Gabi peers through the open front door of Mr. Hamilton’s house.
She can’t make out much beyond the darkness and shadows.
Gabi
H-hello? Is anybody home?
Then she pulls out her phone and FaceTimes her boyfriend.
Cameron picks up on the third ring.
He’s inside a bathroom she doesn’t recognize—
And music thumps in the background.
He’s obviously at a party.
Cameron
Hey, Gabi. What’s going on?
Cameron
I thought you were babysitting for Mr. Hamilton tonight.
Gabi
I am. I mean, I’m supposed to be…
Gabi
But there’s something really weird going on.
Gabi turns the phone so that her camera is facing inside the front door.
Cameron
I don’t get it. What am I looking at?
Gabi
I was supposed to be here at eight…
Gabi
But all the lights are off…
Gabi
And the front door is wide open.
Cameron
Are you sure you got the right day?
Cameron
Maybe you're supposed to babysit next weekend?
Gabi
I’m SURE it is tonight. Besides…
Gabi
That wouldn’t explain why Mr. Hamilton left the front door open.
Gabi
He’s normally really good about security.
Cameron
Maybe his housekeeper left it open by accident.
Cameron
The important thing is…
Cameron
You can come to this party now!
Cameron makes a pouty face at the camera…
And Gabi can’t help laughing.
Gabi
Are you at Jackson’s place or—
Just then, something smashes inside the house.
Cameron
It sounded like glass breaking.
Gabi
That sound came from inside the house, Cam!
Cameron
Okay, that’s kind of creepy…
Cameron
But it was probably just their cat knocking over a vase or something.
Gabi
The Hamiltons don’t have a cat!
Cameron
I’m sure there’s a totally normal explanation.
But Gabi is shaking her head.
Gabi
There’s something really weird happening here.
Cameron
Well whatever it is, it’s not your problem.
Cameron
Forget about it and come to this party.
Gabi
I can’t just leave, Cam! Evie is only four.
Gabi
What if something happened to Mr. Hamilton?
Gabi
I don’t know! What if he had a heart attack or something?
Gabi
What if Evie’s all alone?
Cameron
Call the cops if you’re that worried.
Gabi peers hesitantly through the darkened front door.
She makes a split-second decision.
Cameron
What?! You can’t be serious.
Cameron
Gabi, don’t even THINK about going in that house!
Gabi
I’m just going to take a quick peek around…
Gabi
To make sure no one is hurt.
Cameron
Gabi, this is crazy!
Gabi
Don’t hang up, okay?
Gabi
I’ll feel better if you’re with me.
Cameron
Gabi, stop! This is a horrible idea.
Gabi
Shhh! Would you keep it down?
Gabi
I don’t exactly want to announce my arrival.
He angrily presses his lips into a line.
Gabi steps inside the dark foyer.
She can barely see a thing.
But she knows this house well.
She turns left toward the kitchen—
And slams right into a tall figure.
Cameron
What’s going on? Who’s there? I’m calling 911!
And realizes that she isn’t being attacked.
Gabi
It’s okay, I’m fine.
Then turns her phone so that Cameron can see “the figure.”
Gabi
It was just a coat rack.
Cameron
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Gabi
Everything looks scary in the dark!
Cameron
Just get out of there, Gabi.
Cameron
You looked around, everything is fine.
Gabi’s about to agree with Cameron—
But then a scream pierces the air.
Cameron
Did someone just—
Gabi
Scream? Yes! It came from upstairs!
Cameron
Get out of there. Right now!
Gabi
I can’t. That sounded like a kid screaming.
Gabi
What if Evie is hurt?
Cameron
And what if whoever hurt her is still there?
Cameron
And hurts YOU next?
Gabi peers at the staircase.
She knows Cameron is right.
This is dangerous and stupid.
But she can’t leave if Evie is in danger.
She walks toward the staircase.
Cameron lowers his voice to a harsh whisper.
Cameron
Stop right now! Don’t take another step! I’m serious!
