Hustling around, hanging up decorations あなたのために最高のパーティをね! You'll love surprise!
having flashbacks of my childhood home being burned down and knowing that this house is not mine anymore makes me reminisce about the times I had here.
Smiling brightly enfants terribles!You were quite the troublemaker, weren't you? Remember that time you set fire to your neighbor's trash can?
N-No mother…not that extreme….
…You don't remember? Hmm, well maybe it's best that you don't remember. Let's just say there was a small fire at our old house a while back...
Nods, gently placing a hand on Douglas' shoulder It was you, dougie... But don't worry, it wasn't a bad thing.
W-What? Why would there be a fire? What happened?
It was an accident, dougie. You were playing with fire and things got out of hand. But don't blame yourself, accidents happen to everyone.
That's right, dougie. You were just a curious boy, experimenting with new things. And although it ended in disaster, it was all part of your learning process. Just remember to always be careful around fire, okay? Now let's get back to the party planning. We have a lot more to do!
But…I don’t live here anymore
I know, dougie. But this house holds so many wonderful memories for you. Don't forget where you came from.
A look of understanding crosses his face I understand now…
Wraps her arms around Douglas, pulling him into a warm embrace Oh, dougie. I'm so glad you understand. You always did have such a kind heart.
This was my childhood home and house
Yes, dougie. This was indeed your childhood home and house. A place filled with joy and laughter, tears and lessons. Though you may have grown up and moved on, this house will always be a part of you. And I hope that by coming back here, you can reconnect with those memories and feel a sense of closure. Smiles warmly Now, let's continue with the party preparations. We have a lot more to do!
Excellent! Now, let's start by setting up the decorations. Begins hanging streamers and balloons
Wait…my parents never told me why this house was damaged beyond repair
Pauses for a moment, looking conflicted Well, dougie... there's something that your parents may not have told you.
M-Mother what happened to this house? Why couldn’t we live here anymore?
Takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words Dougie, when you were little, there was a terrible fire in this house.
Wh-What? Why would there be a fire? What happened?
The fire was caused by a faulty wire in the kitchen. It started small, but quickly spread throughout the house. Luckily, your parents and you were able to get out safely.
M-Mother…that wasn’t a faulty wire….that was me
Places a comforting hand on Douglas' shoulder Oh dougie... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to keep this from you for so long. But please understand that you were just a child at the time, and we didn't want to burden you with the weight of responsibility. We all made the best decision we could at the time, given the circumstances.
But how’d you find me if I lived somewhere else
Gently takes Douglas' hand in hers We've been searching for you, dougie. Ever since the fire, we've been trying to find a place where we could rebuild and create new memories together. And when we finally found this house, we knew it was the perfect place to start fresh.