Die Alone

They say when you die,

your life flashes before your eyes.

The people you loved...

The good moments...

And the bad...

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

My memories are a confusing blur.

Maybe it's for the best.

Because right now, my life is something I'd rather forget.

As cases surge globally

more than tripling in the last week,

most governments have issued shelter in place orders

for all non-essential workers.

Despite ongoing uncertainty as to the virus' source,

the scientific community agrees, the transmission occurs-

Hey, you all right?

Jesus Christ.

Another alert.

Nearby.

We left too late.

The three early warning signs of infection

are severe headaches-

Ethan, I can drive.

Hello?

Emma!

Where is everyone?

Hello!

Emma!

Hello!

Hey, hey!

You lost?

Yeah, I just woke up, I don't know where the fuck I am.

Come on, get out here!

Okay.

Shit.

You blind bitch.

I don't even know these guys,

I'm just looking for my girlfriend.

Stop staring, it's rude.

You shouldn't be out here alone.

You are.

Yeah. Well, I'm not an idiot.

Okay.

I was in a car accident, I was with Emma,

we were driving to the lake.

Yes!

Where are we?

Gimme a hand.

What if he wakes up?

Happy?

You okay?

Yeah, yeah, I just...

Look who finally woke up.

How's your head?

I'm...

I'm Mae.

I'm Ethan.

You sure?

I've got amnesia.

No shit.

I left some clothes for you on top of the dresser.

You must have missed them.

Unless this is a style choice.

I'll be right back.

Ooh, looking good.

It smells delicious.

It's not ready, do not touch it.

My generator.

Kinetic energy.

Clever boy.

So what do you remember?

My girlfriend and I gathered our supplies

and headed to our cabin.

We were gonna wait it out there.

It's isolated, safe.

And hopefully she's there waiting for me.

A piece of advice, keep your amnesia to yourself.

People today are looking for weaknesses in others.

What happened?

Well, we've been threatening

to let viruses wipe us out for years.

One finally called our bluff.

Some say it's the planet's attempt to reclaim balance

by killing us all off.

In days?

How is that possible?

Nature's a powerful bitch.

Fuck!

I'll be right back.

Don't touch anything.

Mae?

I should probably head out.

Hey!

What did I say?

Don't touch anything!

Who are you?

Mae?

Mae, there's something or someone over there.

That's Myrtle, she's fine, just don't get too close.

Shouldn't we-

I said she's fine.

Live and let live.

Geez.

Can I help?

You an expert with generators?

Actually, I think I am.

Have at it.

Well, what do you think?

First of all, whoever set this up is an idiot.

No offense.

None taken.

Way to go!

Hey, hey, hey.

That ego of yours is going to your head.

Okay, come on, let's move it and shake it.

Mae, I wasn't kidding, I need to go and find Emma.

We're gonna to eat good tonight.

Is that a possum?

Are you alone out here?

Most days.

You have a husband?

You got a point?

Oh, just wondering if it's safe out here alone.

I'm not alone, I got Myrtle.

Don't worry, I'm not gonna kill you.

I know.

Besides, look at me,

you could beat me to death with ease.

I don't want that.

But do not go snooping around,

unless you have a death wish, okay?

Because every room in here is booby-trapped.

I mean it.

Define booby-

Jesus!

What are you doing?

Shoot me.

No.

Good boy.

You see that?

Red means dead.

If you pulled that trigger, I'd be dead right now.

Hungry?

That was really good.

It's getting kind of late, I should probably-

Ethan, you know, I hate to ask you this,

but I could just really use your help.

With what?

You gotta be kidding me.

Mae, it's late, I should hit the road.

Really?

You're gonna let an old lady dance all by herself?

Listen, Mae, I should probably-

You play cards?

Two of hearts.

No, thanks, I'm good.

Harder to kill when you're sober.

That's okay.

I love a challenge.

Maybe you've had enough.

Bullshit.

Gotcha.

I used to be good at this game.

Yeah, well, you're a terrible liar.

Your face, no secrets. - Yeah?

What about your face?

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

Yeah.

It's getting late.

Mae, I appreciate you taking me in, feeding me,

but I promised Emma-

Nothing good happens after dark, Ethan.

I promised Emma, I would protect her.

Have a good night's sleep.

We'll find her tomorrow.

Trust me, Myrtle is the least of your worries out there.

This is where you say thank you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Good night.

Go to bed.

Say it back.

If we ever get separated, meet at the cabin, Candle Lake.

Got it.

Wake up.

Emma.

Emma!

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

Drop it.

Sam.

Stay there, honey.

I don't want any trouble.