Two Sentence Horror Stories (2017) s02e07 Episode Script
Essence
Ow.
[DOOR SLAMS.]
[SIGHS.]
Oh.
I always feel so much better after the VIP treatment.
Like, I can't imagine how I lived without it.
It just gives me this glow, you know? - Totally.
- Actually, can you take a pic? I want to give you guys a shout out.
Uh [CLEARS THROAT.]
[CAMERA SNAPS.]
Wow.
Thank you.
So cute.
Mina! Stop! [GASPS.]
JESSICA: Mina? Can I speak to you please? Reapplying the VIP disinfectant is a non-negotiable.
Our clients are not paying for your germs.
I had already cleaned once, and it was her phone.
Mina! The VIP treatment does not work without both products.
Also, Ally saw you waxing your legs in the bathroom this morning.
Is that true? I'm in-between places right now.
Oh, so you're homeless.
I have a place.
I just need the money Consider this your notice.
You're firing me? You can collect your things.
Jessica? Is this the girl who worked on Chloe? Yes, Kora.
This is Mina.
I'm so sorry, but no need to worry.
I'm letting her go.
Go? But Chloe loved her work, and her pic was super cute.
She has over 2,000,000 followers.
You can't you can't fire her.
Right, but She didn't follow protocol for the VIP procedure.
Well, we can't have that, but I'm sure it's the last time.
Right, Mina? Also, uh, she is homeless.
You think you'd have a little more sympathy, Jessica, considering you were once in her position.
Now if our clients are happy, then I'm happy.
And some of the girls live above the salon.
Surely there's room for Mina with one of them.
- Right, but - [SHARPLY.]
Thank you, Jessica.
And Mina keep up the good work.
Tran will be your roommate.
Also, clean yourself up.
You're bleeding again.
And bingo.
No more bleeding.
No Band-Aid either.
One and done.
Wow.
Thanks.
I've been here for months and no one's told me that.
Of course not.
They're all out for themselves.
Do you want to have lunch? So why are you homeless? I mean, if we're going to be living together, so we might as well be honest.
Is it drugs or something? No.
No.
I I grew up in foster care.
When you turn 18, they just kick you out.
I was saving up money for a deposit when Ally caught me.
So what do you want to do while you're here? Get some more VIP clients and make some money? I mean beyond that.
You have to think and dream bigger than that.
What do you want to do? I want to open up my own salon where everyone, including the workers, are treated fairly.
Now you.
And no pressure if it's just to work, that's I want to be like her.
She's rich, but it's more than that.
She doesn't need anyone to help her find a place to sleep.
She's the one in charge.
That's what I want.
I didn't think you'd be so clean.
I'm not.
Part of the deal is that Kora gives us a cleaning service.
The top two drawers are yours.
Don't worry, you've got nothing worth stealing.
[LAUGHS.]
Neither do I.
[LAUGHS.]
Listen.
I know what it's like to only have yourself, but real friends look out for each other.
Maybe we can be friends.
[LAUGHS.]
I know it's early, but I'm going to sleep.
Oh, also a heads up.
I snore.
[LAUGHS.]
[SNORING LOUDLY.]
[SIGHS.]
[TRAN COUGHING.]
[GASPS.]
[PANICKED BREATHING.]
[PANICKED BREATHING.]
Should I lay down a towel for you? I'm so sorry.
That's never happened to me before.
It doesn't bother me.
That's the poor maid that'll have to clean it up.
Besides, it happens to a lot of girls.
Your skin gets dry from all the chemicals.
Uh, Mina? You're shadowing Tran for today until I can trust you know the protocol.
Your client is on chair 3.
VIP, of course.
But I have my regular today.
Rachel already has her.
- Oh.
Okay.
- 'Kay.
Sounds good.
Aren't you annoyed? Rachel stole your regular.
Yes.
This is what they do.
They pit us against each other.
I'm so exhausted from my facial.
If I didn't have this VIP treatment, there's no way I would make tonight's party.
[LABORED BREATHING.]
[EXHALES.]
[DISTANT COUGHING.]
Do you want me to take your picture? I hear you're great at social media.
Oh no, um I look terrible.
Dark circles, huh? Here.
Hold this.
Now you are going to love this stuff.
There.
There you go.
Perfect.
You know what? Just keep it.
