To be honest,
the human thing is not so complicated.
You're just organized matter coded to reproduce.
A fleshy spaceship carrying salty water on dry land,
so the neurons inside you can boldly go wherever they want.
The prime directive?
Eat, fuck, shit, sleep, and don't get eaten.
Live free and die.
That's live free "or" die.
Hm?
You said "Live free and die."
The state motto is "or die".
Mm.
Oh.
Spicy or sweet jerky?
Sweet heat, Dad.
It's the only way.
Hey, Dad!
Who, me?
Nah.
Okay.
Just taking a walk while I fill my tank.
Where you headed?
Up to Loon Lake.
Ah, Loon Lake.
Nice.
That's funny, I'm headed there myself.
Yeah?
Yeah.
My folks have a place up there.
Cool, cool.
Lotus Cove.
Lotus Cove?
I'm not allowed to go up there.
Yet.
Are you one of those...
What, birders?
Yeah.
Yeah, I've been called that.
I hear the loons are pretty epic.
I'm looking forward to it.
Excuse me, can I help you?
Oh, hey.
Sorry, no harm.
I was just asking your son about the lay of the land he.
I'm coming in from outta state.
Okay, well, so how can I help you?
You seem like you're from here, right?
I'm mostly off the grid.
Where are you coming from?
Green River in Vermont.
I've been camping for the past week.
It's almost as beautiful as the Lake Country here.
Aren't they looking for some hiker that went missing?
I saw it on Channel 11 this morning.
Oh, no.
No cell phone.
It's not me.
You guys coming a long ways or?
Yeah, I drove up.
Hi.
Oh, hey. How you doing?
Kristian.
- David. - David, nice to meet you.
Yeah.
I'm sorry to get bother you guys,
I was just making some small talk.
We're not used to pleasant conversation with strangers.
It's almost alien where we're from.
Oh, where's that?
Boston?
Yeah.
We got a lake house here a couple years back.
It's good to get away.
Cool.
You fish?
I do, I do.
I'm a bit of a bird enthusiast.
You know, I'm excited about the loons tonight.
Catch some fish, hit the fire,
stare at the sky and listen.
Well, howdy.
Everyone around these parts...
either wants to talk about business back in the city
or say some horrible shit about women.
It's a mixed bag.
Well, look, if you're in our neck,
feel free to stop by for a beer.
We could drop a line.
Yeah.
It's just me and the mosquitoes.
She's not the fishing type, so.
"She"?
Sue.
My wife Sue does not like to fish.
Hell no.
I'm gonna be catching up on my New Yorker
magazine this weekend.
You guys can have the boat and water all to yourselves.
Go play.
Well, thanks for the invite.
You got it.
Our house is in Siren Cove,
right by Snakehair Mountain.
Awesome, all right.
Take care, bud.
What?
Nothing.
You're so friendly, honey.
Miss Thing!
I told you, shady as fuck.
Ugh.
She done mopped those little Gucci glasses
The second I was on the stage,
she done took her greasy little paws,
and just snatched them right up.
What?
Bitch, are you hard of hearing?
I told you.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I would never do that.
Girl, don't do that.
Don't...
Don't, do not.
Oh, anyways.
No, honey, I am Pristine motherfuckin' Christine.
I am i-con-nique.
Listen. Don't do that, girl.
No, I just got to the lake, and I'm about to get naked.
Buh-bye.
Oh.
You know you can get undressed at the trailhead.
This sign's just for show.
Yeah, thanks.
I'm not trying to rock any boats.
You know, first time here.
Just building my courage to face everyone, you know?
Mm.
Well, welcome, honey.
Hi.
Yeah. Humble and courageous.
What's your name?
Kristian.
Ah.
Miss Thing you saw earlier,
that was my expensive girlfriend, Pristine.
But, I'm Henley.
Nice to meet you.
Ah. Where you from?
Where am I from?
All over.
Just coming in from Vermont.
Cool.
Been camping up and down the east coast all summer.
You're just now getting Lotus Cove?
Yeah, I know.
Honestly, I've been meaning to for a while.
You're gonna love it here.
You're gonna be loved here.
'Cause you?
You somethin'.
Thanks, handsome.
I would've changed in my cabin,
but the gig was running a little too long today,
and I really didn't wanna miss the crowd.
Never thought of myself as bachelor cabin material but...
It works.
Hm.
You're gonna need a hustle if you wanna find a tent spot.
Tends to be really busy this time of year.
Wanna walk to camp?
Ugh, I can never resist a chance to embellish my legend.
You may accompany me.
Cool.
Well, grab my bag.
Okay.
Ooh, baby!
So this looks like a good spot right here, right?
Mhm.
Well, look.
Feel free to visit my bachelor tent once I get set up.
Don't mind if I do.
I'm gonna go see what's on the buffet today.
Sounds good.
Boop!
Ooh!
Hi, honey.
Welcome to Lotus Cove.
Oh, uh...
Howdy, ranger.
Delilah.
Kristian.
Lucky for you, real estate by the water's edge
is hard to come by.
Well, I'm a 100% a lucky type.
I'm not gonna complain about it.
Oh, hello.
Watch out around these parts,
'cause bears around here do not play.
Make sure you use the box for food...
Bears?
There's bears here in the area?
You're precious.
Wait, are you precious?
Sweetie, I got it.
I had a question.
