Fractured

Following a Thanksgiving visit, Joanne and Ray engage in a heated argument on their way home. Their conversation reveals deep-rooted frustrations within their troubled relationship, highlighting Joanne's nagging and Ray's feeling of helplessness.

During their journey, the couple stops at a service area so Peri can use the restroom. This brief pause becomes significant when Ray picks up a coke for Joanne and batteries for Peri's Walkman, setting the stage for later events.

When Peri misplaces her compact mirror, Ray and Joanne embark on a frantic search at the service area. The tension of the moment escalates as their arguments start to surface amidst the urgency to find the lost item.

In an attempt to scare off a dog at a nearby construction site, Ray inadvertently causes Peri to fall into a pit. This accident not only injures Peri but also leads Ray to fall in while trying to rescue her, resulting in a head injury.

Joanne rushes to the construction site after hearing Peri's cries and takes them both to the hospital. With Peri’s arm injured and Ray's head wound, they navigate the urgent care process amidst rising tensions.

Upon arrival at the hospital, the couple faces a grueling admissions process that heightens their anxiety. Joanne's plea for Ray to hurry contrasts with their despair regarding Peri's condition as they confront tough choices about her care.

In the hospital, Ray and Joanne are faced with the challenge of deciding whether to register Peri as an organ donor. This poignant moment brings to the surface Ray’s memories of his late first wife, adding emotional weight to their situated grief.

Finally seeing Dr. Berthram, they learn of Peri's fractured arm and the necessity of a CAT scan for potential head trauma. This brings a mix of relief and continued concern as they hope for positive news amid their distress.

Ray dozes off in the waiting area only to awaken to shocking news: Joanne and Peri's medical records have vanished. Confusion and panic erupt, thrusting him into a disorienting reality that escalates his sense of urgency.

As Ray seeks answers, hospital staff are skeptical of his claims, leading to him being restrained by security. His situation escalates when he realizes he must escape to find his family, taking adrenaline autoinjectors to aid his frantic rescue.

Caught in a perilous spiral, Ray's mental state deteriorates as authorities begin to suspect him. Facing inquiries into his past alcoholism and the blood evidence discovered, he resists believing he is losing touch with reality.

In his desperation, Ray takes Dr. Jacobs at gunpoint, seeking entrance to the hospital. This act of violence stems from his growing paranoia, showcasing the depths of his fear as he believes something sinister is occurring.

Amid chaos, Ray navigates the hospital's basement, convinced he will find Joanne and Peri. The haunting sights he encounters further warp his perception of reality, intensifying his urgency to rescue them from impending danger.

As Ray escapes the hospital believing he has rescued his family, the grim truth begins to unfold. The reality is far bleaker than he could have imagined, leading to a catastrophic realization of his own actions and their devastating consequences.

In the final moments, Ray drives away, forever altered by the tragic loss of his family. This poignant ending leaves viewers grappling with the implications of his choices and the haunting nature of his despair.