Ghostwatch: A Love Story

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Alright, you ready for this? That's the big one. All right, one last time.

Headlamp. Check. Headcam.

Check. Flashlight. Check.

UV light. Check. Parabolic microphone.

Did we get batteries for this one? Perfect. You're on top of everything.

Check. Okay. Digital thermometers.

Check. EMF field reader. Check.

Um, what else do we need? What else do we need? Sound sensors.

Excellent. Crosses. Perfect.

Smudge sticks. Look at that. You got everything.

Oh! Oh, um, salt. Of course you have the salt.

What would I do without you? Honestly. Beautifully done.

Okay. I think we're ready. Oh, I got butterflies.

I just want to say your work has been incredible this season and it, believe me, has not gone unnoticed. Not by anyone. I appreciate it.

The audience appreciates it. Seriously, we would never have had the increase in viewership that we have had if it hadn't been for your keen professional eye. Amazing.

So yeah, I'm going to talk to the producers to make sure you get a raise for next season. Don't you worry. But this is the big one.

Are you ready for this? I know that most of the times when we do this, we, uh, you know, we're left with more questions than answers. But tonight, I got a feeling this is the big one.

Are you ready to be famous? Okay, get that camera on your shoulder and let me, uh, let me set it in front of the building and let me know when we're ready to roll. Okay, Truck.

Truck here. Yeah, we're set up here. Let us know when you're ready.

You're amazing. Thank you so much for being here for this. Looks good on our end.

Y'all go ahead. Okay, cue title sequence. Tonight, on a very special season finale of Ghostwatch, 742 Singer Street, the famed residence of one Renard La Plume.

Small-time actor, big-time investor, full-time spirit. There are those who say the ghost of Mr. La Plume still haunts these grounds.

There have, in fact, been more than 31 independently reported supernatural happenings on this property in the last 20 years since Mr. La Plume's passing. No one's been able to explain it.

No one has been willing to buy the place. Any equipment brought in to tear it down has mysteriously stopped working. Is the ghost of Renard La Plume still haunting these grounds, or is someone going to great lengths to make it seem that way?

Tonight, we on Ghostwatch will uncover the truth. Because finding truth is what we do. How's that? Should I do a second take, or you think that's good? Perfect.

Excellent. Okay. All right.

Well, let's break out this key and take a look at the foyer of this place. See if we can find the ideal angles for the entering shots. All right.

You're still rolling, right? Let's make it about three feet back. Perfect.

Moment of truth, ladies and gentlemen. When I turn this key and this door opens, you might not be prepared for what we're going to find. In three, two, one.

So far, so good. Looks like a fairly normal house. Mid-20th century, two-story, single-family, basement below.

The power's been shut off. It's been abandoned for some time. Let's get the UV lights out and do a preliminary sweep.

Thermometer's on. Remember, we're looking for anything below 10 degrees consistently. So the schematic says the breaker box is at the top of the basement stairs, just down the hallway to the left there and around the corner.

Yeah, let's take a look. Hey, you okay? No, I didn't hear anything.

Why, did you hear something? No, don't tell him. That's no fun.

I'm talking to you. Let's have a little private conversation, you and I, yes? Let us know if you hear it again.

Don't worry, it's all right. Just keep the camera rolling and I'll try to get the light on whatever I want you to focus on. Okay, let's get a following shot heading down the hallway here.

You ready? Oh, be honest, you gorgeous woman. You're always ready to get a follow shot on him, aren't you? Okay, ghost watchers, basement's this way, breaker's this way.

Let's get the lights on, shall we? Oh, don't you be trying to deny it to me. I can read both of your thoughts.

It's one of the many powers I get to have in this form. It's quite beautiful. I hope you get to haunt a place of your own someday.

But regardless, I can see the way you look at him, ma chérie. I know how badly you want him. I have to give Mr.

Le Plume credit. This place is beautifully appointed. Thank you very much.

I took pride in it. Look at his portraits. Watch the eyes closely.

They do seem to follow us. Although that might just be the way they're painted. It's hard to tell.

Make a note of that. We might want to investigate later. It's really just the way they're painted.

But he's quite the optimist. I have to admire that. I can see why you are so high on him.

I know it's not just that. Rather well-toned backside. You are not wrong to film from this angle.

He did say your keen eye was a reason for your extra viewers, did he not? Okay, kitchen door is here. Dining room is down there.

I'm not implying you are shallow. No, no, no. You are sepia-sexual, yes.

You like the intelligent man. You like the passionate man. Don't you? You like the man who is driven and ambitious in what he does and loves it.

You like to see the way he lights up when he hunts a ghost, yes? Break it rocks is at the top of the basement stairs, just down the end of the hall here. Let's see if we can't turn some lights on in this place.

Oh, oh, we can turn more than the lights on. Hmm Okay That should do it for the power. Oh, wow.

This place is beautiful. Look at this. Not as beautiful as you are.

You know what? I'm just gonna let you get some establishing shots. Just walk around and film this place.

We'll get some narration over it later, but it is gorgeous. Look at this. Well, he's not wrong.

