Dogged Page #4

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And who would pay for that?

My mum's not

on my side, remember?

I'm sorry.

No, I am.

I'm sorry you left me.

So what are we gonna do, then?

I've gotta go

and visit my Nan.

Not that. About Daniel

and your dad?

Well, yeah, um...

Can we meet later

and talk about it, then?

When? I'm helping

with the festival tonight.

[SIGHS] No.

You're coming, right?

I just can't stand the thought

of having to make idle chitchat

with people I don't really like.

[CHUCKLES] Well, I'll be there.

What about After?

Fine. But you better figure out

what we're gonna do.

To what do I owe

this displeasure?

Was it just me

or was that tea really sugary?

- [CHUCKLES] Little bit.

- Really sweet.

I'd better go.

- Yeah, me too.

- I'll see you tonight?

Try and swing by if I don't get

any better offers.

Shut up.

[GRUNTS]

What?

Bad magic.

- Are you...

- I don't know what you're talking about.

[STAMMERING]

Please, let me go, I...

[GRUNTING]

Whoa!

- Where's the fire, Sam?

- Hi. [PANTING]

Sorry, Father.

The woodsman...

Gave me a start, that's all.

I wish you youngsters wouldn't

insist on calling him that.

He's a vagrant.

No place in this community.

Sorry, Father.

A man should learn his place.

What did he say to you?

What?

I didn't say he said anything,

he just gave me

a start, that's all.

- Sorry, I...

- Will you be joining us for the feast this evening?

Will Daniel be there?

Yes, why?

I didn't realize

you two were friends.

Oh, no, we're not.

I just wondered.

How's he doing now?

Well, Daniel is Daniel.

I'm afraid

we'll never change him.

Some children

are just born inherently...

challenging.

So, where were you running to?

Oh, I was just gonna check

on my Nan. [CLEARS THROAT]

Mum and dad are on the mainland

getting the shopping in.

Ah, yes, I dropped in

on her myself the other week.

She really is a fearsomely

independent and dogmatic woman.

Even since the stroke.

Well, I should be getting along.

And sorry again.

Don't worry, Sam.

Do give her my fondest regards,

won't you?

Oh, and Sam?

Stay away from my daughter.

You understand.

You may have given up

on this island as your home,

but she's still one of us.

You won't ever change that.

We'll see you tonight.

Great.

[GRUNTS]

[GRUNTS]

F***ing hippies!

Meredith.

[THUNDER RUMBLING]

[FATHER DAVID SHOUTING]

SAM:
Nan?

[THUDS]

Nan?

[OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING]

[CLOCK TICKING LOUDLY]

Nan?

[FOOTSTEPS MOVE RAPIDLY]

Nan?

[COMMODE FLUSHES]

Nan. [CHUCKLES] Uh...

I didn't know that you could

move that fast, um...

Do you wanna come downstairs

and I'll get the kettle on.

And... And did you know

you left the front door open?

[OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING]

[FATHER DAVID GRUNTS]

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