Girl Locked Upstairs, The: The Tanya Kach Story (2024)

[bunniefuu]

Oof.

Ooh.

-Chilly night.

-Yeah. It's cold.

Here. Take my jacket.

It is too quiet in here.

Oh thank you, Tom.

That is nice.

We got to keep the cheer going.

We haven't even opened

presents yet.

Still as impatient as ever.

It's a miracle you sat

through the mass.

I thought it was

a really nice one.

It was.

It was really nice.

Well, let's do presents.

Yeah.

I'll be right back.

Do I have to stay in

the closet this year?

You know the rules.

Please.

I'm supposed to show

you around.

It's really nice of you.

I like your cat.

It's so babyish.

So, Tanya...

It's Tanya.

Like Tanya Tucker.

Whatever. Tanya.

Um. Hurry up.

We don't want to be late.

So this is science and stuff.

Um... The labs are over here.

English is mostly down there.

Do you see those girls?

Yeah. They're terrible.

So just, like, stay away.

Also, we have to hurry up.

The security guard,

he prowls the halls.

He's such a total a*s.

Even if you have a reason

to be in the hall, he's just--

He's such a jerk.

Do not mess with him, okay?

Freshman. You got a pass.

Oh, no one's sneaking up

on you.

What are you doing out in

the hall after the bell, though?

I'm looking for wood shop,

but, um, I got lost.

Hey, if I didn't walk these

halls all day, every day,

they'd all look

the same to me, too.

You did better than

you think, though.

It's right there.

Thank you.

Any time.

Go on now.

-Hi there.

-Hi.

Here we are again.

I--

New girl, he's taken.

Get your own boyfriend.

I didn't...

Oh.

Looks like we're scheduled

here this part of the day, huh?

I guess so.

Where are you off to?

-Wood shop.

-Oh, right, right.

You want to push it till

right before the bell?

You can't be early

like the nerds.

Yeah, maybe.

Well, I guess I'll see you

here tomorrow, then.

If you don't mind my making

you a little less cool.

You're okay, Mr. Hose.

Oh.

Couldn't I just stay with you

this week?

This week? What?

No. That's, like,

so weird you'd even ask.

It's just I can't stay at home.

What? Your foster parents

don't care for you either.

I told you...

My mom loves me, okay?

She's just going

through something.

Okay, well, maybe

she's over it.

Maybe she'll love

if you show up.

I can't get there.

That's why I need

to stay someplace else.

Foster parents have to

take care of you, right?

Anyway, we're like,

not even friends.

Just find somewhere else

to stay with if it's so bad.

Lucas Moore. Detention.

Pete Koznick detention.

That's two.

Hey, I thought I was going

to see you

outside wood shop

like normal.

What's wrong?

Why is everyone here

so mean?

Kids...

Suck.

And you...

you're sensitive

and you're mature.

So it's going to be

harder for you.

But that doesn't mean

you're not going to make it

through it.

Do you think we can talk later?

Like for real?

You know we can.

Thanks, Mr. Hose.

I really don't have one,

to be honest with you.

Really don't care.

You ever smoked?

-Yeah.

-You never smoke.

-You want me to light it?

-That'd be great.

Derek Haussman... detention.

Detention for me too.

You want to talk?

That'd be nice.

I heard what you said

about me!

What?

I know you've been

calling me a b*tch to everyone.

No, I haven't. I wouldn't--

Stop lying, Chelsea

and Katie told me you did.

And they're not dirty liars

like you are.

I swear I wouldn't do that.

Stop lying.

-I'm not lying, I promise.

-Yes, you are.

Please just stop.

Hey, hey!

Clear out of here!

Go, get to class.

Stephanie Darlet principal, now!

You too.

You all right?

She took my necklace.

Ah, don't worry about that.

I'll get you another one.

You're okay?

-Yeah.

-Okay.

Get to class.

Remember?

Tough.

-Okay?

-Yeah.

Okay.

Hi, you've

reached Christine.

Please leave a message.

Don't you have to work?

Not if you don't have

to go to school.

Remember that guy

I told you about?

The one I babysit for?

He made me touch him.

I'll k*ll him.

It's fine. It's whatever.

But, um...

But when I told my foster

parents and my caseworker

they didn't believe me.

They said I was making it up

for attention, so...

I ran away.

Oh, Tanya, you got

nowhere to go.

You're just going to end up

back where you don't want

to be.

What you're doing,

it's not working.

