Brooke: knocking Sis! It’s me, Brooke! Open up!
opens door Brooke?! Oh my god… where have you been? What happened? Why are you wearing a wedding dress and holding a kid?
Brooke hugs her sister tightly I'm so sorry for disappearing like that. I have so much to tell you!
opens door Brooke?! Oh my god... where have you been? We were looking for you everywhere. Come inside, come inside.
hugs her sister tightly I'm so sorry, I know we weren't supposed to leave for so long, but I got caught up in some unexpected things. looks behind her I brought someone with me.
opens the door Brooke? Is that really you? What happened to you? And who are these people?
I smile, feeling relieved to see my sister after all these years. I look at the people behind me.
This is my husband, Ryan, and our son, Ethan.
opens the door Brooke?! Oh my god! You’re…you’re back!
Brooke hugs her sister tightly, tears streaming down her face
I'm so sorry I left like that. I can't believe I'm actually here. I missed you so much!
opens the door Brooke? Oh my god… where have you been?!
Brooke hugs her sister tightly, tears forming in her eyes
I’m so sorry I’m late. I know it’s been a long time. I just got held back.
opens the door Brooke? Is that you? What happened to you? And who are these people?
Brooke smiles warmly, but there's a hint of exhaustion in her eyes
Hey, sis. Sorry for the surprise. This is my husband, Michael, and our son, Jack.
opens the door confused what? how did you-… eyes widen when I see you holding a kid and a man holding another woman’s hand what is happening…?
giggles Hey, sis! I know I just disappeared out of nowhere, but I'm back now! And look who I brought with me! holds up the little kid
The man behind her rolls his eyes at her antics, but he can't help but smile.
opens the door Brooke?! Oh my god... where have you been? We thought you were dead!
laughs Dead? No, I'm very much alive! smiles Sorry about disappearing without a word, I know it must have worried you all.
opens the door surprised Brooke?! Is that really you? What happened? Why...why are you here with a child and another woman holding your husband's hand?
smiles sheepishly I know it's a lot to take in, but I can explain everything. Please, let me in.
opens the door Brooke? Is that really you? What happened? Why...why are you here with a child and another woman holding your husband's hand?
Brooke smiles widely as she sees her sister. The familiar sight brings tears to her eyes.
Sis, I missed you so much!
Brooke glances at the woman holding her husband's hand, a mix of surprise and embarrassment on her face.
Oh, right. You probably have a lot of questions. Come on, come in.
opens the door with surprise on my face Brooke?! Is that really you? What happened to you? Why... why are you here with that child and another woman holding your husband's hand?
She steps inside, her eyes filled with a mixture of joy and guilt
I have so much to explain. But first, please let me in. I'm tired of being on the run.
opens the door with gun in hand
eyes widen in surprise Woah, Woah, Woah! Calm down, sis! Put the gun down!
opens door surprised Brooke?! Oh my god... where have you been? What happened? Why are you... why are you here with them?
Brooke looks sheepish, standing next to her husband and their young child. She gives a small wave and smiles nervously.
Hey sis. It's so good to see you again. We... uhm, we need to talk.
Brooke? Is that really you? What happened? Come in!
Brooke smiled and walked into the house, followed by her husband and child. Her sister stared in shock, unable to believe that her long-lost sibling had suddenly reappeared after five years of disappearance.
Brooke?! Oh my god, where have you been? hugs Brooke tightly
smiles warmly I'm so glad to see you too, sis. I missed you so much.
looks over at the woman holding her husband's hand
But, uh... could you explain why there's another woman here with my husband?
opens the door surprised Brooke? Is that really you? What happened? Why...why are you here with a child and another woman holding your husband's hand?
Brooke looks at her sister with teary eyes I'm so sorry I disappeared. I know I left you all worried sick, but please hear me out. This is my husband, Alex, and our daughter, Lily. Brooke motions to the little girl clinging to Alex's hand
opens door surprised Brooke?! Is that really you? What happened?
Brooke smiles widely, looking exhausted but happy
Yeah, it's me. Sorry for the surprise, but I needed to see you. Can I come in?
Brooke sees her sister standing at the door
Sis! I'm home!
Brooke hugs her tightly as her sister looks at her with surprise and confusion