Marry me, abby...
So you can be all mine forever.
All mine forever.
Forever. [echoing]
[gasps]
♪
what are we doing here?
I thought you weren't working today.
I'm not.
This isn't exactly how I wanted to spend your day off, richard.
Yeah, well, I just need to check on something.
But don't worry.
I'll be back before you know it.
Promise?
Promise.
I love you.
Abby: That's great, bree.
Stick your head a little more to the right.
Perfect.
David, could you get closer to her?
Your chin up.
Play around with that, okay?
♪♪
what the hell are you doing here, richard?
I wanted to watch her work. Is that a crime?
She doesn't want you here. We don't want you here.
The engagement's over.
She's not your fiancé. She's not marrying you, ever.
- She has no right. - She has every right.
You two may have had something once,
but it's now over, get it?
See, I think you're the one who doesn't get it
because what abby and I had, it was special,
something you could never understand.
Richard, let me spell this out for you.
I want you to leave abby alone.
You being here affects her work, which affects me.
You don't control me, charlotte. You can't tell me what to do.
That's true, but I can get the word out
that you're difficult to work with.
And in this day and age, nobody needs a headache.
So why don't you consider this a little friendly advice?
Your last bit of advice.
All right, everyone! That's a wrap! Good job!
Great job. We appreciate it, really.
- Thank you. - Don't mention it.
I don't know why I let him do this to me.
Hopefully, he'll stop now.
Thanks, char. I owe you one.
You do. Okay, darlings!
Let's wrap this on up! Great job!
Hello, abby.
I thought charlotte made it clear.
But obviously I need to tell you again.
It's just a friendly visit.
You know how much I like to watch you work.
What part of "we're over" don't you understand, richard?
I'm not gonna tell you this again.
I don't want you calling me.
I don't want you texting or emailing,
and I don't want you showing up at my home or place of business.
I remember there was a time
when you couldn't get enough of me.
Those days are long over.
I will decide when it's over.
Touch me again, I'm calling the police.
You're making a mistake, abby.
You're making a big mistake, abby!
I'm warning you!
♪ [pop]
- ooh, thank you. - My pleasure.
Thanks again for letting me crash at your place.
I bet you anything he's going to show up my house tonight,
either to apologize or to threaten me again.
It was my pleasure.
Besides, what kind of editor would I be
if I didn't take care of my star photographer?
Nothing but a four-star couch for you, missy.
[laughs]
you know, I do feel bad about things, though.
- It's not your fault. - But I introduced you two.
Richard, the few times that he worked for me,
I didn't get any complaints.
Matter of fact, everyone said how professional he was,
and he seemed so, so, um...
- Charming? - And normal.
You know that expression,
"lucky at cards, unlucky in love?"
are you angling for a higher quote?
I'd take it, that's for sure.
Especially since everyone with an iphone and a few free apps
considers themselves professional.
Tell me about it.
But I'm meaning my relationship gauge is busted.
I have become very terrible at choosing men.
How long has richard been...
Possessive? Jealous? Violent?
Has he gotten physical with you?
Not really.
What do you mean, not really?
He's grabbed me a few times to stop me from leaving.
Listen to me. I know what I sound like.
What do you sound like?
One of those sad women who gets stuck in an abusive relationship
because they don't have the strength to leave.
But you did leave.
He has me so messed up.
No one's ever done this to me. Ever.
My confidence is gone.
Six months just wasted.
Oh, don't be silly.
Professionally, your career is, like, booming.
I mean, the last year has been amazing.
It hasn't affected your work. You're better than ever.
Like today with that couple, you did amazing!
You did really good.
- Don't try to cheer me up. - It's my job.
What do you think we're here for
if not to celebrate a successful shoot, huh?
To get drunk?
Exactly. [laughs]
[glasses clink]
or I could give you my standard speech
about you gotta kiss a lot of frogs.
He was more snake than frog.
- And we did more than kiss. - Oh, okay.
[laughter]
[phone ringing]
is that him?
Who else?
Don't answer it.
Eventually, he'll have to stop calling.
Let's hope so.
I need to get out of here.
Why don't we just have one more drink?
And then we can take a cab.
Not just this bar. This city.
I know just the place too. We've shot there a lot of times.
