Bibi (2023)

[bunniefuu]

[wind howling]

[down-tempo music plays]

[music continues]

[child speaking indistinctly]

[child] Bibi.

[music continues]

[water running]

Ava?

Ava?

Ava.

[suspenseful music plays]

Ava.

Ava?

[pen scribbling]

[paper rustles]

[gasping]

Ava! Ava.

[breathing shakily]

[down-tempo music plays]

I don't know.

That I miss her?

Ah, yes. Ava.

I just thought

I was getting better.

But the migraines

are getting worse.

Perhaps we discuss the accident.

No.

Now, this should cover you

until our next session together.

W-Wait.

There must be some mistake.

This is clearly one less bottle

than last time, no?

It's time, Vivian.

I-I don't understand.

It is my hope that the lower

dosage will help regulate you.

However, I must caution you

to continue

to monitor your intake.

Every time I try and fight,

it crushes me to my core.

Do you know how

that makes me feel?

A fight I can't win.

Do you?

No.

No, I do not.

Time's up.

Yes.

Very well.

[grunts]

Trust.

If we don't have that...

...what good is any of this?

We Have Always

Lived in the Castle.

One of my all-time favorites.

I used to read that book

over and over again.

[children laughing]

[down-tempo music plays]

[groans softly]

[sighs]

[whimsical tune plays]

[dramatic music plays]

[whimsical tune continues]

[dramatic music continues]

[whimsical tune continues]

[dramatic music intensifies]

[gasps]

[whimsical tune continues]

[inhales and exhales sharply]

[tune stops]

[down-tempo music plays]

[children laughing]

I'm sorry, Ava.

[softly]

I'm so sorry.

[mid-tempo music plays]

[woman]

Hey. Hi, everybody.

Hot tamale right there, yeah.

Vivian Ashwood, is that you?

Nancy.

It's so nice to see you.

I knew that was you,

although no one else would,

hiding behind

those dark sunglasses.

Yes. It's me.

Well, how the hell are you?

I'm -- I'm doing well,

thank you.

Now that the big secret is out,

my ex went off to Mxico

with his sl*t-tr*mp girlfriend,

and everybody knows about it!

But that's okay.

[laughs]

I needed some mental me time

and...

Mental break sounds nice.

Yes.

Especially when you're

25 years old

with perfect, petite frame,

t*ts still intact.

She's a tr*mp!

[laughs]

God, I hate this community.

They're all gossiping about it.

Everywhere I go,

they turn and they whisper

and look at me like, "Mm."

How the hell are you doing,

anyway?

Uh, I'm -- I'm -- I'm just doing

my best to keep busy,

you know, enjoying the summer

while we still have it.

Yeah. That's good. Good.

It's so important

to enjoy yourself

when you're going through sh*t,

you know?

Hey, why don't you

let me take you out?

One night we'll go out

on the town,

get you out of that

crappy old house you call home.

Look, two single ladies,

nothing to worry about.

We could have so much fun.

I always wanted to take you out,

but you were always too little.

Now you're old enough.

Let's go!

[laughs]

I need a partner in crime

out there.

Look at me!

I'm not getting any younger.

Oh, my God. Pre-menopause is

kicking in, too.

It's such a sh*t show.

It sucks.

[suspenseful music plays]

[suspenseful music continues]

[down-tempo music plays]

[laughing]

[door bangs, footsteps approach]

It's my turn.

[down-tempo music continues]

Bibi.

I miss Ava.

I miss her, too.

[down-tempo music continues]

[whimpers]

[crying softly]

[sniffles]

[dramatic music plays]

[suspenseful music plays]

[gasps softly]

[breathing shakily]

[indistinct background

conversations]

[suspenseful music plays]

I try to understand this

They were out

of their minds

[suspenseful music intensifies]

Somebody help him!

[lifeguard]

What the hell are you doing?

[boy] It was just a joke.

