The Town That Dreaded Sundown Page #2

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in a secluded, wooded cul-de-sac,

just off Highway 6, an area

that used to be called Lovers' Lane.

Grandma, do you remember

anything about the murders?

Oh, dear girl, barely.

Just what I heard later.

You know, your... great-grandpa

and your great-grandma

lived in this house when it happened.

I remember my momma once said

that it was like the town was being tested

and nobody knew why.

Even the grown-ups were scared.

He was the bogeyman, they said.

Can't catch the bogeyman.

Can't kill the bogeyman.

His father is the devil

and his mother is a whore.

You know, before that summer,

everybody would leave

their doors unlocked.

And after the summer,

you saw a stranger,

you wouldn't wave hello.

You'd just cross the street.

And what about when they made the movie?

- What about it?

- Were people still afraid?

The Phantom? No, that faded.

Nobody knew exactly

who he was or what he did,

just that... he'd lived in this town

and attacked some teenagers

on Lovers' Lane.

And then the movie brought it all back.

This is for Mary.

Humility, devotion, sacrifice.

Mr. Holland...

I just wanted you to know

that he was so brave.

You left my baby boy!

- Margaret.

- You slut!

- Margaret.

- You slut! You left him!

It won't bring him back.

- You left my baby boy!

- It won't...

I want my baby!

Given what you've been through,

I'd like to prescribe a mild

anti-anxiety medication to help you...

No, ma'am. No, thank you.

I've spent the last seven years

on all different kinds of medication

after my parents passed away.

I'm not interested in anything like that.

In your file I read

that you applied to colleges.

- To study...

- Creative writing.

I'm not sure it's something

I'm ready for, or made for that,

and leaving town... I...

I don't want to. Especially not now.

What about these dreams

you've been having?

- What do you think they're about?

- About Corey.

Well,

Corey asked me out and I was flattered.

I don't get asked out all that much.

So I just wanted to show him that...

I...

That I was...

- Grateful?

- Yeah.

So...

when he suggested

that we leave the movie,

I thought we could go someplace.

And even if we just kissed

for a little while, he would like me more.

You didn't do anything wrong, Jami.

He was just a really good person.

He was just a really good person

and he didn't deserve that.

He tried to protect me.

Jami.

Try writing about this.

It might help you find a way through it.

Baby!

Glad you made it home safe, baby!

Yes!

Oh, baby. I'm sore. I need a break.

...four in a row for you on KYGL.

There's a machine by the stairs.

If they got cookies,

get me some cookies.

I need the sugar.

I love you, baby.

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