Dead Places (2021) s01e04 Episode Script

1
[tense music playing]
-[low monotonous music playing]
-[keyboard keys clacking]
[soft thud]
[tense music playing]
[phone pings]
[man] Hey.
Hi.
You almost done? I can wait for you.
No, I’m still going to be a while.
Thank you.
Just remember what I told you.
-You need a life outside this place.
-Yes.
[both chuckle]
[phone pings]
[Tumie] Hey, mom. Just wanted you to know
how proud I am of you.
I hope someone recognizes him.
[sighs]
[computer pings]
[sighs]
[tense music continues]
[distant thud]
[door creaks]
[tense music continues]
[elevator pings]
[sudden loud music note]
[frightened breathing]
[tense music continues]
[heavy breathing]
[music picks up speed]
[gasps]
[panicky heavy breathing]
[faster tense music continues]
[sudden loud music note]
[tense droning music playing]
[panicked breathing]
[tense music continues]
[heavy breathing]
[faint tapping on phone]
[phone ringing]
[phone clicks off]
[tense music grows louder and ends]
[opening theme music playing]
[music ends]
[Kelly] Joe, I can’t believe I slept
through my alarm. I’m so sorry.
I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Fuck.
I’ll be two seconds!
No stress. Take your time.
[dog barks outside]
-Hey. What’s that?
-Nothing.
You put nothing in a jewelry box?
Who’s the lucky girl?
Uh, it’s my daughter’s birthday.
You’re a dad?
I wasn’t for a while. Not exactly
dad of the year. You know what I mean?
Can I see?
Look, wait Kelly. It’s nothing,
-I was gonna take and back and--
-No, Joe, it’s beautiful.
Can I?
What’s her name?
Emily.
For someone who isn’t dad of the year,
she looks really happy to be with you.
Yeah. This photo was taken
a l-o-o-ng time ago.
[soft somber music playing]
What happened?
She grew up.
Her mother and I divorced. And, uh,
it all went to shit after that.
Mmm. She’s really going to love that.
Trust me.
Think so?
Yeah.
Plus, girls,
we never stop loving our fathers.
Right. You ready to go?
Yup.
[somber music continues]
When are you going to give it to her?
I don’t know. Tonight. Probably.
I think that’s a mistake.
You should give it to her now.
No.
C’mon. Listen, Joe,
I promise you it’s going to mean
so much more if you give it to her now.
Why will it mean more
if I give it to her now?
Because because then she'll know
that whatever you had planned for today,
she was more important.
Oh, shit.
[car blinker ticking]
I tried to run,
but it was pointless.
There was nothing I could do.
And your article would’ve exposed him?
Once the pictures got out,
he’d have nowhere to hide.
It’s a brave move.
Brave? I think it was stupid.
I should’ve gone straight to the police.
Can you help me?
Look, Asanda,
this isn’t what I normally do.
I don’t know how much I can help.
But I’m willing to try.
Thank you.
There’s one more thing.
I work with two other people and I’m sure
they’re going to be happy to help.
This will just take them
some time to get used to.
I understand.
I’m still trying to get used to it myself.
I know how this might sound.
It doesn’t feel like I’m dead.
[disturbing music playing]
[music ends]
[clears throat]
There’s something you should know.
I didn’t, uh
I didn’t resign from the police.
I was fired.
I drove over to my, uh, my boss’s place
and proceeded to punch him in the head.
Real hard.
Yeah. I know.
Sorry. Will told me.
Well, here’s something
that you might not know.
This is where it happened.
What do you mean, is this his house?
Yup.
But I thought we were going to see your
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Shit.
Shit is right.
[entry button ringing]
[sighs]
[woman] What do you want, Joe?
Hi, Linda.
Is Emily home?
She’s out with her friends.
Do you know when she’ll be back?
No, and you should not be here.
I could say the same thing about you.
[scoffs] You know what, screw you, Joe.
I don’t have to listen to this.