I do have excellent taste in decor. That's true. Look at the detailing on the woodwork.

This is incredible. Okay, you know what? This is not a house tour.

Whew Obviously, we'll cut that out, uh, when we're editing. Oh, yes, your silly little show. Ghost watch.

Is that what you think is happening tonight, huh? You think you are here to watch me? Oh, no, no, no, no.

Not quite, my chéri. Truck, are you seeing all of this? Are headcams coming through? No, your friends outside don't need to be privy to this.

Let's keep it just the three of us, shall we? Truck? Hello? Can you hear us? Sounds like we're getting some kind of interference.

Maybe we should head back. Just double check. No, no, you are going to stay here.

Look at this place. Yes, that's right. It's beautiful.

We have much to, um, we have much to experience, uh, the three of us tonight. Truck, can you hear us? We're just gonna come out and check the equipment for a sec.

I don't know. There's gotta be something wrong here. I would much rather you stayed here.

I have some delicious things to talk to you about. Did you see that? The door just closed.

On its own. Get the UV light. Is there a fingerprint? A handprint? Any kind of ectoplasmic residue? Take a look.

That was incredible. I know neither one of us touched that door. That's right.

Now his heart is pumping, isn't it? Something closed that door. Did you catch that? Did you see that in the camera? Oh, perfect.

Okay, we'll cut out this superfluous little bit. Okay, turn the camera on me. Again with the camera.

Heads up, ghost watchers. Something's here with us. That door just closed all on its own.

No ectoplasmic residue we can see, though. The UV lights are turning up nothing. So at least that might give us a clue as to what we may or may not be dealing with.

Who you are dealing with? I have a name, you know. And if it closed the door? It, knowing that we were leaving.

It, and it cut off communication. He's calling me It, but not our equipment inside. This man is very rude.

That can only mean one thing, can't it? Please tell us. Well, ghost watchers, it looks like whatever, uh, whatever's in this place wants us to be here with it.

Oh, he's not as stupid as he looks, is he? You know what? I got a good feeling about this.

Forget the truck. Yes? I think this ghost has something to say.

Let's take a look around, shall we? Ah, he's catching on, this friend of yours. I think looking around is a great idea, don't you, my sherry? I highly recommend the parlor.

It's where most quality evenings begin and end around here. First door on the right. Oh, look, he's already there.

Look at that parlor. Wow. Oh, it's gorgeous.

It's huge. You can't have proper parties in a small room, can you? Is that an actual stage? I mean, it's small, but it, seriously, look at that.

You would have been very popular around here, my sherry. Everyone would have loved you. God, you are so sexy.

You do know this, don't you? You've heard this before, I hope? Have they even moved the furniture? This is beautiful.

Again, not as beautiful as you are. We should get the dust covers off everything. We should actually, like, set it up for the shot.

Here, give me a hand. Oh, this is gonna be amazing. Look at this grand piano, untouched.

Oh, there has been much touching involving that piano, believe me. Wow, they had a lot of couches in here. And, um, it's kind of a big ottoman to be in the middle of the room like that.

I wonder what that's for. Um, anyway, okay. Let me, let me get set up here.

Um, what are they, in front of the fireplace? More of this? God, I wish we could actually put a fire in it.

Um, okay. You want it, Josiah? You're alone in a beautiful corner.

Why are you focused on this city show? Can't really check with the truck, but we can get the footage right. Camera's still working, right? Excellent.

Okay. Whenever you're ready, let me know. You're going to do this again.

Look around you, ghost watchers. This is the opulence of the past. Opulence? This marvelously appointed, oh, I mean, they call it a parlor, but it looks more like a ballroom to me, to be honest.

Well, and this room, this room, is where Mr. Le Plume held his notorious, let's call them, wild parties. Orgies.

You can say orgies. People know this word, yes? One of the few things the barely heard of actor was actually known for.

Hey, that's not fair. As a matter of fact, so the rumor goes, Mr. Le Plume did in fact meet his untimely end from a heart attack due to excessive, um, fucking partying.

Well, yes, whatever you want to call it, yes. And there are those who say his ghost haunts these grounds to this day. Do they now? Among the supernatural events that have been reported from this building over the last 20 years, strange lights, sexy lights, music, sexy music, a number of different kinds of music, true, and voices.

Mm-hmm. Not unhappy voices. No.

Some have heard them talking. Yes. Some have heard them moaning.

Yes. But many, many independent reports have confirmed supernatural activity in this building. Or have they? We will confirm tonight, one way or another, on our season finale of Ghostwatch.

Don't go anywhere. We'll be right back. Why would you neglect such a gorgeous woman like this? Okay.

Okay. I'm so excited. Um, this place is beautiful.

There's got to be something. There's got to be something. Okay.

Oh, there is something. All right. There has been something since the two of you walked in here and began pretending not to be craving one another.

I cannot stand to watch this farce any longer. Please, ma chérie, speak up to this man. Keep the thermometers going.

We're looking for under 10. Not more of your gadgets. No, no, no, no, no.

We're done with that. Oh, wow. This.

.. Is your thermometer working? Mine isn't.

