This episode is based on events that took place in Season 3 Episode 3 of the TV series Madam Secretary, created by Barbara Hall. There are nine direct quotes:

1. “Da-ad, why are all the lights turning on and off?”

2. “It’s like a Stephen King novel up there.”

3. “It’s all right, kids.”

4. “Someone hacked into your security system.”

5. “How?”

6. “Is everything all right?”

7. “It’s fine. I’ll be upstairs in a minute.”

8. “So Dad’s supposed to quit his job just because you’re freaked out?”

9. “Don’t act like it’s just me. You sleep with a night light.”

REFERENCES

1. “South China Sea." Madam Secretary. Season 3, Episode 3, CBS, 23 Oct. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80188784?trackId=200257859