Dark Whispers - Volume 1

Paging Dr. Black, please report to IC.

Dr. Black to IC.

- Hello? - Going down.

[Computerized Voice] Going down.

You need to press the button, Mommy.

Sorry, is this the year

that I'm supposed to have a party or not?

No, sweetie, you know the drill.

It's only every second year,

that makes the party more special.

Oh yeah, but what did we do when I was seven?

You don't remember your cooking party?

You all made those fabulous cakes,

and you chose all the colors to put into the dough,

and then everybody sang to you.

Oh, yeah, Saskia cried because her butterfly broke

when the lady took it out of the oven.

But then everybody laughed when the balloon popped

and she dropped the whole tray.

Yeah, that was funny.

But what did we do when I was six?

You remember, you and Daddy and I went out

for pizza, remember?

Daddy drank too much beer

and made the whole restaurant sing to me.

Oh yeah, daddy loved his beer.

Did I have a party when I was five?

Well, yes you did, but it was mainly grown ups, I think.

Your cousins might have been there.

But did I have fun?

I think so, I think, I hope.

You had a beautiful fairy costume.

What did we do when I was four?

Oh, honey, I don't think I can remember four.

What about three?

I don't know.

How about two?

- Two? - Or one, Mommy.

What did we do when I was one?

Yes one, I remember you at one.

There were people everywhere and you were so little,

I didn't notice where you were because I was too busy

looking after them.

But then I realized that you were gone

and I couldn't find you.

We were so worried but then just we discovered

you'd gotten a book and crawled down the hallway.

Was I hiding?

I think you'd just gotten sick of us.

You're funny, Mommy.

How could I ever get sick of you?

Going up.

- - Herb?

Herb?

Joan?

Joan!

[ominous music swelling to conclusion]

Earthcare meeting's tonight.

I promised the Wilsons we'd both be there?

It'll be good for you, Herbie.

I'll see ya tonight, kiss for luck?

How's she looking today, Herb?

Today's the day.

I thought yesterday was the day.

Too choppy, today.

Hear that, Mick?

Them maids, they don't like it when it's too choppy.

All right, Herb, we'll see ya tomorrow.

Shit.

I told you I wouldn't be long.

Now, how are we supposed to be friends, eh?

The old leaves turn yellow.

And that's because the magnesium is moving...

Shit, Joanie, you gave me a heart attack.

You missed the meeting tonight.

Tide was in.

It's after dark.

Bed time.

This mermaid shit has to stop.

Okay, okay.

No more fishing.

45 seconds, that's better.

It's all right, Joanie, I've got it.

Okay, so you're not a greens girl, then.

Don't be like that.

You have to eat, princess.

Herb?

Herb?

Sorry.

Oh my god.

What have you done?

Ain't she a beauty?

You're sick, Herb!

Do you hear me, you're sick!

What are you doing?

She'll bite.

She won't bite.

You're sick, can't you see?

What do you mean she's sick?

Fresh water, of course.

I've gotta get her to salt water or she'll die.

Move!

Shit, Joanie!

Shh.

Now, now, beauty.

No more tears.

We're going home.

[ominous music swells to conclusion]

Clara.

Clara.

Is anybody there?

What frightens you the most?

Please, I don't wanna talk about it.

Now.

What lies beyond the shadows.