I mean, I've been at this a bit,
so I just wanna know if I should be putting my toothpae
in the bear box, yeah?
Toothpaste?
Yeah.
I cross my Ts.
Yeah, I have a few tagged within 50 miles of the camp,
but they usually don't come around these parts
unless we dump a bunch of animal carcasses
and garbage out to rot.
Who's dock and canoe?
Oh, they belong to the camp.
Feel free to enjoy.
Oh, and the camp?
You don't have Google?
Yeah, no cell phone.
The Polk family set up the land as a trust
to their late son.
He was an original radical fairy type.
Died in the AIDS Holocaust.
That's generous.
Good people, good parents.
I gotta tell you, you're...
Not any kind of ranger I'm used to.
And you're not just any kind of bird, honey.
Look at you, you got them all cluckin'.
Am I blushing?
You wear it.
And I wear this so that the powers that be
don't try to fit it around some square.
These curves live.
They live, girl.
All right, well...
I'm gonna go for a wash in the lake.
I smell terrible.
I don't wanna scare away any of the birds,
if you know what I mean, so.
Yeah, well, they do whatever they like.
I'm sure you will too.
Thanks for stopping by with such a warm welcome.
My pleasure.
Yeah. See ya.
Hey.
I thought we'd have to hunt you.
I'm Matthew, and this is James.
- Hey. - Hey.
Grab a cup.
Oh, yeah, I'll take water if you have, if you don't mind.
I got my own cup.
Oh, well, no judgment of course.
Judgment of what?
Nevermind.
So, you a masseuse?
Masseur, kind of.
I do holistic body work.
Thank you.
Rub the joy in and out of you.
Yeah, Daddy knows how to touch his boy.
Well, you're his only boy.
We share.
Good to know.
So, what brings you to our little nest?
I was about to head out for some supplies
before tucking in for loons tonight.
Oh.
A birder.
Wandering the woods alone.
Only ever running into other men wandering the woods alone.
Ah, pretty much.
Well, let me give you the skinny
on all the lonely souls around here.
Those are the Kyles.
They are a great time.
They're gorgeous and generous lovers.
One is a publicist for a high-end film distributor,
one is a publicist for a high-end restaurant,
and one is a publicist for Tiffany's.
And they're completely interchangeable
in every way,
which makes for a satisfying, but a exhausting experience.
All right, smarty pants.
How about that cutie right there?
Oh, I think he said his name was Corban.
It's the first time I've seen him out here.
Look at him, he's some kind of wellness coach.
Yeah, hot vortex bottom.
What?
It's all about him and his hole,
or there's gonna be a price to pay.
What about her?
Oh...
Everyone gets a go at Henley.
She is delightful, but flighty.
She's a local, she comes in for the day,
and then heads out to her cabin by Nebi Pond.
Oh, Sam and Patrick.
Not sure what you're into, but they'd be into you.
They're a ton of fun.
Now, Patrick is a anthropologist.
He studies Mayan civilizations in Belize.
His dig site got shut down because of the pandemic,
so here he is.
Mm.
Sampling the primordial soup of New Hampshire.
And Sam is a psychologist.
They study dangerous neurodivergence or something.
Put em' around my neck.
I like this spot.
We need something to fuck on.
Oh, are you open?
You're in here, aren't you?
I'm sorry, am I interrupting you?
No.
Hmm.
What exactly are you here for?
Well, I'm an admirer of beautiful things,
and I love craft.
You love it?
Mhm.
You make anything?
Oh, no. I'm not... I'm not a maker.
Mm.
Is some of this your work?
No, I'm not a maker either.
I sell.
Awasos can be bought.
She was my great-great grandfather's
when he was killing Englishmen, who looked like you.
For the French King.
When this was a different country, a different people.
Yeah, that... uh...
That might be too much for me at the Cove.
You know, I'm traveling a long ways, so.
Well, how about this beautiful rainbow quilt?
Also a good disguise for you, at the Cove.
Can I?
Mm.
A disguise?
Cover.
Ah, you did it to me.
I'll take both.
All right, just do me a favor.
Hold these for me for a minute?
I gotta run to the market quickly.
I'll wrap 'em up.
All right. Thank you.
Take your time.
Oh. What up, Dee?
Oh, hey.
Nice seeing you here.
Yeah, how you doing?
I'm doing great.
Did you go see Shelley? She's got great stuff.
Interesting store.
She's a bit eccentric.
Honey, she is one of a kind.
She's got those eyes that look through you
like you're paper thin, you know?
I think she kind of liked me.
Of course she did.
Well, I hope to see you tonight.
Campfire's gonna be a lot of fun.
Labor Day is on Monday, so last summer licks.
All right.
- Okay? - Later, gator.
After a while, crocodile.
Bye, drive safe.
Thanks for cooking, Kristian.
You really know how to work a pit.
Mhm.
Just a little bit of Texas
goes a long way on an open fire.
Mm.
I didn't know you could cook like this.
You two know each other?
We just met.
Oh.
Where's Kyle 3?
You mean Goldilocks?
She probably found herself some business out in the tre.
Mhm.
Well, I think Delilah's on her way back with some goodies.
Kyle convinced me to try shrooms for the first time.
Have you ever tripped, Kristian?
Can't say that I have.
You're not serious.
Serious about what? Hi.
- Hey. - Hey.
Hey.
Oh, so this is the one I was telling you about.
