The Haunting of Bly Manor - Season 1 Edit

A a few minutes more.

A bubble gnome.

A cook, groundskeeper. They stay in town.

A creature under my bed.

A creature!

A full time position in a beautiful country manor

A full time position, it said. Live in, at that,

A ghost story.

A great good place,

A great good place. Heaven for the children.

A great, good place.

A life in America, at that.

A promising young woman.

A real difference.

A tiny game of Flora's to keep us all safe.

A year focused on the wrong person

About school.

About school.

About what?

Admit it, you're all sick of me.

Again, this story isn't mine,

Ah.

Ah.

All he did was talk about you two.

All right, I'll start. [sniffs]

All right, my turn. [clears throat]

All right, then.

All right.

All right. [sighs]

All the time.

All the world's vices in disguise of its graces.

Almost done.

Almost no one even remembers how she was when her mind hadn't gone.

Alone in the country

Alright, James?

An emptiness that called out to be explored.

And a dirty laugh.

And all I could do was just…

And all she could see of the park, were empty,

And all the good stuff.

And Bly of all places.

And covered up. But underneath it all,

And even more special…

And everyone in this house is so lucky…

And good night to you, too, Flora.

And he's splendid.

And I feel like this is, um…

And I have seen it every month since

And I just wanted to give us a night where…

And I miss her.

And I thought that was quite silly.

And I was walking around dead.

And I…

And I…

And I'm happy to say, he knows it.

And if a child gives the effect,

And if anyone can bring Miles and Flora back to themselves,

And if I find out you've not been relaxing,

And if that scares you as much as it scares me,

And it had bones for hands.

And it hurts me when you say that.

And it knew my name.

And it said it wanted to do awful things.

And it was reaching out, and it knew my name.

And it yawned open to welcome her home.

And it's easy to get stuck.

And it's not exactly short.

And it's perfectly splendid.

And it's perfectly splendid.

And it's time for bed.

And Jamie found Flora.

And little Flora just…

And look how that turned out.

And Miles.

And my mom…

And no going on the pa****t.

And now, their dead governess.

And now…

And once you have, we'll have to show you the rest.

And she loved me…

And she was punished for it.

And she's even prettier than I imagined.

And so am I.

And soon I'll let her go, too.

And talk about the people they'd lost.

And that's enough bad luck for two children to bear,

And that's it.

And that's the preferred outcome.

And that's totally cool.

And the nastiest beetles.

And their kids really miss them.

And then I suppose she was my…

And then it clicked. They've lost someone.

And then it was just what we were doing.

And then Kyle tells me that kissing is how you get a girl pregnant,

And then, she… [sighs]

And they're perfectly splendid.

And this is Owen.

And this is where our parents used to live.

And this job pays the bills, while I'm here.

And this must be Mrs. Grose.

And to give you this.

And to see her in the days leading up to it.

And too little of you.

And we're going to learn

And what I want is to be the man that gets to be with this girl,

And where don't we go?

And you know what I learned?

And you said, "Good morning, Mrs. O'Mara.

And you try to help…

And you're all tucked in.

And, eventually, I would feel how I was supposed to.

And, so, I said…

And, um…

And, um… well, take it up, probably.

And, you know, there are leeches in there. Horrid little things, like vampire slugs,

And…

And…

Another time, maybe.

Another turn of the screw…

Any chance for a brew?

Anyone got any old bones to throw?

Anything that happened there.

Anything that happened there.

Anyway, the less said about him, the better.

Anyway…

Anyway… Peter let me have wine sometimes

Are we?

Are you ready for this?

Are you still on American time?

Aren't there.

Aren't you joining us?

As I was sayin',

As sun, clouds, and rain would appear without hint or warning,

As the sun disappeared,

As though the house itself had inhaled deeply

As though time and nature held…

At least as you've described.

At least for tonight.

At the end.

Bad memories, bad marriage.

Because from here on in,

Because I want to warn you all,

Because in America, "pants" mean "trousers."

Because it doesn't belong to you.

Because you're my favorite.

Bed!

Bed!

Been in England long?

Before the end of the season.

Before they passed.

Being worn away a little bit every day.

Better every day, I reckon.

Blimey. [clears throat]

Both of them trying in their own way, I think.

Build a pile of old bones and burn away the shadows.

But challenging, both.

But everybody could see and hear me.

But here's Dani Clayton.

But I don't think this would suit any of them.

But I saw your ad six months ago.

But I think we are old enough to know what we want,

But I'm feeling better already.

But I'm happy to watch the children before bed if you'd like a moment.

But in the weeks after Miss Jessel there…

But it could go on for quite

But it is full of ghosts of all sorts.

But it's certainly a good rule for you and your brother

But it's just so expensive,

But mind the stairs, they're brutal on the knees.

But nobody else knew,

But not a bad cook, turns out.

But Owen isn't here.

But she died on the grounds.

But she's so, so glad you're here.

But still so…

But that was the most awkward job interview of my entire life.

But then I learned a secret.

But then I thought…

But then to think…

But then we must show her the statue garden.

But to atone for the moments she didn't remember them.

But we had to pretend anyway.

But you have to promise me something.

But you must.

But you're doing great.

But, like the very weather at Bly, his moods proved quick to change.

But, on some level, it must be a relief.

But, wherever she is,

But…

But…

But…

Bye, sweetheart.

C could I have a glass of milk?

Called me by my dad's name, or her brother's.

Can I get out and walk the rest of the way?

Can I get out now?

Can I play with my dolls?

Can you, uh…

Can't say I fault the general principle.

Children, you will call her Miss Clayton, like we agreed.

Chosen someone who might help her burn away the shadows.

Christ, the state of you.

Christ.

Come and see!

Come in.

Come on, Owen, time to go home.

Come on. Both of you.

Come see what I found!

Come up to London in trepidation to answer in person an advertisement…

Come with me for a minute. I've got a surprise for you. Come on.

Cry, or… [sniffles]

Danielle, thank you for daring me to do it. [laughs]

Danielle…

Danielle's mom is gonna kill the both of us.

Dead boyfriend!

Dead doesn't mean gone.

Dementia is a savage thing.

Devote yourself to a life of the mind. Run!

Did he ask about us?

Did he seem relieved?

Did I pinch you?

Did you Did you find anyone?

Did you know that almost half of marriages these days

Did you?

Didn't seem much of anything. Shell shocked.

Didn't you like it?

Dig in. Some of this wine hasn't seen daylight

Disappointing.

Disappointing.

