Pieces of Her (2022) s01e01 Episode Script

1 [dispatcher 1.]
911.
What is your emergency? [dispatcher 2.]
911.
What is your emergency? 911.
What is your emergency? [Patti.]
Goddamn menace, I'm telling you.
[Andy.]
Hey, Patti.
You're up late.
That trash panda's been tearin' up the neighborhood.
At it again.
It's been going on for months.
Slow down, Patti.
You say the raccoon is where? My neighbor's trash.
I'm tellin' you, I'm gonna sue 'em blind, Andy.
I called you before.
They dump their cans on my property, and that bandit just goes wild.
- Maybe it has low blood sugar.
- What? Does the animal show any signs of rabies? Are you a cat or a dog person? I'm Switzerland, Patti.
What can I say? Did I tell you they're raisin' pits there? Gotta be dozens of 'em.
Don't you need a license to own those things? I mean, they maul babies and shit.
Hello? Hello? [sighs.]
Goddamn government.
[line disconnects.]
[clicks tongue.]
Shit.
["Any Way The Wind Blows" playing.]
Early morning drawing pictures Rolling hills and mountain tops You were there as just a notion For a feelin' that I never got And I know Nothing gonna hold you down You and her were on the edges Midnight trips and parking lots Settled down with life expected But that freedom you never lost And I know Nothing gonna hold you down You go Any way the wind blows Twenty one and ordinary Found another who will hold my name Morning bells and I was waiting For a moment, but you never came And I know Nothing gonna hold you down You go Any way the wind blows Shit.
[mellow music playing over speakers.]
Good morning.
How can I help you? [Sergeant.]
Lost it.
I'm sorry? Phone.
- [stuttering.]
It fell.
- [imperceptible chatter.]
It fell in It fell in Fuck.
You lost your phone? [Sergeant.]
Yeah.
Yeah, it fell It It fell [stuttering.]
Jesus.
Fuck! Fuck! You're okay, you're okay.
[Sergeant grunts.]
One month ago, Sergeant, you couldn't find the word for phone.
I'd say that's progress.
[Sergeant sighs.]
I know it's hard.
You just want to feel like your old self.
Okay, take a breath.
[inhales deeply.]
Come on.
- [inhales.]
- And let it go.
[exhales deeply.]
[exhales.]
You're okay.
You're good.
- Let's do it again.
- Okay.
[door opens.]
[door closes.]
- [Laura sighs.]
Hey, sweetie.
- Hey, Mom.
Happy birthday! Oh, it's a big one.
- Thirty.
- Yeah, don't remind me.
[Laura sighs.]
How was your shift? Same old, same old.
Still up for lunch? Sure.
You wanna change or Nope.
[dishwasher beeps and starts.]
[imperceptible chatter.]
[Laura.]
If you're bored at work, find something else that interests you.
[Andy.]
Mom.
I'm trying to say you need a plan.
If you wanna go back to school, don't wait another year.
You've already missed the fall deadline.
It's just more student loans.
[Laura.]
Yeah, but at least you'd have a degree.
Are you done? You don't seem happy.
God, if I knew you were gonna ambush me with the talk - No, I'm just trying to help.
- [Andy.]
Well, stop.
Look, I'm sorry I don't know what I wanna do with my life.
We can't all be free of self-doubt like you.
Andy.
[Andy.]
You've always known what you wanted to do.
You're good at helping people, and I'm not.
Maybe Dad was the fuck-up.
I get it from someone.
Jerry was smart and funny, and he adored you.
Yeah, you tell me that, but I can't remember anything about him.
Sometimes I just wish he were here.
You know, I think you've gotten used to feeling low.
You know what they say? You can't fall off the floor.
- Ever heard of basements? - Basements have floors.
[Andy.]
That's the ground.
Mmm, ground is just another word for floor.
Ground is like six feet under.
You want to talk to someone? 'Cause this has been so fun? - I mean a therapist.
- Mom.
What? I can cover it.
This check it's for you.
- It's for something exciting and fun.
- I'm fine.
Are you? It's hard to eat and reassure you at the same time.
I just want you to decide.
You sure you don't want to decide for me? Hey, do you know that guy? He keeps looking at you.
I'm the only person here under 60? I'm not that old.
[scoffs.]
I know you didn't want to come home.
It's my fault you're here.
Mom.
You were sick.
You could go back to New York.
You were meeting people To my three part-time jobs? [Laura.]
Will you think about talking to someone? Why? You've already diagnosed me.
[Laura.]
Stop it.
I love you.
[Betsy.]
Laura? You are brilliant and beautiful.
And, I know you will find your way.
