Past Life

Read the message.

Read it.

Read the message.

Make her read it.

No.

Ah!

Read the message.

You fucking bastard!

Now you will read it.

- I thought Beth was into medicine and science.

- Well, she is, but Bevan helped her quit smoking

after, like, three sessions, so.

- Why do you think she believes in all that stuff?

Well, she does now. Mm.

How do I look?

Amazing.

I really wouldn't have gotten through these past few years

without you.

I love you.

And you.

Mhm.

- I've got something I need to tell you.

They've asked me to, um,

go back to Syria.

After what happened?

And you think that's a good idea?

- That's almost six years ago now.

- Yeah, six years of therapy and putting yourself back together.

Look, um,

I know it's been tough,

but I can't spend the rest of my life working behind a desk.

I'll go crazy.

Look, I...

I feel good, Claira.

I feel ready to get back on the horse.

That won't ever heal.

I'm fine Claira.

Besides...

Well, Joan, she signed me off months ago.

- How long would you be away for?

A month initially,

but don't worry,

I'll be back for the big day.

Great.

Finished checks.

Pick up where we left off.

We are recording in 3-2-1.

Now, Timothy,

some cynics would say hypnotism is purely a form

of mental manipulation.

Is it easier to influence someone who is vulnerable?

- Well, contrary to popular belief,

um, hypnotism does not work on the weak-minded.

In fact,

it's those with a higher IQ that make the best subjects.

That rules me out then.

- Actually, it does take quite a bit of concentration

on behalf of the chosen subject and the hypnotist.

It's kind of a meeting of the minds, if you will.

- Okay. And you explore this process

in detail in your shiny new book.

- Yes. - Look at this.

- Timothy Bevan, past lives, the regression tapes.

It was a fascinating read, I have to say.

Well, you're a man of taste.

- And it charts a series of control sessions that you did

with many different people.

Can you explain, though, how you used hypnosis?

- Yeah, well, each and every one of us

have memories of previous incarnations

that have been suppressed in our subconscious.

Okay? And through hypnotism,

we're able to access those memories.

And they can be as real as the world around us right now.

- Okay. Now, what would you say to some of our studio audience

and perhaps people at home

that might find that pretty far fetched?

- Well, I would have to say that past life regression is real.

And if you allow me,

I'll show you and the audience and everyone at home.

- Shall we? That would be amazing.

Let's do it.

Absolute bollocks.

He's just a showman.

Makes his fortune off the back of gullible, sad people like...

Hello, sorry I'm late.

Traffic was awful.

You look fabulous.

- Huh? You say that with such a surprise.

- Maybe it's because you're up the duff.

How's it going, Big Daddy?

Well, I don't want to boast.

Fatherhood not manhood, you fool.

We've got backstage passes for after the show

so you can both meet him.

- Ooh. - What a joy.

Please, everyone, let's finish checks.

And we are recording in 3-2-1.

- Shall we see what Sarah has to say?

Yes!

Sarah, I want you to take a very deep breath.

In through your nose.

Out through your mouth.

Tell us what you see.

Flowers.

I'm in a garden.

Stood before a palace.

A big white palace.

Ah.

And who's in the palace?

Me?

I'm a

princess and this is some kind of royal wedding.

Princess, my ass!

Shut up!

Okay, Sarah.

I'm going to count down from five,

and then you will be back in the studio with us in real time.

Are you ready?

Five. Four.

Three. Two.

One.

Welcome back.

How are you feeling?

- Great. - Great.

Ladies and gentlemen, Sarah.

All right.

All right.

How about another volunteer from the audience?

Anyone?

What are you doing?

- Okay, gentleman in the second row.

Come on up.

Please don't embarrass me.

Let's see what he's got.

- Hello. What's your name? - Jason.

- Jason. Nice to see you. Have a seat.

Right here, Jason.

All right.

Jason, I want you to focus right here on the crystal.

Uh, this is not going to work.

- I've experienced many cynics over the years.

Some people fear what they don't understand.

Who's afraid?

- And ironically, those who are reluctant

are the most malleable.

Well, give me your best.

Freeze!

I'm going to count down from ten, Jason.

The world around you will fade,

and you will be in a deep, dark place.

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

Six.

Five. Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

I can't see anything.

Imagine a long, dark hallway

with doors on either side.

Are you with me, Jason?

Yeah.

- Each one of those doors holds a memory.

I want you to approach one of the doors

and open it.

Jason?

Jason, can you hear me?

This was a bad idea.

Can you hear me?

I'm gonna count down from ten,

and then you'll be back in the studio.

With each number, you'll see the light.

Ten. Nine.

Eight. Seven.

Six. Five.

Four.

Three. Two.

One!

Okay. It's okay.

It's me, it's me.

You all right?

It's fine. I'm here, I'm here.

Okay, let's get you home now, come on.

- Excuse me, I really think you should come back inside.

- I think you've done enough, don't you?

Let me check him.

He's got enough problems

without you messing with his head.

Just leave it.

I can help him.

- It's fine, I'm medically trained.

I will look after him, thank you.

- All right, but Beth has my number in case...

Oh, piss off!

Are you with me, Jason?

Each one of those doors holds a memory.

I want you to open that door