Discipline more than ever, I fear.

Do not end up in divorce?

Do you like games, Dani?

Does look a bit like you're trying to scandalize the village.

Dominic and Charlotte.

Don't call on me unless it's an emergency.

Don't leave your room at night.

Drive safe.

Earlier, didn't I?

Eddie says you've been so busy at school.

Eddie, I was thinking we could just tone it all down.

Eddie!

Eddie! Eddie!

Eddie.

Edmund says the same thing.

Enjoy.

Even a boarding school once, like you.

Even still.

Even the worst ones. [laughs]

Except sometimes, by the end, she forgot that.

Except without the water.

Exceptional children, as I said.

Exceptional, really, my niece and my nephew.

Expanding as it held its breath for the morning.

Face down.

Fl Flora had a nightmare.

Flora found her.

Flora, don't.

Flora, look.

Flora!

Flora?

Flora.

For a second, I thought you were gonna say

For Owen, I mean.

For pity's sake. Will we ever hear the end of Peter Quint?

Forever until you die?

Forgive me.

Fourth grade.

From the old English, meaning "bone fire."

Full of ice cubes…

Full time as well.

Full time, live in.

Funeral starts at four.

Gazing out, she found that the terrace and the whole place,

Get down on one knee, and I asked her to marry me.

Give it up, mate! It's over!

Go off and do drugs on a beach in Bali.

God, is that…

God, it's the most beautiful sound in the world.

God.

God. My God, these children.

God…

God…

Good Christ.

Good evening, Miss Clayton.

Good night, Dani.

Good night, Owen.

Good night, sweet girl.

Good night, you lovely young lady.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night…

Good.

Goodness, I wa I was miles away.

Grave rubbings.

Guys!

Guys.

Half a teaspoon of Marmite in the gravy.

Hannah Grose in Paris.

Hannah.

Hate to say it,

Have Miles or you…

Have you ever taught a classroom of 25 kids?

Have you?

He died and I, uh…

He made me a macaroni and cheese sandwich once,

He misses you both.

He needs structure,

He said as much.

He said she's getting better.

He says that, but he leaves earlier and earlier these days.

He shouldn't have done that.

He understands that funerals are for the living.

He used to stay every night for supper.

He was a wonderful young man, and you were a lovely couple.

He's so weird sometimes.

He's the cook,

Hello, everyone.

Hello?

Hello?

Her choice, to be blunter,

Here you go.

Here, come here.

Here's a horrifying statistic.

Hey again.

Hey, Poppins.

Hey, stand down, Poppins.

Hi, Flora.

Hi, Miles.

Hi, Miles.

Hi!

Hm?

Hm.

Hm.

Hm.

Hm.

Hm.

Hm.

Hm.

Hmm.

Honestly, you don't have to go if you don't want to.

Honey, I'm I… I'm worried.

Hoping we'd, uh, get round to that one.

How W Why are you doing this to me?

How are you still standing?

How did you know Owen was coming?

How long was I out?

How perfectly splendid!

How she would…

How to pick them all up before we go to sleep, okay?

I always hoped I'd have a daughter I could give this to.

I am so sorry, Owen. Uh

I am so…

I am sorry.

I bet Mrs. Grose can't wait to get me out of her hair.

I brought some lasagna.

I can scrub up when I need to.

I can't stand to look at them.

I can't tell anymore, personally.

I can't wait.

I can't.

I cannot sleep without it, I'm afraid.

I could. I could make a difference.

I couldn't bear to throw them away, so I thought…

I did find some…

I did.

I didn't even need to be sad anymore.

I didn't have parents growing up either.

I didn't say it was your favorite. It's Owen's favorite.

I didn't.

I do like that young woman.

I don't Eddie…

I don't know what to say.

I don't know what you mean.

I don't know why brilliant young women are always punished.

I don't know, I don't think we have to go so… crazy with it.

I don't know, it's a silly thought. It might be a bad idea.

I don't like funerals either.

I don't think fairness comes into it, dear.

I don't think I can promise that.

I don't think you can blame that on the dress.

I don't want to just yet.

I escaped for a bit

I expect that you will tell me. I trust you will.

I figure I don't know the specifics, but I know how to handle kids.

I got a job.

I guess I…

I guess you didn't make it to the funeral either.

I had a funeral in my own life.

I had nothing but respect for Owen's mom, but…

I have a story.

I have a very particular system.

I have been, and I remain, a very happy woman.

I haven't been there since…

I haven't quite figured out tea yet, so…

I hope I didn't startle you.

I hope you know that I mean that. Come here, come on

I hope you know that you're still a really important part of this family.

I I brought something else, too. It's…

I I hate it.

I I have to make this right.

I I…

I I'm sorry?

I just haven't got much sleep lately.

I just wanted to say how happy we all are that you're here.

I knew you wouldn't be frightened.

I know how hard it can be.

I know I didn't get the job,

I know I keep saying that, but there's no other word.

I know what it feels like…

I know what loss is.

I know, that's actually why

I love you, Mom.

I love you.

I love…

I mean, he's the lucky one in this equation.

I mean, right…

I mean, the really old days,

I mean, we'd have to take it in, of course,

I mean, you'll find it much quieter out here.

I must claim my right as a slightly drunk, completely jet lagged Englishman

I need a minute.

I need a…

I never quite saw the point of tricks.

I promise, I don't need you to be my date to Owen's mom's funeral.

I promise, I've heard it all.

I remember the first time I met you.

I remembered what you told me.

I said no games.

I see him.

I see you every day.

I should go home.

I should have said something sooner.

I should… I should go, shouldn't I?

I shouldn't think so.

I sometimes, I… It's like…

I suppose so.

I suppose that is pretty special.

I think I burned it.

I think I ought to be allowed a glass of wine.

I think it's silly, sort of, but…

I think she wishes she could swap us.

I think she wishes she could swap us.

I think so.

I think they would be too.

I think you're surprisingly sane, considering.

I thought he was Peter Quint.

I thought I saw…

I thought I was going to die too.

I thought she was joking!

I thought you might like to have these.

I thought you said you were making our favorite for dinner.

I thought you were off to town. For the funeral.

I told Miles you'd be pretty.

I understand.

I wanted to finish them all

I wanted…

I was attacked, you know.

I was just really, really sad.

I was so scared,

I was sure of it.

I was the same way.

I was wrong. It's actually fine.

I was, uh…

I wasn't dead.