So, not only is he drop dead gorgeous,
but he's also a virgin.
A virgin?
Really? All right, hold on, hold on.
I've just never done mushrooms before, all right?
Have you had a chance to listen to the loons out here yet?
No, but I'm looking forward to it.
Oh my god, they scream bloody murder.
But sometimes they sound like forever lovers
singing to each other.
They don't mate for life, they keep it open.
That's true.
And when you're not watching birds?
Um...
I love to fuck.
Oh, is that so?
Oh, well, we all like a good fuck.
Where'd you study the craft?
All over, I guess.
I was born and raised in Dallas.
My parents made some money during the oil boom and just.
Retreated from the world.
Their passing left me with very little to worry about.
Wow, must be nice.
Handsome, rich, unencumbered.
But not where it counts.
Well, it is nice.
And you, Corban?
Oh, I'm just a regular Masshole from Lowell.
Just trying to get my fuck on as much as possible,
until this whole world goes up in flames.
Well, can't do anything about the world
going up in flames.
Hey, girl, hey.
But I do have some therapeutics.
Yes!
To help out with this little therapy session
you guys are having out here?
Yes!
Okay, so, these are one gram each.
Thank you.
It's a pretty reasonable perceptual dose,
and we are all pretty experienced here, right?
Except for Corban and Kristian,
but we'll keep an eye on them.
Well, they shouldn't feel any pressure to partake.
Therapeutics are not mandatory.
Wait, I'm just curious.
Is everyone here tripping on mushroom?
No, baby. We do whatever we want.
Just do what makes you feel comfortable.
Oh, hey!
Hope you saved some for us.
- Of course. - We did.
Yes! Fuck yeah.
I've been saving up dopamine all week for tonight.
I deserve this.
Hey!
Wait.
Will I still be horny on these?
I mean, who knows?
You might, like, focus on the trees
and how connected everything is,
or you might wanna fuck in the embrace of a moss god.
Will this change me?
Oh, it helps if you know
what needs to be changed, if anything.
But also, remember...
You could experience some very uncomfortable truths.
Jesus Christ.
Don't think I've ever felt a comfortable truth.
All right, bottoms up, bitches.
There's no turning back now.
Cheers!
Queers.
The trees are connecting.
They're vibrating together.
They're talking.
How do you know they're talking?
I can see the vibrations...
But, we're on mushrooms, man.
Well, I can feel it.
- Feel it where? - Here.
Yes.
Mhm.
And here.
I know.
I believe you, I believe you.
My hands are freezing.
Why'd you guys turn the music off?
It's so quiet now.
Listen.
Hey.
To what?
Nothing.
To nothing.
Mhm.
So...
So.
Just bird watching?
I mean, I love them too,
but I go home from my communes with nature.
Well, you know, I like to travel and...
Find queer folk in the wild.
Like me.
Who am I?
Let's see, who are you.
Can I take a stab at it?
You're an educated trans man,
studying anthropological endeavors in Belize
in a long term partnership with Sam,
and you also enjoy the company of other queer people.
- Yeah. - Bingo, right?
You got the skinny, yeah?
What about you?
I don't know if queer quite gets it.
Um...
I'm whatever I need to be.
What does that mean?
Need for what?
For people to trust me.
Wow.
It seems like a lot of work.
Yeah, it's a lot.
Why don't people trust you?
I'm never in the same place very long, you know?
I might not ever see anyone here again after this weekend.
You'll never come back?
I might not.
You know, you might not.
Tomorrow's not a sure thing.
You're here with me now.
Yes.
With us.
You can feel it.
Can I kiss you?
Yeah.
Hey.
You are beautiful.
If I were you, I would just enjoy the journey tonight,
and try not to fall too deeply into anyone's whirlpool.
Yeah? These are deep waters.
And the penis envies are kicking.
I'm gonna...
I'm gonna go for a walk.
Okay.
Is that all right?
Yeah. Take your blanket with you.
Okay.
Stay warm tonight.
Mhm.
You know, we'll be here if you need company.
Thanks, Patrick.
Yeah, yeah.
Okay.
Bye.
Okay.
Are you feeling all right, Kristian?
I am.
Oh, good.
I am.
You know, guys, it's crazy.
I felt everything.
I felt everything so much.
I didn't know what to expect.
Well, if you'd like to talk about it,
please let me know.
It's sort of what I do.
I think I loved it.
- Good. - I really did.
Good.
Well...
I think I'm gonna hit the sack
so I can get out on the lake early tomorrow.
Try and swim the whole thing and get up Snakehair.
Oh, how ambitious of you.
So we'll see you in the morning, okay?
Have a good night, guys.
- Good night. - Good night.
- Bye-bye. - Bye.
I'm gonna get some of that.
Oh, hey honey.
I was hoping I could take you up on that invitation.
I was about to leave, but glad you came.
Your tent smells so good.
You drive at this hour?
Baby, that's just my parking spot.
Oh.
My cabin's a short ways away from the Maple Sugar Shack.
For a second I thought you weren't gonna make it,
but here you are.
Here I am.
Corban has had a couple nice things
to say about you.
Oh, did he?
Yeah, he said you were rough.
- Rough? - Like really rough.
- Mm. - Like, the business.
Said you'd lay it down, fuck me, and choke me out.
And...
I kinda want it.
Mm, I need it.
You need it, huh?
