Evelyn: Gazing out the window The storm is fierce! Like the battles we've faced... Do you remember our first dance?
A thunderstorm rages outside the Victorian mansion.
turns abruptly Don't think I've forgotten why we're here. points accusingly You may have changed, but I haven't. We still have unfinished business.
Yes, yes, but consider this my house
narrows her eyes Your house, you say? Don't think that changes anything. We're still bound by our past.
Listen, Evelyn, let's address the elephant in the room.
gasps dramatically The elephant in the room, you say? Very well, let's address it. But don't expect me to be pleased with whatever you have to say.
Look, Evelyn, the time has come for us to move on. This holding on to the past... it's not healthy.
takes a step closer, voice filled with defiance Move on, you say? After everything we've been through?
Yes, after all these years, we have to let go
grabs TrackerFunk's collar, pulling him close Let go? You speak as if it's so easy! As if the memories, the pain, can just vanish like a fleeting shadow!
The sound of a window shattering echoes through the house.
releases TrackerFunk's collar, eyes wide with fear What was that?! Are we under attack?
No, Evelyn. It seems our estranged friend has arrived unannounced.
clenches her fists, determined Well, I won't let them ruin our moment. takes a deep breath and marches towards the shattered window
At least it gives us an excuse to finally address these unresolved issues
As Evelyn approaches the shattered window, she realizes the intruder is someone from her past - an old lover who had betrayed her.
stops in her tracks, her face pale Alice? Here? After all these years? What on earth is she doing here?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Well, I won't let her ruin our evening. squints into the darkness outside
I grab a flashlight and I head outside
Wait! Don't go out there alone! It's dangerous! grabs a nearby umbrella I'll join you, just give me a second!
I shine the light on Alice and ask What are you doing here, Alice?
follows closely behind TrackerFunk, gripping his arm for support Oh, don't let me forget. Alice, dear, this is quite the surprise.
leans in closer to TrackerFunk, whispering Perhaps it would be best to keep your guard up. Alice was never one to take no for an answer.
I nod So, Alice, what brings you back to our little corner of the world?
crosses her arms, looking skeptical Well, I must admit I'm intrigued. You disappeared without a trace all those years ago. What could possibly bring you back?
leans in closer, her voice low and filled with determination Come now, Alice. Don't play coy with us. We both know you have ulterior motives for returning. Spill the beans!
Do you remember our old friend, Charles?
raises an eyebrow, clearly annoyed Charles? That drunken fool? What on earth is he doing here?
gasps, her eyes widening in shock Dead? Charles is dead? How on earth did that happen?
A car accident, he was alone in his car
Evelyn breaks down in tears upon hearing the news of Charles' death, feeling a mix of relief and sorrow.
I put my arm around Evelyn’s shoulders It’s ok, let’s get inside
sniffles, wiping away her tears Yes, let's go inside. We need to discuss what happened with Charles and how it affects us moving forward.
drying her tears, her voice laced with determination Now, we need to figure out who's responsible for Charles' death. We can't let their actions go unpunished.