I just wanted someone to care.

My dad is a real loser, too.

He's always trying to

undermine me, being a d*ck.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

It made me who I am.

You like who I am,

don't you?

Yeah.

The stuff with your mom,

your foster parents

and their dumb rules

and that... b*stard.

You're going to get through it.

How do you know so much

about me?

That's my job to know about

every kid at this school.

And we're friends,

aren't we?

You're my only friend.

I don't know about that, but...

If we're friends,

might as well call me Tom.

Really?

Yeah. We're friends, right?

Yeah... Tom.

Atta girl.

I got you a little something.

The spirit of the season.

You remembered.

Hi, you've

reached Christine.

Please leave a message.

How are you feeling?

I just don't feel like I can

keep living like this.

You've been through so much.

But you can't keep running off.

-Tom, I... just--

-No. Look...

You've been trying

to get away wrong.

I know your mom lives

in Charleroi.

I'm going to give you

everything you need

to get up there.

Bus routes, instructions,

money, everything.

Really?

You would do that for me?

For you, Tanya,

I'd do anything.

Come here.

That's my girl.



Who are you?

I'm...

Isn't this Christine

Breyer's house?

What's your business with her?

I'm Tanya, her daughter.

Christine.

Tanya.

Hi, mom.

I missed you.

You know you can't be here.

Mom, we haven't talked

since you left.

I'm not supposed to be

talking to you.

I could get in real trouble,

Tanya.

Like with judges,

jail trouble.

And you're going to get in so

much trouble for running away.

Mom, I--

No. No, Tanya, no.

Look, if you pretend

that you were never here,

then we don't have to tell

the courts, okay?

Yeah.

Okay.

Tanya, what are you doing here?

Come on. Come on.

I'm sorry.

Please don't be mad, I just--

You said your parents

wouldn't be home,

so I thought I'd be okay.

Oh, of course it's okay.

It's just no one,

and I mean no one ever,

not my parents, the neighbors,

no one can know you're here.

Unless I'm the one

that tells them. Okay?

They wouldn't understand,

and you could get into trouble.

Okay.

I mean it, but...

as long as no one knows,

yeah, you could stay here.

Thank you.

That sucks things didn't

work out with your mom.

I just thought...

Hey...

But doesn't that just mean

this is the best place for you?

Right here with me.

Yeah.

Why don't you just stay

here tonight?

As long as you're quiet,

my parents will never know

you're here.

It's not like anybody's

going to be out

looking for you anyway.

You're not taking me to school?

No, you're done with that.

You can stay here

during the day with Judy.

She's my friend.

We can trust her.

There she is.

So pretty.

Just like you.

That's what Tom says,

started calling me T.C.

because I'm totally cute.

It'd be hard not to notice.

He seems to think

you're a great gal.

I think he's great, too.

He's really nice.

And he listens to me.

And he doesn't give me

detention when I skip class

or when I'm smoking.

He'll just sit there and talk

to me and give me presents.

And I don't even mind

his facial hair

when we kiss anymore.

You kiss?

Sometimes. Sometimes

other stuff.

I'm saving myself though.

I'm still a virgin.

I'm only 14.

We're not like that.

That's good, honey.

But you're staying

with him?

He's like my boyfriend.

It's the only one

who wants me around.

What about your parents?

My foster parents couldn't tell

you anything about me

other than I'm a screw-up.

And I'm not allowed

to see my mom.

Not allowed?

By the courts.

Tom gave me the bus fare

to go see her,

but she turned me away.

Just try your mom

one more time, honey.

This time, be sure to tell her

exactly what you told me.

Hi, you've

reached Christine.

Please leave a message.

Hi, you've

reached Christine.

Please leave a message.

Please leave

a message.

I was stupid to think

she'd answer.

No, honey, not stupid.

You couldn't know

if she'd answer.

Good luck with this.

Hi Tom.

Hello, ladies.

Give us a little privacy,

huh?

Thanks.

Oh, T.C.

Finally...

I get you all to myself.

Tom, I am...

No, no, no, no.

No being upset.

Drink up.

-I... I don't want.

-Hey, hey...

This will make it better.

Whatever's got you

like this, okay?

Drink.

Huh?

Tom, I'm not ready for that.

You don't need to hold

out on me anymore.

You have to do whatever I say.

Hey, what are you doing

all the way over there?

Come here.

Hmm.

You really were a virgin

after all, huh?

Well, you're mine now.

