Girl in the Attic

- You're okay. - Ah, wait.

No, I can't, I can't. - You can.

- It freaks me out. - You just have to relax.

Or, why don't I just do it without makeup?

Because when you look more gorgeous, you make more money.

Oh, Sofia, you can't say that.

That is so messed up.

Okay, don't blame me, blame like... science.

I'm just trying to help you.

Oh, science? Really?

- Mm-hmmm. - You failed science.

Okay.

Let's just remember why we're doing this.

Okay, just do it.

Okay, so don't look at my hand.

Don't look at the wand. - Okay.

Focus on a spot on the ceiling as hard as you can,

and it'll be over before you know it.

Chin down. Blink.

Blink. Blink.

And we'll do the other side. And blink.

Blink. Gorgeous. Okay.

What do you think? Superstar?

Can I go? Yeah.

Hi, everyone, um, my name is Kelsey Romano

and this is my mom...

Lisa.

We

we actually made this frame at a craft fair together.

She's always so good at coming up with fun things for us to do.

Um,

but three months ago,

after a long battle, she died of breast cancer.

Um...

The only agonizing, opposite of fun,

thing she liked to do was run.

And I always hated when she would ask me

to go on runs with her.

But this summer,

the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation is sponsoring

a charity half marathon, right here in the city,

and I determined to run it,

for my mom.

So, over the next six months,

I will be posting my updates, um,

keeping you guys posted,

and please consider making donations,

if you can. Even a dollar helps.

Um...

Social media.

Oh, yes, and you can find all my information

on my social media.

Okay, thanks guys.

I'll see you out there.

Okay, one-take wonder.

Was that fine?

- Yeah, it's great. - Okay.

: Dad, I can't do this anymore.

Oh, are you seriously telling me

two blocks on your first mile

you're gonna call it quits? Just like that? Come on.

No, Dad, I'm so serious. My whole body is aching.

I'm gonna puke, I'm gonna puke.

Oh, come on, Kels.

If we want to get anywhere in this life,

we gotta develop mental toughness.

It's just your mind

saying you can't. Ignore it.

And if my mind is right

and I just expire right here?

Well, then you don't gotta run no more.

- Ha, ha. - Come on, let's get home,

you can get on that social media app you love so much,

and you can tell everyone how wonderful you're doing.

Dude, we have to go.

The movie starts in 15 minutes.

Uh, no, the half an hour of previews

they play before the movie starts is in 15 minutes.

You don't need to respond to everyone

who donates or writes a message to you.

These people are taking time out of their day to help me.

It's the least I can do.

Here look.

You're already at $5,000?!

Shh! Shh!

Why? This is amazing!

I haven't told my dad yet. I want to surprise him.

Okay.

But still, then we should still celebrate.

No, what we need to do is make another video.

So, I just did my first mile. It was horrible.

I have no idea how I'm gonna do 13,

but the experts on my app say

if I stick to the plan, I will.

So... - Oh, she's cute.

Yeah, she's one of the drama students at the high school

I used to teach at part time.

You teach part time?

Sure, yeah.

After I got back from New York, you know.

Gotta do your part where you can.

: Billy? Do a face out pass.

Yeah. Be there in a jiff.

Hey, Billy!

Mrs. Byrd!

How is everything at the house?

Great. Why wouldn't it be?

Well, I just worry about your mom.

I mean, I've known her a long time.

And you know, she used to be so active.

And now

stuck in that chair?

I mean, it would bring me to tears.

But you are so wonderful

to come back here and take care of her.

Well, just 'til the physio ends.

Ah, God, ah, sorry.

You okay?

Oh, it's just these damn hearing aids.

They give me such horrendous feedback.

That's not your hearing aids. That's coming from my house.

[smoke detector screeching loudly]

Mom!

Mom!

: Mom?

I'm here!

Hey, hey, what happened?

How long have you been like this?

I'm stuck, if you can believe it.

Can you help me?

I'm sorry, Billy.

What are you apologizing for?

I hate being an invalid.

I pushed myself too hard.

I was feeling wobbly but...

I just had to go to the bathroom.

I couldn't wait for you to get home.

All right, can you feel everything okay?

Dinner's ruined. I tried to surprise you.

Oh, it's okay.

We can make cereal or something.

No, no, no, no.

Go get $20 out of my purse and go get some burgers.

My treat.

But you were saying that um...

Don't argue with your mother.

All right.

First get me the hell outta here.

Thanks, Mom.

I'm going out!

Hi guys, it's Kelsey, again.

Um, I just wanted to update you guys on my plans

for this weekend's run...

Hey.

You okay?

Mrs. Byrd dropped off my Costco order

and I thought I had enough money to pay her.

And you're looking for it in the couch cushions?

How much did you take out?

Twenty dollars, like you told me.

Where's the other 40 I had?

There was no other money.

But you took $60 out of the bank for me.

I haven't touched it and nobody else

has been in the house except for you and the cleaning lady.

Mom, I went to the bank for you two weeks ago.

No, it was Monday.

The doctor said short-term memory

might be a bit of an issue after the accident.

Look...

Okay, today's the 16th.

I went to the bank for you on the 3rd.

Well, I guess things are worse than I thought.

I know my body, I'm a dancer.

I was a dancer.

Hey.

It's okay.

I'm here.

My sweet boy.

If you're gonna be stuck here with me, your old mom,

then you should at least get out and have some fun.

You're so handsome.

Find some young beauty to take out.

That's not really what I'm focused on right now.

Hmm.

So, how about a gym?

You used to love working out.

I can't do that.

I'm always at work.

If I'm not, I'm here, watching you.

Your dad's old workout equipment is up there.