I wonder…

I would hate to break…

I, uh, I…

I, uh…

I, um…

I, um…

I, um…

I, um… I've been drifting lately. Quite a bit, I'm afraid. [chuckles]

I…

I…

I… [stammering]

I'd be relieved, though.

I'd broken…

I'd just like for you to tell me the truth.

I'll call you… when I have the number.

I'll co hol you later.

I'll do it in blue, to match your eyes.

I'll make it.

I'm a lot braver than people think.

I'm being serious.

I'm Dani.

I'm Danielle, and I'm gonna be Edmund's new best friend."

I'm extraordinarily busy.

I'm glad she's here

I'm gonna have to get water on them to be sure.

I'm honestly so, so curious.

I'm just gonna finish up here and see you in a few minutes, okay?

I'm just so, so pleased you're here.

I'm not gonna ask if you're all right, 'cause I don't like being lied to.

I'm not running from anything,

I'm quite frightened.

I'm really proud of you.

I'm saying this 'cause I want you to know that I understand.

I'm so proud of my sons,

I'm so sorry, Danielle.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry, just…

I'm sorry, Miss Clayton.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry?

I'm sorry?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Am I interrupting you? [chuckles awkwardly]

I'm sorry. May I come in?

I'm sure Miss Clayton is eager to see the house.

I'm sure you're right, sweetheart.

I'm used to it coming in a pitcher.

I'm what?

I'm…

I've actually never liked Bly.

I've looked and looked. But…

I've lost people a few ways in my life.

I've never told anybody that.

I've quite a bit of experience with children, Mr. Wingrave.

If I saw a dead woman, a dead nun, no less, crying in the corners,

If that's even possible.

If you don't, that's all perfectly well and fine.

If you fall, you can injure yourself, and the stairs are not forgiving.

If you want to.

Imagination.

Imagination.

In in fact,

In a classroom, but this is a full time, live in position.

In all that time, a lot of kids have tried to scare me in a lot of different ways,

In Bly,

In his old family home in Essex.

In one of the biggest ways people can be.

In that respect, your classroom experience may actually be of use.

In the house or under the dresser?

In the States.

Including me.

Is he here now?

Is it?

Is one of the most stressful things you can do.

Is she feeling better?

Is that me?

Is that something you used to do at school?

Is to accept that the work of loving them

Is worth the pain of losing them.

It belongs to someone I knew.

It hurt.

It only felt like dying…

It really is just a smelly old pond.

It really is perfectly splendid to meet you.

It really is very silly, isn't it?

It seems odd to me too.

It seems odd… to me, to be frank.

It was a horrible dream.

It was an accident.

It was as Flora had said.

It was exactly as Lord Wingrave had described

It was her own fault, to be blunt.

It was my mum.

It would keep for days in the fridge.

It's a great good place, the manor.

It's a talisman.

It's a…

It's actually quite impressive. No damage done.

It's all good.

It's all just perfectly splendid.

It's been a lot.

It's Flora.

It's hard to say.

It's just a dolly.

It's just lovely that you're here.

It's just you and me, then.

It's like fancy.

It's like fancy.

It's my fault. I'm sorry.

It's not fair on anyone.

It's not so bad

It's not the first time I've…

It's okay, okay? There's nothing to be scared of.

It's part of the sales package.

It's quite a dress.

It's up to the living to decide what they can and cannot bear.

It's very kind of you.

It's very pretty

It's your day off.

It's…

Jamie said that Owen said it was okay if we missed it.

Jesus, Dani, the same day?

Jesus.

Just a little something to make you feel more welcome.

Just a minute, really.

Just a minute.

Just a moment.

Just a silly thing, really.

Just eat your dinner.

Just for them.

Just here for the company.

Just promise me…

Just say…

Just shoot me.

Just tomorrow. Just after the reception, so we could just stumble upstairs.

Just…

Just…

Kind of heart.

Kind people.

Last summer.

Let her hang onto me

Let him into the house.

Let me do one for you.

Let me out!

Let me out!

Let me out! Let me out!

Let me try.

Let someone else cook for you for a change.

Let's get back.

Let's get some supper started for you children, shall we?

Let's get you two back to bed, okay?

Let's…

Literally telling me that you weren't up for this.

Loitering around my kitchen all day.

Look, I know it's been…

Look, I love a good ghost story, I just don't want to sleep in one.

Look, I'm not angry.

Look, I've been a teacher for nine years, Miles.

Look, you can talk to me about whatever you'd like.

Lord and Lady Wingrave

Losing yourself like that.

Lots of love.

Luckily, Danielle does not share my taste in men.

Made it nice.

Make sure these two don't chop their fingers off?

Margaret Sharma.

Maybe a repairman or something?

Maybe I can make a difference.

Maybe just…

Maybe she feels well enough to eat,

Maybe you…

Mid twenties?

Miles gave it to me.

Miles was only eight. Flora, six.

Miles, my nephew, is back home from boarding school early.

Miles, you and I are a lot alike.

Miles, you've got some great grown ups.

Miles!

Miles!

Miles!

Mind you, I do appreciate the adult beverages.

Miss Clayton, is it?

Miss Clayton…

Mm hm.

Mm hm. Me and Miles will help. I can chop things up.

Mm hmm.

Mm hmm.

Mm hmm.

Mm.

Mm. It's fine, dear.

Mom says they make me look extinguished.

Moving from in there to under…

Mr. Wingrave told you about their parents, I'm sure.

Mrs. Grose says they're brutal on the knees…

Mrs. Grose,

Mrs. Grose, my trousers got wet in the graveyard,

Much.

My cupboard.

My dad died…

My family's country house.

My mom and dad weren't at theirs.

My mom says you can stay anytime.

My mom too.

My mom used to make this when she had to go away for work.

My mom.

My mum used to water mine down.

My niece.

Never mind the governess took her own…

No foreboding.

No matter what I did.

No more games, Miles.

No one wants the job.

No worries. Thank you.

No, he doesn't.

No, I decided to stay home.

No, I don't believe so.

No, I know. I know it's longer than I said, but I got a job.

No, I'm sorry.

No, no, no, only sometimes, when Henry asks me.

No, really, you can stay.

No, seriously.

No, she likes you.

No, thank you.

No, yeah, that's true.

No, you you don't have to

No!

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No. Judy, I I'm sorry, but I

Nonsense.

Not after what they've been through.

Not at bedtime.

Not ever.

Not forgiving in the least. Do you see?

Not in remembrance of those that she lost,

Not just yet.

Not much, I know.

Not now, I won't.

Not so long ago.

