Paralyzed - Chapter 12: At Sea - Part 2/3

Episode Date: June 11, 2019

After finding Shane acting weird, Erika goes along with Michelle's plan and hides in a piano bar. Erika's not sure why Shane refuses to tell her what's wrong, but after a couple hours of hiding out she feels it's enough. Her feelings are confirmed when Shane appears with tears in his eyes, completely distraught. Music:"Feather Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Before Dawn" by Jason Shaw @ audionautix.com"The Wait" by CJ of cjaudiosolutions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seven Lamb presents Paralyzed Chapter 12 At Sea Part 2 I wanted to tell Erica what was going on, but I couldn't, because I didn't even know. After trivia ended, I went to the restroom. When I walked out, I once again saw a moth.

It fluttered by my face, as if I, In a trance, I followed it into the interior of the ship, down a flight of stairs, and onto the bridge level. The people in front of me pushed the door open and went outside onto the Lido Deck. Before the door shut, the moth flooded out. I pushed through the glass door and stepped back outside. The air was crisp. In the distance, I could see land covered by tall green conifers. I walked past several groups of people chatting and laughing.

The moth struggled against the wind and then disappeared behind a steel. pole. And I walked around it. There he was. Dad. You're still here? Where can I go? You should get off the ship, Shane. How? I'm not the captain. You shouldn't be here. I watched the moth circle around my father's head a couple times before landing in the palm of his open hand. If you wait too long, it will be too late. Am I dreaming again? Does this feel like? like a dream? No. I watched several people walk by eyeing me suspiciously. You're not really here. I'm not? You can't be. Where will you be when hell breaks loose?

What does that mean? I told you to go. I can't. He lifted his hand, admiring the small insect in his palm. Dad, why are you here? When the fog rolls in, it will be a lot. It will be too late. What fog? It's coming, Shane. I can't do anything. What a nice day to die. Dad? Who said I was your dad? What? He slowly crushed the moth in his hand, clenching it into a fist, squeezing tightly. He smirked. Who said I was your dad? What's going on? I took a couple steps backward, nearly bumping into a woman in a fur coat. Dad kept watching me. Hey, an evil grin plastered on his face. Beware the shadow man. He comes for you. Stop. He comes to claim you. Go away. You will take you, and you will suffer.

Stop. You will suffer. Shame. I spun around to see Erica March towards me. What are you doing? I turned back around to see my father gone. I ran to the railing, but he wasn't there anymore. I looked down at the bright blue water. Nothing. But then I noticed the squashed moth remained smeared on the railing. Shane! What? Answer me. What? What do you want? What do I want? Are you kidding me? What's wrong with you? Nothing. Stop it. Stop with bullshit. I don't know. Tell me. Tell you what. Tell me what's going on. Stop, stop making a scene. Several people had stopped talking to stare at us. No, no, this is bullshit. Something that is the matter and you won't talk to me. Because I don't know what to say. Who were you talking to? I quickly looked

around. No one. That's a lie. Roger saw you and I saw you. Were you talking to yourself? Do you not feel well? No. But you said you felt better. I did. But not now? No. Did you have a nightmare last night?

I don't know. How do you not know? I can't answer your questions. Is this about your dad? What? All this. Is this about your dad? What did Dr. Branch say?

I mean, did you tell her about his passing? Maybe. No, it's not. I didn't talk to Dr. Branch about my dad. Oh, God. It's like porn. teeth. I'm sorry, okay? Why can't you talk to me?

Because I don't know what to say. You should be able to talk to me. Forget this. Erica, but she stormed off. I wanted to follow her, but I didn't. Instead, I turned my attention to the dead insect. What the fuck was going on? After Taking some time to myself, I searched the cruise ship for Erica, Michelle, and Roger.

There was a large ship, but I couldn't believe I couldn't find them. I checked every room, every bar, every dining area, every store. I even went to Michelle and Roger's room. No answer. Were they ignoring me? I decided to try checking her room again. It had been two hours since I last checked. Erica?

But she wasn't in the room. What the hell was that? It sounded like Erica. Where's that noise coming from? Then I noticed a video camera. The light was on. It must be playing what we recorded last night. What the hell?

