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Pete!
Hey Pete!
Claire?
Where are you?
I'm in sci-fi.
Doing some remodeling?
I'm trying to.
Hey, you're early!
Did you hear? There were two more murders last night!
I know. It's awful.
Do you realize what this means?
Hey, do you mind giving me a hand with this?
Four murders in our town in less than two months!
- Claire... - It's him.
- Hey... - He's back!
- Claire... - Cutthroat!.
Claire!
Oh, sorry! Here, let me hope.
It's all right.
I'm just tying to get all this stuff done before 6:00.
It's 7:00.
What?
So the Cutthroat Killer has to be somebody
in Sheraton, right?
Claire, please don't
- start this again. - But it has to be!
I'm really not in the mood!
But just listen!
I don't wanna hear it!
And neither does anyone else who's coming tonight,
which reminds me...
Mikey can't make it.
What?
Mikey's seriously not coming?
I'm afraid so.
Why?
Well, if your father was the sheriff,
do you think he'd allow you
out of his sight after last night?
That's so lame!
I know, I know.
He was really looking forward
to sharing his story tonight.
Oh, Hey. Sorry for your wait.
No problem, man.
Sorry, I got stuck in the back.
It's okay.
I think I found what I was looking for.
- Oh yeah? - Sure did.
Okay, what do we have?
"Tales of..." something I can't pronounce.
Oh yeah, this is...
This is great!
I love this book.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Here's that.
Thank you so much.
Here's your bookmark, and...
enjoy.
Awesome.
He was awkward.
You think?
What are you doing with all this anyway?
Oh, I'm just trying to get rid of this old inventory,
make some room.
Seems like a lot of work to do on your own.
Sure you don't need the services
of a highly enthusiastic, helpful,
and yet reasonably priced employee?
Claire...
if I could afford you, you know I would.
I know.
Well, the place looks great.
Ah, thanks.
It's definitely been a lot.
Your parents would be really proud.
Keep you face always toward the sun...
And the shadows will fall behind you!
Whitman!
Very nice.
Keep up on my reading.
Well, as long as you keep up on your writing...
Maybe.
Claire, every time I read your work,
I'm completely blown away, and I read a lot.
Yeah.
I mean, you have all the makings
of a hugely successful author.
You really think so?
Yes.
Thanks.
- What's this? - Whoa, whoa, whoa, forget it!
Diego!
Glad to see you could make it.
Yeah.
I...
closed the shop early.
There's no customers. Damn curfew.
What happened to your face?
Claire!
What?
Pete...
It's cool.
Nothing hair of the dog won't fix.
Anyway, it gave me an idea to get some things
out of my head and...
down on paper.
Well, that's great to hear.
Sounds like a true writer in the making.
Yeah.
Right.
Well, if you and Claire wanna head to the back,
I'm just gonna finish up some stuff here
and we'll begin shortly.
But hey...
I'm glad you're here.
Yeah, Pete. Thanks.
Hey!
What?
Okay, my writing warriors!
Who's ready to get started?
Oh, I put a fresh pot of coffee on,
so, as always, help yourselves
Uh, Naomi?
Hi.
Would you mind?
Thank you.
Okay, guys, I have to tell you,
I am so excited to hear what you brought in tonight!
So, who wants to go first?
That's funny. I thought I locked up.
Hello? We're closed for this evening!
Hello?
Give me just a minute.
Hey, you made it!
Sorry I'm late.
No, you're just in time!
Take a seat! We haven't started yet.
Cool.
You know, Mikey, I'm sorry, I have to ask.
Does your father know that you're here tonight?
Yeah, he does.
That's a lie.
I'm a mom.
Well?
Okay, I snuck out hell.
Hell yes!
Before you freak out-
- Eh, eh, eh, eh! Absolutely not!
Mikey, you're going home!
It's not that big of a deal.
Come on, just let him stay!
Forget it!
What would happen if your dad found out that you were here?
He's not gonna find out.
He's working late tonight anyway,
and my mom's at a double at the hospital.
He already came all this way.
Yeah, yeah.
Besides, like, wouldn't it be better
if I was with you guys anyway?
You really want me wandering the streets alone at night?
I gotta hand it to him, Pete.
Kids got a point.
Why am I not surprised
that you would actually side with a delinquent?
Kiss my ass!
Oh, real mature there, Diego.
Oh, man. Pete, I think I'm coming down with something.