It'll be our little secret.
[LAUGHS.]
Jessica, can I have a word? JESSICA: Mm-hmm.
Hey, Tran.
Isn't this Ally's client? Yeah.
Weird.
Ally never gives up her clients.
Hmm.
Have you seen Ally today? [DISTANT COUGHING.]
No.
Maybe she took a sick day.
She deserves it.
We VIP girls work ourselves into sickness all the time.
[COUGHING.]
[COUGHING.]
Hey, Tran.
Do you know what's in the VIP treatment? Or the disinfectant? Salon secret.
Only Jessica knows.
[KNOCKING AT DOOR.]
TRAN: Mina, can you hurry up? One minute.
[KNOCKING.]
TRAN: Mina, please.
I don't feel so good.
Mina, please.
One minute! [KNOCKING.]
Tran! Tran? Tran! [COUGHING.]
Go away! I brought you some soup.
Oh, sorry.
I thought you were the maid.
Are you sure you're okay? I'm fine.
They miss me at work? Actually, I saw a maid cleaning out your cubby today.
[SCOFFS.]
So I'm fired.
I guess it was just a matter of time.
God.
They must really hate paying us.
What do you mean, "a matter of time?" None of the VIP girls last much longer than a year or two before burning out.
That's why I took on so many customers.
I was trying to save up as much as I could for my own salon while I have the VIP clients.
[COUGHING.]
[COUGHING.]
When did you start feeling sick? Was it before or after the VIPs? Actually, um After.
Have you ever seen any VIP girls fired? Or do they just disappear? [BREATHING SHAKILY.]
Do you think It's the VIP products.
It has to be.
It's making us sick.
We have to tell the others.
You need to rest.
I can't let them get away with this.
Tran, Tran? Tran! Just hang on a little longer.
I'll get proof.
For both of us.
MINA: Jessica? I knew it.
Perfect.
[SIGHS.]
Oh.
[SHUTTER SNAPS.]
[CRASH.]
Hi, Mina.
It's okay, you can come out now.
You're poisoning us.
Not poisoning.
Purifying.
That E is made from a little bit of life force from you girls.
It's what gives our VIP clients that, that glow our salon is famous for.
Unfortunately, it can take a toll.
KORA: You don't look so good, Mina.
I'm going to expose you.
I'm going to show this to everyone.
Don't you want to be a success like me? KORA: Never have to worry about money or having a home.
MINA: What was in the jar? I use key organs of the girls who are dying anyway.
To ensure I never get sick again.
Or old, or ugly.
You're eating those were Ally's organs.
Just give me the phone and I can make you a deal.
I mean, Tran is already so far gone.
So let her sacrifice save you.
No, not Tran Just give me the phone.
[WEAKLY.]
I need time to think KORA: No, no.
There is no time.
You need to decide now.
Your life, your dreams, or Tran.
Tran? I gave you a little something when I heard you were sick.
I am so glad it seemed to have worked.
Now, I hate to tell you this, but last night, Mina broke into the salon and stole from us.
It seems she was planning on leaving.
I had to fire her right away.
What? Where is she? She's gone.
I am so sorry.
But before she left, she wanted me to know that Jessica fired you when you were sick.
I am so sorry.
That never should have happened.
But Even when Mina was gone, she still thought about you.
Now we are swamped, especially without Ally and Mina.
We need you.
Now if you're feeling better, I'd love to have you back at work.
- Thank you, but - With a 15 percent raise.
Okay, Kora.
I'd be happy to come back and help out the other girls.
I'll be right there.
[PANICKED BREATHING.]
[SOBS QUIETLY.]
Susan, so great to see you.
I'm one of the managers, Tran.
Let me show you to your manicurist.
- Follow me.
- Thanks.
Oh wow, this place is so cute.
The energy's so good.
Oh yeah, we had a renovation.
- Oh, but the VIP treatment? - It's still the same.
Here's your seat.
Oh, you know I read about you guys online, and I just had to come.
Everybody says the VIP treatment just gives you this glow.
Oh yes.
We still use our founder Kora's original formula.
Your manicurist will be with you shortly.
- Enjoy.
- Thank you.
Are we ready? Hello, Kora.
All the girls want to thank you.
The salon is our best dreams come true.
We're happy We're healthy, and we made sure no one ever has to be hurt again.
