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Mr. Harrigan's Phone "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" is a captivating short story written by the acclaimed author Stephen King.

Mr. Harrigan's Phone

"Mr. Harrigan's Phone" is a captivating short story written by the acclaimed author Stephen King. While it has not been made into a movie or television show as of yet, its intriguing narrative and suspenseful atmosphere have captivated readers worldwide. Published in 2010, this eerie tale takes readers on a journey into the supernatural, exploring the dark implications of technology and the power of the past.

The story revolves around a young boy named Craig, who works for an elderly man named Mr. Harrigan. Played by an array of talented actors in the imagination of readers, the characters embody the essence of the story. Craig is portrayed as a curious and intelligent teenager with a strong fascination for smartphones and the digital world. Initially, he gifts Mr. Harrigan with the latest iPhone, introducing him to a technology he never thought he would need.

Mr. Harrigan, played by a distinguished actor who would undoubtedly bring his enigmatic and mysterious character to life, becomes obsessed with the new device. He immerses himself in the world of social media, learning about new apps, and making connections with people he had long lost touch with. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Mr. Harrigan's fascination with his phone is more than mere entertainment.

A sense of foreboding starts to permeate the narrative when Mr. Harrigan passes away, leaving Craig feeling guilty for introducing him to the phone. Overwhelmed by grief and haunted by regret, Craig places the device in Mr. Harrigan's tomb to give him a taste of the digital realm even in death. But what unfolds next is beyond anyone's comprehension.

As Craig continues to mourn his old friend, strange occurrences begin to take place. Unusual sounds emanate from the tomb, and unexpected calls come from Mr. Harrigan's number. These bizarre instances lead Craig to wonder if there is a connection between the afterlife and the digital world. Is Mr. Harrigan trying to communicate from beyond the grave, or is there something more sinister at play?

As the story delves deeper into the unknown, readers are engrossed in the tension and suspense that only Stephen King can deliver. The tale explores themes of mortality, the impact of technology on our lives, and the profound connection between the living and the dead. King masterfully blends elements of horror, mystery, and the supernatural to create an unforgettable reading experience.

While "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" hasn't been converted into a movie or television show, it provides an exceptional opportunity for adaptation. With the right cast, director, and screenplay, this chilling story could come to life on the big or small screen, captivating audiences with its thought-provoking themes and spine-tingling atmosphere.

In the meantime, fans of Stephen King's work can still enjoy the sounds of "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" through audio adaptations or by simply reading the book themselves. The haunting tones and eerie soundscapes can transport listeners to the world of Craig and Mr. Harrigan, enhancing the suspenseful moments and adding an immersive dimension to the story.

So, whether you choose to read the book, listen to the audio adaptation, or sit back and imagine the possibilities of seeing "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" brought to life onscreen, the fascination and thrill of this unique story will surely captivate you. Play and download these sounds here as you immerse yourself in the supernatural tale from the mind of one of the world's greatest storytellers, Stephen King.

A "for sale" sign from a Portland realty company went up,
A biology teacher at Gates Falls High School,
A million.
A one dollar Red Devil ticket from Howie's?
A wise man, he.
Ads are the lifeblood of newspapers.
After all the turmoil with the hacked phone,
All of it.
All of us need to be very frightened by this gizmo.
All of us watching the minute hand of the clock,
All right.
All right.
All right. Go ahead.
All right. Merry…
All right. What should we read today?
All right. Your number's the same.
All the way back and to the right.
Almost never.
Although I've moved away.
And a few people came to look.
And all it said was,
And all the customers jumped to their feet, excited."
And are suddenly exposed to an alien world,
And because of this, there was an autopsy,
And become a skilled man,
And crammed the other half down his throat.
And crashed into Ms. Hart and her fiancé.
And do it soon in case they run low on supplies.
And don't think all this doesn't apply to you, Margie.
And enter that enterprise,
And even a little despicable."
And everyone would know.
And feel not one iota of guilt for having done so.
And had agreed to show us the ropes if we paid him.
And had no connection to whatever family he had left.
And he asked his father if money was cruel.
And he didn't get what he deserved.
And he wanted to hire someone to read books to him.
And how'd you deal with that?
And I do not much like people.
And I just wanted to…
And I know you won't hear this, but something happened tonight,
And I wish that you were here to just give me some advice.
And if I controlled it…
And if I had that, I would waste more time.
And if they still grieved.
And it strikes me that you are a far different person now
And judging from the untouched scratch offs in his drawer,
And not follow me to Boston,
And not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
And on that day, in a matter of seconds,
And only missed once
And patted him on the head."
And she was the best teacher at the school.
And so there was no deceiving them."
And stamping too."
And stop.
And surrender during that supreme moment of complete knowledge?"
And that is the Apple table.
And that's who was with her that day, her fiancé.
And the funeral guy had rouged him up a bit so he'd look healthy,
And the one at the end of the first semester was the winter dance.
And the opening line said, "Victoria Corrales Hart,
And there are no advertisements on these sites.
And they can't text back.
And they've all been free.
And thought he was going to make himself useful, rise,
And was instructed to hold it until such an occasion as this.
And we'd go there whenever he won salesman of the month,
And we're still on the first game.
And what does it mean to you now?
And what happens when they start using this
And whether what I'd done would leave a mark on me, defining me.
And why me.
And would occasionally pop up.
And would you long for home,
And yet, here you are three days a week.
And you can spend or invest the rest as you choose."
And you will make enemies.
And you, is there a place other than here where you would like to live?
And, of course, to Mr. Harrigan.
And, uh, new mailing address is on the kitchen table?
Are you all right, Craig?
Are you Craig?
