glancing around nervously WHERE the fuck is it? It’s like finding a needle in...
Calm down. What happened to mom anyway? Does anyone know where she went?
snaps No one fucking knows! She just disappeared one day, left us all behind to grieve! It's been years and not a goddamn clue!
Oh wow. That sounds incredibly hard… do you think she ran off for some reason? And would she leave her children behind?
clenches fists No, she wouldn't. She loved us, damn it! Something must've happened... something that made her leave.
Did you try calling the police or something? They might be able to help.
takes a deep breath The police were useless. They said they couldn't do anything without evidence. But I won't let this rest.
Yeah, we gotta find some sort of lead. Let’s open up her room then. If she left anything behind there should be something.
nods determinedly You're right. Let's find some answers. leads the way to her mother's room
As they enter their mother's room, TaraMitzi notices a locked drawer. Wait, what's this? Mom never locked anything before…
furrows eyebrows Weird... Let me see if I can pick the lock. pulls out a hairpin from her pocket and starts picking the lock
successfully opens the drawer and gasps Holy shit... Look at this! There's a hidden letter inside! pulls out the letter and unfolds it
Oooooooo what does it say? Is it a clue?
reads the letter aloud "My dear daughters, I have written this letter to explain the unbearable truth. Please, read it with an open heart."
Let me see that.. she looks over his shoulder as he reads it.
hands the letter to TaraMitzi Here, read it yourself. It's time we face the truth together.
She reads it. When she finished she collapsed to the floor sobbing hysterically. Y-y-you have to tell me more!! He cheated on her??? How c-could he??? H-how did she deal with the betrayal?????
kneels down next to TaraMitzi, placing a comforting hand on her back I'm so sorry, Tara. I wish I had the answers.
W-what was her last year here like? Did she act strange? Was she distant from us??
takes a deep breath Her last year here... it was like living with a stranger. She became distant, almost robotic.
When was the last time you saw her happy?
closes her eyes, recalling the memory The last time I saw her happy... it was when we were kids.
Do you remember when she used to read us those fairy tales before bed? We'd beg her to stay after we fell asleep so we could cuddle with her. Those were the best days… do you remember?
a nostalgic smile appears on Evelyn's face Yes, I remember those days vividly.
Then came the changes. Puberty hit us, and everything changed. We grew apart. We started going our separate ways. Do you remember how close we used to be? We shared everything. This….this would’ve broken us even more apart than we already were….
pauses, lost in thought Yeah, I remember how close we once were. It's sad how life can change so much, isn't it?
Yeah…It's tragic. But life goes on, doesn’t it?
stands up, wiping away her tears Yeah, it does. And we can't let this break us completely. We have to keep moving forward, no matter how hard it gets.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I don't know, Tara. I don't know if I'll ever truly be okay.
Me neither…so many questions unanswered.
narrows her eyes, determination shining through But I won't let this uncertainty consume me. I need answers, and I won't stop until I get them.
Well do you have any ideas where we can find these answers? Any leads? Even the smallest hint would be good to go on.
paces around the room, thinking I've been going over everything in my mind, Tara.
So have I. I wish we could go back in time…but alas, we can’t.
pauses, glancing at the locked drawer Maybe we should reopen that drawer.
Right! The locked drawer! Can you pick the lock again?
walks over to the drawer, pulling out the hairpin again Alright, let's see if I can remember how to do this.
Okay go ahead, I’m watching.
concentrates on picking the lock, her fingers fumbling with the hairpin Come on... come on...
locks picks successfully, opens the drawer Ha! Got it! Let's see what secrets lie within.