Kindred (2022) s01e02 Episode Script

Kevin!
Dana?
Dana?
Daa-na?
What the fuck? What
the fuck? What the fuck?
What the fuck was that? Dana?
What the fuck was that?
Dana. Dana. Dana!
Hey, it's me. It's me. It's me.
It's Kevin. Dana! It's me.
Dana, it's me. It's me.
Dana, this uh
I don't even know this. This
is this is terrifying.
How did all this happen to you just now?
How long was I gone?
Like, less than a
minute. Not even. Seconds.
It felt like I was gone
for an hour at least.
The first time I think this happened,
it was only a few minutes,
and then the next time,
it was a little bit longer.
It's getting worse, Kevin.
I have to do something.
Do what?
Shouldn't we be trying
to get out of here?
What if it's this house?
Dana?
I need new clothes.
If it happens again, I can't
be in a fucking bathrobe.
Are you sure you don't
want to call your aunt?
She already thinks I'm crazy.
But she's the only one who can tell you
about your mother or
any of this stuff, right?
Who the fuck is that?
I don't know, but I think
you need to get that.
Look at me.
I'm coming.
Hello again.
I'm sorry to bother you,
but have you seen a cat?
Uh, a cat? No. Sorry.
Well, do you think maybe
your friend has seen her?
Dana?
I, I don't know.
Would you mind if I asked her myself?
You know, Dana's actually asleep.
Asleep?
You know, we both were.
It's actually been a really
long day of being here,
that sort of thing.
Yes.
Yes?
- Niecy.
- What do you need?
Can I ask you a question?
It's about my mother.
- What about her?
- You said you live in the area.
Around the corner on Coronado.
Okay. Yeah, I've never seen you before.
You know everyone around here?
How do you two know each other?
We went to college together.
When you said she wasn't well,
what did you mean by that?
Oh-kay.
- Why are you asking me this?
- What did you mean by that?
What exactly was wrong with her?
Are you worried about something?
Please answer me.
Your mother she could be depressive.
She had fits of mania and
near the end of her life,
she claimed to see things
that weren't there.
See what things?
Dana, I don't like these questions.
Where are you getting all this from?
What happened when they died?
When my mother and father died?
Who was driving? Was she driving?
- Yes.
- Was her body ever recovered?
Uh
No.
Do you think Dana would mind
if I checked the backyard?
The former occupant had a tendency
to feed Princess behind our backs and
Sure. Have a good night.
Dana.
Dana!
It was assumed
she tried to swim away from the vehicle.
Dana?
Dana?
- Dana!
- Look. Who is that?
I gotta go. I'll call you tomorrow.
- Bye.
- Dana? Hell ?
- Dana?
- In here.
Oh, my God. What are
what are you doing?
I just got off the phone with aunt.
My mother's body was never found
- which means she's still alive.
- What?
My parents. My parents.
She died, or they died,
in a car crash.
No one ever knew what
happened. But now I'm realizing
that she must have been driving.
She must've got pulled back in time,
and lost control of the car
or I don't know.
Who was that at the door?
Um, your neighbor again with
some bullshit about a cat.
The fucking cat.
- You saw her cats?
- Yeah. Earlier.
The cat, it came to the back door,
and I I picked it up.
I held it and that's
when I got pulled back.
And he left my arms. He's still there.
You find her?
No, but something very
bad is going on next door.
- What?
- That guy answered the door again.
And this time he was covered in blood.
I mean, he wasn't covered in blood,
but there was blood on his neck.
Then I asked where she was.
He told me that she was asleep.
And so then I asked
him about Princess Di,
and he told me that he hadn't seen her.
And then I overheard them
talking and she wasn't asleep.
Wait, wait, wait, slow
down. You overheard
Carlo, please stop interrupting me.
I'm trying to finish telling you.
I overheard them talking.
She was not asleep.
And then
I heard her mention
something about a cat.
- What'd she say?
- Here it is.
I don't know.
So what do you want to do?
I want to know if anyone
else has seen anything.
But what if it's the house, Dana?
And I'm not saying that I'm someone
who believes in things like that,
but I'm I'm just getting freaked out.
It's not the house, Kevin, it's me. Me.
It's going to happen
no matter where I am.