Mhm.
Does Corban know you were planning on coming here?
No, is that a problem?
Well, you're in my tent.
You tell anyone you were coming here?
- Ah. - Did you?
No one fuckin' knows.
Just me and you.
I'm gonna fuckin' destroy you.
Do you want me to destroy you?
Hm?
You make a sound, and I'll break your fuckin' neck.
Nod your head.
Is this what you want?
- Mhm. - Hm?
- Mhm. - Are you sure?
- Mhm. - Yeah?
How's my pretty little bird?
You get a workout with those boys last night?
Not the most accurate tops.
I didn't catch you after the fire.
You got what you want?
Want some coffee?
In a bit.
Beautiful place.
Yeah.
Yeah, I agree.
Interesting community.
Not what I would expect in New Hampshire.
Expectations are generally not good for your health, ye?
You see, I try to avoid them.
Not trying to poke the bear.
Well, I need to take a wash in the lake,
but, I'll be back for a coffee if you're still offering.
I think you should help yourself.
I'm gonna go practice some movement after breakfast,
but, I'll leave the coffee gear out.
Beautiful morning.
You and Patrick fit perfectly here.
Aw, thank you.
Its kind of our bottom line for each other.
Mm.
The coffee is quite good.
Mm.
It needs to be.
Basically my bottom line for fucking with any day.
Oh, well, your bottom line is quite compelling.
How you feeling?
Unentangled.
Oh, I hear that.
Yet here I am and here you are,
carefree, watching the birds.
Yeah, they're pretty rad.
Thunder lizards became loons.
Wonder how it's gonna go for humans.
And you hear them now?
Yeah.
Actually, I like your mantis here.
Thanks.
Too bad though, really lonely.
I mean, fucking and then eating your partner's head.
They only ever really do that in captivity.
Is that so? I thought that was their thing.
That's my thing.
Oh...
Dangerous.
One of the campers
thought they saw bear in camp.
Hey.
Hi.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Like a bear bear?
After you...
Okay, that's great.
Yeah, one of the Kyles was taking a piss,
and thought he saw a big furry shape
heading off into the woods.
Oh, well, that means the bear box is working,
so Delilah will be delighted.
- Yes. - Okay.
Hungover.
Now she has to go track a hallucination.
Wait.
I mean, it's funny, but you don't think it's...
You don't think it's real, right?
Right?
- No. - Okay.
You got me...
Well, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Then what? If it's not real?
I think it was a "them".
Oh...
No, and I literally think that Kyle
number one, two, and three
are literally just waiting for the baron.
What's the baron?
Oh, well, they're sexual Munchausens,
and they see their reality
to conform to their sexual appetites.
Well, don't we all?
- Um... - Do we?
I do.
Okay, depends on your appetites.
That's impressive, you're hard.
Healthy appetite.
Are you feeling it right now, babe?
I'm just not at the moment, but I could go for a hike.
Mm, I'm just sayin' hi.
Oh, god.
So lame, boo!
Oh, come on!
There are plenty of pretty boys for you
to wrap your hands around out here.
Maybe later.
Oh.
Got a big swim ahead of me.
Oh, cool.
Well, hit us up in a bit.
Hey, what are you two into?
Um, lots.
Mostly connection.
Hm.
You know, I bottom too.
Oh, well, my dick is as big as you want it to be.
Oof.
That's a pitch.
That is actually a blessing.
All right, you two love birds, get outta here.
I'll see you later.
Okay, bye.
See you later.
There's no spoor here.
What?
No tracks or any markers from a bear.
The box is full of food.
So, no bear.
There's no way a bear wouldn't try to get in this box.
Okay.
So, what was it?
Probably some weirdo running around looking real big,
and a couple of really high campers.
Wanna walk back to camp with me?
Yeah, sure.
Weren't you gonna get something?
Oh, you're right.
Thanks for reminding me.
I'll tell you what, coffee's movin' today.
If last night was any indication.
Don't worry, honey.
You're safe.
Sometimes a bear is a bear, and sometimes it's just a bea.
And a bear is a bear, right?
A bear is a bear.
Sounds like you're pretty confident.
I am.
Say, have you seen Henley?
What's that?
Yeah.
Um, Henley...
You know, that cute local.
He's been googly eyed over you since you got here.
He was supposed to purchase herbal supplements
from me this morning.
Yeah, hold up.
Henley, yeah, look.
You see, I'm terrible with names,
but yeah, I remember him, great kisser.
Great kisser?
Oh, so you did connect.
Let's just say he left pretty early last night.
Okay, well, let me know if you see him,
because I got shit to do.
All right, well, I think I'm gonna try
to swim the lake and back.
Ooh, fun.
Watch out for motors and snappers.
Yeah, I swim with a buoy,
but what the hell can you do about the snappers?
Pray, if you believe in that sort of thing.
Did you know that the old ones
can get as large as a bear's torso?
Yeah, 'cause that's it.
Maybe it was a turtle that came through camp last night.
Not a bear, it's a turtle.
A turtle?
Oh, you're funny like that?
Mhm.
At least you're pretty.
I mean, he said he'd be around the corner
at the diving rock, if he could make it.
I hope he can make it.
Corban said he's a monster.
He better be.
We are a lot to handle even without Ky-Ky.
Hey, boys.
Hey, handsome.
Can I come aboard?
Front, middle, or steer?