Nothing can fix that.

Now get some sleep.

Now you don't have to look after your mom anymore?

Now, I understand death.

Now, no one wants it.

Now, we're still pretty young,

Now, what's that?

Now, what's that?

Now, when I hear them…

Now!

Of course he does.

Of course not.

Of course.

Of course.

Of course.

Of course. I knew that about you right away.

Oh, a while.

Oh, and you're so pretty.

Oh, call me Dani. Hi there.

Oh, come on. No one?

Oh, damn it! Fallen soldier.

Oh, God, no need. [sniffs]

Oh, I

Oh, I… [clicks tongue]

Oh, I'm sorry, Judy, I, um…

Oh, is that right?

Oh, it was perfect.

Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you. Hannah Grose.

Oh, it's about that time

Oh, Miss Clayton,

Oh, my God, it's been almost a year

Oh, my sweet thing

Oh, no, not my cup of tea, the church in the village.

Oh, no.

Oh, no. No, not at all.

Oh, this.

Oh, uh, sorry about that. Country roads.

Oh, uh…

Oh, uh…

Oh, we've had some, uh, prank calls.

Oh, wow.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, you did.

Oh, you know, just wanted to see the world.

Oh!

Oh! Oh, my God.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. No.

Oh…

Oh…

Oh…

Oh…

Oh…

Oh…

Oh…

Oh…

Oh… Oh, well, yeah.

Ohh…

Oi…

Okay, it's not it's not funny.

Okay, let's get you two back to bed.

Okay, let's look.

Okay, now. Come along, sweetie. Your pants are getting wet out here.

Okay, so, one thing I've always loved about you, Danielle,

Okay, um, I I actually have some stuff I need to get done.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. Uh, bye bye now.

Okay. Yeah.

Okay. Yeah.

Old fashioned…

On the car ride up.

On the pa****t, on my way in.

On the pa****t?

One of my more unique assignments at my school

Open it!

Open the door!

Open the door!

Open the door!

Open the door!

Open the door.

Open up!

Or do you prefer it in your tea?

Or Florida, because it's almost my name.

Or I was.

Or your family.

Owen and Jamie will be leaving for the evening.

Owen, be a hero, pass us a fresh bottle.

Owen, what do you think?

People are superstitious, especially in the country.

People say you're not taking care of yourself.

People that wanna have a look at the gardens.

Perfect timing.

Perfectly splendid.

Perhaps knock from now on.

Peter Quint.

Play pranks?

Please, have a seat.

Please, please come by for dinner, any night.

Poppins, you all right?

Put me out my misery.

Quite a while, actually.

Real soon.

Really?

Really? They were in his things that came back from the hospital and…

Rebecca Jessel

Rebecca.

Rebecca.

Rebecca.

Rebecca. Poor Rebecca.

Rebecca's body in that water.

Regarding his young nephew and niece,

Relax.

Right at the front door.

Right before.

Right, well, um, let let's find our way inside.

Right.

Right. [clears throat]

Run while you still can. You're young, you're strong. The world… [fades out]

Running through the house, screaming and kicking up a fuss.

Save them all if you can, but put your own oxygen mask on first.

Say it with me.

Secret laws…

See, I'm not so sure.

See.

Seems to me an easy position to fill.

Seen things that…

Seriously, Poppins.

Shall we give him a ring and ask?

She barely acknowledged her at all.

She can sleep with you tonight.

She can.

She found herself taking her own advice that she'd given to Miles.

She had a sweet tooth.

She probably said "distinguished."

She said I wet my pants like a baby.

She says, "We're too young."

She seemed so small,

She stays…

She was 67.

She was a bright young thing.

She was ambitious, intelligent.

She was beautiful.

She was brilliant.

She was gone long before she died.

She was gone long before she waded into that lake.

She was long gone.

She was my anchor.

She was…

She'd chosen someone to keep close to her,

She'll see it all eventually, Flora.

She's a bit of a weirdo, but she's a lot stronger than she thinks.

She's always a little upset.

She's American. They're essentially savage people.

She's been making your favorite.

She's here! She's here!

She's still worth ten of that man. I won't say his name.

Silence, it never felt so terrible.

Simply treated her as if she'd always been there.

Since he left.

Since I was married.

Singin', "O willow waly…"

Singing, "O willow waly…"

Six months? During which time, you've…

So broken.

So empty.

So hard…

So he doesn't fall behind.

So he has to get home in time to cook for her.

So I got in the car, and I didn't know I was coming here

So many people to let down

So much.

So much…

So pleased to meet you, my lady.

So we can only carry so much.

So, a lot of the times, I had to be my own parent.

So, he lives with his mother?

So, I suppose you're right.

So, I think we should toast to it, Mr. Wingrave.

So, if this doesn't feel right,

So, now it's a story.

So, they left out all the bad stuff.

So, too, did the children's moods.

So, what brings a young American like you to England?

So, what else?

So, what you up to down here?

So, what's wrong?

So, who decided it was a good idea to feed these wee gremlins?

So, yes, the story precedes the job,

So, you just…

So…

So…

So…

So…

Some great people here to choose for your family.

Sometimes.

Sorry, Flora.

Sorry, still recovering.

Spent some time in France.

Spent summers and holidays there with their parents,

Stay in your bed until morning.

Stole a lot, that one. Sticky fingers.

Superstition…

Sure thing.

Sweet girl.

Sweet thing.

Tastes good to me.

Tea? Coffee?

Thank you, Flora.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

That that's right.

That I could just stick it out,

That I didn't know who I was supposed to be.

That means there's a strong probability that you two get to watch each other die.

That really is the question.

That sense of expansion wasn't only indoors, either.

That she could feel tired around.

That sounds awful.

That sounds like an awful dream.

That was dreadful.

That when you're keeping us all safe,

That you keep yourself safe first

That you'll stay in your room.

That you're using yours to keep us safe.

That's a relief, actually. I, um…

That's all right.

That's all.

That's almost your whole life.

That's not how it works.

That's right. I'm far too old to be putting up with you

That's why he came back from Paris.

That's why it's called a bonfire.

The ad said two children.

The bride has asked me to speak.

The butterfly.

The catch.

The catch. You're what?

The children are used to Bly, they…

The children liked her.

The dead.

The kids like us…

The lady.

The lawn and the garden beyond it,

The listing, I mean.

The only way up there is through the old wing

The other one

The others in the room just assumed they'd already met,

The people here, most of them,

The practice meal."

The rehearsal dinner, for God's sakes!