- Have I been there? - No, I don't think so.
We shoot like catalog. You know, outdoorsy.
Nothing high fashion. It's not like a resort.
It's like, you know...
Malibu before malibu was malibu.
They don't even have hotels.
Private homes, nice and secluded.
- What's it called? - Kingston bluff.
It's on the coast, overlooking the ocean. It's beautiful.
Where do you stay if there aren't any hotels?
I can call a couple of people that we rented from.
There's probably a lot of availability this time of year.
I don't know. I've always found that concept kind of creepy,
staying in someone's home, sleeping in their bed,
eating in their kitchen, using their bathroom.
I understand. It's like, you know,
a hotel is yours and yours alone.
Okay, okay. Touché.
- Yes. - What about work?
I'll have work waiting on you when you come back.
No, just go. Clear your head.
Yeah, I'm not so good at turning off.
Okay, then.
How about I turn it into a working getaway?
- I'm listening. - Okay, okay, okay.
Lakefront luxury. The managing editor over there,
she's always begging me for, like, a magazine spread.
I think she wants to attach
a big-name photographer to the pages.
You up for it?
I haven't done real estate in a while.
But you've worked with some of the biggest pain in the asses
in fashion.
- True. - So I think you can handle
making a log cabin look quaint.
I think you're probably right.
Okay, good, good, good. Then it's settled.
Now, it's not a lot of pay,
but I can cover your lodging and per diem.
Deal.
[laughs] you're gonna love it.
Here's an extra pillow if you need it.
Why, thank you.
I really had a blast this afternoon.
We should do that more often.
- That was really fun. - [laughs]
I'm glad you're taking my advice about kingston bluff.
Yeah, I think a change could be good for me right now.
Exactly.
Good night, kiddo.
Night.
Thank you for everything.
You're welcome.
[laughter]
ah.
Yeah.
- Be right back. - Okay.
Don't go anywhere. Don't go anywhere.
[phone beeps]
richard: I got a assignment out of town next week.
I think you should come along.
Oh, god.
What are you doing?
Did you get confused?
Actually, you're the one that's confused.
I thought I was your girlfriend, richard.
What are you talking about? Of course you are, jen.
Then what's with the photos?
Photos?
Of abby.
You told me you'd delete those.
Hey, those are old, for when we're together.
Then why is it still there?
I don't know. What would you like me to do with them?
Oh, I don't know. Delete them?
Like you said you were gonna do?
Honey, she was a part of my life, okay?
A big part of my life.
I can't just pretend that she didn't exist
any more than I could pretend that you don't.
You understand that, don't you?
I don't like it.
Okay, well...
Then how about, from now on,
I worry about my phone, and you worry about your phone?
See no evil.
Sleep well?
Ehh. Not really.
Sorry about the accommodations.
Wish I had a guest bedroom, instead of a couch.
The couch was fine. It was the nightmares.
I thought the doctor gave you something for that.
She did.
Not helping?
Not when the cause of those nightmares
threatens me a few hours before.
Again?
On a positive note,
I think I found a place to stay.
Really?
One of the houses you suggested.
That was fast.
Yeah, it looks perfect for me. Reasonably priced.
Plus, I emailed them last night, and it's available.
Since I'm paying, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.
♪
♪ I used to dream about it every day ♪
♪ hoping that I'll feel it again ♪
♪ I still think about it to this day ♪
♪ hoping that'll light our way again ♪
♪ yeah ♪♪
♪ and you're still on my mind right now ♪
gps: Continue straight for 18 miles.
♪ and no, I wouldn't change a thing ♪
♪ that feeling still goes on again ♪
gps: You are arriving in kingston bluff.
♪ that feeling still goes all around ♪
♪ yeah, yeah ♪
♪ this world is crazy I need someone ♪
♪ this world is crazy I need... ♪
♪ this world is crazy I need someone ♪
♪ who's there when I call ♪
♪ this world is crazy I need someone ♪
♪ this world is crazy ♪♪
♪ this world is crazy I need someone ♪
♪ it's all in my head ♪
♪ the things that you said ♪
♪ I hope you regret ♪♪
♪ it's never the same ♪
[clicking]
♪ hope that when you need someone ♪
♪ that they come when you call ♪
♪ I never thought I needed anyone ♪
♪ but I guess I needed you all along ♪
♪ and you're still on my mind right now ♪
♪ I'll love you till the sun goes down ♪
[click]
- gps: Your destination is... - 1215 verner lane.
