Strange But True

Is there a world beyond this one?

Do we go there when we die?

Does God exist?

If so,

why do bad things happen?

As children,

we ask these questions to make sense of the world.

To understand what lies ahead.

But I often wonder,

if we knew the whole truth,

would we be less afraid...

or more?

What the fuck?

Philip?

Philip!

You should blow on it. It's hot.

It's split pea. You like split pea.

No. Ronnie likes split pea.

Sorry, Mr. Food Critic.

That's what I made, so that's what you get.

|'|| microwave something later.

Great.

Hi, Philip.

Melissa.

I didn't know that you were...

Wow.

-Guess it's been a long time. -Yeah.

Is it okay if I come in?

No, yeah, of course. Come on in.

Sit.

-Let me clear-- -I got it. It's okay.

So I heard you've been living in the city?

Yeah, I was, um--

I am. Just home for a bit.

You know, till the leg heals up.

Yeah, ouch. Are you skiing?

Biking...

...poor|y.

Uh, but... Whatever. You know, it's fine.

Are your parents home?

Ronnie's Melissa?

It's been five years. What does she want?

She wants to see you.

-She's pregnant. -Oh, great!

The last goddamn thing I wanna hear is how goddamn happy she is.

Mom, here's a crazy idea.

Why don't you hear what she has to say,

before you freak out, okay?

-So, you're pregnant? -Yeah.

About 39 weeks, give or take.

Um, I looked for you at the library, but,

a woman at the front desk said that you quit.

Oh, I'm sure she did. Pilia right?

Bad die-job, tits like torpedoes?

I guess, um,

Mr. Chase isn't around, is he?

No, Mr. Chase is not around.

Mr. Chase has chosen to become cliche

and live in West Palm Beach with his new trophy wife.

I know about Florida, | just didn't...

If you know, then why would you assume

that man would be in my house?

Are you looking for money?

-Jesus, Mom! -lt's okay.

I know it must seem, you know, strange,

me showing up here after all these years,

but I think about your family every day.

Especially you, Mrs. Chase.

Losing a child is the hardest thing

that could every happen to somebody.

And, um...

I know that everybody says that...

that it wasn't my fault...

what happened...

But, um...

Take your time.

Let me just... Sorry, this isn't coming out

the way I wanted it to come out, but...

Ronnie used to have this old stereo in his room.

Do you know if it's still there?

Where is this?

I have this one in a 8x10.

You can see how blue his eyes are in that.

I can see in your eyes...

A loss, a longing.

There 's a human energy here,

gone before his time.

Someone you love.

Someone who loves you very much.

Ronnie?

The image...

There are pictures, photographs.

His brother, Philip took a lot of pictures.

I actually think he's a photographer now.

He wants his brother to keep taking pictures.

Are you serious?

Is this what you came here to tell us,

that Ronnie liked Philip's pictures?

Do you have any idea what I go through every single day?

Every time I walk past this door?

Will you just listen to it? There's-- There's more.

But you're here about the baby.

First love is pure

because we give our entire heart and soul to that person.

He knows your pain since he passed over.

That's why he's found a way to carry on in your life.

This baby, it's a part of you.

So, it's a part of Ronnie as well.

And?

That's it. What she said is...

It's true.

What's true?

I've only been with one person...

...in my entire life.

And that was Ronnie,

on the night that he died five years ago.

So, when I got pregnant, I was scared and confused,

and I didn't understand how it was possible.

But now I do.

Some strange miracle has happened

because of Ronnie.

'Cause of our love.

This baby...

This baby inside of me belongs

to Ronnie.

It's his.

Get her out of my house.

Why are you doing this?

You guys just deserve to know.

Melissa,

it's not possible.

I'm not crazy, okay?

I'm not stupid...

It's just the only answer that there is.

Is it?

Since the accident, I get these

-spe|ls, these blackouts... -Just stop.

-And I can feel Ronnie. -Stop.

-lt's how I knew to see the psychic. -Stop!

You ever wanna talk, or...

Come see the baby,

I'm living in a small cottage off Moxhull Road.

It's my cellphone number.

He likes your photos.

That's something.

How's my tie? It feels awful.

It's a tie.

It's tied. Big night.

Don't be nervous.

-You wanna give me some tips? -I don't know...

-Don't mess it up. -

-Wow. -Wow.

Where's the glass slipper?

-Shut up. -You look amazing.

-Okay, let's get a picture. -No, we're gonna be late.

Can I just take some when we get there?

Oh, no, no. One for your mom. Come on.

Next year at this time, you're gonna be in the city with all your friends,

we need something to remember you by here.

-One picture. One picture. -All right, okay. Smile

Let Philip take it though, so it's doesn't suck.

Hey!

The man has a point. Big smiles. Big smiles.

-There it is. -Okay.

Call me if you need anything. Oh.

You have fun tonight, all right. That's your job.

You look great.

Hey, lovebirds! Shall we get this on the road?

You're gonna be at Kiera and Gordon's, right?

-Yeah. You're gonna be there? -Yeah.

I'll see you there.

See you guys.

- Have fun. - My baby.

-Take care! -

Bye.

You all right?

I'm still here, you know?

Yeah, yeah, well obviously...

All right, ready? One, two, and...

Hi, honey.

Hi, Gail.

You look like you could use some ice tea.

Perfect.

Thank you for letting me borrow the car.

Oh, you kidding? Whatever Bill and I can do to help you.

You don't have to go through this alone.

I won't be alone soon enough.

Can I?

Of course.

That was a big one.

Oh!

-It doesn't hurt, huh? -Sometimes, but...

I kind of like it.

Makes me feel like we're talking.

Well, I do worry about your driving,

having one of your blackouts.