Now and forever.

Good morning.

Are you staying here today?

Sure are.

Okay.

We can figure out a schedule

for yours and mine

for the week later.

Right.

So Tanya's always protected.

Okay.

So long as you're quiet

in my room,

you're here with Judy,

you'll be safe.

What's wrong?

Sh! Sh! Sh!

This is where I thought I saw

a neighbor in her window.

All right. Come on, come on!

I was, um...

Hey, hey, hey. Sh, sh, sh!

Game's on.

You talk all you want

at Judy's tomorrow.

Oh, dammit.

Woah, woah, woah.

Woah, woah, woah, what?

They did.

What did they say?

Now, just wait--

Okay, okay.

That's fine.

You're not going to break,

are you?

I said, are you?

Good. Goodbye.

That was Judy.

Why?

What's going on?

Those Child Services people

were triggered

from you missing school,

traced you to Judy's.

It's not safe for you

to go there anymore.

Do they know about you?

No.

No, no. They don't have

any idea about you and me.

You're safe here.

Here?

You can stay here.

Can have the whole place

to yourself during the day.

Time to miss me.

You just have to remember

not to make any noise.

Whenever I leave, you lock

that door behind me

and you don't open it unless

you know for sure it's me.

I don't know.

Tanya, this is the only way

you can be safe.

Promise that you'll stay

here with me.

It won't be forever.

Promise.

I promise.

Hey, you be good today.

Shh.

What are you doing?

I thought I told you

to be quiet.

If you been like this

all day?

I have to go to

the bathroom.

Hold it.

My parents are upstairs.

They'll hear you.

I can't, not anymore.

Do not move.

If I hear you, I swear--

Here. All yours.

Hey, I got you a present.

Every time we make love...

I want you to write it down

in here.

What?

What kind it was,

how many times.

And for you too.

Don't leave that out.

All right, let's go.

Come with me.

You always

seem to disappear

when it's my show

that I want to watch.

Well, you're just

always...

What do I always do?

What do I always do, Eddie?

You can go while I shower,

but don't flush.

Can I shower?

It's going to take too long,

but I'll bring you back down

later tonight when it's safe.

You did really good

ot talking downstairs, T.C.

But you gotta remember,

no making any noise up here.

If my parents find out,

you'll have to leave.

But... you got no place to go.

I mean, they're not going

to waste

another foster family

on you.

I can only protect you

if you stay here.

And you stay quiet.

You'll be like a princess

in a castle tower.

You only open the door for me.

Yes Tom.

I can't believe it,

Eddie.

Look at that lasagna!

It's on the floor.

Do you know how long

it takes me to make that?

I can't help it?

What do you mean,

you can't help it?

I told you time

and time again.

Do not be putting your

hands in the fridge

and grab stuff out.

This is exactly what happens...

Now, if we can even

hit a pop up,

we'd push the runner to third.

Eat up, you're

getting too skinny.

Hello.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I don't know what to tell you.

I don't even know

your daughter.

Uh huh.

Yeah. I'm sorry.

Okay. Bye-bye.

It's your mom?

You placed a toll call

to me a while back.

It showed up on her bill.

Does she think I'm here?

She didn't even ask about you.

She only called because

she was upset about the money.

She didn't ask about me...

at all.

She doesn't give a damn

what happened to you?

Have you

got everything?

It's you

who forgets things.

Oh, is that so.

It's not what I remember.

Come on, Florence.

You'd forget your

head if it wasn't attached.

What did I tell ya!

I tell ya Eddie!

...What do you mean...

again?

sh*t.

-Quiet. Be silent.

-What's going on?

Come on, come on.

Do not move.

Do not make a sound.

Good evening, Lieutenant.

Hey there.

We just need a moment

of your time, sir.

Sure.

We're looking

for a girl, Tanya Nicole Kach.

She's been missing for

about nine months now.

Do you know anything

about her disappearance?

Honestly, I don't remember

anything about her.

Do you think

I could take a quick

look around inside?

I look after

my elderly parents

and they're already

upstairs asleep.

It'd be terrible

to wake them up

with all this nonsense,

you know?

Yeah. No worries.

You have a good night.

You too. Thank you.

Dumb cop.

Sorry about that, pretty kitty.

But you're safe now.

The cop wouldn't come here

for no reason.

Just some old biddy

in the neighborhood being nosy.

You don't have anything

to worry about.

Come on.

Hey.

What's that?

