Keira
Hey, Doug? Do you know where Calvin is?
Doug
Why are you texting me?
Keira
Because you’re my husband’s brother and I’m worried about him.
Keira
He sent me some really…weird texts…
Doug
I don’t know where he is.
Keira
Oh. No idea at all?
Doug
You know that Calvin hasn’t talked to me in weeks, right?
Keira
That’s impossible. You work together. You’re so close—
Keira
I feel like any time I see him, he’s texting you.
Doug
I don’t know who he’s texting, but it isn’t me.
Keira
Are you sure you didn’t forget?
Keira
Maybe there was a miscommunication or something?
Doug
Why are you so hell bent on this?
Keira
It’s kind of a long story, but…
Keira
I’m worried about him.
Keira
And I just want to know where he is.
Doug
Look, I don’t have anything against you…
Doug
But I don’t want anything to do with Calvin anymore.
Doug
Calvin’s no longer my brother.
Keira
Why would you say something like that?
Doug
Dead to our whole family.
Doug
And after what he did, he should be dead to you too.
Keira
Doug, I’m freaking out. There are news vans everywhere—
Keira
Someone even broke the window.
Keira sends picture of the brick that reads GIVE BACK OUR CHILDREN.
Keira
He sent me weird texts. He told me to go to the basement.
Keira
Said someone would get me down there, but then his phone disconnected.
Doug
Oh my God…you need to give your phone to the police.
Keira
Please tell me what’s going on. I’m so confused.
Doug
I guess it’s better you know sooner rather than later.
Doug
Brace yourself and turn on the TV.
Doug
Make sure you’re sitting.
Keira
He told me not to turn on the TV.
Doug
Forget what Calvin said. Just…turn it on.
Doug
And for what it’s worth…I’m so, so sorry.
Keira turns on the TV. There’s an image of her house surrounded by news vans and mobs of people.
At the bottom, the headline says…
PEDIATRICIAN WANTED FOR THE KIDNAPPING OF SEVERAL CHILDREN.
In the top corner is a picture of Calvin, and beneath it is his name/title: CALVIN PIPER, MD.
Keira
There’s been a mistake—
Keira
This isn’t something Calvin would do.
Keira
I don’t believe it. Do you really think he’s capable of something like this?
Keira
You’re his brother. You work with him—
Keira
So you’ve seen how many underprivileged children he helps for free.
Keira
And what about the massively high ratings as a pediatrician?
Keira
He’s the best in the state. He’s not a predator. He’s NOT.
Doug
He told you he screwed something up, didn’t he?
Keira
Yeah — but making a mistake doesn’t mean he’s a monster.
Keira
I know him — and this isn’t him.
Keira
Can you truthfully say you believe he did something like this?
Doug
It’s…out of character for him.
Doug
And you’re right. The charges against him don’t fit the guy I’ve known since I was in diapers.
Doug
I don’t want to be a downer, but think about the cases you’ve seen in news over the years.
Doug
All the kidnappings in the past.
Doug
You know how they interview the neighbors and everyone says they had no idea?
Doug
No one ever suspects a psychopath.
Doug
Especially people close to the abuser.
Keira
So that’s it? You just believe the news instead of your own brother?
Doug
Considering how weird he’s been acting, yeah.
Keira
I trust him — so I’m going to the basement workroom like Calvin said.
Keira
Someone’s going to pick me up, and then I’ll be able to get some answers.
Doug
The police are probably on their way and they’ll have a search warrant.
Doug
If you follow his orders, you’ll be an accessory.
Keira
Not happening. Because Calvin didn’t do anything wrong.
Keira
He told me he made a mistake. It can’t be this.
Doug
Keira, this is a terrible idea. No one is coming to get you.
Doug
It doesn’t make sense. How could anyone get inside anyway?
Doug
Your house is surrounded. There’s no way in.
Keira sighs. Doug has a point.
How WOULD anyone be able to get in when the home is surrounded?
But before Keira can reply, a text pops up.
Restricted
Honey, are you down in the workroom yet?
Keira
Wait — how are you going to get in?
Restricted
Keira, we don’t have much time—
Restricted
Please. I’ll tell you as soon as you’re here.
Restricted
Be fast. Love you.
Keira returns to texting Doug.
Keira
Calvin texted me. I have to go.
Doug
Wait for the police. Please.
Before Keira can reply, she hears another crash—
The sound of breaking glass. She’s in danger.
Keira
People are trying to get inside.
Keira
I have no choice — I need to go.
Doug
Keira, don’t! Please!
Keira goes to the cupboard where they have kept emergency water jugs and canned food in case of natural disaster.
Everything’s missing except for one bottle of water.
The hair rises on the back of her neck.
Keira
The emergency supplies are gone.
Keira sends a picture of the empty cupboard.
Keira
I’ve only got one jug of water.
Doug
I’m driving over there. I’ll come for you. Don’t move.
Keira
I have to! People are trying to get in!
A text pops up from Restricted again.
Restricted
You’re in danger.
Restricted
You need to get to the workroom.