My mother, she was driving, and she
I know what you think is happening.
You can go but I have to stay.
I have to go back.
What's happening?
I can't leave you alone like this.
And the people next
door, they know my name.
They know where I live. Dana, please.
If something happens
to you, I'm in trouble.
Please. Dana, please come with me.
- Kevin.
- If something happens, it happens.
But we got to get out of this house.
Please. We got to get off this block.
What's What's happening?
It's happening again. Kevin.
Oh, no, no, no.
Dana.
Let me go. This is it.
Rufus, I'm coming.
Kevin!
- What's your name?
- Nigel.
Nigel, you need to run and go get help.
I wasn't supposed to
let him climb no trees.
They're going to kill me if he's dead.
This man, he's going
to go with you, okay?
He's going to tell them
that it wasn't your fault,
but you have to go right now.
This is it. This is
him. We have to save him.
What am I supposed to say?
Just tell them that,
um, we're travelers.
And we came upon them.
Hey, Rufus. Hey, Rufus. Hey. Stay awake.
Stay awake. Stay with me.
Hey!
Where's Master Rufus?
Master Ruf fell out the tree, sir,
and his legs were all sideways.
And he wouldn't get up. Then this woman,
dressed like a man,
came out of the woods,
and they sent me here, sir.
And they said for me
to come and get help.
Go and call on Dr. West, quickly.
Forgive me, sir, but
I must ask who you are.
We are travelers.
We came upon them. Traveling.
Wait here. I'll bring my wagon.
Sir Rufus, stay awake.
Hey, stay with me.
Stay with me.
You're gonna be okay.
- He alive?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I got it.
How did you know how to make a splint?
TV.
- I'm freaking out.
- Don't.
Stay calm. Pretend it's like a game.
Can you do that?
Yes.
It's okay. It's gonna be okay.
- I'm right here.
- Cold.
I'm right here with you.
If I lose even one blossom
to this grass before my party
it's the end of all three of you.
These come all the way from France.
Who is that?
No! Rufus!
- Oh, my Rufus.
- Come over and let me bring Master Rufus inside.
- His leg is broke.
- Open this!
What happened to my baby?
It's okay. Mama's here.
So why don't you shut
up with all that noise?
What's wrong with you?
Young Master Rufus fell out
of a tree. Broke his leg.
Where's Nigel?
I called him away to
carry some wood for me
in preparation for the storm.
Master Rufus was alone.
It was my mistake.
You bet it is.
But I sent him ahead to summon Dr. West
- before the roads get too rough.
- Go!
Dr. West?
Can you talk to me?
Carry this demon up to his bedroom
and out of my sight.
Can I believe this?
Oh, get him.
Careful! Careful!
- You beast.
- Shut up, Margaret.
Watch his head.
- How do we go back?
- It's okay, baby.
I don't know.
Who are you?
We're travelers.
We were traveling
when we found him in the
woods, passing through.
What is the costume?
We were robbed.
Thomas.
Charles, I'm so sorry.
- Forgive this intrusion.
- Oh, no, no.
Forgive me for intruding. Clearly,
you have a family emergency
that needs tending to.
Allow me to take my leave.
Charles, no. You must stay.
We were just getting down to business,
and Sarah has prepared us a feast.
Tom, your son needs attention.
- At least come back for our party tomorrow.
- We'll see.
Yeah.
Damnit!
Why don't you come on
inside and get warm, hmm?
It's the least I can do.
- Sumana?
- Yes, sir.
Get this man some warm clothes
and pair of decent shoes.
- Yes, sir.
- You, take her to the cookhouse,
bring him something warm to eat.
You can come with me, sir.
Luke!
What the fuck? What are we doing?
Just play along. We have
to act like it's real
until we get to my mom.
I just need someone to
tell me how to get to her.
Just go inside. I'll catch
up with you in a minute.
What if he starts asking me questions?
- What do I say?
- Just make something up.
It doesn't matter.
We can do this.
Sir, you ready?
I'm Dana by the way.
What's your name?
Do you know Olivia? Do
you know where she lives?
You're going to have to wait.
I'm in the middle of serving,
and I still got to finish
Master Tom's whole supper.
In fact, go check on that pie.
