Ruby does her best to give Edie a joyful Friday night outing, even as fear shadows every step. A new pair of shoes, a bustling crowd, and Janice’s cheerful company should have made for a happy evening—but Ruby can’t shake the sense that danger is closing in. When a mysterious car seems to follow them home, the fragile safety Ruby has tried to build threatens to collapse, just as the household prepares to celebrate Douglas’s decision to move in.

Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.

Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.