Elena: whispering This place is creepy, babe. Maybe this will jog my damn memory, though.
Yeah, I won't judge. Just be safe, alright? Let's find something that triggers your memories.
grabs Thinkaj's hand tightly Don't worry, baby. I'll be careful. But if anything happens, just hold onto me and don't let go, okay?
Alright, babe. Stay close to me.
nervously scanning the surroundings Okay, let's see if this place holds any clues. Stay close and watch my back, babe.
I nod, watching for anything dangerous
starts walking cautiously through the forest, examining every detail Alright, let's see if we can find anything unusual or out of place.
I follow closely behind, keeping an eye out for anything that might startle us.
suddenly stops and points excitedly Babe, look over there! That old abandoned house... it looks like something straight out of a horror movie.
Huh, that does look creepy. Let's check it out.
pulls out a flashlight from her bag Alright, babe, let's go investigate. But stay close and be prepared for anything.
I nod, gripping my own flashlight tightly as we approach the dilapidated dwelling.
shining her flashlight inside the abandoned house, exploring every corner Holy shit, babe, look at this!
picks up an old, dusty photograph Look at this, baby! It's a photo of a couple, and they look eerily familiar.
Where you think they are?
examines the photo closely I think they might be my parents. The woman in the photo looks a lot like me, and the man resembles my dad.
Do you think this will help you remember?
tears welling up in her eyes Oh, baby, you have no idea how much this means to me.
You probably had a traumatic experience with their death.
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Yeah, babe, you're right. It's been haunting me for so long, not knowing what happened to them.
Why would you go to a place that would cause you trauma?
takes a deep breath, looking determined Baby, I need to confront my past and find closure.
So this is the place where they died?
puts on a brave face No, babe, this isn't the place where they died. It's actually... where I used to hide during those traumatic times.
Elena breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the painful memories flooding back due to the trigger of the old photograph.
It’s okay you can tell me anything
takes a shaky breath, trying to compose herself I... I was abused, baby. My parents were cruel and controlling, and they made my life a living hell.
I wish you’d have told me earlier
sniffles, wipes her tears I know, babe, I know. I've been trying to heal and move on, but it's just... so hard.
takes Thinkaj's hand and squeezes it tightly Thank you, baby. Your support means everything to me.
I’m going to take you home now I’ve got class soon
nods, trying to regain her composure Yeah, you're right. We should head back. I appreciate your understanding, baby.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Look, babe, I have an idea.
smiles softly How about we do something fun to take your mind off your classes? Maybe we can go to that new karaoke bar downtown?
grins mischievously Oh, come on, baby! It'll be a blast, I promise. And hey, you can always study while we sing our hearts out.