The rooms were larger at night,

The same with Flora,

The shadows get deeper…

The stable boy.

The teacher was, by choice, a solitary young woman.

The town, I mean, not the manor.

The very next day,

The whole town is one big gravity well.

Then I noticed the position was…

Then I say run.

Then, can you help me get this thing off?

There are few others on the grounds.

There is a live in housekeeper, but the children…

There was something horrible and loud in the wardrobe.

There you go.

There.

There's an electric fan in Flora's cupboard

There's more of them than I'd like, the older I get.

There's so much else that's so much better.

These are the lovely stairs, but you mustn't run on them.

These small children in that huge house with their dead parents,

They can charge a few hundred extra for the ghost story.

They can't get up there, not without going through the house.

They didn't say any of that at the funeral.

They didn't say how funny she was.

They do that in France for the little kids.

They got away from me.

They had to bury empty boxes.

They kept telling us to look out for Seamus,

They take liberties, but if one made it onto the pa****t

They used to build giant bonfires at this time of year.

They were far away when they died.

They were good people.

They wouldn't. They just…

They're born here, they die here.

They're not here.

They're really not.

Think I'm crazy?

Thirty?

This beautiful, amazing girl, for the rest of our lives.

This is her!

This is just a a…

This is the classroom.

This is the foyer,

This is the kitchen,

This makes no sense.

This place used to be a convent for, like, a few decades in the '40s.

Those most recent moments

Thought I wanted it.

Thought I was being selfish.

Time for bed.

To feel like you can't find your

To hear her tell it…

To kiss her, and so I did.

To organize.

To the new au pair.

To think I used to cringe when I heard the children…

To truly love another person

To two exceptional children.

To want it.

To well and truly speak my mind.

Toss in offerings to drive away evil spirits.

Touché.

Tricks.

Turn the key.

Two years ago, now.

Uh, another night, maybe.

Uh, did he, um…

Uh, I just needed to leave,

Uh, I was born in Bly.

Uh, it's, it's, um…

Uh, y you've not been answering your phone, so I thought I'd come around.

Uh… Actually…

Um, but…

Um, not tonight, sweetheart. I've got to go home to my mom.

Um…

Um…

Um…

Um… But, well, let's just…

Un until I arrived and, well,

Until it was time for her to let go.

Upon your own wedding?

Us.

Very much.

Want to give up her life to take care of someone else's children?

Was a little upset, I think.

Was how the au pair felt when she first saw the young woman.

Was pretty clear.

Was specific to some of our highest need children,

Was specific to some of our highest need children,

Was that the au pair had been telling herself

Was there somebody…

We can pretend if that makes you feel better.

We did find someone for a while.

We don't go in there anymore.

We don't have to talk about any of it.

We don't let him in the house.

We grow up faster than other kids.

We had broken up. I'd broken up, I guess.

We have to get through this, then they'll leave us alone for a while.

We really get to choose the grown ups that we keep in our life.

We were about to break up.

We were engaged, and he he died.

We were…

We, uh…

We'll see you after you've settled.

We're all outside, and you're joining us.

We're dreadfully sorry.

We're heading into the dark, and we have to hang onto each other.

Well, can I ask why he was sent home?

Well, hostels aren't terribly restful.

Well, I I see you made it in one piece.

Well, I I suppose she died.

Well, I…

Well, I'll never get tired of this place, I swear.

Well, I've…

Well, it seems we have time enough, and…

Well, it's a whole different thing here.

Well, lucky for Edmund, okay?

Well, maybe Carson. [chuckles] Anyway, come, let's see.

Well, mostly, anyway.

Well, of course. He hired me.

Well, over the years, I kept asking and asking.

Well, thank you for making me feel so welcome.

Well, that was quite the display, wasn't it?

Well, there are worse places to be stuck, believe me.

Well, we do get ramblers sometimes.

Well, you can't judge them.

Well, you should be in bed.

Well.

Well…

Well…

Well…

Well…

Well…

Well…

Well…

Well… [clears throat]

Were you outside?

Wh What are the candles for?

What about you, Poppins?

What about you?

What are you doing leaping out on innocent Americans?

What came after.

What did I do?

What did you find?

What happened?

What happened?

What is the catch?

What lady?

What makes a woman of your age

What secret?

What song?

What the he

What the heck are you doing down here?

What was your catch?

What was?

What you are letting yourselves in for.

What?

What?

What? You're not gonna eat?

What's for lunch?

What's so Hey! No!

What's the catch?

What's the matter?

When did you meet Owen?

When I first arrived in London.

When I was about Flora's age.

When Mum and Dad died,

When you talk a little bit more grown up, or…

Where did you get that?

Where she'd even been happy to have forgotten them.

Where would you like her tonight?

Whether she admits it or not.

Which is ridiculous. I'm much better looking.

Which means they're painted by hand,

Which really is the only thing that can bring down a woman like that.

Which was divine.

Which, if she were honest,

While we were walking to school, I…

Who does it belong to?

Who needs that old pond, anyway?

Who were in need of an au pair.

Why invite such catastrophe

Why not?

Why not?

Why, no, silly. You're you.

Why'd you come back?

Wine enough.

Wink at you from across the breakfast table.

With a great emptiness.

With a tidy sum of Henry's money and the poor thing's heart.

With just two

Working on the grounds today?

Would be your responsibility and yours alone.

Would you fetch it for me? I'm awfully sorry.

Wow!

Wow.

Wow.

Y Yeah, I thought you wanted a big wedding.

Y Yeah, no, easy. It's dumb.

Yeah, absolutely.

Yeah, better every day.

Yeah, gave me half a glass.

Yeah, I I got a trial position, at least to the end of the summer.

Yeah, I'll make tea.

Yeah, it's the only thing I had in black.

Yeah, my, uh…

Yeah, there's a couple of kids that just need a little extra help.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. Fifteen minutes, okay?

Yeah… We are.

Yes, that that Owen is a fine young man.

Yes, you're a very silly girl.

Yes?

Yes.

Yes. Of course.

Yet without even realizing she was doing it,

Yet, here I was, just thinking you were a driver.

You always hear that planning a wedding

You always knew your mind. Always. [chuckles]

You always seem to spot the kids that need you the most.

You and me, while we still can.

You can taste it.

You can tell me now, right?

You didn't wanna get married at all.

You didn't wanna hurt me, huh?

You do that, a lot.

You don't need to be sad.

You have to be to feel that way.

You have to promise me

You haven't seen this.

You just do.

