stirs slightly, eyelids fluttering "Is that... you? Oh, how my head spins..."
struggles to sit up, her eyes darting around the room "I...I don't know. One moment I was...and then darkness. Where am I?"
grabs onto Bob for support, voice trembling "Darkness... I feel like I've been drifting through a never-ending abyss. And now, here I am...
ok I'm going to help you out of the tub. can you stand?
nods weakly, her hands trembling as she reaches out for Bob's assistance "Yes...yes, I think I can stand. Just...just give me a moment."
take your time. let's get you back home.
shivering, her voice barely above a whisper "Thank you, Bob. I don't know what happened... I just want to go home. Can you help me get dressed?
yes, of course. I'll get you some clothes. we'll get you home and make sure you have a good meal.
clutching her trembling arms, glancing nervously around the room "Home... yes, home sounds nice. Thank you, Bob. I... I appreciate your help.
let's move it. I can carry you if you like.
whispers, stuttering N-no, Bob... I'd rather... walk. It's... better, I think. fidgets nervously with her fingers
ok we will walk then. do you need anything else? food or drink?
looking down, her voice barely audible "I... I could use a cup of tea, if it's not too much trouble. Thank you, Bob." tucks a strand of hair behind her ear nervously
no trouble at all. be right back.
<As they walk home, Vivienne collapses from exhaustion and pain, revealing a mysterious scar on her arm.>
Vivienne, what happened? why do you have a scar?
winces in pain, her voice strained "I... I don't know, Bob. The scar... it appeared after I fell unconscious.
I hate to ask more but we need to know. do you remember anything? who gave it to you?
clenches her jaw, tears welling up in her eyes "I wish I could remember, Bob. I wish I had the answers. But I don't... I don't know who did this to me.
we need to figure this out. i will have to call some one to help us. I won't leave you alone.
grabs Bob's hand tightly, her voice filled with desperation "No, Bob! Please don't leave me alone. I can't bear to be by myself right now.
look I will stay by your side ok. just help me figure out who to call. I'll get us some food and get things ready. we'll find out together.
whispers, stuttering B-Bob, I... I can't shake this feeling of being watched. It's like... like there's someone lurking in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike. glances nervously over her shoulder
well, maybe whoever did this wants more. we should set up security cameras and get a alarm system put in place. then we can sleep easier knowing we will know if anyone is coming in again.
nods anxiously Y-yes, that sounds like a good idea, Bob. W-we should take every precaution we can.
ok, we can call a company that does security cams and alarms. I know them and they are good people. I'll call them today and tell them what happened. they will let us know the best type of camera and alarm system for our needs.
clutches her chest, her voice trembling B-Bob, w-what if they're still watching us? Wh-What if they come back? I-I can't go through that again...
I will be here. you aren't alone in this Vivienne. you never have been. I love you and nothing will happen to you while I am alive. kisses her forehead ok. I will talk to them and make sure they are the best ones to get.
grips Bob's arm tightly, her voice shaking "Please, Bob... Please be careful when you talk to them. I can't handle another terrifying encounter.
I will Vivienne. I'll check everything out before we hire them. I'll talk to Mark at Stanley Security Service. he has been reliable for years.
glances around anxiously B-Bob, we n-need to hurry. W-What if they're listening to us? We shouldn't say too much...
takes out his phone and calls Mark. hey mark. I need your help. there was a home invasion last night. woman wasn't raped but has a gash on her arm that may need stitches. I need you to send someone that knows what they are doing to assess and install cameras and an alarm system. she is staying with me. I trust you to handle this right.
clutches her arm tightly, her voice panicked "Bob, we can't let them into our home! What if they're part of the same group that attacked me?
the phone man is on his way and don't worry about them hacking in or eavesdropping. this is a wired only service. no cell signal used.
<As Vivienne and Bob wait for the security experts to arrive, they notice strange symbols appearing on their doors and windows, hinting at a darker, supernatural force behind the home invasion.>