I'll take the back.
Kyle 3 not into it?
Oh, I was hoping to bag all three of you together.
Happens to the best.
We come here all the time.
He'll be back.
I have a feeling you will be too.
What gives you that feeling?
Well, it could be the fact
you're getting laid left and right.
Corban said you were the roughest, hottest fuck he ever met.
Ugh, yeah.
Hoping to meet that daddy out on the island.
Like, you can do whatever you fucking want to us.
I wanna choke you out
while you're cumming with me inside you.
I want to see your lights go out.
Both of you.
Daddy.
Anything you want, Daddy.
Now fuckin' row.
You want to be good boys?
Yes.
Yes, Daddy.
Then row.
I'm gonna take a piss and stretch.
Set up camp, and you can snuggle with daddy when I get back.
Daddy's gonna give you a big reward.
Back in a sec.
I want you inside me while I fucking murder him.
Give me the lube.
That's fucking hot.
Fuck me.
I'm not an experienced top,
I might fucking come too fast.
Don't fucking cum.
This is fucking hot.
Don't fucking cum.
I'm cumming.
I'm getting close.
Good boy, cum for Daddy.
You got me rock hard.
- I'm cumming. - Wait.
Cum for me.
I'm gonna fucking cum, Daddy.
Oh my god.
I'm gonna cum, Daddy.
I'm gonna fucking cum.
I want you to cum with me shooting inside you.
No...
Why is this fun?
Because you don't have to worry about the world out there,
or anything at all, Ben.
You just get to relax.
But that isn't fun.
Can we go hiking or something?
You remember my hip surgery last year?
This is what I come out here for.
I'm loving not having wifi or cell service.
Clients can't reach me, there's nothing to worry about.
I don't have anything to worry about.
You and mom are rich.
Don't be gross.
I'm just saying, I am statistically less likely
to have things to worry about than the povs.
Who taught you how to speak like that, Ben?
What the fuck?
I'm joking!
It's a joke. I'm kidding.
Howdy, neighbor.
Any bites this morning?
Wow, it's the bird guy.
Yeah.
Kristian, right?
Good memory. David and Ben, yeah?
Hey, feel free to help yourself
to a nice, cold brew-ski.
I'd love to join for a minute,
but I'm not much of a drinker, really.
Okay.
Yeah.
It's a little early in my day.
I was planning on heading out to Bald Island,
catching the sun before it sets,
and heading up Snakehair after this too, so.
Wow, that is a crazy workout.
Well, look, feel free to take a breather.
You like lemonade?
I do, yeah. It's great.
Ben, can you go grab Kristian a lemonade, please?
Sure.
Super. Thanks, man.
He's a good kid.
He is relieved.
Kids these days...
Do not appreciate things the way we used to.
Isn't it the same for you?
How it was for me.
Yeah.
My dad wanted me to be a great doctor.
I became a psychologist, a good one.
Yeah, we used to come up fishing here with him all the time.
I would've rather been reading comic books
and shooting shit with my bow.
Worked out for me.
'Til some client from the big city shows up
and ruins your whole life.
Shut the fuck up. We never talk about Bob.
Someone's got to.
What about your dad?
Oh, my dad.
You wanna hear this, huh?
All right, well...
He was in oil.
Tried to teach me how to take over the world,
wasn't really my bag.
You see, I'm into more meaningful connections
that last forever.
Hey, there was a bear in our camp last night.
A bear?
Really?
Uh huh.
Oh, I didn't think they really came up at camps anymore.
Too many people. Yeah.
Yeah, well, someone saw it.
I thought the same until last night,
but just keep those eyes open.
Oh. Thanks, buddy.
Hey, Ben, do me a favor.
I suck at this, take it.
Okay.
I know, I ruined your day.
If you're up for some morning fishing,
I'd love the company.
I'm going out on the boat at 5:00 AM tomorrow.
Yeah, count me in. I'll be there.
Great.
Maybe you can teach me how to fish.
We want a quick selfie,
not like a quick 50 selfies.
I hope he doesn't stay.
He won't.
I mean, he's not just gonna sit there all day, is he?
Who the fuck does he think he is
just sitting there with his shirt off?
Ignore him.
He looks like one of those yoga fairies from Lotus Cove.
I can't stand all these faggots coming through here.
This used to be God's country.
Now our kids can't even go
to the western shores of the lake.
Someone should do something about them.
I'm on it, hun.
He's some of yogi.
He looks like he's sleeping, hun.
Don't bother the man.
He's not sleeping, he's meditating.
You're unattractive.
Oh my god.
Fred, do something!
It's not because she calls me a faggot.
I'm not crazy.
You're just real shitty.
You should look into yoga, babe.
Look at his body.
All that stretching is not good for the joints, hun.
Plus, I got my Peloton.
Shut the fuck up, Fred.
Ah, geez.
I'm sorry guys, I interrupted your day here on the summit.
You know, see, it's my first time here, so it's-
Oh, no, no.
We're actually sorry for interrupting you.
It's not like we bought the mountain.
Fred and Kitty Astor.
Kristian Brooks.
It's my last night.
You see, I came in for the loons.
I'm headed over to fish with my friend David early tomorro,
then either up to...
I don't know, maybe Maine or Vermont.
David?
Mhm. He's a psychologist from Boston.
Oh, the Sachs.
Yes, they got a little spot a few years ago.