You know he skipped town?

You know it hurts me when you say that.

You know that?

You know,

You know, Flora…

You know, I disagree.

You know, I tried to pretend

You know, I've gone to every kind of school you can think of.

You know, I've gone to every kind of school you can think of.

You know, I've met Owen.

You know, Mrs. Grose seems to think you should call me Miss Clayton.

You know, you need to make sure that you pick these up.

You know…

You left your room last night even though you promised you wouldn't.

You like it?

You look over my shoulder. What are you looking at?

You look…

You lost somebody too.

You love them.

You must be Flora.

You must be.

You must have imagined it, dear.

You must try this.

You really are, you know?

You should eat. I'll bet you haven't eaten.

You should wear your hair up on the day. Show them off.

You sound just like her.

You spoke with my uncle?

You sure?

You take to them.

You wanna act like the grown ups, I understand.

You were just the sweetest little thing.

You young people have absolutely no idea

You, miss, have a lot of dolls,

You'd better take care of yourself as well, you know.

You'd tutor her as well.

You'll get to your meals momentarily, but first…

You're all having some.

You're beautiful.

You're being so brave, honey.

You're blind.

You're gonna hurt yourself.

You're meant to be at a funeral.

You're not dying, you know.

You're younger than most who'd apply for this sort of thing.

You've got great shoulders.

You've got Peter.

You've got to eat.

You've got to stay in your room.

You've no previous experience as an au pair.

Your your predecessor.

Your ad mentioned the position was in the countryside?

Your imagination.

Your uncle told me a little bit about your problems at school.

[both chuckle softly] Okay.

[chuckling] Oh, no. No, come on!

[Dani chuckles] And Mrs. Grose will want to see you.

[Dani chuckles] Frankly, I'm a rubbish driver. [chuckles]

[Dani gasps] [Miles] I'm so sorry.

[Dani laughs] Miles!

[Dani panting] Owen, you prat.

[Dani] It's gorgeous. Is it?

[Dani] Mm hmm. And it keeps me close.

[Dani] Mm hmm. And Owen, and Jamie.

[Dani] Mm hmm. Perfectly.

[Dani] Mm. She took ill. Quite ill, I've heard.

[door rattling] [Miles] It's not! We can't find it!

[door slams] [lock clicks]

[dramatic clang] [gasps]

[Flora] Aww. [Hannah] Ohh.

[Flora] Miss Clayton? [Dani] Mm hm?

[gasps theatrically] Wow! [Owen] There you go, mate.

[guests chuckling] [man] But, as she explained,

[guests chuckling] That's all I wrote.

[Hannah chuckles] That's right.

[Hannah] How was it? Oh, you know, just a barrel of laughs.

[Hannah] Mm hmm. And what do you think of it so far?

[Hannah] There you go, dear. [Owen] You're a star. Thank you.

[hospital machines beeping] [indistinct chatter]

[insects chirping] [footsteps descending]

[Jamie chuckles] The, uh… the zipper.

[kisses] Oh, well, what the gentleman.

[laughs gently] Gorgeous! [Hannah] It is.

[lock rattling] [Miles] I'm trying!

[Miles] Mm. [Owen] Dinner is served.

[Miles] Thank you. Owen makes the best dinners.

[Miles] Who was it? Oh, don't know. They hung up.

[Mrs. O'Mara] No, but Danielle's father helped pick mine out,

[Mrs. O'Mara] Oh, oh, hi, Danielle. Oh.

[music and birdsong fade into silence] [Dani's breath echoing]

[music crescendos] [Dani gasps]

[Owen] Miss Clayton. Mm.

[pounding on door] [Dani yelling] Open the door!

[screaming] [tires screeching]

[sighs] [jarring crescendo]

[tableware clatters] Uh uh. No!

[teapot whistling] [gasps]

[woman in distance] Kids, dinner! You can stay for dinner again.

♪ We won't reach back ♪ [guests cheering]

Again? Another one?

Ah, Flora, Flora… I've seen a few of these.

And I'm finished. [Dani] Mm hmm

and Jack wanted to stay here… [Jack] Just one night.

and Miss Clayton said I wet my pants. [Hannah] Oh!

And she turned me down. [guests laughing]

at least at all the agencies. [Dani sighs]

at least at all the agencies. [Dani sighs]

Bangers and mash. Hello?

Before you. I'm…

But it wasn't? No, of course not.

Can you even tell it's me? Of course I can.

Can't imagine. [Owen] I've not been up there.

Easy. Oh.

Eddie! Let me go.

Eddie. No, let me go.

From France? Family.

Good sort. [chuckles] Mm hmm.

Hannah, this is pretty great. [chuckles]

He likes to wind me up. She likes being wound up.

Hello, Miss Clayton. Hm.

Hey, you lot. Hello.

Hey. [Dani biting]

Hi! I'm sorry, um…

Hm? [chuckles] Where did you go, love?

I could think of a few others. Oh, hush now, Owen.

I don't know what to say. Just forget about it.

I don't see it! [Miles] It must be under some clothes.

I just don't want to let Owen down. [Jamie] He won't mind.

I responded to the ad. The children are wonderful.

I should go back, 'cause Supper's, uh…

I should've kept my dress. [Mrs. O'Mara] Hm.

I'll have it later. [Dani] Okay.

I'm not. [somber music playing]

I'm so sorry. [Dani] No.

I'm sorry! Jesus, have you not You've done enough!

I'm sorry. Yeah.

It's all right. Oh, God, look at me.

It's beauti Come along!

It's beautiful. I, um… [sighs with relief]

It's been a bad time. Oh, of course.

It's just not I don't Fuck you, Danielle!

It's just so gorgeous here. Yeah.

It's not like that. Well, then, what's it like, Danielle?

Jamie. You were just telling me.

Jesus Christ I just…

Let me get Let's get that. [Dani] Yeah. I have some bags.

Let me out! Let me out! [pounding on door]

Like this? [Flora grunts]

Look! [Flora screams]

Miss Clayton! [Dani] How do you know that?

Miss Clayton? [Dani] Hm?

Miss Jessel? Yeah.

Miss Jessel. Who's that?

Mm. It will be splendid.

No, I absolutely have not, I'm afraid. [Dani chuckles]

No. [Hannah] Oh.

Not at all. You're expected. Oh.

Nothing. What didn't I do?

Now You can call me Dani.

Oh, my favorite. Yeah.

Oh, Seamus. [guests chuckling]

Oh, sure, of course. Um… Yeah.

