Biyernes Santo

And when the thousand years are finished, Satan shall be out of his prison…

He's here.

We need to move.

Now!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Get in!

Lia!

I'll take care of this.

Mom!

Aurora!

I love you so very much.

Let go of me.

Oh Lord, your holy throne

is all consuming fire.

You answer my prayer with your flames,

vanquishing your enemies.

Let go of me!

We need to help mom!

Oh Lord of destruction,

set free your flame

and consume the world.

Purify our souls and deem us worthy.

Let go of me!

Bless us with your fire.

Consume us from the inside out

so our tongues may sing praises to Your majesty and power.

You're too late.

Let go of me.

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

You will never get my daughter!

Let go of me!

Lia!

ONE YEAR LATER

…and life everlasting…

How was your trip, Grace?

It was uneventful, Uncle Roy.

I didn't get lost.

Is everything ready?

Yeah.

Did you abstain from meat?

From sex?

Yeah.

I followed all the instructions you gave me

from the last time we met.

I'll start with checking the house.

But…

first thing tomorrow, I'll start with the rituals.

If everything you told me is right, then we still have time.

You haven't changed one bit, Grace.

Still very meticulous.

As for you, Uncle…

looks like you gained some weight.

And your tongue is as sharp as ever.

Must be hard, being this rich.

How sinful are you that you need all these saints?

Actually, these were acquired through years of devotion.

I used to have more.

Most of what's left are neglected.

Is anyone else here?

Just us, and Aurora.

I've sent the maids home for the holidays.

When was the last time you visited our home town?

It's been a long time since I visited.

It feels so good to be out of the city.

I've missed this.

You know, this used to be our getaway place.

Your Aunt Lia and I.

This is our little heaven here on earth.

Has it almost been a year since?

How is Aurora?

Well, she hasn't changed ever since.

I couldn't blame her for that.

I find it hard myself.

My sympathies.

Aurora!

How are you?

Do you still remember me?

Give me your keys.

Let me unload your stuff for you.

Okay, thank you!

Come here.

I heard the two of you visited to so many places.

And that you've just gotten back.

Tell me about it.

Come! Sit.

Let's eat!

Grace,

do you know that I also spoke to

John Baliwag and Nathan Andok?

But they weren't interested.

Even with my very generous offer, they didn't want to take the job.

How about Gerry Parilla? Do you know him?

Yeah.

As well as his brother, Dennis?

Ah yes, Dennis.

Unfortunately, he passed away.

He got stabbed at a party.

That's why I'm very thankful that you agreed.

Aurora,

did you know that Grace

is a very accomplished spiritualist.

Just like Mama?

Yes!

Actually, she wanted to become a doctor, at first.

Mainly because there weren't many doctors in our home town.

So I helped her because she was young, hardworking and smart.

But she found a different calling,

and she was good at it.

At a young age, she was already very talented.

A few years back,

she was like a celebrity, getting featured on TV.

Did you meet celebrities?

Well...

I've met some.

Some were even my clients.

But I realized fame wasn't for me.

It was fun at first,

but fame distracted me from my spiritual journey

and I was no longer of help to others.

Spiritual journey?

Well, people like me,

we seek wisdom and knowledge regarding the spiritual realm.

Being famous,

hindered my spiritual growth.

"All that glitters, is not gold" as they say. Right, Uncle?

Yes!

That's true!

You know, Aurora,

when Grace was young, she was so shy.

She wouldn't even come out with us.

We had to pressure her to come.

I wasn't allowed.

Excuse me.

Aurora!

Leave!

Get out!

Get out!

Leave this place!

Get out!

HOLY MONDAY

Uncle Roy.

We need to focus.

I know it's hard but we need to be strong.

Sorry Grace.

It's just that

this entire house.

I understand.

Nevertheless,

our minds need to be clear for the rituals.

For Aurora.

Good morning!

Uncle, you want to rest for a bit?

I can handle this.

Okay. I'll make us some tea.

- Okay. - Excuse me.

You want to come with me?

What are you doing?

We call this, smudging.

It's a ritual we do so that

all the negative energies, bad spirits that are roaming around,

would go away.

Why are you using a chicken feather?

Wow! Laurel leaves!

Looks like we're having adobo tonight.

Your dad's so corny.

Tea? You want?

We have Earl Grey,

chamomile,

lavender…

Well...

I'll have some lavender.

Okay.

Are you teaching Aurora to be a spiritualist

or a witch?

Uncle!

I'll put a curse on you, if you make Aurora cry.

I'll leave you guys for a bit.

I'll just finish my rituals.

Ah! Your smudging!

Yeah.

See you later.

Grace.

Mother?

Leave!

Get out!

Aurora.

Aurora!

Aurora!

Aurora!

Aurora,

are you okay?

Are you hurt? Are you okay?

It has begun.

Uncle,

I'm done.

I've placed some amulets around

for added protection.

I understand.