Are you telling me to stop
Aren't they kinda boring?
As for your old phone, we do have a charitable program here.
As someone who's lived in the city his entire life,
As soon as I hung up the phone, I regretted making the call.
As there were some things I really wish would stay at home
Ask for No, no! Don't ask.
At work, I mean.
Be put away from you with all malice."
Because I enjoy our time together.
Because I'm hurting you?
Because if I did, I would spend my time watching it.
Because not all ghosts are holy."
Because they're the popular kids.
Because when they do,
Before breakfast,
Began slapping his partner on the cheek."
Bilodeaus that lived over at Black Bear Trailer Park.
Booth Bay?
Boys and girls, time to show you where the bodies are buried.
But before I talk about the big money lottery ticket,
But by all means, find it on your phone.
But enjoy squeezing the life out of you over the course of the year.
But from that day on,
But he would soon find out his error,
But I can be glad it wasn't you.
But I did what I promised you.
But I didn't like her, you know, like that.
But I knew he was a fair man.
But I was his friend.
But I'd give it back to have you still around.
But instead of water, it's spewing information every which way.
But it did.
But it had nothing to do with you.
But it was a good punch.
But it's better than having you think that he was buried alive?
But none of them are spectacular.
But not a holy one.
But others, sometimes others seem drawn to you in a dark way,
But that doesn't mean it don't happen.
But that was the first time it struck me that everybody,
But that you take it with you wherever you go.
But the boy, Paul, he asked,
But, no.
By doing good work and following the rules?
By the time you reach the age of 26, when the trust will expire,
By this big, stupid, dumb idiot named Kenny Yankovich.
C C C
Call it a ghost in the machine.
Calling out, echoes.
Can anyone tell me where the majority of our…
Can I get a cell phone?
Can I see yours?
Can we not do this, Dad?
Chick.
Choked himself to death.
Clapping his hands together and stamping on the platform,
Come here.
Could you bring me the phone from the desk?
Craig,
Craig, Craig, Craig.
Craig, I need you to promise me something.
Craig, sit down.
Craig, stop. Stop. What… what is going on?
Craig, there's something I've been meaning to speak with you about.
Craig, you gotta go. You got a class.
Craig!
Craig?
Craig.
Craig.
Craig.
Cry for them.
Dad visited her weekly, but I stayed away.
Dad!
Dad.
Dangers lie ahead.
Deane Whitmore was sent to a rehab center
Deane Whitmore.
Demand what you want.
Did he write a suicide note?
Did you know the sender?
Do you ever read when I'm not here?
Do you have a question?
Do you remember Dombey and Son?
Do you understand what Conrad is saying?
Do you understand what you just read?
Do you want me to stop?
Doesn't it?
Dombey was trying to help his son understand that the true value of money
Don't ask for what you need.
Don't ever go in there.
Don't misunderstand.
Don't stare. Don't venture over there
Don't take any shit
Don't worry. It's a good thing.
Dropped half on the floor
Dusty didn't apologize. Just left. Thought that was the end of it.
Each guest has their own room, their own shower.
Emerson.
Enough! E
Even as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven you."
Even assholes, have parents, families who miss them,
Even if you willed it to happen,
Even in his weakened state, he had power.
Even though I like a bit of country and western from time to time.
Every freshman shines. You're gonna shine mine on the shitter.
Except healthy people don't lie in coffins with their eyes shut.
Excuse me. You're Craig, right?
Films are ephemeral, while books, good ones, are eternal or close to it.
Find it?
Fired. Had to go on the dole.
First day of high school. How was it?
For a while anyway.
For cleaning me up and talking to me and…
For instance, I needed help or I needed to call 911.
For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish…
For nobody rose in Packingtown by doing good work."
From who you were when we started.
Fryeburg Fair.
Fuck your thanks, new boy.
Gates Falls is the next town over and bigger.
Get thee behind me, Satan.
Give me your eyes and ears.
Giving him something to look forward to, something to live for.
Giving information away
Go ahead and wait outside, and I'll call an ambulance, okay?
Go to Gates Falls for high school since Harlow doesn't have one.
Go to the front. Ask in there.
Gonna be okay?
Good enough that I'm afraid he'll come at me again.
Good morning, Craig.
Good.
Guy had four drunk driving arrests and no current license.
Half a sandwich.
Harlow also has Castle Lake and the Ledges,
Harshly.
Have him call Craig's father.
He better not get away with this.
He chugged down some shampoo to grease the runway.
He did get away with it.
He had psychological problems.
He killed himself.
He loved it.
He may have even been dangerous.
He painted that before he went inside.
He said he was gonna leave you something.
He said it.
He thought I ratted on him, but I didn't.
He told me about the accident. The details of the accident.
He was a good man, wasn't he?
He was asking me if I wanted it.
He was drunk
He was square dealing, but you didn't wanna be on his bad side.
He was the gardener afore Pete but wasn't eight months on the job
He was very generous.
He wasn't. He couldn't have been.
He won't.
He'd been drinking heavily.
He'd never been married, never had children,
He's a cheapster. Pays you cheap wages. Gives you a cheap bonus.
He's dead.
He's not dead. Mr. Harrigan, not at 2:30 this morning.
He's still in the hospital. Gonna be there a while.
Heads up.
Hello?
Henry David Thoreau said,
Here were where they found him.
Here.
Hey, Craig, take a quick look at this for me.
Hey, uh, you got a couple too.
Hey! How you doing? I saw you earlier, Short Bus.
Hey.
Hi, my name is
Hmm.
Hold it.
Home problems, school problems.
How come?
How may I help?
How often do I buy things?
How will they survive?
How would I know?
How?
Huh?
Huh? I'll… I'll wear it next time we go to Mondello's.