Okay, okay. Linda. Linda,
I didn’t come here to fight.
Honestly. I’m sorry.
I look I bought Emily something.
I just want to give it to her
on her birthday.
How many times do I have to tell you?
She does not want to see you,
and she doesn’t want anything
from you either.
And I wonder whose fault that is?
Oh, oh, okay. Do I have to solve
the mystery for you, Detective?
It’s because you are a joke of a father
and an even bigger joke of a husband.
Real men provide for their families, Joe!
Look, I did provide, okay? I provided.
It just wasn’t ever good enough for you.
Did you tell Emily that I’m the one
who paid for the surgery, huh?
The school fees? The field trips?
The braces?
Get off my property, Joe.
Or what? Huh?
You’re going to call your boyfriend
and his crew?
I dare you. Go ahead, call him. Call him!
In fact, I’ll help you.
His number is ten triple one!
[sighs]
-[Kelly] Joe.
-Hello, hello, Linda, Linda, hello. What?
[Kelly exhales]
-That was
-Don’t.
[somber music playing]
Hey. Sorry we’re late.
-Did you get my text?
-Yeah. It’s fine.
What the hell's up with writers
and coffee shops?
The answer’s really in the question.
What’s with the clothes?
You doing someone’s taxes?
Oh, what a joy filled my heart the day
I started trending as a fashion icon.
-Now where’s the waiter, I’m hungry.
-[Kelly] Yeah, I could eat.
-Hello! Hello!
-In a minute, Joe.
Well, I need to talk to you guys
about something.
A woman needs our help.
Her name’s Asanda. She’s a journalist.
A few nights back she was, attacked.
[gunshot]
She wants us to find the guy who did it.
Help get him arrested.
He’s really dangerous.
So what? She’s
she’s a friend of yours or
No.
Then why the hell does she need us?
Why not just go straight to the police?
[low droning music playing]
She’s dead.
Sorry, she’s dead?
[Kelly gasps]
You mean she’s a ghost?
Yeah. I can see why you made detective.
And is she here now?
She’s sitting right next to me, isn’t she?
[loud thump]
-Whoa, whoa!
-[Kelly laughs]
-[Joe mumbles under his breath]
-Tell him I say hello.
-Joe, she says hello.
-Now’s not the time.
[playful music playing]
[Asanda laughs]
You know what,
I just I just need a minute. Oh god.
-Okay.
-[chair scrapes over floor]
[laughs] It’s okay. Calm down.
And you?
-Are you all right with this?
-[Kelly] Yeah.
[laughs] Look, if we can help,
we should, so I’m in.
All right. Let me first tell you
who we’re up against.
Then you can decide
whether you’re in or not.
Why, who is he?
[playful music playing]
[Kelly laughs]
He, is a bona fide assassin.
So, a hitman and a ghost,
all before lunch?
You know, this has got to be
some record for you.
[sniffs] [shouts] Tequilas, por favor!
[dog barking]
[ominous music playing]
[woman] Hey, mom. Just wanted you to know
how proud I am of you.
I hope someone recognizes him.
[ominous music continues]
[music grows louder and ends]
Tumie? Hey, what’re you doing here?
I just came to drop off the keys.
I don’t give a shit about these.
I’m so sorry.
I still can’t believe it.
Do the police know who did it?
-No, not yet.
-Jesus.
Listen to me, if you need anything,
just let me know, okay?
Thanks.
I just need a couple of days off,
if that’s okay?
Don’t say another word, it’s
Take as much time as you need, okay?
Yes.
[sniffs] I’m sorry.
I just I need to get my shit together.
-Yeah.
-Give me a minute?
Yeah, for sure.
[sad music playing]
-[water running]
-[sighs]
[loud exhale]
[loud exhale]
[ragged breath]
-[Will] You sure about this?
-[Asanda] I’ve done this before.
-These companies are the same.
-[Will] You did just die in this building.
