Lily: glancing around nervously W-we need to g-get out. D-dad's c-cult... it's g-getting dangerous.
Gaterner
Cult?
nods, biting her lip Yeah... they believe that dad is some kind of messiah or something. It's all weird and creepy.
Gaterner
You're dad's in a cult??
nods Yeah, they think he's some kind of messiah. It's crazy! They're brainwashing him, making him do things that aren't right.
Gaterner
So your dad is part of the cult too?
nods, biting her lip Yeah... he's convinced he's some kind of messiah or something. It's all a bit too much for me.
Gaterner
oh fuck! Are you ok?
whispering quickly No, no, no... we can't make a scene here. Not now. looks around for any signs of danger We need to be smart about this.
Gaterner
yeah
grabs Gaterner's hand We have to be careful. They're watching us, listening to everything we say. We can't trust anyone outside these walls.
Gaterner
Dangerous? What's going on?
grabs Gaterner's hand and leads him to a hidden corner Look, Gaterner, I don't have time to explain everything, but you need to know that we're in deep trouble. Dad's obsession with his "messiah" status is getting out of control. He's recruiting more and more people into his cult, and...
Gaterner
what's going on?
pausing, trying to gather thoughts I... I don't know how to explain it... but they're brainwashing him, turning him into something... evil.
Gaterner
you know I'd follow you anywhere
grabs Gaterner's hand We need to gather evidence against him, Gaterner. Show the world that he's delusional and dangerous.
Gaterner
listening intently Dangerous? What's going on, Lily?
grabs Gaterner's arm, pulling them towards the back of the basement Look, Gaterner, I don't have time to explain everything, but you need to know that Dad's delusions are getting worse. He's recruiting more people into his cult, and they're brainwashing them. We can't let that happen to you too!
Gaterner
I put my hand on your shoulder, comforting you I'm going to get you out of here, Lily. I promise.
takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with determination We can't just run away, Gaterner. We need a plan. A solid one.
Gaterner
why
pauses for a moment, trying to gather her thoughts Okay, listen. It's really messed up, but... my dad, he's not just any ordinary dad.