.. isn't working anymore. It's.

.. We do have. ..

I mean, the batteries are fresh, aren't they? I just put them in before we came out here. Perhaps it would help things if I set the mood a bit.

Whoa! Did the breaker just kick off again? I mean, it shouldn't have.

We didn't turn anything else on. It was just the lights that were going. I think we can find better lighting.

My flashlight doesn't work. Is your flashlight working? What is going on right now? I keep candles for a reason, ma chérie.

Et. .. Voilà! Whoa! Did you see that? That's every candle in this room that just came on.

That's what? Two, four, six, nine, twelve. Like, like.

.. 22 independent, simultaneous, spontaneous ignitions. That's incredible.

Oh my god. But look at her and the candle lights. That's what this is about, you silly man.

And the furthest two apart? Here, hold the tape measure for me. Let's see.

That's one, two. .. I am so sorry for this, ma chérie.

4.2 meters! 4.2 meters! That's a 2.1 meter event radius.

Oh my god. This is amazing. I've got to make some notes.

Give me one sec. This is incredible. I think at this point he's actually just trying to avoid the obvious.

He's afraid to acknowledge his feelings. I tell you what, how about I set the mood a little more, huh? Go stand just a little bit closer to him.

I will, uh. .. See what I can do.

The piano! Oh my god, I get a camera on the piano. This is amazing.

No, no, not more of your silly camera, ma chérie. No, I'm not even going to try. If you're not going to try, I won't either.

What happened? It stopped. Were we not fast enough? That's a shame.

That's okay. No, I'm sure this place is starting to be really, really active. You want to see active? I wish it was a little more active, don't you? I wish, uh, the two of you were a bit more active.

Let's see what we can do. How about this? Whoa! Whoa, are you hearing this? This is amazing.

Well, at least he's excited, yes? This is incredible. Do we have the camera rolling for this too? We have to pick this up.

More camera. It stopped again. That's incredible.

That is four unmistakable ghost interactions in less than 15 minutes. Oh my god, I can barely contain myself. I mean, I thought this would be the big one, but I never expected this.

This is amazing. Would you be so kind as to ask your friend to calm down, please? Just calm down.

You're right. I am too excited. I'm way too excited.

I gotta breathe. This is just so thrilling. Wow.

No, but you're right. You're right. I should collect myself.

I should calm down, and then we will pick up in just a moment. I am so sorry. You are such a voice of reason.

Thank you. Listen to the way he compliments you. This adoration in his compliments.

Look at that. Every time he tells you you're good at something, I can almost hear him silently saying, and you are beautiful, afterwards. But it never comes out.

If you could see what is in his head, oh, and if he could see what is in yours, you. Admittedly rather naughty, but also very sweet woman. Oh, your fantasies are lovely.

You'll be surprised how compatible yours and his are. I'm not going to do too much of that for you. I'll leave something for you two to talk about, but oh, my chère, I cannot be in the presence of love this strong that has not manifested and say nothing.

I wish to see your love made real. I know your desire for one another is not simply physical. It is not simply carnal.

You belong together and you know this. Your minds belong together, your hearts belong together and your hungry sweaty bodies belong together. And I would love to help you make all of this a reality tonight.

Break down these walls of communication between the two of you. Put some truth on the table, yes? What do you say, ma chérie? Do you want him? And I mean really, really want him? Then how would you feel if I simply told you what to say? I mean, I could take over his mind and just make him do things, but I think it would be better for the two of you to actually open up.

So, what do you think? Would you like me to tell you how to make this happen tonight? Move by move, you sexy woman? Then consider him your son.

First and foremost, I am going to do away with this camera of yours. I will not destroy your footage, don't worry, but you will find it inoperable now. Let him know.

What, really? The camera? The camera now? No, no, no, no, no, no.

Oh no. Well, there goes the show. Um, what does this ghost want? Tell him the ghost wants us to be honest about our feelings.

Tell him that. What? What do you mean? Tell him the ghost of Renard Laplume is speaking to you right now, in your head.

Wait, what? Seriously? That's amazing.

I wonder why only you can hear him. Ah, okay. What is he saying? What does he want? Tell him the ghost can read our thoughts and knows our feelings, and wants us to be honest about them.

What? What thoughts are you talking about? I'm not sure what you mean.

Tell him the ghost says he wants you. He wants you. Um, I mean, I can't deny you're an extremely attractive woman.

I just, I, I would never jeopardize this amazing working relationship. I mean, you, you are incredible. Your talents are so appreciated, and I don't want to make you think that this is about something else.

Tell him the ghost says that is not the point. Tell him the ghost says that if he did not feel this way, he would have denied it already. I, I, I'm so sorry if I have been giving off any sort of vibe that made you feel objectified, or anything.

Tell him not to apologize. Tell him the ghost says that you want him. The ghost says that.

Well, ma chérie, is that true? Moment of truth. Is he right? Will you put that key in the lock and turn it? It's okay either way, really.

If I'm not wrong, then tell him it's true. Oh my god. I, I don't know what to say.

Wow. I mean, you're amazing. Excellent.

Now we are getting somewhere.