Oh, wonderful. Yeah.

Oh, yes. [chuckles] Right, well, come along.

Oh. …but I don't have any issues.

Okay, I will. Okay.

Old bones, mostly. [Owen] I remember.

one of whom had actually lost their par What's the catch?

Only that they passed. Mm

Owen said we should get there early. Okay.

Owen. Hi.

Please, don't be cross. We'll talk about it in the morning.

Please. Okay, of course.

Pleased to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Probably just a wrong number. Thank you.

Quite right. Yeah.

since before you were born. [Dani] Huh.

so… [guests chuckle]

So… [awkward chuckle] I don't know what to…

Spring session shouldn't end You'd be expected to tutor him

Thank you. [upzipping]

Thank you. Thank you.

Thanks. No. [laughs gently]

The lady in the lake. [Miles] Flora.

The one you were just singing. [gasps] You're Miss Clayton!

there will be serious consequences. [chuckling] Okay.

This way. [Dani chuckles]

to wait another night… [knocking]

Uh, Miss Clayton? Yeah.

Um, Bly? Or the world? I want to go to Australia.

we actually refused to stay here. She refused.

we would not be getting married here. Okay, it's just a story.

We're very good children. [Miles] Hm.

We're very sorry! The key is in the lock, Flora.

Well, I'll be back in a few hours. Okay.

What a gorgeous lake. Oh, you mustn't.

What are you looking at? [gasps]

What? [gigglng continues]

What? Studying to be a chef.

What? The butterfly clip.

Where? At the funeral.

Why? So she doesn't see you.

Why? Are you sick of me? No!

Yeah, you think? I didn't wanna hurt you… or your mom.

Yeah. Was the journey okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm just a little tired. Yeah.

You didn't see her? No! God no, I didn't see her.

You're a teacher? Yes.

You're not gonna eat anything? Oh, no, I already ate.

…and Flora…

…and lemon wedges, and…

…and me…

…and weep beside the tree.

…another time…

…because actually, I was still alive.

…before we left for the honeymoon.

…beneath the weeping willow.

…burden.

…but there's just too many of them. [chuckles]

…couldn't be at home anymore.

…for years and years.

…heavy.

…I panicked. I I was ten years old, my mom's gonna kill me,

…imagination, I suppose.

…in a way, they'll always be here.

…in a way, they'll always be here.

…it isn't really my story.

…like you…

…placed by one Lord Henry Wingrave

…please don't move things around in my doll house.

…quite boring.

…right before.

…scream, or yell…

…seen Peter Quint?

…she wasn't really there anymore.

…smoothed it over.

…so, so sorry.

…staring.

…stone still…

…the nights get longer.

…there was a man.

…till my lover return to me.

…told you about my fiancé…

…was alive, but, um…

…we're special.

…what do you say to two?

…what if I was already dead?

…you can reach me when I get to the house.

…you know, your parents loved you so, so much that…

…you're home now, aren't you?

'Cause I saw a guy,

'Cause, you know, I'll sort him out for you if I have to.

"Good morning, Mrs. O'Mara."

"No, heavens, no. Not the wedding,

"When is old enough?"

["All Through the Night" by Cyndi Lauper playing]

["Higher Love" by Steve Winwood playing]

["Mad About You" by Belinda Carlisle playing in background]

[abruptly] Excuse me!

[bell tolling in distance]

[birds chirping, insects chittering]

[birds chirping]

[birdsong resumes]

[both laugh gently]

[both laugh]

[both] The old wing.

[breathing heavily]

[breathing heavily]

[breathing shakily, whimpering]

[breathing shakily]

[bride] But I said, "No way, not after those stories."

[bride] Ghost stories are worse when there's a kid.

[bride] No, I'm serious,

[bride] There's three suites in the castle,

[car approaching]

[car thudding]

[cars honking in distance]

[cars honking]

[chilling musical swell]

[chilling musical swell]

[chuckles nervously] I'm sorry. I I… I keep trying to stop.

[chuckles softly]

[chuckles]

[chuckles] Okay.

[chuckles] Then you'd have to live with my mom.

[chuckling] Well, you're sure getting there.

[clears throat]

[clears throat]

[clears throat]

[clicking]

[closing music playing]

[closing music plays]

[creaking]

[creaking]

[crickets chirping]

[crickets growing louder]

[Dani breathing shakily]

[Dani chuckles softly]

[Dani chuckles]

[Dani chuckles]

[Dani chuckles]

[Dani chuckles]

[Dani chuckles]

[Dani crying]

[Dani follows]

[Dani gasps]

[Dani gasps]

[Dani laughs gently]

[Dani pounding on door, whimpering]

[Dani screams]

[Dani sighs]

[Dani sighs]

[Dani sighs]

[Dani sighs]

[Dani sighs] I was just about to tuck you in.

[Dani sniffs]

[Dani, sobbing] I'm sorry.

[Dani] Absolutely. I waved, he didn't wave back.

[Dani] And you…

[Dani] Bedtime!

[Dani] Hm.

[Dani] Hm.

[Dani] I hope it's all right.

[Dani] I'm gonna be in England a while longer.

[Dani] Mm.

[Dani] Mm.

[Dani] Mm.

[Dani] Of course.

[Dani] Oh, what a beautiful song!

[Dani] Oh!

[Dani] So…

[Dani] Thank you.

[Dani] What a beautiful day.

[Dani] Who are all these?

[Dani] Who?

[dinging]

[distant seagulls]

[distorted] You made him so happy, right till the end. I hope you know that.

[distorted] You're doing so well, honey.

[door creaks shut]

[door creaks shut]

[door creaks shut]

[door rattling]

[door stops rattling]

[door unlocking]

[dramatic crescendo]

[echoing] I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.

[eerie music building]

[eerie music building]

[eerie music building]

[eerie music playing]

[eerie music playing]

[eerie music playing]

[eerie music playing]

[emotional music playing]

[female guest 1] I didn't know staying here was even an option.

[female guest 1] Wait, just the stories?

[female guest 2] Adds a little something, doesn't it? [chuckles]

[female guest 2] They said his head was crushed in where a horse had kicked him.

[female guest 2] We honeymooned in Ireland.

[fire crackling]

[fire roars]

[Flora giggles]

[Flora giggling]

[Flora humming "O Willow Waly" in distance]

[Flora] Coming.

[Flora] I wish to look like a gnome.

[Flora] I'm very cross with you.

[Flora] It's stuck. We're really trying!

[Flora] Miss Clayton?

