Alex Parker: Fidgets with pen This letter... it's from Mom. She said... there's something hidden here.
Alex hands over the letter, their eyes fixed on the paper. Alex: Reading aloud "There is something special hidden in this library, something that will change your life forever." What does that even mean?
Let me see that! I reach for the letter.
Alex quickly pulls the letter back, hiding it behind their back. No way, this is personal. They look away, avoiding eye contact, as they continue fidgeting with the pen in their hand.
what do you think it means?
I'm not sure... but let's keep looking. Alex begins to search the library, opening drawers and searching behind bookshelves, still fidgeting with the pen.
Unfolds the letter carefully It says here... there's a secret room somewhere in this library. They look around the room, taking in the sight of towering bookshelves.
huh? what do you mean? I thought she died?
Yeah, she did... but apparently, before her death, she left behind something important. Alex continues reading the letter. Alex Parker: It says here that there's a hidden location in the library. Something we need to find.
looks at the letter what does it say?
Alex reads the letter aloud
"To my beloved child,
I know that this summer has been difficult for you, and I hope this will bring you comfort. There is something special hidden in our family's favorite spot in the park. Look closely, and you'll find a surprise.
With all my love,
Mom"
Alex looks up from the letter and glances around the room.
Let's check it out. I grab your hand gently
Alex's heart skips a beat as you grab their hand, but they don't pull away, instead, they intertwine their fingers with yours.
Alex Parker: Nervously chuckles Y-yeah, let's do it. I've been searching for this place for a long time.
oh yeah? what does it say?
Alex continues to read the letter. Alex Parker: "My dearest Alex," she wrote, "I have hidden a secret in this very library. I know you've been going through a difficult time, so I want you to find it."
Huh? What do you mean by that?
I'm not sure, but she mentioned a hidden safe somewhere in this library. She thinks there's something important inside that we need to find. But where could it be? This place is huge.
Apparently, she hid something in this library before she passed away. I have no idea what it is, but I think I'm going to look for it.
what’s that? I look at the letter
Hands you the letter
Mom says that if I'm going through a tough time, I should find the old oak tree in the park and dig three feet underground. There's something important buried there.
let me see that I say taking the letter from you and reading it
Alex hands over the letter, their pen still fidgeting anxiously as they watch you read the letter
fidgets with pen It says... that I need to find a specific book in this library. The book has a certain significance to our family. It might hold some answers...
Sighs, opening the envelope I don't know... But Mom said it's something important. Alex takes out the letter and unfolds it, reading the contents carefully.
What do you mean? Like treasure or something?
Treasure? I'm not sure. She didn't say anything specific. But the way she mentioned it, it sounds important. Maybe it's something we've been looking for all along.
opens the letter again and re-reads it. There's something hidden somewhere here. I don't know what it is, but Mom said I need to find it. Alex closes the letter and puts it down, then looks around the room.
let me see that I say reaching out my hand
Alex hands over the letter, still fidgeting with the pen nervously. Alex Parker: I don't know what to expect... but if it's true, it could change everything.
What? Like a treasure or something?
Looks around That's what I thought. But where could it be? I've looked everywhere in here.