[Soft music]
[Children laugh]
You're out, mom!
Oh, my God, I left the iron on. Oome on!
Mom, you promised us some ice cream.
We'll get some at home.
There isn't any at home.
(Sophie) I think there might be.
[Hinges screech]
[Girls laugh and scream]
[Heavy breathing]
[Sizzles]
Oraig!
[Sizzling]
[Birds chirp]
[Loud purring]
# If you're lost, you can look and you will find me #
# time after time #
# If you fall, I will catch you I will be waiting #
# Time after time #
# After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray #
# Watching through windows you're wondering if I'm okay #
# Secrets stolen #
# from deep inside #
[voices from TV] [Women continue singing]
(Ruby) Elly, Elly.
Sh!
[Voices from TV] [Singing continues]
# I will be waiting time after time #
# Time after time Time... #
[laughs] Thank you!
[Music from the TV]
# Time after time #
Sh!
# Time after time #
# Time after time. Time after time #
(Elly) I can't hear my show with all this noise!
You're show is finished!
[Turns off TV]
Spotty quoll wants some orange juice.
Alright. There should be one open in the fridge.
Where? There is not.
Well then, look in the pantry.
[Hinges screech]
[Slurps] Good boy, Spotty quoll.
[Hinges screech]
[Breathing]
Adsee...
No, that's not a real word, is it?
There's too many... Adse... I don't...
I give up. What is it?
[Chiming music]
I ncandescence!
Glowing with heat?
I know it means glowing with heat. How did you know that word?
I can't top in spelling today?
You can top in spelling today because you're so clever! You're the smartest girl!
[Barking]
Oh, Jesus! Alright, next word.
(Elly shouting) Mommy, mommy!
What is it, baby? What's the matter?
There was someone in the hallway!
Oh, no. No, there isn't. What did you hear?
There was someone running and breathing like a sick cat. I'm scared.
Sweetheart, you know what it probably was?
Your sister and I where in the back
and that funny little wind-up dog went off. Maybe it was that.
[Whispering] No, mommy, there's someone in your bedroom.
Well, I'll go and find out, okay?
Wait here for me. Mommy's gonna check it out.
Take care of Spotty.
[Whispering] Don't let him get scared. I'll be right back.
[Soft piano music]
[Clock ticking]
[Smells]
[Thriller music]
Boo!
Oome on with me. Got a game going.
(Sophie) Hello?
Spotty quoll's starving!
Oh! We might eat soon, ey?
Here we go!
What was it, dad, that mom used to grow? Was it primula?
Petunias.
Where's Oraig?
I'm rushing to pick him up. He lost his keys.
Lost his keys? That's not good.
That's not good but you're great. Thank you so much.
Bye, girls. See you in the morning. Bee good now.
Oh, uhm, you know what?
Maybe I could pick up some petunia seedlings.
No, they'll just be a niusance, Soph. Too much watering.
Okay.
[Oindi Lauper singing Time after time]
It's so beautiful. It's the shadows that make it so stunning.
Moment between the owl and the dove.
No, that's back to fronts, not the shadows.
It is the quality of the light that counts.
Oould you just agree with me for once on our special day?
Did I say anything?
Did you know?
Here's to the next decade being as great as the last.
Yeah.
[Time after time continues]
You know what I did today? I finished my first illustration.
Good for you.
Full patronizing?
No, I mean it. I know this is a difficult one for you.
So, you'll tell me what the secret is?
No, then there won't be a secret.
Everyone's going to see it. You're painting for a book. It's public consumption.
I'm not ready, yet.
I always talk to you about my work.
That's because you are so much more talented than I am.
This is certainly true. This is why my clients treat me like a toad in a swimming pool.
Oh, someone just walked over my grave.
Please. I promise I will be not critical.
[Glasses smash]
So fresh they're jumping right off the plate.
[Laughs]
Are you okay?
Yeah. I love you.
So, let's celebrate that you finally started.
We might as well. We've spent the advance already.
What did you forget? I dashed home
but you'd already turned it off. Thanks.
The iron. Why did you come home?
I didn't come home today. You must've turned it off.
Oh! Right.
You couldn't have come home. You lost your keys.
I guess I did. I must've turned it off.
[Soft music] [Birds chirping]
[Cat meowing]
Oh, Ginger.
I'm so sorry.
[Thriller music]
[Shouting] Ginger Tom! My God, no!
(Rina) And when do you suggest?
A-ha. Yep, Tuesday.
Next Tuesday. Tuesday'll be fine.
Absolutely. Bye!
The frock, it's gorgeous. I love the hibiscus flowers.
Thank you.
How are you, darling? How is it all going?
Great.
Oh, my God. How embarrassing.
They don't even mention Oraig. I talked about him all the time and his work and everything.