I'm really grateful to you

for taking me in,

and I don't know where I'd go,

but I can't do this anymore.

If you ever leave me--

I will k*ll you.

Hi, Kitty.

Thought I had to get

something sweet for my girl.

It's as sweet as you are.

Soon you're going

to be smelling sweet too.

Your parents are at

a church meeting.

They leave in a few minutes.

I'll run your bath for you

as soon as they do.

I know how much bath-time

means to you.

And you know I love to see you

sitting pretty.

So I was thinking...

maybe some nights

I could sneak out

to the back porch.

You know, you can't T.C.

But hey...

I promise I'm going to get us

a place of our own one day.

It won't be like this forever.



Now, when we get back

from church,

you're going to have

to hide out in the closet

until I come let you out.

Why?

It's Christmas Eve.

We leave our doors open

so everyone could come in

and grab their presents.

It's tradition.

And since you're just

my present,

obviously no one else

can see you,

so you just hang out

in there.

But, uh...

You want to ruin

my family's tradition?

No.

What if they start

asking questions?

You want us to get found out?

Get both of us in

a lot of trouble.

Don't be stupid!

I'm sorry.

That's better.

How hot do you think

it's going to be?

I think it said

something like--

The high 90's.

Did they say high 90's?

96 degrees.

Feels like 100...

Well that's

the humidity.

...what do they call

that, Eddie?

It's something like...

A humidex.

Right. A humidex.

Didn't he say...

Brought you something.

See?

It's been, what, a year?

She's moved on.

You never mattered to her.

Don't you dare cry. I thought

I trained you.

Come on, pretty kitty.

You know the routine.

Merry Christmas.

O come

let us adore him...

O come let us

adore him...

O come

let us adore...

You did really good T.C.

Merry Christmas.

Come on.

Go ahead.

Not bad, huh?

It is crazy out there.

People are acting up

this summer.

It's a good thing you got

me protecting you.

Why didn't you say anything?

She went to our school.

You remember her?

She was younger.

That was over two years ago.

Do you know anything

about her going missing?

Of course I do.

Cops came by the school,

asked if I had any leads

when she was first reported.

How could she

have been k*lled?

That b*tch.

You knew what she had coming.

They mentioned me.

As just another missing girl.

So I am officially missing?

It just means you're a number

in some database.

Nobody ever finds

a missing girl.

Unless she turns up dead.

Tom.

Yes, kitty.

Can I talk to you

about something?

You know you can and should

talk to me about anything.

I want to talk to you

about leaving here.

I saved your life, Tanya.

I saved you.

You did.

Who takes care of you?

You do.

But I can't go on like this.

I can't go on any other way.

What do you mean?

If you left me,

it would destroy me.

The only person who's

ever showed you love.

If you were just... gone.

I would k*ll myself.

And you would be to blame.

It's Saturday.

That means we got

the whole day.

What are you waiting for?

Take that off.

Tom, Tom.

Shhh.

I'm sorry.

I know I'm not supposed

to be up here,

but a lady, Judy, is here

asking to see you.

All right, just go

back downstairs, Mom.

I'll be there in a second.

Go, go, go, go, go.

What was that about?

Oh, nothing.

Judy's just being a woman.

Thought she ought

to come talk it out.

Talk what out?

She just wanted to know

if I was still with you.

I said you were long gone.

I was thinking maybe

you could sneak me out

into the porch some nights.

Tanya--

It's just it can

get so hot up here.

And it'd be really nice

to feel the breeze.

You are 18 now.

Those clothes...

Maybe you should go shopping.

Now, this Sunday, my parents

are going to the early mass

so they can attend the seniors

meet-up afterward.

That means you're going

to have at least 2.5 hours.

You will be back in this yard

by 1:00 p.m. at the latest.

You go through the backyard,

cross through the alley

onto Evans.

Where is that?

You really are only good

for being pretty, aren't you?

That's what the map is for.

Now at Evans the bus stop

is on your right.

The bus you want

to be on runs at 11:08.

So hurry, but do not run.

Then take the bus,

one stop.

One stop.

Couldn't I just... walk.

No one can know you're

from here, idiot.

Now you get off the bus

and you cross through the

parking lot on your left.

The store is there

under the big white church.

Do you understand?

Yes, I understand.

Now...

I know you're not smart enough

to do this on your own, Tanya.

If you tell anybody

who you are,

if you are even

one minute late.

If I find you,

I'll k*ll you.