I can't believe we didn't see you.
Betsy, hi.
How are you? You know my daughter, Andy.
How you doing, honey? This is Shelly.
- [Shelly.]
Hey.
- Hi.
[Betsy.]
You really are a miracle-worker.
- My father's doing so much better.
- Good.
I've even had time to get Shelly ready to go.
- Med school, right? - [Shelly.]
Yes, ma'am.
- Yeah, congratulations.
- [Shelly.]
Thank you.
Yeah, excuse me.
Shelly is thinking pediatric oncology.
I know it's early, but it's never too early.
[Laura.]
That's amazing.
- [Shelly chuckling.]
Yeah, I know.
- Shelly? - [gasps.]
Jesus.
- [Betsy.]
Oh, my God.
[people clamoring.]
Run, Andy! Andy, get down! [screaming.]
[whimpering.]
[breath trembling.]
[panting.]
[whispering.]
Go.
[whimpering.]
[footsteps approaching.]
[shushing.]
[cell phone beeps.]
[phone virtual assistant.]
Sorry, I didn't understand.
Did you say, "trouble"? How can I help you? [people exclaiming.]
[sobbing quietly.]
Get up, pig.
[shouts.]
Get up! Do your job! Where's your fucking gun? [nervously.]
She, uh She doesn't have a gun.
She's not a cop.
She just works for them, answering phones, so [chuckles.]
You can go now.
[chuckles.]
[shouting.]
You fucking fake useless bitch! [Laura.]
Wait! Shoot me.
- [both grunt.]
- [gunshot.]
[clicking.]
Andy, go! Go, Andy, go! - Go get help! [screams.]
- Fuck you! [gasps.]
[sobs softly.]
[gasps.]
[crying.]
[people gasp.]
[choking.]
[sobbing.]
- [dispatcher.]
15 Baker 22 - [sirens blaring.]
[Andy.]
Mom.
Are you with me? I'm cold.
Is it snowing? No.
Oh, he's coming back.
Hey, you're safe.
Mom? Mom? [paramedic.]
You okay? Uh, 52-year-old female, stab wound to the left hand.
Declining LOC.
Andy? Don't talk to them.
[Andy.]
Who? The police.
[siren wailing.]
[Gordon.]
Andy.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Hey.
Mom's still in the ER.
[Gordon.]
Yeah, I saw her on the way in.
They're just waiting on a plastic surgeon.
- Is she gonna be okay? - Hmm.
[Andy sobs softly.]
[heart monitor beeping.]
Can you feel me touching your fingers? Barely.
Surgeon's on her way up.
Thank you.
[cell phone buzzing.]
[sighs.]
The shooter, a white male in his twenties is now dead.
[nurse.]
Hey, you're famous.
[reporter.]
who used his own weapon against him.
While the police have not yet identified the woman, locals say she is Laura Oliver, a speech language pathologist and long-time resident of Belle Isle.
A clinician at Savannah's Veterans' Affairs Center, Oliver was injured during the struggle and is being treated at this hospital.
Eyewitnesses praised Oliver on social media, saying she likely saved many lives.
The incident shocked residents of this quiet community which has the lowest crime rate [Gordon.]
Andy, you should go home.
I'm okay.
Andrea, you can barely stand up.
I'll call you as soon as she's out of surgery.
Mom wasn't making any sense.
She She thought it was snowing, and she told me not to talk to - [indistinct chatter.]
- What did she say to you? Andrea Oliver? I'm Detective Sergeant Wilson.
This is Detective Shooltz.
Savannah Police Department.
We're assisting Belle Isle with the investigation.
If we could have a word in private? It's not a good time.
[Shooltz.]
And you are? Andy's stepfather, Gordon Oliver.
[Shooltz.]
And how's your wife doing? Ex-wife.
She's managing, thank you.
Ms.
Oliver, if you could take us through it.
Just tell us what happened.
Um [Wilson.]
You okay? She [stutters.]
She's, you know, been up all night.
- Then this happens.
Obviously, she's - Of course, I understand.
Look, how about I tell you what we know? You see if you have anything to add.
Want to sit down? [sighs.]
Did you recognize the shooter? Uh, no.
Name's Jonah Helsinger.
25 years old.
Apparently the young woman who was shot, Shelly Bernard, she broke up with him three weeks ago.
He didn't take it well.
Christ.
I, uh gather from witnesses that Helsinger expected you to kill him.
He saw your uniform, figured on suicide by cop.
But, since you weren't armed That was something, what your mom did.
She serve in the military? You see the video? Someone decided it was more important to record the shooting than text 911.
- [Laura.]
