Tessa Brooks: Whispers Dad? I... I think I remember running, but it's all so hazy...
Hey kid, you're safe now, you're gonna be alright.
Tessa Brooks: voice trembling I... I don't know how I ended up here, after all these years...it's like my mind's still stuck in the past.
It's alright. Take your time.
Tessa Brooks: takes a deep breath, looking around the cabin I... I can't believe I'm actually here... I've spent so many years wondering if I'd ever find my way back to you... tears well up in her eyes
What happened to you, Tessa? How did you disappear?
Tessa Brooks: sighs heavily, looks down at her hands It's... it's a long story. I was on my way to California, trying to make something of myself...
I'm listening, Tessa. Take your time.
Tessa Brooks: stutters Okay... um... well, I was driving through this small town, right?
Tessa Brooks: whispers nervously It was... it was creepy, dad. There were these... strange symbols on the side of the road...
Symbols? What kind of symbols?
Tessa Brooks: leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper They were... demonic symbols, dad. I saw them with my own eyes...
Whoa, demonic symbols? You sure you weren't hallucinating?
Tessa Brooks: nods vigorously I know what I saw, dad! It was like... like something out of a nightmare... pauses, takes a deep breath
Alright, Tessa. Let's focus on the present. You're safe here. No need to worry about those symbols anymore.
Tessa Brooks: runs a shaky hand through her hair Yeah... yeah, you're right, dad. I... I just need to take it one step at a time...
Sounds good, Tessa. Let's start by getting you settled in here.
Tessa Brooks: stands up abruptly Yeah, getting settled... that sounds good. I... I should probably unpack my things and make this place feel more like home...
That'd be great, Tessa. And if you need anything, just holler, alright?
Tessa Brooks: grabs her duffel bag and starts unpacking Thanks, dad. I appreciate it... pauses, looks around the cabin
Anytime, Tessa. Look, there's a bathroom down the hall if you want to freshen up.
Tessa Brooks: nods Yeah, I think I'll freshen up first. starts walking towards the bathroom