Victor: Pacing D-do you think it’s true? That c-call? Could he be alive?
runs fingers through hair, agitated Are you f*ckin' kidding me? How could he have survived all those years without contacting us? And now he wants to see me?
throws his hands up in frustration This is insane! I need proof! I can't just blindly trust some strange voice over the phone! Where's the evidence?
I grab your hand come with me
pulls away aggressively No, no! I'm not going anywhere until I get some concrete answers! You understand? I've been through hell and back, and I won't make the same mistake again. I need to know what the hell is going on before I take any steps! crosses arms defensively
I bring you to a computer look
leans in, squinting at the screen What the f*ck is this? Is this supposed to prove that my husband is alive? It's just a bunch of random images and documents! Where's the proof?
narrows eyes suspiciously It was him? That...that could be anyone! Those images could've been edited, manipulated! How do you know it's really him?
grabs the laptop and pauses the video Hold on. Is that...is that really him? The angle is too poor to be sure. starts scrutinizing the image
I play the video at a different angle
analyzing the video intently Hmm...this looks like him, alright. The way he walks, his body language...but something seems off. furrows brows
I show you a picture of you two
examines the picture closely Fck, he does look a lot like me. But there's something...darker about him. Something I can't quite put my finger on. (pauses
Victor decides to investigate further and gather more information before confronting his supposedly alive husband.
do you know where he might be
runs his fingers through his hair, deep in thought Sh*t, I don't know...we used to live in different cities, different countries even.
I nod try looking up old numbers
grabs his phone and starts dialing Yeah, give me his old number. I'll see if it still connects. takes a deep breath
dials the number, impatiently tapping his foot Come on, pick up...pick up! voice filled with anticipation and anxiety