They don't even say a thing?
It's been out for almost a month.
He's feelings are gonna be hurt.
Don't show it to him.
Supermom Sophie, that's... I wish...
It's good publicity.
Now, I got you in here.
Head office has trebled the print run and wants a major launch.
They want the final copy by March 28th.
When?
March 28th.
March doesn't work for me.
You'll do what you always do.
No, the... Let's stay with April.
Look, darling, I know this is a very hard time for you,
but all the other artists have signed off on that date.
Remember when my mom died?
It took me ages to get over it.
But it does get better, eventually.
Let's not catch myself trying to phone her.
How's your dad?
He's fi... He's very independent.
So, anyway, how are you going with it?
I'm worried that you haven't shown me anything so far.
No, I've decided to, uhm...
I'm working on something that up until now I've been trying to forget.
Whatever's worth remembering, you'll do it.
I don't know that we're meant to remember everything.
Maybe we'd go crazy if we did.
[Owl screeches]
[Chirps]
[Baby cries]
Oh!
Oome to bed, Sophie. It's late.
It's okay, I promised I wouldn't look.
I have to work.
Okay.
[Soft music]
(Ginger meows)
Ginger Tom, if you value your life.
[Meows]
I'm so sorry about asking you to work late.
I promise I won't make a habit of it.
It's what they all say.
O'mon, Jen, or we'll be late.
Next time you're coming, too.
It's perfect. Enjoy this show.
Oome on, then. Thanks, Mara.
Bye, Oraig! See ya.
[Knocking on the door]
(Mara) Jen asked me to help you
with the computer.
Oh, thank you.
Yes, good.
I haven't even started inputting yet.
My assistant got really mucked up by the last IT personnel I had.
We we'll be fine.
So, how are you settling in?
Very well. I love it.
You're all so talented. I find your work inspiring.
Don't look at this then.
Tight deadline?
Yes. My clients, the mighty Quinns', have changed their minds again.
They've decided they need a music room by yesterday.
It's a lovely photo.
Oh, thank you. It's...
That's Sophie, my wife. This is Elly. She's seven.
And that's Ruby, who's ten going on twenty-one.
They're just gorgeous, Oraig.
So, tell me about you.
I'm happily married. One daughter.
And what does he do?
I'm afraid he shares my passion for IT.
You can ask him all about that tomorrow when you meet him.
At the party.
That's it!
Oh, good. Well done.
Thank you!
Now I'm all yours.
Here, so...
I suggest a subtle lighting.
Of course it won't lit up like a toilet block but I'm holding my grant.
I get layered lighting and a much stronger room as a result.
Good.
May I?
You don't need to do it now.
It's okay.
Yes. Well, l...
I might leave you to it.
I should get home and help with the kids.
Sophie's been very tired lately. She's not sleeping.
Really? That's not what they said in the article.
What article?
What's wrong?
Oh, it's...
It's really good. Sophie will be pleased. I think she's seen this.
[Loud screaming] You promised you'd find Spotty quoll.
We will, sweetheart. I promise. O'mon.
Oan you turn the volume down a little, please?
She can't find the quoll. We've been searching for 40 minutes.
You haven't seen it?
No, I haven't seen the quoll.
Good morning. Good morning.
Oh! And the mighty Quinns' just phoned.
They say they will consider my proposals.
So there is a God in heaven after all.
Good. That's an important project, isn't it?
You know it is.
Elly, do you think it might be possible for you to play with one of your other toys?
Isn't she too old to play with stuffed toys?
No, she's not.
No, I'm not! I want quolly.
Alright. I will find the quoll.
Sophie, this morning, when I look after the kids,
I want you to go out and buy that dress you've had your eye on.
I don't have time. I have to work.
I thought you might like to wear something special tonight.
Do I really have to go?
Oome on, you said you would.
Well, what's wrong with my clothes, anyway?
Sophie, it's a treat.
It's a double celebration.
I finished my plans
and for you there's this.
Oh, my gosh.
It's very good. It's totally wrong but...
Mom's the word.
Gosh, it makes this... [stutters]
Sounds like I'm a single mom.
I talked about you all the time. I'm really sorry.
It's okay. It's about you, not about me.
But mommy, you have to find Spotty quoll.
Yes, sweetie. Oome, here. Oome look at you and Ruby.
Look!
I want my quolly.
Alright, trap it, Elly. Let the great quoll hump again.
You shouldn't trap animals, dad.
There you're quite right. You should bite their heads off!
Sophie.
Go buy the dress.
Do you know what? Everything turns up in the end.
[Soft music]
You just have to stand up a little.
That looks good! Sexy!
You think so?
It's your color.
Oh, my God, I don't have time.
L... I'll take it. I'll take it.
Great!
You really think it suits me?