Gps: In 200 feet.
0-5-8-1-9.
[sighs]
[birds chirping]
[click]
[ding]
abby, don't hit erase, please.
Just hear me out. I know how you feel.
But you can't just walk out of my life like this.
I won't let you.
I'm watching you, abby.
I will always be watching you.
Remember that.
[click]
[birds chirping]
[click]
[panting]
[click]
- man: That hurts. - [click]
[click]
[gasp]
you like what you see?
This is private property.
You're trespassing.
I'm trespassing and passing. There's a difference.
See ya.
Oh, and let me know how I turn out.
Make copies.
[click]
[clicking]
[click]
- smile! - [gasps]
- [click] - ooh.
Not exactly a smile.
You think that's funny?
Turnabout's fair play.
I work behind the camera, not in front of it.
Yeah, yeah, I can see why.
Delete that!
- Okay, whatever you say. - Now.
- Done. - Thank you.
Hey, if we're gonna keep meeting like this,
shouldn't we get to know one another?
Not necessarily.
How about just a name, so I can warn you
if we're about to bump into each other again?
All I need right now is the name of a place
where I can get a drink.
Down the hatch. It's just around the corner.
Best food and drink in town. On my word.
How convenient. Let me guess. You're headed there too?
Yeah.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
I come here every night.
Oh, so you're an alcoholic. Congratulations.
Uh, there's food too.
And it's pretty good, if I do say so myself.
What would you like?
Is being left alone on the menu?
Let me check.
I'm looking, I'm looking...
No, sorry, I don't see it.
But do you really want me to leave you alone?
What I really want is a drink.
At your service.
You're the bartender?
On occasion. What can I get you?
Gin and tonic with a lemon twist.
You got it.
Here we are.
Oh, thanks. What do I owe you?
No, it's on the house.
Not bad.
Hmm. Neither are those.
Is that all you shoot, nature photos?
Oh, hardly. I'm on assignment on a home and leisure magazine,
shooting lakefront houses.
But the past few years, I've been doing fashion.
- Ah! Models. - [crowd chatter increases]
so where am I in that set?
It looks like you're about to get fired
for not doing your job.
Ah, frankie can handle it.
So that's what brings you to kingston bluff, huh' work?
Well, that and trying to get some peace and quiet.
Some what now?
Some peace and quiet!
Look, why don't we go somewhere a little less loud?
Sure, yeah.
I'm gonna hit up the ladies' room first.
Be right back.
Oh, will you watch my stuff?
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
[ding]
abby: I can finally hear myself think.
- So what are you thinking? - You're gonna get into trouble
for handing out all those free drinks all night.
Ah, relax. I make up for it
with all the single women I entice into the bar.
Oh, quite the ladies' man, I'm sure.
Yeah, I'm not the one with the secret admirer though.
- Secret? - Uh, richard?
Why would you say that?
Your cell phone, it rang while you were in the bathroom.
- You answered my phone? - No! No, of course not.
He left a text message. It popped up on the screen.
I know this is none of my business,
but are you okay?
Richard's my ex.
I ended it, and he's not ready to move on.
So is that really why you came out here,
to get away from him?
Partly.
I mean, I really did get hired for this job.
But I'm not gonna lie.
It's nice to get away from him.
Well, you're out here in the middle of nowhere,
and you're with me.
Can't imagine anywhere safer.
Look, this has been fun, and I do appreciate the drink,
but... I gotta go.
Are you sure you're okay?
Yeah, I just-- I gotta go.
Listen, listen, I was just thinking.
Why don't I give you a ride home?
How many reasons do you want?
I swear, it's just because of what you told me about your ex.
He doesn't know where I am.
At least I don't think that he does.
See? Come on. Just a ride, I promise.
No strings attached.
It would really make me feel a lot better.
And I hate to mention this, but I did buy you some drinks.
One drink.
Fair.
Okay, fine.
- Thank you. - No funny business.
Of course not.
Here we are.
Well, thanks for dropping me off.
It was my pleasure.
Look, um...
