♪ ♪
(birds chirping)
♪ ♪
-MAN: Good morning. -Hey.
Hey.
(thunder rumbling softly)
♪ ♪
(thunder rumbling softly)
(page turns)
♪ ♪
(sighs)
(clucks tongue)
(sighs)
-(quiet crackling nearby) -(piano music playing faintly)
(quiet crackling and piano music continue)
(crackling and music stops)
(blues music playing)
(lively chatter)
(coins clanking)
♪ I'm not much to look at ♪
♪ And I don't pretend to be ♪
♪ But remember what I told you ♪
♪ For someday ♪
♪ You're going to see ♪
♪ You missed a good man ♪
♪ When you picked all over me... ♪
Oh, uh, are you waiting to...?
Oh, no. No.
No, I was just-just watching.
♪ When you picked all over me... ♪
You're new in town, right?
Right.
Yeah. I-I m-moved here a few weeks ago.
Oh. Nice. Yeah.
I'm Gaddis.
Kent.
You ride a bike.
-That's me. -(chuckles)
Y-- Uh, no car, or...?
Uh, just doing my part.
You know, for the environment.
Oh.
Good. (chuckles softly)
Good for you.
Thanks.
Uh, hey, this-this song is pretty awful, right?
I chose it.
♪ When you picked all over me... ♪
Oh.
Oh, well, I, um...
I'm not a-a big fan of music.
In-in general.
-In general? -(chuckles) Not really.
I mean, I-I never think to put any on, in general.
(stammers)
I can't even imagine.
Yeah.
I mean... (chuckles)
there's-there's other things I like.
But... yeah.
Oh.
Oh, I'm-I'm sorry.
-It's okay. (clears throat) -Um...
Uh, was it here?
Roughly.
(chuckles)
Well, uh...
-It was nice meeting you. -You, too.
♪ ♪
(blues music fades)
(birds chirping)
(imitating bird call)
♪ ♪
(bird chirping nearby)
Afternoon.
(man singing blues music faintly over speakers)
(crickets chirping)
♪ I'm just walking ♪
♪ Down that track ♪
♪ I've got tears ♪
♪ In my eyes ♪
(sighs softly)
♪ Trying to read ♪
♪ This letter ♪
♪ From my home ♪
♪ Now, if this train ♪
♪ Run me right ♪
♪ I'll be home ♪
♪ Tomorrow night ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm 900 miles... ♪
(music fades)
(beeping)
-What do you think? -I can fix it.
-How much? -Don't worry about it.
Whose tractor is this?
Do you recognize him?
-Who is he? -I don't know. I never met him.
I just found that in there.
What if he comes back for it?
The photo?
The tractor.
Wouldn't that be something?
Should have it done tomorrow.
I appreciate it.
Hey.
You ever see any holes out here?
-Holes? -In the ground.
Never mind.
-GEORGE: Are you still living where you were? -(gentle music playing)
I am.
You don't have any interest in moving closer to town?
It's nice being near the woods.
He birds.
I'm a birder.
I watch birds.
Oh, okay.
You watch birds.
What do you like about them?
(sighs): Oh.
Well, they're a... a window into a world
that's right next to ours.
The way they look, their unique calls.
They're perfect.
Just today, I heard a golden plover
on its way from South America to the Arctic.
What's there?
-It's where they mate. -Huh.
Wouldn't be my first choice for a location.
I think it's romantic.
Going that far for love.
I agree.
What? I do.
-I didn't say anything. -Well, good.
Are you seeing anyone currently?
-At the moment? -He's always been very picky.
I have discerning tastes.
-That's the same thing. -Well, I imagine
there aren't too many options around here.
For potential people.
No, there's not.
That is good wine.
-You good? -Yeah. You?
Yeah. Yeah.
Must be nice.
Coming home and the lights are on because someone's there.
Hey.
Nothing's perfect.
So you say.
♪ ♪
(engine starts)
♪ ♪
(engine starts)
(engine running)
-(crackling) -(engine grinding)
(engine sputters, stops)
No. No, no, no.
No.
(alarm beeping)
(sighs)
(gentle piano music playing faintly)
(doors creaking)
-(footsteps) -(door creaks open)
(gentle piano music playing faintly)
(wind chimes clinking softly)
(piano music continues faintly)
(piano music continues louder)
♪ ♪
-(music stops) -(footsteps approaching)
(floorboard creaks)
(panting softly)
Hey!