[Flora] Miss Clayton…

[Flora] Mrs. Grose says shepherd's pie is your favorite…

[Flora] Of course.

[Flora] Oh…

[Flora] Put her back.

[Flora] Stop being weird, Miles!

[Flora] The paintings are all original,

[Flora] We don't go in there anymore. It's all covered up.

[Flora] We'll have to find the key. It really is stuck.

[Flora] We're not gremlins!

[Flora] Why, they're dolls, of course.

[Flora] Will you be going away now, Owen?

[footsteps approaching]

[footsteps creaking]

[footsteps receding]

[frightening creaking]

[frightening musical swell]

[gardener laughs]

[gasping breaths]

[gasping]

[gasping] I th Oh, my God.

[gasps]

[gasps]

[gentle music playing]

[gentle piano music plays]

[ghostly echo]

[giggles]

[girl singing in distance] ♪ Singing, "O willow waly" ♪

[girl] So you have to wear them forever now.

[guests chuckling]

[gurgling breaths]

[Hannah and Jamie] No!

[Hannah chuckles]

[Hannah sighs]

[Hannah speaking indistinctly]

[Hannah] Come on.

[Hannah] Flora, don't.

[Hannah] Flora!

[Hannah] God, even for you.

[Hannah] Hey, you leave her alone. She can't help it.

[Hannah] Let's leave Miss Clayton to freshen up.

[Hannah] Oh, I love a bonfire, I do. Reminds me of being a little girl again.

[Hannah] Oh! I'm not letting you chop things up.

[Hannah] Right, you. Come along.

[Hannah] That's right, butter.

[Hannah] This room is closed at the moment.

[Hannah] Ugh, heaven help me, this man.

[Hannah] Well, why would you? Are you sure you saw someone up there?

[Hannah] You're welcome.

[haunting whoosh]

[Henry sighs]

[Henry] Yes, it is.

[humming grows louder]

[in British accent] …fallen quite in love with London.

[inaudible]

[inhales deeply] You know, I should head back.

[insects chirping]

[insects chirping]

[insects chittering, birds chirping]

[insects chittering]

[Jamie] Hm.

[Jamie] I know the road. We'll be fine.

[Jamie] Look…

[Jamie] Owen did his best.

[Jamie] So sorry to interrupt, but I'm turning into a pumpkin.

[Jamie] You decent?

[Jamie] You know, in the old days…

[Karen] Did you let Mike see you in yours?

[knocking continues]

[knocking on door]

[knocking]

[laughing] That is funny.

[laughs nervously] I I'm fine.

[light classical music playing]

[liquid pouring]

[man] Can I have your attention, please?

[man] I'm so sorry

[man] It was a dare. She dared me…

[man] Thank you.

[melancholy music playing]

[melancholy music playing]

[melancholy music playing]

[melancholy music playing]

[melancholy music playing]

[melancholy music playing]

[melancholy music plays]

[melancholy music resumes]

[melancholy music resumes]

[Miles laughs quietly]

[Miles] I wasn't trying to scare you, Miss Clayton.

[Miles] I'm trying!

[Miles] It's the best time for games, really

[Miles] Miss Clayton!

[Miles] Miss Clayton!

[Miles] Miss Clayton?

[mirror squeaks]

[Mrs. O'Mara] Karen, come on.

[music intensifies]

[music intensifying]

[music intensifying]

[normal voice] Mrs. Grose, tell him!

[ominous music building]

[ominous music playing]

[ominous music playing]

[ominous music playing]

[ominous music playing]

[ominous music plays]

[ominous music plays]

[ominous music plays]

[ominous thud]

[ominous thud]

[ominous thud]

[Owen chuckles]

[Owen] Good night.

[Owen] Hannah, give her a bottle.

[Owen] Like I said, plenty to love.

[Owen] No, I'll get it. You have a seat.

[Owen] Oh, she gave me a heart attack.

[Owen] Oh, there she is.

[Owen] Oh…

[Owen] There she is.

[Owen] What do you mean?

[panicked breathing]

[panicked whimpering]

[panting heavily]

[party music continues in distance]

[phone rings]

[quiet, unsettling music plays]

[rock music playing in background]

[rubbing sound]

[screaming] Let me out!

[screaming] Open the door!

[screams]

[sighs heavily]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs] About six months.

[sighs] I pay my respect in my own ways.

[sighs] Lives for her, more like.

[sighs] Never mind the parents died abroad.

[sighs] Talk about this in the morning.

[sighs] Will Owen's mom be there?

[slurring slightly] That's why they call it a bonfire, isn't it?

[sniffles]

[sniffles]

[sniffles]

[sniffles]

[sniffles]

[sniffs]

[sniffs]

[sobbing breaths]

[sobbing softly]

[sobbing]

[soft piano music playing]

[somber music playing]

[somber music playing]

[somber music playing]

[somber music playing]

[somber orchestral music playing]

[somber orchestral music playing]

[somber orchestral music playing]

[sound intensifies shrilly]

[storyteller] But what the gardener didn't yet understand

[storyteller] Her first look at Bly yielded no discomfort,

[storyteller] The au pair found that she lit her candle

[storyteller] The au pair was tired. She had been tired for so long.

[storyteller] The au pair's heart ached for the boy's pain.

[storyteller] The gardener did not even introduce herself

[storyteller] The night found the au pair restless.

[takes deep breath, clears throat]

[teapot whistling]

[tender piano music plays]

[terrified gasp]

[theme music playing]

[theme music playing]

[water gurgling]

[water gurgling]

[whispering] …so I wanted to bring it to you,

[whispering] I'll give you some pointers.

[whispering] Really.

[whispers] Oh.

[wind whistles]

[without accent] No, thank you. Haven't quite mastered tea yet.

[woman] But now alone I lie…

[woman] Dani, honey, are you having fun?

[woman] God, Dani, look at you.

[woman] I'm so sorry.

[woman] We lay my love and I…

[yelling] Open the door!

[yells] I don't want it watered down! I want an actual bloody drink!

♪ …feel the same Without saying ♪

♪ And it goes running All through the night ♪

♪ And once we start, the meter clicks ♪

♪ Bring me a higher love ♪

♪ Bring me a higher love… ♪

♪ By the tree that weeps with me ♪

♪ Keep with me forward All through the night ♪

♪ Singing, "O willow waly" ♪

♪ Till my lover returns to me ♪

♪ Until it ends There is no end… ♪

♪ We have no past ♪

♪ You and I… ♪

…by the tree that weeps with me