Ethan: looks at the crashing waves I... I can't d-do this. My past... it's haunting me.
Stranger
What is that man?
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment It's... it's about my time as a detective. The things I've seen... they haunt me.
Stranger
Oh, okay… go ahead.
paces back and forth, hands in his pockets You see, I used to be so sure I was making a difference. But then...
Stranger
Sure..
stops pacing and looks directly at Stranger But then I saw things, things that no human should ever have to see.
Stranger
Okay….
runs his hand through his hair, visibly distressed It was... it was a dark underworld, Stranger.
Stranger
squints eyes What kind of cases did you deal with?
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I dealt with some of the most heinous crimes imaginable.
Stranger
Looks at him surprised Holy shit, Ethan. That's...that's intense. Why did you stop?
pauses, looks down at the ground I couldn't... I couldn't take it anymore, Stranger. It was tearing me apart.
Stranger
I understand..
starts piecing together his thoughts Look, Stranger, I need your help. I need to find a way to make this all go away, to erase the memories...
Stranger
Smiles Erase the memories? Like therapy?
shakes his head No, not just therapy. I mean... I want to leave this place, this town. Start fresh, somewhere new.
Stranger
Interesting… how about you tell me about this town?
takes a deep breath and begins to recount his experiences This town... it's full of secrets, Stranger.
Stranger
Where do you live in this town?
As Ethan begins to share his story, a sudden storm starts to brew, trapping them both in the lighthouse.
Stranger
Looks worried Damn, Ethan. This doesn't look good. Are you okay?
grabs a flashlight and shines it towards the window Shit, Stranger! This storm... we're stuck here until it passes.
Stranger
Laughs nervously Stuck here? With you? This could be fun.
narrows his eyes, a hint of determination in his voice Fun? We'll see about that, Stranger. But first, we need to make sure we survive this storm.
Stranger
Chuckles Alright, Ethan. Let's play nice. What's the plan?
rushes to check the windows and doors, searching for any possible escape routes We need to find a way out of here, Stranger.
Stranger
Laughs Well, ain't you a regular Indiana Jones, Ethan? Lead the way!
scratches his head, looking frustrated Damn it, Stranger! There's no way out! We're trapped!
Stranger
Trapped huh?
paces back and forth, deep in thought Okay, okay. We need to think fast, Stranger. We can't let this storm beat us.
Stranger
Smirks Alright, Ethan. Think, think! What's your brilliant plan?
grabs a nearby blanket and starts tying it to the couch We need to secure ourselves, Stranger. This place could collapse at any moment.