I'm actually looking for Olivia.
Go on. Take a seat.
You know, I can I
can take it from here.
See?
Never call a doctor
without consulting me first.
And especially not this
godforsaken crook Dr. West.
I mean, how do you expect
me to pay for all this?
He's amenable to
bartering for his services.
His services?
There was a man who tends to my horses.
He might take you.
Well, I suggest you go
figure out what that trade is,
or else you'll be working
that debt off on Sundays.
Is my dresser failing in her assistance?
No, I, um
I'm just used to undressing myself.
Sumana, you are dismissed.
Yes, Master Tom.
This will warm you up.
Thank you.
Please.
So tell me more about this
robbery that took place.
There were three of
them and they circled us.
One of them had a gun, and,
uh, the other two had a
- Knives?
- Yes.
And the one with the gun, he was big.
And he came up on us
and pointed that gun in my face
and said, "Hand over the bags."
So I did. And the horse.
And your shoes?
Yes, and my shoes and my coat.
It was very scary.
Now, that's unfortunate.
- Where were you headed?
- South.
- South.
- My uncle recently passed away.
- Hmm. I'm sorry to hear that.
- Thank you.
Me and Dana, we were on our way to
Dana? That's your slave's name?
- Mr. Franklin?
- Yes.
The way she talks is quite strange.
From whence was she procured?
North in New York.
New York.
Is that how all the
niggers talk in New York?
They? I don't know. Um
That's how she talks.
And she's the only
slave I've ever had, so.
I see.
So you are new to the arrangement them?
Yeah, relatively.
Do you happen to know
where she is, Dana?
Well, I'm sure she'd
be around soon enough.
Now, I don't mean to pry into
your affairs, Mr. Franklin,
but as someone with
experience in the matter,
my advice would be unless the amusements
that girl provides are singular,
you might do best to trade her
in for a more docile variety.
She's probably what got you
robbed in the first place.
Look, a slave like that
is wont to prioritize
their own safety over
that of their master.
I I have to use a bathroom.
You wish to take a bath?
No, I I need to relieve myself.
I understand. Of course.
Our privy is out that way.
- Thank you.
- Mmm.
- Take your overcoat.
- Yeah.
Oh, yes. Yes.
That's not for you. Get.
It is you, isn't it?
Wasn't sure at first.
- Is that you know who?
- Who?
The devil, the man you came with?
No, he's just a man.
A He's a friend.
I need to get to Olivia immediately.
I don't think that's
gonna happen tonight.
Trying to get there and
back without getting stuck?
I can't risk losing
an animal in this cold.
But it's important.
Something happened between
y'all on the patrol, didn't it?
The man ain't been seen ever
since and Olivia won't say.
How long has it been since
we last saw each other?
It must be about three
or four months now.
- Why?
- Dana?
Can I have a word?
Excuse me.
Kevin, what's going on?
They think they
think you're my slave.
Yeah. That's not surprising.
- What are we gonna do?
- Just keep a low profile.
With the weather, there's no way
we're gonna get to my mom's, so.
Dana, we cannot stay here.
- We have to go back.
- I know,
but I don't have control over it.
I don't even know if there's
a way to have control over it.
And every time I come here,
I stay a little bit longer.
So it's just something
we have to figure out.
Just stay close to me.
Tell them that we can't
be separated and then
- we can go.
- Master Franklin.
Your presence is requested in the house.
Here he is.
Mr. Franklin meet Dr. West.
Dr. West. Uh, t is a pleasure.
I was informed there was an
able-bodied man in the vicinity,
and I thought it was just our luck,
because between the
young boy and his mother,
it's going to be a three-man job.
Margaret is going to be a handful.
Though, in her defense.
it is never pleasant, in my experience,
for a mother to see her child bled.
- Uh, bled?
- Yes.
We do not know how long the
child has been on the elements.
We must bleed young
Rufus to rid the blood
of any fever he incurred as a result.
I don't think that's necessary.
I mean, he wasn't out
there for very long.
And who are you to tell
me what is necessary
or not necessary, negress?
Um, um
My servant is actually the one
who found him and healed him.
She is, uh, actually
very skilled in healing.
She did prepare a sort
of splint for his leg.
One of these so-called
root women, I presume.
