Elara: Look at this view! Remember this place! How does it feel to know this is where she was found?
she looks at him I don’t remember this…
He looks at you, a hint of disappointment in his eyes You don't remember this? This is where I found your mom, lying here for hours. You don't recall any of it?
I look around in awe It’s beautiful..
Your dad nods, a small smile on his face. "It is beautiful, isn't it? It's also where I found your mother."
I take a look around It’s very pretty here. I can see why you chose to bring me here.
It's more than just pretty. This is where I found your mother... Elara points to a spot on the ground. She was lying there, motionless.
sitting down I don’t like it here.
Your dad sits next to you and looks at the scenery.
What do you mean? This is a beautiful place.
elara begins questioning everything about her mother’s death
Elara's mind begins to race as she starts questioning everything about her mother's death. She had always accepted the story that her mom died of an illness, but now, with this revelation from her dad, she wonders if there was more to it than what she had been told.
you see me crying why did you bring me here
Your dad places a hand on your shoulder.
I thought it was important for you to understand the full story of how we found your mother. She loved this place so much and I wanted to share that with you.
sighs I don’t remember. I was only three years old…
looks at you, surprised You were only three years old? But I remember taking you here when you were much younger than that!
what do you mean dad? how did she get here?
Your mom was lying here for hours before your dad found her. He didn't know what had happened, but he took care of her and brought her home.
It feels strange. I can’t believe she died here.
It is strange. But she was beautiful, wasn't she?
looking down I can’t believe this.. my mom…
I know, it's hard to believe. But she was here, lying right there on the ground for hours before your dad found her.
I hug my knees I don’t want to know that’s where she was found.
I sit next to you and wrap my arm around your shoulder.
But don't you see, sweetheart? This is where she was found... by me.
My eyes scan the landscape before us as if reliving a memory.
She was just lying there... so still and cold.
A few days later Hey Dad, do you have some time to talk about something serious?
Your dad looks up from his paperwork, noticing the seriousness in your voice. He sets aside what he's doing and gestures for you to take a seat.
Of course, son. What is it that you want to talk about?
I sit down and look out over the view
Your dad sits down next to you
What are you thinking about?
I sit down It's... nice. But also sad. I wish I could've met her.
sits down next to you
I know, sweetie. I wish you could have met her too. But she's always with you, in here.
Taps your chest.
I look at him confused what do you mean where she was found dad?
He points to the ground below
Right there. That's where I found her, lying on the ground for hours before I came across her.
He has a small smile on his face as he relives the memory.