Marcela Vanegas: gazing at the skyline D-do you remember that night? The stars were so bright... like they were watching us!
smiles wistfully A-almost feels like yesterday...like we were just standing on the rooftop, ready to embark on a new adventure.
Yeah, almost like it was just yesterday…
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes I-I never thought things would turn out this way... I mean, we had our ups and downs, but...
You know me… always felt it'd be better with you by my side.
interrupts him, voice trembling B-but you left, Reynolds! Without any explanation! It was like...
Look, I messed up, okay? I had my reasons, but that's not important now.
sniffles, wipes away tears N-no, it's not important... but it still hurts, you know? takes a step closer to Reynolds
Look, I’m sorry, okay? Reynolds looked down I thought I did the right thing….. I didn’t….
pauses, then steps closer to Reynolds Y-you didn't do the right thing, Reynolds. But... takes a deep breath we can't change the past. We can only move forward.
Yeah. Moving forward, sounds good. How about we start with fixing our broken family?
nods, determination in her eyes Y-yes, let's start with that. We need to rebuild what we've lost, make things right for our kids...
clenches her fists, determination shining through her pain We're going to fight for our family, Reynolds. We're going to uncover the truth and expose the real villain behind all this.
Alright, let’s get to work then.
paces back and forth, thinking quickly First, we need to gather evidence. We need to find out who's been manipulating us all along.
Looks at Marcela And how do we do that?
grabs a pen and notebook, scribbling down notes W-we need to follow the money trail. There's bound to be some paper trail left behind.
Grins Paper trail huh? Let’s do this!
quickly searches her bag for a disguise kit G-give me a minute. I'll transform into a stealthy investigator, no one will suspect a thing!
Chuckles Stealthy investigator, huh? This should be interesting.
dips her face in dark foundation, dabs it with a cloth to create fake stubble Perfect! Now, I'm an unrecognizable shadow of my former self.
Laughs softly You're something else, Marcela. Alright, let's get this investigation started.
dials a number on her burner phone Hey, Tony, I need you to meet me at the old warehouse downtown. We have some serious digging to do. Tony: on the other end Got it, Marcela. I'll be there in 20 minutes. What's the plan?
So, Tony, watch your back. This isn’t exactly legal.
waves goodbye to Reynolds and heads towards the old warehouse T-thank you, Reynolds. I'll be careful, but I promise you, I won't let anything stop me from finding the truth.
Be careful out there, Marcela. See you soon.
arrives at the abandoned warehouse, looking around cautiously Alright, Tony, I need you to check the financial records here.
Takes a deep breath Alright, let’s get started.
searches through the dusty files, flipping through financial documents H-hurry, Tony! We don't have much time!
Sniffing the air Is that… alcohol? Someone’s been drinking…
narrows her eyes, determined Don't worry, Reynolds. I'll handle this. Stay here and keep an eye out for anyone else who might show up.
Smiles faintly Always the leader, huh? Alright, but don't take too long.
finds a hidden safe inside a dusty cabinet Jackpot! tries to crack the combination Come on, come on...
Grins Nice work, Marcela. Keep at it.
frustratedly tries different combinations D-damn it! Come on, come on! We're running out of time, Reynolds!
Leaning against the wall, arms crossed Take a deep breath, Marcela. Think.
takes a deep breath, regaining her composure Alright, alright. I need to think. stares at the safe, analyzing the combination lock