The Unsettling (2019) s01e01 Episode Script

They've got a stable on the property.
Not many foster homes can boast that.
- You like horses? - I did.
When I was little, my mom used to bring me to a farm.
It had apples trees, and goats, and horses so big I thought they belonged to giants.
But that was a long time ago.
Let's just try to keep an open mind about this one.
at least a few other fosters here, and they really thrived.
I think you will, too.
It may not be perfect, but maybe - It'll surprise me.
- Exactly.
What's that? - Where are y'all going? - Crow Ridge Ranch.
Stay heading in that direction.
We are only letting residents pass.
- Fire is getting closer.
- Thank you.
- You be careful out here.
- Will do.
Let's open it up.
Alright, let's get this moving! She's here! Wildfires have erupted in Pondo.
Forest Service officials say that the fire's grown to several thousand acres.
Bad news for ranches already feeling the strain of sustained drought.
I remember walking home from school and finding my mom on the bathroom floor, needle still in her arm.
She was cold and blue.
I couldn't understand why she wasn't waking up.
- I thought your mom died of cancer.
- She did.
But the scholarship committee doesn't need to know that.
- That's twisted, even for you.
- I'm going up against kids like you.
Kids who've overcome even worst shit than me.
I didn't realize our tragedies were a competition.
You've never applied to an Ivy League school.
Come meet your new sister.
God, I hope this girl doesn't suck.
Coming! - Everything alright? - Just a little anxious, that's all.
Did you take your medication? Welcome to your new home.
Come on in.
We're big huggers in this family.
- I'm Jason.
This is my wife, Fia.
- Hi.
We are so happy to have you.
Please, make yourself at home.
If you're hungry, eat.
If you have questions, ask.
You won't get in trouble.
We won't send you back.
You're stuck with us.
- Thank you.
- Kids, come meet your new sister.
Grab your bags.
I'm supposed to tell you something that's gonna make you feel at home.
So, just laugh and fake it.
The sooner it looks like we get along, the fewer family prayer circles.
Anytime now.
Look, even Lorraine bought it.
I'm Connor, by the way.
Nadine.
Just don't touch my shit, and we'll be cool.
I'm Maya.
I know getting to a new house can be scary, but I'm sure you already know that.
If you need to talk, I'll just be downstairs.
If you need to talk, Maya is your girl.
Not so long ago, I was dropping the three of you off here.
There aren't a lot of takers for moody teenagers.
The Werners are kind enough to open their home and their hearts to you.
We are the ones that are blessed.
Connor, take Becca inside and show her to her room, and, girls, go down to the market, Silas will give you a ride.
So, are you good? Whatever's happened in the past, try leaving it there.
It's a new beginning, a fresh start.
You can call me anytime, day or night.
Come on.
The tour leaves now.
This here's the dining room.
If you like decorative plates, Fia's got a shit ton of them.
That's Gran.
She doesn't talk.
Loves nature shows though.
Her father built this house in the '40s.
There was another property on the ranch before, but it burnt down.
This is their creepy photo collection.
And Maya and Nadine's room.
That is where you can find me.
Across the hall from Dominic.
He gets the master suite.
He's Fia and Jason's bio son.
He's a little chilly at first.
He's a strange little dude.
This is you.
You've got the whole attic to yourself.
It's big.
Keeping the plant alive is your responsibility.
No pressure.
You can read all about it on this laminated sheet Fia made.
- Front and back.
- Couple of other quick pro tips.
There's no cell service down in the stables.
Nadine is a monster before her first cup of coffee.
There are some water restrictions.
Fia also keeps a padlock on the basement door.
She's keeping some things she's afraid one of us might steal.
At my last house, they had two tables in the kitchen.
One for the family meal.
One for the foster kids' meal.
We all share a table here.
Everyone eats together.
Fia even left out the obligatory John Green novels.
Those were Sarah's.
She lived here for about a year.
She was a bit odd herself, that's why she and Dominic got along so well.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, she ran away.
Didn't tell anyone.
Just disappeared.
Sunday is family cooking night.
Once you get settled in - I'll be in the kitchen, okay? - Thanks.
Already feeling at home.
Today we're doing pot roast.
Becca, everybody cooks and everyone eats.
- Dominic just gets to eat.
- He has a hard time with change.
He needs time to get used to the new family member.
I've been waiting for two years.
- I'll be deejay.
- I love this song.
You've been staying too much at Elder Isaac's.
His congregation sponsors the foster program.
That's not why she goes over there.
It's Elder Isaac's son, Silas Jenkins.
The guy out at the barn.
Proud virgin, saving himself until marriage.
Such a waste.
- Nadine, not in my house.
- We're just friends.
Praise the hand for this food we are about to eat.
Holy of one.
Holy and all.
Hey.
It's okay.
I'm a friend.
Yeah.
There you go.
Nice and easy.
What are you doing in the barn? - I heard the horse, and I thought - What? Go snooping around? No, I'm sorry.
I was just leaving.
This is not your house.
Thought I smelled coffee.
- Needed a little caffeine.
- I just go straight for the Red Bull.
Looks like we're out.
Coffee it is.
You okay? You look pretty exhausted.
I didn't sleep so great.
First night in a new house.
I had this weird run-in with Dominic in the barn after dinner.
How weird? The kid in "The Sixth Sense" or Macaulay Culkin in "The Good Son"? I wasn't born when those movies came out, so whoever's creepier.
He's weird with all of us.
You just learn to get used to it.
He accosted me with a shovel and threatened me.
- His version of small talk.
- Charming.
Could I ask you something? What's the deal with that prayer Fia did before we ate? She and Jason are a part of this religion called New Purity.
They don't force it on us.
Maya's really the only one who's taken to it.
Where's everybody else? Don't we have to catch a bus for school? All the local schools are closed because of the fires.
I could still be sleeping right now? - I hate to see you like this.
- Don't.
I'm fine.
- Lorazepam.
It's interesting.
- It's for panic attacks.
- Not that it's any of your business.
- Everything is my business.
Give it to me, please! You said we're cool as long as I don't go through your shit.
I never said anything about me going through your shit.
I looked through your sketchbook.
Somebody's got a dark side.
What happened to you? My mother gave me that sketchbook.
It's all I have left of her.
It's BS that you've got your own room and I have to share one with Maya, even if that attic is a nightmare factory.
- Hey.
- We just spoke with Dominic.
- It's really not a big deal.
- It's not a big deal? I think it is.
Dominic said he ran into you in the barn last night and that you were not very kind to him.
- I'm sorry, he - He said you called him a freak.
I think that's a big deal.
Dominic can be a little standoffish.
But, please, try understanding.
He is our only biological child.
So, we've opened our house to all of you kids and he has to share us.
You can see why he would be jealous.
I I I won't let it happen again.
Good.
Please apologize to Dominic.
We respect each other in this house.
I'm sure it's not as cut and dried as Dominic made it seem, but Fia's a little extra protective of him.
It was not an easy road to conceive.
Try to understand.
STAY AWAY The black-eyed girl, she's back.
Keep it together, Becca.
Becca! Becca! Becca! Hey.
Hey! Are you okay? Let me get you out of here.
There was a lady in the mirror, and maggots in the sink - I must have slipped.
- You gave us all quite a scare.
- I'm fine.
- Everyone, back to your rooms.
We need a good night's sleep.
It's Becca.
I'm sorry to call so late.
No problem.
What's up? Is everything okay? Yeah.
No, something's not right about this house.
Just give it time, Becca.
Everything will settle into place.
This is your family now.
Get some sleep, and we'll talk in the morning.