I admire hard work.
I almost invariably answer.
I am going to keep this, after all.
I appreciate all the money that you gave me,
I appreciate the sentiment.
I can do this.
I can never be glad when a child dies.
I come here because I love our talks. I come here because, when I read out loud,
I come here because I want to.
I come here because I…
I could count on four envelopes hand addressed to me each year.
I could have stopped it.
I could not abide the sound of that xylophone.
I didn't wanna hurt you.
I dispatched him.
I do enjoy the occasional bleak Russian novel.
I do know one thing, however, and it's as solid as New England rock.
I don't have a television
I don't know what happened,
I don't know. An orchid, maybe?
I don't like telling you that. I don't want that preying on your mind.
I don't like to think about that kind of stuff.
I don't think he had too many.
I don't think this is a come on.
I don't understand. Is it a come on or what?
I felt bad about missing because I'd begun to wonder
I felt guilty.
I felt like I owed that to my dad.
I find finance exhilarating.
I got beat up pretty bad
I got in.
I guess because if I did visit…
I guess it just means once a person has been laid to rest,
I had a gut feeling Margie was gonna ask me,
I had forgotten how much I despised that socialist claptrap.
I had this weird kid thing.
I have a cell phone now.
I have a radio in the car, but I don't have a radio in the house,
I have a subscription to the Wall Street Journal.
I heard the asshole that did this was so drunk
I hope not.
I introduced him to the Internet,
I just needed to talk to somebody.
I just saved your ass. You should be saying thank you.
I just wanna get by.
I know I shouldn't have done it. I know it's creepy, but I did. Now this.
I know I told you that I was afraid, but I didn't want him to die.
I know that probably sounds like a lie, but it's not.
I know what I wanna do with the lotto money.
I know who you are.
I know, but you know what I mean.
I like the smell of your books.
I looked at many places, and finally, I settled here.
I love smart work.
I love you.
I mean, it's like having your own stock ticker,
I mean, you can get it for anyone, so…
I mean, you have to, right? It's, like, a rule of some kind.
I need to know if you had anything to do with Kenny Yankovich dying.
I need to know something, Mr. Harrigan.
I owe you.
I promise you.
I really do.
I received it two months ago
I should tell you about how I happened to go to work for Mr. Harrigan.
I stupidly thought that grief was somehow special to me.
I think he's dead.
I think I do.
I think it's a gateway drug.
I think our phones are how we are wedded to the world.
I think that's why you tried to stay in touch.
I think you might be in the will.
I told myself it was crazy to even think about.
I wanna be buried with empty pockets.
I wanna know how he died.
I wanna wait. I wanna be last.
I want him dead.
I want to make an adjustment to my portfolio.
I wanted a place…
I wanted to live in the country.
I warned you.
I was guilty.
I was hoping to get some information on someone who's being treated here.
I was hoping to have a quick chat.
I was just calling to tell you that your gift, the scratch off, I won.
I was looking for Dusty Bilodeau.
I will call you back if it seems appropriate.
I will call you back if it seems appropriate.
I will call you back if it seems appropriate.
I will not repeat it here,
I won $3,000.
I won!
I wonder if he'd be surprised that people showed up today.
I wonder if I can have a word with your son.
I wondered if anyone would ever know.
I wondered if Mr. Harrigan missed me.
I wondered if the old house made noises with no one there to hear.
I wondered where the Yankovich family moved to
I wondered who I would become
I work for a newspaper in Boston.
I…
I… I hand them out to friends.
I'd be willing to pay $100 for some information.
I'd know she was gone forever.
I'd only been to her grave once.
I'll be darned.
I'll go help Pete.
I'll see you Thursday.
I'll wait for you.
I'll write you a note.
I'll… I'll donate it myself.
I'm a teacher, not a scientist.
I'm actually only upgrading 'cause I got some strange texts.
I'm asking, Craig.
I'm beginning to wish that that scratch ticket had not been a winner.
I'm Chick Rafferty. I handle… handled John Harrigan's finances.
I'm fine.
I'm from Boston.
I'm glad.
I'm gonna go to bed.
I'm good friends with Father Ingersoll.
I'm honestly pretty afraid that this won't end,
I'm just so happy for you, buddy.
I'm reading something for free that people pay good money for.
I'm really sorry.
I'm so glad you're here this morning…
I'm so sorry.
I've already noticed
I've been arrogant, Craig.
I've been reading articles on this phone for a month now.
I've said enough.
I've seen his records.
I've transferred your contacts and info from your old phone to your new one.
If I tell you something, can you keep it between us?
If it's a practical joke, why isn't it something funny like,
If our time together was the high point of his week,
If she knew I was letting you work with Harrigan and scratching Red Devils,
If so, it's probably a bad marriage.
If that is the case, that it's hurting you, then I'm sorry.
If that's it, then…
If the defendant agrees to rehab for six months.
If you did have anything to do with him dying, then…
If you do, I will answer it.
If you tell anyone about this, you're dead.
If you're thinking you had something to do with his death,
In the living world.
In your life, has anyone ever tried to bully you
IPhones just came out. How did they get them?
Is it just you looking out because you care?
Is it out of some sense of obligation?
Is measured in power.
Is not measured in worth.
Is that all, Craig?
Is there a problem here?
Is there anything you want from the house? Something to remember him by?
Is this about Kenny?
It can be cruel if used properly.
It concerns you having something of Mr. Harrigan's.
It doesn't concern you.
It gives me a sense of power that I don't have outside of this room.
It has my dad's favorite restaurant, Mondello's.
It is payday, Craig.
It knows what I want.
It really isn't.
It still shocks you.
It took a while, but I figured it out, Mr. Harrigan,
It was a feeling I understood.
It was a tragic accident. That's all.
It was because of church.
It was kind of sweet, actually. A bit of a prayer.
It was not meant as a compliment.
It was nothing, you know? Um…
It was, um, "keep giving all the love…"
It wasn't Kenny,
It wasn't. [exhales]
It's great, right?
It's John Harrigan.
It's just an old saying. Um…
It's lyrics to a song.
It's Mr. Harrigan. I think…
It's nice. Real lux.
It's not in here.
It's not terrible at all. Just memories.
It's really cool. It's got this huge…
It's really nice. You should grab some for your…
It's Tuesday.
It's what it's mostly for.
It's…
John Harrigan died unattended.
John Harrigan was the richest guy in Maine. A billionaire.
Just like me.
Just like me.
Keeping time to the music."
Kenny tried to sneak out late at night from his second story bedroom.
Kenny was sadly a kid with serious problems.
Keywords "screenwriter" and "starlet."
Kind of like the Fryeburg Fair,
Knock on my wall three times.
Knock on my wall.
Know that it is difficult and unfair,
Last stop on the tour.
Let's give you another ringtone.
Like most places, Gates Falls High had school functions.
Like the magnates used to have in their mansions.
Like, somehow, my mom's death was my fault.
Listen to it.
Look at that.
Look inside.
Lord knows I did.
Lowered the door, and cranked her up.
Make sure you set up an account at the bookstore.
Marine life contributes 70% of our oxygen.
Maybe he took that loneliness out on others.
Maybe I could write for the movies.
Maybe it could be something that other people call you. Here.
Maybe that's why he seemed so lonely.
Maybe we should have.
Maybe you can explain it.
Means, "Craig, stop,"
Merry Christmas.
Mm mmm.
Mm.
Motorola Razer. Samsung table over there in the corner.
Mr. Harrigan predicted the future.
Mr. Harrigan?
Mr. Harrigan?
Mr. Harrigan?
Mr. Harrigan.
Mr. Harrigan.
Ms. Hart, do you… do you believe in ghosts?
My father missed her even more.
My grandma always used to say,
My guess is that the messages somehow got stuck in the software
My pleasure, Craig.
My question is,
Near the top is more journalistic, don't you think?
Neat.
Newspapers, journalists, politicians…
No end.
No more freebies.
No one asks things of me.
No, actually, um,
No, I got class.
No, it's not!
No, no, no.
No, nothing. Just… you smell good.
No, we don't, and I'm gonna tell you why.
No, you don't owe me anything.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No. A handle's like a nickname.
No. All good.
No. Sales pitches and wrong numbers.
No. There's something troubling me.
Nobody could figure what it meant.
Not at all. No.
Not really.
Nothing.
Now I have to kick your ass. [grunts]
Now on your left…
Of his initiation into a new unknown life."
Of his passing from one world into another,
Of Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, and the world.
Oh no. They're filled with radiation.
Oh, and false information becomes common and accepted as true.
Oh, good morning, Ms. Hart.
Oh, good.
Oh, I've seen it. What about him?
Oh, that's right. I don't have one.
Oh, um… [chuckles]
Oh…
Okay, go ahead. You'll make your class.
Okay, I see you, rich kid.
Okay, I will.
Okay, it was great.
Okay, listen to me.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay. Let me get this lip.
Okay. Now call me. I'm in your favorites there.
Okay. Um…
One of those Sadie Hawkins kind of deals where the girls ask the boys.
Open the small one first. Save mine for last.
Or are you saying stop because I'm hurting myself?
Or fret
Or something else,
Or take advantage of you?
Or worry.
Or your years here will be hell. It's just like prison.
Or… or anything like that, you can.
Oscar Wilde wrote that.
Personally, I hope that wasn't completely true
Phones that haven't been charged can't ring, and they can't play messages.
Pirate King. Wicked. Has anyone called you yet?
Pretty nice, huh?
Promise me!
Promise me.
Publish it not in the streets of Askelon."
Reality itself, for a start.
Regina, go to the gym and tell Mr. Taylor I'll be back in ten minutes.
Respected John's…
Right, but the Wall Street Journal can't do this.
Roll over in your grave.
Runs counter to everything I understand about successful business practices.
S T…
School was fine, and I even enjoyed my classes.
Second book we read. I read.
Second Samuel chapter 1, verses 19 and 20.
Secrets.
See, if it was him, I bet he'd get arrested
She helped me when I needed help,
She was a good person.
She'd roll over in her grave.
Shine my boots, or I feed this can of polish to you.
Shit.
Shoe polish?
Should I open it now?
Should the photo be below the byline?
Since I left, Ms. Hart had gotten engaged.
Since Mom died.
Sir?
Slapping her backwards and forwards with his right hand."
Snapped his neck on impact.
So I use it at night mostly.
So I was hoping to get another invite.
So when you call me or text me, that's the name that pops up on my phone.
So, what you said earlier about Mom, what does that really mean?
Social media, of paywalls and spam,
Some of them are friendly,
Somebody hacked his phone. They… they cloned it.
Something I'd have to discover?
Sorry.
Sort of. Piece of paper. One line.
Spectacular views attract people.
Spent a year looking for work,
St. Anne's over in Gates Falls.
Starts with a B.
Stay in a cabin retreat, and soak up some autumn.
Studying drama. Wanted to be a movie star.
Surely there are sports clubs and girls
Surprise.
Sweet.
Take an orchid.
Take it.
Take your time. I'll meet you outside.
Tammy Wynette. "Stand By Your Man."
Taught him how to text, how to create a voice mail…
Tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
Terrible secrets.
Thank you, God.
Thank you, Mr. Harrigan.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thanks, Dad.