But not because of Cameron’s order.
She angles the phone toward the staircase…
Where dark liquid is splattered all along the stairs and railing.
Gabi
And Cam, I see something else.
Moonlight struggles in through a hall window…
But she can just make out a foot poking out of one of the upstairs bedrooms.
And all the blood rushes out of her head.
Inside the room is Mr. Hamilton.
He’s lying facedown in a puddle of blood.
Cam is losing it — miming and gesturing like crazy.
Gabi frantically mimes back for Cam to keep it down.
Because now that she’s upstairs…
She can hear a voice coming from Mr. Hamilton’s bedroom down the hall.
And the voice gets louder.
Man
Where is it? I know you know. Don’t lie to me!
But she can hear her whimpers coming from inside the room.
Man
Tell me where Daddy keeps all his money and I won’t hurt you, okay?
Evie is full on crying now.
Man
Just tell me where the safe is!
The man’s roar sends a shiver down Gabi’s back.
She can’t imagine how scared the Evie is.
Gabi
Hey, I have an idea!
The figure whips toward her.
And adrenaline shoots up her spine.
She can hear Cam screaming at her from the phone in her hand—
But it’s too late for second-guessing.
Gabi
Let’s all play a little game of hide and seek.
Gabi
Everyone find your best hiding spot.
The figure stomps toward her.
Skidding back through the hall—
Then stumbling down the stairs.
And the intruder chases her.
Only the plan works a little TOO well.
The intruder is gaining on her.
And sees the man racing down the stairs two at a time.
The bloody knife in his hand glints in the moonlight.
Hoping that Evie understood what she meant—
And that the little girl hid inside the laundry chute in her bedroom…
Like she always does during their games of hide and seek.
Gabi skids into the kitchen and opens the cupboard under the kitchen sink.
She shoves aside the garbage can and climbs underneath.
She just manages to get the door closed again…
When footsteps crash on the landing of the stairs.
Man
Come out, come out, wherever you are!
Gabi clamps a hand over her mouth.
Her breaths are coming in short, sharp bursts.
Gabi can hear the man stalking through the house—
Whipping open closet doors—
And jerking furniture aside.
Gabi swallows a yelp each time.
It’s only a matter of time before he finds her.
That’s when Gabi realizes she still has her phone clutched in her hand.
She holds the phone up and drops her voice to a tiny whisper.
Gabi
Cameron, are you there?
She swears she can hear tires whirring in the background.
Gabi
Cam! Cam, are you there?
She can’t speak any louder without alerting the intruder to her location.
The footsteps get closer.
He’s right outside the cupboard now.
Gabi hugs her knees to her chest…
And squeezes her eyes shut.
She’s going to die like Mr. Hamilton.
That’s when she hears it.
At first, she thinks they’re coming from outside.
And hope shoots through her.
But then she realizes they’re coming from the phone.
Gabi frantically bashes at the phone, trying to stop the sounds.
The cupboard door whips open.
And a leering face smiles back at her.
Cameron
Don’t even think about touching her!
Cameron — he’s back on the phone.
Gabi
Cameron, help me! Call the police!
Cameron
I’m way ahead of you, Gabi.
The sirens come into focus.
And now Gabi realizes she’s hearing the sirens outside AND on her phone.
The man jerks back, apparently hearing the sirens.
Then he runs out the front door.
A booming voice shouts from outside.
Officer
Put your hands up!
The officer’s voice echoes through Gabi’s phone.
Tears streak down Gabi’s face
She looks into the phone.
Gabi
Cam? Are you really here?
The screen goes crazy for a minute.
Then Cam’s face comes into focus.
Flashing lights orbit behind him.
Cameron
You didn’t think I’d hang up on you, did you?
A hysterical laugh forces out of her.
Cameron
The police got the guy, Gabi. You can come out now.
Gabi
I have something I have to do first.
Gabi steps out of the cupboard.
And goes upstairs to find Evie.