You sure they won’t have
beefed up security?
I doubt it.
[tense music playing]
-Hi.
-Hello.
I’m here for an appointment.
I might be a little bit early.
Is there a bathroom I could use?
Yes. It’s just around the corner
to your right
and you can come back
and sign in afterwards.
Thanks. Appreciate it.
[Asanda] Told you.
Most security’s an illusion.
[Will] Mmm-mm.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Listen, just act like you belong,
you’ll be fine.
No one will even notice you.
Sorry. I feel like I know you.
Have we met before?
Nah.
You’re not an actor, are you?
[laughs] No, no.
-I’m a lawyer.
-Oh, no.
Oh, really? Where do you work?
Here, actually. I’m new.
Just been a few weeks.
Will.
Okay.
That’s interesting
because I head up the legal department.
And you should really
make more of an effort to meet your staff.
[scoffs]
You’re funny. Will Stone.
I always imagined that you’d be
a lot more serious in real life.
Are you here for an interview?
Yeah, yeah. I’m, um,
trying to keep a low profile.
How am I doing?
Mmm. Not great.
But don’t worry.
Your secret’s safe with me.
Thank you.
[elevator pings]
Can I ask you a question?
Sure?
Do ghosts really exist?
There’s one standing next to me,
right now.
[tense music playing]
[glasses clinking together]
Hey, we’re closed. Give me about an hour.
Can I help you?
Yeah.
I’m looking for someone.
[tense music continues]
Do you know this woman?
No.
You sure?
I’m sure.
Mm-mmm.
Nice place.
Very nice. Owner?
I’m the manager.
Then you don’t know your own staff?
I think you need to leave.
Oh
-We’re just talking.
-You heard me.
Don’t be rude. Hey!
Where can I find her?
Please.
[Jagger] I'm not going to ask you again.
[bar manager] I’m not going
to tell you anything.
[tense dramatic music playing]
[Jagger] Do I look like someone
who won’t pull this trigger?
No, wait.
-[gunshot]
-[muffled scream]
[gasps]
[gunshot]
[groans]
[tense dramatic music continues]
[panicked breathing]
[elevator pings]
-It’s in here.
-Okay.
Wait, let me see if it’s okay.
Will, it’s fine. Come in.
[tense music playing]
It’s in that panel.
Yeah, watch the door.
Will, cancan I ask you something?
-Yeah.
-How much longer am I going to be around?
Like this?
I don’t know.
It could be for a while,
might be a few more days.
There’s no way of telling.
Yeah, that’s what I thought.
Which is why I really need
to see my daughter.
Say goodbye, before it’s too late.
Maybe tell her a few things.
Would you be willing to help me with that?
Of course.
Thank you.
[sinister music playing]
[door squeaks and slams]
[fast action music playing]
[music slows down]
[music ends]
So, I know someone
that used to work with him.
She says he’s a real piece of shit
and had a thing for violence, even then.
So your girl has every right to be scared
and I think we need to get her
some protection.
[Kelly] Joe?
Mmm.
Yeah, thanks, but I don’t think
we need to worry about that.
[Joe sighs]
Why not?
Because she’s dead.
He murdered her a few nights ago.
[surprised] I’m sorry, what?
You see that?
That was my exact same reaction.
[scoffs] Soso you’re telling me
she’s a ghost?
Like the one in Cape Town?
Exactly, yeah.
Only this one we can’t see.
Apparently, there’s no rules to this shit.
Mmm.
Look, in one of the shots there’s a car,
a silver V-TEC.
I’m pretty sure it’s his.
I ran the plates and it seems
that the owner put in a tracking unit.
It might still be working.
Okay. Fine.
I’ll see what I can do
and then I’ll get back to you.
[Kelly] Yeah, thank you.
[sighs] Okay, let’s go.
Thanks, Max.
-[Max] Hey, Joe.
-Yeah?
Isn’t it Emily’s birthday today?
That it is.
You going to go see her?
