The Playroom

Once upon a time,

in a country far away,

there were four children

- who ran away from home. - without their parents?

They didn't have any parents.

Their parents were dead.

They died in a plane crash.

How horrible.

That's what happened.

Turn around, touch the ground.

Kick your boyfriend out of town.

Lemonade. Crunchy ice.

Sip it once. Sip it twice.

You coming back?

You want me to?

You want to?

Hey.

How ya doing?

Sam take off your coat.

I got my report card today.

Straight A's?

I made a C in art.

Have you seen my joke book?

Hope it's lost.

I'm tired of hearing those jokes.

Sam, go feed the cat.

Take off your coat.

They buried them, or what was left of them,

in a hole they dug in the backyard,

next to the graves of their dead pets.

Their pets were on the plane?

No, they died of natural causes.

Have to be a pretty big hole.

Unless...

Unless what?

Well. Unless there are only a couple of pieces left like...

their heads, or an arm or a leg.

You, are disgusting.

the one who made it a plane crash.

So they're living in the house,

A big enormous castle, all by themselves.

I thought you said they ran away from home.

Let me tell the story, would you?

OK. That's what you said.

There.

My joke book isn't here.

Sam, if you wear your coat in the house,

it won't keep you warm when you go outside.

I know.

They hadn't run away yet,

because...

they couldn't get out of the house.

Everything was locked from the outside.

All the doors were locked, and the windows...

Trapped. Like rats.

Held prisoner.

By who?

A mad scientist.

No...

... by the authorities.

Why?

Because...

Because they knew things

they weren't supposed to know.

Oh, my God.

What?

They caught her.

Finally.

Why couldn't they just leave her alone?

Because she robbed a bank, dummy?

They're saying she was brainwashed.

Bullshit. They're the ones who brainwash people.

Brainwashed? What does that mean?

That means someone makes you think something

that you know isn't true.

How do they do that?

They just keep telling you lies until you believe them.

She's in prison now.

That's where they put bank robbers.

Maybe she'll escape.

Take off your shirt.

It's cold in here.

Wussy.

I'll do it.

Wait... wait, maybe we should stop.

No.

What about...

I've been taking birth control pills.

Where'd you get 'em from?

Who cares? I got em.

Don't you want to?

Well, yeah of course I do.

It's gonna hurt.

Do it.

Shit. Shit.

Where are my children?

Janie...

Hi, Mommy.

Hi, sweet angel. What did you do today?

I took a test in geography.

We had to fill in all the states on the map,

and name the state capitols.

I knew them all.

How did I get such a perfect little girl?

Where did you come from?

You know where.

Where?

From you and Daddy.

What's the matter Mommy?

Oh, nothing.

I just, I went to the doctor. I was feeling a little sick.

Poor Mommy.

I don't think you have a fever.

Come here.

Ah.

Goddamned son of a bitch.

Where's Maggie?

I don't know.

Hi, Sammie.

Hi, Mom.

Where were you?

In the garage.

What were you doing?

Nothing.

You were breathing weren't you?

If you were really doing nothing, you'd be dead.

You're brainwashed.

Are you all right?

Course I'm all right.

What shall we have for dinner?

How about...

... eggs and bacon...

and toast

Yummy.

What's for dinner?

I'm making eggs and bacon.

That's breakfast, Mom. You missed it.

What were you and Ryan doing in the garage?

Don't walk away from me.

Promise me you won't grow up to be like your sister.

I promise.

Two nickels in ten cents.

And a dime is 20 cents.

- And one penny i- - Shut up.

I'm counting my money.

Well... shut up.

You shut up.

Shhh...

You're brainwashed.

If the doors are locked,

there has to be another way out.

The roof.

Too dangerous. It's five stories high.

They could jump off the roof into the snow.

Snow?

Yeah.

All right. They climbed onto the top of the roof,

and jumped off into the snow.

They started to run away, but...

But what?

A cop saw them jump.

And he came after them...

They had to think of something quick.

I know.

Something bold...

I know...

Something brilliant.

I know!

What?

"Possum."

Play dead?

It's perfect.

Daddy.

Hello, sweetheart.

How was your day?

Fine, how was yours?

Well, well not bad.

Hello, Donna.

Hello, Martin. How are you?

How are you?

Fine.

Mommy went to the doctor.

Well, I wasn't feeling well.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

Can I fix you another drink?

That'd be nice.

Janie, would you like a drink?

That would be nice.

I lost my joke book.

Well, try to remember where you were

the last time you had it.

But, I can't remember.

That's how you find it.

There you go, Princess.

One soda pop on the rocks.

Thanks, Daddy.

There's a dent in your car.

Did you hit something, or did something hit you?

Will the insurance pay for it?