My ex-boyfriend-- ex-fiancé...
Richard.
Right, richard.
He, um-- he really did a number on me.
I understand.
And I know I already told you this,
but this trip, you know, aside from work,
it's really about me getting myself back together again.
Abby, you don't have to explain yourself to me.
Really, I get it.
Thank you.
I'll see you again, right?
It's a small town.
- Good night. - Night.
[door closes]
[phone ringing]
hello.
Ah, she speaks!
When she wants to.
Charlotte: Feeling lonely?
Abby: Not in the slightest.
Charlotte: Oh, I know that tone.
You met someone already. Who is he? Details.
Abby: Nobody you would know or even care about. Local guy.
Please tell me you didn't bring him home.
He brought me home.
Naughty girl.
Abby: He actually just dropped me off.
He was very...
Chivalrous.
Charlotte: Oh. Good to see that chivalry's not dead.
- [thump] - what was that?
Uh, I don't know. Hold on.
Abby: Logan?
Is that you?
Abby, are you okay?
Char, hang on a sec.
Hello!
Abby, come on, are you okay?
You didn't tell anybody where I was gonna be, did you?
Of course not.
Did anybody ask?
- Like whom? - Like richard.
Richard? [scoffs]
I haven't spoken to him since you ended things.
And after everything you've been through,
I don't think that he would be stupid enough
to follow you all the way out there.
I'm not so sure about that.
Charlotte: I-I just-- I don't like this.
I think you should call the cops.
- They'll think I'm nuts. - Good! Let them.
Better safe than sorry.
Okay, okay. I'll call you back.
Please do.
[phone ringing]
kingston bluff pd. Chief sawyer speaking.
Hi. This is abby johnson.
I'm renting the home over at 1215 verner lane.
I'm sorry to bother you, but I, uh, I heard some noises.
Noises?
Yes. I don't know.
You know, noises around the house.
Well, are you alone in the house, ma'am?
Uh, I... I think so.
You think so.
I definitely didn't invite anybody in.
What about outside? Did you see anyone?
No.
It could have been an animal.
Well, that wouldn't surprise me at all.
We have everything from bear to beaver in these parts.
Would you feel more comfortable if I came up and take a look?
No. It's getting late.
I'm probably just a little jumpy.
Ma'am, why don't you get a good night's sleep?
Everything looks clearer in the morning.
Thanks. I will. Good night.
Night, now.
[phone ringing]
hello! I thought you were gonna call me back.
You might have been in danger.
Sorry. I decided to call the police,
but they said it was probably my imagination.
It's just-- it's weird being all alone out here.
You'll get used to it.
But don't let those local cops ignore you.
If you hear something, you call them back, okay?
Okay, I will.
I am just really in the country.
Thanks, charlotte.
You're welcome. Be safe.
Bye.
Be right back.
I'm gonna go change, and I'll come make you a drink.
Stay with me. You can get changed later.
I said... I'll be right back.
[ding]
whatcha doing?
Nothing. Why?
Why? Well, because, my dear jennifer,
you look like the cat that ate the canary.
What are you talking about?
What do you have there?
Nothing.
Nothing?
Yeah?
See?
This is what I was talking about.
Yeah?
[groans]
oh, wow. Surprise.
Looks like somebody's been snooping... Again.
Who is this from? What girl?
[laughs] oh!
Oh, uh, well...
That call is from...
None of your business.
You promised me. You promised me no more secrets!
You promised me there was no one else!
I didn't promise you anything like that.
Well, make a choice right now. It's either her or me!
[screams, groans]
do not give me ultimatums.
That's not how this works.
God. You know, I should be resting.
I have to work tomorrow. Now look what you made me do.
I just wanted to know what was going on,
what you weren't telling me!
I will tell you what you need to know! That is it!
Okay?
Come on.
If you behave yourself,
we can still have a decent night.
Sorry, ma'am. Nothing.
- You checked every room? - Twice.
I know I closed the window last night.
Any idea who it could have been?
It could have been my ex.
Does he know you're up here?
I don't think so, but--
well, unless he's a ghost, he's not up here now.
Why don't you give me his name in case I run into him?
Richard atkins.
And what about you?
What is your involvement here, mister...
Logan. Logan curtis.