Go, run! Get help! Andy, go! - [Jonah.]
Fuck you! When she used the knife, what was your mother saying? Andy? Mom! Are you okay? You were in there forever.
- Hi, sweetie.
- [Andy.]
Hey.
Ms.
Oliver, I'm Detective Sergeant Wilson I'm sorry, I don't think We just need ten minutes.
No, I'm [sighs.]
very tired.
I'll have my office call and schedule an appointment, okay? Sure.
- Take care.
- [Gordon.]
You, too.
Let's get you back to your room.
I'm going home.
Laura? - But you just got out of surgery.
- I hate hospitals, Gordon.
[Andy.]
Dad, she wants to go home.
[Gordon.]
All right.
Will you bring the car out back? There's a bunch of press out front.
[Gordon.]
Okay.
What did you say to them? Nothing.
They They just wanted to know what happened.
- I don't like all this attention.
- [Andy.]
Yeah, let's get you out of here.
No.
We can't do this.
You're not taking care of me again.
I know, we'll figure it out.
You should never have come back.
Mom, it's okay.
Dwayne? Dwayne, can I please get my things? Sure.
You go meet Gordon.
I'll be there in a minute.
Andy? Can you do that? Yeah.
- [woman.]
Can you believe this? - [man.]
Amazing.
- [woman.]
Yeah.
- [man.]
Oh, my God, though.
[woman.]
I just don't believe it.
[reporter 1.]
No wonder this thing is going viral.
[reporter 2.]
You watch this woman, and you just can't [indistinct chatter.]
[sighs.]
[breathing heavily.]
- [door opens.]
- [sighs.]
Thanks, Dwayne.
All right.
All set.
Thank you.
What, uh, meds did they give you? You can stay at Gordon's.
What? At least for tonight.
I'm not leaving you alone.
[scoffs.]
Look, we've We've put this off long enough.
Put what off? [sighs.]
You need to move out.
You're getting way ahead of yourself.
No, you're not listening to me.
I'm serious.
Sorry, could we talk about this later? No, you need to start your life, - whatever that looks like.
- [Andy.]
I get it.
And I want you out of the house tonight.
Just [Andy.]
I'm sorry, but that sounds a little crazy.
I don't care what it sounds like.
Why are you doing this? - Is it 'cause I didn't - Because you - [Andy.]
What? - You're an adult! So, start acting like one.
[sighs.]
[car approaching.]
[news crews chattering indistinctly.]
- [man 1.]
These go down there? - [man 2.]
Yeah.
[woman 1.]
She'll be here any minute.
[woman 2.]
Yes, we have the footage of her leaving.
[reporter on TV.]
Little is known about Laura Oliver, the Georgia woman whose heroism stopped what might have been an even deadlier rampage earlier today.
Neighbors say Oliver is a dedicated healer, who's worked for several decades at Savannah's Veterans' Center and is active in local charities.
The video of her extraordinary confrontation with the gunman has already racked up half a million views.
Oliver, recovering from injuries sustained during the attack has not responded to interview requests.
Today's Belle Isle shooting [door opens.]
[man.]
Have you seen the news? We've got a problem.
It's her.
[call disconnects.]
[keys jangling.]
[Gordon.]
Be careful.
I'll make you some tea.
You should pack.
[retching.]
[breathing heavily.]
[grunts.]
[breathing heavily.]
Fucking fake useless bitch! [Laura exhales.]
[Gordon.]
There you go.
Need anything else? No.
Just take Andy with you.
Laura, the day was as fucked as it gets.
[exhales.]
I know.
[Gordon.]
So, don't make it harder for your daughter.
I'm trying to help her.
[exhales.]
Hmm.
You sure that's the best way to do it? I knew that boy was gonna do something.
I saw it in his eyes.
And then Betsy was going on and on.
You stopped him.
It doesn't matter, it's too late now.
Hey.
[Laura sighs.]
Call them.
Good night.
Get some rest.
[over speakers.]
The lights go dim In these cells of mine Live the same day over in my mind And this ain't the way I was made to stay But I'm a long ways down Chained to the next one But only for a moment Ain't gonna keep me bound Someday I'm gonna rest this body Rest this body of mine [knocking at door.]
[knocking.]
One day I'm gonna be somebody [music stops.]
[knocking.]
You need to eat.
Stop taking care of me.
Come on, don't make me drink alone.
You got a glass? Uh, yeah.
How's Mom? I think she'll sleep.
To your birthday.
[Andy sighs.]
- We'll find another day to celebrate.
- [chuckles.]
- Thirty sucks.
- [chuckles.]
I didn't do anything.
In the diner.
You survived, Andy.