How lovely.
Sweet family.
Second best psychologist on the lake.
You're keeping good company.
We kind of thought you were part of that crew
that camps out at Lotus Cove.
Oh, no. I'm not in any crew.
And I'm not trying to look like I am, trust me.
Lots of psychologists around these parts, yeah?
Well, it's the best place to get away
from the noise and the hippies.
Sorry about being a little rude or whatever.
It's been a stressful time for me.
No, no, honey, honey.
Don't worry about it, you know?
It's okay.
You just try to love yourself. All right?
Look, people are the worst.
Huh? Am I right guys?
I mean you can't live with them...
Ah!
So you're a funny devil.
I don't know.
Demon?
What?
Honey, he's kidding.
Maybe we'll see you again if you come back.
Yeah.
Maybe you could teach me some yoga lessons.
Sure.
Kitty, right?
You know, I'd love to teach you a lesson or two.
Have a good day, guys.
Bye.
What the fuck was that all about?
Nice, nice.
You know, it's rare that I found public campsites
without wood that's been brought in.
It's kind of weird.
Oh, well this is pretty much conservation land.
It's basically a tree farm.
Delilah designates which trees are for cutting down.
Oh, yeah.
It prevents invasive species
from making their way into the forest.
Seems inefficient though.
Speaking of invasive species, who is that?
Ooh, he looks like straight out of that Drummer Magazine.
What's Drummer?
It's a leather mag from the 80s.
James has every single issue at home.
- Of course he does. - Right.
Never heard of it.
Well, I hope you don't mind a little competition.
Competition?
Oh, such a saint.
He's definitely gonna pull focus though.
Not interested in focus.
You see, it distracts the hunt.
Oh. Maybe he's hunting you.
One can only hope.
Truth.
What? It's my first time here.
Okay, well, thank you for the help,
and he'll be here when we're done.
I need to go freshen up.
You know...
Fuck.
Get these pants off.
Let me know if you need some help.
You got it.
Okay.
I'm still going, by the way.
It's fine.
Need a hand?
You're fuckin' hot.
That's funny.
They're all saying the same about you.
I've won Mr. Leather Woodchuck four years in a row.
Mm.
Fucking hot guys is what I do.
Well, they called me "daddy" until you showed up.
Mr. Leather Woodchuck.
That's impressive.
I am Daddy.
See you around, sexy.
See you around.
Woof.
Oh, hey.
Look who showed up.
Looks like Daddy's definitely into twunks.
But Daddy's into anyone who calls him Daddy.
You know that.
- Oh, really? - Yeah.
So...
All the wood has been chopped. - Okay.
James is playing backgammon with Patrick.
All right.
Camp is sparse.
Everybody's off doing something.
I got a crazy idea.
Oh, what?
Wanna find a nook and get frisky?
Yeah, Daddy! Come on.
I'm gonna suck your dick.
That's all?
Mhm.
Whatever you need.
That was maybe more impressive.
Well, thank you.
Come on, this way.
Oh, you're a pro now?
- Yeah. - You know where you're going?
You know where we're going?
- No. - No?
I just kinda, you know, want you to myself.
Come on.
Ever been to Henley's cabin?
Left a furry blanket out there to roll around on.
Well, I just think I'm gonna be on my knees.
Sounds like a plan. Come on.
Hope you know these people.
Yes!
Yes! Yeah!
Yeah.
Good fuckin' boy.
I'm gonna paint your guts.
Oh, you're cumming.
Oh, fuck.
Holy fuck, boys.
Thanks for the soundtrack.
That was hot.
You've never been choked like that before?
Well...
Nice work, boys.
Well, we did it.
You came?
Yeah.
Well, next time...
I want you to cum while I'm sitting on you.
Oh yeah?
And while you're sitting on me?
We should head back to camp.
Get a swim in while the sun's high?
Poor baby.
Ha!
Wow.
I know.
Ah.
I'm gonna have to work a little bit harder to get that one.
He'll be back.
Why, is your pussy that good?
Ask Kristian.
Oh, right.
Yeah, I'll be back for that one.
Always are.
What? They always are what?
I mean, look at him.
And look at him.
It's like two super-massive black holes.
For sure.
But you say that like this has happened before.
It just seems it's bound to happen.
There's a lot of water between us.
It must be hard being the center of such nonsense.
It's actually really hot.
Yeah, it's really fuckin' hot.
I don't mind it.
You see, it's the same with everyone.
You all have rules of engagement.
Oh, and you don't?
Beautiful, special, bless.
I can't complain.
I go with the flow, and take what comes my way.
Ooh, as long as it's freely given.
Oh, trust me.
It is.
Hey, where are all the boys?
They never miss a last night's fire.
- Hey. - Hey.
- Hi. - Hey.
Ready? Wanna go?
Yeah, let's go.
I'll see you all later.
- Bye. - Bye.
Bye!
Hey, Mr. Masseur.
My lower left hip tightened up
when I was hiking up Snakehair.
Won't you come take a look at it?
I sensed you were a little tense earlier.
What are you doing after this?
He means after the weekend.
We have a big brownstone in Manhattan,
and there's guest rooms for guests
that resemble you in every way.
You can come and go as you please.
I have a studio there,
and I'd love to have you as a subject.
Ugh, until we all tire of each other.
No, we'll just see how it goes.
Mm.
You're inviting him to come and stay over?
