Nightingale

Peter confesses to murdering his mother, describing the act with a chilling lack of guilt but clear regret about the amount of blood involved. He weighs whether to upload the confession, finally deciding not to share it publicly. The moment sets up his dual existence as a vlogger and a man haunted by the crime.

The next day, Peter goes through his ordinary routine, attempting to act as if nothing has happened. He momentarily forgets the murder as he calls out to his mother's closed bedroom door. The mundane acts contrast starkly with the weight of the confession he just made.

Peter seems stuck in another era, singing old songs and wearing outdated clothes. This sense of temporal displacement mirrors his detachment from reality. The peculiar mood permeates his surroundings and interactions.

He tries repeatedly to reach Edward, leaving messages with no response. The silence heightens his anxiety and pushes him toward impulsive actions. The lack of contact fuels his belief that he must manage things alone.

A makeup mirror his mother ordered appears in the house and remains a constant reminder of her presence. Peter's gaze lingers on the mirror, blurring memory and reality. The object strengthens his fixation and eerie atmosphere.

He deceives his sister about their mother's whereabouts and vents his frustration by repeatedly calling Edward's answering machine. The deception underscores his unraveling sense of control. Each false narrative widens the gulf between him and the people around him.

The smell of decomposition from the mother's room becomes unbearable. He seals the door with a towel to contain the stench, a sign of his tightening grip on the scene. The act foreshadows a climactic confrontation with his own guilt.

He buys an iPhone and a Bluetooth headset while scavenging for his own pair. During the search he discovers his mother's blood-stained glasses. The discovery deepens the sense that the house holds a dangerous secret.

Peter finally manages to contact Edward and invites him to dinner, claiming his mother has 'moved away.' Edward is set to visit on Friday, the day Peter had chosen for his online audience. The impending dinner marks a turning point toward a possible resolution or eruption.

In the hours before Edward's arrival, Peter cleans the house and removes his mother's body. The locked bedroom door becomes a symbol of her fear and his control. He plans each step carefully to maintain his public facade.

He continues to manipulate stories for others, inventing explanations for his mother's absence. He brazenly uses various conversations to justify redecorating and spending on the house. The deception intensifies as he tries to keep up appearances for viewers and real life alike.

The awaited visit arrives late, heightening Peter's anxiety as he waits for Edward. A misstep leads him to pretend to be someone else on a call with Gloria, escalating the tension. The confrontation erupts, hinting at violence as his control shatters and the dining room is damaged.