[suspenseful music continues]

I have to go feed Meadow.

[door slams]

[suspenseful music plays]

Surprise!

You, uh -- You startled me.

I decided to downright impose,

because I, well --

just because.

I brought you this.

A fruitcake.

Unless you know something,

I don't.

[laughs]

Well, are you gonna sit

in there all day,

or are you gonna

pour me a drink?

Come on.

May I get you something?

No, ma'am.

I'm already one step

ahead of you.

You in?

I'll go ahead and finish

my glass of wine.

Suit yourself.

Ah! Mm.

Could I get you some ice?

Oh, that's not necessary.

Ah! This sh*t hits the spot

every single time.

Hey, look at this place.

This place is...

It never gets old, huh?

It's just never --

It's flat-out -- It's so...

-Mm-hmm.

-It's, you know...

[laughs]

[laughing] You know,

nothing ever surprises me

in this community anymore.

I bet that kid was acting like

a real overprivileged as*h*le,

the one whose parents taught him

to be that way, you know?

[laughs]

Ah, kids these days!

I sure as hell

can't deal with mine.

[ball bounces]

Honey, please don't bounce

that ball inside.

I don't know.

I suppose I overreacted.

I just was s-shaken.

Shaken and stirred.

Yes, ma'am.

You know what?

They're playing some live music

down at the tavern tonight.

We should go.

The lead singer --

he looks like a dated

Barry Williams or something.

I bet there's gonna be

a lot of young, healthy bruisers

out there on the prowl,

if you know what I mean.

What do you say?

You ready?

You ready to be hunted?

How enticing.

It sounds completely barbaric.

No, no, that's the point, woman!

I apologize.

I just...

got a clear visual

of your idea of fun.

What do you say

you go upstairs,

you get yourself all dolled up,

I have a few more of these,

put on your w*r paint, let's go.

Let's go make a night of it.

As tempting

as all of this sounds,

I think I will humbly

deny your request.

Stop talking that nonsense!

Come on.

Oh, I forgot.

This is the woman

who won't leave her fortress.

You're all bottled up in here.

I'm claustrophobic.

You have 18-foot ceilings.

Vivian, you can.

-[ball continues bouncing]

-You just won't.

What is stopping you but you?

A woman of your stature

shouldn't be held down

by these unbearable

deprivations.

[ball bounces]

Honey, for the last time,

stop bouncing that ball

in the house!

Yes, you quiet down in there

and you shut the f*ck up!

I'm sorry. I...

I don't know

what's going on with me.

I, um...I'm not well,

and it's just been a roller

coaster of a ride thus far,

and I'm just trying

to get better.

May I be blunt?

Never seemed to stop you before.

Vivian, you gotta

get your sh*t together.

I mean, what is wrong with you?

I-Is it the accident?

I mean, you know, I --

I may know

a lot more than you think,

and I may be able to help you.

I wanna help you,

but you gotta talk to me.

I appreciate it.

But I'm okay.

Um, sure you are.

You're just peachy.

Ah, that stuff is good.

[chuckles]

Nancy, you're drunk.

Oh, please. This?

This is nothing, baby girl.

You should see me

on a Saturday night.

I think I have

a pretty clear idea

of how your Saturday nights

usually go.

Wow. I just...

[sighs] I don't know what more

a girl could do

to try to help

another woman out.

[inhales sharply]

I'm going out of my way here.

You know, I'm kind of tired.

I think maybe you should go.

Oh.

Believe it or not,

I feel your pain, Vivian.

What?

I feel your pain.

Nobody can feel this pain,

Nancy.

Perhaps.

But I think we've both

been through some hard times.

I can try to help you, Vivian,

but the only one

that's gonna make the change

for the better is you.

Only you, sugar.

[door closes]

[exhales softly]

[down-tempo music plays]

[exhales softly]

[whimsical tune plays]

[dramatic music plays]

[creaking]

[insects chirping in distance]

[gasping]

Bibi.

