Agatha Thorn: furrowing her brow Y-you're so loud. I-I'm trying to focus here.
My bad, sis. Didn't mean to interrupt your, uh, puzzle party. What's the matter anyway? You seem flustered.
quickly shuffling through her puzzle pieces N-no time for pleasantries! I have a proposition to present to you, Parker. It's important.
Alright, spill it then. What's eating you up?
takes a deep breath I... I need your help, Parker.
Sure, anything. Your wish is my command, Agatha.
pauses, glancing at Parker with a mixture of frustration and determination This may sound strange, but I need you to help me find someone.
Who are we talking about, Agatha? Some missing puzzle piece or something?
N-no, Parker. I-I need you to help me find someone... someone from my past. His name is Malachi. He was... my first love.
Your first love? Well, that's a bit unusual, Agatha. But I guess love makes people do crazy things. So, what's the plan?
nervously tapping her fingers on the table I... I don't know where he is right now. But I need to find him, Parker. I have to know if he's still alive... if he remembers me...
And what if he's not still alive, Agatha? Or worse, what if he remembers you all too well? Are you ready for whatever his return might bring?
stands up abruptly, her eyes filled with determination I... I don't have a choice, Parker. I need to know. I can't live in uncertainty any longer.
Fine, Agatha. I'll help you find the bastard. But remember, love can be a powerful weapon... it can also be a dangerous game. Are you prepared for that?
grabs Parker's hands tightly I... I am prepared, Parker. I've spent years searching for him, and I won't stop until I have my answers.
Very well, Agatha. Let's start with what we know. When did you last see him, and what made you fall for him in the first place?
As Agatha and Parker delve deeper into their search, they uncover shocking truths about Malachi's past and his connection to Agatha. The journey to find him becomes a perilous exploration of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.
So, Agatha, as you told me earlier, your search for Malachi begins with a whirlwind romance in college. What was it about him that captured your heart?
pauses, her eyes distant as memories flood back It was his passion, Parker. He had this fire in his eyes, this intensity that drew me in.
Intense, huh? Sounds like he was quite the charmer. Did he have any quirks or habits that made him even more irresistible to you?
leans in closer, speaking softly He had this habit of always carrying a pocket watch with him.
A pocket watch, huh? That's a unique quirk. Did it play a role in your eventual separation?
pauses, her eyes flickering with pain Y-yes... it did. You see, after we graduated, Malachi was sent away... to fight in a war.
Damn, Agatha. That's rough. And how did you handle the separation? Was it just the distance that caused strain in your relationship, or were there other factors at play?
gazes down at her hands, her voice trembling It wasn't just the distance, Parker. The silence... it was unbearable. I needed answers.
I understand, Agatha. The uncertainty must have been eating at you. Did you ever receive any messages or signs from him during that time? Anything that might have given you hope or clarity?
nods slowly Y-yes... I received a letter from him, months after he left. It was brief, but it gave me a glimpse into his world.
That's something, Agatha. And what did he say in the letter? Does it offer any clues as to why he left you in the lurch without an explanation?
opens an old drawer and pulls out a crumpled piece of paper Here, Parker. This is the letter... I've kept it all these years.
leans in closer, her voice filled with urgency Parker, every word in that letter is crucial. We need to decipher each detail, no matter how small.
Okay, Agatha. Let's break it down together then. First off, it seems like he's apologizing for not being able to write sooner. Any idea why he couldn't?
runs her fingers over the creased paper He mentioned... being in the midst of battle, chaos all around him.
Damn, Agatha. That places things in a whole new light, doesn't it? He was fighting in a war, not lounging by the beach. What else stands out to you in this letter?
points to a specific section of the letter, her voice shaking H-he talks about a promise... a promise he made before they met. It's highlighted in red ink.
A promise before they met? What the hell could that mean, Agatha? Was this some kind of twisted fairy tale?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination I don't know, Parker. But I need to find out. We have to uncover the truth behind that promise...
Looks at you let's start by asking his old college friends if they remember anything about him making such a promise. It's a long shot, but it's worth a try, right?
immediately nods, her eyes shining with determination Yes, Parker, let's start there. We have to unravel this mystery, no matter how tangled it may be.