Father and Son/Transcript

This is the transcript of "Father and Son," the third chapter of Heavy Rain.

Transcript
(The chapter opens with Ethan standing in front of a school building, waiting for Shaun. Other parents and their children are seen leaving, but Ethan remains alone. Shaun exits the school and walks toward the car.)

Ethan: Hi, Shaun.

Shaun: Hi, Dad.

(Shaun gets into the car. The player can view Ethan's thoughts here.)

(If Ethan chooses "Rain":)

Ethan: Heavy rain. It's been the same for weeks.

(If Ethan chooses "Late":)

Ethan: I'm late, again...

(If Ethan chooses "Shaun":)

Ethan: I know he doesn't like being the last one left at school.

(If Ethan chooses "Talk":)

Ethan: Seems like he doesn't really want to talk.

(If Ethan chooses "Go Back":)

Ethan: Shaun's waiting for me in the car. I'd better go back.

(If Ethan chooses "Home":)

Ethan: Let's go back home.

(After Ethan returns to his house, Shaun sets his backpack and coat down and turns on the TV. The player can view Ethan's thoughts here.)

(If Ethan chooses "Grace":)

Ethan: Grace has Shaun this weekend. He seems like he can't wait to get back to his mother...

(If Ethan chooses "Schedule":)

Ethan: I wrote a reminder note on the board in the kitchen.

(If Ethan chooses "Snack":)

Ethan: Time for a snack. Maybe Shaun is hungry?

(If Ethan chooses "No Snack":)

Ethan: If Shaun is hungry, he can find something for himself.

(If Ethan chooses "Homework":)

Ethan: Shaun hasn't done his homework yet.

(If Ethan chooses "No Homework":)

Ethan: It's still early. We'll see about the homework later.

(If Ethan looks through his mail, he finds an envelope addressed to him. Opening it, he finds a letter inside.)

Ethan: When the parents came home from church, all their children were gone. They searched and called for them, they cried and begged, but it was all to no avail. The children have never been seen again.

(If Ethan goes upstairs to his study, a new thought, "Office," appears.)

(If Ethan chooses "Office":)

Ethan: Nothing but dust and memories. Stuff that takes me back to the past.

(If Ethan sits in the desk chair, another thought, "Video," appears.)

(If Ethan chooses "Video":)

Ethan: This film...I just can't stop watching it.

(If Ethan turns on the video:)

(Jason and Shaun are seen playing in the yard of the Mars residence as Ethan records them.)

Ethan: Hey, stop messing around or I'll never be able to film you!

Jason: What do you want me to do?

Ethan: I don't know... Oh, yeah. Jason, tell me what you want to be when you grow up.

Jason: I don't know. Maybe a fireman or an astronaut. Oh wait, wait, I know. I'll be a dinosaur hunter!

Shaun: I'll make video games!

(Ethan turns the camera, revealing Grace.)

Ethan: And here's the most beautiful mother in the whole wide world.

Grace: Oh, Ethan, stop. Don't film me, you know I don't like it.

Jason: Hey, Dad, film me! Film me! I'll show you how fast I can run!

(The camera is turned back to Jason and Shaun.)

Shaun: Yeah, me too, Dad! I can run really fast too!

(Jason is heard laughing as Ethan turns the video off and starts to cry.)

(After Ethan gets up from the desk, a new thought, "Jason," appears.)

(If Ethan chooses "Jason":)

Ethan: I'm sorry, Jason. I'm so sorry...

(If Ethan goes outside through the back door, three new thoughts appear.)

(If Ethan chooses "Basketball":)

Ethan: I could shoot some hoops. It clears my head.

(If Ethan chooses "Rain":)

Ethan: It's raining. I'd better get back inside.

(If Ethan chooses "Back Inside":)

Ethan: What am I thinking? I can't leave Shaun alone in the house.

(If Ethan stands too close to the TV:)

Shaun: Please, Dad, you're in front of the TV!

Ethan: Oh, sorry.

(If Ethan turns the TV off while Shaun is watching it:)

Shaun: Dad, why'd you turn it off? It was my favorite show. Turn it back on, Dad.

(If Ethan chooses "Yes":)

Ethan: Alright, alright. I'm sorry.

