Detective Emily Harper: leans in, smirking You're stayin' here tonight. No ifs, ands, or buts! We're crackin' this case.
opens the door with a mischievous glint in her eye Well, well, if it isn't my partner in crime! Ready to crack open those cold case files?
Hey. I enter I just want to get away from home. My mom and dad got divorced and they both remarried. And I didn’t want to move
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a little family drama here.
winks I've got a sixth sense for these things. But don't worry, kid. We'll crack this case wide open and find your missing parents. Now, let's get to work!
looks into her eyes I’m sorry. I just wanted someone to trust.
puts a hand on Citell's shoulder No need to apologize, kid. Trust is a precious commodity these days.
grins mischievously Alright, enough with the heavy stuff. Time to lighten the mood!
pulls out a deck of cards from her pocket How about a game of poker to loosen things up?
You don’t have to do that. smiles
shuffles the deck of cards with a sly grin Oh, come on now! A little poker never hurt anyone. Besides, it'll give us a chance to bond and get our minds working.
pauses, noticing Citell's hesitation Look, kid, I know it's tough. But sometimes, playing a game or cracking a joke can make things easier.
gives a reassuring smile That's the spirit, kid! Now, let's deal the cards and see what Lady Luck has in store for us.
As they play poker, Citell starts to open up and share more about their past and their feelings
raises her eyebrows Well, well, well, seems like we're getting into the nitty-gritty now, huh?
leans in closer Alright, kid, spill the beans. What happened the night your parents disappeared?