Yeah, you know what? He does look a little pale.
I think it might be a case of the dickless.
Speaking of which, how is your husband these days?
Guys, that's enough!
Please, Pete?
Okay, I really need this.
Things at home are crazy right now with my dad
and the case and just...
I need to get away for a couple hours, you know?
Please!
Okay, okay, okay, fine!
Fine!
But if I hear from the sheriff, one call...
I got it.
I'm gonna go close up the shop.
Make sure nobody else walks in.
Any updates? Who are they thinking?
They haven't released the names of the victims yet but...
I overheard my dad talking on the phone this morning,
and I know it's all just speculation at the moment
and I can't really trust what he says,
but it's not that-
- Did we already start sharing?
No, we were just talking about...
This week's writing assignment.
Exactly. Yeah.
Please tell me you're not interrogating Mikey right now.
He's just a kid.
You shouldn't be bringing this stuff up.
Wait, bringing what up?
Cutthroat.
Seriously!
Every week, the same shit!
Why can't we talk about it?
It's been all over the news!
It has to be him!
Or a copycat killer.
You think?
What's been all over the news?
How have you not heard?
Two more people were killed last night!
No shit?
Okay, guys, let's just get back on track.
I overheard my dad saying that the throats of the victims
from last night were cut from ear to ear.
Jesus!
See! I was right!
I highly doubt that was meant for us to hear
Why are you so interested in this?
I mean, seriously, are you trying to pick up tips
for when you finally crack and go psycho?
No.
I want this gut to get caught
just as much as everybody else.
What makes you so sure it's a guy?
What's happening is terrible.
Still, you can't help but find it all
a bit fascinating, right?
Think about it.
13 years ago, Cutthroat killed five people
and then just disappeared without a trace.
And now we've had four murders in our town.
And from what it looks like,
they've been killed in the exact same way.
Yeah.
But you want to know what I think?
Yeah. What?
You're crazy! And the killer!
Case solved! You're all welcome!
She is not!
Okay, that's enough!
We came here to hear our stories, okay?
And that's...
that's what I really wanna do.
In fact, you know what? That's what we are gonna do, okay?
Sorry.
Look, I know in light of recent events,
tonight's theme might seem a little macabre,
however, we're all writers,
and we gotta stay true to our work.
Scare me.
That was this week's assignment.
You were all supposed to write a short story
that is not only scary but very personal to you.
Yeah, Pete...
I'm not gonna lie, I really wasn't feeling this one, man.
Why not?
I don't know.
I guess there's just not a whole lot that scares me.
That's bullshit.
Real bullshit!
I don't remember anybody asking you.
Look, all I'm saying, guys,
is maybe I shouldn't read tonight is all.
No, you totally should! We all should.
I mean, why would you even come
if you weren't gonna share?
I really liked this assignment.
I just found it kind of therapeutic, you know?
I do.
I think we all do.
You have to share, Diego.
There's no judgment here. It's just open minds.
This is a safe place.
Yeah, Diego...
Why don't you read?
Look, if you're so eager to get started,
why don't you go first?
Naomi?
Would you do us the honor?
Sure.
'Cause I was actually feeling this one.
Well that's interesting.
Okay, so, what was your inspiration?
Well...
I guess you can say it's about feeling trapped.
About...
being a prisoner in your own skin.
Okay.
Whenever you're ready.
It's called...
What?
Please, please, just listen to me, okay?
Stop calling!
I know how upset you are,
but you're the only woman I love.
I was weak.
I made a mistake.
Bullshit!
It won't happen again.
I love you. Please come home.
You know what?
Don't call again.
Don't you fucking dare hang up on me!
You think you can just leave?
Where are you gonna go, huh?
You're nothing without me, and you know it!
You hear me? You ungrateful bitch!
Oh, hey.
Yeah, we're closing in like 10 minutes.
So, place gets a little...
dark, you know?
- Excuse me. - Yeah.
Amen to that, right.
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done...
Hello?
Are you all right?
Do you want me to call of help?
Stay back.
Stay back I say.
I'm just here to help you.
You look like you're hurt.
Stay back I say!
Leave this place.
Please, let me help you.
Wait.
Please, wait!
Stop, please!
Please!
I just want to help. That's all.
Father?
Oh my God!
Father?
Holy shit!
Shit!
Help! Somebody!
Help! Please!
Nice!
Come on! See me!
Shit.
What the fuck?
