(woman wheezing)
- [Automated Voice] Have the bad dreams returned?
- Yes.
But I'm awake now.
- [Automated Voice] Ma'am, a message just came in.
Shall I read it to you?
- [Woman] Go ahead.
- [Automated Voice] Message from David, 7:30 AM.
"I hope you're well.
"I know we haven't spoken in some time,
"but I need a small favor.
"I'm away on business
"and won't be able to receive an incoming package.
"It's important.
"I've already forwarded it to your address.
"I know you'll be there anyway.
"See you soon."
- Could you...
Could you read it to me again in a more pleasant voice?
- [Automated Voice] Certainly.
Message from David, 7:30 AM.
"I hope you're well."
(kids playing noisily)
(woman sighs) (urine trickling)
Ma'am?
- [Woman] Go ahead.
- [Automated Voice] Do you perhaps need a restock
in Heartland toilet tissue?
It's the only toilet tissue guaranteed
to leave your bottom feeling on top.
Say "yes" now for smart shipping straight to your door.
(door creaking)
- [Woman] Yes.
(gunfire playing on TV)
- [Automated Voice] Try closing your eyes
and breathe in and breathe out.
Breathe in.
(woman hyperventilating)
(kids playing noisily)
- Shut the fuck up!
(woman breathing heavily)
- [Automated Voice] Ma'am?
- [Woman] Go ahead.
- [Automated Voice] You've been irritable,
unrested, anxious.
May I interest you in our new wearable upgrade?
Using enhanced reality eyewear,
you can now be comforted by the ones you've loved.
Relax with a dear friend, rekindle an old flame,
converse with a lost loved one.
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(knocking on door)
(quirky cartoon effects playing on TV)
- Do I take them off now?
- If you don't want to see me.
(birds chirping)
- You know, I had a dream about you a few nights ago.
It was so real.
And when you sat here across from me just now,
I couldn't for the life of me remember
if it had been a dream or...
Or something that actually happened a long time ago.
- What happened in the dream?
(water running)
(door creaking)
Do you need to restock on Heartland antibacterial soap?
Just say "yes" for smart shipping straight to your door.
(kids playing noisily)
Shut the fuck up!
(kid screaming)
Have you ever felt a need to shut out the outside world?
To be alone?
To just keep to yourself?
- Yes.
I've felt that way most of my life.
Well then, you should try (mumbles) by Optum Sounds.
It uses active noise control
installed throughout your entire home
to give you the peace and quiet you so desperately need.
Say "yes" for--
- David.
- [David] Yes?
- I want to be able to talk to you.
- You can talk to me about anything.
- Well, I know that,
that's why I brought you here,
but I need to know you'll understand me.
- I'll understand you.
- I need to know for certain
that you'll understand what I want to say to you.
- I will for certain understand what you have to say to me.
- I want to ask you some questions.
Can you answer me truthfully?
- Yes.
- How does it make you feel
when I say I'm gonna take you to the park?
- Happy.
- Let me see you smile.
And how about when I say I'm gonna send you to your room
with no supper?
How does that make you feel?
- Sad.
- Boo!
Are you not scared?
- [David] That wasn't scary.
- Well then, how about when I say
I'm gonna beat the shit out of you?
Are you scared now?
(woman grunting) - Ow, ow!
Stop!
(David whimpering) (woman grunting)
Stop!
(knocking on door)
Help me!
(woman shushing)
(knocking on door)
- Hey.
- Sorry, I wasn't expecting anyone.
- Package.
Remember?
Thanks.
So, have you had any company?
- Yes.
- Good.
Anybody I know?
- I had a dream about you a few nights ago.
It was so real.
And when you came in here just now
and I sat here across from you,
I couldn't for the life of me remember
if it had been a dream or...
Or something that actually happened.
- What happened in the dream?
(birds chirping)