Voices

If there is one thing that's for sure,

it's that things often get worse

before they get better.

You okay?

Talk to me.

What's happening?

Em, I'm so scared.

It's gonna be okay, okay?

Where are we?

Mom still cooks too much for the two of us.

Old habits are hard to break, I guess!

You believe it's a habit?

Maybe, maybe it's just her way

of keeping dad's memories around.

She doesn't even eat the food.

We have so much left over after dinner.

Well, how do you hold on to his memories?

Well, it's kind of silly, there is this song

he used to sing all the time.

At home, in the car,

anywhere he had the chance really.

Now when I hear it,

all I hear is his voice over the singer.

It's like it's his song.

My dad's song.

I forget that it's by a real band.

Do you two talk about him often?

Not really, sometimes.

Well, she doesn't really like talking about it.

Why do you think that is?

Because she doesn't have all of the answers.

To what questions?

Do you think we'll see Dad again?

She used to be religious.

Pray all the time.

Heaven is what kept her faith alive.

But now,

I don't know anymore.

May be you two should talk about it.

She doesn't really like talking about

what happens after people die.

Sounds like your Mom is here.

Come here.

Be tough, okay?

She needs you now more than ever.

Do you think we'll see Dad again?

Do you think we'll see Dad again?

Oh, we saw him today, honey!

I mean like here, with us.

I certainly like to think so.

You said he was waiting in a special place.

In heaven.

We'll be a family again.

One day!

My mom once told me,

if you've every felt like life had no meaning,

that things don't quite add up.

Just stop and take a listen.

There are moments, buried in silence.

I love you!

Ready to go?

Okay, knock knock.

Who is there?

Interrupting ghost.

- Interrupting... - Boo!

You told your class I'm your hero?

I want to be like you, supermom!

I'm no super hero, that's you!

You're the real hero.

Dr. EVANS: Loss of vision can be a difficult situation

for her to adapt to.

Well, could her sight ever return?

I think the vision that she has now,

is probably as good as it's gonna get.

Well, can some sort of procedure be done?

I strongly advise against it.

We don't even know if any procedure

would have any effect on her vision at all.

Now Lillian is gonna go through stages, denial,

anger would be the toughest.

Depression will be terrible if not dealt with properly.

Have to get her to acceptance.

This isn't fair.

Now Rebecca, you have to give her hope.

You have to prepare her for what's coming up.

I have a good friend that can help.

Mom, mom.

Hello sweet heart, I'm here.

Aunt Becca?

Yeah.

I'm here kiddo.

I can't open my eyes.

I want to see my mom.

I know.

It'll be okay.

We'll be okay.

What do you remember after?

My mom's voice,

calling for me.

What did you do?

I got out of the car.

Could you see anything?

No, but I could still hear my mom's voice.

What did she say?

"Come to me, Lilly."

You followed you mom's voice?

Yeah, and I heard a loud explosion

and that's all I remember.

How was she today?

Well, there was a small improvement.

Samantha, Lilly she um...

Voices again?

This morning, at the store

she asked if her friend can come with us.

Hmm, well, it's normal for children her age

to have imaginary friends.

Umm, considering her circumstances

it might be healthy for Lilly.

I'm just worried that she believes

these people are real.

There are many case studies of children

inventing imaginary friends to help them cope

with a traumatic experience.

She will grow out of it.

The other day at Kelly's house.

Lilly described something like she could see it.

She said the voices told her.

It's normal for someone

with Lilly's condition,

to develop heightened hearing.

She could have overheard a conversation.

It's just how her body

is adapting.

I just don't want her to believe everything

she hears is true, you know.

That the world is what these voices are telling her.

Hello?

I mean what if one day

she is crossing the street and she thinks

it's safe but it's not.

It's just I want her to...

To see?

Yeah.

Rebecca,

Lilly is going through a very tough time.

These hardships

fall on family members, too.

Why are you crying?

I made a terrible mistake.

Is that why you're crying?

Yes.

What's your name?

Alison.

Mine is Lilly.

I lost my baby.

I'm a terrible mother.

Can I be your baby?

Can I be your baby?

Take me home with you.

Aunt Becca.

Take me home with you.

Aunt Becca.

Lil, you okay?

She was yelling at me.

Who was yelling at you?

Alison.

Just breathe.

You're okay.

You're okay.

Do you like music?

Lilly, when you hear voices

that make you uncomfortable.

I want you to put these on.

They will make the bad voices go away.

There you are.

Hi.

Hi.

Today's session?

TED Talk.

Really?

Who is the speaker?

Oh, William Arden.

Uhuh?

Hmm.

I wish.

Your design is brilliant.

You'll be the one on that stage soon

explaining how you changed the lives

for so many people with disabilities.

I am not much of a stage person,

you know that.

And I really hope they don't drag me up

during the banquet.

Oh, it's only right that you should speak.

I just feel awkward,

standing there in front of all those people.

The more that I talk, the more I feel like

it's just a charity case.

Why do you say that?

Because half of those people only care about