Logan curtis.
Just being a good neighbor.
Right.
Well, as of now, there's not much more I can do here.
No sign of forced entry.
But what about my bedroom window?
Well, that was open from the inside.
There's no damage and nothing missing.
[sighs] so there's nothing you can do.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
Well, ms. Johnson,
you let me know if you have another incident,
and I'll keep an eye out for richard atkins.
- Thanks. - Okay.
- You have a good day. - You too.
Oh, shoot. I missed a call from charlotte.
Who's charlotte?
My friend and an editor.
I need to call her back, and I need to get washed up.
I'm a mess.
You look great to me.
You want some breakfast?
As long as I can cook it for you.
[chuckles]
a chef too.
You're quite the renaissance man.
When you've lived alone as long as I have,
it becomes a necessity.
Tell me more.
About what?
About yourself.
Well, I like scuba diving,
long walks on the beach, jazz music,
and women who can make me laugh.
- Shut up. - You asked.
I'm being serious.
What would you like to know?
Okay, for starters, you said you live nearby.
Near-ish.
Not in kingston bluff.
That's a little out of my price range.
And where are you from originally?
- Portland. - Hmm.
Got tired of it?
You could say that.
Oh, come on. You owe me this story.
Not that interesting, really.
I had a great job designing websites.
I saved up some money,
met a nice girl who I thought was the one,
but then realized not everything is what it seemed.
Turns out my boss and my girl
were getting together behind my back.
That bitch.
And bastard. Takes two.
So I packed up and left.
Came here, liked what I saw and moved in.
Used that savings to buy the local bar in town,
and voilà--
new life, new home, new possibilities.
Not the best financial decision I've ever made.
I can hardly keep the lights on.
Yeah, uh, richard and I, we were together for six months.
It got very intense very quickly.
Let's just say he was not the person I thought he was.
I'm sorry. That's never easy.
Mm.
Did he hurt you?
Can we just not talk about richard anymore?
We sure don't have to.
Oh, I almost forgot why I swung by in the first place.
I got you something.
Stay right here. I'll be right back.
Abby: Look at all this cool stuff.
It's for you.
Really?
A welcome-to-town present.
I saw you looking at the photos in the gallery the other day,
and after you showed me some of your pictures,
I thought you might like to try your hand
with some old-school equipment.
Then maybe one day, you can have your own work in that gallery.
Where did you even find all this?
There's a antique shop in town. I got it on sale.
You didn't have to do that.
I didn't have to. I wanted to.
The pictures I have to take of the homes,
you know, for my article,
they just might like it on film.
It'll give a warmer look,
something you cannot replicate with digital.
See? I knew you could use this stuff.
If I had a darkroom, I could even develop these myself.
God, I haven't done that in forever.
Well, actually, I was thinking
you could convert one of the rooms in the house.
I could help, and it's not that hard.
I don't have to be back at the bar until later.
Be careful. I just might take you up on that.
I'm up for anything, except posing nude.
That's... That's where I draw the line.
Oh, yeah?
I can be quite persuasive.
Well, in that case, I just might be persuaded.
[laughing]
[whispering] all right, he's coming.
Yeah, take a look at this.
[laughing]
I need it right over there.
Okay.
Right there. A little table.
♪♪
what are you supposed to do with these?
You open them, to start.
What am I supposed to do with this, huh?
♪
yeah, there you go.
[yelps, laughs]
listen, listen.
We don't have to rush into this.
I know you're still going through some things.
Oh, you're sweet, but I'm ready to move on.
Well, so am I.
I should warn you it's been awhile.
I'd say we've been waiting long enough.
Wake up.
Logan, it's past six.
Don't you have to open the bar?
I missed you, abby.
- No! - I warned you.
If I can't have you, nobody can!
Nobody can!
[gasps]
logan?
[creaking]
is that you?
[line ringing]
logan: Hey, sleepyhead. I didn't want to wake you.
Where are you right now?
At the pub. What's wrong?
I definitely think somebody's in the house.
- I'm gonna call the cops. - You're sure?
You think someone's in the house with you right now?
- I don't know. - Okay, okay.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Just call the police and get out of the house.
Okay, okay.
[car door closes]
hey, are you okay?
I swear I heard something. I'm not going crazy.