Yes, absolutely.
[Soft music]
(Sophie) Wow, what a great house
and so close to the water. How much do you pay your IT personnel?
Oh, she's married to an IT entrepreneur, whatever that is.
Whatever that is. It's gonna be an early night, right?
I have to work in the morning.
Yeah, of course. And thank you.
What's that for?
'Oause I love my dress
and the guy that gave it to me. Thanks.
Alright. Shall we do this thing?
[Bell rings]
H i. I'm Helen, Mara's mother.
Oraig and my wife Sophie.
Lovely to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.
Really?
Would you like me to take your wrap?
(Mara) Oh, there you are!
I was wondering where you got to.
[Both laugh]
What good taste you have, Sophie. Both you and my daughter.
Well, it makes you think, doesn't it?
With all the dresses, it's amazing this sort of thing doesn't happen more often.
It's such a pleasure to meet you. I've heard heaps about you.
Oraig talks about you all the time.
What does he say?
Everything! Everything.
You're an illustrator. You sleep badly at night.
Oh, he tells you everything.
I just wanted to say I think it's inspiring this book you're doing.
It's such a great topic. What dark secrets are you planning to reveal?
You'll just have to get the book and find out, I guess.
I will, I will. I'm just gonna go and change my dress.
Oh, no. You don't have to.
No, please, you look so much better in it anyway.
Right.
[Fleetwood Mac's Little lies] # Tell me, tell me lies #
# Oh, no, no, you can't disguise #
# You can't disguise. No, you can't disguise #
Another one?
Thanks. N ice dress.
Thank you. I'm so glad you both could make it.
I want you to meet J immy. J immy, my husband. J immy, come here.
[Laughter]
This is J immy. This is Sophie.
H i, Sophie.
Should we dance? Let's dance. You hold that.
Oome on!
# Close your eyes. Another broken heart #
You're Oraig, aren't you?
Mara's told me all about you, Oraig.
What did she say?
Oh, good things.
You know, you're under recognized.
Are you?
[Laughs]
# Tell me lies. Tell me, tell me lies #
# Oh, no, no, you can't disguise #
# You can't disguise. No, you can't disguise #
# Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies #
# If I could turn the page #
# I n time then I'd rearrange just a day or two #
# Close your eyes, close your eyes #
[both laugh]
[Glasses clink]
Oops!
[Laughs]
Thank you!
You know, I identify with that article of yours.
Trying to balance work and home.
Don't believe everything you read.
I have one and that's pretty forlorn. Jessica's eight.
Oh, my gosh, you look so young!
No. [Laughs]
I just started young.
I managed to get myself knocked up accidentally.
God, it was hard.
But I wouldn't have given Jessy up for anything in the world.
Then a couple of years ago I met J immy.
He's been wonderful.
Did you and Oraig meet in America?
No, here.
Really?
Yeah, I came here when I was 17.
My dad's from Melbourne and, uhm, well,
he blamed my wild use on New York
so, as soon I graduated from high school, he whisked us away to safety.
How did you find it?
Well, my, uh, mom's a New Yorker, was a New Yorker,
and, uhm...
Well, so it's a huge, huge adjustment for her.
She tried to make the best of it.
Oraig told me about your mother.
I lost my best friend.
It's a gap that doesn't go away.
I'm sorry.
Kate was an aid worker.
She was working in Kosovo with abandoned children
trying to reunite them with their families.
One night someone threw a Molotov cocktail through the window
and Kate was killed in the fire
trying to get the babies out.
Oh, my God, how awful.
And I miss her so much.
And I keep thinking
if only she hadn't been there. She shouldn't even have been there.
Someone hurt her very badly here. That's why she went.
I often stayed with her. [Laughs]
We would take endless photos of the orphans.
I'm having an exhibition of them. Will you come?
I'd love to. Thank you.
I magine what it must be like to burn to death.
I am cold. You wanna go back to the party?
Yeah, sorry.
# I'll make you crazy #
# I'll get inside you with a look around #
You're dancing!
# I'll make you crazy #
# and I'll do anything and be happy again #
Had a good time for you, ey?
What?
I heard you're having a few problems with Oraig.
But don't worry. He's one of the best blokes around.
I'm sure he'll stand by you.
Who told you that?
Oome one, Jen, you can't say something like that
and then you don't tell me who said that.
Look, Soph,
the twelve-step program really works
and you get to meet some terrific people.
[Whispering] What are you talking about?
Alcoholics Anonymous. I've been there myself.
[Bursts out laughing]
I'm not an alcoholic. I don't even drink.
That's what I used to say.
Are you serious?
No wonder everybody's staring at me.
No one's staring at you. You're not gonna believe a stupid rumor.
People love rumors.
Don't worry. We know it's not true.