Hello?
Please...
help me.
Where are you?
Somewhere dark, and I can't breathe.
Help me. Help.
Hello?
I'm scared!
It's okay, sweetie. I'm gonna get you out.
Shit!
Please, hurry!
Just hang tight.
I'll get you out, okay?
You must not.
Hello?
It's so dark in here!
Oh, Jesus!
Help me!
It's okay, sweetie.
I'm gonna get you outta here.
I've got it.
Hey...
Sweetie, can you see me?
Help!
Please!
Somebody help!
I need your help!
Sweetheart...
I have to go find something to break you out of this box.
I'm gonna be right back.
Okay?
Come on!
Fu...
ck!
College, I know!
I want to go to college.
Well, you should go to college.
But I like stairs so much!
I want to climb up stairs all the fucking time!
God dammit!
Hello?
All right.
Whoa!
Hey! You can't be here!
Please!
We're closed!
No, please!
- You've gotta help me! - I told you before,
we closed 10 minutes ago.
Come on.
- You gotta go. - Please help me!
No, come on. You gotta go.
No!
Please!
Wow!
Naomi!
That was great!
Thanks. It...
It did get a little dark.
That's what was so great about it!
Really good!
Yeah.
I liked it.
Guess I'll go next?
Of course!
Before I start...
I just wanted to thank you guys for letting me in the group.
Especially you, Pete.
I know I'm the newest and...
well, it's just kind of nice to...
actually be in a group where my voice is heard.
Yeah, communication isn't really the best in my house...
with my dad and...
my whole family is just...
Hey, it's okay.
Take your time.
Whenever you're ready.
Here goes.
Authorities remain baffled tonight
as yet another bizarre instance of ritual suicide
was discovered today in Sugarton apartment
off the highway into town.
This brings the count to now three cases
in the last two months,
with police having found no apparent motive
or understanding to the reasons behind this brutal acts.
We're learning now that it was a neighbor
who first discovered the grizzly scene.
A family of three dead, with even the child's wounds
appearing to have been self-inflicted.
Police on the scene are continuing
their investigation tonight
in hopes of finding answers as to the reasons
behind this acts.
What?
They're home.
Is he okay?
I don't know.
It wasn't supposed to happen like that.
I know.
Just calm down.
We'll get this right away.
I've got work to do.
No. Hey, calm down.
You heard what the Captain said.
You need to rest.
Okay?
So, let me help you.
Come on.
There you go.
Dad?
Daniel?
One egg or two?
Thank you, Craig.
Daniel!
I'm standing outside the police court...
Hey...
Dingus.
What?
Mom?
Two eggs fine?
Uh, yeah, that's fine.
It appears to be yet another case
of ritualistic suicide that has now spanned,
over the course of two months...
three confirmed families having killed themselves.
Hey, Mom?
Is everything all right with Dad?
You father's just fine.
I was a long night at work.
So, it was a mutual decision to take some time off.
Which would be great for all of us.
What happened?
Did he shoot someone?
Really?
Listen, I'm going to need you both
to ease off the questions for now, okay?
He's been under a lot of pressure.
He's had a lot of stress.
And it won't do him any good if you bother him.
He's the one asking, not me!
Please.
I need you both to agree.
- Okay. - Okay.
Now...
go give your father a hug
and let him know that breakfast is ready.
A hug?
Daniel...
They hope to have more information for us
in the next 24 hours.
Hey, Dad?
Breakfast is ready.
He was there. He was there.
Dad?
Jeez!
Do you think he's-
Hal!
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay.
Hal, Hal, look at me.
It's all right.
What did you do?
I don't know.
I know.
Just calm down.
You need to rest.
Okay?
All right, I'm off to work.
It's a double, so I'm gonna be late.
Spaghetti's in the fridge.
Is dad okay?
He's asleep.
If anything happens, call me.
Okay.
Daniel?
Are you okay?
I found something...
in dad's office.
What the hell?
You know we're not supposed to go in there!
If Mom and Dad find out that you were in there,
you're gonna get in huge trouble.
So will I.
Jesus.
This is fucked up.
You shouldn't have seen this.
I couldn't help it.
I just wanted to know what he saw.
Go to your room.
Sarah!
Sarah?
Mom?
Dad?
Were you in my office?
Was that you...
or your sister?
It was me.
She didn't know.
Do you feel...
heavy?
Heavy?
Yes.
