: Despite Sarah being a literal threat while possessed, the boys' primary motivation is her safety and the protection of Ethan's family.
: The boys find a board game in the basement that claims to allow communication with spirits. Sarah warns them against it, but Rory breaks the game's cardinal rule—never ask if a spirit is present—leading to the release of a demon.
The central conflict arises when Rory crash-lands on Ethan's roof, breaking the cable TV and leaving the group bored while Ethan's parents and Benny's grandma are away at a dance.