )
(distorted shouting)
(distorted murmuring)
(distorted shouting)
Charlie in recording: Hey there, this is Charlie's answering machine.
- Give it something. - ( beep )
Ah, happy birthday, man.
Um, I'm not gonna be able to make your party tonight,
the job got extended a little bit.
So, give me a call. We'll--
Hey. Did you find anything?
Yeah, yeah. I found out a few things.
The wealthy family, started out in oil, moved to media.
For the past four or five decades,
they seem to keep to themselves, you know?
Anything on Bret?
Oh, nothing that you haven't already covered.
Ah, I have found something, though,
that might interest you though.
Yeah, that's
George Buchanan's missing college girlfriend.
The thing is she wasn't missing.
She was found on the family estate.
They were away at the time and she was there alone.
Parker. Who's this guy?
That was the groundskeeper, he strangled her
and then he committed suicide in prison.
Hey, look, this is really explicit stuff for this kinda job.
There's some really weird shit in there, you know?
- You know what I'm saying? - This is off the record anyway.
You just keep it to yourself.
Don't just spread it around. Understand?
(woman moaning on computer)
( moaning continues )
(thunder rumbles )
( heavy breathing )
( heavy breathing continues )
( muffled chattering )
( gasping )
( retching )
( toilet flushes )
( coughing )
(flies buzzing )
You should leave.
What?
You don't understand.
It's an offering.
Parker. Yeah. He told me I should leave.
Employer: He spoke to you?
Is he the client?
No.
And what am I supposed to do?
Continue watching.
That's gotta be my kitchen window.
(thudfi )
( creaking )
(Qurgling)
(thudfi )
( Sputters )
( coughs )
Employer: AWfhing to report?
( clears throat )
I'm sorry, what?
Ah, report? No.
Employer: Okay then, Parker.
( coughs ) Yeah, nothing to report.
( Coughs ) Yeah, nothing to report.
Good work. Not long till it's over now.
( coughs )
Yeah.
( Grumbles )
( grumbles )
(wretches )
(static humming)
Charlie in recording: Hey there, this is Charlie's answering machine.
Give it something.
Ah, hi, Charlie.
It's Parker.
(slurring ) Just might need help with the job,
I think I got a virus.
And, uh, I need some flu stuff.
Give me a call. Thanks, buddy.
( Boy whispers ) Stop watching.
( boy whispers ) Stop watching.
(static humming continues )
( boy whispers ) Stop watching.
( whispers ) What the fuck?
( Static humming continues )
Stop watching.
( heavy breathing )
(dial tone rings )
Pick up the phone.
Come on.
Woman in recording: Hey, this is Tenneal.
Please leave a message and H! call you back.
(static humming)
( boy whispers ) Daddy.
It's here.
Woman in recording: Hi, you've reached Rachel's phone.
I'm away at the moment.
So leave your details and I'll get back to you.
- Thanks. -( beeps )
Hey, Rach.
You're not calling me back.
I understand you want some space,
it's just...
it's a bit hard sometimes.
It's a bit hard sometimes.
I really miss our boy.
Oh, anyway...
I'm not gonna be around for a while,
maybe a few months. I don't know.
I'm gonna put the money
straight onto the hospital bills.
I really don't want you to worry.
So I'm gonna say...
bye.
Charlie: What are you doing?
Parker. I don't know.
You have to get the end that's not the head.
It won't break through.
Hold it firm.
It's too wet.
Get another one.
You have to...
thread it through the sliced end.
Got right through.
And then...
Yeah, stick the head on the spike
and it won't slide off.
We had a prolapse.
It's my anus.
I need your help.
I have no one.
How are you feeling about being a dad?
I don't know.
How do you feel about being an uncle?
I don't know if I'm ready for it.
It's all just... you know it's--
I think you should get an abortion.
What's wrong with your face?
Charlie?
Roll it on the rock to dry it out,
you can get it on the hook easier that way.
Charlie: You know it's the girl.
They want her.
They came to my house.
They cut me.
(flies buzzing )
(buzzing continues )
( door creaks )
(phone rings)
Employer: Hello?
I'm leaving.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry, but I'm leaving.
If you leave your contract is voided.
Stay and it'll be fine.
Stop saying, "it'll be fine." Everything's not fine.
Something's wrong
What are you thinking, Parker?
I'm thinking this job's not what you're saying it is.
I think you've been lying to me.
( Phone clicks)
(thudfi )
( pounds )
( rattling )
(thudfi )
( creaking )
( banging )
(feedback ringing )
(phone rings)
( ringing continues)
(thudfi )
( ringing continues)
Yeah?
Who is this?
No, you don't know me.
No.
(faint sobbing )
Bret: No, I know what this is.
It won't stop her.
We're not part of this.
Why does it have to be her?
( banging )
Hey, T.
- T... - What are you doing?
You're still here. You haven't left yet.
I heard you.
Were you talking about me?
I... Why don't we go now?
Together.
It was your father wasn't it?
You need to leave.
Or what?
You don't listen, do you?
Tenneal: Stop it, Bret.
Bret, you're upsetting me.
I'm upsetting you? No, you need to leave.
- You have to leave. - I'm not leaving!
- Will you just-- Will you listen? - Stop it, Bret.
Listen to me!
Please, no, or I'll call the police.
They can't do anything!
Get out! Get the fuck out.
Listen...
( sobbing )
(camera snaps )
Thank you.
Detective: What was the argument about?
Um, he was drunk,
he wanted me to leave.
Leave here?
Yeah, just...
Hmm...
to go away with him.
He'd been acting really weird over the past few days.
How do mean, weird?
Just asking me to leave my job
to move away with him.
Move where?
He never said.
And do you know why he would say that?
Can I see him?
No. Sorry, you can't.
Why?
Bret's parents have requested that you not see him.
They can't do that.
I'm afraid they can.
But we were supposed to get married.
Yes, but you're not married
and you haven't been living together.
Come on, fella. Come on, buddy. Come on.
But that's ridiculous.
Isn't there anything we can do?
Can you talk to them, can...
Can they call me?
Okay, great. Thank you.
Yeah. That would be great.
Okay, so you'll call me later today?
Yep. Okay. Thanks.
Thanks for your help.
Bye.
- ( Knocks ) - Hello?
"( knocks ) - Hey.
( clicks )
Sir.
( Locks rattling)
Please.
( Screams )
(pounding)
( panting )