There are people there who have kids that are in our kids' classes.
And she was so certain.
You know what?
Ever since you started this book, you've been spinning out.
Oh, no, no. Wait a minute, no.
This isn't about my work.
I hate the way you're not sleeping. You're worried all the time.
J ust let's get in the car.
Oh, great. Mara just saw this whole fight.
Not everyone is staring at you.
She is.
[Owl screeches]
[Girls laugh]
[Laughter continues]
[Baby cries]
[Owl screeches]
[Loud yelling]
[Heavy breathing]
Isn't it perfect?
How did you know?
You mentioned that Sophie collects owls.
It's just a wonderful hobby. I remembered.
Did I really say that? That must be brave on.
Ohoose me! [Laughs]
Ohoose me! Ohoose me!
[Laughs]
Are you sure Sophie's out?
Yeah, the kids have taken her shopping.
Let's put it down over here.
Down here.
Oh!
Alright?
It's so great. [Chuckles]
Shopie's got such great taste.
Yeah.
I think it would look better in there.
Let's have a look.
(Oraig) Yes! Happy Birthday!
It's magnificent, sweetheart. Thank you.
Thank you and you.
Thank you, sweetie.
Where did you find it?
And it looks like a weighs a ton.
How did you ever get it in here?
I had it delivered.
What will you call him, mom?
I think to begin with it's a she not a he, don't you, dad?
Absolutely.
M inerva.
Yes.
When I was your age,
my mom used to tell me stories about M inerva.
She was a goddess, and like a fairy she flew with the owls.
(Elly) How about these?
You know, I'll find quolls. I miss quolly.
I know you do, baby. I know.
So, what do you think? Is it good in here?
Yeah, I think it is. It's great.
Oan we have a little sneak?
No! No, no.
No, absolutely no. No, but we can have some cake.
Yeah!
That's a nice car.
I've been thinking.
M ine is past of use by date.
But then again so am I.
Dad!
I guess it will see me out.
If you want a new car, you should have one. I'll help you choose it.
No. It would be a waste of money.
Debbie! Debbie?
I like your new car.
I wish. It's not our car.
[Girls scream and laugh]
[Buzzing]
[Thriller music]
[Buzzing]
[Thump]
[Hinges screech]
[Baby cries]
[Screeches]
How are the girls?
The girls are fine. More at the point, how are you?
There were, there were wasps.
Where did they come from?
There's a wasp plague.
The pest guy says they've been finding nests in all kind of weird places.
Anyway, they got rid of them. They won't be back.
[Thriller music]
[Birds chirping]
So... it is your car.
Oh, that. No, no.
That's not our car.
But I saw you getting out of it!
You went into your house!
You saw someone go into my house?
Only you.
Well, she dresses like you.
She was wearing a dress like that pretty one of yours.
The one that I love. Splashed all over with hibiscus flowers.
When was this?
You know what my memory's like.
But sometimes she looked like she was you.
Wasn't it you?
No.
What have you done to your face?
I hope it wasn't that nice husband of yours who did that.
He isn't the type for any of this.
[Thriller music]
[Bell rings]
My key wouldn't...
I changed the locks.
What happened? Hey!
Daddy!
Alright, that's it. Go watch TV, girls.
Go ahead. Now.
I changed all the locks.
I think someone's been getting in.
My hibiscus dress is missing and Maggie saw a woman in it
get out of that blue car that's been on the street. You know which one?
Oan you say that again?
Someone stole my hibiscus dress and Maggie saw a woman in it.
Maybe she's the one that came into the house
and put the wasps in the pot on purpose,
because I'm not convinced that it's natural.
The pest guy didn't think there was anything unusual.
What about Spotty quoll?
Kids' toys get missing.
You said yourself that they always turn up.
[Whispering] These are for you.
I think we should call the Police.
This all started when you lost your keys.
It was probably you that Maggie saw in the dress.
Why would someone break into the house
and steal a toy and a dress and nothing else?
Anyway, you changed the locks. That's the main thing.
How are you feeling?
The doctor thought you might be still a bit delirious
with stings and all that.
Oh, my God. Well, maybe that's it. I don't know.
Thank you.
[Thriller music]
Oup of tea?
Yes, thank you.
[Bell rings]
(Sophie) Hang on!
Hello! How are you there?
I was just passing by. I wanted to drop in and see how you are.
It's a fear of mine to be bitten by wasps
and there was a whole nest, I heard?
Poor thing! It must have been shocking.
(Mara) Oan I get you a cup of tea or something?
Why don't you just lie down?
No, no, no. I'll get it.
Why don't you have a seat?
I'm sorry. We're out of tea.
It's okay. I'll have coffee.
No, I'll go next door and ask the neighbor.
Okay.
A couple of seconds.
Maggie. Maggie!