Well, I assure you, wench,
medicine is a far more sophisticated art
than your primitive man
will ever comprehend.
Mr. Franklin, do me the generosity
of keeping your slave quiet.
It's bad enough she has the
gall to look me in the eye.
Now you will remove Mrs. Weylin.
You must block the door.
Luke and I will set
about resetting the leg.
Would you like to wash your hands, sir?
No, no, no. No time.
Grab her.
Don't! Stop!
Stay away, stay away.
Dana! Dana!
Get her over there so she'll shut up!
- Margaret. Calm down!
- No! No!
You're okay. It's okay,
it's okay, it's okay.
Hold him down.
Stop it now! Stop it. Stop it.
My baby. My baby.
I am sorry, but please hold her down.
Hold her down. Hold her there.
Murder! Murder! Murder!
- Look at me.
- Mommy.
Swallow, Mrs. Weylin.
Swallow.
The longer you squirm the
longer it's gonna take.
Here, Rufus. Hold my
hand. Hard as you can.
That's it, that's it. Hold his arm.
Now, you over there. Come here.
Hey, hold him still.
You You have a lovely home.
There is supposed to be a party.
What, tonight?
No, tomorrow.
It's ruined.
The Christmas feast.
Rufus and I were to do
a little dance together.
A minuet.
- It's Christmas Eve?
- Almost.
I know it's silly.
Who celebrates Christmas?
But I thought it would be
worth doing something
cheerful around here.
The minister will be so disappointed.
Oh. He's fainted.
Good.
Go on.
I understand, Septimus,
but I simply don't have
access to any funds.
I was told the boy had explained
that when he called on you.
Well, he absolutely did not.
And I must point out that
this weather has made this
a truly dangerous call. I
ought to charge you double.
Perhaps you are amenable to exchange.
Hmm?
I know you are a man of science,
and I have a slave with the most
peculiar ailment of the foot,
which might be of
benefit to your studies.
Say more.
Come.
Dana. Is it over?
Yeah. It's over.
How do you know my name?
I heard him calling you that.
Who?
That man you came with. Is he here?
He is.
I saw him drag me
through that empty room,
dragging you to the door.
You were screaming.
Is he your master?
No. He's a friend.
- Was he hurting you?
- No.
- Oh.
- When did you see this, Rufus?
- How?
- In my head.
As I was falling.
Are you going to leave me again?
No. No.
Now, now Sabina, you won't be
going very far. Only to town.
And Dr. West here will make sure
you're able to come visit
whenever is convenient.
- Isn't that right, Doctor?
- That's right.
All right, now hurry along before
the roads become impassable.
So long, Weylin.
Oh, sorry. I hope you don't mind.
No.
You seem quite proficient.
Thank you.
That piano hasn't been
touched in over a decade.
You a musician?
Um, yeah Yes, that's right.
- A traveling musician.
- Hmm.
And your instruments?
Bandits.
Well
I want to thank you for
your assistance earlier.
I know that wasn't a pleasant scene.
And I appreciate your discretion.
Please join me for supper.
- You can read?
- Yes, I can.
Where you come from, it's fine?
It is.
If daddy catches a
servant looking in a book,
even if they're just
looking at the pictures,
they get be-treed the same as
if you had stolen something.
Well, your daddy doesn't
tell me what to do.
- Will you read to me?
- Yeah.
"The author of these travels,
Mr. Lemuel Gulliver,
is my ancient friend.
There is likewise some
relation between us
- by the mother's side "
- MARGARET: What is this?
I asked her to read to me, Momma.
Where she come from, it's allowed.
Are you comfortable? Does your leg hurt?
I feel all right, Momma.
Well, go on.
Uh "About three
years ago, Mr. Gulliver,
growing weary of the concourse
of curious people coming to "
Baby, are you hot?
Want me get Carrie up here to fan you?
- I'm all right, Momma.
- Are you hungry, baby?
'Cause Aunt Sarah just made a cake.
Wouldn't you like a piece?
I don't want no cake, Momma.
Are you sure?
You ought to see the fine
white icing she put on it.
I want to hear Dana read. That's all.
Well, why don't you go on?
You're supposed to read. So read.
"Yet I have heard him say
his family came from "
I don't know why you
like listening to her.