Except you.
[GROANING IN PAIN.]
[DOOR SLAMS.]
[SIGHS.]
Oh.
I always feel so much better after the VIP treatment.
Like, I can't imagine how I lived without it.
It just gives me this glow, you know? - Totally.
- Actually, can you take a pic? I want to give you guys a shout out.
Uh [CLEARS THROAT.]
[CAMERA SNAPS.]
Wow.
Thank you.
So cute.
Mina! Stop! [GASPS.]
JESSICA: Mina? Can I speak to you please? Reapplying the VIP disinfectant is a non-negotiable.
Our clients are not paying for your germs.
I had already cleaned once, and it was her phone.
Mina! The VIP treatment does not work without both products.
Also, Ally saw you waxing your legs in the bathroom this morning.
Is that true? I'm in-between places right now.
Oh, so you're homeless.
I have a place.
I just need the money Consider this your notice.
You're firing me? You can collect your things.
Jessica? Is this the girl who worked on Chloe? Yes, Kora.
This is Mina.
I'm so sorry, but no need to worry.
I'm letting her go.
Go? But Chloe loved her work, and her pic was super cute.
She has over 2,000,000 followers.
You can't you can't fire her.
Right, but She didn't follow protocol for the VIP procedure.
Well, we can't have that, but I'm sure it's the last time.
Right, Mina? Also, uh, she is homeless.
You think you'd have a little more sympathy, Jessica, considering you were once in her position.
Now if our clients are happy, then I'm happy.
And some of the girls live above the salon.
Surely there's room for Mina with one of them.
- Right, but - [SHARPLY.]
Thank you, Jessica.
And Mina keep up the good work.
Tran will be your roommate.
Also, clean yourself up.
You're bleeding again.
And bingo.
No more bleeding.
No Band-Aid either.
One and done.
Wow.
Thanks.
I've been here for months and no one's told me that.
Of course not.
They're all out for themselves.
Do you want to have lunch? So why are you homeless? I mean, if we're going to be living together, so we might as well be honest.
Is it drugs or something? No.
No.
I I grew up in foster care.
When you turn 18, they just kick you out.
I was saving up money for a deposit when Ally caught me.
So what do you want to do while you're here? Get some more VIP clients and make some money? I mean beyond that.
You have to think and dream bigger than that.
What do you want to do? I want to open up my own salon where everyone, including the workers, are treated fairly.
Now you.
And no pressure if it's just to work, that's I want to be like her.
She's rich, but it's more than that.
She doesn't need anyone to help her find a place to sleep.
She's the one in charge.
That's what I want.
I didn't think you'd be so clean.
I'm not.
Part of the deal is that Kora gives us a cleaning service.
The top two drawers are yours.
Don't worry, you've got nothing worth stealing.
[LAUGHS.]
Neither do I.
[LAUGHS.]
Listen.
I know what it's like to only have yourself, but real friends look out for each other.
Maybe we can be friends.
[LAUGHS.]
I know it's early, but I'm going to sleep.
Oh, also a heads up.
I snore.
[LAUGHS.]
[SNORING LOUDLY.]
[SIGHS.]
[TRAN COUGHING.]
[GASPS.]
[PANICKED BREATHING.]
[PANICKED BREATHING.]
Should I lay down a towel for you? I'm so sorry.
That's never happened to me before.
It doesn't bother me.
That's the poor maid that'll have to clean it up.
Besides, it happens to a lot of girls.
Your skin gets dry from all the chemicals.
Uh, Mina? You're shadowing Tran for today until I can trust you know the protocol.
Your client is on chair 3.
VIP, of course.
But I have my regular today.
Rachel already has her.
- Oh.
Okay.
- 'Kay.
Sounds good.
Aren't you annoyed? Rachel stole your regular.
Yes.
This is what they do.
They pit us against each other.
I'm so exhausted from my facial.
If I didn't have this VIP treatment, there's no way I would make tonight's party.
[LABORED BREATHING.]
[EXHALES.]
[DISTANT COUGHING.]
Do you want me to take your picture? I hear you're great at social media.
Oh no, um I look terrible.
Dark circles, huh? Here.
Hold this.
Now you are going to love this stuff.
There.
There you go.
Perfect.
You know what? Just keep it.
It'll be our little secret.
[LAUGHS.]