Ma...
Sorry. I found some.
There was some tea in the cupboard. I poured you a cup.
I gotta go. Jen's just called. The computers crashed.
I wish I could stay.
Oan we get together some time? I'd really like that.
Sure.
J ust take, take care.
Maggie!
Maggie. [Honks car horn]
Mara came by today.
She came by to see how I was doing.
M h. That's thoughtful.
She was wearing a dress just like my missing hibiscus dress.
Don't you think that's strange?
Not really.
Oraig, it was identical to the dress that I have that's missing!
And the one that Maggie said someone was wearing when they broke into the house.
Mara's never been here before.
She sure seemed to know her way around.
Well look, maybe once.
What do you mean?
She helped me carry in the owl pot.
What?
I know I said l...
I knew you were lying that day. What was she wearing?
Was it a hibiscus dress like mine?
Hers was backless.
Why did you lie to me?
I don't know. Maybe because it was your birthday.
I felt bad about it afterwards.
Why would you need to hide Mara?
I don't know why! I'm telling you now.
Oould we just drop this?
What do you want from me?
What?
I feel like your accusing me of something.
Accusing you of what?
Oh, Sophie, come here.
What, what? Are you doing anything with Mara?
No, of course not! And I wouldn't. And she's...
Oome here!
I need to go work.
Oh, Sophie.
You need to sleep.
[Breaths deeply]
[Cries gently]
[Loud crickets' chirp]
[Thriller music]
[Chirping increases]
[Door closes]
Oraig, there's someone in the studio.
Someone's in the studio.
It's all fine, Sophie. You just forgot to lock up.
No, I'm positive. I locked up.
You're probably so tired.
You just thought you did.
Somebody's getting at your keys.
We changed the locks.
What if somebody at the office is getting at your new keys?
I honestly don't think so.
What about Mara?
Please, don't go on about her again tonight.
You know, all this started when she began working for you.
Look, I'm tired. You're tired.
Why don't you take a pill?
Get some sleep and I'll take the girls to school in the morning.
Alright.
[Thriller music]
[Bell rings]
[Muffled voices]
[Soft music]
[Girls chatting]
[Telephone rings]
[Message box] Sophie, it's Rina.
J ust want to ring how the book's coming along.
They're planning the mother of all launches at the Frankfurt book fair.
I just need to know that you're on target. I hope everything's alright.
Please, call me.
[Soft music]
[Birds chirping]
What time is it?
You didn't come to bed at all, did you?
I found my dress.
Well, there you are. You see,
everything turns up in the end.
Have you been smoking? It smells so bad.
I still think it's really strange. It's not exactly like that.
Yes, Rina, I'll make the deadline.
No, the kids have just, you know, I've been very busy, that's all.
Don't worry if I don't call you.
It'll be fine. We'll get there.
Yeah!
(Ruby) Mom!
I gotta go. Ruby's calling me. Bye.
Did you knock?
What's that smell?
You know you're not supposed to disturb me while I'm working
unless it's an emergency. Is this an emergency?
I can't find Buddee.
An emergency! Use your eyes.
I'll show where to look from now on. When we're having play dates
and I'm working, what's the rule? You don't disturb me.
It's right here.
You must have taken it to school, Ruby.
Mom, I'm telling you I didn't.
I put it here. I'm telling you.
It has to be here somewhere.
Sophie, what are you doing?
I'm trying to find Buddee.
Oan I help you put things back?
No, no, everything's under control. I'm fine.
If you're not in bed soon, I'm coming to get you.
If you don't sleep, you go nuts.
[Muffled complaint]
[Clank]
[Water running]
[Closes tap]
I did not put these in there.
[Thriller music]
[Clocks ticking]
[Male voice]
Mara?
Hey, Mara, are you there?
[Clocks ticking]
Where have you been?
Well, not for much longer.
Gotcha!
(Mara) What do you think you're doing?
Sophie.
(J immy) My wife didn't want to bring this here
but I've insisted. I cannot and will not allow anything
that puts my family at risk.
I have a feeling that Sophie Hartley was watching me
before Mara found her in Jessy's room. What was she doing there?
Your Honor, it is very, very frightening
to find someone in your child's room.
(Mara) It was really odd at the museum.
I hadn't send the invitations out so she didn't actually know
where my exhibition was being held.
And it was so strange that she ran away. We know each other.
And J immy thinks she must have been following me.
(Sophie) Your Honor...
Your Honor, I know this sounds crazy
but I believe M rs Toufiey
has been systematically braking into our house and stealing things.
She stole my youngest child's favorite toy,
a computer game named Buddee.
Different kinds of family photos.
My dress.
And she put wasps in my studio.
Wasps.
There are lots of wasps around at the moment, M rs Hartley.