Hopefully.
Okay, um
Wish her for me. I miss her.
[huffs] Me too.
[somber music playing]
[sighs]
Okay. Time to go.
[sighs]
What if she doesn’t want to talk to me?
[huffs] Can you just trust me?
She’ll be so happy to see you.
Don’t overthink it.
Just go inside, before she leaves.
[sighs] All right.
[blows air through his lips]
Joe! Here you go.
-Yeah.
-All right.
[somber music continues]
[door squeaks]
[somber music continues]
[quick exhale]
Hey, birthday girl.
Dad. What’re you doing here?
Well, I went past the house this morning,
but I must have just missed you.
I remembered how much you
really loved this place.
So, I decided to take a chance.
What do you want?
To see you. [nervous laugh]
Tototo wish you happy birthday.
Okay.
Thanks.
Hey, you know this guy?
Not really. Why?
Well, I’m working with him.
Well, driving him around.
Helping him out with stuff, but uh
Yeah, it’s interesting work, you know?
Whole lot of fun.
That’s good.
Yeah.
Um. I’m actually meeting up
with some friends,
so, I'd better get going.
Yeah. Yeah, of course. Um
Okay, let me not hold you up, uh
Have a great day and, uh, happy birthday.
Okay.
-Yeah.
-Thanks.
Sure.
[blues piano music playing]
[music ends]
[phone pings]
[phone buttons beep]
Hey, Mike. Uh, you got anything for me?
Okay, do you have an address?
Okay, hold on, hold on, hold on.
Mmm-mm.
Okay, great. Just, er,
let me know if he moves.
Got it. Bye.
[phone buttons beeping]
Joe. Hi, hi, listen.
So we tracked his car.
[tense action music playing]
[zipper closes]
[Asanda] Maybe this is a bad idea?
[Will] Take it easy. You’re just nervous.
What if she doesn’t believe you?
I mean, this whole thing’s crazy.
We’ll make her believe me.
This isn’t the first time I’ve done this.
-[phone rings]
-Sorry,
it’s Joe. I have to take this.
This isn’t a good time, Joe.
When is it ever a good time with you?
Now listen. Max tracked down the car.
-We know where he is.
-Where?
A place called The Sierra.
The cops are putting a team together
as we speak.
Shit! He’s coming for her daughter.
-Wait, wherewhere are you?
-[Will] We’re at the hotel.
Just get the cops here as soon as you can.
What? Will? Will?
Come on!
-What’s going on?
-It’s Jagger. He’s here.
Oh, my god!
[gasps]
Tumie!
What do you want?
[Will] I’m not here to hurt you.
I’m here to help.
I’m a friend of your mother’s.
Listen to me, I know someone’s after you.
He’s already in the building.
[tense music playing]
[panicked gasp] Oh shit!
[Tumie gasps]
Go. Move. Move!
[Will] Go! Go!
[fast action music playing]
[gunshots]
[glass breaks]
[alarm ringing]
[Tumie groans]
[Will] Get up, get up, get up!
[Tumie moans]
[alarm ringing]
[Tumie moaning]
[heavy breathing]
Come on, hurry! Hurry!
[Tumie] What do we do?
I don’t know. I don’t know.
-What? No.
-Okay, wait. I’ve got an idea.
Get Tumie’s phone. Okay?
Give me your phone. Quickly.
[Tumie moaning]
[tense music playing]
[tense music continues]
[phone buttons clicking]
[tense music continues]
[phone ringing]
Okay, he’s coming, he’s coming.
Hang on, hang on.
[phone ringing]
Three, two, one, now!
[Will yells]
[grunts and groans]
[fast action music playing]
[labored breathing]
-[Tumie screams]
-[loud thud]
[grunts and groans]
-[loud thud]
-[Will groans]
[groaning]
[Jagger] Come on!
[labored breathing]
[thud]
[groans]
[thud]
-[Will coughs]
-[Jagger] Come on!