Bibi, why are you out here?

Honey.

Honey, what's wrong?

Say something. What's wrong?

Why are you out here?

Honey, talk to me.

Bibi, look at me.

Look at me.

T-Talk to me.

[suspenseful music plays]

Honey, we have to go.

Come on, honey, we have to go.

Come on!

[suspenseful music continues]

[panting]

[gasps]

[door creaking]

Come on, come on.

[Bibi]

Did you see him?

[gasps]

Oh.

[lock rattling]

Oh! Damn it!

You shouldn't talk like that.

I know, I know, I know,

I know, baby, I know.

[breathing shakily]

I invited him into our home.

You did what?

He's here for you.

[pounding on door]

[suspenseful music continues]

[panting]

Come on.

Shh.

[loud bang on door]

You have to be quiet.

You have to be quiet.

[loud bang on door]

Don't be scared, Vivian.

[loud banging on door]

It's time.

[banging continues]

[whimpers]

[final bang on door]

[suspenseful music continues]

[inhales sharply]

[crying]

[softly] Please.

Please stop.

[loud bang on door]

Leave us alone!

Eat these.

Oh.

No! No, no, no!

Get away from us!

[sobbing]

Please!

[hyperventilating]

[breathing shakily]

Bibi.

Why are you holding my carousel?

Huh.

What are you doing in there?

What are you doing out there?

Silly question.

I'm going outside

to play with Meadow.

But it's the middle

of the night.

It's so morbid in here.

Let's let some life

inside this bedroom.

There.

[whispering] We were supposed to

be safe in the closet.

[shakily]

It was the safest place to go.

But is it?

Tell me, Vivian,

who were you running from?

Yourself?

Uh...

Myself?

[chuckles]

You think I'm crazy, don't you?

I'm not.

I'm not crazy.

There was a man in my house,

and he was trying to k*ll me.

Tell me about this man.

[crying] He was...

He was --

All right, all right.

Just -- just take a moment.

Are you taking

the proper medication?

This isn't about

your g*dd*mn drugs, Doctor.

I need your help.

[doctor] Mm.

Yes, well...

I feel I need

to point out to you

that you keep

denying accountability.

[breathing shakily]

[down-tempo music plays]

Now...

tell me about the drawings.

-Hmm?

-Do they help you cope?

The medication

and the drawings help.

[down-tempo music continues]

[hyperventilating]

[doctor]

Vivian. Oh, Vivian?

Vivian Ashwood!

I'm not well, Doctor.

[down-tempo music continues]

I should have protected her.

I need you to give me

more drugs, Doctor.

Please.

Please.

I can't go on like this.

I'm begging you.

We -- We have known

each other a long time.

I've always felt an obligation

to act in your best interest

to protect you...

to protect you from yourself.

I regret to say that I can no

longer fulfill that commitment.

I cannot and I won't.

Time's up.

[sighs]

You're absolutely correct.

Time is up.

But before I leave,

may I see your drawing?

I think it's best for you to go.

[sighs]

Very well.

Yes, well...

good day, madam.

[dramatic music plays]

[door closes]

[piano keys plinking]

[plinking continues]

What are you drawing, Bibi?

Do you remember last night?

Upstairs?

I'm trying to get better,

but I can't get better

without some clarity.

And I need your help, Bibi.

I don't have anybody else

to turn to.

And I don't wanna live

like this anymore.

Was there somebody in the house

last night?

Was there somebody here,

or am I losing my mind?

Answer me, Bibi.

Was somebody in the house?!

I don't want to talk about that.

-Why not?

-Because I don't want to.

I can't get well if you and I

are not on the same team.

I need you.

I need you now more than ever.

So please.

[sniffles]

It's just you and me.

It's always been

you and me, Bibi.

That's all we have.

So come on, talk to me.

Bibi!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Fine. That's fine.

That's fine. Um...

What do you say you and I go

for a little stroll

in the courtyard, huh?