Bound.
Tethered.
I have to cut loose...
what keeps me here.
We all do.
I love you.
I think something's happening.
Daniel...
Do you feel it?
Do you feel...
heavy?
It's okay.
Finish it.
Cut yourself lose.
Something's happening.
It was the neighbors who first...
Do not go in my fucking office!
Do you understand that?
Finish it.
Fuck, man.
That's a great story.
Hey, thanks, man.
Nice shiner, by the way.
Hello?
Oh, oh!
Oh!
Shoot.
I'm so sorry I startled you.
Sorry.
Anyways, we're...
We're getting ready to start back up.
Yeah, we probably should.
I'll bet Naomi and Diego are at each other's throats by now.
That is an understatement
Don't let Pete catch you with your phone!
You know he hates that!
Just listen.
My sister just texted me that...
my dad still hasn't released the names of the victims yet,
by she said it was Jasmin something and...
Kyle Waterford.
What?
Yeah, I think the police are gonna release it
to the press tomorrow.
What's that?
Oh, nothing, just...
Okay.
Diego, you're up next?
Yeah.
Well, it...
needs a little work.
You know, don't worry.
I'll be sure to give you input.
So tell me, Diego...
What inspired your story?
Well, I guess you could say...
quicksand.
Ooh! Scary stuff!
I heard you're just supposed to like stand there
and that's the best way to stay safe.
You just like sit there
and nothing happens if you just kinda...
That's what I heard about quicksand.
I don't know that much, but...
It's pretty cool, right?
No.
No, no.
Not like actual quicksand.
It's like when you...
When you feel stuck, you know?
It's like you try everything to get out, but...
the more you try...
the deeper you sink.
It just sucks you in.
So, yeah, that's where I...
I got my inspiration from that.
Quicksand.
That's actually...
really interesting.
Go ahead, whenever you're ready.
All right.
I call mine...
I really appreciate this, man.
Yeah, man, no problem. Where you headed?
As far out as you can take me, man.
Need to get out of the city.
- Thanks. - No problem.
It's the least I can do.
Thanks, man.
Yeah, good luck out there, dude.
I appreciate it.
Hello?
Whoa, whoa!
The keys!
What?
Give me the fucking keys!
Take 'em, take 'em!
God damn it!
Hey look, man, the door was open, man.
I didn't take anything.
Here.
You better get outta here, kid.
What?
Hey, man, what's going on?
Look, kid, if you don't leave...
you're gonna die!
All right, all right.
Hey, man what's out there?
My wife!
Russel?
Russell!
Please stop, Mary-Lynn!
Please!
Help!
Russell!
Help me, please!
Russell?
Help me.
Russell!
What the fuck are you?
Russell...
Help me.
Better get outta here, kid.
What the fuck?
Jesus Christ!
What the fuck?
Oh, Jesus Christ!
Come on!
Come on, baby! Come on!
Come on!
Fuck!
Jesus!
Please go! Go away!
Go away, go away, go away, please go, go.
Diego!
Great, Diego! Really thrilling stuff!
Totally!
Really see all the different parallels.
Actually...
Yes, it was well-written.
Thanks.
Claire...
Last but not least!
What do you got for us over there?
Well...
Mine's kind of a twist on family legacy.
I know we were supposed to write something personal...
in our truth, so...
I hope you guys like it.
Let's see...
My story is entitled...
I cannot wait to see you again.
Is that Helen?
Judith.
Oh yeah.
Who's the guy?
I don't know.
I don't know a whole lot about my birth mother.
She did leave you this house.
That was pretty cool.
Maybe we should keep some of this stuff.
That'll save some money on buying new furniture.
Anne?
Yeah.
That's a good idea. We should.
You okay?
I spent my whole life wondering who my mother was.
Now it's all right in front of me,
and I still don't know anything about her.
I'm only here because there was nobody else
to leave the house.
Things take time.
I'm sure it will all get cleared up soon.
Hey, do you have the key to the basement?
I couldn't open it.
No.
Can I help you?
Oh.
Hello!
Would you be a dear and take this from me, please?
Oh, I'm terribly sorry.
I was going to ring the bell,
but the door was left wide open, so I let myself in.
You two must be the new owners of this lovely home.
How wonderful!
Yes, I'm David.
Charmed.
And this is Anne.
Hi.
It is such a pleasure to finally see you!
I'm sorry, do I know you?
I do apologize.