That, I understand.
What are you doing with that thing?
I'm gonna go check it out.
No, logan. I already called the cops.
Abby, please. If we wait for the police,
whoever's in there's gonna be long gone by then.
But if it's richard, it could be really dangerous.
It's not richard, okay?
I'll be fine, I promise.
- What up? - What are you doing here?
Our agreement was you keep an eye on her,
and you report back to me.
That's what I'm paying you good money for.
I don't want your money anymore, all right? I'm done.
What do you mean, you're done?
Why don't you just leave her alone?
Oh, wow. Ohh!
Oh, my god. You've fallen for her.
Come on, man. You're just a fling.
You're just a bartender out in the sticks.
Abby's used to being with me.
Well, she called the cops.
[distant sirens]
you keep them occupied out front,
and I'm gonna sneak out the back.
Or maybe I come clean, tell them everything.
No.
Because, trust me, my friend,
this makes you look a lot worse than it does me.
[sirens approaching]
don't let 'em in before I get out back.
[car doors close]
- [police radio chatter] - [sirens blaring]
chief sawyer: Ms. Johnson, I owe you an apology.
You do have an intruder.
A rat.
A rat?
Well, rats, actually. There's multiple.
So now what you need to do
is get the exterminator out here right away,
unless you want to do it yourself.
There's a hardware store in town
that sells some good traps.
Or bert, the owner, he can take care of it
after he's back from vacation.
So you're telling me a rat opened my bedroom window.
Ma'am, I'm just telling you what I found.
There was someone here. I...
I sensed it.
Mm-hmm.
Okay, don't look at me like that.
Like what?
Like I'm some fragile city girl
who's lost her mind.
Well, ma'am, I didn't mean to make you feel like that,
but the fact remains.
Things are different up here.
But the longer you're here, the more you'll get used to it.
Now, good night.
- Come here. - This is crazy.
He might be right, you know.
About what?
There's no hard evidence that richard
or anyone's actually been in this house.
Come on. I want to show you something.
See this photo? This was the only one,
and it was on the floor right here.
This...
Oh, my god.
Look at this.
Yeah, this is a photo you took the other day.
That's what I thought, but look. Look who's in the picture.
- Oh, it's you. - Exactly.
So who the hell took it?
He's here.
Richard's here. I can feel it.
But how would he even know that you're here?
I don't know.
- Did you mention it to him? - No, of course not.
Well, I mean, who else knows you're here?
Just charlotte, but she would never say anything.
Richard, he know anything about technology?
A ton, actually. Why?
Your cell phone.
I bet you anything he has one of those apps
that can track you through gps.
So he could have been here the whole time?
The open window, the creaky doors.
He could have been watching my every move.
Don't worry, okay?
I'm not gonna let him touch you.
You're safe, I promise.
Oh, wow. Twice in one day?
Couldn't get enough.
Oh, my god.
No way.
[shower stops]
know what happened to the cat, jen?
Oh, richard, you scared me.
My god. You are just a curious little kitty, aren't you?
I-I didn't see anything.
Yeah.
Didn't see anything like what?
Correspondence with logan?
Emails?
Pictures of abby?
You know, you have been having problems from the beginning.
Please. Please, richard. Just let me go.
I-I won't say anything.
Yeah, I know you won't. I know you won't.
You know, you look sad. Don't worry, jen.
We had some really good times together.
I'll never forget that. Ever.
I will. Ow!
No. No, you won't, jen. You wanna know why?
Because unlike the cat, you don't have nine lives.
[jen screams]
[screams]
abby, what is it?
What's wrong?
Someone's watching me.
Uh, that was me.
What?
I woke up, and I saw a light coming from a hole in the wall,
and I went to check it out.
Why didn't you say anything?
I thought you were in the shower.
So you were watching me?
No. No. I couldn't see anything.
Logan, somebody put that hole there on purpose.
It sure looks like it.
We should call the police.
Uh, abby, actually, I have to get to the bar.
Okay.
But I could totally drop you off at the station on the way in.
Yeah, yeah, I guess so.
Hey, don't worry, all right? Everything's gonna be fine.
The police will take care of this.
You'll be fine, I promise.
Are you sure you won't come in with me?
I just think they might take me more seriously.
