Hanks realizes that, as he and Emma are direct blood relatives, it turns out Mary has an older brother, and Karen is in some way protected by Emma's relationship with Mary. The children are really after Carlton, as they blame his family for the mining accident that killed them. The children finally corner Carlton and kill him, thus satisfying their lust for retribution. At the end, the Tunny family drives away after selling the house and leaving it for the children. The film ends with Mary sitting on a bed, clutching a teddy given to her by Emma, and her brother closing the door.