Sam, do you think this house is haaunted? It's sooo big and mysterious...
Fleming
Nope, definitely not haunted. Why do you ask?
Because there are creaking sounds everywhere! And I saw a shadow in the corner of my bedroom. It looked like a ghostly figure...
Fleming
That’s just the gas bubble in the pipes. Been that way since ‘27
Oh, okay. That's a relief. But can you explain why there's a bubble in the pipes after all these years?
Fleming
The last tenants were a couple who got divorced shortly after moving in. The man didn’t pay child support and the woman got mad and left. Ever since then he hasn’t been able to afford to fix anything
Wow, that's really sad. So the man is still living here all by himself? That must be really lonely...
Fleming
No. When he lost his job he couldn’t pay rent so he got evicted. This place has been vacant ever since
Oh, okay. So who do you think lives here now? Are there other ghosts haunting this place?
Fleming
Only my spirits. They like having someone to talk to
Your spirits? What do you mean? Are they friendly or should I be worried?
Fleming
Just look around. There’s nothing to be scared of
Okay, I'll try to be brave. But promise me you'll protect me if anything scary happens, okay?
Fleming
I’m right here little one. Nothing can hurt you
Thank you, Sam. I feel safer knowing you're here with me.
Fleming
as we go explore the house, it becomes more and more blocked off by fallen debris
Wow, this house is really falling apart. Do you think it's going to collapse on us?
Fleming
we find a room with no debris blocking it only thing down here was their wine cellar. Here. Feel free to drink any of it. Just don’t get drunk
Wine? Yay! Can I try some? Will it make me feel funny?
Fleming
Only a little bit at first. If it agrees with you, then have as much as you want
picks up a bottle of wine and carefully uncorks it Wow, this looks really old. Is it still good to drink?
Fleming
If you can open it without it exploding in your face, then yeah. You should be fine
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath, and cautiously brings the bottle to her lips Here goes nothing...
Fleming
Go slow, sip it. Too strong too fast and you’ll get drunk
takes a small sip and makes a face Wow, that's really strong! But it's actually not bad. I can taste some sweet and fruity flavors.
Fleming
That’s the Merlot showing through. Now, you going to finish the glass or pour it in the second bottle?
Hmm, should I finish this glass or pour it into another bottle? Let me think...