Are you all right, dear?

Welcome, hon.

What are you looking for today?

Oh, we'll figure it out then.

Your mom didn't come with you.

Want to try a new style, maybe.

Let's see if we can

find something you like.

It was $39.11 with tax.

There's the change.

Your old clothes are in here.

Something on me.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You look great.

Ah, that fine-looking man

is my husband, Tony.

He runs a little grocery

down the way,

and he likes to come

bother me

when he doesn't

have any customers.

I'm not allowed

to miss my wife.

-Of course you are.

-Hello, beautiful.

If you really want to see

what this street has to offer

you just come on over

to Tony's.

I can't, no.

Thank you.

Is she okay?

I don't know.

Hey!

You did great, T.C.

Exactly like I said.

Did you spend all my money?

Really good.

Conscientious with my money,

followed my instructions.

Maybe we make this a thing.

A thing?

It looks like you can

handle going out

every once in a while.

As long as you keep being good.

I will. I'll be good.

Well, I know you will.

And I promise

I'll like your new clothes

just as much as you do.

Now, let's get him off you.

All right, they're gone.

Now, remember, there's

no time for clothes today.

You're just going to go

to the market by the church.

It's the same bus, same

instruction, same rules.

Get yourself something sweet.

It's for me too.

All right, let's go.

Hey there.

You're looking for something

in particular.

You don't have to help me.

I'm sorry.

Ah, hey, nothing

to apologize about.

It's what I'm here for.

I see you're a lady

of excellent taste.

No, no, I mean it.

I sometimes sneak these

all myself.

Oh.

What is it?

Is it the hat?

It's the orange, right?

My wife says I look good

in it.

It's nice.

Thank you.

Oh. Have a good day.

Come again soon.







Is it time to go already?

No. No, you're not going

out today.

Shopping trip's canceled.

Did I do something?

Not everything is about you,

dummy.

Tom, can you come

down here, please.

I gotta go.

Your father isn't

going to get better.

His breathing, his lungs,

are not in good shape.

It's getting worse...

He's getting more frail.

Okay, Mom,

what did the doctor say?

Your father

is on the decline, they said.

Oh, Tom, I hoped

his coughing could--

that he just get some

medicine...

You know...

Mom...

Fine.

I'll be fine Florence.

It's the third Thursday

of the month.

I know.

I understand why I haven't been

allowed out, I understand.

Dad's too sick to go

to meetings anymore.

They're only going to be

leaving the house together

to go to doctor's

appointments from now on.

Maybe I can buy

you some time then.

But there are no more

shopping trips, okay?

Doctors are expensive.

I understand, but I...

Hey.

This isn't going to be

forever, I promise.

I'm going to talk

to the lawyer.

We're going to get a place.

You've been saying

that for eight years.

Tanya...

What?

Will you marry me?

Yes.

Totally cute.

Pretty, pretty, kitty.

Why aren't you kissing me?

I said drink.

This one had a lot of good

in it.

My friends are so jealous.

We are making great work of

it, T.C.

Where do you think

you're going?

Nowhere.

Pretty ladies

for my pretty lady.

Pick something out of there.

I'll get it for you

like I always do.

I don't want this.

What?

Your dad's

just getting sicker.

They never leave

the house anymore.

Can't they know

about me now?

You promised it wouldn't

be like this forever.

Can't they know about you?

Mom could use a helper

around the house.

We'll call you Nikki.

It'll be just like your

shopping trips, only bigger.

Now you have to do exactly

what I say.

But once you do,

you can live in the house.

And out in the world

as my girlfriend, Nikki?

Isn't Nikki a little too close

to my middle name?

Nobody cares about

your middle name.

Nobody cares about you.

Not after all this time.

And I am going do this for you

because I love you.

Now it won't be right away.

I have to lay the groundwork

with them.

Let them know I got

a new girlfriend.

Things are starting

to get serious,

and we're going to have

to wait

till they both leave

the house together.

But then...

You can have everything

that you ever wanted.

It's time.

What happens if

they don't like me?

I'm in charge in this house,

I like you.

Should I say anything or--

Just let me do the talking?

Let me handle everything.

It'll be fine.

The weird noise

the car was making

seems to have stopped.

Mom? Dad?

This is my girlfriend,

Nikki.

Hi.

It's a pleasure

to meet you, Nikki.

It is.

We appreciate you offering

to help us around here.

Hey... You did great.

Nothing was off.

