Sugarhouse

It looks like a painting.

It doesn't even seem real.

Masie!

Maisie!

Cricket!

Where's dad?

Don't look at it.

Is he gone?

He probably just ran into town.

I'm hungry.

OK.

Is that a new story?

I'm working.

What's it about?

It's about a fire that jumps out of a barrel

and chases two sisters.

I'm pretty sure they're going to die.

Cricket, we haven't prayed yet.

You pray for an hour.

Lord, I thank you for this breakfast.

And I thank you for my sister, who I love.

Lord, I pray for our brother.

Help him to not get lost out there in the desert.

I pray that dad can get home before his biscuits get

too cold.

And Lord, please keep the flies from biting

Darlene too much this summer.

Maisie!

Maisie!

Cricket, you got to hold still.

Maisie.

Uh-huh?

You look like mom.

[CRICKETS CHIPRING, BIRDS CHIRPING]

You're not supposed to go in there.

Dad left it open.

Come on.

What is this place?

It's our sugarhouse.

You don't remember?

We used to come here all the time during winter

and make syrup.

Why don't we do it anymore?

'Cause mom died.

Hi there.

Are you Maisie Sire?

Yes, sir.

Is your dad Gage Sire?

Is he in trouble?

No, he's not in trouble.

I just-- I just need to talk to him.

Is that your sister there?

Yes, sir, that's Cricket.

Who, uh-- who takes care of you in Cricket?

My dad.

And if for some reason, he wouldn't come home?

The reason I ask, because of your age, you two

would have to go into foster care.

Would they split us up?

I'm not sure what their policy is.

Cricket's adopted.

Does that matter?

I don't know how they handle that type of situation either.

Would you possibly have any other family

that you could live with or that could look after you two?

We have a brother, Finn.

He could look after us.

OK, I'm familiar with Finn.

Um, I'll stop back by in a couple of days and touch base

again.

Maybe your dad will be back, OK?

Cricket!

Cricket, there's a storm coming.

We need to get in, hon!

Don't make me come down there!

Cricket!

I love you to the moon.

I love you to the grocery store.

That's better than last night.

Love you to the toilet.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Do you remember when mom would

stay up with us during storms?

I do.

I remember like it was yesterday.

Cricket, can I stay in here with you tonight?

Did you know that cows cry?

It says that when a calf is taken away from its mother,

the cow will grieve For?

Weeks.

She will have a mournful, high-pitched cry

and even have tears in her eyes.

Isn't that the saddest thing you've ever heard?

Dad?

Hey, girlie, where's it at?

What are you doing?

Got nothing to do with you.

Best go and get Gage, come out and open up this hood.

He ain't here, is he?

Reckon you wish he was.

Got your stuffed lamb running loose.

Cricket get inside!

Go on, handle your business.

We'll just take what we want.

Don't rush me, Floyd.

You think I can't smell it.

Come on, go.

Closet, go.

What's happening?

I can't see.

No, I will find it.

I'm going to find him.

Are you going to call the police?

Maisie, I'm scared.

Can you come sit with me?

Over there.

I don't care where they are.

Did you call?

They'll take you away from me.

Dear God, please make them go away.

Make them go away.

Make them go away.

Make them go away.

Are they gone?

I think so.

What if they come back?

Who are you calling?

Finn.

Maisie!

Maisie!

I want macaroni.

In a minute.

Ow.

MAN (ON TV): Hey, get back here.

Don't worry, ma'am, I'm a professional.

Ow.

Oh, sorry.

What are you doing?

Playing hopscotch.

That's not how you play.

You're weird.

Cricket!

Cricket!

Do you need a tow?

Maisie.

Cricket!

I got to see that.

Oh, yeah, it's just so much.

I can't even tell you how much I've learned.

Hey, Maisie Mae.

You want to hug a ghost?

You about made my heart jump out.

You know that, right?

What do you want with a heart?