I had them at my place, too. It's a plague.
Our neighbor saw her braking into our house.
Is the neighbor waiting outside?
No, she's... Maggie's elderly and she's not feeling well
and I couldn't get her to come here.
Your Honor,
I know what I did was wrong and I'm sorry.
But I'm protecting my family.
(J udge) M r Singleton,
what do you think's been going on?
(Oraig) Your Honor,
my wife's under a lot of pressure at the moment.
I'm inclined to think that it's really my fault.
I should've done more.
Her mother passed away recently
and I don't think under normal circumstances
she would have broken in like this. I, l...
She's exhausted. She won't sleep.
How can I sleep when someone's breaking into our house?
(J udge) The Oourt will come to order.
You can stand down, M r Singleton.
I think the facts in this case are fairly clear.
I note that neither side disputes that Sophie Hartley was found in the household
of Mara Toufiey and J im M iddleborough.
So I rule therefore on this point of fact.
Please, stand, would you?
You were caught unauthorized in the home of the complainant.
So I have no alternative but to grant an intervention order against you.
You are prohibited from traveling within 500 meters of Mara Toufiey,
her family, her home,
or any place where you might reasonably expect to find her.
And furthermore I strongly recommend that you see counseling
at your earliest convenience.
You think I've really let you down, don't you?
Listen, Soph,
I won't work such long hours, you know.
Put the things together again.
She took my dress.
The dress turned up.
She put it back.
O'mon, the dress was here all the time. You just didn't notice it.
Soph, tell me,
you must promise me, please. You won't follow Mara again.
[Thriller music]
[Sobs]
[Thriller music]
John!
I'm home! I'm early.
She bought an owl pot.
What?
I saw Mara buy an owl pot exactly like mine.
When did you see Mara?
Why would she buy an owl pot just like mine?
Don't you see what it means?
You could go to jail for this. Listen to me!
Since you've been in court, those kids have been hiding like wounded animals.
They're not stupid. They know something's going on.
I'm trying to protect my family, that's why I'm doing it!
Keep away from Mara. Stop even thinking about her.
I can't believe you're doing this to me.
It's all about you, isn't it? It's always about you!
We hear all about your troubles
but since the kids were born, you've never worried about me.
You've never been there for me. You've never asked about me.
[Shouting] Oan't you see I'm trying?
Sit down. I am talking to you!
Oh, Soph, I'm sorry.
Look,
even if Mara did do those things,
she can't do them now.
Not now. Everything's in the open.
So you think it's possible that she did do it.
Of course it's possible.
Why didn't you say that in court?
Because there's absolutely no evidence.
And Mara's my employee. I have to think about that, too.
Fire her. She's not indispensable.
I can't fire her.
Of course you can. You can make up any reason...
You don't wanna fire her
because you want her around.
You think about her all the time, don't you? You want her.
Why don't you just admit it?
Because it's not true!
You're obsessed with her!
What's going on? This isn't like you.
I can't meet the deadline. It's just not worth it.
I'd like you to give all the advanced money back.
Don't be ridiculous.
Has Oraig seen these?
No, I was gonna show him when I finished the series
but now I'm not doing the series.
It's just not really a very... good time for us.
Ever since my mom died, I've been thinking constantly about what happened,
but I can't paint it.
[Whispering] But you have to.
Oome on, sweetie.
Alright. Look, I know that it tastes horrible,
but... I'll just do it fast and then we'll chase it down with something sweet, okay?
O'mon, that's it! Good girl.
(Ruby) Are you giving her more?
You just gave her that about ten minutes ago.
No, I didn't.
Yes, you did, mommy.
Oh, my God.
Oraig! Oraig!
(Oraig) What?
Oall the ambulance. I think I overdosed Elly. I gave her two times.
I didn't remember. I didn't know. Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
Mommy. Mommy!
I'm right here. I'm so sorry, sweetie. Mommy's right here.
Oh, that's a girl.
It's okay. It's only kids' medicine. It's not strong.
We'll get it out of her system. She'll be fine.
That's a girl.
Why are you crying such big tears
out of those beautiful eyes?
Well, because they have to spin all this straw into gold
or the king will kill me at sunrise. Oh, no.
Mom, can Rumpelstilskin be a cat, too?
I think so, yeah.
[Thump]
Oraig?
(Sophie) Hello?
Boo!
Oh, oh! My goodness. You frightened me.
You are better, slacker.
We've got you a place in the country so you can work.
Daddy's taking time off to look after us.
Yeah. Ruby and I felt it was time you had a break,
so Jen is lending us her cottage.
It's not far and it's quiet there.
You can sleep and finish your paintings.
We'll come down on the weekend.
Well, I thought you could leave on Wednesday.
Today's Wednesday.
No, today is Tuesday.
Okay.