They didn't sense anything

about you.

Just that you seem

like a nice girl.

You're going to be

a great help to mom.

The best part of it is.

You don't have anything

to complain about anymore.

Be good.

I love you.

See ya son.

Sit down with us, dear.

Have something to eat.

Thanks, Mrs. Hose.

Would you like some toast?

Uh, I'm not hungry.

You don't eat much, do you?

Skinny little thing like you.

I'm sure you're

just watching your figure.

Maybe you could learn

something, Florence.

Look who's talking.

What do you do for work?

Um...

I don't have a job right now.

That's why Tom thought it

would be a good idea for me

to come and help you

guys out around here.

Of course.

And if you guys are done, I

can wash your dishes for you.

At least she has

good table manners.

Just shut it and run it.

What?

I don't know how to run it.

What kind of a grown woman

doesn't know how to run

a dishwasher?

But you do know how

to go to the store?

Yes, I do.

Start there then.

Hello there.

Good to have you back.

You remember me?

Uh, sure. I always remember

a kind customer.

Thank you.

No. Thank you.

Maybe we see you around

a little more often then.

I think so.

Hi, Mrs. Hose.

What are you doing next?

I could iron.

You? Iron?

You don't know how to iron,

do you?

Yeah, just as I thought.

Tom, what are you doing

with this girl?

Mom...

Don't mom me.

She's good for nothing

but being pretty.

She's completely useless.

I thought I raised you better

than that, Tom.

Just get out of her face,

I'll handle it.

Hi.

You're very welcome

if you'd like to take

that step all the way in.

I couldn't. I'm not dressed

appropriately for church.

Ah, it's not Sunday.

God won't mind.

But if you'd rather come back

another time, that's also fine.

We have services

some afternoons too.

Okay.

Where have you been?

Where have you been?!!

I was walking and... and church

and that's it, that's all.

I didn't know where you were!

I didn't know when you

were going to be back!

None of that is allowed!

Now you may be Nikki outside,

but not with me.

I own you.

I trained you for me.

When I'm here,

I expect you to be here

taking care of me or else!

Is that too complicated?

Do I need to keep you

to the house?

What was that?

No. I'll be...

I'll be good.

I'll be here

when you're here.

Get upstairs.

You and your makeup.

I gotta go.

Here's your allowance.

Don't go doing something

stupid and lose it.

Thank you.

It's my entire

personality.

-Gotta try that one on.

-I will.

Oh. Hi, hon.

I know you like to look

around by yourself these days.

Oh, don't worry

about Cath here.

You need anything from me,

just come right over and ask.

I, uh, actually do.

I'm looking for something nice

for church.

Oh.

We're gonna have

to clean up our act

around a real churchgoers.

I'm sorry.

Oh, no, hon.

I'm sorry.

That was a joke.

The best of God's people judge

not lest they be judged.

Right?

That's more like it.

Kiss.

Glad to see you remembering

the rules.

Why don't you put the TV

by the bed?

We'll watch a little

before dinner.

Hi.

Oh, thank you.

Oh, it's always nice

that you want to help,

but we like your company just

fine without the unpaid labor.

And plus seeing you have

a good time with us.

Makes us younger

and hipper, right Cath?

Well...

No.

Uh, what time is it?

It's 2:35 or so.

I'm sorry.

I have to go.

Well, look who decided

to show up.

-Tom I...

-What?!!!

-The bus--

-What are you gonna say?!

What excuse do you think

you could have

for breaking my rules?!

Maybe you're off at that

g*dd*mn church again.

Not my family's,

but the one you think you

can choose for yourself!

You disobey me.

You betray me when I am

the one person who loves you.

Now, since you're clearly

stupid enough

to ruin your life,

I'm going to make sure

you understand

just how much you need me.

Now, I hope you can figure out

a way to earn this back

before you run out of tampons.

Tom.

Something interesting on that

shelf I should know about.

You've been there a while.

I'm out of money

and I need it to take

care of myself.

And I don't know what

I'm going to do to fix it.

Nikki... if it's that bad,

you know Ang and I will

take care of you.

You're here most

of the time anyway.

Why don't you come work

for me?

I'll make it official.

W-2s and everything.

I couldn't work for you.

Why not?

I... I wouldn't be good at it.

I'm not smart enough.

You do not need a degree

to learn to stock shelves.

You're plenty smart to me.

What's really going on here?

It's... it's fine, Tony,

I really appreciate it.