(Ethan turns the TV back on.)

(If Ethan chooses "No":)

Ethan: No, I think you've watched enough TV for today.

Shaun: Please, Dad, just a little while longer.

(If Ethan chooses "No" a second time:)

Ethan: I said no. Now, that's enough.

Shaun: That's not fair! Mom always lets me watch TV after school.

(Shaun runs upstairs and slams his bedroom door shut.)

(If Ethan reads the newspaper near the bathroom door, a new thought appears after he sets it down.)

(If Ethan chooses "Newspaper":)

Ethan: I've...I've seen that face before...

(If Ethan talks to Shaun and chooses "Discuss":)

Ethan: So, do you want to talk a little?

Shaun: Talk about what?

Ethan: I don't know. About you, your friends, how things are going.

Shaun: Nothing special.

(If Ethan chooses "School":)

Ethan: How are things at school? Is your teacher nice?

Shaun: Everything's fine, Dad.

(If Ethan chooses "Play?":)

Ethan: What do you say we play together for a while?

Shaun: I'd rather watch TV.

(If Ethan chooses "Snack?":)

Ethan: It's time for your snack. Are you hungry?

Shaun: I guess, a little.

Ethan: Let's see what we can find in the kitchen.

(If Ethan gives Shaun a snack:)

Ethan: Here, Shaun. Here's your snack.

Shaun: Thanks, Dad.

(After Shaun sneezes, the "Ill" dialogue option and thought become available.)

(If Ethan chooses the "Ill" thought:)

Ethan: Shaun's sneezing. I think he's catching a cold.

(If Ethan chooses the "Ill" dialogue option:)

Ethan: You've got a cold coming on... I'm gonna see if I can find some medicine for you.

(A new thought, "Medicine," appears.)

(If Ethan chooses "Medicine":)

Ethan: I think there's some medicine in the bathroom cabinet.

(If Ethan gives Shaun the medicine:)

Ethan: Here, take this. It'll make you feel better.

Shaun: Thanks, Dad.

(If Ethan chooses "Homework":)

Ethan: Shaun, do you want to do your homework now?

Shaun: Please, Dad, let me watch TV for a little longer. We'll do it later, okay?

(If Ethan chooses "Later":)

Ethan: Alright, I'll come back a little later.

(If Ethan chooses "Now":)

Ethan: I think we should just get right to it, then it's done and out of the way. Now, get your bag and get set up in the kitchen. I'll help you.

(Shaun walks to the kitchen and does his homework at the table for a few minutes.)

Shaun: Dad, I'm finished. Can I go watch TV?

Ethan: Let me have a look.

(Ethan looks over Shaun's work.)

Ethan: Pretty good, looks like you're done! Off you go.

(After a certain amount of time has passed, three new thoughts appear.)

(If Ethan chooses "Night":)

Ethan: It's getting dark. Better turn on the light.

(If Ethan chooses "Dinner":)

Ethan: It's dinner time. I'd better make something for Shaun.

(If Ethan chooses "No Dinner":)

Ethan: Come to think of it, if he's not asking for anything, it must be because he's not hungry.

(If Ethan asks Shaun about dinner:)

Ethan: Do you want me to get your dinner?

(If it is not dinner time yet:)

Shaun: No thanks, I'm not hungry yet.

(If it is dinner time:)

Shaun: Oh yeah, I'm really hungry.

Ethan: Okay, I'll go see what I can find. I'll call you when it's ready.

(After Ethan is finished making Shaun's dinner:)

Ethan: You can come now, Shaun. Your meal is ready.

Shaun: I'm coming!

(If Ethan juggles while Shaun is either doing homework or eating dinner:)

Shaun: Hey, Dad, I didn't know you could juggle.

Ethan: I haven't tried it in a long time.

Shaun: Do you think you could teach me too?

Ethan: Sure. I'll show you if you like.

(When it is close to Shaun's bedtime, two new thoughts appear.)

(If Ethan chooses "Go To Bed":)

Ethan: It's Shaun's bedtime.

(If Ethan chooses "Bed Later":)

Ethan: He's happy watching TV. Might as well leave him there for a bit.

(If Ethan asks Shaun to go to bed:)

Ethan: Come on, Shaun. It's time for bed.

