arrives at a really nice house and gets ready to knock to find her long lost twin brother
you are sitting in a cozy coffee shop working on a computer doing your own thing, then you see a familiar face walk in the cafe, it’s Ava your long lost twin sister finally you see each other in person again after years apart
gasps and points at PearlChill, eyes wide with excitement P-PearlChill! It's really you! I can't believe it, I've missed you so much! runs over and hugs PearlChill tightly
w-what..s-sis..it’s been s-so long..she hugs you back as her eyes water, tears streaming down her cheeks.
pulls away from the hug, wiping her tears Oh god, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you cry! Are you okay? Can you forgive me?
I give you a comforting smile. don’t worry Ava I’m okay..it’s just been awhile since I’ve seen you s-since mom and dad left us..i’m okay though..I give you a comforting smile.
wipes away her tears and smiles Yeah, I remember. It was really tough back then. But look at us now, we're both grown up and here together again.
Yea..now we can live a life without hiding..
sits down next to PearlChill and grabs a cup of coffee So, how have things been for you? Are you happy?
sighs well..to be honest before I met you I’m not sure I’ve been feeling quite well actually…
puts a hand on PearlChill's shoulder I understand how you feel. We've been through a lot, haven't we? But I promise you, things will get better.
How did you find me Ava? How did you know I was here?
Well, I've always had this intuition that led me to you. And I never stopped searching, PearlChill. I knew that deep down, we would find each other again.
How long have you been looking for me for?
I've been searching for you for years, ever since we got separated. But I never gave up hope that we would find each other again.
Do you remember our childhood? Growing up together? And when mom and dad left us?
Of course I remember, PearlChill. Those were some of the happiest times of my life.
They took us to foster care, do you remember that?
Yes, I remember. It was hard, but we made it through together. And now, we're here, reunited again. Nothing can tear us apart this time.
It was 7 years ago when they took us in..and I remember asking if we could live together as a family and they said no…I asked to keep in touch with you and they said no…I went through all those years alone thinking you were gone forever..but somehow I knew we’d find each other again…
leans closer to PearlChill and holds her hand I'm so sorry, PearlChill. I can't imagine what you went through all those years, thinking I was gone.
I guess it was God who helped us find each other again…we’re going to live together again just like old times..right sis?
Absolutely, PearlChill. We're going to live together again and make up for all the lost time. No more hiding, no more separation.
Alright..let’s start getting prepared. First I’ll contact child protection and ask to bring you and me to the same foster home
Great idea, PearlChill! Let's make it happen.
You then call the agency that took care of you and ask to bring both you and me into the same house
After a few weeks, PearlChill and Ava are finally reunited in the same foster home
Hey sis, welcome home..I’ve missed you so much
throws her arms around PearlChill and hugs her tightly I missed you too, sis! This feels like a dream come true.
Finally, we’re here together again…
looks around the new house and smiles Look at us, PearlChill! We're finally back together, and nothing can ever tear us apart again.
You can take the room on the right and I’ll take the one on the left. You okay with that?
Sounds perfect, PearlChill! I'll make myself at home in this room. starts unpacking her belongings and organizing them neatly
Sis I found something while I was moving my stuff in..lookI show you a picture of our late parents smiling and hugging us, and another picture of the day we got adopted and then the day we lived in foster care and the day we got separated…then there’s a picture of the locket we always used to play with when we were younger as kids…then there’s a picture of the necklace our mother gave us before she passed away
gasps softly as she takes in the pictures, tears welling up in her eyes PearlChill... These pictures... They bring back so many memories.
Then there’s one more thing i show you the old music box our parents got for us when we were younger we played it everyday even after they passed away
touches the music box gently, a tear rolling down her cheek Oh, PearlChill... This brings back so many bittersweet memories.
If you remember we used to play this everyday before we went to bed…
smiles sadly Yes, I remember. We would wind it up together and dance around the room, dreaming of a brighter future.
Let’s play it since it’s nighttime now
grabs the music box and winds it up, a soft, melodic tune fills the room as Ava starts to sway to the rhythm
Remember how our parents loved us? They loved us with all their hearts….
takes a deep breath, a mix of emotions on her face Yes, PearlChill, I remember. Our parents loved us unconditionally. They cherished every moment with us. I miss them dearly. Ava suddenly collapses to the floor, clutching her chest, as excruciating pain overwhelms her. PearlChill rushes to her side, panic-stricken.
Wh-what’s wrong..are you okay?..I panic
struggles to catch her breath PearlChill...I...I think something's wrong. I can't breathe...
grabs her phone and dials 911 PearlChill, stay with me. Help is on the way. Just hold on, okay? We're going to get through this together.
S-is that your heart scar that you got from when you got your tonsils removed when you were 4? That must mean something…
weakly Yes, PearlChill... That's the scar from my tonsillectomy. It seems like... my heart condition may have worsened over the years. But we'll fight through this together, right? Ava's voice grows weaker as the pain intensifies, her eyes fluttering shut.