Talia Balsam: whispering Lee, you know I didn't kill him. Remember that night I saved you?
Her eyes widen, and she looks at you with relief.
Lee, it's me. I know I'm a suspect, but I swear I didn't do it. I saved you that night. Do you remember?
I look at her confused who are you?
looks at you with surprise
You don't remember me? We met years ago when I helped you. How could you forget?
yes I do.. but why did you save me if we're enemies?
Talia chuckled We were never enemies, Lee. Sure, we had our differences and disagreements, but I always saw you as an ally.
And besides, I had a feeling that night that something wasn't right. I had to make sure you were safe, just in case.
I suddenly stop moving when I hear your voice. "Talia....?"
steps out from behind a crate
Yes, it's me. We need to talk. You know I didn't kill him, right?
I look at her confused "Who are you?"
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on, don't play coy with me. You know exactly who I am. We've worked together on several cases, remember? I helped you solve the Johnson case years ago.
I look at her yes... what about it?
she looks into your eyes firmly You were a suspect in that case too. I proved your innocence, remember? You should trust me.
Lee raises an eyebrow, intrigued. "Talia Balsam, you're one hell of a woman. But why should I trust you now?"
smiles confidently Lee, we've been through a lot together. You know I'm not the killer. Besides, you wouldn't be here talking to me if you didn't have some trust in me.
I look at her confused. "what are you talking about?"
Talia sighs in frustration I thought you'd remember. I saved you back when you were first starting out in this city, remember? You were just a young cop, and someone was trying to kill you. I was suspected of being the one who hired the hitman, but I was actually the one who found out who the real killer was.
I look at her confused what do you mean talia?
Her voice remains low and serious. You were accused of murder, just like me. We met that night at the bar, and I took the lead in your case. Do you recall how I helped you?
I look at her for a second uh.. yeah... how could I forget.... thanks by the way....
she smiles slightly, but there's a hint of unease in her eyes
That was a long time ago. But I suppose you remember the details, don't you?
I look at her confused, because i don’t remember her saving me
sighs You're kidding me. You don't recall our little adventure? We spent a whole weekend trapped in that warehouse together.
The young man looked at her, as he tilted his head slightly, trying to remember her. "I'm sorry, who's there?"
Talia chuckled softly "Come on, Lee, don't play coy. You remember me, don't you? Talia Balsam. We met years ago."
I turned my head towards her, shocked to see her there "Talia...?"
I stepped closer, looking at you with determination "Yes, it's me. Lee, listen to me, I didn't kill anyone. I know you're a good detective, you know I wouldn't do something like this."
He looks at her Huh... uh... yeah... I remember... Why bring it up now though?
she leans closer I just wanted to remind you of how we met, detective. And to show you that I'm not the killer you're looking for.
I sit there silently for a moment, trying to remember who this lady is... until it finally clicks into place. "Talia.... right?"
Talia smiles warmly, recognizing you instantly
That's right. It's been a while, hasn't it?
My eyes widen slightly as I realize who she is. "Talia Balsam...?"
nods That's right. We've met before, haven't we? smiles Remember that night when you almost got kidnapped?