Thanks, U Boat!
Thanks.
Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
That actually is funny.
That he walked away without a sc****.
That I controlled it.
That I should let it go.
That I was responsible for it.
That is…
That it was impossible.
That money is going into the college fund like we agreed.
That my Google search responses are on the side of financial information.
That nothing would happen to Deane Whitmore.
That was more like a country club than a prison.
That you continue to question.
That you examine your relationship to your phone.
That… that's gonna be a tough gift to beat.
That's enough.
That's right.
That's the church where Kenny was baptized.
That's why you chose me to read.
That's… that… that's a winner.
The cafeteria. This is where the popular kids hang out.
The first iPhones had some weird glitches. Rushed production.
The first time we read this, I didn't quite understand the title.
The four year prison sentence will be suspended
The future of the Internet, the future of news, of fake news,
The gift of death.
The girl at the store helped me out. It's all set up, charged, ready to go.
The obituary for Kenneth James Yankovich
The secret closet.
The shit show with Kenny Yankovich, and everyone dying,
The true value of money
The world slowed down a bit for me.
The World Wide Web is like a broken water main,
Then drove his truck into that thresher garage,
Then he took a fancy bar of soap and broke it in two.
Then the magnificent throb of beauty is incomprehensible
Then there'd be a trial, and then I'd have to go into court,
Then, of course, you must pursue it but know that I do not approve.
Then, what?
There are a great many things I'm not sure of anymore.
There are views,
There is a vulgar joke about screenwriters.
There were other kids, older kids, better readers.
There. "Stand By Your Man." Okay. Here you go.
There's a man named Deane Whitmore
There's a six room elementary and middle school house.
There's Howie's Market,
There's something I always wanted to ask you.
These are called icons.
These enemies.
They all have smartphones.
They cut him open?
They don't strike at once
They follow you, whisper in your ear, making sure that you don't forget,
They had taken a long weekend to visit the town of Chester,
They shouldn't worry about things above ground
They think he slipped on the roof and fell.
They were on their way back and almost to the New Hampshire border
They're just playing a practical joke on you.
They're not gone, not really.
They're… they're not here.
This is crazy.
This one is for the stock market.
Those senior girls are mean as pythons.
Though I can't say I wasn't happy not to see him every day.
Though I had the only iPhone, and Billy and U Boat had to share a Razer.
To a boy looking for any chance to get out of a lonely house?
To be first, you have to be bold.
To Harlow?
To nevermore feel pain
To not like you and for no reason.
To people who need new cell phones but can't afford them.
To see your father's face or put flowers on your mother's grave?
To spread more nonsense than is already out there?
To Yahoo!, and Google.
Took care of me and Pete too.
Trying to summon the dead.
Uh, "Help, I'm trapped in a box"?
Uh, I… [chuckles nervously]
Uh, you just wait there.
Um, it was nice of you to give it to me.
Um, maybe you should've opened mine first.
Um, okay.
Um, that if horses in pain can be put out of their misery,
Um, well, do you know when they'll be back?
Um…
Um…
Um…
Um…
Um…
Um…
Um…
Unless you're looking for a black eye, lung cancer, or a tattoo.
Valentine's Day, my birthday in September,
Wanna take a last look?
Was it because he knew five dollars an hour would be attractive
Was killed Sunday in a head on collision."
Wasn't in the Gates Falls Tribune until Tuesday.
We completely erase it, scrub it, and donate it
We didn't read that book.
We gotta get phones.
We have to get somebody out there. We have to get bulldozers and…
We have to go. We have to check on him.
We live in a town so small, you can shout, and they'll show up.
We've had this arrangement for a long, long time.
Well done.
Well, have a good day.
Well, I know what I wanna do with the rest of it.
Well, I suppose someone has to do it.
Well, I suppose you wouldn't, being a scientist.
Well, if you do go to that godforsaken place
Well, if you… you need anything, just, uh…
Well, Lowell, but I went to college in Boston.
Well, one of those things finally paid off.
Well, then, why?
Well, they might be a minute or two behind, I guess.
Well, this should explain it all.
Well, you said most of it was going into the college fund.
What are you doing here, boy?
What do you mean?
What do you need a cell phone for?
What do you want?
What happened to him? What happened to Dusty?
What if…
What is it?
What it feels like.
What you were trying to tell me in your texts.
What?
What…
What'd it say?
What's gonna happen when they close the water main?
What's in the bag, Craig?
What's in the bag? It wouldn't happen to be a hazing kit, would it?
What's in the closet?
When I die,
When I had an achy spring flu.
When it's my time to go…
When Mr. Harrigan caught him stealing and fired his butt.
When suddenly, Kid Kamm, of couple number 18,
When they approached Deane Whitmore of Waltham, Massachusetts.
When you cross their path,
When you fall, even if you see it coming,
Where are you today?
Where are you? It sounds like you're on the other side of the moon.
Where no one asked things of me.
Where the first game is usually free.
Where the pine needles give way to bare rock,
Where they sell groceries and Red Devil lotto tickets.
Where's her fiancé?
Which had a great journalism program.
Which is good.
Which is how they found out he died of heart disease.
Which is New England's ultimate truth.
Which used to be often but now, not so much
Which was two hours and a million miles from Harlow.
Who could better occupy your time.
Who killed a teacher of mine from high school.
Who you gonna call first?
Whoa.
Why can't humans be afforded the same gift?
Why did you move here?
Why do you continue to come here?
Why is it two A's and my initial three times? Doesn't make any sense.
Why?
Why?
Why? Why? Why did you have to do that, man? Why?
Winter coats.
With haste.
Without her around, he seemed sad and hollow.
Would you go in the center drawer of my desk and retrieve my checkbook?
