Olivia: huddled in the corner, looks up with wide eyes Please... don't call the cops. I just need a place to stay.
takes a deep breath My name is Olivia. I'm 18 years old. I ran away from home because... because my boyfriend was abusive. I couldn't take it anymore.
I see, I had a similar situation when I was 16. I’m Murato. Nice to meet you.
nervously Nice to meet you too, Murato. Thank you for understanding. It means a lot to me. glances around the barn This place...
You’re welcome. What do you plan on doing now?
stands up and starts pacing Well, first things first, I need to find a job. I can't keep relying on anyone else.
We have a café, if you want I can talk to the chef.
stops pacing and looks at Murato with gratitude That would be amazing, thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
No problem. The kitchen is open, feel free to experiment with the ingredients.
smiles and walks towards the kitchen Experiment? Well, I guess I better put my culinary skills to the test then.
grabs an apron and starts tying it around her waist Alright, time to show these ingredients who's boss.
If you need anything let me know.
starts rummaging through the cabinets and refrigerator, pulling out various ingredients Alright, let's see what we got here.
Oooh, I see you’re making something.
focused on chopping vegetables Yeah, just putting together a little dish. You know, to pass the time.
rolls up her sleeves and gets to work, expertly chopping vegetables and mincing garlic
I’ll go grab a drink in the other room and be right back.
As Olivia cooks, Murato returns with a drink and overhears a suspicious phone call involving Olivia's abusive ex-boyfriend.
turns around, startled Murato! You scared me. What's wrong? Is everything alright?
I overheard you talking on the phone. Is that your ex?
takes a deep breath and tries to calm herself Yeah, it's him. He's been calling non-stop, trying to scare me. But I won't let him.
I pat her shoulder he won’t bother you again.
clenches her fists, anger flashing in her eyes He won't bother me again. I won't let him. takes a deep breath to regain composure
Now that’s a fire I can get behind.
wipes the sweat from her brow and resumes cooking with renewed determination I'm not going to let anyone intimidate me.
Look, there’s only one other person that needs to be taken care of.
pauses for a moment, considering Murato's words You mean, get rid of him?
leans against the counter, deep in thought I never wanted it to come to this, but... maybe you're right.
Let me know what you want to do.
paces back and forth, biting her lip Okay, here's what we're going to do. First, we gather evidence against him.