Sophie
hey. Parents fighting again. Fml.
Jason
that sucks. Come outside. Guess where I’m going?
Sophie
nowhere fun. This town is SO small. I’m so sick of everybody here.
Jason
u kno that abandoned motel up hill by Dead Indian Road? I overheard my brother talking about some party going on there.
Sophie
it’s not even Halloween yet, Jason.
Sophie
I could use one right now. Just heard the door slammed downstairs. Hold on.
Sophie
my dad is drunk. Probably will fall asleep on the couch. 30 minutes?
Jason
bring a flashlight. It’s so freaking dark here.
Sophie
use the one on your phone, genius.
Jason
I’m outside the entrance. Should I go in? Should I wait for you?
Sophie
Dad just turned on the TV.
Sophie
I don’t know? Ghosts? What if it’s haunted.
Jason
jesus. Don’t be such a chick. There’s nothing but broken glasses here.
Sophie
sometimes I wish my dad would drop dead.
Jason
what did he do? Why’s your mom so mad?
Sophie
she caught him watching porn.
Sophie
all the women have one thing in common.
Sophie
and my mom isn’t that.
Sophie
promise you won’t tell anybody.
Sophie
black. They’re all black.
Jason
sorry. I thought I just saw something. It’s a little creepy here. A bat literally just flew over my head.
Jason
so your dad has a fetish. He should have guarded his secret better.
Jason
hey, I’m sorry. Don’t be mad. I’m just saying. It’s not a big a deal. It’s not like he’s cheating on her or something.
Jason
I’m just sayin. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t love your mom or find her attractive or something.
Sophie
you sound exactly like my dad.
Sophie
so what are you doing now? Have you found the party yet?
Jason
not yet. I don’t know which floor. I’m going to check around.
Jason
OMFG I just tripped on a dead animal.
Jason
it smells really bad.
Sophie
bring me back a tooth.
Jason
hell no. I’m not going to stick my hand in its mouth. Plus it’s not that easy...
Jason
ugh. Alright. If you want a dead animal’s tooth that badly.
Sophie
my dad just turned off the tv. Maybe I can still come out.
Jason
putting my hand in.
Jason
it’s still kind of warm. I don’t think it’s been dead for that long.
Jason
the tongue is a little awkward...
Jason
I don’t know if I can get the tooth out.
Sophie
I can’t believe you have your finger inside a dead animal’s mouth. You’re so sick!
Sophie
you know I love you.
Sophie
you’re my best friend, Jason.
Jason
alright alright. There’s no need to get sentimental.
Jason
I didn’t get you a tooth, but I just pulled out a worm. Want it?
Jason
Slimy. It’s pretty long, about the size of my forearm. I think it’s been feeding on this thing for a while.
Jason
anyway, I stomped on it. It’s mostly dead. Still wiggling a bit.
Sophie
that’s gross. I was asking about the dead animal though.
Jason
oh. It’s stiff. Almost like a rock except for the fur. It’s weird.
Jason
Like there’s not much difference between this thing and a rock, except it’s emptier than a rock.
Jason
Cuz the essence of the rock is still there, but the essence of the animal is gone. It’s just a shell.
Sophie
that’s really weird.
Jason
I think I heard people. I’m on the third floor.
Jason
don’t forget to bring a flashlight when you come.
Sophie
I don’t know if we have one here.
Sophie
I’ll bring food. Are you hungry?
Jason
lol. You planning a picnic or something?
Jason
where’s your mom? Is she asleep too?
Sophie
she’s in her room.
Jason
I’m going to check this floor. I was right below in room 3E when I heard footsteps above me. That means it’s 4E right?
Sophie
you should get outta there.
Sophie
I think you should go home.
Sophie
it’s not a party, you should leave.
Jason
I’m here. I’m on the fire escape, trying to get a better view. I see someone on the bed.
Sophie
I really don’t think that’s a good idea.
Jason
she kinda looks like you. Dark hair. Really pale. She’s sleeping or just really drunk.
Sophie
thks for thinking of me so highly.
Jason
I think there’s something wrong with her.
Jason
the way she’s lying. It’s awkward.
Jason
she reminds me of that thing I touched downstairs.
Sophie
maybe she’s homeless.
Jason
yeah this place is ideal for junkies.
Sophie
what else can you see?
Jason
not much. It’s pretty dark.
Jason
oh. a pair of pants on the floor. It’s not hers. They’re man’s pants.
Jason
I think there’s somebody else with her.
Sophie
well duh. Who would want to be there alone?
Sophie
don’t you see you’re looking for trouble because there’s nothing to do.
Sophie
our little life is so predictable.
Sophie
I’m tired of everyone. Even myself.
Sophie
don’t you just wish for a disaster sometimes? Something that would change your life forever. Nothing would be the same?
Sophie
hope I’m not putting you to sleep.
Jason
Sophie. I’m hiding under the stairs. Fuck. I just saw my dad.
Sophie
wait! What? What are you talking about?
Jason
he came out of the bathroom. He was pulling on that woman’s feet and she fell off the bed.
Jason
Just like that! THUNK. She didn’t even resist.
Sophie
Jason! You need to leave NOW.
Jason
he’s my dad. What is he gonna do?
Jason
I might have gasped when she rolled off. He knew someone was here but he didn’t know it was me.
Jason
I don’t know what to do. What do I do?
Sophie
is your bike still outside? Go get it and leave right now Jason please!