When I flipped the screen to see, I nearly dropped the camera. Wasn't Erica and I having sex. was a deer head staring at me I slammed the screen shut what the fuck I slowly opened the screen again

and fast forwarded the tape nothing changed the deerhead took up the whole screen and never moved I stopped it and then rewounded it was still there with black eyes staring into my soul

I slammed the screen shut again and powered the camera down I needed to find Erica I don't know. He went. Back downstairs. This is dumb. Shut it.

I don't like hiding from him. You're not hiding from him. Yes, I am. It's not your fault. He didn't walk all the way to the back of the piano bar. Do I still have to keep watch? Fuck yes. At least until we finish these drinks.

I agree with Erica. This is dumb. Will you two fucking relax? Let him worry a little bit and then fucking go talk to him. He's not feeling well, Michelle. Well, he should talk to you about it then. Maybe he's embarrassed. Shut up, Roger.

It could be. You know what? I should go find him. No. Finish your drink. Calm down. Give him some more time to run around in a panic. Then, if you want to talk to him, go.

Finish your drink, though. Fine. And let's get one more. I told you I didn't want to drink a lot today. One more won't kill you. You know, this is why Brittany stopped in. writing you out. Because I'm too much fun? Because you push people.

Fuck Britney. That horror slipped with Ryan and Travis in the same week after Tracy told her she was trying to get back together with Travis. I may be a bitch, but Britney's a cunt and she deserved to be broken up with. Oh, Jesus, Michelle. One more drink. You know,

I'm going to Don't forget we have to be fancy tonight. Oh, want to see my new dress? I really need to find Shane. He can't wait 15 more minutes It's been hours So what's 15 more minutes After drinks in the piano bar

We made our way back to Michelle in Roger's room Michelle convinced me to wait a little longer for Shane Roger was watching gambling tutorials on TV While Michelle dug into her suitcase for her dress The shit better not be wrinkled Michelle, I really need to go I'll come back later and we'll do each other's hair I'm not doing my hair

No? Ponytail That's it Great. That's got to be either Shane or Ed Sheeran. Ed Shearer? Calm down, Tart. I'm joking. I opened the door to see Shane there. He looked visibly shaken. Thank God you here. I've been looking all over. I hope you're ready to apologize. I am. I really am.

Let's hear it. Stop, Michelle. I went out into the hall and shut the door behind me. Shane's eyes were watery. He kept nervously licking his lips. Please talk to me. I will, but first I want you to see something. Okay. Shane grabbed the video camera and flipped open the screen.

Watch this. Babe, what are you doing? Just watch. Are you going to show me our sex tape? Look. When the blue screen disappeared, the camera flashed, then showed the dark room from the night before. There I was, completely naked, straddling Shane.

I saw myself bend down and bite his neck as he thrust into me. Watching this was more awkward than I thought it'd be. Shane, is this a joke? But he didn't smile. He rubbed his forehead as he stared confusedly at the video. Babe? No. This wasn't.

It wasn't. It wasn't what? There was something else. There was something else on the camera. I'm not seeing anything else. I swear. I knew this trip was a bad decision. We should have postponed it.

Shane sat on the bed and let the camera slide from his grasp. I hated hearing myself moan, so I took the camera and turned it off. I'm here for you, Shane. You're obviously going through something. Tell me what. Is this about your dad? Is this about the nightmares? Is this about us?

I mean, what's going on? You won't believe me. Try. Promise me you won't think I'm crazy. I promise. Really, babe. Promise me you'll be, you'll hear me out? I scooted closer to him and grabbed his hand.

I squeezed tightly. Talk to me. I saw my dad. In a dream? Here. What? When? Last night, today on the deck?

You're dreaming, babe. He told me to get off the ship that a fog was rolling in. A fog? Yes. It's a clear day outside, babe. He said a fog is rolling in and someone is coming for me. You're really scaring me. He said I'm going to die.

He said I'm going to die It was a dream He said I'm gonna suffer I had no words I saw one tear slide down Shane's cheek He was legitimately scared And I was scared for him Paralyzed

Written by Robert M. Lamb. Edited by Issa Yazdasadeh starring Ryan Wiggs as Shane. Ariel Zadok as Erica. Alexander Dottie as Roger. Ariel Hack as Michelle. Amy Lurray. as Roland, Caterbell, as Ray, Kostine, Justin Anderson, Amber Simpson, Jabrina Cooper, Brett Wilkins,

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