[Jagger in Zulu] Come on! Come on!
[groaning and grunting]
[straining]
[gurgled breathing]
[Tumie screams] Stop!
[heavy breathing]
Drop it. Now!
[heavy breathing]
Give me the gun.
[gasping]
Do I look like the kind of person
who wouldn’t pull the trigger?
-[heavy breathing]
-[police sirens blaring]
[gunshot]
-[Jagger groans]
-[heavy breathing]
[gunshot]
[crying]
[Will gasps]
It’s okay. It’s okay.
[distressed crying]
Give me the gun.
[gasps]
[heavy breathing]
[Tumie] Is he dead?
[Will] He’s gone.
Shit. I just killed someone!
[Tumie groans in pain]
You did the right thing.
It was us or him.
You saved my life.
[gasps]
Who are you?
[laughs]
As I said,
I’m a friend, of your mother’s.
The phone, like howhow
did you know what to do?
I didn’t.
It was your mother’s idea.
What?
I know that this
may sound really weird,
but I work with the paranormal.
The supernatural.
When your mother died,
she came to me for help.
[Tumie] What do you mean?
She’s here.
Right here, right now.
She’s right there, right in front of you.
[somber music playing]
What are you talking about?
My mother’s not dead.
What?
She’s in a coma. I left her this morning.
Oh wow.
[laughing]
-[ghostly wind blowing]
-[somber music continues]
[monitor beeping]
[labored breathing]
[Will] The world is seldom
a forgiving place.
Not many people are granted
a second chance.
So, when it does happen,
don’t waste your time questioning it.
Just accept it, and be grateful.
[somber music continues]
-[gasps]
-[Asanda] Baby.
[Tumie] Hi.
[gasps] You’re okay?
[relieved crying] Oh, my god.
[crying and laughing]
[Will] So many of us
wish for the same opportunity.
[sighs]
[somber music playing]
[music ends]
[sighs]
[phone rings]
I’m starting to get the uneasy feeling,
that you’re going to fade on me.
And I should know,
I’m an expert on women standing me up.
Hey, I’m sorry, Joe.
I’m not going to make it.
What do you mean you’re not coming?
[Kelly] I see enough of you every day.
Why do I have to have dinner with you?
You do remember that this
was your idea, right?
I know. I know. Listen, just,
don’t go anywhere, okay?
[huffs]
Emily?
Hey, Dad. How you doing?
I’m good. What are you doing here?
[soft music playing]
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
I’m so sorry.
Sorry for what? Come on,
sit down, have a seat.
Sorry for what?
The way I’ve treated you.
We’ve lost so much time.
I don’t understand.
Your friend, Kelly.
She told me everything.
How you’ve been trying to visit me.
All the money you’ve spent.
I can’t believe Mom’s been lying to me
this whole time.
Hey, hey, look.
Your mother is not to blame, okay?
She just In her own way,
she’s just trying to protect you.
[sighs]
Listen, I’ve made some mistakes.
But But if you’re willing
to take a chance,
I promise you, I will do everything
in my power to make it up to you.
[big exhale] I’ve missed you.
I miss you too.
I miss you too.
You know, I have this memory
of us in this park.
There was this really pretty waterfall.
I don’t even remember
what we were doing there,
but I just remember being really happy.
And I think about it all the time.
Do you remember that day?
[exhales] Hang on.
[huffs]
I was meaning to give this to you
on your birthday.
It’s a bit old-school but
I hope you like it.
[soft music continues]
Of course I remember.
You seem yourself ♪
You seem yourself today ♪
Come here.
More than ♪
Yesterday ♪
Oh-oh-oh ♪
You lost yourself ♪
Tossed along the way ♪
That was ♪
Yesterday ♪
Oh-oh-oh ♪
What will it take ♪
To watch it all ♪
To turn your pain ♪
To move along ♪
What will it take ♪
To let it go ♪
To leave the past ♪
To pay the toll ♪