[Crickets chirping]
[Telephone rings]
Hello?
Is that mommy?
Oraig!
What the fuck is she doing in my house?
Sophie, calm down. Mara's come around to do some work.
We're gonna finish some plans.
Don't you let her get anywhere near mi girls!
(Oraig) Sophie?
Where is she? Is she still here?
Of course she's not. I'm sorry.
Are you changing the sheets?
I can't believe this. This is unbelievable.
I n our bed with the girls still in the house?
Mara has not been in this room. Please!
Alright, you leave. You go with her. Go with your girlfriend.
Get out! I don't want you in here. Get out!
That's it, go!
You are forcing me to say this.
I don't think the girls are safe here.
Don't make this about me.
You've given the wrong medicine.
You're the one that's crazy 'cause you won't listen!
Oalm down!
I am fucking calm!
(Ruby) Daddy?
Go to bed, Elly.
I'm not Elly.
Ruby. I'm sorry, sweetie.
We got a little loud. It's okay, honey. Oome here.
Oome to mamma. Oome here.
[Whispering] I hate you.
It's alright, darling.
Where are we going, daddy?
We're going to Jen's cottage.
[Door closes]
[Drilling]
[Door closes]
[Distant yelling of girls]
Mommy!
Oh!
(Elly) I missed you.
I missed you too, sweetie.
(Sophie) Okay, well, uhm...
I'm gonna go get the car. Right?
Bye, dad.
(birds squawking]
[Screams]
[Girls scream]
(Sophie) Is that the date for my shrink evaluation?
It's the day after we get back on Thursday.
Hey, Elly, not so far out!
These supervised visits are nonsense.
You'll pass with fine colors, Soph.
Thanks.
You and Oraig will sort things out. He'll be back.
I'm glad we're here, anyway.
I think I'll even get some petunias when we get home
and you can help me plant them.
Okay.
How's work going?
It's not, really. I, uh...
Lately I've been thinking a lot about what happened
and I had hoped to maybe put us in the book
but now I've decided against doing it at all.
What you do is your business, Sophie.
That sure wasn't true a while back, was it?
You were the one that decided
that we would be yanked from New York and all my friends.
You were only a child.
Yeah. Not so much for a child that I couldn't get pregnant.
You're not smoking again.
You just said it was my business.
So... who was the father?
Look, it hardly matters now
but your mother, she asked
just before she died.
Mom asked that?
Was it that boyfriend of yours, M ichael?
No, it wasn't M ichael.
It was the prom and we went to a hotel. Everybody was drinking.
I didn't even know what was going on. M ichael got angry, he left.
There was this guy there. Nobody knew him.
He was a friend of a friend of a friend.
I don't even remember what he looked like.
I was afraid to...
I was afraid to tell you because I just thought that'd make everything worse
and mom was so unhappy.
And you were so angry.
I don't... even know his name, dad.
[Girls scream and laugh]
Stop, stop!
[Sea gulls squawk]
Ruby?
Good luck tomorrow for the evaluation.
Thanks.
You sure I can't drive you?
No, I'm fine.
Ginger! Ginger Tom!
Ginger! Oome here, boy!
Ginger! Here, Ginger.
(Sophie) Ginger Tom. Oome here, Ginger.
I haven't seen him since you left.
I put some food out but he hasn't taken it, Debbie.
I do hope he's alright.
Oh, my God.
Ginger! Ginger Tom!
Oome here boy. Ginger!
Ginger Tom. Ginger!
Ginger Tom! Ginger Tommy. Ginger!
[Thriller music]
Ginger? Ginger To...
Ginger?
Tommy?
[Meows]
[Water running]
Ginger?
Oome here, boy. Oome here.
[Alarm goes off]
[Alarm continues wailing]
[Alarm stops]
(J immy) Mara, I thought you'd gone to work.
[Mara's muffled voice]
(Mara) I'm just gonna check down here.
[Meow]
[Thriller music]
[Clink]
You know you're the most talented one here.
I know you are, anyway.
What have I done now?
Well, I was just fixing Jen's I nternet
and I couldn't help noticing her emails. One email in particular
mentioning an esteemed partner, M r Oraig Singleton.
The mighty Quinns' are incredibly pleased with their house.
They love the textured lighting in the music room so much.
So, they've talked to their mate Ohristos into giving you
the commission!
No.
[Laughs] You've won it! You've won it!
Jen's out now buying champagne and the Quinns' are insisting on telling you themselves!
That's why they're coming ro... I thought they wanted more bloody changes!
Oongratulations.
It is so great when it happens to somebody who deserves it.
I'm so proud of you.
There'll be green belts and legs.
It's solar power and light. It'll be... it'll be beautiful.
[Chuckles]
J ust a sec.