Hey, just who are you?
-Leave me alone. -Just wait!
Will you stop this? Tell me who you are!
Will you leave me alone?!
Get away from me!
Just wait!
-(screams) -Just wait.
(groans)
(whimpers) Stop it.
(panting)
(grunting)
(groaning, panting)
♪ ♪
(groans)
(panting)
(groans softly)
(crickets chirping)
So, you're on the tractor, you fixed it,
and now you're here?
And you two live here?
Together?
And you are?
(Spanish accent): Alex.
-You're not from here. -(chuckles)
-Neither are you. -You seem surprised.
No.
It's just... nice to finally meet you.
GADDIS 2: You know, that tractor out there,
-it disappeared a few months ago, just like that. -(snaps fingers)
ALEX: Yeah.
-I thought it was stolen. -Yeah, we both did.
And the Loop, it exists where you're from?
I work there as a guard.
You?
Shut down years ago.
Uh, here. (chuckles)
-Decommissioned. -That's what we were told.
At the time.
I'm thinking they did something.
-Who? -At the Loop.
Uh, not here but where you're from.
They must have caused parallel places,
worlds to...
Yes.
And the tractor got pulled through.
To where I'm from because of what they did.
So it was stolen.
In a way.
And you fixing it caused it to come back,
only with you.
Me.
Yes.
I'm fairly confident that's what happened.
Seems to make sense. Somewhat.
Right?
So, if you started the tractor again,
would you go back?
Technically.
Technically?
I'm out of my depth with that.
(chuckles)
This is really something.
He looks just like me.
ALEX: Babe, he is you.
I-I know, but he looks like me, too.
Of course he does.
GADDIS 2: I know. I'm just saying, it's...
it's really something.
(sighs)
(knock on door)
Come in.
You have everything you need?
I do.
Impressive.
Do you collect?
I do.
(chuckles softly)
What's it like?
-My collection? -No.
-Where you're from. -Oh.
-Not like this. -(chuckles)
Odd, isn't it?
Hearing your own voice?
Quite.
You know, I know things are different,
but it doesn't seem like we're that different,
you and me.
No. Not really.
Well, good night.
Good night.
Oh. Closed?
I'll get it.
I would've said the same thing.
-Good night. -Good night.
(door closes)
(sighs)
Try it now.
-(beeping) -(engine starts)
(engine running)
(engine grinding)
(beeping)
(high-pitched whirring)
(engine continues grinding)
-(switch clicks) -(engine stops)
I'm stuck here, aren't I?
Appears that way.
Anyone back home who will miss you?
(bird chirping nearby)
Piping plover?
(chirping continues)
BOTH: Killdeer.
Well, maybe this isn't so bad.
You being here.
We could enjoy music and books and birds.
We could be friends.
I... I'd like that.
(chuckles softly)
This is exciting. (laughs)
Oh, I kept a photo of Alex in there.
Did you find it?
No.
Oh, well.
(sighs)
Sorry you can't go home.
These things happen.
Do they?
I guess not.
(laughs)
Last night, you said it was nice to finally meet me.
I said "finally"?
(laughs): I-I don't know why I said that.
This must be quite a shock.
I know it is for me.
A-A good one, I hope.
You could use a table in here.
Oh.
Yeah, you are right. (chuckles)
Can I ask...
how did you two meet?
Just chance, really.
And we didn't get along at first.
Why not?
Differences.
(chuckles softly)
We've been through a lot.
But here we are.
Here we are.
I meant him and me.
I know.
(chuckles softly)
Back where you come from, is there someone?
Someone like me?
There's no one like you.
This could be nice.
Once you settle in.
(crickets chirping)
(sighs)
(dog barking in distance)
(rhythmic thumping nearby)
(Gaddis and Alex panting and moaning)
(panting and moaning continues)
(moaning stops)
♪ ♪
(blues music playing over speakers)
Do you have any Sleepy John Estes?
No, don't know him.
No?
Oh, man, you would love him.
I wonder if he exists in my world.
Wouldn't be much of a world if he didn't.
(music stops)
I wanted to ask: Alex.