She's got a voice like a fly buzzing.
I can't hear her with you talking.
- All I said, baby
- Don't say nothin', Momma.
Go away and stop bothering me.
- Rufus.
- Go!
How can you treat me this way?
Just 'cause of some nigger.
I get so tired of her sometimes.
Don't worry about it.
She'll be back after a while to get me
a piece of cake with fine white icing.
Read Dana.
"Before he quitted Redriff,
he left the custody of the
following papers in "
Is, uh, Dana?
Yeah. She's upstairs with the boy.
He seems to be quite taken with her.
Yeah, she, she is good with children.
Let's make sure she's taken care of.
Bring Mr. Franklin's servant
a warm bowl of whatever
mush it is Sarah's serving.
I'll say, by my measure,
you're already better company
than the man this meal was meant for.
Was that the gentleman from earlier?
Charles Broadus.
What a pain in my ass.
Yeah.
He just happens to own
the 100-and-some acres
one lot over from here.
He's moving back to England,
and I need him to sell
to me before he goes
or else I'm going to have
issues with some of my neighbors.
But this rogue is an absolute enigma.
And I can't seem to
relate with such a
an effeminate peahen of a man.
You a family man, Mr. Franklin? Hmm?
Perhaps a wife awaits you somewhere?
- No, not yet.
- At your age?
Well, um, yeah, there were
there was someone, but she, uh, died.
Yes.
I'm familiar with that
special breed of hurt.
My first wife, Hannah.
She suffered from Boulogne Fever,
which swept through
here some 15 years ago.
It also took her father,
some of my servants.
Yeah, it was very nasty.
Yeah, there's not a day that passes
where she doesn't come to mind.
Mm-hmm.
She was a very talented
musician like yourself.
That was her piano you
were playing earlier.
Her music, too.
Oh, I'm I'm sorry.
No, don't be.
Now, see here,
I am horrified at the treatment
you received at the
hands of those bandits.
It's one thing to be
fleeced of one's belongings,
but to be robbed of one's livelihood,
that's another thing altogether.
Why don't you stay here with us, hmm?
For another day or two.
I'll inquire as to whether
or not these thieves
might be tracked down
and your things recovered.
I can't imagine they've
gotten far with such a haul.
In the meantime, consider
yourself a guest in my home.
Thank you.
"We found ourselves
in the latitude of 38
two minutes south.
12 of our crew were dead by
immoderate labor and ill food.
The rest were in a very weak condition."
Who wants cake?
You are dismissed.
So he's somehow what's
bringing you here?
Somehow he can see me
before I come back here.
He saw you in the kitchen. You and me.
And I can
I can kind of see him
too, like, I can feel him.
I can feel what's happening to him.
So what's the plan here?
I mean, it's been hours, Dana,
we've been here for hours.
Are we really supposed to stay here?
I don't know what else to do.
I can't control it.
There's gotta be some sort of solution.
If anyone has it, it's my mother.
She's the only person that would know.
And and I
We just have to stick it
out until we can get to her.
How have you been holding up here?
I I couldn't even tell you.
I had some luck playing piano earlier.
That passed the time.
- That was you?
- Yeah.
It's how I used to
distract myself as a kid.
Aren't you hungry?
Mmm-mmm. Exhausted.
Hmm. It is 6:00 a.m. for us.
Good evening, Mr. Franklin.
Good evening.
I just wanted to come
and personally apologize
for my behavior earlier.
And thank you for the
care you took for me,
as well as my son.
You can imagine how difficult it must be
to see your child in danger.
It was no problem.
Are you ready to retire?
I'd be happy to escort
you to your lodgings.
Uh Oh, I'd rather stay here.
Thank you.
I believe it's what my master wants.
That's right.
I can sleep on the floor.
I understand, Mr. Franklin,
but, unfortunately,
we really must insist
on slaves sleeping
in their own quarters.
But don't worry, we have very fine
- accommodations waiting for her.
- I really must insist.
If you require her for anything,
simply ring the bell at your bedside
and she should be able to comply.
The room in which she sleeps is
merely the one above this one.
Stay up, I'll come
back as soon as I can.
I assure you, she'll
be most comfortable.
This way, wench.