[Sobs]
[Laughs]
I can't do this.
Trust me.
[Purr]
[Meows]
[Thriller music]
[Moaning] Oh, come on. Fuck me.
[Telephone rings]
(Jen) Craig, your school is on line one.
Hello?
I'm so sorry. I've been held up.
I'll be there right away.
Is something wrong?
I completely forgot about the girls.
Don't, Oraig. You have to take that meeting.
I'll pick the kids up.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
[Thriller music]
Girls! H i, girls.
Hop in. Your dad sent me.
This is like the car Grandpa wants to buy.
Is it?
Is it yours?
No, it's J immy's car. Oome inside.
[Rock music]
I'll cook, if you like.
I've got two minutes. Are you up to go in?
Love you.
J ust slay'em.
[Music continues]
# What you want #
# do you need it? #
# Careful watch you #
# Wish for #
# No turning back #
# Surprise attack #
# No turning back #
[whispering] Elly. Elly.
# I'll make you crazy #
Elly!
[Music continues]
Pst, Elly.
[Whispering] Elly.
# Mystery #
# come to me #
[shouting] Elly!
[Increases volume]
Elly! Ruby!
Elly!
[Music continues]
[Slams door]
What have you done now, Sophie?
You've broken in to my house again?
Are you aware of what this means?
I'm gonna make it so hard for you.
You are so good.
You even had me convinced I was crazy.
You are.
It's my word against yours.
Let's just go upstairs and talk this thing through.
I know everything I need to.
Are you afraid?
I think you're afraid that I'm gonna reject you again.
[Whispering] It must have been horrible.
Then you get your hopes up
and you're imagining all that time who I am
and then you finally find me and I'm pregnant with Elly.
[Whispering] You poor thing.
You know, I thought about you all the time.
When they first took you away from me,
after that I would sneak back to the children's home
night after night and I'd hide,
wondering if you were still in there.
You know, under that big tree where the owl was all the time.
And now, look at you. You are so beautiful.
And accomplished.
And you have J immy and Jess.
Jess is J immy's daughter, not mine.
I'm a liar, just like you.
I am so sorry.
# Crazy #
# I'll make you crazy #
[Ginger meows]
It's Ginger Tom.
(Jess) He's mine!
No, he's not. He's ours.
H i, kids.
Dad, Ginger Tom is our cat, isn't he?
[Thriller music]
(Mara) God!
[Shouting] Oh, God!
[Screams]
Get everyone out. Is Jessy with Mara?
I don't know where Mara is. Oome on!
Stand right there.
[Fire engine siren wailing]
[Women cough]
(nurse) M r Singleton?
If you want me, we can get rid of the clothes.
We have emptied the pockets for you.
Why don't you go home and get some rest?
She won't wake 'till the morning.
The girls are with your dad. They're still asleep.
I have something that I have to tell you.
No, Soph, I already know.
What?
They gave me your stuff last night and I saw the birth certificate.
[Whispering] I am so sorry.
I should've told you from the very beginning.
I waited in the longer, I waited the harder.
It's me that should be sorry.
I did wanna tell you. I felt so ashamed, though.
It's fine.
It always would've been fine.
I don't want anymore secrets between us.
How are the girls?
They're confused and shaken.
They'll be better when you're home.
And Mara?
Soph, there's something I need to tell you about Mara.
The past is the past.
Let's start fresh.
[Whispers] I love you.
How is she?
Does she have visitors?
I don't think you should see her.
She's confused and dangerous.
I don't want you to go anywhere near her.
Please.
[Ginger purrs]
[Soft music]
[Owl screeches]
[Soft music]
[Door closes]
You think you can just march in here after all this time?
I came to ask your permission
to put you in the book that I'm doing.
I have to write a text to go with my pictures.
I wanna write about us.
I was just a... scared kid
when they made me give you away.
Later, when you came to find me, l...
[whispering] I don't have an excuse.
I was stuck in a children's home 'till I was ten.
I was just fostered out over and over like an unwanted dog.
You have every right to be angry with me.
You were very brave to seek me out.
I was a coward.
You don't know me.
You don't know anything.
You're right, I don't know you.
And that's my loss.
I'm sorry.
Oan you forgive me?
[Bursts out crying]
It's alright.
It's okay. I'm here.
I won't leave you again.
Do you promise?
I promise.
Oross your heart and hope to die.
Hope to die.
(nurse) You can't be in here.
Were you signed in? Are you on the list?
I'm her mother.
Have you taken your medication?
Yes, yeah.
I'm just doing a bit of filing.
Oh. The bidding is about to close.
[Girls laugh and scream]
[Soft music]
I had one of those, Kate.
You can share mine, Mara. You can take anything of mine.
Oross your heart and hope to die.
Oross my heart and hope to die.
[Soft music]