That's all that matters.
Dispatch said I should get some counseling.
Mom already thought I needed a shrink.
I saw what she did, but It doesn't feel real.
She's so Cut off.
- [sighs.]
- She's scared, Andy.
She almost lost you today.
You mean everything to your mom.
Then why is she kicking me out? You know how your mom deals She shuts down.
She just needs time.
Yeah.
Away from me.
[swallows.]
[inhales.]
Hmm.
What do you say you stay with me tonight and then we'll see how things look tomorrow? I just need to pack some things.
Okay, I'll be back.
I have my bike, I'm okay.
Happy birthday to you.
[both chuckling.]
- Eat the sandwich.
- [chuckles.]
[door opens.]
We're gonna get some weather.
[thunder rumbling.]
[Laura.]
I'm cold.
Is it snowing? [girl shivering.]
- [birds screeching.]
- [panting.]
[thunder rumbling.]
[groaning.]
[cell phone chimes.]
[sinister music playing.]
[keys jangling.]
[keys jangling.]
Oh, shit.
[gasps.]
[breath trembling.]
[gasps.]
[glass breaking.]
[breath trembling.]
[breathing heavily.]
[thunder rumbling.]
[rain pattering.]
[breath trembling.]
[Laura.]
Who are you? [man.]
It doesn't matter [Laura.]
What do you want? [chair rattles.]
[man.]
There's nothing to talk about.
He doesn't want your money.
[Laura sobbing.]
- [man.]
Paula was right about you.
- [Laura.]
Paula Kunde [man.]
Shut up.
[gasps.]
Please, no! Please! Please! [crying.]
[choking gasps.]
[Laura yelling.]
[gasping.]
[man grunts.]
[both grunting.]
[man grunting.]
[gasping.]
- Andy! Andy! - [man grunting.]
- Andy! - [Andy gasps.]
[tinnitus.]
[distorted speech.]
[distantly.]
Get up.
You You're okay.
[normally.]
Andy, it - It's okay.
- [Andy whimpering.]
Andy! [Andy sobbing.]
[softly.]
It It It's It's okay.
[Andy.]
The police.
- Oh, God, why - What? - Baby, did you call 911? - [whimpering.]
[groans, inhales.]
[exhales.]
Okay.
Can you help me? Can you There, um Scissors there, can you please just get Can you see them in the dark? They're just there.
[sniffles.]
That's it.
Okay, come here and cut this tape.
[Andy's breath trembling.]
[groans.]
Thank you.
Okay, now, I need you to go through his pockets.
Okay? Can you do that? Can you go through his pockets for me? [breathing heavily.]
Andy.
Andrea, we don't have much time.
I know you can do it.
Go through his pockets.
God, shit, where is it? [Andy whimpering.]
[breathily.]
Okay.
[panting.]
Come on, honey.
Give me his phone.
His car will be around here.
Okay? You need to find it - and drive to Carrollton.
- What? There's money in here, a phone, and a key card.
In Carrollton, there's a storage place called Get-Em-Go.
You look for unit 320, okay? - I don't understand.
- 320.
Are you listening? - But why do you - Just say it! - [hesitantly.]
The 320.
- 320, that's right.
Okay, now, I have a car there.
Okay? So, take it and head north, all the way to Maine.
Find a motel in Camden and just stay there.
I want to call Gordon.
- Where's your phone? - In the garage.
- Just leave it.
- What? Why? You can't talk to Gordon nor anyone.
No calls, no texting.
Nothing.
Don't use the car's GPS.
And don't tell anyone where you are until you hear my voice on this phone.
What? Why did he want to hurt you? - Honey, I'll explain when I call.
- I can't just go to Maine.
Yes, you can! Just get to Carrollton, then drive to Maine.
- [stuttering.]
But what about the police? - It's better if you're not here! Look, I will call you as soon as it's safe.
When you hear my voice, you can come home.
You understand? I'm not leaving you.
Oh, Andrea Louise.
I love you more than anything, but you've got to trust me.
Okay? You gotta go.
- You've gotta go.
- [sobbing.]
[sighs.]
[panting.]
[siren wailing in the distance.]
- [panting.]
- [dog barking.]
[groans.]
Fuck.
[grunting.]
[whimpering.]
[sirens approaching.]
[keys jangling.]
[car lock beeps.]
[sighs.]
[sirens intensify.]
- [engine starts.]
- ["The Pretender" playing on radio.]
What if I say I'm [music stops.]
["The Pretender" playing.]
Keep you in the dark You know they all pretend Keep you in the dark And so it all began So, who are you? Yeah, who are you? Yeah, who are you? [theme music playing.]