The House Sitter

Billy: Thank you.

But we're here now. It's just...

I told her when our flight was.

Okay, Lacey.

I texted her three times.

Like I said, maybe something came up.

You would think that picking us up from the airport

would rank pretty high on her list of somethings.

Okay, okay. Look, take a deep breath.

Everything is going to be okay.

We're going to have fun. This is going to be fun, okay?

Okay. I just...

I just thought that things would be different now.

I thought after I left,

that they would actually miss me

because absence is supposed to make the heart grow fonder.

I'm sure they missed you. I'm sure of it.

Don't you know what they did the day after I left?

They turned my room into a guest suite!

They have been renting it out to travelers

because my mother thinks

it makes her more worldly or something.

Last summer they rented it out

to this professional dancer from Spain,

and my mother loved it.

He taught her the pasodoble.

She was the envy of her bridge club.

Pasodoble?

This girl they have in here now--

my mother's dream.

"Betsy loves to sew, Betsy loves to bake."

She sounds fantastic. I can't wait to meet her.

I just hate that I'm so replaceable.

Hey, not to me, okay?

All right. Let's get this over with.

We're home.

Mom, Dad.

Not even here!

Nice place. They should pay for dinner more.

Where are all the embarrassing childhood photos?

They're right over here.

Oh my God!

They took down my photos!

Clearly they needed more room for their dancing girl and...

They've erased me!

It's like I don't even exist anymore.

You're dating a ghost, Billy.

Baby.

I'm not going to survive this week.

- You're gonna get through it. I promise.

No wonder she wasn't answering.

She forgot her phone.

What is that?

Is that blood?

No, I don't think that's...

Mom?

It's a weird sense of humor,

but I like your parents.

Ugh!

Uh-hm.

It's cherry. It's your favorite.

They weren't forgetting about you, okay?

They just wanted to surprise you.

That's it.

Okay. Forget everything I said back there.

My parents are great.

I can't wait for you to meet them.

Yeah.

Just remember to act surprised.

Okay.

Woman: Welcome home!

Oh God!

Woman: Rebecca, it was so nice meeting you the other day.

Thank you again for looking after our home

while we're away.

As discussed,

I've left the key with our neighbor, Mrs. Higgins.

She'll be expecting you.

The Weather Service is calling for more snow in the week.

We've arranged for a friend of ours to plow the driveway.

But you can also find shovels in the shed at the back.

You'll find the fish food next to the bowl.

Mail can be left on the kitchen counter.

Help yourself to anything in the refrigerator or pantry.

Oh, what else? Um...

If you lose power, there's a generator in the garage.

I should post instructions beside it.

I'll make a note to do that.

I think that's all.

I've written down the names of some restaurants

you might want to try while you're here.

The ones with the stars are our favorites.

You have my number if you need anything.

Please don't hesitate to call.

Thanks.

Maybe after breakfast we can hike up the mountain.

Did we ever measure the cherry armoire?

There's somebody that wants to know how tall it is.

Can you put that away, please?

This is supposed to be family time.

One second.

Amy.

Amy.

Geez!

Breakfast is ready.

I'm not hungry.

I made French toast.

I can make yours with peanut butter and bananas if you like.

Lauren liked peanut butter and bananas on her French toast.

Yeah, she did.

Let's go home.

Lawrence residence.

Oh, hi, Rebecca. It's Sara Lawrence.

Oh, hey, Mrs. Lawrence.

Are you calling to check in on the fish?

No. I just wanted to warn you

that we're coming home earlier than we'd planned.

Oh. Is... Is everything okay?

Sara: Yeah, everything is fine.

We just had to cut our vacation short.

Oh, that's too bad.

So we'll be back later today. I hope that's okay.

It's... It's fine.

Thank you for calling to let me know.

Drive safe.

We will.

Welcome home!

Thank you, Rebecca.

Gotta pee.

Oh, watch your feet... The snow.

Hi. Did you have a nice trip?

Yes, thanks.

Good.

Well, the house looks amazing.

I see we left our home in good hands.

Oh, well, we had some pretty long nights, me and the fish.

Well, really, thank you.

No, thank you for inviting me to stay.

And you have a lovely home and a lovely family.

Did your other daughter not go on the trip?

I didn't mean to be nosey.

I just noticed her pictures throughout the house.

Is she away at college or is she...

Uh...

Uh. Our eldest, Lauren, she passed away last year.

Oh, I'm sorry.

That's okay. You didn't know.

No. Really. It's not okay.

I didn't mean to bring up painful memories.

It's all right, honestly.

Uh-hm.

There's been a slight change of plans.

Okay. And there's... There's no way that I can come early?

No, I... I completely understand.

Thank you.

Oh! Hey.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. It's fine.

My next housesitting gig

can't accommodate me coming this early.

Oh, no. We've put you out.

No! No, no, no. I mean, it's your house.

You have every right to come home early.

I'm actually... I'm just going to try one of

those pay by the week places.

Oh, nonsense!

It's our fault for not giving you enough notice.

Why don't you stay here for a few days

until you can figure something out?

Uh, you know what, I wouldn't want to impose.

I insist. It's the least we can do.

Okay.

It would actually be really nice to get to know your family.

I mean, staying here, even for a short time,

I really feel like I know you.

Well, for the next few days, our house is your house.

Okay. Thank you. I'll remember that.

Amy?

- Hmmm? - Hey, is this yours?

Oh, yeah. Thank you.

Uh-hm.

Oooh! He's cute. What's his name.

Travis.

Hmmm. Boyfriend?

Uh, I guess.

I take it things aren't going too well.

No. He's great, I'm just...

Just what?

It's complicated.

Hmmm. Love always is.

Could I... give you some advice?

You're young.

Everything is going to be fine.

You've just got to live a little.

And speaking of...

What do you guys do around here for fun?

'Cause two weeks

and I'm starting to go a little stir-crazy.

It's the perils of a small town.

You have to go like 20 miles up the highway