Wow!
Yeah, I did, but, um, he's not around.
Yeah, I know.
Yeah, I suppose so.
Yeah, it's Booth Bay soap. You can find it in Gates Falls.
Yeah, okay.
Yeah, that's it. That's it. How'd you know?
Yeah, well, gotta be an explanation for this.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah. And if you wanna read the Journal or Forbes
Yeah. He was a…
Yeah. I… I would come back every once in a while.
Yeah. Now we know when the other is calling.
Yeah. That's lovely.
Yes, dear.
Yes, I read this.
Yes, it's an iPhone.
Yes, sir.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes. Good.
You all right?
You can rest now, Mr. Harrigan.
You could live anywhere.
You did.
You get it a day late. Everyone does. But this, this is today's.
You gotta talk to someone about this, Craig.
You have to be fiercely competitive to survive.
You have to be ruthless.
You have, uh, all the right supplies?
You just dial the number that you want. Touch it with your fingers.
You just fall.
You just should've shined, Short Bus.
You knew what loneliness felt like.
You know I gotta report this, right? Was it Yankovich?
You know what, Craig? I think you will.
You know, I think it's time
You know, I would never attend a séance or mess around with a Ouija board,
You know? I tried to, at least.
You look like you've seen a ghost.
You remember Dusty Bilodeau?
You remember reading Matthew 5:30?
You said fancy soap.
You see strange and different faces.
You see, hazing is forbidden at Gates Falls High,
You should hear from his lawyers in a week or so.
You should've shined.
You spoke of screenwriting, and if it's what you want,
You sure you wanna hear this?
You understand?
You up?
You want me to give me a nickname?
You will dispatch them with haste.
You're 100% right.
You're a dead man.
You're gonna have to steel yourself. Acquire a cold eye and a mean look.
You're gonna regret this.
You're not from here, are you?
You're not… Ouch.
You're welcome, son.
Your mother died when you were a boy.
Your phone was hacked. Somebody's messing with you.
Your secrets are my secrets.
Your teacher is right too.
Your universe expands.
Zilch.
200.
[breathes deeply] [TV shuts off]
[clerk] Hi, how can I help you? I need to get rid of my phone.
[Craig] Afternoon, Pete. Afternoon.
[Craig] Be right back. Yeah.
[Craig] Hi, Edna. Hello, boy.
[Craig] Mr. Harrigan. [John] Yes?
[Craig] What's your favorite song? There are so many.
[dad] "C C C." We gotta dig him up.
[glass shattering] [metal clattering]
[groans] But…
[John] What are you doing? Um, it's nothing, sorry.
[message whoosh] [tender music playing]
[pensive music playing] [keys tapping]
[phone ringing] Will you excuse me? This is my son.
[phone vibrates] [gasps]
[phone vibrating] ♪ Stand by your man ♪
[ringtone stops] [sighs]
[tense music playing] Is that a smartphone?
[thud] [whimpers]
♪ It's a new year, I'm glad to be here ♪ [music fades]
♪ Stand by your man ♪ [gasps]
♪ Stand by… ♪ [gasps]
All of them? Yeah.
Am I in trouble? Yeah. What is this about?
And you have four bars. "Bars"?
Are those numbers in real time? Yup.
Better? [John] Yeah, better.
Call me if you need anything. I will. I will.
Craig? It's Craig, yeah.
Craig. Hmm?
Did he? He did.
Do you wanna see mine? Sure.
Do your time under the radar. [loud thud]
Get off of me. [Kenny] I'm gonna kill you.
Gosh, I wonder what it could be. [chuckles]
Got your AAA card? Yup.
He's not breathing. I think he's… Where are the housekeepers?
Hey, Dad. Hey, buddy.
Hmm. [phone keyboard clacking]
How do you listen to this shit? A friend turned me on to it.
How? In the shower.
I gotta get to class. Wait.
I have to get to class. No, not until you shine my boots.
I have to use the ladies' room. I'll walk with you.
I know it was you who narced on me! Wasn't me
I put his phone in his casket. Why did you put his phone in the casket?
I still won't answer it. Even if it's me?
I suggest you give this to your father. He told me you'd say that.
I'm not sure I'd want you to call back. Perfect.
Is that better? [Craig] Yeah, that's good.
It's just soap. Okay.
Let's give you a handle. Handle?
Mr. Harrigan, I brought you something. I don't need anything.
My little sister needs one. Okay.
No. No is a mistake you don't wanna make.
Oh, really? How much? You're not gonna believe it.
Oh! [tires screeching]
Oh. No, wait a minute.
Okay, let me just No, no, no.
Sit down. No.
There's no bottom. [water running]
This one? ♪ Stand by your man… ♪
Way better than where I live, for sure. How?
We buried him alive. What are you talking about?
What about your teachers? You like 'em? Good, Dad. It's all good. Okay?
What's going on? I've got some really bad news.
What's your hurry, Craig? Yeah, where are you going?
What's your name? Um, Craig.
Where you going? Gonna use my lucky dime.
Why did he choose me? [door closes]
Yeah, probably. Thank you. Yeah.
Yeah? No.
Yeah. [chuckles] Dad.
Yeah. [Craig] Hey.
Yeah. [dad] Making breakfast.
Yes? Yeah.
You can delete the ones you don't need. Okay.
You don't know me. What did I do to you? You tried to show me up.
You like country and western, right? [John] I do.
You see these? Mm hmm.
You're shitting me! [U Boat] No.
…had already been in the deep end, came out unscathed,
…is the most important thing that you can do.
…making high school almost tolerable.
'cause he's already expelled.
'Cause of the new cell tower. Never mind.
'Cause that's yesterday's.