Look, I don't think the cops are the biggest fans of mine.
But don't worry. You'll be fine.
Plus, I really do have to get to the bar.
Okay.
But just call me after. Let me know how it goes.
All right.
Chief sawyer: Have a seat, ma'am.
I see you more than I see my wife.
- I'm sorry - that's all right.
What can I do for you now?
Do you know who lives in the house that I'm renting?
Of course I know bert and melinda hillstrom.
Now, I don't know all the people up here.
I don't even know most of them.
But people in these parts, they prefer to be left alone.
But bert and I,
we've been fishing partners for going on 30 years.
We must have fished every creek in kingston bluff,
backwards and forwards.
Would you know how I could reach them?
You can give them a call, I guess.
I don't have their phone number.
- You're renting the place. - That's all done online.
The only number I have for them is the house phone,
and that rings in the house.
Please. I really need to reach them.
Well, I don't have their cell phone.
I don't even know if they have one.
I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.
But you know?
Bert rents a house,
a cabin for a month and a half every year up at turtle lake.
They got the best muskie fishing in the area.
You could probably find them.
It's the only cabin on the north side of the lake.
Okay, thanks.
I was wrong, richard.
About?
Everything.
I never should have gotten involved.
I'll give you all your money back, of course,
but I can't keep doing this anymore.
I care too much about abby.
Okay.
Okay?
Yeah, okay.
I clearly wasn't meant to be with her.
Maybe you are.
Good. I'm glad we understand each other.
But, richard, you realize this means you can't see her anymore.
You need to leave her alone.
Leave us alone.
Don't worry, logan.
This will be the last you ever see of me.
I promise you that.
Gps: Your approximate arrival time at your destination
is one hour and 14 minutes.
Gps: Continue straight and turn left on country road 17.
You have reached your destination.
- Hi. - Oh, hi. Yes?
- Mrs. Hillstrom? - Yes, yes, that's me.
I'm abby johnson,
the one who's renting your home in kingston bluff.
Oh, oh, there's not a problem with the house is there?
Uh, can we-- can we talk, actually?
Absolutely. Come on in.
Thanks.
So would you like something to drink?
I can get you coffee or tea maybe?
Oh, no, thanks. I really can't stay long.
You know, I would love to help you, but to be honest,
my husband, he does handle most of the rentals.
Is he around?
No. I'm sorry.
In these parts, during muskie season,
you are on the lake from sunrise to sunset.
But about the house...
Uh, yeah, about the house.
Um, were you aware that there's a hole in the upstairs bathroom?
Oh, my goodness, no. A hole?
You mean a leak.
No, no, not not a leak.
It's actually in the shower, as if someone did it on purpose.
You know, to watch people.
Huh?
You weren't aware of that?
No. I've never even heard of that.
I can't imagine anybody who would want to do that, no.
And nobody else has access to the house, right?
No. Me and my husband, and now you and your husband.
- My husband. - Mm-hmm.
Delightful man, really.
He stopped by a couple days after you moved in,
and he told us how much you love the place.
He asked if we might have a spare key
on account of he was going back and forth for work and whatnot.
Mrs. Hillstrom, I don't have a husband.
What?
If you were to see him again, would you recognize him?
Well, of course. It was just a few days ago.
Is that him?
Yeah, that's him.
[phone ringing]
[ringing continues]
[phone ringing]
kingston bluff police department.
Chief sawyer speaking.
Yes, hello, chief. My name is charlotte francis.
I have a friend who's renting a house in your town,
and I have a feeling she might be in danger.
Well, ma'am, is there anything in particular
that gives you that feeling?
People tend to come up here in order to get away.
I realize that,
but she came out your way to get away from someone.
I've been trying to reach her all day,
and I just can't.
I know it might be an inconvenience,
but could you please go do a wellness check?
Uh, your friend's name, please?
Abby johnson. She's staying at--
hold on.
That's not necessary.
I've been out to see abby already today.
You have?
Yes. She's been in my office,
and I have paid her a visit
on numerous occasions.
Then you might think that this is unnecessary.
But, chief, I can promise you her ex-fiancé richard atkins
is a very dangerous man.
I assure you we are quite capable of handling it, ma'am.
- So you you'll check on her. - We'll go check on her.