We're queer and we're grown.
We can do whatever we want.
Didn't you say you were going to Vermont?
To some river?
I did.
It's been a while since I hung in any one place for a bit.
I'm not sure I could step foot in a city
for more than a day or two.
We have parks and trees in New York.
Do you want to take a walk in the woods?
Didn't realize you had an appointment.
Neither did I.
I guess I'll see you guys later?
Bye.
Just a little domesticity never hurt nobody.
That was unwise.
They're all idiots.
You told me yourself, people only see what they wanna see.
They think I'm a lusty slut.
Because, you are.
An utterly amoral one, huh?
Yeah.
I want what's mine.
You have nothing, Corban.
I've killed you five times now?
And you keep coming back wanting more.
But that makes me very lucky, I would say.
It's very convenient.
Yeah?
You're never gonna find anyone like me.
Oh, is that true?
I help you get what you want.
I give you what you want.
What I want?
You see, I wanted you to act like you didn't know me,
and you decided not to do that.
They don't fucking know.
[popper heartbeat grows
You're what gets creatures like me caught.
But we're special.
Special gets noticed.
Everyone notices you, everywhere.
I'm still here.
I know everything.
Do you?
Mhm.
You're not fucking me.
I'm not cumming.
I don't know why any of that could ever matter.
I matter.
Hey!
Oh, hey, Dee.
What's going on?
Nothin' much.
Is this your spot?
You could say that.
Yeah, I was waiting for Corban.
He had to go back to tent to his tent.
to get some tape cleaner.
Tape cleaner?
Yeah.
Oh. I know what that's for.
Did you get that bear at the shop?
I did.
You know, she said it suits me, so.
Wait.
Are you the one running around looking like a bear?
Shh.
Of course I am.
Quiet.
You better be kidding.
No, I am. I'm fuckin' with you.
No, no, this is for fucking.
I was just messing with you.
Hey, did you find Henley?
Actually, no.
I went by his place, I didn't see his car.
But he's usually here or there.
Yeah.
Haven't seen him.
What the fuck is that?
Shit.
Probably a chipmunk.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
That sounded big.
Could be a mink.
What's a mink?
They're like otter-ish creatures.
They're everywhere around here.
Um...
Was Henley saying anything weird, or did he act weird?
Not at all.
Honestly, he was in my tent when I got back,
which was a little weird.
Geez, Henley.
Yeah, that's all right.
No, listen, it's fine though.
I mean, we kinda had sex.
We were feeling our shrooms and he left right after,
and I went back to sleep.
Okay, okay.
That was two times. - Oh, shit.
Yeah.
- That did sound big. - Yeah.
Fuck!
Oh shit!
Scared the shit out of me.
Ugh! Fuckin' chipmunks.
Oh, well, they're everywhere.
I tell you, when I was a kid,
I used to shoot 'em with my pellet gun.
Raggedy bitches.
Anyway...
I think I'm gonna head back to camp.
- Okay. - Yeah.
Another party tonight?
No, I don't think so.
You know, the Kyles didn't get back,
so I think I'm gonna go out to Bald Island.
You want company?
No, I'm good.
Hey, guys.
Hi-ya.
Hey.
Where have you been all day?
Feels like everyone has cleared out.
Swam out to Snakehair,
did some yoga on the mountain.
Chopped a little wood, got some sun.
Waiting in the woods for Corban to show up.
He got pulled into that functionally mobile orgy,
rolling around in that Gareth, you know?
Yeah, hard not to get pulled into it.
Okay. You know what?
He is an attractive man, but he's fixated on it.
And I actually think it's kind of gross.
You don't find it the least bit sexy?
In like, the most basic possible way?
It's like his fetish is the binary.
Wearing a cloak of toxic masculinity
and playing into that does not excite me.
But guys like you do.
Because I'm not macho.
No, because your masculinity
doesn't suffocate every fucking thing around it.
You walk in your own space.
And so does Kristian.
Oh, hey.
Oh, hey, did Delilah touch base with you?
She was looking for you earlier.
Yeah, yeah.
No Henley or the Kyles, huh?
- Mm-mm. - No.
I think she's taking the canoe out to Bald Island.
By herself?
That'll take like an hour out and back,
even with the lake so calm.
I know. I offered to go with.
Look at that.
James and Matthew are packing up.
You know, it's the last fire of the official season.
God, it's gonna be so sad to see it go.
You know, it's been a really rough year.
I just...
I just wanna live up here and disappear.
You guys are gonna come back for the fire tonight, right?
It's an English exit for us this year.
Wait, what?
Seriously?
And I have a client in the morning.
Well, I don't want to go.
I never want to go.
There you go.
Yeah.
Hey...
You should come and visit.
Stay with us.
Ah, that sounds fun.
But how do I find you?
Take my number.
Ah, no cell.
I know.
Don't. - Seriously?
- Don't even start. - Seriously?
- I know, I know. - No cell phone?
How do you connect with people?
I don't really.
This is my body work studio.
It's the ground floor of our brownstone.
Hey, come see us.
Take a little trip to New York and see what happens.
You guys barely know me though.
No, but you're one of us.
You're open. - Go ahead.
Sex positive.
Uh huh, uh huh.
Gorgeous.
You're welcome anytime.
That's really sweet.
You know, I might just show up on your doorstep
one of these days, so, watch out.
Anytime.
