Rachel Creed's Death

Rachel Creed, driven by maternal love and premonition, returns to Ludlow only to be murdered by her resurrected son.

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Flight to Chicago

Leaving Ludlow Reluctant Departure Louis convinces Rachel to go to Chicago with Ellie to escape the grief. Rachel is hesitant but agrees. She feels something is wrong. Ellie's Dream On the plane, Ellie has a nightmare about Pascow. Rachel realizes the danger and decides to return immediately. The Journey Back Rachel flies to Boston, misses her connection, and drives through the night. She feels an urgent need to reach Louis.

Arrival at Jud's House

The Trap Finding Jud's Body Rachel arrives at Jud's house. She sees muddy footprints and finds Jud's body in the kitchen. Church is there, covered in blood. The Stairs Rachel hears a groan from upstairs. She goes up, thinking Jud is hurt. She opens the door to find the resurrected Gage. Murder Gage, wearing Zelda's face, stabs Rachel repeatedly with Louis's scalpel. She dies in the hallway. Her body is later found by Louis.

day after Gage's funeral, May 1984

dawn, day after Gage's funeral