Thanks, chief.
If you see abby, tell her to--
tell her to call me.
Ms. Johnson?
Police chief sawyer.
Ms. Johnson.
Hey, it's logan. Leave a message.
[beep]
logan, it's abby.
You gotta call me back right away.
I need to tell you what I found out about the house,
about richard.
Oh, where the hell are you?
[line ringing]
woman: Kingston bluff police department. How can I help you?
Hi, yes. I need to speak with chief sawyer immediately.
Chief sawyer is out on a call. What's this concerning?
I need him to go to 1215 verner lane.
It's an emergency.
Ma'am, he's already there.
Ma'am--
captain sawyer?
[screams]
oh, god.
Abby.
What do you think? Are they gallery worthy?
Maybe we could have a joint show.
Just making this harder on yourself, abby.
Go away, richard. I have a gun.
[laughs]
abby, now you're only embarrassing yourself
because we both know if you had a gun,
you would've used it by now.
I called the cops. They're on their way.
Yeah, I know. I saw.
But I think you also discovered
he's not going to be much help to you.
Come on, abby, get out here.
Go to hell!
Ooh!
Feisty now, huh?
I like it.
Now, and I'm sure logan did too.
He certainly seemed smitten.
Where is logan? What did you do to him?
Oh, you didn't see him too?
Yeah, well, I hate to tell you, abby,
but I think that romance is officially dead.
I'm sorry, but he just wasn't that into you.
And after all, I did hire him to keep an eye on you.
You're lying!
Abby...
Get out here and pay for what you did to us.
If I come out, will you promise not to hurt me?
I think it's a little too late for that, abby.
Please, please, richard, it doesn't have to be this way.
Come on, we can work this out.
You mean that?
If you-- if you promise not to hurt me.
I promise. I love you. You know that.
Abby, I promise. I love you. You know I love you.
I've always loved you.
Abby.
[doorbell rings]
[ringing continues]
- oh, please don't come in here. - [knocking]
oh, charlotte, please don't come in here.
Abby?
- Abby. - [door closes]
abby?
Abby!
Abby?
Abby!
Where is she?
Abby! Abby, I got charlotte!
You get out here right now, or I'll kill her!
- I swear to god, I'll kill her! - Oh, god.
Abby, get out here right now! I got charlotte!
I swear to god, I'll kill her!
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here!
- Run, abby, run! - Shut up! Shut up!
It's me you want, okay? Okay, it's me you want.
I'm here, so just let her go.
Grab it!
Don't move! Don't move a muscle!
Don't move an inch!
Abby?
Baby.
We both know you could never pull the trigger, right?
Kill me in cold blood?
You don't have it in you.
Shut up. Shut up!
You love me, remember?
Now give me the gun.
No, abby.
Give me the gun, abby.
Give me the gun!
Oh, my god.
I'm calling the police.
[police radio chatter]
you found chief sawyer?
We found him.
We found logan curtis as well.
I guess I'm lucky I didn't see that.
We also found mr. Curtis's cell phone,
and we have not been able to go through it thoroughly yet,
but there is a lot of communication
between him and mr. Atkins all week,
so we have to assume that they were working together.
Anything else?
Look, we are gonna need to talk to both of you
and get an official statement.
- Of course. - I think the best thing
is for you both just to get some rest.
- Okay. - I'm very sorry.
Thank you.
So, kiddo, what about you? Are you gonna be okay?
Yeah, I...
I think I'm gonna be okay.
And I know this sounds crazy, but when we were together,
logan and I,
I honestly believed we had some genuine moments.
I'm sure there were, abby,
especially if he really didn't know
how deep that he was getting in with richard.
But it still doesn't change one thing.
What's that?
You still have terrible luck with men
'cause you picked...
The wrong fiancé.
So how are we feeling?
Good. Getting back to work, you know,
it's the best thing for me.
I need this.
Exactly. Knock 'em dead, kiddo.
Oh, bree, looking good.
Abby, it's so great to see you again.
You too. It's good to be back.
Oh, have you met peter?
I was just gonna go introduce myself, actually.
Uh, peter, I'm abby johnson, the photographer.
I'm really looking forward to--
looking forward to working with you too, abby.
[gasps]
go to hell, richard.
[crash]