Tell everybody we said bye.
- I will. - Okay?
They'll be asking about you, so.
Well, we'll be back.
- All right. - Later.
I'll see you sooner rather than later.
Oh, you will.
Trust me on that.
Stay dry.
Yeah.
Takin' a shower out here.
Hey, hey.
You there?
Hey, hey!
Come in.
I thought we might miss each other.
Looks like we're gonna pack and go tonight.
Aw.
Don't blink.
Is anyone there?
Chipmunks, fuck.
Hey, Dee!
Fuck!
Kristian, you scared me.
You all right?
I was just about to head back to camp.
No, I am not all right.
Everything is not all right.
What do you mean?
What's up?
I found them on Bald Island.
What happened?
I don't know what I'm gonna do, I could lose everything.
Jesus.
Look, I don't know what's been going on, Delilah.
I mean, I can't help unless you tell me, right?
Help?
Yeah.
What happened?
The Kyles are dead!
And I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Yeah.
You know, maybe...
I got an idea, maybe you should call it in.
You know? - Call it in?
I think the community would protect you.
- Protect me? - Yeah, protect you.
Protect me? From a fucking killer?
There's still a killer here.
Yeah.
- He killed the Kyles. - Yeah, yeah.
Delilah, just, it's gonna be okay.
Really? It's gonna be okay?
Yeah. Please, just please.
Well, thanks for saying that.
Yeah, just look at me. Ready?
I'm here for you.
We're gonna breathe together, okay?
Kristian, please.
Put your hands up.
All right, all right.
Yo, take it easy.
Why are you pointing the gun at me?
Don't get any closer.
All right, all right.
Look, I haven't seen the Kyles all day.
I've been with other people the whole time.
Dee, it's me.
Don't fucking move!
Kristian, please keep your hands up.
Hey, listen to me!
I just want to help you.
Let me ask you a question.
Why would I still be here if I had anything to do
with the Kyles, huh?
What about Corban? He's weird.
The gun's not loaded, huh?
[distorted flute continues
Smells like bear carrion.
What's up?
Hi.
You're really into that.
Yeah.
Where is everyone?
Oh, god, I have no idea,
but we did see Delilah like walking through camp
and not talking to anyone.
It feels like the party's kind of over.
It's been hard to keep tabs on everybody.
Yeah.
I get it.
It's been really great meeting everyone.
And I'm not looking forward to heading out
on the cold, lonesome road.
Oh my god, that's so bleak.
Bleak, really?
You're reading a book about dangerous neuropathology.
Hold on a second.
Okay.
That's bleak right there.
Hey!
Stay in your chair.
You're being mean to me!
Sorry, sorry.
Just, I like knowing that, you know,
darkness is the exception.
It's comforting, it's affirming.
No, I get it, I get it.
Do you mind if I say goodbye, again?
- Oh, again? - Pretty please?
Again.
Um...
Okay.
Cool.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
All right, let's go.
You know, I've never been out here for a Labor Day
that is this quiet.
- Oh. - Strange.
Expectations are such a doozy.
Hey, Pat?
Patrick.
Oh.
Oh!
There he is.
You guys mind if I join you for a proper goodbye?
Um...
Live free and die.
That's live free "or" die.
What?
You said "Live free and die".
The state motto is "or" die.
Ah.
Well, you've only ever got two choices, David.
Live free or not, but you die either way.
That's bleak.
That's the truth.
Don't you have anybody?
Nothin' to live for?
No, not really.
Just me, myself, and I.
What, are you gonna charge me for this session?
Please.
I know you said that you don't really drink,
No, no, no.
Booze just isn't my thing, man.
I hear you.
It's just such a great social lubricant.
You need lubricant with me, David.
Huh?
Oh, shit.
What's up?
See those bubbles over there?
Yeah.
That's a big snapping turtle.
Take a man's hand clean off.
You got kids?
Uh...
Kids, kids?
That would be a no.
No, I love other people's kids though.
Yeah, I hear that.
Yeah.
Takes everything you got just to get through.
Well, your wife seems like
a really good partner.
Yeah, she's um...
She's the best
One of these days we gotta take one of these vacations
without the kid.
Yeah, you look like you could use one.
You're telling me.
Not a private moment.
"Dad, Dad, Dad!"
I don't know how you do it, my god.
Yeah.
These two hands are my regular date night, that's how.
Hey, you know something?
There's no one around here, it's just me and you.
Yep, no one but us.
Unzip your pants, David.
What?
You heard me.
You see, I'm gonna suck your dick.
And you're gonna cum in my mouth.
I'm married.
I have a son.
I'm acquainted.
I've seen the way you look at me, at my ass.
Jesus Christ, David.
You can have it.
What if they find out?
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
Look.
Hey, trust yourself.
This is just between you and me.
And the only person that would tell is you.
Am I right?
Look at me.
Trust yourself.
Hey.
Do you mind if I borrow your boat for like an hour?
I left some stuff all the way over at the Cove,
and it's just twice as fast as driving.
Yeah.
Thanks.
I'm driving my van up the coast.
I got another 30 on this stop.
You got any room?
This piggy's gonna blow your house down.
It's unlocked.
Let yourself in, I'll follow in 5?
I haven't seen one as pretty as you in a long time.
You're gonna call me Spider-Pig, boy.
Don't be upset.
Don't take it personal.
This is what I do.