The Purge

My Darlings. It's almost your commencement.

You all look so beautiful, my angels.

Miguel, I don't know if you will ever get this letter.

I hope you know that I am okay

and that I am loved,

and that I am ready.

Please don't worry. Don't be sad.

I'm joining Mom and Dad on the anniversary of their Giving.

I am stepping into the Invisible, where they are waiting for me.

They miss me, and they love me,

and I miss them so much.

I'm sure you do too.

I think about them every day.

I love you, Miguel. I always will.

Love, Penelope.

- Mom, please! - Enough.

I'm not gonna say it again.

Excuse me.

Sorry, very busy.

Commencement is close.

You guys don't count as a hospital, huh?

The NFFA doesn't care about protecting drug addicts and alcoholics.

We have to lock down like everyone else.

What do you need?

My name's Miguel. I called a few times this morning.

I'm here to see my sister.

No visitors are allowed today.

Look, I've been away a while, and I... I need to know.

Sorry, I can't help you.

Look, can you just please promise me that you have a safe place for her tonight?

Mom, I really want one.

I'm not gonna say it again. Stop asking.

He wants a gun.

He's finally old enough to understand what this holiday is all about.

He's terrified.

I'm not scared!

Hey, you wanna know something?

I'm scared, too.

I'm scared every Purge.

But I learned a trick when I joined the Marines.

One day, the bad guys had us surrounded.

And our Sergeant, he noticed that we were all scared.

And you know what he had us do?

Hold hands.

- What? - Yeah.

He said that it was scientifically proven

that if you hold hands with someone,

- it lessens your fear. - Really?

Yeah. Can you imagine how we looked?

A bunch of tough Marines all holding hands together?

Yeah, we felt silly.

But then it worked.

The fear went away.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

What's your sister's name?

Penelope Guerro.

Oh.

I'm sorry. She checked out a few months ago.

Checked out? Where did she go?

I'm not permitted to give away patient information.

- Ma'am, please, it's... - Federal law.

It's the Purge. Just, please.

But that doesn't mean I can stop you from finding what you need when I walk away.

I hope you find her.

Penelope's a really sweet person.

Henry.

Goddamn it.

Okay.

- My baby. Hi. - Hey.

I brought your favorite flowers.

Ugh. Good. It'll cover up the awful smell of this damn hospital food.

Well, Rose says that you'll be home in a few days,

that you're doing great, better than expected.

- You going to or coming from work? - Going to.

On Purge Night?

You need to be staying here with me.

This is the safest place in the city.

The office is safe, Mom.

I wouldn't be going if it wasn't.

I'll be fine.

They take care of us there. They do.

You know, I thought by now you'd be in a position

where you wouldn't have to work on a night like this.

You and me both.

If you'd had just played the game a little...

Oh, Mom, don't start. Don't do that.

I have to go, Mom. It's getting close to commencement.

Take all of your meds

and don't give everyone a hard time.

I wouldn't be Lorraine Barbour if I didn't give everybody a hard time.

- Be safe, okay? - Mmm-hmm.

- Call me. - Love you.

- Call me. - Love you.

You okay, babe? What's on your mind?

Oh, I was just wondering what it's gonna be like over there.

I mean we really have no idea how these people celebrate the Purge.

Oh, don't think about it.

Find a corner, hide, and wait to be summoned.

Jenna, does it look like a rental?

No way.

You look amazing.

- Me? - Beautiful. As always.

I can't lie. I am nervous as shit.

Don't be.

It'll be safer than any other place in the country over there.

Not that. I just, I want it all to go well.

You know, an opportunity like this comes around once in 12 lifetimes.

It's gonna go great.

This is just a formality.

Only reason we're being invited is because he wants to do this with us.

We're making a deal with the devil, babe.

We're taking the devil's money,

and we're gonna do great things with it.

I hope there are no surprises tonight.

She won't be there. No worries.

Tonight's our night.

This is a game changer. This is everything we ever wanted. For us.

For our family.

Only 84 minutes to go before the Purge sirens start blaring.

If Box Store sales are any indication,

this year may be bigger than ever,

as guns, ammunition, and survival goods are flying off the shelves.

It's an arms race in many neighborhoods

as locals struggle to find better weaponry than their neighbors,

and semi-automatic rifles are all but scarce at most outlets.

911 calls are spiking in record numbers

as nervous citizens make last minute calls

while police and fire prepare to go off duty.

If you don't have a high-tech security system,

do what you can before it's too late.

Security experts warn that Purgers have grown increasingly bold,

specifically targeting homes that have been secured

with nothing more than plywood and nails.

Purge mask? Need a Purge mask, sir?

God! Are you nuts?

I don't know where Henry is.

I know you know where he is.

Why you breaking my balls like this, man? I don't know where the fuck he is.

It ain't the Purge yet, fella.

Can't you wait another hour?

Ah!

Stay down.

What did I do to deserve this?

Aren't you supposed to be gone somewhere fighting some stupid war?

Lucky for you, I just got back.

Now, tell me where Henry is.

No more bullshit, asshole.

Please, please, please, I don't know.

- Where? - I don't know.

Maybe he's at the Row.

Well, then, let's go visit the Row.

Let me out of here!

Hey!

You're not working tonight, are you, Jane?

Oh. Overseas markets don't care about the Purge.

Ugh. Girl, good luck.

Thanks.

- Hey, Boss. - Hey, Employee.

Chiho's landed in Tokyo. Should be at the office before we dive in.

- Everything okay? - Fine, fine.

Oh, how's your Mom?

Doing well. Thanks for asking, Mark.

Good, good.

Oh.

First time I've ever worked on Purge night.

It's, uh... It's weird.

There's no better place to be than here.

It's 5:51 p.m., just 69 minutes until the Purge begins.

If you're not locked down, you're almost out of time.

Names?

Mark Cantoff. Jane Barbour.

You're good.

Great. Now let me take you through the rules.

Once the Purge begins, this 38th floor will be locked down as a safe zone.

Security and all workers, including the both of you,

have signed waivers, giving up their rights to Purge

on this floor for the entire evening.

Everyone on 38 except security will be unarmed.

We can only guarantee your safety on this floor.

Do you understand these rules?

Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy the evening.

Hello, everyone.

- Hi, Jane. - Hi.

- Hello. Hello. - Hi, Jane.

- Hi. - Hi.

Jane. I spoke with Chiho. And she is...

She's on the ground already. I heard.

Did you guys come here together, or...

Of course.

Mark spent the afternoon with me reviewing everything for tonight.

Relax, Alison. I'm joking.

The two of you need to put aside your nonsense, and play nice tonight.

There's lot to do.

Now, get Chiho on the phone while I settle.

Afterwards, I'll prep the troops on what we should expect, okay?

Okay?

We are the scarred,

the beaten,

the souls irreparably damaged.

And it is that shared pain that allows us to understand each other so deeply.