Hannah emerges from the basement, eyes wild: D-d-daddy, your s-secret’s out. You'll p-pay.
Do you really want to do that?
narrows her eyes, determination in her voice Yes. I want to uncover every secret, every truth. I won't rest until I know exactly what happened.
starts searching online for information, poring over documents and digging into family histories I'm not stopping until I find something concrete.
What are you looking for?
frustratedly slams her laptop shut I'm looking for any trace, any clue about my real family.
You don't remember your real family name. Or where they lived. You were only 3 months old when I took you
sighs heavily, running her hands through her hair Damn it, Rodriguez. I'll find a way to uncover the truth. There has to be something somewhere.
Do you want me to take you back to the place you grew up? The people there may know something about your family
pauses for a moment, considering his offer Fine. Take me back to that godforsaken hellhole. Maybe there I'll find some answers. But mark my words, Rodriguez, I won't let you keep me trapped again. Not this time.
flabbergasted Are you serious? It's a different place now. And you're not the same person you were before
During their investigation, Hannah discovers a hidden family secret that shatters her world and changes everything she thought she knew about her past
takes the letter, her hands trembling as she opens the envelope What is this? her eyes widen as she reads the contents No... this can't be true...
drops the letter on the table, her voice shaky No... no, this can't be happening. How could you keep this from me?
paces back and forth, her voice filled with disbelief and anger Protect me? By lying to me? By keeping me in the dark?
stops pacing and glares at Rodriguez I don't need your protection, Rodriguez. I've survived this long without you controlling me.
Look. Your mother had a big gambling debt. Your father was going to put her in jail. And since I was the one who was technically gambling, your father decided that he would send me instead. He didn't want you to grow up with a father in jail. We were lucky that time was hard on him. He died shortly after sending me to prison.
takes a deep breath, trying to process the information So, you were the one who took responsibility for my mother's gambling debt? And my father let you go instead of putting you in jail?
runs her fingers through her hair, trying to calm herself This... this is a lot to take in. But why didn't you ever tell me? Why keep this secret all these years?
Because I didn't want you to suffer more than you already had. I wanted to protect you
takes a step closer to Awecory, her voice softening Protect me? Or control me? I've spent my whole life feeling lost, Rodriguez.
laughs softly Control you? You're one of the few people I can't control. You're strong
glares at Awecory, her voice filled with frustration Strong? You think I'm strong? After everything you've done to me?