
[Music box crackle] Mom goes over, pats Elena on the head, strokes the doll. Says she seems so sad and by you loving on her it cheers her up. Old woman says, well that's Penelope. She's been here as long as the house has been here. But please be gentle, she's so fragile. Justin... crackle... broken music plays from Penelope's chest. Mechanical eyes open, close, open, close. And she says, I love you mommy. Clerk says, that's odd. She hasn't spoken in years as far as I know. They settle for the night. Mom bathed the kids. Hums a sweet melody like that of the doll. Quiet, jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle... I love you mommy... a whisper. She thinks it's one of her children. Says, I love you too baby. Uneventful night. Pack up to check out. Elena notices Penelope is missing. Clerk says, that's odd. Are you sure you didn't accidentally put her in your things? Family says no. you can check our vehicle even though we don't have it. Clerk says, that's fine. It's just a broken doll collecting dust, doesn't matter. They look at the woman strangely, grab bags, head for the car.

