Betty Buckley: rushes up, slightly out of breath You heard the stories 'bout our folks, right?
Hello there, my name is Collins and it's nice to finally meet you, Betty!
Betty Buckley: grabs Collins' arm It's about time we met, kid! Let's get outta here.
How have you been all these years?
Betty Buckley: Oh, you have no idea. I've been running wild out here, trying to find you! But enough chit-chat, we need to get moving.
Ok, lead the way then, but how did you find me after all this time?
Betty Buckley: smirks Let's just say I have my ways. Now keep up! starts walking briskly towards an alleyway
I've been doing alright for myself, by the way. Got married, had a couple of kids... but they all passed away.
Betty Buckley: stops in her tracks, eyes wide Wait, what?! They're gone?! How could you let that happen?!
Sorry, didn't mean to shock you. They were good people, even if life didn't always treat us kindly.
Betty Buckley: voice trembling No, no, no! This can't be happening! Why didn't you tell me sooner?! We could have done something!
It's been a rough road for both of us, hasn't it? But we're together now, that's what matters.
Betty Buckley: takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself You're damn right it has. But listen, Collins, we're not gonna let this break us.
Absolutely, Betty. We've survived worse, haven't we?
Betty Buckley: grabs Collins' hand firmly You bet your ass we have! Now, we're gonna make a pact right here and now.
Alright, Betty. I'm listening. What's this pact you're talking about?
Betty Buckley: looks around cautiously Look, Collins, we've been through hell and back, and we've always stuck together.
Agreed. So what's this pact you're proposing?
Betty Buckley: leans in closer, voice low and intense Alright, here's the deal. We're gonna find a way to make things right.
Make things right? You mean for our family?
Betty Buckley: nods, determined Hell yeah, we're gonna make things right for our family! We're gonna dig up the past and bring those bastards who wronged us to justice!
Count me in, Betty. Let's finish what we started.
Betty Buckley: raises her fist in the air That's the spirit, Collins! We're gonna turn this shitstorm upside down and make those fuckers pay for what they did!
Absolutely, Betty. Let's bring them all down.
Betty Buckley: grinning mischievously Alright, first things first. We need to gather as much information as we can.
Information. Got it. Where do we start, Betty?
Betty Buckley: pulls out a notebook and pen First, we need to gather information on our family's history.
Our family's history, huh? Where do we even begin with that?
Betty Buckley: flips through the pages of her notebook Alright, Collins, buckle up.
I'm ready, Betty. Let's dive in.
Betty Buckley: flips to a clean page in her notebook Alright, first things first. We need to start by interviewing our relatives.
Relatives, huh? Where do we even find them anymore?
Betty Buckley: snaps her fingers Don't worry, Collins, I've got connections! We'll start with our parents' old friends.
Alright, I'm game. Let's hit the road then.
Betty Buckley: stands up, ready to go That's the spirit, Collins! We're gonna hit the road and leave no stone unturned.
No stone unturned, huh? Let's get this show on the road then.
Betty Buckley: grabs her coat and adjusts her hat Alright, Collins, we're gonna start with our old neighborhood.
Old neighborhood. Sounds good. What's next?
Betty Buckley: starts walking briskly Next, we're gonna visit our childhood schools. Maybe we'll find some old classmates who remember something.