I really, really appreciate it,

but I just--

I'm sure my boyfriend will

give me my allowance back soon,

and... and he wouldn't let me

get a job anyway so it's--

Hold on, hold that thought.

- Hey there, Lieutenant.

- Hey there, Tony.

What do you say, you're still

looking for a winner?

Oh, what a draft choice.

It's gonna be amazing.

Can I get

a pack of cigarettes?

Oh, yeah.

Red's okay.

Yeah, no worries.

- There you go.

- Thank you.

I talked to the jeweler

I told you about today.

I was thinking princess cut

for my princess.

I got to look at

all the options of course.

We're going to have the best

for your engagement ring.

We both know there's

not going to be a ring.

Are you calling me a liar?

What?

Of course not.

Calling me a liar

and you're talking back.

You worthless piece of sh*t!

How dare you question me?

Everything I do, I do for you.

I saved your life and

you still question me.

How are you so stupid?

You're good for nothing

but being pretty.

In fact...

Get on that bed.

-Have a good time, baby.

-I won't be too late.

-Yes.

-Kiss the girls for me.

Not too much sugar

before bed.

Yeah, I got it, I got it.

Hey, hon.

You're still not allowed

to have a job?

You know, I just don't get it.

Your boyfriend's that school

security guard, right?

The one who lives

a few blocks away.

I see you in that window

and I think...

what's she possibly

doing with him.

You deserve better.

You've got to take control

of your life.

It's not my life.

What do you mean? What--

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Nikki!

Hey.

Listen, I'm sorry

about yesterday.

I shouldn't have said

what I did,

and I definitely shouldn't

have pushed.

My name isn't Nikki.

What?

My name is Tanya Kach

and I'm a missing person.

It's real.

You can look it up

on the missing person

database or whatever it is.

Please.

Okay, okay. We can do that.

T-a-n-y-a K-a-c-h.

Oh my God.

Have you been with him

this whole time?

Yes.

Do you have anywhere else

to go?

I can't go anywhere else.

I have to go back.

-No, you don't.

-I do.

Nik-- Tanya.

I have to go back.

I... I don't know what

he'll do if I don't.

But just until

the police come, okay?

I don't think they'll care.

No, Tanya, they will care

if you're going to go back,

I need you to be as normal

as possible.

But here.

I'm going to put my number

in this phone.

If anything happens,

if he does anything,

you press this button

and you call me, okay?

Thank you.

I have to go back now.

Tan--

Did you close the damn door?

-I did.

-Good.

Where were you?

I was at Bible study.

I'm sorry I'm late.

I'll grab some laundry

and I'll start on chores.

Fine.

Kiss.

I guess you're in

no state to make dinner.

But you'll be eating it,

won't you?

No, I don't think I will be.

With me

through the front door.

Go, go, go!

Are you

Tanya Nicole Kach?

Yes, I am.

Where is he?

Freeze!

Whoa, whoa, what's going on?

Somebody tell me, please.

-Don't move!

-What's happening? What?

-It's over.

-Sit down!

Why you?!

Sit and shut up?

You can't just come into my

house and bully my son around.

Ma'am, Your son has

been holding

this young lady

for 10 years now.

Since she was 14 years old.

Your son is going to be placed

under arrest.

Do you have anything

to say about that?

Stay right there.

If you'd like to get

your things now.

Yeah.

Once she's clear, cuff him.

Alright, here she comes.

Keep ahold of him.

Easy now.

Can I just say something

to Tanya, please?

You can't do this,

you b*tch!

Tell them who

I am to you!

Judas!

-Tanya.

-Hey, mom.

Hey.

Oh, you're smiling

even more than usual.

Are you going to tell me why?

Or do I have to wait?

It's official.

I got my GED.

You're a smart girl.

I'm so proud of you.

Come on.

We gotta go celebrate.

We can celebrate later.

We can't be late for this.

... And what she's been able

to accomplish, I just...

I couldn't be prouder.

That's wonderful, Christine.

and Tanya.

I'd like to take the moment

to praise you both

for being so dedicated

to this work

coming every week,

even when it's hard.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, you guys came?

Of course.

Are you kidding?

We wouldn't miss this.

Go on.

Go sing us into the spirit.

-Merry Christmas.

-Merry Christmas.

Hi.

Silent night.

Holy night.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night...

Holy Night

All is calm,

all is bright

Round yon virgin,

mother and child

Holy infant so

tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace