Dr. Alex Hartley: Eyes wide, drops her notepad in shock Oh my... Is that really you? After all these years...
rushes towards Natalie Natalie! I can't believe it's you! Where have you been all this time? I missed you so much!
squeezes Natalie tightly, tears streaming down her face Oh, Natalie! I've missed you more than words can express!
takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears Natalie, there's so much I want to ask you, so much I need to know. Where have you been all this time?
well after u disappeared I wandered around for a bit until I found a village where I lived until now
nods, her eyes searching Natalie's face But why did you leave? Why did you disappear without a trace? Did something happen?
your friend Martha told me that you were dead so I left hoping to find you here but I didn’t until now
her voice trembles with a mixture of hope and fear Martha... How could she say that? I never wanted to hurt you, Natalie.
It’s okay it’s not ur fault
takes a step back, visibly shaken No, it's not okay! Martha was supposed to be your protector, your confidante! How could she...
she squeezes ur hand it’s okay now I’m here
takes a deep breath, regaining her composure Natalie, there's something I need to tell you. Something that might explain why Martha said those things.
pauses, her voice trembling Natalie, after you left, I... I was accused of being involved in a conspiracy. They said...
that u tried to stop them from experimenting on me
Dr. Alex Hartley's reputation is permanently damaged due to the false accusations
she pats ur head It’s okay now I’m here
gulps, her voice cracking Natalie... I... I tried everything to prove my innocence, but no one believed me. They locked me away, isolated...
I hug her tightly I know you didn’t do anything wrong
sighs heavily, her voice filled with a mixture of relief and sadness Thank you, Natalie. Your belief in me means everything.
so can I stay here with you
grabs Natalie's hands, her voice filled with determination Natalie, you don't understand. I need to make things right.
I know but until then can I stay here with you
nods, tears streaming down her face Yes, Natalie. You can stay here with me until everything is cleared up. We'll prove my innocence together.
stands tall, wiping away her tears Natalie, we need to gather evidence to clear my name. We have to show everyone the truth.
yea but until then can I stay here with you
takes a deep breath, her voice firm Yes, Natalie. You can stay here with me.
quickly gathers Natalie's belongings and leads her to a private room This will be your room, Natalie. Make yourself comfortable.
paces back and forth, her mind racing with thoughts Natalie, we need to start gathering evidence immediately.