I am...
was...
Judith's dear friend and neighbor.
When I found out her daughter would be taking her place,
I could hardly contain myself!
Oh, I sure do hope you like apple pie.
It's a conjuring of a secret family recipe.
My personal favorite.
So you knew my mother?
Judith?
Yes.
She is a treasure.
Such a generous woman.
It was a shame...
the conditions that this life had presented her with.
But the time does come to us all when we must rest.
I hope you have a wonderful evening!
It was certainly a gift to welcome you to your new home.
Wait!
Do you want to come over for dinner...
tonight?
Maybe, if you're not busy.
I'd just like to hear more about her.
I didn't know her very well.
I didn't know her at all, actually.
She was a secretive woman.
Understandable, given the times we live in.
I would be honored to come by for supper.
I'll bring us some wine.
David?
Yeah?
What's the neighbor's name?
I don't know.
Probably Agnes or something old-fashioned like that.
Why?
Shouldn't we know the name of the person
who's coming over for dinner tonight?
I'm just starting to feel really weird about this.
What are you feeling worried about?
This!
This house!
My mother!
I didn't even know she was still alive
until I found out she was dead.
It's just a lot.
Come here.
I think you're just stressed from the move.
Try not to overthink it.
And just hear what she has to say.
It's all gonna be okay.
You'll get the answers that you're looking for.
Hey, I promise.
Look at that! The bell works after all.
Please come in.
Thank you.
I've always loved this home.
I know the two of you will find great happiness here.
David, will you be a dear
and open this bottle of wine, please?
Yes.
Careful, love!
That bottle is seen many miles
and counted far too many days along its journey here.
It might very well be older than yourself.
I've been saving it for such an occasion as this.
Thank you guys so much for eating the chicken!
It was delicious!
That oven cooks way too fast!
Everything was wonderful.
Everything.
It's been such a lovely evening.
Thank you both again for having me.
Thank you for coming.
I'm sorry. I can't remember your name.
That's quite all right.
Oh, I'm horrible.
My name is Esther, my dear.
Oh, okay.
It's very nice to meet you again, Esther.
And it's a pleasure to see you.
Now...
time for one last course.
The pie!
That's right.
Please, David.
would you be a gentleman and prepare a piece for us?
Absolutely.
- I know- - Um-
Please, continue.
What can you tell me about my mother?
You mother...
After the...
unexpected passing of her dear Adam...
I wasn't sure how she would handle herself.
She just could not go on without him, I'm afraid.
Adam.
That's the man in the photo next to her, right?
Were they married?
Inseparable.
As all of us are.
So, you guys were all really close, then?
Oh, we are very close.
Nearly family. More than that, even.
I have known your mother for...
what feels like an eternity.
She's truly a dear.
Quit like yourself, it would seem.
Oh, you remind me of her in so many ways.
Good ways, I hope.
The best ways.
You share the same eyes.
The same smile.
The same...
spirit.
You know...
they say the apple does not fall far from the tree.
I've heard that one.
Yes.
But they never do ask what happens to the apple
after it hits the ground below.
What happens?
That depends, I suppose,
on this circumstances surrounding the fall
it may be swooped up by a passing neighbor
and devoured shortly after.
Or it may be left to rot...
and slowly decay into the earth beneath it.
Luck of the fall, it seems.
But not always.
Not always.
Sometimes...
the apple falls...
only to be caught by the branches.
In its resting, the branches tend to it...
cradle it...
until it is ready to rejoin the vine...
and regain life through the roots once more.
The roots give it strength.
We are nothing without our roots.
Your mother...
Helen...
Judith!
Helen has known many names over many lifetimes.
In this very moment, your mother is resting.
She has fallen from her vine...
and she patiently awaits your arrival.
You, my dear...
are her roots...
the blood of her blood!
Only you can bring her.
Oh, you poor dear.
Don't be afraid, darling.
You have been given a wonderful purpose.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
Adam?
If you would be so kind.
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
I can't wait to see you again.
It was just the first draft.
What a story, Claire!
That was quite impressive. Nicely done.
Thanks, everybody. It really means a lot.
Claire...
What can I say?
That was...
That was amazing!
Everybody! All of you!
You guys did such an amazing job today!
I am, like, completely blown away!
Now, normally, this will conclude our evening, but...
if I may...
I was wondering if you guys might be up
for just one more story.
I know, I know.
I know normally I don't do this, but...
