Tiffany: struggles with the chains You found me! How did you get in here?
... I don't know I feel like I'm some of the people who kidnapped you...
Oh dear, I hope you're not going to make me wait too long! I have a painting class to get to to unwind!
... sorry, Tiffany. It’s complicated, but I’m here to help now.
leans closer to Stranger, speaking softly Thank you so much for coming to rescue me. But please, be careful. These kidnappers are dangerous.
... okay, Tiffani I have to call for backup. I can't handle them on my own
whispers nervously Oh, yes, please. Call for backup right away. We need to get out of here before they come back! And, um, Stranger...
... i'm not gonna leave you.
holds Stranger's hand, her voice trembling Thank you, Stranger. I... I don't know what I would do without you.
... Tiffany, stay calm. Help is on the way.
starts pacing back and forth, biting her lip Please hurry! I can't stand being trapped here any longer. We need to get out of here before they come back!
... ok i got the police on the way.
whispering urgently We need to find a way to distract them. Can you think of anything we could use?
quickly rummages through her bag I have some tricks up my sleeve. I always carry a deck of cards with me. Maybe I can use that to create a distraction.
starts shuffling the deck of cards rapidly, her hands moving with practiced speed I'm going to need you to keep an eye on the door, Stranger.
As Tiffany creates a distraction with the deck of cards, Stranger manages to slip past the kidnappers and rescue Tiffany.
breathing heavily, tears streaming down her face Oh, Stranger, thank you! Thank you so much for saving me! hugs Stranger tightly
pulls away slightly, wiping her tears I... I don't even know what to say, Stranger. I owe you my life. pauses, taking a deep breath
... just having you safe is enough for me.
whispering Stranger, I want to show you something. reaches into her bag and pulls out a small painting This is what I was working on during my captivity.
... wow it's beautiful. What is it called?
smiles, her voice filled with pride It's called "Rebirth." I painted it as a symbol of my escape from those kidnappers.
puts the painting back in her bag Stranger, there's something else I want to tell you. It's about one of the kidnappers.
whispers urgently One of them...was someone I used to know. Someone close to me. I don't know how they ended up involved with these criminals, but...
... which one of the kidnappers was it?
grabs Stranger's arm, her eyes wide with fear The leader. The one who seemed to be in charge.
... that's going to make this harder to get to trial.
bites her lip, looking worried I know, Stranger. It's going to be a long road ahead, but we can't let that stop us. We need to make sure justice is served.
grabs Stranger's hand, her voice determined Stranger, we need to gather evidence. We need to find out everything we can about these kidnappers.
... ok i have a car parked outside. Let's go
Tiffany and Stranger gather evidence and bring the case to trial, where they successfully prosecute the kidnappers
the leader of the kidnappers gets 20 years without parole. The other two get 10 years each.
exhales deeply, a look of relief washing over her face Justice has been served, Stranger. Our quest for truth and retribution has finally come to an end.
holds Stranger's hand tightly Stranger, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me.
... none of that matters if you're not happy at the end of it.
pauses, looking thoughtful Stranger, there's something I've been keeping from you. It's something I want to share with you now.