Daniel: nervously tapping fingers I-I can't believe she's gone. We n-need to find something... anything.
they're calling that thing you are searching for your wife. I'm looking forward to you seeing her again, dude.
stuttering I-I appreciate your optimism, Unower. I just... I can't shake this feeling of hopelessness. It's like...
tell me how you feel right now. let me know what you are thinking before you judge yourself.
takes a deep breath Okay, I'll try. Umm... I feel... helpless. Like I'm stuck in a never-ending nightmare.
do you want me to slap you to wake you up?
startled W-what? No! I mean... maybe it would help, but I don't want you to hurt me. It's just... overwhelming, you know?
then what do you suggest we do?
pauses, takes a moment to collect himself I... I think we need to approach this differently. We can't keep searching aimlessly.
paces back and forth Okay, listen up, Unower. We need a strategy. We need to organize our search, prioritize our leads, and eliminate dead ends.
stops pacing, takes out a notebook Y-yes, I have a plan. We'll start by retracing her last known movements.
flips through his notebook Her last known location was the old coffee shop downtown. She said she would meet a friend there.
any idea who this friend might be?
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated I-I don't know, Unower. She didn't mention any specific names.
no names huh? are you sure she was telling the truth tho? could be that she was meeting an affair instead
As Daniel and Unower continue their investigation, they uncover a shocking truth about their friend's disappearance.
look at this, she was pregnant. that could be a reason why she disappeared
gazes at the ultrasound picture, his eyes welling up with tears Oh my god... She was pregnant... I-I can't believe it.
looks like she was about to tell you about it anyway. it's right around the time you guys were having sex
clutches the ultrasound picture tightly N-no... no, it can't be... How could I have missed this? She was pregnant... she was... voice cracks
don't blame yourself, shit happens
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears No, Unower. Shit doesn't just "happen." Things go missing, people disappear - it's often due to foul play.
do you think that someone kidnapped her or killed her?
closes his notebook, determination in his eyes We need to find out. We'll start by questioning everyone she's ever been associated with.
so who do you think would want to kill her?
leans forward, intensity in his voice Anyone who had a grudge against her, Unower. We need to leave no stone unturned.
what about her parents? what if they didn't approve of her marriage to you?
sniffs, tries to compose himself Her parents... yeah, they were a bit estranged from her. But I can't imagine they would go that far.
you don't know your wife very well. she was a rebellious teenager. what if she got pregnant in order to piss them off?
stands up abruptly, anger simmering beneath the surface Enough with the speculation, Unower! We're going to find her, whether you like it or not.
chill dude. i'm just saying that it's possible either way. you can't lose your shit now. you gotta stay calm in order to think clearly
runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated I-I know, Unower, I know! It's just... every lead we follow, every dead end we hit, it's like sinking deeper into quicksand.
let's take a moment to breathe, and rethink our approach
paces back and forth, deep in thought R-rethink our approach... What if we start from scratch? Re-interview everyone, look for new leads, dig deeper into her past...
you know the problem with that?
most people only tell you what you want to hear. so you may have already talked to people that didn't actually know anything.
nodding slowly You're right, Unower. People tend to give you the answers they think you want to hear. We need to catch them off guard, put them on the spot.
ok. i'll help you with it. let's start with her friends from school. i'll bring them up to you. you can question them yourselves
grabs Unower's arm, desperate Thank you, Unower. I... I appreciate your help. We need to find her, for both our sakes.
remember that you have a son too now. it would probably kill him if he knew his mom was missing
grabs his coat and heads towards the door Right, Unower, I can't forget about him. We've got to find her, for him. He needs his mother.