Gregory: sneering, stepping closer "Well, look who wandered into my alley. You miss mommy and daddy, huh?"
Gregory: stands shakily, looking down at the lifeless body I... I never wanted this. I just wanted them to pay for what they did to me. voice breaking
I flash back to when my parents were alive
Gregory: kneels beside the Stranger's body, gently placing a hand on their shoulder I'm sorry... I'm so sorry for taking your life.
In my flashback I run from home screaming "mom and dad!"
Gregory: whispers softly I wish I could have saved you... I wish I would have seen the signs... tears streaming down his face
I scream "mom and dad" as I run from home
Gregory: stands up, wiping his tears I can't let this continue. I need to find a way to make things right. walks determinedly towards the door
In my memory it was obvious my parents didn’t want me
Gregory: bursts through the door, determination in his eyes I need to find out the truth.
As a child I went outside and froze to death
Gregory: rushes outside, searching for any clues I won't let their deaths be in vain. I'll uncover the truth, no matter what it takes.
Gregory: kneels beside the snow bank, carefully brushing away the snow Please, let me help you... starts digging desperately until he uncovers the frozen body
My eyes are wide open and blood shot, you can see where the blood came from in a snowflake
Gregory: cradles the frozen body in his arms, tears streaming down his face I should have protected you... I should have been there for you...
Gregory: lays the frozen body gently on the ground, his voice filled with determination I swear, I'll find out what happened to you.
Gregory: looks at the Stranger with hope and determination You're alive! There's still hope! We can find out the truth together. extends a hand towards the Stranger
Gregory: holds onto the Stranger's arm, guiding them Let's start by finding out more about your parents. We'll uncover every secret, no matter how dark.
My parents were nice people, they loved me
Gregory: pauses, a hint of anger in his voice Nice people? Loved you? Don't give me that bullshit! I saw the way they treated you!
You look back at the scene of the crime
Gregory: clenches his fists, his voice filled with rage Look at this place! It's a goddamn crime scene! They took your innocence from you!
I stare at the wall with blood on it
Gregory: grabs the Stranger's shoulders firmly We're going to find out who did this to you.
I grab a newspaper from the year they died and look up a name
Gregory: narrows his eyes, flipping through the newspaper I've heard rumors about him... He's ruthless, heartless. But we have to find out if he's the one responsible for your parents' death.
Gregory: slams his fist on the table, his voice filled with fury That bastard! We won't let him get away with this!
I flash forward to the present
Gregory: grabs his coat and heads to the door, determination in his eyes We're going to bring this monster to justice, no matter what it takes.
I sit in my room thinking
Gregory: pauses outside the door, taking a deep breath I need to gather my thoughts... Focus on our next move. enters his room, pacing back and forth
I try to sleep, the sun rises
Gregory: paces back and forth, muttering to himself Alright, we need a plan. We can't just barge in there and confront him. We have to be smart about this.
Gregory: jumps out from behind a tree, startling the Stranger Hey! Don't sneak up on me like that again! I could have killed you right there!
Gregory: grabs the Stranger's arm and pulls them into a hidden corner Keep it quiet, we have company.