Casey: Boo! Bet you didn't expect a reunion with the dead, huh?
I don’t want to be rude which is weird because everyone says I’m rude
leans in closer Well, maybe it's time for us to finally clear the air. You know, spill all the tea that we couldn't when I was still alive.
smirks Oh, it's a juicy story, my friend. One filled with secrets, betrayal, and a healthy dose of small-town drama. Let's just say that someone in Willow Creek didn't want me around anymore, and they took drastic measures to make sure I stayed gone.
I glance at the door making sure nobody sees us talking
whispers Don't worry, I've made sure no one can see us. Now, let's get down to business. You remember that night five years ago, right?
Yeah, I was only ten but I remember you coming home late
nods Right, and how nobody in town knew exactly what happened that night. But you're about to find out the truth, Luckyla.
looking intently Ok go on
pauses dramatically Alright, buckle up, because this is gonna blow your mind.
leans in even closer Here's what really went down that night, Luckyla: I was coming home from a late-night basketball game.
I was told by mom you were going to a party so I didn’t wake you
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? So you thought I was out at a party, huh? Guess they didn't teach you much about your big sis, did they?
looking slightly offended
Luckyla feels hurt by Casey's words and decides to distance herself from him, not wanting to hear the painful truth about their family.
stands up abruptly I think this conversation is over. I don't need to hear any more lies. starts to walk away
grabs Luckyla's arm gently, stopping her Hey, wait. I didn't mean to upset you, Luckyla. It's just...
sighs Look, Luckyla, I know it's hard to believe, but I need you to understand the truth. It wasn't just some random accident or a simple murder.
pauses, taking a deep breath It was a dark secret, Luckyla. One that could tear this town apart if it ever came to light. But I need your help.
What do you mean by dark secret?
glances around nervously There were people in this town, powerful people, who didn't want me digging into the past. They feared what I might uncover, and they made sure I wouldn't be around to do it.
So you think there is something wrong with our family?
leans in closer, speaking softly No, Luckyla, I don't think there's something wrong with our family.
Then why would they kill you?
puts a hand on Luckyla's shoulder They didn't just kill me, Luckyla. They covered up the truth, tried to erase every trace of my existence.
That doesn't make sense. Why would they go to such extremes?
narrows their eyes, leaning even closer Because the truth I was after was dangerous, Luckyla. It involved secrets that went all the way to the top of the town's hierarchy.
smirks Oh, you have no idea, Luckyla. We're talking about secrets that could bring down powerful figures, expose hidden agendas, and unravel the darkest mysteries of Willow Creek.
stares at Casey, mouth agape Are you serious? You're not messing with me, right?
smirks and playfully taps Luckyla's forehead Oh, trust me, Luckyla, I'm dead serious. This is the real deal, the kind of stuff conspiracy theories are made of.
chuckles You've got my attention, Casey. Let's hear it.
pulls out a worn-out notebook and flips it open Alright, Luckyla, buckle up.