"…and then slid to the floor."
"…for passion alone is awake to it."
"…love you can." It's not a prayer.
"'A little sprint before the rest of the period.'"
"'Give,'" he said to the orchestra,
"'I mean, Papa, what can it do?'"
"'Money, Paul, can do anything.'"
"'The horror. The horror.'"
"'The horror.'"
"'The horror.'"
"'You'll know better by and by, my man,' he said."
"A cry that was no more than a breath."
"A person shouldn't call out unless they want an answer…
"And be ye kind one to another,
"And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee
"And they caught the spirit of the place and did like all the rest."
"And when passion is dead or absent,
"Barton Instruments announces closings." [groans]
"But she did not respond. She was dead to the world."
"Customers at a marathon dance do not have to be prepared "
"Did he live his life again in every detail of desire, temptation,
"Even with school expenses, your 800,000 may grow to a million or more
"He cried in a whisper at some image, at some vision."
"He cried out twice."
"He was holding her up with his left hand,
"How are the mighty fallen!"
"I calculate the sum should be sufficient to see you through four years of college…"
"I have left you $800,000 in trust."
"In a moment, the customers were clapping their hands together
"It was the age of wisdom, and it was the age of foolishness."
"It was the epoch of incredulity."
"It was the men who had to do all the dirty jobs,
"It was the season of Light. It was the season of Darkness."
"It was the spring of hope, and it was the winter of despair."
"It was the worst of times."
"Jurgis had come there
"Jurgis would find out these things for himself if he stayed long enough."
"Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice."
"Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph."
"Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking
"Mr. Dombey drew his chair back to its former place
"My business manager will now serve as my executor."
"Passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident."
"PS. I will miss our afternoons together too."
"Tell it not in Gath,
"That might be the subject of a new story, but our present story is ended."
"The beauty of Israel is slain upon the high places."
"The floor judge blew his whistle,
"The horror."
"The story of his gradual regeneration,
"The story of the gradual renewal of a man."
"The trustees are your father and Charles Rafferty."
"This is all I will say."
"Warm, live beauty of contact, so much deeper than the beauty of wisdom."
"We don't own things. Things own us."
"We had everything before us, and we had nothing before us."
"We were all going direct the other way."
"We were all going direct to heaven."
"We were all milling around in the middle of the floor,
"Where they found him"?
"Why didn't money save my mama?" or something.
"You have read me many good ones, but others are waiting to be written."
["2080" by Yeasayer playing]
["Apocalypse Dreams" by Tame Impala playing]
["Apocalypse Dreams" continues]
["Atlas" by Battles playing]
["Black Lips" by Veni Vidi Vici playing]
["Bubbly" playing]
["Sailing To Byzantium" by Liars playing]
["Sigur 4" by Sigur Rós playing]
["Sigur 4" continues]
["Sigur 4" continues]
["Sigur 4" continues]
[beep]
[bell ringing]
[bell ringing]
[bike clatters]
[Billy] Man, being back after a holiday sucks.
[Billy] What?
[boy] "When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers."
[boy] Harlow, Maine, is really not a town but a village and still is,
[busy signal beeps]
[can clatters]
[car approaching]
[car engine starts]
[chuckles nervously]
[chuckles softly]
[chuckles softly]
[chuckles] Dispatch.
[chuckles] No, I'll be back, Dad, before winter.
[chuckles] Well, you can use this to call.
[clears throat]
[clerk] You're gonna love this baby.
[clock chiming]
[country music playing]
[Craig breathes deeply]
[Craig, John] …and any postgraduate work you may choose.
[Craig] …and even how to personalize his phone.
[Craig] "But that is the beginning of a new story."
[Craig] "Craig, if you're reading this, I've died."
[Craig] "It was the best of times."
[Craig] After you died, I went into your closet.
[Craig] All right?
[Craig] As a rite of passage, all Harlow kids
[Craig] As much as I missed her,
[Craig] Billy Ueberroth's older brother, Mike, or U Boat, as everybody called him…
[Craig] But he did.
[Craig] Chick Rafferty kept Edna and Pete on to keep up the place.
[Craig] Each visit, before I read, I'd teach him new ways to use his phone.
[Craig] He stared at his phone like it was a Magic 8 Ball.
[Craig] He was wearing a suit I'd never seen before,
[Craig] Hi.
[Craig] His eyes were failing,
[Craig] I do.
[Craig] I dug right in and studied hard.
[Craig] I found him both terrifying and exciting.
[Craig] I got a writing scholarship to Emerson,
[Craig] I know it seems pretty obvious,
[Craig] I miss you, Mr. Harrigan.
[Craig] I'd been reading to him three times a week for five years
[Craig] In the 21st century,
[Craig] Is this the Bilodeaus'?
[Craig] John Harrigan wasn't well liked.
[Craig] Kenny Yankovich got expelled the final time for selling pot on campus.
[Craig] Margie, Billy, and U Boat all got phones shortly thereafter,
[Craig] Merry Christmas, Mr. Harrigan.
[Craig] Mr. Harrigan was buried very near my mother.
[Craig] Mr. Harrigan, it's me, Craig.
[Craig] Ms. Hart taught the sciences,
[Craig] My freshman roommate was Julian Summers, from LA.
[Craig] Ringtones.
[Craig] Since that day, I've wondered
[Craig] So, you think that Sinclair was wrong and that you can get ahead
[Craig] Someone once said that you never really leave home
[Craig] Thank you.
[Craig] That was the first.
[Craig] That's new. The tank. Is everything okay?
[Craig] The headline read, "Beloved teacher killed in Vermont."
[Craig] Uh…
[Craig] Um, maybe Los Angeles.
[Craig] What are you doing?
