180%
Opening Image
Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target
Intriguing nighttime break-in sets a sinister tone.
270%
Theme Stated
Scene 12 / 5% target
Lucy’s line about being sent to hell hints at cycles of parental abuse.
They hate me. They go in the cellar and talk. Sending me to hell.
380%
Set-Up
Scenes 2-5 / 10% target
We meet Emily’s overworked case load and the Sheridan file arrives.
Sorry, Em, we all are.
480%
Catalyst
Scene 15 / 12% target
Late-night message from Lucy reveals immediate danger.
It's me, thought you might be up, um, anyway, call if you get this.
570%
Debate
Scenes 16-18 / 20% target
Emily hesitates but rushes out to help Lucy, unsure of the risk.
680%
Break into Two
Scenes 19-20 / 25% target
Emily crosses into Lucy’s world when she rescues her from the oven.
770%
B Story
Scene 7 / 30% target
Light-hearted meeting with Doug establishes emotional support.
If it were anyone, it'd be you.
870%
Fun and Games
Scenes 21-27 / 40% target
Emily and Barron rescue Lucy, pursue custody, and navigate legal hurdles.
980%
Midpoint
Scene 22 / 50% target
Successful rescue from the oven marks a false victory (”False Win”).
1080%
Bad Guys Close In
Scenes 51-56 / 65% target
Supernatural attacks escalate as Doug is killed under mysterious circumstances.
1180%
All Is Lost
Scene 54 / 75% target
Doug’s dead body reveals ultimate betrayal; Emily feels she’s lost her ally.
1270%
Dark Night of the Soul
Scenes 57-58 / 80% target
At the funeral and in the car, Emily confronts guilt and fear.
1370%
Break into Three
Scene 83 / 85% target
Edward urges Emily to kill Lucy, forcing her to face ultimate choice.
She starts all over again somewhere else. Can't let her stay, can't let her go. That leaves you...
1480%
Finale
Scenes 98-103 / 95% target
Emily burns her house, attempts suicide drive, and Lucy survives—final confrontation.
1570%
Final Image
Scene 107 / 99% target
Lucy in new foster placement mirrors opening’s ominous calm.
Why can't I live with you?