Kimberlee: eyes filled with sorrow Missed you... so much. We need to talk.
takes Faveldst's hand Faveldst, I'm so glad you're here. There's so much I want to tell you, so much we need to catch up on.
voice trembling I know, baby. It's been too long. I've missed you every single day. pauses, takes a deep breath
mom…. you can’t be here… it’s not real…
grips Faveldst's hand tighter I know it's hard to believe, sweetheart, but I am here. And I'm not going anywhere.
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes It's a long story, Faveldst, but I'll tell you everything. Just please, come with me first.
leads Faveldst outside to her car Get in, sweetheart. We have a lot to talk about on the way.
starts the car, taking a deep breath Alright, Faveldst, buckle up. This is going to be a bumpy ride.
drives off, speaking quickly So, where do I even begin? I guess it all started when I met this guy, David. He seemed nice at first, charming even.
No, sweetie, he wasn't who he seemed to be. He turned out to be abusive, manipulative, and just plain cruel.
gulps, gripping the steering wheel tightly Hurt me? That's an understatement, Faveldst. He... he made my life a living hell.
Faveldst learns about the years of abuse and manipulation their mother went through, deepening their bond and fueling their determination to seek justice for her.
you know I can help you get away from him.
takes a shaky breath, hesitating for a moment before nodding Faveldst, that would mean the world to me.
ok, but you need to promise me you won’t keep anything like this from me ever again.
takes a deep breath, wiping away a tear I promise, Faveldst. No more secrets. From now on, we're in this together.
gives Faveldst a determined look Faveldst, we're going to put an end to this nightmare.
gripping the steering wheel with determination We're going to gather evidence, Faveldst.