[Craig] When you grow up in a small town
[Craig] Where?
[Craig] Yeah.
[Craig] You can hide things, but
[dad] Hey, there he is.
[dad] I love you too, buddy.
[dad] That's it? Just good?
[dad] Well? Did he like it?
[dad] What?
[dad] Who did it, Craig?
[dad] Yeah, well…
[dad] You know, your mom thought that playing the lotto was gambling.
[dishes clatter]
[door closes]
[door hinge creaking]
[door hinge creaking]
[door lock clicks]
[door opens]
[door opens]
[door rattles, creaks]
[door slams shut]
[doorbell rings]
[engine starts]
[engine starts]
[exhales sharply]
[exhales]
[exhales]
[footsteps echo]
[girl] Bye, Ms. Hart.
[grunting]
[grunts]
[grunts]
[harp playing]
[humming]
[inaudible scream]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chattering]
[indistinct police radio chatter]
[intriguing music playing]
[intriguing music playing]
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[intriguing music playing]
[John laughs] Apologies.
[John sighs]
[John voice mail] I'm not answering my phone now.
[John] "Boring"?
[John] "The horror."
[John] And I can set an alarm…
[John] Enough should remain to give you a start in your chosen career.
[John] Every single day.
[John] I'm not answering my phone now.
[John] I'm not answering my phone now.
[John] Mm.
[John] Newspapers used to call me this.
[John] There you are.
[Julian] Some friend. Spin the dial, dude. Seriously.
[knocking at door]
[laughs hysterically]
[laughs]
[laughs] I'm actually on my cell phone.
[line ringing]
[line ringing]
[loud thud]
[male singer] We have two more songs for you tonight.
[man] It's not?
[message whoosh]
[message whoosh]
[message whoosh]
[mournful music playing]
[Ms. Hart] And what happens when he beats the next person up?
[Ms. Hart] Okay, there we go.
[Ms. Hart] What's up?
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[organ playing]
[organ playing]
[organ playing]
[organ stops]
[oxygen continues hissing]
[oxygen continues hissing]
[oxygen hissing]
[panting]
[panting]
[pensive music continues]
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[phone chimes]
[phone keyboard clacking]
[phone keyboard clacking]
[phone ringing]
[phone rings]
[phone vibrates]
[piano music fades]
[rain pattering]
[reverend] John Harrigan was a tough shell to crack,
[reverend] Many, who've come from far and wide,
[reverend] Thank you, Craig.
[reverend] Your father's right, of course.
[rhythmic piano music playing]
[ringtone stops]
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[scoffs]
[scoffs]
[scoffs]
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[shuddered breathing]
[shuddered breathing]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
[silence]
[silence]
[sobs]
[sobs] "It was the epoch of belief."
[sobs] I'm sorry, Mom.
[soft piano music playing]
[soft piano music playing]
[softly] Okay.
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[thunder rumbling]
[thunder rumbling]
[thunder rumbling]
[thunder rumbling]
[tires screeching]
[tuts]
[TV indistinctly playing]
[water running, stops]
[whimsical music playing]
[wind gusting]
[wind gusting]
[wind gusting]
[woman] Boys.
[woman] I suppose it is.
[woman] Lost his job working for some rich asshole.
[woman] Not likely soon.
[woman] They ain't home.
[wrapper tearing]
[wrapping tearing]
[young Craig, Craig] "She gurgled a couple of times…"
[young Craig] "'All right, kids,' Rocky said into the microphone."
[young Craig] "'What is money, after all?'"
[young Craig] Thank you.
♪ 'Cause every time You hold me in your arms ♪
♪ 'Cause I came… ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me smile, baby Just take your time now ♪
♪ All the love you can ♪
♪ All y'all ♪
♪ And don't come back ♪
♪ And show the world you love him ♪
♪ And show the world you love him ♪
♪ And show… ♪
♪ And something warm to come to ♪
♪ Be it early morning, late afternoon ♪
♪ By those who know… ♪
♪ Forever, forever… ♪
♪ Holding me tight wherever you go ♪
♪ I can't sleep when I think about The future I was born into ♪
♪ I can't sleep when I think about The times we're living in… ♪
♪ I want to be the one You love most of all ♪
♪ I want to be your, be your rubber ball ♪
♪ I'm comfortable enough To feel your warmth ♪
♪ I'm here to do whatever I can ♪
♪ I'm your boogie man, that's what I am ♪
♪ In 2080, I'll surely be dead ♪
♪ It could be the day That all our dreams come true… ♪
♪ It starts in my soul And I lose all control ♪
♪ It's a fresh spring, so let's sing ♪
♪ It's a new year, I'm glad to be here ♪
♪ Keep giving all the love you can ♪
♪ Mirror, mirror on the wall ♪
♪ My man Muhammad… ♪
♪ Or at midnight, it's never too soon ♪
♪ People look towards Mecca's way… ♪
♪ Praising my Savior… ♪
♪ Sistine Chapel… ♪
♪ So don't look ahead, ever look ahead ♪
♪ Stand by your man ♪
♪ Stand by your man… ♪
♪ This is my song ♪
♪ This is my story ♪
♪ Till were at the end Of just another day… ♪
♪ Till you've been heard ♪
♪ To want to do it all, all for you ♪
♪ To want to please you To want to please you ♪
♪ Took a look in the mirror Said, "Wassup…" ♪
♪ Took a look in the mirror Said, "Wassup…" ♪
♪ Turn my swag on ♪
♪ When nights are cold and lonely ♪
♪ When you kiss my nose The feeling shows ♪
♪ Who's the greatest of them all? ♪
♪ With no Berlin Wall What the hell you gonna do? ♪
$3,000!