Let's get out of this house.

We can talk.

It'll be refreshing.

Come on.

It'll be nice.

Just like old times.

[suspenseful music plays]

Let's sit right here.

It's really beautiful

out here, huh?

I remember those summer days

when you were just

a little girl.

No more than the age of 7 or 8.

And you would run

in and out of these trees

all day long.

You and, uh...

-Ava.

-Yes.

You were two peas in a pod.

She was my best friend.

Yes, she was.

Ava and I used to

play hide-and-go-seek.

It was our own little game.

Remember that one time

she hid in the stable?

In the trunk

with Meadow's blankets.

She must fell asleep in there.

We searched for hours and hours.

Finally...

she came out, half-asleep.

Her hair was all messed up.

Father got so angry at her.

I know the reason I'm so messed

up is because of that man.

I should have known

what was going on.

I-I should have been there

to protect you,

to protect Ava.

[crying] Why did he do

those things to us?

Why wasn't it me?

Ava is gone, Bibi.

I don't wanna

feel this way anymore.

I don't wanna

feel anything anymore.

We need to move on.

I don't wanna move on.

I just want Ava back.

[down-tempo music plays]

Ms. Ashwood.

We've been expecting you.

[down-tempo music continues]

[suspenseful music plays]

[gasping]

Stop the ride!

Please stop the ride!

Please!

Please stop the ride!

[crying]

Time's up.

[down-tempo music plays]

[static hissing]

[down-tempo music plays]

[exhales softly]

[down-tempo music continues]

[down-tempo music plays]

[floorboards creaking]

[object sliding]

[lock clicking]

[dramatic music plays]

[whispering] Do it.

[dramatic music continues]

Do it.

[crying]

Do it.

I can't! I can't!

[sobbing]

[insects chirping in distance]

[suspenseful music plays]

[gasps] Oh, my God!

Oh, my God. Bibi! Bibi!

Come on, come on, come on,

come on, come on, come on.

Wake up, honey. [sobs]

Come on.

It's okay, it's okay.

We're gonna get you inside,

sweetie.

Come on.

Come on, sweetie, come on.

[panicked murmuring]

Honey, come on.

All right.

Okay, let's lay down.

Lay down, sweetie.

Lay down, lay down.

It's okay. It's gonna be okay.

It's gonna be okay.

Shhhh.

Please don't leave me.

Come on, baby, wake up.

Please wake up, sweetie.

Come on.

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.

I'll make it better, okay?

You just have to wake up.

[sobs]

You can't leave me.

[loud bang on door]

Wake up. Wake up.

[whimpering]

-Where am I?

-Baby. Come on, sit up.

[whimpering]

No. No.

No, it's okay.

It's okay.

Everything's okay now.

Why did you do?

[whimpering]

No, it's okay.

No, no. It's okay.

-[loud bang on door]

-It's okay.

Stay right here, okay?

Everything's gonna be okay.

[suspenseful music continues]

[music intensifies]

[trembling] Who is it?

[Nancy]

Oh, Vivian, stop this nonsense.

-Open the damn door!

-Oh, thank God.

It's about time!

I've never been

so glad to see you.

What in the devil

happened to you?

What? What's wrong?

You look like hell,

that's what's wrong.

And why is it

so damn dark in here?

You have a rough night, Vivian?

Yeah.

Well, I came by

to make sure you were okay.

I'm worried about you.

I'm damn worried about you.

-Why?

-Why? Look at you.

And you're talking to yourself.

-What?

-Don't try to fool me.

I've seen you

talking to yourself --

conversations back and forth

like a damn seesaw.

I hardly talk to anybody, Nancy.

Except for my daughter.

Your daughter?

Yes. My daughter.

I don't know

what's dancing around

in that beautiful mind

of yours, Vivian.

But, please, let me be

the voice of reason.

You don't have a child --

not a daughter or a son

or that damn horse Meadow

anymore.