Is it hard being with someone so attractive?
Is that weird to ask?
(laughs) No.
-(laughs) -It's not hard?
No, it's... not weird to ask.
But it can be, sometimes.
What?
Hard.
Have you ever been with anyone...
long-term?
Not really.
Short-term?
(spiritual music begins playing)
Are you happy here?
Why?
'Cause I really enjoy being able to share things with you.
Me, too.
But I can't believe you don't have any Sleepy John Estes.
(laughs)
Fair enough.
(chuckles)
(sandpaper rubbing)
(sanding continues)
Hi.
What do you think?
It's for you.
Really?
A gift.
(exhales sharply)
That is so nice. I--
(chuckles)
Have you always done this?
Chairs, cabinets, tables.
And what do you like about it?
I-I'm curious.
No one ever asked me that.
Not even me?
He has his things and I have mine.
(sighs)
I guess I like working with my hands.
And?
You get an idea of something...
something perfect.
Everything as it should be.
And little by little, it takes shape,
until one day, there it is,
just as you imagined.
Perfect.
I'm a birder.
I like birds because they're perfect.
(chuckles softly)
Um... that's not really the same thing.
Oh... yeah, I-I guess not.
I just thought because of what you said, I...
(Alex laughs softly)
Just it's so strange talking to you.
-Sorry. -No, no.
It's a good thing.
With him,
he's heard it all before.
But with you, it's all new.
Isn't it?
(blues music playing)
-This is really good. -GADDIS 2: Yes. Well done.
I'll have to make it again. (chuckles)
-(yawns) -You tired?
GADDIS 2: Oh, lots of fresh air today.
You will sleep well.
You want to watch a movie?
Oh, um, I'm beat.
You can, though.
I shouldn't. I have to get up early.
Oh.
-I could help with the dishes. -Oh, no, no.
Please don't worry.
I will take care of them tomorrow.
(sighs)
I'm curious what you'll think of those books.
Yeah.
-Good night. -Good night.
Feeling all right?
I guess I'm tired, too.
-Good night. -Good night.
♪ You've made me break ♪
♪ A many true vow ♪
♪ Then you set ♪
♪ My very soul on fire. ♪
(wind whooshing)
We're having friends over tonight.
Alex and I.
Oh.
Would you mind...?
Of course.
I mean, how would we... (laughs)
We couldn't. (chuckles)
-I know it isn't ideal, but you'll... -I'll stay here.
What?
It's just, with the windows, they still might see.
I see.
-So, then, where? -Maybe the shed.
-I'm so sorry. -It's fine.
-It'll be just for the night. -I said it's fine.
-(blues music playing) -(laughter)
(light buzzing softly)
-(door opens) -(tools clatter)
I scare you?
-(sighs) -(door closes)
Hungry?
Thank you.
-Uh, you having fun? -No.
Not really.
(stammers) You don't like them?
-I did, at first. -(laughs)
And what do you like about him?
You?
I mean, you've been together for so long.
That's true.
So, there must be a reason.
There is.
What is it?
Because there is no one like you.
Mm.
I shall go.
-Alex. -See you tomorrow.
(door opens, closes)
(panting softly)
(birds chirping)
(gasps, grunts)
(shrieks)
(groans)
Ah!
(door closes in distance)
-(truck door closes) -(engine starts)
(door creaks softly)
(upstairs floorboards creaking)
(slow, steady ticking)
(slow, steady ticking continues)
(ticking stops)
ALEX (in distance): Come on! Fuck you!
GADDIS 2: No, Alex! Alex, no!
-ALEX: Fuck you! -GADDIS 2: No. E-Every time you do this!
ALEX: Jesus Christ, give me a break, man.
GADDIS 2: What?! What break do you need?!
-ALEX: Fuck you! -GADDIS 2: Oh, great. -(truck door opens, closes)
-That-that is-- That's great. -(Alex scoffs)
-GADDIS 2 (laughs): Oh, that's... -(engine starts)
(truck driving off)
Alex!
Shit.
(lamp clatters)
(door closes in distance)
GADDIS: How is everything?
Everything?
Last night, I heard you.
And?
Well, it made me think...
maybe things aren't going so well with you two.
-Am I wrong? -Was just an argument.
We have those from time to time.
Nothing more?
Not really.
Oh.
Look...
when you've been in a relationship
-as long as we have... -Don't talk down to me.
I don't mean to. It's just--
You'll see.
Nothing's perfect.
(bird squawking)
Can you identify it?
No.
You?
No.
(gentle, melancholy melody playing)
GADDIS: I was lonely.
And not just for anyone.
I was lonely for you.
I've been writing in these pages for so long,
hoping we'd meet,
wondering what it would be like if we were together.
And now, here we are.
And you're more perfect than I ever had imagined.
I know you love him,
but that only means you could love me as well.
Maybe even more so.
Is that such an odd thought to have?
We could be so happy.
Run away with me.
Be with me.
I'm waiting.
Always.
-(piano music ends) -(thunder rumbling)
(rain falling)
(water dripping slowly)
(slow dripping continues)
(bucket clatters)
(slow dripping continues in bucket)
(slow dripping continues louder)
(thunder rumbling)
What's wrong?
Everything I want, everything I've felt,
it's in there.
I'll wait for you.
(thunder rumbling softly)
(water dripping in bucket)
♪ ♪
(sniffs)
(birds chirping)
♪ ♪
(door opens, closes)
Where's Alex?
Did you read it?
-I'm... -I don't know what to say.
Just why?
-You take him for granted. -You really feel that way?
Hmm?
I wouldn't have done this to you.
Try to take him away.
You wouldn't?
Maybe.
It's hard.
Knowing what to do in a situation like this.
I don't want to be mad at you.
And yet?
And yet.
You have to understand,
Alex isn't everything you imagined.
There have been other men.
-What do you mean? -He can't help it.
The excitement of someone new, even if it's another me.
But it always runs its course.
And then that's that.
He doesn't want me anymore?
He feels bad you thought this was more than what it was.
But it was.
Not for him.
These other men.
Me.
Why do you even let him?
He's not perfect.
And neither are we.
Look...
I know you're hurting right now.
(sighs heavily)
I just hope we can eventually put this behind us.
You want me to stay?
Would that be so bad?
I mean, I know we're both upset right now,
but we can get through this.
Why would you even want me to keep living here?
Because you're my friend.
But I don't want to be alone anymore.
You're not. You could...
No, I can't! I...
It's too hard. Don't you understand?
I can't keep living out here with no one.
Look...
just... stay another day.
No. I-I have to leave now.
Just think about it.
Where will you go?
I'll figure it out.
Hey.
I'm gonna miss you.
(birds chirping)
(wind chimes clinking softly)
♪ ♪
(birds squawking nearby)
♪ ♪
-(blues music playing) -(bells jingle)
♪ Has only brought me pain... ♪
Hi.
What can I get for you?
-Uh, just a water. Thank you. -Okay.
♪ Born to lose, and now... ♪
Here you go.
Thank you.
♪ Born to lose ♪
♪ It seems so hard to bear ♪
♪ When I wake ♪
♪ And find that you're not there ♪
♪ You've grown tired ♪
♪ And now you say we're through ♪
♪ Born to lose... ♪
KENT: Excuse me.
Are you from around here?
-No. Not really. -Oh.
Never mind, then.
Excuse me. U-Uh...
W-What are the binoculars for?
Oh, um...
I-It may sound a bit weird, but I'm-I'm looking for a bird.
Wait. You're a birder?
I am.
I-I... wouldn't have thought.
-(chuckles) -W-Wait, are you?
-Yes. -Huh. What are the odds?
Hmm?
Uh, u-uh, yes.
It's the, uh, ivory-billed woodpecker.
-It's extinct. -So they say.
But I heard there was a sighting nearby.
-Unconfirmed. -Well...
This is too far north.
Those were my thoughts exactly.
But I figure, what the hell?
I'll see for myself.
You know, 'cause end of the day, who knows, right?
(gasps)
Earlier, I heard a bird I couldn't identify.
-Maybe... -Uh, could you show me where?
Uh, if-if it's not too much trouble.
Oh, um...
Not too much trouble at all.
I-- Oh, I'm Gaddis.
Kent.
-Nice to meet you. -You, too.
♪ ♪
(laughs softly)
(crickets chirping)
(speaking indistinctly)
♪ ♪
g indistinctly)