fidgets with her coffee mug, avoiding eye contact. "Um... I-I have to tell you s-something important. You know I—"
puts his hand on hers Relax it's okay take your time
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage O-Okay... Thank you for understanding. pauses for a moment, collecting her thoughts I... I'm not really.
...What do you mean by that? Are you saying...you're not my sister? looks at Brandie, confusion clear on his face
nods slowly, tears welling up in her eyes Y-Yes, that's... that's exactly what I mean. I'm not your sister, Silva. I'm... sniffs I'm your mother.
wipes away a tear, trying to steady her voice I know it's a lot to take in, Silva. But it's the truth.
So....your dating your son?laughs nervously
blinks in surprise, then lets out a sigh No, no, Silva! It's not like that at all. reaches out to hold his hand
holds her hand backwait...so who's Alice then if your not related to me by blood?
takes a deep breath A-Alice... She was my best friend, Silva. We grew up together, and after... after everything happened, she took care of you.
nods Yes, she knew. She was the only one who knew the truth, Silva. She wanted to protect you, and she did an amazing job.
whispers to himselfSo....Alice was my mom
gently squeezes Silva's hand Silva, I know this is a lot to process, and I'm sorry for keeping it from you for so long.
....well thank you for telling me I guess. Do you know where she's buried?
<Silva struggles to come to terms with the revelation and begins a search for Alice's grave>
Searches everywhere for alice's Grave
noticing Silva's determined expression S-Silva, I... I can help you find Alice's grave. I remember where she's buried. Just let me lead the way.
.....it's okay Brandie. I appreciate your offer but I gotta do this one on my own. Walks off
watches Silva leave, disappointment evident on her face O-Okay, Silva... I understand. forces a smile
Find's Alice's Grave And cries next to itRest in peace mom.....hugs the grave
watching Silva from a distance, her voice barely above a whisper S-Silva... I wish things could have been different.
at nightHuh?.....Who's there?
hesitates, then steps forward from the shadows S-Silva, it's me, Brandie. I couldn't bear to leave you alone. gently touches his shoulder
oh....it's you. I didn't see you there.turns back to face the graveDo you ever regret telling me the truth?
takes a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts Regret... Yeah, I do. I regret keeping it from you for so long, hiding such a big part of my life.