(If it is not close to Shaun's bedtime:)

Shaun: Huh? But I never go to bed this early.

(If Ethan chooses "Later":)

Ethan: You're right, it's still early. I'll come back for you when it's time.

(If Ethan chooses "To Bed!")

Ethan: No, you're going to bed now. It won't do you any harm to go to bed early for once.

Shaun: You're mean! You just want me to get out of the way so you can have some peace! I hate you!

(Shaun runs upstairs and slams his bedroom door shut.)

(If it is close to Shaun's bedtime:)

Shaun: I'm not tired yet. Can I stay up a little longer?

(If Ethan chooses "Yes":)

Ethan: Alright, we'll wait a little before going to bed. But don't say anything to your mother, okay?

(If Ethan chooses "No":)

Ethan: Now that's not very reasonable, is it? You have school tomorrow and you have to get some sleep.

Shaun: Alright, I'm going. Are you coming with me?

Ethan: Go brush your teeth and put on your pajamas. I'll come up.

(Shaun walks upstairs and goes into the bathroom to change into his pajamas. Afterwards, he goes into his bedroom and lays down.)

(If Shaun is upset and went to his room, a new thought appears after he leaves.)

(If Ethan chooses "Shaun Upset":)

Ethan: I might have been a little bit hard on Shaun...

(If Ethan says good night to Shaun and he is upset, he pushes him away.)

Shaun: Leave me alone, I hate you!

(Ethan sits on the bed for a moment before getting up to leave.)

(If Ethan says good night to Shaun and he is not upset, he sits on his bed.)

Ethan: Good night, Shaun.

(Shaun sits up.)

Shaun: My teddy! I haven't got my teddy, Dad!

Ethan: You must have left it somewhere in the house. Do you have any idea where it could be?

Shaun: No, Dad. Please, I can't sleep without him.

(If Ethan chooses "OK":)

Ethan: Alright, I'll have a look around and see if I can find it. Okay?

(After Ethan gets up to look for the teddy bear, a new thought, "Teddy Bear," appears.)

(If Ethan chooses "Teddy Bear":)

Ethan: Shaun wants his teddy. He must have left it lying around here somewhere.

(If Ethan chooses "Too Bad":)

Ethan: That's too bad, Shaun. Time to sleep now.

Shaun: Oh no, Dad, please. I need my teddy.

(If Ethan chooses "No":)

Ethan: No, we'll find it in the morning. Now go to sleep.

(Ethan gets up to leave.)

Shaun: Mom would never put me to bed without teddy. Why are you mean like that? It's not my fault that Jason is gone, it's not my fault!

(Ethan stops, startled by Shaun's outburst. Shaun turns to face the wall, upset.)

(If Ethan gets Shaun's teddy bear and brings it to him:)

Shaun: Thanks, Dad.

Ethan: Good night, Shaun.

Shaun: Night.

(Ethan gets up to leave.)

Shaun: Dad?

(Ethan stops and turns around.)

Ethan: Yeah?

Shaun: Why do you look so sad?

Ethan: I think I just need some time to get back to the way things were.

Shaun: You know, Dad, what happened to Jason wasn't your fault.

Ethan: ...Good night, Shaun.

(If Shaun stays up too late and falls asleep on the couch, two new thoughts appear.)

(If Ethan chooses "Shaun Asleep":)

Ethan: He's asleep. Man, it's late! I didn't notice the time flying by.

(If Ethan chooses "Shaun’s Bed":)

Ethan: Well, he can't spend the night here. Gotta get him to bed.

(Ethan picks Shaun up.)

Ethan: Come on, little man. It's late, time for bed.

(Ethan carries Shaun upstairs to his room and changes him into his pajamas.)

(After Ethan leaves Shaun's bedroom, a new thought, "Sleep," appears.)

(If Ethan chooses "Sleep":)

Ethan: I don't feel tired. I'll go downstairs, grab some fresh air.

(As Ethan walks away, he begins to feel out of breath. His vision fades, and he wakes up to find himself outside in the rain. He looks down, noticing an origami figure in his hand. Confused, he starts to walk back toward his house. The chapter ends with a view of a street sign, revealing that he is near Carnaby Square.)