Jessica, can I have a word? JESSICA: Mm-hmm.
Hey, Tran.
Isn't this Ally's client? Yeah.
Weird.
Ally never gives up her clients.
Hmm.
Have you seen Ally today? [DISTANT COUGHING.]
No.
Maybe she took a sick day.
She deserves it.
We VIP girls work ourselves into sickness all the time.
[COUGHING.]
[COUGHING.]
Hey, Tran.
Do you know what's in the VIP treatment? Or the disinfectant? Salon secret.
Only Jessica knows.
[KNOCKING AT DOOR.]
TRAN: Mina, can you hurry up? One minute.
[KNOCKING.]
TRAN: Mina, please.
I don't feel so good.
Mina, please.
One minute! [KNOCKING.]
Tran! Tran? Tran! [COUGHING.]
Go away! I brought you some soup.
Oh, sorry.
I thought you were the maid.
Are you sure you're okay? I'm fine.
They miss me at work? Actually, I saw a maid cleaning out your cubby today.
[SCOFFS.]
So I'm fired.
I guess it was just a matter of time.
God.
They must really hate paying us.
What do you mean, "a matter of time?" None of the VIP girls last much longer than a year or two before burning out.
That's why I took on so many customers.
I was trying to save up as much as I could for my own salon while I have the VIP clients.
[COUGHING.]
[COUGHING.]
When did you start feeling sick? Was it before or after the VIPs? Actually, um After.
Have you ever seen any VIP girls fired? Or do they just disappear? [BREATHING SHAKILY.]
Do you think It's the VIP products.
It has to be.
It's making us sick.
We have to tell the others.
You need to rest.
I can't let them get away with this.
Tran, Tran? Tran! Just hang on a little longer.
I'll get proof.
For both of us.
MINA: Jessica? I knew it.
Perfect.
[SIGHS.]
Oh.
[SHUTTER SNAPS.]
[CRASH.]
Hi, Mina.
It's okay, you can come out now.
You're poisoning us.
Not poisoning.
Purifying.
That E is made from a little bit of life force from you girls.
It's what gives our VIP clients that, that glow our salon is famous for.
Unfortunately, it can take a toll.
KORA: You don't look so good, Mina.
I'm going to expose you.
I'm going to show this to everyone.
Don't you want to be a success like me? KORA: Never have to worry about money or having a home.
MINA: What was in the jar? I use key organs of the girls who are dying anyway.
To ensure I never get sick again.
Or old, or ugly.
You're eating those were Ally's organs.
Just give me the phone and I can make you a deal.
I mean, Tran is already so far gone.
So let her sacrifice save you.
No, not Tran Just give me the phone.
[WEAKLY.]
I need time to think KORA: No, no.
There is no time.
You need to decide now.
Your life, your dreams, or Tran.
Tran? I gave you a little something when I heard you were sick.
I am so glad it seemed to have worked.
Now, I hate to tell you this, but last night, Mina broke into the salon and stole from us.
It seems she was planning on leaving.
I had to fire her right away.
What? Where is she? She's gone.
I am so sorry.
But before she left, she wanted me to know that Jessica fired you when you were sick.
I am so sorry.
That never should have happened.
But Even when Mina was gone, she still thought about you.
Now we are swamped, especially without Ally and Mina.
We need you.
Now if you're feeling better, I'd love to have you back at work.
- Thank you, but - With a 15 percent raise.
Okay, Kora.
I'd be happy to come back and help out the other girls.
I'll be right there.
[PANICKED BREATHING.]
[SOBS QUIETLY.]
Susan, so great to see you.
I'm one of the managers, Tran.
Let me show you to your manicurist.
- Follow me.
- Thanks.
Oh wow, this place is so cute.
The energy's so good.
Oh yeah, we had a renovation.
- Oh, but the VIP treatment? - It's still the same.
Here's your seat.
Oh, you know I read about you guys online, and I just had to come.
Everybody says the VIP treatment just gives you this glow.
Oh yes.
We still use our founder Kora's original formula.
Your manicurist will be with you shortly.
- Enjoy.
- Thank you.
Are we ready? Hello, Kora.
All the girls want to thank you.
The salon is our best dreams come true.
We're happy We're healthy, and we made sure no one ever has to be hurt again.
Except you.
[GROANING IN PAIN.]