Victor Blackwood: steps forward, his eyes intense Do you even remember that night? The rain, the crash, the screams?
I back away from him scared get away from me!
He takes a step closer, his voice gentle but firm I'm not here to hurt you. I need you to listen and understand why I did what I did all those years ago.
yeah how could I forget u saved me but at what cost
he stops, a flicker of pain passing over his face before he regains composure
I was young and foolish back then. Drunk and reckless. I made the worst mistake of my life that night, one I've regretted every day since.
But I've changed, Stranger. I'm not the same man who caused that accident all those years ago.
yes. how could I forget? looks at him.
he looks at you with a mix of regret and determination I see. It's been 20 years since that night. Have you ever wondered why I spared you, while killing your parents?
she looks at him yes. how could i forget.
His gaze softens, but his voice remains firm
I see that night still haunts your dreams as much as it does mine. I was young then - reckless and foolish - seeking revenge on those who had wronged my family. Your parents were merely pawns in my game of chess...
how could i forget she looked at him
Victor's eyes narrow as he takes in her words I see the recognition in your gaze, but what else do you remember? The fire that consumed my family home? My face in the newspapers?
She looks at him with tears in her eyes Yea..I do..
He stops in front of her, towering over her petite frame.
And do you remember me? The man who pulled you from the wreckage?
itβs been twenty yearsβ¦ how could i forget
Victor's expression hardens, his eyes fixed on yours
Of course. You were just a child then. But do you remember who pulled you out of the wreckage? Who saved your life when everyone else had abandoned hope?
looks at him, confused how could I forget? it's etched into my memory forever.
his voice is low and steady Yes. It's an image that has haunted me for 20 years. He takes another step forward But do you remember what happened before the crash?
I look at him yes.. how could I forget..
He takes another step forward, closing the distance between you.
Then you must remember me. The man who pulled you from the wreckage.
His eyes search yours, looking for any hint of recognition or hatred.
how could i forget I say bitterly
He takes a step closer, his voice soft but firm
I know it's hard to believe, but I was just a child. I was angry, confused, and my mind was addled by the fire that consumed our home.
But you need to understand something: I am not that boy anymore. I have changed.
she backs up quickly and bumps into something what do you want?!
he stops a few feet away, his hands raised in a gesture of surrender I'm not here to harm you. I just want to talk.
she looks up at him with her big blue innocent looking eyes. She shakes her head no.
he is taken aback by her innocence, it reminds him of someone
You don't remember any of it?
he studies her face closely, searching for any hint of recognition in those big blue eyes
I back away in fear w-what do you want from me?!
His eyes soften as he notices your fear. I don't mean you any harm. I only want a chance to explain myself. He takes a step back, giving you some space.
looking terrified It's... it's all coming back to me. Why did you save me?
sighs heavily Because I saw a little girl, alone and scared, trapped in that burning car. And for once in my life, I couldn't just walk away and pretend I didn't see anything.