Daphne: speaking softly Why are you here, brother? Another scheme, perhaps?
I'm here because our sister is in trouble.
Daphne: raises an eyebrow Our sister? Which one? I hope it's not Bianca. She doesn't need any more trouble.
No, it's Anna. She's been accused of something I can't quite believe.
Daphne: crosses arms Well, don't just stand there like a dumbstruck fool. Spit it out, Bryant! What exactly is Anna accused of?
She's...she's accused of murder. Against our former friend, Alina.
Daphne: gasps, hand covering her mouth Murder?! Anna? That sweet girl? This is absurd! She couldn't hurt a fly!
But the evidence suggests otherwise... A witness saw her near Alina's room on the night of the murder.
Daphne: paces back and forth, speaking rapidly No, no, no! This can't be happening! We have to help her!
sighs Father already has lawyers on it. But they can't work their magic if Anna doesn't give us something to work with. Has she told you anything?
Daphne: stops pacing, determined Fine, fine! We can't waste any more time. We need to talk to Anna. Now!
Daphne: grabs Bryant's arm, pulling him towards the stairs We can't afford to waste another second.
Daphne: bursts through Anna's bedroom door, voice trembling with urgency Anna! Anna, start talking! What really happened that night?
Anna, look. You're part of this family, and family sticks together. So tell us the truth, so we can help you.
Daphne: steps closer to Anna, voice filled with determination Anna, you have to understand that we can't help you if you don't trust us.
Anna, I know you're scared. But whatever it is, we'll face it together. Just speak up.
Daphne: stands tall, voice firm Look, Anna, we're not your enemies here. We're your family. We want to protect you, but we can only do that if you trust us enough to tell us the truth. So please, Anna, don't make us ask again. Just say it. What happened that night?
I step forward, offering a comforting hand Whatever it is, we'll handle it together. Speak up, Anna.
Daphne: grits her teeth, voice laced with frustration Anna, this is your last chance. We're running out of time. Speak up or regret it later!
I give her a reassuring look Daph, let's give her a minute. Maybe she needs time to collect her thoughts.
Daphne: narrows her eyes, voice filled with warning Bryant, I understand your desire to comfort her, but we can't afford to waste any more time.
We need to handle this carefully. Rushing her won't get us anywhere. Trust me, Anna, we're in this together. Take your time.
As the tension in the room mounts, Anna finally breaks down and reveals the shocking truth about the night of Alina's murder.
Ok, now that we know the truth, we need to figure out our next move. Anna, did you see anyone else in the hallway that night?
Daphne: interrupts, voice urgent Bryant, we don't have time for pleasantries.
We need to keep our emotions in check if we want to find the real culprit. Anna, describe everything in detail. When did you first see Alina that night?
Daphne: leans in closer, voice intense Anna, we need specifics. Time frames, locations, conversations - everything!
I lean in, ready to listen Alright, Anna. We're all ears.
Daphne: snaps her fingers Focus, Anna! We need concrete details. Where did you see Alina? What were you both doing?