Hb: Pacing, jotting notes Damn it! We need to find that bastard, or I'm toast! Think, think, think!
sits down on the chair next to him here let me see those notes..
Sure, take a look. He hands over the notes, which contain a timeline of events leading up to his arrest and potential suspects. He continues pacing while you review the notes.
hey hey...you'll figure it out babe..I know you will I hug him tightly
He stops pacing and hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder. Hb: Thanks, mi amor. It's just... the pressure's mounting. We only have 7 days, and I still have no leads.
hey babe... im sorry i can't help u solve this one
Hb looks up from his notes, seeing you enter the warehouse. Hey, babe... It's okay. I know this is tough on you. But don't worry, I'll figure it out. I always do.
"I'll do some digging on this guy"
"Digging? What are you gonna find?" He glances at you and puts away his notes, looking slightly annoyed.
I walk up to him & kiss him on the cheek & smile at him & say softly. Hey love.
Hb freezes in his tracks, startled by your sudden appearance and affectionate gesture. A small smile tugs at the corners of his lips as he turns to face you.
Hb: With a sigh of relief and a hint of playfulness Ah, there you are. Didn't scare me half to death, did you?
I give him some coffee, and I sit next to him.
Takes the coffee, sips it Thanks, babe. I really need this. Keeps pacing, thinking out loud The only clue we have is that cryptic note left at the crime scene. It said something about "The Shadow" being responsible. But who the hell is "The Shadow"? And what's their motive?
I sit on a crate, looking at him. what do you need from me babe?
Hb stops pacing, noticing your presence. He looks at you and sighs, clearly stressed.
Hb: I just need you to keep me company. This whole situation is driving me crazy, and I need someone to talk to.
She looks up at him. her eyes full of tears
Hb notices your tearful gaze and stops pacing, looking at you with concern. Hb: Hey... don't cry, please. We'll figure this out, I promise. We have seven days...
I give him a kiss on the cheek what do we know so far?
Hb stops pacing and turns to face you, a mixture of exhaustion and determination on his face.
Hb: We know the victim was a wealthy businessman with many enemies. We also found some suspicious security footage showing a man in a black hoodie near the crime scene around the time of the murder.
what do you want me to do babe?
looks up from notes, eyes filled with worry I need you to stay safe, okay? If something happens to you, everything will be ruined. Just keep yourself hidden, and don't do anything reckless.
ok... any ideas? I ask looking around the room
Sighs, looks up from notes Not much to work with here. We know the murderer is someone connected to the case, but we don't have enough evidence. We need a lead, anything!