The Night Sitter

Hey!

I'm Amber.

Amber, Amber.

Hi, I'm Amber.

Hi, I'm Amber.

Ted Hooper.

Won't you come in?

He mostly likes to keep to himself.

I'm busy.

Coming in, okay?

Kevin?

Hey buddy.

This is Amber.

She's gonna be watching you tonight, okay?

Hey.

- So you're leaving me with a stranger?

Don't be silly, Kevin.

It's just for tonight.

What if I fall asleep and--

- Kevin, I'll be home as soon as my date's over.

Now come on down, okay?

Ronnie will be here soon.

- So Charlotte's gonna be my new mom now?

Lighten up, kid.

We're gonna be best buds, okay?

I promise.

I'll pinky promise.

That's stupid.

Yeah.

I guess it is

We'll let you get back to it.

So, let's get the sob story out of the way.

My wife died about a year ago.

My God.

I'm so sorry.

Don't be.

You didn't kill her.

Unless you did?

I'm joking.

The point is Kevin's been a little moody since then.

I can imagine.

- He's a very sensitive boy.

Bad thoughts, nightmares, monsters hiding in his closet.

Just make sure nothing gets him too worked up.

Mmm-hmmm.

Well this is embarrassing.

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in your neighborhood or even your own home.

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It's called a sizzle reel.

I'm waiting to hear back from some investors.

It's really something.

Well, it's my life's work.

The occult, the macabre, the bizarre.

I live for this stuff.

- So what's the scariest thing you've ever seen?

- I've never seen an event firsthand.

Not once in 20 years.

You believe that?

One day, right?

Would you like a drink?

Whiskey?

I'm having whiskey.

Oh, I'm not 21 so--

I was not 21 once too.

I would actually love a drink.

- So, you got any references?

Oh um,

well all of my numbers were on my old phone which I lost.

Don't you hate that?

Oh, what a drag.

Nobody in the neighborhood, though?

Nobody local who might know you?

- Um, well I'm still sort of new in town,

and I haven't really had a chance

to build up my client base yet.

Pretty spooky, huh?

It's my office.

It's locked.

Off limits.

- So that's where the goodies are?

Full of treasure, naturally.

Like valuables?

Like valuables.

Sure.

Well, the ambiance is um--

It is, yeah.

That's Finley.

You'll love him.

Sometimes Finley gets a little rowdy outside,

but the neighbors never complain.

You'll barely notice he's here.

Pool, pool-house.

A lot more fun in the summer, but there you are.

- So, there's not much cell service out here, huh?

- Well, it's a little bit old school,

but there's the landline.

And there's a trick with cell phones.

Okay.

Come on, I'll show you.

Gotta get suited up for the date anyway.

You can usually get reception in there.

Feel free to check it out.

Okay.

Yeah, it works great.

So, Amber.

About tonight.

If Charlotte asks, you sat for Mr. Gilford up the street.

Danny and Sarah are his kids.

Very well-behaved.

Okay.

Oh.

That's them.

Finish your drink in here, okay?

Oh.

Hey.

Hey!

Great to see you.

Ronnie, my man!

Hi, Ted.

Cool house.

It's pretty big.

Not bigger than my dad's house though.

Ronnie.

Don't be a brat.

And who's this cutie?

Amber.

Pleased to meet you.

Charlotte LaFontaine.

- I'm just gonna go grab Kevin, okay?

So you like sitting?

You good with kids?

Yes.

I usually sit for Mr. Gilford's kids down the street.

Danny and Sarah.

Very well-behaved.

- Well, don't you worry about this one,

'cause he's gonna be on his best behavior.

Now what have we been learning, Ronnie?

My actions have consequences.

- He likes to mix it up a bit, but he's harmless.

Just make sure you keep an eye on him.

Okay.

- I know you're upset that I'm leaving,

so I'll understand if you wanna go to bed early.

I'll be home by midnight.

If anything goes wrong, Amber will help.

You're gonna be just fine.

Look who I found!

Hey, Kevin!

Shall we?

Yes, we shall!

X marks the spot, Ronnie.

X marks the spot.

- He doesn't like to say I love you.

Hmm, who does?

Ronnie.

X marks the spot.

Okay?

I left money for pizza in there.

And remember what I said about my office.

Strictly off-limits.

No problem.

You guys have fun, okay?

I thought they'd never leave.

Okay, I need to make a phone call