Yes, I do have a daughter,

and she's standing right there.

I know what this is.

You just could never

let go of your sister, Ava.

You've been messed up

for so long now.

-Get out of my home.

-Home?

You call this decrepit prison

a home?

[dramatic music plays]

This is my home.

[gasps]

[Nancy]

This is your dad's fault.

I didn't see everything he did.

But I saw enough to know

he was a terrible father.

He was an evil man.

I watched you two little girls

cling to each other,

and I fell in love with you.

When she died, that was it

for you, sweetheart.

Hey, stop crying, all right?

I'm here for you.

I'm your friend!

[exhales]

No, you're not my friend.

You were never my friend, Nancy.

You think that because we were

neighbors when I was growing up,

that we're somehow

bonded together by, um, by --

by what?

Some unfortunate circumstance

that destroyed my life?

Wrong.

You only think

that you were my friend.

And I know I need help.

But so do you.

You're a drunk, Nancy.

That's what you are.

And you think you can use me

to feel better about yourself.

You can't.

Mom, she doesn't believe you.

Bibi, go to your room.

I will ask you kindly,

one more time,

to get out of my home.

I will not ask you again.

The devil only gets flesh-deep

with me, sweetheart.

It is so sad that you can't see

my true intentions.

Good intentions for you.

All I want is peace.

No matter how dark it gets,

I'm always gonna

be here for you.

I'll never leave you, darlin'.

[dramatic music plays]

[exhales softly]

[sniffles]

[floorboards creak]

[suspenseful music plays]

[gasps]

I don't need you.

I don't need you.

I don't need you.

I don't need you.

I don't need you.

[sobs]

[crying]

I don't need you.

[sobbing]

[grunts softly]

[gasps]

[breathing raspily]

You give that to me!

[suspenseful music continues]

[panting]

Ah!

[screams]

[screams]

[panting]

Get out of my head!

[whimpers]

This isn't my fault.

Who are you talking to?

You know damn well

who I am speaking to.

I'm ready to see Ava.

We want to see Ava.

There is no other way.

We don't need to endure

this pain anymore.

We?

You are not real.

[dramatic music plays]

[g*nsh*t, horse squeals]

[horse snorting softly]

[snorting continues]

[horse whinnies]

[grunts]

[horse snorts]

[g*nsh*t]

[dramatic music plays]

[horse snorts]

Meadow.

[sniffles]

Hi, baby.

It's okay.

[sniffles]

It's okay, Meadow.

[sniffles]

You don't need to feel

all this pain anymore, okay?

He can't hurt you anymore.

He can't hurt you.

It's okay.

It's okay, baby.

Oh.

[crying] Meadow.

[sniffles]

It's gonna be okay.

I promise.

I promise you

it's gonna be okay.

Get out of my f*cking brain.

[crying] No.

Get out of my brain!

Why her? Why not me?!

[carousel winding]

[whimsical tune plays]

Vivian.

Let's go home.

[Vivian] No.

Let's go home.

No. No!

[suspenseful music plays]

[door slams]

[whimsical tune continues]

Ava.

[water splashing]

[suspenseful music intensifies]

[whimsical tune continues]

[panting]

[whimsical tune stops]

[water running]

[whimsical tune resumes]

[suspenseful music continues]

[whimsical tune continues]

[screams]

[gasping softly]

[sniffles and whimpers]

[water draining]

[upbeat music plays]

[uplifting music plays]

[laughing]

[uplifting music continues]

You can't hurt me.

[dramatic music plays]

Now may I see my sister, Father?

[birds chirping]

[Nancy] [sighs] Come now,

Vivian. It's time for your rest.

Pretty picture.

[chuckles]

I especially like this one.

Okay.

Let's get you inside.

I told you

I'll never leave you, darlin'.

[whimsical tune plays]

[whimsical tune continues]

[dramatic music plays]

[dramatic music continues]