I think you guys might want to hear this.
I, for one, wouldn't want to have to follow
Claire's story, but...
You got the sudden urge to scare us, Pete?
Oh, you know, something like that.
I've actually been working on this for...
quite some time.
It's been just adding little bits and pieces here and there.
Wow, that sounds intriguing.
Okay.
Here we go.
The theater closed around 10 o'clock.
It was a night like any other for the remaining employees.
Kyle finished sweeping up the lobby
while Jasmin restocked the concession stand.
Finally done!
I'm so over this gig.
Did you see the smashed hot dog
that little asshole left in the lobby?
I don't get paid enough to do this shit!
Can you just not right now?
What?
I'm tired. I wanna go home.
Just take it up with Joe tomorrow.
Fine.
We're done anyway.
Think again.
He's still in there?
Movie ended like 10 minutes ago!
All the while...
unaware of the black eyes
that watch them from the darkness...
How do you know that?
Know what?
It wasn't long before the two
discovered one still remained in the theater.
Can you just please do your job
and go kick this guy out already?
Jeez! All right!
What do you got, like a hot day tonight?
Personally, I wouldn't go out.
Not with a killer on the loose.
Just go!
All right, the movie's over!
Time to go!
Kyle...
Well, he didn't really put up much of a fight.
Kyle?
Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on?
Oh, poor Jasmin...
she was a fighter...
right up until the very end.
Kyle?
This isn't funny.
Pete?
But it was no use.
Her time had come.
Just like...
so many before her.
Stop it, Pete!
Just stop it!
Oh, but I haven't finished.
Wait, what's the matter?
Do you guys not like my story?
Please tell me that this is some sort of sick joke, Peter.
I was afraid this might happen.
Do you guys want to know why Cutthroat wears a mask?
Well, I'll tell you.
It's not to hide who he is.
No.
It's to mock the ones who really wear masks,
masks that others don't see, but Cutthroat does.
He sees all of you.
He sees the lies that you tell, even to yourselves,
so afraid of the things that you wish you could do,
or say, or be.
Except...
for one...
who's unafraid...
who wears no mask.
Fuck this!
What the fuck?
I'm gonna call the police.
Shit! I can't find it!
- Claire! - Damn it!
Claire! Claire, get up!
Come on, we have to go!
- Come on, Claire! - Guys, guys guys!
- Claire! - Shut the fuck up!
Let's get the fuck outta here now!
This way, this way!
Fuck!
Uh...
This way, this way.
He's surrounding us!
Diego, behind you!
No!
Naomi!
Help me!
I don't wanna die!
I'm so sorry!
Hello, Naomi.
Claire!
We have to go!
Peter, stop!
Please don't!
Please!
I'm begging you, stop.
Please don't.
Wait! No!
Claire!
No! No!
Mikey?
Claire!
Wait!
Claire!
Stop!
No!
Claire!
Claire.
Get back!
I just wanna explain.
I want you to understand everything.
Get away!
Please.
Oh my God.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
Just let me take a look, okay?
Claire, it's me. I'm not gonna hurt you.
Please.
Oh, shoot.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I'm just gonna dress this wound, okay?
Sorry, sorry. I know it hurts.
I know it hurts.
You need to apply pressure, okay?
Just like that.
You're going to be okay.
I'm sorry for all of this.
I don't believe you.
Claire, of all people, I thought you would understand.
You see the world for what it's like.
Like me.
I'm nothing like you!
Mikey?
Did you kill him?
Yes.
Tonight was inevitable.
I didn't want Mikey a part of this.
I wanted him to leave!
I tried to get him to leave!
but everybody fought me on it!
Especially you.
I'm sorry.
I know, it's not your fault. You couldn't have known.
Don't touch me! Don't touch me!
My father always kept me at a distance,
and I never understood why, until after he died.
Even after the murders stopped...
nobody put it together?
Even his own son.
He was...
Yes.
He was the first Cutthroat.
You wanted to know what this was.
It was my father's journal.
You wouldn't do this.
What happened to you?
I found my purpose.
I see the importance of his work...
and the legacy that he left behind.
What kind of legacy is that?
I want you to decide.
You're an incredible storyteller, Claire.
It's all right here.
I'm sorry.
Cops are on the way and they should be here...
any minute.
They're gonna take good care of you, fix you right up.
Take this gift.
Free yourself from this place.
Goodbye, Claire.
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