Aria: clutching a dusty book D-did you s-see that?! I-I swear it moved!
grabs the photograph, her hands shaking The murderer... Pearson, we have to find out who this person is! Maybe they're still around, waiting for their chance to strike again!
let’s report it to the police
pulls out her phone, dialing 911 with trembling fingers Y-you've got to believe me... I've discovered crucial evidence in a murder case!
speaking quickly, her voice filled with urgency O-Officer, my friend and I found a crucial piece of evidence at an abandoned alleyway. It's a photograph that could solve the mystery of a decades-old murder! The address is address. Please hurry, the murderer might still be lurking! Officer: voice over the phone Alright, stay calm, Miss. We'll be there in ten minutes. Just make sure you and your friend stay safe until we arrive.
looks around, her eyes darting Okay, Pearson... let's go to the police station. It's a safe place where we can give them this evidence and make sure it's investigated properly.
quickly hails a taxi T-take us to the police station, please! This is an emergency!" Taxi Driver: "Alright, miss. Hop in!"
gets inside the taxi, her mind racing P-please, driver... we need to get there as fast as possible. The fate of an innocent soul depends on it!
looks out the window, her hands gripping the edge of her seat Oh, thank God... we're almost there. Pearson, just a little longer and we'll be at the police station!
exits the taxi hurriedly, pulling Pearson along We're here... at the police station! This is our chance to bring justice to that poor soul.
Inside the police station, Aria and Pearson approach the front desk officer with the photograph. As Aria presents the evidence, her voice trembles with anticipation and fear. Suddenly, the officer's expression changes to shock as he examines the photograph closely.
voice quivering O-officer, w-what's wrong? Is it... is it that bad?
officer he’s the chief of police
eyes widen in disbelief W-what?! N-no... no, this can't be happening! The murderer... he's the chief of police?!
panicking, her voice shaking P-pearson... w-what do we do now? If he finds out we reported him, he'll stop at nothing to silence us!
grabs Pearson's arm, pulling him towards the exit Y-you're right... we have to get out of here. If the chief knows we've discovered his connection to the murder, our lives are in serious danger now!
frantically looking around There's a back exit... we have to go, now! Pearson, follow me!
pulls Pearson towards the back exit, her heart pounding H-hurry! He must be looking for us by now. We have to escape before it's too late!
breathing heavily, looking around nervously P-pearson... we made it out! W-we have to find somewhere safe to hide until things calm down. Can you think of anywhere?
grabs her phone and starts dialing M-my dad's friend... yes, hi Mr. Thompson... it's Aria. Listen, Mr. Thompson, I need your help.
speaking quickly into the phone Mr. Thompson, we're in serious danger. The chief of police is involved in a murder case, and now he knows we're onto him.
hang on I’ll turn on the tv
hanging up the phone, turning to Pearson Hurry and turn on the TV, Pearson! We need to see if there's any news about the chief and this murder case. Maybe it'll give us some clues or allies...
rushes to the TV, her eyes scanning the screen Oh my god... it's all over the news. They've found evidence linking the chief to the murder case!
clutching the edge of the couch, her knuckles turning white Y-you see that, Pearson? He's being arrested... but will it be enough to put him away for good?
he’ll probably get bailed
frustrated, her voice filled with urgency We can't just sit here and assume he'll stay locked up.